* * Demi's POV * *
"Wake up Demi!" A familiar voice called my name. "Wake up Demetria!" The familiar voice raised and I can obviously tell that it was mom. I opened my eyes and winced at the light of the lamp above my nightstand. "Give me 5 minutes mom." I pleaded. "We dont have enough time. Now get up and take a shower! I'll be downstairs." My mom reminded as she walked out my room. I stood up and went to the bathroom and took a shower. After that, I instantly went to my closet and grabbed my school uniform. I blow dried my hair and put my hair in a messy bun. Its not really my fave hairstyle though, I'm just lazy this morning because its Monday. I grabbed a pair of socks and put it on my feet and also my shoes. After that, I went out of my room. I ran down the stairs and went to the kitchen where I found my brother sitting in the table with spoon and fork both on his hands literally drooling and waiting for the food. Then my mom cooking, who looked so happy. "Good morning honey" My mom greeted as she noticed my presence. I smiled back and stared at my brother, he looked happy too, am I missing something? "Why are you both so happy today?" I asked curiously. "Well, I'm having spaghetti this morning!" My mom exclaimed excitedly. I just stared at her confused, my mom just simply smiled. "Can I eat now?" James, my brother complained as he rubbed his tummy. I chuckled at his reaction, he just gave me a death glare and pouted. "Now its ready!" Mom exclaimed. She puts the pasta in a huge bowl and a serving fork, ofcourse. James licked his upper lip and stared at the spaghetti. I checked the clock on my phone and it was already 6:25 am, the time that we need to be at school is at 7:15 so no worries. I put some pasta on my plate and I observe at James's reaction and he put a massive pasta on his plate, I chuckled. My mom just stare at us probably observing our reaction at her 'oh-so-delicious-spaghetti' so I pretended that the pasta taste like the worst thing ever as I showed my tongue looking disgusted. "Ew" I pretended that it taste awful. I observed my moms reaction and her smile turned into a frown "Its not bad,right?" She pouted. "Nah,i'm kidding mom. It taste ... okay" I nod my head. My mom sighed, "Really? Its not bad?" She stared at me as she sat down beside me. "Not bad" I nodded again. My mom sighed in a relief, then she turned to look at James, he was like he hadn't eat for the past months. "Hungry?" I asked James as I rolled my eyes playfully. He nodded, "This spaghetti is" He swallowed "like the best food ever" He widened his eyes as he continued to eat, I turned to look at my mom's reaction and her face was like 'thats-right-i'm-the-best-cook-ever', I chuckled at her and she just grinned at me. "See how your brother loved my food?" She wiggled her eyes. "Cause we have diferrent taste buds" My favorite excuse. "Whatever. You just dont know how to appreciate things" She rolled her eyes as she stood up to clean all the mess. I just didn't say anything, maybe it hit me? Yes, it did. I just continued eating when suddenly my phone vibrated inside my pocket, it means that someone texted. I grabbed my phone from my pocket and checked the message.
'From: Taylor Swiftie :*
Hey Dem! ;) Hows my bestie? Are you now at school? I'm going to wait for you in the bench :) Love ya.'
Aww, Taylor is really a sweet girl and that what makes her amazing. I smiled sheepishly and texted her back.
'From: Demi Lovato ;)
Hey Tay! ;) I'm doing great. Nope, I'm still at home. Kk, see ya there. Love ya too :*'
Then I clicked send and put my phone back at my pocket and continued eating. Then there I noticed James was staring at me the entire time, I looked at him and he wiggled his eyebrows, "Is that your boyfriend?" My jaw dropped and laughed "No, silly. Do you really think so? It was Taylor." He looked confused "Taylor?" He thought for a moment. "You know, my bestfriend?" I rolled my eyes trying to make him remember her. "Oh yeah. The hot one?" He grinned. Then my mother turn to look at us and her face was suspicious. "Hot? Did I just heard that?" She narrowed her eyes. Then I chuckled and I turn to look at James, he cleared his throat and made an excuse "uh... you know... its really hot here. I'll be at my room..." he ran downstairs afraid of mom's suspicious looks, I laughed hard and my mom turn to look at me giving me a 'explain-now' face. I rolled my eyes, "James find Taylor hot." I giggled. My mom rolled her eyes. "You need to be going now." My mom lifted me up. "Mom!" I protested. I stood up and went to take a toothbrush and as soon as I'm done I went to find a mirror and fixed everything that is needed to be fix, I can't go to school looking like a monster or something. Then I grabbed my bag and ran through the door because the 'beep' of our school bus is probably waiting outside. I kissed my mom on the cheeks and she smiled. "Have fun" She waved. "Mom! School will never be fun." I complained sarcastically. She just rolled her eyes playfully and I went inside the bus and there were no more seats except the vacant sit beside Zayn, my freaking long-time crush. I was screaming inside praising that he would finally notice me as soon as I sit in that goddamn chair! I cleared my throat and I was starting to sweat because Zayn looks goddamn hot. Woow! I thought. I slowly walked and when I was already near the chair someone pushed me, leaving me fall in to the floor. Then everyone noticed the loud 'bang' and stared at me, they were all laughing and I looked down and thinking the fact that I was embarrased in front of Zayn! Then I looked up to know who was the one who pushed me and it was, Kathleen. The 'most popular girl in the campus' and 'the girl who can have anything she like'. She laughed at me and kicked my legs when she took my place sitting beside Zayn then I looked at Zayn's reaction and he stood up, I felt my heart beating and Zayn offered me a hand. When he did this, my heartbeat stopped. The world stopped, everything stopped. I stared at him for how many minutes when Mr.Ben, the driver interrupted as he cleared his throat. I finally blinked and I accept his offer as he help me to stand. I looked down then back at Zayn then to Kathleen, her jaw dropped and she was embarassed that Zayn refused to sit beside her instead of me, Kathleen shrugged and took a death glare at me before she sat at the back. "I'm sorry about her,love. Whats your name?" He grinned at me. I sat there speechless then after a few minutes Zayn cleared his throat, he was waiting for my answer,he was asking my name. Zayn Malik asking my name! OMG. I finally opened my mouth and answered "Demi Lovato." I answered nervously. He chuckled, "I'm Zayn Malik." He flashed a smile. And inside I melted, could he be any hotter? Then I chuckled. "I know." I looked down then blush, OMG whats happening to me? "Kathleen is really being a bitch to you, and to every girl who goes near me. She's really annoying. Sorry about what happened earlier, never thought it would happen that way." His accent was the first thing that I noticed, he was really sweet, attractive and gorgeous. Calm yourself Demi, Calm yourself. "Its fine. but...." I felt pain in my knee and when I checked it,there was a huge wound and fresh blood, "Ouch" I closed my eyes, I can't take the pain. "Oh my- Let me help you with that" I opened my eyes and observed on what he was going to do, he grabbed a clean tissue in his bag and wiped softly and slowly the wound on my knee. "No,I can do it-" I complained. "At least let me try to help you?" He insisted and I let him do it, inside I really like this and I thought to myself that I was the winner this time. I took a quick view at the back to watch Kathleen's reaction and she was really mad and upset that Zayn refused her and she gave me a death glare and I quickly turned back facing Zayn. "Ouch!" I squeled. "Sorry." He apologized. Then the blood was not appearing anymore, thanks to Zayn. The bus stopped, I stood up trying my best that I can stand but I fail, I thought I'm going to fall again but an arm firmly hold my back and I turned to look at whoever it is, it was Zayn and I observed his face and I can read that it was 'i-will-help-you'. Then I shook my head but he insisted, then I gave up. I put my arm on his shoulder and his arms on my waist, then he slowly guide me and I stared at him, he was really sweet and I hope I could know more about him then he noticed my stare and stared at me too, then I looked away and blushed. "Maybe I can take you to the clinic?" He looked concern and I awed. I thought for awhile and I nodded. "Does it really hurt?" He asked with an apologetic look. "Yeah." I answered softly. Then he guided me to the clinic,he opened the door and the nurse was sitting on her desk and Zayn politely greeted her and the nurse smiled back. Zayn let me sat down on the nearest chair and I thanked him. "Thank you Mr.Malik but I'm afraid you need to leave" the nurse smiled politely. Zayn nodded, "You'll be okay?" He looked at me. I nodded but inside, I was torn apart that he needed to leave. The screaming and all that was gone, It felt like me and Zayn were like friends for a long time. Zayn opened the door and took a last look at me and he went out. The nurse put some ointment and covered my wound, and let me rest at the chair. I was sweating, maybe because of the hotness of Zayn or was it because it was literally hot here? Then I found myself smiling because of what happened earlier, it kept repeating and repeating on my mind. I know this is not the last day that I would see Zayn, and he will obviously look for me as soon as I'm recovered. Thank God, Kathleen pushed me.... not that I resulted in getting hurt but it resulted of Zayn noticing me. Sweet,sweet victory! Aha.
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(AUTHOR'S NOTE) YAAAY! ZAYN FINALLY NOTICED DEMI, DONT WORRY, NIALL WILL HOPEFULLY APPEAR ON THE NEXT CHAPTER. SO STAY TUNED GUYS. I HOPE YOU LIKE IT, YOU KNOW, WORTH MY EFFORT. SO YEAH, LOVE YOU ALL GUYS. :")
-Kei xoxo
