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Chapter 7
I sigh defeatedly, as Zack sends my calls straight to voicemail. For the twentieth time, I think? Or more.
I've known him for seven years. And I know for sure that he didn't just toss our friendship away like garbage last night.
He didn't mean it. Zack is not usually so impulsive, but he was just angry. He didn't mean any of it. I know he didn't.
Just keep saying it until you believe it. My subconscious snarks yet again.
I'd gone to his house earlier, looking for him, because he shut his windows and pulled down the curtains, so I had no access. I was basically blind.
Lauren had opened the door, looking distraught. She didn't even wait for me to ask my question before she was telling me that Zack wasn't home when she woke up. She'd gone to his room and he wasn't there.
His car was in the driveway though, and still is. So where the hell is he?
I'd gone to the gym too,
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