The Man Who Stayed [Ziam AU]

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"Oh, God." I muttered as I see the building. "Is my dream date really gonna happen right now?" I suppose Louis told Liam about this－my first dream date. I turned to Liam who just chuckled.

"Maybe." He said and shrugged, entering the carpark here at the Art Gallery & Theater.

I smiled, "Thank you." I said then he pulled off a parking slot. We hopped off and he locked the doors of his car before we enter the facility. I've already noticed the colorful, abstract, and variegated walls as we got inside. I'm eyeing them in awe and I looked at Liam who's already staring at me.

"You know you're the one that's a work of art." Liam told me, two girls giggling behind me. I guess they just entered.

"You should keep your relationship with each other," I faced them. They are beautiful, identical twins. "Yeah, you're sweet." The other one, with the ombre hair (the other one is pure blonde) says and they left.

Liam smiled at me when I looked at him.

"We're not even boyfriends yet but they want us to keep each other." Liam commented and I rolled my eyes playfully.

"Yeah, yeah. I love you. Let's just go please." I told him and we went first at the art gallery with hands entwined.

We've been here since an hour ago and I am so amazed by the paintings and sculptures that are around. I even saw Asian art.

I don't know what Liam does now since I'm really enjoying. I know he's just near me so I tried looking for him and I saw him meters away from me, taking a picture of me.

I arched my brow, walking towards him. "What are you doing, Mr.?"

"Just taking a picture of the most beautiful art here." He shrugged. I felt my cheeks heating up.

"Smooth, Li." I commented. "Are we still staying here?" I asked, just making sure if we'll already leave.

"Hmm," Liam "thinks", "Let me just buy something, can you wait in the car?"

"Oh, okay." I answered. He handed me the car key and I got to the parking lot.

I was thinking about what Liam is buying and why didn't he bring me with him.

Maybe, he don't want me to get tired? Or is he gonna buy something for me?

I wish it was the latter. I think it's gonna be really sweet, but well, I decide not to assume.

I adjusted my seat so that it is inclined. I closed my eyes as I hum the song that is playing on the radio.

I didn't even notice Liam is already here. He poked me so he can get my attention and I almost punch him because I thought he's a thief.

"Thank God, you're not a thief." I told him.

Liam chuckled and said, "Well, I stole your heart so I guess I am?"

"Can you stop being so smooth?"

"Why would I? Cause you're blushing?"

Oh God, I can't argue with him. I swear I'm tomato red right now. I saw Liam smiled.

"Sorry if I took a while. Um, I bought you something." He handed me a paper bag that has a small painting. I smiled so big and hugged him.

"Thank you so much, Li!" I told him then I pulled away.

"Welcome. I wish I can buy you bigger painting though." He said.

"It's really okay if it's not big. I don't want you losing money because of me." I said, "Can I see it?"

"It's yours, so yeah."

I pulled the painting from the paper bag and I'm so glad when I saw it.

It is an Islamic art with a hint of Asian art.

"Did you like it?" He asked, looking for my expression.

"Super!" I told him. "You're really making me happy. Thank you, Li... Next time, I'd be buying you, okay?"

He chuckled, "No need, Zaynie."

We stayed silent for a moment or so. I don't know why but we just did.

Liam finally spoke up after a few.

"Okay– fuck. Sorry. Um, Zayn. I'm so nervous. Um, but, Zayn, I love you so much. I don't know, um, I already asked Trisha's permission but still. Um, Zayn, can you be my boyfriend?"

I smiled at him, he's still looking at me nervously.

“I love you so much too.” I told him. “So, yes is my answer.”

“Thank you! Thank God! Oh– I- I love you again!”

I giggled, “Welcome? I love you too again.”

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It’s not the end. I’ll see your face again. 🎶

(Epilogue/s will be up next!) (just epilogues cause idk if u want short sequel ahaha, love you guys.)