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it didn't take long for news to spread about the family's visit to the mental health facility. with the pictures taken by those nosy paps resurfacing over the internet. it didn't come as much of a surprise to them, it was the norm for their privacy to get blasted all over social media every time they went out in public. this had fans' imagination running wild with speculation about what could've been going on. some sending love and support, while others spread around nasty rumors and gossip.

harry fortunately didn't pay it much mind. it was easy to ignore due to the fact that he was rarely interested in social media nowadays. he'd been far too caught up in his own head these days, and frankly, he didn't care about what people may or may not have been saying about him. none of it was true, none of it bothered him more than the complicated feelings and emotions he was currently experiencing. there were other things on his mind.

liam was worried that this situation would worsen harry's mood, but surprisingly, he was no different from what he'd been recently. quiet, spaced out, and grumpy. all pretty much normal or common emotions in the average teen. perhaps zayn had been right and harry was just going through a rebellion phase, the same way they all did. but liam also worried that it could be more, so maybe continuing therapy for a while longer would put his mind at ease. it couldn't hurt.

liam's thirty sixth birthday was coming up in a couple days, and honestly he didn't think he even wanted to celebrate it. not that he went all out for his birthday anymore anyway, not since he was in his early twenties; going out clubbing, drinking, partying. but, now he prefers to spend time with the family he and zayn made together, perhaps go out to dinner, even have a drink here and there, and eat cake. not too much. all things considered, liam doesn't think he'll be focused enough on having fun on his birthday to actually enjoy it. even if it was something small.

of course zayn probably wouldn't go for it, but liam tended to be a worry wart when it came to his family in any situation.

liam works a small hand towel through his damp hair as he walks into his and zayn's room having just exited the shower. a towel resting around his waist. he's surprised to see zayn standing with his back turned to him, eyes fixed on something on his phone. he'd been at work all day, and liam wasn't expecting him back so soon, not until late anyway. but, zayn does have a way of getting out of things early—which probably involved cussing people out, so it's not foreign for him to turn up early at home. liam and the boys had just got done eating dinner prior to liam getting into the shower.

zayn turns around when he here's footsteps behind him, tossing his phone onto the bed carelessly. they inch towards each other, greeting one another with a kiss.

"hey babe, how was work?" liam asks softly. zayn shrugs.

"same old. finally about to wrap this album up." he says. liam grins, nodding.

"that's amazing. when will the release be?" he asks. zayn again, shrugs.

"your guess is as good as mine. still undecided, but i'm predicting sometime next month, if everything goes as planned." he explains. liam nods in understanding, happy and excited about zayn's new music coming out. even though he knows that zayn will become so busy once his new album is out, booked for interviews, shows, signings, and more. he is always supportive and thrilled to witness him move closer to the top, advancing in his career.

zayn snakes his arms around his husband, pulling him close. liam smiles, accepting his embrace despite him still half being wet.