Forgetting you...

Chapter 10

"What are you doing outside the school?" He asks. Zach is standing there with his skateboard, looking very attractive.

"Umm, well what are you doing," I try to say sounding cool but failing. God, I really hate my stutter.

"You know I always skip last period to hang out in the skate park," he reminds me.

"Oh yeah," I remember. "I skipped most of school to spend with Rick."

"Why? Isn't he meant to be in school too?"

"Well, it's his last day here at school. He's moving away." My voice cracks when I say the last part, I hold my tears in. Crying isn't going to help this situation. Zach looks at Rick and his broken arm, it was really awkward.

"Look, I know we met each other badly but I seriously don't have time to be awkward right now," Rick states, that's as real as it's gonna get. "I'm leaving today because of what happened that night and other incidents. I'm guessing that you and Kerry are pretty close," I nudge him with my elbow but he dodges it. "But what I'm trying to say is, I just need you to be there for Kerry. I don't want you messing with her and breaking her heart, I swear if you do you'll regret it. I trust you to take care of her, just do it please."

I stare wide-eyed at this scene, what is this? Why is he asking Zach to look after me, this is an absolute nightmare. "What the hell?? I don't need his help, I'm capable taking care of myself. I am not that girl from Last Time, I'm going to keep moving forward because there's no point in living in the past. Everything is fine, stop worrying please." When I look to the corner of my eye I see Zachery smirking.

He grabs my waist and takes my hand, wearing his evil grin. "Oh don't worry Rick, I'll take care of her. She'll be in one piece when you come back, I'm sure."

Rick steps forward angrily but I free myself from Zach's grip quickly. "What is wrong with you!! Can you not see that I'm trying to have peaceful last day with Rick, why don't you just screw off to the sad hole you came from!" I say furiously, in fact I don't really feel like I hurt is feelings.

He shoots me a dirty look and tells me to shut up. Rick looks at his watch and does a deep sad sigh. "Well, I have to get going now. I'll see you around Kerry..." he smiles. I hug him one last time, but when I let go his lips brush my cheeks, moving to my lips, and I am rigid with shock. His hand begins to curve themselves around my waist, pulling me closer. In seconds, I am stiffened all over, my heart beat is rapid. It feels wrong to kiss him again, my fingers place themselves inbetween our almost touching lips. I could hear Zach in a muffled distance playing with his skateboard. What is Zachery thinking right now?

"I can't.." I apologise, looking down.

I let go of Rick, trying to catch my breath. "I'm sorry," he whispers, caressing my hair.

"It's okay..." I say, my smile looks really pathetic and weak. Zachery walks over to me and Rick, his eyes are looking away and his smile has disappeared.

"Well, shouldn't you get going. We really don't want to make you late," Zach says in a low, agressive voice. His eyes flicker toward us but looks away again. The jealousy on his face was too clear, I felt really bad.

"You're right, see ya soon," he murmurs. I watch him walk away until he disappears out of my sight, it hurts so much. A moment later I feel a light tap on my shoulder and I spin to see a miserable Zachery. He gives me a small smile and asks me join me in his car.

"It's fine, I want to get home quickly and peacefully, " I say denying his invitation.

"Don't worry, I've got you covered. I'll get you there in no time, Cinderella, " he insists. I given a small, light smile at the Cinderella part.

I sigh, giving up,"I'll never be able to say no, anyway."

We make our way to the car and find ourselves where the motorcycles are. "Um, I think I forgot to mention I don't have the car," he hesitates.

Annoyed, I curse under my breath,"Well, I guess I'll get going, bye."

"Wait, what? Come back, just ride with me, it won't be that bad," he pleads trying to stay cool.

"Whatever," I watch him sit down in the drivers seat and get the vehicle ready, boy am I going to regret this. Caustiously, I sit behind him and wrap my arms around his strong, muscled body.

"Loosen up, you're so tense against me," he laughs. Awkwardly, I open mouth but just shut it seeing as this conversation won't go anywhere good.

Before I know it we are at full speed gliding through the wind. It was beautiful. Everything around us was rushed by so quickly and vividly, my heart beat was so soft and unheard. The feeling of Zachs sweater in my arms was so comforting. My hair danced with the wind behind me like a cape. Why does everything feel so good whenever I'm around him?

The motorcycle stops abruptly in front of my house and I let go of Zach immediately as I realise that I was resting my head on his shoulder and my arms were wrapped tightly around him. "Come on get off," he jokes.

"Tch, charming," I reply. Gladly, I jump off the seat and hurry to get to my house, the pitter patter of the rain is speeding up evey second. Before I reach the door I hear Zach call my name. I look back at him squinting my eyes.

"If you need anything, just call me.." He offers. I smile appreciatively and run inside before I catch a cold. For a moment I wonder what Rick could be doing right now. Somewhere at the back of my mind I can see Rick's parents telling him that they won't move now. Ha! Yeah right, I know very well that will never happen.

I stare down at my necklace and remind myself about how much I used to love swimming. Before my mother died, I had this great love for swimming. Over the years I began to swim competitively and began winning trophies and medals from frequently. It was the best thing ever. But they day my mother died, I knew I had to quit. My father was torn apart, he could barely stand on his two feet. Life became very difficult and I didn't bother starting again.