Goner//Zach Herron

18

Quincy's pov 

Q: zach?

M: you know each other? Asked my mom

Before I could say something Zach just broke out in tears.

Z: I'm so s-sorry Quin. He said in between sobs.

Q: it's ok. 

M: what's going on? Mom asked clearly confused.

Q: it's a long story, for later.

M: um ok? She said still confused.

Z: I really a-am s-sorry. I-it's just I did-didn't want you to get h-hurt.

M: I'm gonna go get the other two settle while y'all talk. She said gesturing for the two younger ones to come follow her.

Q: what do you mean hurt?

Z: M-Matthew

Q: I knew it!

Z; what?

Q: nothing, just continue.

Z: he said h-he hurt you I-if I didn't s-stay away from y-you.

Q: I would've fought back.

Z: I just c-care about you t-to much. You c-completely changed m-my life.

Q: zach, all I did was talk to you.

Z: but still Quin, you did.

I guess I did maybe? He started coming closer.

Z: I'm sorry. Truly sorry, I could've lost you. Then I wouldn't have anyone but my siblings.

Q: zach, it's ok. I said giving him a reassuring smile and hug.

He must have not had a hug in awhile, cause he was pretty confused on what to do. Once he realized I was hugging him, he hugged back. Man, his arms fit perfectly around my waist. My face layed perfectly in the crook of his neck. It was perfect, he was perfect, we were perfect.

***

We went upstairs to my room after dinner and talked.

Z: you know I was thinking, maybe, oh never mind. It wouldn't work out well.

Q: what? You can tell me whatever it is.

Z: well, maybe when I get outta here, we could be more than friends? I know I know we've only talked for a few weeks, or days I don't really know, but still I really like you. It's up to you.