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-Talia's POV-

Ragged breaths slipped passed my lips as his fingers caressed my sides, I gasped and squeezed his biceps. "Z-Zach" I gasped out, throwing my head onto the white material.

A chuckle slipped passed his lips, "Are you enjoying this? The feeling of my fingers pressed against your skin? Mhmm" he whispered into my ear, his breath sending chills down my spine.

"I-Intoxic-cating" I stammered out, panting heavily at the burning sensation that flew up my stomach, as if a fire was being ignited within. "Can you hurry up" I growled at the brunette who remained pressed against my chest.

"Patience is key baby. Patience is key" he murmured pressing his plump lips against my chapped ones and I gasped as his finger trailed higher, his index finger pressed under my undergarment strap.

"I don't have that and we both know it" I whimpered out, a chuckle slipped passed his lips. I stared into his eyes that had a glint in them, one shade darker than usual and I gulped.

My eyes widened when I felt his fingers loop into the belt loops of my shorts, his lips trailing down my neck nipping at the skin. I clenched my eyes shut as my fingers ran through his hair. "You have to wait then" he murmured before slipping my shorts off.

I clenched my jaw before curling my fingers around a few strands that sat on his head, tugging against them. Zach groaned, "You go any slower, I'll take control" I growled out into his ear an almost instantly his head shot up, eyes dilated.

He smirked before pushing himself off of my body, pressing his knees onto the mattress. "I'll show you slow" He voiced out and I glared up at him, his finger tips played with the hem of his shirt, a teasing glint evident in his orbs. I whimpered as he slipped his shirt off agonisingly slow, "You like the view babe?" He questioned quietly.

I bit my lip as my gaze lingered on his abs, my tongue flew out wetting my bottom lip. I stretched my hand out and placed my index finger onto his skin, gasping at the feeling of them on my fingertips. "More like love the view" I moaned out, emphasising on the word 'love'.

He chuckled and pressed a chaste kiss to my lips as my fingers rubbed his abs and rose up to his chest. A throaty moan slipped passed his lips, "Fuck it" He muttered before ripping my shirt off and I gasped.

"What happened to patience" I gasped out staring at the brunette, stunned at his actions.

"Stop biting your lip" He grumbled and I raised an eyebrow in his direction.

"That's why you cut your original plan short? Because I was biting my lip?" I asked my boyfriend, ragged breaths slipping passed my lips.

"Partially" He mumbled before trailing his fingers down my skin. His thumb caressed my skin and It felt like I was loosing the ability to breath.

"Z-Zach...I c-can't" I choked out and I gasped as his other hand wrapped around my throat.

~
I jolted awake, my chest heaving at an unsteady pace, "Talia?" A concerned voice called out and I snapped my head to only face chocolate brown orbs in the dimly lit room.

"Mhmm" I hummed pulling the thick blanket off of my body.

"Are you okay?" He asked, strolling to the other side of our bed, his suitcase fully open, the top pressed against the wall.

"I'm just dandy" I sarcastically say and glance in his direction to see his hands hovering over the open suitcase, eyebrows furrowed. "I'm fine Zach" I sighed out as I pulled myself out of bed.

"You don't look fine babe" He says placing the item into a vacant space before placing the lid ontop of the suitcase. "You're face is pale, drenched in sweat and your cheeks are tinted with a light shade of pink".

My eyes widened before I bolted to the full length mirror that was hung near the bathroom door. The way he described my appearance was unusually accurate. "What?....." I trailed off confused before my dream came into mind. I gulped and cleared my throat, "When are we leaving?" I ask him, noticing Gabbie and Jack's absence in the room and the sun was far from rising.

"Well it's six in the morning and our flight's at half past nine" Zach mumbled as his gaze was focused on the small black gadget in his palm. "However. Jonah said we need to leave at seven" He continued before tossing his phone onto the bed.

I groaned, "The sun's not even out" I exclaimed pointing at the curtains that were a jar. He chuckled and shook his head, "Do I have to get ready" I whined before face planting myself into our bed.

"No, you can stay here while we go to Singapore" he sarcastically responded and I snapped my head in his direction to see him slip on a white hoodie.

"You're not funny" I huffed out and then yesterday's events came rushing in and I giggled. I pressed my right palm into my mouth, muffling the giggles.

"I mean you're giggling" he said while chuckling  before jumping onto the bed, pulling my body against his. I hid my face into his clothed chest and fisted his hoodie.

"I'm not laughing at you" I said lifting my head from his chest and bit my bottom lip before gazing into his eyes. "Well I'm laughing at you for a totally different reason"
I tell him.

Curiosity laced in his dark brown orbs, "What is the reason then?" he questioned running his fingers through my tangled brown locks.

I lifted my head and tilted it to the side, his fingers still tangled in my hair as a small smirk spread on my face. "Probably the fact a boy asked you out after the concert last night" I cackled while he groaned.

"That's not funny at all" he grumbled, his face tinted a dark shade of pink, a small frown on his face.

"You're flustered" I sang out poking his left cheek. He huffed and turned around, a small glare sent in my direction.

"I won't be the only one flustered if you continue to blab" he mumbled, pulling my face closer to his and my breath hitched in my throat. His eyes a dark shade , lust clearly evident in his brown orbs. I gulped as the dream replayed, I let a shaky breath slip pass my lips.

"N-not here" I breathed out as he pouted. His fingers moved from my hair to the middle of my back, rubbing my back soothingly.

"I'd suggest the shower but I've already taken a shower" he seductively whispered into my ear, nibbling on my ear moments after. I gasped and fisted his hoodie, my eyes fluttered shut as my body went limp in his hold. "Mhmm" he hummed trailing his kisses down my neck to my collarbone.

A moan slipped passed my lips but I jerked away from Zach at the sound of loud footsteps. My head snapped in their direction and Jack halted in the middle of the room, his face contorted with disgust. "Why is it always me" he muttered and I felt blood rush to my cheeks.

"You just have bad timing" Zach said pulling his arm away from my waist before picking up the room phone. "Do you want me to inform the front desk about collecting our bags?".

Jack turned his head in our direction as his gaze shifted to our bags that were laid side by side. "I don't know why you'd wanna do that when you two haven't even finished packing" he said gesturing to our bags.

Zach huffed and placed the phone down, "The way we pack doesn't concern you Jack" he grumbled as Jack nodded his head.

"Neither is your love life yet I keep running into you two almost...." he said trailing off and blood rushed to my cheeks.

I cleared my throat, "I'm going for a wash" I mumbled before bolting to the bathroom, slamming the wide open door shut.

"What the fuck Jack!"
~

We stepped into the slightly busy airport, watching as people flew passed us in a rush to get on their flight. I groaned at the two bickering teens at the back as they continue to argue. "Can the two of you shut up!" Jonah hissed.

"He's the one who started it!" The two exclaimed and I turned around to gaze at them. Their faces were contorted into a scowl, jaws clenched as they glared at one another.

"I don't care who started it, just quit it" Jonah exclaimed quietly before turning around.

"He's the one who started it" Jack grumbled, crossing his arms across his chest immaturely.

"Right, I'm the one who told your mouth to blurt on what I do with my love life" Zach sarcastically said, a scowl plastered on his face.

Jack glared at him, "The only people in the room was Talia, you and I " He hissed,"It's not like I told everyone on an Instagram story Zach".

Zach chuckled humorlessly and I shook my head before grasping his hand in mine, "Can you stop this" I whispered into his ear. He averted his gaze down to my brown orbs, "Please we're in public and I bet you don't want anyone recording this unnecessary fight" I continued.

He groaned, "It's not an unnecessary fight. He disrespected you when you were in the room" He huffed out, glaring at Jack momentarily.

"Baby, he didn't even complete the sentence" I whispered as I gazed into his angry brown orbs.

"That still doesn't change the fac—" He started but I pressed our lips into a small kiss, "What was that for" he whispered as his eyes remained closed.

"I was finding a way to shut you up" I said, "Did it work?" I asked with my head tilted to the side as a small grin spread on my lips.

He chuckled and pecked my forehead tenderly, "Partially, yes" He said nodding his head. I beamed and wrapped my arms around his torso, "Also if you think I forgot about that chat, you're dead wrong babe" he whispered into my ear.

"Damn it" I mumbled under my breath before trudging to the girls.

"Everything alright Talia?" Tate asked and I lifted my head in her direction, a concern look on her face.

I huffed and eyed the four girls, "Did you tell Zach anything?" I question and they instantly shook their heads. "You did" I grumble before spinning around but a quiet yelp slipped passed my lips.

"Look, we wouldn't say anything to make you loose our trust" Christina started out, calmly.

"We just told him that we've been telling you to not bottle up your feelings but you're too stubborn to listen" Olivia said, a small huff slipped passed her lips.

I tilted my head to the side, my index finger pressed under my chin, "You didn't say anything else?" I ask once again.

Tate sent a playful glare in my direction and I chuckled, "Promise on our friendship we didn't" She said holding out her pinky and I stared at the finger.

"What is this? It feels like I'm back in the first grade all over again" I chuckled out but nonetheless entwined my finger in hers.

"You're British accent's fading" Christina chuckled and I grimaced.

"Nooooo" I whined, "That's one thing I loved to confuse people with".

"How do you confuse people with a British accent?" a voice came from behind which elicited a shriek from me. I twirled around to face Daniel.

"You idiot" I exclaimed, whacking the blue-eyed giraffe. "You don't scare people like that" I grumbled, struggling against the grip that was firmly wrapped around my waist.

"Sorry your majesty" Daniel sarcastically said and I growled. "Anyways.....Are you going to answer the question?" He asked with a raised eyebrow before walking away.

I huffed as we all walked towards the gate, "Some people can't really understand my accent" I say with a shrug.

"We understood you" Christina said with a confused tone in her voice and I nodded my head.

"I said some Tina" I said pointing in her direction and the two of us bursted into laughter.

"Are they broken?" Daniel whispered and I snapped my head in his direction, a glare sent his way. "What?" He asked confused as to why I was staring at him.

"I'll give you three seconds" I mutter handing Zach my bag. Daniel's eyes widened, tossing his back to the side before bolting ahead.

"Get back here Daniel!" I called out as I sped up to meet his pace. I was quickly running out of breath, my chest heaved up and down at a rapid pace as my breaths became short and ragged. I watched as he bolted to our gate which was in front of me.

I came to an abrupt halt and crouched trying my best to regain my breathing. "Talia!" A deep voice yelled from behind and I snapped my head in their direction to see Zach running over. A worried look plastered on his face, "What happened? Are you okay? Where's Daniel?" he bombarded me with questions.

I chuckled breathlessly before pecking his lips, "He ran to the gate" I breathed out as I swung my bag over my shoulder. "I didn't feel like wasting my energy on him" I muttered as he chuckled.

"Unbelievable" He chuckled.

"I know I am" I said with a wink.

"What are you two on about?" Corbyn asked as we stepped into the gate.

-Zach's POV-

"How I wasn't bothered to chase Daniel to the gate so I stopped a couple of steps away" Talia answered as we plopped ourselves on the seat.

Daniel huffed and I averted my gaze in his direction, "I hate you for that. The lady at the front desk scolded me for running" He grumbled out and Talia chuckled.

"I'm glad I stopped then" She said and I chuckled at the smirk plastered on her face.

"Babe, leave him alone" I tell her but laughed at the same time.

"You see I can't do that cause I don't know if you're being serious or not" She retorted and I stared at her with a raised eyebrow. "Ugh, fine" She mumbled and I smiled.

"Thank you" I tell her but shoot up as the announcement boomed through the speakers, notifying us that we are able to board the flight. I grasped Talia's hand and my carry on.

Minutes later we were all situated into our designated seats. I sighed as I slammed the overhead compartment shut. "You're so....jittery" Talia pointed out as I strapped myself into the seat.

I lifted my head up and nodded, letting a shaky breath slip passed my lips. "I'm nervous about the conversation we're about to have" I seriously tell her and she frowns.

"Then let's not ha—" She started but I gave her a look and she huffed. "It's not like I'm hiding something important from you" She mumbled before averting her gaze to the window and I raised an eyebrow.

"The shakiness in your voice says otherwise" I whisper, leaning closer. "Babe, what's been bothering you? I've noticed how you flinch away whenever I touch you" I tell her.

"I-It's nothing" She softly said and I turned her head in my direction. Her eyes held a different story and she had a frown on her face.

"Talia, I need you to be honest with me here. I need you to tell me what's on your mind cause not knowing why my girlfriend is terrified is concerning" I tell her in a gentle tone.

She gazed into my orbs, her lip quivered, "You're going to be stressed and angry Zach" she whimpered out and I frowned.

"I'm already stressed" I whispered, "Not knowing is stressing Talia".

She sighed and gazed down at her fingers, "Alright" She whispered. "I've been getting hate" she said and I furrowed my eyebrows.

"Show me" I tell her and she snapped her head in my direction.

"You don't believe me" she said and I shook my head and grasped her hands in mine, caressing his hand with the pad of my thumb.

"I want to see what they're saying baby" I say. She sighed and pulled her hands away from my hold and bent down to grab the device from her bag.

"Here" she said as the plane jerked forward. A frown was plastered on her face as I saw her scan the screen, I instantly snatched the device out of her grasp and glanced at the screen.

A gasp slipped out of my lips as I read the horrid comments. I shook my head and turned around in my seat, ignoring Talia's protests, "Jonah" I hissed at the brunette that sat in the seat behind.

His head snapped in my direction, an eyebrow raised. "Why do you look aggravated?" He asked and I just thrusted the phone into his chest. Tate peered over his shoulder and her eyes widened

"This is worse than we expected" she mumbled and I eyed her confused by her statement.

"What? Did she tell you four anything?" I ask her and she nodded her head hesitantly.

"I'd suggest you listen to her whole explanation before jumping into something" she softly said and I averted my gaze to see Talia with her head in the palm of her hands.

I grabbed Talia's phone before averting my attention back to
Talia, "I know there's more babe" I whispered lifting the arm rest that separated our seats from one another.

A sniffle fell from her lips as I brought her head to my chest after stuffing her phone into my pocket. "I know it's pathetic to cry ov—" she started but I lifted her head up.

"You've been getting death threats Talia, it's not pathetic to cry over it but I'm putting a stop to this" I sternly yet softly told her.

Her lips quivered, "Am I ugly?" She questioned and I furrowed my eyebrows.

"What?" I asked puzzled by her question and she let out a shaky breath. "Where did this thought come from?".

"Yesterday when the girls and I went shopping some fans came over and spoke to the girls while I was paying for my skirt" she started quietly and I nodded my head. "As we were leaving I kinda eavesdropped on their conversation" she said gulping but jumped as the plane went through turbulence and I held her closer. "I heard them say, 'Oh my god! I can't believe we met the boys girlfriends but that Talia girl looks like a troll'" she said and I tightened my grip around her.

"Why didn't you tell me this before" I grit out as I stare into her eyes that were glossed over with tears.

"You had too much on your mind.
David is breathing down your neck about our situation" she whispered and I shook my head.

"You're my girlfriend, I need to make sure you're alright" I tell her and she looks up at me.

"I'm not important, I'm just a girl who was thrusted into your life" she whispered quietly so no one could hear us.

"That being the best decision" I tell her, ticking a loose strand of dark brown wavy hair behind her ear. "You've been the best thing that has happened to me and I promise that I'll do everything in my power to keep you in my life" I honestly tell her.

A couple of tears slip down her face. "Thank you" she whispered while placing her right palm on my cheek staring deeply into my brown orbs as I dab the tears away.

"For what?" I ask, chuckling softly as I begin to play with her hair.

"For everything" she whispered. "Saving me from myself and Luke's damage" she said quietly and I raised an eyebrow at her.

"Is he bothering you now?" I asked softly and I heard her gulp thickly, diverting her gaze from my face. "Tal—" I start but she cuts me off.

"No. No, he's not"