Carly’s POV

We walked through the front door and saw Louis teasing Harry about something while Niall and Liam laughed at them. Zayn was sitting on the couch looking down at his lap, playing with his fingers. I kicked off my shoes by the door and went to sit with him but got caught in Louis and Harry’s mess. Louis wrapped his arms around me and picked me up while Harry laughed at me try to wiggle out of his arms.

“Put me down Louis!” I gripped his arms but he wouldn’t let me go.

He laughed and continued walking to the couch, finally he put me down but set me on Zayn’s lap. I looked up at Zayn and saw the surprise in his expression. He looked down at my chest and then back up to my face and saw his lips curl into a smile. I smiled and looked down at his hands that found their way around my waist. He leaned forward and kissed my cheek making me blush.

“You made her blush!” Niall pointed at me, which made everyone look at me.

I turned around and buried my face in Zayn’s neck trying not to be seen but I knew they all could see me. Before I could curl up anymore than I was, I felt a body sit down on my lap. I looked forwards and was face-to-face with brown hair and the collar of a plaid shirt.

“You weigh so much Liam.” Zayn complained from behind me.

“That’s rude.” Liam pouted and stood up.

“You don’t weigh that much.” I laughed and grabbed his hand before he was out of reach.

“Thanks.” He smiled and helped me off of Zayn’s lap.

He pulled me to my feet but I tripped over Zayn’s feet and fell into Liam’s chest. I pushed myself away from him and balanced myself before looking at Louis.

“She’s gonna get you back.” Eleanor looked up at him and spoke softly.

He looked at me and winked with a smirk. I squinted and turned around to walk towards my room but walked right into Niall.

“Are you okay?” He laughed and grabbed my shoulders.

“I’m used to it, are you alright?” I looked into his blue eyes and smiled realizing I had just tripped and walked into him, I’m such a clutz.

“Yea.” He tried to hide his laughter but didn’t do a very good job.

“I’ll be in my room if you need me.” I walked past him and saw Harry leaning against the wall to the hallway. “We gotta talk.” I whispered walking past him.

He nodded and followed me to my room laughing at the crazy things the group was saying about us. I opened my door and walked in with him closing it behind him. We both sat down on my bed in silence, just listening to the horns honk outside and the group laugh and joke around.

“I know what happened last night.” I finally broke the silence. “El said that we were cuddling because I didn’t feel good and nothing happened between us, you just decided to sleep naked.”

“That makes sense.” He laughed rubbing his head. “Wait, what about you and Zayn? He came and got you today right?”

“Yea, and we talked about last night. I don’t know what’s going on between us right now but I need to figure it out. This is why I don’t drink.” I smiled and looked up at him. “I’m sorry if I messed something up.”

“It’s fine, you didn’t. Zayn and I fight over girls all the time but it’s never gotten like this, the whole thing is my fault. I’m sorry if I messed things up for you and him.” He looked sad now and his voice got quieter.” I’ll back off.”

“Don’t worry about it, we’re fine. You didn’t do anything, I was the one who kissed him.” I paused to think about what he’d said.” What’d you mean by ‘back off’?”

“Never mind.” He mumbled and looked away.

“I don’t really mind you guys messing with me, I hate being picked up but besides that I don’t care.” I laughed and stood up. “Don’t change anything Harry.” I leaned down and kissed his cheek lightly.

“Okay.” He stood up and walked to the door. “Oh, how was the interview?”

“I got the job.” I looked up from playing with my nails.

“Really?” He smiled and wrapped me in a hug. “That’s great!” He yelled in my ear and picked me up.

I giggled and hugged him back. The door flew open and Louis was standing in my doorway with everyone behind him. Harry set me down and let go while we looked at them.

“You got the job?!” Niall asked in an excited tone with a smile growing on his face.

I nodded and was pulled into a giant group-hug. When they finally let go of me, Liam wrapped me in another hug and kissed my cheek.

“Congratulations.” He whispered and let me go.

“Thank you.” I pulled back and looked into his eyes.

He let go of me and walked to the door where Zayn stood, he hadn’t hugged me or even talked to me since he walked in. I walked over to my closet shaking my head.

“Congratulations on the new job.” He closed the door once everyone was gone.

“Thanks.” I turned around and looked at him as he took a seat on the bed.

“So, we need to talk.” His hands were shaking and he was biting his lip.

“Okay…” I leaned against the closet door and watched him stand up again.

“I’m sorry if I made you feel weird today, I didn’t realize how drunk you were last night so I thought you’d remember something.” His words came out quickly and with power. “I hope that I didn’t mess up our friendship.”

“Zayn, slow down. Everything’s okay, you didn’t make me feel weird.” I walked over to him and sat down. “You did nothing wrong.”

He finally looked up and met my gaze. I smiled looking into his golden eyes making him smile too.

“Are we okay now?” He asked bumping me with his shoulder into mine.

“Yea.” I nodded and smiled up at him.

“Good. So, how are we celebrating tonight?” He laughed lying down on his back.

“No clue, all I know is that I’m not getting drunk again.” I shook my head and looked back at him play with his hair.

“But you’re so entertaining.” He teased with a big grin.

“Shut it.” I laughed and stood up. “I’m not even supposed to drink, I’m only 18. The only reason I get away with it was because I was with you guys.”

“Oh yea, you’re still a baby.” He laughed and sat up to look at me.

“Again, shut it old man.” I walked over to the desk and sat down on it.

“I’m not that old.” His jaw dropped and he stood up, crossing his arms over his chest he started to pout. “Take it back.”

“Okay, okay. You aren’t an old man… You’re just a geezer.” He laughed and then understood what I meant.

“That’s not nice.” He walked to the door, still pouting, and gripped the doorknob. “You’re just jealous because I can drink.”

“Yea, because I love drinking so much.” I emphasized my sarcasm making him laugh at me. “You aren’t old, I’m just really young.”

“True, I think we should go out there and see what we’re doing tonight.” He leaned his back against the door.

“Okay.” I started towards the door but went back to grab my phone.

He watched me pick up my phone off the bed and then walk back to the door. I watched as he tried to open the door but it was locked.

“You’re a dork, it’s locked.” I laughed and unlocked it.

“I knew that.” He tried to play it off but his face was already turning red.

I giggled and stood on my toes to kiss his cheek, making him smile.