This last chapter of the story is dedicated to Thamjeeda and Sharon. Thank you for reading my story and encouraging me to finish it. You guys are amazing and the best friends I could ask for.
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Zack's POV
I got a call from my friend Max who was at Hugo's party. I would have gone too but with the present situation I decided to skip it. Max told me that he saw Becky taking shots with Harry. I was sure he was mistaken and told him to check again. He confirmed that it was Becky and according to him, she seemed pretty drunk. I thanked him for telling me and rushed to the party. If Becky was drunk and with Harry I needed to be with her right now. Harry was bad news. Everyone knew that and Becky knew to keep her distance then why was she with him? Why was she drinking in the first place? I was just hoping that Becky was safe.
I reached the party and all I could think about was finding Becky. I tried her phone praying that she answered it but knowing that she was still not talking to me I didn't have much hope. I started searching for her, calling out her name and asking if anyone had seen her or Harry. Someone said they saw the both of them going upstairs. I rushed upstairs to see Becky pressed against a wall and the two of them making out. I pushed Harry of her and took Becky by the hand "Leave me" she screamed at me. " Remember I'm NOT your girlfriend. I can make my own decisions and do not need you " she pushed me. "Come on babe" Harry said as he took her hand. I was not going to let that creep touch my best friend. I went after them and again pushed Harry off her. " Dude do you not get a hint? She doesn't want you so back off.." he was cut off by the sound of my fist hitting his nose. There was a crack and the next moment Harry lay knocked out on the floor.
" What is your problem? " Becky yelled me." Becks you're drunk and he was clearly taking advantage of you. I'm taking you home" I told her. " Oh cut the crap. Just let me be. Why the hell do you even care? You have Emma. Go to her and just leave me alone" there were tears forming in her eyes. " Becky stop. Please. Let me take you home" I pleaded with her. She was crying hysterically now. " Why..do you even care? You..and and Em are perfect for each other. Both of you..popular and good looking. You deserve each other. I..don't even know why..the both of you bother with me. I'm not..like you both. Not pretty. Not popular. You guys are friends with..me just cause you pity me." I walked up to her and hugged. She resisted and tried pushing me away but eventually gave in. She held on to me and cried for the longest time. I kept quiet, not saying anything but just being there for her. When she had calmed down I asked her if she wanted to go home and she nodded. She was still pretty drunk. I strapped her in the passenger seat and drove her home.
She had passed out in the car so I carried her upto her room lifting her bridal style. I laid her on her bed, removed her heels, tucked her in and was about to leave as she caught my hand. " Don't go" she mumbled not letting go of my hand. So I laid down next to her over her blanket. She shifted so that her head was on my chest and her arm was linked with mine. I fell asleep lying next to her.
I woke up the next morning Becky still cuddled next to me. I remembered all the events of last night and how broken my best friend was. I never knew she felt that way, if I had even the slightest idea about it God knows I would make sure she never felt that way again.
As I was about to get off the bed, Emma walked in Becky's room and saw us. I tried to get up to explain to her but she gestured me to stay. She smiled at me letting me know that she knew what had happened and that she understood. She asked me how Becky was and I nodded and smiled at her to let her know she was better. She mouthed at me to call her as soon as Becky was up and left saying goodbye. I was lucky to have Emma. There was no drama, no jealousy and she understood things even without me telling her. Then why was it that I would rather be here with Becky than with Emma? I looked at the photo on Becky's bedside of the two of us together pulling silly faces and looking really happy and then I looked at Becky's face who was cuddled next to me and I knew the reason why.
I needed to talk to Emma. I texted her telling her to meet me in 10 mins at the the little cafe down the road from her house. She was sitting there before I reached. " Emma I have to tell you something" I said. " You don't need to. I already know exactly what you're going to tell me. Everyone except the two of you can see it you know. It's been so obvious since the two of you have been kids." I smiled at her. " I always liked you Zack. When you asked me out and Becky was dating Finn I thought maybe there really wasn't anything between you two but I was so wrong. You guys deserve each other." " You're the best Em. You really are." I got up and hugged her. "Go get her" and as I was about to leave she said " And make sure you take care of my best friend. If you hurt her you have me to go through" I grinned at her and left to meet Becky.
It was so clear to me now. I was in love with my best friend. I always 'loved' her but never thought that I would be 'in love' with her. I couldn't stop smiling.
I went up to her bedroom and found her sitting in the middle of the bed looking at her phone. Her hair was a mess and she looked like she had a hangover but never had she looked more beautiful to me. " Zack what happened last.." before she could say any further, I had climbed onto her bed, held her face in my hands and kissed her. She didn't respond and I was about to pull away but just then she entwined her hands in my hair and kissed me with a passion I didn't know she had. We pulled apart. " I love you Becky Ryder." She stared into my eyes and said " And I...think you have the most gorgeous blue eyes ever." She laughed. " Beckyyy" I complained. " I love you too, you moron" she said smiling and pulled me back to her, the smile still there on her lips.
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