Back Where I Belong

Chapter 51

Zoey's pov (a week later)

"I don't want to talk to him. I never want to see him again!" I argue, shoving another bite of ice cream into my mouth.

"Zoey, I know heartbreak sucks. Trust me. But drowning your sorrows isn't ice cream isn't the answer," Bryana advises.

I glare and eat another bite, "Ice cream didn't date me because of a dare."

"Ice Cream didn't date you at all. But Peyton said it only started out as a dare," she starts.

"And it ended up with him being in 'love' and getting a kid. By the way, I don't want Connor around Peyton," I say.

Michael rolls his eyes, "Zoey, I love you to pieces, you know that, but for the love of God, stop being ridiculous. I get it. Heartbreak does suck. A lot. Peyton was an asshole for going out with you because of a dare. But everyone knows how in love you two were. Are. He's not lying when he says that he loves you. And honestly, it's not fair to punish Connor by not letting him see his own father. Will you just talk to him?"

My jaw drops. I was not expecting that from Michael.

"Mikey, I wish that I could, but I can't. I can't face him. He hurt me too much. I can't think about him without crying," I point out. Sure enough, a tear falls down my cheek.

"Zoey, I know you. And I know that you are strong. If you really wanted to, you would be over this by now. But you want Peyton back. You miss him. You still love him. All you are is mad because it started as a dare. Like we've all said before, it was completely wrong of him to do that to you. But Zoey, you are his world. You want him back just as much as he wants you back," Ashton says.

I close my eyes and exhale. He was right. So were Michael an Bryana. I was just hurting. But I did want Peyton back. More than ever. I hate fighting with him. I just want my baby back.

"You guys are right," I say, "I have to talk to Peyton. Thank you."

"No problem Zoey. And no matter what happens, we'll be here for you," Calum promises. I smile and hug him.

I stand up, then pause, turning back around to face my brothers.

"Hey guys. I have a quick question for you all," I state.

"Shoot," Luke says, leaning back on the couch.

"Charlotte and Jace obviously broke up and she doesn't have a place to stay. She's been sleeping on her mom's hotel room for the past week. But can she stay here with us?" I question, crossing my fingers.

"Sure. She's welcome here all of the time," Calum answers.

"What if she has a plus one in nine months?" I ask, crossing my fingers again.

"Still yes. Charlotte is basically another little sister to us. Her and her baby are welcome here. It's not like we're going to run out of room or anything," Ashton replies, grinning.

I flash them a thumbs up, then run upstairs to call Peyton.