“I am going to fail!” I whined to Zayn throwing my head onto his shoulder. “I have no interesting stories to tell.”
Reflexively, he put his arm around my shoulder and gave my arm a little squeeze. “Alex, stop freaking out! You have plenty to talk about. And if it makes you feel better, yours could not be worse than mine” It was Friday and I was dreading going to English class. Everyone had pretty much presented, except for me, Niall, and some other girl in our class. I couldn’t wait (note the sarcasm). Zayn and I were currently walking to the class and I could already feel the butterflies starting.
“Are you kidding me Zayn? Yours was amazing. You’re in a freaking boy band.”
“I know.” Zayn laughed. “Mine was pretty sick. I just wanted to hear you say that.”
“Zayn!” I said, slapping his arm but I couldn’t help the smile that played out on my lips. I had quickly learned about Zayn’s silly side and despite his good looks, his silly side was my favorite. “You’re so annoying.”
“I know. But that’s why you love me.” He said, giving me another squeeze. “But honestly, at least you won’t have Cindy all over you.”
“That is true.” I said, laughing at his expense. She had been all over him the whole week, not giving him a second to hang out with Niall and me, meaning we had to postpone our little game of Tic Tac Truth.
We arrived at the door and I sighed. I guess I was just going to have to go in there and try my best. I turned to Zayn, “How do I look?”
“Amazing. Now just relax .”
I took a deep breath and reached for the handle but was surprised to see someone waiting on the other side. Of course, it was Cindy.
“Hey Zayn! I was waiting for you.”
Being the nice guy he was, Zayn smiled at her. “Oh hey Cindy.”
“Well don’t just stand there. I have our seats ready.” She said, flipping her bleached blonde hair back.
“Okay, I’ll be right there.”As soon as she walked away, Zayn turned to me.
“Zayn, why don’t you just tell her that you don’t want to sit with her?”
“Because, I feel bad for her.”
“Why?” I asked, surprised. If he has anyone to feel sorry for, it was me. Because I was totally going to humiliate myself in about ten minutes.
“I don’t know. It’s hard to explain. Now, you’re going to be amazing. And don’t worry! Niall is going after you so even if you mess up completely Niall will make you look good.”
“Oh thanks. I’m glad to hear that you have faith in me.”
“I do. Well good luck.”He said, patting my back.
“Thanks Zayn.” He turned and went to where Cindy was watching us intently and I walked towards where Niall was sitting.
As I sat down, I ruffled his hair.
“Hey Nialler. What’s up?”
“Nothing much. Just eating. What about you?”
“Oh you know, just freaking out about this stupid presentation!” I exclaimed.
“Alex, has anyone ever told you that you worry too much?”
“That is not true!”
“Oh but it is.”
“Well has anyone told you, you eat way too much?”
“Hear it at least a thousand times a day darling. You’re going to have to think of something better than that.” He said, smirking at me.
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