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

Chapter 16

*Zack's Point Of View*

When we arrive back home, Lark just drags herself into the guest bedroom and locks herself in. I don't know what to do, again. I'm not very good in these situations. Maybe I can have Alex come over. He's good with things like this. I'm just scared that I will say the wrong thing and make her hurt even more.

I pull out my phone to dial Alex's number, luckily he answers on the second ring. "Whats up, Zacky?" I roll my eyes at his nickname, "Do you think you could come over? Lark locked herself in her room and I don't want to say the wrong thing." Alex was quick to answer, a yes. We exchange our goodbyes and see you in ten minutes.

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(Time Skip to Alex walking in the door)

"Hey man, what's up with Lark?" Alex ask as he makes his way to my couch.

"I don't know if I should say something without her wanting me to." I shyly, look down at my hands.

"Okay, umm.....why did she lock herself in the guest bedroom?" Alex looks towards the closed door.

"She...went to therapy today and the therapist was rude about her thoughts and everything. He is just mean to her, I guess. I haven't heard the full story." I feel anger come through my veins. Alex has a blank expression on his face. He nods and walks towards the door.

I hope Lark doesn't get mad at me for anything. All I said was that she was going to therapy, that shouldn't make her upset with me, right?

I hear a soft knock, coming from Alex. "Larken, can I come in?"

*Larken's Point Of View*

A soft knock comes from my door, "Larken, can I come in?"

It doesn't sound like Zack, who is it?

"W-who is it?" My voice breaks

The voice whispers, "Its Alex. Its going to be okay, I won't hurt you. I only want to help, I promise." His voice is so soft.

I slump over to the door and open a crack. I kind of wish that it was Zack.

"What do you want?" Oh no, did that come off as rude? "I'm sorry."

Alex smiles sadly at me. I don't want their pity. It's my fault and I know it. "Lark, Zack had me come over to help you out. He is scared that he will say the wrong thing and make you even more upset." The sadness reaches his eyes.

"Can I talk to Zack? I don't want him to be scared about saying the wrong thing."

Alex nods and gets up to leave. I hope I am doing the right thing by talking about how I feel and not taking it out on my body.

I hear footsteps come towards my door. Zack comes to my eye level.

"You wanted to talk to me?" Zack smiles as he sits on the floor. I nod.

"I want to try something different. I want to try to talk out my feelings rather than taking it out on my body."

His smiles seems to brighten with my words. "Lark, that's great. Now, what happened?" He places his hand on my knee.

I tell him everything about my therapist. In the end, my chest feels lighter then it has in years.

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Sorry it has been so long, if you are still reading this. I haven't had much inspiration to write lately.