Chapter 26
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Zoe
I was glad Zack was older and more experienced and kind. I really was embarrassed about what had happened earlier but he made me feel better about everything. It was weird part of me wanted so much more with him but I knew I couldn't have it. I would lose my heart to him completely and with him leaving that would suck as it is both of our hearts are already involved not inlove but some serious like. We are in the water talking to his brother Oliver and just enjoying the hot July sun. Hudson comes over with Molly and they hang out with us she's making nice which is funny. Hudson and she aren't all cuddly like they used to be and he is resistant to her touch which is strange. She's trying to be clingy and he's annoyed. I'm clinging to Zack but he's just as clingy to me. I can see it in his eyes he doesn't want me to leave as much as I don't want him to leave. We all get out of the water the barbecue is starting soon and Zack gets out first and brings me a towel. We go over to the fire to get warm and then we head to the showers near the camping area to get ready. I kiss Zack before we part and go get ready. Once finished we meet back out in front. Hudson is facing me Zack has his back to me Oliver is also facing me. I walk out and both Hudson and Oliver stop their conversation and stare open mouthed. Zack turns and says wow. I mean oh my God you are so gorgeous and each time I see you it only gets better. He comes up to me and picks me up and spins me around. He kisses me and says um we should go. Oliver clears his throat and says well now if you two don't end up together and I'm still a free agent call me. He winks while laughing. Zack says what about bro code? His brother stops looks at me, with someone like her non-existent. His eyes twinkle with amusement. Zack pulls me closer and says she's mine while kissing my temple. I snuggle into him. We get to the barbecue and we hangout with his family. When we were done with dinner he asked me to go with him. I say bye to everyone. Hudson says can I steel her for just a second. Zack says yes just not to long please. Zoe remember our deal? Ah yes and he hasn't touched me like that. I know but I can tell he wants to and so do you. I nod but I have self control. I know, also are you coming home tonight? I don't know but I'll text you if I'm not. Ok, Sweetheartbe careful. I will. What about you? Molly is going home with her parents and I'll be at the house. if you both want to come back and hang out at any point you can. Maybe to watch movies or just hang out. My Dad said he can stay because it's his last night with you. Thank you, tell your Dad thank you too. He nods. I take Zacks hand and we walk off we get to his car and he drives us to this park it has beautiful scenery. He takes out a blanket, there's a secluded area and its night so we can see the stars. We are up against a tree and he's behind me and I'm just sitting infront wrapped in his arms. We don't talk for a while just listening to what's around us. I look back and then turn completely around. I straddle his lap and I say I wish this wasn't the end. Zack sighs I know baby me too. We kiss and I realize we are crying into the kiss both of us. Our hearts slowly breaking. I want to make love to you so much. Baby please don't say things like that to me. I am using every bit of restraint I have not to do something you will for sure regret. With me leaving it wouldn't be right and you're still young. Technically if we crossed that line I could also get in a lot of trouble if anyone found out. Lots of reasons we can't go there. I know I just want to be close to you in every way. I don't know but somehow I know this is goodbye as lovers if you will. I'm full on crying Zack kisses every tear away then he kisses me. I kiss him and we hug and kiss but we never cross the line. We hold eachother and talk. We never say I love you but I do I can't tell you what kind of love but it's something. I know he's not the love of my life but he could have been. Aswe hold on to what we have a little longer and grieve for what could have been in another time and place we see it's already 2am so we decide to head back to Hudson's. I text on the way apologized for the late text. I tell him we would like to hang out on the couch in the TV room. He says its fine he took a nap and just come on in. We get there and quietly walk in. Once in the TV room we see Hudson's on one couch settled for the night and I tell Zack I'll be back. I go up to the room and start to change I don't bother going to the bathroom because Hudson is downstairs. I get finished and go back Zack grabs me by the waist and say you're even gorgeous like this. Hudson laughs lightly. What? He says nothing I just always thought you looked adorable in those pjs. Him saying your gorgeous I know he means it and it makes me smile. He may want to be in your pantsbut he's not trying to get in your pants. We stay up for a while longer and I get sleepy but I'm scared that Zack will be gone when I wake up. He says sleep beautiful I'll be here with you when you wake. How'd you know? I feel the same way. He kissed my head and we went to sleep.
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