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His story was finished. Zack sighs heavily. "I couldn't find her. I couldn't get in contact with her. I had no clue. BUT… all I could remember was how much London seemed to love those stupid sappy books. And as soon as I sat down, the story poured right out of me. Everything I said… and everything I wanted to say. And I was hoping that she'd read it… and maybe she wouldn't want to stay hidden any longer."

The crowd sits in total silence. Percival seems to have finally calmed down. Vicky shyly raises her hand.

"Mr. Martin… I mean, Zack… so let me get this completely clear. You wrote this book purely to reach out to a girl you're in love with?"

Zack nods solemnly. The girls in the crowd seem to swoon a little. "That's even better than the book!" One cries.

"But Zack," Vicky says, "What if you never see London again? What will you do then?"

Zack smiles. "Oh, I'll see her again. Life's a lot longer than you think."

X

Zack stands in front of the Tipton, looking up at it. He's been on the go his whole life, but this is the one place he's always felt at home. All he wants to do is just collapse into bed after entering. The conference has only given him more stress. He's about to go inside, greet the doormen and bellhop, and then hit the elevator button like always, when he hears a voice behind him.

"I read it."

Zack flips around to see a beautiful Asian girl, wearing for the first time in years, something pink and sparkly. "What?" He can barely get it out of his mouth.

"I read your book." She says softly.

"Did you like it?" He asks.

She nods. "It reminded me of a friend."

"Really?" He takes a few steps towards her slowly.

She nods again. "I met him when we were just kids. By accident. And we ended up knowing each other for years. And we just kept seeing each other. Over and over. And he became my very best friend." A few tears start to fall from her cheeks.

"And then what?" Zack asks. "You… you fell in love with him or something?" She nods for a third time, very slowly. She is about to cry. "Because he fell in love with you. Totally in love with you. And then you left him. Why?"

"Because he didn't stop me." She whimpers.

"Your friend sounds like such a jerk." Zack says bitterly.

"Don't you dare say anything bad about my friend!" She says loudly. She walks up to him so they're only inches away from each other. She is trying to contain herself.

"What happens if I do?" Zack asks.

"You're going to wish you'd never been bor-"

He cuts her off with a kiss. They're kissing and it's almost magical. And he finally says it. "I love you, London."

"Be honest with yourself, you can't have boy and girl best friends without a slight bit of attraction." ~Anonymous