The Man Who Stayed [Ziam AU]

XXIV

Don't say I didn't say I didn't warn ya 🎶
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Zayn

We got out from Lilah's room, being bombarded with questions from Lilac. I didn't mind, she is her sister. She must look out for her.

I let Louis talk to her, then I came to Gemma to thank her. After she walked away for her other patients, Harry and Liam talked to me.

"I saw you crying all of a sudden." Liam started to spoke up. "What is it that happen?"

I knew they would ask that. "Can we talk about it later when we get home, please?"

Harry looked at Liam like he was telling him to let it slip. I sighed contentedly when he said, "Okay."

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The drive home was silent, except for the radio playing. I think its better that there's something we can hear instead of pure and awkward silence.

I'm really anxious to what Liam, Lyle, and Harry will think -- also Niall if he wants to know -- about my story. Its not really tragic, but still... It shows that me, Louis, and Lilah are valuing our friend, Seven, and the worst is I don't know... I had a crush on him and been melancholic when he died.

I sighed, remembering the last time I've visited him -- it was when I told him about Liam.

It was when Liam started being friendly, and stubborn, and started talking to me. It's really sweet, to be honest. Maybe that's why I fell in love with him.

Wait... I'm in love.

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"Okay, shoot." Niall said, making himself comfortable on the couch after putting his phone down, probably after texting Celine.

Right now, Liam, Louis, Harry, and Zayn came to Niall's house after they drove Lyle to her house. Zayn suggested to tell Niall what happened on his and Louis' past and earlier too, Niall scoffing when Lyle was mentioned, as if she did bad to him.

Zayn was telling his past, Louis holding his hand (which Harry didn't mind), squeezing it from time to time.

When he finished, he sighed, letting go of Louis' hand. "That's it. So..."

He instantly felt an arm wrapped around him. It's Liam.

Zayn blushed but stayed still, loving the warmth of his love.

Harry cooed, but that didn't stop Liam to hug Zayn. Liam caressed and swiped his hand on Zayn's hair.

"I love you." Liam uttered, enough for everyone to hear.

Zayn smiled, "Thank you," he whispered, "Um.. I love you too?"

Liam pulled away, looking at Zayn, directly to his eyes like he is the only one he sees on the room, "Is that a statement or a question?"

Zayn giggled. "I love you too!" He cheered.

Louis faked a cough. "What a beautiful couple it is!" Niall chuckled.

"I can hear the church bells ringing!" The blonde guy said. Harry hummed a wedding song tune, making everyone enthusiastic.

"Didn't know you can turn this supposed to be 'pity me night' will be a beautiful one." Zayn said to Liam.

Liam just shrugged, "So... We're going out on like... A date?" Zayn smiled to him, nodding. "Guys! We're going out on a date! I finally asked him out! I'm so happy!"

Liam stood from his seat, jumping with his friends, Zayn giggling because of his friends who are jumping and singing happy songs.

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Zayn told his parents instantly about his day when he went home.

And about his day, it really meant the whole day and what happened. Trisha hugged and kissed Zayn's forehead, whispering to him that he's already growing up, and she would also like to visit Lilah sometime. Yaser told him he was proud about how the day went and accepted what Zayn said, but he didn't let it slip because he still wanna see Liam personally.

Zayn said that they will and it'll be soon, going to his room after his small talk with his parents.

He was about to sleep when his phone beeped.

From: Liam
Uh, hi Zayn :)

He smiled forthwith, replying.

To: Liam
Hello, why are you still up?

From: Liam
Nothing um nevermind, yeh good night

From: Liam
I knew you'd go to sleep early 😂 its okay really

To: Liam
Come on, stop it. I could stay up for a little bit more 😊

From: Liam
Okay, if u say so...

From: Liam
Idk why do I feel awkward 🙈

Zayn lightly giggled at the thought that he's making Liam nervous or awkward.

To: Liam
This is cute. 😂

From: Liam
No, I'm handsome 😎

To: Liam
Cheeky, but I didn't said you are cute so...

From: Liam
Yeah well, you didn't deny that I'm handsome though 💕

To: Liam
Seriously, where's the awkward Liam. I want him back 😭

From: Liam
He's long gone cos u said awkward is cute 👅

To: Liam
😂 okay

He replied, yawning.

To: Liam
Sorry if I reply boring????

From: Liam
Trust me its okay 😊

To: Liam
Of course cause you love me 👌

From: Liam
True tho 💯

From: Liam
What time are you going to sleep?

From: Liam
Zayn?

From: Liam
I love you.

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😂😂 to those who thought chapter 24 is a bad chapter, hi 💕

I'm so giddy about this chapter 😍 anyway, its not the end of the book :) x but like anyway, i think there's 5+ only chapters left!! 😭

dedic : reeree33