#Chapter 37: It’s All For the Cameras

Ethan puts his hands up and pulls away from me. He’s hurt, I can tell by the way his eyes are wide with concern. I found it hard to believe that he didn’t know why I was so upset. Did he really not understand why this was a big deal to me? “Ava, I will do whatever you want me to do.” Ethan whispered. “Just don’t be angry with me, please.” I look at him through the corner of my eyes, refusing to turn and face him fully. “Okay,” I relented with a heaving sigh. I was never able to really hold a grudge against anyone, especially not with the stupid feelings I was developing for him. I relaxed my posture and looked at him. “I want you to be happy, I want you to be happy with me specifically.” Ethan held my gaze with a sincerity I’ve never seen him display. “I will do whatever you want me to do.” I nodded at him, not quite sure how to reply. I needed time to figure out what I wanted him to do and what I wanted our relationship to be like going forward. So far, all I knew was th