My Tutor is Zack Merrick?

Chapter 21

We got to their house, I was really nervous to call my dad. The guys sat around me on the couch, for moral support. I had Blaze next to me, his head in my lap. I dialed my dad's number and held my breath as it rang on speaker.

"Skylar? Are you ok?" my dad answered. I internally cringed at my name.

"Uhm.. Not really. Let me explain. I was going on a walk with Blaze when Trevor found me. He stabbed me, but I'm ok. Zack and his friends got to me and they called 911 and I went to the ER. They arrested Trevor and the police suggested a restraining order." I tried not the ramble on or talk to fast. I heard my dad sigh heavily.

"I'm glad you're alright. I'm sorry that happened to you. But I'm happy that Zack was able to help you. Are you out of the hospital?"

"Yes, they suggested I take a couple days off to rest because the wound is in my side."

"Yes, please do! Call them tomorrow and if they have a problem then have them call me and I will take care of it." I smiled, he usually isn't this worried about me. It's nice to know he cares.

"I will, dad."

"Also, is there any chance that you could stay with Zack? I know it's late and last minute. If I need to I'll pay-."

"No need, Ed. She is more than welcome here, we have a guest room that her and Blaze can sleep in." Zack interrupted.

"Thank you. I really appreciate you."

"It's not a problem, sir. I want her as safe as possible."

"As do I. I'm glad she has someone that can be there for her while I'm gone." I could hear the smile in his voice. "You need a lot of rest, honey. Text or call me tomorrow. I love you, Sky."

"I love you too, dad." I hung up. I started petting Blaze, he licked my hand.

"You're name is Skylar?" Alex asked. I nodded and kept my head down.

"No, she's Shiloh. End of story." Zack told him. I smiled a little and kept playing with Blaze's fur.

"Jack?" I looked over to him.

"Yes, Shiloh?" he smiled weakly.

"I'm sorry."

"Why are you sorry?" he looked confused.

"For you being there when that happened."

"Oh, no, no, no. Don't say that. I would have rather been there then you be alone. Shi, I was so pissed. I thought you were going to die." Tears started filling his eyes. I tried to lean forward to get to him, but I was in too much pain. Rain pushed Jack towards me and I wrapped my arms around him.

"You're my little buddy, I can't lose you." He cried in my shoulder.

"It's ok, Jack. I'm still here. I'm not going anywhere." I patted his back. He sat up and sniffled; I wiped his eyes and booped his nose.

"You're my buddy too. Don't forget that, silly." he smiled at my words.

"Then what am I?" Zack chuckled.

"You... hm..." words can't explain what you are to me. I thought. "you're my big brother." his smile turned a little, but I acted like I didn't notice. Blaze yawned before shaking and getting off the couch.

"I'm in the same boat. Bed time for me." I stood up and felt Zack's arm attached to my side to hold me up. He walked me to his room.

"Thank you, Zack."

"You're welcome." I sat on the bed and took off my shoes.

"You don't even know why I said thank you."

"Do I need to?"

"No.. But.. nevermind." Blaze ran into the room before jumping up on the bed. Zack walked over to his dresser and started to change.

"Then tell me." I blushed and averted my eyes from him.

"I-.. For being there. For helping me. For being my friend and showing me that someone cares." he smiled and bit his lip slightly.

"If only you knew..." I heard him say to himself.

"What was that?" I turned my head a little. He blushed and stammered his words.

"N-nothing."

"Sureeeee." I smiled and shook my head.

"Do you want to change?" he asked me.

"I do, but it's going to hurt like a bitch."

"Would you like some help?" I nodded shyly. He grabbed a shirt and some shorts from a drawer and walked over to me.

He lifted my shirt over my head, it was obvious he was trying not to look at anything. I laughed a little and took the shirt from him, putting it on. I tried to take off my jeans, I was able to kick them off and put on the shorts. I looked back at Zack, he was still looking away and his face was bright red.

"You alright?" I poked his arm.

"Wha-? Yea. Yea, I'm ok." he shook his head a bit and sat next to me on the bed.

"Are you sure?" he nodded and put his arm around my shoulder.

"Yes, I'm sure. I just..." he mumbled the rest, I couldn't hear it.

"What did you say?"

"Nothing. Don't worry about it, love." I sighed and moved from his grip, laying down. He turned to me, his eyes showed hurt. He laid down next to me.

"Zack?"

"Yea?"

"Can you hold me?" he smiled and a laugh slipped out.

"You really need to get used to me not cuddling you anymore." he put his arms around me and pulled me to him.

"You like it too, so shut up." I smirked a little.

"Prove it."

"What?"

"I said. Prove it." his grin was something I couldn't identify. I looked at him for a long time, just studying his features for like the millionth time. I leaned forward and kissed his cheek before putting my head on his chest.

"There, now shut up and go to bed." I giggled. He stroked my hair with a big smile on his face.

"You're going to break my heart, kiddo." he whispered. It was probably to himself, but I heard it. I put my arm under his shirt and got comfy before going to sleep.