Warm Embrace - Zarry/Zustin

16 - Zayn & Harry

Thursday, November 26

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Zayn, Harry, and Justin find themselves comfortably settled in the backseat of the Acura MDX, Ava sits in the middle row. Jason takes charge of driving, with Niall by his side in the passenger seat. Some time has passed since their plane landed, and they have since picked up their rented car for their week-long stay in Canada.

Despite Thanksgiving already being over in Canada, they have decided to celebrate it on the same day as in the US with Justin's mom, Pattie, and stepdad, Nathan. They thought this would be the best option since they were unable to celebrate it on the actual Canadian Thanksgiving day with his family.

In no time, Jason is pulling the car into the driveway of an stunning two-story home, towering trees and what was once thick shrubbery. Stepping out of the vehicle, Harry is greeted by a nip in the air as the wind rustling through the trees, prompting the fallen leaves to dance mid-air. The trees, now almost completely stripped of their foliage, extend their bare branches towards the somber, grey sky, where snowflakes lazily descend.

After unloading the bags from the car, the group of six walks towards the front door. By the time they make it up the steps, the door swings open, reveling a woman in a dark green sweater and jeans, her brown hair in a bun, gentle brown eyes akin to Justin's, and a contagiously warm smile. Standing beside her stands a tall man wearing a matching green shirt and black pants, his chopped blond hair styled back and piercing blue eyes that mirror Jason's.

Pattie's face lights up with joy upon seeing her sons arrive. "I'm so happy you're finally here." Pattie exclaims, hugging her sons tightly.

"Come in and get out of this chilly weather." She adds, pulling back and guiding everyone into the comforting warmth of her home.

The house exudes a warm and inviting atmosphere, thanks to its white oak flooring, pristine white walls, and expansive windows that almost reach the ceiling, adorned with delicate cream curtains. As they walk deeper into the house, the furniture takes on a soothing palette of earthy browns, serene greens, and comforting creams.

"Mom, let me introduce you to Zayn and Harry," Justin says, gesturing towards his soulmates. A genuine smile brightens her face as she warmly embraces them. "It's wonderful to finally meet you both," she expresses sincerely.

Zayn reciprocates her warmth, saying, "Thank you for having us. Justin has spoken highly of you."

Pattie's smile widens. "Of course," she responds. "I'm thrilled that you made the effort to come and visit us."

"We'll show you to your rooms," Pattie kindly offers. "Nathan and I have been preparing dinner, so you can take some time to relax." She empathetically acknowledges, "After such a long flight, I'm sure you must be exhausted."

As they make their way up the L-shaped staircase, their voices are filled with light-hearted conversation about their flight and the delicious dinner being made. Ava is the first to see her bedroom. The bedroom is beautifully decorated with powder pink walls, white and gray hues, pampas grass plants, and white curtains.

Meanwhile, Nathan takes Jason and Niall to their room. As for Zayn, Justin, and Harry, they follow Pattie to their own room. The room emanates the cozy embrace of autumn, with walls adorned in a captivating greenish black shade. A gracefully adorned white four-poster bed beckons beneath a sun-drenched window, casting a soft, inviting glow. On the left side of the room, a closet stands tall, boasting charming wood barn doors, adding to the room's rustic charm.

Pattie let's them get settled in to their room and joins her husband in the kitchen to finish dinner.

Zayn takes in the picturesque scene of snowflakes cascading down and the gentle sway of trees in the breeze. In this area, the houses are spaced apart, granting a degree of privacy unlike his previous years in New York where buildings crowded every corner.