The Love That Kills | Z.M | (On Hold)

Chapter XI

Nicole's P.O.V.

Zayn is already at the door so I pick up my pace to catch up to him. He tells the host that he wants two separate tables, one for me and one for him. The host leads me to a table that is set for 2 and I thank him as I sit down. He winks at me as he walks away and I don't dare look at Zayn, already knowing that he probably thought about knocking him onto him bum just now, who follows the host as he leads Zayn to his seat.

My eyes follow Zayn to his table. I could see him perfectly without actually looking like a creep trying to see him. He is ways away and off to my left, he was also facing me. I looked over at him when his eyes met mine. I smirked at him, but he just looked away. What the hell?

And to think I thought there was something that was going on between us.

My eyes roll to the back of my head and a large sigh escapes my lips. I look around the table and began to play with my silverware.

Another 10 minutes passed and I was about to call the waitor over for food because I AM IN DIRE NEED OF SOME FOOD!

I pulled out my phone, planning on texting someone to make time seem to pass by, but then I remembered that I don't have any friends. Great. I just had to be an assassin didn't I? My thoughts are cut off by what sounds like someone clearing their throat. I look up from my phone and see Erik standing by the table with the corner of his lip curled. I manage to lift myself out of the booth and once I was up and balanced I step toward him. His arms reached out for me and I walked into them. His grip around me tightens as I hug him back. I turned to go sit back down, but felt a squeeze on my bum. I roll my eyes, not liking it one bit. When Zayn did, it sent shivers through me, but with Erik all it did was aggravate me. I turned around and winked at him with an obvious fake smile.

"You look lovely." He breathed as he sits across from me. His eyes were locked on my body. I put my hand by my breasts and raised it, hoping his puppy dog stare would follow.

My attempt was a success and his eyes met mine. His lips curled in a devilish way. My stomach twisted, I didn't know if it was because I'm literally starving or because Erik was just so disgusting! I mean he isn't ugly, but he's just one of those guys who think they can wrap any girl around his finger, and think that they're the finest male out there.

Eww.

"So did you order already?" He asked, not even bothering to look at the menu. I didn't even bother to look at him, I just simply shook my head and scanned over the menu. I could barely see any of the words, my mind was overwhelmed. Zayn being moody, Erik being a selfish jerk, and then my hunger overtaking my body, all adds up! My eyes adjusted and I read salmon and lime casserole. Yummy!

I told Erik what I was getting and he nods with a smile. I don't return the favor and look around the restaurant.

"Are you guys ready to order?" The waitress asks. I nod my head and order the salmon casserole thing. Erik orders some steak platter and I laugh as he tries to act like 'Mr. Bigshot' around the waitress.

In front of me!

Yeah, well that says something about him now doesn't it? The waitress walks away with a smirk across her lips. I slump back into the booth and sigh. I could care less about my 'date' flirting with the waitress, all I want is my food! That was the whole point of leaving the hotel, was to get some food!!

After awkward glances between Zayn and I. Erik tried to produce conversation, but all he could come up with is cars. Don't get me wrong I could talk about cars all day if I wanted to, but NOT on an empty stomach. Plus everything that is going on right now is just too much!

The food finally came and as soon as the plate hit the table I began to eat. I looked up while I took a bite of my salmon and Erik was staring at me with wide eyes.

"Well someone was hungry." He joked. I nod my head since my mouth is full of fish. He laughs at me as I hold up a finger to him, indicating for him to 'hold on'.

"How come you haven't taken a bite of your food yet?" I ask once I swallow my delicious lunch. He looks down at his food and laughs silently to himself.

"I don't know where to start!"

I look down at his plate and I have to hand it to him. His plate was covered in food. You could barely see the white plate holding everything. I laugh along with him and we receive a couple glances from Zayn. He must be wondering why I actually look like I'm having a good time with Erik.

After about 15 minutes my plate was cleared and Erik only had a little left. I laid back in the booth and sighed loudly while rubbing my stomach.

"That was so good!" I huffed. He looked at my plate and saw how I devoured my food.

"Woah!" He yells, half laughs.

"What? I was hungry!" I defend myself.

"Yeah I can tell." He teases.

"Hey.." I whine. He laughs at me and finishes the rest of his food.

Soon after we both thought it was time to leave. I stood up and so did Erik. I noticed Zayn begin to stand so when Erik bent over to fix his shoe I shook my head telling him 'no'. He must've gotten the hint since he sat back down and... I think... rolled his eyes.

OH MY GOSH!

That boy is so damn sensitive if he's still mad at me for what I said in the car! Once Erik leaves I'm gonna have to talk with him. I don't care if earlier I told myself I wasn't going to, but if we are planning on still working together on this assignment, there CANNOT be any drama between us.

Erik stands back up and holds out his elbow. I link my arm into his and we walk out of the restaurant. We stroll over to his car and I notice it's the same blue Lamborghini from the warehouse.

"This looks a little familiar..." I joke. He unlinks our arms and we walks to the driver's door.

"Yeah." He sighs. His lips curls on one side. Something about him just doesn't seem right. He came to lunch acting like 'Mr. Bigshot' and now he seems almost... shy? Well whatever it is seems to bother me.

"What's wrong?" I ask walking over to him and grasping his arm. He tenses t my touch, but quickly relaxes.

"Nothing." He says softly.

"C'mon it's got to be something.." I egged him on.

"It's work" He gives in.

"Want to talk about it?" I use this as my chance to get some information on his 'work'. Or in other words the bombs he sells. Once the words left my lips his head shot down to look at me.

"No! Why do you want to know?" He snaps. Woah!

"It helps to let it out, but I'm sorry if I pushed a nerve in you somewhere." I murmured whilst letting go of his arm. "Well I have to go, I'll call you or you call me?" I ask as I walk away.

"Wait!" I turn around and and shocked when I feel his lips kiss mine. I'm too shocked to kiss back, but it's OK, the kiss was short. "Bye sweetheart." He whispers in my ear with a squeeze of my bum. The next thing I know he's in his car driving away. My thoughts go back to when Zayn caught me off guard with a kiss earlier. This intensifying feeling that ran through me then was not present with the kiss Erik gave. Yeah I was still shocked, but Erik caught me off guard as well.

Dang! Two kisses... by two different guys?! I need to slow my roll!

I walk back to the restaurant to get Zayn, a gasp escapes my lips when I see his familiar eyes, wide and filled with hurt. As if he had been shot... in the heart.

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Hey! On the side is a pic of Nicole's outfit, well at least something close to it. If you want to see the original, the link is in the A/N in the previous chapter.

Anyways...

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