The two immediately zipped their mouths at that, suddenly embarrassed about what they were doing in the first place, knowing deep inside they didn’t have the right to judge people this way.
Vivian Heather suddenly changing wasn't fresh news anymore. Everyone found out about her deeds and when they started judging her, Kathryn was there to clear the air. Vivian had never met someone as forgiving and kind as Kathryn. If she could be honest, Kathryn was like an angel to her. Although she had pretty much become the devil to her before...
Still, Vivian Heather was glad and thankful Kathryn had forgiven her. Zachary Robertson seemed to be still annoyed with her presence however, and even David Gutierrez clearly showed his dislike towards her. Not that she could blame them. Of course she understood what she did was wrong, what was important was that Kathryn forgave her and even considered her as a friend. Somehow, the thought made her feel warm.
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It wasn't enough.When Zachary grazed his lips on Kathryn's, tasting every inch of his beloved like a hungry soul, Zachary discovered it wasn't enough. There was this need inside him that repeatedly screamed for something more. He couldn't get enough of Kathryn, that was clear. The way they cuddled up in bed after a tiring activity warmed Zachary to the core. He felt satisfied yet wanted more.Things got back to normal after their retreat. Zachary would go to school and attend his major, which was swimming of course, then would go straight back to his apartment at night. If there was something that changed, it was his time with Kathryn. Then, he used to spend almost all his free time with her. Now though, Kathryn would only give him the time of the night. Zachary didn't know he could be this selfish until now that he felt extremely needy, desperate for Kathryn's attention all the freaking time."You going?" Zachary asked, about to frown when he saw K
"You have to be careful," Chad's voice was mixed in between hard and care.Kathryn took a deep breath, "I am being careful...""No, Kathryn. You're not," Chad argued. "Look, I saw another one of those men near the athletic bowl this morning. They're watching you both, Kathryn."Kathryn paused, feeling a shiver run down her spine, "T-They're watching Zachary?"Chad stared at her, feeling the urge to step forward and calm her down. "Kathryn. I know you're doing your best and all. But isn't it time you tell him the truth? Even if it's in secret, you're already seeing each other and it already has come to this.... So why not just tell him what’s really happening?"Kathryn's eyebrows furrowed, face contorted in absolute conflict.Suddenly, she began to tremble.Chad felt his heart was squeezed tight as he observed Kathryn and her expression. Without thinking carefully, he took a step forward and pulled the
Kathryn's heart had stopped. She felt like she died the moment someone called her and told her what happened to Zachary. It was her fault. Kathryn couldn't blame anyone but herself as she hurriedly went to the hospital where Zachary was rushed to. The doctor was talking to Chad, David, and Earl but Kathryn couldn't process any word they were speaking of. Thoughts like Zachary not waking up again, or that Zachary leaving them made Kathryn feel numb, mind blank."Kathryn, Kathryn!" David shook Kathryn's body, face full of worry."D-David..." Kathryn's entire body trembled, fingers desperately moved and tried to reach out David's clothes."It's okay. It's okay, just breathe," David tried to calm Kathryn down. "He's going to be fine, Kath. The doctor said he just needs blood. You have the same blood type, right?"Kathryn nodded, eagerly wanting to do anything for Zachary. "Yes... I can give my blood. Anything, everything,
As soon as Kathryn's class was over, she immediately switched her phone on which she had put in silent mode and instantly felt stupid for doing so. There were about three missed calls from the hospital and a text message saying Zachary had finally woken up. Kathryn's heart started to pound loud as she forced her legs to move quicker and head out of the school grounds, feeling different emotions swirling in her stomach.Each step she took became heavier and heavier, her whole body trembled, her mind filled with none other than wanting to see Zachary quickly as she could. She was too focused to see that the older was fine that she even forgot to tell her friends about the good news. That could be done later, Kathryn thought as she remembered then. She took a deep breath in front of Zachary's room, suddenly feeling unsure whether she should open the door or not. Things like Zachary would not even want to be near her or see her made Kathryn fearful and sick to the stomach.&
After Kathryn had cleaned both herself and Zachary up, both were cuddled up in bed with Zachary saying how his limbs hurt which made Kathryn move frantically, almost going out to tell the doctor about Zachary's pain but was stopped when Zachary had pulled her back, strongly not letting Kathryn leave his side."I wanna go home," Zachary muttered as he held Kathryn closely against his body, with Kathryn's head on his chest."The doctor said you need to stay for at least three more days," Kathryn said then explained what the doctor had best suggested for Zachary.Zachary almost cussed, extremely upset on how he was in a hospital which he hated the most in the world. This bad mood immediately left though as he glanced down, smiling as he kissed the top of Kathryn's head. His fingers softly rubbed Kathryn's back, loving how her small body just fit right next to his all the time.He was too absorbed by how perfect the moment was when all
As a woman, this was difficult to accept. Especially when all she ever wished for was to build a family with her beloved, to make her own bundles of joy after growing up without a family to call her own. But when she discovered she could never get pregnant, not even a million years, Kathryn lost all the confidence in such beliefs and big dreams. And it came even harder to say it to Zachary himself - thoughts such as, what would happen if he knew? Would he leave Kathryn when he did learn Kathryn couldn’t give him children in the future?More than anything, Kathryn didn’t want to face this hard truth and wanted to keep them to herself. Only to be found out by no other than Zachary’s father. He told her then, she could never give a child to Zachary no matter how hard she tried and that only Scarlet could fulfill that part…"I couldn’t do it, Zack. I tried - I tried doing what he told me. To forget you, let you go... But I couldn't completely
Zachary chuckled and quickly kissed Kathryn's lips which deepened not so long after Zachary pulled Kathryn even closer. Giving a few pecks and licking Kathryn's lips while holding her face possessively, Zachary smiled. "Just kidding... stop thinking that way though. I hate it."Kathryn looked up, eyes boring into Zachary’s, unconsciously looking too innocent and cute for the man to see. "Hate what?"Zachary gave her a serious glance, "That you're selfish and all that.""But I am...""Psh. Whatever. Selfish or not, you're mine anyway. You love me and only me," Zachary uttered as he gave a quick loving peck on Kathryn's cheek.Kathryn looked away, blushing hard as she mumbled how Zachary was right even if he sounded cocky about it. Zachary chuckled at the sight as he then softly caressed Kathryn's face, pulling her up to meet his own eyes. Zachary stared right into Kathryn's soul, conveying all his love to the younger as Kathryn, feeling
Cuddling after a tiring activity turned out to be Zachary and Kathryn's favorite routine. Kathryn's leg was entangled with Zachary's one as Kathryn lay next to her still healing lover.Earl, being the first to know about Zachary finally waking up after Kathryn, visited Zachary a while ago saying Zachary's coach together with Chad, David, and other teammates would probably be visiting too after their practice. Luckily, Earl didn't come at the worst possible scenario and only found the two cuddled up together which confused him to the max before the two explained everything. Earl felt betrayed and so left out he was the only person other than Zachary who didn't know about Kathryn's situation."I thought you stopped liking me because I still sneak out sometimes and drink or smoke," Zachary mentioned while Kathryn was peeling an apple for him on a chair near his bed, just a few minutes after Earl left.Kathryn stopped and stared at Zachary, blinking cluelessly