My Tutor is Zack Merrick?

Chapter 19

Shiloh

I was playing with the dogs in the floor while the guys were playing games. It felt nice knowing I actually had friends. Let alone, All Time Low being my friends. I'm sure my dad might have something to say about it, but I'll deal with it when the time comes.

I was cuddled in the floor with Blaze and Peyton when Zack poked me. I looked over at him, he just had a smile on his face.

"Can I help you?"

"Do you want to stay here? Or do you want to go home tonight?" he asked.

"Um. I can stay here. I know you probably want to be home for a bit." I smiled at him. He gave a side smile back and played with my hair a little.

"It doesn't matter to me, Shi. Whatever you want." I nodded at him and stood up.

"I'm gonna go take Blaze for a walk." I announced. Jack jumped up.

"Can I come with you? I need to stretch my legs."

"Sure." I got Blaze ready and we went out the door. I was walking pretty slow, letting my dog sniff around.

"Hey, Shiloh? I have a question." Jack said, cutting the silence.

"What's up?" I turned my head towards him.

"How do you feel about Zack?" the question kind of confused me.

"I mean, he's my best friend and like a brother to me. He means a lot to me if that's what you're talking about."

"Yea, sure. We'll go with that." Jack laughed a little.

"What do you mean? You had a reason to ask, so explain."

"I was just curious if you had any.... deeper feelings for him."

"I mean... He's handsome, but all of you are. Plus, I'm probably too young for him and he's way out of my league and-" I was blushing and rambling on. Jack cut me off.

"So you do?!" he smiled.

"Shut up. This stays between us. I don't want him to know. I just." I sighed and stopped walking. Jack looked at me worried.

"You just what, love?"

"I just don't want him to find out and him just leave. Like, no more friends. You guys are my only friends I have." I glanced down at Blaze, he was panting and looking up at me. I felt Jack's arms wrap around me.

"Trust me, Shiloh. Zack wouldn't do that. What he does for you, he shows he cares. I wouldn't be surprised if he had feelings for you. But, you don't know that." I hugged him back tightly. Our embrace stopped when Blaze started whining and barking at something in the distance.

"Well, hello there, darling." a figure came out of the darkness and stood under the streetlight.

"No...." I said to myself. I stared at him.

"Who the fuck are you?!" Jack shouted.

"More importantly, young man. Who are you?" he rolled his eyes before grabbing my hand.

"Come on, let's go home." Jack tried to drag me, but I stared at the knife in my stepdad's hand.

"J-Jack. H- he has a knife." I whispered. Jack turned his gaze towards him and saw the blade.

"Alright. What do you want?" he asked sternly. I knew the answer.

"Her." Trevor smiled. Jack kept a grip on me.

"Why? Who are you? The fuck do you want with Shiloh?" the poor man was so confused. I wrapped his arm around my body, bringing him closer.

"Jack. It would be best if you don't question him. I'll explain later." I whispered. I let Blaze go, he started running back to the house.

"Is that what you still get people to call you? Shiloh? What happened to my little Skylar?" Trevor started moving closer.

"Stay back! You have no control over me! You aren't my father, you are a monster! You mother-." the wind got knocked out of me as I felt something enter my side. It all happened so fast.

As soon as I felt the sensation of the blade, Jack punched Trevor. They started fighting. I tried to stay standing but ended up falling and landing on my back. I looked at the knife in my side and decided to leave it there to prevent blood loss. I pulled out my phone. Before I could make any calls, Zack called me.

"Shiloh!? Where are you?! Are you ok?!" panic was in Zack's voice.

"H- he's here. He hurt me. Jack... and... him... fighting... help." I started losing my breath and everything was dizzy.

"What are you near? We're coming."

"Belle... Street...." I lost my strength and the phone dropped out of my hand. I tried to stay awake, watching Jack. I felt so bad. Everything was swirling, my vision, my thoughts. I felt so disoriented.