Love Is Just a Word

Chapter Four: Moving In

I woke up this morning, butterflies erupting in my stomach. I was leaving to live with Connor and the guys at 10:00. I looked at the clock and gasped at the time; 9:28. Only 32 minutes to get ready?

I quickly got up and went over to my bag of clothes Connor had brought me. I opened and took a look inside to see a black pair of skinny jeans, a white Hollister shirt, and bright red converse. Connor knew me well.

I quickly changed and went and looked in the mirror hanging on the wall. I looked like absolute shit. I had bags under my eyes and my hair was a mess.

I grabbed my hair brush that Connor brought and started to brush the knots out of my dark brown hair. I stared at myself for a few seconds before going over to sit on the bed.

It was quite comfortable. I actually liked this kind of bed. I should ask Connor to get me a kind of mattress like this.

I laughed at my idiocy as there was a knock on the door. I got up and walked over to it, checking myself to make sure I looked presentable. I didn't think I did, but I'm sure Connor wouldn't care. He never does.

I opened the door, revealing an overly excited Connor. He pulled me into a hug as soon as I let him in.

I was shocked at first. Connor hadn't hugged me in such a long time, I almost forgot what his arms feel like. I feel protected when I'm with him. That's why he was my best friend. Well, one of the reasons.

"I'm so glad you get to leave this place." Connor whispered in my ear, releasing me from his grip.

"I am too," I started. "But, honestly, I think you need to buy me a mattress that is as comfortable as this bed. I know they aren't a usually comfortable, but I think I'm haut used to the feel of this."

He chuckled at my rambling before grabbing my bag and locking his arm with mine. Walking out of the hospital made me feel, good. I was walking away from my problem in a way. That doesn't mean it won't come back though.

"I'm gonna warn you this now, the guys aren't used to having a girl around so there's most likely gonna be a lot of 'almost-walking-in-on-you-naked' moments." Connor laughed as we reached his car.

"As long as they don't see this," i motioned towards my body. "I'm fine."

"Good." He replied getting into the drivers side.

I hopped in the passenger side and we quickly left for the o2l house.

-------------------------------------------

Connor's P.O.V

I was so nervous for Zoe to come to the house. I didn't care, I really didn't, but the guys have been non-stop talking about it. And that's saying something.

What if they liked her? If one of them liked her it wouldn't be that bad but oh my god what if all of them developed a crush on her? That'd be awful.

I shouldn't worry about that though. I mean, I'm not saying one of the guys won't like her in anyway because if that's true Im living with idiots. Zoe was perfect with her imperfections.

She was a total catch. She was smart, funny, kind-hearted, a great person to be around, always pumped when someone gets her into something fun, like snowboarding.

But then there was the side I didn't like seeing, and I'm sure the guys won't either. The side where she's always sad, where she doesn't eat, doesn't sleep, and she turns into a bitch. I'm allowed to say that because I'm her best friend. Plus it's true.

I took a deep breath and continued along the road, trying to concentrate and not focus on my thoughts.

-------------------------------------------

Zoe's P.O.V

For the first ten minutes of the drive, Connor was completely out of it. He was focused on the road - I think - but he was thinking. I could tell by the way his brows were furrowed together. There wasn't something right.

I convinced myself it was nothing to worry about as we pulled into the drive way of the massive house in front of me.

"Damn..." I said under my breath.

"It's yours now too so get used to the awesomeness of it." Connor winked at me.

I laughed at him as we got out of the truck. He went over and grabbed my bag and we headed to the door. Connor opened it and the first thing I heard was a massive scream which caused me to jump.

"What the hell?" I heard someone yell, which I'm guessing was Jc, from upstairs.

"Sorry, Jc! It just happened!" Someone laughed running down the stairs.

I chuckled as Kian ran towards me and lifted me up, kissing my cheek quickly. I blushed as he put me down.

"You're mine now. Now, help me with Jc." He looked me dead in the eye, causing me to blush harder.

"O-okay. With what?" I asked cautiously.

"He threw a pie at me! In the face! It's in my hair!" Jc startled me, coming to run after Kian.

"Help!" Kian yelled running away.

I looked at Connor who stood there in shock, which turned into fits of laughter.

"Let's get you settled in." He smiled, taking my hand and pulling me upstairs to my room.

"I've been here not even five minutes and I can already tell this is gonna be something." I laughed to Connor. He smiled back at me.