It changed for the better. A Zack Merrick Fanfiction.

Chapter 10.

Zack and I were back in the car now , and John Mayer's voice was filling the car again. I smiled as Zack hummed once again. I realized that this had been the best day of my life and it wasn't even 9 am yet. It was even better than the meet and greet. Zack told me he loved me, it was perfect.

"Wanna grab something to eat? I know a special place right around the corner." Zack said and grinned at me. "Sure." I replied and smiled at him. He pulled over to a cafe. It was so familar and then it hit me, THIS was the very cafe where Zack and I had spent some time together for the first time. The place where this all began. We walked right to the end of the cafe/diner and  sat at the booth that we had sat on the last time we came here. Zack ordered Pancackes , bacon and coffee for the both of us and as soon as the waitress left , we sat there staring at each other , like those goofy dreamy couples that are only in the movies. Niether Zack nor I were the cheesy romantic type but right now, this just felt right.

We ate our food while chatting about everything from music to books. Somewhere during the conversation, Zack grabbed my hand and gently grazed my knuckles with the side of his thumb. It was the most soothing thing ever. He made me feel normal again.

We walked out of the cafe and it had become colder now. How strange. The sun was so much brighter than earlier this morning and yet it was colder. I pulled my sleeves a bit more and hugged Zack's side for warmth while walking to the car. He shrugged me away , took off his leather hoodie and put it over my shoulders. "Here you go" he said , smiling. "Zack I don't need this. I bet you're feeling cold." all he was wearing now was a really tight fit blue shirt. It showed off his muscles perfectly but the material was quiet thin and I felt that he would be feeling awfully cold. "Nah it's cool hun", he replied and kissed my lips gently. I smiled at him. What a fucking gentleman. We got back into the car. "Um.. I need to go to the departmental store." I said. "Why? We have enough food at home and even if we don't.. what the fuck is takeout for right?" he said while smiling. "I know Zack , but I need to get something" i said. I felt so fucking awkward. "Tell me if you need anything! I'll get it for you hon..." I cut him off. "I need fucking tampons okay?" I mumbled . I was so embarassed. FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! The man had seen me naked! Ugh! "Oh." he replied. "Departmental store it is then." he replied. The rest of the drive was sorta awkward. 

I hoped out of the car when we reached the shop" You stay here, I'll be back ASAP." I said to him and blew him a kiss. I walked into the supermarket and headed straight for the tampons. I didn't like being in public and so I wanted to get this over with as fast as I could. I went to the cashcounter and felt like I saw a familiar woman. But I caught only a glimpse of hers and so I couldn't really make out. I was waiting for my change when I heard a familiar voice call out my name. "Olivia!" the woman's voice called out. I turned around and I couldn't believe my eyes. Tears began to fill my eyes at the sight of the woman. It was my fucking mother. Why the fuck did she have to be here? To ruin my perfect day? Could she NEVER let me be happy? I grabbed my shopping bag and ran out of the store without taking my money. i could hear her calling my name behind me and I know that she was following me now. I ran faster, tears were pouring out of my eyes now. I banged on the door of the car for Zack to open it.

He saw my face filled with tears and asked "What's wrong Livia?"  "DRIVE." I replied in a stern voice. "Just drive."

He began to drive and as I looked back at the store , I saw my mum at the doorway with a dejected look on her face. I began to cry in the car and Zack patted my shoulder with one hand.

When we reached the apartment, I headed straight for Zack's bedroom. I wanted to lie down, get some rest .. to get over all the drama. Zack followed me in and I stopped next to the bed. "Livia, you've gotta tell me what's wrong for me to help you." he said. "Nothing" I replied through sniffles. "Please don't say that, I cannot see you like this. I thought that you were finally happy, then why are you crying?" he asked. He came closer to me and hugged me tightly. "I saw my mum in the store." I mumbled on his chest. He pulled me away. "What?!" he asked. He was shocked. "Yeah. She started calling me and coming after me. I couldn't handle it Zack. I'm sorry." "Why are you sorry?" "I'm sorry for making you go through this. You didn't sign up for this. You don't deserve this." I said and I pulled his body closer to mine. "Shhh. I did sign up for this okay? And what makes you say that I don't deserve this? Actually , I don't. You're too nice fo me." he said . I looked up at him and he was smiling now. I smiled back at him and he bent down and kissed my lips. "Now come on!" he said, tugging at my clothes. "What?! You want to have.. um.. now?" "No silly! I don't want you to sleep in all your clothes and spoil them." he said. 

I stripped down to my underwear and hopped onto Zack's bed. He lay down next to me and he was in his boxers now. He pulled me closer to him and I hugged his bare waist tightly. He kissed the top of my head and as a response, I kissed his chest."Mind if we watch TV?" He asked and turned the telly on. After surfing through various channels, we found 'Criminal Minds' I looked at him with puppy dog eyes. "Seriously?" he asked me. I nodded with a grin. It was my favorite show okay? "But it's so... boring." he said to me. He seemed scared, like he didn't want to offend me. "What if I make it interesting for you?" I said. I saw his expression change. He smiled at me and I held his face in my hands and connected our lips toghether.