One Direction One Shots

The Bond Between a Father and Son (4)

Zayn sat on the couch with his four best friends, Liam, Louis, Niall, and Harry, playing video games and enjoying a lazy afternoon. The room was filled with the sounds of gunfire and explosions from the game they were playing, and the occasional burst of laughter or shouted exclamation.

Suddenly, Zayn's attention was drawn away from the game by the sound of a familiar song playing on the radio in the background. It was an old classic rock song that had always been a favorite of his and his dad's. Memories flooded back of the times they had listened to it together, singing along and dancing around the living room.

But then the memories turned bittersweet as Zayn remembered that his dad was no longer with him. He had passed away a few years ago, and Zayn still missed him terribly.

Tears welled up in Zayn's eyes, and he felt his hands freeze on the controller. He didn't even realize he was crying until he felt a tear run down his cheek.

Liam, who was sitting next to Zayn, noticed his friend's sudden stillness and turned to him. "Zayn, what's wrong?"

The other boys also looked over, concerned. Zayn tried to speak, but his voice caught in his throat. He took a deep breath and tried again. "It's just...the song. It reminded me of my dad."

The boys immediately understood. They knew how much Zayn loved his dad and how hard his passing had been on him. They all got up from the couch and gathered around Zayn, offering him hugs and words of comfort.

"It's okay, mate," Louis said, patting Zayn's shoulder. "We're here for you."

Niall nodded in agreement. "Yeah, we're your family now, Zayn. We'll always be here for you."

Harry added, "And if you ever want to talk about your dad or anything else, we're all ears. We're here to support you."

Zayn felt a sense of warmth and gratitude wash over him. He was lucky to have such amazing friends who cared so much about him. He wiped away his tears and smiled at them. "Thanks, guys. I really appreciate it."

The boys went back to playing their game, but Zayn felt a weight lift off his shoulders. He knew that even though his dad was gone, he still had a family who loved him and would always be there for him.

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