Ellie's P.O.V.
I could feel the heat of a pink blush creep across my cheeks. No one had ever told me anything like that to me.
"You think?" I said after a few moments of awkward silence had fallen between us.
His gaze met mine as he took the water filled vase and placed the green stems of the roses in it. "I know" Zayn assured me. He set the glass object down in the center of the counter then, turned back towards me. "Come on now, we wouldn't want to be late," he said huskily picking up my clutch that was resting on the counter and then gently taking my hand.
"Where are we even going?" I asked quietly while Zayn lead me down the side walk to his car.
"I can't say," he replied, opening the passenger door for me; which, he shortly there after closed again. I peered out the window to notice the few paps flashing their cameras at Zayn and I, but I didn't care.
Zayn popped open the door and climbed in, clicking his seat belt. I did the same as he turned the key to the ignition and sped off down the road.
***
Zayn handed the chauffeur the keys to his vehicle and placed a tip in his hand.
"You ready?" he asked as he stuck his hand out.
I placed my petite hand in his larger one. "Yep"
We treaded on a red carpet that had velvet ropes restraining paparazzis with blindingly bright flashing cameras. We went quickly into the building.
To my surprise it was actually a party. I was thinking that it was going to be a typical 'Valentines Day Date'. I recognized so many infamous people such as Jason Bateman and Hugh Jackman. I ended up hitting Zayn pretty hard in the stomach when Taylor Lautner said 'Hi' while he walked passed.
"What was that for?" Zayn smiled at my soft squealing and excited jumping.
"Oh, sorry" I paused, "How did you even get invited to this kind of party?" After I said it, I realized that he was a former superstar and could easily get invited.
"Well" he turned his gaze lower to look at me. "This is where my band is doing their reunion concert."
"Cool!" I said squealing, even though I had never heard Zayn sing and he never talks about his band.
I peered up to Zayn's eyes, which were scanning the large room.
"Who are you looking for?" I asked turning to look around, too.
"Just my band mates," He replied.
"What do they look like?" I looked over to the entrance in which we came in to see a tall, curly haired boy with a bright smile stroll in with a pretty brunette close behind.
"Is that one of them?" I asked gesturing over to them to Zayn.
"Yeah, how'd you know?" he nudged me playfully. "Let's go say hi."
He smiled at me. Taking my hand, he led me over to where the two where chatting among others.
"Harry!" Zayn yelled taking the muscular boy in his arms.
I looked over to the girl who was standing shyly behind Harry.
"Hi" I said more confidently than I imagined. "I'm Ellie."
She stepped out from behind Harry. "I'm Jennifer Lawrence, nice to meet you." She stuck out her hand, which I shook. "Are you Zayn's girlfriend?"
The question immediately made me turn a bright red. Was I? I wasn't really sure, so I didn't really know how to answer.
"Uhh, I- no," I managed to stammer out. I looked up at Zayn who was a few feet away chatting with another band member I assume. Did I want to be his girlfriend? I guess he notice my eyes were trained on him because he turned, smiled then turned back around.
"I think he really likes you, Ellie," Jennifer looked at him and then back to me. "I've never seen him so out going before."
"Really?" I said astounded by the previous statement. The time when he told me this completely slipped my mind at the moment.
"Oh, look!" Jennifer said pointing over to the back entrance. "There's Eleanor and Louis!" She quickly picked up my hand and dragged me over to them.
I turned around to see all three boys in a semi-circle staring at me and laughing. I guess it was a pretty funny sight to see me stumbling around trying to run in my heels because I caught a few other stares as well. When I turned my attention back to Jennifer and who I was assuming to be Eleanor they were squealing and hugging while exchanging a few 'Wow I love your dress/ heels/ make up/ hair!' and 'We haven't talked in forever!' You know, the typical girly stuff.
"Hi, I'm Ellie," I said to the bubbly brunette.
"Nice to meet you, Ellie," Eleanor said while out stretching her arms, inviting my in for a hug. "I'm Eleanor."
We chatted amongst ourselves for a few minutes before wandering back over to the boys who had gathered together. I strolled up to Zayn; who took the opportunity to sling his arm over my shoulder and bring me close to his body. He smelled like green apples, as usual.
There was a ringing noise that echoed through the large expanse of the room, signaling us to lower our voices while Ryan Seacrest announced the plans for the evening. This led for all five of the boys leaving us at a large table in which other famous music artists such as Bruno Mars and Coldplay.
Next thing I know, there is a lot of yelling and clapping and then all five of the boys were standing on stage smiling at the crowds reaction. Since I had never heard Zayn sing before, I was amazed. He sounded breath-takingly good. They sang three song which I later learned the names were, Torn, What Makes You Beautiful and, Kiss You.
Zayn, Harry, Liam, Louis, and Niall all had a small interview with Ryan before hopping off the stage and returning to our table.
"You all did great!" I said smiling at each of the boys.
"Thank you, love," Harry said returning a cheeky grin.
I turned back to Zayn who was sending Harry a death stare. I could feel the warm touch of his hand on my thigh. I slid my hand under the white table cloth. I placed my hand softly over his rigid one, which relaxed almost immediately under my touch.
Zayn's gaze toward Harry softened before turning to me. He smiled, then planted a short and sweet kiss on the corner of my mouth.
"Happy Valentines' Day, Ellie"
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