Ours (Zianourry Family/Lilo AU)

Chapter 15: Secrets

Not edited.. I was kinda in a rush, I'll go back later and fix any mistakes x

Chapter 15: Secrets 

The rest of Friday night wasn’t too eventful. Zayn had pretty much locked himself in his room, not even opening the door when Louis offered him dinner. Liam had spent the rest of the evening cuddling with Harry and Niall, telling them how much he loved them and how he would never hurt him. And Louis, he was just trying to make sure everyone was okay. Everyone had gone to bed that night hoping the following day would be a bit better.

The next morning, Louis was shocked to see Zayn stumble into the kitchen as he was making breakfast. Zayn looked completely exhausted, having bags under his eyes and his dark hair a mess on his head. His eyes were also a little puffy, and that was probably from all the crying that he had done. Liam also didn’t look too good, looking just as bad as Zayn did. Liam had sobbed into Louis’ chest for a while last night. It was hard to see both Liam and Zayn so distraught.

“Good morning, Zayn.” Louis greeted. Zayn looked up at Louis and gave him a faint smile before sitting down at the table. Louis sighed and grabbed the food, putting it on the table. Everyone started eating then, falling into silence. The rest of breakfast remained that way, no one uttering a single word. By the time it was over, Liam, Louis, and Zayn were all cleaning up while Harry and Niall went to the living room to play.

“I think the three of us need to talk.” Louis said, making Liam and Zayn freeze. It was obvious that neither of them wanted to talk about it, but if Louis didn’t mediate, then they would never have a conversation about it.

“Yeah, you’re right.” Liam breathed, looking over to Zayn. Zayn nodded but refused to make eye contact. The three of the sat down at the table and Louis grabbed Liam’s hand, rubbing his thumb over the back of it.

“Do you want to explain why you were acting so disrespectful yesterday?” Louis asked Zayn. Zayn let out a deep breath before he looked up at Louis.

“I got a text from my sister yesterday. She said that Mum called her crying and saying how Dad had hit her. I just- I didn’t know what to do. He has never been violent with anyone but me, he’s never hit my mother before. I’m scared that things are just going to get worse and that he’s going to start hitting my sister’s as well.” Zayn explained as he started to cry.

Louis felt Liam squeeze his hand before Liam got up and walked over to Zayn. Liam wrapped his arms around Zayn and Zayn started crying into Liam’s chest. Liam started rubbing Zayn’s back soothingly and shushing him, trying to get him to calm down. Liam looked at Louis, tears in his eyes.

“Zayn, everything is going to be okay. I bet your mum can handle it, yeah? If things get any worse we can contact the police or something, okay?” Liam asked, looking down at Zayn. Zayn nodded and wiped his tears.

“I just want you to know that I would never lay a hand on you. Me nor Louis would ever do anything to hurt you, okay? We love you too damn much.” Liam mumbled, pulling Zayn back to his chest. Zayn sobbed and hugged Liam back tightly.

“I love you guys too. But I don’t deserve you.” Zayn cried, making Louis’ heart break. Louis got up then, going over to hug Zayn as well.

“Yes you do, you’re such an amazing person.” Louis said, kissing Zayn’s hair.

“I’m so sorry for yesterday. I understand if you want to kick me out.” Zayn mumbled. Louis held Zayn’s face in his hands, thumbing away Zayn’s tears.

“We don’t want you to go anywhere. You’re stuck with us.” Louis smiled, kissing Zayn’s forehead.

“You’re not leaving us, you’re going to stay right here.” Liam added, making Zayn’s smile grow even more.