7even Hours [o.d]

13 - Z A Y N

Z A Y N

12:02 AM

Pulling away from the different girl in front of me, I immediately regretted it. My lips were begging for hers to collapse on mine again, but I resisted the urge. Last thing I need was to push her and scare her. Not that this hadn't already scared her.

She kissed back, was the only thought roaming around my mind though.

"I-" I heard a voice, but it wasn't leaving Chloe's mouth. Confused I looked away from her beautiful eyes at where the sound came from, "I-I have a s-suggestion to make" Lisa stuttered. Everyone, including me, looked at her confused waiting for her to speak up, "I don't think we should keep in contact after this!"

"What do you mean?" Louis asked confused. I could read the hurt all over his face; I'm good at reading people's expressions.

"This should be an a-adventure" Lisa stuttered, "We all are going to cherish this day even more. Get to know each other, let each other's secrets out" she continued, "But never see each other again!"

Everyone went silent thinking about it. I thought it was actually a good idea for a book, not in real life. But then again, how amazing would it be to keep Chloe a memory I will always cherish?

"I agree!" Chloe suddenly spoke up, "It's a great idea. I read it actually from a book, have you?"

"Yes!" Lisa grinned at the mention of a book. Everyone else nodded in response then accepting the idea, and so did I.

I have two more hours with Chloe before our plane arrives and the storm would be over. Two more precious hours to kill. I am going to know who exactly is, Chloe?

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Getting up from the circle we have created with the rest of the group, Chloe and I walked away from our friends. I was feeling remorse that I am never going to be able to speak to Chloe after this plane ride. It tugged at my heart with every step we walked in the empty airport.

Lucky old couple, I thought to myself when we passed the old couple that were cuddled together keeping each other warm. They have been together for a life time, went through a hard/ easy relationship - how would I know anyway? - But stayed together through it all. I never had that feeling. I want to experience it... With Chloe.

"What do you want to do now Zayn?" Chloe asked stopping in her tracks glancing inside a gift shop.

Say my name again, I chanted in my mind.

"Um, I don't know" I shrugged, "We could see the gift shop if you want yeah?" I asked noticing her interest at what was inside. She nodded in response.

We both walked into the gift shop - not hand in hand, unfortunately. A bored looking tired teenager was sitting behind the counter looking awfully tired, I actually felt so sorry for him. I myself was going to collapse any second, but I thought against it. I am going to sleep on the plane anyway.

Chloe traced the necklaces dangling from the shelf with her small fingers admiring them with a huge smile on her face.

"They're pretty yeah?" Chloe asked not looking at me.

"Mhmm" I responded not interested in jewelry but rather studying the beautiful brunette in front of me who was beaming with a huge smile. I want to take a picture of her and keep it for memory forever - since I won't be seeing her ever again.

Ever.

Chloe tried on a pair of sun glasses and made a goofy face at me.

"You look like a house fly" I laughed out loudly and stuck my tongue behind my teeth.

Chloe smiled and surprised me by saying, "You have a beautiful laugh" Ignoring my comment she started dancing making me even laugh louder, clearly annoying the punk emo teenager who was enjoying the silence of the place before Chloe and I came in with chaos.

She grabbed a funny clown hat and put it on her head, "All I need is the goofy nose, can't we find somewhere here?" she giggled searching the place with her grey eyes.

Grabbing a white fedora, she placed it on my head with a pair of flowerish sunglasses, "You look rather handsome I should say Mr. Malik" Chloe commented with a posh accent her face turning red as she tried herself to stop from laughing.

"I'm charming either ways Miss..." I stopped and frowned, "I don't know your last name"

Leaning in beside my ear, "You might never will" she whispered playfully, her lips brushing against my cheek as she pulled away and winked at me. Turning around, she disappeared into one of the aisle while I stood dumbfounded at what just happened.

My face heated up immediately as Chloe left me stranded, leaving me thinking; what the fuck just happened?

"Are you coming?" she called out. I looked up and followed her voice nearly tripping at my own feet. Finally meeting her at the cushions and pillows aisle, she startled me by throwing a Winnie the pooh pillow hitting me right on my face.

"Ha ha, very funny" I mocked throwing the pillow back at her.

"Oh, it's on Malik" she said, cuffing the sleeves of her black jacket. Grabbing a Micky Mouse pillow, she threw it right at me again.

"Chloe" I said seriously, throwing the pillow back at her.

This went on for five minutes, until we ended lying on the floor on the bunch of five pillows we threw back and forth.

"I don't think we're allowed to do this" I said, receiving a giggle from Chloe.

"Who cares? You're a celebrity, they can say nothing to you really"

"I don't like taking advantage of it" I frowned. I hated when people thought of me as a snobby celebrity, I was nothing near snobby.

Chloe slipped closer beside me, placing her head on my biceps, she looked up at me and smiled.

"You're so humble Zayn" she sighed, digging her head deeper in my chest, "I like you"

"I like you too"

Pulling away from me, Chloe sat up on the pillows and frowned. I leaned my weight on my elbows and furrowed my eyebrows confused at her, why did she pull away? I liked her presence.

"I have a boyfriend"

That struck me hard. I knew that this was not going anywhere, nevertheless the fact she was not single made me upset. Why was she leading me on from the very first place?

"He's difficult, but I love him" she carried on.

Stop talking! I thought to myself as I rubbed my face in confusion.

"I'm sorry Zayn; I don't know what went through me. I lead you on, and we're never seeing each other again" she played with her fingers avoiding my gaze, "I-I don't know... I like you"

I remained quiet. This time I did not respond by telling her I like her too. I just remained silent. I was shocked with this new information.

The silence went on for far too long; Chloe finally looked up from her hands and met my gaze. Hurt was evident in my eyes, I'm sure. Why was I hurt? This was going nowhere. We will never ever see each other again.

Yeah, never; my brain reminded me. Take advantage of the situation, the probably not sensible part of my brain commanded.

I crawled closer to Chloe; closing the distance we had between us, and without hesitation leaned down to her level and kissed her.

I was never going to see her after this anyway.

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