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Chapter 14

i love naps

also theres a part in here where you THINK its dirty BUT ITS NOT im shit at smut so yall know im not putting that in here.

hi, prepare for feelz i was getting a little awww myself writing this lmao. This has good heart to heart moments and characterization :)

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Just barely escaping, the boys made it outside the chamber. Niall felt like his lungs were going to burst from how heavy his was breathing, and his muscles dissolve from all the acid buildup. 

"That was a close one." Niall panted, slumping up against the wall of the chamber. 

"Wouldn't have been if i had shot his head properly," Zayn spat, "What an asshole." 

"Yea." Niall nodded, quietly agreeing. 

"The way he was talking to you, god, i wanted to kick his teeth in," Zayn ranted, clenching his fists in anger, "He had no right to be such an asshole, what did you ever do to him?"

Niall was silent, slightly enjoying that Zayn was getting a taste of his own medicine. Now Zayn knew how he felt.

Zayn closed his eyes and took a deep breath, "Cookie, i don't want you to tolerate that shit from anyone, okay?" 

Niall nodded, biting his tongue. He wanted to call out Zayn's hypocrisy so badly.

"Thank you." Niall spoke, giving Zayn a light smile. 

Zayn softly smiled back and walked over to his boy, embracing him into a hug. "I just want you to be happy, that's all."

Niall rested his chin onto of Zayn's shoulder, and closed his eyes. Zayn tightened his arms around Niall when he felt his boy nudge his head into his neck.

Zayn was bad with words, knowing he upset Niall so many times, so he resorted to showing his affection through touch. 

They stayed like that for a couple seconds until the blonde slightly pulled back, a little uncomfortable from something that was poking his hips. 

Zayn followed Niall's actions, and looked down to see what bothered Niall. It was the small bobble head with a gun Niall had given him earlier, which he attached to his belt. 

"You kept it." Niall smiled, grabbing the bobble head and examining it in his hands. 

"Of course i did, it was a very sweet gift," Zayn murmured, "That's one of the things i lov-like about you, how sweet you are." 

"You've been so sweet, it's made me feel bad for being an asshole," Zayn lightly joked, "Yea, you defended yourself a couple times, but you've mostly let my remarks slide." 

"Thats very hard to do, especially in a world like this where everyone is so selfish and manipulative. I admire that, Ni, i really do," Zayn let his hand fall from Niall's back and he grabbed his boy's hand, "But i also fear that people might take advantage of you." 

"Hell, Louis almost had you in tears from the way he was talking about Harry. People could use you and force you to do all sorts of bullshit, and thats the last thing i want. I never want to see you hurt or upset." He sighed, looking away. 

"Which, kind of makes me a hypocrite, right?" Zayn awkwardly laughed, biting his cheek, "I've been such an ass to you, Niall, and you dont deserve that. You deserve so much more." 

"I guess what im trying to say is that im sorry. I'm sorry for mocking, insulting and lying to you. Shit like that hurts like a bitch." He continued, pouring out his heart to the boy he was falling for. 

"But you've still remained unchanged, the sweetest boy i've ever had the chance to meet. I wish i could've been like that, honestly, but i-" 

He cut himself off and swallowed, "Made the mistake of letting shit get to me, letting someone's attitude determine my mood and evidently my personality. You already know this, but dont let shit get to you. You're so outward with your innocence, which is so good, dont let people take advantage. Dont let them see that they've got to you." 

 Please," He looked Niall with tears burning his eyes, "Dont ever change."

Zayn didn't know why he was getting so emotional, maybe it was the fact that he had someone to listen to him or maybe he was finally expressing the thoughts he'd bottled up for so long. 

Either way, it felt right. 

Niall looked up at Zayn with a mix of emotions. He was baffled, sorrowful and most of all, touched. 

"Oh, Zayn," Niall whispered, reaching his hands up and cupping the tan boy's face, "Thank you, thank you so much." 

"You don't give yourself enough credit, you've protecting me even before you knew my name. Remember the time in the jewelry store? You could've ratted me out or shot me for loot. Remember in the hotel room when i was scared? You took away all the monsters. Just now, you protected me against the trip wire." Niall spoke, recalling times when Zayn protected him. 

"You've done so much, and even just by telling me how you feel, and how much you appreciate me shows that you really haven't changed. I know you're just as sweet or even more sweet than I.  You've taught me so much, from how to shoot a gun to learning how to loosen up. Sure, you're a little rough around the edges, but inside, you're pure gold." Niall confessed, gazing up at the boy he was falling for. 

"And for what it's worth, i forgive you. Back then, i used to think you were a selfish asshole," Niall slightly laughed, thinking how crazy his views used to be, "But now, i understand more about you. You aren't a selfish asshole, you're a hurting boy who needs someone to love them." 

"And Zayn," Niall fondly smiled, "Im right here for you." 

Zayn's heart was beating out of his chest, and all he could focus on was his boy in front of him. He's had so much love to give but no one to accept it, until this blonde boy walked into his life with his raisin cookies and practically forced Zayn to fall in love with him. 

With no other words to say, Zayn tilted Niall's head up and attached his lips with Niall's. Niall's lips were even sweeter and softer than he'd imagined, making him never want to stop. 

Zayn  felt as if he was ignited, his whole body felt warm and excited, while Niall on the other hand completely melted from the flame Zayn burned. He fell into Zayn's strong arms, wishing to stay there for the rest of his life.

Their lips were a bit synchronized at first, both still nervous from their first kiss, but they soon fell into a steady pace. 

They had kissed for what felt like two seconds until Zayn pulled away, "I'm not usually too good at things like this. But, i think i love you, Niall." 

Niall grinned ear to ear, hugging Zayn once again, "I think I love you too, Zayn." 

Zayn happily hugged back, savoring the touch of his lover in his hands before pulling away, "Now, dont we have a tape to listen to and people to find or am i just crazy?" 

"I think you're just crazy." Niall joked, feeling buzzed after all the affection he was receiving. 

"Damn straight," Zayn snorted, "All because of you." 

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hmm, did i rush it? i hope not bc WOW i really liked how this moment turned out!! i didnt plan for them to kiss rn but oh well whatever, it wont be as special later but so much shit is gonna be happening anyways yall wont even know what hit you

next next chapter i think it'll be, grab your popcorn this shit is about to get INTENSE

and rlly fucking sad lmao

anyways tho, was it good? did you enjoy?? i hope it was natural!

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