Once In A Lifetime

Double Dates

Zoie's POV:

Lily and Maddie are going out with their boyfriends tonight, and leaving me alone with my thoughts. Well, Brayden is here. Dylan left. He said he had stuff to do. The rest of the 1D and 5SOS boys decided to go out.

I walked around the house for a little bit, something I've done a lot lately. I came here expecting to spend time with both Lily and Maddie, but they've been busy with each other. I don't even remember the last time that the three of us spent some time together.

I was really bored, so I decided to go get my bathing suit on and go down to the pool.

It was a really pretty purple two piece. It was a really simple and plain one too. It had the strings that went around my neck, and the ones that tied around my back. The bottoms were simple too.

I put my hair up in a ponytail and went out to the pool. I've been out here a couple if times to think, but never been out here just for fun. I was usually bored, lonely, or needed a place to think.

The moon and stars were shining down on the pool and reflecting off of the water. The pool had lights going around it. It was really pretty. Especially at night.

Why are my friends not spending time with me? Did I do something? Do they feel like I'm the third wheel of their friendship? That's what I feel like. Why? Why? Why? So many questions start with why. Its kind of annoying, but then again, I don't think we can really help it.

"Zoie!" I was brought out of my thoughts. I must've zoned out completely. "I called your name like fifty times. Why are you out here? It's 10 at night." Brayden asked.

"I was just thinking. What are you doing out here?" I asked him.

"I saw you out here, and you seemed lonely. And my TV show went off, and I didn't know what to do." He told me.

"You're such a nerd." I told him.

"We prefer the term geek thank you very much." We both laughed.

I've gotten really close to Brayden these past couple of months. I've found out some things about him that I don't think his brother knows. He seems to be the only friend I have right now.

"You can go back in now. I'm fine. Just thinking." I told him.

"I could, but I'm not going to." He told me.

"Why?" I asked him.

"BC it's funnier to do this!" He yelled.

He picked me up and threw me in the pool. I came back out of the water and glared at him. He smiled innocently. I reached my hand up for him to grab. I can't believe he fell for it. As soon as his hand touched mine, I pulled him into the pool too.

"What was that for?!?" He yelled at me.

"For dropping me in the pool." I crossed my arms and smiled innocently.

"Okay, maybe I deserved that."

"Yes. Yes you did."

"Come on, let's go watch a movie."

"Okay."

We walked inside and parted ways to go get dried off and change clothes. I walked downstairs wearing a purple and green pair of Batman sweats and a black Batman shirt. I love Batman.

I looked around the living room, and nobody was there. I started to turn towards the kitchen where Brayden came around the corner and just about jumped out of his skin. I laughed so hard I fell down on the ground. Brayden started tickling me. I kicked him in the shin. No one tickles me and goes free of injury.

We both finally stood up. I punched him in the shoulder.

"What was that for?!?"

"You tickled me. I didn't like it. Don't do it." I said trying to keep a straight face.

"Whatever. What movie do you want to watch?"

"You're gonna laugh at me."

"Nah. Just tell me."

"Tangled..."

"No way! I love that movie!!! I just said that out loud didn't I?

"Yes. Yes you did. I wouldn't admit that to anyone else."

"Whatever." He said while putting the movie on.

He went and sat down on the couch. Somehow, he managed to get popcorn without me noticing. How does he do that? I went and sat down beside him. He put his arm around me, and I leaned into him.

I opened my eyes and realized that the movie was over. I reached to grab my phone, but there was an arm around me and a head nestled in my neck. My guess is that Brayden and I both fell asleep sometime during the movie.

I finally reached my phone without waking him up. I checked the time, and apparently it was 11:30. I was still somewhat tired, so I decided to go back to sleep. I had nothing better to do. And I was kinda comfortable, but I would never admit that to anyone.

A/N:

Heyyyy guyssss! I loved writing this chapter! Oh BTW this chapter is dedicated to Zemadbeavers Ily Beastie!!! Hope you liked it. Guys! Zayden or Boie?!? Tell me in the comments! Thanks for reading! You guys are the best!
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