"Hey Eric"

"Hey man what's up"

"I was wondering how you're doing and Zoe" i asked

"She's still angry and sad, I'm also annoyed but there's not much I can do they don't approve of me, they didn't even try to get to know me, they just brushed me off" he said as we sat down for lunch

"Maybe you could talk to them prove that you love their daughter and you guys are good together" I suggested

"I don't think they care about that, Zoe is scared they're gonna disown her, they're gonna make he chose between me and them"

"I don't think they actually would do that" I said trying to clam him down

"What If she breaks up with me"

"She won't she loves you too much" I said

"What If I ask her to move in with me" he said

"Woah slow down who are you asking to move in with you?" Winks asked as him and Kane sat down next to us

"Zoe"

"It's a terrible idea, she's going to feel like you asked her because she's getting disowned and not because you want to and it's not gonna end well"

"She's getting disowned?" Kane asked

"Her parents don't like Eric so he's panicking that they might disown her and then she'll be homeless" I explained

"I don't think her parents would do that" wink said "that's just cruel if they did" he added

"Can we not talk about this?" Eric asked and we all just nodded.

"Eric do you know anything about Amelia and Leon, I asked and I don't know she got weird"

"The way Zoe kinda explained it sounded like Amelia and Leon were a thing maybe but I'm not sure" Eric said

"Sounds legit to me" winks said

"You don't even know the guy" I said

"Come on think about it, it's like a forbidden romance, your sisters best friend, your sisters brother. It's just one of those things" he explained

"He's got a point" Kane said

"Just ask her, don't over complicate things" Eric advises me and I just nodded

"At least we're making progress when it comes to the Mauricio situation, I slept over at their house, he was fully aware that I was there and he didn't seem to mind" I said

"It's like two steps forwards, one backwards" Son said

"What do you mean?"

"She's beginning to be more comfortable with you around Mauricio hence letting you stay the night but then she's hiding this thing with Zoe's brother, two steps forward, one back" he explained

"Why would she hide it if it truly was over?" Eriksen said as he kind of shrugged

"No dele listen to me, just ask Amelia, don't make a big thing about it, maybe she was just too tired to explain last night, it was a long exhausting dinner and maybe she was just not bothered. Just ask her again today and I'm sure she'll be truthful and answer your questions" Eric said

"Yea but I'm just saying maybe just maybe she still has something for him because I personally don't see any other reason to keep it a secret" eriksen said once again confusing me

"Guys just let him be, Dele just ask her when you see her tonight" Eric said looking straight at me and I just nodded still conflicted.

~

It was later on in the evening and I was at Deles house. I was sitting on the couch watching a movie while dele was taking a shower. He seemed to be a bit off today, it was probably about the whole Leon thing, I was planning on telling him I was just not up for it last night. I hope he would understand and I really hope he didn't think that there was anything still going on with me and Leon.

"Wow you seem so interested in that movie" Dele said

"Oh yea, I was just thinking" I said

"About What?" He asked as he sat down next to me.

"There's something I want to tell you" I said

"Okay I'm listening"

"So last night when you asked about why me and Zoe fought and I didn't answer, I was genuinely tired i wasn't trying to avoid talking about it and I assume you have already guessed that it has to do with Leon" I said

"Yea I had a feeling, so what is it between you two?"

"So i wasn't really close with any of Zoe's siblings, but one day me and Leon happened to be at the same party or something along the lines of that. Anyway we started talking and we ended up getting along really well" I said

"You got along with him?" He asked confused

"Yes I did, he never behaved like the way he behaved at dinner the other night, he's one of those people when you're with him alone he's completely different from the way he is when in a group" I explained and dele just nodded.

"Long story short we ended up dating and the got in a relationship, we obviously couldn't tell Zoe, and I'm gonna be honest with you he was the first guy I ever loved, then Zoe found out and we had this big fight and we stoped talking, but she eventually warmed up to the idea of me and Leon" I said

"Why did you guys break up?"

"I was done with school and I was moving to Paris, he was moving to the US, I personally didn't want a long distance relationship and he was a big part of my life but i think we both knew it was not going to work out while he was there and I was in Paris. So instead of it getting messy we decided that we'd go our separate ways and if one day we happen to meet at a better time then we'd pick up from there"

"Oh okay, so if I was not in the picture would you consider something with him?"

"I don't think so, the way he treated Zoe the other night disgusted, it's one thing to joke around with your siblings and it's a completely other thing to treat them the way they were treating her. Plus I wouldn't want to be with anyone else but you"

"Seriously?" He asked with the most adorable smile

"Of course you silly" I said as I pulled him in closer for a kiss

"I wouldn't want to be with anyone else but you either" he said pulling me closer to him and kissing me.

"Can I ask you something?" Dele asked as we pulled apart

"Of course"

"It's about Eric and Zoe, he was so nervous today and all, do you think Zoe would break up with him?" He asked

"I don't think so, I know how much she loves him, I get that her family is the way they are but I don't think it'd push her enough to actually break up with him"

"Okay good, I don't want to him to get his heart broken" he said

"It's so adorable how much you care about him" I said

"But that's not what I want to talk about right now" I said as I got onto his lap

"Oh really" he said with a smile

I just nodded before kissing him and I could feel his hands on my back. Right here, right now I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. He then put his hands on the back of my thighs and picked me up.

"Let's go to my room" he said as he started to carry me up the stairs

"You can put me down" I said while laugh and he didn't answer.

We had finally gotten to his room and he laid me down on his bed before continuing to kiss me.

We were interrupted by the door bell ringing and we both just sighed as he rested his head on mine.

"You should go get that" I said as He got off from me.

"I should, I'll be right back" he said before leaving

I looked over at the time and it was almost 10pm, I was wondering who would be coming over at this hour.

I just laid in the bed waiting for Dele to come back, when I heard the door open I looked up and was surprised to see Zoe. She looked like she had been crying, mascara running down her cheeks, red puffy eyes.

"Im sorry but weren't answering your phone and your mum said you weren't home so I just guessed you'd be here" she said as her voice was cracking

"What's wrong" I asked as I sat up concerned

She didn't answer me but just started crying, I knew she was going to dinner with her family so it had to be something with them.

"It's okay, every thing is going to be okay" I said as I hugged her

"No it's not" she said as she continued to cry

"You're here now and I'm here" I said as I hugged her tighter, her sobs just getting louder.

"What can I do? Do you want me to call Eric or do you want to lay down?" I asked

"No, no don't call him. We broke up, I broke up with him" she said as she looked up at me

"Oh okay it's alright, I'm here and I'm not leaving. Let's get your makeup off and wash your face, then we'll get you into some more comfortable clothes. Have you ate anything?" I asked and she just shook her head

"I don't want to eat"

"Okay let's just start off with your makeup and clothes" I said as I got makeup wipes from my bag

After helping her remove her makeup and wash her face, she was sat on the bed, she had stopped crying but she looked exhausted and defeated. I got her some clothes out of Deles closet.

"You change into these, I'll get you some water and I'll be right back" I said to her and she just nodded

I went down to Dele and saw him on the couch on his phone.

"How is she?" He asked

"I'm not sure she's not really up for talking" I said

"Did they break up?"

"Yea it seems like it"

"Shit I can't imagine how Eric's feeling, I need to call him" he said

"You do that but don't tell him she's here, I don't think she needs to see him tonight" I said to him

"Of course, I hope they can work it out" Dele said to me

"Me too" I said with a sigh

"I'm gonna go give Zoe some water" I said and he just nodded.

I got some water from the kitchen and went back upstairs to Zoe to see her under the covers with her eyes closed.

"Here, drink some water" I said as handed her the cup

"Thank you"

"Do you just want to sleep or do you want to talk?" I asked

"I just want to sleep" she said

"Okay then that's what we're gonna do, I'm just gonna change then I'll turn the lights off" I said to her.

I quickly changed into comfortable clothes to sleep in. I turned the lights off before getting into bed with Zoe.

I was not quite sure how long I had been laying in bed before I heard Dele come into the room.

"Did I wake you up?" He asked

"No I was up"

"I'm gonna sleep in one of the other rooms, I just wanted to say goodnight" he said

"You can sleep here too, there's enough space" I said as I moved closer to the middle

"No it's okay" he said

"No seriously dele, get in" I said to him

"Are you sure she'll be okay with it?"

"Yes and I'm I'm the middle so you're not near each other" I said

"Fine" he said with a sigh before getting in

"Good night" I said as I gave him a quick peck

~

I was woken up by my alarm ringing at 7 o'clock, I looked over to my side to see if Amelia was awake. I had forgotten that Zoe was here too so I was shocked at first but then I had remembered. Amelia was spooning with Zoe, I was not gonna lie kinda felt left out.

"Amelia it's time to wake up" I said as I woke her up, trying my best to not wake Zoe up

"I don't think I'm going to work today" she said

"You should go" Zoe said as she turned around

"No I want to stay with you"

"It's okay, I have classes today and then I'm going to my parents, you don't have to stay, I just want to sleep" Zoe said

"Zo are you sure?"

"Yes 100%, I'm fine" Zoe said which obviously was a lie.

"Okay" Amelia said not really wanting to leave Zoe

"If you need anything just feel at home, there's extra set of keys by the door and i think my brother is coming over so if you hear noises it's just him so don't get scared and I hope you feel better" I said to her not quite knowing what I should say in a situation like this.

"Thank you" she said

I just smiled at her before getting some clothes and leaving Zoe and Amelia alone.

I got ready in the bathroom and went downstairs to wait for Amelia.

-

It was lunch time already and Eric hasn't really said anything and we all knew it meant that he just wanted space. So I didn't pressure him into talking or anything.

"Where's Amelia?" Son asked as we were all eating our lunch

She had been avoiding Eric, I don't think she knew what to say to him.

"She's somewhere" I said trying to play it cool

"She's avoiding me" Eric said

"No she's not, why would she be" I said to him

"I feel a weird vibe and it's been here all day" winks said

"Zoe broke up with me" Eric said

"What?" All the boys asked

"It's okay, I'm fine" he said "Now I don't have to wait for forever to have sex"

I just looked at him and I knew he was hurting so I didn't say anything.

"But why?" Kane asked

"Was it because of her family?" Eriksen asked

"I'm not sure she never really explained, all she said was that she didn't see it working out in the long run" he said with a shrug

"That sounds so stupid" winks said

"Crazy that I almost asked her to move in with me, but whatever I dodged a bullet I guess." He said

He was acting like he didn't care but I knew he cared, I don't think the other guys noticed how red and swollen his eyes were when he got in this morning. I knew Eric better then anyone else and I knew he was hurting bad.

"Did Amelia say anything to you Dele?" Son asked me

"No I don't think she knew" I answered

"Bullshit" Eric said "those two don't even take a breath before consulting with each other"

"If I'm being honest here, I really though if anyone was going to break up it would be Amelia and dele" winks said

"What why?" I asked

"Just those vibes" Kane said

"So you all agree?" I asked confused

And they all kinda nodded and I was somewhat surprised.

-

I didn't see a lot of Amelia and she had left a bit earlier than me so I headed straight home. When I had gotten home I went to the kitchen to get a snack and I saw Harry there.

"Hey, is Zoe still here?" I asked

"No she just left" he said

Something about the situation gave me an uneasy feeling.

"So why was Amelias friend sleeping here?" He asked

"Her and Eric had just broken up and Amelia was here so she came here" I explained

"Wait she is Eric's girlfriend?" He asked

"Not anymore, what why?" I asked scared for his answer

"No i didn't know it was her, I was just wondering" he said not looking me in the eyes

"Why are you lying?"

"I'm not lying" he said

"I know you're lying before you even open your mouth" I said

"Okay but i promise I didn't know that she was his ex, you know I wouldn't go near her if I knew" he said

"What did you do?"

"We were talking and she seemed down, I now know the reason but then we kissed me"

"She kissed you?"

"Not really and she at first she said no. But then she kissed me back"

"That's all that happened?" I asked letting out a sigh of relief.

It wasn't good at all but a kiss wasn't too bad.

"At first" Harry said

"What do you mean at first"

"We had sex"

"Ha ha very funny" I said

"I'm serious Dele"

"She's a virgin she wouldn't, her and Eric were getting ready to take that step, she just wouldn't" I said

"She was a What now?"

"Are you fucking kidding me?" I asked

"You can't tell anyone" he said

"Harry why would you do that?" I asked

"I didn't know If I knew I wouldn't of" he said "if it's anyone's fault it's her fault, she knew who I was"

"What am I suppose to do Harry" I asked

"What am I suppose to do?" He asked

We both just stood there looking at each other. Then there was a knock at the door and I just knew it was Amelia.

I left work a bit earlier since I was done and I didn't feel the need to hang around. I decided to go check on Zoe, after changing into my clothes I got in the taxi I had ordered and we were off to Zoe's. She hadn't been answering my texts or calls. I was assuming that she was either in class or asleep.

I had avoided Eric all day today because what was I suppose to say to him, I had no idea that this was going to happen. I was still not sure why it had happened.

After arriving at her apartment and seeing that she was not there I decided to go to Deles house to see if she was still there perhaps.

I took another taxi all the way to deles house and I knocked on the door waiting for him to open up.

"Hey" he said after opening the door with Harry behind him

"Hey, I just came by to see if Is Zoe still here" I said

"No she left a while ago" Harry said

"What's going on?" I asked getting weird vibe from them

"Nothing" they both said

Before I even had the chance to speak I got a text and it was from Zoe.

"It's Zoe" i said

I read the text and it only confused me more.

"I made a really stupid mistake, I can't take it back. I'm going away with my family for a week or so to clear my mind. I'll see you when I get back. Love you, take care❤️"

"What does it say?" Dele asked

"That she's going away with her family and she made a mistake. Does she mean breaking up with Eric right?" I asked

"Yea of course" Harry said

"What is going on?" I asked suspiciously

"Nothing" Dele said

"Okay I'm gonna leave so when whatever that's going on here is over, feel free to call me" I said annoyed about how they were acting

"How about you come over for dinner tomorrow, I'll

Cook" Dele said to me

"Yea sure, that sounds good" I said "I'll see you then" i added

After saying bye to them I gave Dele a hug and a kiss before getting back into the taxi I came in.