One Direction One Shots

Teasing (4)

INT. LIVING ROOM - DAY

Zayn and his friends, Liam, Louis, Niall, and Harry, are hanging out in Zayn's living room. The room is filled with laughter and playful banter, but an undercurrent of teasing runs through their interactions.

Zayn, fifteen years old, sits on the couch, trying his best to hide his insecurities. He forces a smile as the boys continue to poke fun at him, but deep down, it's starting to wear on him.

LIAM
(teasingly)
Hey, Zayn, did you forget to comb your hair this morning? You look like you just rolled out of bed!

LOUIS
(laughing)
Yeah, Zayn, you should really consider investing in a mirror!

Zayn's smile fades, and he looks down at his hands, feeling the weight of their words. He tries to push the hurt aside, but it's becoming increasingly difficult.

NIALL
(playfully)
Come on, Zayn, don't be so sensitive! We're just having a laugh!

Zayn's voice quivers as he tries to respond, his insecurity getting the best of him.

ZAYN
(softly)
I know, but it's... it's getting to me, guys.

HARRY
(grinning)
Oh, come on, Zayn! You're not seriously upset about a few jokes, are you?

Zayn's eyes well up with tears, and his voice cracks as he speaks.

ZAYN
(choked up)
It's not just a few jokes anymore. It's all the time, and... and it hurts.

The room falls silent for a moment as the boys take in Zayn's vulnerability. But then, one of them reacts with anger.

NIALL
(shouting)
What did you just say?!

Zayn's body trembles as fear consumes him. He tries to stutter out a response, but nothing comes out. Tears stream down his cheeks, and a dark stain appears on his pants, the physical manifestation of his overwhelming fear.

LOUIS
(softly)
Wait, are you crying? Zee, are you actually crying...?

Zayn's hands shake uncontrollably as he wipes away his tears, his voice barely above a whisper.

ZAYN
(through sobs)
N-no! Just... just got something in my eye...

Liam, Louis, Niall, and Harry exchange concerned glances, realizing they've gone too far. They gather around Zayn, their teasing forgotten, and try to comfort him.

LIAM
(apologetic)
Zayn, mate, we didn't realize how much it was affecting you. We're sorry.

HARRY
(softly)
Yeah, Zayn, we didn't mean to hurt you. We were just joking around.

Zayn sniffles, wiping his tears with the back of his hand. He looks up at his friends, vulnerability etched across his face.

ZAYN
(pleading)
C-can you just... be nice to me..? Please? I... I can't take it anymore.

The room is filled with a heavy silence as the boys absorb Zayn's plea. They exchange remorseful glances before Liam steps forward, offering a sincere smile.

LIAM
(humbly)
Of course, Zayn. We'll be better. We'll be there for you, mate.

The other boys nod in agreement, their expressions reflecting their newfound understanding and empathy.

LOUIS
(sincerely)
We're sorry, Zayn. We'll try to be more considerate from now on, promise.

Zayn's trembling begins to subside as a glimmer of hope flickers in his eyes. He takes a deep breath, feeling a sense of relief and acceptance wash over him.

ZAYN
(whispering)
Thank you, guys. I really appreciate it.

They gather around Zayn, pulling him into a group hug, offering him the support and kindness he's been longing for. In that moment, Zayn realizes that he doesn't have to face his insecurities alone anymore.

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