His Silent Cry ⇒ z.p.

Chapter One

"Settle down everyone, the discussions for your annual campus project will begin shortly," Ms. Vera begins, the class slowly silencing. They were excited for this each year, because every project was a fun and memorable experience for all of them.

"As you all know, the project theme varies each year. This time, your project objective is to live with your assigned classmate for the remainder of the semester. You heard that right, kids, your partners would be assigned to you, not chosen by you. We already have the list of partners in my hand, and don't go hoping that you would be assigned with a friend. So let's start," Ms. Vera starts going through the list of partners, ignoring the groans her students were making.

"If you do not shut your mouth, I would automatically disqualify you from the project and fail you in my class. Is that clear?" She threatened, already annoyed by the immaturity of the class. She goes back to the announcement of partners when the students obeyed her orders, but were still silently protesting their claims.

"Liam Payne, you would be paired with Zayn Malik," Everyone was shocked at the announcement, and shot worried glances at Liam's direction. Out of all of them, why was he chosen to be living with Zayn? Liam's heart immediately raced in fear and anger, but he had nothing to do. He cannot protest because that would mean a failing grade, not just for him but the whole class.

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Zayn wasn't blind nor dumb, he knows when a person doesn't like him or not. But then again, how can a person like someone like him? He can't blame Liam for being utterly upset when he found out he was partnered with Zayn, anyone would; if they were in Liam's shoes, with Zayn's bad-boy attitude that Liam was forced to be living with if he wants to pass this major project.

He kept his head down for the rest of the period, drowning in his own sorrows. No one cared, fortunately. They were too busy with themselves to even care about him slowly fading out. Some have the audacity to point them out, but only to judge him more.

It was 20 minutes before the session ends when Ms. Vera commanded them to go with their project partners and start discussing among themselves. Zayn still kept his head down, not expecting Liam to approach him and talk.

"You do know that we both have to pass this project to get through the semester, right? So stop being such a selfish twat and get this shit over with," Liam spats.

Zayn lifts his head up, the huge dark bags under his sleep-deprived eyes and the purple bruises became visible to Liam's vision. Liam brushed the care he almost gave, thinking that the fucker deserved it anyway.

"The project starts next week. Since you look like you don't know anything in life and would probably never go anywhere, you have to follow all the rules I have in the entire duration of the project. I don't care whether my lifestyle isn't beneficial nor not in sync to your way of life. I want you to know that I never did, and never will tolerate someone like you. Is that understood?" Liam demands, every word sending a sharp piercing to Zayn's fragile heart. Of course Liam would assume that Zayn's a good for nothing guy. Everyone does. No one would seem to bother knowing the real him.

"Is that understood?! For fuck's sake Malik, use your mouth!" Liam screams out, startling not just himself but the whole class as well. No one would dare shout at Zayn, they knew it was immediate danger. The bad boy just nodded, but still refused to speak nor tilt his head upwards.

Defeated, Liam walks out of the room as soon as the final bell rings. He definitely would wish for him to wake up from this horrible nightmare.

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"Heard that Payne yelled at you earlier at English, was it true?" Zayn heard a familiar voice that belonged to a certain blonde-haired Irishman named Niall Horan. His head was still tucked in between his knees, as he was curled into a ball against a tree in the park.

Zayn just stayed quiet, not even uttering a word when Niall wound his arms around him in a loose embrace. Zayn was shaking under Niall's grip, and he was clearly holding back tears. He always hated being this vulnerable around people, but he was thankful that he had Niall beside him, staying even in the times he wanted to be alone.

"He was like everybody else, Ni. Liam clearly hates me so much," Zayn starts, his voice quivering. Niall stays quiet, but he pulls his best friend closer to him.

They both stayed in that position until Zayn's sobs reduced into sniffles, eventually stopping.

"You should go home, Niall, Maura should be looking for you by now," Zayn reminds him, but Niall doesn't want to leave him alone in the cold again.

"But you have nowhere to stay, Zee," Niall insists but Zayn shakes his head.

"Yaser's out for the next few days, so I'll have the house to myself until I move out with Payne for the project next week," Zayn reassures. Niall still looks reluctant, but finally lets it go.

"Be safe, Zee, okay?" Niall pleads, for he knows how Zayn can be when he's sad and alone. He turns to the other direction and makes his way home.

"I will be, Ni, I promise," Zayn whispers to Niall's disappearing figure, but was unsure of the truth beneath his oath.

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Here's the first chapter!

Tell me what you guys think.

Was Liam way too harsh on Zayn?

Thoughts on Zayn's character in general?

About Ziall's relationship?

The next chapter would be out soon, sometime next week.

Votes and comments are appreciated lovelies! :* -Miles