Not Thinkin' Bout You

Chapter 51

PREVIOUSLY: The door creaked open slowly and Zach immediately stood up, watching as Sienna walked through the door with her fist raised.

"Oh, it's you guys," she grinned, lowering her arm.

ELLODY'S POV:

"Is it them?" Ellody whispered. Sienna's arm dropped to her side, and Ellody immediately knew they'd found the right room. Sienna had promised that if they walked into the wrong room, she'd protect them. Ellody was pretty sure she was at least half joking.

"Corbyn!" Christina shouted, bursting into the room and running straight into her boyfriend's arms. Sienna walked straight over to Jonah and hugged him before hugging the others.

"Hey Ellody," Jack called as she walked into the room.

"Hey Jack," she smiled, her heart jumping around in her chest as she scanned the room for Zach. Her eyes landed on him, and her breath caught in her throat. Butterflies filled her stomach, and she half-ran into his arms. Zach caught her and lifted her off her feet, wrapping his arms around her. Ellody buried her head in his neck, tears burning the back of her eyes. He was really here, in her arms, and everything was OK.

"Ellody," he whispered, then paused. She pulled back just enough to see his face and take in every inch of it. The overwhelming urge to kiss him hit Ellody like a tidal wave.

"How was the concert?" she asked, attempting to push away her feelings. He grinned, which did not help in the slightest. God, why is he so adorable?

"It was amazing. The fans are crazy," he laughed, winking at her.

"Yes, we truly are," Sienna called, reminding Ellody that other people were in the room. She turned to her sister, who gave her a puzzled look.

"How are you?" he asked. Ellody disentangled herself from his embrace, fixing her hair as discreetly as possible.

"I'm... good. Yep, I'm good," she stuttered, wondering what Sienna's look meant.

"That's good. We were gonna get Chinese food, or Chipotle. What would you rather?" he explained. Ellody knew what she was supposed to say, which is why she answered Chipotle.

"Aww, but we always get Chipotle! Why not spice things up with some Chinese?" Corbyn sighed, pretending to be extremely hurt. Christina laughed.

"We get Chipotle because Zach makes all the decisions, apparently. And when there's Zach, there's Chipotle," Christina grinned. Jack nodded in agreement with Christina, unplugging his phone from the wall and sliding it in his pocket.

"OK, looks like we're getting Chipotle," Zack Caspary said, dusting his hands off and motioning for everyone to follow him out. Corbina left first, holding hands loosely, and Jonah walked out with Sienna and the rest of the guys. Ellody hesitated before making eye contact with Zach, who took her hand and pulled her out of the room. Ellody's heart hadn't stopped racing since she'd walked into the room, and even though it seemed impossible for it to go faster, she felt like she was going to throw up when he linked their fingers together.

"So, what are you gonna order? OK, that was a dumb question, I know exactly what you want," Zach grinned.

"Are you sure? I could've tried something else and loved it in the time we've spent apart," Ellody shrugged. Zach raised his eyebrows in disbelief, making Ellody laugh. "OK, fine. If you're so smart, tell me what I'm going to order."

"Soft taco, no rice, no beans, chicken filling, no guac, mild salsa," Zach listed immediately, counting everything off on his fingers. Ellody smiled to herself, unable to believe that he remembered her 'boring as hell' order (that's what Sienna believed, anyway).