Nothing Special, Just Me

Chapter 3

*Beth's POV*

My eyes snap open. I look to see who was touching me. My eyes widen in shock when I see who it is.

Zack.

I automatically stand up and was about to run, but I heard him speak.

"Hey....uhhhh.....What are you doing here," He questioned me.

"Haha. Real funny," I reply

"What," he asked, obviously confused.

"You! Acting like you care before you beat the crap outta me," I yelled at him.

"What makes you think that I'm going to hurt you?"

"Oh. I don't know. MAYBE THE FACT THAT I BEAT THE CRAP OUT OF YOU TODAY?!"

I screamed it at the top of my lungs.

"I'm over it. I'm not going to hurt you."

"You're over it? Well, I'm not. You got what you deserved. And Kaylie? She got lucky."

"I completely agree."

"AGREE? YOU AGREE?!"

"Look, I know I've been really rude to you."

"RUDE?! YOU HAVE BEEN A LOT MORE THAN RUDE," Yet again, my blood was boiling because of Zack.

"I know."

"YOU KNOW?! DO YOU REALLY KNOW WHAT YOU PUT ME THROUGH?!"

I was going to punch him...AGAIN.

"I'm not going to say I understand because I don't, but I really am very very sorry," confusion swept over me as soon as the words left his mouth.

"SORRY? YOU'RE SORRY?! SORRY DOESN'T CUT IT!"

"I know. I just wanted to tell you how sorry I really am," his apology actually sounded sincere.

"I DON'T CARE HOW SORRY YOU ARE! DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT YOU'VE DONE TO ME?!"

I began to tear up. My eyes were glassy and I knew Zack could tell. From the look in his eyes, he knew I was going to cry. I could also tell, he was truly sorry.

"No, but I have a pretty good idea."

"I was always so insecure. I believed everything everyone said. I cried myself to sleep. Once, it got so bad, I was looking for a way out. It's a good thing my aunt yelled for me before I swallowed the pills...," I lowered my voice as the memory came back to mind.

I could see the sadness and guilt in his eyes. A tear rolled down my cheek. He used his thumb to wipe it away.

"You know, I really am sorry."

"I know and.....uhhh.....I'm sorry too."

I could see a bruise I left on his face. I tried to contain my laughter, but I couldn't. I burst out laughing like a crazy person.

"What are you laughing about," he asked me.

"You want the truth," I had to ask because heaven forbid I damage his ego.

"Yep"

"Your face"

"Haha. Very funny."

He stands up.

"Let's take a walk," he says as he brushes himself off.

"Sure"

I went to stand up, but I guess I was sitting down for to long because I lost my balance. I was about to fall when Zack grabbed me by my waist to hold me up. For a split second, our eyes locked.

"Are you okay," he asks.

"Yeah. I'm fine."

I check my phone and for the first time all day I see the time.

"Holy crap! It's 10:00?! (PM)

"You should of figured it out on your own...Duh, it is dark out," he said, acting like a smartass.

"Shut up. I've been in a daze all day"

I turn for to look at him, and for the first time in my life, I get butterflies in my stomach. That's when I noticed how hot Zack actually is. He has big brown eyes that shimmer in the moonlight. His hair was black. I could easily see his abs through his shirt. I found myself staring at him.

That's when I realized......

I like Zack!

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Sorry for the late update!
Thanks for reading! I hope to get the next chapter out soon.

~Brooke~