AUTHOR NOTE: Sad to see Nathan parsons last day was today...so much Ethina potential lost ...were the writers serious in thinking cassandra was a good story for him?
Chapter 7
Ethan walked into Kelly's and was surprised to see that Kristina wasn't there. She was always usually here at this time of day and she did say she would be studying here while her car was in the shop. "That's strange." Ethan then thought she must have gone to pick up her car early and went to text her. If she was nearby she might want to stop back and have a coffee with him. He hadn't seen her for a couple days since he had been here with Maya. Admittedly Ethan felt bad that he had pretended not to notice Kristina when he walked in with Maya. Of course he had noticed her. She was his best friend. However he wanted to make sure that he played up how into Maya he was. He figured that then maybe Kristina would give up on and get over him. He also knew she was slightly upset when he sat down with her awhile later but pretended not to notice. He hated hurting Kristina in anyway but felt for now that this was best.
Ethan dug out his phone and began texting Kristina where she was. She replied back that she was with a friend and that was it. Ethan thought it was a little bit of a strange answer because she was usually so forthcoming with information about anything. He texted back, "With who?" It came back failed message. Her phone was turned off? That was weird. A strange feeling of panic came over Ethan thinking of what happened with Anthony the other day. Ethan thought maybe a visit with Johnny might give him some much needed answers. He knew that Johnny was keeping an eye on what Anthony was up to. Ethan left Kelly's and headed up to Johnny's penthouse.
Ethan arrived at Johnny's and knocked briefly before entering only to get the shock of his life. There sat Kristina in Johnny's robe with a glass of wine in her hand talking to Johnny on his couch with her hand in his. He couldn't believe his eyes. What had happened since yesterday? Had he missed something? Pain hit his gut at the thoughts of them together running through his head. He felt extreme anger course through his veins at Johnny's betrayal. He slammed the door shut getting their attention, their conversation so intense they had not noticed his arrival. They both jumped at the sound, surprised at Ethan's presence.
"What the Fuck is this?" Ethan spit out angrily. Kristina looked at Ethan in shock. He had never swore around her once. Johnny narrowed his eyes at his friend. He realized from the look on Ethan's face and how things looked that he thought there was more going on then there was but it gave him no right. "What the hell are you thinking Ethan? You can't barge in here all pissed off and flying off the handle. You have no clue what is going on here." Johnny said glaring at his overzealous friend. "What? Are you serious? Your sitting here in what looks like a very compromising situation. This little girl in your robe drinking wine and you holding hands!" he yelled.
At the term little girl Kristina shot off the couch and got in Ethan's face. "Little girl! Is that what you seriously see me as Ethan? I am almost 19 years old. I am an adult." Ethan couldn't explain the hurt he felt looking down at Kristina, looking into her eyes. It was as if all the air was sucked out of his lungs. How could she sleep with him? How could she let his hands be all over her like that? "I am sorry Kristina but you are way too young for Johnny. How could you sleep with him? I don't understand."
Before Kristina could say anything Ethan slugged Johnny, cracking his fist into Johnny's nose. Johnny cried out in pain clutching at his nose in agony. Kristina could hear the sickening crack and couldn't believe it. "She isn't yours man! Keep your god damn hands off her or I will put you six feet under!" Ethan yelled. Johnny couldn't believe this. "Yours? She isn't yours either man! She isn't anybody's. Nothing happened you fucking aussie asshole!" Johnny was pissed. He knew that Ethan was pissed and obviously blindingly jealous at what he thought was going on. Still he couldn't believe that Ethan had punched him. "Are you listening to me? I never touched Kristina. We are just friends."
Kristina had left the room for ice and a towel and came back handing it to Johnny, getting him to sit on the couch. "I can't believe you would hit Johnny Ethan! Seriously you think I would sleep with him. I have been in love with you for two years. Why would I do that?" cried Kristina in confusion. Ethan heard what Kristina said and a horrible feeling began to settle in his stomach. He sat down on the couch with his head in his hands. "So nothing happened?" he mumbled rather weakly. Johnny cursed again as Kristina applied the ice to his face. Rubbing his back comfortingly. "Honestly Ethan why would I sleep with Johnny? I don't understand it. Yeah I wanna be friends with him. Not sleep with the guy. He's hot and all but fuck!" Johnny looked at Kristina in surprise. She just laughed at his expression. "What? You are! Still I only want one person. Have only ever wanted one person. Even when he is being a jealous idiot!" she said in annoyance. Ethan looked at her in disbelief. "Jealous! I don't think so. I was concerned he was using you to get to your father. That is all." Johnny and Kristina both looked at Ethan in disbelief.
"I am going to get my clothes out of the dryer Johnny." Kristina left the room and Ethan was confused as ever. "The dryer?" Johnny rolled his eyes as he went to pour himself a scotch, not even bothering to offer one to his friend. "Yeah dumbass. I met Kristina outside of Kelly's. It began to storm and we got soaked. I offered for her to come to my house and hang out while her clothes dried. She was waiting for her car to get fixed and I didn't want her freezing at kelly's because she was wet. You are the idiot that makes assumptions instead of asking questions. I hope Kristina thinks twice about you now." Johnny huffed in anger. He didn't really mean it. He supposed if he looked back on it he would feel the same way if he walked in on a scene like that with a girl he liked too. The problem was Ethan lived in denial and didn't like other men looking at Kristina when he himself refused to date her. He was a hypocrite as far as Johnny was concerned.
Ethan looked at Johnny horrified. He couldn't believe his stupidity. What was it about Kristina Corinthos that had him so wrapped. He never got into these kinds of situations. He liked to help out when needed but he was never one to be anyone's knight in shining armor. "Oh god I feel like such an idiot. Sorry mate. I really am. Are you ok?" Johnny turned to glare at Ethan. "Yeah I'm fucking ok! The one you should be concerned about is the girl you embarrassed. Kristina I am sure is none too pleased with you right now. I don't blame her. You better make it up to her Ethel. I mean it." Ethan smiled for the first time since he came in. He knew Johnny must have forgiven him if he was calling him Ethel. The horrible nickname he had made up for him. "I will. I feel horrible enough after today. I don't know how but I will make it up to her. "
Kristina came downstairs dressed and ready to go home. "Alright Johnny thanks for everything. I had a good time." She glanced at Ethan and frowned. "Had being the keyword here." Ethan audibly swallowed knowing he was in deep trouble with his friend. He wasn't sure how to make it up to her. "Look Kristina I can drive you to your car if you want." He told the girl. Usually Kristina jumped at any chance to spend time with him. She snorted as if it was the most ridiculous idea she ever heard of. "Yeah I don't think so Ethan. I have a lot to think about. I think I would rather not be around you right now. " Pain stabbed at Ethan's heart. He didn't realize how his actions had caused her pain. He hadn't meant to hurt Kristina. He cared about her a great deal. "Johnny would you drive me to the shop to get my car please?" she asked him quietly. Johnny nodded while glaring at Ethan. "Yeah sure Kris. Look Ethan you can let yourself out. Will talk later." Johnny nodded to Ethan and they both left. Ethan hadn't felt this shitty in a long time. He didn't know what was wrong with him to fly at the handle like that. This wasn't his personality. He had never felt so unsure of himself before. He left Johnny's feeling lost and utterly alone.