The Youngest Of The Band// Why Don't We

Chapter 6 part 2// No going outside alone p2

(continued)

Zach's pov

I can suddenly feel a punch of warm air hit me right in the face. Soon after a door closes, that is when I realise we are now all inside of the house. Jonah carries me over to the couch and lays down with me on top of him. I latch on to him further and snuggle my head into his neck. The couch dips as the other boys join us. Each member slowly reaches out to hold me. Why did I even think about running away? I continue to ask with thoughts running through my mind. We continued to lay for a while longer when I could feel myself start to fall asleep. Just as my eyes were about to fully close Jonah moved from underneath me and moved my tired body so that I was straddling him, his left hand resting on the small of my back. With his right hand he lightly pushed my chin upwards, causing my eyes to meet his.

"Buddy I know you're tired but we need to talk" Daniel speaks from beside me. Embarrassed I stick my head into Jonah's neck. Finding comfort and warmth with being so close to them. I sighed. I'm not going to get away with this.

"I know what happened must be scary for you but it's for the best. With the help of us you will turn into the little gentleman that everybody sees in you. You are already perfect Z but we want to make sure you stay like that. We cant let your little head run up to the clouds can we now" Jonah pauses to tickle my side, allowing a little giggle to escape my lips, " but you can't run away."

"I..I wasn't running away, i was just getting some air" I correct him quietly. Did they really think i had run away from them?

"Buddy you could of just got air in the back garden, or you could and should have taken someone with you. You know the rules. It's dangerous out there for us Zach we just want you safe" I bow my head down, they're right. How could I of been so stupid. Why can't I just be normal. A normal 17 year old would be able to just walk around whenever he wants. This being in band thing sure does have some negatives but i would never change it.

"I'm really really sorry. I didn't mean to worry anybody and I certainly won't do it again" The older boys smile at my apology. Each of them,again, reaching out to comfort me in some way.

"Okay so you know that it is wrong and that you should never just walk out of the house by yourself, right? Also if you are going to be outside of the house you need to be reachable via your cell. Now i'm not going to lecture you anymore because i believe you fully understand what you did was wrong. As for punishment , you are only going to be leaving the house for the next week when we have band related situations. You will give me your cell and will have it back in a day. If your mom or dad ring then you will be able to answer. And early bedtime for the next week that you are grounded" Jonah informs me . I sigh. I feel like a little kid but I guess this is better than anything else. I smile and stretch across all of the boys.

"Come on buddy it's 10pm bed." Corbyn says from underneath me. I get up and hug each one goodnight. Not forgetting to hand over my cell. Walking up the stairs i look back down at my brothers. I'm so lucky.

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I understand it's been awhile but i've been so busy, i've graduated and landed myself a job. Here is part 2