Saving You, Zayn Malik

Chapter 2

“Louis, I swear to god if you don't put down that vase I'm goi-”

A loud boom echoed the room, and I laughed with the others as Liam dodged a glass vase.

“I dropped it?” Louis smirked. Liam lunged at him, but slipped on the water from the vase and landed on his back. The room erupted into laughter as Niall imitated Liam's fall.

“Oh shut up.” Liam muttered, pulling himself up.

Its been almost a week sense Zayn was shot. And since than he's only woken up once, but couldn't speak. The boys and I have really taken a liking to each other and we all quickly became good friends.

“Julie, hand me a soda?” Harry smiled his breath taking smile and I tossed him a Coke. “Thanks, love.”

“Stop flirting with the new girl,” Niall said. I giggled to myself as Harry shrugged.

The doctor came in, and I read his name on his tag; Dr. Moore.

“Hello guys.” he said, side stepping the puddle of water on the floor. “I've come to explain Zayn's injury..” He pulled out a clip board. “The bullet bounced off of his left arm, and than into his abdomen. Thankfully, it didn't hit any major organs, but he will need to stay off his feet as much as he can for the next couple days.” Dr. Moore explained.

“But no permanent damage?” I asked.

“No. As soon as hes awake and is strong enough to walk, he'll be able to leave.”

The boys cheered. I smiled, and looked over at Zayn peacefully sleeping. What would've happened to him if I wasn't there? I shook away the thought.

“I'll be right back,” Dr. Moores said, taking a step into the hall.

Harry and Louis exchanged a hug, screaming in joy.

“Do you guys ever shut up?” A soft, deep voice said. We all watched as Zayn sat up, rubbed his eyes and smiled.

“Zayn!” We all cried, jumping up to see him.

Liam was first to his bed, and grabbed his good arm, “Oh god, Zayn. Are you okay? We thought you would never talk to us again.” By this time tears were forming in all of our eyes.

“I'm fine,” Zayn smiled, leaving us all to cry harder. Zayn spotted me, and let go of Liam. “Julie?” I smiled at him and nodded.

“Hi, Zayn.” He grabbed my arm and pulled me close to him.

“You have no idea how grateful I am to you.” He whispered. All I could do was smile.

“Well, well, well. Look who decided to wake up.” Doctor Moores said, as he walked back into the room. “How you feeling, Zayn?”

“A lil' sore.”

“Good. I'll call the nurse in for more pain pills in a little while. The police are here to speak to you, but only if you're up to it.”

“Sure,” Zayn said, sitting up farther. He caught a glimpse of himself in the mirrior. “Oh god I look horrible.” We all laughed.

~

“Easy does it,” Zayn had one arm around Liam and one around Harry as they walked into their hotel room in Huntersville, North Carolina.

“Alright guys, I'll see you later.” I said after we had gotten Zayn comfortable.

“Don't leave yet!” Niall cried, “Stay here with us for a while.”

I took a minute to waver my options. Go back to my lonely apartment or spend the night at One Direction's hotel.

“Okay, fine.” I said, a smile across my lips. Niall did his famous jump and ran over to give me a hug.

“You can sleep in my room!” Niall yelled with excitement.

“No! I want her!” Harry retorted.

I laughed to myself as Niall and Harry argued over who gets me tonight.

“Guys, shut up. She's all mine.” Zayn said, winking at me.