Like Me or Not?

Pounding

**Ashley's P.O.V**

I woke up, and I got ready for school. I was still feeling confused about my feelings from last night, but I tried to push them aside. When I finished taking a shower and getting dressed, I went back to my room. I got my backpack, and then walked to the living room. Zac said he would give me a ride to school, and I was happy to spend some time with him.

I was watching some TV when I heard a car pull up. Followed by that, there was a knock on my door. I got up off the couch and walked over to the door. I opened it to reveal Zac behind it. He engulfed me in a hug, and I hugged him back. During this hug, he ended up lifting me off the ground. I love his hugs so much.

He set me back on the ground and looked at me. That's when I looked at him too, and our eyes met each other's. I was lost in his eyes when suddenly I saw these beautiful orbs coming closer. I couldn't gather any thoughts, or even react. Before I knew it, I felt something on my lips.

I didn't pull away, and I didn't kiss back. I just stood there frozen, like time had stopped. I didn't know what to do, and I couldn't move. Zac pulled away, and I saw regret in his eyes.

"I'm so sorry, I don't know what I was thinking!" he apologized.

I didn't say anything, but I made a decision I ended up regretting right after I did it. I leaned in and kissed him. After I did, I quickly pulled away. I felt so horrible because I just kissed another guy while I'm dating Matt.

"I shouldn't have done that! I can't believe I kissed you!" I started to yell.

"Hey don't worry, we both made a mistake." he tried to reassure me.

"No! I'm dating Matt, and I just kissed you! I'm a horrible girlfriend, I don't deserve him!" all of a sudden I bursted into tears.

Zac didn't say anything at first, he just wrapped his arms around me. I started crying on his shirt, but he didn't seem to care. "You're not a horrible girlfriend, you just made a mistake. Don't worry, I won't tell Matt."

"It's not fair to him though! He needs to know!" I choked out, still crying.

"Shhh it's okay," Zac still had his arms around me, and he was rubbing my back.

"I can't go to school like this," I was a complete mess right now.

"Don't worry, I'll just call in for you. I'll say you're sick, and can't make it today." he told me.

"Would you? Thanks Zac." I started to steady my breathing.

"Of course, just try to relax. Go sit on the couch, and I'll join you soon. I'll make the call right now." he replied before walking off.

I walked over to the couch, and laid down. Slowly, the tears started to stop. My breathing was almost normal again, but I still felt horrible. I needed to tell Matt, but I don't want him to hate me. I can't believe I basically ruined our relationship, and it hasn't even been a week.

While I was laying there, Zac came back in. He looked at me, and he told me to sit up. I did as he instructed me, and he sat near me. I then cuddled up to his side, and he put his arm around me. He glanced down at me, and connected his thumb to my cheek.

"Don't cry, it will be okay. If he really likes you, he will understand it was a mistake. It didn't mean anything, and surely he'll understand that." Zac wiped away the tears still on my cheeks.

"I hope so," I muttered before falling completely silent.

The TV was still on, so Zac just focused his attention to the show. I decided to get up, and change for the day since I wasn't going to school. I went to my room and put on some baggy clothes. I then walked back to rejoin Zac, and he was still in the same spot. I walked over to him, and I sat next to him.