Zamora scrolled through social media on her phone audibly groaning as she saw another Valentine's Day post. If she was being honest she was definitely being a hater. She hoped all the 'cute couples' would find out they're siblings.

"Zamora, come down for breakfast!"

Zamora sighed and mentally prepared herself for breakfast with the Birch's once again, Diane and Elliot always got weird on Valentine's Day, they literally had no boundaries with each other and honestly it got tiring. Zamora wasn't used to family dinners or breakfast, or being asked about her day, these past few months have been very draining for her.

She's used to being alone and doing things herself, so this change has been taxing.

As Zamora got dressed for the day she thought about Ethan. She'd be lying to herself is she said she didn't like him. Usually when Zamora got crushes on people she'd ignore it until it went away. But since she spends basically everyday with him, that was easier said then done.

The reason she ignored that whole them kissing was because she didn't want to complicate and mess up something that was great the way it was. Who knows what would happen if they decided to date, she couldn't afford to lose her best friend like that. Zamora just wasn't big on relationships anyways, she preferred having crushes, it was honestly more fun for her.

When Zamora was done getting dressed she dragged herself to the kitchen to eat with the Birch's. "Happy Valentine's Day Zamora!" Elliot said sweetly while placing a plate of heart shaped pancakes in front of her.

Zamora smiled awkwardly, "thanks uncle."
'Does a day go by where his breath doesn't smell like pussy?' Zamora thought to herself. Zamora ate her pancakes as she listened to Diane talk about the dinner Nick and his parents usually have on Valentine's Day, which Zamora found funny.

"Guys, can we just tone it down for this year for Valentine's Day?" Nicolas asked.

Zamora groaned, "fuck, now they're gonna break into song!"

Before she could be annoyed any further Zamora quickly washed her dish, grabbed her book bag by the front door and left early for school. Sadly she couldn't escape, it seemed everyone thought today would be they day to break out into song about Valentine's Day.

EGGY: um, is everyone singing where ur at 2? 🤨

Zamora looked at the text message on her phone and sighed in relief.

SpongeBob's wife: oh thank god, I'm glad I'm not the only normal one

SpongeBob's wife: ur coming to school today right? I honestly don't think I'll survive without u today 🥲

EGGY: hmmmmmm I don't knowww 🧐
SpongeBob's wife: PLEASE 🥺🙏🏽

EGGY: fine, I won't skip today, what would u do without me 🥱

Zamora laughed and looked up from her phone, it's a miracle she didn't get hit by a car. She stared at her school building, groaning before going in. Zamora stared the the disgusting sight of couples holding hands, hugging and kissing all throughout the halls, totally not bitter.

Rolling her eyes Zamora walked to her locker shoving a kissing couple out of the way before stuffing the things she didn't need into it. "Hey there's my favorite grouch," a familiar voice called. Zamora smiled and turned around to see Ethan standing there with a grin.

Zamora threw her head back in relief, "I'm so glad you came today."

"Came?" Mona said appearing from a cloud of pink smoke.

"God no not now," Zamora begged as Ethan went in to hug her.

"God yes! Doesn't he just smell so good, like pine after a storm" Mona practically moaned in her ear.

"Mona!"

"Zamora? You okay?" Ethan asked.

Zamora pulled away from the hug, "yup, perfectly fine!"

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Zamora sat in the cafeteria with Ethan sitting across from her, she couldn't focus on anything he was saying as she watched his lips move.

"Zamora? Did you hear what I said?"

Snapping out of whatever trance she was in Zamora looked up at Ethan, "huh?"

Ethan cleared his throat nervously before speaking, "I was asking if you wanted to go a restaurant with me tonight? My brother works there so it'll basically be free for us."

Mona appear next to Zamora, "Fuck, say yes! Look at his beautiful face, makes you just wanna-"

"Chill Mona Jesus!"

Zamora shifted in her seat trying to play everything cool, "yea sure, I'd rather have dinner with my best friend than do nothing at all."

She looked down at her shitty school lunch that she barely touched, pretending to not see the way Ethan looked disappointed at being called her best friend.

He'll get over whatever he feels for her soon, she's just gotta pretend nothings going on and eventually things will go back to normal. Right?

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Zamora stood in front of the mirror holding up two potential outfits, a grimace on her face as she glanced between the two. Since she's indecisive, the calvarie arrived even though no one called for them.

Mona hovered over her shoulder with a grin, manicured hand resting on Zamora's shoulder. "go with the black dress, it's got a slit in the side and it'll make your tits sit just right, he'd be a prude to not take a look...wait, he's not a priest is he?!" She asked, horrified.

A huff came from behind her as she was shoved aside, "Obviously he isn't Mona, don't be ridiculous. Besides, that dress is so last season. Go with the white dress; you can pair it with that white collar and dress it up, like I wore when I met Bill Clinton."

Connie sighed, a wistful look coming to her face. "Those were the days; up in the whitehouse, doing it on the oak desks, he even Monica Lewinskied all on my-"

Zamora groaned, rubbing her temples, interrupting their rants, "Can we just get back to picking a damn outfit please?! What do you even wear to a damn dat- dinner! ...what do you even wear to dinner with your best friend?"

"You know what," Zamora threw the two dress option on her bed, "I'm not gonna think about it too much, it's just Ethan."

"Yeah, it's just Ethan, the boy you kissed, the one you've been thinking about nonstop and the one who you're spending Valentine's Day with doing the one thing you said you'd never do" Mona sarcastically added.

Zamora scrunched up her nose, "What are you on about? The thing I said I wouldn't do is go on a date, this isn't that, it's just dinner with Ethan."

The hormone monstresses stared at her with an incredulous look, "...Honey, I'm gonna tell you something and Imma hold your hand when I say this, repeat what you just said but slowly" Connie said, sitting on the bed next to her holding her hand.

"What do you wear to a dinner with Ethan?" Zamora repeated slowly. "Nuh uh, Pookie, And imma hold your hand when I say this," Mona said sitting on the other side of her, holding her other hand. "We already know what you're thinking, hell, date and dinner don't even sound the same and you were about to call it for what it is, a date."

Zamora stared out into space, processing their words before changing the topic, "...can I have my hands back? Like why is y'all holding me hostage?" The hormone monstresses sighed, knowing that Zamora is too hard headed and prideful to ever openly admit it. Zamora huffed after seeing a text from Ethan saying he's almost there.

She stood back up, stomping over to the closet, trying one last time to pick something without overthinking it. God must've heard her pleas or got tired of her incessant cries for help since she'd manage to settle on a cohesive outfit that appeased the judges; a white lace top with a pleated black skirt, leather jacket, platform boots, a black purse and silver jewelry to accessorize (outfit at the bottom).

Connie let out a gasp, "Buttercup 🥹." Mona grinned, gently pulling at her cross necklace, "Kinky." Zamora pushed her off, heading to the mirror to put on some lipgloss and mascara, just in time to hear the doorbell. The Birch's were too busy enjoying the bliss of the Valentine's Day date with their son so she didn't have to run to answer the door this time.

If Ethan thought he was prepared for what he'd see when that door opened, he was wrong. His brown eyes scanned his best friend, the outfit she wore highlighting her best features that she didn't usually show off. He'd never quite been as thankful for his brother as he was in this moment.

However, his resolve broke when he spotted the silver cross hanging between her cleavage. Damon appeared over his shoulder, a toothy grin on his face, "Well I'll be damned, isn't she a sight for sore eyes? Almost makes you wanna kneel to worship before the cross Hmm?~" He teased, a southern drawl lingering in his tone.

Unlike most other teens his age, Ethan's hormone monster was one who took on very few kids at a time, none seemed more intriguing than the pastor's kid. Ethan's gaze lingered far too long on the cross before snapping it up to meet Zamora's own. "I-Uh- you look-...You're just-...hmm." He stammered barely able to form a cohesive sentence.

Connie watched the way Ethan eyed her "...oh he wants you bad."

"Shut up, no he doesn't," Zamora mumbled, closing the house door behind her.

Zamora stood awkwardly in front of Ethan, "Shouldn't we get going?"

"......huh? oH, yeah your right," Ethan cleared his throat before going on his phone to call a cab for them.

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The two young teens sat at their table eating their chicken tenders and fries because they refused to get anything else.

"Ha, and they tried to get us to eat steaks," Zamora playfully scoffed.

"Psh, exaaactly, like what sort of chumps do they take us for? We only indulge in the finest dining," Ethan replied, dipping his last fry in some ketchup.

Zamora leaned forward in her seat excitedly, "we shoulde dine and dash."

Ethan smiled, "oh my god you're so right," he agreed knowing they didn't have to since his brother would be paying for everything anyways but he'd happily go along with anything she tells him.

They looked around the restaurant sneakily before getting out of there seats and running for the exit, Zamora holding Ethan's hand as they ran out laughing.

Ethans brother walked out of the kitchen with a rag over his shoulder, "damn, they're not even gonna say goodbye? No thank you? Fucking kids these days. Fucking Valentine's Day."

(Zamora's outfit)

[A/N: ...heyyyyyy, I'm kinda sorta maybe back. My bestie and I slaved over a hot keyboard to get this chapter out 🤧. I'm gonna try to catch up to the latest seasons as quick as I can, bare with me lmao. Anyways, hope u guys like it lol]