Strangers In A Bookstore (One Direction Fanfic)

Chapter 4

Zayn's POV:

We entered the store, Liam in the lead as always. I was scared, What if she seemed creeped out and put two and two together and figured we were basically stalking her and then called the cops? Or worse, what if she didn't remember me?! (A/N: "She needs to sort out her priorities! Potterheads?)

Louis rang the bell on the counter. Fuck! I need a tic tac. Do I smell B.O.? Did I fix my quiff? I need to relax....first, I need to look like I wasn't about to crap my pants.

"Here mate" Niall said, offering me a brownie.

"Thank- No! No! No thank you! What if I have chocolate on my teeth and she thinks it's cavity and thinks all my teeth are going to fall out and then look like a hobo and die alone?!" I exclaimed. Was he trying to ruin my chances? Does he think he can steal her?! Well back off bro, I ain't going down without a fight.

"ZAYN! Relax, okay. I'm not stealing your girl" Guess I said that aloud. "I have enough trouble with my own stranger, don't need 2 girls to stalk." Niall shouted exasperatedly, tentatively putting a hand on my back.

"Omigod! I'm so sorry, I got caught up in the tube. Alright, what can I get for ya?"

We all looked forward at the chick who apparated out of nowhere.

Wait a minute....THAT'S JAMI-

"Houston!" Niall greeted, holding his arms out for a hug. "Long time, well-more-of-only-ten-minutes-ago, no see, love."

I looked at the two of them hugging each other.

WHAT. THE. FUCK.

"Ello Blondie! What can I get for you and your mates?" She looked around, catching my eye. "Stranger-from-the-bookshop-who-loves-the-same-stuff-as-I-do-and-is-a-BAMF-for-eating-Oreos-when-it's-clearly-prohibited? Ok before I tackle you into a hug, what's your name? Cos I really can't say that all the time?!"

All the time? I looked at her hopefully, that means I'll be seeing her often, and she's going to hug me? Breathe Zayn. Play it cool.

"Wait a minute...." Jamie looked at all out faces. "Your that boy band! Uh...One Way? One Perfection? One....Erection?"

All the boys and I burst out laughing. One. Erection!!! What even?

"Definitely not that." She looked down, her cheeks colouring slightly.

"Awe nothing to be ashamed of darling. Your just a tad bit off." Louis cooed, pinching her cheeks slightly. "Just by a bit."

"Teensy Weensy" Harry added, slinging an arm around her. "We're One Direction."

Ok, that's it, I now want to chuck off all the guys in the room. They know I like her, they need to keep their hands to themselves.

"Eh, it rhymes." She quipped, stepping back, making Harry and Louis' hands fall to their side. "What are you guys doing here?"

"We're here to play Laser Tag!" Liam answered, atta boi Liam! Knew I can trust in him not to make a mov- Oi! Why is he checking her out?

"Oh alright! Do you mind playing with another team! Another group has reserved, and if I can combine the both of you to one session, no one has to wait. They should be here any moment..."

Why is she turning pale? She was staring behind us, why? I looked back.

"Ed mate, what brings you here?" Harry greeted, brining him into a bro-hug.

"Just goin to play a game with a couple of guys." He nodded behind him, at a group of 4.

"Meep."

We looked back at Jamie who now looked like she was trying to keep calm.

"You alright, love?" I approached her, putting a hand on her forehead, checking if she has a temperature.

"You're-you're- YOU'RE EDWARD CHRISTOPHER SHEERAN!!! YOU ARE THE ALMIGHTY GINGER JESUS! AND YOU'RE THE VAMPS! THE VAMPS AND ED SHEERAN ARE IN MY SHOP!" She immediately covered her mouth with both her hands after screaming.

Aweee now she's blushing even harder than before. And she looked like she was about to cry.

I stepped forward to hold her, when Ed beat it to me.

"S'alright sweetheart." He gave her a massive hug. "You're alright."

"Ed Sheeran called me sweetheart." She whispered to herself.

"Ok, that's enough. A beautiful girl like you shouldn't be crying." The curly boy....who wasn't Harry....grabbed her hand and placed a light kiss. I'm Brad."

A guy with a quiff stepped forward, shoving 'Brad' to the side. "I'm Connor!" And gave her other hand a kiss.

A tall blonde came up shoving 'Connor', "I'm James!" And then giving her a kiss ON THE CHEEK.

That's it, I will personally cover the next person to kiss Jamie with bacon, wait make that expired tofu, and throw him into a pit of leeches and lions, then get the remaining par-

"I'm Tristan" another blonde said. First giving her hand a kiss, then on her cheek and finishing it off with a massive hug.

I'm going to need to go to Tesco for some tofu, and I'm pretty sure we passed by a pet shop that sold leeches. Now where am I going to get lions?

"Are- are you guys the one who had a re-reservation?" Jamie stammered, remembering her responsibilities.

"Yup"

"Uh-have you ever played before?"

"Yes, absolute pros." Tristan drawled.

"Alright, so you won't be needing my assistance. How about you guys?" She turned back to us.

"We're good, bet we'll be dominating this session." I responded, sending out a challenge to Tristan telepathically. And by the way his face was practically screaming "Challenge Accepted Peasant!" It's safe to say, he understood.

"Uh- actually I don't think I'm that good, been ages since I played." Niall admitted. What's he doing? I'm pretty sure, we've played before. I glanced at the puppy eyes he was making to Jamie.

Oh...that's actually quite smart. But puh-lease as if Jamie would fall for that trick!

"It's okay, I'll be by your side throughout the whole time!"

Guess not. Let the games begin.