Finding Us Again

20.)The Letter

Brooklyn POV

I woke up to my stupid alarm clock being annoying and loud. I took a glance over to Kayla and she was out like a light. Yesterday she had a very hard day with Sam. It was so sad to know her boyfriend was leaving. Before I got dressed and took a shower I took Mason for a walk.
When I arrived back with Mason Kayla was still passed out so I just went to shower. Mason was curled up right on top of Kayla when got out of the shower.
Today is Monday which means it's mail day. Kayla and I have classes today and our coach have us the day off.(Which I am very thankful for.)
I quickly throw on my black skinny jeans, combat boots, and hoodie.

"Hey where are you going so early?" a tired voice asks me.

"Just to get the mail. We have classes today so if I were you I would get dressed and ready." I told kayla.

She nods and I walk out. The mail room is crowded when I get in there. I have to push past people to even get to my box. When I finally reach my box I grab what's in there and head out as fast as my legs can take me.
Kayla is most likely still showering so I just thought I would stop by the muffin/coffee store and read my mail.
Once I get seated with muffin in hand I begin to flip. All of it is junk but one. It's a letter from the University of California in LA. I keep reading the letter a little more in detail and they are offering a full ride scholarship to play volleyball for them. And might I add in AMERICA!!
I really don't know why to think right now. Do I take this offer or not? First things first I need to talk to coach.
She is most likely at the gym. I gather my things and head over there with the letter. When I arrive at the gym her car is parked in the lot. I swear this is where she lives. Once I get inside it's pitch black. The lights fumble on and coach yells.

"Brooklyn you scared the pee out of me! What are you doing?" she asks.

"I'm here to talk to you about this letter I received in the mail about a scholarship to play with them." I begin.

"Oh yeah right that. I sent them your transcripts and they came to watch you. Brooklyn you need to go. This opportunity only comes once in a life time. Just to say it's in America they got game." she tells me.

The more coach talks to me about this the more I want to go. I want to go but there are two people holding me back. What I need to do now is tell them both.

I walk out of the gym and head for Kayla. I would guess she's still in the room but I don't know.

Once I get to the room it was empty. So I guess I will text Zayn.

"Hey Zayn I really need to talk to you."

Minutes later he texts me back.

"Hey girl I have to talk to you to." he responds.

I wonder what he has to say.

"Alright meet at the café in 10?" I ask.

"Sure can't wait." he says.

Now this is weird. I can't imagine what he will talk to me about. As I'm thinking I'm walking to the cafe. As I walk in I notice a blonde haired familiar boy. Niall was sitting all alone. Next thing I know Zayn appears out of no where. Why is Niall here? Does this have to deal with Kayla? Is she okay?
I walk over to them and by this time Zayn notices me and watches me till I get to the table.

"Hey Niall. Zayn." I say.

"Hey brooke." Niall says.

"Uh okay not to be rude but what are you doing here?" I ask Niall.

"I was here first was I not?"

"Yeah okay fine. Zayn should we get another table?" I ask Zayn

"Yeah of corse." he tells me as he's walking over to another high top.

"I want coffee so I'm gonna go get some. Do you want anything." Zayn asks me.

"Yeah but first can you tell me what you wanted to tell me?" I ask.

"You will find out sooner or later. But right now I need coffee. What will it be?" he asks.

"Um Carmel latte please and thanks. I'm gonna go use the bathroom but I'm keeping my phone here. Watch it please." I said.

As I walk back to the far bathroom I just think of what Zayn wants.

After using the loo I walk back to the table and my phone is gone. I glance at Zayn and see him texting so I storm my way over to him still in line.

"Hey give me my phone." I say while trying to grab it.

"What? This is mine, yours is on the table." he tells me.

I look back and sure enough it's there.
What? How did that happen?

Zayn orders the drinks but only comes back with one.

"Is that mine?" I ask.

"Nope yours is coming."

"Mr. Malik your drink is ready." the woman calls Zayn's last name out.

As he walks over there to grab it his phone vibrates on the table. I can't help myself to look, so I do. This girl named Beth shows up on the screen. I wonder who this could be. I quickly look away when I see Zayn turn around towards me.

"One Carmel Latte for you." he says with a smile.

"Thanks love. I wonder why it took so long?" I ask.

"I have no idea. Um it's hot do you think you need a cooler pad sleeve?" he asks.

"Sure okay thanks." I say.

He comes back with a sleeve but when I take it from him I see writing in the inside. I look closer and the sentence says, "Will you go out with me Brooklyn?". I can't stop smiling inside. But I have no idea how to answer him. I've decided to go to America. I have no idea what to say. What on earth do I do.

"Zayn I don't know." I tell him.

"Well Brooklyn I know I've been gone but I really like you and I have for like ever! I just didn't know how to tell you so I stayed just friends." he admits.

"So what your saying is this is the news for me?" I ask.

"Yeah it is and I really want to be with you."

"Zayn I don't know can I just tell you my news?" I dare to ask.

"Sure go ahead."

"Well I got this letter. And-" I was cut off by the sight of Kayla outside.

"Uh Zayn I will be back later. Could we just talk later? I have a lot to think about." I ask.

"Sure but please think about the dating thing please." he says.

"I sure will. Thank you for everything." I tell him as I get up.

"Wait are you gonna tell me about your news?" he stops me by asking.

"Another time. Thanks again Zayn."

As I walk out the door from the cafe Kayla is long gone. My head is spinning on everything that just happened. What do I do? I just need sleep!