Mistakes || H.S. ||

chapter 60

Early today, I talked to Harry about taking a train to Baltimore instead. Instead of saying I wanted to talk to Nathan, I said I missed Madison and Zac. He said it was perfectly fine, so I right now I'm getting off the train to Baltimore. Zac was picking me up, and I had to explain everything. I grabbed my suitcase, that's had all the clothes I've been wearing this whole tour.

I slipped my phone into my back pocket, I got up on my tippy toes searching the area for Zac.

I spotted him over by the doors, leaning against them.

I poked him on the shoulder. He jumped at my arrival.

"Hey! I've missed you." He laughed, giving me a tight hug.

"I've missed you too." I mumbled against his chest.

(If you obviously don't remember, Zac is Madison's son. Zoe's cousin.)

He grabbed my things, and headed towards the car parked out front.

I sat in the front seat, while he sat down in the drivers seat starting the car. Zac looked at me confused, "What's the real reason you are here? Cause I know you'd rather be with Harry." Gosh, he caught me.

I took a deep breath, nervously.

"Fine you caught me. I came because, Nate called me and he wants to talk." I looked over at him.

"Ya know, he misses you like crazy." Zac assured.

I didn't want that to happen. Nathan was such a great guy. One of my best friends. He was the only guy I could trust other than Trey. But before Trey, Nathan was there... He always told me he loved me, and he asked me out several times. I always turned him down, because I had my eye on Trey. And then I started dating Trey in 8th grade and everything went down hill between Nate and I. He quit texting me, and quit hanging out with me at basketball games. He changed, he turned into a little douchebag, dating all the girls in school.

And now he's back, and I'm with Harry.

"I know.." I mumbled, fumbling with my hand.

"Please, if he tries to make a move, just tell him you are with Harry. Don't lead him on, I know how you are.." I rolled my eyes, sighing.

"I love Harry, Zac. I won't do a thing.." I promised. But if tries something on me, I ain't promising nothing.

We made it to Madison's house, and their car wasn't in the driveway.

"Where they at?" I asked walking towards the door.

"Mom and Dad are at work right now, they should be home soon." I nodded entering the house.

I threw my things into Zac's room, I grabbed their house phone and dialed Nathan's number.

He picked up instantly, "Hey Zac!" He said.

I giggled, "It's Zoe, wanna come over?" I asked.

"Yeah give me like 10 minutes." I replied an okay, and hung up,

I ran down stairs , "Zac! Nate's coming over!!" I shouted through the house.

He peeked through the kitchen door, "Okay, I'll put some chicken tenders or something in the oven. Just a snack." I nodded.

15 minutes passed, and I heard a knock on the front door.

I shouted, "I got it!"

I ran to the door, and twisted the handle to open it.

Nathan stood there, with a grey Nike shirt, with jeans. He always wore stuff like that in school.

I smiled, "Hi." He replied the same thing.

I opened my arms, "Come on." He walked in embracing me in a small hug.

He released first, "Come on, let's go watch a movie or something."

He nodded, following me towards the living room.

We sat down a few feet away from each other, "Okay what did you need to talk about?" I asked.

He bit his lip, looking down at the ground. "Well it's kind of hard to tell you this?"

"Go on." I assured.

"Well you know back in middle school, where you really liked me. And I liked you." I nodded.

"Well Zoe, I still like you." Our eyes connected, sending my heart beating really fast. I've only ever got this with Harry.

"Uh-h." I stuttered.

His eyes widened. "Shit, I shouldn't have said that..." He went on.

I waved my hand at him, "No it's fine, I'm just shocked." I said.

"Nathan, I have an amazing boyfriend. Me and Harry have been together for a while now. I'm really sorry." He patted my thigh. And it made me get goosebumps. Oh my gosh, what is wrong with me. Is it because Nathan, had gotten 10x more attractive? Why am I thinking these things! I'm taken by an amazing boy.

"Zoe??" Nathan asked looking at me. I couldn't bare to look at him.

"Yes?" I croaked.

"Uhh, I have to stay here for a few days. My roommate is gonna be gone, and Zac asked me to stay." I nodded. I should really go kill Zac.

I swallowed standing up, "Come on, let's go eat."

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We walked into the kitchen at the same time. Zac had fixed chicken strips w/ fries. Just a small snack.

"Looks good, dude." Nathan said sitting down by the counter.

Zac handed me a plate, with food already on it.

I mumbled a thank you, "I'm going up in computer room to eat."

"Why?" Zac asked.

"I need to call Harry." I said locking eyes with Nathan.

I ran upstairs to the little room, next to Zac's. With an Apple Computer, and a huge printer sitting on the desk.

I sat down in the chair, grabbing my phone.

I dialed Harry's number,

"Hey babe." I smiled at his reply.

"Hey Harry."

"How are you doin?" He asked.

"Little tired, it's gonna be weird sleeping without you tonight." I assured him.

"I know baby. I know." I smiled at the way he called me baby. Just the little things that make me smile.

"What do you all have to do up at Pittsburgh?" I asked.

"We have a interview and a little concert." He said.

We talked for another hour, while I finished my food

"Well okay, it's getting late. I love you Hazza, so much." I smiled.

"I love you too Zo." I smiled clicking end.

Let's just hope Nathan, doesn't ruin this little 2 day vacation from touring with One Direction.