31 Days.. (a zayn malik fanfiction)

chapter 19-happy birthday(part 1)

CHAPTER 19: HAPPY BIRTHDAY (PART 1)
“I uh, just um,” I stuttered trying to find the words to put together to make a sentence as I continued to stare at the ceiling, but the fact that a naked Harry Styles was just one neck movement down away bewildered me. What was I even here for again? 

“You just um?” he asked, 

Oh right, Zayn’s apartment. “I uh, you know,” my hands now moving about thinking it would help the right words to come out, “Zayn’s apartment,” Finally, Holly. “I don’t know which one is Zayn’s apartment so I was hoping you could tell me.”

“Erm,” I heard Harry grunt, “Holly?.. Is there something on the ceiling?” he asked as he looked up,

“What? Oh, no, no.. nothing there.” I hesitated, “Zayn’s apartment? I’m in a bit of a hurry?” my neck was now starting to cramp up,

“Oh, yeah sure.” he replied casually, not bothered by the fact he was standing at his front door in nothing but his birthday suit. Last time I checked, it was mine and Zayn’s birthday, not his. “It’s just that one on the left,” he said as his finger came into my view,

“Thanks!” still looking up. And hellooooo neck cramp. “Okay Haz. Seriously. Do you always answer your door naked?” I let my head fall as I finally met his eyes, making sure that was the only thing I could see,
He laughed charmingly and swept his curls away from his forehead, “Only when pretty girls knock.” smirking as his dimples were now fully visible,

Curly boy say what now? I raised my eyebrow at him and tugged a little at my cardigan, bringing it in closer together, “Are you flirting with me?” I asked slightly defensive,

Lou’s head suddenly popped up behind Harry and his face lit up as he made his way closer to the door, “Holly!”, he cheered. His face quickly changed to disgust as he spotted Harry’s lack of clothes, “Oh, for God sakes Harry would you put some clothes on!” he looked at me with an awkward smile, “Sorry about that love, he’s ju—-, uh, what’s that in your nose?” he asked, head tilting to the side,

I frowned and quickly touched my nose. Shit! I forgot to take the tissues out of my nose. How fucking embarrassing! 

Harry bursted out laughing as I spun around so that my back was now facing them, trying to pull out the tissues from my nostril as quick as I could. 

“I saw that, but I didn’t want to tell you,” Harry chuckled, “It was too funny,”

I rolled my eyes as I turned back around, “Gee, thanks Harry,”

He flashed a mischievous smile my way and I grabbed my phone as it started to ring. An automatic smile appeared on my face as I saw Zayn’s name pop up, “Zayn!” I squealed, smiling at both Lou and Harry, “I’m literally seconds away! I’ll see you soon!”

“Birthday dinner right?” Lou asked nudging Harry, 

“Yes!” I beamed more than excited than ever,

“Well! We’ll leave you to it! Hope you kids have fun!” Harry grinned,

“Thanks boys, I’ll see you soon!” I waved them goodbye and turned around to make my way to Zayn’s apartment, “Oh and Harry? Put some clothes on you filthy animal!” I shouted,

*** Zayn’s POV ***

I was nervous. Beyond nervous. What’s more than beyond? Infinity! Liam’s voice popped up in my head. Infinity, yes. I was infinity nervous. Tonight had to be perfect. Besides Holly, it was the only thing that was on my mind all day. 21 years ago we were both born into this world, and now 21 years later, we found each other. And that’s how I planned for it to stay for the rest of my life. Together. It was silly yet amazing all at the same time to how quickly my emotions grew for this girl. You’d hear about it all the time; love. But hearing about it often was much different to feeling it. In this world, there was only one person who could make you truly feel it, experience it, hold it. It wouldn’t matter how short or long you knew that person for, time was only but a factor. Timing was what was important. You know why? Because love is when you just know. Love comes when you’re ready, not when you think you’re ready. Love is an undeniable feeling that will grow inside of you day after day since you met that one person. And that one person for me, was Holly.

I stared at the nicely set table ready for her to come on over for the night to begin. Every bit inside of me was full of nerves and not once had I sat down to take a breather. I walked up to the mirror that was near to my front door and attempted to give myself a little pep talk, “Alright Zayn, this is it. Don’t screw it up.” I frowned while I fixed my hair frustratedly, “Everything will be fine. Let’s just calm down.” I said as I placed my hand on the table in front of me, “I’m okay. It’ll be okay. Everything’s okay.” my clumsy hand slipped causing every frame on the now empty table top to crash right on the floor, “Who am I kidding! I’m not okay, Oh God,” I squealed to myself quickly grabbing my phone out my pocket dialling Liam’s number.

“Hello?” Liam answered,

“I’M FREAKING OUT! HELP ME!” I practically cried, 

Liam’s response was blocked out as the door began to knock. I instantly turned around and froze, pupils wide open with fear. 

“I heard the knock! You’ll be fine, stay calm man. You’re Zayn Malik remember? What’s wrong with you? Where’s your cool?” Liam mused,

“HEY LAZY ASS! COME GET THE DOOR ALREADY!” Holly shouted on the other side of the door, 

I laughed to myself shaking my head walking towards the door. Her erm, eagerness, was more than enough to shake at least some of the nerves away. “Thanks Liam, I’ll let you know how it goes.” I said before I opened the door,

“All good. Love ya babe.” 

“Love you too.” I hung up and shoved my phone down my back pocket,

I let out one big final breath as I placed my weight on one foot and then the other trying to pull myself together. My hands were slightly trembling as I reached for the door handle to open it up. I didn’t even know why I was getting so nervous, I could be my complete self around her. But there was something about this night that made me feel different.

I turned the door handle and there stood my Holly; her face glowing with absolute beauty and happiness. Her hair was in soft curls, flowing just past her belly button and her deep brown eyes sparkled right back at me. A smile grew across my face and I wrapped my arms tight around her as her head nuzzled into my shoulder. All I knew at that very moment, was that I was holding the world in my arms.