Chapter 2

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Most of this story is going to be in Hayden's POV, but I don't really know how to incorporate Zayn's feelings without having a whole part be in his perspective. If that makes any sense. Haha. The beginning of this chapter is Hayden's POV, Zayn's will come later. Enjoy! :)
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"Hayden?" Zayn said, looking at me. Really? Really? He doesn't know if it's me or not? I mean, I have change over the last year, added a couple tattoos, I dyed my already blonde hair a couple shades lighter, and the under part a little darker. But I don't look that different. It's not like I'm unrecognizable.

I rolled my eyes, "Hello, Zayn. Long time, no see."

"Uh, yeah. Right. Um, Hayden?" Zayn said.

"Hmm." I said and looked down the road, not wanting to look into his eyes. His eyes were what made me fall for him in the first place, and his beautiful skin. He was a beautiful person. Wait?! What am I saying? I'm not going through that again. I have Autumn. I don't need him.

"Who's this?" Zayn said, pointing at the little blonde toddler in my arms, Autumn looked up for a second, she flashed a little toothless smile at Zayn; Zayn smiled back at her. Then returned her head to my neck.

"This is Autumn." I said, and looked down at her and smiled. She had Zayn's eyes. Pure brown, big and beautiful. Now that Zayn was in front of me, a lot more similarities were jumping out at me. Like Autumn's eyelashes, I never noticed just how long they were. And her nose, she has Zayn's nose. I smiled to myself.

"Is she-" Zayn began to say, he looked down at Autumn, "Is she mine?"

"Yeah, she is." I said, I finally let my eyes land on the beautiful boy in front of me. I was expecting him to be a little angry at me, for keeping his daughter away from him, but I think I had a pretty strong reason for not telling him. Even if he doesn't believe it. Zayn was just smiling at Autumn. He had love and affection pouring out of his smile. I smiled.

"Can I hold her?" Zayn asked nervously.

I didn't know what to say, I'm already late. I bit my lip, "Sorry, we're already late. I was supposed to be at Patrick's fifteen minutes ago."

"What about sometime later?" Zayn said, he was still smiling at Autumn. Autumn started smiling back, she was laughing and blushing. Just then, Autumn reached her hand out and grabbed ahold of Zayn's thumb. How cute, I thought to myself.

"Yeah, I guess so. How long are you in town?"

"However long I need to be. Look, Hayden, you and Autumn just became my number one priority." Zayn said, I knew he was being serious. But I also knew that a day would come when he'd have to leave us.

I nodded, "What about around 7 PM tonight?"

"I'll be here." Zayn said, "Do you want me to bring any food?"

Food? What? This is in no way turning into a date.

"Why?" I asked curiously.

"I don't know, it was just a suggestion." Zayn said and looked at the ground.

"Okay," I said, "Look, I have to go. See you tonight, Zayn." I began to walk to my car.

"Bye Hayden, bye bye Autumn." Zayn said and I guess waved, because the next thing I knew Autumn was waving like crazy and giggling. I smiled. I buckled Autumn into her car seat, Zayn had walked over to my car and was waving at Autumn through the glass.

"Alright, we'll see you later, Zayn." I said and smiled. He smiled back. I got into the front seat and turned the car on, I slowly pulled out of the driveway and made my way to Patrick's. Wow, that was the last thing I ever expected.

Zayn's POV

Whoa.

Whoa, that is all I could think. For the past year, I wanted to rekindle things with Hayden, but I definitely was not expecting to see Autumn. She looks so much like me, but she looks so much like Hayden.

Hayden was one hard person to track down. I didn't even know she left Bradford. I went to her old house in Bradford, only to find out that it was put up for sale about four months ago. The new tenants said the previous family left a forwarding address and number. I called her parents, and after some convincing, they told me she move to Chicago with Patrick.

Hayden and I always talked about moving back to the States, but I was still shocked. I never pictured her ever leaving without me...

Hayden's POV

After a fifteen minute drive, I pulled into Patrick's driveway. I turned the ignition off, and got out. I walked around to Autumn and unbuckled her car seat. I picked her up and grabbed her diaper bag, "Ready to see Uncle Patty?" I said to her. Autumn's face lit up and she started to clap her hands.

I walked up the walk and opened the door, "Patrick? We're here!" I yelled.

"Hey, Hayden." Johnny, Patrick's best friend, walked up to me, Johnny kissed my cheek, Autumn started to whine, "And hello, to you too, little miss Autumn." Johnny said, Autumn giggled and put her hand to her face. Johnny laughed and kissed her cheek. Just as Johnny was about to walk away, Autumn reached her arms out, Johnny laughed, "Come here." Johnny reached his arms out, Autumn practically leaped into his arms.

I laughed, "Where's Patrick?"

"He's in the kitchen." Johnny said, I followed Johnny into the kitchen. "Look who's here!"

"Autumn! Hayden!" Patrick and Andrew said. Andrew is another one of Patrick's friends. Autumn giggled as her attention was being fought over by Andrew and Johnny.

"Hey, little sis." Patrick came up and hugged me, "How are you?"

I looked to the side, "You would never believe what just happened."

"Try me." Patrick looked at me.

I shrugged, "Guess who was at my door about fifteen minutes ago."

"Ooh, I know, was it Santa?" Johnny said.

I laughed, "No, but good guess."

"I don't know, Hayden, who?" Patrick said.

"Zayn." I said.

"What? How did he know you were in Chicago?" Patrick asked, he was starting to get mad. He's still mad at Zayn for what he did to me, Patrick watched me go through the whole heart break, ever since Zayn, Patrick's been more and more protective of me when it comes to guys. Not that I've been dating, I haven't dated anyone since Zayn, Autumn is the only thing on my mind. If a guy looks at me wrong, Patrick is ready to throw a punch. It can be sweet, but at the same time I feel smothered.

"That's what I'd like to know, he's coming over tonight around seven, he wants to get to know, Autumn. I'll talk to him then."

"I'll be there with you." Patrick said.

"Oh, no you won't. Do you really think I'll get any answers out of him with my big brother breathing down his neck?"

"I guess you're right, but I want to know everything tomorrow, got it?"

I nodded, "Whatever, Patty."

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It was around 6:45 PM, I better start heading back to my place. I said goodbye to and hugged Andrew and Johnny. Johnny took Autumn out of my arms and began to spin around with her. I then turned to Patrick, "Night, brother, love you." I said, I kissed his cheek.

"Night, I love you Hayden. Drive safe." Patrick said.

"Always." I smiled and took Autumn back into my arms, Patrick ruffled her hair and kissed her cheek. Patrick leaned down towards Autumn, placed his finger one his cheek, and made a puppy dog face. Autumn laughed and kissed his cheek. Well, more like pressed her lips against his cheek. She hasn't really mastered kissing yet, I hope she doesn't learn anytime soon.

I buckled Autumn into her seat, I started the car and began to pull out if Patrick's driveway. I waved goodbye to the boys and headed down the street.

"Alright, munchkin, let's go see your daddy." I said, I heard Autumn giggle.

"This outta be fun." I said to myself.
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Short chapter. How is it so far? Be sure to vote and comment! I'm always open to any suggestions! :)
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