Teenage Summer (One Direction Fanfic)

Chapter 17

Ashley's POV 

My cheek stung from the contact of Zayn's large hand. I could feel red, burning pain. I stared at him, shock brimming my lower lash line. Slowly, I reached a shaking hand to my cheek and winced immediately. I saw him tense up ever so slightly, eyes concerned.  

"Ash," he started, giving me his full attention until Harry got up and shoved his fist right in Zayn's stomach.  

Next thing I know, him and Harry were full on fighting. Harry in a boxer's stance, throwing punches and kicking. When did he take boxing classes?  

Zayn was quickly on the ground, looking up with huge, scared, defeated eyes. Harry must've seen them because something triggered him to stop kicking and help him up. 

Zayn moved his line of vision to me, anger clearly boiling. Harry reached his arms out., and held him back from me as he inched forward. I don't understand what I did to make him so mad at me, I was honest with him, that's all. 

Suddenly, Zayn turned in Harry's tight grip, facing him and snarling. "You're disgusting to treat a lady that way. Scratch that, a bitch that way." Oh, I know he did not just call me a bitch. I gasped, my pink lips parted in shock. He just flashed me a glare before Harry's fist, once again connected with his jaw. 

I took out my phone and texted Lorraine, I could really use her and Liam's help to get them to stop. I can't do anything because I know if I do their tempers will get me hurt, especially since they're fighting because of me.  

She texted back immediately, "Be there in five. Don't move!" I looked up to see Zayn showering punches all over Harry's face. Blood poured from Zayn's nose, bent a bit to the side. 

A few moments later, Lorraine and Liam came rushing over to us, Lorraine coming over to me, and inspecting my slightly bruised cheekbone. My god, he's strong. Liam rushed right over to Zayn and Harry, breaking them up.  

"Which one?" She said through her perfectly white, gritted teeth. I immediately got what she was asking. Who bruised my cheek. 

"Zayn," I mumbled softly, using my blonde hair as a shield to my eyes and cheek. I don't want to make it a big deal. 

I glanced over to the guys, and Liam was lecturing them, both looking down, mumbling sorry. They looked so childish, and Liam came over to us once they calmed down.  

 Lorraine walked over to them, her temper taking the best of her.

 "WHY THE HELL WOULD YOU DO THIS TO HER?!?! YOU DISGUST ME, ZAYN! IF YOU LIKE HER, YOU WOULDN'T HER LIKE HOW YOU JUST DID!", she yelled, being very protective of me.

 "AS FOR YOU", she pointed to Harry.

 "DON'T BE SUCH A JACK ASS AND START SHIT IN PUBLIC! IF THE COPS WERE AROUND BOTH OF YOU WOULD BE ARESSTED. DON'T BE SUCH IDIOTS!", she yelled, and walked to Liam, he then held her closely.

"They are so stupid and immature, I swear," he shook his head in disapproval to Lorraine before addressing me.

  "Are you alright? Your cheek looks bad." He said while inspecting me and softly touching my cheek. 

"Oh yeah, I'm fine. I'll live. Go and enjoy the rest of your afternoon, thanks for coming and sticking up for me."

 "I love you and I can't see you get hurt because they're immature. Liam didn't want to see you hurt, and he didn't want his best friends to ruin each other's trust. We love you and we came for the right reasons. I got to go. I love you", Lorraine said sweetly, then walked off with Liam, hand in hand as they always did....

I figured if need be, I could get a ride from Jen. I turned to walk down the pier and off to the shop, when I felt a gentle hand tug my arm back. 

"I'm so sorry. Oh my god, what did I do to your cheek? Fuck. I don't deserve you, not at all. I'm so messed up. Can we be friends? I don't blame you if you don't want to..." Zayn trailed off, looking down. I wrapped my arms around him and pulled him to a hug. Being friends sounds nice. 

I gave him a small grin and walked over to Harry, who eyed me, looking like he wanted to talk. He immediately laced his hands in mine and looked me right in the eyes. 

"I love you. I'm so stupid, he meant nothing, he didn't want to hurt you. You're my everything. I never meant to hurt you, but I did. I think I know how you feel, because seeing you with Zayn today tore me up. D-did you sleep with him?".

I nodded slowly. I could see the pain in his eyes.

"I guess that's fair," he said before I crashed my lips onto his split ones and kissed him gently, not wanting to hurt him more. 

"Ow", he winced at his pained lips. "But so worth it," he said with a wink as he touched his lips. He had a black eye and obviously a split lip. We walked over to Zayn, hand-in-hand.  

"Friends," I whispered, answering his question. His face lit up in a smile and he pulled me into a hug, kissing my forehead with a "thanks." 

 "I know I don't love you as much as Harry does, I'm still trying to get over Perrie. Her death really hurt me. I get nightmares, and bad memories. I thought being in love with someone else would ease the pain, but it didn't. I'm sorry", he said, and I nodded feeling his pain.

"I'm sorry, mate. Are we still tight?" Harry said lightly, to which Zayn nodded.  

"Always," he replied, followed by a much needed bro hug.

Liam's POV 

 Lorraine and I were getting in to the car, chattering about how we were glad this situation didn't get worse.

"What are we gonna do for you birthday, babe?" I asked Lorraine in the car. Of course, changing the subject. 

"I don't care, Li. 19's not that special." I shook my head at her words, my thoughts already in planning mode. It's going to be amazing. 

"Whatever you say, babe," I said with a small grin coating my lips. We spent the rest of the ride listening to the radio, Lorraine lightly singing to Lana Del Rey. She had a beautiful voice, it's a shame she doesn't sing more often.  Everything about her was beautiful, she just didn't notice. Maybe this surprise party I was thinking of would help her realize how many people loved her.

I pulled into her driveway, opening her door and walking her to the porch. I kissed her lips, mingling with a usual taste of vanilla and strawberries.  

"Bye, babe," Lorraine whispered to me as I was about  to walk away. 

"I'm sorry to say goodbye," I said back, stopping myself from moving.

 "Why?", she said confused.

 "Because I never want to leave your side. And when I do, it hurts me, does it hurt you too?", I asked sweetly.

 "It does, but I always know how we'll see each other soon. Because there's always tomorrow to see the ones you love", she said giving me that beautiful look in her blue eyes, and that contagious cute smile.

 "I love you, babe", was all I could stumble out of my mouth.

 "Ditto", she said while giving me a slow kiss, and opening her house door, signaling I should go back to my car.

 I blew a kiss, and she caught it, holding it to her heart.

I got back in the car and went to finish planning Lorraine's party for tomorrow. I liked the idea of a beach party for her, so now I just have to set up, and make sure most of the guests are coming. 

 I don't want the girl I love to be disappointed if people don't come...