The Nerd Marcel

Chapter 22

Zayn's p.o.v

I walked into school arm and arm with Perrie. And I swear she looked more like a Barbie today than she did yesterday, it's starting to bug me a little. I mean don't get me wrong I love her with everything I've got, but I miss the Perrie that didn't expect much, the Perrie that would want to go to a fast food place as a date instead of a five star restaurant. I miss the Perrie that didn't give a damn what she looked like, but I guess I should love her more. She is dressed like this to impress me so, I can't do much.

"Babe" she said, snapping me out of my thoughts. I looked at her, then in front of us. To the school doors, I sighed realizing she wanted me to open the door for her. I did so and stepped in after her.

"Hey Zayn!" I heard a voice call. I looked around, spotting a running Alex. She wore a pair of dark skinny jeans, a black tank top, a red plaid shirt, and a pair of high top red converse. Her hair jumped at her sides as she ran. I have to admit, she looked gorgeous. I smiled down at her as she stopped in front of Perrie and I.

"Can I talk to you?" She asked, I nodded right away. She began to walk away, I tried to follow her but Perrie tightened her grip on me. I gave her a look like if I was a little disappointed in her, thinking that I would leave her. She let go of me, and I followed Alex.


Perrie's p.o.v

I watched as she left with my boyfriend. How dare he look at me like that? I felt like if I was holding him back. Can't he see that I'm just trying to keep him from leaving me? I'm not stupid, I've seen how bored he looks around me now, but when Alex comes along he smiles like a lunatic. I hated it, I've done all I can to impress him and all I get is boredom and ignorance, I'm annoyed.

"Per? You ok?" A curly haired Danielle asked. I looked at her and shrugged, honestly not sure if I was ok or not. She gave me a pitying look before pulling me off to a corner, out of people's reach.

"What's up?" She asked. I sighed frustrated.

"Zayn" I said simply, she looked at me confused cocking her head to the left.

"He's been super bored with me lately and Alex walks up to him and he gets all exited. It's frustrating!" I exclaimed. She pulled me in for a hug before speaking again.

"Don't worry about it Per, he'll get over it. This is just a stupid faze with boys, Liam and I went through the same thing and now where happier than ever" she smiled. I nodded, thanking her for the advice.


Zayn's p.o.v

I followed Alex to an empty corridor, where we stopped once we were out of people's view and line of hearing.

"What's up?" I asked, she still had her back to me as she looked out for anyone. She turned to me, giving me a pitying smile.

"What's been with you and Perrie?" She asked. I sighed frustrated and angry.

"So is that it? Perrie out you up to this!" I asked shouting. She seemed unfazed by my yelling. No wonder she kept us out of anyone's sight and hearing, she knew I would yell.

"Sorry Zayn, but Perrie and I don't really get along" she shrugged. I looked at her confused.

"Then what us this about? Why are you asking about Perrie?"

"Well sorry, the rest of the lads and the girls didn't seem like they would ask if you were ok. So I'm just making sure, but I understand if you don't want to talk about it, I'm just looking out for my friend" she explained shrugging a few times. Is that true? She sees me as a friend? Se began to walk away when I grabbed her shoulder.

"No, I'm sorry I didn't mean to yell. It's just Perrie lately" I began. She turned around, and nodded pulling me to a wall to sit down by. I explained how I felt about Perrie lately, how she has changed and how she isn't the same anymore. I was very surprised that Alex just sat there silently, listening to every word I had to say without adding in her opinion. Once I finished, we sat in a small amount of silence before she sighed.

"So you just want normal Perrie back?" She asked, her blue eyes looking deep into my brown ones. I shrugged.

"I honestly don't know what normal Perrie is anymore" I sighed, she nodded. Thinking everything through, I could see the gears in her head moving, her lip slightly curled as she thought.

"What if I talk to Perrie, or Danielle maybe Eleanor. See why Perrie is like this and we could maybe bring old Perrie back" she suggested. My eyes widened, and I felt a smile creep up on my lips.

"Please, but be careful with El and Per, they're literal ticking time bombs. Daniele is the calm one talk to her. You don't know how much I appreciate this Alex, I just miss MY Perrie, I need her back I didn't realize that until now. Please, please help me with this" I rambled on. She giggled, stopping me from rambling. She nodded, before getting up and walking away. Leaving me to play fantasies of Perrie and I being the way we used to be. I liked having an actual friend to concern about me, besides Niall. But Alex won't be my friend once she finds out what Harry did.


Alex's p.o.v
I walked away smiling. I may not be fond of Harry, but Zayn is another story. I truly felt sorry for him, he just wanted his girlfriend to be the way she was, and I plan to help him with that. Walking out of the corridor, I found Danielle first.

"Dani!" I called out. She looked at me and smiled walking over to me.

"What's up?" Se asked.

"Do you maybe want to spend the night at my house tonight? I kinda want to talk to you alone" I explained. She nodded frantically, before looking around in complete concern.

"Don't tell Harry though" she said, placing her finger up to her lips. I looked at her confused but nodded, allowing her to walk away. Over to Liam.