Life saviour

Chapter nineteen - I have missed you

Zoe's POV:

Something is making up my mind. I tried to be all positive and in a good mood. I looked crazy. There are so many things I want to try. The only issue is that I don't want to play with people. By people, I mean Zach. I can try with him, but I don't know his intentions. We are too young to talk about true love or something like that. This doesn't mean I won't enjoy the time we spend together. I have no idea how we got so close, but I like it. I'm glad he is not making fun of me anymore. He has changed a lot. I wish it had been because of me. Maybe it is. I can ask him. The question is if he will tell me the truth. Let's leave this for another day. My first party with him was good. We can have another one, but I don't know if someone will make one. I won't do it for sure. I might have told Zach about my parents, but no one else should know. I prefer to keep it private. The other thing is that I have no clue how to make a good party. Food, drinks, and music are not enough. I'll leave this to the professionals. I have other things to worry about. My friend still hasn't told me about his thing. I know it's about me. I can see the guilt on his face. He has done something without telling me. I hope that we won't get in trouble.

Today is a good day. I have no idea why, but I'm in a good mood. This time, I'm not forcing it. I believe something good will happen. I texted Zach when I woke up. For some reason, he wished me good luck. I don't have a test, but I appreciate it. Is it bad that I want to see him now? I'm in school, but it's my last year. I want to experience something new. It won't be skipping a class. I'm going back on track. It might be slow, but it's secure. My relations with the teachers are good.

Currently, I'm in class. The teacher gave us an assignment to do. I finished it quickly, and she let me use my phone. Of course, I had to text him. Luckily, he doesn't have plans after school. We can go to his house. This time, I won't hide. We kept texting until the end of the class. It's like I'm glued to my phone. I don't think we have done this before. Well, there is a first time for everything. I went to my locker without bumping into anyone. That is a good thing.

- You will fall if you don't stop looking at your phone. - Ellie said

- Thanks, I'm good.

- What? You better give me that.

- Hey, that's my phone!

- Zach? You were texting him the entire class!

- No.

- Yeah, right. There is a time in the texts.

- Stop reading them and give me my phone.

- What will happen tonight?

- Nothing. We'll go out.

- Date already. You like him.

- That is not true. We are only friends.

- I agree with Ellie. You two are meant for each other. - Ally said

- As if. I don't like him that way.

- There is a reply. Let's see. I can't wait to see you tonight. I want the leggings and the oversized hoodie. You look better in them. Also, I have to tell you about what I did. - Ellie said, reading

- Give me my phone back!

- Wait. What did he do?

- I don't know.

- Come on.

- I'm serious. He refused to tell me. I asked many times.

- Is it related to you?

- I think so. Otherwise, he wouldn't have hidden it for so long.

- You have a good friend.

- Thanks. Can I get my phone now? I need it.

- Shall I reply?

- No!

- Ellie, you teased her enough. Give her the phone. - Ally said

- Fine. Here you go. - Ellie said

- Thanks. At least you didn't text him.

- But I should've done it.

- This is still my job. He texted me, not you.

- Miss defensive. Since when?

- What?

- You keep him as if he belongs to you.

- That is not true. He is allowed to go with whoever he wants. We are only friends.

- So you won't mind if I text him.

- Go for it. I'm sure he will say no.

- Why?

- Because you don't fit the standards. - I said, chuckling

- Will you tell me what they are?

- Nope. Deal with this alone.

- What a great friend.

- Since when?

- Touché.

- I'm the best.

- But are you better than the rest?

- I'm out. - Ally said and laughed

I continued the conversation with the girls on the lunch break. Ally wanted to come with me after school. I planned to go home. Now, I won't do it. I'm not ready to tell more people about my issues at home. The less people know the better. We went to a coffee shop. I don't want to drink anything, but I'll keep her company. I have nothing better to do. Of course, I have to study. I will do that later. It's not that urgent. Zach kept texting me. I told him to leave me alone for a few minutes. I don't want more comments on this.

- He can't leave you alone, can he? - Ally asked, chuckling

- He is working on it.

- Be honest. Is something going on between you two?

- No, or at least, not for now.

- Do you want something with him?

- I don't know if now is the right time. Maybe it will be after I graduate.

- But he might be in a different city.

- If it's meant to be, it will last.

- Yes, but.

- Can we not talk about this? I agreed to come only because of you.

- Sharing won't kill you.

- I know, but I want to keep some things for myself.

- I'm sure Zach knows everything.

- No. There are things I haven't told him. We are only friends. I appreciate it, but it doesn't mean I'll let him go too far.

- He likes you the way you are. There is no need to hide.

- It's not because of that. What about you? Any boys?

- I wish. I would love to experience this before I graduate.

- Does this mean you have eyes on someone?

- Yesterday I saw someone cute, but it was from afar. I found them online. - she said and showed me a picture

- You found Logan?

- Do you know him?

- It's one of Zach's friends.

Her interest wasn't that big. She has texted another guy that she found online. I'm a bit skeptical about this, but it's her choice. I can't do anything to help her here. We stayed in the coffee shop for an hour. Later, I went to my grandparents' house. Zach wanted to come with me. I swear, he can't spend five minutes without bothering me. It's not like I mind, but I have other work. I should keep my grades decent. He managed to stay calm and help me study. I finished in two hours. Grandpa called me to show up. When I walked in, I couldn't believe my eyes.

- Dad?

- Hey, Zoe.

- What are you doing here?

- Is this all you have to tell me?

- What else do you expect? You left me.

- I have asked you to come with me. You didn't accept.

- This doesn't mean you should've ghosted me.

- I have nothing against you.

- Yeah, sure. How did you find me?

- Zoe, I'm sorry. - Zach said

- Why? You were the one who found him.

- Yes. I only wanted to help you. I thought he might be the better parent. Your mom is not well.

- I know, but you can't do things behind my back. Is this what you wanted to tell me?

- Yes. I feel horrible for not telling you, but I know you would've stopped me.

- Of course, I would. I don't want him here.

- Zoe, why don't we talk? - my dad said

- No! I don't want you here. Go away and leave me alone! - I said with tears in my eyes

- Are you sure this is what you want? - he asked and came closer

- I don't need you anymore. You can't help me with anything.

- I think we have things to talk about. What do you say?

- Go away!

- I did this, and it was my biggest mistake. I'm not letting you go this time. - he said and hugged me

- I have missed you. - I said, crying

- I know. I think you should thank your friend. He cares about you a lot.

- Maybe.

I can't believe my dad is here. I never thought I would see him again. I have so many things to tell him. I asked him to go home with me, but he denied it. For some reason, he doesn't want to see my mom. I don't know what happened between them. He went home for dinner but promised to come again. I got invited, but I denied it. Zach needs some explanation to do. I didn't make him do that for me. We walked out for dinner. I wasn't hungry, so it was only a walk.

- Are you mad at me?

- I want to know why you did it. I never told you.

- I felt bad for you. I mean, you live with such a mom.

- Zach, you don't have to fight my battles.

- Yes, but I want to do it. We are friends, and I care about you. I'm sorry if I have disappointed you.

- You didn't disappoint me. There is no need for you to do such things for me.

- I don't think you were going to find him.

- Probably not. Maybe I should thank you for that. I didn't dare to look at him.

- He loves you, Zoe. Give him another chance. I'm sure he will be happy to live with you.

- I don't want to leave my house. Try to understand me.

- I do. You two need to talk more often.

- Don't tell. I don't know what else to tell him.

- Maybe you can meet his new family. I'm sure they aren't that bad.

- I will do this another day. Will you send me home later?

- Of course. I won't let you walk alone during the night.

- Thanks. Shall we go somewhere?

- Where? Do you have something in mind?

- No. I thought you could choose something. I'm not in the mood to spend money.

- I might have something for you. Will you trust me on this one?

- Do I have a choice? I'll trust you.

- Let's go then. I want to show you something.

- Where are we going?

- It's a surprise. Don't ask questions. I won't answer them.

- Fine. At least you are in a good mood.

- How can't I be? Look who is next to me.

- I'll take the compliment.

- Should we try? I won't hurt you.

- Let me think about this.

Zach and I kept walking and talking. He didn't let go of my hand. I like this new version. I don't know how he did this, but I like it more every day. Maybe we can try. I don't know if we'll be successful. It's worth a shot. We hang out together more often. I have forgiven him for how we met. It wasn't the best way possible. Let's say that we have resolved our problems. Now everything is the way it's supposed to be. I'm happy with the current situation. I'm not sure if I want to move in with my dad. I'll consider this option. Nothing better left me. I hope that I won't make a mistake.