Strong. ~ Ziam AU

Chapter 3

Liam.

When i walked back to the cafeteria Zayn was already sitting next to Geo. i sighed as i placed my plate down on the table and sat in front of them.

Zayn looked up with curious eyes and Geo simply ate his mashed potatoes.

"Everything alright?" Zayn raised an eyebrow and i gave him a small smile.

"Yeah...um, my mum came to visit," i said as i took a sip from my water.

Zayn's eyes flashed with something but as soon at it came, he looked down. I frowned.

"I...just remembered that i have to meet up with the guards for a...meeting," Zayn stammered before looking up. His expression was guarded and there was this sick feeling in my stomach that told me it had to do something with my mum coming over.

Geo looked sideways at him but said nothing. There was obviously something going on.

But before i could ask Zayn anything, he stood up and walked swiftly away.

>>>>>>>

"Well, well, well! If it isn't Liam! And the old fag Geo!" My body stiffened before i even saw him. I turned slowly around, making sure that Geo stayed behind me.

"What do you want?" I narrowed my eyes at Paul and he chuckled.

"What? You ain't got your body guard anymore? Got tired so soon?" He mocked, feigning sympathy.

I glared at him, trying to ignore the fact that everyone was staring. Guess they still wanted the fight from before to finish.

"You worthless piece of scum," I growled. His face flushed with anger and before i could react, he flung himself at me.

I clenched my hands into fists and shoved my right one in his abdomen. He staggered back, looking winded. He reached into his pocket for something and it took me a moment to realize what it was.

Unfortunately, I realized it too late.

"Liam! No-!" Geo was shouting something but i wasn't paying attention. Paul rammed into me and pain seared through my stomach. He stepped back to see his work and grinned. I looked down to see the handle of a knife sticking out in the middle of my stomach. A red stain was already forming and i fought the urge to gag. 

"I told you you would regret it," Paul spat before he quickly walked away. Geo was gone, probably to get help but i didn't care.

The pain was only getting worse and i could see red spots on the edge of my vision. I fell to my knees and then everything went black.

~~~~
Zayn.

"Wheres your client?" Louis mocked as soon as he stepped in front of my cell. I glared up at him and he smirked.

"He's not my client. And besides, he doesn't need protection," i grumbled. Whether he needed protection or not, it didn't matter. He still had a life outside of this shitty place. He had his mum, probably siblings, and maybe even a girlfriend. And as soon as he would step out of this place, he would forget about Geo...about me.

Louis regarded me closely."You're always with him," he pointed out casually. I shrugged.

"Just because you're always with Harry it doesn't mean you both-" before i could finish with my amazing insult, Harry came running. Speaking of which.

"Louis! Hurry! There was fight and one of the prisoners got stabbed by the other one," Harry rambled on, breathless. I felt my blood go cold and before Louis could even run, i was already going towards the commotion.

>>>>

The first thing that popped in on my mind was Liam. Please tell me its not him. Please dont let it be him.

My fears were confirmed as i saw Geo hoisting up Liam. His jumper was stained with blood and he looked like he couldn't keep his eyes open. The hall was filled with murmurs of the other men as they stepped aside to let them go by.

"Liam!" i gasped as i ran up to catch up with him and Geo. He looked up and frowned.

"Hey," he said, wincing as i draped his arm over my shoulder, which earned me a grateful glance from Geo. Poor lad, he must be trying real hard to keep Liam on his feet.

"What happened?" I demanded as we reached the doors to the infirmary. Louis and Harry were only steps behind us. "It was Paul wasn't it?" My eyes widened as realization hit me.

"Just let him be. He just wanted to get even for what happened last time," his grip on my bicep tightened, and i didn't know if it was because of the pain or if he was simply this strong because, damn it hurt.

"I am so gonna beat the shit out of the asshole," i growled. How dare he touch Liam. He knows better than to mess with what is mine...but Liam isn't yours...well who cares!

"No! Don't even think about it-Zayn just don't" Liam begged but as i was about to protest, Harry and Louis took him away, locking the door to the infirmary.

>>>>

Sorry for not updating earlier! But hopefully i get more time to update because of Thanksgiving break :)

Hugs and kisses to all Ziam ships,

Mary xx