Fake • Zach Herron

T H I R T Y - T W O

Jessica's POV

"woah, wait you did what?" Annie asked. i took a deep breath as i pushed myself onto the locker next to hers
"Zach and i, kissed last night" i repeated
"when? how did - what? - who - im so confused" she said as she shut her locker. we slowly walked down the hallway. moody teens were angry at us for walking so slow
"now who kissed who?" she asked
"Zach, i think" i said and ran my hand through my hair
"you think - never mind - was it amazing? the best thing ever?" she asked
"I've kissed him before annie. when we 'dated' " i said
"i know, but you actually felt something this time" she was right, i did feel something this time, it was better than anyone ive ever kissed.

LAST NIGHT
"what are you waiting for?" i whispered, Zach smirked a little knowing he got what he wanted. then he closed the space between us and pressed his lips onto mine. the kiss was slow at first, even though he was standing in front of me hovering over my lips a couple of seconds ago, i was still shocked that he was actually kissing me. i think Zach was shocked too, but it also seemed like something sparked inside of him. this made him deepen the kiss, i'd be lying if i said i didn't like it. i felt his hands on my hips, and for a second i thought he was going to push me off, but instead he pushed me into the wall. and the whole time he didn't brake the kiss. the kiss was definitely turning passionate, too passionate for a first kiss. as much as i liked it, i didn't want to go too far, because even if Zach said he wanted to 'try something'. but he could use that line on every girl he screws with. And as much as i wanted to keep going, Zach pulled away, quickly, may i add. both of us were breathing heavily, my body was still against the wall and he was now a couple feet away. he licked his lips, savouring my taste and he looked straight into my eyes. he didn't know what to say, it was awkward? i bit my lips stopping me from blurting out 'why'd you stop?' but of course he already knew that

"im sorry" he breathed still a little out of breath "i had to stop" he said, am i a bad kisser?
"why?" i asked, he walked towards me
"you were better than i thought you would be" he said and tucked a strand of my hair behind my ear. he completely ignored my question - on purpose "thinking about how that felt.. is driving me crazy" he said. did he feel all tingly too? "so, that's why, i have to go" he said and turned around to go to the door
"Zach" i said. he turned around and looked into my eyes. i slowly walked up to him and grabbed his hand and pulled him back. i stood on my tip toes and looked at him, to see if i should go there. my lips were inches away from his again. i felt him place a hand on my hip
"jess" he said, his breath hitting my lips "dont"
"why?" i whispered
"im not going to be able to control myself. so i need to go, before something happens" he said and quickly walked away...

BACK TO PRESENT...

"JESS!" Annie shouted and snapped her fingers in my face. i blinked and looked at her
"what?" i asked
She rolled her eyes "I've been trying to get your attention for ages now" she said looking at her phone
"sorry. im tired"
"you werent thinking about Zach, were you?" i didn't answer, i mean i didn't have to
"well he is there, starring at you" she said pointing behind me, I didn't want to look, i'd probably get an urge to kiss him. "you should go talk to him" she said
"no, no lets just go to class" I said
"okay..." she said slowly before walking with me down the hall

Zach's POV

"okay man, whats going on with you?" Jack asked
"I went to Jessica's house last night" I said
"and what?" he asked as he shoved his hands In his pockets
"we kissed" I shrugged, I sounded calm, but I really wasn't - I was freaking out.
"fuck. man really?" he asked I nodded "that's great. did anything else happen?"
"no - I left before anything could"
"why?"
"I cant do that, not to her, i'd hurt her" I said, he gave me a smile
"good. I dont want you to hurt our best friend - well my best friend, your future girlfriend" he snickered. I rolled my eyes and shoved him a little. when I looked back from him I saw Jess walking down the hallway with Annie - or Hallie, but its probably Annie. she looked deep in thought, I mean she could be thinking about me? but then again she probably isn't. I licked my lips as if I was hungry. she looked real good, she was wearing a little hoodie that fit her just properly and some nike pro shorts, they were quite high up and I could tell other guys have most probably been staring at her ass. If I were, then they were... and of course, I dont like it. but she looked so fucking hot, I just wanted to tackle her and fu-... never mind I need to stop thinking like this.

"dude" jack said, I looked back at him "ive never seen you like this before" he said closing his locker
"what the fuck is this feeling, like I only get it around her"
"that, is called being in love" he said
"im not in love" I snapped at him making him chuckle
"then you are obviously crazy about her"
"yeah, I think we know this" I said, he shrugged. I looked back over at jess. she was saying something to Annie, then I saw Annie glance over at me, but Jess shook her head. they were talking about me? seconds later they walked off
"ugh my god, shes driving me crazy man" I said and held the back of my head
"go talk to her - before she goes to fucking class" he said "ask her out"
"no"
"what are you scared of? you know to well she likes you back" he said. but for some reason I was still scared that jess would reject me
"I dont know man. but ill do it when I want to" I shrugged
"fine - but at least go over there and talk to her. you guys need to talk"
"fine" I groaned and pushed myself off the lockers. I literally have to jog to catch up with them, and I was lucky to catch her just before she went into her class. I grabbed her arm and lightly pushed her up against the wall.
"we need to talk" I said
"Zach" she looked around "can you let go?" she grew embarrassed. I knew people were watching us, people like Collins, and they can fucking stare all they want, and glare all they want.
"we need to talk" I repeated
"can we do this later, like I have a minute to get to class" wow. she didn't want to talk to me
"no jess, we need to talk now" I said
she sighed "fine"
"tell me you felt something last night too" I said, she looked at me although it was a touchy sort of subject. "jess"
"you know I did, so why are you asking?"
"because. I wont believe it until I hear it" I responded and looked into her eyes, I saw nothing. but I knew she was nervous because of how close we were, so I stepped closer
"I felt it" she said, I sighed in relief, it was so good to hear her say that
"jess, you need to know something" I said. then I heard people whisper behind me, I knew this bothered jess. so I turned around to see a bunch of strange people
"yes? can I help you with something?" I hissed at them, making them run to their classes. I turned back around to face jess. she looked a tiny bit more relaxed now, but she still didn't look at me
I sighed "look at me" I said, she didn't move. I grabbed her chin with two fingers and forced her head up, to look at me. "ive kissed plenty of girls" I said. she rolled her eyes and she was about to say something but I stopped her "but" I said, she closed her mouth and looked down at my lips. fuck... she is so beautiful
"and..." she whispered, I licked my lips before placing a hand on the side of her face
"kissing you last night, felt like I was kissing someone for the first time" I said. I cant believe I didn't take notice of her beauty before. like I must of been blind or something. "ive never had that feeling with anyone else, only you"