Give Me Love - A Zalfie Fanfiction

Chapter Seven

Alfie's POV

I was finally on the way to Louise's house after a long train journey and a short taxi ride. After a long and excited Skype call the previous night Louise had decided to invite Zoe and I to stay for the weekend at her house but as Zoe had already arrived I had made my own way there. It had been two weeks since Zoe and I had made up and things couldn't be better. Not a day went by when Zoe and I hadn't spoke even if it was a short jokey text or a five minute phone call we always made time for each other. I grinned excitedly as the taxi pulled up at Louise's house. The house held great memories as after meeting Louise I had spent numerous weekends babysitting Darcy (Louise's young daughter) and hanging out with Louise and Matt, her husband. I grabbed my bag and paid the large taxi fare. I knocked on the door and I was immediately nearly knocked off my feet as Darcy flung herself at me clutching onto my legs.
"Al-wee! Al-wee!!" She said giggling excitedly at me. I bent down and swept her up off of her feet resting her on my hip.
"Hello Princess, I've missed you" I said as I kissed her forehead. I laughed as she giggled and rested her head against my chest cuddling into me. I looked up as Louise and Zoe entered the room after hearing Darcy's excited shrieks.

"Hey Alf! So glad you here" Louise said as she walked up to me greeting me with a hug. Zoe followed Louise's actions. I wrapped my arms around her petite waist as she rested her head into the crook of my neck.
"I've missed you Alf" she said softly as her warm breath against my skin caused me to shiver slightly.
"It's been two weeks Zo" I said laughing at her.
"Exactly" She said winking cheekily at me . That girl was going to be the death of me, I swear.

I was so wrapped up in Zoe's presence that I forgot Louise was also in the room.
"Right Alf, you're staying in the spare room downstairs, I'm sorry that you can't stay in your normal room but Zo's taken the upstairs spare bedroom" Louise said apologetically. I nodded and assured Louise that it was perfectly fine.

"Yeah don't worry Chummie, Alfie can sleep on concrete and nothing would ever wake him" Zoe said nudging my side teasingly.

"Well I'm sorry Princess Zozeebo" I said laughing as I used her childhood nickname that Joe and I frequently used to annoy Zoe. She stormed off in mock disgust and I turned around to see Louise smiling at me.

"You're too perfect for each other Alf, don't give up on her okay? All she needs is time and I know you'll give her it but anyway let's go get you sorted out!" Louise as I sighed in response. I would give her time but how long can I wait for her?

After unpacking and having a quick shower I made my way downstairs I quickly stopped in my tracks as I heard Louise and Zoe talking in Zoe's room for the weekend. I couldn't help but eavesdrop as I heard my name mentioned in the conversation.

"How cute was Alfie with Darcy! I was trying not to awh when I saw him kiss her forehead" Zoe said.

"All I'm going to say is Alfie is different from others, he knows how to treat you right and he makes you so happy. I know it's hard for you to trust after Joel but just give it a thought yeah?" I quickly moved downstairs as I heard the conversation come to an end.
Who was Joel? What had he done to her? Was he the reason that she was so broken inside?

Zoe and Louise joined me downstairs and casual conversations began as we settled down to eat dinner when Matt and Darcy joined us. Louise then decided that she wanted to watch a horror film. I laughed as I saw Zoe's horrified expression when Louise walked into the lounge clutching the Saw DVD in her hand. Last time Zoe and I had watched a horror film it took a while for my circulation to resume as Zoe had gripped my hand so tight.

"I apologise in advance okay Alf" Zoe said as she sat next to me on one sofa and Louise and Matt huddled together on the other. After twenty minutes in the film Zoe shuffled closer to me.
"Alf, I'm slightly scared" she said whispering in my ear, her voice trembling. I reached over and pulled her closer to me. As another gory scene flashed up on the screen Zoe screamed and jumped onto my lap. I wrapped my arms around her middle and she moved until she was comfortably sat with her head pressed against my chest. I laughed as she whimpered when a scream came from the film. Zoe remained in the same position for the whole film. Louise flicked on the lights and laughed as she saw Zoe hiding away. Louise also caught my eye and winked at me. Maybe things were going the way I wanted them to.

Zoe's POV

After dinner and a film we all decided to settle down to sleep and went our different ways to bed. But I couldn't sleep, I couldn't get thoughts of Alfie out of my head. I had loved the way he had held me whilst watching the film, he made me feel so safe but yet I was still scared. Part of me was angry at myself, why did I let my anxiety take over? Why did I make it be me? After half an hour of tossing and turning I still couldn't get to sleep so I got out of bed to get a glass of water. I crept downstairs quietly being careful not to wake anyone up. I frowned as I saw the porch light was still on. I walked after clutching my glass of water.

"Oh it's you" I said breathing out in relief. Alfie was also sat outside topless wearing a pair of sweatpants. I suddenly began to feel slightly subconscious as I was wearing tiny shorts and a thin vest.
"Come sit Zo, what's keeping you up?" Alfie asked questionably.

"Just thinking about my anxiety and stuff" I said as I turned to face him.

"Do you think it'll always be a part of me Alf? Will it stop me from doing things, going places? Why does it define me?" I said as my eyes began to fill up with frustrated tears.

"Hey, don't cry Zo!" Alfie said as he wiped a tear away from my face.
"There's so much more to you than your anxiety, it doesn't control you. You can do so much, like how big your youtube channel is! You're doing a meet up tomorrow and Playlist live is in two weeks and I promise I will do everything to make you happy, I'm not given up in you Zo" and with that he got up kissed me on the cheek and wished me good night. Maybe he could change me. Maybe I will allow myself to fall in love again, with Alfie.

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First of all I am so sorry for not updating sooner, I just thought with the whole Zalfie drama maybe it wasn't the best time and i had writers block but now I have loads of ideas! I'm so happy that Zoe & Alfie are actually together, I literally screamed haah, they're so perfect! Also I'm going to a festival on Friday till Monday but I will update tomorrow on Tuesday when i get back! Thank you so so much for the insane amount of reads & votes it honestly means so much!! I would love lots more comments as I really want to know what you all think! I love you all so much, Lauren xx
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