This isn't real {Zayn Malik}

No mater what

The next day I awoke and dragged myself to school. I didn't care about my appearance today, to be real honest I didn't even want to go. My classes were long, and lunch was even longer. It felt like without Zayn there everything was going in slow motion. Finally I couldn't handle it, so I rushed to the bathroom to cry. Just as my body seemed to shut down Zayn texted me.

'Have a good day babe. I love you'

My tears dried, and my anxiety disappeared. I slipped my phone into my pocket after replying, then dabbed my face, fixing my now smeared makeup and going to my last class. I decided after school I would go see Zayn in the hospital.

School was over now, so I drove myself to the hospital. Seeing him was the greatest thing.

"Layla! They might release me tomorrow or Wednesday!"

"Oh my god! Yes yes yes you can come home and yes!"

I was so excited I could barley contain it. I hugged him, making sure to be gentle with his shoulder. He smiled and kissed me, before asking how school was. I told him, and he looked down almost in guilt.

"It's not your fault Zayn"

"I shoulda been there for ya."

"Its okay. I had Liam and Harry there."

"Alright"

The room fell silent for about 3 minutes until we heard screaming coming from a nurse and maybe a visitor? Just then Addy burst through the door of Zayn's room.

"Since they can't finish the job, looks like I'll have to do it myself!"

Just then I noticed her pull out a knife from her pocket and walk to Zayn, pushing me out of the way.

"No!"

I pushed her away from Zayn, and at that moment,the blood from my stomach fell to the floor.

"Oh my god. No no no Layla I'm so sorry please you're my best friend please."

I was loosing blood fast. I heard everything she said to me, and it made my blood boil.

"You just stabbed me Addy. Then you tried killing my boyfriend. Get away from me now"

Just as the last word left my lips a nurse pulled me onto a gurney and a police officer arrested Addy. I could hear Zayn screaming after me as they took me away. I was too weak to say anything back, so I just laid there in shock. It didn't hurt. My body had so much adrenaline pumping, it took the pain away. I looked down at my stomach and saw nothing but blood. And lots of it. You could see it through my navy blue shirt, and I could feel it seeping through.

Before I even made it to my room, I passed out. But when I woke up my mom, Harry, Liam, and even Zayn crowded around my bed. I was confused as to why they were all here, until I looked down at my now stitched stomach.

"Honey oh my god. You lost so much blood and we all were so scared. I can't believe Addy would do this."

"I know mom. But. Hey look I'm okay. See." as I pointed to my heart monitor.

She gave me a weak smile before grabbing my hand. She just held it as I talked to Harry and Liam. Zayn stayed quiet and just kept looking down.

"Can you guys give us a little privacy?"

They all nodded before exiting the room, leaving me an Zayn. He immediately burst into tears.

"What's wrong?"

"Layla Foster I love you. Its my job to keep you safe and I didn't. You're in this room because of me. I could have never even asked you out and you wouldn't be in this position. But no I had to fall in love and I had to get you involved. You almost died!"

"Zayn! Stop it you're scaring me. So what do you regret asking me out? Do you regret falling in love with me? If so then get out!"

The words came out of my mouth before I could process them in my mind. By now I was full on crying and he looked angry. He mouthed out "I love you" before exiting my room. My heart was racing, but at the same time it felt so still. The adrenaline was pumping, but I could still feel the pain. My head was filling with all of these crazy thoughts. Were we done? Could we make this work? Was I still in danger? Truth is, I didn't care about risking my life. I love him and any consequence is worth it.

After Harry, Liam, my mom, and I talked they all left. Saying they would see me tomorrow. I tried to fall asleep, but I couldn't. All I could do was cry and think of Zayn. The anger took over me and so did the heartache. Without even thinking I sat up out of bed, getting dizzy. I pulled along all my machines I had attached to me. And made my way to Zayns room. The hospital was bitterly quiet, not a nurse in sight.

When I entered the room Zayn looked at me almost in anger. I looked down before finally speaking up.

"Anything that happens. Anything that may hurt me. Its all worth it. I have never loved anyone more than I love you. Its half way through the school year Zayn. Then senior year. What's gonna happen then? Everything's gonna change."

He stayed silent but then broke it.

"I love you. But you can't keep getting hurt."

"I don't care about being hurt. I would get stabbed a million times through the chest if it meant being with you"

"And why if I hurt you Layla?"

"It would be the greatest gift if you broke my heart. I wouldn't care at all."

By now the tears were flooding my cheeks. I looked at him straight in the eyes.

"Are we done?"

"I don't know yet."

I don't know yet. Those words left his mouth so calmly. It felt like someone was taking oxygen from my lungs and setting it free. Like all these butterflies I felt when we kissed, had been set free. It was like watching someone you love, love someone else. Except he didn't. He still loved me, he just didn't want to put me in danger. I nodded before turning around an walking to my room.

"Layla"

I turned around.

"I love you Layla. I always will"

I nodded and gave him a weak smile. When I got back to my room I laid back down. The pain from my stomach was bad, but the pain in my heart was even worst. He always will love me. He always will. I couldn't think straight and all I wanted to do was die. I looked over to the IV which was inserted in my vein. It kept the blood pumping. Then I felt around my neck the oxygen tube which went into my nose. With emotions and pain taking over me, I removed the IV, and took off the oxygen. I laid there until I got dizzy.

A nurse walked in about 10 minutes later. A gasp left her mouth. I was still aware of what was happening, but at this point I didn't care.

"Tell Zayn I love him no matter what. And I'm sorry"

After the words left my mouth I saw a bright light. I couldn't tell if I died, since I felt the oxygen tube back in my nose. But either way I felt no pain. No memories. This was it. This was my life.

AN

I am so happy I have over 530 reads because of you guys! This is so amazing and thank you! I love you all and hope you are enjoying this story because I enjoy writing it! do you think Layla's dead? Do you think her and Zayn are over? update coming soon

Kayla xoxo