Keep Holding On

Chapter 31

Chapter 31

*Zack's POV*

I woke up by my alarm. It shows 6:00am. I've forgotten that Erika was here. She was in my arm, sleeping peacefully.

"Hey..." I whispered into her ear.

She instead cuddled in me avoiding what I've just said. I let her stayed in my arms for a bit longer.

Until then, she got to go. I grabbed her by her waist and pulled her closer to me. She had her arm around my neck and pulled it closer for me to lean in.

We starred at each other for about a minute or so. Then I pulled her in for a kiss.

She kept pulling me closer to her and so did I. We then back off to catch our breath.

"Ok then..I'll see you later"she said holding my hand and headed to the window.

As she was about to step over the window, I pulled her in for another kiss. This time I pushed her against the wall and trapped her between my arms. "Ok ok..I have to go now" she patted my cheek and climbed over the window.

I watched her as she fade into the morning fog.

*Erika's POV*

I headed home after a night at Zach's. It was really foggy, I could barely see a thing or was it just because I was still sleepy.

I saw a figure coming towards me and I accidentally bumped onto him/her. "Oh..Erika, you scared me" it said.

I come to figure it out that the voice was owned by Brook "Brook..you scared me too" I said as soon I saw his face.

"What are you doing here? I mean why are you walking alone in the morning.." He asked scratching his arm.

"I'm having a morning walk"I lied.

"Owh...ok" he looked unsure "I um.. I'm just heading over to the cafe...you up? I mean..if its fine with you..." He almost blushed.

"Um..yea I don't mind. Let's go" I said gleefully.

"C'mon then this way" he said pulling my hand.

When we reached the cafe we lined up for our order. He then realized that he still got his hand on mine. He quickly shook it off and looked away. He was blushing red that I could feel the burns. "Can I have 1 medium ice latte and..you?" He asked looking at me.

"I'll have the same" I replied with a smile.

He quickly look away and paid the order. We took a seat at the corner. I starred out of the window and I could feel that he kept stealing glances at me even thought he was scrolling down his phone.

I cleared my throat before I speak "hey...you ok?" I asked looking up at him.

"Uhh..yea" he scratched the back of his neck.

"You know I can see you stealing looks at me.." I giggled.

He blushed and starred at me "sorry.. I'm kindda nervous around girls, especially pretty ones"

I blushed this time and looked down "thanks..I guess?"

My phone suddenly rang flashing mom's name. "Hey hun..don't be late home okey.."

"Yea ok..bye"

"Bye" she hung up.

He looked up at me "who was that?"

"My mom" I replied and made eye contact with him.

He broke off the eye contact "I'm heading home now...you coming? I mean..if you want to"

"Sure..let's go" I walked behind him.

The journey was quiet until we've reached my house "thanks for accompanying me..I appreciate it" he said running his finger through his hair.

"My pleasure" I nodded and gave him a quick hug.

He was surprised but he hold me by the waist and hugged me "bye now" he said and walk off.

I headed inside and greeted my parents. I went upstairs and got myself washed up. I wore my black legging and a grey jumper and braided my hair onto each side.

As I was expecting...Jack was outside my window. I opened it up and let him in "what is it this time"I giggled.

"Nothing..I'm just bored" he lean on the closet "where were you last night anyway?"

"I was at Zach's place" He nodded.

I heard my mom shouting my name from downstairs so I rushed downstairs leaving Jack in the room. "Hey what's up?" I asked looking around the kitchen.

"Breakfast is ready.." Mom said handing me a plate of chocolate waffles, berries and a banana on the side. I took the seat opposite from mom and emily.

Suddenly the bell rang and who else would it be other than Jack. My mom obviously asked him to stay over for breakfast..again.

"Mmmm..smells good" Jack said as he came closer to the kitchen. He smirk at me before he took the seat next to me.

Oh god..here we go again.

After finishing my breakfast I quickly wash up and head off to my room but before I did, I heard the conversation that mom and Jack had.

"I would love if you guys come with us to the beach this evening"Jack said.

"That would be great. I'm sure Erika would like that too" mom assured him.

"Great..then I'll see you later I guess" Jack said standing up and took a quick look at me which I totally ignored.

After I heard the door closed, I ran back downstairs and shouted at my mom "what were you thinking?!"

"Oh Erika..it would be nice if you and Jack spend more time together, plus its your last day of holiday..let's enjoy!" She exclaimed and smiled.

I stump my way back upstairs and got myself sat down on my work table. I opened up my PC and chat with Jane and Camilla on Skype.

"Am I that bad that you don't want to spend your time with me?" Jack asked sitting on the balcony fence.

"Oh god Jack..you scared me" I look over to him "Idk...look, you're nice and charming but the thing is that..we don't have anything between us anymore so why would we---"

"Yes I know that... I know you don't like me anymore, I know and I realized that. I just want to spend my time with you before I leave NY"

I was stabbed in my heart every time he said those pity words. I was ashamed on my action towards him after what he'd done for me.

He's leaving soon and I felt sorry after what I've said before "fine..I'll go" I looked over to him. He got this wicked smile on and grinning from ear to ear.

"Great thank you..see you soon" he winked and jumped off the balcony.