Zayn's POV.
I was glad I was able to make her smile . I just couldn't see her like that. Every drop of her tears hurt me like hell, and all I wanted was to kiss away all her pain.
I didn't have much to say to her, being absolutely disgusting at consoling people. But the moment I wrapped my arms around her, I felt her melt in my arms. I could feel her heartbeat slowing down, and I was happy I was able to ease her pain to some extent.
It's been only three days since I met this girl, but I feel like I've known her for years. I find her so close to my heart in such a short span of time. I don't know what it is about her that makes me feel like that about her, maybe it's everything about her? But people say you don't have to find a reason to love someone, so I'll leave that behind.
"Thank you Zayn. ", she said to me with a heavy voice.
"For what?", I asked her, clearly knowing the answer, but I wanted her to speak up, maybe she would feel better if I just talk to her a bit till she leaves for home.
"For letting me cry like that, I feel a bit better now.", she said with a half smile.
"I'm always here for you, we're friends right? ", I said, opening the door of my car for her.
" Yeah! ", she answered, as she seated herself.
I gave her a smile and closed the door.
I kept her suitcase in the back seat as I took my seat.
Zara sat still in her place, with her arms folded to her chest, leaning against the window, lost in her thoughts.
She is so beautiful. Everything about her was perfect for me. I couldn't get my eyes off her.
I managed to look away when I felt her turning her head towards me.
"Should I turn on the heat? ", I asked her.
" Yeah, a bit. ", she answered, without looking towards me.
I turned on the heat and switched on the radio too.
I turned on my car and started driving, humming to the song playing on the radio.
I felt her eyes on me when You and I came on the radio.
I looked towards her, but she looked away.
I didn't know what to say to her. She hasn't said a word since we've been driving.
"How long will you stay at home? ", I finally spoke up.
" I don't know, maybe two to three days, I'm not sure yet.", she said in a low voice.
"Okay. "
I was upset that I won't be seeing her for sometime, seeing her beautiful face every morning before I went to class.
The rest of the ride was a quiet one, although it didn't last more than ten minutes.
" We're here. ", I told her, as I pulled into the parking lot.
She sat up and settled her hair which was a mess by now.
" Zayn? ", I heard her as I started getting out of the car.
" Yeah? ", I asked her, turning towards her.
" I'm sorry I won't be able to watch you guys perform tomorrow. All the best! I know you guys will win! ", she said with a half smile.
She's so upset yet she's apologizing for something that isn't even her hands.
" It's okay Zara, I understand okay? And thank you!", I gave her an assuring smile.
She smiled back and crawled out of the car.
I carried her suitcase to the entry gate and waited for her to come back from the enquiry counter.
"I have to go to gate number 12.", I heard her from behind.
"Okay..", I smiled at her.
A brief silence existed between us before she came close to me and hugged me slightly.
"Bye Zayn, thank you for everything.", she said to me as she pulled away quickly.
"Bye Zara, and no more thank you please! ", I smiled.
Seeing her go away from me sting at my heart.
I love her so much.
I felt a lump building in my throat but I swallowed it back as she picked up her suitcase and started walking towards the gate.
I wanted to stop her and tell her how much I loved her before she went away. I wanted to kiss her right there.
"Zara!", I called her, as she was about to enter through the gate.
She turned around and looked towards me, "Yeah Zayn?"
"Umm, nothing just give me a call when you reach home okay?"
I was obviously not able to say what my heart wanted me to.
"Yeah okay!", she smiled at me, as she turned around and walked inside.
I stood there until she was out of my sight.
I walked back to my car as I lost sight of her.
The car was all empty now. The smell of her cologne still lingered in it's air and I tried to satisfy myself with that. I hope she comes back soon.
I started the car and turned up the volume of the radio to the maximum.
'Cause all of me, loves all of you,
Love your curves and all your edges,
All your perfect imperfections,
Give your all to me,
I'll give my all to you,
You're my end and my beginning,
Even when I lose I'm winning.
'Cause I give you all of me,
And you give me all of you..
I sang along, Zara's face lingering in front of my eyes all the time.
Before the next song started, I was already pulling into the parking lot. I drove way too fast I guess.
I stayed back in my car for around half an hour, taking in all that was left of Zara in it, reminiscing each and every moment I have spent with her in these three days. Her being nervous while coming on the stage, but then quickly recovering and singing her heart out. Her smiling at me as she walked down the stage. Her talking to me for the first time, Her refusing to drink. Her smile. Her not being able to dance like the other girls, which made me chuckle. Her slamming the door at my face. Her taking my support when she wasn't able to walk, Her screaming with pain when I bandaged her feet. She gave me so many moments to be happy about in such a short period of time.
When I first saw her walking up to the stage, I found something different about her right there. She wasn't seeking anybody's attention like the other girls out there. She was shy, just like me.
Once she started singing, I felt something deep down. Her voice so soothing. The way she felt each and every word that came out of her mouth made it special.
But I had no idea I was falling in love with her. But I guess sooner or later, I would have. She is undeniably beautiful, both inside out. The way she apologized even for smallest of her mistakes, sometimes even when it wasn't her mistake, made me feel for her that way.
Zayn Malik has finally fallen for someone! That itself is surprising for me, as it has been around four years since I felt for someone. My last relationship is a forgotten miserable past, and I don't even want to think about it.
I felt my phone vibrate suddenly,pulling me out of my thoughts.
*I'm in my flight now, will call you once I reach Boston*, the message read.
I blushed. Yes, Zayn Malik blushed.
I shook my head and replied,
*Okay dear! Have a safe journey! :) *
(hey guys! how was this chapter? :) i know u guys are waiting for Zayn and Zara to share their feelings with each other, but I'm so sorry for keeping you all waiting ;) well i got a new cover for my story! :) thanks to @Riva_Oned :) :) love you girl x. well thanku for reading it! :) don't forget to vote and comment below guys:) love you all xo)