“I have to go,” I blurted, grabbing Nelly’s arm.
“What? No! Stay a little longer!” she whined, clutching her cup.
“I can’t, If he comes back and I’m not there—”
“Girl, relax….”
But I was already moving, pushing through the crowd. My heart pounded harder than the music as I ran outside and spotted Zayn leaning against the car.
“Already leaving?” he teased.
“I have to, drive me back, please.”
He smirked but didn’t argue. The ride back felt way too long and when we pulled up in front of my house, the lights were already on.
Fuck.
I slipped out of the car, pulling my skirt down and rushed to the front door. Maybe….just maybe…I could sneak upstairs before he noticed.
The door creaked as I pushed it open. I kicked off my shoes quietly, tiptoeing across the floor. My heart was in my thr
