When I woke up, the train was slowing down, then lurched to a stop. I rubbed my eyes, and looked out the window, I was in London! I grabbed my belongings and climbed off the train, the whole station was a buzz, even though it was only 6 in the morning. People were everywhere, looking at their watches, talking on cell phones, it was the most hectic thing I'd seen in a long time. I made my way through the big crowd, and went outside. It was foggy, but warm, I took a deep breath, and coughed, "Ugh, smoggy." I said to myself. Then walked.
I had no idea where to go. None at all. So, I walked on to a main street and looked for a book shop. I had about 30 dollars left. I figured I could get a book, then food later. I wandered a little more, then found a quaint little shop that looked inviting. I walked in and the woman behind the counter smiled at me. "Hi, anything I could help you with?" She asked, she had a warm, happy voice. I nodded and she came out from behind the counter. "I was looking for maybe, um, a love story?" She grabbed my arm and led me to a big section near the back of the shop. "I really like this one." she said snatching a thick book off the shelf and handing it to me, the title was something that seemed really cute. "How much?" I asked. "Um, around 23.75" I put the book down and looked at the floor, disappointed. "What's wrong?, too much?" The clerk asked, I nodded, and told her how I only had 30 dollars to my name, and no way to get more money, then pretty much explained why I was in London and the rest of my story. She sat in listened attentively, then told me the book was free, and that her name was Destiny. I thanked her, and we ended up hanging out and talking all day. It felt really good to have a friend. Around 11:00pm, Destiny said she had to close the shop, and offered me a ride to a shelter. I declined, telling her how I would rather walk, considering all she had done for me. "Okay, but here's my number, call me when you get the chance." Destiny handed me a small slip of paper, I smiled, then hugged her and left.
It was pitch black except for the few street lights aliong the sidewalks. I put the new book in my duffel and started searching for a place to sleep. I had been for walking for about 10 minutes when I heard footsteps behind me. A group of 4 girls who were VERY large and scary looking. I started walking faster, and so did they, I was scared, so I ducked into an alley way. They came in too, and pushed me down. "Got any money, little girl?" They all laughed, I shook my head, trying not to cry. The biggest one came forward and kicked me. "Well, if you're not gonna pay up, we'll just knock you out, then take your money. Okay?" She laughed and went to punch me. I scrambled to my feet, only to be knocked down by her fist. An intense pain erupted in my temple, I tried to fight back when all of them came at me. I felt all kinds of pain, kicks, slaps, punches. It hurt. Then I blacked out...
~~~Zayn's P.O.V~~~
It was so dark out, and my drunken state didn't make it easier to walk. I stumbled down the street a little farther, taking another swig of my whiskey. Everything was so loud, especially the crying I heard. Was it in my head? I shut my eyes, and still heard it, louder this time. It was at it's peak when I passed by an alley. "Heloooo?" I called, sounding like a little boy. I hiccuped then turned in to the all way. I crashed forwared onto something warm, and hard. I turned my head to see it was a girl! I listened and realized she was the source of that loud, crying that made my head pound. As my vision un-blurred, I realized the sheer beauty of this girl. He face was bruised and bloody. I wondered what happened. "Uh-oooh. You neeeed help?" I asked, slurring a bit. She didn't respond, but I knew she did. I stood up slowly, and clumsily reached for my phone. I pressed 4, and got Liam on speed-dial. "Hello? Zayn, where are you!? It's so late!" He demanded, I told him what was happening and where I was, barely making sense the whole time, but he got the jist. I sat down next to the beauty, sipping my whiskey. I heard a car pull up, and Liam stepped out. "Vas Happenin'? I asked, laughing hysterically. Liam shook his head and looked at the girl. "Oh my lord Zayn! We have to bring her back to the house, clean her up!" Liam began freaking out, I told him it was okay, and to load her in the car, because I would probably drop her. When we arrived at the house, Liam called Harry and Louis to help him carry her up the stairs. I ran up and found Niall passed out on the couch with bucket of Nandos, I hiccuped, put my now empty whiskey bottle in the trash, and sat on the floor, waiting for the boys to come up..
When they got up the stairs, I was on my stomach talking to myself. Harry set the girl down on the couch that Niall wasn't passed out on, and I got up to see her. "Looks like she got ina wittle fight!!" I giggled. Louis agreed, and Liam went to get the first aid kit. We cleaned her up, and I let her share my bed with me, it was big enough. We brought her into my room, and then I popped in the shower. I was feeling less intoxicated, but a large headache was settling on me. I got out, put on my Jack Wills sweats, and hopped in to bed next to the girl. I turned to face her, noticing just how beautiful she really was. Her hair was a soft brown, and her skin flawless besides the few cuts and bruises. I turned back over, and slowly fell asleep.
~~~Charlotte's P.O.V~~~
I woke up in a warm, sunny place. It smelled of BOD. I sat up, and winced in pain, everything was sore. I looked around confused, I was in a house! I was so scared, wondering what happened last night, then I looked over and screamed. There was a boy in the bed! I jumped up, and groaned. I looked at him, and my mouth fell open. He was gorgeous. A beautiful stranger. I went over and shook him. "Um, hey.. Who are you?" I asked, he looked at me, shocked, then said, "Haha, I'm uh, Zayn Malik, and you are?" he asked sitting up, revealing a chiseled body. I told him who I was and asked how I got into his house. He told how he found me in an alley and I was pretty beaten up, and took me home and his friends helped clean me up. I asked if I should leave, and he said, he wanted me to stay for a while. So we went into the living room, which had 4 other good looking boys sitting on big, fuzzy sofas. "Hello!" The one with curly hair said chipperly. I waved, feeling sheepish, I must look terrible! Zayn introduced me to the boys. I sat down next to Zayn on the other couch, and the boys asked me where I was from. I took a deep breath and explained my situation. They listened, nodding occasionally. After I was done, Niall spoke up. "Wow..", Louis agreed. I laughed and asked about them. Liam explained to me how they were One Direction. A boy band that was formed on the X-Factor, and now they're world famous. "Wait, so you have no idea who we are?!" Harry asked, looking hurt. I laughed and said no, "I wasn't allowed to read tabloids or watch TV at the orphanage." I snuk a look at Zayn, he was staring at the wall, thinking hard. I tapped him, he snapped back to reality and asked all the boys to talk to him in the kitchen please. They went, and I sat on the couch, taking in the posh surroundings. It was really nice, for an apartment. The boys reemerged, looking excited. "What?" I asked. Zayn sat down on my right, and Harry on my left, the other 3 boys stood in front of me. "We have a question." Niall announced. I nodded once, waiting. Louis looked at deviously, then screamed at the top of his lungs, "DO YOU WANNA LIVE WITH USSSSSS!?!?!?!?!" Then jumped onto my lap, laughing. I was shocked, this was sudden, but the boys seemed like amazing people, and I needed a life here. Why not make it with these fantastic boys? I thought. I smiled, looked at Zayn, then Louis, then Harry, then Niall and Liam, and said yes!
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Zayn's Angel.
Fanfiction17 year old Charlotte lives in an orphanage and is fed up with cruel behavior, she runs away and meets Zayn Malik. Will they fall in love? Or crash and burn? Read on..<3