Jack's P.O.V
Zoe and Caspar have been dancing together for the past 20 minutes and I'm still sitting here with a beer to keep me company. The sad part is that they look so happy together and I'm such a sadcase. Zoe won't even cast a second look at me tonight. I obviously never mattered that much to her in the first place.
I can't seem to tear my eyes away from the two of them as Caspar hovers over Zoe on the couch. It still hurts to see them like this even after so long. And the fact that they're doing this right infront of me says something about how much they care.
The song slowly fades out to an end and Caspar leans down closer to Zoe and I know what's coming. Just as Zoe leans up to reach his face, my beer slips from my grip. I flinch as the bottle hits the ground, making a loud clanking noise. I quickly stand up and pick up the bottle. My hands are instantly drenched from the freezing liquid. I immediately notice everyone staring at me.
''S-sorry Alfie I...'' I begin to say but choke halfway through. The only think I can think to do is leave so that's what I do. I say one last sorry as I grab my coat and close the door behind me before anyone can try and change my mind. I know Finn would be after me any second if he was here but he's at some College thing tonight.
I push the elevator button but don't even wait one second for it. I speed-walk to the door for the stairs and make my way down the three flights. The carpark is on the ground floor so I can leave once I get to my car. I only got halfway through my second drink so I'm fine to drive home. I start walking to my car once I get out the door. I hunch over and dig my hands in my pockets once I feel I feel the cold air around me. My car comes into view and there's a small figure standing infront of it.
I breathe out slowly as I come to a stop infront of Zoe. I want to be really rude to her but I can't do it. Even if I really tried, I just can't bare to see her hurt. She's fiddling with her fingers like she does when she's nervous. I shrug, not knowing what to say to her. Why is she here infront of my car anyway.
''Um could I get a lift h-home...'' Zoe looks at me, hopefully ''everyone else is too drunk and... I just want to go home now''
Zoe's P.O.V
''Um could I get a lift h-home...'' I look up at Jack, hopefully ''everyone else is too drunk and... I just want to go home now''
Jack looks at me for a couple of seconds before gesturing to the car door and walking round to get in the driver's side. I say 'thanks' but I don't think he hears me. I'll thank him when we get to my house.
We pull out of the carpark in silence and stay like that for a couple of minutes. My mind keeps repeating the words 'It's now or never' and I really should listen to it.
''Jack, I know things will probably...never be the same between us again but I just want you to-''
''Zoe'' Jack shuts his eyes for a brief second before focusing on the road again. ''It's fine. Let's just... not talk about it'' I sigh and turn to face the window. This is going to be harder than I thought.
''No, we have to talk about this sooner or later... we can't keep avoiding eachother like this''
''You're avoiding me I am not avoiding you.''
It's true but it still hurts. I purse my lips at his comment but try not to get angry or upset. I want to yell at him and tell him how much I've thought about him and how badly I wanted us to be friends again and how much I cared but I can't let my guard down. I take a deep breath.
''And if I wasn't avoiding you, you would still refuse to talk to me so what difference does it make really.'' My tone has gone from soft to stern in a matter of seconds. I think my words have reached him because he stays silent for a little while, keeping his eyes on the road.
