First Love

Chapter 32

ANNABELLE’S POINT OF VIEW

I choked on my drink, coughing spastically. All of the boys were looking at me expectantly, but I didn’t know quite what to say. I felt my eyes bugging out of my head, taking in a shaky breath.

“Uh, sure. Wait, what?” I asked, confused.

“Zayn’s just a baby. He’s asking you on a date!” Louis yelled, obviously pleased. I shushed him, but looked over at Zayn.

“Is that what you’re trying to say, Zayn?” I asked, still shocked. He nodded slightly, still acting nervous. “Well, alright. Sure, but are we really going to eat here again?” I asked, getting over my shock. Zayn’s face lit up, but he shook his head quickly.

“Not if you don’t want to. I’m up for whatever.” He said, a little to eagerly. I laughed as all of the boys let out a little cheer.

“I was wondering when he was going to grow a pair.” Harry mumbled. I chuckled quietly, not letting him know that I heard him. We all continued to eat, just talking about everything. I looked over at Zayn, and caught him looking at me on more than one occasion. I couldn’t help but be a little happy.

Sure, I wasn’t completely over Niall, but this was a good start. I knew I was well on my way. Zayn smiled at me, and I snapped out of my daze. “Are you ready?” He repeated, obviously amused.

“Oh! Yeah, whenever you guys are.” I said, standing up. Zayn smiled at me again, grabbing my hand and leading me to the car. I smiled at him, appreciating the gesture. I couldn’t help but notice the sparks that trailed up my arm. That was normal. Right?

I sighed, putting my head on Zayn’s shoulder. The ride back to the hotel wasn’t long, but I was tired. I soon felt myself falling into a shallow sleep.

“Anna!” Louis yelled obnoxiously.

“What?” I asked groggily, rubbing my eyes and looking around.

“We’re ba-ack!” He sang loudly. I groaned, but climbed out of the car. I walked up to the lobby, noticing Louis was the only one who was still outside. I made my way back up to Zayn and I’s room, opening the door with my key. I was in a daze and walked straight for the bed, not noticing Zayn doing a happy dance by the couch.

“Fuck!” I heard, following a loud bang. I sat up, letting out a snort of laughter.

“Excited much?” I asked, rolling my eyes.

“I stubbed my toe.” He said, rolling his eyes right back at me.

“Doing a happy dance.” I completed, smiling devilishly at him. He winked at me.

“What? A guy can’t be excited?” He asked, coming to sit on the bed.

“Well, sure he can. But not when he doesn’t tell me what he’s excited about.” I said, scooting over to make room for him. He got under the covers, facing the other way so I could change into my pajamas.

“Well, you. Duh!” He said sarcastically. I smacked his back as I got into bed, rolling closer to him. He flipped around, so he was facing me. I couldn’t remember the last time we’d slept together while in a hotel. We usually took the opportunity to have our own beds. It wasn’t that we were opposed to sleeping with each other, we just liked the chance to sleep alone every once in a while. However, tonight it just seemed right.

“I’m glad you said yes, though. Really truly.” Zayn mumbled, still looking at me. He moved his hand to my hair, pushing it out of my eyes.

“Me too. Well, I mean. I’m glad you asked.” I said stupidly. I watched his eyes flicker down to my lips, and then back up at my eyes. I knew what he was going to do, but I was nervous. The only time we had kissed was when we were both scared out of our minds for each other. I was bleeding profusely and he was crying his eyes out.

I knew it was going to happen, and I was prepared. Or so I thought. Nothing could have prepared me for the shot of energy that went straight down to my toes. I’d never felt anything like it.

I suppose Zayn felt it too, because he immediately started to suck on my bottom lip, asking for entrance. I granted it, and felt his tongue dance around mine. Zayn moved me slightly, so he was on top of me. I felt my hands move up to his bare stomach, almost on their own. I felt his hands position themselves on either side of my head, but was too mesmerized by the abs under my hands. Understatement.

Eventually we broke the kiss, breathless. I felt the sparks in my stomach for a good two minutes after. Zayn spoke the one word I was thinking. “Wow.” He kissed me lightly, barely touching my lips, before moving off of me. He pulled me close, spooning me. He started to play with my hair and sing a quiet song.

We’ll do it all, everything, on our own. We don’t need anything or anyone. If I lay here, if I just lay here, would you lie with me and just forget the world?

I smiled, feeling myself drift off to sleep to the words of my favorite song.

Author's Note:

AGH IT'S ALMOST OVER?!

Do you know where it's headed? I don't. I might twist it all up. Oh well. Guess you'll find out.

I want to try to set a vote number, but I feel like you guys won't do it.... I'm just going to try. If you don't reach it by tomorrow before I go to bed, I will post anyways. It isn't going to be hard! I love you all, and it will still be up by tomorrow night, I just want to see if you guys are active? I guess?

Anyways, I'm asking for three votes. That's NBD!

Song!:

"We'll do it all, everything, on our own. We don't need anything, or anyone. If I lay here, if I just lay here, would you lie with me and just forget the world? I don't quite know how to say how I feel. Love's three words, I've said too much. They're not enough."

_Chasing Cars; Snow Patrol.

Yeah, I'm not really going to explain that. Can ya'll figure it out?!

LOVE YOU STRAWBERRIES! (: