island girl h.s

Zak

Sitting down on my bed I was waiting for Zak to pick me up. It's been a minute since we hung out like we used to. We have always been best friends, we went to the same school and our mom's even knew each other since my mom came from New York. I quickly placed on some shorts and a button up shirt. While tying up my shoe a honk was heard indicating that Ice was here. I kissed my mom goodbye and ran towards Ice. Zak smiled at me and I gave him a swift kiss on the cheek.

"What's the plan?" I asked and he shrugged giving me a smirk "You know since you basically abandoned me this morning." I teased

"It's a surprise."

"You're an asshole." I took out my tongue and he chuckled lightly

After a couple of minutes on the road Ice parked in front of our childhood park. I gave him a weird look as we got out of the car. He opened the trunk pulling out two canvas with paints and a big blanket. I smiled grabbing the paints and canvas as he took the blanket and some snacks. The good thing about this park is that thanks to the beach in front of it, it usually wasn't hot. All I hope today is the same as the those chill days. We sat under the sun placing everything in it's place.

"I know you've been wanting to do this forever." He smiled

"Yes! We never had the time though." I pouted and he extended his arms

"That's why I left super early this morning so I could get the supplies." He explained making hum "Let's paint something that reminds us of the other person and I'll stay with yours and you with mine." He suggested and I nodded smiling

I gave him a canvas while he started to open up the paints and brushes. Making a mess as always. He struggled trying not to mess up his white shirt, making me facepalm lightly. After setting everything together we started painting away our worries and sadness. I've always liked to paint, Zak used to watch me when I used to paint my thighs as a therapy for my anxiety. The sound of nature soothe me even more. After a week of stressful work all I needed was an escape. Even from Harry, I just needed myself and up to a point Zak. My brush painted what my heart felt in that very moment. Zak placed a speaker with some slowed songs putting a vibe on everything. I couldn't be more grateful for Zak. Every time I needed something he was there, and I was there for him. I would do anything for this man, he is like a brother to me. Even though he may be an asshole and rude to anyone I loved him dearly. He was my soulmate, in a friend type of way, everything we do it's together. His mom died a couple of years ago of cancer and his dad sunk into depression. That's why we basically adopted him into our own family, again his mom was mine's best friend. She couldn't let her best friend's son get lost and be alone without support. I didn't complain much, I loved being with him. He worked his butt off and with some help from dad he got his own car, Ice is the best thing in his life. I looked up at him finding him concentrated on his painting making me smile to myself.

"When are you going back to the main?" I asked him and he shrugged

"I really don't want to see him." He spat his expression indicating rage

"He is your dad." I mumbled and he sighed

"I know but he abandoned me." Zak's voice cracked "All I'm grateful is that he left me the house and pays for the electricity and water." He shook his head

"I know but still is going to be father's day soon." I reminded him "You should consider going or invite him over here." I suggested and he gave me a look "I'm sorry." I looked down at my canvas