Talking To The Moon [z.m.]

25: Jealous

Faith's POV

The moment Louis' lips touched mine, I pushed him away with my hands against his chest. I didn't have time to react before my hand flew up in the air and slapped against his cheek, sending him back a couple steps.

"What the fuck, Louis?!" I yelled. "I can't believe you! You're supposed to be my friend!"

Louis rubbed his cheek with his hand as he tried to regain his stance but failed when he almost tripped over his own feet. I didn't try to help.

"Seriously Louis, do that one more time, and I'll-" I started to say but he cut me off.

"No!" He begged, his eyes widening and releasing his hand from his red cheek. "No, please, Faith. I won't do it again just please don't leave me please. I won't be able to take it, you're one of my good friends and-"

"That's exactly why you can't do that again, Louis." I crossed my arms over my chest. "Because you're my friend and not only mine but Zayn's as well and if he finds out about this then he'll-"

"What? What is he going to do Faith?" Louis questioned, no longer begging me but looking at me defensively.

"Zayn and you aren't together anymore so why do you think he'd do something about it?"

I stayed quiet.

Even though the words were true, it didn't keep my heart from hurting. Having to be reminded by one of my closest friends that Zayn wasn't mine anymore was something painful I had never experienced until now.

I sighed before starting to walk away from him but taking one last turn at him. His expression was hopelessness and I didn't know why he looked that way. "Just because Zayn and I aren't together anymore, doesn't mean he wouldn't care. He may not have feelings for me anymore, but you're his friend and friends don't go after their ex's. Have a good day, Louis. You'll need one."

**

By the time I got to the apartment, it was past four and I had to start cooking dinner so it'd be ready when Alex would get home.

I took out the groceries I bought at the store and put some in the refrigerator while I left some out for me to cook. I decided on cooking a simple macaroni and cheese with some lemon chicken. I turned on the stove and placed the pot with water on top of the stove and let it boil.

When I finished cooking, I went to the bathroom to do my business and washed my hands before getting out. I grabbed the plates and cups before setting them on the table and serving the food and lemonade I made.

While I waited for Zayn to come back with Alex, I sat down on the couch and thought about what had happened earlier today at the store.

What Louis had done not only confused me, but it made me fear why he did such a thing. Did he do it because he was wasted? Or was it because there was something more? Something emotional?

I hoped it wasn't the second one. It would not only throw me off, but if Louis did have feelings for me.. I don't know how I would take it. He had been a good friend to me but he had been friends with Zayn first before Zayn introduced him to me when we weren't even together yet. I couldn't do that to Zayn. Not because I was worried that he would be jealous, but because I wasn't the homie hopper type of girl and just because I wasn't ready for a new relationship, I don't think I ever will.

Zayn may have found someone but I knew deep inside that I would never find someone who would attract me as much as Zayn did to me. I was willing to focus on Alex for the rest of my life until I died. He was the only male I needed and wanted in my life.