Talk To Me [Zarry]

SEVEN

Violence is mentioned in this chapter proceed with caution

"Where's Zayn?" Louis asked as he approached his friends who were occupying their usual spot on the university campus. 

"Don't know." Niall muttered as he brought a fork full of instant noodles to his lips, eyes not leaving his laptop screen. Louis glanced over at him and rolled his eyes when he saw that he was busy watching some Korean variety show. He then pulled out his phone, finger hovering above Zayn's contact before Liam spoke out. 

"He's probably with that mute freak." Liam mumbled and Louis frowned, slightly annoyed. 

"Liam, that's a bit harsh." He scolded. Now, Louis wasn't best friends with Harry and he would be lying if he said that he wasn't a bit agitated with the fact that the guy was spending so much time with Zayn, but, that did not excuse using words like that to mock a disability he had no control over. 

"Yeah, whatever." Liam said before getting up and walking away. Niall finally peeled his eyes away from his computer sceen and looked at Liam's retreating figure with confusion. 

"What's with him?" 

"Lord knows." Louis responded before setting himself down next to Niall, "What boyband are you obsessed with now?" He asked but never managed to get a reply as Zayn and Harry approached them soon after, Zayn laughing as if he had just heard the funniest joke in the world and Harry grinning widely, proud that he was able to make Zayn laugh. 

"Hey guys." He greeted as he sat down and Louis simply nodded in acknowledgement. "Which boyband are you obsessed with now?" Zayn asked, unknowingly repeating Louis' question showing just how alike they are.  

"Like you would even know  even if I mentioned them. But look at how cool their chore- you can sit down you know?" The three boys looked back at Harry who was still standing awkwardly clutching his backpack. He smiled uncomfortably before settling himself down on the grass. He avoided everyone's gazes and just stared down on the ground of as he picked at the blades of the green leaves. 

After an hour of half-listening to whatever Niall had to say about his latest obsession while sending worried glances towards Harry who looked so awkward it was almost painful, Zayn had had enough. 

"Hey Harry and I have class soon so we'll head there already." He said standing up, subconsciously grabbing Harry's arm gently to pull him up to his feet, a gesture that Harry couldn't help but blush at. 

"Oh ok see you soon then." Niall responded while Louis stared intently at his friend. 

"Will I see you later?" Louis asked, referring to their usual Friday afternoon weed session at some abandoned skate park they've claimed as their own. Zayn shrugged; 

"Maybe." He called as he walked away, Harry scurrying on behind him.

°°° 

The room erupted into slight chaos as the professor dismissed the class. Zayn picked up his stuff and waited for Harry with a small smile. 

"Hey Haz." He said as the two walked towards the door. "I have to go right now, a family thing." Harry cocked his head to the side in confusion, not understanding why Zayn couldn't just walk with him to the parking lot as usual. "I have to leave like right now H, sorry." With that he ruffled his hair, before turning to walk away, missing the anxious look that slowly formed on Harry's face. 

"Zayn!" At the sound of his name he turned around and was greeted by the enthusiastic expression of Professor Sanders, who looked around carefully before tackling Zayn into a hug.