Chapter 2

You Can Tell Me Anything

I felt the shine on my face and my eyes slowly fluttered open. It was Saturday morning and I was up at 8. I always wake up at 8, I don't know why, I just did. I took my covers off of me and started stretching a little and placed my hands between my legs looking around. I smiled realizing that I was in my room, I must've fell asleep on Chase's bed and they boys brought me in here.

I then put a disgusted face on when I realized that I stunk. I knew what that meant and I got up grabbing a towel, shower time. I giggled as I rolled my eyes as I thought of that. I left my room and headed to the bathroom and went in, and then I placed the towel on the hanger and slowly undressed myself. I locked the door just in case, you know how quickly guys need to use bathrooms, they don't seem to care who is in the bathroom. I put the water on and waited until it got warm before I got in and felt the water on my body. It felt so good.

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I wrapped the towel tightly around my body and then started combing my hair. I looked at the mirror as I was doing so and smiled. I placed the comb back where I got it from and then unlocked the door to walk out. As I walked out, I bumped into a muscular body. I knew it wasn't Chase because I knew his body, but then I realized who it could be and my eyes widened as I backed away to look at the person.

"Oh um, I'm sorry." He was just in shock as I was. "I was just going to use the bathroom."

I saw him looking me up and down and for some reason; it didn't make me feel uncomfortable. I guess it's because I liked him looking at me like that. I guess you could guess the person was Zac.

I smiled slightly looking up at him, "Its fine."

He grinned at me, "Good shower?"

I giggled, "Yes, very warm."

"I'm glad." Zac smiled at me. I really did like that smile. Who am I kidding? I like everything about him. "Now if you would excuse me? I need to use the bathroom."

I rolled my eyes as I moved out of his way. He gave me a kiss on my cheek and went into the bathroom. I touched my cheek and smiled. I sighed knowing he didn't mean anything by it and slowly walked back to my room.

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I was on my computer on my facebook looking at all my messages. Most of them were about Chase and Zac. Yeah, they even went after my facebook. I logged out being annoyed by all of those people and went to plop on my bed sighing.

I guess Zac heard me since my door was opened and he hung by the door way.

"Problems?"

I looked at him, "No, everything is perfectly fine."

I rolled onto my side not facing him. I knew he wasn't done with me yet. The next moment I knew it, he was on my bed lying down next to me and I felt a hand on my waist.

"Come on, talk to me." I heard him whisper to me and I rolled over to look at him. "What's wrong? Is it school? Is it Chase? Is it me?"

I sighed, "Yes, yes, and yes."

He put his hand on his head placed his elbow on the pillow to lean on his arm and then with his other hand, he stroked my cheek. I liked the way his hand felt on my cheek.

"So tell me what's wrong with school, Chase, and me."

"I can't tell you, you're going to tell Chase and then he's going to want to do something about it." I sighed looking away from him.

"Come on, you can tell me anything." He moved my face a little to look at him. "I won't tell your brother."

I sighed knowing that I wasn't going to get out of this and just looked up at his blue eyes. I saw them pleading me to tell him and I can't ever say no to those eyes. I could get lost in those eyes for hours or even days.

"Did you ever think about how my brother and you becoming actors could affect me at school?" I sighed.

He looked at me confused, "What do you mean? How are they treating you at school?"

I sighed, "Every time I walk through the doors of East High, I get stared at. Even when I'm walking the halls. I don't know who my real friends are or who are just using me to get to you. The only ones I do know are Ashley and Monique but that's because I've known them for years. I know I should be used to it because it was the same when you guys were seniors and I was a freshman but it got worse when you guys became famous. It did slow down a little, but it's not the same. I don't have a normal life Zac. If you read all of my facebook comments and messages, it's all about you are my brother. I don't want to tell Chase this because I know the first thing he's going to do is take a break from acting and that is not what I want. I just wish I could have a normal high school life and not worry about anything."

I looked at him and saw his shocked face. He didn't expect that coming from me. I never complained about it before not even when they were in school.

"Vanessa…" Zac started to say but didn't know what to say.

"Zac, you don't have to say anything, I've learned to deal with it." I sighed sitting up and started having tears in my eyes.

Why the hell am I crying? I shouldn't be crying. This isn't a crying matter. It's not that important. Especially in front of him the guy that I have liked since I was 6 years old.

He must have sensed that I had tears in my eyes because he sat up and wrapped his arm around me. I leaned my head on his shoulder. Moment like these, I wish could last forever not under the circumstances of him only trying to comfort me, but just to sit with him like this, that's what I wish could last forever.

"Shh, it's going to be ok." He kissed my forehead. "You shouldn't have to deal with that."

"I know but I do and I'm ok with it." I picked my head up to look at him. "I made it this far, I can make it one more year like this."

Zac looked at me, "Only if you're sure because I don't think Chase would want you to feel like this or get this much attention if you don't want it."

"I'm fine, just don't tell him Zac." I sighed. "Please."

Zac kissed my forehead and gave me a smile, "I won't tell him but please if anything else starts bothering you, just come and tell me. My arms are always opened for you."

I nodded. Sometimes it was hard for me to be this close to him and not be able to kiss him. Every day it gets harder and harder. I think I'm slowly falling in love with him, no scratch that, I am in love with him. I just don't have that much courage to tell him because he probably won't feel the same way that I do.

"Well, I better get back to your brother." He smiled standing up chuckling. "Wouldn't want him to get worried, now do we?"

"No we wouldn't." I giggled and he was just about to walk but I stood up. "Zac?"

He turned around to look at me, "Yeah?"

"Thank you." I looked down but then back up to him. "I know I can always count on you to help me even if I don't want it."

Zac smiled and walked up to me to give me a big hug. I hugged him back feeling a lot of sparks running through my body. I was wondering if he felt the same sparks that I did. I never wanted to let him go. Now, this is a moment that I could live forever with just being in Zac's arms.

Zac finally pulled back and looked in my eyes, "I'll always be here for you."

He gave me a kiss on my cheek before leaving my room. I touched my cheek and just plopped onto my bed thinking about how his lips would feel on my lips. I highly doubt that will ever happen but I can still dream about it.

The only two people that know about my secret crush are Ashley and Monique. I have a feeling that Chase knows something about it but he won't say anything. I just wish this could be easier, you know? Just tell the guy how you feel. Seems simple enough but it isn't especially when he's your brother's best friend and you've known him for most of your life. But knowing the guy that long should give you a better relationship with him and not be nervous around him, right? Well that is a different story with me. I just wish this could be easier.

I love you Zachary David Alexander Efron.

I wish it could be that easy.

So what did you think of this chapter? Do you think Zac feels the same way or does he only see her like his little sister? What do you want to happen next? Please review and answer these questions for me.