Barely Breathing//Ethis

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A/N: okay so I'd just like to clear up that Chris gave Ethan a promise ring in the last chapter for anyone that was a little confused :)

Chris' point of view:

It's been two days since we told the police and we've still heard nothing. Not one single thing and Ethan is starting to get anxious about it. I can't do much to help him because I'm nervous too. We've been moping around the house all day, Jakob's not here and he isn't answering any calls or texts in the past day. He didn't even tell us he was leaving.

We sit in silence just watching TV until the front door opens and closes quietly, Jakob walks into view keeping his head low

"Where have you been?!" Ethan asks, sounding more angry than concerned

"It's none of your damn business" he snaps, kicking off his shoes

That was unexpected.

"Jakob what's going on, you have barely been here and you won't even tell us why" I try using a calmer approach than Ethan

He doesn't say anything for a minute.

"It's not like you would notice if I was, I don't know why I'm still in here. We're barely a band anymore and everyone has been so caught up in you two to give me a second fucking glance. We're supposed to be recording an EP. Have we recorded one song? No. Because of him" He says finally, his anger only growing as he glares at Ethan.

He sighs running a hand through his messy hair.

"Woah, Jakob I'm so sorry for having problems, heaven forbid the universe doesn't revolve around you." Ethan retaliates standing up from his seat to show just how defensive he's getting

"It doesn't even matter, I'm back now aren't I?! Just do what you both do best and leave me the fuck alone" he goes to walk past us but Ethan speaks and he stops

"If you've got a problem with something why don't you just tell us then?" Ethan asks him still sounding irritated

"I guess I learn from you, because you're so good at doing that, aren't you Ethan?" He spits, Ethan's eyes flash with a look of hurt but it quickly returns back to anger

"That's not fair, I couldn't tell you. You're just choosing to fight."

"We aren't fighting, you don't know how to do that." Jakob continues

"You should take your shitty problem and go pity yourself some more, maybe it's best that you haven't been here." Ethan argues

"Oh you would like that wouldn't you, give you more time to fuck Chris wouldn't it?" Jakob smirks at that one

"Okay, just step back and calm down the both of you." I decide its best to step in now, Ethan looks defeated.

Jakob continues his way up the stairs knowing he's won this fight.

"It is my fault we aren't recording the EP, isn't it?" Ethan asks me as soon as he's sure Jakob is out of earshot.

"No, of course not. We decided that as a band, Jakob too. I don't know why he said all of that but it's probably being fuelled by whatever his problem is, he'll calm down soon." I turn to face him and see he's sat back on the couch