Chapter 16
“What?” I didn’t know if he meant it or not, it just confused me. Coming in the middle of the night just to ask me that question, when he could have asked me at school or earlier in the day was confusing.
“I said if …. You know what never mind”, he took out the cigarettes from his pocket as he smiled and began to walk towards the door leading towards the front yard.
“No wait…” He was about to light up his cigarette as the words came out of my mouth.
“So? What do you say? Do you want to be my girl?” He played with the cigarette and looked up at me lifting one of his eyebrows.
“Can you let me think it over?” He brushed his hair, letting out a puff from his mouth, he looked very tired. We stared at each other for a couple of minutes; you could tell Zayn was getting anxious. He would look up to me and then the cigarette, finally lighting the cigarette up placing it on his soft lips.
“I can’t believe I had to sneak out of my house and drive here in the middle of the night just to come to you and get a ‘let me think about it’”. He laughed, puffing the smoke of the cigarette into the air. He took some steps towards me throwing the cigarette to the floor and then stepping on it with his combat boots. “This is the first time I’ve ever asked a girl to be my girlfriend… you know how fucking stupid I feel!!”Zayn placed his pale hands inside his pockets, his face turned red of embarrassment.
“No one told you to sneak out!”I argued back because I didn’t want him to get in trouble with his mom especially because of me.
“I just told you this was my first time asking a girl out and all you heard was sneaking out”. This made him frustrated, Zayn stood there looking to the floor and shaking his head.
“I don’t…. I don’t even know why I have feelings for someone like you…” He said as he threw his hands over his head.
“This is the first time a boy has ever asked me to be his girlfriend”. My eyes then focused on the concrete floor, knowing I was going to turn red as well. Zayn and I were on the same page, we both didn’t know what it felt like to be in a relationship and we didn’t know how to act like a couple either. I was confused, not knowing if I really had feelings for, but Zayn stepped to the plate and showed me that he had feelings for me.
Zayn laughed under his breath, coming closer to me, placing his large arms around my shoulders, pressing me against his warm chest. He placed his chin on top of my head, showing the difference of height between us, “I won’t break your heart, I promise. You might not have feelings for me now, but I’ll do anything for you to fall in love with me. I’ll keep my word on this, I will protect you forever”.
And with those words he won me over, my arms reached behind his sculptured back, standing there in his arms until I realized we were outside my house.
“Yeah… I think I should go back inside before my parents come out and find me” I let go of him as he checked his phone checking the time, it was about to be one of the morning.
“Can I come in?” Was he really asking this?
“No, I don’t think so. I’m sorry” I really didn’t want him to go inside my house. It was really late and quite frankly, I was probably going to get caught. My parents don’t even approve of him either which makes everything worse.
“Oh… well I’m not used to girls saying that. But its okay since it’s you… I guess I’ll see you later then. Goodnight beautiful” he smiled and then turned around again. I couldn’t help but smile at his words.
“Oh yeah be ready in the morning… I’ll honk when I’m here” he smirked at me and gave me a finial wave.
“Wait! What about David? I walk him to school”
“Don’t worry about it sweetheart. I’ll take him too” his sincerity surprised me. I’ve never really saw Zayn like this before. I gave him a smile and with that he was gone. I walked back inside my house and made my way back to my room in the dark. I still couldn’t get over what had just happened. My parents still weren’t home and I found it quite weird, but when I got into my room I saw that I had received a text message from my mom.
Mom: Hey hun, we’re going to stay over at your aunts house for the night. We all had a couple of drinks and don’t worry your brother is already asleep. We’ll be home tomorrow! Go to school okay, love you.
I quickly sent a text back and went back to bed.
*
I woke up to my alarm clock ringing, it was really annoying. And since I fell asleep at like one thirty. I was exhausted. But thankfully I still had the house to myself which means I could sleep a little more. I hit the snooze button and crashed again.
I woke up later than I expected. I had about 15 minutes to get ready in order to make it to school in time for the first bell. I felt my phone ring under my pillow and quickly reached for it.
Zayn: picking you up in 15 minutes. Be ready xx. –Zayn
Shit. I had completely forgotten that he was going to pick me up. I hurried off to the restroom and started my daily routine. I threw on whatever I could find which were some black skinny jeans and loose gray v neck along with a striped cardigan. I brushed through my hair, swiftly giving up and throwing my hair up in a ponytail. I didn’t have any time to put on any make up so I grabbed my school bag and made my way downstairs when I suddenly heard a honk outside. Shit shit shit! I grabbed an apple and made my way outside.
I didn’t realize I had forgotten my keys until I closed my front door. I mentally cursed and ran back inside. I hoped Zayn didn’t take notice of my little episode. I walked back outside and smiled at Zayn when he climbed out of his car to open the door for me. Aw what a gentlemen I thought.
“You look nice today even when you ran back inside your house” he winked as I blushed and fiddled with my hands. The rest of the car ride was pretty quiet; some comments were said here and there about the weather or school. We got to school in time, resting my worries about being late. Being late was one of my big pet peeves so it stressed me out a bit.
He parked and them climbed out, I was about to get out as well but the door was locked. I was shocked at the realization that Zayn could have done anything to me since he could so easily lock me in his car. He made his way around his car and opened the door for me. I smiled and got out of his way so he could close the door.
“You locked me in there” I said in a serious tone.
“Yeah I didn’t want you to leave or something” he responded in a more sarcastic tone. I was pretty annoying to me. But I let it go since we were at school.
He walked me to my fist class and gave me a kiss on the cheek when he said goodbye. Many students gave us weird glances when they saw us walking together and I couldn’t help but blush. Sitting in class I felt my phone vibrate in my jeans.
Zayn: I like it when you blush because of me x.
Me: oh well it isn’t just because of you, you know.
I felt myself smile when I read his text message. We continued to send each other messages throughout the morning until we got to lunch. He was next to my class waiting for me to get out. To say I was surprised would be an understatement.
“I’m taking you out to eat lunch and I’m not taking a’ no’ as an answer so let’s go” he smiled as he said that and then grabbed my wrist, tugging me towards the entrance of the school.
Harry’s POV
I watched them leave the school together. Were they together or something? Fuck. I really hope not. I really liked Veronica and I thought she liked me back, I didn’t expect to see this. I had to know if they were together. I walked to where Glimmer sat during lunch. I had a feeling she knew something about this.
“Oh hi Harry!!” she turned to me and smiled. Her smile quickly died down when she saw my face expression of desperation.
“Hi Glimm, do you know anything about Veronica… and Zayn together?” I had to force the words out. It pained me to say them.
“Oh…” she said sadly. “Well not really to be honest… I’m sorry Hazza” she looked down and played with her fingers.
“It’s okay” I sighed and left without saying a word.
I sat in my car for the rest of the school day. I wasn’t in the mood for anything. But I kept on reminding myself that Veronica and I weren’t even dating… I just couldn’t get her out of my mind.
I didn’t see anyone else for the rest of the day. Once the final bell rang, I drove off.
I can’t give up on her. I can’t.