** TORI's POV**
"Looks like someone had a pretty good time." Zach said coldly. We were halfway to my place when he finally broke the ice. All this time from the moment I entered his car, we were so quiet. I could see it in his face that he's not in a speaking mood. I guess I was wrong.
"Yeah. It was fun." I looked at him and smiled sincerely.
"I know. So, what do we think of James?" He asked abruptly.
Of course I expected him to ask me about his friend since James is the reason we went there. But I was surprised that he's so straight to the point regarding this topic.
"He's pretty cool. Funny, a bit of a jackass --"
"--you like him?" Zach cuts me off.
"What? No, of course not." I chuckled.
"Of course you don't." He said in a sarcastic tone and then he continued. "You two were hitting
* ZACH's POV * "What's that noise?" I groaned. I slowly opened my eyes and saw people in lab coats and scrubs walking everywhere.I tried lifting my head but stopped as soon as I felt it hurt like hell."Aaaaggh!" I cursed and I lifted my hands to my head. What the hell is this?"Please lie down." The woman in the scrubs ordered."What's happening?" I wondered."You just came from CT scan, dear. I'm Nurse Jackie. Please try to rest. It'll only get worse if you don't." She tucked me in and left in a hurry probably to attend to other people."Wait... What's a CT? Where..." I tried calling the nurse back but she just closed the curtain on me. I could hear people screaming around. I just ignored them, lay down and stared at the ceiling trying to recall what happened.Great. Just great. M
** ZACH'S POV ** After everything that happened last night, it's finally a new day.My head still hurts a little from the accident and I'm hungry. I got up from bed, turned on the media player in my room and started doing push-ups just to make sure I'm in good condition.The song, Keep Your Head Up is playing. Other than the mild headache, I feel normal as if nothing happened.I stopped at twenty and headed to the bathroom to wash up. I was whistling the whole time inside the shower. I've never felt so refreshed after a bath.It was already past one in the afternoon on a Sunday. Walking my way to the kitchen, I heard people talking and something smelled delicious. Boris is cooking something and Tori is sitting at a stool by the kitchen counter."Please don't tell me you're a morning person." I said out loud.
** TORI's POV ** "Here you go." Nathan handed me his jacket the moment I came into the passenger's seat. I took it and thanked him.It's the small things like these that make me like Nathan. He's exactly the complete opposite of some self-centered jerk that I need not mention. "What brings you to this side of town?" I looked at him and waited patiently for his answer."I know you have a lot of questions but I have to drop you off at your place first. Sonia's looking for you." He told me, his eyes still on the road.The whole ride is silent. It wasn't uncomfortable silence, I just felt secure. He is so concentrated on the road. The rain had stopped now and sun is starting to shine up again.I suddenly felt different. It's been a while since I'm with Nathan. I'm kinda used to being with Zach where he never fails to sh
** TORI's POV **"Start talking." Zach ordered the moment we entered the empty room. It's the same room I confessed to him. I'm still kinda wondering if we were still together.I had no idea how to start this conversation. I don't even know why I followed him in the first place. I could feel the tension in the air, speechless.I continued walking forward away from him. Zach just followed me from behind. Then I decided to lean on the teacher's desk with him in front of me. He sat on an armchair not too far from me."So?" He started."What do you want to know?" I asked bravely. He ran his fingers to his hair and looked at me."You don't get to ask, Peige." He smirked and then he continued. "So that was the reason why you never bothered to call or send messages.""Since when did
** ZACH's POV **Late as usual. Why am I not surprised?It's already after class. Everyone's gone home and as usual, I'm waiting for someone who clearly knows I hate delays. I kept on looking at my phone hoping that Tori would be done already.I'm alone, or wouldn't be if I talked to the two geeks passing by. Like that'd happen. It's moments like this that piss me off because I tend to think about anything, what to do at home, where I should spend summer or what's been happening in my life so far.Tori.I hate that she spontaneously keeps popping in my head. I'm still trying to figure out why I'm so smitten.Now, what? I thought as I pictured us together earlier. I felt a little embarrassed. Things like that should've been easy for me. I know my way with girls, but with Tori, it just seems wrong. This is stupid!
Chapter 22 - Questions and Answers** TORI's POV ***THUMP*"Damn it!" I cursed after I flump on the floor for the eight time after doing my pirouette. Why can't I do this anymore? I shrugged and stood up again to attempt another spin.I took a deep breath trying to relax and then I positioned myself to fourth position, I bent my legs, and balanced myself.Ok, here I go prepare to rel茅v茅 then...As I took the spin, an image of Zach and Chloe crossed my mind and made me stumble again.I banged my fist to the ground. The last fall is the worst of all my attempts. I looked at myself in the mirror surrounding the room. I'm at the floor wearing skin-tight leggings and a plain white tank top. I always made
** TORI's POV **"I'm glad you've finally taken interest in my world." Mrs. Loise chirped as she put on her Harry Winston's emerald-cut ear studs to complete her look.Chloe's mom looks like she's still in her early thirties well in fact, she's older than she looks. She's well known as one of the most innovative fashion designers in New York for the ingenuity in her designs.I'm not much of a fashionista but the way her designs roll out on the runway really brings the crowd off their feet so I guess she's really good."Well, you've been dragging me to do this thing ever since. It's about time I do you a favor." Chloe retorted."Could you grab me my phone sweetie? It's in that bag." Mrs. Loise pointed out.Chloe looked for the phone as I made myself comfortable.Chloe and I are in her Mom's room watching her dress up. It's the day of the F
** ZACH's POV ** I wondered what's taking Tori such a long time to come back. It's starting to get on my nerves. As usual, I'M the chick magnet in the party. I could see the people whispering looking at me and then smiling. I didn't know if they were talking about me or I just looked stupid tonight. It was annoying. Then I saw someone walking towards me. She had a sweet smile on her face. A smile that would take any guy lose eye contact with her. But I knew the person that's why I just smiled back."Hey--." She appeared ecstatic."Congratulations, Chloe.""Thanks. And thank you for coming." Chloe commended with her usual smile.I just acknowledged her with a nod."Where's Tori?" She enquired."Restroom. She spends a lot of time there." I responded sarcastically."Be understanding Zac