These Broken Down Walls (Zemi)

Chapter 9

Skinny Love- Birdy 

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Demi's POV

I honestly don't know how to react to Zayn's news. How could his friends be like that? I knew Niall had a little crush, but really? And Harry? He doesn't seem like that at all. 

I want to be friends with Zayn, and Niall and Harry won't ruin that. I thought Niall was sweet, but after what Zayn just told me, it changed my views on him, and Harry. 

I walk over to the bathroom, and quickly brush my teeth, and get my pajamas on. I think I'm doing something for X Factor tomorrow, I'm not sure, and I don't care. 

I check my phone once more for any text messages, nothing. 

I sigh and lay down, my eyes getting more and more heavy as each second passes by. 

Zayn's POV

I don't even know what just happened with Demi. How could I tell her that? She probably thinks I'm a freak now. Great, I ruined my only good friendship post Perrie. I'm walking to my hotel when a swarm of paps surround me. Fuck. 

I quickly duck and try to get out. I don't need them right now too. 

I leap over the drain mounted onto the ground and run ino the hotel, not cussing anyone out. 

I get up to my room and try to quietly enter, but that doesn't work. 

"Zaaaaayn, where ya been?" Louis asks. 

"Out" I harshly remark and go to my room. I'm only thinking about what she is thinking about me. We have only known each other for a little over 1 week. What is this?

*Hey, you up?* I text her. My fingers fideling around before pressing the send button. 

*Yea, why?* 

*Call me* 

2 seconds later, I'm on the phone with her. 

"Hey" I say. 

"Hey" she says. 

"Look, I'm sorry about tonight" 

"Zayn, you don't have to be sorry. They were just being assholes. You can be friends with whoever you want. They don't own you" she says and I feel this imaginary weight lifted off of my shoulders. 

"You're right, you're right" I say reassuring her.

"Harry will come around eventually, and Niall, well he just needs to get over himself. I talked to him for a little before we met, and he seemed really  nice. But after this incident, I don't think I can view him the same" 

"Don't be mad at Niall. He just gets jelous easily. Never had a girlfriend and such. He always feels left out, don't be mad." I say. I really mean it. 

"okay" she sighs. 

"What are you doing tommorrow?" I ask curious. 

"Um, some X Factor shit, really not feelin it" she says and I have an idea. Before I can think I speak. 

"Can I come?" 

"What?"

"You heard me" I'm not backtracking now. 

"Sure, you don't have anything to do?" she asks in a neutral tone. 

"Nope, and I sure as hell don't want ot be around Harry." I say. 

"Okay, I'm bringing my friend Marissa, so I guess you won't harm anymore" she chuckles. 

"okay well you go get some sleep. what time should i be over at you room tomorrow?" I ask. 

"12" she says. 

"okay, sweet dreams" I say, a smile evident on my face. 

"Goodnight Zayn" she says and I hang up. 

I am getting myself into something witht this girl, but there is something different about her. 

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I wake up to Liam jumping on the bed. 

"Really Liam?" I ask like he is a little kid on Christmas morning. 

"Uh yesss!!" He says and jumps on me. 

"What are you doing today?" he asks. 

"Going somewhere." I say not getting further into detail. 

"Where?"

"Somewhere" 

I get up and tread over to the bathroom. I guess I should shave. I quickly do just that, put on some black sweats, a read jacket, and a black beanie. 

I head out the door since it's already about 11:30 without telling the boys I'm leaving.

I take my time getting to Demi's although I want to see her. I finally get to her door, I hesitate, but then I knock. 

She is wearing a black dress, with a light jacket, and --

"Hey" she says smiling. 

"Hi" I step inside and take in my surrounding. 

"Max will be here in a second" 

Max?" I ask. 

"Bodygaurd" she quickly responds. 

"Oh."

Minutes pass and we are out the  door. 

The drive is pretty long considering we are in LA.

It's silent, but comfortable.

She takes her phone out, checking Twitter and for some reason I think it is the cutest thing. Gosh why am I thinking these things. 

She looks over and smiles, catching me staring at her. 

Demi's POV

I look over, Zayn's cheeks flush and he looks down. I don't say anything. 

We finally get to the studios, and walk inside. 

"well, well well" I hear Simon say behind me and Zayn. Marissa didn't end up coming alone. "Hello to you to Simon" I say. 

Zayn turns around. "Hello"

"Any specific reason?" Simon asks Zayn. 

"No," Zayn says witha neutral expression not bothered by Simon. 

We walk off to my dressing room, passing many people giving us stares. What the fuck, it's just Zayn. Well it's not just Zayn Malik. Whatever. 

We get to my dressing room, and luckily I can stay in my clothes. I call my makeup artist and tell her I'm doing my own makeup. 

"soo..." Zayn says not knowing what to do. 

"Sit down" I say pointing to the couch. 

"Okaaaay Miss sassy" he says and laughs.

"Very funny" I say and sit down at the makeup table. 

"Why do you need that anyway?" he asks. 

"Because --" I am interupted by someone at the door. 

Niall.

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(A/N) Hi guys! I put a pic of Zayn on the side, just to add something! lol have a good day! xx