BROKEN (Sequel to Behind The Lights)

This Is Moving On

"Heh!" She says in disinterest.

"Whada.. whada... What are you guys doing here? Umm together?"She asks me, slightly stuttering.

"Oh! We were just having lunch. Zac and I have become really good friends." Sarah answers before I could say anything.

"Well alright then. you guys have a great lunch. I won't bother you anymore." She says and makes a quick turn to walk away. I could tell she was pissed. I run up to her, grabbing her arm harshly, cause now I was pissed.

"Jess... You told me, you were fine with me being friends with whoever." I remind her.

"Are you guys dating?" She asks me. Not that it was any of her business.

"Well... She asked me out and I did say yes, so..." I tell her honestly. What else was I gonna say?

"I thought she had a boyfriend," She says, really annoyed. All she had to do was tell me "No Zac, don't date anyone else, I want you all to myself." And I'll drop whatever it is. But nooo she's got way too much pride to admit it.

"They broke up 2 weeks ago," I tell her casually

"Wow! So you're her rebound? Nice!" She says mockingly. And now I'm pissed.

"What is it to you? Like seriously, why do you care so much huh? I chased you like a mad dog for so long and you treated me like shit. I asked you if you were okay with me hanging out with her and you said you didn't care. So why are you giving me shit now?" I question her, I could feel myself fuming right now. She is so annoying. god!

"I'm not. Go ahead and date her if you like her very much." She says with a hard look on her face. I knew she didn't mean that. She didn't want me to date anyone else, but obviously, she wasn't going to say it.

"I will and yes, I do like her very much. In fact, we have a lot in common and she's kind and sweet and she treats me like a f****ing man." I say, pushing her a little.

"Well then, good for you Zac," She says curtly, turning away and walking back to wherever she came from. I wanted to run after her but I didn't. It was high time, someone else did the chasing for change. if she wants me, she's gotta come get me.

Jessica's POV

Its been two days since the Olive Garden thing and I've been replaying the events over and over again. It doesn't help that my doctor is actually pretty. Like really really pretty. The "I don't need makeup, I'm naturally beautiful," kind of pretty. Arrrghhh this is so frustrating.

I need a run. It's 7 am and I had just had my first cup of coffee. I didn't sleep well last night, considering my thoughts were filled with "what do I do about Zac." I throw on my workout shorts, a sports bra and strap a thin bumbag around my waist, zipping my phone and tiny purse in it. I put on my running shoes and Bluetooth headphones. I loved the fact that I lived like 10 feet away from the beach so I didn't have to drive out to get a run, I just had to get out of the house and run. I had Beyonce pumping through my headphones as I ran with each tap of my feet against the sand, and each swish of the wind, I felt my thoughts about Zac fade away. I didn't need Zac. I am good on my own.

He was someone I was all too familiar with and that made me think I needed him. But the truth is, I was strong before he came into my life and I am still the same strong person. Zac just made me very dependent on him and maybe I want Zac only because I was scared of being alone.

I ran faster and faster until my feet take me to the far end of the beach. Across from the beach, I notice a Starbucks among a row of other stores. Ah, I could use another cup of iced coffee. I take a slow walk up to Starbucks and the minute I open the glass door, the whiff of coffee hits me and immediately puts a smile on my face. I order an Iced expresso and a plain bagel, taking it to a table by the corner. I pull my phone out and begin going through some emails. Mostly from Tiana, Scooter, and some producers and artist I work with.