He's No Good - Zayn Malik

Chapter 22: Jealous

After a long day of classes, I walk towards the hallway where my locker is, knowing Zayn will probably be there waiting for me. I wonder how he always gets there before me, but I guess it's just his teachers dismissing them a bit earlier.

Turning the corner, I immediately spot his slim figure. He's just not alone. The smile still on my lips, disappears when I see Jade standing in front of Zayn's leaned back figure. 

I take a step backwards, back around the corner, hiding behind the wall where they can't see me. How awkward would it be to just walk up to them, standing there talking? I mean after what I've heard about her - about them. I silently debate in my head. I take a step forward, taking a peek at them.

They are standing quite close, talking. She laughs over something, but it sounds hollow. 
I try to reads Zayn's body language, but it's hard since he always seems to slightly slouch looking bored. Jade on the other hand plays with her hair, resting her weight onto one leg. Obviously flirting. 

I'm at a pretty far distance, but if I'm not wrong I can faintly make out the smirk playing over Zayn's lips. I feel a sting in my chest, seeing him smirk like that to another girl. 

I frown, and a new unpleasant feeling blossoms in my stomach. Jealousy. Doubt hits me. Can I even trust Zayn or is he seeing other girls? 

I look behind me to see a swarm of students walking towards me, in the direction of their lockers. I sigh and move away from my hiding place, turning the corner, walking towards Zayn and Jade. 

When Zayn sees me, his eyes flicker. It was just for a millisecond, but I saw it.
What was it? Did he feel like I caught him in something? Did I? I'm aware that I'm drowning myself in my own insecurity, but I can't help it. Though I keep my head high, as I walk towards Zayn as if Jade was not there right by his side.

Jade turns around to face me, confusion in her eyes. Then her face lightens up in a gorgeous big smile. I try hard, but I can't find anything proving it's a fake smile. Though I know it is, we both do.

- "Hi," I say giving her a quick smile, that I hope is friendly enough. Since she wants to play nice.

Zayn scratches the back of his neck, shifting his weight uncomfortably from one foot to the other.

- "So, you're new?" Obviously. I nod.

- "I'm Jade, and you are?" She holds her hand out for me to take it.

- "Zoe," I shake her hand, noticing that Zayn is looking in the opposite direction, his foot tapping nervously. 

- "Nice to meet you Zoe," She smiles at me again, then turns to face Zayn again, giving him a hug. His body freeze but he hugs her back, avoiding my glance.

- "See you around," she says to Zayn - not me -  giving him a sexy fierce look, that I'd wish I could master. Then she walks away, leaving Zayn quiet, pulling a face, nervously scratching the back of his neck once again.

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