THIS IS US

Part 34

"Zayn said that he will be here in another 15 minutes. Got stuck in traffic." Niall informed all of us. We had arrived at the club 10 minutes ago. Liam was right, this is a very small club, cannot be even called that but it is very cute and gives an old-town vibe feeling from this. 

"Want to join me ?" I hear Louis's voice behind me. I was standing next to Liam and Niall. We were just talking about random things. Turning, I raise one of my eyebrows in question.

"Join for?" I asked.

"Drinks. Getting drinks for everyone, give me a hand." He answered running one of hand through his hair. I nodded and excused myself as I accompanied Louis. 

"So, do you know what everyone wants?" I asked as I cleared my throat. 

"I know Haz's, Payno's and Nialler's. Lou shouted her drink like a million times, so I am pretty sure the bartender heard it too. I figured you would know Rachel's and Lot's." He replied, his fingers grazing my back. A shiver went through my whole body. 

I nodded and ignored the stupid butterflies in my stomach.

Oh, god. When did my life become so cliche'?

Butterflies in my stomach? Katherine..? I shake my head.

"So, had a word with Zayn?" I asked. 

He looks at me and nods with a small smile which automatically brings a huge smile to my face. I nudge him a little asking him to elaborate. 

"Had a long chat, you know. Caught up with each other and congratulated each other. I guess it was time for us to have that mature conversation. He seemed happy with everything he is doing right now and to be honest that made me so happy. I have seen him through all of his struggles and turmoils. All the fights aside, he was my best mate and he is still is. He has found his sound you know." He explained and I smiled.

"So, why did you look so nervous today?" I asked. 

" A lot has changed love, between both of us and not just us, it's between all of us. Haz had a chat with Zayn too and it went well but one thing that is troubling all of us is the fact that we are all in a thin line here." He said and I nodded. We were standing at the bar, giving the orders we were silent for a few moments, looking at our friends laughing and talking.

"He specifically asked to meet me.." I said breaking the silence. He glanced at me and nodded.

"I spoke with him about you." He said and my eyes widened.

"What do you mean?" 

"Calm down love,  I didn't tell him about what happened between us but I spoke to him about you as our assistant manager. How you have made this thing happen and made it look so easy." He said now looking at me intensely. I nodded clearing my throat. He turned completely towards me, his eyes still on me.

"You know darling, this little game we have going on is fun but a little hard. Your fucking smile kills me every time." He says softly, leaning closer to me. Our noses were nearly touching, his hands brushed mine. I gulped and looked into his eyes trying my best to breathe.

"That's flattering. But glad you admitted that it's hard which makes it easier for me." I said somehow finding my voice. He smirked slightly knowing completely well that I was lying. That results in him leaning closer to me, our noses touching now. His blue eyes were looking into my brown ones.

 Fuck, I love his eyes. They are so expressive. You know the best part about this game is that we are not trying to win, we are trying our best to show our feelings for each other by not completely admitting it and it may look like we are trying to seduce each other, which in some sense we are but it's not just the lust for each other, it's way more than that. We enjoy each other's company and crave for it.