I Won't Mind - Ziam (major editing)

Chapter 44

Third Person's POV

(a month later)

Beep. Beep.

Liam picks his phone up, but when he sees the caller ID he then debating with himself if he should answer the call or not. But at the end, he swipes the green telephone on his screen to the side.

Silent.

Liam does not want to be the first one to talk. He is still mad, or more like upset, and hurt. But after all of this time, he was worrying Zayn. He feels guilty when Zayn's anxiety hit him again and he wasn't there for him. But that's not his fault, right? We can't always expect someone to be there whenever we need them. No matter the cost.

"Liam." His shaky voice whispers.

"Zayn."

"I'm happy for you?" It comes out more like a question than a statement.

Liam hums.

"I'm excited.. for you." He adds.

"Thanks."

And for the second time, silence fills the air. They are there, listening to each other's breath through the phone. They stay like that until Zayn whimpers quietly and break the silence.

"I can't take this anymore." He says lowly. "Please say something, Li."

"What do you expect me to say?"

Zayn does not say a word after that. He is missing Liam. He needs somebody to hold him. Even though he's over his anxiety, still he needs love and attention. And he wants Liam to pay attention to him, even though he knows he did a mistake. Or, mistakes.

"What is your album going to sound like?"

"I have no idea." Liam answers shortly.

"Okay.. Good luck, Liam. I'm proud of you."

"You don't have to, but thanks."

Little does Liam know, a part of him is happy that Zayn calls. Even after everything that has been going around between the two of them. Sure Liam is giving a cold shoulder to him, but he doesn't want the conversation ends as quick as his mood changes.

"I wrote songs about you." Liam proudly says.

Zayn blinks his eyes three times. Even though Liam can't see it, he can tell that Zayn is confused and surprised by the time he doesn't say anything after.

"My album is going to sound like you. Or maybe us."

"You really did write songs about me?"

"I did. And still do."

"But.. why?"

Somehow Liam realizes there's no use of giving Zayn a cold shoulder anymore. After all, both of them are on the same page. Playing their role so they can keep their job. Liam realizes too that if they're still like that, they would just forget each other and move on. And breaking their relationship is one of their management's plans. Liam wouldn't let that happen.

"You do too, so why can't I? And anyway, I started writing songs about you after the first time we met in 2008. Remember?"

Happy tears stream down Zayn's face. He can't believe it's still Liam he used to know he's talking to right now. He thought Liam has changed with the way he's feeling toward himself but, no. Liam hasn't changed a thing.

"I'll tell the universe to buy and listen to your album. I just really can't wait."

Liam chuckles at how adorable it would sound. "Me too, babe, me too."

"I'm sorry for treating you bad lately." He continues.

Zayn smiles, shaking his head though Liam can't see it.

"I won't mind."