It Just Happened

Chapter 16

Laura POV

I had dragged Zayn to the dresses, seeing as though he was not allowed to buy anything, he was going to help me.

"Laura I found something!" He yelled from a rack two down from where I was. He unveiled a beautiful strapless dress with a pleated skirt, a sunflower design enveloping it to make it look as though you'd be wearing a garden.

"That's gorgeous! Good find, Zayn!" His eyes scattered down and his cheeks flushed with his next words.

"I thought you could wear it tonight.."

My face flushed as I asked what I'd be needing to dress up for. He simply told me that we'd be going on our second date.

Could this day get any better?

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Harry POV

So at the end of the shopping day, everyone decided that a night in with some movies would be a swell thing to do. I called for the pizza and was just about to go pick it up.

"May I accompany you?" A soft voice spoke up from behind me, and I turned to see Asia, already with her coat in her hands. I nodded with a grin and took her jacket from her as to help her put it on.

We made our way down the street, maybe two blocks down to the pizzeria. Small talk was exchanged, and I couldn't help but feel as though something was on her mind.

"Are you okay?" I sat beside her as we waited for all of the boxes to be finished. She looked up at me, a bit solemn, then smiled weakly.

"I'm fine.." He voice cracked, and I could spy a quiver in her lip. I quickly wrapped an arm around her shoulders and she leaned into me. "I just realized how much I've missed having people around to talk to...all my friends went off to different places for college and I'm just at home, by myself." A small tear ran down her face, and I swiped it away with my thumb.

"They'll always be there for you though! I'll always be there for you..." My voice sounded strained, and she looked up at me.

"How is it that I've known you for only 3 days, and it feels like 30 years?" She whispered, and I smiled with a shrug.

"It's not always about the time, but about the quality."

"You're top quality..." She grumbled and I couldn't control the large grin that enveloped my features.

Our pizzas were finished, and we made our way back to the apartment. I could sense that Asia was still a bit emotional, so I held the pizzas in one hand and took her fingers in the other. She interlocked our fingers quickly and I gave her hand a small squeeze as if to say, "I'm here."

Once back in the flat, we set out all the pizzas, Niall taking two of the large boxes for himself, and settled into the couches. One couch held Louis, me, Asia, and Niall in that order. The other held Gabby, Liam and Kiersten. The first movie to be watched was 21 Jump Street, which had everyone rolling on the ground.

"I LOVE YOUR LAUGH SO MUCH!" Asia's voice squeaked between giggles as she pointed at Niall's dying frame.

I wish she loved mine too.

Next movie that was popped in was The Ring. I wasn't a big fan of scary movies...turns out neither was Asia.

"I hate everyone in this room right now for making me watch this." She muttered, and after a frightful part she launched off the couch and left the room, "I'm done!"

I saw Louis follow her, repeating her exit with a white face...then I stood up as well, not wanting to deal with what was going on on the screen.

We circled on Gabby's bed and decided to play a game to pass the time.

Truths.

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Zayn POV

It took everything in my power to ask Laura out on a second date, and how I did it so confidently was beyond me. I waited outside of the apartment complex in a button up and tie as I waited for her, the date was already set up and waiting.

"You look dashing..." Her voice carried itself through the air and caressed my ears. I turned to see her in the dress I had chosen, her fiery hair in loose waves.

Beautiful.

"Good thing you wore comfortable shoes, we've got a bit of a walk later on!" I said cheerily as I opened the door of the taxi for her. She giggled softly as she took her seat and we took off for the surprisingly empty Central Park.

When we were rounding the corner that led to my setup for the date, I covered her eyes quickly. She giggled a bit as she felt out in front of her as we continued walking.

"What's this big surprise then?" Her voice was filled with joy, and I dropped my hands from her eyes so she could see just that.

A picnic blanket covered in candles and little finger foods sat beneath a large tree. Her face was expressionless as she stared at the blanket.

Did I go too far?!

"This is so cute..." She smiled at me before kissing my cheek and Siting on a pillow.

Phew.