Don't You Do That Again (Zack Merrick All Time Low)

Chapter 3

*Larken's POV*

Z: All Time Low

I knew that he looked familiar. I saw one of their concerts before I had my anxiety go up. They were great.

L: I saw you guys in concert like 6 years ago. What do you play?
Z: Bass. When do you think you are free?
L: Umm... Tomorrow anytime   after 10.
Z: Okay. Do you want to go to a coffee shop? You don't have to, but I was just wondering.
L: Of course I do. What time?
Z: Does 1 sound good?
L: Yeah, so its a date. ;-)
Z: Its a date.

OH MY GOD!!! I have a date!! This might sound crazy but I am 24 and never been on a date. I went to an all girls school and I wasn't very social when I went anywhere. Well, i'm still not very social. I hope this plays out well. What time is it? My clock reads '11:17'. I should get to bed.  I have another meeting with my therapist.

*Next Morning*

I wake up to the sound of my alarm. Ugh! Five more minutes. I hit snooze. Five minutes later, I roll out bed. I need a shower. I grab my phone, clothes, and a towel. I turn my music onto a random playlist. The first song is 'Miss Jackson' by Painc!

When I get out of the shower, its '7:23'. I have at least thirty minutes to get ready. I throw on a pair of red ripped skinny jeans and a long black sleeved Suicide Silence shirt. I also grab a red beanie to put on my long brown hair. I put on a light shade of lip stick and eyeliner along with eyeshadow.

I arrive at the office and wave to Dorris, the secretary. I know the plan. I have to sit down in the lobby, waiting for Dr. Paulson. It usually takes about five minutes until he comes to get me. Thats how it always is. After five minutes of waiting he calls me back to his office.

"How have you been and how was the mall?" He sits me down and starts asking questions right away.

"I'm fine. The mall was okay. When I first walked in I started to get a panic attack but I did as I was told. It went away. I shopped at one store. When I got out of the store, it seemed busier. I started to get another panic attack, but this time it didn't go away. I made my way over to a wall and sat down. This man, Zack, came to my rescue." I blush at the thought of Zack. I start to play with the hem of my shirt sleeve.

"This Zack, did you have trouble talking to him? Was he nice?" Dr. Paulson leans back in his chair, taking notes.

"Surprisingly, I didn't. Something about him made it easier for me to talk to. He was extremely nice to me. We are actually going on a date today." I look up to see Dr. Paulson's reaction which was shocked. I wonder why?

*After Therapy*

I climb into my car. I can't believe he thinks it isn't a good idea for me. He just had me go to a mall full of people. A date is way better. At least, in my mind.

Zack is nice. I don't understand. I think it would be great for me to get out there. Whatever. I have three hours until the date. I don't know what I am going to do until then.

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Sorry if its bad. I'm still trying to get into the writing mood. I hope you are enjoying it.

-Liv