The Raindrops from Heaven (One Direction)

Zoe P.O.V TAT2 PARLOUR

"I still can't believe you're doing this," I say not bothering to look up from my phone.

Zayn groans "I've already told you one million times," - he sits up from his lying position on the couch next to me-" it's my body and it's my choice."

I look up at him and stare. His beautiful face reminds me of the days when we used to play all day everyday in the summer. The way he'd hug me tight when I tried to run away from him in tag, his strong muscular arms surrounding my stomach clenching with might.

"I know but it's a pretty big deal," I say, with my eyes locked into his "I mean a tattoo? Why?" I ask.

"Are you fucking serious?" he says jokingly "Did you not hear me say it's my body and it's my choice?" He's mouth has turned into a grin and his eyes are lit up, he's excited- but what's holding me back, why do I feel like this is the worst thing that he could possibly do?

"Sorry," I say and break the gaze that we were holding. "What are you gonna get again?" My eyes start to scan his body- why would he want to ink his perfect bod?

He grabs something from his pocket and hands it to me- it's a piece of paper. I can see the outline of his biceps under his T-shirt- fuck me. "It's a symbol," he says, "Z+Z."

I turn my gaze to the tattoo; one "Z" is in a fancy girly font and the other in more a masculine straight forward font. I fight the tightness that comes from the back of my eyes- I’m going to cry- shit.

Zayn chuckles as he looks into my eyes- they're obviously shining. "No need to get emotional over it," Zayn says "I love you Zoe, I want you to be with me forever- no matter what."

I giggle slightly and lean towards Zayn. I can smell his cologne, God he smells good. "You're my best friend," I say as I slap him jokingly. "Of course I want to be best-friends with you forever and of course I love you."

His eyes go dim at 'best-friends' but I can't understand why? We've been best friends for 10 years so it shouldn't be new to him? What have I done? Omg. I really need to stop over thinking. 

Our silence grows awkward. I open my mouth to say something but the artist comes through the door.

"Zain Malik?" he says. I turn my head from him to Zayn. "It's pronounced like Zen," says Zayn.  He twists his body slightly and gets up. He's wearing vans, blue jeans and a t-shirt with a "POW" symbol. "The name's Artie," says the tattoo artist " I like ya top, wer d'ya get it?" Artie stares at Zayn's chest a for a little too long... "I designed it myself. I like art." And with that they both turned and started to walk towards the door. "Good luck!" I whisper. You're gonna need it.

Zayn P.O.V

Handing the picture of my tattoo to Zoe was a big thing bro. I mean, I've only had a crush on her for like 4 years and still have said nothing about it. Damnit Zayn why can't you just ask her out? Cos you're an idiot that's why.

 "It's a symbol," I say. Fuck, I hope she likes it. Her eyes get teary. Yes fucking good sign.

Come on Zayn just do it.

"I love you Zoe, and I want to be with you no matter what," I say.  Fucking idiot Zayn, now she's gonna run off. 

She giggles and leans into me then I lean into her- she's gonna kiss me! Finally after all these years of waiting...

and she giggles. fuck my life. She opens her mouth and says "Of course I want to be best-friends with you forever and of course I love you." Well that was punch to the gut. I have officially been friend-zoned. 

 A big man walks through the doors, stopping our awkward silence. His mustache is blonde and too big for his face. His bald head is sunburnt and he stares at me, i think this is a little awkward. 

He leads me to a room full of tattoos. On the walls, on the windows and even surprisingly on the floor. 

"Sit" Archie orders, "Where do you want this tat?

I sit down and look around. This place is really creeping me out. 

"I want it on my heart," I say "so as long as my heart is beating Zoe can be with me." 

Archie looks a little stunned at my words. "You're deep man," he finally says.

"Take off your top," Archie says " and don't move otherwise i'l accidentally fuck it up." There is a serious tone in his voice.

"Whatever you say boss," I say before i take off my shirt and lean back into the chair. It cushions my back making me feel warm and cosy.

Archie starts to draw...

Three minutes later:

"So," says Archie "you're body looks really good. i mean. sexyy."

I'm stunned at his words. "What the fuck dude?" he looks at me... is he flirting?

Archie sighs deeply and continues on the tattoo. I can feel the needle digging into my skin.

"Hey Zaiiin," he says. I groan and roll my eyes, "For the second time, it's pronounced like Zen," I tell him once again.

"Whatever," he says brushing off my words. "Have you ever thought of you know,"

No please don't say it.

"Experimenting with your sexuality?"

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