The Tide {NH + ZM}

Chapter 9:

Abigail's perspective

Night of the party

Azia, Aiden, Matteo and I have NOT stopped talking about the party later ever since we got invited. The boys immediately accepted our invite to come, they don't really listen to One Direction, but they know the boys and admire them. It was so stressful not talking to this event to anyone else, something to do with the press, stories being exaggerated, I don't know. It was on a Saturday night and started at 8pm, that gave us 4 hours until we should of been arriving. We needed AT LEAST 2 hours to get ready, 1.30 minutes to travel into London, then the remaining time to eat some food. OH, I almost forgot, and time to get a little tipsy before arriving. I had already chosen my outfit. I wanted to stand out but also not, if you know what I mean.

This is what I chose, I knew by the end of the night those trousers would NOT be white anymore. I did a thin winged eyeliner but some strong mascara, then put a little blush and highlighter on; I'm not a big person for makeup. I left my hair out as  I knew it would fall out and I suck at doing hair so I wouldn't be able to put it back up. I think I was ready. I decided to just wear some high top black trainers; I fall over too much in heels. I was surprised that Azia wasn't ready yet.
"Az are you ok?"
Silence.
I rushed to her room and I was relieved to find her standing in front of her mirror. She was wearing a gorgeous outfit; she would definitely impress Zayn with that on.

"Az I though something had happened. Are you ok?"
"Do I look alright?"
This took me a second to comprehend. Azia is the most confident self loving person I know. She never worried about how she looks, but she is always flawless.
"Yes oh my god you look amazing! Why would u ask that"
"Do u now think it's too much or is it not enough or should I change into something else"
"Granted I haven't seen u in a skirt for a while, but you look hot, don't worry"
She turned round and she had similar winged eyeliner and minimalistic make up. She put her nose ring in and I could see her multiple earnings as well. She had a singular gold necklace and multiple rings. Her hair was curled and you could see the pink under-bits, that she had dyed. She gave off major bi vibes.
"I'm just not sure if I want to go"
I was so surprised by this comment that I took a step towards her.
"What why not"
She looked down  and shuffled her feet but didn't say anything. Suddenly a wave of realisation hit me.
"If you pass out I'll be right by you. Plus Aidan and Matt will be there. And the boys"
She took a deep breathe and suddenly the Azia that I knew and loved was back.
"Let's go get fucking drunk and have the time of our lives"

We were having simple pasta for dinner (with some vodka in obviously). I had a Guinness and Azia had a Peroni, they were our favourite beers and were ALWAYS in the flat. I'm more of a beer type of girl and Azia loves her spirits. After we finished we headed over to Aiden and Matteo's flat then left in a taxi; they were already a little drunk too. The boys were looking dashing as always, we always called them dashing, it pissed them off. Azia ruffled Matteo's hair and they honestly looked so cute together. Their outfits even matched.
This still feels like a dream that I haven't woken up from, I don't want to wake up.

Zayn's perspective

We were all buzzing for tonight. We all got ready in our separate rooms and then we sat in Niall s room, until it was time to go. I was so exited to see Azia again and I could tell that Niall was freaking out. We had about 10 minutes before we had to leave and Harry, Louis and Liam went off to finish getting ready. I was about to leave when Niall called me back
"Z can I talk to you"
"Course mate, what's up"
"I like Abi"
"I know"
"No I mean I like like her. Like a lot"
"You should tell her then"
"WHAT NO"
"Why the fuck not. You like her, she likes you. Just go for it"
"Wait she likes me?"
"Well yeh, it's so obvious"
He went silent and then looked up at me.
"I'll do it if you do it"
"What do u mean"
"Tell Azia how u feel and I'll tell Abi"
Now it was my turn to go silent. Was it really that obvious. Did she really like me too.
"Deal"
"What no, you were meant to chicken out, so I don't have to do it"
"Too bad. Tonight's you lucky night. Or hers if everything goes well" I laughed
"Oi that's gross"
"I'm just sayinggg"
"Fuck off, cmon we've got to go"