The Other Girlfriend

Coffee and Swings

Jenny’s POV

                “Are you guys ready?” Zayn asked Harry and me.  Perrie had just showed up after driving to campus from her school.  Zayn was instantly in a much better mood when Perrie showed up.  Zayn had his hand around her waist.

                “Yeah, I’m ready to try this Misty Oliver’s.” Harry nodded. “Hopefully, they have decent tea.”  The boys had been complaining for the past several days about the lack of good tea throughout campus so they were hoping for a good cup of tea. 

                “They have tea.  They have several things to choose from.  I’ve been there several times myself.” I told him.

                “I’m sure they have tea.  Let’s just see if it passes my test.  I know it didn’t pass Louis’,” Harry said plainly.  I shrugged my shoulder and we were on our way to the coffeehouse which was a three minute walk from the Park.  Harry intertwined his hand with me as soon as we start walking.  I love the feel of his hand on mine.  His hand practically swallowed mine when he held it.  I could feel the blush coming up.  I never let my gaze wonder from that beautiful face of his.

                “So how was your mixer last night, babe?” Perrie asked Zayn.

                “It was wonderful.  I met all the leaders and I comforted them since they all seemed stressed out about their beaus.  We sang songs and we even talked as a giant group.  I didn’t feel too awkward once I was there for a couple minutes.  It was kind of weird being the only guy out of 80 girls, but I started to like it after awhile.  I have several things I’m going to do over the next week.  I have softball games, the rest of the mixers, and I’m even going to a private meeting with just the leaders and me.” Zayn answered.

                “That’s so good to hear!  I’m sure you’ll learn a lot from this experience.  Are they ok with us?” Perrie asked nervously.

                “Actually, they’re very glad I have you.  They would much rather have me date you than anybody on campus.” Zayn admitted.  Perrie smiled and she leaned her head on his shoulder.  They are the most adorable couple I’ve ever seen.  At the same time, I couldn’t help but think about me and Harry.  I was surprised that Harry asked me to this and not Callie.  I wonder why that was.

                He looked down at my face and smiled his amazing smile with those cute dimples.  I wanted to pinch his cute little face right then and there, but I withheld myself.  Instead, I just smiled back.  When our eyes met, I always felt Harry was showing he accepted me for who I was.  His gaze was very loving towards me.  It’s hard to put into words how it affected me truly.  We walked the rest of the walk, but I actually liked it.  I’ve gotten to know the boys and Perrie so well now that silence is no longer awkward with them.  Plus it gave me more time to stare into Harry’s green eyes.

                We saw a little house in the distance and I recognized it as Misty Oliver’s.  We walked onto the porch and we walked inside.  The coffeehouse was very quaint on the inside.  The cozy chairs and tables made the place highly inviting.  We walked to the counter where the drinks were made and we marveled at all the choices available.  “Zayn, look, tea.” Harry said excitedly.  Sure enough, they had options for regular hot tea just like how Brits like it. “What are you getting, love?  I’m paying for it.”

                “Wait?  Are you sure?  I can pay for it –”

                “No, that won’t work with me.  This is a date, so I am paying.  No buts.” Harry insisted.  I decide to pipe down and let him do it, but he better let me pay later or at least bake him something in gratitude. “So what are you trying?”  Oh yeah, my order.