Forever My Father

Chapter Six

The next morning, Liam and Harry allow the boys to sleep in while they discuss everything that happened over the past few days.

"Why did I know this was gonna happen? The minute he called saying he was here, I should have just told him to not bother showing up because I knew it would end in disaster," Liam sighs while massaging his temples.

"Relax, babe, the past is the past and everything will be alright soon enough. Later on when we're with Jaden, we'll discuss possible things we can do," Harry says in a soothing voice. The two continue to discuss the topic for a few more minutes before they're being interrupted by a small voice.

"Uncle Hazza?" Zayn says while walking into the room, fisting one of his eyes.

"Morning, baby. How did you sleep, love?" Harry asks while pulling the boy into his lap.

"Good. I feel better, I don't have to go to Dr. Samuels anymore now," the boy speaks quietly while twirling the bottom of Harry's shirt. However, the older man is a bit taken back by the reply, so he gently pulls Zayn back to look him in the eye.

"Why don't you want to go to Dr. Samuels, love? I thought you liked him?" Harry asks slightly concerned, however, Zayn just turns away only to be turned back. "Zayn this isn't something you can ignore. Why don't you want to go?" Harry asks slightly stricter.

"He's gonna be disappointed in me," Zayn finally mumbles out, and Harry can't help but coo.

"No he won't, love. You've been doing well for such a long time, and this was just a bump in the road. Everyone struggles at times, and I promise you he won't be mad or disappointed; he'll just focus on getting you back on track," Harry says while rubbing the boy's back. Zayn, however, doesn't say anything in return and simply sighs. "Well let's get a quick breakfast in then, yeah?"

Harry doesn't wait for the boy to answer because it was more of a statement than a question, and walks into the kitchen with a pouting Zayn still in his arms.

"Stop carrying me! I'm fifteen now, not five. What would happen if someone saw?!" Zayn asks while blushing slightly.

"I am your uncle, it's my job to embarrass you! Maybe I should start driving you to school and walking you to your homeroom. I think that would be fun," Harry smirks and Zayn pales because he wouldn't put it past Harry to do that.

"But you're not gonna do that cause you love me and don't want me to die of humiliation?" Zayn asks with high hopes and Harry just laughs but nonetheless nods.

The older lad settles on making the boy a cream cheese omelette with a side of fresh fruit. Harry then gives it to see who slowly begins to eat it all while talking to Liam about an upcoming hockey tournament. While the two continue their conversation, Harry runs up the stairs to get changed before bringing Zayn a set of clothes as well.

"Zee, get changed then we have to go," Harry says while finishing his coffee. However as Zayn gets up from his seat, he begins to change in the middle of the room while continuing his conversation with Liam which causes the two to laugh. "Didn't feel like going into another room?"

"You both used to change my nappies, it's not like it matters," Zayn retorts with a small smirk.

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Harry and Zayn arrive at the doctor's office a few minutes early, which is why the two are currently waiting on the couches. Zayn playing on his phone, and Harry reading the latest issue of Vanity Fair.

"Have people been talking about the whole Caitlyn Jenner thing at school, bub?" Harry asks while skimming the magazine.

"Who's Caitlyn Jenner?" Zayn asks with a lifted brow.