Torn: j.b, z.m, l.m.j

Chapter 5

It's officially been 1 week, since the news last week.
All of us, and the entire football team, and all of Justin's friends have been spending Time with him non stop. Zayn the most. He seemed almost hurt when he found out the news. Him and JB had a heart to heart. But he kept looking at Justin like he was the only thing he had left. I know it made it even harder on him.

We've all been saying our goodbyes. We've been helping him pack. Making as many memories as we can. Justin and I have been glued to each other since the news. We've been maybe spending too much time together but in the end it was worth it.
Anything to make this last. Enough for where I have more beautiful moments between us to look back on. At the moment I was currently cuddling with Justin in his room. We've run out of conversation so we just sit in silence. It was the comfortable silence. Where I could just stay here all day long.

His fingers stroked the palm of my hand, as we stared up at the ceiling as if something amazing was on it.

"I'm going to miss this Lo." He finally spoke up.
"Me too babe. But I mean you'll come to visit right?" I asked him hoping it'll make him feel better.

"Of course. Any chance that I get. I can't go too long without seeing you. I'd miss you too much..."

I kissed his cheek at those words.

"Do me a favor Lauren... while I'm gone watch out for Zayn. Be there for him. Be the new me. Befriend him, spend time with him. He is going to need it. Get the girls to hang out with him while I'm gone. Be his new best friends." He said in a concerned tone.

"Yeah, yeah don't have to ask me twice, I'll talk to the girls. "

"Try to spend more time with him this week.
If he pushes you away then don't let him. He's my best friend, and you may not know what's going on but he needs us." I sat up and looked at Justin.

"Is there something that I should know?" I looked at him with concerned eyes. I've know Zayn for a long time now, but I never thought this was all a front he was putting up.

"Nothing that I can say just promise me?" His eyes sternly looking into mine. "I promise." I responded. He pecked my lips and sat up.

"Would it be too soon to ask to hang out with him like.. In a couple of hours or so? He is at the football field with Shawn, Ross and Niall. Do you mind like heading over there, and like following him around? I have to go to the studio in a few and I'm going to be all day... we we're supposed to hang out today."

"Yeah, yeah babe I got it. You don't stress yourself out. " I said as he sat up and stretched. I grabbed my purse and phone, before sitting on the edge of his bed. Standing up and adjusting jeans, I headed out walking behind JB as he grabbed his car keys.

"Thanks again for doing this for me. It means a lot." He said holding my waist, and leaning in for a kiss as we reached his front door. His lips met mine, but I didn't know what it was. I had a feeling this would be the last time I'd kiss him. I know he wasn't leaving until next week, but I had to make it worth while for this brief moment. His arms hugged my waist, as I deepened the kiss, which Justin did the same. My head tilted back to grant him entrance.

"Hey Justin-" footsteps down his stairs made us separate, as I jumped and saw a Pattie standing there at the bottom of the stairs with a plastered on smile, as she looked at me. I sucked in my lips awkwardly, and looked around the room. Justin did the same.

"What's up mom?" He asked looking at me apologetically. "Uh, I was just wondering if you were taking the car to the studio or getting a ride?" She asked pretending like she didn't see us just now. I didn't know if I should be thanking her or be worried.