52 | D A I S Y

His soft lips planted tender kisses on my neck earning a small moan from me. I bit my lower lip to stop myself from moaning when they found their way to my jaw. My fingers clawed at his arms as they run up and down his shoulders. I pushed myself into him, trying to get as close as possible to him.

"Guys, please! It's disgusting to watch my brother and his girlfriend go at it in front of me." I could hear the disgust in her voice but I just chuckled before I let go of Zack. He smirked at me before briefly kissing me on the lips.

"It's even worse to see that when you've never dated in your life." Shawn murmured as he sipped his drink. He didn't mean to say it out loud but it echoed through his cup.

I laughed at his humor. "Tell me, Shawn why are you still single? You're handsome, your grades are stable, and you're charming. Why? I've never seen you go out on a date before."

Leslie snapped her fingers and looked at me ridiculously. "Hello! I'm also single but you've never asked me the reason. You chose to ask Shawn. Tell me, do you like him?" Peyton,who was standing next to her shook her head and sipped her drink casually.

We all laughed at her stupid joke. But I think Zack doesn't like it. I felt him tighten his grip around my waist. "No, I don't. But you can confess. Maybe you actually like him but you can't say it."

Leslie made a puking sound and Maya smacked her on the back. Shawn made a pouty face to fake a disappointment. "You don't like my cute face? You don't like me? How sad."

"Of course. How can I like the boy that I literally witnessed peed in his pants when he was eleven in front of everyone because he was scared of the Maths teacher?" Leslie pretended to gag and we giggled at her hilarity.

"Leslie!" Shawn angrily exclaimed. She shrugged and stuck her tongue out for him.

I love this moment. I love being surrounded by all my genuine friends and just randomly talking and laughing about shit. The day has finally come when I can show the small beauties of life and step out of my shell. I can finally be myself and have people treat me indifferently.

"But I know his crush." Maya said as she stared at Shawn and wiggled her eyebrows at him. Shawn growled at her, already pissed off by what Leslie said. But we all know that it's just a joke. Maya raised her hands up in the air as if to surrender when Shawn glared daggers at her.

It was then I noticed Eric had disappeared. Sweet Korbin went to get me a drink but Eric was here a moment ago. Although he was quiet during most of the conversation, he listened attentively and laughed at our ridiculous jokes. He's still trying to get over Jupiter's disappearance. I feel bad for him and I wish I could alleviate the pain. She was his first love. She gave him hope that love isn't as bad as he thought. But now, she's gone. I'm pretty sure he'll never believe in love again. I hope he moves on soon.

"Where is Eric?" I asked them. They seemed to notice his absence now.

"Is that the Eric you're talking about?" Maya casually said without looking at the place she was pointing. It was obvious she knew about his whereabouts all this time.

I looked at the place she was pointing and to my surprise, Eric was making out with a girl I've never seen before. No one would really notice them because it was empty and very closed to the restricted area. But I don't blame him. He's just trying to let some steam off. He's trying to forget about her. Jupiter's very stubborn. She left a lot of memories behind her.

"He couldn't take the news properly. He's being miserable since she left. He has completely changed. No more sense of humor." Shawn quietly said and then, silence greeted us.

"Hey!"

We heard a loud female voice called. I wasn't sure she was talking to us or not. A redhead appeared with her arm linked to a tall, good-looking guy. He's almost a foot taller than her even though the girl is pretty taller than average. From the bits of the snowflakes on their sweaters, I could tell they just came. The girl was grinning widely while the guy had an emotionless look on his face. They look like a the perfect couple.

As I observe her beautiful green eyes and long strands of scarlet waves, something clicked in my mind. Suddenly, a tall redhead popped in my mind as she lead the cheerleaders including me during our first cheerleading training in middle school. She was one of the best dancers and I hated her for getting all the praises from both the teachers and students. I was even more angrier at her when Andrew wouldn't stop talking about her. Though she was sweet and kind, I never liked her. I was on top of the world when she left the school.

"Shit!" I heard Shawn mutter and in just a blink of an eye, he was gone. I was confused to why he would leave suddenly. I looked at Maya for an explanation but she just shrugged.

"Skylar! Long time no see." Maya said and moved in for a hug. Skylar hugged her back happily. "Wow! It's a huge surprise."

Skylar pulled away and tucked a lock of chin length hair behind her ear only for it to flop again. She glanced at Zack who was trying to avoid me by scratching the nape of his neck out of guilt. "Zack told me Shawn was throwing a small party for the celebration of winning the game. I decided to come since it's being a very long time." She turned to Leslie and hugged her too.

"Scarlet...?" The guy next to her whispered in a clueless tone as if reminding her of his presence. He looks uncomfortable but trying to put up for his assumed girlfriend.

Skylar gasped and immediately grabbed his thick arm. "Guys, this is my boyfriend, Richard Lambert. Richard, this is Maya and this is Leslie." She waited until he greeted them which they gladly responded. She then turn to us. "This is Zack and this is..." She came to a halt and a frown marred her face as she tries to find my identity. She surely recognised me though.

I felt Zack wrap his arm around my shoulders and I instantly relaxed. Why does he have the ability to calm me down with just a touch? "This is Daisy, My girlfriend."

Her eyes went wide. "Daisy?! Daisy Coleman? I was right when I thought I know you somewhere." She glared at Zack. "But Zack never told me it was you. He just said that he's got a girlfriend and he's going to be a father in a couple of months. Congratulations!" She kindly smiled at me and I couldn't help but return it back.

"Congratulations." Her boyfriend said with a warm smile before his gaze switch to Zack and the smile fell. From the way he's staring at Zack, I know he knew about Zack and Skylar's history.

"You look gorgeous!" Maya played with the ends of Skylar's luscious hair.

Skylar blushed and looked down. "Thank you. You look good too. You're still the pinky Maya I know." Her gaze ran over Maya's pink outfit. Maya just shrugged. "Where's Eric? Korbin? Shawn?" She asked as she looks around.

Does she gave to know all of them?

"Are you guys asking about me?" Korbin said as soon as be arrived with my 'order'. He handed it to me before hugging Skylar. I took that opportunity to gulp down my drink. I didn't know I was that thirsty until I saw my empty cup. As soon as I gulped down the drink, I regretted it. I could swear I savored a different taste but I ignored it. Maybe he mistakenly added the drink on another one.

The next thirty to forty minutes were filled with conversations and reminiscing of old memories. I was more enraged at Skylar. She came here with no invitation and took all the attention. I was not a part of their old memories so I just stood back and listened. It also helped that I wasn't the only one. Richard looked like he wants anything but staying in here. He was as quiet as me the whole time. But he has no choice because his oblivious girlfriend wouldn't stop talking.

They were just talking nonstop while I stood there like an invisible wall. I caught Zack and Skylar stared intensely at each other a couple of times when they reminisced about their dates. Is this how they look at each other when they work? What if they are still in love with each other? When Zack smiled sweetly at her, I felt the anger boiling inside me.

I have to admit that She's got a sweet and vivacious personality but she's a bit too much. I listened boringly as she talked about how they used to eat in group, how they hangout after school and play football at the end of the day. They all misses her so they didn't noticed my distress. Every now and then, Zack tries to talk pull me into the conversation but Skylar wouldn't just take it. It was all about when she used to be a Maxwell High student.

"Oh My God! I have an idea!" She cast her attention to her boyfriend. "Babe, what do you think? Should we go on a double date with Zack and Daisy? It will be so much fun."

He forced a smile that was obvious to everyone. Not that he cares. "Sure, Scarlet. It's a very good idea." He patted her head like she was a toddler.

"What do you guys think?" She said energetically as she look between Zack and I. "It's like a sleepover, you know. Richard and I wanted to go on a date to his family's beach house but we felt like it shouldn't be the two of us. I promise it would be fun." It was her hard to resist her puppy eyes.

Zack looked at me as if asking my opinion. I sighed and slowly nodded at him. Just as he opened his mouth to talk, Skylar let out a very girlish shriek. "YES! Thank you so much! I promise you won't be disappointed." She beamed at me. "We'll get to know each other better, right?" I nodded.

"Guess we'll have a bachelorettes sleepover, right Maya?" Leslie said and it made us laugh.

"Zack, what do you say we grab lunch together tomorrow? We have a lot to discuss!" Her eyes silently begged him to day yes. That was the final strike for me.

I faked a smile at Zack and pulled myself from his warm embrace. "You know what, Zack? I have to go. I heard that the snow will be getting worse as the night aggravate. Maybe you can catch up with Skylar in the meantime."

I didn't wait for his response. I simply dipped my hands into my trenchcoat and walked away. I sauntered out of the party knowing Zack is after me. But I didn't stop. I made it out of the house just in time he grasped my arm and pushed me against the wall. He was breathing hard and a scowl was marred on his face. I tried to pull my hands from him but he wouldn't budge.

When I refused to stop trying to fight him, he simply pinned my hands over my head and presses his body against mine. Our faces are so close we could feel each other's breaths. I melted away but I refused to show him. I refused to be weak. He was at fault after all.

"Let me go!" I yelled.

"What the hell happened in there? Why were you so angry?" He questioned in a whisper, his eyes beginning to soften.

I glowered and heartlessly laughed at him. "What the hell happened? I'm supposed to be the one asking. You were basically talking to your ex girlfriend like you're still in a relationship with her. You forgot about my existence, you prick! I..."

His lips descended down on mine in a passionate, shut-the-fuck-up kiss. I felt his hands in my hair as he pulled my head to deepen the kiss. I refused to give in but eventually, I started kissing him back with the same full force. His tongue found their way inside my mouth and got tangled with mine. It felt too good to be real.

He pulled away first with his eyes still close. We both inhale deeply to let the oxygen back into our systems. He leant his forehead against mine and I closed my eyes too.

"You have to understand that you're the only girl I love. I'll never love anyone like I love you. You have to understand that you mean the world to me now. I know I was in love when all I do at night was think of you. I love you. Only you. Please don't doubt my love for you, it's the only think I'm sure of."

Zack must have tasted my mind to know I'm starving for these words. My heart? It was beating his name. My soul? It was craving his love. There was this quote that explained that first love is just curiosity and what to expect in life. The love in Zack's eyes made me disagree. What I saw in his eyes is something I've never seen in a guy's hues before when they look into my eyes. In this fucked up world full with chaos, his love kept my soul alive. His words soothe me to the deepest and most peaceful slumber with the thoughts of him and our girl in my dreams. He's everything I wished for and everything I don't deserve.

And somehow, that was the last thing I thought of before everything went blank.
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