Perfect ◇ Why Don't We

Chapter 23

Eliza was sleeping in her bed. But suddenly she felt a presence.

"Herron, if you're trying to wake me up now it's not gonna happen. So go away and let me sleep." Eliza warned without opening her eyes.

"It's Besson. Not Herron." She heard Corbyn's voice making her eyes snapped open.

She turned to see Corbyn sitting on the corner of her bed staring at her.

"What are you doing here? How did you come in?" Eliza asked sitting on her bed.

"I came to see you and I stole this from your boyfriend." Corbyn slurred and showed her Zach's extra key to the house.

"You're drunk." Eliza said.

"Yup. We all got drunk except for your boyfriend. I get it. He's trying to win the best boyfriend award for the year." Corbyn slurred.

"I think you need to go home before Zach comes home." Eliza said getting out of bed and dragging Corbyn with her towards the front door.

"No. I'm not going anywhere." Corbyn said sitting on the floor. "I came to say something important to you."

"We can talk tomorrow." Eliza said. "Please, leave before Zach-"

"Why are you always talking about Zach? Your boyfriend is still at the party." Corbyn slurred.

"Fine." Eliza sighed heavily. "Then say whatever you want to say and leave soon."

Corbyn got up from the floor and stood in front of her. "I love you."

"What?" She asked.

"I love you." He repeatedly took a step forward making their faces now a few inches away from each other. "Don't act like you don't feel the same for me. Because I know that you do feel something for me."

"I'm with Zach." Eliza said, taking a step backwards.

"Come on, Eliza. Give me a chance. I can prove that I'm the best for you." Corbyn said, taking a step closer again.

Eliza opened her mouth to reject him. But she couldn't because it would be a big lie if she said that she felt something for him. It wasn't as strong as what she felt for Zach but still she felt something.

Corbyn finally connected their lips because of her lack of response. Eliza didn't kiss him back but she didn't even push him away. It wasn't a passionate kiss as the kisses she had shared with Zach but she let him kiss her because she couldn't just push away the tiny little feelings she felt for Corbyn. She knew that she was being selfish at the moment. She was practically cheating on Zach with Corbyn.

A few minutes later, Corbyn pulled away with a grin. But what Eliza saw standing behind Corbyn nearly made her faint on the spot. It was Zach. He looked absolutely heartbroken.

"Zach." Eliza breathed, making Corbyn turn and look at Zach. She felt that this was not going to give a good end.

"I got the girl. Hope you don't mind." Corbyn said to Zach still drizzly.

"I'm going to kill you!" Zach yelled angrily before he rushed to Corbyn and grabbed his collar.

"Am I supposed to be afraid for you?" Corbyn chuckled.

"You're dead." Zach said before his fist collided straight into Corbyn's face making his nose bleed.

"Zach, it's enough!" Eliza yelled trying to stop him. But he ignored her and tried to punch Corbyn again.

"If you truly love me stop it!" Eliza yelled once again making Zach stop and look at her this time.

"Corbyn, please leave." Eliza begged from Corbyn.