H&M

Chapter 11

"Crawling back to you. Ever thought of calling when you've had a few? 'Cause I always do."

Sara • • •
(Maya's dorm mate/ Harry's ex-lover)

I sat comfortably between Zayn and Maya. The wait for the drinks and the food was taken up by individual conversations: Harry and Maya, Liam and Sophia, Niall and Louis, and Zayn and I.

I couldn't help but admire Zayn's gorgeously dark features. His dark brown eyes were never dull, his short brown hair was always kept, and his voice was always sexy. There had been many times that I asked myself why I wasn't with Zayn, then I'd come to the realization that it was his choice, not mine. If he asked, the immediate answer would be yes with no hesitation, that's how prefect he was. I knew this made me seem desperate, but there are certain guys you wouldn't mind chasing.

Our drinks came briefly, and immediately following came the pizza.

"Anything else?" The young girl asked.

"We're good for now, thanks." Niall put quickly.

"I have something important to say." Zayn said as we each ate our pizza.

"Spill." Sophia stared.

"What is it?" Lou added.

"I'm moving back to England." Zayn replied hesitantly.

"When are you coming back?" Harry asked, after a few moments of silence.

"I don't think I am." Zayn answered, the table was seemingly shocked.

"You're leaving, forever?" I asked, a bit disappointed.

"My heart is in Bradford." Zayn cleared his throat.

The rest of dinner revolved around Zayn and his plans in England.

The mood at the table shifted, overall there was a sense of genuine happiness for Zayn. He planned on leaving his four closest friends behind but they supported him.

"When are you leaving?" Niall asked. His icy blue eyes and dirty blonde hair always reminded me of Ellen DeGeneres.

"In a few weeks." Zayn replied.

"Can we all have separate checks, please." Niall asked the waitress as she made her rounds.

Minutes later she's back at our table with 8 separate checks. After paying we all slip out of the seating both.

"It was so nice to meet you." Sophia says embracing Maya.

"You too. I've heard so many great things about you." Maya replied, flashing one of her famous smiles.

• • • • •

Maya • • •

Harry and I trailed behind the rest of the group. We left the small restaurant and outside I was met by beautiful weather. It was in the high 60s and the wind blew lightly.

"Do you think they liked me?" I ask a bit too nervously. He puts his arm around my shoulder, it felt natural.

"Probably not." Harry said before laughing.