I Won't Tell -Zayn Malik Au-

Chapter Thirty Nine

A/N:: Hey guys this Chapter is a flashback in Luke's POV. To be honest, this is taken out of Chapter 38 before Gabby showed up in Luke's garage. While he was strumming on his guitar, his mind drifted back 4 years ago. So here it is. Look out for the next update :) Oh yeah, i already got a title for the sequel. ;)

-4 years ago-

Luke's Pov

I stood outside of Gabriel's bedroom door after knocking for the second time. I could hear faint sobs coming from inside. "Gabby, could you please let me in and tell me what happened."

I can't believe Zayn lashed out on Gabriel like that. I witnessed the whole thing before my own eyes. She looked hurt right after he walked off and she ran right past me in tears to her bedroom. And here i am trying to get her to open her door. I have no idea whats going on, but all I know is that I don't know if two of my best friends will ever make up.

"Gabriel, please." 

My hand raised up about to knock but i heard the knob turn and soon the door opened, revealing a upset Gabriel her eyes red rimmed. She looked really hurt and i hate to see her this way. I went forward and hugged her, resting my cheek against her head. I felt her small body vibrate against me i could tell she's crying. Her small hands gripped tightly onto my shirt. It pains me to see her like this.

"Want to tell me what happened?" I say in a small voice, breaking the silence only you could hear is her sniffling back tears.

"Z-Zayn h-hates me.." She trailed off.

"He doesn't hate you, Gabriel-"

She pulled away to look up at me with tear stained cheeks. "He's pissed at me, L-Luke. Its obvious he don't want to speak to me anymore." She say wiping at her cheeks. "He even made it very clear to stay away."

"What is he so upset about?" I find myself asking.

"I don't know." She waved her hands in the air and they fall against her sides. "I tried to find out what could be the problem but he wouldn't tell me. I don't know what  i did, Luke. He just.." She stopped and covered her face in her hands. "H-he's my friend.. why won't he tell me what i did wrong?" Her voice muffled in her hands follow by sobs.

"Gabby don't cry, please." I say grabbing at her wrists, prying her hands away from her face. "I hate to see you cry. You haven't done anything, he's probably upset about something but he'll get over it. He didn't mean it-"

"He did! Didn't you not see the look on his face? He clearly hates me." She said flopping down on the bed wiping away at her tears.

I gave a sigh before sitting next to her making the bed dip beside her. "I'll talk to him, okay? Don't you worry. I'm sure everything will be fine."

She gave a small smile and a nod. "Thanks Luke. You're a really good friend."

Thats when i can't help but find myself mesmerized by her eyes. She's so beautiful. Every time we hang out, i find myself growing attracted to her.

"Um, Luke," I heard her chuckle softly. "Are you okay? You look lost."

I looked away in embarrassment. "Erm- I, uh, sorry.."

"Its okay." She said, soon her expression turned into a frown.

"Whats wrong?" I asked. 

She bit her lip nervously. "If i tell you, you promise you won't mention this to Zayn?" She asked with hopeful eyes.

I furrowed my eyebrows, but i nodded. "Yeah, sure."

"I, uh,.."

I placed a comfort hand on hers giving it a gentle squeeze. "Come on, you can tell me." I assured her.

She nodded. She let out a deep breath. "I like Zayn." Thats when i felt a giant lump forming in my throat. "But i don't know if he feel the same. Its quite silly actually because we're friends and all." She say her eyes avoiding  mine while playing with her fingers.

Thats when i realize Zayn has a crush on someone. But i'm not sure who it is, he didn't tell me. I wanted to tell her but i decided to keep quiet, i'm sure Zayn would want me to. "Don't worry, your secret is safe with me." I say forcing a smile.

"Thanks Luke." She smiled, her slender arms wrapped around my neck in a hug.

I hugged her back tightly breathing in her lilac scented hair. She's always smells nice, I've always wanted to tell her but that would be kind of weird. My heart was aching inside but i didn't want her to see how bad i was hurting.

"Gabriel, I need to see you downstairs. Oh yeah, Luke your mother called."

We pulled apart at the sound of her mother's voice. "Well, i'll see you later?" She asked standing up from the bed, causing me to frown at the loss of contact.

I nodded back my feelings of heartbreak. "Um, video games later?" I asked standing up from her bed.

She chuckled softly. "Okay sounds fun."

At that she walked out the room and I trudged behind her until reached outside the hall. I kept my head low the entire time when i finally looked up she was already walking down the hall. 

"I love you," I whispered, far too low for her to hear.