Fallen || n.h.

Chapter 35

Stella's POV:

I awoke to a loud crashing sound. I bolted upright in bed and looked around. Zayn wasn't in the room anymore and I heard shouting coming from the other room.

"... she is heartbroken!! " I heard one voice scream. It sounded like Zayn but he and Harry had similar voices to me.

" I know, mate!! Just let me see her, I need to talk to- " the second voice was cut off,

" You should've thought about that before you cheated on her, Lou!! "

The memories came flooding back and I felt the tears begin to pour again.

The yelling had finally stopped. I swung my legs over the side of my bed and walked over to the door.

I peeked my head out and saw Louis, head in his hands on the couch. He looked so frustrated.

My eyes traveled to a pile of ceramic shards on the floor. The vase that was on the coffee table had been knocked over, or thrown.

Lastly, my eyes settled on Zayn. He was leaned against the wall, deep in thought.

I took a deep breath and opened the door further, revealing myself. Louis' eyes shot up anxiously, while I'm not sure Zayn even realized I was here.

" Stell, I'm so sorry, please let me-"

I held up my hand, " Save it, Louis. I don't want to hear any pathetic excuses. "

Hurt flooded his eyes. Why is he hurt? He's the one who cheated. I crossed my arms.

" Please... " he begged.

I sighed. " I think...I think we just need some time away from each other, Lou. I need to sort things out. "

His eyes had a glint of hope that I was actually going to think about it, but then he realized that meant I was leaving.

He frowned but nodded. " Okay. " he said quietly.

I glanced at Zayn, who's attention was now focused on the ceiling, before heading to the room.

I picked up my phone and called my mom.

" Hello? " her voice said through the speaker.

" Hey mom...listen. Can you come pick me up? Me and Lou are taking a break.. " my voice cracked as I said the last word. I willed myself not to cry again.

" Sure, Stell. I will be there in a few hours..do you want to talk about it? "

" Not really.. " I said, wiping my eye with my sweatshirt sleeve.

" Okay, sweetie. I love you. "

" Love you to, mom. " I said before the line went dead.

I decided I should pack my things. I grabbed my suitcase and unzipped it, throwing all my clothes inside. I didn't bring many, because Louis had promised to take me shopping.

Promised are meant to be broken, I guess.

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" I can't believe you are leaving. " Jenna said, for what seems like the thousandth time.

I shook my head and gave her a weak smile. She pulled me into a hug and whispered, " Just listen to your heart, okay? "

I nodded and she let go. Next to hug me was Harry, it was a brief 'bro hug' as he and Niall had once called them.

It made me sort of sad how they weren't close anymore, but at least they where still a band, right?

I moved on to Niall who, of course, pulled me in for a signature Horan Hug. Those really where great.

" Gonna miss ya kid. " he said solemnly.

" Back at ya, Horan. " I replied, playfully punching his arm.

Next was Zayn. He seemed taking it the hardest that I was leaving, after Louis of course.

He and I had grown really close and I had to admit, it was difficult saying goodbye to him.

He hugged me tightly and I inhaled the scent of his cologne, which always smelled like heaven.

I hugged back and we stayed that way for a bit. Finally though, he pulled away.

" I'll miss you loads. Promise me you'll think about coming back, even if it's not for Louis? " he said quietly.

I nodded. " I promise. " I whispered.

I moved on to Louis, last. I didn't want to say goodbye to him, but he cheated.

" I'm so sorry Stell. Please think about forgiving me..." he said.

I sighed. " That's why I'm going away...to think. "

He nodded and stared down at his feet. I placed a small, quick kiss on his cheek and turned away.

I grabbed my suitcase, but before I could start walking away, I felt someone grab my hand.

" Let me walk you down. " Zayn said.

I smiled softly and nodded. I turned around and said one last 'goodbye' to the people I considered my family and Zayn led me down to the elevator.

Of course, he insisted that he rolled the suitcase. I agreed, only because I knew it was no use to argue with him about stuff like this.

We stood in the elevator in silence. It was a silence heavy with sorrow, as we would both miss each other a lot. I hadn't considered anyone to be my best friend since last year, so Zayn was special.

But now I had to say goodbye, because I needed time to think. I wasn't sure if I'd be back or not, but I knew that Zayn and I would find some way to make our friendship work.

The elevator doors opened and he led me out to the parking lot, were my mom was parked by a minivan.

She turned around to greet us but as soon as she laid eyes on Zayn, she dropped her keys and the color drained from her face.

" Zayn? " she choked out, wide eyed.

(A/N so I might do another update tonight it depends my brain is kind of fried idk why I just don't even know if this chapter made sense or not I hope you enjoyed it though, comment vote and follow. ILY ALL! )