Peacemaker

Chapter twenty one- should I?

Elizabeth's point of view.....

I walk into the house, searching for socialisation. Sophia headed into Niall's room, and im not going anywhere near there given my oast experiences. Lea is in her room, with some random pop music turned ip really loud. There is laughter coming from the lounge room, so i walk in to find Zayn and Liam sprawled on the couches, chatting. Lam glances towards me, and sits up, making room for me. I plop myself next to him.

"What's up mates?" Ugh! My voice sounds strained and tight. Liam notices

"Zayn? Can you-"

"Rack off?" Zayn offers "no probs bro! I'm going to find Alix anyway" Liam rolls his eyes

"That's all he talks about" he explains "you know she's not going to die if your not around"

"I know," Zayn says "but I don't want her friends fighting if I'm not there" Alix is so lucky to have a boyfriend like Zayn. He's so sweet. So is Liam, but he is less protective. But I guess I'm not Alix.

"And don't say I'm obsessed," Zayn points out, before putting on a high pitched voice "I wonder what Elizabeth is doing right now! Do you think she's thinking about me? What would Elizabeth want? I love her sooooooooo much!" Liam ditches a pillow at his friend, who quickly dodges out of the way and leaves the room, laughing. Lam turns to me

"Something wrong love?" He asks. This it it. This is the part where I open my mouth and spill everything about Sophia, the other girls, the plan. Just go on and say it Elizabeth. You can trust Liam. I open up my mouth, and say:

"I think we need to go food shopping" what the fuck? Food shopping? Wasn't I supposed to tell him something else? No, I can't. Because if I do, then Liam, being the perfect boyfriend he is, will do something about the situation. Lea will know I told. And then she'll hate me again. Liam studies me, looking confused

"You came in looking worried and stressed, just to say that we need food?" I nod my head. I can tell he doesn't believe me, but he doesn't push it. I yawn and stand up

"I'm tired, I might go to bed"

"It's only six thirty" damn. Couldn't fate be on my side just once? How am I supposed to make excuses this early in the evening?

"Well I have a headache," I blurt, and dash down the hallway before Liam can ask any more.

Lea's point of view.....

There is a knock on my bedroom door.

"Come in?" Alix enters, carrying a magazine cut out

"I found the perfect guy" she says. Alix has been looking a lot better since she's been going out with Zayn. Her hair is longer and shiner. Her eyes are more twinkly and she looks healthier. Maybe having a boyfriend is the new youth product.

"I feel sorry for Niall," Alix says "this is going to break his heart" I smile sadly

"I know, but this is for his own good. For all of us. She's using Niall. She needs to go" Alix nods, and I take the cut out from her. It's a picture of an Italian looking guy kissing a pretty blonde girl. I smile

"This is great! Thanks Alix!"

"Welcome" is all she says. I can tell she feels guilty. But this will be over soon.

Alix leaves and I turn to my computer. I scan the picture in and it appears on my screen. I dig through my files and find the picture of Sophia that Skye took earlier, when she spotted Niall and Sophia kissing. I make a few changes to the photos. I grin at the finished product. It's lucky I took graphic design class in school.....

Alix's point of view......

"Hey" I jerk, startled, before I realise its Zayn

"Hey Malik" I say cheerfully "what's up?"

"Nothing," is the reply "just wanted to see you" I blush. Zayn kisses my cheek

"You doing okay?" He asks "there's a lot of friction with the girls"

"I haven't lost it yet if that's what you mean" I say "it's not to bad. I just leave whenever things get heated" Zayn nods

"Good idea" he says "I don't want you getting hurt" I smile

"Thanks. For caring" Zayn laughs

"Anytime."