My Tutor is Zack Merrick?

Chapter 8

Zack came downstairs and started eating a bagel. I was texting my dad and watching TV when he came up to me.

"You know you can go and shower if you want. We aren't going to stop you." I got flustered a little and accepted the offer. I went to the bathroom and turned on the shower. I got undressed and just sat in the shower while it was running down me. I don't know what's wrong with me, I just feel.... off. I finally had to motivation to shower and I got out and dried off before getting dressed again. I looked in the mirror and made a face at myself. Pathetic.

I passed Zack's room, he was sitting on his bed. I don't wanna bother him. I went back to the living room and jumped on Jack and Alex.

"Well, hey there. Getting used to us aren't you?" Jack laughed. I smiled and nodded.

"Good. Zack sees you as a sister, so we respect you and see you as a friend." I looked at Alex confused.

"He does?"

"Yea, he really cares for you." I looked down. I didn't know how to react. I never really had any one super close except for my dad and my grandmother.

"Hey, Shiloh. I was wondering if you had anything you needed to do at home or something?" Zack asked as he came downstairs. I didn't really but I didn't want to be a waste of space.

"Yea, I do have some homework and stuff to do."

"Alright, well I can take you home." I got into his car and stayed quiet. He turned down the music, making me shift a little.

"Is everything alright? You've been extra quiet today." I shrugged at him. But the truth is that I've been having bad memories and flashbacks since last night. But he doesn't need to worry about that.

"I don't want to intrude, I just want to make sure you are alright." he pulled into my driveway. I looked at him and smiled.

"I know, and I appreciate it. You can come in if you would like." He returned the smile.

"Only if you want me too." I nodded and we got out of the car. I unlocked the door and walked in. I was subconsciously waiting for someone to be in the house, but no one was there. I sighed and went up to my room.

"Just make yourself at home!" I shouted back to him. I sat at my desk and got out my history notes. I guess I was trying to act like I was doing something. I looked down at my phone, my dad called.

"Hey, honey. How are you?"

"I'm doing great, dad. Just studying for a test on Monday."

"Look at my smart girl studying. Look, my secretary is going to stop by today and drop off your present. She has everything you need for it, so don't worry."

"Um, alright. I thought she was going to stop by Tuesday."

"Something came up and she has to deal with stuff, so she is dropping it off today."

"Alright. I love you, dad."

"I love you too, Skylar. I gotta go, I'll talk to you later." The phone hung up. I am so confused. I went downstairs, Zack was looking at one of the paintings I did.

"This is an amazing piece. Where did you guys get it?"

"Um, my school. I actually painted that a year ago." he looked impressed.

"I really like it. Can I ask why you painted it?" I looked down and sighed.

"It was after my mom and her boyfriend did some bad stuff. I put my trauma and flashbacks into my art." he walked up to me and hugged me.

"I'm so sorry, Shiloh." I hugged him back. I wiped my tears and smiled at him.

"It's all good. I'm just dealing with the memories. But it's in the past."

The doorbell rang, I looked at it then realized it's probably Dad's secretary. I looked through the peep hole, and it was her. I opened the door and she smiled at me.

"Sky- I mean Shiloh! Happy earlier birthday! Come, come." she motioned me to follow her to her car, and I did. She opened the backseat door, there was a black Lab sitting there.

"Oh my god! He's so handsome!" he jumped out and went up to me.

"Your father said you can name him, but he answers to Blaze." I hugged her and thanked her again. She helped me bring toys and food into the house. Zack put Blaze on a leash and held him while we were bringing everything inside.

"Thank you so much, Cathy. I love him so much!" she smiled at me and left. I closed the door and looked at the puppy.

"He's so cute!" I hugged the dog and smushed his face in my hands. Zack laughed at me.

"Come on, let's get his stuff set up." he took Blaze off the leash and we set up his food and water bowl. I put one of his beds in my room, the other in the living room. Once we put all of his toys and food up, I sat on the couch, Zack was playing tug-of-war with Blaze. Blaze ended up winning, making Zack fall down.

"If you want, I can go home and you can enjoy spending time with your new pup." Zack offered, sitting next to me on the couch. I smiled at him and shook my head.

"You don't have to leave unless you want to. I enjoy the company. I just didn't want to be in the way and a burden at your house."

"Shiloh, you will never be. You are always welcome at my place." he put his arm around me. Blaze came onto the couch and sat in our laps. For a puppy, he was a big dog.

"So, your birthday is coming up soon?" I nodded.

"It's on Tuesday." Zack smiled and looked around for a second.

"Maybe... me and the guys can throw you a party..." I looked at him with wide eyes.

"All Time Low, doing a birthday party for me? I think I'm gonna faint." I start being dramatic, causing him to laugh.