Summer '09

The Year it All Began

They are in Adelaide, Australia for summer
Know that Olivia is in 7th grade and Zayn is in 9th making him two years older

Summer 2009- 8th grade

Zayn's POV

Who knew that my summer, was gonna be filled with fake people who just wanted to spread rumors about me. It was so fucking stupid how no one knows me and yet they believe all the rumors. But who gives a shit, I'm just here to enjoy my summer.

Mhm sure you don't, I mean im just a 14 year old accused of stealing some expensive shit I didn't like in the first place. Ever since those rumors spread "good people" try to avoid me like the plague. That however gave me the excuse to not be the preppy good boy my family needs me to be. I was an embarrassment to my dad but that didn't stop him from making me go to stupid events and dinner parties like the one we were going to right now.

I wore all black. A collar shirt and dress pants.

"Zayn, you better be on your best behavior tonight..." my dad's 15 minute lecture was about to start and with that I opened the volume to  my iPod to the highest bar.

I got a smirk from my friend Louis who was tagging along with us on the trip. I was going to laugh, but if I did the lecture would continue for an extra five  minutes.

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As Louis and I made our way up to the stairs we got looks from everyone. We rarely ever came, instead of being here we'd rather go play soccer or do something fun.I knew no one here, since my family was new in the area. We usually spend our vacations in Brisbane, but my parents decided to move to Adelaide this year.

"Hey!What's your name?" this guy stopped us to talk to , when we obviously didn't want to. We ignored him and kept walking

As I entered the room, my eyes fell on her . She stood out the most, wearing all black just like me. I got weird butterflies in my stomach, which I never did. She was staring right back at me (which didn't help my case at all), while talking to the girl in front of her. we held eye contact for a good 10 seconds.

"Malik, stop staring at her and go talk to her." Louis demanded

"I'm scared to" I gave him an honest response which I regretted

"Aww, zaynie the bad boi is nervous" he teased " oh god you're blushing "

It didn't take me long to hit him in the balls.

"Let's ditch this party , I'll go tell your mum I'm not feeling good" he squealed in pain.

Olivia's POV

Coincidentally me and the new boy were wearing. He was cute, but he had already been labeled the bad boy. I wanted to get to know him not the label. There was no way I could, my parents didn't like me around him.

He was looking right at me, and I was looking back. there was a whole zoo in my stomach. An unexplainable feeling. But it was dazzling. His friend near him started talking to him, which broke our eye contact.

He wasn't like most boys, he didn't seem to care what others said about him.

"Liv, lets go."

I was staying at my friend Lizbeth's house for tonight. I didn't really want to go, but tommorow is her birthday and I didn't really want to mess that up.

While I was leaving I saw  the inew boy, waiting, he looked nervous even though he was trying to hide it.

"Beth, what's his name" she would obviously know.

"It's Zayn. Zayn Malik" she did it in a  James Bond accent.

"Never seen him before" I tried to sound as casual as I could.

"He moved his summer house from Brisbane to Adelaide. Him and his  family spend summer here and go back to America once summer is over.Just like you."

How on earth did she know all of this. did she talk to him yet??

"Did you talk to him?"I didn't want to seem nosy but I really wanted to know

"I did before his rep got bad, seemed like a nice guy."

Well atleast that's what they thought.

"You know, I was just thinking about how back in New York, I was so excited, but know that I'm here it doesn't feel the same" I changed the subject

"We cannot expect everything to be the same every time."

That got me thinking about how so much has changed since last year. Ever since the fight between my parents, and their patch up I matured. I was still happy and hyper most of the time, but most times I would prefer to be alone.

I wonder how Zayn's family is. Is he even a bad boy, or are the just rumors.
When we got home, we changed into our pajamas and quickly put on a scary movie. Lizbeth didn't like scary movies. but I loved them. We were watching Paranormal Activity.

"How's your friend Harry?Its been a long long time I haven't seen him." Why can't she just admit she likes him.

"He's fine. Still studying as usual."

After the movie was over we stayed up talking, and when she was asleep.
I went to the terrace.

It was a breathtaking view, considering that is still 5 AM. When I looked to my right, Zayn was standing on his terrace. He lives next to Beth! Now I know how she knows so much.

His hands were in his pocket and thank god he didn't notice me. I took seat on the chair keeping my eyes on him.

I want to know him, the real him.

Zayn's POV

I want to be able to breathe without knowing people are always looking at what I  do. I am tired of this place, I hope people change. I have tried resisting but I still want it all.

Alot had changed this year. We moved from London to New York, even  our summer house was changed.

I heard a door thud, but I knew it wasn't mine. Everyone was asleep. I quickly glanced to my side and, I believe Olivia if that was her name was there.

What was she doing up so late?

I wish I got to know her.

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FYI Beth is short for Lizbeth