(zayn's pov)
this place made me feel uneasy, the way those teenagers looked miserable, the broken flickering lights, and the sound of never-stopping chatter, reminded me of bad times during my teenage years.
I found a door from the back to exit the center and went for a smoke.
"Harry?" a soft feminine voice called.
"huh- he's not here." I looked back.
"wait no. You're Zayn."
"And you are?"
"I'm Joanna. you're not really... allowed to smoke here"
she nervously fidgeted with her fingers and looked at me innocently.
"Will you tell on me?" I flashed her my charming smile.
"No. I'm not like that." she smiled, walking past me.
"where ya off to?"
"I'm just going to get something to eat. come along?"
"yes."
I've always analyzed people. A quick analysis of Joanna showed me signs of her lacking sleep and being slightly malnourished. Nonetheless, she was very beautiful.
"do I have... something on my face?"
"nono, you don't."
"walk faster. My time outside is pretty limited."
"how come"
"they'll just get worried about me. Besides, your friends are waiting for you."
...
"a corner shop? I thought you were hungry."
"I am, hey Joe!" she said, walking into the corner store with a beautiful smile.
"anna! Long time no see. Anything I can do for you? Who's your friend?"
"This is Zayn. He just visiting."
"وجهه مش غريب" (he looks familliar)
"you speak Arabic?" I interrupted.
"I do, I'm not originally from around here."
"me neither! Let's get out of here come on."
"but I'm hungry-"
"I'll get you something."
"zayn-"
I grabbed her hand gently, leading her out of the corner shop.
"I don't have money to buy anything I'm sorry... I come here because Joe gives me discounts."
"keep walking. I heard there's an amazing burger place around here."
I let go of her hand, leading her into a lit-up burger shop. It was nothing fancy, but the smell immediately made me hungry.
We sat down and she looked around, with an expression on her face which I couldn't read.
"What?"
"nothing. I'm just not allowed to be out for too long and I don't want to inconvenience you with paying for me. And, you're technically a stranger"
"I'm Nellie, I will be your server today, what can I get for you two?" a waitress interrupted.
"two double cheeseburgers please," I answered.
"Alright! Anything else?"
I looked at Joanna, waiting for her answer.
"no. thank you," she answered, nervously.
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Family Haven - Zayn Malik
Fanfiction"I'll legally be your guardian but you'll live as an independent adult."
