A week later, I was out of the hospital healthy and ready to work. I woke up early that morning to the sound of my alarm clock and started my morning routine. I checked my phone to see that someone had left me a message. It was Zack saying: "hey, good morning. I just wanted to know if you were free tonight." I smiled at this and replied to him saying: "yea. I'm just on my way to work but I'll be free later," and with that, I climbed in my car and drove to the mall.
I took a lot of precaution while I was driving. One of them was not to mind my phone because I did not want a repeat of what happened the last time I did that. Once I arrived at work, I punched in and left my bag in my locker. I placed my phone in my pocket and looked for my boss. I forgot to call him after I was out of the hospital so I took time to look for him so that I could explain my absence.
"Ms. Rose, I'm glad you're back," Mr. Anderson said patting my shoulder.
"I'm really sorry that I-"
"Oh, there is no need for explanation. Cassie explained everything. I completely understand," he said and went away. I'm guessing he was going back to his office.
I looked for Cassie but as usual, she was running late so I grabbed a stack of CDs and again started placing them on their proper racks. Cassie came in with what looked like Alex Gaskarth and the rest of the band. But Zack wasn't there.
"Brooke!" she screeched drawing some attention.
"Hey," I whispered as everybody turned back to do what they were doing.
"You're alive," she said squeezing me.
"And you're buzzed," I said trying to get out of her grasp as she stumbled to the ground.
"Yea well she had a few shots," Alex said picking her up.
"How many exactly?" I asked just to be sure.
"How many was that Jack?" Alex asked turning to Jack as he cradled Cassie into his arms.
"Probably 6 or 7," Jack said.
"I'll just tell Mr. Anderson that she's sick today then," I said.
"No, I wanna work. Put me down!" Cassie said but then ended up sleeping.
"Yea, maybe that'd be a good thing," Alex said.
"But that's not why we came here," Rian said.
"Okay?" I said.
"We just wanted to know if Zack asked you if you would want to come to the gig tonight," Jack said.
"Well he did ask if I was free or not," I said and they all, except Cassie who was practically dreaming by now, started snickering. "What?" I said wondering why they started acting all weird.
"Well won't you look at the time," Alex said hurriedly.
"Hey, answer me!" I demanded.
"Maybe later, but for now, bye," he said and they all rushed out of the store leaving me with a sigh. I wonder what Zack has planned for tonight.
After I told Mr. Anderson about Cassie, I went back to work and let the time fly by fast. Once the day was done, I got my bag and locked up for the night. I went home at about 5 in the afternoon and saw Zack waiting on the front porch.
"Sorry to keep you waiting," I said as soon as I got out of my car. I kissed him hello and asked him to come in with me.
"So, how was your day?" Zack asked starting the conversation.
"It was okay, except for the fact that Alex, Rian and Jack visited me in work today saying that you had something planned." I said and he blushed.
"Yea, I kinda wanted to ask you if you wanted to come with me to the gig tonight." He said shyly.
"I'd love to," I said wrapping my arms around him as he smiled that beautiful smile he had.
"Okay, it starts at seven so what do you suppose we do now?" he said and I looked at him with curious eyes. He smiled slyly and pulled me up the stairs. We rushed to my room with fits of laughter knowing exactly what he had in mind. Once we locked the door and shut the blinds, he pulled me close and kissed me. Then the clothes started shedding. And well let's just say we had some fun…
We both fell asleep after what I guess was an hour. I woke up from under the sheets and noticed that he was still asleep. I put on some clothes and brushed my hair and prepared for what was in store for tonight. I looked at the clock and saw that it was already 7:30 P.M. I woke him up quickly and he quickly dressed back up in his clothes. We hurried to the door and we were on our way.
Once we got to the venue, Alex, Jack and Rian asked him why he was late.
"Well we kinda fell asleep," Zack said as he turned and winked at me. I grinned at him as the guys looked back at him in disbelief.
"Whatever man, you missed sound check and we had to stall just to wait for you to arrive," Rian said.
"Alright, alright already I'm sorry. Let's get on with the show," Zack said and they were off. I watched them from backstage where Cassie was currently staying. Only, she was asleep and unconscious of her surroundings. I kept my eyes on Zack the whole time and I don't think I looked at anyone else but him. Well, I guess I can say that, Zack's an eye catcher. That's for sure.