Where Do Broken Hearts Go?

Chapter 11- Adjustments

*Zayn's P.O.V*
It had been a week since I started staying at the Payne's. It had been a major switch in my life and I've never been happier. Who would have known a boy I never knew would do such amazing things for me? All I know is that I'm happy. I havent heard from my dad, I haven't felt scared or worried in a whole week and I even managed to smile and laugh. I managed to feel happy and loved. Karen was such a sweet women and Liam soon became my best friend, I couldn't ask for better people to care for me.
"Zee?" Liam's head poked into his bedroom, well kinda ours. I had been staying there with Liam and he now refers to it as ours, weird as that is.
"Yeah?" I lowered my book and turned to him.
He walked over and sat on the bed with me, a small smile on his face, "do you wanna come to school with me tomorrow?"
He had been going to school since the beginning of this week and I had been avoiding it as much as possible, unsure of what was awaiting me.
"Ummm," I played with my lip and avoided his soft hazel eyes.
Slowly his massive hand began playing with mine, touching the tips of my fingers and tracing patterns on my palms, "you don't have too. But you should, I miss you when I leave and so do the boys . I made sure we are in all the same classes and we even sit next to each other."
I looked up at him and he was wearing the biggest smile ever, as though he were giving me the best news of my life. "You promise you won't leave me?" I asked, shaking lightly.
His enveloped me then, "of course. I promise."
I sighed and layed my head on his shoulder.

*The next day; Liam's P.O.V.*
I walked down the halls with Zayn right beside me, his wide eyes examining every little thing. I knew he would be nervous, he keeps thinking if he comes to school he'll be taken away from me and my mom. But I would never let that happen and neither would my mom. I haven't told him yet, but she's working on gaining custody of him. She reported his father to the police who have confirmed that Yaser was abusing Zayn and arrested him. She then went and asked for custody, but was refused. However, he is in her temporary care and her lawyer is looking into ways for her to gain full custody.
"Where we going?" Zayn glanced up at me wide-eyed. It was kind of a weird thing for me, Zayn used to always be confident and cocky, he'd walk through the halls with his head high and self confidence radiating from him. Whereas now he falls in on himself and his eyes stare at the ground, scared to make eye contact with anybody. Its a sad thing to watch, someone go from the top to the bottom in a small matter of time.
"English," I told him, lightly placing my hand on his back.
He just nodded and continued playing with his lip.
It hurt watching him shatter to pieces, but I will rebuild him. One day I'll watch him walk down these halls, radiating confidence like he used too. No matter what, I will see my old Zayn come back to life.

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Hi guys !
I'm soooo sorry for not updating lately, there's been a lot of shit going on in my life and most days I can't even find the will to get up. But I'm trying and that's what counts ! I'll try to keep updating, but try not to expect it or anything, as things change at the drop of a hat. Until next time !
~Anastasia ~