The Man Who Stayed [Ziam AU]

XXII

Zayn

"Hello?" I answered my phone as fast as possible when I heard it ringing.

"Hi!" said the familiar feminine voice from the other line.

"Lyle!?" I asked enthusiastically. I kind of missed the girl.

"Yes! Good morning, Zayn!" She said, equally happy.

"Wow, how'd ya get my number? And how are you?" I asked.

"Well, last Monday, Liam told me you want a communication with me. I have so many schedules this past week but yeah, this Saturday I saved for you... And I'm kinda fine, you?" I blushed when she said Liam, then I answered. "Aw, kinda fine? But okay, I'm alright. What made you call?" I asked curiously.

"I'm going to Lilah later. Wanna go?" It was a rhetorical question. I've been wanting for ages.

"Really?! That's - yes! I will! Can I go with Louis?" I answered excitedly.

"Yeah, I already told him and Harry... and, uh, Liam." Again, I blushed.

"Oh, that is fine, I guess. Where will we meet?"

"Um, actually, Louis, Harry, and Liam will go to your house, then to my house, then we'll go to the.. hospital. Is it okay?"

"Of course. Thanks, Lyle."

"No problem. You just gotta tell me why you want to see my twin. Okay? See ya at 3 PM!" I lightly sighed.

"Okay."

I hang up.

Hearing a knock, I stood up from my bed, opening my door to show Doniya.

"Hey bro, breakfast is ready if you want to eat." She said and smiled.

I did smile too, "Thanks, sis. See ya after I fix my bed." She nodded and left.

I fixed my bed as I said then I changed into something not pyjamas, then went to the dining room as my stomach growled.

I'm probably hungry, then I starve when I saw the bacon. I quickly sat and got my food, then ate it.

>>>>

"Mum, uh, Dad, before you go to work, I will go out. I- I will be with Louis. And -" my mum smiled.

"Louis told us about it, Zayn. We are okay with it." She said. My mouth slightly agape.

"Yes. And... Liam guy? We are totally fine with him, son." Dad said. I blushed and nodded. "He changed you, and made your melancholia almost... almost go away. He makes you happy and -"

"Thanks mum and dad." I trailed dad off. "Don't worry, me and Liam aren't in a relationship." I smiled.

They nodded and waved goodbyes to me and my sisters.

I turned around to see them smiling, I can't help but hug them.

"Zayn's melancholia is gonna go away!" Safaa cheered.

"Okay, okay, girls. I'll be out. Doniya, take care of them, yeah? I'm gonna get ready!" I reminded. She nodded then I went to change clothes at my room.

I also did my hair, put on some perfume.

After some time, Louis is calling me.

"Hey, mate?"

"Yeah, Lou?" I answered.

"We're near your house, okay? You ready?"

"Yeah, Lou. I'm excited to see Lyle." I said, slightly excited and nervous.

"Lyle who?" He chuckled and I rolled my eyes even though he don't see me.

"Both, now bye. I'll wait." I hang up.

I waited at the living room whilst watching the girls play Cards Against Humanity.

Louis is texting me about Liam. He's still teasing and he's like "cant ya just be together cos im excited to see my best friend have a boyfriend"

I just sent him a 👅 as a reply.

Then, there was a doorbell and a vibration from my phone.

No doubt, they're definitely here.

>>>>

I sat at the passenger seat next to Louis once we're on the way to Lyle's.

Louis and Harry knew her house and Liam argued to Louis that he will just drive (because they're fighting about who will drive) when we'll go to the... mental.

Harry was telling Liam something I can't hear. Meanwhile, I spoke quietly to Louis. "I'm nervous, Lou."

He glanced a bit, "Why? You know we're gonna meet our best friend from before." He asked and reasoned equally quiet.

I sighed, "I don't know." He just sympathetically nodded.

"Don't worry." He assured. "Uh, Harry?"

Harry was trailed off from what he is saying. "Yeah, love?"

"Gemma is there, right?"

"Oh yeah. She'll guide us." Harry sighed. "But it was still weird not having Niall around."

I saw Louis rolled his eyes. "Yeah, okay."

They proceed to talk whilst I just drifted on a light nap, closing my eyes.

After what seemed like minutes, we're finally at Lyle's.

Louis was the one to call her from inside the house.

I looked at Liam from the side mirror. I smiled (and blushed) when I saw him looking too.

Minutes later, Lyle's waving and saying hello to us.

Alright, here it goes. Time to meet Lilah.

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