Girl I Know

Zacky's POV:
I open my eyes slowly and look around, soon remembering that I’m in Stella's room. That’s when all the memories from last night come back to me, the good and the bad. I sit up, Stella isn’t lying next to me, and I get out from under the covers, put on my shorts and walk out of the room. I make my way downstairs and stand in the living room when I suddenly hear her talking. I follow her quiet voice into the kitchen, she has her back to me and her phone is pressed to her ear, “Fine, see you later” she says before hanging up and putting the phone down. I walk up to her and slide my hands around her waist, she jumps at my touch “Oh! Geez you scared me!” she says while leaning into me. “Sorry” I laugh “Who was that on the phone?” I ask and she shrugs, “Just an old friend” she says casually. “I made you breakfast!” she says excitedly, “You like French toast right?” she asks. “I love it” I answer while kissing her neck, she smiles before breaking away and pushing me over to the table, “Sit! I’ll bring it to you" she says, I follow her instructions and sit while watching her make the plates. After we eat and put the dishes away, she walks over and kisses me, “What are you doing today?” she asks and I shrug “I think I’m hanging out with Matt” I answer and she nods. “How about you?” I ask. “I have some errands to run” she says, “But I want to see you later” she adds and I smile, “Alright, I’ll call you around or after dinner ok?” I ask and she nods, “Sounds great! I have to go soon” she says. “Me too, let’s get dressed” I suggest and she nods in agreement before taking my hand and leading me back upstairs. ***

Stella's POV:
Zacky just left and I’m getting ready to ‘run my errands’, the truth is that I’m meeting someone but I didn’t want to tell Zacky because I don’t want him getting angry. My phone lights up and I grab it off my night stand, it’s a text from Adam, ‘You coming soon?’ it says, I type a quick ‘I’m on my way’ before pressing send and leaving. A few minutes later, I pull up to the small diner near my house and get out. When I walk in, I see him sitting alone at a table by the window. I walk over and he looks up, when our eyes meet he smiles widely. I sit down in the chair across from him. “Hey” he says excitedly. “Hey Adam” I answer with a genuine smile. “I’m glad you agreed to meet me” he adds and I nod, “No problem, so why did you want to see me?” I ask. “Don’t you want to order something first?” he asks while lifting a menu and I shake my head, “No, I just ate thanks” I answer and he nods. “Listen Adam, if you asked me to come here and see you because you want to get back together, I-I don’t think I can do that” I say slowly and he bites his lip, “Why not? You’re still with that guy aren’t you?” he asks. “Still with him? It’s only been like a week” I explain and he shrugs, “Whatever, I just figured that you guys would have broken up by now” he says and I raise an eyebrow, “Why would you assume that?” I ask, slightly offended, and he laughs quietly, “Seriously? Stella, you and I both know that you’re not the best at keeping relationships with guys” he points out. “Yet you still want to be with me” I answer quickly and he smirks, “Yes, I really do” he admits and I roll my eyes while smiling. “So you did ask to see me because you want to get back together?” I ask and he shrugs, “Not really, I just want to make sure that we can still see each other” he admits and I bite my lip to try to hold back a smirk. “I don’t know…” I trail off and he sighs “Seriously? You’re going to let Zack get in the way of our fun?” he asks and I roll my eyes again, “I never said that" I answer and he raises an eyebrow, “So that’s a yes? We are still going to see each other?” he asks and I shrug nonchalantly. He laughs and shakes his head, “You are so confusing” he comments and I smile knowingly, “But you love it” I say while leaning forward and he does the same. We’re only a few inches apart now. Honestly, I’ve never been a very good girlfriend in the past, Adam and I have sort of been friends with benefits for a few years now ever since we broke off our engagement. I’ll admit that I have cheated on my past boyfriends and I might have seen Adam a few days ago… Johnny is right, I’m reckless and a handful but I don’t want Zacky to listen to him, even though it’s true. Zacky will eventually find out what I’m like, last night was nothing, I can be much worse. I love getting into trouble, I always have, we’ll just have to see if Zacky can keep up with me. Adam presses his lips to mine suddenly; I kiss him back for a few seconds before breaking away, I shouldn’t. “Huh” he says “You really do have feelings for this guy” he adds and I shrug, my feelings towards Zacky are still uncertain. I do really like him, but I’m not necessarily willing to change who I am and what I do for him. I don’t like that I’m getting more attached to Zacky then I have with my ex boyfriends, it’s a weird and unfamiliar feeling. “Let’s just not see each other for a bit, I want to see how things will go with Zacky” I explain and Adam nods understandingly before reaching across the table and taking my hands in his. Yes, we spent the night together a few days ago, but so what? Zacky and I’s relationship is new and we’re not really boyfriend and girlfriend yet. But, with that being said, I still feel like I should at least try to be faithful, I always end up cheating but starting now, I’m going to try and be a good girlfriend. Then again, that’s always my intention… “I know you still have feelings for me though” he says and I stare at him. We had a really long relationship, at least two years, and we were engaged for quite some time and it was fantastic but we sort of decided that we weren’t meant to be a couple so we just started seeing each other every week. “I still have some feelings for you yes, I mean we were together for two years, but I like Zacky and our relationship, although it just began, is really amazing” I explain and he sighs. We don’t talk for a little while; we just stare into each other’s eyes. I wonder what he’s thinking, we’ve been sleeping together every week for the past two years and now I’m suddenly putting a stop to it…at least for now, it must be weird for him and trust me, it’s weird for me too. I just hope I’ll be strong enough to resist Adam while I’m with Zacky. There is suddenly a tap at the window next to me, I snap out of my daze and look over to see those brown eyes that I know oh so well. Johnny is standing there, looking completely overrun with anger. I quickly let go of Adam's hands and stand up, shit! Johnny frowns and lifts his finger and makes a sort of ‘come here’ motion. “Who the hell is that?” Adam asks. “Fuck” I swear under my breath, “I have to go Adam” I say quickly before spinning around and heading outside, preparing myself for the fight that’s about to happen and all the lies I’m going to have to tell.

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