Mission abroad

Chapter 4

i woke up to the buzzing of my alarm clock. it was 7am and i had a class in 3 hours. i showered and blowdried my hair straight. i applied light make-up and dressed into blue jeans and a white turtle neck with black boots. once i felt ready it was 8:30am and i was making amazing time. i went into the subway and took the tube over to the university. 

i walked ito the lecture hall at 9:30am and was glad i had some time to settle into my surroundings. i stumbled down the stair way until i heard someone yell out from above me

"hey you!" i turned to find three girls and a guy sitting right at the back. they were all beautiful. the one who yelled out to me was blonde with clear skin and a slim figure. the other two girls looked exactly like her, only one was brunette like me. i studied the guy and he reached his arm over the blonde clone. the girl who called to me waved me over and i went over to them.

"your new" the girl said to me, not entirely asking, just stating.

"yeah, im from Australia, im Madeline" i felt nervous, i wasnt very good at making friends, especially ones who look like they could be models.

"im Genevieve, this is Kate and Molly, and her boyfriend Martin. you can sit with us if you want, i know what its like to be new." Genevieve smiled at me, which calmed me down. i took a seat next to Kate, who looked the friendliest. we all made conversation and exchanged numbers until the lecture started and i worked as hard as i could to catch up.

when the lecture was over i stood out the front of the building talking to the kate, Molly and Genevieve. they offered to walk with me to the tube, but i desided to study in the coffee shop. i walked into the tradisional coffee shop and i was taken to the back into a booth. i brought a cup of lavender tea and started to study from my notes on my mac when the rain began to pelt down. a large rush of people came stumbling in and filling up the chairs allthough i took no real notice, until i heard footsteps move towards me and sit across from me in the booth. i looked up from my laptop to see a man sitting across from me, he had hazel brown eyes, tinted with gold, a tanned complection and black hair slicked up. he looked quite youthful, i recognised him but i couldnt place where.

Zayn's P.O.V

I woke up groggy. it was 12 and i felt i should have gone back to bed. my phone was vibrating constantly, which i ignored. i stumbled along my appartment, it was small but i loved it. it was home and it wasnt extravagent, it was just me. flashy on the outside and honest and simple inside. i showered and dressed. i had no plans today.i preffered it that way, no one to annoy me while im in one of my moods. 

i made a cup of tea and sat on the balcony, observing everyone. they were so free, it made me sad to think of their lives compared to mine. my life is a blessing, but it mkes so many normal, everyday actions difficult. 

i observed all of the university students leaving the building, until one caught my eye. she was curvy, with long brown hair, tanned skin and green eyes. i watched her, she didnt fit in, their was something different. i sat their for 10 minutes just watching her, she wasnt anything special, but for some reason i couldnt look away.

the group broke up and i couldnt bear the thought of not speaking to her. she walked into a coffee shop and i had two options.leave her alone and let her lead a normal life, or give her the option.

before i knew it my feet had fount their way into my toms and i was running down the corridor to the levator to meet her.

Madeline's P.O.V

"i hope you dont mind, everywhere else is full and i could really use a cup of tea" he smiled. his response lead me to believe he got his way quite a lot, especially with ladies. i glanced around the coffee shop and noticed a few empty seats. i gave a weak smile and continued working on my revision, until he interupted me again.

"can i buy you a drink for your hospitality?" the man offered, smiling his devilish grin again.

"no thankyou im all set" i smiled and turned back to my laptop.

"is that an Australian accent?" this guy wasnt letting up. i desided just to humor him.

"yes it is, im studying abroad" 

"i always loved Australia, but nothings like London is it?" he was enjoying the conversation

"Londons beautiful, but nothings quite like home"

the man laughed

"whats your name?" he asked lightly, showing his youth

"Madeline, and you are..?" he looked stunned, i was so confused. why would this suprise him?

"you dont know who i am?" he questioned

"should i?" i asked confused

"ha yes! everyone knows me" that tone annoyed me

"well who are you then?" i spoke confidently, leaning closer towards him across the table. the man lent in closer to me, licked his lips and smiled

"im Zayn Malik" he studied my face looking for recognition but i didnt know.

"and i should know that because?" i asked still annoyed at his intrusion and expectations

  "well..." just as 'Zayn' was about to tell me, a flash blinded my eyes. Zayn didnt even stutter, he slammed my mac book closed and pulled it close to his body. with his free arm he grabbed my hand, yanking me out of the booth. he pulled my into his body, covering my face.

"keep your hair over your face, get your jacket and pull it on, then come straight back into my chest" he ordered into my ear

"why? whats going on?" i didnt trust him, but at this point he seemed to know the most about the situation

"its paparazzi and from the way our coffee date went, i dont believe you want them to catch a look at your face" he whispered, annoyance in his tone. i pulled away with force and did as he told me to. his arm placed securly onto my waist as he pulled me from the coffee shop, across the road and into a complex of appartments. Zayn allowed me free once the elevator doors closed and we travelled to the top floor

"who the hell are you" i asked, pinching the bridge of my nose. when no answer came i turned to face him. in a shy voice he said

"im Zayn Malik from One Direction"