Same Stars

Chapter 26

Dedicated to Kathleen, saw you in ICM last week. (Shorts pa more) Here your McDo scene. Enjoy :)

"Hey, need help."

He held out his hand for me, and I grab it before it's too late. The same black hoodie and hair appeared and the memory is fresh from my mind, it was him. Only now did I notice his caramel eyes, that we are standing close to each other under this small yet helpful umbrella.

"What are you doing here, it's raining and you're not even protected. And let's not forget it's seven o'clock and it adds up to the stupidity of your action." His voice sounds smooth and low, but not as low as Harry's.

"What are you doing here helping me out."

It's obvious I did not find my piece of mind. "Fine then." He stepped back and once again the rain tocuched my skin. "No please don't." I breathe in for air but it's hard with all the liquid falling down. He pulled me back into the umbrella and smirked.

"You, I remember you." I pointed at him like a criminal causing him to tilt his head in laughter. "Of course you do, but our worsts don't define us yeah?"

"I'll repeat what I said, what are you doing here?" He stares at me head to toe again, I think he does it naturally, looking into your soul and melting you bit by bit. Just saying ugh-gain.

"Getting meself some piece of mind" I shifted in my position and placed my hands on my wet pockets. Nothing in my outfit is saved from the harsh rain.

"Oh you're one of those who find comfort in the rain eh?"

"I guess now I am."

"Well where are you headed to after this?"

Actually I have no idea where my destination is, all I know is I don't want to be back to that shit of a house. I think I spent more or less thirty minutes in a place beyond my forté routes.

"I'm going to stay here 'til I finish what I was here for in the first place." He tries to open his mouth, clearly thinking of a witty remark.

"Or... you're homeless." I gave him a playful scowl and he looked around before speaking again "I'm debating whether or not to take you for dinner in McDonalds, it's all I can afford."

"How can I trust you? I don't even know your name." My brow involuntarily cocked.

"Nor do I, and hey I'm the one spending money on you." Smart. I know if I don't give in chances are I'll end up freezing to death in the middle of the road.

"Zayn Malik. My name is Zayn Malik." He offered a hand shake and I directly accepted it.We walked together on the wet concrete and splashed a few puddles along the way.

"Alice Rooke Callister." I wonder what school he goes to, and the business they have to do with ours.

"What school do you go to?" I'd care less if I sound like a nosy bitch. "Burton Academy." Wait a minute.

Burton Blue Bears, I guess that's the name of the rival team. Why have I not thought about it. Fucking dense!

Shit I'm walking with someone from our rivalry school. "I know what you're thinking, and no I'm not going to use you to sabotage our game on Saturday." He chuckles and smacks his thighs in laughter.

"We're going to win because we're better." He regains his sanity and says loud and proud.

"Sure." Let's see what happens on Saturday, I rolled my eyes.

"Look the paint is almost coming off." He tried to sound so optimistic but dick your friends did this to me.

"I have a question, is Liam Payne going to compete for swimming too?"