Survivor { R5 fanfiction}

Chapter 40

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ROCKY

Something moving next to me wakes me up. I'm about to push it away, until I remember it's only Maddy, who is still sleeping peacefully in my arms. I rub my eyes still sleepy, and try to pull myself out as gently as possible. She looks so peaceful I prefer not wake her up. It's pretty complicated, because I feel she tightens her grip around my stomach unconsciously, but I eventually manage to slip out of the bed.

Once I stand up, I smile fondly at how cute she looks, with all the strands of hair on her face. I put some back behind her ear, and she frowns in her sleep. Then I head for her desk, and search for a piece of paper and a pen in the drawers. Once I found what I'm looking for, I write a little note saying she should join Ethan and I at the Canteen when she wakes up. I really hope she would do it to tell the truth. She didn't eat yesterday already and she needs to eat something. I even wrote a smiley emoji do be more convincing. I'm not sure it'll work though.

I sigh and put the pen down. I may have stayed with Maddy this night and she accepted some comfort, but she hasn't talked about Liam yet. I really worry about this, but I can't force her. She'll talk when she wants too after all. The time will come.

I glance at her one last time, before making for the door, closing it as quietly as possible and going outside, making for the Canteen.

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ZAYN (omg new point of viiiiew😂)

I'm tossing my food, not really hungry. The place is noisy, my friends are chatting happily, but I don't really pay attention at what they're saying. All I see right now is him.

He's sitting at a few tables away, leaning on. He got food like I did, but isn't eating. Instead, he's reading a book, skipping the pages from time to time.

Yes, I am staring. I'm bored and he's the only interesting thing at the Canteen at the moment. I try to listen to what my friends are saying, and as usual, they're making stupid jokes. I roll my eyes and report my attention on him.

He seems as bored as me to tell the truth. He lets out a long sigh and check the watch on his wrist. He closes his book and straighten on his chair, looking around. Damn he's so cute. His eyes are scanning the room, probably searching for Rocky or Maddy. They're usually together so it's kind of weird. Something bad probably happened.

I'm casually leant on when his eyes fix on me. I feel my cheeks reddening at an incredible speed, and I turn my head quickly before he can see my face. After a few seconds, I risk turning around, to notice he is still looking at me with a blank expression. It causes me to look down at my plate, even more embarrassed than before.

Ethan definitively saw I was checking him out.

Damn what a disgrace.

Oddly, I still feel his eyes on me, and it's stressing me out. I start getting hot and my hands are sweaty. I keep my gaze on my plate. I'm afraid to meet his look to be honest. I'm pretty sure he didn't forgive me yet and his inquisitorial stare would make feel guiltier than I am already.

But as usual, my curious side gets the upper hand over all the others thoughts and emotions crossing my mind. That's why I end up gazing at his direction. He should have stopped looking for a long time ago now.

I was wrong. He's still staring. We stare at each other, for what seems an eternity.

And Ethan smiles.

Not that big bright smile he usually does that shows his teeth. A discreet, barely visible smile, but it's still one.

Why would he smile at me though ? Not that I complain about it, but I was kind of his bully a few time ago. Did he forgive that fast? I made his life a living hell. I don't get it.