Damaged // Zayn Malik

two

I woke up the next morning to my alarm. Honestly, I could have punched a hole through it, I was so tired. I dragged myself out of bed and gathered my toothbrush and went to the bathroom.

When I got back, Ava was awake as dressed.

"Hey Beth. How did you sleep?"

"Pretty well considering everything. Although it wasn't long enough. You?"

"Good. What do you want to do today?" We had a free day today and we didn't start classes until Monday. Today was Saturday. I never wanted to move in so early, but my parents insisted that I did. They said that 'it would help me gain confidence' because I could look around campus and get used to it.

"I was thinking maybe going to some shops?"

"That sounds good."

We had decided to leave as soon as I had got dressed and Ava had brushed her teeth. We had to get a Taxi to the shops as I hadn't driven my car here. I think I will have to get my parents to drive my car down for me so that I have my own mode of transport.

Two hours later and twelve shops later, we decided to go to a cafe nearby. We sat outside to have our drinks.

As we were sat there, I noticed the boy from last night. He was leant against the shop opposite the cafe and was looking right at me. As soon as he saw me looking I looked away. His gaze seemed to be so intimidating. I could feel my face flush as I widened my eyes.

I never noticed before, because of the dim light that he had piercings on his face. He had one in his eyebrow and two in his bottom lip. Snakebites, I think they're called.

"Are you okay?" Ava must have realised my sudden change in behaviour.

"Y...Yeah" I stuttered.

"Who are you looking at?"

"Huh? Oh, no one"

"It doesn't look like no one"

I couldn't lie to her, she knows me better than anyone and I tell her everything.

"Don't look now, but that guy over there keeps staring. Last night he was stood against the Uni gates and was watching us." I whispered so that only she could hear.

"Oh. Maybe he's stalking you" She said with a wink. My eyes widened as I hit her lightly on the arm.

"No I'm just joking. Maybe he likes you"

"Shut up! No he doesn't!" I never classed myself as a pretty girl that guys find attractive.

I have only ever had one boyfriend when I was 16 and it lasted for 6 months. His name was Jack and he was a year older than me. We went to the same school and he was the popular guy in school and everybody knew him. After a month of dating, he started pressuring me to sleep with him, but I never felt ready. After the break up, my life was kind of made a living hell.

*Flashback*

"Hey babe." Jack said as he opened the door for me. I had gone round his house as his parents had gone out for the evening. I was nervous about being completely on my own with him, but I didn't think Jack would do anything to make me feel uncomfortable.

"Hey" I smiled. He pulled me into his arms as he kissed my cheek.

"So I was thinking... we could order some food and watch a movie and then let the night lead wherever we want it to." He smirked.

"Yeh, that sounds good." I kissed him on the lips.

He led me up the stairs and into his bedroom. My eyes immediately widened when I saw his room. I had been in here before, but tonight, he had set candles out on every surface and the room was engulfed in a dim light. He had soft music playing in the background too. I started to get nervous because I wasn't ready for this to happen. He was obviously expecting me to have sex with him tonight, but I really wasn't ready.