Chapter 1
Tessa's POV:
It's January 11. The snow is barely sprinkling and its glistening in the night sky. I love this weather so I decide to go for a walk. I approach my best friend Zayn's house. He's sitting on his front porch gazing at the stars and watching the snow fall flake by flake.
"Hey loser." I say teasingly.
"Rude." He says back with a wink. I smile at him a bit before realizing something.
"So it's your birthday tomorrow,"
"And....?" He says even though he obviously knows what I'm talking about.
"What do you want!!!" I say giving him a playful push. We're both laughing until I look at him with anticipation.
"I don't know! You of all people know me best. What do YOU think I want?" He says still chuckling. I glare at him because that is not the answer I needed. Or wanted. I sigh and look up at the stars. I watch them until out of the corner of my eye I see Zayn staring at me. Not sure if I like it or not. Maybe I do. He really looks good in his varsity jacket and beanie. I look over. He sees me and looks down. He finally looks up and I smile at him. Then I slide over next to him. I can feel his warmth radiate onto me.
I lean my head onto his shoulder as he wraps his arm around me. We aren't a couple, but sometimes we really act like it. I kinda wish we were. Wait, he's my best friend. And only that. Right? I can't think of him like that, can I? I endure the moment by looking up at the stars again. He breathes a deep breath and I feel his chest moving. I like being this close to him. It makes me feel protected. I get so lost in my train of thought that I slowly slip into sleep.
Zayn's POV:
Tessa's head is on my shoulder now. She stopped by while on her walk. I love having her this close to me. I look down and her eyes are shut. I stare at her beautiful face. After about a minute I pick her up with both arms and carry her into my house. I set her on the couch and wrapped a blanket around her. I shot her parents a quick text saying that she could stay the night here. They replied with an 'okay'. I laid on the other couch next to her. She looked like an angel asleep. I wish she was mine. But I don't know if she has the same feelings for me as I do for her. I hate that feeling. The feeling
of loving someone without having definite thoughts that they love you back. I want her. I need her. She's everything to me. I don't want to ruin our friendship though. It's an amazing friendship and I can't just throw that away. As these thoughts were floating through my mind I felt myself drifting off. I kept catching myself when finally I slipped into a deep sleep.
Chapter 2
Tessa's POV:
I woke up on Zayn's couch. How did I get here? Why am I here? I look over at the other couch and see Zayn asleep. He looks adorable with his eyes closed and his hands curled up near his face. I look down and readjust myself underneath my blanket. I suddenly feel a pair of eyes on me. I look over and Zayn is smiling at me. I silently laugh underneath my covers. He sort of giggles too and then stands up. He walks over to me.
"Sleep good?" He says winking.
"Yeah" I reply. "Why am I here?"
"You fell asleep on my shoulder last night. I carried you in here and set you on my couch, then sent your parents a text saying where you were."
"Oh okay" I say with a smile. I stand up too and give him a hug. "Happy birthday best friend."
We hug for a while, then finally pull apart. He still has his arms around me. I can see him staring at my face. At every detail. He bites his lower lip. I know what he's trying to do. And I want him too. He leans in and I feel it happening. His hands go behind my neck and pulls my face near his. His lips meet mine. Why aren't we together? I want him and he clearly wants me. He just hasn't popped that question yet. We pull away and I just look at him. I soon smile and he steps away.
"Sorry," he says. I smile even more acknowledging that it was perfectly okay. He smiles back.
Zayn's POV:
I kissed her. I don't know why, something just told me to. I'm still thinking about what I want for my birthday, which is today. All I want right now is for Tessa to be my girlfriend. But I'm still not entirely sure how she feels. I'll talk to the boys about it first.
"Hey I'm gonna get dressed because the boys will be coming over pretty soon. Do you want to go back to your place? You can come back later if you want."
"Yeah I'll head back over. I need to make myself at least a little bit decent." Tessa replies with a giggle.
"You look great to me." I say. She kicks the ground and smiles. I walk her home and then come back to change.
I first take a shower. When I got out I put on a black v neck, jeans, vans, and my varsity jacket. I gel up my hair. I went downstairs to get some breakfast. I hadn't even finished yet when there was a knock at the door. I hurried and put my bowl in the sink then headed towards the door. Before I got there Niall had barged through.
"Happy birthday mate!" He says giving me a hug. I laugh as the other boys come in giving me hugs.
"Thanks guys," I say smiling. "Tessa's coming over soon. She should be here in--" the doorbell rang before I could finish. "Now!" I say chuckling.
"Of course, Tessa's coming over," Louis says taunting me. I look back with a smirk. They're all laughing.
"Hey," I say smiling.
"Hi" she says back. She walks in and greets all the boys. I shut the door, turn around and Harry is giving me a funny look. I shake my head and laugh under my breath.
"I'm HUNGRY," Niall says, heading toward the kitchen. Liam soon follows him.
"So, Tessa, you look nice today," Harry says with a wink. She knows he's just playing with her but it's funny. She giggles and its really cute. Harry gets up and heads toward the kitchen also. Louis gives me a smirk and follows Harry. Me and Tessa sit there for a while, until she hands me a gift bag.
"How did you get me something so fast? You were barely home!"
"I really had to hurry." She says giggling. I open it and its a really cool snapback. I love it.
"Oh my gosh, I love it! It's way cool. Thanks so much Tessa!" I give her a hug.
"You're welcome. I thought it looked like you."
"Hey I'll be right back." I head to the kitchen. All the boys are eating a ton. Especially Niall. "Hey guys. I have something to tell you."
"What is it mate?" Liam says through a mouthful of food.
"Look, I like Tessa. Like, REALLY like her. I want to ask her to be my girlfriend. Should I?" I say.
All of them kind of pause, then Harry comes and sits by me.
"Zayn, I think you should do what your heart tells you. Go for it mate."
All the boys nod in agreement. I smile and walk back in the living room. Tessa's sitting there smiling at me.
"Something wrong?" She asks.
"No...um, actually I have something to tell you." I say back. She sits up attentively and I continue. "Tessa. I think you are the most amazing girl in the world. You are the greatest friend anyone could ever have. You're amazing, caring, and really thoughtful. What I'm trying to say is that I think you're beautiful. And I want you to be mine. Remember when I said I didn't know what I wanted for my birthday? Well I want you, to be my girlfriend. Tessa, I love you. Will you be my girlfriend?"
