Give Me Love. Sequel to Nobody Compares

1. year anniversary

LAUREN:

"Happy one year anniversary!" Zayn said as soon as I hit answer call on facetime. I smiled. It was really as simple as just seeing his face appear on my tiny iphone screen. "Happy anniversary to you too!" I clapped my hands together excitedly.

"So when are you flying out?" He asked me. I had officially graduated high school a month ago, it's insane to think about.. "Tuesday." I said. Zayn smiled hearing that.

"I can't wait to see you! I am going to hold you tight and never let you go." He smirked. I nodded. It's odd to think now, that a year ago, today, Zayn and I were in an empty arena when he asked me to be his girlfriend and we were bombarded by Camila and the boys in a huge group hug.

We've seen eachother four more times since our last encounter at the airport. Zayn flew out to see me on Valentine's day, and on the day of my prom. That was the biggest surprise yet. I had intentions to third wheel with Normani and her date, but it turns out Zayn sent her money a month prior, and she bought our prom tickets. My parents were in on it too, it seemed like it was everyone, but me of course. "Zayn! We have to hit rehearsal." I recognized the voice as Liam. "Hey Lauren," He chirped from the background. "Hey Liam." I said back. Zayn turned from facing Liam and looked at me. He had an apologetic look on his face. One I've familiarized with through out this long distance relationship. "It's fine Zayn. This is a part of your job."

"I'm glad you understand," He sighed. "I love you booger, and I can't wait to see you Tuesday."

"I love you too, happy anniversary," I blew him a kiss, which he acted as if he caught and pressed it against his cheek.

I hit end call, and sighed. 'What a great anniversary,' I thought sarcastically. I tossed my phone beside me, and I heard an "Ouch!" I nearly forgot that Camila spent the night, due to the fact she decided to sleep on the floor. She sat up, and tossed my phone back at me. "Sorry," I said running my fingers through my hair.

"Don't be upset. You're gonna see him on Tuesday, and it will be like any other time you guys are together." I nodded, but then a sigh escaped.

"What now?" Camila asked, climbing onto the bed, beside me.

"This is hard." I threw my hands up, and then right back down. "It was managable at one point, but now it's frustrating, I can't be with him whenever I want, and I hate seeming selfish, and you know that, but still.." I rubbed my face and tossed myself back onto my bed. "I just wish that I atleast lived in the same state as him, maybe it wouldn't be such a hassle. I don't like him spending money to fly me out, and I don't have all of this money of my own to make all of these trips.."

Camila was listening intently, but had a look of concern on her face. "You aren't having doubts about your relationship, right?"

"I don't.. I don't know. I know Zayn is doing the best he can, and I am too, but you'd feel my pain too if you were in my situation. The constant rumors that we're breaking up, or that we're broken up, it's annoying. Today is our one year anniversary, the biggest one yet, and we can't even spend it together. Wow, a facetime call for three minutes.."

"Muy romañtica." Camila joked trying to lighten the mood. I made a face at her. She sighed, and reached over giving my arm a squeeze. "You guys are made for each other and everythings going to be fine. You'll see. Just wait for Tuesday." She reassured me. I took a deep breath. I just needed to rid my insecurities, that somehow crept up on me, even when I thought they were kindly tucked away. "You don't have some elaborate prank planned, right?" She held her hands up in surrender.

"The 'Harry, Camila, and sometimes Niall, surprise service' has been out of buisness since the last surprise we made months ago. I know nothing." She admitted.

ZAYN:

We were on our way to the studio to practice for our performance that we were doing on Monday, debuting our second single on our new album. "So, what are you planning for Lauren on Tuesday?" Harry asked giving me a nudge. I was busy looking at the cars passing by us, that he had to repeat himself three times. "Something slightly special." I said with a small smile creeping upon my lips.

"How special?" Louis asked, trying to pry information from me.

"Let's just say it's going to involve a blindfold," I said trying not to give out far too much information or the surprise would lose it's finesse. "Now that already sounds kinky." Harry said with a sly smirk.

"Count me in as well." Niall added. I made a disgusted face.

"You guys are mad. It's nothing like that,"

"You guys have been together for a year, and you haven't even consummated your relationship? There is so much pent up sexual tension, anyone can see it." Louis said. Niall nodded in agreeance.

"Mates, how about you all worry about your own relationships," I sat quiet for a moment, as did the boys, "That's right, you don't have any." Liam sheepishly raised his hand. He was in a relationship with a swell lady that he had seen before called Danielle. "Liam, you know you aren't counted in this."

"Can we just know how elaborate this surprise is, we know you like to spoil Lauren rotten, any chance you get." Harry said. I shrugged.

"She deserves it." I honestly said, "she puts up with so much in this relationship."

"Right, but can we know what it is?" Louis said. I shook my head, no.

"Let's just say it will bring back a feeling of nostalgia to the both of us." I said.

"Wait, I think I've got an idea of it." Niall clapped his hands together.

Our ride came to a hault, "If you've gotten a hint, keep it to yourself, it's bad luck to mention it or things could become ruined." I said as we climbed out of the car and ignored the paparazzi to the best of our ability as we headed into the ten story studio. "This isn't someones wedding day we're talking about Zayn, you can't jinx it and get bad luck." Harry said.

"Yes you can, once it's said out loud, it's in the universe, and after that it's up for grabs." I said.

"He's probably going to take her to the hospital," Niall laughed jokingly. That made me laugh as well, although that's the last place I would take her. While nostalgic, it doesn't very well scream I AM TRYING MY BEST TO BE ROMANTIC, "The hospital?" Louis questioned.

"Yeah, remember when that fan fell and hit her head when he was out with Lauren," Liam began. Louis nodded, remembering the story I told them all.

"Let's just say it is not a hospital at all," I said, pressing the elevator button. It was something way more meaningful, and I just want to showcase that I still think of her just as much as I did on day one.