39 | Z A C K

I could still taste Daisy on my lips. My head was completely filled with memories of what happened a few hours ago. No matter what I tried to do, it still remains there. When I close my eyes, I see her and when I left them open, I still see her. It felt right.

When I kissed her my brain lit on fire and the warmth spread throughout my entire body. Daisy was breathless with delight as I showered her with gentle, soft kisses, each with its own flicker of warmth. It was a moment that will forever stick to my memory.

When I saw her with the dumb new guy, all I saw was red. I was jealous that he was making her laugh. They were senselessly flirting and I so badly wanted to go there and punch Tyler. He isn't too bad in looks to make matters worse. And then, the final straw was when Tyler took Daisy and they left.

"I don't know why she keeps ignoring me. I tried my best to talk to her but she refused. She said she doesn't want to see me, claimed I was disgusting." He suspire and gently banged his hand on his car door. There was melancholy in his eyes. His usual playful glint was long gone. It was like Jupiter took away his everything with her and refused to let him in.

"Hey, calm down," I tried to reassure him. "Everything's going to be alright. I'm sure she's pissed off about something but don't worry, she'll come around."

I've never seen my best friend look so miserable. What surprises me the most is because of a girl. Just a few months ago, he was promising himself to never fall in love but here he is completely worried about his girlfriend. That pretty little thing played him well.

"Guys, you won't believe what happened." Korbin approached us with a huge smile. School has closed and we were getting ready to leave. We were in the parking lot and I was waiting for Daisy.

"You need to ask, dipshit." said Shawn who came along with Korbin. I looked at them weirdly as Korbin nervously scratch the back of his neck. What is happening?

Korbin wouldn't look at me in the eyes. "I kind of asked Jenna Coleman out on a date two days ago and she agreed. We went on a date yesterday and it was very successful. But I really want to ask your permission since she was your crush." when he finally looked up, his eyes were hopeful.

I felt nothing for Jenna. Simple as that. Maybe at some point, I was desperate to be her friend because of her vivacious personality but her sister changed everything.

I simply burst out into laughter. They were confused when they saw my reaction but then join in. It reminds of this quote; a friend of a thief is a thief.

"Go on, Korbin. You have Jenna all to yourself. Like you said, she was my crush but now, I got my hands full. Daisy and the baby are enough for me." I gave him a smirk to which he returned with a gawk.

"Damn dude, good to know that you finally realise that. I mean, you two look perfect together. Korbin looks more happy with Jenna. So, what are you guys waiting for?!" Shawn jokingly said.

Korbin exhaled a sigh of relief. "At least, I won't bother hiding it. I'm going to ask her on a second date after the exams. What do you guys think?"

"I think it's a very good idea." Shawn genuinely replied. He was chomping away on a bagel. As though finally noticing an eerily quiet Eric, he narrowed his eyes on him. "Dude, what's going on?"

I shrugged in response. "It's his personal issues, don't worry."

"Hey boys!" A knowing smile graced her lips as she directly stares at me. I smirked at her at the remembrance of what happened just a few hours ago in the washroom. I inched closer to her and stood right above her.

I regret judging Daisy without much of hearing from her side. I was frustrated about Cole did to Jenna but I shouldn't have treated Daisy like that. I shouldn't have pushed her away knowing that she's pregnant with my child. Daisy has the right to fair hearing. I apologized for pushing her away and we both agreed to talk after school.

"Wait a minute!" Shawn looks between Daisy and I. "what happened? Why are you guys staring at each other as if you're ready to pounce?"

Without breaking the gaze, Daisy giggled. "Trust me Shawn, you don't want to know what happened in the boys restroom a few hours ago."

Before I could add anything, a hard fist was thrown directly at my face and I was too late to dodge. The punch was so powerful I almost fall. The intense pain was instant and I thought the person broke my jaw. With my eyes closed and my hands trying to massage my jaw, I felt Daisy's small hands on my chest.

"Oh God!" she screamed in a moment of panic. "Are you okay?!"

I opened my eyes to find a very furious Keith being held back by Eric and Shawn. A small crowd has formed as they watch the scene unfold. Keith was fighting, trying to break the barrier and get to me.

"You motherfucker! I let you have her for a week but you took advantage of it and got her pregnant! How dare you?!" He angrily exclaimed. His face was red and his veins were bulging because of his tightened fists. He was ready to fight.

Daisy groaned before turning to him but her hands still on me. "what the fuck is wrong with you, Keith? I told you it's over a long time ago!"

His chest was heaving violently as he stares at Daisy with so much... love filled in them. I was surprised to see that in his eyes. Never in million years would I imagine the look of pure love and adoration in Keith's eyes. He was a total player and a spoilt brat. That was a complete change of events.

"Daisy, please! Give me a second chance. I promise I'll give you everything you want. It's just going to be the two of us." He was literally begging and I couldn't believe my eyes.

Daisy tensed beside me and looks away. She took a deep inhale before turning her gaze on Keith. "It's too late. I'm having a baby with Zack and I can't be with you."

He shook his head vigorously and again, struggles to break away from Eric and Shawn but to no avail. "Daisy, you know I love you, right? Please don't do this to me. How can you leave me when I just realise I'm in love with you? I can't do this without you."

I looked back at Daisy to see if she really wanted this but her face was void of all emotions. She was just staring ahead of him. "I thought you said you got someone better than me." she mocked with a raised eyebrow.

Keith deeply sighed. "I wanted to make you jealous. I wanted you to come back to me and beg me to take you back but you never did."

"You know I'm pregnant, I can't do this." she turned her eyes on me. "I'm sorry but Zack wants to take all the responsibilities because he's the father."

"Daisy, I don't care about him or the baby. I'm not going to stop you from having the baby. I just want to be with you, to be there for you when you need me. In fact, if you want me to be a part if the baby's life, I'm ready to be."

The crowd silently giggled at his remark. I find it funny to hear the arrogant, selfish brat talking like this. Is this how love can change everything about a person? I started to doubt whether this is real or not.

"You're too late, Keith." Daisy confirmed, leaving him no choice but to surrender.

His eyes suddenly turn ablaze as he sharply fix his glare at me. "you! It's all your fault. Because you hate her, you got her pregnant to destroy her life. I know all your fucking intentions and I'm going to spill out all your secrets."

"Shut up!" I got angry for being accused. Maybe I hated Daisy in the past but I won't never do something like that. Beside the point, I got to know her better and I know she's a lot more than I thought. "You didn't complain at the beginning until it was too late."

"It was because I wanted to hold back!" he shot back.

But then, he lets out an evil cackle and I know what was about to come right away. He managed to convince Eric and Shawn that he wasn't going to touch me so they let him go. He stepped closer and we stood on the same eye level. Daisy was staring between the two of us confusedly. I clenched my fists, anticipating what he was about to say.

"Why don't you explain to Daisy here that you were in love with Jenna Coleman, her fucking sister?"

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Keith definitely unravel a buried secret.

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