The Man Who Stayed [Ziam AU]

XXIII

Lilac is Niall's ex
Lilah is Zouis' best friend
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Zayn

Lilac is the one to talk to the "information counter" before Gemma went to us from the room of rooms... if you know what I mean.

She greeted us and led us to Lilah's room.

I noticed the hospital was full of screaming, crying. Louis then called me so I came to him.

"Will you let Liam hold you?" He asked and I looked at Liam who is smiling. I nodded.

Liam came to me and pulled me into his arms. I smiled, blushing.

"Are you okay?" Liam whispered. I nodded. He just hummed.

"Here's Lilah's room." Gemma announced. "I'll just tell her first that she have a visitor."

We nodded and Louis sighed.

"Um, Liam can, um, you let go of me?" I asked politely. He chuckled and let go. I thanked him and I talked to Louis who is holding Harry's hand.

They're so cute.

"Uh, Lou?" I muttered. Louis looked at Harry like a sign of wait for a second look and Harry smiled and nodded.

"What are we going to do if -"

"Shh," he cut me off. "We'll just talk to her."

"Guys?" Gemma peeked out her head from the door. "Ready to go in?"

Lilac nodded enthusiastically, then she went in. Me, Harry, Louis, and Liam came inside next.

Lilah is crying, but she is hugging her twin. They are so identical, to be honest -- except for the hair because Lilac dyed hers. Lilah pulled away from her sister, looking at us.

Our eyes met.

This is it.

"Z-zaynie?" She furrowed her eyebrows. My eyes starts to water. "Lewis?"

I blinked my eyes to wash away my tears. I nodded and slowly walked to her, so as Louis. I can feel everyone watching but I could care less. All I'm focusing on right now is Lilah.

"Zaynie? Lewis?" She repeated and held mine and Louis' cheeks. "Its... you."

"Hi, Lyle." Louis sadly smiled. "Been a long time."

Lilah started to cry again. "Guys! Seven! Seven must not be gone!"

"Um, we'll just go outside." Gemma say, taking Liam's and Lilac's wrist for them to go with her. Harry just followed.

Lilah was sobbing in Louis' arms. "Lou, Zee, why did Seven die?" She asked between sobs. "I mean, he's our best friend! We should be together, right? If we live, he should live too!"

I can not take it. I cried as well. I know I have to be strong for her but Seven is just... he is special to us.

Seven is our best friend. Me, Lilah, and Louis.

We were great friends. Mum, dad, Seven's parents, Jay, and Lilah's mum always find time for us to hangout.

I have a little crush on him before, I admit. He is so special and so sweet to me. But, I am too young to even care about that but I know, I'm gay since then.

Louis is the only one to know about my feelings. I even told him I feel my heart beat quickens when Seven was near.

Mum also knew that. I just can't keep it from myself only. She said it was okay, and she is proud of me.

Until one night, we went to the fair. We are out with our parents, of course. We all are 11 except for Louis who is a year older.

We, four, decided to go on a ride by ourselves that night. Damn, we thought ferris wheel is a fun place.

It turned out to be the enemy, the hell.

It isn't safe. It's harmful. Seven died and Lilah nearly died because of that shit.

I was in full sorrow on that night when Seven, me, Louis, and Lilah were brought into the hospital.

Lilah's mum decided to depart from us, though. She brought Lilah to other hospital.

Me and Louis were only injured, but Seven. He died.

I am crying in bed whilst Louis is looking at me in pity.

The burial was the worst. I have stopped sobbing and crying, because that was the start of my melancholia. I just talked a bit, but that's it.

I wasn't really communicating to each person I encounter but that was only until I met Liam.

When I've stopped reminiscing, I noticed that Lilah have fallen asleep.

"I'm sorry, I -"

"Its okay, you were crying and so as Lyle, so.." Louis said. "I think that gets us out of here?"

"Maybe? But Lilah fell asleep! Lilac might -" he trailed me off.

"We'll just tell them, okay?" He suggested. I sighed.

"Time for the big reveal, I guess." I stated.

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dedic to: ziamzouis :)

ok so that story of zayn is kinda ?¿ but like 💁😂 btw i published this on sunday but idk wtf happened sorry