Hold Me Close

Chapter 26

[zacs p.o.v]
What am I going to do now? My life is officially over.. I've lost Steph for good..
I went back home and decided to get ready for tomorrow, another dreadful school day.

[stephs p.o.v]
I can't believe that just happened. While I clean Dave up, Naoimh's parents arrive home from work and I can see them discussing something in the kitchen. I get a strange feeling that maybe I'm over staying my welcome... I mean, I've been here for nearly two weeks! My parents are probably wondering when I'll be back. I get really worried and tell Naoimh as soon as Dave leaves. "If you really want to I guess..", Naoimh says. "Sorry, I love being here and you've been great, letting me stay here and everything, but I think I should be getting home now", I smiled before packing my things. "What are you going to do about Zac?", she asks. "Honestly, I have no idea. Dave lied and so did Zac, I don't know what to do", I sigh with my head in my hands. "Listen, I didn't know that about Dave either and he's my bestfriend! I'll talk to him", she reassures me. "Thank you Naoimh", I say as we hug at the front door. "And remember , I'm just a phone call away", she smiles before I get my things and make my way home. When I reach my front door I hesitate at first but then finally knock.

[zacs p.o.v]
I woke up wondering when I'd see Steph next. What is wrong with me!? I have literally gone insane! I need to put Steph behind me, she doesn't love me and never will again.

It's raining when I get in my car to drive to school. Seeing couples in the hallways make me sick, I used to be one of them. I wish everything would go back to the way they were.. Before I met Steph... She has literally screwed up my life so much. I understand it's my fault she doesn't love me, trust me I know that, but I wish she would've at least listened to me. My heart is constantly aching and I don't know how much longer I can take it.