Chapter 7: Meeting at the Park(Mia)

I hit the alarm and get up. Most days before I leave for school, I spend at least half and hour, jogging at the park or just along the neighborhood. I change into .com/cgi/set?id=46676976 and then grab my headsets and my iPhone. Mom's already up and she's made bacon and eggs for breakfast. She hands me a plate and I have a egg sandwich, and I head off to Zayn's.

Before I could walk up the stairs, Zayn opens the door and walks out with his eyes looking slightly blood-shot.

Whoa!"I exclaim. What happened to you?"

Went to sleep late,'he answers grimly.

Well, it's okay if you don't want to join me for a jog to day,"I tell him. Zayn doesn't say anything, he just turns around and walks back to his house.

I'll just meet up with Theo,"I shrug and then plug my headsets on and start walking towards the park. I see Theo almost every morning and I bet he'll be there.

Wait who?"Zayn shouts after me.

Er, Theo,"I answer him. He goes to school with us,"

Hang on, I'll come with you,"Zayn answers.

No it's okay,"I tell him. He really does look tired and I want him t head back to sleep.

You invited me to come along, And now I'm coming,"Zayn says shortly. He jogs ahead and I shrug and run after him. After a few minutes, Zayn slows down to a walk and gasps for air.

I am really unfit,"he declares. I laugh. I walk along side with him. And when we walk uphill, He forces me to push him up as we walk up because he's so tired.

Zayn, You have to move your legs,"I tell him tersely.

I can't I am so tired,"He says panting.

I roll my eyes. After an hour, Zayn tells me he feels really faint and tired.

I feel really sleepy and faint,"he tells me and sit down on a bench nearby.

Did you have anything to eat for breakfast?"I ask him.

No,"he replies. He lays down on the bench and starts curling up, and closes his eyes.

Zayn!"I nudge him. You can't go to sleep here,"

But I'm really tired Mia,"he whines.

Come on," I tell him and force him up. I drag him to the nearest Starbucks and leave him to sit at a table. He slumps off to sleep and I head to the counter.

Hi honey. What can I get you?"the girl behind the counter asks.

A Caramel Macchiato, Cold and a, er, Make it two Caramel Macchiato's, one hot, both grande please,"I tell the girl behind the counter. I whip out a couple of bills.

Long night for your boyfriend huh?"she asks.

Oh er, he's not my boyfriend. He's my best friend,"I tell her. And yeah, he had a really long night,"

She smiles at me. Well okay, here you go honey,"she says, putting my orders on the table. Anything else?

I get Zayn a muffin to go along and then I bring the drinks and his muffin over.

Zayn?"I say poking him gently.

Huh?"he wakes with a start.

Here. Have this,"I say and hand him a cup and his muffin.

He takes a swig and then sighs.

Thanks,"he winks and smiles. He has his muffin and we leave after he feels better.

I feel really bad that you paid for the tickets last night and for the coffee and muffin today,"He says sheepishly.

Hey, Its okay. You can get me a great birthday present,"I tell him

Hey yeah. It's a week before mine right?"he says and nod.

Yeah. But I don't really want a big birthday party or anything,"I tell him

Why not?"he asks.

I don't know?"I tell him. He laughs.

We have to plan something,"he tells me.

Are your parents getting you a bike or something?"he asks.

Yes!"I say happily, as I whip out my brand new licence. Mum said they'll get me a Vespa or maybe something else,"

Cool,"Zayn says happily. So now I have a ride to school,"

Hey, How says I'm giving you a ride,"I tell him. That bike we'll be for me and my bottom,"I tell him.

Zayn pretends to be checking my bottom out.

It's not very big Mia. I'm sure mine can fit your Vespa,"he says.

I'm still not giving you a ride,"I tell him.