The new student ~ ZarryStylik

Chapter 9 - the argument

"What was that just now?" Zayn is greeted by Louis. Zayn needs a few seconds to understand what Louis is talking about. "What do you mean?" he asks, confused. "We saw you and Harry." says Liam. "I see." Zayn laughs. "We ran into each other by chance. What's in it?" Louis points to the camera in Zayn's hand. "Did you maybe take a few photos of him?" Zayn tries to stay calm. "No, I haven't. Just imagine. I have no idea what bullshit you are talking about. I was just about to look for you and then I ran into Harry. If you don't believe me, I can go."

He turns and stomps off. What are they thinking?

"Wait Zayn." Niall catches up with him. "Come back. He doesn't means it like that." "So?" asks Zayn with a frown. "How then?" "Well, not that way." Niall is looking for the right words. "We just wondered that you." "That I talked to Harry?" Zayn completes the sentence. "Yes," Niall admits. "That annoys Louis. You know how he is. I think he has a crush on Harry, he is apparently jealous." Zayn looks over his shoulder. Louis and Liam stand next to each other and stubbornly look in another direction. "That's probably not my problem." Zayn leaves Niall standing and continues energetically. "I'm going down to the lake now and take a few photos. You can come with me if you want." Niall stands still, undecided. His gaze wanders between Zayn, Louis and Liam. Finally he turns and goes back to Louis and Liam.

Great. Zayn presses his lips together and takes the path to the lake. He goes on and on, faster and faster and without looking back. He hates arguments. Louis is his best friend, after all, and now this. Zayn shakes his head. He kicks a stone away.

When he arrives at the lake, he looks for a quiet place by the fallen tree. He is no longer feeling like taking pictures. Although the view from here over the lake is incredibly beautiful. But first he has to think. About Louis. Jealous. Just because he talks to Harry every now and then? Zayn squints in the sun and tries to calm down. To distract himself, he finally takes a few photos. At the swimming area, a group of girls and boys are playing water polo. Harry and Lia are part of the party. Zayn can hear their laughing. He takes Harry in the viewfinder. He throws his head back and dives for the ball. Zayn quickly presses the trigger.