A Way to You [Zayn Malik // Niall Horan]

Be Alright

Madeline's Point of View

The gray small box tumbled to the hard wood floor as I still clutched onto my shirt with a death grip. My heart skipped a beat as I slowly reached down, picking it up. My lip began to quiver when I turned around, looking back to my boyfriend who had a huge smile on his face.

I gasped in realization; this is what Zayn has been hiding from me yesterday in the bag. “Zayn-,” I began, but couldn’t find the words. I crawled back in bed, letting him wrap his arms around me.

 He began to kiss my cheeks as he explained it all. “Well, it’s not an engagement ring, Princess. Sadly, I believe that would be too soon for us.” I realized I haven’t even opened the box yet, it was still clutched in my small palm.

“I’m sorry I never told you before that I wasn’t a virgin. It just never crossed my mind to tell you until I heard Harper had been raped by the same guy I went out with, but I’ve been so selfishly wrapped up with you…” I looked down, leaning my head on his shoulders.

Zayn carefully opened the gray box, revealing a simple gold band with two hearts attached together. I automatically fell in love with it as he slipped it on my shaking hand. It was a bit loose, but still felt great. Zayn kissed it, smiling back at me. “It’s a promise that I will love you more and more every single day we’re apart and together,” he hesitated, chuckling to himself. “And a promise to make love to you whenever you want me. Like earlier, that was pretty amazing.”

I laughed, hiding my face in his chest. He placed both hands on my cheeks, turning my face towards his own. “I love it when I make you blush,” he mumbles, placing his lips carefully on mine.

“I enjoy make-up sex,” I tease, kissing him back.

“Good thing so do I.” He smirked, gently placing me on my back as he hovered over my body, kissing down my neck. The promise ring tingled on my finger reminding me that I am his.

 

<3<3

Niall’s Point of View

I was not completely sold on the idea of Madeline’s best friend staying in my guest room for a week or so. Madeline gave me the puppy eyes- which are my weakness- and I couldn’t possibly say no.

She never said anything about why Harper’s coming here. Hell, I didn’t even know what the girl looked like until I caught her eye as Madeline hugged her eagerly at the airport.

Harper looked frightened on the way to my flat, and it definitely didn’t help when Madeline practically dumped her off at the driveway.

I helped Harper carry her duffel bag as she wheeled that big suitcase behind her. I shuffled the bag on my shoulder, grabbing my set of keys from my back pocket. They fumbled in my hands, falling unto the ‘welcome’ mat.

“Shit,” I mumbled, scooping them up swiftly. I glanced at Harper for a moment to see if she heard me swear.

She still seemed to be in her own world as she quietly blushed, looking around. Her bag was growing heavier by the second as I finally unlocked the front door, inviting her in. At least my Mum raised me to make people feel welcomed into my home.

I led her to the guest room, settling her in. “Do you need anything?” I ask, looking at her tired face. The poor gal must be tired.

“Oh, no,” Harper quietly responded, beginning to open her bag that rested on top of the duvet.

“Well,” I smiled at her, “if you need me, I’m down the hall.”

<3<3

My stomach growling woke me up, informing me that I needed to eat. I was about to go into the Kitchen, but remembered there was an innocent lady in in the house. I slipped on a pair of gray sweatpants, trailing out of my bedroom.

Seeing my fit body, you would never realize eating is my favorite thing to do. Well, besides swooning the ladies, but Harry and Zayn tend to take that option from me.

I sighed, spotting a half-eaten box of Oreo’s I never finished last night that were still on my coffee table in the living room.

I looked around my flat, letting it sink in: this place was disastrously unclean. Popcorn bowls were stacked by the couch, the waste bin was filled with tissues from a week ago when I felt ill, and the couch had a stain in the cushion. I sighed again in frustration, realizing Harper saw all this mess.

Seconds before I reached for the popcorn bowl stack, I heard a scream, followed by the sound of weeping. I automatically jumped at the sound, rushing to the guest bedroom.

The door was cracked open partially as I peeped my head in. Harper was curled in a ball, her arms wrapped around her scrawny knees.

I carefully sat on the bed, my hand hesitated above her. I really didn't know what to do; we were complete strangers. How was I supposed to comfort her?

I sat on the side of the bed, my hand hesitating again before I gently began to pull her against my bare chest. Damn it, I should've put a shirt on, this could seem uncomfortable for her. 

I began to ignore my conscious telling me not to hold her. The girl was crying and she needed someone, and I happened to be there.

She automatically gave in, resting her face in the crick of my neck and shoulder blade, still crying. I gently ran my hand through her hair, soothing her as I felt tears on my bare shoulder. What has this girl been through?

I began to rock her back and forth as I began to sing softly to her.

“Through the storm and, through the clouds,

Bumps on the road and upside down now.

I know it's hard baby, to sleep at night

Don't you worry,

‘Cause everything will be alright…” I felt her body relax and she wasn’t crying anymore. I smiled, leaning back unto the bed, still holding her in my arms. I laid beside her for a couple of more minutes before I realized I need to leave before I fell asleep by her. Plus, my living room was still dirty and my stomach was never satisfied from before. My hand ran through her hair once more, my fingers trailing down her cheek softly before I got up and left the room. 

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Hello everyone! I decided to be generous (LIKE ELLEN DEGENERES ;p) and update early. I finished packing so i was like, what the hell, okay I shall. So, comment if you love it and fan and vote, and well..you know the drill. Well, I need to go get some rest now, i have to be at the school at 5 for our trip to Universal Studios :) Wish me luck! I'll ride roller coasters for you! x I love you guys. I hope you love me as well x And I'm sorry this one and the last chapter was short, but i've been having writers block. But anyways, love you guys. xx