I see what you see {h.s}

N i n e

Present day

19 years old

Riley

The next morning I wake up in a horrible mood. You would think that going on a date would make me happy. I guess not. I barely have any energy to get out of bed and get ready for the day much less deal with everyone. What the hell is wrong with me today? I don't even remember much from last night but my head is killing me. I groan and roll my eyes as I hear my phone begin to ring.

"What?" I snap.

"Riley? Is this not a good time?" Zayn asks softly. My eyes widen and I quickly compose myself.

"Zayn. Shit sorry. I just didn't wake up in a good mood today." I sigh and walk to my closet.

"Ah one of those days." He chuckles. I laugh along relieved that he didn't take it to heart.

"Yeah. I really am sorry."

"No need to be. Still up for breakfast?" He asks sweetly. I blush and bite my lip. There was no way I would cancel.

"Definitely." I answer smiling like an idiot.

"Great. See you there." He says before hanging up. I put my phone down and hop in the shower.

I finish quickly and change into a simple outfit. Its cold outside and after all, we're just going to breakfast. Still, I make sure to apply a small amount of makeup. Nothing too big. I make my way downstairs to find my mother already gone. I frown and read the note she left. I didn't have classes today and she had told me she didn't have work. So where was she?

Riley,

I left early to go take care of a couple of things, I should be back later. Stay safe.

Love, mom

Take care of some things? I decide not to push it any further. She's old enough to take care of herself right? I check the time and see that I have only a few minutes before ten. I make sure to lock up before heading for the cafe. Its a good thing I live near the place as well.

Harry

"Harry! Wake up!" I hear someone yell in my ear. I groan and roll over.

"Not now mum!" I whisper and try to go back to sleep. Then I remember. My mum is dead. I jump up and immediately look around. I feel my wrist tied and I see that Louis' are as well. Shit.

"Morning sunshine." He smirks. I roll my eyes and stand up.

"Are we in the basement?" I ask as I look around. This place looks even worse during the day. Louis nods and stands up as well.

"Your dumbass just had to yell huh?" He glares. I simply shrug but inside i'm just as scared as he is. Who knows what this Niall guy is capable of.

I don't even know why I yelled her name last night. Most of what happened is sort of a blurr. I think about her a lot though. I never admitted it until after, but I loved Riley. I don't even know who she is now though. Those feelings are long gone. Besides, she has probably moved on by now anyway. I snap out of my thoughts once I hear footsteps coming. Louis and I give each other a knowing look before sitting back down. Its best they don't know we were trying to look for a way out.

"Eat up boys." I hear someone yell before slipping a tray through the door. The person had an accent. Irish I think.

"Hey, didn't you say Niall was Irish?" I whisper to Louis. He nods and shrugs going for the food. I frown and continue to think. What is an irish man doing so far from home?

Riley

I make my way into the cafe and see Zayn already sitting there. I smile as I walk over and see him do the same when he sees me. I feel my stomach turn but I ignore the nervous feeling and take a seat.

"Look who finally decided to show up."

"Sorry, there was traffic." I stammer. He chuckles and looks at his menu. Gosh that smile does things to me.

"That's okay love. I was joking." He smirks but doesn't look up. I blush and scan through the menu. I feel his eyes on me for few minutes and decide to mess with him.

"See anything you like?" I ask knowing he was looking at me the entire time.

"Actually yes." He says without breaking eye contact. I feel my cheeks heat up for the millionth time today and look away. He laughs and does the same.

Its quiet before a waiter comes to take our order.

"Welcome to Serena's cafe. My name is Liam and I will be your server for today. What can I get for you?" A tall boy our age asks almost robot like. He looks like he absolutely hates working here and I can't help but giggle behind the menu. Zayn gives me a knowing look and shakes his head. He sees it too.

"Yes, I'll just get a small coffee. Two creams, two sugars." Zayn says handing Liam his menu. He nods and quickly writes it down.

"And for you?"

"I'll get a small tea with milk and two sugars please." I smile and hand him my menu. He nods and walks away without another word. I look over to Zayn and immediately we both begin to laugh.

"Did you see that?" Zayn asks. I nod and continue to laugh.

"He really hates it here wow." I say shaking my head.

Its quiet for a while as Zayn and I just sit here and watch each other. Its not like one of those uncomfortable stares. Its like we're both trying to learn more from each other. He's a very beautiful person and I feel almost embarrased that i'm not. I wish I wasn't so boring sometimes. I wish that people would be intrigued by me. Sadly that's just not the case.

"So that book." Zayn speaks up. I groan and throw my head onto my palms. He laughs and leans his elbows onto the table.

"Please tell me that is not how it ends."

"You want me to lie to you?" He asks. I roll my eyes.

"Just tell me this. Is there a sequel?" He smiles and does this really cute thing where he tilts his head and bites his lip. I swear I could melt right here.

"I don't know sequels aren't even that great..."

"C'mon tell me!" I say excitedly. He laughs and shrugs.

"Yes there is."

"Oh thank go-," I start but he cuts me off.

"But don't get too excited. Sequels aren't for every book." He points out. He's right but I can't just leave the book at that. I need to know what happens next.

"Well... I'm going to read it anyway." I shrug. He shakes his head just as our drinks get here. I thank Liam but he ignores it and walks away.

"I swear I will get that kid to smile one day if it is the last thing I do." I say before mixing my tea.

"Right well then I guess we'll just have to keep coming back until you do." Zayn smiles and takes a sip of his coffee. We?

I smile and bite my lip. "I guess so."

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I am so sorry it took so long to update and I know its a little boring but I have been extremely busy with school and other stuff. I promise i'll try to write and update more often. Please remember to vote and comment. Thank you.