I texted Liam not to pick me up as soon as lesson was over. I had arranged to have lunch with Dani today.
We got on a fancy little restaurant. She said that it was her favourite place to eat.
We ordered spaghetti as she exclaimed that it was the best in Paris.
We were talking about random things when Danielle said, "Uhm Ash, I kind of want to ask you a favor."
"Yeah, anything you want."
"Uhm.. You know, I like someone... And I was wondering if you could talk to him about me..", she said hesitantly and I smiled.
I was 100% sure of whom she was talking about. It's time she confessed.
"Well let me guess... Is it Liam Payne?", I smirked and her eyes went wide.
"Is it that obvious?", she blushed.
"Well..", I said pretending to think. "Yeah."
"Oh."
"Don't worry. I'll do my best, Dani."
"Thanks Ash! You're the best friend in the whole universe!"
"No problem."
When I entered the apartment I found Liam laying on the couch.
"Hey."
"Hey."
"We're still going out tonight, right?", I asked.
"Sure but you said that you wouldn't come."
"Well, I changed my mind."
"Fine, I'll invite Zayn."
"Cool, and I'll bring a friend as well."
"What friend?"
"A girl from college."
"Oh, cool."
I rushed to my room to text Dani.
'We're going out with Liam and Zayn tonight. I'll pick you up at 11:30. Thank me later :*'
The hours went by slowly.
I had dinner with Liam before having a shower.
I dressed up, did my hair and makeup and headed outside.
"Where are you going?", said Liam confused.
"Im gonna pick up my friend. We'll meet you at the club.", I replied and he nodded.
"Cool, see ya."
Danielle entered the taxi and I smiled at her.
"You nervous?"
"Well, YEAH."
"Don't be. You look great."
"Thanks, you do too."
We arrived at the crowded club heading inside. It was hard finding the boys among all those people and I was relieved when we did.
"Hey guys!"
"Hey Ash!", said Zayn.
"Well guys, that's my friend D-"
"Danielle!", said Liam cutting me off and we all looked at him surprised.
"You know her?"
"Of course! She's friends with one of my friends."
Oh god, that's exactly what Dani said about Liam.
I let them talk and sat next to Zayn.
"What do you think?", I whispered.
"They're a match made in heaven."
"Ikr."
"Let's leave them alone. Wanna dance?"
"Yeah, cool."
He dragged me up the dance floor moving to the music.
I suddenly felt a hand on my shoulder and turned around.
I looked at the boy surprised.
"Chris?!? What are you doing here?"
"Ashley! I can't believe it!", he smiled looking surprised to see me.
"How's college going?", he asked.
"Great. What are you doing in Paris?", I asked again.
"Are you alone?", he said ignoring my question and looking at Zayn who was dancing behind me.
"With a few friends."
"Uhm, can I talk to you?"
"Yeah..", I said confused.
"Not here. Let's go outside where it's quieter."
"Okay.", I replied turning at Zayn. "Zayn I'll be back in a sec."
Chris grabbed my hand heading outside.
"Well?", I said when we were at a narrow little street near the club.
Before I knew it he hugged me tightly.
"I missed you Ash. You're the reason im here. I wanted to hug you, to kiss you.", he said and before I could move his lips were on mine.
The scent of alcohol was noticeable and I knew he was drunk. Again.
He pinned me against a wall.
"You know, I always wanted to do bad things with you Ash.", he said before sucking on my neck.
"And now that Marcel is so far away, here's my chance.", he whispered.
"Chris please stop!", I said but he didn't listen to me.
"Stop!", I yelled once again.
I was scared of him.
I was scared because I knew his intentions and what he was capable of.
"Leave her alone you dick!", I heard a familiar voice and Chris was now at the ground.
"I'll leave her alone whenever and if I want to.", Chris replied and Zayn grabbed his t-shirt lifting him up and punching him once again.
Chris punched him back.
"Please Zayn! Be careful!", I cried out as they were now fighting each other.
I felt a hand on my back.
"Babe are you okay?", said Liam and I shook my head, tears streaming down my cheeks.
"Please stay here with Danielle.", he said heading towards the boys.
"Liam, please be careful! I don't want you or Zayn to get hurt!"
"Don't worry, we'll be fine."
He separated the two boys and punched Chris who was at the ground once again.
"Leave and never come near Ashley again. NEVER EVER.", he said and Chris got up running away.
"Liam, are you okay?", Danielle said rushing beside him.
"Im fine."
"Zayn!", I said getting up, running towards him. "Zayn, are you okay?", I said looking at his bruised yet still stunning face.
"Oh my god, you're hurt!"
"It's nothing..", he replied wiping some blood away from the side of his mouth.
"You're hurt and it's all my fault!", I said sobbing.
"Hey, hey, it's not your fault.", he said hugging me and I hugged him back tightly.
"It could happen to anyone and you know I'd never let anything bad happen to you."
"I know. Thank you so much.", I said still crying and he smiled at me.
