She's Mine

Chapter 18

Rachel’s POV

Throughout our date, I tried to act normal, like nothing really happened. But it was quite difficult considering the fact he just kissed me, and confessed that he has feelings for me. I can’t believe Zayn likes me though, I mean why me? I’m weird and absent-minded, so what does he like in me? I’m not quite sure how I feel about Zayn, he makes me feel special like the others, but I’m not really sure I like-like him. Besides I’m not ready for a relationship yet, because deep down inside me, I still feel like Jake will come back. Which is completely idiotic of me to believe, since he lives halfway across the world. I don’t wish to lead him on or anything, but how do you stop a guy from liking you? Not unless I show him how unattractive I can get, but I’m not planning to do that. I guess I will just pretend like nothing happen, but try not to discourage him, at the same time not lead him on. Gosh, this is so complicated; luckily it’s only one guy.

“So what do you wanna do next?” Zayn’s voice brought me back to realization. I was still on a date with him, and I had completely forgotten. “Hmmm, I don’t know. What do you have in mind?” I was trying my best not to seem like this whole situation bothered me. “Well, I’m kind of hungry, you want to go eat?” Now that he mentioned it, I was sort of hungry. “Ooo, yeah sure!” We decided to leave his car where it was, and walk around to find something to snack on. It was nice out; London was really something at night. I think London was finally growing on me.

In search for food, I somehow sensed that we were being followed. It was extremely creepy. The footsteps weren’t just like someone causally walking behind us. They were the kind that attempted to be tippy toes and sneaky, but failed completely. Plus there was whispering and it seemed like the people were arguing. “Zayn… I think we are being followed.” I whispered, clinging on to him, thinking we were just about to be attacked. “Wait, I have a feeling I know who these stalkers are.” He swiftly turned around, causing me to turn along with him since I was still attached to his arm. My eyes took awhile to adjust, but when they did four masculine figures were standing before us, looking at us shocked like they had just been caught in serious crime.

Harry’s POV

“Oh, hey you two, fancy meeting you at this time of day!” Louis greeted us with delight. Rae’s reaction softens as she realized it was just us, and she unlatched herself from Zayn’s arm. Zayn’s reaction on the other hand, seemed rather pissed off. “Oh thank goodness it’s you guys, I thought it was some murderer! It’s so ironic to see you guys here though!” She gave a warming smile, she was so utterly clueless. “Yeah, so ironic.” Zayn huffed. This was never my idea to begin with, we were just at home playing FIFA, when Niall had this great suggestion on going out to eat. So being the hungry, growing boys we are, we agreed. And as we made our way to find food, we stumbled across Zayn and Rae. Then things started to get sneaky and stalkerish from there. “Well we just went out to get food and then go back home to play FIFA, see you two later!” I said eagerly trying to leave the two alone. The boys seemed to agree with me, it was Zayn’s turn after all. “Oh my gosh, we’re going to eat tooooo! You should just join us!” Uh-oh, I didn’t expect that to happen. Zayn pissed off expression slowly developed into a death glare, this is just lovely. “Yeah, c’mon let’s go eat.” He unwillingly said, and we had no other choice but tag along. “WE SHOULD EAT NANDO’S!” Niall cheered, typical of him to only thing about his stomach. “What’s that?” Rae’s soft, innocent voice calming him down. “You don’t know what Nando’s is?!” Niall stood there in disbelief. She shook her head no, and that’s all it took for Niall to grab her hand and drag her into the restaurant of his dreams. The rest of us followed behind them, Zayn even more aggravated. “I thought it was my turn.” He angrily whispered to me. “It is…” I explained, “We didn’t plan this, but what’s done is done.” He let out another sigh, before putting on a fake smile and sat next to Rae. Niall was in his normal habitat, ordering ever single thing on the menu. Rae on the other hand looked like she was struggling on her choice, “Erm… which one is better?”She tapped onto Niall’s shoulder, causing him to stop from ordering. “They’re both yummy, but I think you’ll like that one!” She gladly took his suggestion, and then it was me and the others turn to order. The waiteress left as soon as she collected all the orders, leaving us five guys with one girl. “Sooo, where did Zayn take ya?” I curiously asked, trying to keep this night from getting awkward. “Well, we went to platform 9 3/4… then the London eye.” Her gaze seem to wander, avoiding eye contact with any of us. “Oooo! The London eye, I love that place. Did you ride the eye?” Liam’s question made things seem more awkward than we hoped. She simply nodded her head, and looked down at her hands. “Uh, yeah it was fun. How was you guys day been?” Zayn seemed to want to avoid something about being at the eye, it was quite strange. He and Rae both shared a quick glance, probably thinking we wouldn’t notice, but we did, well at least I did. What were these two hiding from us? Wait what if Zayn asked her to be his girlfriend?!?! No, that can’t be, it’s to soon. “It was alright.”Niall replied, was I the only one who noticed that something was up between Zayn and Rae. I wanted to ask, but I felt like it wasn’t the appropriate time to. So I let the topic fade away, probably for the best anyway. After Zayn’s last question, no one bother to keep the conversation going, so it was just a long awkward silence. Not a word came from our table, the only sounds were from the people around us and if you listened closely, the constant sipping of all us from the straws of our drinks. 

“FOOOOOOOD!” Niall cheered, devouring ever single piece of his meal. It was interesting watching him, you were practically getting full just staring at him eat. “Calm down, Niall. You’re gonna choke.” Rae chuckled, poking her fork into the chicken on her plate. “I’m fine, love.” He reassured, mouth full of chewed up food. “So Rae, are you going to sign up for this year’s talent fest?” I curiously asked, I wanted her to enter, she was incredible. “Talent fest? What’s that?” A puzzled expression was on her face along with a little sauce on the corner of her mouth. “It’s like a talent show. Our teacher didn’t tell us about it in first period, so that’s why she doesn’t know about it. People sign up in the beginning of the year, and it’s around the middle or end of the year when you perform.” Liam thoroughly explained. “Ohh, erm I don’t know, it seems pretty cool. But-” “Oh c’mon Rae, you don’t need to be shy, you’ll do great.” I encouraged, but by the look on her face, it didn’t seem like stage fright was her problem. “Well, umm it’s not that. It’s just that no one ever has told me I was good, besides my parents. So I’m a bit confused on why you think I’m so good.” Her friends back in America put her down really hard then, she’s amazing she just needs to believe it. “Well you’re amazing, I don’t know what was wrong with those friends of yours, but you are. And I’m not lying to you, really scouts honor!” Louis held his hand out, like he was about to take an oath. Rae giggled at his silliness, Louis always could brighten the mood up. 

As we finished up the last bits and pieces of our meal, Rae started to take out her purse. “No, Rae. I’ll pay for you.” All five of us said in unison. A smile drew upon her face as she shook her head no, “It’s fine you guys, I can pay for myself.” “No, that would rude of us not to. I’ll pay for you, since I invited you to hang out tonight.” Zayn happily smiled, and we didn’t argue with him paying, after all it was his turn. 

Lights outside the streets were all full of color and life, this was one of the best things about London. The guys and I weren’t really sure if we should separate from Zayn and Rae, so we spent like a whole fifteen minutes walking with them. The nice, windy breeze hit my skin as we were walking, making my curls go everywhere. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed Rae shiver a bit, she was cold. Unfortunately, I wasn’t the only one to see this, because as I was about to speak and hand her my jumper, the other four did so as well. “Uh, I’m fine. I’m not that cold that I need to wear five jackets.” From the lights above us, you could tell her face was flushed. The rest of the guys put there jumpers back on, expect for me, I just wanted to make sure she wouldn’t be cold anymore. “Just incase another cold front hits us.”I wrapped the soft jumper behind her, and her tiny hands latch on to it to keep it attached. “Thanks.” She flashed me a stunning smile, making me forgot about the others around us. “Ahem,” Zayn coughed. “The car is over there, I’ll take you home Rae. See you guys later.” What a bummer, the rest of us started to turned back to find my vehicle, but before I could take my first step back a cold, delicate hand held onto mine. I turned back to face the beautiful creature that clung onto my fingers, another gorgeous smile gazing at me. “Here’s your jacket.” Her big, golden brown eyes beaming. “Keep it, to protect you from the cold front.” Our hands were still connected, and I just wanted this moment to last forever. “Thanks, Harrbear.” And that was it, she let go and went back to Zayn. It was like I was Jack from titanic, and Rose had no choice but to let go.