Wonderlust

Chapter 6

~Almost a year later~

"Malikai! Come here boy! It is time for your walk!", I yell hoping to hear little paws running across the floor towards me. Next thing I know, here comes the pup running as fast as his little legs can take him.

I put his leash on and we walk out the door. I am wearing my free runs along with some Nike pros and a tank top. It's really hot outside today, I am glad it is going to start getting cold so I can pull out my sweaters.

We walk around for three blocks then we started to jog a little after he had chased a squirell. I guess he is in the running mood.

"Hey Kat! Wait up!", I hear a amnly voice call out.

Well who could that be? Oh! It's Zayn! I have not talked to him in a while. I would say about a couple of weeks. "Oh, hey Zayn. What's up?", I say and grab my towel from my bag and wipe my face.

"Nothing, I um just wanted to see what you were doing later ?", he asks and shoves his hands into his pockets.

Later? Why is he asking me this. He better not be trying to ask me out or anything. I'll probably say yes watch. Sike, I know that's not what he's doing. He'll most likely ask to borrow my car and then take another girl on a date. He's done it before.

"Oh, um. I don't know, nothing really. Probably go shopping. I need some new fall clothes."

"Cool. Could I join you? I could actually pick a few things up myself.", he says and smiles.

Why would he want to do that? To spend time with me, more like hours. I mean, it's not like he's going to hurt me.

"Sure. I'll be leaving around 3. Meet me at my house?"

"Yeh. I'll see ya then."

"Alright, see ya later. Common, Malikai. Let's get going.", I wave and jog off towards home.

As soon as I get home I jump in the shower. It is already 2:30 when I get out. Kimberly had texted me letting me know that her and Alex are going shopping as well. I am not sure if we will be there around the same time tho. She could have asked if I wanted to go instead of just telling me they're going.

I cannot decide what to wear, do I dress cute or do I dress casual. Awh, fuck it. I'll just wear a lilac skirt and a white crop top. I apply eye liner and a bit of mascara then I grab my wallet and keys.

*Door Bell Rings*

That must be him.

"Whoa! You..you..look, uh,-", Zayn stutters as he eyes me up and down. I cross my arms in front of my body trying to hide it.

"Ugly?"

"No! Definitely not, you look beautiful.", he furrows his eyebrows.

"Oh, well thank you. You don't look bad yourself.", I shyly say back.

"Can I drive your Impala? I mean, it's cool if you don't-"

"Sure. Here.", I tell Zayn as I toss him my keys. I sure hope this is not a bad idea.

We walk over to my car and get in. He is a bit slow at starting it. This was a bad idea, but at least we'll get there.

The mall is not as packed as I thought it would be. In fact it is kind of empty. I do not see Kim or Alex around anywhere. They must be somewhere inside a store or probably are not even here yet.

Zayn is walking a bit close to me. I don't want to tell him to give me some space because I feel I will sound to mean. Whatever, I will just let him walk how he wants. Oh, there goes Kim and Alex. I better not say hi, I don't want Zayn to think I am going to leave him or something.

"What store do you want to go to first?", Zayn asks as he looks around to see if he can spot any good stores I'm guessing.

"Do you see Pacsun, I get my jeans there.", I ask him as he points in the direction of the store.

As we walk by the front I can see Kim picking out her pants inside. I could come by later.

"On second thought, let's go vans. I need some shoes.", I quickly say grabbing Zayn by his hand and pull him into Vans which is across from Pacsun.

I ask Zayn as I'm trying on shoes, "Are you going to do a bit of shopping as well?"

"Yeh, but I don't really like Vans, I'm more of a boot wearer.", he explains as he points to his black boots.

"Oh, alright. We could stop by a store that sells them, next?", I ask hoping he says yes.

"Well, well, well, if it isn't Zayn Malik himself.", says a curly haired boy as he approaches the both of us.

I look back down to tie my shoes and see if I like them or not. I should just get more flats. 

"Styles! It's great to see ya man! It's been a long time mate", Zayn greets the boy and shakes his hands then goes in for a hug.

I turn around to finish trying on my shoes and when I turn back around I see Zayn walking away with the curly haired boy who's names seems to be Styles. Ouch. Am I that bad of company for him to walk away without saying bye?

I finish shopping by myself and go to Office Depot after to get all my school utensils like folders, pencils, pens, glue, etc.

When I get home I go back and forth from the car to my room taking bags in both of my hands. When I am finished I throw myself onto my bed and I quickly jump up when I feel something sharp against my back. I just landed on my keys, cool. I throw my keys and phone onto my desk and I notice a piece of paper. What is this? Did I leave this here? I open it up and it reads:

Hey Kat. Sorry I left you earlier today I just got excited my best friend from birth to like middle school moved back from London. I hope I can make it up to you. Zayn x

Well that's sweet, but I don't think I can get back into hanging with him. He could have just told me instead of leaving, but I guess I could understand. No, not really.