Hanging Tree

Chapter 11

Calum

It has been about 3 days since I went to the arcade with Eliot and Violet. I had to admit, Eliot was a cool dude. He can be protective over Violet but he got along really well with me and the other boys.

Me and the boys have been practicing for our gig alot. We want to be able to amaze everyone who watches us on that day. We would love to go big someday. To be famous and go on tours. We would really like that. But for that to happen, we would have to work really hard and well, that's what we're doing now.

Me and the boys were done practising our last song of the day. We packed up our stuff and sat in Ashton's living room for abit. "So bro, how are things with you and Violet?" Luke asked.

With scrunched eyebrows, I turned over to him and asked, "Fine. Why?"

Luke smirked at me and said, "Dude, its obvious you have a thing for her. Like c'mon man."

Before I could say anything, Ashton joined in and said, "Yea. Like we've all seen in it your eyes. You're literally head over heels for her."

I tried to contain my smile but I couldn't. "Yes. I'm going to be honest. I do have feelings for her. But I'm not going to rush her into anything. You guys should know that too."

They all nodded and didn't say anything. "Okay but when you get together with her, make sure the both of you get married and have kids okay? I want to be an uncle!" Michael said.

I just rolled my eyes at him and we all sat in silence just watching the television.

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After me and Michael got home, I went up to my room to take a good shower. I got into the shower and turned it on. All my muscles relaxed as the hot water streamed down my body. Once the water was starting to feel cold so I decided to turn it off and get out. I wrapped a towel around my waist and went over to the mirror. It was fogged up with the steam from my shower. I wiped away the steam and looked myself in the mirror. There in the relfection of the mirror, stood a man I would never believe would have been me. If you told me about a year or so ago, that I would have stopped what I was doing then and actually have a proper life now, I would have laughed at you. I was so messed up back then. I don't even think of me as the same person I was. If the boys wouldn't have entered my life, god knows what I would be doing now. I wouldn't have even met Violet.

I sighed and walked away from the mirror. I went into my room and changed into a new batch of clothes. Once I was done with that, I went downstairs and turned on the television. I just spent the whole night just doing that.

Violet

It was now a Friday, which meant, I had to go over to Zayn's house for our assignment. I felt really bad for not telling Calum about this but I honestly completely forgot until today. Since I drove to school using Eliot's car, I guess I would drive to Zayn's place with it too. Once school was done, I walked over to the front gates of school and waited for him. I'm not going to lie, I am extremely nervous right now.

From the corner of my eye, I saw someone covered in tattoos walking over. Without even looking I knew it was Zayn. I mentally sighed and turned over to look at him. Without a 'hey' or anything, he asked, "You've got a car right?"

I nodded. "Right. Follow my car and we'll go to my house."

I nodded once again, not sure of what to say.

I followed Zayn's car to his house and parked it infront of his house. It wasn't such a huge house yet was it a small one. I guess it was kinda the size of Calum's house. I got out of my car and walked over to his door where Zayn was standing at.  

Zayn unlocked the door and walked inside. "I'm home!" he called out. I don't know to who particularlly. "Zayn!" I heard a little girl scream as she ran over to him. Zayn bent down and picked her up as he hugged her. The little girl shrieked as Zayn picked her up. "Hey Safaa. How are you?" Zayn smiled down at her. He looked so happy to be around her. I guess this must be Zayn's sister. I never knew he had one though. "I'm fine. Who's this? Is this your girlfriend? She's pretty," the little girl asked as she looked up at me. I blushed and waited for Zayn to answer. Zayn scratched the back of his neck and said, "Um no.. she's just a friend, Safaa. Safaa, that's Violet. Violet, this is Safaa."

I smiled down at Safaa and greeted her. Just because Zayn's my bully doesn't mean I can't interact with his family. Zayn left us to be and walked in futher into his house. I didn't want to feel lost so I followed him while talking to Safaa.

"Waliyha!" He called out. A girl about the age of 11 or 12 came down the stairs. "Where's Doniya?" Zayn asked.

The girl took a quick glance at me then answered Zayn. "I don't know. I think she's out with her boyfriend or something," the girl name, Waliyha answered. I saw Zayn's jaw clenche from the corner of my eye. But he soon relaxed. "Did you eat anything?" He asked her. She just shook her head and then looked at me. Zayn must have noticed because he said, "Waliyha, this is Violet. She's my friend. Violet, this is Waliyha, she's my other sister," he said. I shook hands with her and smiled at her.

Zayn went back to talking to her and asked, "Want me to make something?" Before Waliyha could answer, Safaa shouted "Yes."

Zayn smiled down at her and said, "Alright, princess. Go upstairs and play with Waliyha while I make y'all something to eat." I smiled at the way Zayn talked to Safaa. The jolly little kid ran up the stairs with Waliyha and they both dissaperead.

Zayn turned to me and said, "Umm...is it okay if we start a little later?" Looking at the way he seemed to care about his sisters melted my heart and so I agreed. I tried to be poliet so I offered him my help. But when I said this he gave me a glare. This made me shut my mouth and stay away from him. I heard Zayn sigh and say, "Sorry. Yes you can help." He just apologized to me? Wow. I didn't want to question this any futher but just followed him.

Me and Zayn prepared mac and cheese for everyone. "Waliyha! Safaa! Dinner's ready!" Zayn called them.

Safaa came running down followed by Waliyha. I stood at the corner of the dining table not sure of what to do. Safaa took a seat next to Zayn while Waliyha sat oppsite him. "Aren't you going to join us?" Waliyha asked. I looked over to Zayn asking him for permission. He rolled his eyes at me and said, "Join us Violet." Maybe Zayn wasn't such a bad guy. I honestly don't know.

Once we were done with dinner, we went upstairs to start on our project. I had a lot of questions to ask him but I didn't dare. It was no place for me to ask him all these questions. Once we were both tired of doing it, I decided it was time for me to go home. I walked down the stairs and saw someone coming in through the door. She looked a little tipsy and I'm not going to lie but there were hickeys on her neck.

Zayn came down the stairs at the same time. When he saw this girl, he walked over to her and grabbed her arm. "Doniya. I'm going to need to talk to you later."

He sounded obviously angry. I walked outside unsure if I had to say anything before I left. Just as I was reaching my car, I heard Zayn call out my name. I turned around and looked at him. "Thanks for the help," he thanked me and smiled. A real smile. Not just some cocky smirk but a real one. I just smiled back and got into my car and drove away.

Note// I know Zayn's sister's ages and stuff aren't right but I'm not planning on following their real ages. And also, I have nothing against the 1D boys. I'm also a directioner btw. Anyway, VOTE, COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBE!