Chapter 44

44

Zach

Made it to LA

Jason

Miss you

Miss you too

Jason

Missed hearing from you yesterday

Hopefully you got some rest

Good luck getting back into your classes today. You've got this!

Jason

Honey I'm getting worried. I haven't heard from you in a couple of days

Jason

I had a nightmare about the accident. First one since I went back to work on Monday

I turned over to reach for you but then I remembered you aren't here

I wish I could at least hear your voice

Where are you?

Jason

It's been a week since you texted me last and I don't know what to think. Did I piss you off?

I got desperate enough to call your dad. I had to know you were okay

He told me you were just really busy, but there was a hesitation in his voice and now I don't know what to think

I miss you

Jason

WTF Zach? You were supposed to come home this weekend but now I hear from Drea that you're staying in LA?

At least have the decency to call me. Shit, I'd even take a text right now

Jason

FUCK. YOU.

Jason

It's been a month. I fell in love with you and then you fucking ghosted me. I don't understand it. The Zach I know wouldn't do this to me. But maybe I never really knew you at all

You know what? Fuck you for making me doubt everything. For making me doubt US

Jason

I love you. I'm so goddamned angry with you. And hurt. But I can't stop loving you

Jason

Goodbye, Zach. I can't keep doing this to myself. I can't keep holding out hope. If you ever want to explain yourself, I'm here, but this will be my last text. Ball's in your court