Back Where I Belong

Chapter 17

Zoey's pov

"Do we have any chocolate ice cream?" I ask the boys as soon as I walk into the kitchen.

"Chocolate ice cream? Zoey, it's nine thirty in the morning. And you don't even like chocolate ice cream!" Michael exclaims, rubbing his eyes.

I cross my arms over my chest, "So what? And I'm really craving it today."

"Someone's moody," Ashton mutters under his breath as he walks past me, towards the table. I frown deeper and flip him off.

"Here you go," Luke says, sliding a container of chocolate ice cream over to me. I grin and snatch it off of the counter. I rip the lid off then grab a spoon before digging in.

"Are you sure that you don't want some pancakes or waffles instead? You know, maybe something a little healthier. Or that's actually a breakfast food?" Calum questions, frowning at me.

I roll my eyes, "Ice cream can be eaten at any time of the day. Why are you four so concerned with me eating ice cream?"

"Because you're acting weird, Zoey! You hate chocolate ice cream, but here you are, tearing into it. And not even Michael is this moody in the morning," Luke points out.

I open my mouth to argue, then immediately slam it shut. I drop the container and spoon back onto the counter. Then I grab my stomach as it starts to twist. My eyes widen before I go running past a very sleepy Michael and Luke, towards the bathroom.

I drop down beside the toilet and proceed to throw up all of the chocolate ice cream that I just ate.

I feel my hair get pulled back and immediately feel a surge of gratitude towards whichever boy is holding it back.

"When you're done with that, we're going to the doctor's, Zoey," Bryana's voice says sternly. I groan. Dammit. I had avoided her for two weeks after my birthday dinner. And now I was busted.

"Why is she going to the doctor?" Calum asks, standing in the doorway.

"Bryana said that Zoey got sick twice on her birthday. They made a deal that if she got sick one more time, then Zoey has to go to the doctor's office," Ashton explains. 

"Please Bryana," I plead, "don't make me go."

"Sorry Zoey, but we have to see what's wrong with you," she replies. I whine, but get up.

"Ready to go?" Bryana questions, standing up from the couch.

"I guess. Are you guys coming with us?" I ask my brothers.

"I am," Ashton replies, getting up as well.

"Sure, why not?" Calum states, also getting off of the couch.

"What about you two?" I question Luke and Michael.

"Can't. Cal and Ash had writing yesterday, we have it today," Luke explains. Michael nods.

"Okay then. See you guys later," Bryana calls, as the four of us walk out of the house.

As soon as we get into the car, I grab my phone and earbuds from my pocket. I put my earbuds in, then turn on Little Mix's latest album, Get Weird. I just really didn't feel like talking to anyone at the moment.