Heartless

Chapter 16

Carissa's POV

I've finished changing into a black long sleeve shirt with ripped skinny jeans when someone knocks at my door. Knowing that it's Zayn, I head out of my bedroom and open the door without care.

"Zayn you could just come-" I cut myself off as I stare at a fresh new look from Zayn.

First of all he's shaven, which totally throws me off because when I first met him, he had a scruff. His jaw looks sharp, sharp enough to cut skin, metaphorically speaking of course. And his hair, what? His hair is styled up in a quiff, which is another surprise to me. He's wearing a white T-shirt with a blue flannel covering his tattooed arms, black skinny jeans, and his black boots. It's like he can pull any look off, I can feel my eyes being hypnotized by him.

My eyes go to his lips, which move but I'm too mesmerized by him, I can't understand him. Then his shoulders start moving, and that's when I snap out of it.

"What?" I ask him, shaking my head. He stops laughing and sighs.

"I said you look beautiful, but you were too busy staring at me," he chuckles again. My cheeks heat up by the fact that he knew I was staring. How long was I even staring at him?

"Oh-um, sorry," I apologize and step aside to let him in.

"It's okay, I like it when you stare," he smirks as he walks in.

Ignoring what he said, I close the door and say, "I'm just going to grab a few things in the bedroom and I'll be right out."

"Alright babe," he says as he sits on the couch.

Heading into the bedroom, I quickly put on my socks, black Vans, and my purse before walking back out.

"Ready." He nods before standing up, heading toward the door.

We both walk out, locking my door, and start walking toward the elevator.

"So what mall are we going to?" The elevator heads down to the lobby as I lean against the railing.

"Kirkgate," he says. The elevator stops and the doors open to the lobby as we step out.

"Do you have a car?"

"Yes I do." Zayn and I walk out of the apartment complex and into the parking structure towards a black four-door Luxury Lexus.

"Nice," I compliment as he unlocks is.

He smiles and opens the passenger door for me, "Thanks."

After stepping in his car, he shuts the door and walks around to the drivers seat, sitting in. He puts the key in the ignition and starts the car, pulling out of the parking structure.

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Zayn's POV

I finally find a parking spot, after paying, and turn to look at Carissa.

Her head is against the window, and she's snoring. Aww, she looks so cute.

"Carissa wake up," I shake her shoulder.

"Mmm," she hums and her eyes flutter open, "what?"

"We're here babe." She smiles at the name and stretches her arms out.

"Okay," she sighs, opening her door.

"No!" I shout, causing her to stop her movements and turn to me, frowning in confusion.

"What?"

"I-um, wanted to open your door," I struggle to say.

She lets out a laugh before shutting the car door. "Go on then." I quickly get out of the car and speed toward her side. My hand grips the door handle as I open the door for her.