Zanaya’s POV
My hand reached for the jacket that Tokyo was handing.
“You know, at this rate, not only the people of our country will know that you two are dating, but most probably the whole world.” Tokyo giggled as she nudges me by the shoulder.
I bite my lip as I notice Seth looking at our direction, his arms on his hips like a mad mom.
And he still looks fucking hot.
“You won’t melt due to sunlight Zaya, but because he was staring at you too much. And openly, if I may add.” Max smirked and I had to shake my head in disbelief.
We just ended the rehearsal for a festival and the fact that Seth had been eyeing me with a look of both lust and disapproval made me realized that he isn’t liking the fact that I removed my jacket earlier, revealing a black fitted crop top inside.
It was a little hot and wearing my sweatpants with a jacket isn’t the best way to do a rehearsal.
But seeing how Seth’s face could not be drawn, I immediately wore the jacket and pouted.
I told him not to meddle with my choice of clothing but then I guess Seth will always be bothered.
It’s not like people care a lot about what I wear anyways.
Luckily, both of our groups are attending the same festival.
To my dismay, HAPPINESS is present as well.
Not that I hate the group because we are known to be friends but, the bad blood between me and Sally is making everything awkward.
A smile crept the corner of my lips as a few fans cheered for us even if it’s just a rehearsal.
We were on our way off the stage when they decided it will fun to mess up with us.
They ended up taking the same pathway that we were taking and once we meet from the opposite direction, Seth’s hand landed on the top of my head, messing my hair a little.
Of course, that didn’t get past off the eyes of the few fans around us which probably had caught everything on camera.
The fact that Storm patted Cali’s head, earning a whole lot of cheers, isn’t much of a great help either.
A sigh escaped my lips.
These guys really spell trouble.
Once they were on the stage, I noticed Seth looking at my direction and once he saw me staring at him, the tease had to go and gave me a wink.
What the actual fuck?
I turned my back, my cheeks burning red, and my heart pounding like crazy.
Why can’t I ever get used to Seth’s presence?
I quickly walked towards our dressing room’s direction to freshen up, realizing that the girls had already gone inside.
Once I turned on the corner, I was startled to see Sally leaning just right outside the door.
I raised an eyebrow after her eyes landing on me.
“You’ve got to be kidding me.” I groan.
This girl better not do anything stupid today because I’m not really in the mood. The weather might shake up the bitch sleeping within me.
I was about to get pass through and ignore her but she pulled my arms, gently, if I may add.
“Zanaya, can I talk to you for a second?” she asked a little hesitant and curiosity got the best of me.
I faced her, my defenses still kicking in, in case she decided to be a stuck up bitch and do something stupid.
“Five minutes,” I told her.
I checked the surroundings, no one is looking.
Good. It’s probably not good for either of us to have an article released with us talking seriously like this since our names had been tangled together in a not so good way.
A sigh escaped her lips.
“I’m sorry.” she started and I was taken aback by how sincere she sounded.
My eyes roam around hers checking if there is any sign of pretense, but I found none.
“I know I may have been a bitch to both you and Seth and I’m sorry.” her eyes got teary. “I was just so desperate and I clung int him thinking that he would help like he used to,” she added.
“But this time, you asked for too much,” I told her as I bit my lower lip.
“I know and I feel stupid.” she started crying and I can’t help but grab her hands in comfort.
“I feel sorry for Seth and you after what I did. I almost ruin your relationship. Seth came to me the other day and I can’t take the look of disgust that he gave me once he found out that I have your ring. I know that was so low of me and I shouldn’t have been that desperate. It was my problem but I ended up dragging the two of you together, even ruining our friendship.” she was bawling her eyes out and my heart dropped on the floor so I pulled her into a hug.
“I’m really sorry,” she said in between cries.
“Hey, calm down,” I rubbed her back to try to soothe her.
“I’m losing everything, Zaya. I’m losing Seth. I’m losing my members,” she stated.
“I’m losing my friends. I’m losing you.”
My heart broke into a million pieces.
What made her be broken like this?
“You’re not losing anyone, Sally. We’re still here. You just build a boundary and you did not allow us to cross.” I explained and she looked at me like she’s seeing something new.
“I really love Seth, but as a friend, a brother. I’m sorry I lied to you,” she told me and I nodded.
“I’m not expecting you to forgive me but I just can’t sleep in peace these days because I kept thinking about what I did. I think I’m losing myself.”
My hands reached her face as I wipe her tears.
“Hey, don’t worry. you can already talk to me. I will be lying if I’d say I have no hard feelings with you because I do. I was hurt but seeing that you took the courage to apologize to me is what matters. That means you’re slowly realizing what had gotten wrong and that you are trying to fix it.” I smiled at her.
“So cheer up okay? You don’t wanna perform in front of your fans looking like shit.” I chuckle and I felt relieved when I saw a sincere smile showing on her face.
“Sally,” we both turned around when we say Joy and Irene looking for her, their eyes worried upon seeing their member crying.
I bowed at them as they moved forward and hugged Saly and somehow, I felt something off from my chest.
They all smiled at me before they head back to their dressing room.
Once I was sure that they’re no longer around, I came inside the room and was startled to hear Tokyo cursing.
“Woah, watch your mouth, kiddo.” I raised my eyebrow at her. “Were you just eavesdropping?” I asked and she grinned as she rubs her cheeks which was hit lightly on the surface after I suddenly opened the door.
Cali and Max just shrugged their shoulders.
Once I sat on one of the chairs, I pulled out my phone and immediately smiled when I saw Seth’s message.
“My princess, good luck on your performance later, though I’d probably get pissed later because a lot of your fanboys will surely be staring at you. I swear if you ever wink on any guy, Imma fight them, okay?”
This jealous tease.