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~Ch.17~

                           -JACK'S P.O.V.-

A week had passed since I last talked to her, not going to lie it was killing me not feeling her like last time, but she was avoiding me as much as she could. I'm in my communication class, a new class for this semester. Mandatory for seniors and voluntary for juniors, I looked at the door hearing a familiar voice, Zoe, she walked in with Zach Herron they walked to one of the front desks siting down together, seems like they get along well.

"Since when did Zach and Zoe become so close?" I looked over at Jonah and Eben.

"While you were gone, they had a class together and also she's been helping him trying to get his crush to talk to him"

"He's a nice guy though, you don't have to worry about anything"

I was about to say something when I saw who walked in, Daniel and his girlfriend. She was all over him like always, as for him he only had eyes on one person, Zoe. I looked at Zoe, she was looking at him as well, she looked away as he walked to the desk behind her sitting down, great this semester is going to be great.

                             -ZOE'S P.O.V.-

You know that feeling you get when eyes are on you as if everyone around you is staring at you waiting for your every movement that's exactly how I felt the moment I walked into this classroom, and now to top it off Daniel and Stacey are in this class as well.

"As most of you know this class is two hours long, but don't worry it all won't be all work, the first hour will and the second hour will be more relaxing, so now that we have an hour left you are free to hang out in the back patio or work in here as long as you stay within my view" She smiled at us before walking to her desk pulling out her phone, seems this class won't be as hard as I thought.

"Want to go outside and get some fresh air?"

"Yeah, good idea"

Me and Zach got up walking out feeling the cool breeze, it was cold yet hot which is why I decided  to wear a denim skirt with a regular black V-neck. I looked out the campus as Zach sat next to me.

"So how are you and her doing?"

"She said yes to our date night, today's the big day and I'm kind of nervous which is why I wanted to ask you a favor?"

"What is it?"

"Do you mind tagging along incase I need some backup?"

"As in third wheeling? I don't think so Zach, she won't like that idea believe me"

"Then what should I do?"

"As long as you are yourself then everything will go smooth, she said yes because she's interested as well"

"Zoe" I looked back seeing Marcos, a classmate.

"Yeah?"

"So our team is hosting it's annual ball and I was wondering if you would like to be my date?"

"Sorry dude, but Zoe is going to be busy that night" It was Jack.

"I didn't even say the day?"

"I don't care, trust me she'll be busy that night"

He looked at me before walking away. I looked at Jack, so that's why I felt those heavy eyes as soon as I walked in the classroom, they were his.

"You know, it's not right to intrude in others business, I was actually looking forward to going to that ball. they say it's a one and a life time moment"

"She has a point Jack" Jonah nodded at Eben's response, they would agree with me knowing it was pissing Jack.

Jack took his hoodie off before walking to me and putting it over my head.

"Jack, what are you doing?"

"It's cold and you're going to get sick, you should know that by now" He walked closer to me leaning in my ear.

"You should know better than to wear a skirt around me, makes me want to take you to the janitors closet" I looked at him as he backed away from me smirking. I put his hoodie on hoping it would somehow cover me.

"Zoe, you're in this class too" Great, just what I needed. I looked over at her as she walked towards me with Daniel at her side, Stacey.

"Aren't we lucky" I said smiling trying not to look as irritated as I felt inside.

"I see you're still hanging out with these guys, they fit you, they're more of your type" She smirked thinking she said something cool.

"Yeah, they are. What about you? Still hanging out with those fuckboys of your guy friends and those fake friends you have" I said looking at her.

"Zoe, that wasn't necessary" Daniel said looking at me a bit irritated.

"No babe leave her, it's common for her to try to rebel, after all her mom did pass away because of her, she didn't respect her when she was alive and she won't respect her now that she's dead"

Zoe, control yourself, you're better than this, you don't want to bruise your hand smashing her face. I took a deep breath realizing my tears were getting ready to come out, who does she think she is that she can talk about my mom like that, as if she knew us.

"Look here rotten girl, don't you ever talk about Zoe's mom as if you know her and don't you ever mess with her because I guarantee you I'll be there" Jack responded before grabbing my hand and walking me out the patio and out the classroom, I didn't care where we were going I just wanted to be away from her before I punch the makeup out of her.

Before I knew it we were in the gym, there was no one here. Jack stoped walking and pulled me into a hug as I felt his warmth surrounding me. I hugged him as I cried, not because of the shit she said but because I wanted to beat her up so bad and because I missed my mom so much, more than I thought I did. Minutes had passed and I was sure it was time to go to lunch, but I didn't want to let go.

"Are you feeling better?" I nodded my head.

"Zoe" I didn't want to look up, he would see the crying mess I was.

"Zoe, look at me please"

I wiped my eyes and looked at him, he was a bit taller than me so I was looking up as he looked down at me. He wiped my tears before cupping my face.

"I don't mind staying like this, but I'm sure you didn't eat breakfast this morning and you have to eat something or you'll get sick"

"I'm not hungry though"

"I know, but you have to eat" there was no point in arguing with him.

"I'm sorry for ruining your shirt, I didn't think I would cry this much"

"Don't worry you can fix it"

"How?" I looked at him with a confused face.

He leaned down catching me by surprised as he pressed his lips against mine kissing me. He pulled back kissing my forehead.

"I'm here for you no matter what, I'll always be here for you, I promise"

One thing everyone should know, never make a promise if you can't keep it, I should have known better.

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