Leaving You

Leah's P.O.V

In the two weeks Zayn was gone, I enjoyed time with my parents and Sasha. We stayed inside and away from reporters. I made the mistake of taking her out four days ago to Boots. Somehow word spread that we were there and we were nearly mobbed. Of course there was many late nights of crying and Skyping Zayn. Every time we video chatted he would have the biggest smile. He was due home any minute for his three day break.

Sasha woke up at 6:30 this morning and I wanted to cry. I shut my eyes at 2:45 am. I didn't want to wake my parents in the next room so I got up quickly. Sure I felt like a zombie walking to her room, but once I saw her I instantly woke up. Once she stopped crying I did the change and feed cycle. Dirty bottles laid in the sink and dirty diapers filled the bin. It was overwhelming, but during her naps I would clean up. Right now she was on her after lunch nap and I was washing her bottles by hand. All 21 of them along with other dishes. I heard the flat door open and expected to see my sister.

"Hey babe." A husky voice cooed. I dropped the things in my hands and ran to him. We couldn't hug intently on account of my still huge pregnancy fat, but I'm working on that issue.

"Oh my gosh thank goodness you're home ! I can't do this alone anymore." I vented. Parenting was so stressful, constantly worrying if she was okay. As if on cue, loud cries roared from her room. When I started walking to get her I was stopped.

"I'll get her." He offered smiling. I breathed a sigh of relief. My parents were helping, but they would be leaving soon. I trailed behind him as he pushed open her door. Carefully, she was lifted up to his arms. Her small face popped up to see me over his shoulder. My cheeks were ear to ear watching him comfort her. His low voice whispered the lyrics of Ed Sheeran to her.

"You're just a small bump unborn. In four months you'll be brought to life. Might be left with my hair, but you'll have your mother's eyes. I'll hold your body in my hands and be as gentle as I can and now you're a scan on my unmade plans. A small bump in four months you're brought to life. I'll whisper quietly and give you nothing but truth. If you're not inside me, I'll put my future in you. You are my one and only. You can wrap your fingers around my thumb and hold me tight. You are my one and only. You can wrap your fingers around my thumb and hold me tight. And you'll be alright. You're just a small bump unknown, you'll grown into your skin. With a smile like her's and a dimple beneath your chin. Finger nails the size of a half grain of rice. And eyelids closed soon to be opened wide."

The familiar song relaxed me and Sasha. He sang it to her all the time when she was still in me and he still does. I watched as her brown eyes disappeared into her eyelids. She fell asleep in her dad's arms. Her small body was laid back in her crib while she was sound asleep. Zayn turned around and seemed shocked by my presence.

"That was beautiful." I whispered walking to his body. His arms wrapped around me pulling me into his warm body.

"I've got a little early Valentines present for you." I completely forgot about Valentines Day, but I did give him a baby so. My heart stopped when he lifted up his shirt. Usually I would gasp at his toned stomach, but something new was right above his V line. Sasha was written in cursive writing with black ink, above it was Leah.

"Oh my god Zayn. I can't believe you got our names tattooed. My fingers pressed to the tanned skin. "When did you get it done ?" I asked.

"The day after I left. So you two will always be with me wherever I go."

"That is probably the single handedly most amazing thing someone has ever said to me. I love you so much Zayn." I wanted to hug and kiss him for forever. It was amazing to see him commit to his family.

"Can I give you part two ?" He said winking.

"My parents are here are our daughter is sleeping right there." I whispered shocked. Was he serious ?

"We'll be fine as long as you can be quiet this time !" He laughed at me.

"I cannot believe you just said that !" I whispered embarrassed. When I tried to pull away he pulled me for a kiss. I really missed him.

An hour later Zayn sat next to me as I watched him feed Sasha. My eyes watched as he held her carefully in his strong arms. She calmly sucked on the bottle until it was empty. Once she was done, he patted her back until she burped over his shoulder. I have to admit she had the cutest little burp. My parents were at lunch and my sister was working. It was nice to spend time with the two most important people.

"How was Scotland and Whales ?" I asked him. The lads had nine concerts in fourteen days. It was a lot for them, but they managed. When Sasha was old enough we would definitely go along.

"Good actually. We weren't mobbed at all and everyone was sold out. Missed my girls though." His lips contacted with my jaw lightly. I got chills on my arms at his touch.

"Good answer." I smiled as my phone beeped.

From: NIALLER

could uncle Niall come by to see his favourite niece ?

To: NIALLER

Of course !

"Niall's comin by in a bit." I informed him. Zayn looked up a little hurt. I think he wanted to be alone. "He wants to see his little niece."

"Sure that's what it is." He snapped. I turned back to him. His words took me back.

"Excuse me ?" I fired back. Where did this attitude come from ?

"I'm just saying that I wanted to be alone, just the three of us." I moved back to him.

"I know, but he's only seen her twice. He's our friend."

"I know." He looked down at the baby. His fingers were being held by her tiny hand. It was still hard to believe that I was a mom. I didn't really believe that Zayn was upset that he wanted to be alone. There was something else that I just couldn't put my finger on.

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