Let's Fanboy/ Zayn Malik

Chapter 12

Dedicated to- Vanz_1D4 , GopsWatty_4 and swathygops :)

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 "So, how's your football game?" Lilac paused to take a bite of her burger. "I haven't seen you with the lads lately." "Yeah, I haven't been out there with them for a week actually. I just needed a little rest." She nodded, understandingly. "You and that Liam guy really seem to get along good."-she said. "I could say the same for you."-I spoke sarcastically as she hit me playfully on my arm. "C'mon Zayn, he said that he hasn't found anybody who has the same interests as him and he thinks I understand him that's all. We aren't what you think,"-she explained.

Sitting through the Math class after lunch was really bad. I just had lunch but, it seemed to drain out all my energy. I barely understood anything and we got some work to do. I'm totally dependent on Lilac because it seems like she's better at Math than me. To be honest I totally suck at this subject, I always have. No matter how much time I spend on practicing, I always do it wrong in the tests. All my hard work goes right into the drain. I don't even know what the whole point of Math is. Seriously, guys? Why would I ever need to find out the area of a random shape that looks like a Parallelogram? In my opinion, we should be taught things at school that we can actually use in life; not this useless crap. Sadly, nobody listens to what I have to say so I guess if I want get though school, I would have to get this thing in my head. I know I have a lot to work on and I'm sure Lilac is going to help me. Her grade was better than mine; I'm totally counting on her.

After the bell rung, I thought Lilac would wait for me but, she already went off walking with some red-headed girl. This always happens when I need people- they walk away. I'm not letting her walk away though; I'm definitely dragging her to my house along with myself.
The rest of the day wouldn't be as bad, I had all my favorite classes lined up next- English and Art. Our art teacher is fond of me, whenever she needs something she's like "Zayn, can you please do that.... Zayn can you help me with this..." This tricks the other kids into thinking that I do something for extra credit or do work while staying after school but, boy, I run home the minute school's over and stuff myself up with chocolaty treats. I'm too lazy to do anything for extra credit. I think she only likes me because I take art pretty seriously while others just assume that this class isn't important since it doesn't add to our final score. But, since I'm passionate about art, I put my heart and soul into everything I do.

Liam was in the same art class as me. I took my seat in front of a canvas and started gathering my paint brushes. We could draw anything we wanted in today's class and I wasn't sure of what I was going to make. Liam was standing beside me and humming to himself. "What are you going to draw?"-He wiggled his eyebrows. "I don't know mate,"-I chuckled. "Lilac isn't in this class."-he peeked over my shoulder. "Nope." "Oh."-he almost looked sad but, he covered it up quickly. "So, you're coming today, right?" "I...Eh... Sure."- I wasn't in the mood but, I really didn't know how to refuse after having done the same countless times before from the past week.

I picked up a brush and started painting a light brown streak. I was just mindlessly drawing until I was hit by the idea that this could be a palm tree. I made the leaves and I settled on the idea that this was going to be a beach. Liam on the other hand, looked quite clueless. He was just standing there and staring at the canvas. "Bro, are you going to do something?" He laughed in response. It wasn't until half an hour when I almost done with my painting. I stepped back, quite satisfied with the trees but, not happy about the way the sky looked like, looking at my painting. "Well, that's some really good stuff you got there." I smiled after earning am compliment from Liam. "You're even more talented than I thought you were."-He gushed. "Oh Liam, no. I just do this as a hobby." "This could take you places."-he said. "Really?" "Yes."

"Well, Mr. Malik. I must say that you're one of the most hardworking students. I'm really happy with all the effort you put into these things."- Mrs. Mitchell beamed proudly at me.
Today was a good day. While stepping out of the school I looked for Lilac but, she didn't wait for me like she does everyday. When I messaged her, I got a reply saying that she was already on her way home with her friend, Debby. Okay, I get it she ditched me. But, I still need her to help me with Math so I sent her yet another text saying that she needs to come over at my place. She agreed. So, I walked towards the field.

"This guy's still playing with us?"-I was used to Louis' rude comments by now, it didn't really matter. Everybody else has been nice to me. Niall told me that Louis isn't really that bad though, he just acts cold towards new people, and he isn't open to embracing changes. I don't know how long it will take him for accepting me. These lads are just everything for me now, the ones I hang out and share stuff with. Of course, I have Lilac too but, sometimes you need to do 'guy' stuff. I love playing with them even though I don't have any energy left for the rest of the day. It's a good thing that I came out of the shell I was comfortably living in for years and now, it turns out that it's so much better outside. I love being with people but, I have my moments when I just want to be left alone with Melanie Ryan's music.

"Today's a hot day, guys. Let's take a shower before head on our ways."-Harry suggested. "Right," Liam chimed in. We went to the bathroom stalls and each one of us got into a stall. I was in the one between Liam and Niall I guess and Louis and Harry's stalls were next to each other's.
"As long as you love me, we could be starving, we could be homeless, we could be broke."-Niall started belting out as soon as I heard his shower run. "Keep it down. You aren't only one here."-Liam mumbled. "I'm starving."-Harry groaned. "Want to go and grab a bite with me, Styles? Huh?"- I heard Louis offer. "Stop peeking into my stall, bastard."-Harry screeched and a splash of water followed. "Yuck."-Niall gagged. "What happened, Niall?"-I asked. "I swallowed some of the shampoo."-he said nervously. "And this is why, children, I tell you to keep your mouth shut while you take a shower."- Louis chuckled. It's like taking a shower in the same bathroom as a bunch of five-year-olds but, then again, I don't want to miss out on al these moments- it only brings us closer. They might behave like animals but, at least they won't let me down, they love me and I would always be there for me.

When I went home, I was expecting Lilac to be there already but, she wasn't. I got a text from her- "I went shopping with Debby. I'll see you today at four. Xx" So, Debby is the one who matters more to her now. No, it's not like she can't be friends with anybody else but, we had this thing planned. How could she cancel it! I decided to watch T.V. until her arrival.
As the time rolled around, Lilac came. She looked exhausted. We started off with some snacks and just talking about our day was. Then, I eventually drifted off to the topic of how I really needed help with Math. She said she was happy that she could help me. I kept my books in front of her and rubbed my hands together in anticipation. "What do you need help with?" "Everything." Her eyes widened. "I was kidding. Yeah, I need help with Geometry" "Okay, let's see."

We got to work. Every once in a while I would ask her a dumb question and she would giggle. The purpose for asking dumb questions was to hear her giggle which by far is the cutest thing I have heard. I was having a hard time dealing with all sorts of questions why two triangles are congruent and what I could possibly do to make it look the given figure is a rhombus. That's really tiring. I love how she could solve all of them without nervously looking around for help like me. "My condition is pathetic at Math."- I laughed at myself. "Not everyone can do everything, you know? You're so good at painting while I can't even draw a straight line."-she smiled at me encouragingly.

"So, yeah, we're at the last question."-Lilac stretched her arms. "I'm almost done with it. Just tell me how to do the last part." I handed her the paper as her eyes ran down the sheet, taking in everything as she bit her lip thoughtfully. She grabbed a pen and started writing down something as she explained the same to me but, I was too busy staring at her pink lips and how occasionally she curls a strand of her hair with her fingers. She's kind of cute actually, with that bubbly personality and how easily she gets along with people; it's no surprise that people like her. She bit her lip once again as I saw her stop writing but then she let her teeth let go of her bottom lip and continued again. Her lips are full, soft and warm looking; I wonder how they would feel against mine- What the hell is wrong with me? "You got this, right?"-she asked. I didn't pay any attention to anything she was explaining; I just zoned out. "Can you explain that again? Pretty please..."- I pouted and she rolled her eyes. This time when she wrote the whole thing down, I actually paid attention.
Wow, Math is fun when you do it with Lilac.

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