I dropped my bags on the floor.
"Looks like someone's sleeping in the bathtub." I said.
"I say Ben does." Oli replied.
"Why?" "Cause he's an idiot and probably wouldn't even realise he was in a bath." Oli laughed.
I slapped his arm lightly and walked over to a pouting Ben.
"Everyone's so mean to me." He whined.
"S'okay Benny, you don't have to sleep in the bath." I assured him as I hugged him. I pulled away and glared at Oli.
"Apologise, Oliver." I demanded.
Oli sighed loudly before saying sorry. I smiled before diving onto one of the big beds.
"I call this one!" I shouted before getting comfy. It felt amazing to be lying on a real bed. Ash flopped down beside me and stretched out on the bed. "Yep, I'll share with Rocket." He said as I snuggled into his chest.
"Um, Rocket. We usually share a bed." Kelan said quietly.
I sat up slightly and frowned.
"Oh yeah. Well it dosn't really matter does it? It's just a bed." I replied.
Kelan pursed his lips. "Yeah, dosn't matter."
I tilted my head at him. "Kelan, we can share if you want, don't get upset."
"No, it's fine, I'll share with Oli." He replied as he sat on the other bed. "Oh god. Please don't do anything sexual to me, Kelan." Oli complained.
"Why would I do anything sexual too you?" Kelan asked.
"Cause you usually share with Rocket, and she's a girl, so I dunno, maybe you do stuff to her."
"EWW OLI!" I yelled.
"Yeah, that's gross. I don't rape Rocket in her sleep!" Kelan added.
"Sorry, I'm just making sure!" Oli defended.
I rolled my eyes before getting up and grabbing my bag. I started pulling out things for a shower.
Ben and Drew had taken the pullout couch, which just left Nathan bedless. He walked out of the bathroom and sighed.
"Where am I gonna sleep guys?" He asked.
"...The floor?" I suggested.
"I don't think so. I'mma go see if the All time low guys have a free bed. I'll be back in a bit." He said before leaving the room.
"Rocket, how're you feeling?" Ash asked.
"I don't know." I replied truthfully. I had this feeling in my stomach that maybe I had feelings for Zack, but I really didn't want to feel that way. At the same time, I really just wanted to figure everything out, get everything sorted so the tour could go on without any drama.
I threw all of my stuff for showering into a little bag and slung it over my shoulder.
"Right fellas. I'm showering so no one come into the bathroom." I told the room, before making my way to the bathroom.
I was just about to walk in, when the room door opened, and Nathan walked in, followed by Alex.
"Right, I guess I'm sleeping on the floor tonight, no free beds in the ATL room." Nathan said as he walked past me.
"Hey Rocket, can we talk for a sec?" Alex asked.
"Sure. Whats up Alex?" I replied.
"Can we talk in private?"
I nodded and ushered him into the bathroom. I shut the door behind me, and went to sit on the edge of the bath. Alex sat on the toilet.
"Rocket, what did you do to Zack?" Alex asked, seriously.
I sighed. Might as well tell the truth. "I told him that we couldn't be friends anymore." I answered.
"Why would you do that?" "He was ignoring me, and I was pissed off. And I was hurt because I hadn't done anything to Zack, and him just not talking to me made me question our friendship, and him in general."
"So you don't wanna be his friend anymore?" Alex asked.
I twisted my hands around and looked at the floor.
"I don't know Alex." I whispered. "I know I shouldn't be friends with him, cause too much drama is being caused, but at the same time..." I trailed off, trying to find the words. "At the same time, it's like my heart needs to be near him. I can't explain it."
Alex looked at me like I was crazy.
"Rocket, if you feel that way, you should go tell Zack that you made a mistake." He told me.
"But I don't know if I have made a mistake." I said. "And I don't want to let myself get to the point where I need Zack. I refuse to let myself get that way."
Alex moved so he was sitting beside me.
"Rocket, do you have feelings for Zack?"
"No...I don't know." I answered honestly. "I don't want to have feelings for him."
"Why? Zack is a great guy, you and him would be amazing together!" Alex encouraged.
"I just...I don't want to get hurt, Alex." I whispered.
He wrapped his arm around my shoulders.
"Zack won't hurt you." He told me.
"You don't know that." "Maybe you need to talk to him. Tell him how you feel. You might be surprised."
"I don't know how I feel. I need to think."
"Well you'd better hurry. Zack is a mess."
"Why? Why is he so upset over this?"
Alex was quiet. "You're special to him, Rocket. That's the only way I can put it."
Alex stood up. "Talk to him. Make it better. Even if you don't know your feelings, maybe you will after you talk to him. And about you being afraid of getting hurt - if you do have feelings for him, you've gotta take that chance."
I put my face in my hands. "I'm so confused." I muttered.
"You know what to do Rocket. I'll see you later." Alex said, before exiting the bathroom.
I stood up, and decided that I would talk to Zack, after I showered.
I undressed and hopped in the shower, letting the hot water relax my body. After my long shower, I shaved because I hadn't done that in a few days, and I put on a black tank top, grey shorts and one of Kelan's black pullover hoodies. I brushed and dried my hair quickly and then pulled it into a bun. I put all of my things away and then left the bathroom. I dumped my bag beside the bed and saw that all the guys were lounging about, watching TV.
"I'm just gonna go see the other guys for a bit. I'll be back soon." I told them.
I got a grunt off Drew in return, before I walked out of the room.
Down the hall, I saw Jack standing outside in the hall with his head in his hands. I tiptoed down to him, and jumped on his back.
"STRANGER DANGER, STRANGER DANGER! He screamed, as he tried to shake me off.
"Jack, it's me!" I yelled as I slipped off him.
Jack stopped screaming, and started to frown. "Rocket, you nearly gave me a fucking heart attack!" He whined.
"Sorry. What are you doing anyway?" I asked.
"Alex and I are playing hide and seek." He explained.
"Riiight." I nodded. "Is Zack in there?" I pointed to the room.
"Yeah. He's lying down." "Can I go see him?" I asked.
Jack nodded, and I walked into the room.
I saw Rian and Flyzik lying on a bed watching TV, Vinny, their merch guy was sitting on the floor, and Zack was lying face down on one of the other beds.
"Hey guys." I said as I walked in. "Hey Rocket, whats up?" Rian smiled as I sat on the edge of his bed.
"Nothing, I was just wondering if I could talk to Zack...alone." I said as I picked at my nails nervously.
"Sure, we'll get out of your way." Rian replied as he got up. He went and banged on the bathroom door. "GASKARTH! C'MON, WE'RE LEAVING!" He yelled.
The door swung open, and Alex appeared, looking very pissed.
"Rian you douche! You just gave my hiding place away!" He screamed.
"Rocket's here." Rian hinted, tilting his head towards Zack.
"Oh, shit. Sorry." Alex replied. He walked with Rian towards the door, and gave me an encouraging smile before he left.
The door slamed shut, and Zack and I were alone.
"Zack." I whispered.
He didn't reply. I got up and went to stand beside the bed he was lying on. "Zack. Please, I need to talk to you." I pleaded.
He still didn't acknowledge me.
"Okay, you have every right to be pissed at me. I shouldn't have been so quick to end our friendship. But I'm just so confused right now Zack. I don't know what to do, because I'm starting to feel...something towards you, and I don't want too, but I can't help it. I need you Zack. I don't know why, and I know I shouldn't but I do." I told him. He still didn't reply. Tears came to my eyes because of the hurt and frustration.
"Please say something." I choked out.
Still nothing.
"Zack, you're so special to me. Please, lets start over. I need you Zack. My heart needs you." I said, as the tears started pouring down my face.
"I'm sorry Zack. Just please say something." I let out a sob, before turning away from him.
"I'm sorry." I whispered again, before I started to walk away. As I was just about to open the door, my hand was grabbed, and I was pulled to face Zack.
"You don't even know how special you are to me Rocket. I've only known you for a week, and you are one of the most important people in my life." He told me.
He wiped my tears away with his hand.
"Stop crying, I don't deserve you crying over me." He said.
"Zack-"
"Shh." He cut me off.
He took both my hands and looked down at me.
"Just let me do this." He said, before he leaned down and gently pressed his lips to mine. *
A/N TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK OF THIS PLEASE? Rocket and Zack together or not?
