"so you and zach" Caden smirked through the phone as i rolled my eyes looking through my closet "oh shut up we're just friends" i said laughing as i picked up a cute triangle top. "okay sure bitch stfu we all know you guys like each other" he said typing on his laptop trying to finish his paper. "whatever what do you think of the outfit" i was wearing not too tight but not super baggy ripped jeans and a cute black triangle top that had a zig zag patter on the back leaving my whole back exposed "i love it and i know for a fact zach is gonna like it too" he said admiring me through the phone. i rolled my eyes putting on my doc martens. there my party shoes i've been through two pairs of new shoes that got destroyed already so i figured docs are the way to go. "alright ivy lemme go finish my paper and i'll give u a call later love u" i smiled grabbing the phone "love you too bye" i said smiling before he hung up. it still sucks not seeing him so often but soon i was gonna go and visit him.

i went and showered and did my hair. i only put on some eye liner and mascara before heading out the door. we decided to take an uber from the boys house since none of us wanted to be designated driver. as i pulled into the drive way the five boys all dressed up stood outside waiting for the uber. i went down the line hugging them but felt a pair of eyes on me ignoring it. as i got to zach i felt his face get near my ear "you look so good" he said making me blush as i thanked him. we waited about 3 more minutes before the uber got here. "two of you have to sit on one of our laps" daniel said to me and jack. corbyn complained while jonah ignored since he was sitting peacefully in the front. "ivy just come sit on me it's not a long drive" zach said causing a smirk from daniel. i thanked him and sat in the car as we headed to the house.

as soon as we got there you can hear the music from outside. some kids standing outside as well as some entering as soon as i got out the car i felt a hand reach for mine. zach got out and held my hand in almost a protective way looking around to see if anyone was staring or something g like that. i smiled up at him and intertwined our fingers which grabbed his attention making him smile. "well what are we doing let's go" jack said excited as he tan in with corbyn following. we all laughed and headed inside

the house was pretty well....huge. it reeked of alcohol and weed which i wasn't so surprised about as soon as i stepped in i noticed summer and her boyfriend come over to me and zach who didn't let my hand go. "IvOrY yOu mAdE iT" she said giggling in a bubbly way "hey babes ofc i did" i tried speaking over the music "well you and your boyfriend can get comfortable enjoy" she said causing me and zach to go red and before either of us could correct her she stumbled away. "i-i'm so s-" "don't be" he said kissing my temple before i looked down to cover my blush "let's go get a drink" i said and we walked into the kitchen

me and zach are a few drinks in and lemme tell you zach is SUCH a lightweight it's so funny. i'm starting to get tipsy but i'm not quite there yet. we're jamming it out dancing in the main living space with everyone else. "i gotta go use the bathroom" zach said "okay i'll wait for you in the backyard" i said into his ear so he could hear me. he nodded before stumbling up the steps. i slowly walked outside and found not many people outside. just a group of four playing cup pong including daniel i walked over to him and put my hand on his shoulder "IVORY" he said sluggish as he gave me a big hug i laughed and hugged him back "yo it's your turn bro" i let go and grab Daniels ball making it in "celeb shot that's two cups" i said before leaving the boys pissed and shocked. i laughed and headed over to a seat. "hey there beautiful" a guy said extremely low his breath reeking of alcohol "why don't we go upstairs" he said grabbing my wrist. i tried to pull it away but he held a tight grip causing me to wince in pain "let me go" i said sternly making the guy laugh "yea okay baby girl come on let's go" i tried pulling away again but he still kept a grip "she said let go" i heard a voice say. daniel coming up behind me and grabbing my waist "my bad bro" he said letting go and stumbling away i was pretty shaken up and daniel could tell "ivory i'm back" zach said you could hear his voice a little bit more sober as he stopped in his tracks "what happened" he said a little confused as he walked over to me grabbing my hand "a guy- h-he...i-" "shhhhh it's okay ivy how about we get you home" daniel said giving zach a 'i'll tell you in the car' look zach nodding as daniel handed me over to zach "i'll get the guys" daniel said before walking inside. zach ordered an uber holding me while i just stood there in plain shock holding my wrist. you light this it was such a dumb thing to be so startled over but my anxiety just jump causing me to this the worst "ivory it's gonna be okay i promise" zach said holding me tight. i nodded not letting go. i felt safe in his embrace "guys i cant find the guys anywhere" daniel said letting out a loud sigh "it's okay you guys stays i'll take ivy home" daniel nodded saying goodbye as we got into the uber

we got into my apartment and zach never let go of my hand. i put my keys and phone down on the small table by the front door and zach lead me to my room he got me a pair of shorts and a t shirt handing them to me. i lightly smiled as he turned around to let me change as i was changing i felt it was the right time to explain to him what happened "he grabbed my arm asking me to go upstairs and when i said no he didn't let go but daniel found me and managed to shoo him away" i said putting on my t shit "he what?!" zach said still facing the wall. i walked over to him tapping his shoulder causing him to face me "ivory i'm so so so sorry i wasn't there i should've been but i just had to pee at that moment ugh i'm so stupid-" "woah there Zachary this is not your fault okay there's no way we would've know so don't best your self up okay" i put my hands on his cheeks forcing him to look at me. he nodded and kissed my head as i made my way to my bed and took my meds before i laid down and he sat next to me. "goodnight love" he said quietly before heading into the guest bedroom causing my heart to flutter. part of me wanted to tell him to stay but i knew that he just didn't feel the same way and it broke me but anything to keep him in my life. i slowly drifted off to sleep with the thought of him....Zachary Dean Herron in my mind

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