My Tutor is Zack Merrick?

Chapter 2

When we got home, my dad went to his office, leaving me to make dinner. I made chicken and dumplings. While I was cooking, I got a call from Zack. Weird, but I decided to answer it.

"Hello?"

"Hey! Are you Shiloh?" It wasn't Zack... wtf?

"Uh, yeah. Who's asking?"

"Oh where are my manners? I'm Jack, I was going through his phone and saw you were a new contact so I was being nosey. Can I ask how you two met?"  My eyes widened. Jack Barakat??

"He's my bass tutor."

"Oh, right. I forgot he does that. Well, my apologies for bothering you. Hope you have a good night."

"Thanks, Jack. You and Zack have made my night a thousand times better. You have a good night as well." He hung up. About 10 minutes later, I got a text from Zack.

Z: Hey, I am soooo sorry about Jack. He likes to be in everyone's business. 

Me: It's all good, it honestly made my night aside from meeting you.

Z: Well I'm glad he wasn't a bother lol. Am I interrupting anything?

Me: Nah, I'm just cooking for me and my dad.

Z: What are ya cooking?

Me: Chicken and dumplings

Z: Yum!

Zack and I continued to text as I finished cooking. My dad came downstairs and we sat at the table. I text Zach that I had to go and before my phone was in my pocket, my dad scolded me,

"Skylar, no texting at the table."

"I was saying that I had to go." he grunted a little but kept quiet. We were eating, it was kind of peaceful I guess. My father stresses me out a lot. He has high standards for me and it terrifies me because I can't meet them. 

"Did you finish your homework and study guides before we went to the lesson?" he raised an eyebrow at me.

"I finished everything but my science study guide. I was halfway finished." he smiled and nodded. When we were done eating dinner, I went to my room and finished my homework. I pulled out my bass and started playing the bassline to Good Times

I heard my dad's footsteps down the hall, I turned down my amp so he wouldn't get mad about the noise level. He stopped at my doorway, I tensed up a bit, but I let my muscle memory take over. It was honestly really relaxing. When I finished the song, I heard my dad clapping on the other side of the door. He opened it with a smile on his face.

"Did you learn that in your lesson today?" I nodded.

"I love it, it's a great song." I smiled at his comment. He's actually proud of something I did, that's a first. He wished me goodnight and closed the door. I put my bass away and laid down. It's only 9:00, I know I'm not tired but I guess I should try to sleep.

I tossed and turned for a couple hours and then I heard my phone go off. It's almost 1 am, who the hell is texting me? I looked at it, it was Zack.

Z: Hey, sorry to bother but are you awake?

Me: Yea, what's up?

Z: Just can't sleep. Why are you up this late lol

Me: Honestly, same. I have school tomorrow but I just can't close my eyes ya know?

Z: I know exactly what you mean. How was your dinner?

Me: It was good, ate it a while ago lol

Z: I know, I'm trying to make conversation so I don't seem creepy.

Me: You're good. I don't have many friends, so I don't get to text many people.

Z: You know, I wouldn't have taken you for the social outcast.

Me: Well there's another fun fact lol

Z: What else is there about you? You seem like a really cool kid :)

Me: Nah, I'm boring and awkward.

Z: That's a personal opinion.

Me: Whatever lol. I'm a nerd, I love space and history and school. I love music and dnd (if you even know what that is) and I am into drawing. 

Z: That's awesome! You gotta show me your drawings sometimes.

Me: Maybe I will. But right now I do need to get some sleep.

Z: Well, you get some sleep, Shiloh. Rian and Alex say Hello

Me: Tell them I said hi as well. And I hope you get some rest well, Zack. Good night :)

I fell asleep with a smile on my face. I actually made a friend and he's my idol.