✔︎ Simple Beginnings || Zach Herron

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Zach and I sat in my room for hours upon hours just talking about the most random things ever, it was nice. So lovely in the fact I hadn't realized that it was already five thirty. We had a dinner at six, and I was still in my pyjamas. "Oh god. Zach, can you pick out an outfit for me while I do my makeup?" I asked him. He did as told and picked out this cute fret turtleneck with skinny black jeans and a gold necklace to go with it. It was perfect. As I stepped out of my closet with everything on, I saw Zach in a white button up and a black blazer with matching shoes and pants on. Not to lie, he did look pretty good. Once we got downstairs, I could hear once again, the subtle whispers of the boy huddle. Great I'm still so very curious about what they talk about, note to self: Ask jack about it later.

As we arrived at the restaurant, I looked around the place and awed at how beautiful it was it was much fancier than I thought the boys would get it seemed up their alley in an odd way. The place had white marble flooring, mice dark wood walls with beautiful craftsmanship designed into it. And gorgeous crystal chandeliers everywhere.
"Wow, this place is amazing!" I practically shouted causing Zach to cover my mouth with his hand. I giggled as his hand was very soft and liked it.
"Paige! That's gross." Zach laughed, his smile is so adorable.
The waiter finally came to the front and asked us for reservations, Jack spoke up, and the waiter swiftly brought us to the table. The view was terrific; right by the window looking over the ocean cliff at sunset, it was breathtaking. As we took our seats the order was, jack across from me, Zach right beside, Jonah at the end and Daniel at the other end with Corbyn in the last position.

After dinner we all headed back into the car and took a long way home, Daniel was driving, and I called shotgun so as expected I made sure Daniel would lead us to the nearest ice cream shop. As we pulled up, I jumped right out of the van and sprinted towards the doorstep heels. Entering the store panting, the cooling air refreshed me instantly. Following me in jack Zach Daniel Corbyn and Jonah all surrounded the window showing off the flavours causing me to wait in the back until they had all ordered.
"I thought it was ladies first?" I asked impatiently hoping one of them would feel bad and pay for me; they didn't. After I ordered cookies and cream, I headed outside to the few circular tables right outside the shop.
Zach was alone while the others were huddled around two connected tables giving him swift glances here and there. Ignoring the idiots, I decided to keep Zach company considering he seems to be an outcast of the group, it sucks because Zach is a fantastic person. Anyway, as I sat across from Zach, he lifted his gaze to meet mine. There was a small smirk on his face which led me to believe something was about to happen. Suddenly he scooped a small amount of his Oreo flavoured ice cream and smudged it all over my nose.
"Zach! Why did you do that! Dummy." I said sarcastically causing Zach to burst out into laughter. While Zach was distracted, I scooped up some of my ice cream and flung it right at his face. He froze in place and slowly looked towards me with passion, passion for revenge. Before he could even move my heels were already off, and I was sprinting to the beach across the boardwalk.
"Come back here Paige!" I heard Zach scream from behind. "Or I'll kill you!" I nearly heard the last hint he said before I fell onto the sand head first, getting sand all over me and in my mouth. As Zach caught up to me lying on the ground, he looked concerned, but as soon as I stuck my tongue out at him, he instantly dropped right down beside me.
The darkness of the sky surrounded us with just the moonlight keeping us company. The boys were still at the same table as before looking ever so slightly at us. Zach was on his back right beside me just looking up at the stars, yes the sky was breathtaking, but to me, Zach was ten times the view.
"The sky's so clear when you're the view," Zach smirked as he glanced over at me who was already looking at him. I blushed and quickly looked towards the sky.