How Did We Get Here // Luke Hemmings & Zayn Malik

Chapter 30: Acting Weird

Hey sorry guys, ignore the other person on the gif.

Louis, his parents, Luke, his parents and the love birds stepped outside to talk. Everyone else was whispering, trying to connect the dots to the engagement. Zayn turns to me "did you know about this?" I smirk a bit, hoping I could get out of an argument. Usually when I keep things from Zayn, even the smallest things, he flips out. "Yeah, why?" His smile is replaced with an angry frown; me hoping was a failure "You knew and didn't tell me?!"

I leaned closer to him, shushing him "Zayn be quiet, not now." He scoffs, throws his napkin on the plate. He stands up, then reaches for my hand and violently pulls me up. I'm in shock, his actions are unpredictable. He clears his throat before shouting "Were together!" I gasp and try to remove my hand but his harsh grip kept it in place. He moves us away from the table; I quickly stretch out to grab my purse. I knew he was mad, but I couldn't believe he would do this. Michael quickly shouts "Get it on!" I roll my eyes and let Zayn pull me to the exit by the back of the restaurant. Thankfully we went that way because our friends were in the front.

Today is going horribly wrong, as Zayn flies open the door; everyone is standing around, looking at Arlene scream, sobbing, while Ashton is on his knees crying. Everyone turns to us and that's when Zayn's anger burst "Were together! We are in a relationship." I immediately look at Luke, his pure blue eyes shot right up to my vision, his eyes full of pain and disappointment. I snatch my hand away from Zayn quickly "jerk!" I gently ease my wrist and head to Arlene sobbing in Louis's arms.

I pat her back softly, she suddenly turns to me and clashes her body with mine, gripping me tight around my waist. I close my eyes, soothe her hair "It's okay, it's okay, everything will work out in the future."

She scares me, suddenly laughing at me. She loosens her grip, looking at me "they'll let us get married Emma. Just as soon as Ashton finds a job." I smile at her, wiggle my way out and head towards Ashton. He was kneeled beside Luke, his cries overwhelmed me. It was tears of joy and pain. Then I look at Luke, he turns away from me, avoiding my gaze.

My stomach turns into fire, I hated the feeling. I wanted my friend back; I wanted Luke to still be friends with me.

I kneel next to Ashton, placing my hand on his shoulder. He looks at me with such joy "thank you Emma! Thank you." He pulls me to a long wet hug. His snob was all over my shoulder by the time I left. As I was saying good bye, Arlene hugged me "did you see Luke when Zayn yelled." I look at her miserable and nod yes. As Zayn reaches for my hand, I jolt it away, looking back, and yelling bye. Then Louis screams to us "you guys come by my house tomorrow okay." I signal him thumbs up and swallow the pain.

When we enter his car, driving off the parking lot, I watch Luke rub his chin a bit and shake off his feelings before kneeling beside Ashton. I feel a knot in my stomach. I close my eyes, avoiding seeing Zayn's face. When the restaurant was nowhere in view, Zayn clears his throat "I'm sorry Emma." I bite my lip; I need to prevent getting him madder, besides I really didn't want to talk to him. He slams his palm against the wheel, sighing and scuffing his hair. No matter how much I wanted to cry, I wanted to choke him instead. How could he do that, how could he make that decision without me?

When we arrive home, my dad was gone. He must have left early because it was only 12 in the night. I get in, slam the door behind me, toss everything to the couch angrily, unstrapped my sandals and throw them hard against the floor, then parade into my kitchen. I can feel him hovering over me, dragging his feet along. I know I shouldn't be mad, he always wanted to tell his friends but my selfishness wouldn't let him and I understand but we need to make decisions together.