(Zack POV)

It had been years since I'd seen her, since she gave me strength. Saved me.
...
And it had been 2 years since I left....

2 years since I'd seen her, I thought I could never make it up to her...

We had something and I ruined it....

I fucked up big time.

This time I will prove my worth, I will beat her in the championships....

This time I'll make it right...

(End of POV)

After Zack had beaten Cathy in the arena and successfully reached the next level, Rachel had come to find him.
"You did well out there, a very impressive performance...I'd expect no less from you, Reaper" Rachel spoke softly as she approached him,
"Tch, thanks, do you really have to call me by that name, you know what it is...so use it!" Zack snapped at Rachel who just let out a sombre sigh.
...
"I missed you"
"I missed you, Ray"
They both sighed in unison as Zack held her, she felt tears paint her face but still looked up and smiled at him...

It hurt.

"Ray, I'm sorry, I never thought I'd ever have the chance to say that...I really am sorry" Zack buried his head in her shoulder as she stroked his hair.

"It's okay Zack, I forgive you.... I love you" Ray smiled at him as he hid his face, trying not to cry.
"I'll prove myself to you this time, I will beat you...Then and only then I am worthy of your love Ray" Zack sternly said as Ray sighed.

"I know you'll do that, it's you and you hate lies....but for now just stay like this....come I'll take you to my room, it'll be more relaxed there" Ray kissed Zacks cheek as they walked hand in hand to her penthouse like room.

They both sat holding each other on her sofa for a while, until Zack broke the silence.
"I love you Ray" Zack looked at her as she felt tears come to her eyes.
"I love you too Zack" they both shared an overdue and passionate kiss, it felt like it was going to last forever.
"Zack what are y-" with one swoop Zack lifted Ray into his arms and carried her into her bedroom, pushing her down onto the bed.

"I want you"

{Heyyyyy, sorry I haven't added a new chapter of this in a while, I thought I'd at least give you the preview so then it gives me a bits longer to work on this without having to worry about you all not having anything to read, hope you liked it😘😘}