Finding Someone (Sequel to My Best Friend)

Chapter 22 - Welcome To Italy

Zayn's POV

"No I want to sit next to Kari!" I whined as we took our placed in the first class area of the plane. We were on our way from Ireland to Italy, the last stop in Europe before we went all the way down to South Africa to do a show and then fly to who knows where in Asia. I hadn't spent much time with Kari lately and I wanted to know how it was going with Harry. I wasn't trying to be nosey, I just wanted to make sure Harry wasn't being a stupid idiot. As a friend I felt that I had to somewhat protect Kari and her seemingly fragile heart.

"But I want to sit next to her too!" Harry whined back.

"But you sat with her last time."

"But I want to sit with her this time too."

"Guys, stop! Kari interrupted. "As much as I love sitting with you Harry, Zayn has a point."

"Fine." Harry frowned and went to sit next to Liam. I chuckled at how much Harry was overreacting about this. It was just a plane ride. I smiled at Kari and patted the seat next to me.

"Someone's friendly today." She said.

"I thought I was always friendly." I retorted.

"Some days are better than others." She laughed.

"Yeah, that's true." I agreed. "So how are you and Harry?"

"Great I guess. It's just so weird how I can go from hating someone to liking them, but yeah. Why do you ask?"

"Hey, I just want to make sure that Harry's not being an arse. That's what friends are for." I told her.

"Well, I glad I have you looking out for me Zayn." She smiled.

"Hey no problem. And speaking of looking out for you, have you heard anything from Britt lately?"

"Nope. And Harry and I made a decision that he's not gonna lie about Britt. Besides, its been awhile since she threatened us. She's one of those people who's all talk and no action." Kari shrugged.

"As long as you guys think it will turn out okay then I'm glad you're not lying." I replied.

"Me too." She said and we fell into a comfortable silence. Farther up in the cabin I heard Liam and Louis fighting over something that ended with Louis shouting carrots directly into Liam's ear. Even though I felt bad for the lad I let out a laugh.

"You boys are really something aren't you." Kari smirked.

"We're one of a kind." I said giving her a cheesy smile.

"Yes you are." She laughed.

"So what's going on with Perrie?" Kari asked suddenly.

"Oh, you mean the story in the paper. I don't know where people come up with this stuff. Perrie's nice, but were not getting back together." I said.

"Do you want to date someone?" She asked.

"I don't think so. Not right now, but maybe later. After the yolo thing wears off." I joke.

"Sure, because yolo is totally the idea to live by." She joked back.

"Well, it's true, you do only live once." I shrugged. Kari nodded.

"Zayn, do you believe in love at first sight?" She asked abruptly. I was shocked by her question. I had never really thought about love at first sight. But, I guess when I saw Kari for the first time I really liked her. Did that count? No, a crush isn't love.

"I don't know really. I guess if you see someone you can really like them, but you can't really love them until you know them." I responded.

"But don't you ever have that feeling that someone is special, even when you don't know them?"