Limelight

Zeke, Diaz and Fritz: The Flirt

(Yup. This is happening. I should be posting another one for Zach (and Zeph and Al) in just a bit~)

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"... Zach?"

Diaz cringed, "Yeah...?"

"Zach Fairmourn?" Zeke said incredulously, "You like Zach freaking Fairmourn?"

"What's wrong with that?" he couldn't help being defensive.

"He's a total flirt! Dee, c'mon, the guy's a mess."

"Maybe you're just feeling left out 'cause he's never tried to flirt with you," Fritz chipped in and Zeke gestured towards him with a nod.

"Yes! Thank you!" he turned back to Diaz, "Listen, Zach's no good. I'm sorry I've gotta be the one to break it to you but it's true. He's a great guy and all but not for a boyfriend. He's clingy but he's fickle. He could be all over you one day then drop you like that. And I don't wanna see you get hurt."

Completely unfazed, Diaz shrugged, "Look, I appreciate that but it doesn't change the fact that I like him."

Zeke rolled his eyes, "Fine. But don't come crying to me when he leaves you hanging," he paused, "Actually, do. 'Cause I'll be ready for him if he thinks he can screw with my friends."

"You're getting ahead of yourself, Zeke. He barely even talks to me, remember? I doubt anything is going to happen."

Zeke and Fritz exchanged a look of confusion.

"If he barely talks to you, then why do you like him?"

"Because!" Diaz looked away, "... He's cute..."

Zeke pulled a face, "That's debatable."

"And," Diaz continued, "'Cause it's just... amazing seeing him dancing or onstage with his band. And have you heard him sing? I know he's mostly just backup but Z...! He's so insanely talented, I don't understand why people keep turning him down!"

"Because he's clingy, desperate, and is bound to move on the second another pretty face comes along."

Diaz shot him a sarcastic smile, "And here I was thinking maybe getting a girlfriend would give you a taste for romance."

Zeke laughed, "You think Izabelle's got a taste for romance?"

"Hey, I dunno, I never took the time to find out," Diaz smirked and cocked his head, "Give him a break, Zeke. He just wants someone to love. I think that's sweet."

"OK, fair enough that you have good reasons to like him but still. It's Zach."

"I get it! I'm cool with just... admiring him from a distance."

"Just don't fall for it if he does try to pull something on you."

Diaz didn't answer and Zeke could only hope he wasn't ignoring him.