Crooked Neighbor, Crooked Heart

Thirteen

<Zayn>

I wake up to Harry obnoxiously belting out Someone Like You and getting dressed for the first official day of classes.

I groan and sit up.

"Well aren't you just a peach in the morning," he says with a chuckle.

I flip him off and rub the sleep out of my eyes.

"What time is it?"

"Time to get your arse out of bed and ready for the day."

Another groan and I stand up to collect my hygiene items.

"Better make sure you have your key mate"

Where is my fucking basket thing?

"I'm headin' out in a couple of minutes."

I wave as I dig through the boxes of stuff I haven't unpacked yet.

I just had it the other day ...

"Alright see ya then."

GOT IT!

I raise it triumphantly over my head as the door clicks behind Harry.

Now where are those damn towels ...

<Ava>

I am woken by someone or something screaming, "AVA WAKE UP IT'S THE FIRST DAY."

I attempt to defend whatever hearing I have left by pulling the covers over my head.

It doesn't work.

Now the animal begins jumping on my bed whilst screaming.

"OK JENNA I'M UP FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS GOOD CALM DOWN."

She gives me a big smile and plops down.

"Don't look too excited," she says sarcastically. "I mean who knows, maybe ZAYYYYN will be in one of your classes."

I roll my eyes and give her a light shove.

She giggles.

" Ohmygosh you're trying not to smile!"

What?

"You must be still asleep and you're dreaming it."

"I SEE IT! ALL ATTEMPTS TO HIDE IT ARE FUTILE!"

Shit I am.

"I have to shower bye."

I stand up and get all of my shit as fast as possible. I keep my back to her so she can't see my face.

However this does not stop her from trying.

I quickly shut the door behind me and walk towards the bathrooms. Luckily they aren't co-Ed but I mean they are right next to each other so they might as well be. I keep my face to the ground as I hurry past the entrance to the guys' shower area.

Showering in a tiny stall surrounded by other people is not ideal and frankly it's quite gross.

I am relieved to find that there are only a couple other girls in here.

The handle squeaks as I turn on the hot water and wait for an obscenely long time as it begins to heat up.

<Zayn>

My hair still wet, I walk out of the bathroom with a towel hanging on my waist and to my room.

FUCK

I don't have my key.

Maybe I can call Harry and he can let me in.

I don't have my phone.