Just one dance

CHAPTER 38

Sarah's POV.

We may talk to whoever we want but we must always trust the one's who  could take a bullet for us.

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Another day would have been fine. All of the pictures we took especially the ones of Zack and I were honestly adorable. I wanted to gush about it. I wanted to honestly, like a crazy fourteen or fifteen year old getting proposed by their crushes or a fan artist meeting their idol artist. It was kind of that moment. The insides were flipping and let me tell you it made no sense.

I stared at the picture a little longer and then saved it as my wallpaper. I was quite the opposite of calm teens I was a wrecking ball. We descended the stairs hand in hand letting photographers take the photo. We mingled along with a lot of people since the business makes you do so many weird galas, we were pretty trained. In the middle of the party when I was almost exhausted I slid onto the barstool.

"Fruit punch!" I ordered and smiled at the bartender.

"Comin' right up m' lady!" The bartender smiled.

I looked around sipping my fruit punch. There were people with the most fake smiles. Some with the arrogant attitude and some who just couldn't stop smiling. Yeah, we all see people like that. Garrett and Samantha were in one corner of banquet while John, Luna, Tristee and Cameron were busy talking to some people here and there and Zack was on the other corner mingling with his parents and their associates.

"Need a refill?" An unfamiliar new voice called from the side.

"Oh, I think I am good."

"Just one refill with me? Please." How could I not melt at the sight of a hot guy? He was outdoing himself in a black suit but in my mind, I knew Zack looked hotter than him.

I pushed back those thoughts and replied, "just one!"

"Okay. Just one."

"I'm Zayden and what's your name beautiful?" He handed me my fruit punch.

"Her name is Sarah and by the way, she is with me!" I slumped back in the stool. I know it was Zack. I could guess him with his perfume as well but right now his voice was enough to let me know his is sending off anger waves.

"Oh, I must take my leave. I'll see you soon Sarah." I waved him bye.

I so knew he would not see me again at least not this evening so I turned around to see ticked off Zack. Normally if he is ticking I would step back but I was not going to do that.

"What do you think, you were doing?" I zeroed my eyes.

"He is a prick."

"You don't know it, Zack."

"Like hell I do." He growled.

"You don't." I stormed off without listening to his further explanation.

A little later I found the girls standing in the corner doing nothing. They were just gossiping. Typical. But since I had nothing to do I kind of walked over to them.

"Hello, girls." I grinned.

"Oh god, where is that hottie from the bar side?" Luna inquired.

"Zayden?"

"Oh god, he has a hot name." Tristee gushed while Sam was grinning.

"Girls you have boyfriends." I whisper yelled them.

"That is why we were shipping you with him." I rolled my eyes at that while Samantha cracked a little.

"Right and Zack scared him away." I was agitated over the fact that he would disappear and come out of nowhere and scare the guy away.

"Awww. There is this guy behind go talk to him. Okay bye, good luck." Tristee turned me away and they left. Actually, the guy was just about to call me.

"Do you have eyes on the back of your head?" He asked.

"What?" I was as confused as a toddler is always.

"You just turned around before I could call you! Well, anyways who you must be? I have never seen you around." He flashed me a devilish smile.

"I'm Sarah Adams."

He holds out my hand and kissed the knuckles. I smiled at his behaviour.

"And I'm Leo Hartwell. It's a pleasure to meet you. Are you studying beautiful?"

"The name's Zack Pearson." My best friend made sure his presence is well known. The intimidating glare was hard to miss. He could burn holes with the way he was glaring Leo.

"Can I have this dance with you?" I scoffed at how gentlemanly Zack was behaving in a split second.

"Until next time beautiful." Leo smiled and turned away.

"No." I glared back at Zack.

"Please baby girl." He pouted and jutted his bottom lip out for the extra effect.

Can you say no to that?

Exactly what I thought.

I couldn't say no at all.

"Just one dance." I huffed.

And then we danced to Perfect by Ed Sheeran.

His hands rested on my small back circling my waist. Like his hand was made to fit it there. I kept my left hand on his shoulder and clasped my right palm to his. He fitted into me like a missing puzzle. I am sure we looked like the perfect couple. He smiled at me as we waltzed carefully. He twirled me slowly to the rhythm of the music.

Soothing.

Very soothing.

I don't know how long we danced like that. It was just- I don't have any words for it. Soothing maybe?

He pulled me flushed to him. Circling his both the hands on my waist while mine connected at his neck.

He bent down to nuzzle in my neck. It was slow and anticipated. He breathed in my hair.

"I'm so sorry cherry."

"Mhmmmm."

"I didn't mean to interfere like that. I just didn't know them and I don't want anything to happen to you. You're my best friend." He whispered loud enough for me to hear.

"How would you know anyone?" I mumbled.

"Exactly. I don't know what are their intentions. Which is why I don't want you to get hurt." I gave a small smile at his concern.

"I'm a big girl now." I chuckled.

"Yes, you are. I will try to not shoo them away." He lifted his head and gave me a grin and I gave him a nod.

"And by the way, our first dance is over and now you'll have to shuffle the partners. So you ready?" He asked softly.

"Of course." I grin and then he twirled me to another guy who smiled at me gently. We did this until I was back in Zayden's arms.

"Hello there." He grinned.

"Hey, Zayden. Thanks for the drinks." I smile.

"Anytime beautiful." He winks and I can suddenly feel the angry aura from behind.

Not again.

"Can I have my date back?"

That voice was demanding. Zayden nervously twirled me to him and I faced a visibly relaxed Zack. We were standing too close to be just friends. I was pressed up against him and his breath tickled my forehead. His one hand rested on my waist while the other was holding my hand.

Just too angry to melt.

Just very close to be his Just best friend.

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Hello readers.❤️

How are you all?

I personally felt Zack is very over protective.

I can't believe he scared away 2 boys for Sarah.

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