Sage’s POV

“Where’re we going?” Zayn asked looking out of the passenger window.

“Just wait and see.” I smiled keeping my eyes on the road.

“Fine.” He pouted and turned the radio up.

I drove around a bend and saw the parking lot entrance. He looked at me with wide eyes but I didn’t look at him until I was parked in the empty parking lot.

“Why’d you bring me here?” He asked with a smile.

“So we can go walk around and talk.” I unbuckled and started to get out of the car.

He shrugged and got out too. We walked hand in hand toward the entrance. The boardwalk was deserted but still had trash around. Luckily for us, they had old rides that weren’t fixable open for people to go on. I led him over to the carrousel and climbed on to a zebra; it had a pink painted rose on its hip, it was definitely my favorite.

“You’re such a kid.” He laughed as I straddled it.

“You love my immature side.” I stuck my tongue out at him.

“True.” He mumbled before kissing my forehead.


“That was pretty fun.” I laughed taking off my shoes that were now soaked.

“I didn’t mean to ruin your shoes.” He frowned.

“It’s fine, I have other shoes.” I shrugged looking up at him.

“What?” He asked shyly.

“Nothing, I just like your eyes. They’re gold but brown and amazing! I love ‘em.” I looked into them as he smiled.

“Thanks babe.” He blushed reaching down to help me up.

I grabbed his hand and stood up on tired legs. He grabbed my waist making me look into his eyes again. I leaned up and let my lips graze his, he pulled me closer and kissed me passionately. He dropped his shirt to the ground and lifted me up. I gripped his arms and wrapped my legs around his body.

“I love being able to do this.” He mumbled into my lips.

“I do too.” I whispered as he pulled back. “What?”

“My phone’s vibrating.” He frowned pulling it out. “Hello?” he paused. “We’ll be there in a little bit.” He looked at me with surprise. “Yea, I totally forgot. Okay, we’re on our way.” He hung up and looked happy.

“What’s going on?” I asked as he set me down.

“Remember how your mom bought us tickets to that concert in Oregon?” A smile spread across his face.

“Yea?” I didn’t get it.

“It’s in two days and the guys want to drive there tonight. We have to go.” I jumped into his arms and hugged him.

“Yay! I’m so excited.” I squealed.

“Me too, let’s go.” He laughed setting me down again.


“I’m going to sleep.” Louis yawned from the back seat.

“Sweet dreams.” I whispered back to him as Zayn grabbed my free hand that wasn’t on the wheel. “Want me to drive so you can relax?”

“Nah, I got it.” I shrugged.

“Okay, do you mind if I go to sleep then?” He asked sleepily.

“Nope.” I answered quickly.

He leaned over and kissed my cheek lightly before closing his eyes. I put on of my headphones in and kept my eyes on the freeway.

“You okay?” I forgot Harry was still awake.

“Yea.” I answered absent-mindedly.

“You're lying.” He pried. “Tell meeeee.”

“There’s no way to shut you up is there?” I asked rolling my eyes.

“Nope.” He smiled smugly.

“I feel really overwhelmed by everything that’s going on. I just need a break from life.” I sighed. “But that’s not possible.”

“You told me this earlier, why are you acting so much worse?” he called me out on my crap and it was annoying but usefull.

“Why do you think?” I raised my eyebrows and looked into the rearview mirror.

“Oh.” He looked over at a now sleeping Zayn. “Just talk to him.”

“That would be easy if we weren’t stuck with each other for the next few days.” I changed lanes to pull over. “I need to get out for a minute.”

I pulled the car over and put it in park. Climbing out I heard a few grumbles from the backseat.

“Where are we?” A very sleepy Niall asked.

“Somewhere on I-5 between Concord and Fairfeild.” I answered before closing the door.

I walked over to the guard rail and leaned on it; being outside always helped me think through stuff. Hearing a door slam I turned around and saw Zayn’s figure walking toward me, he was bundled up in a sweatshirt and blanket over his basketball short.

“Is everything okay?” He asked looking down at me.

“No” I mumbled. “I really like you but I really cant deal with this right now. I feel really overwhelmed with everything.”

“…so are we breaking up?” He asked shyly.

“Yea, and I don’t expect you to wait around for me because I have no clue how long it’ll take me to be ready.” I blinked away a tear. “I’m sorry.”

“It’s okay, I understand. I know you have a lot going on right now.” He reached out and grabbed my chin gently. “Just do what’s best for you, Sage.”

I nodded and tried not to cry but when he wrapped his arms around me, a few tears slipped out. He kissed my forehead and looked into my eyes.

“Is there anything else?” He asked patiently.

“Huh-uh.” I shook my head and looked down at my goosebump covered legs. “I’m freezing.”

“I know.” He laughed walking with me back to the car as the boys climbed out.

“Seat change!” Liam almost yelled.

When we finally got back on the road, I was stuck in the back row with Harry. I had head resting on Harry’s shoulder and legs laid out next to me. His soft snoring was putting me to sleep so I stopped fighting it and let myself drift off.