Different // Why Don't We

Reality with a twist // Part 17

'Amber, wake up', someone whispers. I open my eyes and see Christina opening the curtains. 'Finally, I've been trying for several minutes now', she says as she turns away from the window and notices I am awake. She gives me a hug and asks me how I am feeling. 'A little odd... I don't know why' , I say with a sigh. She smiles and blames my situation on the fact that I haven't eaten yet. 'Get dressed', she says as she opens the door. I can't help it and throw a pillow at her. 

'Do you mind if I just wear sweatpants and a shirt?', I ask with a laughter. She threw it back and smiled: 'Ofcourse not! But hurry, we are waiting for you.'

'I smell bacon!', I yell when I get downstairs. Jonah is sipping his coffee and the others are talking about yesterday. Zach becomes aware of me and he just stares... Why is he just staring at me? I grab a cup of coffee and sit down next to Jonah. I want to know how the beach was. 'It was beautiful Bambi. Silent, relaxing and incredibly beautiful', he says with a yawn. I smile. I look up as I feel Zach looking at me. His facial expression looks a little sad... 'Zach? What-', I ask but he interrupts me: 'Just, leave me alone. For a second. Please.' he runs up the stairs and I hear him slamming the door. I give Daniel, who is sitting with Alsace - they look REALLY cute-, a confusing look and he just nodds. I guess I should go and take a look, so I go to Zachs room.

When I want to knock on his door, I hear him sobbing. I can't leave him like that and I open the door slowly. 'Zachy?', I say in a whisper. I can't imagine he is mad at me so I just use his nickname. He is laying on his bed, his face hidden in the pillow. He stopped sobbing when I came in, but he didn't look up. I sit down on the edge of his bed and stroke his arm 'Zachy, what's the matter?'

And then he looks up, his eyes are red and the tears are still on his cheeks. 'Amber, why are you so - You?', he spoke with a sad smile. I am so confused right now. Nobody ever said that to me as a compliment, atleast I think it is a compliment. 'Zach? Did I do something wrong?', I reply. He shakes his head: 'No, but I love you. Just the way you are. I hate to live with the thought that you can't be my girlfriend...' I grab his hand and wipe his tears away: 'I know how you feel Zach... But I will be leaving soon. And you shouldn't forget that I am still a Limelight, with lanes. He smiles and asks me if I am still in his lane. I hesitate and awkwardly scratch the back of my head. He laughs and gives me a hug. 'I am sorry. You are right. Not a good plan...' 

'How is the album going, guys?', I ask. Corbyn and Daniel smile: 'Great! We have loads of inspiration! you'll love it!', Daniel exclaims. Al walks into the room with my phone in her hands. 'Bambi... Who is "The Best"?, she asks a little jealous. I laugh and take my phone: 'Don't be jealous Al, she is your Best Friend too!' Then she yells: 'OMG, HANNA!' 

I answer the call: 'Heyy girl! How are you? Long time no talk!' I take a look at the boys and their faces are hilarious, so I start laughing. 'What is going on over there?', Hanna asks. She is one of my bestest friends and she moved to the USA a couple months ago. 'Oh Hanna, I am in LA right now.' I hear her choking on her drink: 'Are you serious? When can we meet up?' I giggle and ask if tomorrow is fine. She agrees and ends the call with 'See you tomorrow Sweety!'

Zach asks me to explain our story and I tell them how she and Alsace are my best friends and why we were so happy that she called.