Something Great (Zauren)

Chapter 5 - Just Friends?

i'm sorry for the long wait :( school has been super annoying these past weeks. anyway, since today is my birthday, here's an update as my present to yall for supporting my stories :) 

LAUREN'S POV

I yawned as I sat down in my desk for first period. I didn't get enough sleep last night because thanks to Camila and her "Twilight" thoughts.

I mean am I being oblivious?? Of course not. Noah and Zayn are just friends.

"You look a little sleepy." Camila said. I rolled my eyes. "No, I'm feeling really energetic this morning."

Camila laughed and I sat up straight, thinking it will probably help me stay awake. "Your early today. No make out session in the closet with Harry?" 

"Ha. Ha. Very funny. Harry had to go back to England yesterday. He had a family emergency." Camila said and I nodded. We started talking about the lunch for today for some reason. Camila was ranting about how they hardly serve pizza when Zayn walked into the classroom. I brought my hand up to wave but he was staring at the floor and ducked his head down when he sat in his seat. 

I wanted to go ask him if anything was wrong but Camila's voice stopped me. "Hold your horses, Bella. Edward's coming."

"Hey Lauren."

I looked up at Noah and smiled. "Hey. What's up?" 

"Can we talk during lunch?" 

"Uh, sure. About what?"

He smiled. "You'll have to wait till then." 

Our teacher cleared his throat. "Please take your seats, class." 

While our teacher was explaining the importance of the China Dynasty and while I was taking down notes, Camila passed me a folded paper. I looked at her confused. "Open it." She mouthed. 

I shook my head and mouthed, "We'll get in trouble." Camila rolled her eyes. I sighed and opened the paper. "Edward is def going to ask you out." was written in it. 

"not this again." I wrote and gave it back to her as quickly as possible so our teacher wouldn't see. 

"I know it. I can sense it." 

"sense it?" 

"I've been in this school for a while now, I know what comes around here. Will you say yes?"

"To what?" 

"IF HE ASKS YOU ON A DATE?"

"Reminder, class. Finals will be in two weeks. Please study extra hard and pay attention in class instead of passing notes to your friends." He looked in me and Camila's direction. "Ms. Cabello? Ms. Jauregui? Did you understand that?" 

"Yes, sir." We both said in unison and a little embarrass for getting caught.

ZAYN'S POV

I've done some pretty stupid things. Okay, maybe a lot. And my conversation with Noah last night just added to my list of the stupid things I did.

Why did I tell him to ask Lauren out?! Actually, why did I agree with him?!

I should tell him that I kind of like Lauren, too, right? Or is that a bad idea? 

I groaned as I took my toothbrush and applied toothpaste on it. As I brushed my teeth, I could hear Noah outside going over what he'll say to Lauren. 

"Hey, so I was wondering, do you want to go out sometime? No, that's not it. Hey Lauren, you, me, dinner, Friday night. No..." 

I couldn't help but imagine how I would ask her out: I'll make it really simple. Right after school and right before she enters her dorm, I'll lead her to my favorite place (it's kind of my secret since no one but me knows about it) in the school. There, I'll bring out my guitar, play her a song and when the song ends I'll ask her.

But will I do that? Probably not because someone is in the way. But then again, it's mostly my fault for not speaking up. 

"Zayn, hurry up! You take forever! We'll be late for class!" Noah yelled from outside the bathroom. I didn't notice that I was too busy having a conversation with myself. 

I opened the door and said, "Sorry, Noah." 

After changing into my uniform, I waited for Noah since we have first period together. "So, are you ready to ask Lauren?" I asked. 

"Yes sir, I am. I got everything planned. All I need now is her answer." He smiled as he fixed his tie. "Let's go?" I nodded.

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We were almost to our classroom when Noah said he had some things to take care of for his plan on Lauren. I walked into the classroom with my head down, knowing she's already there. I didn't want to look at her, for I know that once I do, I'll do the thing that Noah is planning to do. I would do it. I want to. But he's my best friend. 

Noah walked in and I heard him telling Lauren that they'll talk in lunch. 

Zayn Malik, you have about 3 hours to think of how you'll get what you want.

"China Dynasty ... blah blah blah ..... Qin Shi Huangdi ... blah blah ... class, take down notes, this is important." Was all I heard from my teacher. I was drawing in my sketchbook. Wanna know what, well, who I'm drawing? If you said Lauren, then your correct.

Don't call me creepy for doing this. I like to draw, okay? Drawing, sketching, singing. My passions. And besides, I sat diagonally behind Lauren so my drawing is pretty much just her right side features. I couldn't help it. When I finished my drawing, I sighed. I closed my sketchbook and sat back. 

I stared at the clock as it ticked by slowly. And that was when I knew what I needed to do. 

-

The bell rang for lunch and I quickly got out of class to find the person I needed to talk to. I found him as he just entered the cafeteria, smiling at everyone he sees because that's how he is. 

He spotted me walking towards him and that was when his smile was replaced with a frown. That soon became into a glare.

"What do you want?" 

"Hi Ashton." 

^^^

- Will Lauren say yes to Noah when he asks her on a date?

- What does Zayn need from Ashton?

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