Afraid

7.

Alex's POV

A million things are going through my head, but I know for a fact that I want Zayn's lips against mine. I have butterflies in my stomach and a lump in my throat. My eyes are closed, and I raise my hand to his cheek, I am nervous, my heart is racing and my breathing is faster than usual. I want him to want me. I can smell his cologne, and it's pleasing. The only sound is my breathing, and I can feel Zayn leaning in more and more. I feel like this is my first kiss again.

Our lips never touch only to be disturbed as my phone rings. I open my eyes and Zayn does too.

Zayn clears his throat "You should Answer that." I nod and read the caller I.D, it's my mom. I answer it

"Hello."

"Alex it is 11:10pm, where are you?" My mom sounds concerned and tired.

"I am turning down on the street right now, sorry we made it to the movies late so we had to wait for the next one to start."

My mom sighs and I steal a glance at Zayn, he looks mad? Sad? His facial expression is hard to tell "I was just worried. The door is unlocked for you. Bye."

I hang up and look at Zayn "This was a nice date." He shoots his head in my direction and smirks, I immediately cover my mouth. SHIT ALEX DID YOU JUST SAY THAT OUT LOUD. I feel my cheeks heating up and Zayn is biting his lip. NO ALEX LOOK AWAY HE IS TEASING YOU NOW.

Zayn chuckles "So this was a date?"

I grab my bag "No, I didn't mean to ca-" Zayn cuts me off.

"This was the best date that I have been on. Thank you Alex for spending today with me." Zayn tells me and moves a strand of hair out of my face.

"I should go, before a rapist gets me when I get out of your car." I tell him trying to make a joke so this won't be too awkward.

Zayn smiles "Well I better walk you to the door, so the rapist won't get you." I shake my head, and open the door. Zayn gets out and walks me to the door. His hands are in his pockets of his pants.

I open the door "I wish this night didn't have to end." I lean in and give him a peck on his cheek, taking him by surprise. "Drive back safe. Actually... text me when you get home, so I know you made it back safe."

He looks down at his feet then back up at me "I will. Bye Alex." He walks away and I walk in. I shut the door and I smile. I walk upstairs, and take a shower, then I go in my room I put on fresh pjs, and I sit on my bed. My phone rings and its shows a number:

Text message:

- Its me, Zayn. I made it home. I had a wicked time today. GoodNight, sweet dreams Alex. Xx

I smile and fall back on my bed. I roll on the covers, and I grab the pillow and cover my face with it and scream. My heart is racing and it feels like it is skipping some beats. Zayn is going to give me a heart attack. My hearts feels like it could just explode. My stomach is doing flips, forget the butterflies, this feeling is extremely different, it's more! After I collect myself I decide to text Zayn back.

Me - I am happy you are home safe, sorry for the late reply, I was in the shower.

I lied, I can't tell him that I basically fangirled over him.

Zayn - It's alright. Well I should let you sleep; I'll see you tomorrow at school.

I smile and turn my phone off and charge it. I go to sleep, and think what would have happen if I kissed Zayn.

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Alex's POV

I wake up to the sound of thunder and rain pouring. I hear kids laughing and splashing in the puddles. I open my eyes tired, and my body feels weak. I reach for my phone, and it takes a while to turn, I get up to pee, and brush my teeth and wash my hands. I am extremely cold. I am only wearing a oversized sweatshirt. i put on some shorts and go downstairs to the kitchen. My dad isn't home, my mom is folding clothes. I head to the stove to see pancakes, with bacon.