CHAPTER 42:

"Your hand fits in mine like it's made just for me." ~Little Things, One Direction.

Tuesday, 31st December 2013

HARRY'S POV

The Christmas celebrations were still in full swing at the Twist household, even 'til the New Year's Eve, which was tonight.

Everyone was in the festive mood, and yeah, it was contagious. The fact that made me the happiest was how content Mum looked here, finally she was okay and felt in place. I hope Robin takes care of her and doesn't let her go, or hurt her like my father did. We won't be able to bear that.

It was Tuesday evening now, and everyone was in the huge living room, helping themselves to Beth's famous apple pie. Mum and I were sitting by the warm fireplace, surrounded by almost the whole family, sharing stories and anecdotes.

I was finally feeling like a part of a family after so many years. Spending Christmas every year with only Mum and Dusty was okay, but this was simply amazing.

I really wanted to stay here 'til tomorrow, but I also really wanted to go back to London, see Zayn tonight. He had called me yesterday, asking me if I could make it to the New Year's Eve party his parents were throwing. And oh! Another reason I was so damn happy; Zayn's Dad was finally willing to give Zayn a chance to date me, and I couldn't be more elated.

"Harry, love?" Mum whisper-asked.

"Mhmm?"

"What's on your mind?" I sighed. My mother knew me too well. A bit too well.

I bit my lip. "Mum, I know this'll sound really rude. I mean I really want to stay here 'til the First with the family, uh, but-"

"You want to go back," Mum finished, pursing her lips.

"Yeah," I murmured. "It's okay though. I'd just meet all my friends after the New Year and-"

"No, you won't," Beth interrupted, a smug smile on her face. "I think you should spend the Eve with your special someone, eh?"

"I-I want to, yeah," I mumbled shyly.

"Then what are ya waiting for, lad? Go back home! You can always visit next time," Beth smiled at me warmly. I looked over at Mum and she too smiled and nodded.

"Would you like me to come with-" Mum started. "No, no Mum! You stay here with Robin and the family. I'll go. And thank you Beth!" I called out to her. The old lady just chuckled smugly in response.

I got back upstairs and packed my small bag. Robin lent me his extra car. Whoa, he trusts me with his car!

"Alright sweetie, drive safely, okay?" Mum asked me, lightly shaking my shoulders. I know she was still a bit wary of letting me get inside a car, let alone drive it, cos of her accident.

"I'll be fine, Mummy. Promise."

"Good. We'll be back on the first, yeah?" She spoke, kissing my forehead.

"Sounds good," I smiled at her. She ruffled my curls then gave me a final kiss. I got out of the house and walked over to Robin's car, unlocking it and jumping in the driver's seat. It wasn't a modern car, thank God. There wasn't any GPS in the car either, so I activated it on my phone and started the engine, getting ready to drive back to London.

Looks like this was a pattern between us; Zayn drove to Sheffield on Christmas Eve, and now I'm driving back to London on New Year's Eve. Wow.

~*~

ZAYN'S POV

I looked around the huge living room of the house, which had been transformed into a ballroom of sorts. This looked like your typical A-class New Year's Eve party. Mum had gone all out for this year's party. Seriously. And just 'cos she was so damn happy, Dad didn't say anything.

I had of course invited most of my friends from school. Before, I would've invited the whole lacrosse team and everyone else, but now, time has shown that not everyone are your real friends.

I really wished that Harry could be here with me, right now. I wanted to kiss him when the clock struck 12 and all that romantic shit. But I also understood that he needed to be with him Mum and the family right now.

I pulled out my phone and tried calling Harry, but it kept switching to voicemail. I sighed and pocketed my phone.

"Hey, mate!" I turned around towards the source of the voice.

"Hey, Josh," I bro-hugged him. "Glad you could make it."

"Seriously, bro? This party is amazing! I was thinking, that it's been planned by your parents, so that meant it'll be a boring one. But I guess this party doesn't suck much."

I laughed. "Thanks mate. Where's Perrie?"

"With the girls, yeah!" He pointed to girls- Dani, Perrie and Eleanor- who were chatting away, giggling.

"Alright, I'm just gonna go enjoy..." Josh smirked, inching towards the drinks table. I rolled my eyes, walking toward my friends. This will be the first time I'm going to talk to them in person, after I had ignored all of them.

"Uh, hi guys?"

"Hey Zayn! How'd everything work out with Harry?" Niall asked excitedly.

"Don't you guys know?"

"Yeah, we know. We want the details," Louis wiggled his eyebrows.

"Well, I went over to Robin's house, and apologized to Harry. I nearly broke down! But being the perfect person he is, forgave me. And-"

"No make-up sex then?" Louis raised an eyebrow. I blushed. "N-no. Maybe make-up snogging, but not make-up... sex."

Louis clapped my back. "Don't worry. It'll happen soon. Just take care of my Hazza." I nodded. "Believe me, I will."

I gulped. "You guys aren't mad at me now, right?"

"No, we aren't Zayn," Dani replied, appearing beside me. "We understand why you did it, and yeah you hurt Harry. But he forgave you? So it's cool. Who are we to stay mad then?"

I grinned. "Thanks guys, you're all the best!"

Dani waved a hand dismissively. "Stop with the flattery, pretty boy!"

"Did you just call him pretty boy?" Liam pouted at Dani.

"Babe, I called him pretty in a mocking way."

"Hey!" I protested.

"So, everyone!" Mum announced to the party goers and we all turned to her. "There's only an hour left till midnight! So, be sure to stay close to your special someones!"

I groaned lightly. Damn, I wish Harry was here right now! They say wishes come true on New Year's Eve, yeah? Alright then. I wish my Harry was here with me right now, so I could kiss him and start the New Year like that.

"Zayn?"

"Yeah, Mum?"

"Love, you said we'll get to meet Harry tonight. Didn't he show up?"

I sighed. "No, he's still with his family in Sheffield."

Mum noticed my mood and patted my cheek. "It's okay sweetheart. Just think about him. He must be thinking about you too."

I smiled at her. "Thanks Momma."

The clock had now struck 11.30 and everyone was slow dancing. And then a while later, the countdown will start. Oh, boy. I haven't felt this lonely and left out in ages.

I awkwardly leaned against the banister of the staircase, a memory hitting me. This is the same spot where I had fainted at my party, where I had blurted out my feelings to Harry all those months ago. I chuckled silently. Wow. Sipping on some weird drink, I sighed. Happy New Year, Harry.

~*~

HARRY'S POV

I sighed in relief when I started to recognize my surroundings. I was in London, finally! I frantically checked the clock, and it was ten minutes to 12!

I wanted to drive to Zayn's house faster, but I didn't want to die on New Year's Eve. Finally, on five minutes to 12, I pulled into the Malik's lavish driveway.

While running to his house, I couldn't help but notice how all of this sounded like the final chapter of a very cliche novel. Well, it'll be even more cliche if I reached Zayn in time.

I entered the house and searched through the crowds for Zayn. I spotted Zayn's Mum and raced over to her, breathless. "Mrs. Malik! Where's Zayn?" I panted. Her eyes widened in surprise then she beamed at me.

"Oh Harry dear! You're right on time! I saw him near the staircase, go!" She pushed me in the direction of the staircase, and sure enough, I saw Zayn, standing there alone, looking like a Greek god in that tux of his.

As I walked over to him, they started the countdown. God, damn it! It is cliche after all!

I reached Zayn, slightly smirking. He still hadn't seen me.

"10, 9, 8, 7..."

I tapped his shoulder. "Yea- HARRY?!"

"Surprise!"

Zayn's eyes twinkled, and he just cupped my face in his hands. "How did you-"

"...4, 3, 2..."

"Shh, later," I grinned at him."

"HAPPY NEW YEAR!"

I crashed my lips onto Zayn's, wrapping my arms around his waist and pushing him against the staircase. We kissed for good luck, in starting our year together. I hope we stay together like this for the coming year, and the next and the next...

We broke the kiss, and Zayn started laughing beautifully, burying his face in the crook of my neck. "Oh my God, how are you even-"

"I drove back for you, just like you drove there to get me."

Zayn bit his lip, smiling sweetly. "God, Harry. I-I love you."

I kissed his nose. "I love you back. And... will you stay with me this year?" I murmured, looking into his gorgeous brown eyes that were shining right now.

"Do you even have to ask? I'll do anything to stay with you, always. This year, and even after that." I choked back a sob of happiness, and joined our lips together in another celebratory kiss.

"C'mon, let's meet my parents," Zayn entwined our fingers, and started pulling me to where his parents were standing very close together, smiling and talking.

"Hello again, Harry," Mrs. Malik smiled at me.

I smiled back lightly. "Hello."

"Harry," Mr. Malik nodded in acknowledgement, and I nodded back nervously.

"No need to be afraid of me, lad. Just don't hurt my son, he cries easily," Mr. Malik joked, and I laughed lightly. I looked over at Zayn and he was gaping at his Dad.

"Well, it was nice meeting you two, and awesome party!" I commented, then Zayn dragged me away.

"Whoa, Dad was actually joking with you!" Zayn whispered, awed.

I frowned. "Doesn't he?"

"No! Damn, he's a serious guy! That means he really likes you Harry! He even joked with you when he first saw you, yeah?" I nodded in affirmation.

"Wow," Zayn sighed. "This is amazing!"

I smiled along with him, kissing him lightly. "Everything worked out, didn't it?"

"Yeah, it did," Zayn kissed my cheek and my heart fluttered.

"Yo, lovebirds!" Louis called out.

"Hey, Lou!" I grinned at my best mate.

"So, you pulled the old cliche move, eh Hazza? Made it in the nick of time and swooped Zayn off his feet with a midnight kiss?"

Niall snickered and I laughed loudly. "Something like that."

"God, you guys are so damn cute! You're gonna kill me someday!" Dani gushed.

"Yeah, you should stop being so cute. I don't want my girlfriend dead," Liam commented playfully, making us all laugh.

"So, about your parents, Zayn...?" Liam trailed off.

Zayn grinned, pulling me closer. "They're gonna be okay, they accept Harry. I'm even getting a vibe from Dad that he likes Harry!" Zayn told them giddily and I couldn't help but smile like an idiot.

"Honestly, even if they didn't accept, I don't care anymore. I love Harry, and that's all that matters!" Everyone cooed at that.

Everything finally looked better, and maybe this was good luck of the New Year. I hope this year ends up being the best for all of us, and none of us face problems that we can't overcome. 

All the drama is now behind us, hopefully, and it's now time for new beginnings.

~*~

MY LIFE WOULD BE COMPLETE IF I COULD SEE A ZARRY MOMENT LIKE THAT, LIVE! :D >>>

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