𝐇𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝 || 𝐳.𝐝.𝐡.

Chapter 12

Jasmine P.O.V

At first, the person wouldn't take their hood off, and it was dark, so I didn't know who it was. I was about to scream Zach's name, until the person finally took off their hood.

"Jasmine, you can't continue this date with Zach."

It was Daniel. I wanted to scream at him for scaring the living shit out of me, but I also wanted to know why he said that. So I did my best not to knock his head clean off, and I remained calm.

"Okay, number one: why on earth would you scare me like that? Number two, why not?" I said, trying not to ball up my fists.

"This date isn't real. He doesn't really like you," He said, and he sounded very sincere.

I started to have a bad feeling in my stomach. Was this the reason why they kept giving me that sad-faced smile? I was confused as hell. Suddenly, my emotions were messing around with my brain, and I started to weep silently without realizing it at first.

"It's okay, Jasmine, I'm here for you," Daniel said, while trying to wrap his arms around me, but I pushed his hands away.

"Are you jealous?"

"Why would I be jealous?" He said, his voice getting pitchy.

"I don't know, probably because everytime I'm around Zach, I see you balling your fists, and glaring at him! Is this how you feel? Are you angry that I'm finally happy? You just want me to be single for the rest of my life, don't you? You want me all to yourself!" I balled my fists tight, and drilled my eyes through Daniel.

His voice got deep and scary. 

"That's what you think of me, isn't it? You think everybody is in love with you, right? Well guess what? If something happens to Zach, all you'll have is me anyway. You wouldn't want that, would you? For something bad to happen to Zach on account of you?"

I took a step back, now getting afraid of Daniel. What was he saying? The he might hurt Zach? I tried my best to toughen up, and spoke calmly.

"Daniel, please get away from me. I'm happy with Zach. I know full and well he wouldn't hurt me like that. He changed. And you, your gonna have to accept the fact that I'm not yours."

Something rustling in the trees had both me and Daniel shook. I stepped away from the palm tree, afraid of what it was. Then, a figure popped out. It was Zach. I threw my arms around his neck, and buried it there.

"Jasmine, I've been looking for you this whole time." He looked up at Daniel, and he was about to punch him, but I held him back.

"What did he do? Why are you guys behind here? What the hell did you do, Daniel??" Zach eyes were on fire, but Daniel remained calm.

"Hush, little raisin. You should be getting mad at yourself. If you don't tell her the truth, I will."

Then Daniel ran away, and I looked at Zach with a puzzled expression.

"The truth about what?"

"Um, let's go swimming again."

"Zach, what's going on?" I pleaded.

He took a deep breath, and relaxed himself.

"Daniel likes you. He always has. But he knew that I liked you also, and he got mad when I asked you out. That's why he's been acting like this."

Hmm. It still didn't explain why Corbyn was acting all weird, but at least I knew why Daniel was being all weird. Sigh. I put my head down, and Zach lifted it with his thumb. He smiled.

"Hey, it's okay. We're gonna get through this together, okay? We're not gonna let anybody ruin us. We are one. You love me, but I love you more. I promise we are together on this. Now you have to promise."

"I promise."

Zach P.O.V

The drive back to Jasmine's house was quiet. I really wanted to tell her the truth, but I know she'd get mad at me. And she wouldn't want to talk to me ever again. Worst of all, she'd break up with me and never forgive me. I love her so much, and I don't want us to be ruined...

After about 10 minutes, we arrived at Jasmine's house. Corbyn parked the car, but she didn't get out right away. Corbyn must've read my mind, because he narrowed his eyes at me, and nodded to Jasmine while she was looking out the window. 

"Um, Jasmine?"

She fixed her gaze on me, and smiled. Gosh, she was an angel. 

"Yes, Zach?"

"I-"

I looked at Corbyn, and he nodded slightly, and I gupled hard. She must've sensed something was wrong, because she put her hand on mine, and nodded to me.

"It's okay Zach, don't be afraid to tell me," she said, and smiled so warmly.

I couldn't, I just couldn't. She was such a special person in my life. I really wished I wouldn't have agreed to this stupid prank. I completely feel guilty for this. It's been nagging at me since I said I'd do it. I just smiled at her anyway, and held her hand.

"Jasmine I-"

"I love you." 

She flung her arms around my neck, and I hugged her back tightly. I glanced at Corbyn, and he had a look of disapproval and pure sadness on his face. I hated seeing him be disappointed in me. She silently shook his hand, and I felt that guilt ridding down my throat.

"I love you more, Zach. And I truly mean it."

She slowly let go, and faced me. She smiled, and blushed. Then she connected her lips to mine, and I felt like I was in paradise. It also felt weird, since Corbyn was in the car with us. I glanced at his front seat, and he had stepped out. I wrapped my arms around her waist, and she put her arms around my neck. We made out for about 5 minutes, until she unconnected our lips. 

I smiled at her, and she blushed four shades of red. I looked at Corbyn in the front of the car, and nodded to him that it was time for Jasmine to go. He came around to her side of the car, and opened the door. Before she got out, she pecked my cheek. She gave Corbyn a hug, and he went to the drivers' side, and got in.

Before we pulled off, she looked back and waved her hands. I watched her go inside her house, and she went up to her room and waved from her window. 

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-Okay, my loves, hope this chapter gave you a little life.🥰 I'm sorry If i took long to post, but school issa b-i-o-t-c-h😭😤. Oh, and this chapter was a little longer than the last one...Anyway, hope you liked this chapter! Don't forget to vote and comment your favv part! Also, lemme know what you think is gonna happen next...👽

~Lilly👻

(P.S., idk why i put that ghost emoji...)