Fate

Chapter Forty-Three

Chapter Forty-Three

The rest of the day went by with me not being able to focus on anything, but Zayn's words and our kiss. Our incredibly beautiful, but risky kiss. Not only had we kissed for a third time, but we'd also been caught. By Zayn's friend and my ex-boyfriend of all things.

He hadn't said anything. Thank god, but that didn't mean he wouldn't. Zayn said he wouldn't, but I couldn't help but have my doubts. What was keeping him from saying anything? Zayn? Me? If he loved me like he claimed to then maybe he wouldn't say anything to protect me? No, it couldn't be for me. It had to be for Zayn.

"Watch out!" I turned just in time to be hit in the face with a dodge ball.

It caught me off guard and I fell back on my butt. Pain surged through me and I cradled my head in my hand as Liam and Maggie both ran to my aid. Our teacher blew their whistle, but it did little good as everyone began to laugh at me.

Liam bent down beside me. "Gummy bear, you okay?" He asked in worry.

"I'm fine. My head just hurts now." I sighed, trying to stand and Liam helped me to my feet.

"Aris, you sure you're alright?" Maggie asked.

I rubbed my head and nodded. "Yeah, just got a headache now," I muttered.

Just then I noticed Adam running up to us. "You okay there, Red?" He asked with a laugh.

Liam turned to him with a glare. "What's your problem?" He demanded.

Adam arched an eyebrow at him. "Chill, dude. I'm just seeing if she's alright." He assured. He turned back to me and eyed me for a moment. "You okay, Red?" He asked.

I furrowed my eyebrows. Now he was being nice and checking if I was okay? Usually, he was the one who was trying to hit me on purpose. Then again I tended to get hit with things every time I was in Gym class and I should have expected a random day of dodge ball to happen like this.

"I'm fine," I answered rubbing my face.

"Maybe you should watch the ball," Emma sneered.

"Give it a rest," Maggie frowned at her and she glared back.

"It's okay guys I'm fine really," I stood up though my face was burning. Another day in the life.

"Oh we're so relieved," Emma rolled her eyes.

"Be nice babe," Adam commented kissing her and putting an arm around her shoulders before leading her to the other side of the gym.

"That girl doesn't like you," Maggie chuckled.

"No she doesn't but at least she doesn't hate me like Melinda. Or at least I don't think she hates me."

"Think Lita hates me?" she questioned thoughtfully.

"Maybe but I can't imagine anyone hating you," I grinned.

"Me either but I don't think she hates you. She's obsessed with Miles these days," Liam said quickly pulling me out of the way of an incoming dodge ball. Wow, Liam saved me.

"Thanks," I smiled at him gratefully then frowned. I'd been obsessed with Miles for a long time and that didn't seem to be changing anytime soon. Add in Zayn to the mix and you had a recipe for disaster.

Liam and Maggie didn't know about our confession or our kisses. Only Miles knew and when Adam and Emma first approached I wondered if they already knew. It didn't seem like they did but how long could such a thing really be kept quiet? My stomach knotted in fear of what would happen if anyone was ever told. This wouldn't be good for me and probably not for anyone else.