pomegranate

9

"What does someone wear to a concert?"

"Why are you asking? Concerts only happen in-"

Their jaws dropped and Zayn took a deep breath "Don't make a big deal out of it... Liam just needed someone to go with him and he asked me as a last resort"

Hestia shoved him onto the bed and the 3 walked towards his clothes

"What type of concert is it?"

"Uh, Pop R&B, I believe"

Hestia clapped "Zayn will be downloading songs with a Liam named playlist in NO time!"

Zayn frowned "What?"

"Careful, oldie. Your age is showing"

~~~~~

It was nearly dark along the streets they walked, Zayn walked less than 3 steps behind Liam

He was supposed to keep an eye out, but he couldn't get his eyes off of Liam

Dressed to impress with his hair tied up and twirling a set of keys in his other hand

Zayn had held Liam that day in the underworld, he had Liam in his arms but he's yet to feel Liam's hand in his

That's why he decided to walk beside him and take his free hand

Much to his credit, Liam didn't even hesitate to intertwine his fingers with Zayn's. He didn't make a big deal but Zayn did notice a small smile on Liam's face

But that wasn't enough, Zayn let Liam's hand go and draped his arm over Liam's shoulder

Liam smiled and buried his face into Zayn's chest, he then looked back ahead and focused on his walk towards their venue

~~~~~

Inside the venue they had their own area, how? Liam blushed saying he was on the website a full 24 hours before tickets went online because Edward was claustrophobic and he was willing to do anything to make sure his friend is comfortable

Zayn wanted to laugh and express how he's claustrophobic too and how Louis and Niall would've done the same

But he just nodded and watched Liam as he watched the stage

When the artist came up on stage, he jumped and sang and danced around. Zayn laughed because he didn't know the songs, he didn't know anything on how to act

But he got up and joined, Liam threw his hands up in excitement in the dark room and they danced together

When the songs ended, Liam pulled Zayn closer and hugged him, Zayn bending down so Liam wouldn't have to stay on his toes for too long

They pulled away but Zayn kept his hands on Liam's waist, and Liam put his hands on Zayn's face

Zayn rested their foreheads together and Liam sighed, Liam's eyes were closed and Zayn copied him

"Push me away" He whispered "Push me away and tell me to let go, I will."

Zayn shook his head "I don't want you to"

Liam pulled away and their eyes met "You don't like people, I like people. I enjoy spending time with people, I like hugs, I connect quickly"

Zayn stayed quiet, looking into his eyes and Liam started to pull away but Zayn held onto him and kissed Liam's head

"I'll learn... I'll learn it all again" he whispered and tilted Liam's head up "Just give me another moment to look into your eyes"

Liam smiled "You like them?"

Zayn smiled before he nodded "Yeah, I like them"

And just as the next song started, their lips met

~~~~~

"What you're doing won't end well"

Louis turned around and frowned "What?"

"You say you care about both of them... but they'll both just end up hurt"

He rolled his eyes "They'll both be fine"

Apollo crossed his arms with a frown "Are you sure about that? Are you certain that once Zayn finds out the truth he won't just drop Liam and run the other way?"

Louis stayed quiet then sat down, he took a deep breather "What do you know? Why didn't you say anything?"

Apollo looked down "You know more than anyone that I can't directly say anything; I tried to stop it from happening, Louis... It's not because of my feelings or anything" he sighed then started to walk away

"It's because I cared. I genuinely did"

~~~~~

"Oh that was amazing"

Liam laughed as the keys fell into the bowl by the door "I'm glad you liked him, he's my favorite"

He turned to look at Zayn who was smiling at him "I think he may be my favorite too..."

Liam blushed and smiled, Zayn walked closer and cupped his cheeks and rested their foreheads together

"Push me away..."

Liam shook his head "No" he whispered before he stood on his toes, pressed their lips together

Zayn picked him up and smiled hearing a quiet laugh. Liam wrapped his arms around Zayn's neck while Zayn's hands found their home on Liam's hips

"Liam"

"Hmm"

"I won't be able to let you go"

Liam pulled away and their eyes met, he saw the look in Zayn's eyes and cupped his cheeks, he brushed a thumb over the mans cheekbones and smiled

"Don't think about that tonight, Zee..." he kissed Zayn again and let out a quiet laugh when Zayn chased after his lips once he pulled away

"Tonight I'm yours"