Chapter 246: Convenience
After putting everything back in the exact same spot I found it... Grayson hasn’t said a word to me and I was getting worried. I know he has always been a quiet person but this was different, It was like I could feel his pain. No one would take this well after finding out you aren’t the real child of your parents. It was heartbreaking seeing him like this and instead of dealing with it with tears, I hoped, he just settled for silence.
Seating on the floor with his back against his bed and his gaze leveled on the floor in deep thought.
I rivaled myself if I should go to him or leave him be, but I was confused and didn’t know what to do, I just stood at his door watching him with sad eyes, I relentlessly played with the tip of my cardigan thinking of what to do but nothing came through, should I leave him alone or go to him? I didn’t know what but I knew what was best right now, leave him because he looked so lost right now and wanted to be alone.
If I didn’t listen to that voice in my head maybe he wouldn’t be in such a state maybe he would still be happy with his parents but in the back of my head, I knew it was right for him to find out, to cover whatever blanks he might have felt in his life. I still didn’t know why the voice led me to that diary or why he heard it but whatever it is I felt like I have fulfilled whatever I was here for.
Maybe I should leave him be... I might approach him right now but he might not be in the mood to talk and that could make it worse so I backed away and walked downstairs, heading straight to the door, it was snowing now and I sighed knowing this sweater won’t keep me warm enough, but whatever it was I would risk it. So I took a step outside...
"Leaving so soon?"
At the sudden voice, I halted in my tracks and twirled, finding Grayson descending the stairs, all dressed up for the cold with his arrow and crossbow straddled at his back.
I scrutinized as he took loud steps towards me before stopping before me and giving me a coat. "Wear this... the temp is dropping already, it will be super cold"
I took it before I found my words. "Are you okay?" I asked worried as I put on the coat, now this was definitely his. It was so big and comfy and I loved the cologne on it. But it was not as sweet as Dace’s scent.
"I’m not sure," he said with a blank expression but I knew he was being honest right now so I didn’t push it. "You know I can’t let you go out on your own"
"Grayson, there’s no need to help me anymore... I think it’s best you stay and-"