Settle down with me

Cover me up

Cuddle me in

Lie down with me

Hold me in your arms

I was sat tucked deep into his chest as he held me close, both our tired eyes heavily drooping as we tried to keep them open, in desperation not to be the first one to fall asleep on the other. We would always tease each other on who was the first to, and although I loved to fight it for the sake of being difficult, I knew I was always the first to fall asleep when we were together.

As I began to let my tired eyes win the battle of sleep I let my mind wander to think, I would always do my thinking in this state. Just for the sake of seeing what it was I had swimming around in my mind when I was in a relaxed state like this one.

My mind instantly went to him. All of him, his dark perfectly styled hair, his lips a perfect shape that I craved to feel on my mine, his deep brown eyes, the way they always seemed to be reading you, looking into you rather than just at you and his perfectly tanned skin tone that always managed to pull me closer unintentionally, merely just to feel it against mine, the softness of it begging for my touch.

Zayn’s been my best friend for years; he cared for me making sure no harm ever came my way. He would be my rock, my solid ground, when all else failed he was there to pick up the pieces that had to be put back together. Never once had he left me since we became friends and he assures me he never will.

I think it’s pretty clear that although Zayn is my best friend my feelings for him have…changed. Ad least I tell myself that they’ve “changed” when in reality; I knew it from the beginning.

Your hearts against my chest

Lips pressed to my neck

I’ve fallen for your eyes

but they don’t know me yet

The way my heart flutters from his touch, the way a shiver runs down my spine when he would whisper to me in a crowded room. Everything he did drove me insane, but I was too scared to admit it to him. It’s just, I can’t lose him…it’s not worth ruining our friendship over it

I heard him breathe out a big sigh as he settled me closer into him, slouching into the sofa a little more.

I pulled myself higher into him, settling one side of my chest gently over his, feeling his pulse push through his shirt onto mine and slowly pulled my face into his neck. I felt him shiver slightly as my breath fanned across his warm skin. My lips only centimeter away from him, there was nothing more I wanted to do then press them onto his neck, feel his skin radiate their warmth to mine.

And the feeling I forget

I’m in love now

“Zayn” I whispered softly.

“mmm” he looked down to me from the TV and smiled sweetly. His eyes were sparkling in the glimmer of the television and I couldn’t help but smile back the same way.

“I-…It’s nothing” I sighed knowing it was best not to tell him and went back to leaning into his chest.

He raised one of his eyebrows at me “Are you sure babe?”

I nodded trying to hide my upset look from him and I wrapped an arm around his torso gently.

“Okay” He sighed, and began to gently play with the ends of my hair.

A few minutes passed as silence over took us and he broke it blurting “Laura…I have an idea”

I rose my eyes to meet his “What is it?”

“Well, the band doesn’t have anything planned this weekend…” he trailed off

“So…” I asked giggling as I played with the seam of his shirt.

“Let’s go on holiday together” He smiled

I sat up quickly and turned to face him an excited grin on my face “Really?” I asked looking down to my lap to hide my goofy smile.

I met his eyes slowly and saw him nod.

“Where?!”

He chuckled at my giddiness whilst shaking his head slightly.

“It’s a surprise…” He winked and began to laugh when I started to beg him to tell me.

*******

We gently pulled up the deserted road.

“Zayn, are we lost?” I laughed “This looks like …nowhere”

I turned to him and saw his smile appear

“We are not lost!” He stated “I know exactly where we are going; in fact…We’re here love”

“Really?” I turned my self and looked out the window and felt my eyes widen slightly, it was so beautiful. He had brought us to a little cottage far out of the city, just the 2 of us.

“Oh my god…Zayn it’s…” I said in awe as I looked at it from inside the car.

I heard his door shut and saw him make his way around to me and open my door. He smiled and put his hand out to guide me. I took it and felt the familiar tingle he always gave me when we touched. I was still looking at the cottage as he shut the door behind me, his low laugh broke me from my trance and I felt him wrap his arms around my waist and settle his chin on the top of my head.

“Do you like it?” he asked me gently.

I nodded and looked up atop my head to meet his eyes “ I love it Zayn” I turned and wrapped my arms around his neck engulfing him in a hug. “Thank you” I whispered in his ear.

I felt him push his face into the crook of my neck as he squeezed me tightly.

“Anything for you” he said against my neck.

I pulled away slowly and looked into his eyes smiling at him gratefully.

I watched his eyes scan my face as he licked his lips slowly.

“You’re so beautiful” He whispered as he placed his hand on my cheek and rubbed his thumb repeatedly over my cheekbone.

My cheeks flushed a dark red and I bit my lip avoiding letting out the big smile that wanted to be put out on display. I had heard him tell me I was beautiful before but the tone in his voice had more meaning to it then it usually did and I felt my heart skip a beat at the thought he may have meant it in a much deeper way then usual.

“Thank you” I whispered gently as I lowered my eyes to my feet, tilting my head down slightly in the process.

He delicately placed a finger under my chin raising it to force me into looking into his eyes.

“Zayn…” He silently “shhh” me by running his thumb over my lips barely applying any pressure. As he moved his hand back against my cheek, I felt the proximity between our faces get smaller and my heart beat increase in speed.

Kiss me like you wanna be loved

Wanna be loved

Wanna be loved

Our noses brushed against one another gently and he paused looking me in the eyes, almost asking for approval and I placed my hand behind his neck tugging him closer.

He understood my actions and finally closed the space between us.

His lips crashed down to mine and I felt my knees go weak as we released years of closed in emotions toward one another, to afraid the other wouldn’t feel the same.

He kissed me with a purpose and dragged his hands to my waist whilst slowly sliding them to the small of my back pulling me closer. I wrapped my arms around his neck trying to get as close to him as possible never wanting the kiss to end. My hands slid back to his neck as I felt his tongue run across my bottom lip begging me to let him in.

I tangled my fingers into his hair as I granted him what he wanted, relishing in the feeling of him and our kiss.

He had slowly began to elongate the kiss, holding his lips on mine a little bit longer each time until he finally pulled away and leant his forehead to mine.

“Laura?” He whispered.

I had a smile on my face as I opened my eyes and looked into his as he held me in his arms.

“I’m sorry…” He gently raised one of his hands pushing a strand of hair behind my ear.

I felt confusion run through me as I assumed he regretted the kiss, he saw my expression and shook his head quickly.

“Oh no, not for that!” He stated and I saw his facial expression soften into a loving gaze “That was probably the best kiss I’ve ever had” His smile grew in awe.

I settled my palm on his cheek and slid my hand back until it reached the back of his head, running it through his hair.

“Then what is it?” I asked in a gentle tone.

He relished in the feel of my palm and leant his head further into it closing his eyes.

“I’m sorry I never told you” His eyes opened to look into mine. He stood up straight and kissed my forehead lightly. He shook his head at himself. “I was worried you didn’t feel the same way”

I smiled at him still holding my hand to the back if his head, gripping and letting go of his hair gently every so often.

“Well…Obviously I do” I blushed slightly.

He put his palms on both my cheeks and stayed silent for a little whilst, just watching me, suddenly he had a look of disappointment spread across his face

“I’m sorry I never told you how much ….how much I love you”

I felt the pace of my heart beat increase enormously and butterflies erupt in my stomach.

“You love me?” I had a timid smile on my face as I asked him.

I seen his eyes sparkle slightly and he nodded slowly as he held my face in his palms. Slowly he descended closer and pecked my forehead.

“Always have…”

He lowered his lips and smiled at me as he kissed me once again on the tip of my nose.

“Always will”

As he backed away once more he looked at me lovingly.

“do you love me?” He whispered as he pushed his forehead to mine and let his eyes flutter closed a couple seconds. I smiled to myself and knew the answer right away.

“Always have…Always will”

This feels like I’ve fallen in love

Fallen in love

Fallen in love