After those words left Finn's mouth, Zayn’s chin lifted, a flicker of old defiance surfacing. "Are you trying to compete with me? Or are you going back on your word?" he asked and Finn smiled.

Zayn frowned. "You said you’d step back if I figured out my true feelings. Are you seriously going back on that? Because I’ve always liked Mandy."

Finn’s chuckle this time was softer, almost weary. "This isn't a competition, Zayn. I have no intention of turning it into one. And I’m not ...