I stomped up to his room as soon as I got back to the academy . After a brief lecture from the guardians I was heading to Zach's dorm . I don't know what made me want to come to his room but I had thought over that night long enough and especially with the recent Ricky problems I had made my decision .

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It was the night of the party at Rickys place and when I was staggering drunk Zach was the one to get me back to the dorms .

I giggled as I leaned onto Zach's shoulder . Zach just smiled at me as he lead me down the hallways . "Oww" I groaned as I ran into the wall. This was a usual occurrence . I would get drunk out of my mind and then Zach would come and pick up the pieces .Sometimes I felt bad about making him worry but to be honest he seems to enjoy taking care of me so I let it go .

I stumbled and fell down right in front of me dorm . Zach just laughed and picked me up bridal style . I snuggled into his chest, it was warm and homely . I loved Zach as my brother , he was comfortable and safe, like home .

He plopped me down on my bed and I bounced . A smile crossed my lips as I said " Oh no , if Im going down your going down with me." I grabbed his hand and pulled him down . Somehow he ended up on top of me and looking straight in my eyes . As I searched his face I saw longing and love, his blonde hair messy and green eyes sparkling .

For some reason I think he was inspired by romantic feelings to look in my eyes , not just the normal hey sis kind of way . I don't know why but I didn't feel that .

"You're so beautiful , Violet." He whispered . After that he did something I would never expected . He kissed me! I responded , it was warm and nice but there wasn't those firework and sparks there was supposed to be . He pulled back and I was too dumbfounded to say anything so I just stared at him . Zach brushed a hair away from my face and said "Violet , im in love with you and you don't have to feel the same way but please, please just give me a chance ."

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I had had so much time to think while with Christian and his goons . From the single window I would try to keep up with the days and I think I was there around three weeks , coming in and out of consciousness in between torture sessions .

I finally made my decision about Zach .I would give him a chance , he was safe and dependable unlike Ricky who was dangerous and unpredictable . Zach was what I needed , someone who I could depend on being there when I screwed up and putt my heart back together , instead of tearing it back up.

I reached to open the door but Zach beat me to it . He swung open the door and the smile on his face made a smile creep its way onto mine . I jumped and wrapped my arms around his neck, while he swung me around . As he put me down he yelled "Violet don't ever scare me like that again!" I nodded feverently .

"I have some big news !" Confusion covered his face and I got on my tip toes to kiss his cheek :I've made my decision . " I whispered in his ear . Zach nodded , a silent understanding and he grabbed my hand, lacing our fingers together. It wasn't the electricity that came when Ricky and I touched but it felt good I guess .

"We should go see everyone else , Im sure they've been worried ."