Chapter 4

-Tori's POV-

I ran down the street, tears streaming down my face. "Tori! Come on!" It was Josh. I slowly walked over and climbed in the car. He started driving back to Zayn's. "No, I don't wanna go back." "They're worried about you. Zayn is really freaking out right now." I nodded. He soon pulled into the driveway and as I shut the door, I felt arms wrap around me. "I'm so sorry I bugged you. I'm so sorry babe." I turned around to see his tear stained cheeks. "It's okay Zayn. You didn't know." He leaned up and kissed my head. "You're beautiful without it." I smiled shyly. "That's the sweetest thing anybody's ever said to me. Thank you." "You're welcome babe. It's 100% true." He guided me inside where I was attacked by the boys. They were all crying. "Guys, I'm alright." I said, half laughing. "But you have cancer..." "I'll be okay. I just have to go through some more chemo. It's okay." As they pulled away, Eleanor walked up to me. "Hey...I'm so sorry to hear about that." She said pulling me into a hug. "Thanks El..." "We're gonna go, but we love you Tori!! I hope everything goes alright." "Thanks guys." I felt a tap on my shoulder and turned to see Zayn, giving a small smile. He pulled me into a tight hug. "Why didn't you tell us before?" "I didn't want you guys to treat me differently because I have cancer...and it was hard to say it...Josh was the only one that knew. Well, him and his parents." Zayn nodded and kissed my forehead. "Does it hurt?" "The cancer? A little bit at times." "Does the chemo hurt?" "A little. The shots kinda sting." He nodded. "How long have you been diagnosed?" "6 months. I've got 7 more months of chemo. At least that's what they predict." "I just-I can't believe it..." "I couldn't either at first." "So how often do you have appointments?" "Weekly. My next one is Monday. They'll be every Monday at 4." He nodded. "C-can I come?" "Of course you can." "Will you stay over tonight?" "I guess I can." I looked back at Josh. "That alright?" "That's fine. It means I don't have to deal with you." He said in a teasing tone. "Thanks! I need to go grab some clothes from home but I'll be back okay?" "Alright. I'll see you in a few minutes babe." I walked off with Josh to his car. "You finally got him." He smirked. I nodded. "Yes. Yes I did."

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Josh pulled in and walked up with me to the door. It soon opened and Zayn pulled me inside. "Thanks JayJay!" He laughed. "You're welcome. I'll see you tomorrow alright?" "Alright. Bye!" "Bye Tori." I waved as he walked off. Zayn shut the door and pulled me upstairs. "I'm gonna go change." "Alright love." I went into his bathroom and changed into new clothes. I walked out to see him shirtless, in the process of putting on his shirt. I bit my lip and looked down walking over to him. "Oh hey babe." "Hey..." I said shyly. He smirked and walked over to his bed. He sat down and patted his lap. "C'mere." I walked over and climbed into his lap. "Why are you so shy?" "Your hot!" Shit. Did I say that out loud? He laughed and kissed my forehead. "You shouldn't be nervous. I'm just like Josh." "No, please don't compare yourself to my COUSIN." He laughed and squeezed me tight. "But still, you don't need to be shy. I think your beautiful and very sweet." I smiled and flung my arms around his neck. "I just wish you didn't have it..." "I know. I wish I didn't have it either but hey, it'll be okay." He smiled slightly. "What kind do you have?" "Leukemia." He nodded and squeezed my hand. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner..." "It's okay babe." "Um...Zayn?" "Mhmm?" "Did Josh or Harry tell you I like you?" He nodded. "Is that why you're going out with me?" "Well, it gave me the courage to do so. But I liked you before then." "Oh...who told you??" He laughed and kissed my cheek. "Josh." I shook my head, laughing. "Of course." He yawned, smiling as he finished. "Are you sleepy? Go to sleep." "I'm fine." "Zayn! Go to sleep right now." "I won't be able to." "Why not?" "I won't be able to knowing that you've got cancer. Not that my girl's got cancer."