Socially Awkward (Zane x Reader) MyStreet

Chapter 21

Chapter 21 - Unknown Feeling

We were all sat by the fire, roasting marshmallows and pickles. Zane was sat next to me in case I needed to go anywhere, which wasn't a lot, I like to stay at one place for a while. No one asked why he was carrying me around on his back all day, I guess they assumed it was normal for us somehow. I talked to Zane about it and he said that he was confused about it too, it was unusual why they weren't curious about it. But, I did get some puzzled looks from Travis a couple of times while I Zane was carrying me around the place.

Speaking of Travis, he was sat next to me, quietly roasting a pickle, not saying one word. It really puzzled me why he wasn't joining in on the conversation. I mean, I was expecting him to at least say one flirty thing to Katelyn. But apparently not, he just sat there on the log watching the pickle over the fire.

"S'more?" Zane offered, holding it in front of my face. 'Oh, I guess I zoned out for a bit there.' "Thanks," I said, taking the s'more and biting half of it. From the corner of my eye, I saw Travis look over at us. His look didn't contain any emotion for some reason. He took the pickle off of the roasting rod and quickly placed it in his mouth. I felt bad, I didn't want him to feel alone on the last day of our trip, I wanted all of us to be happy together.

At last, Travis sighed, letting out the question he wanted to ask all this time, "Are you and Zane dating or something?"

Everything went silent, all that could be heard was the fire and the crickets. My face was a dark shade of red, as well as Zane's as we sat there staring at him with our mouths hung open. "N-No," I stuttered after a few seconds, "Why would you think that?"

Travis shrugged, looking back at the campfire, "I don't know, he's been carrying you around the whole place for some reason, it just seemed like the simplest explanation."

I laughed, my face still flushed, "No, you got it wrong, Zane just lost a bet, that's all."

Garroth laughed at that moment, lightening the mood a bit, "Sounds like him."

 Zane stood up, enraged from Garroth's comment, "No it doesn't! I can beat you at any game you play!"

 Garroth snickered, "I guess that's a challenge for when we get home."

"Bring it on!" Zane bit back.

I smiled, happy that the mood was better. 'I don't want to do anything to mess this up. We're like a family, family isn't supposed to love one person more than the other.'

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Tomorrow we were leaving to go back home, and I really didn't want to. It was fun to hang out as one big family for once, live in a single house and mess with each other all day. But of course, the fun always has to end at one point. 

I let out a sigh, leaning back on the couch. I was watching (Favorite Show) on the tv with Zane. Even if Zane liked it or not, he had no choice but to watch it. I told him to stay in case I needed to go somewhere. After I said that, I was expecting him to fight with me but he didn't. Instead, he just obliged and sat down next to me.

It was hard to focus with him sitting next to me, my heart rate was faster than normal and my face would get warmer if he moved and got closer to me. At first, I was telling myself to stop worrying and that this was normal but after a few minutes I couldn't help but feel flustered about it.

"(Y/N) are you okay?" Zane asked, looking down at me as I slowly slid down more into the couch. I looked up, my cheeks red from embarrassment.

"Yeah! Yep! I'm totally fine! Nothing to worry about at all!" I nervously laughed while straightening my posture. 'Well, way to blow it. Why did I have to act so weird?'

Zane squinted his eyes, "Are you sure, you seem kind of out of it." I held my breath for a while. 'Should I tell him the truth? Will he hate me after I do? Goodness, I think too much.'

I let out the breath I've been holding and turn towards him, "Well, to be honest, I've been feeling weird around you. I never wanted to tell you because we are all kind of like family and I honestly didn't want to ruin that. But, since I have been around you, I've felt really different and flustered while you're around. My hearts been kind of speeding up and my face gets hot. I don't know what it means, though, I've never felt it before." I look up at Zane to find him looking back at me, his cheeks tinted pink. "Sorry, you probably have no idea what I'm talking about."

"No, no," Zane spoke. He turned his head the other way and put his hand up to his mouth, "I've been feeling the same way."

My cheeks felt like they were burning at that moment. What was this feeling? My mind played that time that I was with Aphmau in the hallway.

"Well, you see, I was thinking that he was falling for you."

"Falling for me?! That would hurt! Trust me, I fall a lot and I always get bruises or cuts."

"That's not what I meant. I mean I think he likes you."

"I hope he does, I wouldn't want him to hate me."

"Do you like Zane?"

"Of course I do! If I didn't I wouldn't hang out with him."

"No, you still don't get it. I'll ask it more bluntly. Do you love Zane?"

That question kept on circling my brain. Do I like- no- Do I love Zane? Is this what people call love? Is this unknown feeling something that people look for? At that moment, I knew the answer.

Yes, this feeling is love.

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I wanted to make this chapter really cute (And I think that was a success). I hope you all liked it! Have a good day (or night) Reader~Chans!

UPDATE (2 days later - which is today) - I'm going to try and draw Zane (I'm kind of bad at drawing so don't expect much) and I want to get some opinions on what he should wear and stuff. I also want to know if you want me to draw a certain scene like Zane trying to find you in those woods or whatever. I think that would be cute >///< Anyways I'm sorry for wasting your time, comment your opinions about things if you want to. (I don't really judge people so I don't mind how crazy it is.) p.s. I'm crazy too so like, we're good. xD

- Author~Chan

I almost forgot, credit for the idea of roasting pickles and making s'mores goes to CenturySmule