*Zayn’s Point Of View*
“So you liked our performance, ay?”
I smiled at Jessica across from the table. We were now sat at a Nando’s and waiting for the waiter to bring us our order. It feels like old times, only we aren’t “together” now. But we were getting along, which was more than I could ask for from her.
“I did. I think they did well by pairing you guys together… Just make me a promise, please, Zayn?”
“Erm... sure.”
“Don’t keep singing just for me. Do it for you too, you deserve it. And if you and the boys don’t make it far, which I doubt will happen, just stay together. You never know what the future holds, and I would hate to see such great talent thrown away. You’re so happy on stage, and I’m honored to know I was your motivation to get up there and audition. I wish it was on better terms, but we can’t change the past now. Anyway, that’s a different story… I just wanted you to know that I believe in you and those friends of yours 110 percent! Just don’t stop what you guys are doing.”
She gave me a weak smile and I could have sworn I saw I saw her eyes water a bit; like she was on the edge of crying, but held it back. I reached my hand across the table and grabbed hers.
“Jessica… I can’t keep that promise. I’m sorry, but you’re my ONLY reason to sing. I have never sung in front of anybody but my parents ever, until you showed up. I still remember the first I sung to you,” I let out a little laugh, and so did she. We both remembered, “I wanted you to be my girlfriend more than anything at that moment. And I kept thinking to myself “How am I ever going to get her to say yes?” I couldn’t just come out and ask you, that’s too normal. And believe me, you are far from normal—“
“HEY! That’s not very nice!” She said and jerked her hand away.
I giggled at the fact she thought I meant that in a bad way, “I didn’t mean it like that. Just listen and let me explain.”
“Fine... Go on.” She nodded her head to get me to continue.
“Okay well, what I meant by you’re not normal is, well… you’re just different. There’s no other way to put it. You’re sweeter than any other girl I have ever dated, or known. You’re prettier, you’re honest, you’re supportive, you’re fun, you have a great sense of humor, and you don’t let silly things bother you. But most of all, you make me the happiest I’ve ever been. I messed up, I know. But I want you to know that whatever happens between us, I’m not letting you go. Whether we’re just friends, or we’re together, I’m not going anywhere. I can promise you that. I miss you more than you know, but I know we’re just friends so I’m not going to push on it, no matter how much I want to. Just know that I’m not giving up you and me.”
She stared at me blankly like she couldn’t find the words to say. I could tell she was completely shocked and didn’t know how to react. She just gave me a half smile, and said “I’m not that hungry, can we go?”
I suddenly had a great idea, “Sure.”
I stood up, and left a ten dollar tip even though the man didn’t even get around to taking our order. As soon as I opened the door of the restaurant, a chilly breeze rushed over my body and I instantly wanted to be able to hug Jessica for body warmth. But I held back. I couldn’t go that.
“I have one more place I want to take you.” I looked at her and smiled.
“Oh goodness, Zayn Malik has a surprise for me... I can’t wait for this.” She joked.
I let out a laugh and we continued walking toward the car.
*Jessica’s Point Of View*
We walked up to a karaoke bar, and I was so confused as to why we were here. Zayn just got done with performing, why would he want to sing again?
He sat me at a booth, and told me to “wait there.”
The next thing I knew, Zayn was walking up on stage, talking to the band that played the music for the people wanting to sing.
I started twiddling with my thumbs, and didn’t stop until I heard music being played and Zayn clear his throat into the microphone.
(A/N: LOOK ON YOUTUBE FOR “WAIT FOR YOU” BY ELLIOT YAMIN IF YOU WANT)
I never felt nothing in the world like this before
Now I'm missing you
And I'm wishing that you would come back through my door
Why did you have to go? You could have let me know
So now I'm all alone,
Girl you could have stayed
but you wouldn't give me a chance
With you not around it's a little bit more then I can stand
And all my tears they keep running down my face
Why did you turn away?
Why did his voice have to be so beautiful and mesmerizing?
So why does your pride make you run and hide?
Are you that afraid of me?
But I know it's a lie what you keep inside
This is not how you want it to be
So baby I will wait for you
Cause I don't know what else I can do
Don't tell me I ran out of time
If it takes the rest of my life
Baby I will wait for you
If you think I'm fine it just ain't true
I really need you in my life
No matter what I have to do I'll wait for you
He locked his eyes with me, and I could tell he was singing every word from the heart, like he really meant them.
It's been a long time since you called me
You got me feeling crazy
How can you walk away,
Everything stays the same
I just can't do it baby
What will it take to make you come back
Girl I told you what it is & it just ain't like that
Why can't you look at me, your still in love with me
Don't leave me crying.
Baby why can't we just start over again
Get it back to the way it was
If you give me a chance I can love you right
But your telling me it wont be enough
So baby I will wait for you
Cause I don't know what else I can do
Don't tell me I ran out of time
If it takes the rest of my life
Baby I will wait for you
If you think I'm fine it just ain't true
I really need you in my life
No matter what I have to do I'll wait for you
Tears were pouring from my eyes. Did he really mean all this?
So why does you pride make you run & hide
Are you that afraid of me?
But I know it's a lie what your keeping inside
Thats not how you want it to be
Baby I will wait for you
Baby I will wait for you
If it's the last thing I do
Baby I will wait for you
Cause I don't know what else I can do
Don't tell me I ran out of time
If it takes the rest of my life
Baby I will wait for you
If you think I'm fine it just ain't true
I really need you in my life
No matter what I have to do I'll wait for you
I'll be waiting.
He closed his eyes, and took in a breath of relief.
I tried to wipe the tears off my face, before he made his way over to me, but it was to late. Before I knew it, he was stood in front of me, and I did what my heart was telling me to. I wrapped my arms around his neck and put my head in the crook of his neck and shoulder, and just cried.