Clouded Judgement (One Direction Fanfiction)

Chapter Four

Zayn had ordered her to be ready by 8pm the following night. He hadn't told her where they'd be going but she didn't have a doubt it would be incredible. The way Zayn made her feel, was incredible in itself. The butterflies had been sleeping for so long, that they jumped at every opportunity to flutter around like mental insects inside her stomach. Her heart would thump so hard when she was around him she was shocked she hadn't gotten a heart attack yet.

Her cheeks hurt from all the smiling, and it had been barely what? Three days of knowing him?then a doubt started growing in her mind..

Was this some sort of trap? Going for helpless heart broken girls? And then leaving them? Was he only after the sex? Or was this for real? That twinkle in his eyes.. The way he smiled so genuinely.. Was that all some sort of act?

She didn't even notice her heart fall from her chest to her stomach. A horrible dread munched at her. She wasn't doing something wrong was she? Before she could dwell on it more her front door burst open and Essie came prancing in.

"Hello lovely! I heard about your fairy tale raisin-date story. And the fact that I didn't hear it from you is annoying me'!"

"I know Ess, I'm sorry I didn't tell you. I tried calling though, where is your phone?"

"Oh that dumb thing, it's dying somewhere. I hate it."

"There we go! That why I couldn't tell you. So shut up."

"Okay then tell me now! What are you gonna wear? When're you going? Are you going to kiss? Come on! Please kiss! You guys will look good together anyway! MAKE BABIES."

"Ess, calm the fuck down. We'll think about babies after marriage. We havent even reached the part where we hold hands. Anyway! I think I'm gonna wear something a little toned down. Not a dress or anything. I don't even know where we're going! But god, he makes me feel happy. So happy. And it's barely been a few days of knowing him! What do I do? What if it's not real for him? I mean I'm helpless and broken hearted right now. So he could easily exploit me! I dont think I'll kiss him. I want to see if he'll still hold on if I don't kiss him for a while. Just to test him."

"ive always wondered how you talk so fast. But thats besides the point, point is, That's actually a really good thing. But honestly Ree? I know Zayn. And Niall and Zayn are best friends. Maybe I can ask him? Do you really wanna know though? I mean just have fun. Go with the flow. Jay fucked with you. So just unravel and get over that right now Ree. Don't go rushing into something serious babe."

Ree nodded solemnly, Essie was right too. Maybe she should just not get too attached and just go with it.

"Okay enough chit chat. It's almost 7:00 you need to start getting ready! You need to blow the knee caps off that young man."

"Knee caps...?"

"Shut up Ree, let's get down to it."

At 8:15 Ree was completely dressed. She was wearing tight black skinnys with a dark purple top with a long bunched silver necklace. Her hair was behaving surprising well and her massive curls cascaded down her shoulders, curling beautifully. Her eyes were lined with kohl and mascara, the light brown of shining proudly through.

Her lips were a dappled pink and her cheeks were rosy as ever.

Essie was standing in the corner watching Ree fluff her hair and turn from side to side to admire her 4 inch heels.

Ree looked happy, after the Jay rubbish Essie was worried Ree would be on her knees for a long time. Depressed and down in the dumps. So she had decided to give it a shot by bringing Zayn into the picture. She'd known Zayn for a few months, she'd met him the first time with Niall at a party. She'd actually met him before she met Niall. Zayn had introduced the two of them and they had hit it off massively well, and ended up going out everyday after that fateful night. Essie owed her everything to Niall, and so in a strange sort of way to Zayn. If she hadn't met Zayn that night she would still be lonely and heartbroken. And she wouldve never met her beloved Niall Horan.