Knight in A Dark Red Suit || Ziam [EDITING IN PROGRESS]

Two Months Later

Knight in A Dark Red Suit || Ziam

Chapter 17| Two Months Later

"You're going soft on me! Again!"

One, two and three. Again. He motioned with one arm before he struck with his other. Again. This time harder as he punched him in the mouth.

He went back hitting the ropes as he now called for a timeout. He could only smirk at the man before he walked over to his own corner and stepped out of the ring.

He grabbed his jug of water and drank from it quickly. He breathed heavily once he was good. Then it wasn't until he felt a hand make contact against his skin that he grabbed the hand.

"Good reflexes Zayn," he commented. He walked around, "Although I'd like my hand back."

He smiled lightly releasing it. He looked at Louis curiously as he smiled at him. He glanced down taking his towel and wiped himself down from his sweat.

Louis couldn't help but admire his features. He was agile, light on his feet but he was fast, strong, fierce. A good combination in the ring.

But that wasn't what he was paying attention to right now.

"Good stance as well, if I hadn't known better I'd say you could actually try out for professional boxing," he said cheekily.

Zayn laughed dryly. "Please, I'm still new to this."

He nodded lightly. "But hey, think of it this way. Once you get the handle of things I could sign you up for beginner practices against others. If you're up for it."

He brought his head to one side as he sat down on the steel stairs. "I'll have to think about that."

Then he remembered, "Oh! Liam wanted to know if you want to come over for Thanksgiving. We both know your family headed back to Doncaster but you don't need to be alone for the holiday."

He smiled at him, "Thank you for the offer. I appreciate it. But I don't want to be a burden on both of you."

Before he had the chance to walk away Zayn grasped his hand. Louis' gaze went to his six-pack then darted up to his lips then to his eyes.

"Since when have you ever been a burden? Thanksgiving is having friends and family with them on a day to give thanks. To forgive and forget."

Louis gave a short nod. He now focused his attention on his question: "Speaking of forgiving and forgetting...have you ever spoken to Josh? Or Harry?"

A voice came from behind.

"He had spoken to Josh. But after the last time, he spoke to him there's a high chance that they won't remain friends after all this."

Zayn went to turn to look at the person speaking but arms had quickly wrapped around his waist. A small kiss was pressed into his shoulder blade.

He smiled lightly before enclosing his own hand on top of his. A pang rose in Louis' chest seeing the two together but didn't want to voice his opinion just yet.

Louis smiled softly, "Well, I'll admit after your breakup at least you found someone who loves you enough to tell you everything in their own life."

Zayn glanced back. His light brown eyes meeting his warm brown eyes. He smiled at him only for Zayn to glance down at the floor blushing lightly. Louis' eyes met Liam's for a second.

"Thank you, Louis," Zayn said. A kiss was alight on his cheek.

"Do you plan on joining us for Thanksgiving?" He asked.