Can we all just pause for a moment and appreciate how Diego Barrueco looks insanely gorgeous in that outfit?

✅Edited: 2/6/21

🖤Zoe's P.O.V

"Woah, this tree house is amazing." I murmured, glancing around in awe.

The house was enough to fit at least five person and was built with the trunk of the tree being in the middle. Flower pots were set up in the mini patio and wooden fence to prevent someone from falling unto the high ground.

There's a ladder that leads you up the tree house. Excitement in my system at being able to try it out.

He glanced at me briefly, a ghost of smile on his lips as if reminiscing."I know."

"Can we go up?" I ask, clasping my hand together.

"You've never been to a tree house before?" He wonders, staring at me.

"Sadly I didn't." I avoided his eyes, growing embarrassed."I haven't seen one either. This is my first time." I admitted.

He froze for a moment, staring at me in bewilderment."Don't you have friends before? This was everyone's childhood."

"Nobody wanted to play with the kid who gets easily sick. I was known as the diseased girl before." I chuckled, trying to ignore the way my heart pinched.

"What about Neo? You're twins right?" He scratched the back of his head, somehow sensing my unease.

"We are but Neo was and still is the social butterfly between us. I wouldn't want to impose on him." I answered truthfully.

Not wanting to talk about it any further, I stepped forward and took a hold of the rope and starting to climb on it.

When I was on top, I quickly leaned against the railing. Tyrone staring at me, his honey eyes intense.

"We don't have all day Tyrone!" I shouted, taking note of how the flowers bloomed beautifully.

A few creaks can be heard as Tyrone climb up. His head popping from the opening before pulling himself up.

Making his way to the door. I found myself following after, stopping him in his tracks and turning to look at me.

"Why'd you stop?" My brows furrowed, glancing at the door briefly before turning back to him.

"You can't come inside." He bit out, a scowl forming on his lips.

"Why?" I asked, suddenly feeling like an idiot for being so excited.

"This is a sacred place between my friends and I. Meaning you don't have the privilege to enter, besides, we aren't officially friends." He states, his voice stern.

"I understand, I'll be just waiting here then." I felt a pang of hurt at his words but covered it up with a smile instead.

He looked at me for a second before making his way inside. Turning to stare at the green scenery while I waited for him.

At the sound of the door closing, I let my lip tremble. Trying to keep my tears in bay as his words stung deeply.

I tried to keep my emotions in check. The door opening a few minutes with Tyrone holding a map.

"Are you ready?" He asks, turning to me.

Covering my pain, I gave him a smile."Ready as I'll ever be carrot."

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"Are you sure about this?" I asked, wiping a bead of sweat on my forehead.

Its been exactly thirty minutes since we started our hike. Tyrone was the one who insisted to read the directions since it was natural for the males to lead as what he said.

The urge to strangle him was strong.

gender equality is a serious issue nowadays.

It seems that he wasn't that great at leading since we've been going in circles and my muscles were starting to scream at me, a few times where I almost trip on some rocks and twigs.

Who even manages to trip unto some twigs?

"Of course I'm sure." Tyrone snapped, his brows furrowed as he stared at the map.

I shrugged."Can't blame me for asking since we've been passing through the same damn bushes." I pointed out, earning a scowl on his handsome face.

Tyrone glanced at the bush, back to me, before he blinked."Yes, I'm aware of that." He coughed slightly.

Walking up to him, I snatched the piece of paper from his grasp."By the rate we're going, we might as well end up camping here." I said, making him glare at me.

He didn't bother protesting, merely choosing to cross his arms across his chest.

Turning to the paper, a frown settled on my face, taking in the 'map' that Chica was so kind to offer to us.

"Are you kidding me right now?" I mused out, glancing at the brooding carrot."What kind of map is this?" I flatly asks.)

(AN: I suck at drawing and yes, that's my handwriting. Sorry lol)

"How did you even managed to confused at this neatly drawn map?" I asked, a teasing smile on my lips, finding amusement to this.

That earned me his famous blank stare, my smile widening.

"Follow me sir." I mocked him, a huff leaving his mouth as he followed after me.

"You know, there's nothing wrong in admitting in needing some help." I commented, bending down to avoid some branches.

"I'm a boy and you're a girl." He stated, as if it was the answer to my words.

I gave him a sideway glance."That's complete bullshit. Women can do the things that you guys do." My feminist side speaking up.

"Can you pee while standing?"

A scoffed left my lips."Absolutely. Boys aren't the only one who can pee on the shower."

"Have you seen a female worker working at a construction sight?" He continued, giving me a look.

"I haven't been to one." I answered honestly.

"Women are strong, emotionally and mentally but I believe you lack in the physical department." Tyrone said, earning a glare from me.

"Really? If your mom wasn't physically strong then I don't think you'd be here right now Tyrone." I snapped, completely offended at what he said.

He paused, seeming to let my words sink in before sighing."That's how the world sees it. I'm just saying my opinion."

Rolling my eyes."Well your opinions sucks balls. I think you should do something about that because that's absolutely sexist." I grumbled.

"I didn't say I was a saint." He shrugged, letting out a slight grunt.

I didn't bother replying, absolutely annoyed at his shitty attitude. The ground shifted and I knew this was the unbalanced land that was referred to in the map.

Turning to face Tyrone, my cheeks redden when I caught him staring at my legs. Rolling the paper, I whacked him on the face.

"Stop thinking with your dick and keep your eyes up carrot." I scolded him, narrowing my gaze.

He shrugged, bringing his gaze back up."I was merely admiring the view."

I let him walk past me, throwing a glare behind his back. His shirt had a sweat patch and I guess this time around he wasn't being an alien.

The trees around us was starting to thin out, meaning that we might be coming closer to our final destination.

A smile graced my lips at the thought before my footing got messed up, gravity pulling my body in seconds.

My hand came up to hold on something for support and guess what I managed to pull.

The fucking air.

I fell to the ground, my body rolling like it was a soccer ball and bumping my side into a tree. The stings on my legs and face indicate my mini-cuts from the rocks.

"Clumsy motherfcker," I wheezed out, holding into my sides.

Tyrone came rushing up to me."Are you okay? What hurts?" His eyes scanning my whole body for serious damage.

"Everything." I wheezed out, clutching my sides.

Tyrone pulled me up but the pain that flashed in ankle had me letting out a gasp. Almost falling back to ground if it weren't for his hold on me.

Setting me down on the ground, he kneeled in front of me. His handsome features twisted into a concern one as he glanced at my feet.

He made me sit down, inspecting my foot. He pressed down a few times, in a different spot making me wince.

"Its not that serious. We just need to put some ice on it." He mumbles, mostly to himself.

I felt something warm gnaw at me, looking at how his brows furrowed adorably on his face or how gentle his hands felt on my skin.

He seemed to notice my face before he looked confused,"You sprained you're ankle and yet, you're smiling like you saw your famous idol or something. It's creepy." He commented, before giving me a weird look.

My smile dropped slightly but I managed to cover it with an awkward laugh before wincing when I somehow managed to move my ankle.

He stood up before looking around us and sighing,"Let's go back." He suddenly announced, looking down at me.

"Wait what? No, I can walk. It's jus-Ah!" I let out, grimacing when I tried to stand up but only ended up falling on my butt.

"You can't, let's go back." He said, before dropping down to me.

"No! I'm not going back. We have to finish this condition." I argued, shaking my head.

"You need to put ice on your ankle or else it'll get worse." He snapped, his lips pursing in anger.

"I can manage, I want to finish this condition. It's not like my leg is broken or something." I stubbornly said, not wanting to give up on the condition because of a stupid strain.

"Why are you so fucking stubborn? Can't you see you're hurt and all you care about is the stupid condition. Chica will understand." He fumed, cursing in anger.

"I have an idea," A sudden smile grew on my face.

"Whatever it is, the answer is No." He glared at me, seeming to know what my idea was.

"Tyrone! Don't be like that! We have to fulfill the condition! I'm not even that heavy!" I whined, pulling at his arm.

He pinched the bridge of his nose,"Fine but you better keep your mouth shut or else I'm dropping you." He said, before turning around and offering his back.

"Yes! A piggyback ride!" I cheered, before jumping on his back.

He stumbled slightly at the force of my weight,"Damn it, What did I say Zoe?" He snapped, before wrapping his arms on my legs and standing up.

I wrapped my arms loosely on his neck, "Oops, sorry." I whispered before shutting up.

I decided to keep quiet and follow what he said since I'm very sure that he wouldn't hesitate on dropping me to the ground.

He started walking, not even struggling even though he was carrying me. At this proximity, I can smell his perfume that I found is so satisfying. Why can't girls smell like this 24/7?

"Can I rest my head on your back?" I asked, suddenly seeming tired.

He seemed to contemplate it for a few seconds before he sighed, nodding slowly.

I couldn't help the smile that formed on my face as I laid my head. As the minutes passed, I suddenly let out a tired yawn and without even thinking, completely fell asleep.

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Hi guys!

I know this chapter sucks and I'm so sorry for the long awaited update. I'm suffering from author's block and losing the inspiration to update so I apologized profusely.

This is the first update in 2018 of TPP so can you like give me some tips on how to be inspired?

I'm losing it honestly.

I hope you like the chapter despite how sucky it is. This was my longest chapter so far in the book with 2,207 words (not including the A/N)

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