Chapter 15: Take a step back

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WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS😭😭😭. I went to pinterest to find some cute Zarry gifs and found this 🧍‍♂️. Whoever made this needs JAIL 💀😃. Anyways ik yall mad at Harry, I'm sorry it'll get better this chapter..... (no it won't) okay bye🏃‍♀️

Monday during 6th period

I've been avoiding Harry all day. It's funny how all of a sudden he wants to talk to me. Oh the fuck well, I don't want to talk to him. I know that at some point I will have to because I need to ask him where we stand, but that can wait. He's also been blowing up my phone since this morning...

@Harry_Styles: you at school yet babe?
Read at 7:50 am

@Harry_Styles: Meet me during 2nd?
Read at 8:36

@Harry_Styles: Nutrition?
Read at 9:41

@Harry_Styles: Bambi talk to me
Delivered

@Harry_Styles: At least open my messages Zayn
Delivered

@Harry_Styles: Why were you avoiding me during passing period, I just want to explain myself
Read at 10:47

@zayn: You have 10 minutes after school to explain yourself.
@zayn: and if you aren't there by 3:00 outside the K building I will leave. So you better get out of weight room early .

@Harry_Styles: ofc I'll be there
Read at 10:49

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I know I shouldn't have given him the chance but I'm curious to see what he's going to say. While walking to the cafeteria someone put their hand on my shoulder. "Zee?" I turn around to see a sulking Gio. "What wrong Gio?" I ask with a concerned look on my face. "You know you're one of my good friends, I just need some advice man." He says. "Of course bro. What's up?" "I'll meet with you after school, after weight room. I don't want to explain with all these people around," He explains. "Alright man, that's fine." He daps me up and walks off. I know he's having some girl problems and I happen to not like that bitch because she hurt my other friend too.

For as long as I can remember, I've always helped out the boys with their girl issues. You've never lived till you've seen the most serious guy break down in tears over a heartbreak right in front of your eyes. OVER THE SAME GIRL! Like if you don't just pick a new girl.

I get in line to get food and find Mehki in line right in front of me. I've been avoiding him as much as I can too. He's so butt hurt that I cut him off and always talks shit whenever I see him. It seems like luck isn't on my side today because Eli is talking to Mehki. I've tried not to think about Eli these past few weeks. Three weeks ago my mom volunteered to sell food at my volleyball game. She and one other parent sold food together that day.

My mom told me that some cute, dark skinned boy walked up to the booth and asked the other mom, "are you Zayn's mom?" My mom said, "No I am, dear." "Oh, well hi. I'm Eli, a friend of Zayn's," he said shaking her hand. "Ohh, I've heard about you from Zayn! You're as cute as he says you are," she smiled. "Well he's cuter," he smirked. With that being said I really thought that maybe he liked me. So I decided to be bold and... tell him I liked him. I was ready to throw away Harry AND Mehki for him. That's not what happened though.

Flashback to 3 weeks ago

"So it's nutrition, when are you gonna do it?" Louis asked. "When he's alone. The last thing I need is for him to reject me in front of people," I respond nervously. "He's not going to reject you. He's been flirting ever since you met him AND he literally introduced himself to your mom," Liam says. "Well, I guess we'll see."

Ten minutes later, the bell rings ending nutrition. We walk outside and wait by the stairs. After 2 minutes, Eli walks out by himself. "Okay, wish me luck y'all," I say. "You got this! We'll be waiting upstairs for you!" Louis says. I make my way over to Eli, who is standing in front of the cafeteria.

"Hey Eli," I greet. "Oh hey Zayn," he smirks and pulls me in for a hug. "So what's up?" he asked. "Um, I have to tell you something." I say looking into his eyes. "Shoot." "Umm, I like you a lot." I rush out before I can think twice. "Like, like me like me?" he asks surprised. "Yes."

"So do you want to like talk?" He asks. "If you want," I respond sheepishly. "Um yeah forsu- Wait I can't," he says. I give him a perplexed look, silently asking him to explain that word scramble. "I'm already talking to someone else and I don't want to lead you on. I'm sorry Zayn." He explains. I blush a deep red in embarrassment. "It's alright. Don't worry about it." I chuckle. "But I have to go. Thanks for hearing me out," I wave before fast walking up the stairs.

"How did it go?" Louis asks when I reach the top stair. "It was weird. At first he said yes but then he said no because apparently he's talking to someone else and he 'doesn't wanna lead me on'," I explain using air quotes. "Aww sorry Zee, that sucks. He's weird for that though. He was leading you on every time he flirted with you." Liam says patting my back.

The next day

I speed walked out of the choir room outside. I'm late for volleyball practice. As I pass by the canteen I see Eli. I flush as thoughts of yesterday's rejection flash through my mind. As I take a closer look I see.... I know you fuckin lying. He didn't.

"ARE YOU SERIOUS?" Rhea shrieks. "YES! Like I can't believe it!" I exclaim. "What does race have to do with anything," Liam asked. "It has EVERYTHING to do with it you twat," Louis says smacking the back of Liam's head. "Liam, he transferred from an all white private school to a public school in the hood, full of black and brown people. He flirts with many of us but picks THE ONLY basic white girl in the whole fuckin school to be serious with. DO YOU NOT SEE THE ISSUE?" Rhea snaps.

"Oh, well you put it that way I guess I see the issue. But it still makes sense to me. If he's used to dating white girls of course he'll pick the only white girl here to date. It's simple logic," Liam shrugs.

Flashback over

Standing in line with none of my friends and two boys I've had some embarrassing rejections from is well.. scary. "Oh look, it's little Zaynie," Mehki smirks as he looks at me. I flush as both of their eyes land on me. "Leave me alone Mehki," I mumble, pushing them to get some food. "You know Zayn always wears those chunky ass combat boots to make him taller? It just makes him look un even though," Mehki whispers to Eli, making him laugh. "At least, I don't talk to 7th graders like you. So desperate that you decided to go for 12 year old pussy? Couldn't be me," I scoff and walk away.

Only two more hours and then I dread having that conversation with Harry.

BAHAHAHA😏 y'all thought I was gonna have a Zarry conversation in this chapter didn't you? NOPE🤡, just the DM's. Anyways I thought I owed you guys a breakdown of what happened to Eli but I didn't know where to fit it in the previous chapters. So here ya go🙃.

What do you think Harry's excuse will be?

We never find out why Eli said yes at first but do you think he actually liked Zayn or what he just leading him on?
(btw I never found out why Eli said yes to me at first, so I won't add an explanation for that in the book because I DONT KNOW THE ANSWER😭-N)

Question of the day: What is your guilty pleasure? Mine is chocolate, I love chocolate. But my face breaks out every time I eat/ drink it so I don't very often.🙄🙄

Kisses😘-N


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