Maybe It Was Fate

Chapter 7 - On a Plane to New York

Chapter 7 - On a Plane to New York

Nova

Sitting next to Zayn for the next eight hours and ignoring him is proving to be a challenge. I’ve tried everything, I’ve listened to music, read magazines, tried to fall asleep but his presence is too much of a distraction. He keeps glancing at me like I’m going to explode any second. I know he wants to talk but I honestly don’t know what to say. I guess I just have to get it over with, I sigh and turn round to face him. I smile and the corners of his mouth turn up but they go down fast to form a straight line.

“I thought you were ignoring me.” There is no emotion in his voice but I can see the frustration in his eyes.

“I’m not ignoring you. Why would I be ignoring you?” I try my best to look confused at his accusation. 

“That’s what I’d like to know. You’ve barely spoken a word to me since the movie night. Did I do something wrong?” His eyes are filled with frustration maybe even a little bit of sadness. Nah. I was probably just seeing things. 

Is sigh. "No you did nothing wrong, I’m sorry. I just haven’t been feeling well.”

His face immediately changes and fills with concern that makes my stomach churn. “Oh, are you alright? What’s wrong?”His hands cover mine and they are warm against mine and it makes me shiver. “You’re freezing. Here.” Zayn takes off his jacket and drapes it over my shoulders.

I give him a little smile. “Thank you and I’m just a little tired don’t worry ‘bout it.” I shake my head assuring him he doesn’t have to worry.

“Well then you better rest. Come on.” He lifts the arm rest between us and pats his lap. I look at him a little surprised. “Come on.” He takes my pillow and puts it on his lap and wraps his arm around my shoulder to gently push me down until my head’s on the pillow. He opens my blanket and throws it over me making sure it covers my legs. Then he lays his arm over my waist and puts his hand on my thigh.

I snuggle up to him and take a deep breath. I look at him and smile.“Thank you.” He smiles and the hand that was on my thigh cups my face and he brushes his thumb on my cheek bone. He nods and just stares at me. I can feel my face getting hot so I hide it in my pillow. He chuckles and starts humming “Kiss Me” by Ed Sheeran and plays with my hair. This feels good, it feels right but I know he’s only doing this because I’m like his little sister. I should be mad at him but I’m not, I guess I really don’t have a reason to be mad considering he doesn’t know how I feel. If he keeps this up it is going to be harder to try and forget my feelings for him. I can think about that tomorrow because I really don’t want to forget him right now.

Niall

“So what’s going on with you and Nik?” I turn around to find Reina sitting next to me instead of Liam. She sees the surprise in my face and smiles. “Liam wanted to switch seats for a while, wanted to talk to Cleo.” She winks at me knowing Liam wants to do more than talk. I laugh Liam doesn’t waste any time.

“Yeah, he fancies her.” I admit.

Her smile widens and she laughs. “Sorry, it’s weird to hear the word fancy. I keep forgetting you Brits say that. Anyway you haven’t answered my question.” She looks at me waiting for an answer and it feels like I’ve known her all my life and not just for four days. She makes me feel like I can trust her.

“Right, well we met two years ago but I really got to know her on out last tour when she and Nova went with us. We were best friends but things started to change and we started liking each other. A lot.” I chuckle remembering her reaction when I told her how I feel and thank god she feels the same way.