Saving You Saves Me ( a zarry hybrid AU )

Chapter 2

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[ Zayn's p.o.v. ]

The rest of the work day went by and I found my self at a local hybrids shop getting the necessities for Harry. I got him some underwear, basic clothing which was somewhat difficult. Hybrid clothes are sized differently using numbers and letters. I got him some shoes, ear mite remedy ( I saw him  shaking his head while in the car ) and a couple books on everything hybrid.

I got home and set down my purchases by the door while I took off my shoes and coat. "hey Zaynie ... are those bags from that little hybrid shop down the road? did you get a hybrid?!" Niall started throwing questions at me left and right. Liam came out of the kitchen drying his hands on a dish towel "is Niall correct on these assumptions Zayn?" he went to stand next to Niall crossing his arms in the process. "yes, Niall is very correct on these assumptions. I have to go check on him, he's in my room." I turned to leave when liams voice rang through the room "Zayn we aren't finished here, but first go and check on the poor creature. Dinner will be in an hour or so, I expect explanations then." he went back into the kitchen and Niall skipped to the couch and resumed watching the tely.

I made it upstairs with all the bags and boxes and gently kicked it open. I found harry leaning on the window watching as the rain fell onto the pavement. I walked in and shut the door behind me, then started taking the various items out and into their proper locations. harry watched my reflection on the window following my every move.

When I was done I decided on giving harry a bath and throwing away the reminder that he wasn't always mine. "come harry, it's time for a bath. I also got some ointment for your ears to get rid of the itching"

He didn't hesitate and was by my side in seconds, he then immidiately regretted his actions and looked down nervously. I smiled at him and reached for his hand "it's ok if you're eager for a bath, it looks like you havent had one in ages". He kept his tight composure but got my drift and put his hand in mine while looking at me wearily. I led him to the bathroom which is attached to my room thankfully. This house that was the sole reminder that I once had a family, a loving caring family was what saved me from going under.

I let go of his hand and went to ready his bath. I scurried around the room gathering what I needed while the water filled the tub. Harry just stood there, head down and tail in his hands. I finished and then got closer to harry, I ran my hand through his curls. That seemed to relax him a bit, so I gently slid his shirt off and tossed it aside.

I saw old bruises and scars that lined his torso. I pushed down his sweat pants and was surprised he wasn't wearing boxers at first. I picked harry up bridal style and placed him in the water gently. harry flinched as he finally settled into the hot water, I turned off the tap and grabbed the soap squirting some on a loofah.

I began washing and scrubbing away at harry making sure to be gentle in the needed areas. It felt somewhat awkward washing another man's privates, but I assumed it would get easier with time as it did with my previous boyfriends.

I saved harry's head for last needing to apply the mites ointment. "now harry, I'm gonna put this ointment in your ear to kill the ear mites you got living in there" I said as I held up the tube so he could see. He flattened his ears slightly looking a bit panicky. "it's not gonna hurt, it might feel a bit weird but it won't hurt I promise."

he perked his ears up and slid deeper into the tub with a worried look on his face. "what ever you do harry, don't shake your head. ok?" I tried to sound as gentle as possible. I applied some of it in his ear and he started to mew and wiggle in the water one hand went up to gingerly push my hand away. "it's ok harry, this'll make the itching stop." I scratched behind his ears and he stopped squirming but kept his nose scrunched up. I did the other ear quickly then started washing his hair.