January. // z.m. au

Chapter 1

[disclaimer: if you are expecting smut/drama, then this is not the story for you. that is not my main focus with this story at all, so if you don't mind this, continue reading; if you do please don't bother. also, no rude comments or harsh/unnecessary criticism please. enjoy!]

Boys | Sky Ferreira

Dance With Me Tonight | Olly Murs

His eyes were a captivating liquid gold melting into my green orbs. He held my gaze like the sun held the moon. His delicate, pink lips curved into a small smile, letting out a shaky breath as the word "Hi" spilled from his smoke filled mouth. The smoke from the end of his cigarette rose into a small cloud above our heads, slowly dissipating into the setting sky.

He brought the stick into his mouth once again, inhaling the contents, savoring the taste. Gray ashes fell from the end onto the cold concrete. I hadn't spoke a word yet but somehow I felt that the handsome guy in front of me didn't mind at all. Long fingers skimmed over the stubble on his chin as his eyes drank me in. It wasn't at all suggestive or inappropriate in the least bit, and for that I was glad.

"Zayn," he spoke, smoke leaving his lips once again as he dropped the cigarette to the ground, stepping on it with his dark boots. His hand darted in between us as he awaited a response.

"January," I said faintly, grabbing his hand.

"Nice," he chuckled, making the first move to release my cold fingers. His hands held a nice warmness to them. "Like the month," he nodded. "I like it."

"Thanks," I responded. I knew my cheeks held a bit of color from his compliment of my name.

"You come here alone?" he asked. His hazel eyes were hopeful.

"With friends," I smiled. My friends were still inside the packed club. I, on the other hand, came outside to get away from the smell of sweaty bodies, bad cologne, and alcohol falling from strangers' mouths, contaminating the tight space.

The loud music from inside bounced off the building and filled the outside area with its noise. I could still feel the beat thumping slightly beneath my black heels.

"What made you come out here?"

I frowned at the many questions he brought my way but quickly recovered before he could notice.

"Um," I shrugged, "it gets a bit crowded."

"Claustrophobic?" he raised his thick eyebrows.

"No," I shook my head. "Just... overwhelming at times."

"I get the same way sometimes," he announced, his lips curving into a smile. "Yet I'm always here."

Silence filled the space between us. I looked around as if trying to find another subject to talk about, but my thoughts were interrupted by a familiar voice, my friend, Alexa.

"Jan, are you coming back inside or what?" She called out, irritation in her voice.

I looked towards Zayn, who was currently staring at the ground, before turning to my blonde friend.

"Yeah, I'll be there in a second," I half shouted back. She huffed, rolling her eyes dramatically before disappearing into the club.

"It was nice meeting you," I muttered towards my new friend, Zayn.

"Of course," he grinned, white teeth glowing underneath the bright street lights.

I began to head into the club for the second time tonight but I stopped myself in my tracks, spinning on my heels to face the tanned boy once again.

"Dance with me?" I asked, surprisingly more confident than I expected to be.

He didn't say a word. He only walked forward, accepting my offer. I grabbed him by the hand and tugged him behind me as we entered the room; flashing lights and the stench of booze hitting our faces.

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