My Tutor is Zack Merrick?

Chapter 5

Shiloh

I was ecstatic when Zack told me that my dad wasn't going to cancel lessons. I walked to his office and knocked on his door.

"Come in." I walked in, he was packing up some of his stuff while working on his computer.

"Hey, dad. I couldn't find anyone who will let me stay while you were gone-." he turned around, a smile on his face.

"That's alright. I know you'll be fine. Mr. Merrick will stop by for lessons and you'll be accounted for when you go to school. I know that you can handle yourself. I just worry." I smiled at him. I don't know what has changed my dad, but I'm happy about it.

"Thank you, Dad. I mean it." I hugged him and went back to my room. I thought about it... He must have a lady in his life, that's why he's happier. I shrugged and started drawing. Maybe I'll meet her if it gets to that point.

"Hey, Skylar. I want to discuss something with you." Dad walked in, suitcase behind him.

"Sure, what's up?"

"I know you're birthday is going to pass while I'm gone. I have something for you, my secretary will deliver it on the day." I looked at him confused.

"Ok? What is it?" he shook his head.

"That will ruin the surprise." He hugged me tightly, "Now, I'm leaving. I'll be back in a couple weeks. I'll let you know when I get off my flight."

"Alright, dad. I love you."

"I love you too, Skylar." He walked out my room. I heard him lock the front door and the car leave the driveway. We have our good moments, thankfully it's been like that for a bit.

I snapped back to reality by my phone ringing, I answered it.

"Hello?"

"Hey, Shiloh. Wanna hang out?" I smiled at Zack's voice.

"Sure, my dad just left so I don't have a ride. But I can walk-."

"Oh no, I'll pick you up or we can hang out at your house. You're choice."

"You can pick me up, I need a break from here anyways." I heard him laugh a bit.

"Alrighty, I'll be there soon."

I sat at the window and watched as the cars went by. Am I dressed decent? I looked down at my hoodie and jeans, I guess so. I heard a car pull into the driveway, it was Zack. I walked outside and got into the car.

"Why hello there." he smiled at me.

"Hey." I smiled back and buckled up. He pulled out of the driveway and started driving.

"Where are we going?" I asked him.

"To my house, if that's ok. The guys want to meet you." I froze.

"They-... They do?" he nodded.

"You realize you're the only person I end up texting all the time. Jack has been pushing me to meet the 'mystery girl' as he says. And I figured you would want to meet them too." I smiled and looked down. Now I decided to be awkward. I mentally hit my head and took a deep breath. We got to his house. It was decent sized, but wasn't like a mansion. I realized that I've walked by here on my way home from school when I go the long way. We got out of the car, I walked behind Zack as he went into the house.

"Guys, I'm home!" I saw someone slide down the stairway railing, it was Jack.

"Is this Shiloh?!" he ran up to me. I instinctively took a step back, causing him to stop.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you." I shook my head and tried to smile.

"It's all good. I just get startled easily." I looked down and blushed. Zack showed me to the living room, Alex and Rian were there.

"Hey, guys. This is Shiloh. Shi, you know who they are." I waved shyly and sat on the floor.

"If you want, I can move and you can sit up here." Alex offered.

"No thanks, I like the floor."

"She does, she'll sit on the floor during lessons sometimes." Zack laughed, making the room a little lighter and less awkward. We watched a couple movies, Jack was begging to watch Home Alone.

"Why don't you ask Shiloh, she is the guest after all." Rian suggested. Jack looked at me with puppy eyes.

"I actually enjoy the movie, but can we get popcorn before we start it?" Jack cheered. Zack went to the kitchen to get popcorn, I followed him to get a drink.

"Enjoying your time here?" He asked me. I nodded and smiled.

"I am, I'm sorry I'm awkward. Just... I don't hang out with people often, let alone my favorite band. Sorry." I looked down. He put his arm around me.

"It's ok. I get it. Did you come in here for a reason, or are you just following me around?" I blushed a little.

"I was gonna get something to drink." he let go of me and I grabbed a water. He carried the popcorn and sat on the couch, I took my spot on the floor. Jack decided to join me. We watched the movie. About half way through, I leaned back onto the couch and let my eyes close. I felt someone lift me up and it felt like I was on the couch. I didn't open my eyes, I trust them. Someone wrapped their arms around me, letting me sleep.