Zach dempsey imagines

It started with a note

Author: lowkeyimagines

It was the end of the first half of communications class. Honestly everyone found this class stupid but this was your favorite. Why? Because you loved understanding people and helping people out.
You see, in communications class, you had this thing called "compliment bags" the only rule was to be nice. And you loved it. You were always the type to write sweet notes to make people happy and you wrote for everyone.... except one guy. Zach Dempsey. He was your crush actually. You didn't want to write in his in fear that he might tease you or he might laugh in your face. You were an athlete but you weren't popular. You didn't do group games. In fact, you played badminton and not much people watch your games but you loved it no matter what. You weren't popular but you weren't an outcast either. You just didn't hang around Zach's friends. And that's why you were scared to approach him.
But to everyone you had nice notes for whether it was something as simple as "you look amazing today! Keep smiling and being you!" Or as complicated as "I saw that you were sad today and I really don't know why, but I know that you are an amazing person with a strong personality and I know you can get through this. I wish you the best"
You checked your compliment bag to see 5. Surprisingly. You usually only get one and it was always anonymous. The anon usually wrote Pick up lines. You read the names out loud. "Hannah, Sheri, Alex, Skye and Anon??"
"Wow y/n/n! That's a lot" Sheri says gesturing to the notes you had in your hands. "Uh thanks Sheri for yours" you say politely. "Damn girl, I'd thank you because you always write a note for me" she replies holding it up proudly. You laugh and look at Hannah. "What did you get?" You asked her keeping your notes. "Besides my usual note from you, I got another bunny" she smiled. "Aww what a cute bunny. I bet whoever wrote that likes you" you say winking at her. Both her and Sheri laugh as the begin talking about who the mystery bunny man could be. You glance to see your crush Zach looking in his bag frowning.
Your head slightly tilts to the side as you look at him confused. How could THE Zach Dempsey be sad about his compliment bag? He should have dozens of notes. You watched him trying to see how many notes he's got but then he doesn't pull out any and makes his way out. He turns back and you turn away pretending like you weren't watching him. Sheri giggles at you and your obvious red cheeks.
"Hey Hannah, got anything?" He asks with a smile. "Nothing earthshaking. You?" She asks him folding her notes. "Nada. Kinda soul crushing, isn't it?" He says walking out. Your heart melts upon hearing this.
"Poor Zach" Sheri begins. "I wonder how someone like him gets nothing though" Hannah asks, mostly talking to herself. You sigh and sit down and begin to write a note to him
'I'm sorry this is late. I've been scared to write to you but I honestly love you and you deserve the best. Watching you sad makes me sad. You deserve all the notes from head to toe and I think you deserve to be loved and reminded how amazing you are. I love you I love you I love you. I'm sorry I can't tell you in person. But smile for me and I'll always be happy. Because you make me happy'
And you fold it and put it in his bag. "Nice way of making a move y/n/n" Sheri teases as you guys walk out. "He deserves it" you shrug. "So what does your anon note say?" Sheri asks gesturing to the note you just opened. "A letter. This time it's a ü" you say putting it in your wallet. Little did they know you knew what the letters meant. And in your wallet written with the small letters read "I like u"

The notes from anon were the ones that made you smile the most. And another attached read "Good luck with your badminton tournament today" Wow, Anon does know everything. You giggle and hide your wallet and walk out communications class. You walk and sit with Alex today seeing as he was alone. Alex was your only close friend from Zach's circle. You were friends with all of them but not enough to hang around with them. Little did you know that Alex's friends were just finishing up.
"What's up with the sports get up y/l/n?" Alex asks looking up as he takes a bite of his sandwich. "I have a tournament after lunch" You say putting down your gym bag. "No friends today?"
Alex was about to reply until the lunch doors open and you see all his friends. You begin to stand up before they walked over but you were too late. "No, y/n, stay! We've been meaning to hang out with you" Justin says grinning. You look over to Alex who shrugs. You sit back down as everyone else sits down. You were sat beside Zach and Justin, the two best friends, with Monty, Alex and Bryce sitting across. "You guys are less today" You comment biting an apple. "Yeah well Jess has cheerleading practice and Marcus has a student council thingy" Justin explains. "May I say, damn y/l/n, nice legs" Bryce comments. You shift in your seat uncomfortably. "shut up walker" Zach says in a half joking tone but you can tell he's serious. Bryce shrugs it off.
"So what do we owe the pleasure to see THE y/f/n y/l/n wearing shorts?" Bryce asks winking. You force out a small chuckle and explain that you have a game. "Can't wait to watch" He says winking. You glance at Zach seeing him ball his hands into a fist. You look at him confused but then shrug it off. You never spoke to Zach unless he talked to you first because you kinda feel like a nobody and you don't want to make a fool out of yourself.
The bell rings and you shoot up grabbing your bag and fixing your shoe laces. "Good luck y/n" Zach says after walking out. You sigh knowing he probably won't watch because it's free cut for the rest of the school. It's supposed to be so that they could watch but they usually throw a party and what not.
You walk into the sports hall and see your competitors warming up. "Y/n, guess who else is here to watch" Hannah states running up to you. "You?" You reply giggling. "Nope. Dempsey" she says pointing over to Zach who's reading a note in the bleachers with a cute smile plastered upon his face

"Is that-" Hannah cuts you off before you have a chance to finish what your saying "Your note? Yeah. And I can tell he likes it. This is like the 4th time he's been reading it. And he keeps asking Sheri who she thinks wrote it" she smiles beamingly. "Not now I'm gonna look disgusting when I play and I might be nervous and screw up the whole tournament" You sigh. "Tell him when you win y/n/n, plus you look amazing when you play" Hannah says patting your back then walking to the bleachers.
You breathe in and out then start the tournament.
Zach looked at his long time crush playing badminton, this was where he felt he could see her best. She looked flawless when she'd play. He clutched the note in his hand. "Sheri who wrote this?" he asked the curly haired girl. "I dunno, who do you want it to be Zach?" she asks him teasingly. "Honestly, I really like this girl and I wish she liked me back" Zach replies as a tint of red flushing upon his cheeks. "No way who?" Sheri asks looking around. Zach looks was about to reply until he saw you going in for a smash and all he could think about was how cute you looked with your shorts and jersey, how your ponytail swishes from side to side, how you have this different aura when you play. Hell he was mesmerized by you. "Zach? Zach? Zach who is it??" Sheri whines shaking Zach out of his trance. He blushes looking down "Number 13" he mumbles. "I knew you were here for a reason!" Sheri screams searching for "number 13"
"Yo Dempsey, what number is your girl?" Justin asks beside him. "13... and she's not my girl.... yet" he mumbles. Sheri finally spots number 13 and once you turn around her face is filled with shock. "Sheri don't tell" Zach pleads. "Zach, she wrote that note for you" Sheri says with a grin on her face.
Zach's pleading face quickly turns into a wide smile. "What are you waiting for? Get her" Hannah whispers to him. "What? She's playing" Zach says gesturing to the court. "You were to engrossed talking to Sheri, you didn't see it was half time" Clay says beside Hannah. Zach quickly runs down to where you are. "y/n!" he says running up to you. You wave at him and smile "Hey Dempsey! And what do i owe this pleasure?"
"Did you write this?" He asks quickly bringing out the note you wrote and handing it to you. "You figured it out? Look Zach, I don't want things to be awkward and I know you don't feel the same way but please don't point and laugh and make fun of me right now I reall-" he quickly cut you off. "No, God I won't do anything like that. I love you actually. Ever since I saw you. There's something about you, i don't know if its the way you move, the way you talk or the way you play badminton. Heck I don't even know if its the way your hair falls perfectly on your shoulders, the way your eyes sparkle or those lips that are just so damn kissable" he says walking closer.
"If they're so damn kissable, what are you doing talking to me" you whisper leaning in. And from hearing your consent, Zach smashes his lips on yours kissing you ever so gently. Holding you close like this would be the last, but both of you knew it wouldn't be. Once you pull apart all you can do is smile at him and hug him.
"y/l/n! Stop smooching and get back in the game" Your coach yells just as the bell rings signaling break is over. "y/n! Wait" Zach calls as you jog back to your team. You turn around and he asks "Will you be my girl?" he shouts and its as if everyone in the whole sports hall stays quiet just to hear your answer. "I thought you'd never ask" You grin and begin to play. Zach grins widely and runs back to his seat.
"Nice one Dempsey!" Justin says patting him on the back. "You got the girl" Sheri comments. "Number 13 is all yours" Jessica winks. Zach just smiles as his cheeks heat up. He turns to Hannah and Clay "Thanks for waking me up"
"No problem jockhead" Hannah replies smiling. He watches you play, more than in love. But when he sees your smash he does what he's been wanting to do ever since he walked in. He stands on the bleachers and screams "GO Y/L/N! THAT'S MY GIRL RIGHT THERE"
You suddenly get a rush of confidence and before you know it, You won the game. Everyone screams and lifts you up "MVP ! MVP!" they chant. You smile cheering with them while holding the trophy then someone lifts you and puts you on their shoulders. "I knew you could do it" Zach's familiar voice rings through your head.
"You brought out the best in me" you shrug. You both walk out of the Sports hall and go to his car "hey Zach?" you say playing with his hair
"Yeah?" he replies holding you tighter so you won't fall
"Let's have our first date right now in Rosie's.... if that's okay" you mumble
"Of course baby" he says bringing you down. He opens the car door for you and closes it when you get in. He walks to the driver's side and goes in.

He turns on the ignition but before driving he looks at you. "God I'm so lucky" he mumbles and leans in and kisses you once more and with that you both drive off