So This Is Love?

CHAPTER 14 | First Time For Everything

Song is "Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol

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Nothing makes us so lonely as our secrets - Paul Tornier 

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CHAPTER 14 ~ Brooke's POV

I've been thinking a lot recently, ever since Ash told me that he likes Phoebe, so I have decided that today I will talk to him and ask him if he is going to ask Phoebe out. If he says no then I guess my only option is to set them up. I do wish that they would realise their feelings and do something about it but I guess setting them up could be fun.

It seems everyone is dating someone or they're interested in someone. Ella and Chase are flirting like crazy, Ash and Phoebe are getting there with a push, and Hayden and his girlfriend who he only told us about last week but they've been dating for a couple months.

Sometimes I feel like I want what they have, someone to lean on in tough times. But then again relationships bring trouble, hurt and heartache, if my relationship with Mason taught me anything it's that. Relationships are such unnecessary things.

"What are you thinking about?" Zach asks, coming up behind me and hugging me.

"Not much" I reply and turn around to face him.

"You sure?" he asks me.

"I'm sure," I say, leaning into the hug even more.

"Okay. Let's go to recess," he says but I just shake my head. "Why not?" he asks seeming concerned.

"I have a headache and I don't want to make it worse by going into the cafeteria with people talking loudly. Also I would much prefer to just stay here," I tell him and then begin to sit down, dragging him down with me. Honestly it's just one of those days where you feel sad for no reason.

"Okay, fine by me."

Not once does he mention the fact that we are still hugging but I'm glad he doesn't. It's so good to have a friend you know you can rely on and that will just hold you when you feel upset for no reason. Phoebe, Ella and Jack are all really good at comforting me when I'm sad but it just feels different with Zach. I feel better instantly with Zach, it takes time to feel better with the others.

The rush of students comes past when the bell rings but neither of us makes the effort to move. Neither of us wants to move. It feels good to be in his arms. I feel safe and protected with him. Like nothing can touch me, nothing can hurt me. I feel as though the world around us has gone to dust and all that matters is this moment, him and I, the only thing that's important is us.

I break our long silence once everyone has cleared out.

"You're a good friend, you know that right?" I mumble into his shoulder. Although I can't see his face I know he's smiling and that makes me smile.

"Do we really have to go to class?" I rhetorically ask.

"Did you, Brooke Williams, just suggest we skip?" he asks me and I nod.

"I had a terrible morning this morning, well up until you came and talked to me, I just want to leave."

Zach nods, understanding what I'm feeling. We stand up and walk towards his car so we can leave.

Zach opens my door and I slide into the passenger's seat. Zach closes my door and then walks around the front of the car to hop into the driver's seat.