Zack's POV
Sitting down and seeing the dark look on Flyzik's face, I realize I should probably just let him talk. Then I can respond to whatever I need to.

"Zack." Flyzik spits the word with such fierceness that I actually jump a little.

"Zack, I know you guys are in a relationship and all, but you've got to think more. That was such a stupid move! Do you have any idea how close you were to being found? We had a press interview, and they were in the bus area getting set up. It would have been so easy for them to find you. Are you trying to ruin your band?"

The words hurt. I can't help it. "Look, Fly..."

He cuts me off with a wave of his hand. "I'm not done yet Zack."

"Did she even consent to this?"

I nod.

"Well, great. You still fucked a minor. Must I remind you she's not even seventeen for a few weeks yet? I know, I know. She's your girlfriend. But she's not like the other people you've dated. You'll hurt her, Zack. And if you really loved her, you'd realize that and take this differently."

If I really loved her. That's it. "Well, Flyzik, I'm sorry about the publicity thing. I really am. That was a stupid choice of mine. But how fucking dare you say 'if I love her'. Laura is one of the best goddamn things that has ever happened to me, and to this band."

"Zack, I never - "

"No, Matt. I need to finish. I'm sorry I was irresponsible. I feel terrible because she's probably in pain right now. But I love her, and I'm fairly sure she loves me too. I would back off, no matter how much it would hurt me, if I could say that she wouldn't get hurt. But the last time we broke up she stopped eating and started cutting again. You know that. I'm not going to stand here and pretend that I'm doing this all for her, though. I'm selfish about her. But it's only because of how much I love her. Laura is what I need, Flyzik. And I'm sorry that it's a problem for you, being her guardian. But I will NEVER, hurt her intentionally again. I've done enough of that for a lifetime. I love her, and nothing will change that."

"I'm so sorry." Flyzik and I turn to see an ashamed looking Laura. "I'm sorry for causing so much trouble. Thank you Zack, and I love you too. I really do. And that's why I'm sorry I keep hurting you guys."

Laura's POV
That's the sweetest thing I've ever heard anyone say about me. But I hate that he has to say it to defend himself. It's just not right.

So I apologize.

"Are you crazy, Laura?" They say together.

"Listen, this is not your fault. It's not Zack's really either. I overreacted, and I'm sorry to both of you." Flyzik said.

"Thanks Fly. And really Laura? You think you're the one causing problems in this situation? God, you've done so much good for all of us. There's no proper way to thank you for it, and I hate that."

"You guys are the best. All I want is for you to be happy."

They wrap me in a tight group hug. "You make us happy, Laura." Zack whispers in my ear.

"Yeah." Flyzik adds. "Okay. Well now that that's out of the way, we should get back to the bus and catch some sleep. Big interview in a few hours."

"Sounds good." Zack and I echo.

Notes

Idk, kind of a filler. But I liked writing Zack's speech :)
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