CHAPTER 19:

 "My heart is racin', he's turning around. I reach for his hand and I say...." ~C'mon C'mon, One Direction.

Thursday, 29th August 2013

ZAYN'S POV:

"Happy birthday mate!" I bro-hugged my best friend again for the sixth time as soon as I saw him. Pulling back, I winked at him.

"So, when's the party?" I asked giddily even though I knew the answer very well and Liam rolled his eyes playfully.

"Of course, Mr. Party Guy. It's tonight. And yes, you're planning it." I grinned and saluted him.

"Sir, yes sir!"

Liam raised his eyebrows. "You're in an awfully good mood today?"

I nudged him. "Yeah, cos it's my best mate's birthday! You can finally drink legally with me bro!" Liam laughed and shook his head.

I don't know why I was in a good mood today. Well, I shouldn't question it, just enjoy it till it gets sour.

It was lunch time and we were now in the cafeteria. Liam and I along with our friends made our way to our reserved table, everyone watching us like always. Not that I mind.

Just then, Danielle came over with her friends aka Harry and the boys and kissed Liam, sitting down beside him for a while. Harry glanced at me with a smile. I, of course smirked back at the lad. And of course this didn't go un-noticed 'cos the girls and even some guys instantly started chanting 'Zarry' and I groaned.

Good mood, gone.

You see, ever since this morning, when I'd asked Harry how he was feeling now, in homeroom class, it was a big mistake. 'Cos instantly people started making up stuff. And the fact that we're always riling each other up added fuel to the fire.

They were all talking about fucked up shit like opposites attract and enemies falling for each other. Pssh, idiots.

Now, something stupidly ridiculous happened as well, and that is that people have started shipping us. I asked Perrie what the actual fuck that meant, and her reply was when someone likes the idea of two people being together, they ship them. And join their names together. And she ships Zarry too.

Well then.

Liam was chuckling. "I think I ship Zarry too. Even more than Ziam."

"Oh, shut up Liam!"

Harry's cheeks were flushed red as he scurried away with the guys, and I couldn't help but chuckle at how adorable he looked.

Wait, adorable? Ah, fuck it. I don't even know anymore.

~*~

"Well mate, the party doesn't look to bad," Liam commented, staring down at his huge decorated backyard from the stairs. I snorted.

"Too bad? It's freaking awesome! Why? 'Cos I planned it!"

Liam raised his hands up. "Kidding Z. I love it! Thanks."

We climbed down and joined in, Liam instantly being swarmed by people and being congratulated for turning 18.

Now, about the party. It was in full swing, with drinks being passed everywhere, music shaking the ground. This was a party birthday party, not a relatives one. Liam was sensible. That one will be held again when his parents will be home.

People were making out in the pool and on every flat surface and... wow. People just don't have dignity these days.

I shook my head and proceeded to get myself a drink, flirting with some pretty ladies on the way. Hey, I'm a free bird now.

Perrie was now kinda-sorta with Josh, and surprisingly I didn't even feel a tad bit bitter about that, just happy for my two friends. Guess I shipped Jorrie.

Wait, what?

Eugh! I shook my head feverishly. All this shipping shit is getting to my head.

Someone tapped me on the back and I turned around.

"Er, hi Zayn." I raised my eyebrows.

"Well hello to you too Curly. What are you doing here?" Who the hell invited him?

"Uh, Liam invited me and the guys."

"Oh, okay." It was now starting to get a tad awkward.

"C'mon guys we're playing truth and dare inside! Then it's time for the cake!" Andy, one of the guys from the team, thankfully called out to us, breaking the awkwardness. Harry quickly went inside, hopefully to avoid me.

I walked in to see that the living room was cleared up and people were sitting in a huge weird circle. Some people were still drinking and I whistled lowly. It's gonna be one heck of a game of truth and dare.

~*~

"Sarah, I dare you to strip in front of everyone!" A guy dared some chick named Sarah and everyone srated wolf whistling. Sarah, who was a bit tipsy herself, shot everyone a wobbly smile and started taking off her shirt. I chuckled. Whoa, there!

Liam made a choking sound of panic and scrambled up, grabbing Sarah's hands and pulling her back down. "Can we- can we please keep it PG?" He asked pleadingly and everyone snickered.

Josh rolled his eyes. "Sure sure. We'll listen to you birthday boy, just like we always have to." But his tone was light.

The bottle was spun again and I watched as Harry awkwardly walked inside, looked around and sat down some distance away from me. His friends Louis, the scary one and the blonde one, who I guess was his boyfriend were sitting further away, whispering to each other and laughing. Danielle was of course by Liam's side and he had an arm wrapped around her waist.

Man, I feel lonely.

"ZAYN? HELL-LO!" MY head snapped up. "Huh?"

"Truth or dare?"

Oh, shit. The bottle was pointing at me. "Do you even have to ask? Dare," I smirked. Pssh, truth was for wusses.

The girl sitting beside me smirked and tapped her chin, pretending to think. "Well, as an avid Zarry shipper..."

OH HELL NO! GOD NO. JUST NO. NO DON'T SA-

"...Zayn, I dare you to kiss Harry!"

~*~

LOUIS' POV:

"Zayn, I dare to you to kiss Harry," the girl sitting beside Zayn finished smugly and everyone started wolf whistling yet again. I choked in surprise and my eyes widened.

I hope they don't give me a dare like that. Though I won't mind kissing Niall. Yep. I think I really do like him. Or I just like the idea of kissing him, who knows.

"Well this is gonna be awkward. And fun to watch." Niall commented, eyes flickering back and forth between a panicking Zayn and a flushed and embarrassed Harry.

Whereas, I was worried about my best mate. I knew the feelings he had for Zayn, and I sure as hell hope he doesn't get hurt further by this stupid dare.

But, like Niall said, it'll sure as hell be fun to watch.

~*~

HARRY'S POV:

"Zayn, I dare to you to kiss Harry." My head snapped up from my clasped hands so fast that I think I snapped my neck and my heart started pumping in my ears. I gulped. Oh God no. Please no.

Everyone started cheering and encouraging Zayn which led to him becoming more and more panicked and uneasy.

"C'mon Zayn! You're gonna back out on a dare?" Someone called out teasingly and Zayn's fists clenched in anger. Of course. He's also Mr. I Never Turns Down A Challenge.

He abruptly got up and slowly started walking towards me. My mouth became dry. Oh God is he really gonna kiss me? Risk his reputation? Embarrass himself and possibly me? In front of all these people? Is it really just a dare for him or does he really want to kiss me? Do I want him to kiss me?

My mind became a blank slate and stopped firing questions when Zayn kneeled in front of me. Everyone was quiet, waiting to see what Zayn will do. I think the only sound audible was the slight squealing of some girls and of my loud thumping heart.

I wiped my sweaty palms on my jeans and looked up at Zayn to see him slowly leaning down.

~*~

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