Bab 9: Apologies
'What the heck Zayn?'
'Snowflake?!' Zayn yelled maniacally.
'Wha... What are you talking about? Why are you so angry?' I said genuinely confused.
'That redhead just called you Snowflake like you guys have known each other for years' he said looking even more pissed as he stared at the door behind me.
'He has no right to give you a nickname!'
'Well, he's the only one who seems to under stand me, unlike some people I've known for years. At least he came to comfort me when my two best friends pushed me away. And at least he doesn't barge into my room and start yelling for stupid reasons like a nickname!' I said getting more annoyed with Zayn's attituded.
Couldn't he just leave me alone.
Zayn's face immediately dropped and his anger was replaced with guilt.
He looked broken.
I almost felt like wrapping my hands round his torso just to comfort him but then I remembered what happened earlier and refrained from the idea.
He opened his mouth just for him to close it again.
This happened for a while until I got fed up and said, 'Look. If you have nothing to say except for your annoyance that Aiden gave me a nickname you can leave now. I was just in a great mood and I don't need you making it bad again.'
I saw his fist tighten before slowly releasing it as he stared at the floor. I was getting fed up with the silence.
I was about to start pushing him out of my room when he suddenly blurted, 'I'm sorry'. His voice was so low, I almost didn't hear him.
'What?' I asked thinking I imagined it but then he spoke again, this time more audibly. 'I'm sorry. Not just for barging into room but for everything.'
He kept looking at his feet. I knew he was sorry but I wasn't going to forgive him so easily.
I crossed my arms above my chest and said, 'Go on.'
He winced but continued, 'We messed up. We shouldn't have acted up like that. We should've known better, talked to you. We should've seen you struggling. We could've been there for you, to make everything feel easier. Instead we just ended up adding more pressure', he was silent.
He shoulders slumped as he said, 'I should've been more considerate. I'm your best friend, I was supposed to be there for you. I was meant to notice. Instead I was caught up in my own world.' At the end of his statement his voice was already shaky.
'I'm so sorry'. He said shaking his head.
Only then did I notice the tear that escaped his eyes.
All my previous thoughts of trying to stay mad at me suddenly left me and I didn't even realize when I pulled Zayn into a hug until he buried his head in the crook of my neck and sobbed quietly. I mindlessly rubbed circles on his back as I waited for him to calm down.
'It's okay Zayn', I said when I was getting uncomfortable with the silence.
'No, it's not. I made you cry.' He said as he held on tighter like he was afraid I would leave him. 'Just promise me you won't do it again, that's all I'm asking. I hate seeing you upset Zayn.' I said still rubbing circles on his back.
He stepped back slowly holding my shoulders gently as he looked into my eyes saying, 'Never and I mean never again will I ever not give you all my time and attention. You'll forever be a precious gem in my eyes.'
I could see the sincerity in his eyes and something about it made my heart beat faster. I smiled at his words.
When he saw my face he started smiling and pulled me into another hug. We stayed in each others arms until I got tired. I tried to release myself but Zayn just held on tighter and whispered into my ear, 'Another minute princess.'
My entire body froze as I felt his breadth on my ear as it sent shivers all over my body. I could feel my face heating up, I probably looked like a big red stop sign.
I don't normally like being referred to as a princess but the way he said it made me feel giddy.
He slowly pulled away and he looked entirely different from how he was a few minutes ago.
He seemed happy now, relieved I could even say. I was feeling nervous because of the look he was giving me so I decided to shake off the weird feeling saying, 'Now all we're missing is Iris.'
He suddenly looked away cursing.
He let me go and started pacing while repeatedly mumbling something like how Iris was going too kill him.
'What's wrong?', I asked a bit worried by his sudden change of mood.
He stopped pacing then gave me a sheepish smile while rubbing the back of his neck saying, 'I may have maybe come here this night even when Iris and I decided to come first thing tomorrow morning to beg for your forgiveness.'
He said this all while avoiding eye contact with me.
I couldn't help the laughter than escaped my mouth. By the time I had stopped laughing, Zayn was looking at me with amusement.
'Iris is definitely going to kill you.' I said regaining my composure. 'Well it's worth it as long as I got to hear you laugh today', he replied cheekily.
A sudden blush covered by face while I coughed to gain my senses.
'Seriously though. You're dead', I said. 'Not unless someone pretends that I didn't apologize this night', he said looking at me with pleading eyes.
I feigned ignorance saying, 'And who is this certain someone who would be so kind?'
'Come on Amy, don't be like that', he said pouting. I laughed at his childishness but finally agreed,' But I'm warning you now, I'm not the best actress', I said.
'No worries. Just do your best', he said. 'Well okay then, it's your grave.' I said.
'I should probably get going', he said. 'Yeah, you should, we still have to go to practice tomorrow', I said as I opened the door for him to leave.
As he was leaving he suddenly lowered himself and placed a kiss on my cheek. His lips lingered there for a while like he didn't want to remove it.
When he did he looked into my eyes and mumbled, 'Good night princess.'
Even when he was long gone I still couldn't move from the door. My face was still red and I felt tingles all over my body.
I slowly forced my body to close the door and lay on my bed. I fell asleep thinking of Zayn's lips on my cheeks.
The next day I woke up in a good mood. I got ready at a steady pace as I took my time brushing my hair and literally just enjoying my morning.
That was until I heard a knock on my door. I was very upset at whoever was disturbing my me time until I saw Iris and Zayn at the door. 'Hey guys, what's up?' I said.
I wondered why Iris looked confused but when I looked behind her I could see Zayn facepalm.
That was when I realized I was meant to pretend I was still angry at them.
I slightly panicked trying to figure out what to say before Iris notices my slip up but I was too late. A look of realization crossed her face and I'm sure at that moment Zayn realized he was screwed when he saw my face laced with fear.
He silently gulped and started taking silent steps backwards.
'Zayn came here yesterday, didn't he?' Iris said as she narrowed her eyes at me. I gave an apologetic smile to Zayn as he squeaked and swiftly turned and started running away.
'Get back here Zayn! When I catch you, you are so dead!' Iris yelled as she went after Zayn.
'Sorry!' I yelled to a running Zayn.
'I want people to wear blue at my funeral!' he yelled just before Iris tackled him as he let out a scream.
I winced slightly before shaking my head and laughing at my two best friends.
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