Two Mermaids and One Direction

Not "Completely" Over You

Zayn P.O.V.


I dragged my feet along the gray pavement in attempt to entertain myself. Instead, my mind wanders. To Taylor. She's just so perfect.

No, focus. She hurt you. And Lily. And Liam.

But she can't change the past!

She shouldn't have done it in the first place.

I smacked my head to stop these voices.

When I pass the familiar alley to Taylor and Lily's old house, my first thought is to turn around. This is not a good place. Not for me.

As I whipped my head, something heartbreaking caught my eye.

I did a double take an saw Taylor shoving four large suitcases into a silver car and slamming the trunk. She turned around and her eyes met mine. They were bloodshot, red and puffy. She looked me in the eye and half smiled. Then, she slumped into the driver's side.

I shook my head.

No.

I need Taylor.

She can't leave London.

Without hesitation, I run after the car. She starts driving faster and faster, and I am already at maximum speed. My breathing turns into panting as I sprint after the girl I love. Slow down. Slow down.

I see her eyes in the side view mirror and she stops short. I do also, catching my breath and coughing. I ran a quarter of a mile, so I know knew how out of shape I am.

"Zayn!" Taylor calls, running quickly in her boots. I look up at her.

"Taylor," I stand up straight. She looks me in the eye.

"Did I forget something?" She asks. I shake my head.

"I forgot something," I say an she looks confused. "I forgot how much I love and need you. There's been an emptiness in my life without you. I've been lying to myself. I'm- I'm not completely over you." I take her hands in mine and she gasps. I smile and look into her eyes.

"Zayn, why? I cheated on you with Liam!" She croaks and her eyes become glossy. I hate seeing her like this.

"Yes, and I don't care anymore. It's the past and a mistake. It won't happen again," she nods. I lean into her and kiss her gently on the lips. She pulls away.

"Lily. She probably hates me. Liam too. I heard they are back together?"

"Yes, but she will forgive you. So will Liam. And Luke."

"Luke is mad too??"

"No...?"

"Aarg."

I know I shouldn't think this, but she is absolutely adorable when mad. I know she's a tough girl and all, but that isn't it with her.

"Lets go talk to them?" I ask and she nods, taking my hand and guiding me to her car. I drive the whole way there and I notice her eyes aren't dim anymore. Sure, she looks deep in thought, but her eyes look... brighter. Do I do that to her?

She turns and notices me half staring. A smile creeps onto her face.

"Whaat?" She smiled. I shook my head.

"Nothing..." We pull into the driveway of Cassie's house and knock twice on the door. I reach for Tay's hand and interlock our fingers.

The door swings open and I see Brittany, totally shocked.

"Hey Zayn!" She grins. Wow, she is doing a damn good job of making sure to ignore Taylor.

"Problem?" She asks. I shake my head.

"Are Lily and Liam here?"

"Lily and Cass are shopping and Liam is... yea I really have no idea." I frown. We need to talk to them.

"Do you know what store they're at?" I ask.

"What... store?" She repeats. I nod.

"Uhh... that place that has a rhyming name..."

"TopShop?" Taylor asks.

"Oh, it was TopShop!" She ignores Taylor AGAIN.

"Ok, thanks Britt." I wave. "Hey Lou!" I call to Lou, on the couch examining an old necklace. He turns his head to me and immediately sees Taylor.

"Hey mate," then he continues looking at the necklace. I wave again to Brittany and escort Taylor down the stairs. Her cheeks are red with embarrassment, I can't blame her. They ignored her, her old friends.

"Zayn!" Brittany calls from the door. I turn.

"They may be at Mac and possibly Nando's!" She yells. I nod as if to say 'thank you.'

"Can you believe that? They ignored me. UUGGH." I smirked.

"You wanted to speak to Lily, not them." I give her hand a squeeze.

We drive to Nando's first, it's around lunchtime anyway.

When I pull in, they aren't in sight. Darn.

I decide on TopShop next, the Mac store sells makeup, I don't need rumors about that.

I pull in and see cars, but none matching Cassie's. Taylor huffs and leans her head on the window. I put one hand on her shoulder and pull out of the lot.

Taylor waves and opens the door to the Mac store. I explained that I am not going in there. I quickly pulled my hoodie over my head and pulled the strings, hiding my face.

After about ten minutes, I started playing Candy Crush. I nearly cleared all the jelly when I heard muffled shouting from the front of the store. I jumped and nearly dropped my phone.

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