Midnight Memories

11

A few days had passed since Zayn and Harry had made their relationship official, and everything felt new and exciting. Their connection had deepened in a way that Zayn hadn't anticipated, and he found himself smiling more often, laughter coming easily when Harry was around.

Today, the band had gathered in Liam's apartment for a casual hangout. The atmosphere was relaxed, the familiar sounds of playful bickering and laughter filling the air. Zayn sat on the couch, a comfortable distance from Harry, who was perched beside him, their knees brushing together, igniting sparks of warmth between them.

As they all settled in with snacks and drinks, Zayn glanced at Liam, a playful grin spreading across his face. "You know, I've been thinking... when Harry and I get married, you're gonna be my best man, Payno."

The room fell silent for a beat before Louis erupted in disbelief, his eyes wide. "Wait, what? You and Harry are dating?" He looked back and forth between Zayn and Harry, excitement and shock mixing on his face.

Niall, sitting across from them, leaned in with a grin. "How come we didn't know? You've been keeping secrets from us!"

Zayn chuckled, the playful banter lightening the mood. "It's a new development, lads. We wanted to keep it a bit private for a while."

Harry's cheeks flushed, and he looked over at Zayn, a grin creeping onto his face. "Yeah, but I guess it's official now."

Liam leaned back, a knowing smile on his lips. "I'm happy for you both. You deserve it, Zayn. And Harry, well... you've always been a softy underneath that tough exterior."

"Thanks, mate," Harry replied, a teasing glint in his eyes. "But can we focus on Zayn's wedding plans? It's a bit premature, don't you think?"

"Not at all! This is huge!" Louis exclaimed, throwing an arm around Zayn. "So, what's the plan? Do you have a venue in mind? Do we get to wear matching suits?"

"Relax, Lou! We just started dating!" Zayn laughed, shaking his head. "But honestly, it feels good to think about the future like that. Just imagine it, all of us together, celebrating."

Niall raised an eyebrow, a smirk on his face. "Yeah, and knowing you two, it'll probably be the most extravagant wedding ever. I expect an open bar!"

Harry playfully nudged Zayn with his shoulder. "I can just imagine it now—Zayn planning every detail, and me just going along with whatever he says."

Zayn feigned offense, crossing his arms. "Hey, I have great taste! You'll see."

Liam laughed, shaking his head. "I can already picture the chaos. Just make sure to include us in the planning, okay? We need to make sure you don't get too carried away."

Zayn felt a warmth spread through him as he looked at his friends. "Of course. You guys are a part of this, no matter what happens."

Harry reached over, intertwining his fingers with Zayn's, the simple gesture making Zayn's heart race. "I like that idea. We'll make it a group effort."

Louis clapped his hands together, excitement radiating from him. "Well, if we're doing this, then we need to start planning! I'm ready for wedding duties!"

"Like what? Cake tasting?" Niall chimed in, his eyes sparkling with mischief.

"Exactly! And we need to pick out the best suits," Louis declared, as the conversation spiraled into an enthusiastic debate about colors and themes.

Zayn couldn't help but laugh at their antics, feeling grateful for the support of his friends. In that moment, everything felt right. He glanced at Harry, who was beaming with happiness, and Zayn knew that whatever the future held, they would face it together.

As the discussions continued, Zayn leaned in closer to Harry, their shoulders brushing together. "You know," he said quietly, "we might be getting ahead of ourselves, but I wouldn't want to do this with anyone else."

Harry turned to him, his eyes shining. "Me neither, Zayn. We've got a lot of time to figure it out."

"Just know that I'm all in, whenever you're ready," Zayn said softly, squeezing Harry's hand gently.

"Same here," Harry replied, his voice steady. "I can't wait to see where this takes us."

As the laughter and chatter filled the room, Zayn felt a sense of belonging wash over him. With Harry by his side and the support of the band, he was ready to embrace the future, whatever it may hold.