The Man Who Stayed [Ziam AU]

XVIII

It was after dinner when the lads (and Lyle) decided to go swimming.

Liam's parents didn't mind as long as all of them are safe. Mimi wanted to be with them but her mum said they'll just do tomorrow morning since they will leave by 5 PM.

"Let's just go skinny dipping." Niall suggested when they are getting their swimming attire in the room.

Lyle rolled his eyes, "Nah, not gonna happen. These guys won't see me starker." She pointed out. The lads laughed (Zayn quietly did). "And I already have my swimsuit so I'll just change." She walked out from the bedroom with her bathing suit to the bathroom.

Liam looked at Zayn who is quietly picking which one should he wear. Its both rushguard but the other one is yellow and the other one is black. Liam smiled since Zayn looks annoyed, but at the same time he thinks its cute because he's pouting.

"Need help?" Liam asked Zayn, walking to him -- not noticing Niall, Louis, and Harry taking a picture of them.

"Well, uh, its not a big problem." Zayn mumbled.

Harry quietly giggled. "You know, Zayn, just go for the yellow."

Zayn smiled shyly. "Thanks, uh, I gotta change..." He slowly put the black one in his bag, holding the yellow rushguard "Is Lyle still there?"

Louis nodded. "Bro, you can just change here. We're both guys."

"True!" Niall chirped, stripping then changing.

Liam also did, Zayn looking.

He has a pretty buff body and oh, that abs for an 18 year old is just... wow.

Liam saw Zayn and he chuckled, smirking. "Won't you change? Cause we're all near ready."

"Oh," Zayn blushed. "I'm good, uh, going to change. Yeah."

He quickly did and they all got ready.

>>>>

"Hey, Zayn! C'mere!" Harry shouted from where him, Louis, Liam, Niall and Lyle are playing 'water splash fight´-- as Niall would like to call it.

"Baby, don't pressure him." Louis whispered-yelled when Zayn gently shouted "I'm okay here!"

"No, he has to have fun with us!" Harry said.

"It's okay, continue. I'll go to him." Liam uttered.

The four smirked, knowing Liam is making a move.

He swam towards where Zayn is -- which is on the 4 feet part of the pool.

"Hey," Liam greeted when he's near Zayn.

"Hey." Zayn muttered, walking towards Liam. "Uh, you can just go there. I'm okay here."

Liam smiled, "I'll just be with you here then." Zayn looked at him, "Cause I'm also okay here." With you.

"Aw, Li, you should have fun with them." Zayn pointed to their friends who are now playing'chicken fight´  "Look, they're happy. You should be happy, it's your birthday."

"Well, I'm happy with you." Liam shrugged. "Why aren't you swimming?"

Zayn blushed (which Liam didn't notice), "Um, I- no - uh, just can't."

"Oh. That's why you don't play with us?" Zayn nodded at Liam's question. "Aw! Come with me, I won't let you drown."

Zayn seemed to be hesitant, rubbing his palms together. "I'd just stay here. I'm good, I promise."

Liam sighed. "Then I won't leave." He crossed his arms together. "Unless, you go with me."

Zayn chewed on his bottom lip, speaking after a mere second. "I'm afraid."

"Zayn," Liam whinged. "Please?" He made a cute face... Zayn couldn't resist.

The latter sighed. "Okay, but you take care of me!"

Liam cheered, "Yes! Sure!"

Zayn got off the pool, Liam going after him. They walked in front of the 5'5 feet.

"Wow! Liam, you really got the charm. I remember Zayn doesn't really want to -"

"Shush!" Zayn cut off whatever Louis was saying. They all laughed.

"So," Liam looked at Zayn. "How are we going to do this?"

"Look, I don't know. My height is 5'8 but I'm still scared." Zayn sighed.

"Ride me." Liam said.

"Oi!" Lyle shouted, making the others cheer.

"The fuck! I mean, ugh, you dirty people!" Zayn quietly giggled beside him, clinging his arms on the nape of Liam, making the latter blush when he distinguished what Zayn did.

Harry cooed, seeing the two slowly dove in the swimming pool.

"Be careful." Zayn whispered.

"Come on, you two. Just be with each other already!" Louis uttered, holding Harry's shoulders since Harry is a little bit taller.

"Yeah, you two are cute and like, you like each other." Niall said, holding his girlfriend's hand.

"Guys." Liam scolded. "Stop."

"Oh -"

"I think we should go to our rooms now." Liam propelled him and Zayn to the 4 feet. "Sorry." He walked away, leaving his friends on the pool.

"Happy birthday to me." Liam muttered sarcastically to himself.

-:-:-:-:-:-:

dedic: CathyBunton 🙈

oh and yeah, thanks for 1k+ reads and 100+ votes so far ( ˘ ³˘)❤ i hope you don't get bored on the story 😊