Gone Ghosthunting With Chanel

22. Protected From Demons

Chapter 22 - Protected From Demons

There it was, on the screen. You couldn't deny Zak's body was seen kicked to the ground. I watched him Bounce right back up yelling again. I was in shock, I rewinded it.

Did I really just see that. I watched it again. I paused the cameras video and turned my head slowly to look at zak.

I'm not sure about the feeling I felt. There was some anger, some fear & sympathy. I also felt hurt he didn't mention this sooner, especially since it was because of me.

"Zak.. When.." The words stuttered, "when were.. You gonna mention this?"

He was quiet as he looked at me. "I didn't think you would find out. So i didn't want to worry you." He said simply. I couldn't help but realize he looked a little angry.

"So your plan is to put this on television, but you didn't think I would find out." I was starting to get angry too. How could he just keep it from me, but show the rest of the world.

I wasn't very sure, but I felt tears threatening to fall from my eyes.

I got up from the couch and walked out into the backyard. As my heart raced I sat down in a black lawn chair by the pool.

I couldn't understand why zak didn't mention this sooner. Atleast now I know why he has been so quiet, and down all day, but that didn't make things better.

After a couple of minutes the anger faded away, but it was only replaced with sadness. The demon hurt him because of me. I felt horribly guilty. This was all my fault.

It must have been several minutes that passed while I looked at the water in the pool. I heard the glass door slide open, and footsteps approaching in my direction. As someone sat in the chair next to me I turned to see it was Ian.

"Why are men so complicated" I asked him innocently as if I were still a teenager getting my heart broken.

He looked back at me with a faint smile.

"He was trying to do the right thing maddie."

"I know he was" I said to him. I still couldn't understand why zak didn't tell me about this. Instead of just letting me watch it.

"I just want you to keep one thing in mind." Ian said looking out at the water.

"Hmm?" I said as I gazed at the water too.

"Remember when the demon hurt you, and you didn't want to talk to anyone. Zak was still there for you." With that he got up and said "goodnight" to me.

I said goodnight as I watched him walk away. He was right. He was always right. Minutes later I got up to walk in but someone was walking out side. It was zak. I thought about what Ian said and I couldn't help it. I ran up to zak giving him the biggest hug, like I hadn't seen him in years.

"I'm sorry" I whispered this as he finally returned the hug. Now that I was as close as I've been to zak all day I could see his cheek was slightly bruised. I placed my hand on the cheek "thank you." I said

I pulled away from him, but stayed in his arms. "I've never had a guy stand up to a demon for me before." I giggled slightly as I said this in a playful manner, and it made zak smile for the first time today. I began to blush again, which made him smile even more.

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you, I just felt so--" i placed a finger to his lips. He didn't have to explain. "It's alright. I get it" I said to him sweetly as I lead him back inside.

Everyone was in the living room packing things up. Nick and Aaron were almost done, as Natalie finished cleaning the kitchen. As the guys said goodnight to us I walked with them outside.

"Bye Aaron, bye nick." I said as I waved to them once they got into nicks SUV.

"Zak. Are you okay" I asked him in a serious tone as i stood next to him.

"I feel better now." He said with a smile as he placed a kiss on my forehead. My cheeks felt like they were on fire as he said "goodnight sweetie" and got into nicks SUV.

I smiled wide as I strolled inside and up the stairs. I checked in on Chanel to make sure she was okay. I had no reason to worry about her, but it was just something I had to do. I closed my door as I entered my bedroom. The pitch black darkness was interrupted by my phones screen lighting up. I slide my finger across the screen as I unlocked my phone seeing I had a message from zak

"Thank you" I smile at this as I replied.

"For what" I set the phone down as I slid out of my pants and took my shirt off. I laid under the sheets as I grabbed my phone once more.

Zak reply said "for today. You were the only one who got me to smile today." I felt the blush come on strong, he wasn't even here. How can he make me blush when he's not even here. I couldn't clear the thoughts of zak out of my mind. I replied " :) Anytime sweetie."

As I thought of zak my blush only intensified. I thought of how I wanted him in my bedroom again, talking to me. These thoughts swam around my head as I lay in my bed trying to fall asleep.

I got another text from zak "goodnight love."

I fell asleep with the blush still on my face.