Beautiful Chaos

Chapter Fifteen

Lauren

As soon as I sit down in the passenger seat of Zayn’s car the smell of cigarettes and his cologne immediately fills my senses. “Glad to see you’re back Jauregui.” Zayn says with a smirk. I ignore his comment with a question.

“So where are we going tonight?” I ask.

“The usual. I heard Tony is having some people over and your girl Vero is going to be there.” He says, keeping his eyes focused on the road. I watch as he moves his hand to my upper thigh, letting it rest there. I hesitantly pick it up and push it off. “What’s wrong with you? You suddenly become a prude because you’re hanging out with that uptight douche?” Zayn scoffs.

“He’s not an ‘uptight douche.’” I reply in Logan’s defense.

“Yeah right- he practically screams fucking prick.” Zayn says harshly.

“Wow I can see you haven’t changed at all.” I say with an eye roll. The rest of the car ride is silent as we pull up to Tony’s house. Zayn puts the car in park and looks over at me with his golden eyes. Those golden eyes; the ones that I fell in love with and the ones that now haunt me in my dreams. I can’t look at him for too long without having to turn away, feeling intimidated by his stare. I feel his touch on my thigh again and I deny it once more. “Zayn!” I yell a little louder than intended.

“Shhh baby you don’t have to yell my name until later tonight.” He says with a wink. I roll my eyes and get out of the car before he can do anything else to me.

“Perv.” I mumble under my breath. I walk into Tony’s alone, not waiting for Zayn to walk me in like he used to. Things are different now; I’m with Logan.

“OH MY GOD! Is that who I think it is??? LAUREN JAUREGUI!” I hear the familiar squeal of my friend Vero as she embraces me in a hug. I stumble slightly as I try and catch my balance and hug her back. “I missed you mama.” She whispers in my ear.

“I missed you too.” I reply, squeezing tighter.

“Damn girl you got some muscle on you.” She says pulling away and squeezing my arm. I laugh in response as the petite girl in front of me raises her red cup in the air. “Now that Lauren is back who is ready to HAVE SOME FUCKING FUN!!” Vero yells. The people at the party cheer in response as Vero hands me a drink and smacks my butt.

Logan

This was it. I was finally back home in New York. It felt good to walk the crowded streets. I sauntered down the street to my parent’s home and slowly opened the door, knowing full well the entire family was probably eating dinner right now. I took off my snow-covered shoes and placed them by the entryway and made my way to the dining room. “OH! My Logan I didn’t even hear you come in!” My mom squeaked as she stood from the table, running over and hugging me.

“Hi mom.” I said, squeezing her tightly.

“Here! Come sit down there is still enough food!” She replied practically forcing me into my chair.

“Hey dad. Hey Maggie.” I said, finally addressing my dad and sister. “Who is this extra plate for?” I asked motioning to the plate next to me.