Wrong Number// Zach Herron

Chapter 11

Laken's POV

          Zach is still asleep. He is laying on his back and with his arm wrapped around me and my head on his chest, which is how we fell asleep last night. He breathes very heavily in his sleep and I'm surprised he doesn't snore. Even in his sleep, he doesn't let go of me, He's in the same exact position. Zach smiles in his sleep, it's not like a normal smile, just a slight smile. The corners of his mouth are slightly pulled up.  I play with the rings on his hand. There are four, two on his pointer finger, one on his middle finger, and one on his thumb. I'm twisting the on on his thumb around. I look at his forearm and see a tattoo. I go back to spinning his ring and his hand slowly closes around mine. " Zach?" I say questionably, wondering if he is awake. " Yeah?" He responds quietly. " I didn't think you were awake," I say, while turning to face him. He smiles at me when I roll over. " I was just watching you occupy yourself," He cheeks, talking in a hush voice. I smile at him and laugh," That's kind of creepy." " No, you looked cute what else was I supposed to do?" He questions sarcastically. I make a kissy face before giggling and smiling at Zach. He's staring at me.

Zach's POV

          I look at Laken and observe her facial details. When she smiles, her eyes wrinkle. The have 3 or 4 little crease folds around the corners. But her smile is huge and bright. She has a few freckles, you wouldn't notice them from far away or over a phone. And her hair is very silky. She's very small, about 5 foot 3 if I had to guess. My clothes swallow her whole, they're very long and baggie on her. " What are you looking at?" She asks. I break my thoughts and grin," You." She sits up and smiles at me. I sit up with her," Do you want food?" " Duh is that even a question?"

          The next week and a half flew by and before I knew it I was on a plane with Laken, heading to Toronto Canada for her birthday, which is tomorrow. I bought the both of us first class tickets, and our seating areas are right by each other. The seat belt sign finally flips off and my phone pings. It's a message from Laken.

Laken💖: You nervous? 

Why would I be nervous?

Laken💖: My parents, my brother, Gabbie, should I continue?

Any crazy ex I need to worry about?

Laken💖: Well actually...

You're joking right?

Laken💖: Yes, there is Aaron but he's harmless. He'll probably be at my party though because his parent's are friends of my parents. 

mhm, It's okay, I'm sure I'm hotter.

Laken💖: You are :)

Laken💖: I'm gonna get some sleep, I love you

I love you too <3

          I turn my phone off and look over at Laken in her little first class seating area. She told me it was her first time flying first class, So I had to be sure she got the whole experience. But when they tried to give her caviar, which I hate, and she ate it, she almost threw up. The herd of flight attendants running over to her was hilarious. I'm watching out the airplane window, all the little people look like ants. You can barley see individuals, but it's easy to see the huge crowds of people. I decide that I should get some sleep before we land, it's a 7 hour flight. 

          Just like that, the 7 hour flight had ended. I was already awake, when we landed but Laken was still sleeping. I nudged her awake and grabbed our carry-ons. " I'm tired," Laken says in a yawn. " How, you slept the whole flight here?" I laugh. She playfully punches my arm. We make our way off the plane and out of the gate. As soon we get into the main part of the airport a group of girls walks up to me. They ask for pictures, but I decide to politely decline," I'm sorry, you know I'd love too but I'm here for Laken. This trip is all about her, please forgive me." The girls all smile and tell Laken happy early birthday before walking off. I smile at her and grab her hand, intertwining our fingers. " So were to first?" I ask, looking over at her. We start walking towards the exit. " My house, like I said, I'm tired," she laughs," Oh look it's my brother." She lets go of my hand and runs over to him and hugs him. I laugh as I walk over. Justin reaches out his hand and we do a bro hug type of thing. " Gabbie wanted me to tell you, she wishes she could have been here but she's at her dads. She feels crazy bad for missing your birthday," Justin says to Laken. She smiles, but I can tell it was forcibly, then grabs my hand. " Let's just go home," She says to Justin, followed by a sigh. Laken and I follow Justin out to his car and sit in the back seat. She looks upset, most likely that Gabbie won't be here for her birthday. I lean over and whisper in her ear," You know she'd be there if she could." Laken smiles at me then lays her head over on my shoulder. 

          It was a quiet drive, not much talking. We finally go to Laken's house at like 7 at night. Laken showed me her room and right as we walked in her mother came in. " Hey sweetie, I missed you," She coos at Laken then hugs her," But lets remember to stay in two different rooms, you two." Laken and I laugh while her mom escorts me out and to the guest room. After about an hour, Laken and I both lay down since we are extremely jet lagged. I was about to go to sleep when my phone buzzes. 

Laken 💖: Zach

Yeah?

Laken 💖: Come here, I'm cold.

          I turn my phone off and leave the guest room, peaking to make sure there is nobody, like her mom, watching our rooms. When there isn't, I walk to Laken's room and close the door behind me. " Hey there, Juliet. Nurse off duty?" I smile. She gets off her bed and walks over to me and hugs me. She grabs my hand and pulls me to her bed. She sits and I sit down beside her. " Well your room isn't cold, so why did you really want me to come in here?" I ask. She gives me a half-hearted smiled," Can't I just I missed you and we go to sleep?" I smile at her. 

Laken's POV

          Zach smiles at me before laying back. I roll over and lay on my stomach, resting my head on Zach's chest. He wraps his arms around me, and we finally go to sleep.

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Word Count: 1187 :) 

I like this chapter, a lot!!