I Cant Stay Away (One Direction)

Chapter 7

Author's note: obviously Zayn's family isn't actually like this in real life. Just remember this is fiction. Thanks loves xx

Chapter 7

Analeigh's Pov

"So, it all started when I was 10. My father started to abuse my mother and me...

It went on until I was sixteen. My mom and I were abused emotionally, verbally, but mostly physically.

After he got arrested, I just no emotion anymore. I started drinking and smoking... I mostly drank so I wouldn't feel anything. I felt numb anyways, so I might as well, you know. I smoked when I was bored, or when I just needed to relax.

Throughout that year, I changed so much. My mom could barely even look at me most of the time. She thought that I would become my father. Then, I started objectifying women, and took advantage of them. Once I found a girl that I actually liked, I asked her to be my girlfriend. We got very serious; she was pregnant after dating for six months. I was ecstatic, but so scared. She was the only girl I've actually felt something for.

I discovered that she had a brother, Roland, who was extra protective. He scared the shit out of me to be honest. After hearing about how his sister got pregnant, he hated me. Seriously hated me. He vowed that he'd come and hurt him. That's where Harry and Niall come in.

After everyone found out about the pregnancy, so many different rumors started. I kept to myself, other than Niall and Harry, and started fighting because it was the only way to leash out my anger.

When I wasn't fighting, I was always drunk.

It seemed like there was no way to show anyone my emotions anymore, so I kept up the Bradford bad boy appearance.

My girlfriend found about the fighting and drinking, and she forbid me to see my child because she thought I would be a bad influence on our daughter.

After she told me, I shut down. I went

to Harry and Niall and they helped me defend myself from Roland; he started despising me even more.

Harry nodded, saying, "We have defended him before, and we will again. Roland is a stupid man for thinking he can take on all three of us!"

Harry seemed pretty pissed off after that statement. Niall put a hand on his shoulder to calm him down. Reluctantly, after a few minutes, it worked.

Zayn continuted, "I haven't seen Delaney since she forbid me to see my daughter. I don't think I will for a long time.

All I know is, she's infuriated."

I just sat there in utter shock. I couldn't believe he was telling me all of this.

I didn't know how to respond to him, so I remained silent in my seat. I didn't know if I had the strength to say anything; I really couldn't.

I could feel Niall's eyes on me throughout Zayn's speech. Something was holding him back from speaking. I wanted to know what it was.

I had so much pity for Zayn; the pain in his eyes spoke louder than words. He was so hurt by his past experiences; I wanted so badly to help him, but I didn't know how.

The next moment, I felt myself get up from my chair at the lunch table. I went up to Zayn and wrapped my arms around his neck. He needed someone, and I would be there for him.

All the sudden, I felt my stomach flip inside of me. The feelings I had for Zayn were incredible. I had never felt so much for someone in a short period of time. I couldn't decipher whether or not it was a good or a bad thing.

I slowly pulled away from Zayn, seeing that a tear had fallen from his crestfallen eyes. I raised my hand to wipe it away.

Suddenly Zayn took my hand in his and held it by our sides. We stared into each others' eyes, creating smiles on each of our faces.

I realized at that moment that I would be there for Zayn whenever he needed me. I would be his support system.

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Niall's Pov

I couldn't help but be jealous of Zayn and Analeigh. I developed feelings for her so quickly that I probably could not describe them to someone.

How he easily captivated her was something I could not understand. I wanted a relationship with someone so badly; maybe the person I wanted it with was Analeigh.

Just seeing others around in the hallway kissing and holding hands made me so jealous. I could never admit it until now, but I could see myself dating Analeigh. I could see us being one of those couples in the hall someone is jealous of. I just want to be happy.

Maybe I like her for the wrong reasons. She obviously likes Zayn so I should not get in the way of their relationship "thing." But I couldn't help it! It hurt me seeing them together.

They were still gazing at each other with smiles until Harry cleared his throat.

Both of them shot their heads up to us and I could see a blush on Analeigh's face. Why couldn't I be the cause of her emotions?

I could not help but feel disappointed. I wanted to go home. Screw my last few periods. I needed to leave.

But I couldn't.

I didn't want to stay around and see them, but I had to. I couldn't show them I was upset about seeing them together.

I took a deep breath, and smiled at them. Maybe I just needed to move on before I really got hurt.

Analeigh's Pov

I saw Niall smile at us, but with another emotion in his eyes. I couldn't read him well enough yet.

I told myself it would all be okay. They told me their problem. I couldn't back away now; I was already too involved.

Zayn was still holding my hand when we walked out of the lunchroom. It was time for our next class, and I wanted to find Rebecca to go to English. Zayn and I walked to my locker, where we said goodbye (well until last period).

I saw Rebecca about to approach me. She had a weird look in her eye as well. What is wrong with people today!?

I got my books and walked to her. She greeted me nervously.

I said to her, "Hey Bec, what's up?"

"Nothing... I just have a question," she said while walking through the crowds of people. "Why are you involved with Zayn again?"

She looked disappointed in me.

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Hi everyone! Not the greatest update, but now you get the bigger picture of Zayn'a issue!!! More updates to come! Thank you for reading xx