The Man Who Stayed [Ziam AU]

VIII

"I'm home!" Niall exclaimed when they arrived at Niall's home. They were greeted by Maura, Niall's mother.

"Oh, hi boys! Is this Zayn you're talking about, Ni?" Maura smiled brightly at Zayn. "He looks so innocent and cute!"

Zayn blushed, mumbling a "Thank you."

"Alright," Maura giggled. "You go to Niall's room and wait for Lyle, a'ight? And I will bring foods upstairs later, go doofs!"

They just smiled at Maura-- even Zayn did. She must be the reason why Niall is so energetic. He thought.

Once they entered Niall's room, Zayn just stood there awkwardly whilst everyone else sat on Niall's bed.

"Hey, Zayn, no need to be standing there. C'mere with us!" Niall said enthusiastically. He nodded, but he removed his left shoe first. "No! You don't do that here!" Niall chuckled and so as the other boys.

He apologised, and then Liam stood up, walking to him. "Come on, Zayn, they're good friends." He whispered softly.

"That's why I'm afraid." Zayn said equally quiet. Liam furrowed his brows, making Zayn put his bag down on the floor beside Niall's computer table and then walking towards the other lads.

"So, what are we gonna do whi--" Harry, was again, in the third time in the day, trailed off by the doorbell, making him pout and roll his eyes.

Niall quickly looked at his window. "She's here!" He shrieked-- manly.

Liam, Louis, and Harry laughed.

The same as Zayn did.

Silence.

"Did you just... laugh?" Harry asked. Zayn nodded then he shrieked too.

"Baby, he's not a robot, ya know?" Louis chuckled but Harry shook his petite body gently whilst exclaiming: "You don't understand, Lou! He barely communicate with people and barely do a thing with people!"

Liam just smiled at Zayn, who is currently nibbling on his fingers.

No one knew Niall left. Cause of that angelic laugh Liam and the others just heard.

"Is it horrible?" Zayn asked Liam silently. Liam shook his head, knowing what the lad meant.

"It's beautiful." He said then Niall was in the door, along with Lyle.

"Guys!!" Niall snapped to get the attention of everyone. "This is Lyle! Lyle, that's Louis, Harry, Liam, and Zayn. My buddies." He pointed out who is who.

Lyle greeted them shyly.

"So, you're the one Niall's obs---"

"Ah! Mum has already prepared foods!" Niall trailed off Louis' teasing voice just to stop him what he was about to say. Louis let out a little laugh, so as the other boys-- excluding Zayn-- leaving the girl clueless whilst they went to the kitchen. Zayn was the last to come inside.

Something is different. Something is bothering Zayn. He didn't mind, anyway.

Louis grabbed him by the wrist, "Would you like to sit with me, Zayn?" He asked and Zayn smiled at him (he hoped Louis' the only one who saw) and nodded, sitting beside him.

They ate pizza, carbonara, and fries that time. Niall said "It wasn't the dinner yet." when they finished eating all of it and Maura agreed, although the others are already full.

But, they really enjoyed. They tell things about each other. Zayn also already called at home, they are alright with him being there till 7:30 PM. It's already 6:49 PM, so what they did is the typical game; truth or dare.

"Okay, okay! Let's start!" Harry exclaimed whilst spinning the bottle he had when they all Indian seated on the ground.

Zayn is between Louis and Liam, making him comfortable. "It's Liam!" Louis said when the bottle stopped.

"I'll ask!" Lyle volunteered. (they are pretty close already. except Zayn, of course) Liam nodded.

"Truth or dare?"

"Truth."

"Who is your crush?" She smiled mischievously.

"I quite like Cheryl Cole." Liam shrugged and Lyle rolled her eyes.

"I mean, not, ugh. Okay, spin." She said and the others laughed quietly, making her pout.

"It's Harry!" Niall pointed.

"Can you stop saying 'it's blah blah blah'? I mean, we're not blind, we can see the bottle." Harry said annoyed (for God knows why). "Dare." He said.

"Do 7 minutes of heaven with me." Louis mumbled. Harry rolled his eyes.

"Whatever, kay."

Harry kissed Louis, whilst their friends count one to seven. When they pulled back, Louis asked, "Are you still mad, baby?"

Harry pouted, "I can't stay mad at you, I love you." He said and spinned the bottle. When it stopped, it's pointed to Lyle.

"Truth." She shrugged.

"Who is your crush at the moment?" Liam shot back. She blushed.

"I don't really like actors and singers at the moment." She paused then everyone groaned. "But I, uh, fancy... Niall."

"Oh," Niall blurted out.

"I'm sorry! I shouldn't ha--"

"He likes you too, anyway." Harry said and the normal shade of light pink cheeks of the girl became a tint of scarlet.

Meanwhile, Zayn stood up. "I have to go, thanks to you all. Um, Niall, uh, please tell your mum I said thanks. Um, bye." He said and ran quickly with his bag just to exit the Horan's residence.

Louis then received a message.

He's the 'Lyle' of our childhood.

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I'm confused, why did I let this happen °_°

dedic: jasplarry :)

(Early update bc I'm gonna go to a mall show tom ahaha)