Chapter 22
Zayn’s POV
From all the frustration and anger, I finished my mile before the rest of the soccer team. I really needed to talk to Veronica about last night because the text conversation we had last night wasn't convincing. I hadn't seen Harry around today, and that’s for the best because if I did I would have lost it.



“Hey Zayn" Harry’s neighbor sat next to me on the track, if he hadn’t had texted me about last night I would have not found out about Veronica’s little adventure to Harry’s house.

“What are you going to do about it?”



“That’s none of your business” I said as I grabbed my Gatorade bottle and took a drink from it.



“Are you sure about what you saw?” I don’t know him well enough to trust him, but I should just confront Veronica about it in person. Not at school though, it would just start another rumor and more drama.



“Yeah, man why I would lie to you" I took one last glance at him making sure he wasn’t lying to me.



“If I find out you lied to me, I will break your face. Understand?” I said as serious as I could.



“I understand man”



“Good” I left the track and made my way into the locker rooms, after changing the bell rang. I didn’t want to hangout or talk to Veronica much because I knew I would just cause a commotion. The school day went on by like always, some note taking and quizzes here and there. After sixth period I had to find out if Veronica had work today. I found her with Glimmer in the parking lot near her car.



“Hey Zayn!” Glimmer said with the most energetic voice. I don't know how Niall keeps up with her.



“Hey,” I responded back and looked at Glimmer and then Veronica.



“You work today?”



VERONICA’S POV



He didn’t even want to look at me. Was he really that mad about me going over to Harry’s for a little talk? It’s not like we kissed or anything, but I should have known this was going to happen. Zayn is the jealous type.



“Um, yeah I do” Zayn nodded and took out his keys from his pocket as he walked away from us. I gave a look to Glimmer as I walked after him; he stopped noticing my shadow on the concrete but then continued the walk to his car.



“What?” He said in a low voice.



“Are you okay?” I tried to reach for his hand but he moved it using it to unlock his door.



“Yeah, never been better love” He gave me one last smirk, jumping into his car and speeded out of the parking lot.
His attitude was annoying me; all day long he didn’t even talk to me or hang out at lunch. I was thinking of calling him to have a talk, but I had to make my way to work.



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I decided to shake all my emotions caused by Zayn's attitude towards me because it would affect my behavior towards customers.



I drove to work trying to maintain my head without worries. But it was difficult. Harry kept texting me about our "catching up" date, or whatever it was. I was excited for it but at the same time, I was worried. I didn't want to upset Zayn. But Harry is a good friend of mine. Why is he not fond of me talking to Harry?



I parked and clocked in. Olive Garden was packed like usual. So I was looking forward to my 30 minute break. Ivan and I were all over the place; taking orders, seating people, and basically keeping our customers happy. It was hard work. I wondered how I kept my cool in a place like this, but decided to not make a big deal about it.



About 3 hours into my shift, I went on my break. I was relieved because that meant I only had two more hours till I could go home.



I went outside and walked to the nearest fast food place because I was starving. After I ate, I was walking back to work. It was then that I noticed a person leaning on my car. It wasn't hard for me to realize it was Zayn. I wanted to ignore him and go back to work but I knew that if I did I would regret it. So I walked towards him.



"I only have like ten minutes left of my break Zayn" I said, trying to sound like I was emotionally stable.



"It's fine. That's all the time I need" he nonchalantly said. I nodded in response.



"So you really did go to his house huh? Before I assume, did you guys do anything?"



I was surprised. Did Zayn really think I cheated on him?!



"I did go to his house. I went to apologize okay. I didn't cheat on you. Ask Harry!! I apologized because I felt bad!" I tried not to tell but I couldn't help how angry I felt.



"Why didn't you tell me you were going?! I have people over here telling me you cheated! What the fuck was I suppose to do?!" His voice overpowered mine by milestones and it was scaring me.



"You were supposed to ignore them Zayn! They're not in this relationship! You need to trust me" I said taking steps away from where he was.



Before Zayn could respond, Ivan, my coworker, ran out and told me I was going to be late. It only pissed Zayn off even more.



"Can't you see we're talking?!" He growled as he glared at Ivan.



"Man calm down. I'm just telling Veronica"



"Fuck off"



"Zayn! What the hell?! You know what, I'm leaving. I have to get back to work" I said as I walked beside Ivan. I knew Zayn was pissed but I didn't care. Why did he have to be so rude?



I finished my shift but didn't leave before I told Ivan what had happened. He offered some of his advice and with that, I drove home thinking on what to do next.



Zayn didn't text or call me. But it didn't surprise me. I knew he had to cool off before he tried to talk to me again. I still had to tell him about my plans to meet up with Harry.

I got home and began my homework. While I was working, I decided to FaceTime Zayn. I hoped he was in a lighter mood.

"Are you still mad?" I asked hoping he would shake his head and say no.

"I'm frustrated okay. Don't you know that Harry likes you?!"

"Zayn. I'm with you not Harry. I like you not him" after I said that, he looked better. I was being honest too. If I wasn't interested in Zayn, I wouldn't be in a relationship with him.

"I have something else to tell you though" I said, my nerves were getting to me because I could no longer look at Zayn. I was looking at my hands instead.

"What?" He sounded as nervous as I was.

"Well I Harry and I are gonna go get coffee or something. You know, to catch up. It's not a date. It's just to talk... As friends"

He glared at me and I was scared he was going to end the call and ignore me again. But he didn't. Instead he signed and nodded.

"I'm... Okay with it. I have to trust you more right? I know you won't do anything to hurt me" I smiled at him and nodded. We spoke for another 20 minutes before I had to go since I was tired.

"I love you Veronica. Goodnight love" Zayn admitted before hanging up. I was surprised but I answered, "I love you too Zayn. Goodnight"

I was blushing but I didn't take my eyes off his. He smiled and said goodnight once more as we ended the call in unison.