The Red Shoes ~ Zerrie au

Chapter 13: Commitment

Perrie's POV

...Perrie Edwards. I got Principle. But Cleo was smiling evilly, I swear this is just a dream. It probably actually says Cleo Johnson. 

"Well done." I hear an all to familiar voice behind me. Cleo. I turn around completly hcoked because she hates me and she just said well done.

"Thank you." I say hesitantly because i don't want to sound stuck up and like im the queen bee because I won the race. "But I thought you hated me." I say.

"I don't hate you. I was just jealous that Zayn dumped me for you and that you're a better dancer. I knew all along that you would get it. You are the highest ranked girl in the academy." She explains. I swear I am not even talking to the same Cleo.

"Ok. What did you do with the real Cleo? Did you look her in a cupboard?" I ask. She just laughs.

"No it's the real me. I just wanted to say that I am sorry for making you fracture you wrist and getting in between you and Zayn." She apologizes.

"I'm sorry for being bitchy." I apologize to her.

"Me too. Do you think we have a shot at being friends?" She asks.

"Ah maybe. I'm off to a job interview now then going to the movies with Jade. If you want to come?" I ask her.

"Jade and I aren't really the best of friends." She says.

"Neither were we about 5 minutes ago." I point out.

"Alright. I'll come. See you then." She smiles and then walks down the hall to her dorm. I blink a few times and pinch my arm to see if that was real and it was. I wasn't dreaming it.

"Yo, Pezz." I see a hand being waved in front of my face. I turn and see Jade.

"Oh, hey Jade." I say.

"What was that?" She asks. "I mean Cleo apologized and then you invited her to the movies."

"Is that ok?" I ask her.

"Sure she can come. But I suggest talking to Zayn about it because he might have other thoughts on this ex- girlfriend and girlfriend relationship." Jade says. "He might not want his ex with his current."

"Even if it came down to it, it would be my choice on who I hang out with. I am 18." I tell her.

"You know she might just being doing this to get close to you. You know what they say... keep your friends close and your enemies closer." Jade inquires.

"I'm sure it will be fine." I assure her. But if that is the way Cleo is playing then I can do that too. "Bye Jadey." I say before walking to the dorm. She has another class now so I have some time before the interview at 2pm. It's only 12:15pm.

In the dorm Jade and I have a mini fridge with an ice tray section. A mini blender and microwave. I pull out the blender, milk, an ice tray and caramel topping. I put the ice into the blender then there is a knock on the door. I'm guessing Zayn. SInce he has spare time now. I wipe my wet hands on my sweat pants before opening the door.

"Hey babe." I open the door. Zayn walks in and closes the door behind him. I go back to the blender. I pour in milk and caramel topping.

"Hey so you know how we have the middle year break coming up in a month?" He asks me. 

"Yeah." I press start of the blender and it blends. It only takes a couple of seconds then it is done so Zayn can talk again.

"Well I was wondering if you want to meet my parents. They want to meet you and have offered a room." He says. That's a big commitment in a relationship. Meeting the parents is a big part because they basic give the approval or disapproval.

"Are you sure?" I ask him. Turning around to face him since before I was focused on the blender.

"Yeah, unless you are already going to see your parents." He says with a hopeful smile.

"No, I'm not but do you think it's time for me to meet your family?" I ask him. It has been 5 months but we had a rough patch just last week. I guess it wouldn't hurt to meet his parents though. I'll have to make a deal with him that next holidays he has to meet my parents.

"I think it's time. You're like the perfect daughter. They will love you." He says. 

"Alright. I'll meet them. Under one condition." I say leaning on the counter with my hands on the counter at my sides.

"Anything?" He says.

"You have to meet my parents next holidays." I tell him. He looks shocked at first and then his face softens into a smile again.

"Sounds fare enough." He shrugs. He gets up and stand just inches from me. He places his hands on my his and moves his head a little closer. "Thank you for this. I love you." He whispers against my lips then our lips connect. My hands go around his neck to pull him closer. We deepen the kiss, then I teaseingly pull away and he huffs.

"I love you too." I smile. He smiles in return then steps back and takes a couple of steps to the door. 

"Bye." He smiles.

"Wait." My hand catches his arm. I think this is a good as any time to tell him about the Cleo thing.

"Yeah?" He asks confused.

"I got principle." I tell him. His face lights up with a smile and steps back towards me, engulfing me in a hug.

"That's great, Per." He says into my neck.

"I also need to tell you that Cleo apologized to me." I tell him. He pulls out of the hug and hold my arms just above my elbows.

"What did she say?" He asks curiously.

"She said that she was sorry for trying to come between us and trying to fracture my wrist before the call backs." I explain to him. "Then She asked to be friends. I said ok and now she is coming to the movies with Jade and I tonight." 

"I think she is lying." Zayn warnes me.

"That's what Jade said. She said Cleo is probably going on the phrase, keep your friends close and your enemies closer." I explain to him.

"Then you need to do that too." He says. 

"I am. I mean I will." I tell him.

"Good." He smiles.

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