Unexpected

Chapter ~ 22 ~ so many questions ~

I screamed my lungs out waking up, barely breathing. I was panting heavily and was covered in sweat and dried tears. Zayn quickly woke up seeing as he was sleeping by my side and almost fell of the bed.

" holy crap Nora whats wrong babe?! " he asked worriedly

I could barely reply. I was still out of breath. That was probably the worst dream I've ever had and I never want to have it again. I couldn't stop panting as I wiped away some tears that some how streamed down my face.

" I-I melissa a-and the car and you and the fighting and the c-car a-ccident and i-i d-ied " I said burying my head into his chest. He was rubbing my back as he tightly held me close to him. Keeping me safe in his arms.

" shh shh it was only a dream, i'm here. I wont let anyone hurt you. it was just a dream babe " he said comforting me for I was not in my best state right now.

His back was up against the headboard as I was cuddled into him. Our arms engulfed in each other not wanting to let go. He softly started humming what seemed like a lullaby. I closed my eyes once more.

I heard him whisper as I drifted off to sleep

" you're mine to protect "

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I woke up feeling a bit dizzy but fine. I rolled over on my back expecting to see Zayn but to my surprise I was alone. I let out a huff and got out of bed. I walked out of my room into the kitchen where I saw Zayn standing over the stove cooking some eggs. His chest bare only wearing sweatpants. Not that i'm complaining..

I actually thought he left but having him here is the better choice for me. 

I sat on the stool in front of the counter, staring at Zayn. I couldn't help but smile. I was admiring all of his special features and thinking how lucky I am. How he could be with any other girl right now but he's with me. 

He looked up smirking when he saw me smiling intently at him.

"  what? "  he asked laughing

" nothing " i said smiling back. 

He had a humorous yet confused look on his face. I watched as he placed the eggs into a plate and set it in front of me.

" why thank you " i said smiling

" anything for you " he said kissing my forehead. 

He sat on the stool next to me drinking some tea and reading a magazine with our faces on the front cover. I saw a smile escape his lips when he read the nice article about us in the park the other day. I guess the papz were actually taking pics of us even though we were behind the tree. I was crying in one of the photos but Zayn was comforting me. They were cute pictures no doubt about it, I just wish they weren't taken. It was a private moment for the both of us but they think he was comforting me about the fans so I have nothing to worry about. 

I finished eating and put my plate in the dishwasher just as Zayn finished his magazine. We both layed down on the couch. His arm protectively around my waist as I layed my head on his chest.

This moment was actually perfect. It was quiet. But a good kind of quiet. Zayn's eyes were closed as I watched his chest rise up and down. His scent filling my nose as I cuddled closer to him. We layed there for a while just enjoying each others company as i traced his defined abs. 

" zayn ? " 

" mmm " 

" how come you're with me?.. I mean you could have any other girl.. a model even.. why me? "