Fix Me

17.

"Zeva! Hey Zeva! Zeva!"

"What?" she groaned.

"It's my birthday!"

She couldn't help but smile. This is the first day that I've been legitimately happy. "I know. Everyone is coming over today."

"I know! I'm not even upset about Niall coming over."

"Really?" she asked as she put chips into a bowl. "I figured that would ruin your whole day."

I shook my head. "Nope. I'm actually excited for him to come over, because I really, really miss him. I still feel terrible about not being able to tell him I love him, and for not being able to figure out why I couldn't, but I think this could be good for us."

"Uh... Yeah." My eyes narrowed for a second before there was a knock at the door. I ran to it and swung it open and hugged the first person that was there, which happened to be Luke.

"Hey!"

"Hi. Happy birthday, babe."

"Thank you."

"You look beautiful, as always," Ash said, hugging me once I let go of Luke.

"Thanks Ash."

I got happy birthday greetings and hugs from Michael and Calum as well and Luke had to pull Calum off of me because he wouldn't let go. I just laughed as I watched him repeatedly scold him. When I turned back around, my smile widened.

"Happy birthday, beautiful," Niall said, wrapping an arm around my bare waist and giving me a kiss on the cheek. He pulled away, but I wrapped my arms around his neck to hold him a while longer. "Oh.." I heard him whisper in surprise.

I pulled away. "Sorry, I just.. I don't know. Was that okay?"

His smile was warm and inviting, just like the first time we met and I could still feel the butterflies in my stomach at the sight of it. "It was definitely okay."

I smiled and could feel the goosebumps raise where his hands were still resting on my exposed skin.

"You look... So beautiful, Liv. Really. Just gorgeous."

I smiled even wider and could feel myself gravitating closer to him.

"God damn. I can feel the sexual tension between you two from outside."

I snapped out of whatever trance I was in and looked behind Niall. "Oh my god! Louis, Harry, and Zayn!" I looked at Niall and kissed his cheek before going to hug Louis. "I can't believe you guys are here!"

"What, you thought we were going to miss your birthday? And an opportunity to come to California? Not a chance, love."

I laughed and let go to hug the other boys. "Come inside!"

They followed me in, and I smiled when I saw Liam leaning against the counter with his arms wrapped around Zeva. They really are so good together, and judging by the look on Michael's face, he's completely moved on. I sat down on the couch and watched as the three boys that weren't familiar with my home took it all in.

"This place is amazing," Harry said.

"Thanks." Niall sat next to me and I adjusted so I was leaning against him slightly.

"What's your favorite part about California so far?" Zayn asked.

"Probably the weather."

"And not me? I'm greatly offended," Luke joked.

"I meant meeting these guys," I corrected.

"No, it's too late now," Ash said, turning away.

I laughed and shook my head. "Louis, Zayn, Harry, meet Luke, Ashton, Calum, and Michael."