R E J E C T S

CH.31: DNA

*MONDAY*

"It was a lot of fun running around the mall I guess... except for the consequence part." Liam said while I was on my way to class.

"It was funny though because no one wants to buy the napkins. I even tried offering it for free but still no takers." Luke sighed.

"Well, you guys were wearing adult diapers with thongs on top. Even I wouldn't buy from you big babies." I chuckled.

"And then the guard had to throw us out..." Liam shook his head.

"You three look happy. What's up?" Rob stopped me from walking and gave me a quick peck on the cheek as a greeting.

"Nothing much. We were just talking about the scavenger hunt that we did yesterday." I explained to him.

"Ooh, that does sound a lot like fun. Wish I was there but you know, I had to work on the weekends too." He pouted.

Why the hell does he look so freaking cute doing that?!

"By the way, Styles wants you after school today so wait for me at the parking lot because I'm skipping practice instead." He smiled.

"Can I come too?" Luke and Liam asked in unison.

"No. I don't want any distractions when I'm working." I said.

Seriously, these two should get a life instead of always tagging along with me.

Plus it ruins my 'bad' image if I have two 'puppies' following me around...

******

We were playing dodgeball during PE class which I'm really good at by the way.

It came to a point where I was the only one left on my team and it just had to be Zayn and Niall throwing balls at me...

"You can do it, Cher." Niall cheered behind me which made me smile while I eyed Zayn from across me.

I was able to dodge the ball that he threw my way and quickly ran to the opposite end where Zayn was because it was Niall's turn to throw at me.

"I still love you, you know." Zayn whispered from behind which caught me off guard.

Is this some kind of tactic to distract me? Because if it is, it's working.

"Shut up, Zayn." I hissed as I dodged the ball that Niall threw.

"I'll go easy on you, Cher bear." Niall said when I was in front of him.

"Please don't call me that." I told him.

'Cher bear' doesn't really fit my bad-ass image and the way he says it is just... well, it sends chills throughout my body and I don't even know why.

Zayn threw the ball and thankfully, it still missed me.

"And I do want you back." Zayn said when I was already in front of him.

"Sorry, I moved on already." I retorted.

"I don't believe you..." He kissed the back of my neck from behind in public for I was sporting a bun which not only sent an electrifying wave of energy all throughout my body but also made my brain blank out for a bit! What the?!

I guess it's in his DNA after all... that he still manages to take my breath away.

This is not good.

It's a sign of weakness and...

I'm totally confused right now!

Niall almost hit me with the ball but my quick reflexes helped me do the 'matrix' move so Zayn got hit instead.

"Did Zayn just harass you or something?" Niall asked with a hint of concern in his voice when I was right back in front of him.

"Looks like it." I replied.

"Want me to beat him up?" His hands held either side of my shoulders and this made me turn my head around which was a huge mistake because now I can't look away from his lovely blue eyes...

And the next thing I knew is that I was down on the floor before completely blacking out.

******

I awoke with a really bright light almost blinding my eyes and two blonde angels staring down at me with the bluest eyes that I have ever seen.

"Am I in heaven?" I slowly fluttered my eyes open.

"Not yet but I can give you 'heaven' if you like..." Luke smirked then Niall smacks him in the head.

"Then why is it so bright in here?" I asked.

"Oh, I threw the window open for some radiant sunlight." I heard Niall's voice.

"How come you two look alike?" I squinted my eyes to see them better.

"Oh it's just the hair... and the blue eyes... and the handsome features, that's all." Luke explained.

"Or maybe because you got hit in the head. Are you okay?" Niall asked.

"What happened?" I asked back.

"Well, you did the 'matrix' move right? And then Zayn got hit instead so he called for a time-out and so Louis replaced him and when we were busy talking about how I'd be happy to kick Zayn' ass, Louis hit you with the ball then I brought you here in the clinic." He explained.

"Well, tell your 'friend' to watch his back because he is so going to get it." I said seriously.

"Get what?" Luke asked the obvious.

"A punch in the face, that's what!" Tomlinson better prepare himself for what's about to come for him.

"Why are you here anyway? Don't you have classes or something?" I stared at Luke.

"I got bored in class and decided to pay you a visit in gym class but then I saw you knocked out on the floor and so I helped Niall carry you here..." He explained himself.

How does he even know my schedule?

"Hi, Cher." Zayn opened the curtain that was separating our beds.

"Your nose is bleeding..." I pointed out.

"Oh shit. This is so not a good look for me." Then he closes the curtain back.

That's what he gets for kissing my neck in public!

*AT WORK*

"Cher, I'd like you to officially meet Travis." Rob introduced me to the guy that he has a crush on.

"Hello, nice to meet you." Travis shakes my hand and then Rob grabs me away from the guy.

"So, what do you think? Is he boyfriend material or what?" He whispered.

"Well, he seems like a gentleman and I think that's 'boyfriend material' enough." I grinned.

"Right?" He grinned back.

"Okay Robbie and Travis, you're up!" Harry hollered.

I watched them pose together for an expensive clothing brand while I waited for my turn and I noticed that they're quite 'happy' in each other's company which made me feel something... sad.

"Lloyd, you're up!" Harry called.

"I know that kind of look you know." Harry said when I was already standing in front of the camera.

"What look?"

"The way you look at your boyfriend being with another man." He says as he adjusts the camera lenses.

"I don't know what you're talking about." I tried to play dumb.

"Admit it, Cher. You're jealous."

"I certainly am not and it's none of your business anyway so---"

"Hey Rob! Come here for a second!" Harry called him over.

"I need you as props since you're already wearing a suit and all... I've decided to shoot a wedding pictorial instead. Cher, go change into a wedding dress." Styles ordered.