CHAPTER 14:

"We've been friends now for a while, wanna know that when you smile, is it me yeah? Are you thinking of me, yeah?" ~Last First Kiss, One Direction.

Saturday, 24th August 2013

ZAYN'S POV:

Finally, today was the day of the warm up game. The game that Coach was drilling us for since the start of semester. Well, he's still drilling us for the big season game that'll be at the end of the year but you get my point.

So my team and I were in the locker room right now, all geared up for the game, patiently listening to Coach's speech and orders.

"This game is like a first impression for all of you, remember that. Now move your arses and go win this game!"

We all cheered, put on our helmets and picked up our crosse sticks, heading out to the field to be welcomed with a cheering crowd. The rival team was already warming up on the field. Looks like it's time to make Patterson (the jerk goalie who I have a beef with) cry.

I jogged to where Liam was warming up. "Hey mate. Ready?" I patted him on the shoulder.

"Yeah. We really need to win this thing, or else Coach will up our practice hours," he groaned.

"Don't worry. These guys play like a bunch of babies!" I snorted and Liam laughed but nodded in agreement.

"Alright team!" Liam called out and all of us formed a circle to discuss the game strategy. After that was done, we disbanded and walked off to our respective positions on the game field.

I glanced at the crowd, to the people who had came to watch the game. Everyone's families were here, to watch their kids play. Everyone, except my family. Then my eyes met Harry Styles and I smirked, to which he smiled back and then resumed talking to his pal Louis.

I don't make Harry do my homework anymore, because damn it he can blackmail me anytime he wants with what happened at the party. But he does tutor me once in a while. And Harry honestly scares me sometimes. Because of how he can sometimes see right through me, see my side that I don't even want to be seen.

Even though he said that no one would believe him if he told them about the party, but there are many who will. Some people will get their hands on anything for a good rumor.

Speaking of rumors, the news of Perrie and I's breakup spread around the school like wildfire, just as expected. And 88% of the students believed that it all happened 'cos of that Jenny rumor. Well, the are kinda right after all. That was partly the cause.

Squirming out of my thoughts, I quickly pulled my helmet on and took my position in the front line on the field, waiting for Coach's whistle.

Finally it blew, and a soon-to-be intense game of lacrosse started.

~*~

HARRY'S POV:

Doesn't Zayn know how to pull any other facial expression besides his trademark smirk? But he does look damn sexy while doing it so I'm not gonna complain.

"Did Zayn Malik just smirk at you, and did you just smile back at him?" Louis asked teasingly and Dani's head popped up from her phone with interest. She was here to support her boyfriend of course. Yes, she and Liam were officially together now, after their magical date yesterday which I've heard about 234884 times already.

"Uh, yeah, I guess he did." Louis narrowed his eyes at me.

"Spit it out Haz," he demanded. I sighed.

"Okay, after the game. But on one condition. You tell me what happened between you and Niall."

Louis grimaced but finally gave in. "Fine!" He sighed dramatically.

Then the game started and our attentions were focused there, ending all conversation.

~*~

Our team won and our throats were now hoarse from cheering. Dani had gladly went away with Liam to celebrate and now Louis and I were left alone, as Niall hadn't come today.

We unconsciously decided to walk to the park that was on the way to the school. The wind was a bit chilly for August, and I pulled my hoodie around me tighter.

"So...?" Louis prodded.

I cleared my throat. "Yeah. Look Lou, I'm sorry. 'Cos I know you and Dani are my best friends and I should've told you this before."

"Told us what?" Louis asked in a chilly voice.

"Uh, that I, er, um, I fancy Zayn Malik. And he used to bully me before, but now not so much ever since his party when he got drunk and unconciously told me some of his secrets and now I want to know more about him and get closer to him 'cos I feel like he is hiding something and needs help and I'm falling for him more day by day but I'm almost positive that he doesn't even feel the same way so what should I do LOU?!" I gasped for air. Boy, I felt good to let it all out.

Louis and I had stopped walking, and Louis was gaping at me like a goldfish. Then after a few seconds, he responded. "So did you guys do the dirty when he was drunk? Is my Hazza still innocent?"

Now it was my turn to gape at him. "OH MY GOD LOUIS! NO! And you got that from all of my rant?!"

He snickered. "Calm down Hazza Bear. I'm just messin' with ya." Then he turned serious again. "Now, you said he used to bully you?"

I nodded meekly. "Yeah. He used to make me do his homework and such, not a big deal," I lied.

Louis nodded. "And now you fancy him?" He asked with a glint in his eye.

"Yeah."

"Wow, that's tough. You should tell him how you feel Harry."

I did a spit-take without the water. "What? No way Jose! He would run away like hell! And like I said before, I need to find out about him and get closer. I want him to let me in, not force my way in."

Louis nodded understandingly. "And now he doesn't bully you anymore since the, uh, party?"

"Yep."

"Some party it was." Louis shook his head.

I perked up. "Ahan! Speaking of the party, it's your turn to spill mister."

We had now reached the park and Louis sat down on the bench, and I copied him.

He twisted the tassels of his hoodie around his fingers nervously. "Uh, well, you see we danced at the party."

"Yeah? Then?"

He swallowed. "Then, uh, a slow song came on and Niall stopped me for another dance. I know I shoul've said no 'cos it's just weird but I couldn't bring myself to say no. And then we danced and I started feeling all weird and I wasn't thinking rationally. Then right at that moment, he kissed me! He kissed me and I don't know what possessed me, but I kissed him back Haz! I did! And I know it was wrong but it didn't feel wrong and then my head was about to explode from confusion so I ran away. And I told him it was all a mistake."

HE WHAT? Wow. Okay. I reached up and smacked Louis on the head, hard, making him almost fall off the bench.

"Okay, I deserved that," he winced, rubbing his head.

"Damn right you did! You could've at least given the poor guy an answer Lou! But I'm proud of Niall for finally getting the guts to kiss you."

Louis snapped his head towards me. "So you knew?!"

Oops. "Uh, yeah. Niall told us about his feelings for you. And Dani says that you feel the same way for Niall but haven't realized it yet."

He tried to cut me off but I continued. "And you know Dani is never wrong about these things, especially when they're about you."

Louis sighed. "I-I'm still confused Hazza. I mean you're supposed to like guys, not me! I'm supposed to like girls only! What should I do?"

I rolled my eyes. "Calm down Boobear. It's possible for someone to like girls and boys. But we'll discuss that later. Now the first and foremost thing you need to do is apologize to Niall for breaking his heart and being a dick," I told him sternly.

"Bu-but Harry! I can't-"

"Yes you damn well can! And you will! 'Cos it's the least you can do after the harsh things you said to him!"

"I-I was confused!" He protested.

"That's not a valid excuse Louis. You will go and apologize to Niall. Promise me?"

"Bu-"

I glared at him. "Promise?"

"FINE!"

"Good."

"I'll talk to him at school tomorrow."

"No you won't."

He glanced at me in confusion. "You're house is a block away. Take your car and drive to Niall's house and go aplogize to him. No buts."

Louis pouted but complied. After giving him Niall's address, I sent him on his merry way. I just hope everything clears up between those two.

I really want them to get together. 'Cos I honestly ship Nouis, hard.

~*~

Awh! Harry ships Nouis too! HIGH FIVE HAZZA ME TOO! <3

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