Z. MERCER

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if luke could spend every single moment, of every single day, by zoey’s side, he would without hesitating. that may seem like a little much considering how young they are, and that they haven’t been together for years, but she’s his home. there’s no where he feels more safe and more content than when he is with her. it’s just unfortunate that things like school and life prevent this, but someday he knows he’ll be able to. someday he’ll just be able to spend forever right next to her, never leaving her side. he can’t help the wide grin that appears on his face when she calls him her guy, he loves hearing the sound of that. “i guess that’s true, but that’s just why we work so well together.” he gives her another soft nuzzle, pressing a kiss to her cheek. “honestly i’ve been focused on this song most of the time, love. but - do you wanna see what i have so far?”

it’s not been long at all. but, to zo, it feels like she’s been with him forever. and she’d be more than willing to spend the rest of forever with him. always. she knows that she’ll support him in all endevours, that she’ll love him despite any issues that may come their way. she knows that one day, sunset curve will make it big. and when they do, she’ll still be there to cheer them on. she just hopes that she’ll always be good enough for him. ❛ it is. and the fact that i love you probably helps. ❜ the blonde giggles, pressing several kisses all over his face. she also makes a mental note to do this when she next wears lipstick. at the offer to take a glance at his next masterpiece, she nods. ❛ sure. you can even tell me what inspired you this time! ❜

luke know he’s so far gone for zoey, it isn’t even funny. she occupies every space of his mind, even the part of it that is reserved for music, ninety-five percent of the songs he writes nowadays are about her. she really and truly is the complete center of his universe, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. he lets out a short laugh, shaking his head a little, before leaning in to press another kiss to her lips. “alright zo, we can compromise. we’re perfect for each other and we’ll leave it at that.” he gives her nose a soft nuzzle with his own, still enjoying the feeling of her fingers in his hair. “this is why you’re the smart one.”

her world? it revolves around him. when they’re apart, she doesn’t feel whole again until she’s by his side or in his arms. until she’s home. sure, this does make her school days feel like they take forever but zoey gets through it by thinking of him. she’ll also get excited to see reggie, alex and sometimes bobby too but... her love for luke is entirely different than the love she feels for the other boys. she returns his quick kiss with a smile. ❛ that’s my guy. ❜ the cheerleader whispers. ❛ i can’t argue the smart thing. but i’m booksmart, not life-smart. that’s all you. ❜ another reason way she feels like they’re made for each other. ❛ so, come on. tell me what you got up to while i was stuck in class. ❜

there isn’t anyone else for luke, zoey is absolutely it for him, she’s his beginning, middle and end. he doesn’t care how young they are, he truly couldn’t imagine his life, his future with anyone but her. he’s going to spend forever by her side and there’s nothing that can ever change that, not a single thing. when her fingers go to run through his hair, a contented smile spreads across his face, easily leaning into the touch. “that is very true my love, we won’t ever tell them then. promises.” tone is still light, though there’s another shake of his head. “uh, no i am not the blinded one here. you are all that you called me and more, you’re absolutely amazing, zo. best person in the universe, perfect in every single way. how could i not fall for you?”

oh, how she loves him. every single part of him. and they did this right. they started off as friends and it just... turned into more. he’s her family, no matter what happens. though, she can say that she’s always been the band’s number one supporter, even before she and luke fell in love. ❛ i’m not having this debate with you, luke. i know i’m right. but, because you’re so cute, i think we can compromise. ❜ she just gazes at him for a few moments. ❛ we’re perfect for each other and no one else. ❜ there’s another pause as she keeps her fingers moving through his hair.  ❛ do we have a deal, handsome? ❜

relationships hadn’t exactly been something luke had been too interested in, much more interested in his music, it was his main focus, his top priority. but then, something had changed, he’d started seeing zoey differently, in a light he hadn’t before and he found himself falling for her, hard. and now that he has her, now that she’s with him, he can’t imagine anything else taking her place in his life. she’s at the top of every list for him and his whole world truly does revolve around her. another light laugh escapes him at her comment, leaning forward to nuzzle her lightly with his nose. “oh yeah for sure, they can never know. it’s not like they’d even suspect that.” her next words have a scoff leaving his lips, shaking his head slightly. “excuse me, no. i’m not the perfect one here, that’s all you. there’s no one more perfect than you.”

her feelings for him came out of nowhere. one day, he was her friend. the next, she felt something more. and it kept growing until she couldn’t hold it back any longer. she never expected him to return her affections. but she is so happy that he did. that he does. they’re young, yes, but zoey is fully convinced that he is it for her. he’s the love of her life. she knows that she’s gonna love him for the rest of their lives. and beyond that. ❛ suspecting and knowing are two totally different things. ❜ she keeps herself close to him, one hand moving upwards to run her fingers through his hair. the blonde can truly never be close enough to luke. ❛ me? perfect? definitely not. you’re just blinded by affection. you, however, ❜ and there’s another kiss. ❛ are the universe’s greatest creation. talented, sweet, funny... and gorgeous as well. how could i not fall for you? ❜

luke finds himself so incredibly lucky that zoey is his, that she returns his feelings, that his best friend’s sister is the one for him.  she’s so very perfect to him, everything he could’ve ever dreamed of, the universe had really taken it’s time with her. and she’s all his, and he’s all hers, always, it’s one of the few things in life he’s most sure of. “you are, the most special.” he’s quick to say, even if she is teasing. though at her further teasing, he’s rolling his eyes good-naturedly. “actually i think it’s the boys i should worry about, once they find out you’re not only my favorite girl, but my favorite everything.”

it’s almost hard to believe how far they’ve come in such a short amount of time. it feels like only yesterday that they shared their first accidental kiss. a confession soon followed and they decided to give a relationship a go. and zo has never once regretted it. even if they fight, though a rare event, she believes that the love they have can fix any disagreement. after all, her feelings for him are stronger than she ever thought possible. once the boys are mentioned, she lets out a small laugh. ❛ maybe we should keep that between us then. can’t have them thinking that there’s any favouritism going on here. they might get jealous. ❜ though, she feels like they’d understand it. ❛ i can’t help it though. it’s not every day that you fall in love with the most perfect person in the universe. ❜  

luke doesn’t want to look away from her, gaze resting happily on her face, smile never wavering. the love he has for zoey is so unmatched, so unlike anything he’s ever felt for anyone else. he misses her even when they’re just apart for a few hours and when she’s with him, he never wants to leave her side. at the comment about his writing, he quickly shakes his head, dismissing it. “nah, it’s okay, that can wait. i’ll get it done later. right now i’d really just love to spend some time with my favorite girl.” he tells her sincerely, his focus solely on her now.

she could happily sit and stare at him all day, every day. he’s perfect. and how she could ever deserve someone as amazing as luke is beyond her. she’s the first person who will exclaim about how lucky she is that he’s hers. and, of course, she is his. everything she is, everything she was and everything she ever will be is his. once he tells her that the song can wait, zoey gives him another little peck on the lips. ❛ well, aren’t i special? ❜ she giggles, before registering the rest of his sentence. ❛your favourite girl, huh? ooh, i better be careful. your other girls might get a little jealous. ❜ tease. she’s a total tease. 

luke jumps a little when he feels the hands cover his eyes, having been way too hyperfocused on the song in front of him to hear anyone sneaking up from behind. alarm passes through him for a moment until he hears the voice and then he’s quickly relaxing and a wide smile is spreading across his face. he turns instantly to face her, smile only growing. “zo!” comes out enthusiastically and he’s throwing his arms around her, forehead coming to rest on hers. “hi love, god, i’ve missed you.” he leans in to peck her lips, eyes shining bright.

she has to stifle the giggle that threatens to leave her lips when he jumps. she never really intended to frighten, only surprise. but before she can overthink it too much, he turns to her. her arms move to settle around his neck and she gives herself a moment to just... take him in. oh, if she could burst from the amount of love she feels for luke, she would. thankfully, she doesn’t believe that’s possible. once she receives a little peck, zoey gives him a soft smile. ❛ hi, baby. ❜ she whispers, giving him a soft kiss. ❛ i’ve missed you too. ❜ there is nothing but love in her eyes. ❛ you seem inspired. don’t let me take you from writing. i just wanted to say ‘hi’. ❜

she can't help herself. it seems as if he's too distracted to even notice that she's only a few feet away from him. so, she sneaks away, approaching her favourite guy from behind. once close enough, she covers his eyes. she'd try and disguise her voice if she thought she could do a half decent impression of alex or reggie (she's tried, she can't) so normal voice it is. no matter what voice she uses though, zoey is fairly certain that the man she loves will be happy to see her. he usually is. ❛ guess who? ❜