Friend Zoned

*Zayn’s P.O.V.*

“NO, I need that today. Do you understand the word today? I ordered this over a month in advance and you’re telling me that I can’t get it til tomorrow; how unhelpful!” Chelsea was pacing around the room, running her fingers through her hair in frustration. I stopped her by grabbing her shoulders and pried the phone from her grasp. She let out a sigh and crossed her arms in annoyance.

“Relax,” I mouthed to her as I put the phone up to my ear.

“I am so sorry for the in-“

“Hello.”

“Erm, hi.”

“This is Zayn Malik. Do you know who I am?” I asked the girl on the other end of the line.

“Of course I do, but is it seriously you?” She asked sounding kind of sceptical but none the less giddy. Chelsea had taken up her previous action of pacing again.

“Well, you will see me. Here’s what’s going to happen: my friend Chelsea is trying to organise her bosses birthday party so I am going to come ad pick up all the decorations she ordered so they better be ready for me. “I’m going to be the in half an hour with double the money, okay?” I heard a gasp from the girl and Chelsea stopped pacing and gave me a look.

“Erm, um yep sure, I can arrange that. See you soon Mr Malik. Sorry for any inconvenience sir.” I hung up the phone and handed it back to Chels.

“Why did you do that? They don’t deserve any more money! That was like talking to a brick wall!” She was about to start pacing again but I stopped her by holding her at arms distance.

“Chelsea, it isn’t a problem, calm down and get back to other things. I’m going to go get this stuff so I’ll be back as soon as possible.” I pecked her on the head before running out the door of the club.

*Chelsea’s P.O.V.*

A few hours later, a lot of help from the boys and a few other, a couple of arguments with dumbass employees and a lot of coffee later we were done, and I was so happy with the final product. Zayn had thankfully sorted out the decorations and other issues I had which was extremely helpful. I think it’s time for a little nap. I sit down on a booth and closed my eyes, letting out a sigh of relief. Not less than a minute later I was interrupted.

“Rise my sweets,” Luna cooed in my ear.

“Fuck off.”

“That is not the correct attitude my love.” Piper said sitting down next to me. I raised my middle fingers and waved them around in their general direction and Luna took this as her chance to grab me and pull me up.

“Come on Piper, I have my stuff in my car and I picked Chelsea up this morning so we will meet you at yours soon. Okay?”

“Yep, sure!” She exclaimed in excitement as I was dragged out to Luna’s car. The boys had already left to get ready and I couldn’t wait for tonight. I really hope it goes well. I also hope this car trip provides me with my much needed sleep.

“Chelsea, wake up! Ugh you’re such a dead beat.” Piper exclaimed pushing me. I opened one eye to see Luna sitting in the driver’s seat laughing at Piper’s attempts to wake me. “Ugh, finally. You aren’t going to be any fun tonight unless you go to sleep for a bit. I will cook dinner and Luna and I will start getting ready so we can all help you get ready. So shoo, out of the car. I order you to bed!” Yes, party central! I rushed up to my bedroom before anyone could stop me, stripped of and collapsed onto me comfortable bed.

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A few hours later I was woken, fed, showered, and had my hair and make-up done by Luna and Piper. I had just gotten into my outfit and we were just waiting for the boys to come get us. Luna had become well acquainted with the boys today and therefore the boys management is making her and anyone else we introduce the boys to and they are seen with are going to be in the same boat, talk about micromanagement.

The doorbell rang signalling the boys’ arrival and I opened it, only to see eyes widen and jaws drop. The other girls showed up behind me and it only got worse, this is going to be a good night.

*Zayn’s P.O.V.*

The boys and I had left the girls to finish the final touches to the party to go to a meeting before getting ready for tonight. We were all wearing an assortment of white shirts, black slacks, vest, suspenders, coats, hats and god only knows what else. We were now sitting in the limousine on the way to pick Chelsea and the other girls up. I was getting slightly impatient – and worked up with my imagination – about not knowing what Chelsea was wearing, or any of the girls at the party; I’m not too sure what my levels of self-control will be like. I wouldn’t have to wait much longer as we had just been informed that we had arrived at their place.

I climbed out of the vehicle and led the way to their front door, pressing the doorbell. Seconds later the door was opened by a smoking hot looking Chelsea. I felt my jaw drop and my eyes widen substantially as my pants also became a bit tighter. Is she trying to kill me? She was dressed in a leopard print and black corset with a black ruffled short skirt, tights and black stilettos. Her hair was curled and pinned a bit and her make-up was all smoky. I’m pretty sure, Piper and Luna had come to the door as well but I was too focused on Chelsea to care. Chelsea cleared her throat, bringing me crashing back to reality.

She was blushing and smiling shyly at me and the others.

“Um so you can come in quickly and we’ll just go grab our stuff and we can leave.” She turned around and swayed her hips, walk up the stairs. Fuck, tonight is going to be harder than I first thought.

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Less than an hour later and we were at the club. Chelsea had said it was just a ‘small gathering’. Small gathering my arse, this place was overflowing and it had been booked out just for them. Chelsea was wringing her hands together nervously so I grabbed them and brought them onto my lap. I gave her a smile when she turned to look at me but was only given a half smile in return.

“Hey, stop worrying. This place already looks amazing, you did a great job.” She let out a sigh.

“I hope it is good enough. I hope I look good enough.” She hopes? Did she look in the mirror? She laid her head on my shoulder as we waited for a space to pull up in. I looked over her outfit for the umpteenth time today and was now given a great view of her cleavage. Shit, she really is trying to kill me. Don’t look at anything but her face.

“You look better than good Chelsea, fuck. You look hot. The outfit really suits you.” She smiled shyly at me.

“You fit the part too.” She winked at me. No dirty thoughts Zayn, absolutely no dirty thoughts.

The driver finally announced that we could get out so Chelsea climbed out and headed for the entrance.

The strobe lights were flashing and people were everywhere, dressed in all things burlesque. I wish my parties were all well organised and themed as this. Someone pounced on Chelsea causing her to let out a small screech before she engulfed the female in a hug. I guessed that it was the birthday girls as she was adorned in all things birthday and party.

“Gianni! Happy Birthday!” Chelsea cheered, confirming my assumption.

“Chelsea, you’ve out done yourself this time, this is absolutely incredible. And what the fuck? How’d you get those two here?” She asked gesturing to two girls standing slightly awkwardly behind her, I’m sure we were mirroring their actions.

Chelsea shrugged. “I pulled some strings. I had to get everyone here.”

“You’re the absolute best. Anyway, this is Bek and Nia. I know Nia had just recently moved here but you got Bek to fly out from Australia. I can’t believe you did that!” Chelsea grinned proudly as the two girls smiled brightly at her before turning their attention to us. They were both pretty attractive but not my type. Not Chelsea. Shut up stupid! Stop denying it. Would you go away please? Denial, denial Zayn, tsk tsk. I looked around to gauge the other boy’s reactions and to try and escape my thoughts. Niall was smiling sweetly being his innocent self, Liam looked slightly uptight – I would be too if I was dating Macy, she’s probably going to chop his balls off for just being here. Louis is goofing around with Luna, and Harry is checking them both out, by the looks of it Nia is returning the gesture, which I’m pretty sure isn’t making Piper all that happy. She turned to do the same to me causing me to feel slightly uncomfortable but I was going to stay as polite as possible for Chelsea’s sake. Chelsea! I looked over to see her eyebrows raised slightly at Nia before she slumped over slightly. This was kind of awkward; maybe someone should break the silence. I was beaten to that task by Gianni.

“Chelsea! I need introductions love,” she smiled widely at everyone.

“Oh my, sorry it slipped my mind. Well you already know Luna and Piper, but this is Louis, Niall, Harry, Liam and Zayn.” She smiled, gesturing to us all.

“Now we have that all covered let’s get you something to drink, help you loosen up a little.” She winked at Chelsea who giggled and rolled her eyes as Gianni and Luna dragged her to the bar after waving good bye to everyone else.

*Chelsea’s P.O.V.*

“Whoa, slow down there babe.” I heard Zayn chuckle as I down two more shots. I couldn’t count how many I’d consumed already but I was beyond tipsy which was amazing. God only knows what time it is but the music was slowly fading between pop and burlesque style songs and I was more than ready to dance. I’ve been told countless times that I’m a ‘sexy drunk’, which basically means I keep myself under enough control to not strip but I let my wilder side come out on the dance floor. Zayn better watch out because that’s where we are going.

“Fine, let’s dance!” I jumped up grabbing his hand and swaying my hips. Zayn’s eyes widened slightly and I could only imagine the thoughts running through his pretty little head that he quickly shook away.

Luna patted him on the back, “Good luck with her, you’ll have fun. I’m off to find Nialler, Louis and Jack,” She winked at Zayn and literally skipped off; that girl sometimes.

Zayn turned to me, “Lead the way.” I pulled him by the arm into the middle of the dance floor. I wrapped my arms around his neck as his snaked around my waist, drawing me into him. “This party is awesome Chelsea, I can’t believe you did all of this,” Zayn praised.

“Well, I did have some great help.” I winked at him and moved even closer. See this is what alcohol does to me, I really need to stop winking.

“Nah, it was all under your direction, the rest of us can’t claim anything.” He grinned at me and too moved closer to me. It was as if there was a magnet drawing us to each other.

The burlesque music faded out and was being replaced by songs from the past decade or so. The opening bars to ‘Halo’ by Beyoncé started playing and my grin widened.

“I love, love, love this song!” I exclaimed happily as Zayn smiled, shaking his head. We swayed along to the slower beat of the song as I sang the words to Zayn, looking into his eyes.

Remember those walls I built?
Well, baby they’re tumbling down
And they didn’t even put up a fight
They didn’t even make a sound

I found a way to let you in
But, I never really had a doubt
Standing in the light of your halo
I got my angel now

It’s like I’ve been awakened
Every rule I’ve had you breakin’
It’s the risk that I’m taking
I ain’t never gonna shut you out!

Everywhere I’m looking now
I’m surrounded by your embrace
Baby, I can see your halo
You know you’re my saving grace
You’re everything I need and more
It’s written all over your face
Baby, I can feel your halo
Pray it won’t fade away

I can feel your halo, halo, halo
I can feel your halo, halo, halo
I can feel your halo, halo, halo
I can feel your halo, halo…
Halo, ooh ooh…

Hit me like a ray of sun
Burning through my darkest night
You’re the only one that I want
Think I’m addicted to your light

I swore I’d never fall again
But this don’t even feel like falling
Gravity cab’t forget to pull me back to the ground again
It’s like I’ve been awakened
Every rule I’ve had you breakin’
It’s the risk that I’m taking
I ain’t never gonna shut you out!

Everywhere I’m looking now
I’m surrounded by your embrace
Baby, I can see your halo
You know you’re my saving grace
You’re everything I need and more
It’s written all over your face
Baby, I can feel your halo
Pray it won’t fade away

I can feel your halo, halo, halo
I can feel your halo, halo, halo
I can feel your halo, halo, halo
I can feel your halo, halo…
Halo, ooh ooh…

I can feel your halo, halo, halo
I can feel your halo, halo, halo
I can feel your halo, halo, halo
I can feel your halo, halo…
Halo, ooh ooh…
Halo, ooh ooh…
Halo, ooh ooh, oh…

Everywhere I’m looking now
I’m surrounded by your embrace
Baby, I can see your halo
You know you’re my saving grace
You’re everything I need and more
It’s written all over your face
Baby, I can feel your halo
Pray it won’t fade away

I can feel your halo, halo, halo
I can feel your halo, halo, halo
I can feel your halo, halo, halo
I can feel your halo, halo…
Halo, ooh ooh…

I can feel your halo, halo, halo
I can feel your halo, halo, halo
I can feel your halo, halo, halo
I can feel your halo, halo…
Halo, ooh oh…

The song had drawn to an end but I wasn’t really paying attention. The only thing – or should I say person – I could focus on was Zayn. It felt like everything around us had slowly faded away and I couldn’t tear myself away from his gaze. I noticed our faces were slowing inching towards each other, neither of us moving in any other way. Was this really going to happen? Was I really going to let Zayn kiss me? Especially after Mitch and all that drama? I guess I was. I was about to let my eyes flutter shut when I someone slammed into my side at force.

“There you two are!” Niall slightly slurred. Luna, her boyfriend Jack and Louis stood behind him laughing and I was rubbing my arm pouting. “We couldn’t find you anywhere, we were all terribly worried.” I raised my eyebrows at him, an amused expression taking over my face. Zayn moved to my other side and examined my arm where Niall had pushed it.

“Well, you sure found us, did you have to be so rough on the poor girl?” Zayn asked sounding slightly pissed off as he let my arm free but snaked his around my waist. I can’t help but let my mind wander back to the position I was in less than a minute ago. Were we really going to kiss? I hadn’t known Zayn for over a week, wasn’t this a bit fast? Is this what he wants? Does he like me? Do I like him? Oh my golly, golly gosh. I was broken out of my daze buy Niall wrapping his arms around me.

“I’m so sorry, Chelster. I didn’t mean to hurt you. Please forgive me.” I laughed and patted him on the back before Luna pulled him off me gently.

“Okay that’ll do her,” she laughed before turning to us.

“Some of us are calling it a night, I know you’ll have to stay a bit before you can leave but I presume you’ll be able to get home safely?” I shrugged and looked over at Zayn who nodded.

“Okay, well the boys want to be dropped back at yours if that’s okay, and we’ll just go back to ours.” I shrugged again and nodded.

“See you at work,” I said and she embraced me before we waved good bye and they left.
Zayn and I continued dancing until we were disrupted again, this time by Piper, Harry and Nia, which was weird because I presumed they would have left with the others. Nia constantly scanned over Zayn’s body – which made him tense – as well as Harry’s causing a scowl to adorn Piper’s face. We all headed to the bar to join Gianni and enjoyed the rest of the night. Zayn called Harry, Piper, I and him a car to take us back to ours. After a car ride full of laughs, we turned up to ours.

After unlocking the door, I discovered that yes they had been let in by Luna – seeing as though the majority of them were passed out – but Luna had joined them, although she was in tears and had Niall comforting her on the sofa.

What the hell happened?

Notes

Chapter 10 wooooo!
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