As soon as we get back into Vegas I have the crew drive me home. In all honesty, I kind of just wanted to get away from Zak and Angela and I missed my best friend. Being away from her was tough especially in the circumstances I was in at the lockdown. I couldn't call her or text her since we can't have phones during lockdown. I was lucky enough I could carry it around in my pocket in case of emergency. I didn't even want to think about what was going to happen with Angela. I could only trust that Zak would keep his word and end it with her.

Walking through the door to our house I see Kelsey sitting on the cough with her favorite book making my giggle to myself. I can't even count how many times she's read that damn book. "You're reading that again?" I playfully ask as I drop my duffle bag near the door.

"Hey! You're home!" Kelsey marks her page in her book and runs over to give me a huge hug. "I missed you!"

"Me too, girl. It's been crazy let me tell you."

"Uh, oh. What happened?" She suddenly gets serious.

I wasn't even sure where to start. Do I tell her about what happened with me and Zak first or the lockdown?

"Oh, screw it," I think out loud and begin my crazy story of my first lockdown.

"Omg! You and Zak? Is Jay okay?!"

"Okay, between Zak choking himself and almost killing Jay and Zak and I hooking up, you comment on Zak and I hooking up first?" We both laugh. "But, yes, me and Zak and Jay is fine. I'm sure he'd love to hear from you."

"I'll call him in a little bit. So what's going to happen with this Angela bitch?"

"I have no idea. Zak told me he'd take care of it so I have no idea what that's supposed to mean." The only horrible thought I could keep in my head was of Zak and Angela having sex right now because he couldn't find the balls to break it off with her.

"What are you thinking about?"

"Huh?" Kelsey breaks the nasty thought. "Sorry, you don't wanna know."

"Alright, well, let's just get you unpacked," Kelsey grabs my bag and starts heading upstairs. I follow behind her to my room and she helps me unpack my bag. For the most part, unpacking just meant putting my clothes in the laundry and putting my toiletries away. We were done within ten minutes and went back down to the kitchen. We had flown in early afternoon so I was quite hungry for a good lunch. I rummage through the fridge to look for anything at all eat. The first thing I see is yogurt so I take it.

"You hungry?" I ask Kelsey after taking my first bite of yogurt.

"No, I took myself out for lunch before you got home."

"Oh, that's nice! Where did you go?"

"I found a super cute cafe a little ways down the strip near the Wynn Hotel. It was super yummy."

"You'll have to take me there one day!"

Kelsey laughs, "Sounds good."

"I know I just got home, but I think I may go upstairs and relax. You know, catch up on some sleep."

"Yeah, I get it. Go take a nap," Kelsey smiles.

I hate leaving her again, but that's the introvert in me I guess. I needed some time to myself after that lockdown. Even time away from Zak seemed like was in my best interest right now, although, I was curious to know what was going on with him and Angela. I ended up turning my phone off so I wouldn't get any distractions, knowing Zak would probably try and contact me soon. It felt so good to lay in my own bed! I shut my eyes and try to clear my head which doesn't work like usual. My mind is always going, more so lately it feels like since joining the GAC. I've only been on one real lockdown with the crew and I feel like it's been a lifetime of lockdowns. I don't understand how Zak and the crew do it so often, but I suppose I would soon find out for myself.

I end up drifting off to sleep and wake up about an hour later. It felt so good to rest my eyes. I turn my phone back on and see that it's now getting close to 4:00 PM. Suddenly, my phone blows up with like seven text messages and a missed call from Zak.

Hey. How are you doing?

Everything okay?

Where are you?

I wanna talk.

Shawn?

Okay, I'm not sure what's going on, but if I did something please tell me.

Itake a look at the last message and my heart thuds.

I spoke with Angela. We really need to talk.

That definitely doesn't sound good. Maybe I should go over there to see what's going on. I could just only hope she wasn't still there. "I'm going to Zak's!" I yell to Kelsey from upstairs.

"Everything okay?"

"He said he spoke with Angela and now we really need to talk. He left me a bunch of messages while I was sleeping," I inform her as I come downstairs.

"Oh, wow. Good luck then, I guess."

"Thanks!" I grab my keys and rush to my car. It only takes me barely ten minutes to get to Zak's place and I don't see an extra car so I hoped she wasn't here.

Knock knock.

"There you are!" Zak screams and engulfs me in a huge hug.

"Here I am." I wrap my arms around him barely able to get the words out. "Zak, e-ease up o-on the g-grip."

"Oh, sorry." Zak releases me and takes a step back so he can see me better. "I was worried about you!" I take a step inside and follow Zak into the kitchen and sit on the same barstool that I always have. "Why didn't you answer my texts or anything?"

"I just so happened to be taking a nap after our crazy lockdown," I say rubbing my hands through my hair.

"Hey, don't be stressed out. Everything is okay." Zak comes over and gently takes my chin to look up at his beautiful eyes. "It's all good. I talked to Angela."

"So, it's over between y'all?" Zak nods and kisses me so nonchalantly like we've been married for years. A small smile creeps across my face. "You promise?"

"Shawn, please don't worry. I promise you are my only one," he kisses me again and releases my chin.

"Okay, Mr. Cheeseball," I joke. "So did it go okay? Was she super pissed?" I was curious.

"She was pretty mad, yeah. There was screaming, throwing things, more screaming."

"Wow," I raise my eyebrows in disbelief. I didn't think she would go to those lengths, but I guess you can't judge a book by it's cover. Zak just shakes his head in agreement without saying a word.

"How about we all go to dinner tonight? Let's double date with Kelsey and Jay."

"Oh, I would love that!"

"And then maybe you and I can..." Zak trails off as he feels his way up my shirt and leaves soft kisses all over my neck. God, his touch is just amazing. He makes me want to crawl into his bed with him right now, turn myself into a crazy animal and rip all of his clothes off. I accidentally giggle out loud from the thought. "What's so funny?"

"Just my imagination," I confess.

"Oh, baby. I wanna know what's going through your beautiful little head right now," Zak whispers each word in my ear between his kisses. I find myself closing my eyes and throwing my head back a little so he has easier access to my neck, but I quickly snap out of it and press my hands against his chest making him take a step back. "Everything okay?" Zak furrows his eyebrows in concern.

"Everything's perfect! I just need to go back home and change if we're going out."

"Oh, sure. Of course." Zak walks back around to the other side of his kitchen island so I can get up off the barstool.

"What time?"

"Jay and I will be over at your place at 7:00."

"Perfect. See you then," I smile and grab my keys and clutch and head back to my apartment.

"Shawn! Come on, they'll be here any minute!" I hear Kelsey yell from downstairs, but I can't decide on what to wear! I have three different dresses laid out on my bed and an outfit with skinny jeans and a nice top with heels. I decide on my little black dress. It's form fitting and stops right above my knees. It has a low cut v-neck perfect for my feather necklace. I slip on my black heels and grab my gold clutch. My makeup is minimal and natural since the dress speaks for itself.

"Damn, Shawn!" Kelsey exclaims as I make my way downstairs. I get halfway down the stairs and there's a knock on the door. "I'll get it." Kelsey opens the door and there's Zak and Jay both looking ever so handsome. My eyes lock on Zak and I make my way down the remaining stairs as Jay steps inside and hugs Kelsey. Zak stays frozen in the doorway outside and I'm suddenly standing face to face with him.

"Hi," I say shyly keeping my eyes glued to his.

"You look absolutely gorgeous." Zak takes one of my waves in his hand and twists my hair giving me a quick but passionate kiss.

"You look pretty handsome yourself," I smile as I admire Zak's black button down and black jeans.

"Are we ready?" Jay asks. "I'm hungry." we all laugh at Jay eagerness to leave. The guys end up taking Kelsey and I to a really nice tapas restaurant right on the strip. We order our drinks and a small appetizer of calamari. I think Zak and I were the only ones that really liked it. "So how was your first lockdown, Shawn?"

"It was scary, I won't lie," I look back and forth to him and Zak.

"It'll get easier," Aaron tries to reassure me. I look to Zak for confirmation.

"He's right. That was also a tough location to be your first lockdown, but you did amazing out there and you got some amazing still photos even during all the chaos. We did someone who can keep up with us."

"Well, I try. I guess we'll see how the next one goes."

"Tomorrow we'll go over where the next location is going to be," Zak informs Jay and me.

"Hopefully it's a little nicer than the Goatman." Everyone laughs although I wasn't really joking.

We order another round of drinks and share two tapas plates of delicious little steaks and corn on the cob. "So, Kelsey what did you do while we were gone?"

"Oh, I don't know. Just hung out I guess. I worked and read more of my book."

"You're always reading that same damn book," I laugh.

"It's a good one!"

"Which one," Jay asks curiously.

"The Fix by David Baldacci. He's my favorite author. He writes a lot of mystery, thriller, murder type books."

"Sounds interesting," Zak adds. "Too bad I'm not much of a reader."

"Me either." Kelsey and I both laugh at Jay comment even though one could figure he wasn't much of the book time. I was a little surprised by Zak, though. He seems like a guy who would pick up a book every once in a while.

We finished our amazing dinner and Zak drives Kelsey and I back to our house. All four of us get out of the car and Zak walks me to our front door while Jay and Kelsey stay by the car. The truth is, I didn't want to be here. I wanted to stay with Zak tonight. I hated leaving him. He has this feeling over me towards him that I cannot explain. I stay mesmorized as I look into his gorgeous deep blue eyes and he smiles his goofy little smile like he always does around me. "Thank you for an amazing night. Dinner was delicious."

"You're welcome." Zak takes my chin and lifts my lips to his so he can give me the most passionate kiss making get chill bumps all over.

"I don't want to stay here honestly," I admit shyly. "I just want to stay with you."

Zak chuckles, "I was hoping you'd say that." We both smile and give each other one more kiss. "Let's go get you changed and I'll drive you back to my house with me."

"Sounds perfect." I look back to Kelsey and Jay and they're now walking towards the door.

"You have the only key," I say to Kelsey once she gets close enough to hear me.

"Oh, yeah. Sorry!" Kelsey unlocks the door and the four of us walk in. I could not believe what I was seeing!

"What the hell happened in here?" Jay asks jokingly thinking we had some kind of crazy dance party before we left.

"I don't know! This was not like this," I answer scared. "Someone's been in here." Kelsey and I look to each other at the same time and she has the same petrified look on her face as I did mine. I take told of Zak's hand and squeeze it as the thought of someone being in our apartment trembles me to the core. I have no idea who would've done something like this unless this truly was some asshole breaking in to steal shit. All I knew what that I definitely was not staying here tonight.