I'm No Cinderella

Chapter 9: No More Running Away

I woke in Zayn's bed again. I stirred slightly, breathing in his scent. I slowly felt around feeing for him before sighing, opening my eyes to look around but he wasn't here. I sighed again before sitting up. I looked down, seeing I was still in the clothes I was wearing before. I shivered, suddenly feeling gross and in need of a shower.. I stood, grabbing a pair of his gym shorts and a t shirt before slipping into the jacuzzi tub. I slipped into the now warm bubble bath I had created just as Zayn knocked onto the bedroom door before entering. "Jane..?" I opened my eyes, sinking into the bubbles more. "In here." Zayn slowly walked into the bathroom, pausing when he saw me. "Oh.." His dark eyes scanned the bath, darkening with an emotion I knew all too well from him. I smirked sexily up at him, eyes on his face. "Want to join me..?" I mumbled. He shivered before closing his eyes and shaking his head. "Um.. no, I- um- I came to tell you your sister just went to bed about an hour ago.. uh.. it's-um... it's after midnight... I just- I just came to check on you before I went to sleep.." I raised an eyebrow. "And you were coming to kick me out of your bed?" I smirked. He shook his head again, eyes still shut tightly. "N-No.. Uh... I was- uh- I was gonna sleep on the-uh- the.. the couch..." I sighed, rolling my eyes. "You can sleep with me, Zayn.. I'm not kicking you out of your own bed." Zayn shook his head again. "No.. it's alright. um.. I don't- I don't sleep much anymore... um.. I'll-uh- I'll let you.. I'll let you bathe.." He said, backing away before heading towards the door. "Zayn." I said, keeping my eyes on him. He paused, stopping right in the middle of the doorway. "Yeah?" "Look at me." I watched as he noticably swallowed before slowly turning around to face me, opening his eyes hesitantly. I was now leaning against the tub's side, my head resting on my arms as I tilted my head up at him. "You said Aubri was asleep?" He nodded slowly, eyes steady on mine. I smirked slightly. "And you're sure you don't wish to join me?" Zayn swallowed, his eyes slowly traveled down, traveling along my bare back and arms. "I'm not.." I slowly smiled up at him. "I know you're not." His eyes locked on mine once again. "I can't.." I pressed my lips together slightly, blinking slowly before replying. "I won't do it again... Leave.. I'm done running away.. I like waking up beside you. And Aubri likes you.. She doesn't like anyone... " I stared into his eyes as I continued. "I ran because I realized I fell in love with you.. I didn't leave because all I wanted was physical... I loved you." Zayn swallowed, pain easing in his eyes as I said that, and I could see a bit of hope shining in them. "You did..?" I nodded slowly. "I still do.." Zayn slowly looked down, hesitating before shutting the door and walking over. "Is that why you couldn't handle Aubri's questions?" I swallowed, glancing down as well before nodding. "Yes.." Zayn nodded in understanding. "You never told her about me.." I looked up at him. "I didn't have to. My sister can read me as easily as a book, just like you.." "But you tried to lie." I nodded slowly. "Yes.." Zayn's eyes met mine once again before he slowly knelt down, reaching out to cup my face in his hand as his eyes locked on mine once again. "And you promise not to leave again..?" I smiled softly. "I promise.." I gasped softly when I saw tears enter his eyes. "Zayn..?" I leaned closer, cupping his face in my hands gently. "What's wrong..?" I whispered. He smiled down at me. "Nothing... I love you." I smiled back up at him easily. "I love you too, Zayn.." He leaned down, pressing his lips to mine gently. I acted instantly, kissing him back just as passionately. He slowly pulled away, smiling once again. "I'm glad you came back.." I smiled back up at him. "Does that mean you want to join me?" He chuckled softly before leaning down, pressing his lips to my forehead before standing. "Hell yeah." He smirked before slipping off his shirt easily. I bit my lip, my eyes traveling over his ripped body as he slips off his shoes then his jeans. I watched him undress fully before slipping in beside me. I smiled, slipping over before wrapping my arms around his neck gently. "I've missed you.. so much." He grinned, reaching up to cup my face in his hands gently. "I've missed you too.." I smiled as he leaned down, kissing me gently before leaning me back against the tub's side gently. I laughed as he started to tickle me. I pulled away, smacking his hand gently. "Really Zayn?!" He chuckled softly, grinning down at me. "What? I didn't do anything!!" I rolled my eyes, smiling up at him. "You're an idiot." He smirked. "And you love me for it." I just shook my head, smiling up at him. I knew he was right.. Damn him.