For the past three days Addison had failed to show up for school. It didn't take much guessing to do to figure out it was to avoid running into Zed. Zed felt like hell, and everyone around him could tell so. He walked around aimlessly, slumped shoulders, dragging his feet. The guy was usually always smiling at everyone and so happy that it spread was nothing more than an empty shell of what he used to be. He walked around aimlessly, his shoulders was slumped down making him appear much shorter than what he actually was, and he was dragging his feet. He honestly looked dead. More than he already did.
The rumours hadn't taken long to spread around that infamous couple Zeddison as they were called, was over. Hell, it was all over the school the very next day. Eliza had told him that apparently some senior human had seen it all and told everyone, mixing in his own theories of course. The further the rumour reached, the more absurd it got. The latest version that had reached him was about him dumping Addison so he wasn't tempted to eat her anymore. He was a zombie, not a monster. Basically, school was a hell. More than it was when he, Eliza and Bonzo had first started there.
He missed Addison.
He was desperate to leave school, counting the minutes on the clock, failing to concentrate on his class in his misery. The day had dragged on and on and he was getting sick of the rumours swirling around, knowing each one of them was wrong and lies. If he wasn't met by scowls of the ones choosing to think the rumours true, then it was the pitiful smiles of those who felt bad for him. He didn't know which was worse, or which he preferred. Once the final bell finally sounded he shoved his belongings into his backpack before swinging that over his shoulder. Just as he was about to leave he felt a hand on his shoulders, from the temperature of the hand he could tell it was a human's touch. It was way too warm to be one of a zombies. He turned around, about to tell whoever it was to give it a rest and leave him alone, shutting his mouth when he came face to face with Bucky. This can't be good he thought to himself, ducking his head down as he waited for whatever Bucky was going to say, or do to him. Sure Bucky and him was getting along a lot better than they ever had since the events of the cheer contest, Bucky was also Addison's cousin and despite how much of a douche he had acted towards her at the start of Zed's and her relationship, he still protected her. It was the first time Zed had seen him since what happened, so he had no idea what rumour Bucky had heard but it was more likely to be one of the worser ones.
"You okay?" Zed's jaw nearly hit the floor when he registered what Bucky had just asked. "I called up to hear how Addy was, and Dale told me what happened. It's messed up man. I kinda liked you two as a couple, you look good together. I know I was a jerk to you, again sorry for that. Don't listen to the rest of these nosy lots. You make her happy Zed, don't give up on her." He clapped him on the shoulder, smiling encouragingly at him. Zed was still in shock that Bucky was even speaking to him, yet alone not punching him in the face for making his only cousin cry, even more now to know that even Bucky was on his side. Bucky left the class before Zed could say thank you.
When he finally managed to leave, he had intended to go home and lock himself in his room, like what he had been doing for the past few days. He was about to turn right to head in the direction of his house when a feeling passed through him. He hadn't felt it before, it was a strange feeling. Actually now that he thought about it, it felt more like something was pulling him. Drawn into the opposite direction, he listened to it, not sure what to expect but in the back of his mind he knew that if he didn't follow it, he'd regret it later. Whatever it was, was leading him in the familiar path towards the garden, their garden. The feeling, the pulling, whatever it was only grew stronger at that point.
He reached the entrance and stopped short. Leaning against the three, her eyes closed, looking much more relaxed than she had three days ago. Fingers twisting to touch her, he decided against it, and moved to walk away. Blinking away the tears that threatened to escape, he turned around, about to leave when her voice stopped him.
"Leaving so soon?" He froze at her words, shocked and happy at the same time. She was talking to him and he hadn't expected that at all.
"I, uhm, I didn't want to intrude..." he said lamely, turning around again, unsure about what to do. Did he move closer? Did he stay there?
"You can come sit down if you want." She was always good at reading me he thought, a small smile lifting his lips as he moved towards her. Sitting down next to her, he made sure to keep some distance.
"Dad told me what you said." She said next, down casting her eyes to her lap. He was a bit taken aback that Dale had actually spoken to her on behalf of him but happy to know that the man was on his side. Sure Addison and him was technically broken up, but he was pleased to know that at least her parents had grown to accept him. Delighted he wasn't a hideous, dead-eyed freak to them anymore.
"I'm so sorry Addy, I never meant to hurt you. I went too far, way too far, I was only trying to make it perfect for you and I didn't trust myself not to spoil it all to you. You have that effect on me." He said, turning to face her, her eyes was still closed. If it wasn't for the way her chest rose and fell, he would have thought she had fallen asleep on him. "The girl you saw, that was my cousin Laila from out of town. My dad's sister and her family came to visit us now that Seabrook has calmed down enough, they arrived Monday evening. She's very affectionate, and was only happy on my behalf that I had such an amazing girlfriend..." he swallowed nervously, searching her features for any signs of what the girl was either thinking or feeling. She didn't flinch or had any reaction to the term 'girlfriend' when he used it to describe her. He took it as good sign to continue. "She's really looking forward to meeting you, they all are. She had a good laugh when I told her you punched me in the face when you first saw my face." Addison's eyebrows furrowed together, he knew that she disliked thinking about it, still feeling bad for having done that to him. "I was acting like an idiot, I truly was and I see that now, but you have to know I was doing it with good intentions, well I thought I was but I was going by it all wrong." He hung his head ashamed of himself.
"I love you so much Addy, you are everything to me, without you these past few days, I've felt more dead than I ever have. You're my light in the dark, you're my life-source. Without you, I'm nothing. Before you, I didn't know if there was even any purpose to this life I had, but then I saw you and I knew that it was all about you." Was he even going anywhere with this or was he just making it worse for her? Maybe he was only Addison feel awkward. Addison stayed quiet for the next few minutes and the silence was thick and heavy, almost unbearable as he waited anxiously for her to say, or do anything. It was either forgive or walk away, and all he could do was sit there.
"I know it might be crazy, but did you hear the story?" Addison softly sang, Zed's head snapped up, surprised.
"I think I heard it vaguely." He replied, singing along to the familiar tune.
"A girl and a zombie." They joined in together, a soft smile played on Addison's lips at a wide grin spread across Zed's face at seeing her smiling again.
"Oh tell me more boy, sounds like a fantasy."
"Oh what could go so wrong, with a girl and a zombie?"
"You're from the perfect paradise, and I'm living on the darker side." Zed sang, nudging her shoulder gently with his own, happy when she didn't move away from his touch.
"Uh, I got a feeling if you get to know me."
"Right from the start you caught my eye, and something inside me came to life." Filled with a sudden rush of confidence, he jumped to his feet, holding his hands out for the girl to grab. He smiled softly at her, praying that he hadn't misread her.
"Uh, I got a feeling, if you get to know." Her eyes locked on his, warm and loving blue eyes shining up at him as she accepted his hands, allowing him to pull her to her feet. The jolt of electricity that she always sent through him when they would touch, the one that made him come to life whenever she was near, the feeling that had been missing, hit him full force. He welcomed it back happily.
"Someday, this could, this could be ordinary. Someday, could we be something extraordinary?"
"You and me side by side, out in the broad daylight." He swirled her around, dipping her down softly, holding on securely to her. He grinned at her when he held her, grinning even wider when she blushed.
"If they laugh, we'll say, we're gonna be someday!" He pulled her back, letting her go they clapped together in tact.
"We're gonna be someday." Zed sang, moving in close to her again, grabbing her hands in his own, intertwining their fingers. Looking down at her, he hoped she could read the question he was trying to ask with his eyes as they stood there. Was they okay?
She smiled softly at him, letting go at his hands he grew nervous until she instead moved her arms to around his neck, pulling his face down towards her and her standing on her tiptoes. "We're gonna be today." She sang, changing the ending, knowing that the zombie would get the meaning. "I'm sorry I overreacted Zed, and I'm sorry I never gave you the chance to explain yourself. I forgive you, and will you forgive me for breaking up with you for no reason? Can I be your girlfriend again?" He couldn't help the large smile spreading across his face at hearing it, instant relief floating through him. "You have nothing at all to apologise for, and yes, yes you can, absolutely." He smiled as a thought crossed his mind. "And one day, hopefully you will be my wife." He said softly, smiling down at her. Addison grinned happily up at him, a happy tear escaping the corner of her eye. Realising how close they still were, he remembered that they had left something hanging in the air. He bent his head down, closing his eyes when she closed hers as he drew near, finally closing the distance between them. Oh god how he missed her. He was never losing her again, over his dead body.
Breaking away, Addison looked up at him, a small grin lifting her lips. He raised his eyebrow at her, curious at what was going through her mind.
"So a surprise birthday party?" He would have slapped himself for having spoiled the entire thing to her if it wasn't for him being too busy holding her close, he wasn't going to let her go anytime soon.
"When Eliza asks, can you just say that it was Bonzo who let it slip?"
There we go guys! Happy happy happy! I was going to wait this until after the weekend, but since I have night work, and would most likely be sleeping for a while, I thought I'd give it to you early. Enjoy, and don't forget to leave a review! I do love those :D