Later that night after Zayn and I had both gotten on our pjs we sat and watched Dance Moms. He absolutely hated the show but I made him watch it.
"Jay and Niall asked if we wanted to get Ice Cream tomorrow... I told them I was coming... Do you want to go?"
Zayn was studying my reaction to his question intensely.
"Yes. I'd love to come... I'm not missing out on ice cream.."
Zayn smirked and I hit him playfully.
He knew the real reason why I wanted to come and so did I..
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"Geez, someone's eager to see Niall. I haven't seen you get ready this fast in a looonng time..."
"Shut it, Zayn. I just want ice cream..."
Was tying the laces to the white vans Zayn had gotten me for my birthday. Zayn annoying me was not smart on his part...even though he was 100% right.
I had on light skinny jeans from American Eagle and one of Zayns hoodies. It was cold in London this time of year which made it more crazy that we were going to get ice cream.
We pulled up to Cold Stone and are on way inside when Zayn tells me, "Mace, just try and open up. Niall and Jay are nice people. They wouldn't hurt you. Just talk to them, you'll see."
I nod trusting Zayn and we head inside.
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"Hmm. Ill have a scoop of chocolate, a scoop of vanilla, a scoop of strawberry, a scoop of cookie dough, a scoop of Oreo and a scoop of mint. Oh! And a scoop of coffee."
I giggle and whisper to Zayn, "does he always eat like this?!"
Chucking Zayn nods.
Hearing us, Niall spins around and smiles.
"Hi guys!! Jay said he couldn't make it. He isn't feeling too well. Might have got food poisoning he thinks... And I usually would order more, but I already ate."
I giggle and Zayn and Niall join in.
After we all get our ice cream we sit at a table out side. The cool London breeze hits my cheeks and I shiver.
Zayn sits next to me and niall across from us. Niall glances my way often but I act as if I don't see.
Be a complete ass, Zayn says, "I'm going to the restroom, ill be right back..."
He sets down his ice cream and throws me a wink.
I try not to look at Niall but fail miserably. He seems me glance at him and gives me a cheeky smile.
"How long have you know Zayn?" He asks me.
I blush like a idiot and say, "9 years..."
Niall nods not knowing what to say so I bulk up the courage and ask him, "Have you known him a while?"
I notice that Niall looked a little surprised I offered a question to him but he says, "I've know him about 3 years... We met at school.. I moved away for a while to be with my family in Ireland but I wanted to move back..."
I smile and nod. I loved the sound of his voice.
About 10 minutes passed and I noticed Niall was really easy to talk to. He told me about his favorite soccer team, his brothers new baby and some funny stories about Zayn. I even offered some things about me. Not too much though.
I told him that I loved reading, was really into music and loved ice skating. I told Niall these things hesitantly at first but when I starts to go into detail he just wanted to know more about me.
He really seemed to care. And i was surprised at that. Niall laughed at my unfunny jokes and joked around with me at ease.
Surprisingly I found myself opening up to him. When he asked about my parents I told him I really didn't have any.
The look on Nialls face told me he wanted to ask more but he didn't and I was thankful for that.
He asked me if Zayn and I were a couple and I belted out a laugh.
The look of pure shock took over Nialls face and I laughed harder than I had in a long time.
When I finished my laughing fit I realized Niall was looking at me like I was the craziest person alive. That only made me laugh harder.
"So I'm going to take that as a no?"
I nodded finally calmed down an said softly, "Zayn is my best friend. He's closer than a brother. I love the kid to death, but Zayn and I as a couple? HA."
Niall laughed and his laugh made me laugh.
When we stopped he said to my surprise, "Well that's good then."
Moment of silence took over an Niall said, "Speaking of Zayn, where is he?"
I looked at Niall startled having forgotten all about him. I tucked my hair behind my ear and said, "I'm not sure..."
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"I can't believe you did that" I said with disbelief.
Niall had to leave to take care of Jay, and Zayn and I were on our way home.
After Niall and I had realized Zayn had disappeared, we searched for him. We found him playing Fruit ninja in his car!
"I'm happy I did it. You got to talk to Niall."
I shrugged, "It was mainly small talk..."
"He makes you happy, I can see it on your face. I know you too well. And I also know you like him a bit."
I look at Zayn and say, "I haven't felt like that about another guy in a long time... He does make me happy..."
Zayn throws his hands In the air and says, "Hey! What about me?!"
"You know what I mean, Zayn.."
"I'm glad you like Niall."
I squint my eyes at him and say, "I never said I "liked" Niall."
"Sure. I'm not buying it, Mace."
I sighed defeated and said, "Whatever"
I looked over and to my annoyance Zayn had on a massive smirk.
