Secrets // Zach Herron

Stuck in Between // C11

Word of the day: Insensitive
Definition: showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings

Penelope's POV:

The morning was quite hectic, I woke up late and I lost my phone. I looked everywhere in the hotel room but I must've lost it last night. Regardless, I was still late to meet up with Zach and Cameron. If there was one thing I know for sure, those two cannot be left alone for a long period of time.

I ran across the street to where they were both awkwardly standing before I kissed Cameron and hugged Zach.

"Babe, when you told me to meet you downstairs I didn't think that you would take half an hour to meet me" Cameron remarked.

I took Cameron's hand in mine, "I know, I know, but I couldn't find my phone."

"Um, here" Zach mumbled as he held my phone in his hand.

"Thanks" I said as I took back my phone. "Where was it?"

"You dropped it on your way into your hotel" Zach replied.

I smiled at him and tried my best to not make this awkward. Technically, it was just supposed to be a date but then Cameron invited Zach on my behalf and now it's...I guess, a "hangout".

"Well, I say let's get going so we aren't late for our cruise" Cameron said.

I nodded as Cameron wrapped his arm around me and Zach stood next to me. Yeah, this isn't going to be awkward or weird at all.

- - -

We made our way to the docks to wait for our boat to take the cruise in the San Fran bay. I stared out upon the water, watching the way the water lapped against the edge of the dock.

"How's my babygirl?" Cameron asked as he wrapped his arms around my waist.

"She's amazing, everything is falling into place" I mumbled as Cameron planted kisses along the crook of my neck.

"I love you" he whispered as I tilted my head upwards enough so he could kiss me.

I turned around to face Cameron and his gorgeous smile.

"I love you-", I paused as my eyes focused on a new surprise, "too."

Cameron noticed my new absence of mind and turned around to see what I was looking at. A beautiful blonde girl with crystal blue eyes ran up to Zach, he picked her up and spun her around before he kissed her with a deep passion.

"What the hell?" I asked as Cameron looked at me with mutual confusion.

"I didn't know we were expecting more company" Cameron mumbled as we joined hands and walked over to Zach.

Surprisingly, when we made our way over to them, they were still locking lips.

"Ahem", I paused, "Zach do you want to introduce us to your new friend?"

Zach stopped as his blonde friend giggled and turned to face us. I looked down to see them holding hands but there was also a strange sense of familiarity to her.

"Yes, this is Elizabeth Williams. You remember her right? She was at the Santa Monica Pier for your birthday scavenger hunt" Zach replied as he kissed Elizabeth's cheek.

A pang of jealousy coursed through my skin, of course, how could I forget the girl with a perfect complexion, long legs, and a body made for a model. Not to mention Elizabeth is the nicest girl I've ever met, wait what am I doing? I love Cameron, I'm not jealous.

"It's so amazing to see you again, Penelope" Elizabeth mentioned as I held out my hand but she hugged me instead.

"Nice to see you too, Elizabeth" I mumbled.