Simon's Angels (A One Direction Fanfic)

Chapter Thirteen

Zayn's POV

I sat slumped by Louis and Zara's room. I can't believe that I could be so stupid and not recognize my own best friend. I get up slowly and was about to go into my room when Niall called for me. I walk over and see him on the couch patting the seat next to him.

"Come tell Nialler what's wrong." He smiles and I smile back at the young boy before taking a seat.

"Well, nialler, I just feel horrible about the whole Laila-Zara thing. I mean I feel terrible for not looking at her and recognizing her! And then I went off and said all those things as well! I'm a horrible friend."

"Now, now. It's not good to just say that! It sort of is your fault for saying unneccessary things because you hurt her feelings, but it also wasn't your fault that those agents made you believe somethin false." Niall explains and I sigh nodding.

"Um, Zayn?" We both turn to see Laila standing at the corner.

"Ye- yeah?" I stutter and she looks down before saying, "Can I speak to you in the kitchen real quick?"

"Sure!" I say a bit too quickly and startle everyone but then Laila leads the way.

"G'luck, man." Niall gives a thumbs up and I smile at him nervously before carefully making my way in, 

"Hey." I sigh as I lean against the counter facing her as she sits on the bar stool, swinging her legs like a child. So much like Lou... 

"So... I was thinking.. And I think I forgive you, Zayn." She whispers so quietly that I barely catch it.

"Really?" My lips twitch a bit and she looks up and looks at me with her big dark eyes and I can see the forgiveness in them.

"Yes. I sort of miss my best friend." She bites her lip and I chuckle before taking her in my arms.

"I'm sorry, Laila." I mutter into her ear as she says, "I know."

"Awwwww, look at those two!" We pull apart to see Louis and Niall gushing.

"Shut up, you dimwits." Laila mutters and Louis fakes a broken heart as he goes near her, "Baby, how could we be dimwits? I thought you loved us?"

"That's right, I love Niall and therefore, I am taking him grocery shopping." Laila hops off the counter and grabs the keys before hooking arms with Niall and yelling a bye before stepping out.

"Crazy girl." I chuckle as Louis replies, "You gotta love her."

Ally's POV

Liam and Harry has settled in and I was now in the living room watching t.v.

"Hey, Ally, I'm hungry." Liam whines and I glance over at him before sighing and picking up my phone.

"Yes Miss Ally." I hear Laila sigh and I chuckle, "Liam's hungry."

"So what am I supposed to do?" Laila counters and I sigh, "I don't know. Can you pick up some groceries or something? Like some chicken patties, french beans, cream of mushroom and bread crumbs?"

"What does that make?" Liam wonders out loud and Harry sighs and shakes his head causing his curls to tousle around.

"Casserole." I say as I hang up.

"Ohhh." Liam's mouth forms an 'O' as he scratches his head and Harry rolls his eyes at his older friend before plopping down beside me and casually placing his arm around me.

Liam eyes his arm but shrugs and wanders through the connecting door to Zara's suite. Harry starts to play with my blonde strands as I shift to put my head in his lap. It's been a while since I slept. Maybe it won't be too long...

Vicky's POV

Gosh these girls were so annoying. They just keep bickering. I scowl and sit in the corner of the room in a chair and just stare at Jade who was helping Perrie dress up for tonight. They had a show. And guess who's accompanying them? Bored Me.

"Lighten up, Tori! We aren't that bad." Perrie laughs and I snort at her in response.

"Or not as bad at least." Jade murmurs but I still manage to hear her.

"Knock, knock." I look over to see Zayn stroll in.

"Babe! Hey!" Perrie giggles as he pecks her cheek. Gross. 

Ugh. I'm gonna just go to my room. 

Zara's POV

"So, Zara- I mean Laila, how do you feel about Lou?" Niall asks me as we take a cart and go into the store.

"Umm, well, he's a great guy. He makes me laugh which I haven't done in a while. He helps me with stuff. He gives great advice," I ramble but pause when I see Niall grin at me, "What?"

"So you like him?" He smiles wider as I blush and nod.

"That's great!"

"No. My job. It won't let me get so close to you guys. My job comes before you guys. I'm sorry, but Louis has to know that." I whisper and Niall's face falls.

"Don't do that to him, Laila. You can still keep a relationship, you know? Please don't lead him on and hurt him in the end. He's really happy with you. And you're happy with him." Niall pats my shoulder gently and makes me look into those crystal blue eyes.

"But, what if he gets hurt?" My voice wavering slightly at the thought.

"He won't. As long as you're with him, he'll be fine. Plus, what's greater than heartbreak, betrayal?" Niall's words made me think, what if I could maintain relationships with these guys? Everyone would be happy. 

"Okay, Niall. I'll think about it." I say and he sighs before nodding and allowing us to continue on our hunt for food.