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Chapter 26

Valencia POV

Zayd actually kissed me. I'm so nervous but excited at the same time, but before we could take it any further. We hear a crash in the living room, both pulling apart with wide eyes. We run down the stairs to see what was happening.

I see Asher on the ground with a busted lip and black swollen eye. Jaxxon pulls Bennett apart from Asher, as he gets up and wipes the remainder of blood from his face. While, Jisoo just in shock with a hand over her mouth.

"What the hell is wrong with you?" Asher shouts at Bennett.

Walking forward to Bennett, I pull him away from the crowd and step out into the deck earning a few stares.

"What the hell was that? I know you still have feelings for Jisoo, but what was that?" I shout, as he looks down with an embarrassed look.

"I couldn't handle myself. After we dated in high school, we broke up and parted ways. I know that Jisoo got over me, but I didn't. I tried dating other girls but it wasn't the same. I stopped communicating with Jisoo just to try and get over her. But after seeing her today, all of those feelings just resurfaced." His eyes were filled with hurt and anger.

"Wow. You're very open."

"Sorry, I've just been holding that in for so long." He saying, lifting his hand to his chest.

"Are you in love with her?" I ask as he nods confirming my suspension.

Nodding my head, we enter the house as Jisoo avoids his gaze and Asher walks up to his room.

"I should go." He starts but gets cut off.

"No. You're not leaving until you confess to Jisoo." I say as he looks at her with a worried expression.

He shakes his head, "She has hatred in her eyes. She's not gonna want to talk to me."

"Yes, she is. Go confess your feelings. Now." I press.

Defeat evident in his eyes, he nods and follows Jisoo going to the garden. Turning my head, I overhear Jaxxon and Victoria speaking.

"Why didn't you tell me?" I hear Victoria say.

"Seriously, Victoria. Now?"

"Yes. Now."

"I'll tell you on our way home." He says, with no further discussion. He gives Zayd a nod, and grabs Victoria's hand leading her to the front door.

"Bye Val." Victoria says softly, as the door slams shut.

I sigh walking over to Zayd, he grabs a fistful of his hair and ignores me, walking up the stairs. What? What is he angry about now?

"Just when I thought we made up." I grumble, following him up the stairs.

"Wait! Where are you going?" I ask, when I notice he's walking further down the hall.

"To Asher's room. I'll be back in a couple of minutes. Go to our room." He demands, not turning his back. The door slams open then shut, sighing I turn my back and retreat to our room. I halt my steps, when I hear curse words and yelling. Rolling my eyes, I can see where Asher got his anger issues from. Entering our room, I lay on the bed and stare at the gold tiled ceiling.

My hand reaches out to touch my lips, a smile forms. I can't believe Zayd kissed me, things are probably starting to get better-

Hold that thought, I hear a woman shouting downstairs. Furrowing my brows. Jisoo? Jumping from the bed, I run down the stairs to see Bennett rushing out the door and slamming it.

"What happened?" I ask puzzled

"Ugh! His nerves to actually admit to his feelings after everything!" Jisoo exclaims, chucking her phone at the wall.

Widening my eyes, I step back, "Woah, Jisoo calm down."

"No, you don't understand. I spent years trying to get over him, just for him to ruin it all and confess his love for me!" Jisoo drags a hand through her hair, roughing it up.

"Jisoo, we'll talk about this tomorrow morning. Okay? Just get some sleep." I say softly, reaching out to put a hand on her shoulder.

She turns to me, her eyes filled with pain. She whispers, "Okay."

Grabbing her hand, I lead her to a vacant guest room and give her a pajama to wear. Shutting the door softly, I walk over to the bathroom.

Entering the bathroom, a hand grabs my wrist stopping me. Turning around quickly, to see it was Zayd.

"Oh, its you." I deadpan.

"Yeah, me."

Rolling my eyes, I grab a brush and start running it through my hair. While, Zayd just watches leaning against the door frame.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to ignore you, I was just angry at the situation Asher caused."

I ignore him, setting the brush down, I walk past him not making eye contact. Entering the bedroom, I lift the covers and go underneath them. Feeling the silk brush up against my bare legs made me sigh in satisfaction, forgetting about Zayd's stare.

"Shut the door, and turn off the light." I say in a mono tone, without looking at him.

I hear him sigh, keeping my head to the wall. I try not to turn when I hear a belt buckling and clothes drop to the floor. The lights turn off, as I feel Zayd lying next to me. He gets closer, I stay still not moving, his warmth travels through me. He wraps an arm around my waist, burying his face in my hair.

"I'm sorry." He whispers into my hair, as I remain quiet. We stay still in that position, eventually my eyes start to droop, as I'm slipped into oblivion.