Chapter 7
“Darling I’m going to take your brother to school today, I need to go talk to his teacher” I heard my mom say as she walked out.
“mmkay” I murmured. She closed the door after her as I looked to check on the time, I still had an hour to get ready. I flopped to the other side of my bed looking at the window. What it a dream? I wasn’t sure if it actually happened, did Harry really come to my house just to say good night? The thoughtmade my cheeks burn.
I buried my face into my warm pillow, as I felt my phone vibrate. I stood up and began to search for my phone which was lost in my king size bed. I threw the pillows and blankets to the floor until I found it on the other side.
It was a text from my best friend Sara:
Haven’t seen you around what’s up? Text me when you can! J
With the entire Glimmer’s stuff I haven’t had time to tell my friends about what was happening because it happened so fast.
Me: Tell the girls to come over later after school. We need to catch up. And don’t worry I’m fine!
I know they’ll be mad because I didn’t tell them anything, but they’re going to be furious when I tell them that I’m going to a rich private school.
“I should just stay home”I whispered as I threw my pillows back on my bed trying to make it look clean. I placed my outfit on my bed changing my shirt like twice until I felt comfortable in a white loose v neck paired with some dark blue Levi’s. I decided to put my hair in a bun because it was so frizzy.
After a while I was ready to head out and as I began checking if every door and window was closed, I grabbed a apple from the counter.
“I should really get a car” I whispered as I heard a honk from a car, I turned around to see a brand new black Camaro.
“Who is that?”I couldn’t recognize the car, I have really bad memory. For a while I just stood there until I began to walk towards it. I stopped to see the driver’s door open.
“Zayn?”I said as I got a little closer to the car. And it was Zayn looking a bit different this time; his hair wasn’t in the loop form instead it was kept inside a black beanie.
“Good morning babe” he said as gave me the same smirk as usual.
“What are you doing here? A..nd how did you find out where I live?”I was freaking out.
“I have my ways love”He smiled again as he bend down to get something out the car, he stood up as he grabbed a Starbucks coffee cup.He made his way towards me leaving three or four steps between us.
“I don’t know if you like coffee…” He handed me the cup.
“I don’t”I really did, but I was scared he was going to drug me or something. I didn’t grab the coffee causing Zayn to get mad as his face turned red as his eyes were focused on the floor.
“Just… take it dammit” He looked up handing me the coffee, which I grabbed, I had no other choice.
“Thanks” I whispered because it frighten me to see him raise his voice, he looked at me as the redness flushed from his face.
“No problem” He fixed his beanie, turning away from me, he walked toward his car opening the passenger seat.
“Aren’t you going to get in?”His face was serious. I didn’t want to get him any madder and I didn’t want to walk either. I made my way towards his car climbing inside as Zayn closed the door for me.
He came inside as he turned on the vehicle, “Buckle up”. I did as he told me, leaving my cup in the cup holder.
“You know. You’re really..”Zayn’s dark hues where stuck to the street light. He didn’t finish what he was going to say.
“Never mind” He said making a turn to the left.
“What?”
“You… you like making me mad don’t you”The light turned red as he gave me a look. I didn’t know what to say, I mean I didn’t do it on purpose.
“Anyways, what where you doing with Harry yesterday?” He asked a couple of seconds later. The question made me blush, replaying the part where Harry came to my house last night.
“He bought me and my brother ice cream” This made him puff and give a smirk. We were already in the entrance of the school, trying to pass all the other cars to get into the school parking lot.
He laughed again as we finally found a spot to park. “Don’t hang out with him again”, he turned off the engine as he placed his hand behind my seat.
“Why not?”I turned toward him as he turned serious again. “He’s nice and sweet. I can hang out with whoever I want” I argued back.
The words that I used to describe Harry made Zayn jealous. He pressed the button on the side of his chair which locked all the doors. His whole attention was on me now and I could see that he was mad again.
“Veronica, you are mine!”
Once he said that, I nearly passed out. I was terrified. Why would he say I’m his? We don’t even know each other! As my fear died down, I began to get angry.
“You can’t tell me what to do! You have no right!” I spat back as I unlocked the door and climbed out of his car. I didn’t notice where I was going until I ran into Niall. He looked tired; bags under his blue eyes showed he hadn’t had good sleep in a while.
“Oh crap, I’m sorry Niall!” I stammered out as I tried to recompose myself.
“It’s okay Veronica. From the looks of it, it seems like Zayn’s pretty pissed. What did you tell him?” he asked me as he looked behind me. I didn’t answer him; instead I turned around to see what he was talking about. Zayn was walking directly towards us.
I turned back and started walking to my first class. I really wanted nothing to do with Zayn at that moment. I heard Zayn call out my name a couple of times, but I ignored him and continued to walk. I was about to walk inside the building when I saw a familiar blonde smiling at me. Glimmer was back!
We spoke until the final bell rang, signaling us that we had a minute left to get to class. It was really nice to speak to her again. I was introduced to some of her friends which seemed pretty friendly.
Once class was over I made my way towards the spot Glimmer told me to meet her. In a matter of seconds I saw her there along with Harry, Louis, and Liam. They all smiled and said hi as I reached them.
“So I was wondering if you wanted to come over tonight? You know, a little get together celebrating my recovery? I’m sure you can come!” said Glimmer as the boys nodded in agreement.
“Oh man. Tonight? I have to work tonight. 6 to 10. I don’t think I’ll be able to make it” I had really forgotten I had a job. Glimmer pouted as I explained, but she understood. She continued to make plans for tonight as I saw Niall approach us. Once Glimmer noticed, she quickly said she was late to something and left.
“Shit she left again. I don’t know when she’s going to talk to me again” Niall sounded hopeless. I was confused because I had no idea what he was talking about.
“Don’t worry man she’ll talk to you soon. Give her time” Liam tried to make him feel better, but I think it didn’t help. At that moment I decided to leave. I said my goodbyes and made my way to my next class.
The rest of my classes were all a blur. I didn’t see Zayn at all. I saw Harry multiple times; we ate lunch together and he walked me to class. When the bell rang and we were all free to go home, I started walking.
I got home and my friends were already there. It was Sara, Stacie, and Meredith.
I had to explain the situation a couple of times so they could understand it. However there was no way in hell that I was going to tell them about Harry or Zayn. Not yet. They weren’t as understanding.
“But… you just left us! You didn’t even tell us what was going on” Sara said
“I’m sorry! You try saving a person then being put under pressure to attend a private school!” I was getting angry. Why couldn’t they just get over it? It’s not like I wasn’t going to hang out with them anymore.
For the next couple of hours, we went back and forth until it was time for me to go to work. Once they left I changed into my uniform as frustration began to die down. I hoped they’d understand, but for now, I guess not. I made my way to Olive Garden since I don’t drive yet. Sucks butt I know.
I was an hour into my shift when a familiar person made his way inside the restaurant. It was Zayn along with some blonde girl. This only convinced me even more to stay away from him.