Zayn:

The prank war was going strong. It had only been a week and a half since the girls' Saran wrap prank and now pranks were happening left and right.

Niall was finally off vocal rest and everything got about ten times louder. His voice is back to being angelic and prefect and management is finally getting off his back about everything.

The pranks had actually all been pretty clever, so far the girls had put mascara on my already long eye lashes just before an interview, while I was asleep, making me look absolutely ridiculous. Eleanor's computer language got changed to Portugese, Harry's bed got short sheeted, all of Kiersten's left shoes went missing, A lizard got put in on of Louis' TOMS and since he never wears socks that was pretty gross. Danielle faked being mad at Liam for a whole day. She didn't talk to him and every time he saw her she would just glare at him. He was distraught by the end of the day, because he couldn't figure out what he had done wrong. To get her back for that one we were out for dinner one night and Danielle ordered chocolate cake and after she had taken a couple bites Liam went, "Gross what is that!" and pointed to her cake. Danielle didn't see anything and Liam told her to look closer and when she did he shoved her face in the cake.

The prank the girls played on Niall had been the best so far, though. We were just about to perform on a talk show when Niall saw some money on the floor. He bent over to pick it up and heard a ripping sound. Paul told Niall it was time to go on stage. When Niall tried telling Paul that he needed to change his pants because he ripped them Paul just interrupted him telling him that they didn't have time and he needed to get on stage.

The whole performance Niall was awkwardly trying to cover up his bum, but none of us could figure what he was doing. Once we stepped off stage we all turned towards Niall, "What the hell was that?" Louis asked.

Niall blushed, "I ripped my pants earlier and we had to go on stage before I could change."

"Niall you didn't rip your pants." Liam said and then we heard laughter.

We turned and saw Kiersten, Danielle, and Eleanor all laughing together. "What did you guys do?!" Niall hissed.

Kiersten held up a piece of fabric and pulled making a loud ripping noise and Niall's jaw dropped.

"What's the big deal? Everyone sees your black Calvin Kliens all the time anyway." Harry said.

Niall just glared at him, "Yeah, Niall why were you so embarrassed?" Kiersten asked in a mocking tone, like she knew something no one else did.

Niall glared at her again, "I can't believe you. I was so excited about them and used them against me!" He said and Kiersten just laughed.

"What are you guys talking about?" I asked.

Kiersten walked over and yanked Niall's kahki's down revealing boxers with a rather large picture of Justin Bieber on them. We all started laughing and Niall quickly pulled his pants back up blushing. "Why...are...you...wearing...those?" Harry asked between laughs.

"She bought them for me and begged and gave me the puppy dog eyes until I agreed to wear them!" He said pointing to Kiersten who was lying on the floor holding her stomach.

"Come on guys. We've got an interview to go to." Paul said walking into the room. I watched him high five the girls and then we went out to the car.

We were all sitting in front of the microphones at the radio station. We were doing an hour long interview an we were having a lot of fun. The interviewer was really funny, and she kept picking on Niall.

"Okay, so we've got some fan questions. The first one is for you Niall. What's the difference between Demi and Kiersten like why did you decide to get back together with Kiersten instead of dating Demi?"

"It's really a connection thing. I really don't have anything in common with Demi, where as Kiersten and I are best friends. It's nothing against Demi I just know Kiersten's the one for me." Niall said leaning back in his seat obviously very proud of his answer. But he leaned a little to far back and sent himself toppling backwards. "Arrrrghhh!" He yelled and we all laughed.

"For the benefit of the radio, Niall just fell backwards out of his chair." Liam said and Niall scrambled into his chair.

"Are you okay?" The interviewer asked. Niall nodded laughing. "Good next question. "So Demi and Kiersten are in a feud at the moment about you. There have been words said over Twitter and in interviews, one girl was accused of being a stupid garden tool, and the other was accused of trying to steal swagger. What do you think of all of this?"

We all laughed at her choice of words and then Niall said, " I think everyone is aware that some people are taking this feud more seriously then others. It's really not even a feud, I actually find it rather funny. But Kiersten and I are happy, that's all that matters."

I could tell that the interviewer wanted to ask about the world finding out about what Jason did to Kiersten but all interviewers had been told that question was off limits, as was any question involving Reyna. Everyone knew we were no longer together and that I was taking care of Xara by myself but that was it.

The interviewer asked Louis and Liam about their engagement and wedding plans. And then she turned to Harry, "So Harry. You're rumored to have a girlfriend. Her name is Samie, true or untrue?"

"Samie's a great girl. We get on really well." Harry said not confirming or denying anything.

"Mmhmm. I'm sure you do." She said, "How did you meet her?"

"She's one of Kiersten's good friends."

"But isn't that breaking girl code? Because you and Kiersten dated first." She said. It's weird I always forget that Harry and Kiersten did date first. I guess I always just knew her and Niall were prefect for each other.

"I don't know anything about girl code." Harry said again trying to avoid saying he and Samie were dating. It wasn't that he didn't want to say, it was just that Samie still had three weeks before she would come on tour with us, and Harry didn't want to leave her alone with all of the hate she was guaranteed to get once it went public.

"Well is Niall dating Kiersten breaking guy code?"

"I don't think guy code works in this situation, since it was my idea for the two of them to date in the first place."

The interviewer just nodded and then turned to me, "So Zayn you're the only one who is single, everyone else may or may not be in a relationship. Are you looking for someone to date?"

"Um, no. I'm just focusing on this tour and my daughter, right now."

"So you're not thinking about getting back together with any exes?" She asked and I knew she was referring to Perrie, but that wasn't going to happen. Perrie got a new boyfriend, and besides she isn't exactly a kid person. That's my main priority when i decide to start dating again, can I bring her around Xara?

"Um no. Probably not. I've got a lot on my plate. And we're on tour until November. I just don't have time to give someone the attention that they deserve." I said and the interview nodded.

We finished up the interview and I was happy to get to go get on the bus and take a nap with Xara.

The set up of my bus is a little different then the other buses. There's two separate bedrooms, one for me and one for Rosa. Xara has a crib in both rooms but usually she just ends up sleeping in my bed. She's a spoiled little girl, but I like her there. She's a good cuddler.

"Hi baby girl." I said sitting down on the floor where Xara was lying and looking up at a fish mobile. She turned her little head towards me and her eyes lit up and she smiled, for the first time ever. "Rosa! Xara just smiled at me!" I said picking her up. "Oh baby! You're getting so big!" I cooed and she smiled again.

"That's wonderful!" Rosa said patting my shoulder before making her way to her room, probably to watch to watch more Spanish soap operas.

"Come on Tootie, Daddy's tired. Let's go take a nap." I said standing up and carrying her to my room. I pulled on a pair of trackies and then climbed into my bed with Xara lying next to me.

I gazed down at her and watched her as she watched me with her green eyes. They looked just like Reyna's and they broke my heart sometimes. She was looking at me just like Reyna used to. Other than her eyes though she looked a lot like me. In fact she looks a lot like my sister Safaa did when she was a baby.

I pulled my phone out, deciding to call my family, instead of just lying there thinking about Reyna. "Hello?" My mum answered the phone. It's only about eight there so she's probably doing laundry and didn't even look at who was calling.

"Hey, mum." I said smiling at the thought of her ironing one of my dad's dress shirts singing softly to herself.

"Zayn!" She yelled obviously surprised to hear my voice. "How are you, love?"

"I'm good mum. How you and the girls? And dad? Everyone okay?"

"Of course, we're all just fine. How's that gorgeous baby of yours?"

"She's amazing, mum! She just smiled at me for the first time today, when I got on the bus from my interview! It was amazing."

"Oh my baby boy. All grown up and seeing all these firsts with his own baby. Makes me tear up a bit." She said.

"Mum, stop." I said laughing, "Is anyone else around?"

"Your father just took Waliyha to the store for something. You just missed them. They won't be back for a few hours, but Safaa's supposed working on maths, I'm sure she's not though. Would you like to talk to her?"

"Is that even a question. Of course I want to talk to her." I said excited to talk to my favorite sister.

"Safaa, phone." I heard my mum say.

"Who is it?"

"Just say hello."

"Hello?" Safaa's little voice said into the phone.

"Hey, Saf." I said waiting for her reaction.

"Zayn!" She cried, "I miss you so much!"

I smiled and felt myself tear up a bit at the sound of her voice. It was one of my favorite sounds in the world. "I miss you too. You okay?" I asked.

And Safaa then launched into several very detailed stories, not letting me get a word in. "How's Tootie?" She asked finally taking a breath.

"She's good. She smiled for the first time today. She misses you." I said stroking Xara's cheek.

"She does?"

"Of course she does! You know what I realized today?"

"That I'm your favorite person in the whole wide world?"

I laughed, "I've always known that! No, I realized that Xara looks just like you did when you were a baby!"

"Really?"

"Yep. I'm pretty that means I know the two prettiest girls in the world."

I miss you, Zayn," Safaa said quietly.

"I miss you too, Saf." I said just wanting to curl up on the couch on watch The Little Mermaid with her.

"When are you coming home?"

"Not until Christmas time, babe. But I was thinking Tootie and I might come visit for a month or so. Would you like that?"

"Yeah! But mummy says I have to get ready for bed now. I love you, Zayn."

I love you too, Safaa. Tell everyone I said hello, yeah?"

"I will, bye Zayn."

"Bye, Saf." I hung up the phone and looked at Xara who was sleeping quietly next to me.

I grabbed my phone and called Kiersten, "Hey, you've reached Kiersten's phone. She's probably spending time with her amazing boyfriend or off being gorgeous somewhere. So leave your name and number and she'll call you back. Unless you're a guy. Then just hang up now. She's mine." Niall said just before the beep came. I rolled my eyes and hung up. I called Niall instead.

"Hullo?" He answered.

"Hey, what are you doing?" I asked.

"Kicking Kiersten's butt in COD."

"Niall! I've beaten you five times!" I heard Kiersten yell.

"Shh! Babe! Leave me some of my dignity! What's up Z?"

"I was wondering if you guys wanted to come over for a bit or something."

"Sure. What's going on that you want to talk to Kiersten?"

"Maybe I want to talk to you."

"Do you?"

"Not really."

"That's what I thought." Niall said chuckling. "We'll be over when we stop for food. Paul said like twenty minutes."

"Alright. Thanks for letting me use your girlfriend, Niall."

"Don't push your luck, Malik." Niall said before hanging up.

Half an hour later the door to my room opened up and Kiersten walked in. She lifted up a bag of fast food and smiled at me.

I just gave her a week smiled and she dropped the bag on the table and crawled onto the bed, "What's wrong Z?"

"I miss my sisters." I lied, not wanting to tell her that I missed Reyna. I did miss my sisters, but that's not why I was upset.

"I miss Reyna too." Kiersten said wrapping her arms around me, so I could bury my face into her neck.

I guess, I never really thought about that. It wasn't just Xara and I that lost someone. Kiersten and Reyna had become best friends. They were like sisters.

"It's just hard. I mean, Xara doesn't have a mum anymore. And I was going to propose, that day!" I said squeezing Kiersten tight.

"I know, Zayn. I know. But Xara does have the best dad in the world. And eight aunts and uncles who love you and her so, so much." She said smoothing her hand over the back of my head.

"Thanks, K." I said wiping the last couple tears away and kissing her cheek.

"No problem, Z." She said kissing my forehead.

"Where's Niall?"

"Eating your food, probably." She said shrugging.

"Didn't you guys just get food?"

"Yeah, but someone told him you have those cookies he likes. Here, I got you a burger and some fries." She said handing me the bag of food.

"What are fries?" I asked pulling the chips out and eating one.

"Stop being mean." She said stealing one. "Chips are flat, and crunchy. These are fries."

"No. Crisps are flat and crunchy. Theses are chips."

"No. Crisps isn't a word. Crisp is an adjective."

"Stupid, American." I said taking a bite of my burger.

"Stupid, Brit." She said grinning at me.

My door swung open "Hey guys! What the criac?" Niall yelled.

"Stupid Irishman." Kiersten and I said before bursting into laughter.

"Are you done with my girlfriend now? I want to cuddle." Niall said pouting.

"Let's all cuddle together! We can watch a movie!" Kiersten said.

"Fine. But if Zayn's here I'm going to need food to occupy my mouth." Niall said turning on his heel.

I look at Kiersten and her face was bright red, "He um, he meant- yeah screw it we were planning on a good couple hours of making out tonight." Kiersten said shrugging and stealing another chip.

"What do you want to watch?" I asked picking Xara up and carrying her over the where my movies were.

"Dark Knight?" Kiersten asked and I nodded grabbing it and popping it in the DVD player.

I rested my back against the pillows lying Xara out on my chest. Kiersten sat next to me, throwing a blanket over her short clad legs. She was always cold.

Niall walked into the room dropping an armful of food on top of Kiersten. "What are we watching?" He asked plopping on the bed and throwing an arm around Kiersten.

"Dark Knight Rises." Kiersten said opening a pastry type thing.

"Are you sure you won't be too scared, baby?"

"I'm sure you'll protect me, boo boo. Now open up." She said holding up the pastry.

Niall opened his mouth expecting Kiersten to give him a bite but instead she smashed it all over his face. Niall just shrugged, "Now, you get to lick it off."

"Um, no." She said rolling her eyes and turning away from him.

Niall leaned over and whispered something in her ear.

Kiersten shot him a harsh glare before lying down on her side facing me.

"Oh come on, babe, don't be like that." Niall said putting a light hand on her shoulder.

Kiersten slapped his had away, before hissing, "I should have done that to your face." She then tossed an arm over my torso but under Xara and nuzzling her face into my ribs.

Niall groaned, "It was just a joke. Jeez." He huffed getting off the bed, grabbing all of the food, and stomping out of the room.

I pulled Kiersten's arm off me before standing up and placing Xara in her crib.

I sat back down on the bed and sat Kiersten up and she avoided looking at me. I put a finger under her chin and tilted her head, up. I searched her eyes, she wasn't crying but she looked on the verge of it. "What did he say? Come on, I know how insensitive he can be. Tell me what he said." I whispered.

"Every time he wants me to do something that I don't want to he just says 'Demi would do it.' and it just makes me so mad. Like its not even that we're in feud or whatever because we all know I think it's stupid, but I just know that she would do those things. And as much as I know he loves me, I also know how much he liked her. I don't want to lose him and I know that if we ever break up she's going to swoop in like a hawk. I can't help but to think how he could have any girl in the world and he wanted her for so long. I know he loves me it's just sometimes I just feel like maybe he wishes I was her. He told me the other day I should do my hair like hers, because he likes hair like that. I just feel like he's trying to make me become her. I don't even know if he's joking or not. And I definitely don't want him to think that saying those things is how to get his way."

"You have to tell him, love. It's not going to stop if you don't explain to him why it bothers you so much. He more than likely thinks its funny. And once you explain it to him, he'll stop."

Kiersten just sighed and flopped back on the bed.

I stood up and walked out to find Niall. He was lying on the couch staring at the ceiling. I grabbed him by the arm and picked him up, before tossing him back in my bedroom. I leaned against the doorframe so none of them could escape. "Hi." Niall said awkwardly and I rolled my eyes.

"Sit down please." Kiersten said and Niall sat down at the perfect distance. "I don't want you to say anything. Just listen. I know I was the first one to make a joke about Demi, but I can't change my height. And it's different when I do it. I know she would do all of these things for you. Because she would do anything just to make sure she got to keep you. I'm not that kind of girl. If I'm lucky enough to get to keep you I want it to be because you love me, not because I do all of this stupid shit for you. But the hardest part about you saying these things is sometimes I just feel like you wish I was her. You could have any girl in the world, and I know how much you wanted her. And I'm not her. I will never be her. I'm not going to change into her. So if you want her, be with her but don't string me along behind you. Because one day you're going to turn around and I won't be there."