Louis made me sit in the back. It was fucking hot back here but set my mind on ease for a little while- I wasn't as close to Zayn. They both looked at me like I was a dumbass when I told them to take me to the nearest Office Max they had. Turns out it was like 20 minutes away. And Zayn kept making comments on how I needed to get a car.

"Why don't you have a car?"

"Sorry, never got around to it."

"I have an older one you can use."

Whoa did Zayn Malik just offer up something? No matter I refuse to take anything from him. I was perfectly fine on my own.

"No thanks."

"Suit yourself." Our eyes met in the rear view mirror and I looked away after a second. My phone vibrated and a text from Calum popped up telling me his car was fixed and if I wanted to get lunch in an hour. I pouted, counting the minutes until I arrived at Office Max and how much time I'd need to shop and then add in the time for when I get back. Shit.

I'm out shopping for school supplies at Office Max. Did you know its like 20 minutes away? I can't do an hour but maybe an hour and a half? -Grace

I settled into the grey leather seats, seeing we had 10 more minutes. Louis reached for the stereo and turned the R&B music up, singing along to whatever was playing. And then Zayn started in on the next verse. I looked between the two idiots with wide eyes. Holy fuck they were singing with each other. They were good.

My eyes were glued to Zayn, the vein in his neck bulging perfectly and lips pursing delicately. Admiration shined on me. Not only was he attractive, he was a good singer. Holy fuck. But he was also a fucking jerk. Ugh, a lethal mix.

My phone buzzed again and after another moment of watching Zayn, I looked down at it.

Do you need a ride back? I could pick you up when you're done and we could go out whenever? -Calum

Hm, tempting. The song ended and the next one was turned down and the two frat boys were silent once again. I decided to go along with Calum's idea, not liking how I looked but figuring if he wanted to be with me then he'd have to get use to my comfortable look because that's pretty much all I did. I texted back faster than I ever have.

"We're here." Zayn said, unlocking the car and starting to get out.

"Wait!" I called. He ducked his head back in confused. I sighed and looked away from his hypnotizing golden flakes. "Uh, Calum is going to pick me up. Thanks for the ride though."

"Calum?"

I bit my lip and looked back up. He looked like he was internally debating with himself on what to do. I waited for him to say something but his face just went blank, the only idea of his anger was through his eyes and he wasn't directly looking at me.

"Fine then." He slipped back in his seat and I got out. I was barely to the sidewalk before they were pulling away and on the road.

~~~

Calum was wonderful. Really. We went out for ice cream after I was done shopping for supplies 45 minutes after Zayn dropped me off.

He made me laugh, blush, feel jittery. Everything a crush should make me feel. I felt like we were already a couple, with him driving me around and paying for whatever we did. I just wanted to get rid of Zayn and then I wouldn't have to worry as much. Why was I even considering Zayn as an option? He's fucking out of the picture. I won't be seeing him again. Hopefully ever. It was just some freak occurrence back at the dorms.

"You have a little ice cream on your nose." Calum said, touching the tip of his nose. "Really?" I asked, swiping my finger over the spot. He shook his head, a small smile lifting his face. "No, no. I'll get it."

Calum leaned forward and I swear I wasn't breathing. My stomach fell to the ground as his breath hit my face. Splinters of emotions sprouted from his lips connecting with my nose. Holy shit. When he pulled away, his face was hopeful and he stared directly at me, watching my reaction. To be honest, I couldn't breathe.

Breathe.

"C-Calum..." I said, a little unsure but knowing I liked the feeling of his lips on my skin, even if it was just my nose. "Yeah?"

"Let's go back."

His face fell but we were both done with our ice cream so we headed out to his newly improved Mustang. I glanced up at him to see his face was a little stormy. I didn't like seeing him that way so as a reassurance I found his hand and squeezed.

The drive back home was slightly quiet with a couple exchanges but the effort soon died with the conversation. Calum parked and I sat in the toasty atmosphere for a second too long.

"Thank you, Calum."

"Of course, Grace. I'm sorry about the- uh- kiss." He said, eyes straight forward. I bit my lip and shook my head.

"No, I liked it."

And before he could react I grabbed my bags from the back and headed for the dorm buildings. What the fuck Grace that was an invitation for him to admit his feelings for you. And you just leave before he could even reply. Things are going badly. I liked Calum. A lot. But if Zayn was to ask me out to brunch again, I'd say yes without a second thought. Okay, maybe without a fifth thought.

I struggled with the handle of my room before finally getting it and swinging it open. The sight before me caused me to drop all my bags.

Zayn was spread effortlessly across my bed, butt naked with an equally naked Elizabeth under him.

"Shit." I cursed, turning away and covering my eyes. I heard Elizabeth squeak and heard rustling. Why was Zayn here? And he was fucking my room mate. Is this some kind of sick joke to him?

Oh right. It is. I forget Zayn doesn't give a fuck about anybody or how they feel. I don't blame him. I give him mixed signals sometimes but if he just was out of my life, I'd be absolutely fine.

"Are you two dressed?" I asked shakily.

"Yeah." Elizabeth replied.

I uncovered my eyes and saw Zayn smirking and an embarrassed Elizabeth looking down at her hands. I scowled at Zayn, knowing that he'd probably never talk to her again. I didn't want Elizabeth to go through that but wait... Wasn't she the one to warn me about him?!

Fuck this, I want to go to bed.

"You have a lot to explain." I said, directing my gaze to Elizabeth. Somebody knocked on the door and I turned away from the two of them. Shit what the fuck did I just witness? Crazy shit, that's what. Something turned deep within me- hurt. I really couldn't believe Zayn would do that behind my back.

I need to stop pretending like he was a good guy. He wasn't.

I swung the door open and stopped at the sight of Calum.

"Calum, what are you doing here-"

I was cut off when he pushed me back, slamming the door behind him, and throwing me against said door. One hand found the base of my neck, keeping me in place and the other went to my waist, pinching it slightly. I gasped and he leaned forward.

I hardly had time to react to his forceful kiss but damn was it good. It was longer than Zayn's, more powerful with more feeling behind it. Oh he was a good kisser. My arms found their own way behind his neck, pulling him down closer to me, completely forgetting about anything else.

Sparks caressed my body, sending ecstasy through my system and flooding my mind with indescribable pleasure.

"Um, hello?" Elizabeth's voice broke through the spell his kiss put me through. Calum broke away and he rested his forehead on mine, his breaths just as heavy as mine. Oh damn, I could get use to that.

"I needed to do that." He whispered, hand leaving my waist and neck to face the couple in front of us.

One looked pissed as hell and the other looked confused.

"Who the fuck do you think you are? You can't just come in here and fucking kiss her!" Zayn screamed, taking a half step towards Calum.

Shit.

Notes

If you guys wanted to listen to music with this story, on 8tracks there's a playlist under my name: Cydney.jardine Its called Pills and Potions and I'll be adding some new songs and whatever you guys request. :)


And I need to know if the Zayn's POV chapter is a yes. ...


Thanks for reading babycakes!