Never Opened Myself This Way- Zacky Vengeance

Falling In Love Under the Orange County Sky

    "Guys, I don't know what to do. We've been together for a while now and we still haven't had sex.", Zack said lighting a cigarette. He took a long drag and blew out the smoke. All the guys were hanging out at Briley and Zack's house while Briley was out with Ashleigh and Tess.

    "I don't know what to tell you man. Have you talked to Briley about this?", Brian asked.

    "Yeah and everytime I say something, it's the same answer... I'm not comfortable. We've been together long enough. How is she not comfortable yet?", Zack asked getting frustrated.

    "I'm with Brian man. I wish I could tell you how to fix this problem but I don't know dude.", Matt said.

    "Just tell her... Briley, tonight we're having sex.", Johnny said.

    "What do you want me to do when she says no?", Zack asked.

    "Rape her... oh wait, just kidding.", Jason said forgetting Briley's past.

    "Not funny dude.", Brian said.

    "Fuck!!! I love her guys but my hands are tied.", Zack said putting his head on the glass patio table.

    "Maybe you should take her out to dinner. Explain to her that you need to express your love in a more physical way.", Matt suggested.

    "Or maybe you both just need some time apart. You both are up each other's asses constantly.", Brian added.

Zack was mentally kicking himself for saying that he wanted to spend more time with Briley. Brian was right... Wherever Briley went, Zack went too and vice versa. Zack decided to go with Matt's plan first and if that didn't work then he'd have no choice but to go back home. His home...

The rest of the week  went by slow. Zack decided that he was going to take Briley out on Friday night. On Friday morning Zack sent Briley to get a nice outfit for dinner that night. While she was out Zack planned everything out. He wanted tonight to be perfect. Briley got home around 4:30, Zack had left a note on the fridge saying that he was going to pick her up at 6pm. This gave Briley enough time to take a shower and get ready. Briley bought a simple black dress with some red pumps and some silver jewelry. She wore her hair in loose curls and her makeup was a simple smokey eye. 6  o'clock came around and Briley heard a knock at the door. She went downstairs and opened the door to find Zack standing there looking as sharp as ever in his black suit. Zack fell in love with Briley all over again. She was the most gorgeous woman in the world to Zack and he couldn't help but smile at the fact that she was his.

    "You clean up nice Mr. Baker.", Briley said eyeing Zack from head to toe.

    "Thank you beautiful... These are for you.", Zack said handing Briley a bouquet of white roses.

    "They're beautiful Zack.", she said taking them and bringing them into the kitchen. She got a vase and put the roses in it. Then she brought them to the center island. She felt a pair of hands wrap around her waist. She turned around to face Zack.

    "Not as beautiful as you.", Zack said. Briley smiled. She gave Zack a peck on the lips.

    "Come on... We're going to be late.", Zack said taking Briley's hand in his, leading the way.

    "Where are we going?", Briley asked.

    "It's a surprise.", Zack smiled and led Briley to his car. He opened the door for and then got in on the driver side.

It was a 10 minute drive in comfortable silence. They soon pulled up to some boat launching docks. Zack parked the car and got out, he walked to the other side and opened the door for Briley. She got out of the car.   

    "I'm going to need you to close your eyes.", Zack said.

    "Ok?", Briley questioned and closed her eyes.

    "Don't worry... It's a surprise where we're going.", Zack assured Briley.

He took Briley's hand and led her to the docks. After a short walk, Zack let go of Briley's hand. He moved behind Briley.

    "Open your eyes.", Zack whispered.

Briley slowly opened her eyes to reveal a candle lit dinner on a beautiful boat. The sun was just setting so the sky was a mix of purples, pinks, and oranges. The sight itself took Briley's breath away.

    "Zack... I'm speechless. It's beautiful.", Briley whispered.

    "Nothing will ever come close to being as beautiful as you.", Zack whispered.

Briley turned around in Zack's embrace. She snaked her arms around Zack's neck.

    "I love you.", Briley said.

    "I love you more.", Zack said and leaned in to kiss Briley. She kissed back. This was the happiest that both of them have been in a long time. Zack pulled away.

    "Let's eat.", he said bringing Briley over to the table. He pulled out her chair and then sat down. He then poured them two glasses of Briley's favorite white wine. They ate their dinner and talked about everything. They reminisced about all the times they had together and Zack told her some funny stories about Jimmy. They enjoyed each other's company. It soon started to get late.

    "Come on. I have one more surprise.", Zack said getting up and reaching his hand out for Briley to take it.