Our Secret-A Zerrie Fanfic

Chapter 19

Chapter 19

We had already landed in America when I woke up. I was glad, I didn't like it when the plane was taking off, was in the air and when it was landing. To sum it all up, I really dislike airplane rides. But the boys do help me to ease my fears by assuring me it was ok.

Louis probably learnt his lesson because the first time I took an airplane, it was with the boys and Louis told me the plane was going in loops and loops of circles just like in cartoons. And I believed him.

Louis still took pride in himself over the fact that he had dumped me into believing him about something so ridiculously silly.

"It's time to go boys, we have to hurry." Paul hurried us. We got into a car and I switched on my phone. Perrie had replied my text "Anything for you babe, I love you."

I quickly texted her to tell her that I had landed in America and the boys and I quickly tweeted our joy about being in America.

I clicked my mentions and saw a fan tweet a video titled "Zayn and Perrie!" How was I going to get through two months when even my fans are reminding me of Perrie?

Out of curiousity, I clicked the video and it was all the snippets of me admitting that I adored Perrie in interviews.

It started off with the one where Harry blurted out that favourite was Perrie. After that interview I pounced onto Harry. Perrie was watching us get interviewed with the rest of the contestants and it was so embarrassing.

It was my fault too, I brought up Little Mix, maybe because I was a little too obsessed with them or mainly Perrie then I had to mention them.

"Ahh Little Mix! Yes let's talk about them." Caroline Flack, whom Harry was flirting with said.

We gave our honest and positive comments about them and admitted that they did remind us of.. Us.

"So which one in Little Mix is your favourite."

Oh boy, the killer question. I was considering whether I should admit that Perrie was my favourite when the Louis took the lead and said "ask Zayn!" The rest of the boys chorused along and their heads turned to me. Olly and Caroline also turned to me, anticipating an answer.

I was so embarrassed by the attention and tried to hurry shrug off the topic. "No no I like them all. We have no favourites."

Everyone's head turned back and I remembered mentally letting out a sigh of relief. "His favourite one is Perrie." Harry divulged as the interviewers moved on to the next topic.

I kept a straight face and just pretended that I didn't hear anything. I was so thankful for my quick thinking so that no suspicions would be aroused.

I laughed as I leaned over to Harry, showing it to him. "You should thank me! Remember after that interview you and Perrie walked past each other in the dressing room and you just ran back when she was about to strike a conversation! You should have seen the look on her face!" He held his belly as he tried to contain his laughter.

I lightly punched him in the arm. I exited twitter to text Perrie that I have something to show her when I got home but my smile disappeared when I remember I wasn't in the UK anymore. I guess I could only send her the link when we Skype tonight.

I went back to twitter to watch the video and the second snippet was of the boys and the interviewer of muzu.tv in dublin, trying to ask me about who I like from Little Mix and my perfect date. I smirked at how shy I was to admit that I liked Perrie.

"Is there anyone in Little Mix that you like?"

From the corner of my eye I spotted Harry doing some weird expressions and Liam nudging me and I knew I wasn't going to be let off.

"Not necessary, really. I just think that Little Mix are cool." I actually did consider admitting that I did like Perrie then and there, but I decided it wasn't a very nice was of admitting your crush through an interview.

The boys, seeing my hesitant in speaking, decided to prompt me further.

"It doesn't have to be a singing collaboration, it could be a collaboration of love." I had to admit, when Louis said that I actually felt pleased in my heart, but I just pulled up my sleeves and acted I was totally cool.

"It's like Ben and Jerry, Zayn and Perrie." Harry came up with a slogan for Perrie and I on the spot.

"I know what you're saying yeah. No no no." I cut Harry off and tried to signal the boys to stop talking and they got my hint.

The interviewer knew that my lips were sealed so he changed the topic and I tried to supress my smile by rubbing my nose but I couldn't. I was madly in love with Perrie already.

"You pick someone you want to take on a date, and a place you're going for a perfect date." the last question, summing up our interview.

"I would take Caroline Flack," the interviewer hooted. I looked at Harry, amazed on how he was so willing to share his crush on Caroline with the rest of the boys and in interviews. I remember during the xtra factor when Harry divulged that my favourite in Little Mix was Perrie, Harry was flirting with Caroline throughout the interview while I just panicked and tried to talk as little as possible because I didn't want to embarrass myself in front of Perrie.

While Louis was answering the question, I was fretting about what my answer was going to be. I kept my face away from the camera in case any tinge of nervousness could be sensed. When Niall was answering the question, I decided to consult Louis. We talked behind Niall back, hiding our mouths and Louis told me to just say it.

That gave me a good comfort, I didn't want to say that I would take someone out on a date when I actually didn't want to. In addition, it wouldn't be too good for me if Perrie happened to watch the interview which she could because we talked about Little Mix.

"Zayn Malik, you have a last time to think. And who would you take?" The interviewer called my name, as if telling me "Zayn Malik! This is your last chance, we're helping you and you better say it now!" He prompted, trying to get me to say my crush again.

"I'll take..." I paused, looking at Louis for confidence. "Perrie from Little Mix." I decided to give in and give them the answer they wanted. "Yay!" The five of them erupted into loud cheers that hurt my ear. The boys looked truly happy for me that I had finally said it from my own mouth that I liked Perrie so I hoped I've done the right thing.

I smiled fondly at my phone as I relished the memories of the time I was crushing on Perrie. I really missed her, but I knew that she would be there when I got home. My main priority now was the tour, so I had to put my heart and soul into it. By doing so, time would also pass faster and I'll be home sooner.

"Boys it's going to be a long journey. We won't reach our destination in another hour." Paul who was sitting at the passenger seat turned around to inform us.

I decided to continue watching the video and Perrie and I. It then showed a twitcam Perrie did and a fan asked "Perrie I wanna take you on a date to Nandos."

"Gee I wonder why it's Nandos." I didn't realised that it was actually related to the interview till I watched the video! She must have watched it, I guess admitting that I liked her did the trick after all!

Ha, the fans were sharp. I had to admit. I wondered if our relationship being scruntinized so much would do harm or good in our relationship. Feeling a little car sick, I locked my phone and lay my head back, deciding to take a quick nap. I made a mental note to ask Perrie to watch the video as we continued our journey.