Can I Stay? // Zayn Malik

Chapter 4

Zayn's P.O.V

I watched Becca talking to whoever at the door is from the couch. She had a bouquet of red roses in her hands. She had a very wide smile on her face as she looked at the person. I immediately felt jealous seeing Becca happy because of another person. It was like, something else can make her happier than meeting me.

Meeting Zayn Malik.

I jumped off the couch and made my way towards the door. Becca and the person were having an intense conversation that she didn't realize I was standing behind her.

That's when I get to see the mysterious person behind the door. He had pizza delivery uniform on but there is no name tag. He has dark brown hair which matches his eye color. His skin is tanned and it fit perfectly with his built figure.

The guy was about to say something but stopped when he saw me. His gaze switched from Becca to me. Becca probably noticed his behavior causing her to turn around.

She gasped when she saw me. Her eyes are wide open. "Oh, my God. Za-"

"Zack." I immediately cutted her off before she could say my real name. Becca looked at me with confusion. After a few seconds, she got the idea.

Becca smiled and turn back to the guy who is looking very confused with the whole situation. "Cole, this is Zack. And Zack, this is Cole." She introduced us.

Cole smiled even though the confusion is still visible on his face. "Hi." He greeted.

"Hey." I greeted back.

"I'm going to put these beautiful flowers in a vase and get my money. I'll be back in a bit, Cole." Becca informed Cole before walking away.

So I just stood there with Cole. There was an awkward silence between us. "So, Becca never mentioned anything about you before." Cole started the conversation.

I raised my eyebrows. "Never? Maybe she did, just not to you." I replied with a bit of arrogance in my voice. I don't like him.

Cole scoffed. "In case you didn't know, Becca and I are best friends since we were just toddlers. She shares everything with me." Cole said with confidence. "How did you meet Becca anyway?" He asked again before I could say anything.

Why must he ask that kind of question. Think fast, Zayn! "A concert." I lied.

"A concert, huh?" Cole repeated my answer. His face is now full of suspicion. I was actually quite surprised that he hasn't realize who I really am. "What concert?" He asked me another question.

I gulped. Maybe showing myself here is a real bad idea. I thought. My mind worked fast to come up with another lie. Luckily, Becca came just in time.

"I'm so sorry if I took too long, Cole." She apologized even though no one accused her of being late. Becca went in front of me and handed Cole three ten dollars. "As always, keep the change." She said with a sweet smile plastered on her face.

Cole take the money from Becca and placed them in his pocket. "Thanks, B. And you really need to stop apologizing for something you didn't actually do." Cole replied, fully ignoring my presence behind her.

He handed her the pizzas we ordered. Before Becca could even touch the pizza boxes, I quickly took them from Cole's hand. "I got this, Becca." I said.

Becca give me a puzzled look. "Alright... Zack." She said with a slight shrug. I replied her with a smile. "Again, Cole." Becca said to him as she turned her head to Cole's direction. "Thank you so much for the roses and for delivering these pizzas."