falling in love with the enemy ➳ [z.m.]

Chapter 7.

Mari's POV

         The boys' carry Zayn downstairs to the basement when we get back to the mansion. It looks like a mini hospital down here. They place Zayn on the bed and Zayn winces in pain. Liam cuts open Zayn's shirt and examines his wound.

         "I was right," he says. "It's a deep stab wound." Liam has a worried look on his face.

         "Well then take him to the freaking hospital," I say before biting my lip.

         "No, we can't do that," Zayn says painfully while looking at me. "Liam just fix it right now!" he growls.

         "Okay, hold on Zayn. No need for you to get irritable." Liam goes into a cabinet beside the bed and pulls out some antiseptic, gauze, medical thread, and morphine.

         "Here, hold this on his wound Mari," he says while handing me the gauze. I look down at Zayn's stab wound and it's covered in blood.

         I hate blood.

         "Liam, I don't know if I can do this," I say while trying to keep myself from gagging.

         "Just put the damn gauze on me Mari!" Zayn shouts.

         I look at him and roll my eyes. "Fine," I say. I close my eyes and  slowly place the gauze on the wound. I feel Zayn move underneath my hand and then I open up my eyes. I see him wince in pain and bite his bottom lip.

         "Okay, I'm ready now," Liam says before hovering over Zayn. "You can move your hand now."

         I move my hand again and Zayn winces in pain. "Sorry," I whisper and he just frowns at me.

         Liam dabs Zayn's wound with an antiseptic and then begins to clean his wound. "Ouch Liam," he growls.

         "Sorry Zayn, it's gonna hurt." A few seconds later, he pulls out the needle and medical thread. Then he pulls out the bag of morphine and connects it to an IV. "I have to set up an IV drip Zayn. Stay still." Liam slides the needle in Zayn's arm and he barely flinches. A few moments later, I see Zayn's eyes start to flutter and eventually close.

         "I guess I'll be going now," I say before walking away. "I'm going to go and freshen up. Are you gonna be okay down here by yourself?" I ask Liam.

        "I'll be fine Mari," he laughs. "I've done this shit before."

        "Okay Doctor Liam," I say before laughing.

         I walk up the stairs and bite my lip nervously because all I can think about is Zayn and if he'll be alright...

~

         I hop in the shower and let the hot water wash all my thoughts down the drain. I walk out of the bathroom with my towel around me and I start looking through the closet. Suddenly, I hear a knock on the door. I open up the door and see Harry looking at me.

         "Damn," he says before biting his lip and roaming my body with his eyes.

         "Eyes up here Harry," I say. "Why are you here?" I say before rolling my eyes.

         "Liam wanted me to tell you that Zayn is in his room now," he says.

         "Okay," I say. "Thanks."
 
         Harry gives me a quick smile and winks at me before walking away.

        He's a little flirty isn't he?


Zayn's POV

         I hear a knock on the door and who walks in is the person I knew it would be.

         Mari.

         "Hey," she says before giving me a small smile. "How are ya feelin?" she asks before plopping next to me on my bed.

         "Fine," I mumble. She frowns a little because of my response. "Why are you here?" I ask.

         She bites her lip and then looks at me.

         Why is she so damn sexy?

         No, I can't be doing this right now.

         "Cause I wanted to check on ya," she replies she says while looking at me with her deep brown eyes. I cannot help but stare at them. They are beautiful, just like her.

         "Oh," I say. "Well since you know I'm fine now, you can go."

         She rolls her eyes at me. "What if I don't wanna go?"

         "Then I'll make Harry come in here and get you."

         "I'm not scared of Harry," she says before laughing. "I could kick his ass any day."

         "Can you just leave please? Just go," I say sounding irritated. I'm just ready to get some sleep...and I need her to stay away from me. I feel like our relationship could escalate into something more if I don't stop it.

         "Fine," she mumbles. "I guess this is what I get for giving a shit about people huh?" She walks away and slams the door behind her.

         Part of me wants to run after her...and kiss her plump lips...

         But, I can't do that.

         This is for the better...for the both of us.


Mari's POV

         I walk down the hall back to my room, and slam the door behind me.

         Why is he being such a dick?

         Like all I was doing was checking up on him. But, then he had to turn into a ginormous asshole and act like he didn't want me around at all. Maybe that's what he wants? For me not to be around him anymore. I can do that. I can stay away...just like he wants me to.

         I plop onto my bed and look up at the ceiling. I wonder what Will's doing right now. Probably not giving a shit about me. Ha. I have to laugh.

         Will and Zayn have one thing in common.

         They are both dicks.

         But, I guess their similar in other ways too. Zayn has a very demanding presence. Like it looks as if he likes to run things in his way...and ONLY in his way. I guess Will is the same way. He's very controlling...just like my father. They both like things done in specific ways. But, me on the other hand, I'm just a 'go with the flow' kinda chick. You can't control everything...

         Suddenly I hear a knock on the door and see Harry walk in.

         "You wanna go out tonight with me and the lads?" he asks.

         "Uhhh...I don't know. Not tonight," I say before messing with my nails.

         Harry does a pouty face. "Please?" he asks with his bottom lip sticking out.

         "No."

         "Why not? Are you chicken? Are you afraid that Zayn is gonna find out?"

         The sound of Zayn's name coming out of Harry's mouth makes my blood boil. "I don't give a shit what Zayn says," I growl through my teeth.

        "Woah calm down," he says before laughing. "It was a joke." He continues to laugh and I flick him off. "So are you coming then?" he asks before smirking at me.

         I sigh and move my hair away from my face. "Fine," I say giving in and then giving Harry a small smile.

         Harry grabs my hand and basically pulls me off my bed. "Let's go then."