*Zayn nodded as they both made their way out of the empty class and Started walking into the corridor on their way to class , just then a girl was passing by with a chemistry class supplements & she tripped making all the glass and materials fall from her hand.
Zayn was on his place while Ariel went to help that girl , of course Zayn was habitual of ignoring these things so he didn't do anything and Ariel being an helpful person just bent down and started helping the girl to collect her stuff not caring about her injured hand which got in contact with a broken glass and started bleeding again , Zayn noticed this as Ariel got up with the girl and told her to be careful before she left , still unaware about her hand until Zayn reached her and took it in his palm .
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Zayn : I didn't even notice you were injured but at least you should be careful! Look, you got yourself hurt at the same place.
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*Ariel furrowed her eyebrows as she looked at her bleeding hand which was in Zayn's hand , again her Hemophobia started to hit her as her head becomes sweaty and breathing became heavy , Zayn noticed it but he didn't knew what was happening to her , he quickly hold her by her wrist and took her the college nurse room. He made her sit on the bed softly and grabbed the first aid kit from drawer , it was a good thing that the college doctor wasn't there because Ariel didn't wanted to let anyone know about her Hemophobia here but something inside her wanted to tell this to Zayn.
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Zayn : It's okay , you don't have to tell me until you want to.
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*Zayn said as he noticed her not looking at her wound and trying to take as much oxygen as possible.
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Zayn : i am so stupid that i didn't noticed your bandaged hand earlier.
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Ariel : It's not your fault.
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Zayn : Still , you must have gotten it while saving that kid , right?
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Ariel : *nods* hmmm but don't you think it's worth it? I don't regret it and I never will.
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*She said as she looked at him and to her amusement he was already looking at her , their brown and hazel orbs met again making Zayn's heart thump loudly inside his chest. He didn't know what this feeling was , he just knew one thing that it was the first time he was feeling it.
*Ariel didn't know what came inside her that she decided to tell Zayn about her Hemophobia , she was always the cold type since the incident that made her like this after that she never got close to anyone and didn't share anything because the one that used to listen to her was gone long ago.
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Ariel : I have a phobia , it's called Hemophobia which means I can't tolerate blood. If I ever see blood or substance the same as blood then I'll get panic attacks.
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*Ariel said making Zayn come out from his thoughts as he realised that there must be a deep incident because of which Ariel got this phobia.
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Zayn : I know it must be hard even though we both are poles apart but now we'll work as a team and just so you know that I'll be by your side from now on.
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*He said as he completed bandaging her hand and looked at her & the corner of her lips turned into a little smile which got unnoticed by Zayn.
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Ariel : Fine then , let's go to class now.
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*Zayn nodded and they both left together for class , many students eyed them with suspicion because this was the first time they were seeing the outcast with the popular girl of college but they both cared less and made their way to class casually.
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Zayn : By the way, what class do you have next?
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Ariel : I have digital knowledge and you?
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Zayn : I'll be going to basketball practice after this class , so we both will be free at the same time and then will go to your house.
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Ariel : okay.
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*Zayn and Ariel both finished their lecture together and after that Ariel left for her class and Zayn for basketball practice.
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*At Zayn's side :
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*All of his team members were already present there and were warming up as Zayn entered the court.
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Jake : dude! What the hell? Is the rumour true?
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Zayn : What rumour?
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Kyle : oh don't play dumb Zayn , the rumour about you and Ariel dating!
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Zayn : WHAT!
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Chris : Stop overreacting , at least you should have told us , I was literally crushing over my sister in law.
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Zayn : IT'S FAKE GUYS!
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eddy : it's hard to believe tho because we never saw you with any girl since you joined this college.
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*Zayn put his hand on his forehead as he tried to explain to them that it was just a coincidence and he just helped her treat her wound. All of the members were still not satisfied but shrugged it off for now as they started practicing but then the other basketball team members entered the basketball court led by their leader who just returned today from his suspension . The bad boy of college ANDREW who literally slept with every girl at school. His dark brown eyes , perfect height , handsome face , wearing his all time favourite clothes like black jacket with black ripped jeans , a tattooed arm with hair done perfectly on back showing his bare forehead , giving him full bad boy vibes and not to forget the biggest enemy of Zayn in this whole campus. He stood at a distance with both hands in his pocket & poking his inner cheek in annoyance after watching Zayn. Zayn also noticed him but decided not to be bothered and continued his practice with his team.
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Andrew : *in mind* I am finally back! Zayn Dicaprio! I'll take my revenge now and count your days because this time you'll be the one getting a suspension not me.
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*Andrew spared a last glance to Zayn before walking up to his members and started practicing.
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*After about an hour of practice they all were exhausted and were resting a little. Zayn checked the time and it was already 15 minutes since Ariel's class ended. He cursed under his breath for being late and left for the changing room while his teammates were confused. As soon as Zayn left for the dressing room Ariel entered the court and every member stood up on their spots.
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Jade : Hey Ariel , what happened? Why are you here?
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Ariel : nothing , I just have some work with Zayn , where is he?
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Kyle : oh he just rushed to the changing room , he'll be here soon.
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*Ariel nodded and took the ball that was lying on the ground , she tossed it to the floor a few times and then made a goal standing literally 15 meters away from the goal course. Everyone was shocked and impressed not to leave the bad boy who was admiring her from afar.
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Andrew : Who is this new girl? She seems interesting. *Smirks*
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EOC- the entry of a new character. I love him though-😩❤️