Saving You, Zayn Malik

Chapter 17

AUTHORS NOTE: my babies are two years old today.

im sad

and happy

at the same time

*sigh*

~olivia

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"Go, go, go!" Zayn murmered, pushing me out the beach house door and into a taxi cab.

"We're late." I stated, pulling my fingers through my knotted hair.

Zayn nodded, "It was worth it though." He winked at me causing us both to laugh. Suddenly, his phone vibrated. "Shit, it's Liam."

"I'll answer it." I said, grabbing the phone and pressing the 'Answer' button. "Hello?" I chirped.

"Zayn I swear to the bloody hell if- oh.. Julie?" 

I laughed slightly, "Hi Liam."

"Where are you guys? We have to leave, like, now." Liam sighed.

"On our way, we'll be there in five minutes." I promised.

"Hurry." Liam hissed before ending the call.

I handed Zayn back his phone, his face full of worry, "Was he mad?" 

"Oh, yes."

Zayn sighed, and pulled an arm tightly around my waist. I snuggled up to his neck. I could honestly say Zayn was the best thing that had ever happened to me. I wouldn't trade him for the world.

"Here." The driver called, while Zayn and I darted out of the cab and into the hotel room. We rummaged through our room, packing all the items we had forgotten to earlier. Zayn grabbed our suitcases and I took the smaller bags and rushed out the door. As I was making my way out, head down, I hit a hard chest and stumbled backwards.

"What the-"

"Zayn! We've been waiting for you for hours. And when you finally get here you're not ready?!" Liam shouted, an angry flush creeping to his cheeks.

"I'll explain everything later. Let's go." Zayn replied calmly.

Liam glared at him, before snatching the bags out of my hands and leaving me standing there stunned. Zayn shrugged and followed me out of his room. I took one last glance at the small hotel I'd been staying at with the boys. The only true home I had ever come across. It was so empty and boring now. The kitchen was cut clean of food, the DVD's in the living all cleared out, and the photo's that normally hung on the walls were gone. The night we had brought Zayn home, the night I had my first date with him, first kiss, first fight, first everything. All took place here. The rest of the boys and our memories. I recalled all the pranks they played on each other; When Harry had lied and told Liam his turtles were dead. When Louis switched the salt and sugar. That time when Zayn and I had told the other boys we were moving to Alaska to start a family, which they all seemed horrified by. I shuddered.

"You okay, babe?" Zayn asked, putting down the bags and rushing towards me.

I realized tears were streaming down my face, and I quickly brushed them off. "I'm just going to miss this place, I guess."

He pulled me into a warm hug, 'Aw, babe. England's so much better. I promise. And we won't be gone forever." He lightly kissed my forehead, "We'll have more tours down here in the United States." 

I nodded, and kissed him the lips and plastered a fake smile on my face before saying grabbing his arm and pulling him out the door.

~

"You guys are dating?" I gasped, walking onto the tour bus.

Niall's arm was wrapped tightly against Demi's waist, both of them sporting huge smiles on the face. As the words left my mouth, Niall quickly pulled his arm away and they both blushed ferociously.

"Oh.. Awkward." I stated before skipping over to were Zayn had seated, next to the window, and sitting on his lap.

The bus was nice. Not much larger the Zayn's room back at the hotel, and I was dreading the fact I had to share it was five of the most disgusting and noisy boys.

I caught Liam's eye, who was still in a bad mood, his arms crossed on his chest his eyes glaring straight at me.

"Liam!" I cried, laughing.

""AHH!" He screamed, his fist balled and his feet stomped the floor. 

The bus was silent for a moment, before laughter erupted.

"Shut up." Liam grumbled.

"AHHH!" Harry mimicked, causing our hysterics to become louder.

"Demi, Julie, your bus is ready. We going to hit the road right after you board." One of the directors announced.

I looked up confused, "I thought I was sharing the bus with the boys?" Zayn's arms tightened around me.

"Nope!" Demi smiled, "You and me. Just us girls."

Excitement bubbled inside me. "Oh my gosh, really?!" I turned around and gave Zayn a peck the lips before jumping off of him and prancing towards Demi, who locked arms with me before steering me off the bus.

"Bye!" An Irish accent called, and I watched Demi's eyes light up.

"You like Niall, don't you?" I said, as we climbed into the bus.

She laughed, "He's really nice. And hot, but I don't think dating him would be the best option right now."

I nodded understandingly. "He's a great guy."

"I know. But, after this tour, we'll separate ways. And both of us only like long relationships so.." She trailed off, playing with her fingers.

""I see." I stated. "But, Niall will be a great boyfriend, I guarantee. He wouldn't let anything get in the way of his relationships. I've seen him fall in love," I sighed quietly, before whispering, "I've seen him get hurt. But nothing stops him from making sure the person he loves is happy. Even though I do ship Nemi," Demi laughed, "I'm not telling you, you should date him. Its both of your choices. But he does have the hots for you."

Demi smiled at me, "Thanks. That was really nice to hear."

I smiled back at her as the tour bus engine roared to life and the bus began moving. Almost immediatly after I got four text messages in a row.

From: Harry

ZAYN'S ALL GROUCHY WITH OUT YOU. when do we get off this -.- i miss you though, love

From: Louis

BABY COME BACK. yeah your little sex bud- i mean boyfriend, his yelling at all of us -_- TELL HIM TO GET A LIFE. 

From: Liam

Even though I'm still mad at u nd Zayn, i love you nd miss u.

From: Zayn 

I miss you, tons. The boys are being annoying. I hope when we get to the airport they'll let me sit next to you. love you xx

I laughed slightly to myself before noticing that I hadn't gotten a text from the Mullingar boy.

I saw a smile creep onto Demi's face, "What?" I asked, peering over her shoulder at a text she had gotten.

From: Niall

Haha, hi. haven't seen you in like 5 minutes. in person is way better than skype. ay, im hungry, save a spot for me on the plane, love!

Was it bad that my heart dropped? Or that sickening feeling flushed through my body?

I wasn't jealous.. was I? But of what? I didn't like Niall, no way. And I've always wanted him and Demi to get together, so why was this affecting me? Was I just so used to Niall giving me all his attention? 

Or was it the feeling deep in my chest that he was replacing me?