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Chapter 4

I wake up with the same awful headache I went to sleep with. I reach over to grab my book, only to remember it's in Harry's car and I have to get it today.

Or maybe not...

I pick up my cell and phone Liam, remembering that he gave me his number. I am relieved when he answers.

"Lana you're a great person but it's six fucking a.m. for the love of god what is so important?" Liam whines into the speaker. I keep forgetting not everyone's a morning person like me.

"I wanted you to get all my stuff from the beach out of Harry's car, please?" I ask.

"Now? Can't I go later? I was up until like three a.m." Liam continues whining.

"Yes, yes. Come around noon? I need my book mostly." I ask him.

"If I am even awake by then." He grunts and hangs up. I am greatful that Liam is going to be nice enough to get my things from Harry's car but I am also a bit annoyed of his sleeping habits...But it's not my business. Whatever keeps me from seeing Zayn. I cringe at his name.

"Lana, are you awake?" My father's groggy morning voice fills the air.

"Yes father!" I shout back, sensing he is downstairs.

"Just making sure, want some tea?" He yells back and I take that as a signal to come downstairs, so I do so.

"Yes, I will be down in a minute." I answer as I put my messy hair up and run downstairs. I notice that my mother is not here and I begin to wonder where she is. If it was important, father would tell me so I decide against asking. I sit down in the dining room.

"Good morning. Your mother's sleeping in but I suggest not waking her up." He laughs, handing me my morning tea and sitting next to me as he sips his.

"I wasn't planning on it." I laugh with him. He always makes the best tea, milk, honey, and two teaspoons of sugar. I couldn't think of drinking it any other way.

"Speaking of planning, what are your plans for today my dear? It is the first day of your summer break." My father asks.

"I'm not sure. Liam is going to drop off my things, and then I am going to see if I can still apply for those college courses." I answer, getting up to see what I could eat.

"College courses? So soon? You're barely a senior." He almost laughs at my decisions
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"It could help me graduate high school sooner than the others. I want to take college classes so I am prepared for what has to come when the time is ready, you know? Then, when school starts I am immediately looking for colleges. I am already thinking about applying for somewhere in America! I know sounds crazy but that's my dream."

"You sure do talk a lot this early in the morning. Follow your dreams, but don't expect us not to help you pay for them." He laughs again and stirs his coffee.

"Father, I really appreciate that, I do. But part of being an adult and entering the adult world is letting go from your parent's assistance. As much as I would love for you too help, I am saving up for America on my own." I assure my eager father.

"You will probably change your mind, love. You're so young and naive you don't even know what to expect. Take my advice when I say to slow down and live in the present rather the future." He says, serious this time. I nod my head. I know he is wrong. I have always wanted to live in America and I have been planning this for two years. I finally told my father but I knew he would react this way.

My phone rings and to my surprise it's Liam. I excuse myself from the kitchen and answer.

"Hello?" I answer in the most cheery tone I can think of.

"Hey. You woke me up and I can't go back to sleep so I am coming now to bring your stuff. I have to pick up Zayn from Ed's house to bring him home so I will see you in about an hour." He says.

"Oh, no, no, no. You are not bringing Zayn anywhere near my house."

"What's up with your hatred toward him? He was kidding around and he barely said anything to you." Liam asks.

"I have never met anyone more rude then him in my life and I honestly do not need his negativity." I answer.

"Whatever." Liam laughs on the other line and hangs up. I am confused whether he is coming or not but I decide to get ready anyways, after breakfast of course. I walk back to my father who is reading the paper, just like we're back in the 50's. I laugh at the thought and go back to the kitchen to continue cooking.

"Mind if I join in?" My mother says, walking down the stairs. I prepare myself for a 6,000 word speech as she approaches me.

"Of course." My father greets her with a kiss.

"Good morning, Lana..." She says impatiently.

"Oh, yes, goodmorning mum." I smile down at the eggs I am making.

"Cooking for everyone?" She asks.

"I wasn't but I am now."

"That's good." She replies. I continue to make eggs and toast for everyone. It is so incredibly awkward because I have never made my mother upset since I was around eight. Honestly, even though I lied, which she doesn't know, it wasn't that bad. She will get over it soon.

Zayn's POV.

I grunt loudly as my phone goes off. Who the fuck is texting me this early? Are they stupid? I pick my phone up and see Liam's name appear. Fucking hell, what does he want this early.

*Am I still picking you up or no?*

The text reads. I completely forgot that he's taking me home, and the fact that I am in Ed's house.

*Oh, yea. Forgot. May I ask why the fuck you're texting me this early?*

I respond.

*Princess Prissy woke me up to pick up her things from Harry's car and I can't fall back asleep. Sorry. Anyways I am almost here so get your shit together cause I don't have all day.*

I smile at the fact he called her Princess Prissy and responded with a simple okay. My smile disappears as I remember the events that had occurred with Laini or Lana or whatever the fuck her name is. The only reason I went to talk to her was because Niall dared me to go talk to her and see if she's up for a one night stand. I agreed to it because I will admit she's fucking hot but annoying as all hell. She really hated me but for some reason that makes her interesting. But our hate is equal and I am not looking forward to being anywhere near her. I just want to go home and sleep all day because I drank too much last night and my head is pounding.

"I'm here!" Liam walks in without knocking.

"Oh, shit. Sorry I was caught up in my thoughts. Be right down." I yell down the stairs and quickly grab my shit before running down the steps. I am still wearing the same clothes from last night and I wreak of alcohol but I could care less. I am not impressing anyone so what's the point.

"You stink." Liam says as we get into the car and I noticed he dragged Sophia with him. What a dick.

"First time for everything, right?" I smirk and get into the backseat.

"Wake up, love." Liam gently touches Sophia and her false eyelashes flutter open.

"Oh, sorry, Hello Zayn." She shakes her head and we continue to drive to Lana's house. What a shitty way to start my day.