Wanted (A Restless Road Fanfiction)

Shattered

CHAPTER 36

Shattered

"A heartbreak isn't as loud as a bomb exploding. Sometimes, it can be as quiet as a feather falling, and the most painful thing is that nobody really hears except you."

My heart shattered into a million pieces.

As soon as they heard the door open, they pulled apart, and I locked eyes with Zach. His eyes were filled with shock.

"Katie."

I didn't know what else to do, so I turned and ran. Away from Zach, away from that girl, and away from it all. I made it to the end of Andrew's driveway before I collapsed into sobs, hoping no one followed me.

I don't know how this could've happened. Zach and I were so good together, at least, we seemed like it. I trusted him, he knew I was reluctant at the beginning of our relationship for this very reason, and now he's forcing me to go through it again.

I don't know how long I sat at the end of that driveway, and I don't know how long I was crying either. But eventually, I heard footsteps behind me and then felt someone sit next to me. I silently prayed it wasn't Zach, and was relieved when I looked and saw Andrew.

"I'm so sorry," he said, hugging me. "I didn't mean for this to happen, honestly. I don't even know why he did that, it's completely unlike him."

"Yeah."

"That was a really stupid thing for him to do. You're such an amazing girl, Katie. Just to give that up for one night with some random girl? He's such an idiot."

"I have a feeling that it's not just 'some random girl'..." I said. He sighed. "Andrew, please."

"It's his ex, yeah. I didn't even know she would be here. I guess Zach invited her. I'm so sorry, Katie. You don't deserve this."

Now it was my turn to sigh. A few new tears slipped out and rolled down my cheeks.

"Hey, don't cry," he said, pulling me into a hug. "Look, I know it hurts, but don't cry. It's not worth it."

"Can you just take me to the airport, please?" I asked. I just couldn't stand to be here and talk about this right now.

"Of course. I'll go get my keys really fast, if you want to stay out here."

"Sounds good," I said.

"Okay, I'll be back in a few minutes."

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Zach's POV

Stupid. Stupid, stupid, stupid. Why am I such an idiot? I don't even know why I cheated. But Katie was gone and I was so upset and Sarah was there for me all along....

Stupid. I shouldn't have done it. I don't know why I let her do this. I don't know why I let myself do this. I need to find Andrew. He'll know what to do. I turned around and found exactly who I was looking for, rummaging through a cabinet.

"Andrew," I said. He turned around and looked at me.

"Zach."

"What are you looking for?"

"My car keys. Your girlfriend asked me to drive her to the airport so I could take her home."

"I'm such an idiot," I said, running my hand through my hair.

"Kinda!"

"I can't believe I did that."

"Yeah, well, that's not going to fix anything, Zach. Neither will 'sorry'. You just lost the girl of your dreams. I know how much you love her. Not tonight, but you better find a way to make it up to her. I'm not saying she'll take you back, and I'm not saying she'll forgive you, but you at least need to try to make things right." He grabbed his keys and headed towards the door, leaving me alone.

Make it up to her, eh? It was time to start brainstorming.

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Katie's POV

"And you're sure you'll be okay?" Andrew asked me before I boarded my plane back to Chicago.

"I'll be fine, Andrew. My mom is coming to pick me up from the airport and take me home. Everything's already all planned out. I'm okay."

"I'm worried."

"Don't be. It's only an hour and a half away, I'll call you as soon as my plane lands."

"Okay. I really am sorry, you know."

"I know. Thanks for all your help tonight, though. It means a lot."

"Of course. I don't know when I'll see you next, but if you need anything, just call."

"Okay, bye, Andrew," I said.

"Bye, Katie." I gave him a hug before heading onto the plane. Finally, back home, the only place I seemed to belong.