Zachary "Zack" Clark

  And all the r o a d s we have to walk are winding And all the l i g h t s that lead us there are blinding. There are many { t h i n g s } that I would like to say to you... But I don't know H O W.  

[justanother-boy-nextdoor]

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Ella: She couldn't contain the smile at his words but also felt a but embarassed by such an overstatement and she put her head down and in the crook if his neck and close to the arm that was on her cheek and breathed in his warmth and scent which she was too distracted to try and place. "How can you know what it feels like??" She chuckled in his shoulder. Her fingers and whole body prickled.

Zack: When she hit her face in his neck, Zack smiled softly--why? Because it felt like it fitted perfectly in there?--and changed their positions so he ended on his back, the girl's head upon her chest and shoulder. "I don't know--I think I have an idea how it feels like." he repied, silently, smiling.

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Ella: she nodded with the smile still on her face and felt just a tad bit embarassed by the fact that she had said that. Silly, silly Ella. She looked away. "Yea, I mean... I've never before... Like, there was... And..." Her words stepped over one another and she realized she couldn't think straight enough to figure out a lie and those always came so naturally. The thought made her giggle and there was the tiniest pinch of nervousness in that. "I never thought it'd be so... So nice. It's also so strange and eerily breathtaking. I feel like I ran a marathon or something and..." She pause to gaze back at him and tilt her face forward again. "And your lips have this strange warmth like, are my lips warm too? Are they so soft too?" She was getting ridiculous.

Zack: Even though her words came out a tad bit hard, Zack understood. For all he just felt the same. Therefor he just smiled, and once again placed hs hand on her cheek, caressing it softly as he let his eyes roam over her beautiful, cute features. "Your lips felt like--heaven." he simply replied, shooting her a warm smile as he automathically let his tongue trail over hi lips, as if he wanted to be reminded of what hat previously happened.

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Ella: "Shhh" she smiled and felt the urge to just lay down and she reached out and wound her hand over his shoulder and let them both lay down again and her fingertips grazed his back through his shirt and she felt her face grow hot as it was put between the bed and his hands and their faces were once again so close it was claustrophobic in this amazing way that caught her breath and made her smile with a childish manner and she stood there silent for a few more moments. "Don't e-ever apologize for... For doing what you want." She said realizing the words made no sense and giggled with joy and excitement and a bit of shyness. "That was like the... The best... The best first kiss. Like, don't say sorry or I'd think you hated it." She said in all seriousness and blinked way too rapidly to be able to concentrate and push away the slight blur and diziness. Who was this girl in bed with Zach right now? Who was this girl that kissed him back so eagerly and now talked with such a calm composure when inside she was screaming and dancing and stuttering like a fool.

Zack: The boy let her guide him down, and he couldn't hide the smile on his face as she said it was okay. However when she told him he was her first kiss, he blinked a few times, shaking his head softly, yet not taking his eyes off of her. "Fi--First kiss?" he asked, biting his lip. Now he definitely felt like taking advantage of her. A soft frown appeared on his face as he tried to not feel bad about it--but how could he not. How drunk was she even?

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Ella: she was melting, or so she thought, as she leaned in him and in his hand and breathed him in and he was all he felt right now and she thought she was going to die and she thought she was going to burst and there were so many emotions it all made her dizzy. It felt like only seconds later, held in hours or years, when he pulled away and were it not for his hand on her cheek still she would have pribably fainted facedown on the bed with amazement and confusion. She peeked once more from invetween her lashes and saw him looking and knew she was all red and all bright and flustered and soft and was getting even softer under his fingers and she was melting and... And.. "This... That..." She mumbled through her pink and just slightly tired lips. "Wow..." She had never felt so breathless or so out of words. She had never thought of what her first kiss would be, seeing it as something far away as she thought no one would WANT to kiss her, but nothing really compared to this... This sensation and amazing feeling.

Zack: When the girl didn't reply at first, Zack could really just hit himself. He shouldn't have kissed her. What--How stupid was he even? Where did he find that damn nerve to just go out and kiss her like that? What an idiot--it was like... Was he taking advantage of her? God--he was so terrible... But when she started talking--mumbling, more--some words that made him believe she actually liked it, the boy couldn't help but smile awkwardly. "Wow... yeah--erm... Sorry, I didn't... Want to... Surprise you... I just--I just... Wanted to do that... And... Sorry." he mumbled, managing to tear his gaze away from her cute features.

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Ella: she felt her heart skip a beat and her stomach drop and twist and twirl and dance and her breath caught in her throat and she watched with wide open eyes at his closed ones. Her lips felt both hot and cold and tingled where his had touched them and her mind was blank and she opened her lips slowly as if to say something but forgot what when the movement made their lips touch again and she felt her body shake with both excitement and nervs. She let her eyes close a bit, peeking though her lashes as, without speaking, she leaned in again to press her own lips to his, tasting the strange feeling of what it was like to have the lips of someone against your own. They were soft and warm and hot and a bit rough and tasted of the strange cocktail they had had and it all made her feel even more lightheaded.

Zack: When Ella kissed him back once more, Zack slowly brought his hand up to her cheek, cupping it as he let his lips roam over hers a bit hesitantly--but after he gained some confidence, the kiss got a bit more fast. The boy had no idea how long the kiss had lasted, all he knew was that when he pulled back, breathing was hard and he didn't know where to look. With his eyes questioningly on the girl, he shook his head softly, whispering an apology as he didn't know what had just happened.

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Ella: "No?" She frowned whilst still smiling and narrowed her eyes even more, looking at his right one. "Then what? Do you not care if I keep the shirt? It's a rather nice one I think."

Zack: Once again, Zack shook his head, the smile lingering on his lips as his mind was filled with thoughts he could simply not ignore anymore. They were too prominent... When she asked what he was thinging about once more, Zack did something so bold and reckless, that it even stunned him. Where did this bravery even come from? It were questions to pounder over later because right now, the brunette boy leaned in and before he knew it, his lips were connected with Ella's--why would he try to explain what he was thinking, when he could much rather show it. "You can keep it." the boy replied, his voice nothing but a soft whisper as he still had his eyes closed, her lips hovering over hers as he tried to calm down his outrageous heartbeat.

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Ella: Her lips formed a big grin and she narrowed her eyes slightly. "I think you think quite the lightweight of me. And probably find it so funny." She said and rolled her eyes and her body felt all warm and all fuzzy and she wondered where this bravery was coming from because she had never stood next to a guy this closec, but then again, this was Zack and he was nice and sweet and such a great great friend and oh so so captivating she felt embarassed when she couldn't tear her glued eyes off him. Unlike now. Yes, unlike now. "Also, you're also wondering if I'll return your T-shirt or keep it for myself, which, I should admit, sounds tempting in a way." Her voice was raising ever so slightly as she felt excited with this little game

Zack: Her words made him smile, his eyes curiously wandering over her features as she kept talking. She was cute, when a bit wasted... "Not quite what I was thinking." he replied, returning her little smile with one of his own, the uncomfortable feeling he had only a few seconds ago disappearing like fresh snow to a summer's sun.

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Ella: she waited for the answer but when she didn't get one she stared even more intensely as if she could read his thoughts for herself and she stared and stared and her fingers kept drawing a strange flower on his blooming cheek, on the soft skin on his face and then she was suddenly, grinning and wrinkling her nose, moving away from the hand she had taken from him and out under her chin, and closer and her rational mind shouted "Stop!" but the strange tingling feeling of alcohil helped her ignore it as she turned to lay on her belly and put her hands under her chin and leaned close enough to feel the intensity of his breaths on her face and almost for their noses to touch just so she could read. "If you're not sayin I'm going to guess" she whispered once again and a small chuckle escaped her throat and carried around the silent bubble they were in.

Zack: Zack was entirely lost in thoughts but the growing intensity of her saring din't go by unnoticed. A tad bit uncomfortable--not necessarily because of her staring, but rather because of what he was thinking and wanting this very moment--he produced a small smile, one that his was sure of looked absolutely ridiculous. However when the girl suddeny pulled back her hands and changed positions, Zack pulled his head back a bit as the abrupt action. Her eyes locked with his once again and with her face being so close, the boy couldn't do anything else but look away, the thoughts forming in his mind being forcefully put away. "Go ahead." he replied, ever so softly, as he slowly looked back up at her, the hint of a smile upon his lips.

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Ella: "what are you thinking about?" She asked and then caught herself wondering what was SHE thinking about as he mind has been mostly blank for the past couple of minutes while they lay comfortably and gazed into the entrance of each other's souls. Eyes were a door to the soul, right? And his were like the sea, yes, did she already say that? And she loved being in the sea and feeling it everywhere around her and then she felt a new blush on her cheeks and her lips twitched upward and she curiously moved a finger to his also blushed cheek and felt the radiance of heat without even touching it. She held the tips of her fingers like that, scared and waiting for him to let her do it. Her belly did a flip and her heart flew like the wings of a hummingbird.

Zack: The question Ella asked caught him a bit off guard, because what was he thinking? He was thinking how much he liked the feeling of her hand against his cheek, how he didn't at all mind her being this close, how he could get used to laying next to her... but he couldn't say all those things? And even if he could, he wouldn't know how to say it, without sounding like a total creep. God, the last thing he'd want is Ella thinking he's a creep... With her fingers caressing his cheek, never leaving them too far off, Zack felt like his skin was going to be set on fire. He must be looking absolutely and utterly ridiculous... But he couldn't bear to look away--no, he coudn't tear his gaze away from her beautiful, mesmerizing, enchanting almost... eyes.

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Ella: Her brow furrowed a bit, making her look concentrated but she also smiled and held his hand again, leaning her cheek firmly against his palm. She had no idea what she was doing amd she felt as if there was a beenive in her stomach, that fluttered and made her restless. She giggled at the thought. "I'm glad then." Her voice was a soft caress against the silence and she renewed her stare in his blue blue eyes.

Zack: With her cheek against the palm of his hand and her eyes peering straight into his, Zack didn't dare to move. Words came short to him once again--what could he say? Something that wouldn't ruin the moment, because he knew how easily he could fuck this up. But, he didn't want to fuck it up--no, that idea made him wary... He was absolutely lost in thoughts as he stared back at Ella, motionless and silent.

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Ella: she curled her fingers around him and closed her eyes with a dizzy blissful smile. "Yes. Very much so." She said in the same low tone and her eyes popped open at his tone. "Should I let go?" She asked, suddenly scared she was doing something wrong. She observed his red cheeks amd knew they were a mirroring image of her own

Zack: With her fingers around him, Zack couldn't help but swallowing hard. Her question made his eyes widen and for a second, he could curse himself for his childish reaction. Shaking his head--probably a bit too fiercely--Zack managed to let out an awkward laugh. "No--No it's totally... Totally fine."

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Ella: she turned to the side so she faced him and tucked one hand under her cheek, smiling awkwardly and happily at the same time. Her eyes jumped from every feature of his face, up so close she could feel his breath tickled her nose and the curls that surrounded her face. "This is really nice... I like being drunk." She said slowly in a whisper, feeling her brain shutting off and for the first time in her life she stopped thinking.

Zack:When Ella took his hand and placed it under her cheek, he felt his cheeks turn bright red. "Oh--Is... Is it?" he stuttered. Now he definitely didn't know what to do--surpressing the nagging thoughts in his head.

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Ella: She let her body fall back on the bed, her hair surrounding her head like a furry ball of light brown. She looked up at him and smiled, patting the beside her.

Zack: WHEN ELLA PATTED ON THE SPOT BESIDE HER, zack smiled weakly. he couldn’t help but hesitate to do as she asked. he felt his heartbeat speeding up–unsure of the reason. it was just laying down, right ? what was the harm in that ? with that in mind, the boy laid down, leaving a certain amount of space inbetween them before shooting her another quick smile.

[the-ella]

She let her body fall back on the bed, her hair surrounding her head like a furry ball of light brown. She looked up at him and smiled, patting the beside her.

[justanother-boy-nextdoor]

WHEN ELLA PATTED ON THE SPOT BESIDE HER, zack smiled weakly. he couldn’t help but hesitate to do as she asked. he felt his heartbeat speeding up--unsure of the reason. it was just laying down, right ? what was the harm in that ? with that in mind, the boy laid down, leaving a certain amount of space inbetween them before shooting her another quick smile. ❞

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What happened to you and Aspen?

FROWNING AT THE QUESTION, zack shook his head. “i don’t know--what did happen to aspen and me ?” the boy asked, confused.❞

[poplike-poppyx]

Totally. 

[justanother-boy-nextdoor]

“ALRIGHT THEN.”, zack said, sighing. “so--if you like a guy... what do you do ?”.❞

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You're so in love with Ella, it's obvious.

A BIT CAUGHT OFF GUARD BY THAT REMARK, zack looked down at his hands, shaking his head softly as she produced an awkward chuckle. “in--in love ?” he repeated, being fully aware of the blush on his cheeks. “nah--i mean. no. i’m not.”, he assured them; or was he only trying to assure himself ?❞