*Darcy’s PoV*
I was taking a nap on the couch, until I was awoken by my phone vibrating. I answered it in a raspy voice, “Hello?” “Hey Darcy… Did I wake you?” Jacob asked. I smiled, “Yeah, but that’s ok; What’s up?” “We need to talk.” he said, his voice concerned, “Can you meet me at the coffee shop in town? 15 Minutes?” “I can make it in 10.” I replied, jumping up, “See you then.” The line went dead, and I ran up to my room to get changed.
In exactly 10 minutes, I walked into the coffee shop and saw Jacob tapping the table nervously, and I walked over. “What’s wrong?” I asked, sitting down, and he sighed, “The press found out about us.” “So?” I asked, and he sighed again, “I never told you the whole truth. You know Mom’s still famous.” I nodded, and he continued, “Well, the press found out about us, and called it ‘Haylor Gen 2’. Mom got angry, and told me to break up with you. I tried, but decided that I still loved you. That’s why I begged for you to come back. But, I realized that by dating you, I’m putting you in danger of hate.”
I nodded, slowly understanding where this was going, “So, you’re gonna break up with me again?” He looked down, “I receive hate and live with it because I have no choice.” He looked up, “But you don’t have to. I know you don’t like it, but this is just how it has to be.” “That’s what you said when you left me last time. You know what, you’re right. This is how it has to be, because you can’t make up your mind about me. You love me, and then leave me. I can’t live with that uncertainty.” “So, does that mean you’re leaving me?” he asked; I could tell he wanted to make this as painless as possible. I nodded, “Yes. Because I need someone who will be with me through think and thin…”
I got up, “I have to go.” “Are we still friends?” Jacob asked, as I got to the door; I turned around, and repeated the one phase of his break-up that hurt the most. “You have to cut off all ties with my family…including me.”
I ran out the door. I finally knew what I needed to do.
*Sydney’s PoV*
I joined the band as a tribute to the family, and that I always wanted to be in one; but I refused to think of it as Zack’s Band. I still couldn’t believe what he did to Heather and Ryan. Heather had to make a phone call to her parents, and Ryan and Ethan went to get some drinks, leaving Zack and I alone. “Sydney, I…” he started, but I looked at him, “I can’t believe what you did. I just…Ugh…” I turned away, and felt his hands brush down my arms, leaving little goose bumps, “Sydney, I’ve already asked for forgiveness from Heather, and she forgave me. I’m now apologizing to you for showing the worst part of me. I know, you’ll probably hate me forever, but I thought I’d ask…” I gave a small smile, “I guess so." He turned me around, giving me the biggest smile, and pressed his lips on mine.
“Eww…” Ethan and Ryan said, in unison. “Aw. Shut up.” Zack said, “It’s not like you don’t do it with your girlfriends.” Ryan gave a smile, “Speaking of, where’s Heather?” He disappeared to find her, and Ethan expression stayed a slightly disappointed frown.
Ryan and Heather returned, hand-in-hand, and asked what song to do next?
I smiled, “Let’s do my favorite one.”
*Darcy’s PoV*
I arrived at the Malik house and knocked on the door. Melanie opened to door, “Hey, Darcy. Want to talk to your sister?” I smiled, “No. Actually, I was wondering if Ethan was here?” “Yup. He’s downstairs.” she said, opening the door fully so I could enter. I did so, and walked downstairs. The band was singing a song recognized as “Best Song Ever.” Heather and Sydney were jumping around to the music, while Ethan jumped a little with them, Zack played the drums, bobbing his head, and Ethan had this perfect grin on his face as he sang.
When they ended, they all cheered at the job well done, and I clapped, “Great job all.” They all noticed me, and smiled. “How long have you been there?” Sydney asked, walking over to me. “For the last 2 choruses, but it was great what I heard.” I made eye contact with Ethan, “Umm… Can I talk to you?” He nodded, and he followed me back upstairs.
“What’s up?” he asked and I sighed, “I broke up with Jacob today. Like forever…” “Oh, Darce…” Ethan said, “You’ll find someone else…” “I already did…” I said, “But I friend-zoned him. Look, I understand if you don’t want to date me. I hurt you in a way that no one ever should be. I was careless and stupid and…”
I was cut off by Ethan’s lips crashing on mine. Not timidly like before, but with passion; like there was nothing he would rather do.
He pulled away, leaving me breathless, and he smiled, “Sorry; you’re just so adorable when you ramble. So, are we really together this time?” I nodded, “For as long as you want me.” He placed his hand on my cheek, “I’ll always want you.” Then, he kissed me again.

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