Chapter 3: The Dawn of a new Friendship(Mia)(Mia's outfit: .com/back_to_school/set?id=46278443)

I... I'm... I'm in love with you,"he admits. My heart jumps and my eyes widen.

No way," I think as my eyes race against time only to be defeated.

You mean the world to me and I want to marry you,"he says and goes down on one knee. He takes out a red velvet box and in it lies a gorgeous ring.

Oh no he didn't,"I say talking to myself.

Oh yes he did,"My mind shots back.

This is far too soon. Two months down a the relationship and he's proposing?"I think as sweat beads roll down my cheeks.

I am so sorry I am late. It's just that we were playing ball and we forgot the time,"Zayn bursts into my room, panting. He's sweaty but somehow smells very husky in a good way.

It's okay. Have a seat,"I say, trying to read faster. You look like you had a good time,"

Yeah I did. What are you reading?"Zayn asks, scooting over to sit by me on my bed. He's unbearably close now and smells too good.

Just love,"Zayn mutters, reading the title of the book.

Just give me a minute more,"I say, as Zayn distractingly leans over my shoulder to read some of the contents. I just need to see what Lacey says to John,"

My aunt had just sent me the book, through post and it only arrived yesterday. I was trying against the odds to finish the 500-page book withing today but I was only half-way through so far. I'm quite the fast reader which is an advantage for a book-lover like me. I could finish books within the hour, if not interrupted. Which was why my main ambition was to become an author. Other that I wanted to music school or maybe acting school.

I loved to write and I had even started writing short stories online on Harry Potter. I was actually thinking of writing a crossover between Harry Potter and Twilight online too.

Okay, I am done,"I say with a sigh and close the book shut.

Hey, I was reading that and I didn't get to see what Lacey says to John,"Zayn protests.

I give him a look. Lacey said no like a sensible girl,"I tell him.

What? Why?"Zayn asks.

Because she hardly knows John" I say. Zayn smiles at me.

Plus that story's crap,"I say. He's proposing to her only after two months into their relationship and they're not even serious yet,".

Zayn raises and eyebrow and jumps up.

Who are you and what have you done with the real Mia?"he says shaking me and looking me right in the eye. Mia, I know you're there,"

I burst out laughing and Zayn joins me.

Its not that. I mean I don't believe in love at first sight and I definitely think that proposing during early stages of a relationship is being stupid and foolish,"I say.

Same here,"Zayn raises his hand. Its completely idiotic,"

Really?"I say with a laugh.

We start off with maths this time and after about and hour, Zayn declares he needs a break.

Mia Vance, We need a break,"He declares and drags me downstairs. I rummage around the refrigerator for something to snack on.

Okay, I have macaroons, left over pizza and a pint of King Kone's mint chocolate chip ice-cream,"I say, looking at Zayn.

Mint Chocolate chip ice-cream please,"he says. I laugh. I knew he would have taken that.

I shouldn't have asked,"I say as I put the ice-cream container down on the counter. I pass Zayn a spoon and watch him eat.

This is heaven in a cup,"He says with his mouthfull.

Eat Zayn,"I say with a giggle. The past one week, we've been spending a lot of time together. Nothing serious of course, just friends. And there was a side to Zayn that didn't live up to the first impression I had of him which was good because I had initially thought he was rude, arrogant, a bullying git and more

But it turns out he's completely different. He's funny, outgoing and a bit crazy like me. We were both in lots of ways very alike. We were both quiet when we weren't with our usual bunch of friends but when we were, we were the loud, outgoing, random and hyper kind.

So you have a degree in law eh?"Zayn says looking at my framed certificate from Harvard. I nod.

You must have been very boring before coming to Bradford,"Zayn teases. I whack his head lightly but he avoids it and smirks at me.

I wasn't boring,"I protest. I was just studious,"

Yeah studious and boring,"Ava says, coming in to the kitchen.

Hah,"Zayn says, clapping his hands together. I stuck my tongue out at Ava and Zayn.

Fine then, I was boring and studious but none of you have an honors class degree in law so there,"I say defensively.

Ava rolls her eyes and walks out of the kitchen.

So why did you come back to school then?"Zayn asks curiously.

Well because I wanted that experience in school you know. Like making friends, being a normal teenager, just enjoy life like a proper teen,"I say. I was so busy with studying, I never had time for myself or friends and I just wanted to start over.

Besides I'm not sure I want to be a lawyer after school. I just did it because mom and dad told me to and I did," I add. I want to become an author or get into music or acting school,"

Really?"Zayn says. That's cool,"

Or maybe when I become famous, you could be my lawyer or publish an autobiography about me or sing along with me,"Zayn says with his chest puffed out.

No problem,"I say with a wink. But I'm afraid my rates are rather high,"

We laugh and get back to work. I get Zayn to do a test and as I mark the paper, I'm amazed.

This is AmaZayn,"I tell him, holding out his paper.

AmaZayn?"Zayn jokes. Fits me pretty well since I'm amazing. I smile proudly, my efforts were finally paying off. He had scored a B- and if he kept going this way, his grades would be rocketing off the sky.

If you keep going this way, I'm sure you'll get an A soon,"I assure him.

Really?"He yells, jumping out of his seat. This calls for sometime off studying,"

He grabs his bag and races out of my door. I only shake my head in amusement and laugh.

Bye Mia,"He yells and then stops and turns around.

Hey walk to school with me tommorow?"he asks.

Sure,"I say, slightly suprised.

Okay. Meet me at my house then,"he yells as he ran down the stairs.

First day back at school,"I think.

The Next day,

I got up, had a bath and then changed into this .com/back_to_school/set?id=46278443 and grabbed my school bag and a black jacket. Then I run downstairs and head to the kitchen. Mom and Dad have already left for work and mom's made Ava and I lunch. I make myself some coffee and some buttered toast.

Ava was still sleeping so I locked up after myself and walked over to Zayn's. Just as I knocked on the door, Zayn swung the door open. He smiles at me.

Hey Mia,"he says brightly.

Hey," I say back. He looks a bit tired.

You look a bit tired," I remark.

Yeah, I stayed up watching Scarface,"He answers.

That explains,"I say. He loves Scarface. We continue talking on the way to school.

So now we're back at school, I don't think we can have lessons at home. So how about we have them during one of our free periods?"I ask.

Zayn nods. That's a good idea,"he says. I have a look at his timetable and we discover that we have almost all subjects together except for literature and Calculus.

We head into school and Zayn spots some friends. I'll meet you at the student U,"Zayn says as he walks over to his friends. I nod at him and then walk off to my locker. I put in my combination and open my locker.

Hello you!"Liv says.

Hey Liv,"I say, grabbing my books.

How was the week off?"she asks.

Okay,"I say. I had to give tutor lessons to Zayn and we did a lot over the week,"

What?"Liv says stunned. Zayn Malik? The Douche that ran into you and told you to basically fuck off?"

Liv!"I say and crack a smile. He apologised,"

Well yeah but still,"she says as we sling arms and stalk off to class. I suddenly feel like Liv and I have gotten so close so fast. She had gone off to a short holiday at London to visit her cousins and the whole while she was gone, we were texting each other all the time and talking too.

So are you into him?"Liv asks.

What?"I say, startled by his question. No way,"

Well okay but he's one hottie to hard to forget,"she teases.

Hahaha Liv,"I say. We head off to English and head to our seats.

So was tutoring all you guys did during the week?"Liv asks with a hint of mischievousness in her voice. Or was there more?"

Yeah there was more,"I say coyly.

And?"Liv says eagerly.

And the extra's we did was, I killed his pet spider, we went had ice-cream but the ice-cream ended up on us instead, I meet one of his friends that's a total bimbo and she told me to stay away from Zayn and I told her she can have him,"I say quickly.

No shit?"Liv says. Talk about competition,"

Liv I'm not into him,"I say frustrated.

Not into who?"A voice says behind us.

We spin around and I want to start ripping Liv's head off.

How much of our conversation did you hear, Zayn?"Liv asks politely all the while trying hard not to burst out laughing.

Er, only the part where Mia says she's not into someone,"Zayn says. He has a funny look on his face.

I sigh. What's up, Malik?"I say, still sighing.

Malik?"Zayn says approvingly.

Yes Malik,"I nod and laugh. So what's up?"

Can I talk to you for a minute?"he asks.

Sure go ahead,"I say.

Privately?"he says looking at Liv.

Er, I'll just go to the bathroom and be right back,"Liv says and scoots off. Zayn smiles appreciatively and sits at Liv's seat.

So?"I say again.

Zayn takes a deep breath. I start getting a little tense.

What does he want to tell me that he's so nervous about?"I think.

So, I just wanted to tell you that I really...,"Zayn trails off for a second.

SO WHADYA THINK? WHAT DO YOU THINK Zayn's going to tell Mia?