Okay, so I know this may be a little soon, but I feel like it needs to be done.

Here I was looking for the perfect opportunity for a new story, and this shows up. Definitely not what I had in mind. :/

This entire one-shot is fictitious (obviously) except for the beginning, which is based off of the vid in Hawaii. No one knows what truly happened, and this is just my own interpretation of what may have gone down.

Warning: If you are a fan of the couple,you are likely to cry. I practically did writing it. haha

Well as a fan, I must say this came as quite a shock. But I believe that if they are meant to be together, it will happen again someday. :)

*I do not own HSM or its characters (and obviously not the actors in the series) :p*

It was a cool, quite evening in Waikiki as the two young lovers waited for their car. They had just finished a pleasant dinner and were making their way out to the lobby.

Despite the few days they had gotten off for Thanksgiving, Zac and Vanessa were completely exhausted. Their long days on set were finally starting to take a toll on them, and both admitted to being more worn out than they had been in months. Even with the mini-vacation they were lucky enough to receive, the two still didn't feel like they were completely able to relax.

"I asked them to pick us up at 6:30, so it shouldn't be long," Zac said as he fumbled with a toothpick.

"Okay, that's fine," his dark haired girlfriend replied. She was attempting to put her jacket into her bag when she was caught of guard by a pair of lips heading her way.

Vanessa paused for a moment, closed her eyes, and met him halfway. It was a quick peck, but she was happy.

While still struggling with the jacket, she placed yet another kiss on his lips.

Then suddenly, she had the strongest urge not to let go. Zac felt Vanessa slide an arm around his neck and another onto his back.

He certainly was not going to complain.

The two continued their liplock, oblivious to anyone else around. Vanessa slowly rubbed her hand up and down his back, sending chills up Zac's spine. And he gently his hands down the back of her head, something he knew that she absolutely loved.

After what seemed like an hour (especially to those who happened to be watching nearby), they finally broke the kiss. As a last minute show of affection Zac leaned down to gently place his lips on Vanessa's neck. She immediately closed her eyes in pure bliss.

"I love you," he whispered next to her ear.

Zac thought he heard her repeat the same as she walked around and hugged him front behind.

A muffled, "I really do" followed when she leaned her head into his back.

While stroking the hands that were caressing his chest, Zac couldn't help but think about the goodbye that was coming up sooner than he wished.

This was starting to become an unfortunate pattern for them.

They would spend three or so weeks apart, manage to meet up for a couple of days, then have to bid farewell yet again. And the longer they spent together, he thought, the harder it was becoming to say goodbye.

Little did he know, the exact same thoughts were running through his girl's mind.

Vanessa had been more than thrilled when she and Zac made the decision to celebrate Thanksgiving together in Hawaii. They hadn't seen each other since Halloween, and that had only been for the weekend. Now they would be getting 4 or so days to reunite. But they were approaching yet another goodbye, and it was giving her knots in her stomach.

So as the two stood there, waiting for their transportation to arrive, they both let out a little sigh.

Life had suddenly become very complicated.

Later that night...

Vanessa had just come out of the shower when she caught Zac laying on the hotel bed, staring at the ceiling.

"Zac?" she asked.

He didn't look directly at her. "Yeah?"

"I," she began, "I think we should talk."

"Alright."

Without another word he sat up and moved to the foot of the bed, giving her room to join him.

There was silence for a moment, and the tension was enough to make both their stomachs churn.

Vanessa grabbed the hand of his that was resting next to her, and began.

"I can't keep doing this anymore. I can't...I can't keep saying goodbye to you like this."

She avoided making eye contact, knowing that it would likely start bringing tears.

"The first time we did this, back when we first started dating, I was miserable. I couldn't sleep, I couldn't eat. And that was just after a year together. And now..."

Tears started to form in her eyes. "And now..."

She couldn't finish her sentence, but Zac didn't need her to.

Vanessa somehow managed to get out another thought. "We just don't have time for each other anymore."

The tears finally came pouring out. "And I hate that it's come to this."

Zac knew it was his turn, but he too had to try his hardest to keep from crying.

"Let's face it, Van, we lucked out in Vancouver. I don't know how, but the universe must have been on our side or something. But we're almost never going to be that fortunate. You and I, I feel like our careers are really taking off right now, you know? I have a whole bunch of projects lined up to film next year, and you have a lot of opportunities up for grabs too. And you have Sucker Punch and Beastly coming out and everything...and, and that means more time apart."

He sniffed, and rubbed his finger under his eyes. "And quite frankly, I'm not sure how much more separation I can take."

Taking a deep breath, he continued. "I know relationships aren't easy, but I think we've hit a point in our lives where we're taking on more than we can handle."

Zac looked at his crying girlfriend, and pushed a single strand of hair behind her ear. "I don't think it's fair to keep causing ourselves this much pain and stress, Van."

The two stopped talking again for a minute and all that could be heard were the sounds of sniffles.

Then Zac said the words they had both been to afraid to admit. "I think we should take a break."

There it was. It had finally happened.

Vanessa scooted closer to Zac and leaned her head on his shoulder as he placed an arm on her thigh.

"So this it it," she whispered.

"I guess so."

But Zac had a few more thoughts that she needed to hear. "I want you to know something. In no way at all do I regret these past five years, Van. Not one bit. And I hope that you don't either."

"Of course not."

"And who knows, when our lives finally calm down a bit, we may find that we're ready to pick up where we left off."

"That's true."

"But Vanessa?"

For the first time, she turned just slightly to look at the man whose shoulder she was crying on.

"You have to promise that we never stop being friends. Because I don't know what I would do without you in my life."

At a loss for words, all she could do was gently nod.

"One more thing. I love you, Vanessa Anne Hudgens. Never forget that."

"I love you too, Zac. And I always will. And I believe that if we are meant to be," she paused a moment to take a breath, "we'll find our way again."

"Absolutely."

Nothing more was said between the two of them, as they sat side by side on their hotel bed. They were simply enjoying their last few moments together, hoping that in the end...everything would fall back into place.