His Protectors[Ziam Oneshot]

XI.

Niall smiled warmly, taking the seat next to Zayn. He had grown taller, and his bone structure was more define. He lost his innocent look though. He was more muscular and manly. 

“Can I have two glasses of water,” Niall called out to the waitress, who smiled, nodded her head and placed it in front of them. “Drink,” he said to Zayn, holding up the glass. 

Zayn groaned softly, grabbing the cup and drinking it whole. He felt refreshed, but still felt the amount of alcohol he consumed creeping up on him with revenge. 

“What are you doing here, Niall? You didn’t bring Haroona with you, did you?”

“Of course not,” Niall said, handing Zayn the other glass. Zayn took it willingly and drank. “I left her home with Lou and Haz. She fell asleep an hour ago with that teddy bear she brought from Liam’s house yesterday. I swear she carried that thing around all day today.

“Not good, huh?” Niall sighed. “What happened?”

Zayn tensed, feeling it constrict his spine. He tried not to cry. 

“He,” Zayn stuttered, “he left. When I got there, he was gone. Everything. It was like he was never there. Like I concocted the entire yesterday.” 

Zayn brought out the ring from his pocket and twirled it in his fingers. 

“He didn’t want me.” The truth couldn’t help but spring tears to Zayn’s eyes. “Why would he? I cheated on him. Why would I expect him to forgive me so easily after I broke his heart into dust. I don’t deserve him. I don’t deserve Haroona. I don’t deserve anyone.”

“You deserve a good night’s rest,” Niall smiled, fondly. “Where’s the keys to the car?”

Zayn dug through his pocket and handed Niall the keys. 

Niall patted Zayn on the shoulder, helping him from his seat. They walked out of the bar and towards the car. Zayn was dead weight in Niall’s arms. He was dragged almost all the way. 

Niall maneuvered with Zayn in his arms, opening the door and then putting him in the car. 

Buckling him up, Niall felt an immense amount of heat from Zayn. He looked towards his best friend, his eyes runny and dark. 

And before he knew how to react, Zayn was leaning forward to kiss him.