"Lana I know you're here! Your car is parked in front of his house, get out here!"114Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY32HmDDh2w
Zev's eyes get darker than you've ever seen and you can feel his body heat begin to radiate from his chest. He gets up and you grab his hand.
"Don't."
"He hit you. He is not getting away with that. He dies tonight."
He pulls his shorts on and opens his door and you scramble out of bed and throw your clothes on in a hurry. When you catch up with him, he's almost to the door.
"Open the fucking door Lana!"
"Zev, don't do this!"
He ignores you and rips his door open. Griffin steps back in surprise and Zev doesn't hesitate to get in his face. He keeps walking, causing Griffin to back up.
"What's up Griff?"
He throws the first punch and you can see blood fly from Griffin's mouth. He falls on the ground and Zev grabs his shirt and yanks him back up. He throws another punch and Griffin blocks it and hits Zev. He stumbles back and you run in between them.
"Stop! Both of you, fucking stop!"
"Move Lana!"
"No!"
Griffin throws a punch and Zev pushes you out of the way.
"You're fucking dead Griffin! You made a huge mistake hitting her!"
"She pissed me off!"
"That doesn't give you the right to fucking hit her!"
"It wasn't only that! Do you think I was born yesterday?! I know she's been fucking you!"
"You're insane! She hasn't done anything with me but cry over you!"
"Bullshit! I've seen the way you look at her whenever were out together, don't give me that shit!"
"She isn't screwing anyone but you! She loves you and I can't figure out why! You always treat her like shit and over-react over stupid shit, like now for example, and she stays quiet and lets you abuse her! She deserves the world and everything in it but you're too god damn blind to see it!"
"She loves me because she knows she can't do better than me!"
"Griffin stop! Just leave!"
"Shut the fuck up Kike!"
You and Zev both gasp at the same time and Zev looks speechless. You, however, are far from it.
"What the fuck did you just call me?! Are you fucking serious?! I do nothing but try to keep the peace between us and to keep from arguing with you! I don't say a fucking word while you flip out over shit that you have no clue about and you have the god damn audacity to call me a Kike?! Go fuck yourself Griffin! Get out of this yard, off of this property and get the fuck out of my life you Anti-Semitic piece of shit!"
"Can I kill him now?"
"Shut up Zev!"
You storm back in his house and grab your purse. You want to see your parents. You hear them arguing outside and sigh. You put your shoes on and walk back out. Zev looks at you and runs over to you.
"Where are you going? Don't leave."
"I want to see my mom and dad."
"I'll come with you."
"I want to be alone."
You push past him and get in your car. You start it and hear Zev call your name. You ignore the needy part of you telling you to go back in his house and shake your head as you pull onto the road. You get to your parents house without even remembering the drive. You take a deep breath and get out of your car. You lock it in case Griffin decides to follow you and try to wait in your car, then walk onto the porch. You open the door and slowly walk inside. How has this day been such a nightmare? You walk numbly into the living room and your parents are watching a gameshow. They look up and smile and your mom mutes the tv.
"Hi baby, I was just about to call you."
Hearing your moms voice makes you feel safe and loved and you erupt into tears and sink to the floor. You wrap your arms around yourself, literally trying to keep yourself from breaking into pieces. Your mom and dad stand up at the same time and your mom grabs your hand and pulls you to the couch. You lay your head on your moms shoulder while you cry and your dad brushes your hair back soothingly.
"What's wrong baby? Did you and Griffin fight again?"
"I don't know how to explain, it's been a really long day."
"What happened?"
"Griffin called me a Kike."
Their mouths drop open and they start yelling at the same time.
"You're kidding!"
"That little fucking prick!"
Your dad looks closer at your face and turns your head towards him. He gets the same look in his eyes as Zev did.
"Why do you have a bruise on your cheek?"
You look down and stay silent. Shit is about to hit the fan.
"Tzameret, answer your father."
Another tears slides down your face and you wipe it away.
"He hit me."
Your dad reacts instantly and stalks to the closet in the hallway. You hear him open it and he walks past the doorway to the living room with a shotgun in his hand. You jump up and run after him and grab his arm to turn him towards you as he opens the door.
"What the hell are you doing?! You can't shoot him!"
"The hell I can't Tzameret! Your mother and I have been telling you for months to open your eyes and leave him but you wouldn't listen! We warned you what would happen and it happened! He went way too fucking far by laying his filthy god damn hands on my daughter! Why don't you listen us Tzameret? We only want what's best for you. We're so proud of you."
"Oh, you're proud of me? Really? So what was said in the kitchen the last time I was here was all bullshit? You don't think I'm fucking up and should've stayed here? You didn't mean it when you said that I can't take care of myself? None of that was real?"
"Uhhh.."
You all jump and snap your heads to the still wide open front door. Zev is standing there awkwardly and staring at the shotgun that's still in your dads hand.
".. is this a bad time?"
Your dad sighs and puts the gun down.
"That's why you just took off."
"Yeah! Zev was right next to me and heard it all too! Do you know how humiliated I felt?! How worthless! I know I make mistakes and give people more chances than they deserve but I'm your daughter! You're suppose to support me and be there for me, not judge me!"
"Tzameret, we are so sorry that you heard that!"
"Yeah, I bet."
Tears slide down your moms face and she hugs you.
"We should've never said those things baby, I'm so sorry. I can't imagine how hurt you must've been and still are."
Your dad clears his throat and turns to Zev.
"What do you need son?"
"I just wanted to check on Lana."
He steps inside and pulls you to his chest. It makes you feel better instantly and what happened before Griffin showed up replays in your head. You pull away to look at him and kiss him softly. He holds your face, stroking your cheek soothingly as he kisses you more passionately. Your mom gasps happily and your dad coughs awkwardly and Zev chuckles and pulls away.
"I'm sorry sir. I'm hopelessly in love with your daughter, I couldn't help myself."
Your mom exclaims and your dad laughs and pats him on the shoulder.
"I knew it! See Shoshana, what did I tell you? I told you he was! Oh, my boy!"
Your dad hugs Zev and pats his back. Your mom grabs your hand and smiles.
"You left Griffin, right?"
"Yeah."
"Good. He was.."
"Don't. I know."
She nods and wipes her tears and smiles at Zev.
"I don't trust Griffin. I'm afraid he's going to try to come after her and convince her to take him back. Please, don't let that happen."
"You don't have to worry Shoshana. Now that she's mine, I'm never letting her go."
You smile at him and he holds his arms open.
"Come here."
You jump into him arms and he kisses you.
"Do you want to go to Nelly's?"
"I don't care where we go as long as you're next to me."
He sets you down and looks at your parents.
"Do you guys want to join us?"
"Oh no, that's alright son. Go spend some time with Tzameret. Have fun kids."
You hug your mom and kiss her cheek then turn to your dad.
"I'm sorry dad. I didn't mean to flip out, I was just kind of spiraling."
"I completely understand baby. I didn't mean what I said in the kitchen, at least not in the way you think. I know you can take care of yourself, you're very responsible and we are so, so proud of you. We just hated seeing how unhappy you were with that asshole."
"I know dad. I love you."
"I love you too sweetie. Go have fun."
You hug your mom and dad and your dad shakes Zev's hand.
"Take care of our girl, don't let that psychopath lay another finger on her."
"He'll die if he even thinks about it."
"That's what I like to hear."
They smile at each other and Zev holds his hand out to you. You intertwine your fingers in his and he pulls you close.
"Ready?"
"Yes."
He doesn't take his eyes off of you as you walk to his car.
"You're so beautiful Tzameret."
You look at him and smile.
"You called me Tzameret."
"Of course. It's a beautiful name."
"Thank you."
"Any time."
He opens your door and you get in and he gets in his side. The thought of going out makes your heart pound and your palms sweat. Zev looks over at you and gently grabs your hand.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing."
"Hey, talk to me. Don't hide from me."
"It's nothing really."
"Do you miss him?"
You look at him and he's looking away.
"Of course not! Are you kidding?"
He smiles in relief and leans in to kiss you.
"Then what is it?"
"The thought of going out makes me nervous."
He holds your face in his hands so you look in his eyes and he kisses you again softly.
"I'm not him. I'm not going to pick a fight over anything. All I want to do is take a beautiful girl out to enjoy herself for once instead of dreading even waking up in the morning."
"How are you so perfect? It's annoying how perfect you are."
He laughs bitterly and shakes his head.
"I'm about as far from perfect as you can get."
"No you're not."
"Yes I am. There's a lot you don't know about me."
"I don't care. It won't change anything."
He starts his car and drives towards Nelly's.
"Can I ask you something?"
"Anything."
"What happens tomorrow?"
You think about it but you have no idea.
"I don't know."
"If Griffin wants to talk, will you talk to him?"
"Hell no. I don't have anything left to say to him."
"One more question."
"Go for it."
"What is this? What are we? What can I call you?"
His hands are gripping the steering wheel hard. He's afraid to hear your answer.
"Yours. You can call me yours."
He pulls over to the side of the road and grabs your arm to pull you over on his lap. He kisses you hard and bites your lip.
"Say it."
You chuckle and smile.
"Say what?"
He gazes into your eyes as he brushes his lips against yours.
"You know."
"I'm yours Zev. As long as you want me, I'm yours."
He moans and crushes his lips to yours. You get lost in him completely and apparently he does too because someone knocks on the window and you both jump. A cop shines a flashlight in the car and motions for Zev to roll down his window.
"Is there a problem officer?"
"I understand you're young but if you're going to be inappropriate, please do it at home."
You both laugh and you move back to the passenger seat.
"I apologize sir. We weren't going to do anything, promise."
Zev holds your hand tight in his and you smile.
"Lana?"
You look at the cop who's studying your face. Your heart drops as you realize who he is. Velten Keller, Griffin's father.
"Officer Keller. Hi."
"Who is this? He isn't Griffin."
"Griffin and I broke up."
"I just talked to him yesterday, he didn't say anything."
"We broke up today."
"And you're already with this guy?"
"Officer, with all due respect.."
"License and registration."
"Are you serious?"
"Yes. License and registration."
Zev sighs and opens his glove box. He gives Velten the papers and his license and he walks to his car.
"Who the fuck is this guy?"
"Griffin's dad."
"Griffin who? Not your Griffin."
"Yeah, that's his dad."
"No it isn't. Griffin told me his dad died."
"He's definitely alive and that's him."
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You laugh and he smiles. Velten comes back over and gives Zev his things.
"It's getting late. You should get home. DUI checkpoints are being set up."
"Yes sir."
"Lana, good to see you."
"You too Officer Keller."
He nods and walks away and Zev rolls his window up.
"Still want to go to Nelly's?"
"We shouldn't. His words had a double meaning."
"DUI checkpoint for my car only?"
"Yup."
"Fucking pig."
"Hey, that's not nice."
"He's not nice."
"I know but as someone who faces discrimination and bigotry every day, I'm not comfortable with it."
"You're right. I'm being insensitive. I'm sorry."
He kisses your hand and you stare at him in awe.
"What?"
"Nothing, I just.. I'm not used to this."
"Used to what?"
"Someone else admitting that they're wrong. I always expect a fight but with you, there isn't one."
"And there never will be."
He smiles at you and you smile back. He starts driving to his house and holds your hand. Your heart is exploding with happiness and even though you couldn't get the words out earlier, nothing can stop them from coming now.
"Zev?"
"Yeah?"
"I love you."
His hand tightens on yours and he steps harder on the gas, speeding to his house with a big smile on his face.
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