The Man Who Stayed [Ziam AU]

XIX

"Liam?" Zayn knocked softly on the bathroom door. "You still there?"

The door opened, "Well, I'm done." Liam glanced and walked away.

"Hey, uh, I'm not going to use the bathroom. I just want u-us to talk." Zayn told.

"Where are they?" Liam asked, avoiding what Zayn said.

"Liam, please." Zayn pleaded. "Let's just talk."

Liam sighed. "I'm sorry. It is okay if, uh, you know, ignore me. I just like you, and I don't have the courage to -"

"I like you too." Zayn said softly, cupping Liam's face, making the latter smile in bliss.

"I thought it wasn't true." Liam uttered.

"Whatever, what matters is we both like each other, okay?" Zayn whispered. "I've never been this happy again."

Liam leaned in slowly to Zayn. "I'm so honored to make you this happy again."

"Zayn?"

Niall said when he walked in. "Oh, -- oh my God! I- I'm sorry!" He ran to exit the room as fast as he can.

Liam pulled away. "Damn it." He whispered to himself.

Zayn smiled, "I'm just going to call them." He walked to the door, talking to their friends.

When Zayn came back with them, Liam is smiling and each of them apologised. Liam shrugged it off.

"It's okay now guys. You know, the scene earlier made me happy now." Liam then glanced at Zayn and the latter blushed.

Everyone cooed.

"I knew you're gonna end up together." Lyle uttered.

"Well, super happy birthday to me!" Liam cheered and so as the others.

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It was slightly awkward when Zayn and Liam laid on the bed together and its almost 1 AM-- because they've played some games earlier.

Liam stood up, he didn't saw Zayn move so he assumed he is asleep.

Louis is drinking tea at the moment, sitting on the couch, leaving Harry exhausted on the bed.

Niall is texting someone whilst tousling Lyle's hair.

"Louis." Liam whispered.

"Mm?" Louis arched his brow. "Ya know mate, please don't hurt Zayn, okay?"

Liam sighed, "I won't hurt him. I'm just afraid. I'm nervous. I don't know how to court him." Liam looked at Zayn. "I'm such a coward. This is my first time."

Louis chuckled, putting his tea on the table. "Just give him chocolates. Take him on a simple date. Admit you like him. Don't lie. Don't hurt him and Zayn will be all right with that." Louis called Niall, who quietly walked to them.

"Tips on courting, Ni. Shoot." Louis said.

Liam looked intently as Niall spoke: "Well, just be true, I think. It will... hurt if you would be... lying." Niall yawned, "I'm going to sleep, guys. Night."

"Okay, mate." Liam said, then he faced at Louis who is sipping on his tea. "Lou, when and where will I start?"

"Courting?" Louis asked. Liam nodded. "Bro, its your choice." Louis stood up, putting his cup on the sink. "Night, Li. Good luck!" He quickly ran to his and Harry's bed, laying then fake sleeping.

Liam rolled his eyes, then sighed. "Guess I'll just sleep."

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"Yeah." Zayn nodded, "Just wanna see your twin."

"Really, Zayn? Why?" Lyle asked, putting down the pancakes she made, "No offense, just wondering."

"Oh, Lyle, just don't ask Zayn. You'll know soon." Louis then took a pancake, taking a bite after he put some chocolate syrup. "Mhm, so delicious. Niall's one lucky guy."

Lyle then giggled, "Shut up. Harry is a baker!"

"Yeah, well, our spouses are still asleep." Louis commented.

"I wouldn't say... Spouse." Zayn muttered, enough for Lyle and Louis to hear. "We're not.. you know."

Lyle giggled. "But you're getting there, Zaynie!"

"Good morning." Harry's raspy voice was heard. "What are you-- oh, I'm hungry." He scratched his stomach, getting a pancake from Louis.

Then there was a knock on the door.

"I'll get it." Lyle walked away, then showing Mimi with her after answering who is on the door.

"Hello!" Mimi sweetly greeted. "Where is Lili? Is he official with Zayn?" She giggled.

Louis chuckled when Zayn gasped, "Yeah, sort of. But maybe you should ask your cousin 'bout that, or Zayn."

Mimi squeaked, "Zayn! Are you official with Liam?"

Zayn lightly glared to Louis but smiled when turning to Mimi, "Well, uh, I wouldn't say official."

Mimi pouted. "I'm gonna wake Liam up so he will make it official!"

"Oh my God." Harry said when Mimi literally stomped to Liam's bed where he is sleeping, waking him up by jumping on the bed.

"What the - ugh! Okay, I'm awake!" Liam said when Mimi screamed so loud. "What?"

Mimi clapped when Liam to sat up. "Are you official with Zayn already?"

"Official?" Liam arched his brow. Mimi just cheekily smiled and nodded.

Then, Zayn walked in. "Basically, she is asking if.. If we're boyfriends." He blushed.

"If you want to then yeah."

Mimi squealed happily.

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dedic : bfdi36 (^.^)

(double update bc i am the top three on our class this quarter haha, i'm just happy)