ZIAM ONE-SHOTS (BOTTOM LIAM)

Teaching a Lesson

Author: colormelarry

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/1569704/chapters/3331370

⚠️TW // Sexual harassment, rape

Summary:

Liam just wanted some extra credit so that he could graduate on time. His teacher, Zayn, had a way for that to happen. Unfortunately for Liam, this would either turn into his worst nightmare or something he never saw coming.

Liam frowned as he stared down at the test he had just gotten back with a big, fat "F" written in red ink at the top. It was the third one in a row and he couldn't believe that he was still failing, despite his efforts in studying. He thought he would have done way better this time, but ultimately he was still in the same predicament as usual.

At this rate, graduation was going to be put off and he was going to be stuck with another year of high school. And that was something he really didn't want to think about. Liam had all these plans for his life nine months from now; university and fun times there. But if he didn't start getting better grades he could kiss those dreams away for another year.

"You failed again?" Liam looked over at his best friend, Louis, sitting in the desk next to him. His eyes stared down at the boy's paper, groaning when he noticed that even Louis could manage to get a C+ on it. So why was he the one failing when he worked harder than everybody else? "Your parents are going to hate this, you know. You're going to be grounded for, like, a month."

Liam rolled his eyes, sliding the test into his backpack and zipping it up. "Don't remind me, Lou. Maybe I can hide it long enough so I can get my grade up," he sighed, running a hand through his hair. "I don't even know how to go about that."

"You could always ask Mr. Malik for some help or extra credit? He's a cool guy so I bet he'd do something to help you out." Louis offered his advice as he got up from his desk at the sound of the bell and heading out the door with the rest of his classmates.

Extra credit. Liam thought about it for a moment as he finished putting his books away so he could get home quickly and maybe do some studying. He stood up from his desk and pushed his chair in, ready to head out.

"Mr. Payne, may I have a word, please?"

His stomach dropped as he turned his attention to his English teacher at his desk, knowing exactly what he was going to say. Liam sighed and made his way over to his teacher's desk, watching as the last student left the room.

"Y-Yes?"

Mr. Malik, Zayn being his first name, pulled a piece of paper from his huge stack and turned it towards Liam. He looked down the list on the paper, noticing that his name was the only highlighted one. "You don't seem to be trying very hard, Liam. It's like you've given up. Is there a problem?"

Liam dropped his eyes in shame, feeling completely awful. It was true, despite his recent efforts to get his grade up, he had become a bit too preoccupied and his work had been slipping. He knew that if he didn't get his F up then his nightmares would become a reality and there would be no graduation for him.

"I'm really sorry, Mr. Malik. I'm trying my best, but I guess my best isn't that great either. Is there anything I can do? Maybe some extra credit or tutoring? I really can't fail this year."

Liam was desperate and Zayn must have noticed. He raised an eyebrow at the boy, intrigued by his student's suggestion. "Anything?" Liam nodded eagerly, his eyes indicating that he had no idea what Zayn was thinking about at that moment. The teacher stared at the boy, looking down his body discretely and checking him out. "Hmmm, yeah. You know what? There is...one thing you could do, I suppose."