The Other Girlfriend

Holiday Night

Zayn’s POV

                “How do I look?” I asked Niall.  Both of us are in suit and ties for the semi-formal tonight at an event hall off campus.  I’m wearing a teal blue tie while Niall sports a green tie to match the dresses of our dates, Perrie and Cara respectively.  Niall straightens my tie and looks at me from head to toe.

                “I think Perrie will like it,” Niall approved, “What about me?”

                I grimaced as I look for any major problems and I couldn’t find any.  “I think you’re good, mate,”

                “I guess we’re ready to go to Cara’s dorm?” Niall asked nervously looking into the mirror while running his hand through his hair.  Niall could be cute when he was anticipating the date.  I can tell he really wants tonight to be really special for Cara.  I can see it in his constantly moving hands and his constant adjusting of his tie. 

                “Yeah, whenever you ready, I think you need to relax, Niall,” I said honestly.

                “I’m trying Zayn, but I really fancy her,” he confessed, “I just hope she feels the same way.”

                “I’m sure she does, mate.  We’re always talking about you,” I said lightheartedly.

                “Really?” Niall asked perplexed.  I can see his head is thinking about my comment, but he drops it.  “Let’s go,” he said abruptly.  We walked out the door with Niall clutching his guitar case.

                “You’re taking your guitar?” I asked him.

                “Yeah, mate,” Niall answered, “I’m going to perform a few songs for the girls.  It’s my way to thank them for nominating me as a beau,”

                “I’m sure there’s more than that,” I teased him and he turned a bright shade of pink in his cheeks.

                “Well, I was planning on singing to Cara while I was over there too.  I haven’t done it yet, so I thought why not tonight with all of her closest friends?” Niall reasoned.

                “You’re going to sing to your lady?” I said with a singsong tone.

                “Yeah, I was thinking about it,” He blushed even darker.

                “You should, she’ll love it,” I gave him a pat on the back for assurance.   By then, we made it to her door and Niall knocked on it a couple times.

                “Coming!” Cara’s voice sang to us.  After a few minutes of listening to feet shuffle, Cara opens the door and both of our jaws drop at our beautiful dates.  Perrie is wearing a sleeveless teal dress with nude heels and simple jewelry to match (including her wedding ring) and Cara is wearing a shamrock green dress that has a shoulder strap and without any of the rhinestones formal dresses have.

                “You look absolutely beautiful, babe,” I told Perrie.  She just smiled and we shared a tender kiss in front of the other couple. 

                “Thank you.  I think you make a handsome date yourself,” Perrie winked at me and my heart still skips a beat when she does that.

                “You look amazing, love,” Niall told Cara.  I saw they just shared a hug and he kissed her on the cheek.  Niall and Cara held their hands together and with that, we silently left to Cara’s car to take us to the formal.