Lacey

“I don’t understand why this had to be such a sad ending.” Danielle sniffed from her spot next to me. I nodded and grabbed a tissue to wipe at my wet cheeks.

“I can’t believe I haven’t seen this before.” Tate commented also sniffling as we watched Leonardo Di Caprio drink the poison as he lay next to his Juliet.

“What an earth are you all watching?” Louis announced making us all jump. I glanced behind to see Louis and Zayn standing there looking at us all perplexed.

“Romeo and Juliet.” Eleanor replied through a sob, not taking her eyes away from the movie. I heard Zayn’s scoff as he sat down in the spare seat next to me.

“Is it that time of month for you all or something?” He asked rolling his eyes. My own eyes went wide before I turned to glare at him and smack him with the pillow I was crying into.

“Tosser,” I muttered to him as his eyes widened slightly at my choice of words. I ignored him however and turned my attention back to the movie. A loud slap signified Eleanor’s attempt at stopping Louis from talking over the movie.

We continued to watch the last part of the movie before it finally ended.

“Ah, I hate this movie!” I groaned leaning my head on the back of the couch.

“I thought you said it was your favourite?” Tate asked me confused. I nodded at her.

“It is until I finish watching it, and then I hate it. I mean who writes a story so freaking good just to end it so sadly!”

“Real life doesn’t always end happily ever after.” Zayn rolled his eyes at me.

“EXACTLY! So why make a movie just as sad, who wants to watch sad endings when that’s what we get in real life!” I complained. Tate burst out laughing at my reasoning.

“How many times have you watched it?” Louis asked.

“Too many to count,” I shrugged. Him and Zayn snickered.

“Then obviously you like to watch sad endings.” He continued. I rolled my eyes at him.

“Boys, they just don’t get it.” El muttered sending her boyfriend an annoyed look.

“Oh please, you just watch it so you can stare at Leonardo Di Caprio.” He said crossing his arms across his chest.

“No, I watch Titanic for that sweetie.” She murmured pressing a kiss to his cheek.

“That has a sad ending, do you watch that?” Zayn asked me, eyes twinkling. I bit my lip debating on whether to answer him.

“More times than I would care to admit.” I eventually answered as Zayn cackled gleefully.

“Let’s watch another movie.” Louis announced as the credits continued to play. I excused myself to the toilet before coming back out and making myself comfortable back on the couch between Dani and Zayn.

I stared at the screen curiously, not knowing what movie Louis had decided to put on. It took me about two minutes into the movie to realise that it was a scary movie.

“What the fuck is this?” I hissed at Louis as I shrunk down in my seat and raised the pillow to cover my eyes.

“Scream, it’s one of Skye’s movies.” Louis said shrugging and focusing his eyes back on the TV. I glanced back only to scream as the stomach contents of an actor on screen spilled onto the floor.

“It’s not real Lacey.” Zayn said from next to me. I shot him a look before focusing back on the screen. As the movie continued I came out from behind the cushion and began to watch the movie. It continued on in a calm fashion and I wasn’t as scared. I was still slightly edgy though, I had never been able to handle scary movies very well.

I relaxed more into the seat just as another murder happened. A shriek left my mouth as a killer jumped out from a closet. Louis and Zayn let out laughter as they watched the movie. I however merely whimpered behind the cushion. I debated whether or not to just leave when I suddenly felt Zayn’s arm come up behind me. I glanced at him out of the corner of my eye to see him continuing to watch the move, a smile across his lips. I turned back to the TV and jumped as another person was stabbed.

Biting my lip and deciding just to go for it, I moved closer to Zayn and buried my head into his chest. I felt his body stiffen underneath me and for a second I considered quickly springing away. However before my body could do what my head desired, his arm came down and rested on my back, rubbing smooth circles on my lower spine. I sighed softly into his chest, enjoying the feeling before I jumped again in fright from the movie. I focused on the movement of Zayn’s chest in synchronisation with his breathing as I tried to ignore the terror coming from the TV.

I knew that my best option right now was to just leave since I was clearly not enjoying the movie; I was literally terrified of it. However the moment Zayn’s arm came around my body, I knew leaving was impossible. I was too content with staying here for a long time that I willingly endured the rest of the horrible movie just to feel his warmth.

I pushed away the guilt that was plaguing my thoughts. I ignored the conscience that was telling me that this feeling wasn’t a good thing. I wanted to be here and I had a feeling he did too.

I let out a short breath when the movie finally finished. I stayed where I was until Louis turned the lights back on. Zayn’s body shifted underneath me and I automatically sat up from where I was. Zayn’s arms stayed lightly against my waist for a moment longer before he slowly pulled it back.

“Thanks for the lovely movie choice Louis.” I growled at him. He smirked at me. “Guess I’ll just go home and have nightmares all night.”

I said goodnight to everyone as Dani, Tate and Zayn left with me. We all headed to the elevator in comfortable silence.

“I think the boys are back.” Dani told Tate, both of them deciding to go visit their boyfriends instead of going home. The elevator stopped at their level and I smiled at them in goodbye as they hesitated and glanced between Zayn and I.

“Um so you’re going home?” Dani asked me as Tate kept the door open. I looked at her strangely and nodded. My head turned to meet Zayn’s eyes however when his arm lightly touched mine.

“I don’t think you need to go home just yet.” He said softly. I shot him a look as I felt the goosebumps rise up my arms. “You probably shouldn’t be driving by yourself at this time of night.” He said loud enough for Tate and Dani to hear. They both smirked at us making me blush. Waving goodbye they both left the elevator and headed towards different doors.

Zayn’s hand moved downwards and linked his fingers with mine. I continued to stare into his eyes unsure of the caring gesture. His eyes twinkled as he tugged on my hand and pulled me out of the elevator before the doors shut.

“Zayn,” I breathed out. His eyes met mine again before he turned and began to lead me towards his door still holding onto my hand.

He quickly slipped the key in the lock and opened the door before pulling me inside the dark room. My hand instantly went in search for the light switch. Before I could reach it Zayn’s hand closed around mine and pulled it back towards my body. I gasped loudly as Zayn’s lips met my neck.

I slowly walked backwards as Zayn moved forwards lips continuously attacking my neck. I tried to hold in the moans as my back hit his bedroom door. I felt his smirk against my neck before he switched to the other side and his hand found the doorknob. He opened the door and pushed me gently inside and guided me towards the bed.

My hazy brain began to lose its focus before I heard a noise. My head snapped into the direction it came from, it was too dark to make anything out. Before I could ask Zayn, his lips began to move further down as his hand played with the bottom of my top. I lost focus again as my top left my body. His hands moved downwards, curling around my covered breasts. I moaned slightly before my own hands reached down begging to remove his top.

My head snapped up when I heard something creak.

“Did you hear that?” I whispered to Zayn. He hummed against my naked stomach as his lips moved downwards.

“Zayn,” I moaned out as my eyes frantically searched the darkness as he continued to travel down. His hand now working on the buttons of my jeans. I decided to continue my efforts of removing his top I smiled in satisfaction as I finally threw it across the room. I pulled Zayn away from my unbuttoned pants and rolled on top of him. I began to pay him back the favour as I continued to suck and bite at his neck. My hands travelled across his chest as I enjoyed the feeling of his skin underneath my hands. I moved downwards as my kisses travelled down the middle of his chest. He groaned and thrusted upwards creating a desired friction between both of our covered lower halves.

A noise came from the window, making me stop and instantly sit up. I heard Zayn’s grown of disapproval as I stopped my actions.

“Did you hear that?” I whispered softly as my eyes searched the window for any sign of movement.

“Hear what?” Zayn panted, sitting up slightly to glance where I was looking.

“There was a noise.” I groaned.

“Probably just a cat.” Zayn said carelessly before placing open mouth kisses down my neck and across my chest. I moaned loudly as his fingers easily pulled my bra off and immediately began to work on my breasts.

“You are wearing too many clothes,” I muttered to him as my hands reached down and began to unbutton and tug at his pants. I finally got them off with a little help from him. Before I could fully admire the hard on that was showing through his briefs, he suddenly rolled us over. I giggled as we almost rolled off the bed. I head Zayn’s own chuckles in my ear before his hand crept downwards and began to pull on my pants. I held my breath slightly as he pulled them completely off.

I jumped up suddenly when I heard another noise.

“There was another noise,” I hissed at Zayn. He groaned in annoyance and began to press kisses to my neck. I pushed his face away.

“I swear there is something in here.” I whispered frightened to him. I heard his sigh before he stood up and turned on the light. He looked at me before walking to his window and checking outside.

“There’s no one there,” he told me.

“I heard a noise from out there.” I whispered to him as my hand pointed out into the darkness outside of his bedroom. My hand shook slightly as I bit my lip and looked at Zayn nervously. He sighed before moving towards the door and stepping out. I grabbed his shirt from the floor and threw it over my body before following him out. Zayn went to move further into the apartment away from me. My hand automatically reached out and latched onto his so I wouldn’t lose him in the dark.

He glanced back at me surprised before linking his fingers with mine and leading me through the dark apartment to find the light switch. I blinked softly as his apartment was lit up. I glanced around staring expectantly into the corners to see nothing around. Zayn moved to the kitchen pulling me with him. I glanced around and again there was nothing.

“See.” Zayn said turning to me. I bit my lips and held back the tears as I tried to calm my heart rate. It wasn’t my fault that I work myself up so easily.

“Maybe I should just go.” I said knowing that he was probably annoyed that I had interrupted what we were doing. I heard his sigh as I looked down at the ground. His free hand came up and lifted my chin so I could look into his eyes.

“Just stay here tonight. I don’t want you driving home when you’re this shaken up.” I began to shake my head but he shot me a look clearly telling me that no wasn’t an option.

“Come on,” He said leading me back through and turning off the lights in the process. I scooted closer to him as he walked back through to his bedroom.

“I can’t...” I began to say as Zayn turned to me.

“I don’t expect you to do anything tonight.” Zayn smiled down at me softly as his hand came up and wiped under an eyelid as a few tears had dampened the area. He glanced down at my body and I noticed how Zayn’s top barely covered anything. I flushed and wrapped my arms around myself.

“Here you can wear these.” He said handing me a pair of pants. I turned away from him and quickly climbed into them.

“I’m going to go for a shower. I need to take care of this.” Zayn said gesturing downwards as I blushed darkly. I whimpered as he began to move away.

“Hey it’s okay, I’m just going to be in the bathroom. If anything happens you can run in there.” I nodded and went to sit on his bed as he walked into the bathroom.

I hated how childish I was being but I couldn’t help the fact that scary movies always creep me out. I hated being along after watching them, usually I avoided watching them at all costs. I groaned in annoyance at my pathetic behaviour knowing that I should have just left when the movie started. What embarrassed me even more was the fact that Zayn was witnessing my pathetic self.

I heard another noise from the window that sent me flying into the bathroom and slamming the door shut behind me. I heard a thud in the shower as Zayn obviously dropped something. His head peaked out the blurred door at me.

“Another noise?” He asked. I nodded which earned me a small chuckle. I shot him a glare as I turned to sit on the covered toilet seat, pulling my legs up to my chest. My heart rate was thumping wildly. I calmed down slightly as Zayn’s voice floated over the water towards me.

Your hand fits in mine like it’s made just for me
But bear this in mind it was meant to be
And now I’m joining up the dots with the freckles on your cheeks
And it all makes sense to me.

My heart rate slowed down to normal pace as I listened to his angelic voice fill the bathroom. The shower eventually turned off and a naked Zayn stepped out of the shower. I buried my head into my knees as listened to him shuffling around and drying himself.

“I’ve got pants on.” Zayn muttered from in front of me making me jump slightly. He held out his hand to me as I looked up which I gladly took. He led us back into his bedroom. I glanced around slightly just in case a killer decided to jump out and scare us now.

Zayn nudged me towards the bed as he walked towards the light switch. He waited until I was climbing under the covers before he turned the light off. I got comfortable as I heard him shuffle around next to me.

“Thank you,” I said softly after he had gotten comfortable.

“For what?” He breathed back.

“For not kicking me out or laughing at how immature I was being.” I whispered to him.

“I can tell you’re really scared Lacey, I would be a complete dick if I laughed at you when you were that frightened.” He told me. I couldn’t help but smile into the darkness. Another noise however wiped the smile off my face as I shrunk under the blankets more.

“Come here,” I heard Zayn whisper softly to me before his arms circled around my waist and pulled me towards him. I happily curled up against his side seeking the warmth and comfort I needed from his body. His hand trailed up and down my back as the other hand lightly played with my hair. I snuggled closer against his body feeling a lot safer.

A smile split across my face as he kissed my hair lightly before he started to hum a tune that I wasn’t familiar with. The humming was nice and calming though as I slowly fell asleep.

Notes

This is probably my favourite moment between Lacey and Zayn that I have ever written :) I think it really shows how he's coming to care for her :)