We MaDe It

19.

"Imposters and counterfeits. So called low life's and misfits. Reclaim your shame and dress it up in love"- Liam Gallagher (Too good for giving up)

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***Flashback- 5 years ago**

"How long were you in labour for with Yasmeen?" Brooklyn asked Zayn.

He was laid on his side on the sofa, head on Zayn's lap, facing Mason who was painting his nails most colours of the rainbow. He was nine months pregnant and a week overdue.

"You know, every time someone asked me that I always have to stop and think." Zayn said a smile on face, fingers carding Brooklyn's hair, as he recalled being in labour with Yasmeen.

"You shouldn't have to stop and think about that, Zayn, cause like, she is your first baby. Who doesn't remember their first time right?" Brooklyn said.

"I remember first time I rode a bike." Mason said with a nod. "Frightening that was."

"Mase, the bike had stabilisers and you didn't look frightened. I was there, babe." Zayn said chuckling.

"Were you paying attention to me though, Baba? I don't think so."

"Of course I was paying attention to you. As I recall, you and Elijah wanted to go to the park for your first bike rides." Zayn said. "It was on a busy Saturday of all days with lots going on and you kept us on our toes, young man."

Mason stopped painting Brooklyn's nails and gazed up at his dad as he was sat on the floor.

"You know what I remember that day. Daddy running, and screaming behind me and Elijah not to let go of the handlebars. You yelling at him, 'The bike has bloody stabilisers Haz'. Our dogs and everyone else's went barking mad, running around us, getting in the way. Yaz was shouting at the dogs to behave. There was so much confusion, everyone started running to us to help daddy as you were pregnant at the time with Maddy and Toni. They thought you needed help controlling us. It was a busy Saturday, Baba, because of all that going on."

Zayn let out a giggle remembering that so vividly how overprotective Harry was. "On your daddy's defence, Elijah kept letting go of the handles, he was justifiably worried."

"The bike had bloody stabilisers. You said it yourself. Unjustified behaviour from daddy. I get nervous when I ride a bike to this day. To this very day." Mason said dramatically.

"They say I'm the drama queen." Louis took his eyes off the phone to stretch his limbs. He was lying on a three seater opposite them.

"I was wondering when you were going to chip in, Louise." Brooklyn rolled his eyes.

"I can tell you when Zayn went into labour with our Yaz. It was the day before Harry's birthday_" Louis started.

Zayn laughed. "And you brought me curry to force me into labour not wanting her to share same birthday as Harry. Your devilish ways weren't to be, were they?"

Louis scoffed. "That claim never stuck, babe. And to answer you, Brooklyn, the labour was too long and painful for our Zaynie. Planned C-section are the only way to prevent all of that. Natural is overrated. Why else would celebrities be trying their hand at the beauty industry? They know everyone is seeking for what makes them beautiful. I mean no one ever want to be caught ugly crying, right?"