Recap: "Penelope Fisher"

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-Zach's POV-

"Penelope Fisher" Talia growled out, her grip on the table tightened. The ombre, green eyed girl in front of us smirked, pressing the palms of her hand on our table near Corbyn.

"Fancy seeing you in London with five hot boys" the girl said, taking her bottom lip in between her teeth. Her gaze lingering on each of us for a few seconds. I felt Talia's body tense up and I glanced down at her.

Her face was beetroot red, her jaw clenched and her eyes glazed over, "Fuck off Penelope" she hissed.

Penelope cackled, "Where's the fun in that Tals" she said with a fake smile on her face.

"After all you've hooked up and then fucked every boy at school, it won't be that hard to fuck off from us" Talia innocently said.

Gazing around the table, the girls bit back a laugh as the boys and I sat there stunned at what Talia had said. "Just cause you couldn't get a guy after Luke doesn't mean you have to be such a bitch" Penelope snarled out as she sent daggers in Talia's direction.

"At least I wasn't diagnosed with STD's" Talia bit back and I bit my lip, a laugh itching at the back of my throat.

A gasp escaped from the girls mouth, "That was you!" She shrieked and I glanced at Talia to see a smirk on her face as she leaned back into the leather booth.

"You deserved it Penelope, after dumping me to the curb and going to those bitches in 7th grade" Talia said.

"We were called bitches" Penelope exclaimed, flailing her arms in the air, an irritated look on her face as she glared at Talia.

"Well you were called worse after hanging out with Sadie and her clang" Talia retorted with an annoyed tone. Penelope rolled her eyes.

"Whatever, just drown yourself in sugar" She said throwing the salt dispenser, stifling back our laughter was getting difficult but the girls cracked up even more, Olivia's head rolling onto Daniel's shoulder.

"You mean the salt....." Talia said trailing off, her smirk widening on her lips. The longer we held back our laughter, the harder breathing became. The entire table boomed with loud laughter, nasty stares being sent in our direction. Penelope's face reddened in embarrassment. The sound of her heels clanked against the tiled floor.

"W-who was t-that?" Gabbie choked out. The rest of us started to calm down after getting told off by one of the employees.

"That was Penelope Fisher" Talia said with a blank expression on her face, as if she was masking her actual emotion. "She's my ex-best friend".

"Ex?" Daniel asked, an eyebrow raised and I watched as Talia shuffled in her seat beside me. I placed my hand on-top of hers and rubbed her hand soothingly. Her muscles relaxed from it's tense state.

"You don't have to tell us if you're not ready" Olivia said.

Before she could answer, the same waitress from before approached our table with our drinks but mine had a small umbrella. I looked at the drink confused. "Can I get you'll anything else?" She asked, quite sweetly.

"Yeah our meals" Talia said and her hand tightened under mine. The lady sent a fake smile in Talia's direction and pulled out a notepad from her apron pocket. "I'll have the fish and chip potion" she sweetly said, batting her eyelashes at the waitress.

"Okay and what about you cutie" she asked me, fluttering her eyelashes as she hovered the pen over the notepad. Talia was about to stand but I pushed her back down.

"Uh, do you not see me holding her hand?" I asked her as I raised Talia and I'd entwined hands. The girl looked at us unfazed.

"Okay and you're order" she repeated once again.

I sighed and ordered my meal, gasping moments later as Talia's grip tightened. "Babe, calm down" I whispered into her ear.

"She's flirting with you and you're not doing anything about it!" She hissed at me, her brown orbs darkening and I sighed. I looked around the small cafe before pulling the two of us up, causing everyone's heads at the table to glance in our direction, even the waitress.

"We'll be back" I excused as I pulled an annoyed Talia out of the cafe. "You need to relax" I calmly tell her once we're outside and around the corner.

"How? She's all up on you" she furiously said, her arms flailing around.

I sighed as I wasn't getting anywhere, "Talia? I want you" I said, pressing on the word 'want' but she didn't seem convinced.

"Why? I'm nothing special. I'm just a girl from England who's not even that gorgeous" she bad mouthed herself which angered me the slightest.

"Well? There's more to looks for me Talia" I sternly tell her. "I didn't fall for your beauty but also your personality. Your childish bit you're also head strong. You won't let anyone bring you down" i passionately said.

She frowned, "I'm none of those things" she softly said, her eyes sparked.

"Baby, you're more than words can say. You're worth more than the stars in the night sky and my love for you will never die" I lovingly said, my thumb caressing her cheek, feeling her cheek muscles relaxing at my touch.

"That's the sweetest thing anyone has ever said to me" she softly said, her eyes glistening with tears.

"Don't cry" I whispered out, wiping the tears that had managed to slip out.

"I'm happy Zach" she said and I smiled. I wrapped an arm loosely around her waist, pulling her closer. Our chests pressed against one another, "I don't know what I did to ever deserve someone like you" she said.

I smiled and leaned down, pressing my lips against hers as I placed a gentle yet passionate kiss. Craving for nothing else but her strawberry-vanilla lipgloss. Deepening the kiss as her hands found it's way to my hair, her fingers getting tangled into my messy dark brown locks.

I gently pushed her against the wall, pulling back for air. The two of panted, her breath fanning against mine. "You're so stubborn" I puffed out, a melodic giggle escaping her lips.

"Then why do you stick around" she whispered.

"Oh sweetheart you know why" I whispered, my lips hovering over hers.

"The contract?" She voiced out causing me to draw back.

"God no! No, well that's partially the reason," I grimaced out but continued before she pushed me away, "but also because I want to be with you. Nothing more but to hold you when we wake up, to hear your angelic voice everyday and to flaunt you in front of the boys" I said, smirking at the last part as she laughed.

"Herron, they have girlfriends as well" she said, her melodic laughs filled my ears, my heart rate picked up as butterflies roamed around my stomachs.

"But none of them compare to you" I whispered. Leaning in and place my lips back to hers.

"We should go before they think we got it on" Talia said pulling away seconds later and I whined. "We can continue this later if you want" she negotiates and I tilt my head to the side.

"Mhmm, Okay" I say pecking her lips. Grabbing ahold of her hand, we headed back inside to see everyone at our table engaged in conversation.

"Ahh, the lovebirds finally decided to return" Jack said, wincing as he got slapped by Gabbie around the head. Lavender let out small giggles watching her father get slapped. I chuckled as Talia and I slid into the corner seats which were once occupied by Corbyn and Christina.

"What were you doing for so long? That waitress kept eyeing this table" Gabbie said.

Talia groaned and got up, sliding over my lap, "where are you going?" I asked, grabbing her head preventing her from waking.

"To ask them for a new waiter" she grumbled pulling her hand out of my hold.

"She's jealous" Daniel mused out and I glared at him.

"And you're annoying" I state.

"Only saying" he muttered.

"No one asked" I retorted.

"Both of you shut up" Liv sharply said.

-Talia's POV-
Getting out of Zach's grasp, I strolled over to the counter. "Hi, how can I assist you" the chirpy girl said at the cash register, her British accent coming through. Her eyes widened as it connected to mine, "Y-You're T-Talia S-Simpson" she stammered out and I smiled broadly.

"Yeah, want me to sign something for you" I asked with a warm smile as she rapidly nodded her head. In a blink of an eye a paper was placed in front of me and I scribbled my signature, "here you go" I said.

She beamed, "What can I get you?" She asked as her hand hovered over the computer screen in front of her.

I shook my head, "I'm here with my friends and I already ordered but do you think you can get a different waiter?" I asked her softly and her eyebrows creased over.

"Is there a problem" she asked and I nodded.

"One of your employees was flirting with my boyfriend while I was sitting beside him. He even hinted that we were together but she didn't take the hint" I tell her as she listened intently.

"May I know who the waiter/ waitress was?" She politely asked.

I nodded my head but frowned, "I don't know her name" I said.

"Can you identify her?" She questioned and I nodded and twirled around, gazing at everyone. My eyes landed on our table and I watched Zach look over, a raised eyebrow but I beamed once I saw the girl.

"There" I say discreetly pointing to the girl and she nodded, clicking her tongue.

"Paige, I should've known" she said, an apologetic look on her face as I looked at her confused.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"She's the type of girl who flirts with every boy who she thinks is hot whether their taken or not" she said rolling her eyes at her co-worker.

"How is she not fired?" I queried. "Sorry if I'm being nosey" I apologized but she shook her head.

"It's alright, it's a question asked by many customers that come here" she heavily sighed. "Paige can't be fired cause it's a family business" she said as her face contorted. "Unfortunately, she's my sister" she said and my eyes widened.

"I'm terribly sorry about complaining then" I said about to walk away but she stopped me before I could walk any further.

"Your not the one at fault Talia. I'll ask my brother to take over the cashier and I'll assist you and your friends" she said and I gave her a weary look.

"Will you get in trouble for switching?" I asked and she shook her head.

"My parents are aware of Paige and her flirty ways with our customers" she said with a sad smile and I gave her a small smile.

"Thanks..." I was going to thank her but didn't really catch her name.

"Charlotte" she smiled and I grinned back.

"Thank you Charlotte" I said and walked back to the table.

"Well?" Zach asked as I slid in beside him.

"This is a family owned business" I tell him and he raised an eyebrow at me.

"I didn't ask that babe. I asked what happened?" He asked and I grinned.

"Charlotte will be bringing our orders" I said happily as I laid my head on Zach's shoulder.

"Who?" They all questioned puzzled.

"Me" a timid voice said and we all looked over to see Charlotte strolling over with a tray of food. "Here you go" she said as she distributed the food.

"Thank y—" I started but a high pitch shriek interrupted me, our heads snapped at the voice.

"Charlotte! I told you I called that table" Paige stormed over, her face beetroot red.

Charlotte rolled her eyes, "You were making our customers uncomfortable Paige" she sternly said.

The girl scoffed, "I told you that I don't care if the guy is taken" she seethed out and I stared at her stunned.

"Yeah well, you're driving customers away with your actions" she snapped and Paige rolled her eyes and then glanced beside me.

"Ditch your girlfriend and be with me. I bet I'm more prettier than that bimbo anyways" she said dismissively and I glared at her.

"That bimbo is sitting right here" I seethed standing up, pulling my arm from Zach's hold as he tried to pull me away.

"Oh? You're the girlfriend" she said, a disgusted look on her face as I started to get o secure at her hard stare.

"Do you have a problem with it?" Zach's raspy voice was heard. We turned our heads in his direction to see his jaw tightened.

"I mean you can do so much better than...her" she said gesturing towards me. "Like someone like me" she said and my face fell.

A dry laugh was heard from Zach, "I didn't know I had to ask my fans who I was allowed to be with. If you have a problem with who I'm with then I would appreciate if you could keep your comments to yourself" Zach sharply said as he gazed into her icy blue orbs.

"I'm just saying what's true" she said, scoffing.

"Well it's not. The only thing Zach can do is get someone better than Talia cause she's too good for him" Christina said.

"Than— HEY!" Zach protested, a shocked look on his face as the others chuckled at his reaction. "Who am I kidding that's true" he admitted, leaning back into his seat munching on his meal as did everyone else seeing as we needed to head out soon.

"You're just jealous Paige" Charlotte said.

Paige scoffed, "Jealous of what? That?" She asked pointing at me and I fell onto my seat beside Zach and buried my head into his chest. Instinctively, he wrapped his arms around me.

"Listen, I've been patient with you but you're honestly making me loose my temper. You can't just flirt with me and then insult my girlfriend who may I add is right beside me" Zach sternly said, I could feel his heart beat race faster than usual.

"Babe, calm down" I whispered, pressing my hand on his chest.

He ignored what I said and continued to rant, "What you and other fans say won't change my mind on who to date" he said and I lifted my head up to see the girl with a shocked face as Charlotte had a smirk on hers.

"Wh— No one rejects me!" She shrieks and storms off.

"I—Teach me your ways Zach Herron" Charlotte said, a look of admiration on her face.

Zach chuckled and held me close, "I couldn't take another second of her degrading my girlfriend but thank you for switching with her" he said, a small smile on his face.

"Yes thank you" I said, a grateful smile on my face. "I don't know what I would've done if she continued to serve us" I said and she and the others chuckled. I felt Zach place a small kiss on the side of my head.

"Naww" Charlotte said, squealing the slightest. "I ship y'all together" she said.

"Don't we all" Daniel muttered as Olivia pinched his arm, him wincing at the pain.

"CHARLOTTE!" a deep voice yelled and she snapped her head in the direction of the voice.

"I guess I have to get back to work but enjoy your meals" she said and scurried asay.

"I like her" I pointed out before taking a bite of my fries. I gazed down and frowned, "Hey! Who ate my fries" I complained but from the corner of my eye I saw Jack stuff something  in his mouth and I narrowed my eyes at him. "Avery!" I growled.
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"Zach get your girlfriend off of me!" Jack screeched as I cling onto his back, pounding my fist onto it.

"You ate the majority of my fries!" I screeched but shrieked as I was pulled off of Jack. "Let me go!" I struggled in the person's arms.

"I'll buy you fries later" Zach's voice said and I huffed, going limp in his arms, exhausting after all the arguing.

"I don't want them later" I grumbled out.

"Then sit and wait" he said as he carried me into the arena. I jumped at the sound of a phone ringing.

"Who's phone is ringing!" I exclaimed, screaming into Zach's ear, him wincing.

"It's yours Tal" Tate said and I buried my head into the crook of Zach's neck in embarrassment, his chest vibrating as he chuckled.

"Shut up" I mumbled and pulled my phone out my bag. "Yes Bradley" I say as I was placed on a soft surface.

"LONDON! You're back in London!" He yelled into the phone.

"Hi B, I'm fine. How are you?" I sarcastically said and I heard him huff.

"You said you won't go to London ever again" he growled out and I rolled my eyes.

"Yeah, I can tell the boy's manager to change their tour places" I sarcastically said, attracting the boys attention. "Don't be ridiculous! It's my boyfriends bands tour! Not mine" I yell and cut the call, not in a mood to deal with his childish behavior and possessiveness.

"What was that?" Gabbie asked as she sat beside me.

I sighed, "Brad is being an asshole" I say rolling my eyes.

"You always complain about him" Tate chuckled and I huffed, annoyed at how childish he was behaving.

"He loves to get on my nerves! Imagine when his kid is born" I mumbled out.

"KID!!" Echoed around the room apart from Zach and I. I looked up to see everyone looking at me with wide eyes.

"You didn't know?" I ask confused and they shook their head. I sighed, "Brad and Shay are expecting their first born soon" I said with an annoyed tone.

"Why do you sound annoyed?" Olivia asked.

"Cause he's going to dump all his anger on me with his lack of sleep" I grumbled out and faint chuckles were heard. "It's not funny! It's infuriating" I huffed out and grabbed a giddy Lav out of Jack's hold.

"HEY! That's my daughter" Jack complained, attempting to snatch her out of my grasp but I held her away from him.

"No. She's mine" I stubbornly say as I entertain the giggly infant. Making faces, small yet cute giggles escaped from her lips and I smiled and Brad immediately vanished from my thoughts.

"Zach!" Jack whined and all I heard was Zach sigh, a faint mumble was heard. Turning my head I saw Zach whisper something into Jack's ear, Jack pouting at whatever Zach was whispering.

"No secrets" I say, causing Zach to move away.

"No secrets" Zach repeated, walking over and sitting beside me. The two of us playing with Lav.

"BOYS! GET ON STAGE!" a voice bellowed and I opened my mouth to comment on the person's tone but Zach beat me to it.

"Don't even" He sternly said and I pouted.

"You're no fun" I say as I watch him hand Lav over to Gabbie. I pushed myself off the ground and stood in front of Zach. "Break a leg- Not your actual leg but you kn-" I rambled but was interrupted at the sudden feeling of warm lips on mine. I kissed back and he pulled away moments later.

"I know what you mean" He said chuckling, pecking my lips once more before strolling out of the room.

"You're whipped" Liv said as Corbyn shut the door behind him and I groaned, collapsing onto the couch and throwing a cushion over my face.

"Shut up!" I said, my words all muffled by the cushion.

"Zach and Talia sitting in a tree. K-I-S-S-I-" The girls sang out but I blindly threw the cushion at someone and a ooft- was heard.

"TALIA!"Christina yelled and my eyes widened.

Uh-oh