Need Your Love ~Zerrie~

Chapter 9

Perries POV...

I woke up to the soft snores of someone laying next to me and a strong arm was draped over my waist. I turned my head to see it was Zayn. I took in his facial features. He looked very peaceful.

"Like what you see?" He asked. His eyes still closed. I turned back around so he wouldn't see me blush of embarrassment. I moved out of his grasp and stood up. I turned back around to see him smirking. My face went red all over again.

He quit smirking and concentrated on my face. I felt a little uncomfortable and he seemed to notice.

"The side of your face is bruised" He said. I forgot about that. I ran to the bathroom and looked in the mirror. My eyes widened at the sight. It was ugly. It was purple and black and hideous. It didn't quite resemble a hand print. It was just a blob on my face.

I ran to Zayns room and grabbed my make up bag that i brought over last night and applied the cover up. Every time i would touch it, i would wince. It hurt badly. I didn't want to put a lot on because then people would think i was hiding something. After a decent amount of time applying make up and blending, i was finished.

I got dressed and came out of the bathroom. I walked down to the kitchen to see Zayn cooking something.

"I didn't know you could cook" I said. Luckily he didn't jump like Louis. "Well you pick up a few things from Harry. He can cook real well." He said.

I looked at the clock. 9:25. We had to be at xfactor by 11. We already had our song picked out which was a version of Telephone by Lady Gaga and Beyonce. I still couldn't wrap my head around the thought that we're still here! Its incredible!

My thoughts were interrupted when i plate was set down infront of me. Pancakes! Yum! Zayn grabbed a plate and sat down across from me.

"These are delicious" I exclaimed.

Zayn chuckled "Thanks Pez" It was quiet after that. I was enjoying the food when Zayn spoke up.

"What really happened to your cheek?" He asked. I was caught off gaurd by that question.

"I already told you" I said trying to sound as normal as possible.

"There is no way that could've happened" He said.

"Well...it did" I said looking down slightly. I was a terrible liar. I could never get away with anything.

"Pez, I know you're lying" Dang! Quick, Perrie. Think!.

"Well..-" I was interrupted by Louis running down the stairs like a buffalo.

"Pancakes!" He yelled.

"Yeah! And he didn't spill the batter" I joked. Louis turned around an gave me a playful glare. I stuck my tongue out back at him. But at the same time i mentally praised his presence. I wasn't going to tell Zayn the truth. Hell no! I didn't know what i was going to say.

Louis came and sat down next to Zayn. "What do i have cooties or something? Neither one of you are sitting by me" I joked.

"Well..you are a girl" Louis sassed. I shook my head and laughed. My phone went off. I grabbed it out of my back pocket and opened the text up.

Jesy: Are you getting a ride with the boys or us? x

Me: You girls. I'll be home in a little bit. xx

" Jesy just texted me. I told her i would be going with the girls today." I said

"Well it's around 10. Did you want to go now? We can drop you off" Louis said.

"No thanks. I was going to walk. I like morning walks" I said. I got up and put my plate in the sink. I went upstairs and grabbed my overnight bag. I came back downstairs and got my shoes on.

"Well i'll be on my way. Thanks for the breakfast, Zayn" I said. We said bye and i left after an argument of how i can walk alone with Zayn. To be honest, i really didn't want to be alone with him. I didn't want that question coming up again.

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When we got to xfactor, we met up with Tulisa and worked on our song. I made sure i stayed with someone at all times.

We got a lot  done today. We're almost ready for the show in 4 days.

Zayn's POV...

I was sitting on the couch in our dressing room with the other boys. I wasn't really paying attention to what Liam was saying. I was thinking about Perrie. I couldn't stop thinking of the possibilities that could've happened to her. I know for a fact that it wasn't because of a sign.

I snapped out of my thoughts when a hand was waved infront of my face. "Zayn!" Harry yelled

"What?" I said snapping my attention to the boys

"Did you hear what i said?" Liam asked. I shook my head no. He sighed and briefly went over it again.

After that he gave me a lecture of how i should pay attention more. Blah Blah Blah. When everyone went to do their own thing, i got up to go get a drink in the hall.

When i exited i saw a figure fall instep next to me. "Hey Lou" I said.

"What was wrong back there?" He asked

"Just thinking" I shrugged.

"About what?" He asked. I sighed and told him. "That's what i was thinking. I know she lied about that sign thing" He said. I found the drinking machine and bought a water.

"What do you think could've happened?" I asked

"Im not sure. But something bad that made her lie about it" I nodded in agreement. "But wait, are you guys on friend base or something? I've noticed you've been nicer to her" Louis said

"She's growing on me i guess. She has her stubborn moments but yeah i guess we're friends" I said truthfully.

We continued chatting when we saw Niall. We said hi to him but he just waved and smiled and continued walking.

"Normally he would've stopped and talked to us." Louis said as we watched the young lad go down the empty corridor.

"Nialls one of the most nicest people i've ever met." I said. Me and him have a great bond together. Like Louis and Harry. Niall is my closest friend in the band even though we are all pretty close now.

"What do you think he's doing?" Louis asked

"Im not sure" I said. We shrugged it off and walked back to the dressing room.

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