The whole street was illuminated with the bright flash of the ambulance. The world around me was moving in slow motion. Audible sounds of chatter felt so distant, to the point where it felt like I was deaf.

I plodded along, trying to get into the ambulance. I felt the need to sit beside Hannah, to hold her hand and keep her close to me.

Fury flashed on Ruby's face. She seemed like she was shouting words at me, but my brain wasn't able to acknowledge anything. With all her might, she pushed me back and waved for the paramedic to close the door.

Before I knew it the ambulance was getting further and further away, to the point where it seemed like a tiny spec of dust. It was like my heart was attached to the vehicle and the further it got, the more it was getting stretched.

All the energy was sucked from, I had no strength to stand or too even think. After ordering Melissa to shut down the party, the lively house that had people beaming and dancing the night away, was now a quiet and sunken place trashed with a variety of plastic cups and wrappers.

My body moulded into the soft sofa, I kept my head down, with my eyes glued onto the floor. My mind zapped with so many things. The images of Hannah's pale face flashed into my brain. How limp she felt in my arms. All I could think about how alone she must have felt, trying to do a simple thing like breathe.

The more my brain was overwhelmed with these thoughts, the more frustration and irritation melted through my veins. I constantly bit the inside of my cheeks and cracked my knuckles, to the point where I was starting to feel numb.

"So much for ruining my party," Melissa mumbled as she started to chuck the rubbish in a black bin liner.

Instantly, my head shot up, my eyes widened into a glooming glare. Rage throbbed in me like a heartbeat, an overwhelming amount of anger flooded into me over her comment.

Why did Hannah make me feel like this?

Just as I was about blare out a response, I took a deep breath in and slowly exhaled out. Deep down, I knew the best way to approach it, was in a calm manner.

"Why did you lie?" I calmly asked, closely watching Melissa's movements.

Her brows furrowed and she turned her head quizzically, trying to understand what I meant.

"You said Hannah went home," I added for further clarification.

"I saw her leave," Melissa replied defensively.

I narrowed my eyes, trying to read her body language. "If you saw her leave then how did she end up in the attic?"

"I don't know!" Melissa raised her voice as if she was trying to convince me of something.

"Did you lock her in the attic?"

Melissa let out a sharp gasp as if I had stabbed her in the back. I took a few minutes for her to gather her thoughts and respond.

"What are you accusing me of-"

"I'm not accusing you, I'm just asking you," I quickly interjected.

The air around us suddenly turned thick, full of tension. Melissa started to squirm and fill up with the rage, whilst I stayed sat in my relaxed position on the sofa.

"No, I didn't lock her in the attic." Melissa finally filed the stabbing silence between us.

I let a elongated sigh and pushed myself up from the sofa. Placing my hand into the pockets of my jeans, I slowly paced around the room, trying to piece everything in my head.

"Why don't I believe you." I sighed.

"Seriously?" Melissa scoffed like she had been deeply offended. "You don't believe the person you're in a relationship with?"

I shook my head slowly, side to side, indicating that her words were not good enough for me to believe.

"Hannah, Hannah, Hannah, thats all you fucking care about." Melissa let out in a thunderous tone.

Flames of anger was starting to ignite in my body. The way her tone was full of anger, didn't sit well with me. Her face was beginning to turn bright red and she was flushed with a furry of hate and resentment as she said Hannah's name.

"What the hell is that supposed to mean?" My voice called out matching her tone.

Melissa let out a condescending scoff and rolled her eyes. "Last time I checked you guys practically hated each other, now it's like you can't get enough of each other, it's almost as if you both like each other."

"Don't be ridiculous, I'm with you." I flung my arms into the air, bursting with annoyance.

"Exactly! You're with me, so I don't want you anywhere near her, I don't want you spending any time with her." Melissa crossed her arms as if she was superior to me, ordering on what I could do.

My head jerked back and I had to pause myself for a moment, in order to comprehend what I heard was correct. Tension was moulding into the air around us, I had the sudden urge to howl out all the stress building up inside me.

"Melissa! What the hell is this-"

"You heard what I said!" She snapped cutting me off.

I shut my eyes tightly, pressing the the bridge of my nose, trying to compose myself. When she said those words, it felt like something stabbed me. It was like my heart was being attacked at the thought of being told to keep my distance from Hannah.

"That's going to be impossible," I finally responded, opening up my eyes. "You do realise our parents are the best of friends and there will be times where I have to go her house and she would come to mine."

"You have to do something about that. Maybe tell your mum you're busy with me," Melissa suggested.

I felt as if I had been slapped in the face, with all these words spewing out of the supposed person I was in a relationship with. I looked at Melissa and she wasn't the same person who spilled her heart out to me. I went into this relationship blind and realised I didn't know her well.

"Wow," I sighed in a astonished way. "I knew you and Hannah had your differences, but I didn't think it was this bad."

"Ugh please," Melissa scoffed. "Stop fucking saying her name. I can't deal with that bitch, she ruined my party."

The more vile and spiteful words Melissa said towards Hannah, the more anger thrummed through my veins. I felt the need to protect Hannah from the bitterness. I clenched down my jaws, took a sharp breath in, slowly exhaling out and proceeded to do what I should have done before.

"You know what," I made sure to capture Melissa's attention, as I stood right in front of her. "I can't deal with your bullshit anymore. She didn't ruin your party, you did, when you decided to lock her in the attic. I can't deal with your bitterness and hate. We are done."

Her mouth hung wide as she exhaled quick sharp breaths, she was trying to figure out a way to respond, but all that left her mouth were stutters.

"Are you breaking up with me?" She finally trembled.

Without hesitation I nodded my head yes. "We are over. I can't be with someone that is insecure and jealous and has so much hate for one person."

Abruptly I turned around and marched towards the door, just as I was about to exit out into the open air, towards freedom, a snide whisper from Melissa struck me still.

"That bitch will pay," she muttered under her breath.

Rage suddenly overtook me and coursed through me. All I saw was red and I slammed my feet against the ground, closing the distance between us.

"You won't do anything," I boomed pointing my finger towards Melissa. "You're going to stay away from Hannah. And I swear if any harm comes towards her you'll have me to deal with. So, I suggest you focus on your university and leave us alone."

I expected Melissa to bellow out vicious and poisonous words back, but the unexpected happened. She starting snickering and shaking her head.

"Your true colours are showing now. Go on, run towards your little lover. I couldn't care less to deal with you both," Melissa hissed, waving her hands.

I had no energy in me to respond. Nothing was enabling me to generate words and I needed to get away. Storming out to the exit, as the fresh night air welcomed me, I felt a sudden calming breeze wash over me.

For the first time, in a long time, I felt like a dark cloud of dread and stress left me. It was like I could finally breath, think and see clearly.

My mind automatically went to Hannah. My feet went into autopilot mode and went straight to the hospital. My shaky hands started the car and zoomed down the road, weaving through the traffic to get to my destination.

After what felt like forever, I finally made it to the dreaded place. As I entered the building, a brightness welcomed my pupils. The dull stench of the hospital burned my nose. Flashes of white fluttered past me as I ran down the long hallways.

After constantly pestering Ruby, she finally gave in and notified me of their location. I managed to locate the right place as I noticed Ava and Ruby sat, sunken in their own world.

"How is she?" I stammered out of breath, just as I approached them.

"You have some nerve," Ava quaked. "Ruby told me everything and from what I gather, that stupid bitch you're with did this."

Her eyes were full of tears and highlighted red, showcasing her pain of what her sister was going through. Ava's word struck me like a lightening, for some strange reason, I felt like it was all my fault. I was the cause of all this pain.

"Please, I just want to know if she's okay," I pleaded, showing my sincerity.

"She's awake," Ruby informed me before Ava exploded with anger. "She's very weak at the moment, they're going to keep her in for observation."

"Can I see her?" I asked in an almost begging tone.

Ava scoffed and stormed away from us, sitting back in her original seat. My head tilted towards Ruby, my eyes softened as a way of trying to convince her.

"Her mum and dad are with her at the moment-"

"I can wait-"

Ruby lifted her hand, insinuating that she wasn't finished. "I think its best if you give her space. I don't want anymore problems for her, we all know what Melissa is like."

"You don't have to worry about Melissa, I broke up with her," I rapidly responded.

Ruby jerked her head back, as if she wasn't expecting me to say those words.

"I still think it's best if you give her space." Without another word, Ruby turned away from me and joined Ava.

I was left alone in my own thoughts. Part of me wanted to ignore what she suggested, I wanted to show that I never intended for Hannah to be hurt this way. Another part of me, wanted to ensure that I didn't cause her more pain. Maybe it was best to give her the space. I didn't want to suffocate her with my presence.

It took all my strength in me to walk away. The further I got away from the hospital, the more sadness filed me up.

For so long, I held myself back whenever I was in Hannah's presence. The emotions and feelings I had were forever confusing and I didn't get why I was feeling this way.

But it was becoming clear.

I cared so much for Hannah to the point where it felt like it was killing me...

A/N

Another chapter in Zac's POV, whose enjoying seeing Zac's side to everything? This was a crazy chapter to write...

And who is happy Zac and Melissa are over!!! It's been a long time coming for that breakup!

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Love _xxAMxx