The Tide {NH + ZM}

Chapter 11:

Niall perspective

Right, this is my chance. Abigail had made her way outside the back door, to find Azia. I knew that I shouldn't really be taking advantage of the situation but this was perfect timing, my excuse was that I wanted some fresh air too and we were alone. Shit, shit, shit, I'm so nervous. She was already outside, as I opened the doors, I could see Zayn and Azia walking away with exasperated looks on their face. I nodded to Zayn, he knew exactly what I was doing, just before we came into the party he gave me this big pep talk about being amazing basically. I did it straight back to him for when he confesses to Azia. He kinda blew it though. But I won't blow my chance with Abi. I kind of shuffled my way over to her, I didn't fucking care about how I was walking. The nerves had taken over me. There she was, stood alone outside in the cold. I made my way over to her and leant up on the wall next to her.
"Hey."
"Hey, you look cold, do you want my jacket?" Before I let her answer I wrapped my jacket around her. Just having my arms around her for a second felt amazing. The whole world stopped for a second, like this was the biggest thing that had ever happened.
"Thanks." We just stood there for a couple seconds as I got lost in her gorgeous emerald eyes. Right... I've had enough, it is time.
"Erm," she looked up at me, "I think it is time I confess something, Abigail."
"Yh sure, shoot, I'm listening." She looked kinda nervous, but definitely not as nervous as me.
"Alright, here we go," I looked straight into her eyes and said, "I really like you." She just looked at me, what the fuck. Was she ever going to say anything?

Abigail's perspective

What!? What did he just say!? Does he mean like like or just like!? I don't want to get it confused. If he means like like, I think I feel the same way. Do I? Ah fuck! I couldn't deal with this, I needed time. He looked so unbelievably nervous but I had to leave. I rushed back inside and made my way to the toilet. As I was leaving I felt him slighting try to grab me, awh I feel so bad. Shiiiiit, I just ran away from Niall Horan after he told me he liked me. What sick person would do that, well clearly me apparently. He literally gave me his jacket, how did I not see it coming? His jacket was so cosy and warm though. It was navy blue, sort of like a bomber jacket but was oversized on me. He made me feel so comfortable and he was so kind, like a friend. I think I should just go back and tell him I don't feel the same way. Hold on, no. He was hot as fuck though, and the way he made me feel comfortable was different, and I did feel nervous around him. AH, I don't know.
The door of toilet hallway burst open, it was Aidan. He must of seen me rush in here.
"You alright? You look troubled."
"Yh I'm fine thanks... Actually no, not really." I trust Aidan, he is a good friend.
"What's wrong? You know you can tell me anything."
"Ok, um, you know how I went outside to find Az?"
"Yh..."
"Well... Niall came out and joined me..."
"Aaaand"
"He told me he liked me." Aidan's face stopped at this and he just stood there.
"What did you say? What are you doing here?"
"I ran off."
"You fucking idiot. I saw the way you look at him, and the way he looks at you." What was he talking about? Maybe I do like him and I just never noticed.
"Really? I mean, yh he is attractive and nice-" He cut me off.
"Well there we go, what else could you want?"
"Fair point." You know what, I think I do fancy him, I think, I don't know. As much help as Aidan was, I wish Azia was here, she would know exactly what to do instantly and would comfort me so well. But from the looks of things, she had her own problems to deal with. I guess Aidan was good help though, he helped me realise what I actually wanted.
Oh shit, Niall was still out there, I just left him without a word or anything.

Zayn's perspective

I rushed outside. I couldn't believe it hat had just happened. One minute I was telling Megan that we can't keep doing what we're doing. Then she tries to kiss me. Then Azia kissed that git Matteo. I went outside and rolled a joint. I gave up smoking about a year ago, but when shit hits hard or things are rough, I can't help it. I was standing on the corner, when she came out. Fuck she looks so hot. Her brown and pink hair flew back in the wind and her piercings glistened in the moonlight. She was the most gorgeous human being I had ever seen. What was I doing. Stop it. Why was I thinking this. She had come right up to me, but didn't say anything. Without thinking I grabbed her hand and pulled her away. I glanced back to see Abi and Niall. I gave him a knowing look and continued walking.
"Azia"
"Zayn"
Urg the way she said my name made every hair on my body stand up. I sighed and then went for it.
"I fucking like you. Like a lot. And no I'm not going to fuck this up, like Niall will with Abi. I like you more than I've ever liked someone before. That girl I was with is my ex Megan. I was telling here that she can't keep telling me that she wants me back because I've moved on and I like someone else. She tried to kiss me, but I never thought that you would read into it so much. I though you liked me back. But after what just happened I don't know. You and Matteo are cute, don't get me wrong. But I don't appreciate you stringing us both along like this. It's not fair to me. It's not fair to him and if I'm being honestly it's not fair for you. I know we don't know each other that well. But you've know him for the same amount of time. You have to pick. Me or him"