Coming Home

(Marigold's POV)

I quickly ran over to Zacky's side, gripping onto him tightly as he cried into me.I hugged him as tight as I could."Zack stop it please.Don't listen to what she said, you're not that at all." I couldn't believe Gena had stopped so low and called him out like that in front of everyone like that.Sure it wasn't right but I had already forgave Zacky long ago."I hurt you Mari, how the fuck could you even look at me the same?" He muttered angrily under his breath, sobbing quietly.

"I already told you to fucking quit it, I love you Zacky and that's all that matters.What Gena did was wrong and she had no right to do that to you.You're my best friend Zack Baker and nothing will ever change that." I tried my best to comfort and reassure him that I didn't care about anything she had said, but it became abundantly clear that he wasn't believing me.He stood up beside me "Just leave me alone.I'm gonna head home." He wiped his eyes on his sleeve before quickly leaving the driveway.

I looked over at Matt and Brian who were just as confused about everything as I was."Just let him be.Come on we can play Call of Duty and kick some zombie ass." Brian said with a light small, ushering me back inside with Matt following behind.I sat down beside Val and laid my head on her shoulder, starting to cry slightly.She just hugged me and gave me the support that I greatly needed."Here, take your frustration out on this." She smirked widely as she handed me the Xbox controller.I sniffled but grinned."Thanks." She nodded with a smile before focusing her attention to the TV.

(Zacky's POV)

I sat up on the edge of my balcony, a bottle of Jack and my pack of cigarettes beside me.I took another long and gracious sip as the hot liquor burned down my throat.I had to admit, it was pretty pathetic of me to be acting like this, but at this particular point and time I could hardly give a fuck."What are you doing up there, Z?" My younger brother Matt asked from behind me.I shrugged my shoulders before lighting up a cig."Easing my mind.Gena left me and the baby's not mine." I heard him sigh, probably shaking his head as well."Good! She was no good for you anyways, she hated the band!" My brother defended.

"I know but the shit she said was pure fuckin torture man she put me down in front of everybody." I mumbled, taking a drag and exhaling the smoke towards the dimming night sky."Fuck it Zack, you deserve better than her.You know you have always been meant to be with Marigold anyways." I couldn't help but chuckle as he said that.My parents always said the same thing about her too, ever since the first day we met."Yeah." Was all I said, tossing my finished cigarette over the edge.

I heard the sound of my bedroom door shut softly, signaling that my brother had taken the hint and left.I checked my phone and saw that I had 4 messages.Three from Marigold and one from Matt."Ah fuck." I huffed loudly, shoving my phone back into my pocket.I wasn't in the mood to deal with anyone at the moment, especially those two.I was just glad that Val hadn't ganged up yet and sent out a search party to look for me.

I looked out over the edge of the railing, staring out into the bright sunset.I really contemplated just letting myself fall, but in the end I knew it would only make things worse.Instead I broke out my phone again and decided to record myself sing along to one of our new songs we were working on."Cry alone, I've gone away.No more nights, no more pain.I've gone alone, took all my strength, but I've made the change.I won't see you tonight." I sang my heart out into the phone, feeling the alcohol start to do its job."Sorrow sank deep inside my blood, all the ones around me I cared for and loved." I felt tears start to spill down my cheeks as I pressed the send button to Marigold.

I fell back on to my bed, feeling the room start to suddenly spin dramatically."Ah son of a bitch." I grumbled before starting to spew vomit harshly into the trash can beside my bed.I definitely knew I was going to regret this in the morning.

(Marigold's POV)

"I got a video from Zacky.He looks piss drunk and he's singing I Won't See You Tonight." I said uneasily, looking over at Val and Jimmy who both seemed speechless."Well we can pop over there and see if he's ok?" Val finally suggested, shrugging her shoulders.I got up from my spot on the couch and stood beside Brian."Do you think I should go over there?" I asked him quietly.He nodded his head quickly with a smirk."Alright, Jim can you drop me by?" I asked with a small smile.He agreed and before long Lena, me and Jimmy were all outside of Zacky's house.

I said my goodbyes to them and skipped my way towards the door, ringing the bell."Hey, Matt.Is Zacky here?" I asked once he opened the door. I could tell by his facial expression that he indeed was."He's going a little crazy so watch out Marigold." His younger brother warned with a chuckle before heading off into the direction of his own room.I rolled my eyes, walking upstairs regardless and opening Zacky's door softly.It smelled horrible and was hot.I gagged loudly, making him suddenly stir in his sleep.

I opened up the sliding glass door, only closing the screen so the fresh ocean breeze could blow through and proceeded to take out the puke-filled trash can.It instantly felt better in the room until I noticed Zack's empty bottle of Jack Daniels beside his bed."Oh God Zacky, what the hell is wrong with you." I muttered more so to myself until I saw his tried green eyes snap open."What the? What are you doing here?" He asked in a hoarse, sleepy voice.I didn't say a word as I started to get comfortable and climbed into his bed.

"Just shut up and come here." I demanded before cuddling up closely to him.It had been forever since Zacky and me had actually had a moment like this together.I couldn't help but smile."I love you Zacky, but drinking until you pass out in your own puke is not going to fix anything.So knock it the hell off." I snapped, but still wrapped my arms around his neck as he buried his face into my chest.

"I'm really sorry, Marigold.I love you too." He mumbled sleepily, before slowly setting off back to bed."I forgive you." 'I yawned with a grin, before letting a much needed sleep over come my body.