master of puppets

"I learned from my mistakes." Zack laughed. "I know I can't believe I can make a burger without burning it to a crisp." Zack laughed smiling at her.

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"I remember." Christina laughed and smiled. "My dad threatens a lot." She smiled at Matt and sat down on the bed. "He'd never do it if he knew it'd hurt me though." She admitted.

"You have come far from a failing grade in home ec," Arianna teased. "Dare I say your food is actually edible now." She smiled at Zack, taking a bite of one of the fries and quietly began eating it.

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"He's getting old Christina," Matt stated. "He won't be able to protect you forever."

Zack chuckled finishing up as he sat the tray aside. "I guess I did." Zack smiled. "I remember you sucked in some classes too." He teased her and smiled. "I am going to do what I can to get you girls out. But Matt wants your dad's gang." Zack told her.

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"Yes he is." Christina said. "I can take care of myself Matt. You kidnapped, because you knew my routine since I was thirteen. You had an upper advantage there." She told him.

"Does he still have feelings for her," Arianna asked. "Or is this all business for him?"

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"And you don't think someone else could pick up on it," Matt questioned."I can't be worrying about you when I have my own gang to worry about and trust me I can list off a few other gangs who wouldn't hesitate to use you and Arianna to get Metallica's territory."

"He can say all he wants. But both." Zack. "He wants Metallica's gang. But he want's Christina more, or so that's how I take it." Zack told her.

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Christina rolled her eyes, "Matthew." She snapped. "I am not handing it over. I am sorry this is something I need to do." She told Matt. "Can I talk to Arianna?" She crossed her arms looking away from him.

The redhead quietly ate a fry as she listened to Zack's answer. She honestly figured with Matt it would be a little bit of both. "What would you do if I kissed you right now," Arianna asked.

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"I can just keep wiping out gangs and making up bs reasons why I did Christina," Matt snapped back. "I already destroyed In This Moment and Hollywood Undead. I can't lose you."

"Be on cloud nine." Zack laughed leaning over once she had finished eating her fry. He pressed his lips to hers and smirked into the kiss.

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"That's the first time, you ever said that." Christina whispered.

Arianna moved her arms around Zack's neck and kissed him back. She had always had a crush on Zack and was honestly kind of surprised he seemed to feel the same way.

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"You should know by now I'm not very good with words," Matt mumbled.

@ dawn of the dead;

Zack continued kissing her as he pulled her close to him. He let his hands roam down her body. He couldn't believe after all these years that he finally had her.

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Christina laughed lightly, "I know." She smiled as she walked over wrapping her arms around his neck. She leaned on her tippy toes kissing his lips lightly.

Arianna blushed as a soft moan escaped her lips as Zack's hands roamed her body. "Is this a good idea," she asked quietly. "I mean we still technically are enemies."

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Matt cupped Christina's face in his face, smiling against her lips as he kissed her back. "Let me protect you Christina."

"I don't care." Zack breathed as he took and pulled her close kissing her again.

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Christina stared at him, "I'm still not signing it over. If Arianna agrees, we could combine." She told him.

Arianna moaned out softly when Zack's lips pressed against hers again. Being with him felt so right even though she knew it was wrong.

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"I'll accept that," Matt mumbled. "I know that's all you'll let me have."

Zack grinned against her lips hearing her moan. He took and held her closer as he pulled back. "I think I can honestly say, I love you." Zack told her.

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"That is true." Christina stared at him and smiled lightly.

Arianna looked at Zack, honestly a little shocked when he admitted he loved her. She pecked his lips again, smiling as she did. "I love you too."

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"Now promise me you'll change up your routine," Matt pleaded.

Zack smiled hearing her, "Arianna, I am sorry this happened." He whispered to her.

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Christina laughed, "I promise. I'll figure something new out, Matthew." She whispered to him.

"You can chose to stop this at anytime Zack," Arianna stated. "You can tell him no whenever you want."

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Matt smiled. "Thank you."

"I know I can." Zack sighed. "I want to, but he's a scary dude." He admitted to her and looked at her. "I think it's time we end this and work with you guys." Zack told her.

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Christina nodded her head, "You're welcome." She said lightly and walked over to the bed and sat down. "So am I still a hostage? Or what am I?" Christina asked Matt.

Arianna nodded. "I'm sure Christina wouldn't mind agreeing to that," she stated.

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"I'll take you to Arianna and after she agrees to merge the gangs you both can go," Matt answered.

Zack smiled as he leaned over kissing her lips lightly. He held her close just enjoying it.

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"What if I don't want to go, Matt?" Christina asked him lightly.

Arianna leaned into Zack's touch, smiling as she did. "Do you think Matt and Christina will agree to merge the gangs,"

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"Are you saying you want to stay here with me," Matt asked.