Zack's POV*

With all the girls here except for Nessa, I felt very alone. All the guys had someone to hold and laugh with. I was just the odd man out. On top of that Matt was giving me the cold shoulder all day. I needed answers. What did I do last night to get this sort of treatment? I saw my opportunity to ask Brian about what happened.

"Dude, you went too far last night." Brian said.

"I don't even remmeber anything besides taking some shots with Short Shit." I replied.

"Well you drank way too much for one. Then you tried to go hit on some girl at the bar. So Matt tried to stop you knowing you would really hurt Nessa by doing that. You grabbed a bottle of tequila and then chugged it down. After that you pushed Matt. We went to grab you cause we knew you were just drunk and didn't mean it. The next thing I knew you socked a wall and passed out." he explained to me.

"So Matt's pissed of at me, huh?" I asked.

"He's more disappointed. You almost repeated the same thing that got you into this mess Zack. He was just trying to be a good friend." Brian said.

"Thanks Syn. I need to apologize to him." I said and walked to Matt.

"Matt, I know you're upset but I'm really sorry. I was in a bad place last night. I didn't mean to knock you down or anything. I know you were trying to help me."

He finally looked at me and said, "Zack, theres consequences for your actions. But in the end I'll always be here for you man. Just think before you do shit."

"I know. I need to fix this." I said and Matt just gave me a hug.

"You'll get through this." he told me. Val even joined in on the hug.

"She's upset and thrown off, Zack. I know she will calm down and talk to you about it when she's ready." Val said with a smile.

Even though she needed space I needed to talk to her. To at least say sorry for everything. I went to grab my cellphone to call her.

Vanessa's POV*

I didn't want to be home. I felt like the world was caving in on me. How could I trust him ever again? But even worse, how am I going to get through this pregnancy without him? I can't even tell him yet cause I'm still so pissed off at him. I've cried my eyes out since I found out about the other baby. I just don't know what to do at this point. I needed to drive though, maybe go down to Huntington and clear my head.

Zack's been calling me for the past hour and sending me messages. I just decided to turn my phone off so I can have a clear mind. I hopped in my car and drove all the way to the old park near my dad's house. I used to hang out with the guys here, so lots of good memories. I also went here on my first date with Jason. That was a good night, too. I got out of my car, grabbed the guitar I had in my backseat and went to go sit on one of the benches. I tried playing something up beat but all the notes sounded sad. I was depressed and hurting. On top of that I was pregnant.

I began crying. I put my guitar down and curled my knees up to my face. I felt someone come sit down next to me but I didn't care to see the stranger sharing my spot.

"You know you're better than this." The person next to me said.

"You don't know me to know what I'm better than, so please go away." I sobbed.

"I think I know you better than you would think."

I turned to see who it was. It was Jason.

"What are you here for? To laugh at me? To kick me while I'm down? Well, go for it. I really don't think I can hurt anymore than I do right now." I said angrily.

"Vanessa... He's a guy. You should know that we are stupid. He's not worth crying about. You're gorgeous. I took for granted what I had, if I was him I'd be trying to make you smile instead of hurt you more." he said.

"Well aren't you a little late for that?" I spat at him.

"Life is about chances. If you gave me the chance.. I'd show that I'm serious. But right now just let me be here for you. You look like you could use a hug." He smiled. But it wasn't just any smile, it was the smile that got my attention years ago.

He was right though I needed a hug. So I fell into his open arms and began to cry even more.
I spent the whole night telling Jason about everything that happened. About Gena, about the pregnancy. Everything. He listened to how I felt. And held me when I needed it. But the night was coming to an end and I needed to go home.

"Vanessa, before you go. I really think you should hear Zack out. I can tell by the way you talk about him that you love him. And personally if I was in his shoes, I'd want to know that I'm having a baby." Jason said.

"Yeah I know. Thanks for being here for me. It means alot whether you know it or not." I smiled and got into my car. The drive home was quick, but me opening the door took forever. My apartment was filled with his scent and it just tears me up. I needed to call someone to cheer up, so I called Val.

"Hello?" a guy answered the phone.

"Uhm, can I speak to Val?" I asked.

"Nessa? Baby is that you?" Zacky asked.

"Yes, it's me. Why are you answering Val's phone?"

"Because she left it on the bus while they went out to eat and I saw your name." He replied.
"Talk to me."

"Zack, I'm not ready to talk to you okay? I'm going through enough right now. Please just give me some time."

"Nessa I never meant to hurt you! I was scared to tell you, I was afraid you'd leave me." he said.
"Well look how that worked out. Just stop okay Zack. Tell Val that its a yes, please? I have to go. Jason's coming over" I lied and hung up the phone.

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