Chasing Rainbows // Zach Herron

Chapter 7

"I'm gonna call it a night, goodnight guys." Mike said getting up. He bent down to place a soft kiss on Bella's cheek while picking up his jacket and leaving. Bella let out a shaky breath, that she didn't know she was holding in, and got up grabbing all the empty glasses. Zach got up and followed her into the kitchen. He put his hands around her waste as she turned around and faced him. She hugged him and started to sob into his chest. He stroked her hair as he whispered 'everything's going to be okay'

The other four boys didn't know what was happening in the kitchen, but it's not like they wouldn't of expected it. "I don't like that Mike guy" Jack said while earning a glare from Corbyn. "Well, we have to accept him at least. He is Bella's boyfriend." Daniel said speaking up for the first time tonight. "Well he treats her like trash." Corbyn said defending Jack. "Guys, calm down. If Bella wanted out of that relationship, she would've done so." Jonah said getting up while grabbing his car keys. "Come on Jack, I'll take us home." He continued to say grabbing his jacket.

"Should we wait for Zach, and where's Daniel going to be?" Jack asked in concern. "I have a feeling Zach isn't coming home. And Daniel, whatever you want to do" Jonah said. "Well let me see what Zach is doing."

Daniel got up and quietly walked his way into the kitchen. He was both awed and worried about the scene he saw. He quickly walked over to the pair and noticed how sad Bella was and how much the poor girl was crying. "What happened?" Daniel asked as he grabbed Bella out of Zach's arm and continued to comfort her. "She's just not feeling happy." Zach replied not really sure why she was so upset.

"Hey, is it okay if the both of us stays tonight, Bella?" Daniel asked. "Of course." Bella said without hesitation. "Zach, why don't you tell the boys?" Zach nodded and walked out to the living to see three boys standing up. "Hey guys, were just going to stay with Bella tonight." Zach said giving them a reassuring look.

"Why don't we all stay then?" Jack asked. "I'm sure she'll be fine with it." Corbyn said, thinking about asking Christina to come join them. "Uh what about Rosey and Charles?" Jonah questioned. "They're at Corbyn's house. They'll be fine." He said smiling. "Let me call Christina real quick." Corbyn said walking off into another room.

"Where would we even sleep?" Daniel asked Bella as they both began to walk to the living. "Well on of you guys could sleep in my room" she began to say as the four other boys pushed Zach closer to Bella. "Well since that settled, where would we be sleeping?" Jack said winking at the two. "Well two of you guys can sleep in the guest room and one on the couch or my bedroom floor." Bella said laughing at the boys. "Guest room" Jonah yelled "Same" Daniel yelled. "Well I gotta go home and help Christina. It was nice seeing you Bella." Corbyn chimed in. He hugged Bella and walked out of her house. "I guess I'll sleep on the couch" jack said falling backwards onto it. "Let me get blankets and pillows for you Jack"

Once everyone was settled down in the place they were going to sleep, Bella turned her back to the wall, facing Zach. "How are you doing?" He sleepily said while starring at her beautiful face. "I'm okay. You?" "I'm also okay." He said as he yawned. "I won't keep you up long" Bella said and began to turn the other way. "Wait no, I want to talk." Zach said. "Okay, Whats up" Bella said. "Can you break up with Mike, before you say anything hear me out. He doesn't deserve to be with you and neither do I. But you deserve someone who's going to treat you well. Not bruise your wrist, Bella. We're all worried about you. I just want to know your safe." Zach said letting a tear slip down his face - "I only care because I love you and I never stopped loving you."

Bella too, had a tear streaming down her face. "I love you Zach. All I want to do is be with you, marry you, have kids of our own. I cant have that though, Mike will prohibit everything. I tried breaking up with him before. James literally fought him because he wouldn't leave me alone. He stalked me, Zach. He's scary and you don't want to get him angry."

"We're here to protect you now. You don't have to worry about that anymore, Bella." Zach said rubbing her arm. "I can't get caught up in another crossfire. I will not be blamed again for his mistakes or for people getting hurt." "Bella I am not asking you too.." "I know Zach. I'm just sick of running and lying about everything and how I feel and what Im suppose to be feeling."

"I'm sorry. Hey, we will talk about this anything. Just sleep well, okay?" Zach said kissing her forehead. "Wait." Bella said putting out her hand to touch his face. She gently placed her lips on his pink lips making them a flushed color. "I miss you so much" Bella whispered and turning around. She closed her eyes once she felt Zach's arm protectively wrap around her waste. "I love you" Zach whispered, thinking Bella couldn't hear him. "I love you too." Bella whispered leaving both adults smiling as they slowly started to drift to sleep.