A/N: long chapter dead ahead
<< The day the guys return to NY>>
I was on my couch watching T.V. while eating a bowl of Captain Crunch. Today is my birthday, so this is how I'm treating myself. I was about to put a spoon full in my mouth when someone knocked on the door. I groaned and opened the door. "Hey, Christina!" she hugged me. "Get dressed and we're gonna go out." She said as she walked and sat on the couch.
"Why?" I asked. "Y/N, honey. You have been rotting in this house. You need to get out." I rolled my eyes. "Fine." I ran upstairs and changed.
I went back downstairs. "I'm surprised that Tate and Gabbie aren't here," I said. Christina smiled. "We are doing a movie night at my place later. If you're ok with that." I smiled and nodded. "We're going to the mall." Christina grabbed my hand and dragged me to her car. "Christina! I don't have shoes." She looked down at my feet and back up to my eyes. I ran inside and grabbed my shoes. "Now let's go."
<<Zach's POV>>
Today we are doing another show in New York. We went to everyone's hometown and now going back. Today also happens to be Y/N's birthday. We are surprising her at Christina's place. I still feel horrible about The whole thing. Even though it was weeks ago. "Y'all excited to see the girls again?" Daniel asked.
"Yes! I cannot wait a minute longer!" Corbyn shouted. I slightly smiled. I couldn't help but think about seeing Y/N again. But all I could imagine was her leaving me. All I could think about is her with some other guy. someone better than me. When I first meet Y/N my whole world changed. As if I needed her in my life. If she left I would feel lost. If she left it would feel as there was a huge hole in me.
"Zach!" Jack screamed. "What?!" I ended sounded frustrated. "Your thinking about her again," Jonah said. I sighed heavily. "She's not gonna leave you," Jack said. "How do you know that? I did this to her. God knows if she'll give me a second chance."
I put my head in my hands. A few tears managed to escape my eyes. I felt everyone's stares. "I don't want to talk about it anymore," I mumbled. More tears fell from my eyes onto my hands. Suddenly someone's phone went off. I look up, to see Corbyn answer his phone and walk away.
"Zach?" Jonah said softly, almost a whisper. I got up and went to my bunk. I laid there scrolling through pictures of me and Y/N. "Zach?" I heard Jonah say. I didn't say anything. "I believe that everything happens for a reason." I laid listening to his words. "If something does happen with you and Y/N, it might be for the better. I could be with you or her." tears continued to escape my eyes. I sighed shakenly. " But I really do hope nothing bad happens to you guys. I would hate for anything to happen between you two."
I soaked in everything Jonah said. I don't want to lose Y/N, But she could be better without me.
<<Y/N's POV>>
Apparently, Corbyn has been texting Christina all day, so she went to go call him. Leaving me sitting on a bench by myself. "Alright I'm back," Christina said as she ran back to me. I smiled at her. "So how about we go get lunch," Christina said. "Sure." We put all the stuff we bought in her car and walked to get lunch.
We went to chipotle sense it was right there. We got our food and sat down. "Have you talked to Zach recently?" Christina asked. I missed Zach a lot. I missed seeing his smile, and his brown eyes. I missed how he always made me laugh. Truth is, I want to forgive him. I really do. I'm just scared to. That's why I haven't called or texted any of the guys. Even though they have texted me.
"No." I finally responded. "Are you still mad at him." I shook my head. "Yes and no." Christina raised a brow at me. "I want to forgive him. I really do. But I'm scared to." I said. "I get it." Christina's phone started ringing again.
<<Zach's POV>>
I laid there. "Zach!" Corbyn screamed. "I'm not getting up!" I screamed back. "It's about Y/N" I poked my head out. "That was Christina who called me. Y/N misses you and she wants you back." Corbyn said as he walked closer to me. He stood right in front of me and smiled. I shook my head. "No. This is to good to be true." I hid back in my bunk.
I heard Corbyn sigh. "Well, we are at the hotel. So decide if you want to see her again or not." I heard everyone walk off the bus. I wanted to get up, but I didn't have the strength to. "Zach we're leaving to go to Christina's soon," Daniel shouted. I slowly got up and dragged myself off the bus. As soon as I got off all the guys started cheering. "He's up!" Jack screamed and ran to hug me. I couldn't help but smile.
<<Back to your POV>>
We pulled up to Christina's house. "To be honest, it's a mess." Christina opens the door and I walk in. Suddenly a bunch of people pops up screaming "Suprise!" the room was filled with a bunch of birthday decor. I turn to Christina who has a huge smile on her face."Suprise" she says in a sing-song voice while doing Jazz hands.
"You did this for me?" I said smiling. She nods. "And us," Tate says. Both she and Gabbie come and give me a hug. Christina also joins. "You guys are the best." The girls let go of me. I looked around the room to see my dad and family that I haven't seen for a while. "We got a few more things to do. So go upstairs and change into one of those outfits we got." Christina demanded.
"Wait." Tate ran to the table and grabbed a box. "It's only fitting to give it to you now." I took the box and went upstairs. I opened Tate's gift. She gave me an entire outfit, including huge hoops and shoes.
I changed into the clothes. I put on the shoes and earrings. I styled my hair(However you want). I applied makeup (Shown above). To be honest, it was Christina's makeup. After I finished I looked in the mirror and smiled. I'd never imagined to see myself like this. I could barely recognize myself. I took a mirror selfie and posted it on Instagram, captioning 'I'm Back'. I said that cause I've been on a social media blackout since Zach.
I walked downstairs. I immediately saw my dad. "Wow. Wow. Wow. You look incredible." He said. I smiled and gave him a hug. I saw my mom, Tyler, and Miranda behind him. I ran to them and gave them all a group hug. "I've missed you guys so much." after a few minutes we finally let go of each other. I looked straight at Tyler. "You're not gonna bet anyone up this time right," I said. "Not if anyone doesn't deserve it," he responded. "Wrong! the answer is no." Tyler rolled his eyes playfully.
I glared at him. "No I won't" I smiled. "I'd told you all that she would bring it up," Tyler shouted. Miranda slapped his arm. "Well Duh! you shoved her, beat up her boyfriend and put dad in the hospital." Miranda glared at him. "Where is Zach?" Dad asked. I shrugged. " you don't know where your boyfriend is." Tyler said. "I don't think he's even coming." My mom's smile faded
"Well if you paid attention you would notice us." I turned around to see my old best friends Anothy and Melissa. I hugged them. "I thought you guys lived in Florida," I said. "Christina flew us out," Melissa said pointing at Christina. "Speaking of Christina. Does she have a boyfriend?" Anthony said. I rolled my eyes. "Yes, she does." Anthony shrugged. "It was worth a shot."
"Oh My God!" Christina shouted. "Y/N! I need you to cover your eyes for like 2 minutes." Tate and Gabbie ran up to me and covered my eyes. "Really? Is this necessary" I complained. "Yes, it is. Now shut up." Tate said. I laughed. "Actually take her in my room." I rolled my eyes. Gabbie and Tate tried to walk me upstairs while still covering my eyes.
"I got it." I escaped their clutches and went into Christina's room. It took them like 2 minutes to do whatever they were doing."Y/N! you can come down now!" I got up off Christina's bed. "You guys have done too much for me." I walked down the stairs to see the WDW boys. I squealed and gave them each a hug. But Zach isn't here. "I can't believe you guys are here!" everyone one laughed. "It's great to see you again," Corbyn said giving me another hug.
Everyone seemed to get along. "Ok, we got one more thing for you," Christina said. "Is it more people?" I said. Christina shrugged. she opened the door revealing Zach's family. I smiled. "We felt bad that you didn't get to see them, so they came out."
"That is amazing. Thank you." I smiled. "Don't thank me." She smiled and left. "The entire time Zach was in hometown, he only talked about you. And I must say, you look even more beautiful than how Zach described you." Zach's mom said. "Thank you, Mrs. Herron." I smiled. "No. Please call me Myta." She said. "Anyway this Josh, Zach's father." He stuck his hand out. I shook his hand. "Nice to meet you, sir." He smiled. "And the is Ryan and Reese." Reese hid behind Myta's leg. I crocheted down to her hight.
"Hi, Reese." She smiled and let go of her mom. "Are you a princess? Cause you look like one." I felt my heart melt. she was soo cute. "I'm sadly not a princess. But I believe you are one. cause you are beautiful" She smiled and giggled. I got back up. Myta smiled. "I have to say you have an amazing family."
Myta continued to smile. "Sorry about Ryan. You know how teenagers are," she said. "I was there once." Myta laughed
<<Zach's POV(not for long though)>>
Y/N was meeting my family right now. Christina left the door open cause I was outside behind them. Seeing her interact with them made me so happy. Especially the way she was with Reese. Ryan, of course, was on his phone. My mom and Y/N seemed to really get along. I was wearing a huge smile right now and there was no way anyone was taking this off
<<Back to your POV>>
I looked over at Christina, of course, she was recording. "Are you seriously recording." She smiled. "For memories, Plus Tate and Gabbie are too." I smiled at my strange friends. Honestly, this is the best birthday ever. "Well, this one has been complaining that he is hungry since we got off the plane." Josh said messing up Ryan's hair. "hey!" Ryan shouted. Reese hugged me. I crouched down to her hight again.
"Zach has told me a lot about you." She smiled. "What did he say?" she asked. "He told me that you are the cutest girl on earth. and you're a little princess." She smiled and threw her arms around me. "Come on Reese, let's get food," Myta said. "There's pizza and other stuff on the table over there," I said
I watched as they walked passed me. Reese waved at me as she walked passed. I suddenly felt a cool breeze. I smiled and stood up. "You can stop recording now." Christina smiled. "OK." I turned to the door but outside stood a familiar figure. I covered my mouth as tears welled up in my eyes.
I saw him smile. "Hi." I run outside but stopped before I could do anything. "Zachary Dean Herron! I haven't seen you for weeks and all you say is 'Hi'." I shouted. Zach smiled. "I've missed you." He said. "I've missed you too." I lost it. tears fell down my cheeks. He held his arms open for a hug. I jumped into his arms and sobbed into his shirt.
He rubbed my back. I let go of him and stared into his eyes. He cupped my face a wiped my tears away with his thumb. "Y/N. I swear, I will do anything to make it up to you. And I can explain everything." He said. "Let's start with no explanation," I said slapping his chest. "Well, it's your birthday today, so no more crying." I smiled. "There's the beautiful smile I know."
We walked back into the house hand in hand. Everyone started cheering. "Y/ZH/N is back!" Christina screamed. "This sounds like a good moment to do cake!" Jack shouted. I laughed. Gabbie brought out the cake. Everyone sang happy birthday.
Everyone got a slice of cake and enjoyed it. "Your so cute you know that right," Zach said. He had an evil smirk on his face. He scooped frosting on his finger and smeared it on my cheek. I pretend to be shocked but I was really trying to hold in my laughter. I took some frosting on my pointer and put some on his nose. "Payback," I said. "That was nothing." I laughed.
"Hey, you too. You're not married yet." My mom said jokingly. We all laughed. I and Zach cleaned up since our faces were covered in frosting.
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