You & I

Ch 1

Zayn-

1 year before-

"Please welcome, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson!"

There was the que. Our moment to show the world how "happy" we are. To show them how much we "love" our life.

Especially since our tragic accident. Happy and Love, werent something in my reach.

We walked off stage, smiling and waving. Screaming girls and so many "I love you's"

We all took our seat, Niall sitting first, then Harry, Liam, Myself, and Louis.

"How are you gentleman?" The man asked us

"Goods" echoed threw us, except me. I didnt answer.

"Well this interview is the first interview since you boys had tragedy strike your lives. If you boys are willing to share, what exactly happened?"

Of course they start with this question.

The boys all look at one another, and land there eyes on Louis and I.

"Yeah, umm.." Louis starts, obviously uncomfortable telling my story.

"We lost a very close friend, and one of our very own, Mrs. Perrie Edwards, on the 7th." Liam says and my throat starts to close.

I feel my eyes sting, and I put my head down, and try to soothe myself, before I break down into tears.

"She was one of the greatest people that you could ever meet. She had this sense about her, that made all of us, especially Zayn, love her. She was funny, very beautiful, creative, and very down to earth. She will be deeply missed." Liam finishes and I pat his back and cough and wipe my eyes, before raising my head up.

"Im very sorry for your lose" The interviewer said to us

I could sense everyones eyes on me, so I sit up tall, clear my throat and smile.

Just like Perrie would want me to.

The rest of the interview went by slow, and was very uncomfortable.

After the interview and all of us boys were in the dressing room, a lady brought a bunch of fans in to meet us.

One caught my eye, and that was only because she looked close to Perrie.

She had a different color of blonde, a darker type, and her eyes were a baby blue. She had a very fit body, and her smile was beyond perfect.

All the boys smiled at the girls that were brought in. They all were very attractive.

"Ladies, this is One Direction" The lady says and all the girls smile.

"Hi im Julie Sumners" A very pretty red-head with the greenest eyes said.

"Lacy Reemes"

"Megan Johnson"

"Grace Bradsin"

"CeeJay Grayson"

Grace Bradsin. Grace. Grace.

I wanted to know who she was. I needed to know.

Grace-

"Oh My God!!" My friend CeeJay was screaming

"CeeJay, shut it! Act cool." I try to soothe her.

CeeJay started to take huge breaths and the women that came and escorted us back here, randomly being chosen from the crowd, comes and tells us the boys are ready for us.

We walk down the hallway, and stop infront of there room.

"Ready? 3,2,1"

"Ladies, this is One Direction" She gestures to the boys and my eyes find Zayns.

Zayn was my favorite, because he reminded me of the badboy type.

He didnt smile at me. Just stared at me, and looked away quickly.

I looked at the others, pretending that what he did was because hes not really paying attention.

"Hi im Julie Sumners" The red-head had said

All the boys smiled at her, except Zayn.

"Lacy Reemes"

"Megan Johnson"

"Grace Bradsin"

"CeeJay Grayson"

When I look at Zayn while saying my name, he just continues to look at me.

Not a single emotion.

"Well, ladies you have 30 minutes with them. Enjoy." The ladie said and left the room.

After a couple of seconds all the boys grabbed a girl, except Zayn and I.

Zayn coughed and walked up to me and kept his eyes on the ground.

"Hi." He said

"You know, its rude to not look someone in the eye while talking to them." I say and I see him smirk

"Yeah it is. Whatsup?" He says while looking me in the eye.

"The question isnt how Im doing. Its how your doing?" I ask him, and I can tell I took him by suprise.

"Im fine." He said and smiles at me.

Somehow I know that smile is fake. And I dont want him to be sad any longer.

"I know your lying." I say and he looks up at me, eyes empty

"I am." He says and sits on the couch. He gestures for me to sit, and I do just that.

"I just miss her so much." He says to me and I nod.

"Thats understandable. No one expects you to recover so fast." I say and he nods

Silence feels the air aroumd him and I, untile he finally speaks.

"When does it end?" He asks me

Im taken aback by his question. I have no idea how to answer him, not only am I facing my own demons, but also, the fact he is so open with me about all of this.

"I dont know exactly. I hope soon, especially for you." I say and he looks at me and gives me a little smile.

"Do you mind, giving me your number? So I can call you if I need anything?" He asks and I nod

He hands me his phone and I type my number in it.

"Thanks." He says and I nod

The rest of the time, we sit and just enjoy the silence. There wasnt pressure to say something to Zayn. Thats why it didnt bother me to be around celebrities.

When the women comes back into the room a little while later, Zayn and I look at each other and crack a smile.

"Well this time was a pleasure." I say and he actually chuckles

"Yeah, it was. Ill text you." He says and I nod

We stand there until he opens his arms.

When we start to hug, I get the butterflys deep down inside my belly, and then he pulls me tighter to his chest, which is the smell of some amazing cologne.

"Thank you Grace." He whispers into my hair

"Thank you Zayn." I say and pull him a littler closer and then we both let go

The space literally almost killed me.

I said goodbye to the rest of the boys and me and CeeJay walked out. I snuck one last glance at Zayn, who was already staring.

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