Thrill-Ville

Chapter Sixteen

Chapter Sixteen -

I sat awkwardly with Micah's cousin's at a round table. Emma was sitting with Micah and their parents. Harry and Sally were at home with a baby sitter along with the other younger members of the wedding. Zayn awkwardly made his way around the large restaurant with a brunette girl following hot on his heels. That must be Tess. He avoided our table until the end, much to Micah's cousin's displeasure

"You would think we have the plague the way he's avoiding us" Justin, who sat next to me, stated making the others laugh.

"Sorry about the wait" Zayn said as he walked up to our table "Can I take your orders?" Everyone went around, leaving me for last "How about you Cait?" He asked, his voice remaining cold

"The usual" I smiled, handing him back my menu. He nodded and left as Tess glared at me before following him out.

"Come here often then?" Justin asked, starting small talk with me

"I used to. I would come to visit Zayn" I admitted, trying to keep out as many details as possible.

"He was a fool to let you go" Justin winked, before focusing on the discussion happening with the rest of the table. I smiled.

Dinner came and went. All that Micah's cousins talked about was politics, laws, and international relations. Interesting stuff right? I sat rather quietly. Zayn came around to pick up the dishes. I left out a deep sigh as Tess shot me another one of her famous dirty looks. Micah rose from the head table and tapped his glass to get everyone's attention

"I would just like to thank everyone for coming tonight. It was lovely to see you all before the big day" He looked down at Emma lovingly. Sometimes those two were so cute I just wanted to throw up from sugary sweetness. "I would just like to list a few thank you's that need to be stated before the wedding" He started rambling off a few peoples name and I lost interest. I glanced at the clock, eight at night. I let out a sigh and every one applauded, bringing me out of my day dream. Everyone stood up to leave. Emma came rushing up to me

"I'm so sorry about tonight" She held my hands tightly, I could only laugh

"Emma relax, it was ok" I smiled, seeing the relief flood her face

"Are you ready to come home then? It's a big day tomorrow" Emma's face glowed with the idea that her wedding was tomorrow. I bit my lip nervously

"Is there any chance you can get a ride with Micah home? I was going to wait to talk to Zayn... You know, get some closure" I looked at the ground, shuffling my feet awkwardly. Emma hugged me tightly

"Of course, you let me know if you need help kicking his butt into next week ok?" Emma whispered, making me giggle

"Trust me, I'm going to kick it so hard he's going to taste the sole of my shoe" I whispered back, causing both of us to break out in full laughter.  Emma hugged me once more before reuniting with Micah. I started walking out to the parking lot and sat on the hood of my car. I missed my cars since being in England. I ran my hand over the sun-faded paint as the parking lot slowly emptied out. I laid back, resting my back against the wind shield looking up at the stars above. I heard a door slam followed by a male and female giggle. I sat up and turned around to see Zayn walking out with Tess under his arm. Zayn's face fell as he saw me. I stood up and leant against his car, which was parked next to mine

"Hey Cait" Zayn spoke awkwardly, slowly removing his arm from Tess's shoulders.

"What do you want" Tess accusingly spoke to me, eying me up and down like a piece of trash. I smiled warmly at the two

"I just wanted to have a proper hello and little chat that's all" I looked at Tess "Zayn is my friend and we live across from each other in university" I winked at her, causing a scowl to fill her face "How's your summer been then?" I asked, still leaning against his car. Zayn looked around awkwardly

"He took me to New York" Tess boasted, I looked at her, still with a warm smile on my face

"No way, I love New York. When are you going?" Tess laughed evilly

"We went at the end of May" The dates suddenly clicked in my head. I nodded

"So this has been happening all summer?" I pointed between the two. Zayn was muted as he slowly nodded yes. My smile turned into a grin "I'm happy for you two" I pushed myself off Zayn's car. "I hope you tow the best of luck in the future, and I'll be seeing you in September then Zayn" I turned my back and started walking around to my car. I opened the door was I felt some one grab my hand

"Cait... Wait" I turned to face him, tears rolling down his cheeks "I only did this because you were so far away" He admitted sheepishly. I nodded

"It's ok. I'm happier now" I gave him a quick hug before climbing into my car. Zayn popped his head in the door way

"I did love you" He admitted, I nodded

"I know. I'm happy for you and Tess" I smiled, Zayn was still confused at my reaction. He retracted out the door and closed it for me. I started me engine and drove out of the parking lot, leaving Zayn and Tess alone.

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I sat alone in the hay loft looking at the milky sky. Since Thrill-Ville is right on the edge of Blackpool, the stars weren't that visible with the glow of the city lights. I watched a shooting star zip through the sky. I couldn't help but smile and make a wish. I stood up and propped myself out the window. I raised a foot and stood on the window sill and pulled myself up on the roof of the barn. I laid down on my back looking up at the stars when my phone rang.

"Hello?" I asked, wonderstruck by the stars blanketing the sky

"Hey Caitey baby" Louis cooed over the other end. "I just saw your message about Zayn... Are you ok?" I could hear him nestling in his bed

"Yeah. it's more relief and closure than anger" I admitted, focusing my eyes at the sky above me once again. "What are you doing still up? It must be really later there if it's ten at night here" I heard him groan

"It's three in the morning here" I heard him roll back into position. I couldn't help but laugh

"What are you doing up babe? You should get some sleep" I ran my ringers through my hair, my eyes still glued to the sky

"I wanted to hear your voice" he groggily replied. I blushed

"I'm home soon" I soothed him. "Thank you for Boo Bear" I felt my cheeks flush a darker red than they already were. Louis chuckled on the line

"You're more than welcome. I never thought I'd say this but I'm jealous of that bear" Louis started "He gets to sleep with you every night and be with you right now" I couldn't help but laugh

"You'll always be my original Boo Bear" I grinned "Plus, if it makes you feel any better he's not with me right now" I stretched my free arm out on the roof, feeling the old barn boards texture along my bare arm.

"What are you up to then?" He asked, sleep still filling his voice

"I'm up on the barn roof looking at the stars" I admitted, feeling a little embarrassed "I might head in soon, it's getting a tad cold outside" I added, I heard Louis yawn "Do you work tomorrow?" I asked, slowly sitting up

"Yeah, I do" He yawned again

"Go to bed then Boo Bear" I pulled my knees up to my chest "I'm home soon" This time I yawned

"Good night Caitey baby" Louis whispered

"Good night Boo Bear" We held onto the line for a few more seconds before I hung up. I stared down at my phone and smiled "I love you"