Afraid

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I listened to Rock music to give this chapter a bit of an edgy vibe. Thank you guys for all your support, it means a lot. Follow my ig account @/acid.editss, I don't follow personal accounts, but just comment from Wattpad, & I'll follow you :) 17k that's amazing. You guys are amazing.

Zayn's POV

I walk down the hallway, my name is being yelled repeatedly. I roll my eyes, "What?" I snap at Candice when I turn around. She smirks evilly, "You got her under your charm. You have her thinking marriage with kids."

I furrow my eyebrows together, "Leave alex alone. I mean it Candice." I threaten her.

She laughs, "It was easy pretending to be her friend. I had to act like I never talked to you, pretend that I never associated with you ever. But you know Zayn, you are going to lose her soon. She tells me things, that you have no idea about. And same with you. You still haven't told her about us, our history."

I feel my jaw clench, my fist ball. I feel frustration build up, "We don't have history."

She rolls her blue eyes, "If I were you, I'd fuck her now that you have the chance, because i after I tell her everything, she'll never want to speak to you."

She starts to walk away, but I grab her arm, "What makes you think, she'll listen to you?"

She smiles, "She will, once Jackie, and Stan confirms it. Along with Andy, don't forget Zayn, you wanted it more than anything."

I let her arm go, "Please don't do this. I love her."

She fakes a frown, "That's cute, but like Alex said, forever only exists in books. Good luck zayn." She walks away, I stand there betrayed. I look at my phone, I call liam, "I need to talk to you."

"What is it mate?" Liam asks as I walk outside to the gate.

"It's about Candice. Meet me at my house right now. I am leaving school." I hang up and jump the fence running to my car.
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Alex's POV
I sit on the couch, staring at Candice, "Thanks for ditching and visiting me."

She fixes her hair in a bun, "No problem. I actually wanted to talk to you about Zayn."

I sit up, "Zayn?"

She looks down, "Yeah, I saw him with Jackie last night. He was all over her. Alex, I think Zayn is cheating."

My heart drops, "What? That can't be true. He was with me last night."

She frowns, "well I have my theory, after he left, he must have called her. Since you guys got in a fight, that's what you told me."

I shake my head, trying to comprehend what she is telling me, "We didn't fight, we just.. He left. I don't know, Candice are you sure?"

She sighs, "Alex, yes I am sure. It was Zayn with Jackie! Listen, just play it low until we find out."

I feel my eyes become watery, "You are probably right. Last night he wanted too.. But we didn't so he left." A tear escapes, "But he wouldn't. He promised he wouldn't. Candice, it's not true."

She scoots next to me, "All guys say that sweetie. I didn't think Zayn would do this but he did."

My heart shatters, "I wasn't enough for him. Candice I am so stupid."

She frowns, "No alex, you just fell for the wrong guy."
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Harry's POV

"Come on alex! Open up!" I yell banging on her door. When the door opens, a broken girl stands before me. Eyes puffy, fake smile, pale skin, "Hi harry."

I am stunned, "alex, are you okay?"

She closes her eyes, gasping for air, "Harry, I am stupid." She attacks me in a hug, I hug her back.

What is wrong? Why is she stupid? I am beyond confused, Zayn said she was fine last night. I hold her at arm's length as she continues to cry, "Alex what's the matter love? Why are you stupid? Talk to me."

She covers her face, "Is Zayn cheating on me?"

Zayn? Cheating? Wouldn't be surprised if he was. "No, alex. Why would you suspect such a false accusation?"

"Candice said she saw him. With Jackie! He wanted sex last night, then he left, he went to Jackie because he knows she is easy."

I already knew this was lie, as soon as she said Candice. It's all part of the heartbreak plan, Candice is using psychology against her. It's payback for what Zayn did. But I can't tell alex, that's Zayn's job. His past is catching up with him, and he better think fast. Before the secrets are exposed, this is what he gets for hanging out with the wrong crowd.

"No, Zayn wouldn't do that to you. I promise, alex he loves you." I move her hair from her face, "Maybe Candice is lying." I try to hint to her. "maybe she doesn't like the fact that you and Zayn are back together because she is single. Maybe she likes Zayn and is just trying to break you guys up." That part was true. They do have history, and nobody knows the whole story, to what happened that night at Andy's house. Except for Zayn Jackie, stan, and Andy. This is big mess.

"I love him, Harry. What do I do?" She sniffles, holding her head.

I frown, alex shouldn't be stressed out over a guy. She has her whole future ahead of her, big dreams that need to be fulfilled. He experienced so much pain to let a guy bring her down. As much as I hate to say it, but she deserves better love than Zayn's. "Alex, act like nothing is wrong. You have to act like you have no clue, I will find out for myself. And if he is, I'll end him. I promise alex."

She laughs trying to stop crying, "Why did you have to be gay? Things would have been simple."

I chuckle pulling her close, "I like tea, but sweet tea is my favorite, if you get my reference?"

She laughs, wiping her tears away, "Thanks curly."

"No problem, please just don't say anything to him, because if he is and you ask him and he denies it right in your face and then we find out it is true later it only hurt you more." I explain.

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I love Alex's & Harry's friendship. Every girl needs a gay best friend ❤️