Dreary|| zarry

Six||

After not seeing Harry after getting home from the wedding because for some reason Louis insisted they go to Liam and AJ's, Zayn decides to visit him today. Zayn is going to respect the time of rest for religious reasons but he hopes that that doesn't go for him from seeing him at all. He had a bad day yesterday and didn't text Zayn back after he sent the last message.

The door to the home opens, revealing a short woman, familyat features, but someone else. She frowns, quirking up an eye brow. "Hey, are you here to sell something or-"

"I'm a friend of Harry's." Zayn says, sticking his hands in his pockets.

Her brows raise in what seems to be shock. "My brother?" she says and Zayn nods. "My brother does not have fri-"

"Whose at the door, Gem?" A sweet voice rings from inside, cutting Gem off. He suspects it to be Anne.

"A guy claiming he's Harry's friend!" Gem says.

"Oh Zayn?"

Gem turns back to him, quirking up an eyebrow. He smiles slightly, sticking out his hand for her to shake. "The names Zayn."

"Sure." she says, narrowing her eyes.

Suddenly the door opens more, revealing Anne who has a bright smile on her lips. "It is Zayn! Come on in." She says cheerily, beckoning him in with a pat on the shoulder. "Sweetheart, can you follow me into the kitchen really quickly?" She says and Zayn does, wondering if she's just excited to give him more food.

However Anne sits at the table, smiling up at Zayn as she pulls out the seat next to her. Zayn raises his brows slightly, a bit confused.

Frowning a bit, he takes a seat, trying to see the light in the darkness of what's happening. Is she going to say that he's a bad influence on her son and doesn't want him seeing Harry anymore? Zayn wouldn't be surprised.

"I'm sure you've noticed Harry is a bit different." Anne states and Zayn doesn't react, not sure how to. Of course he has. "He was diagnosed with aspergers when he was ten, and obviously he had trouble making friends." She reveals and Zayn nods in acknowledgement, not wanting to seem as if he is not listening. "I just wanted to know...since you've been speaking with him, coming over and inviting him places...I was just wondering, you know, as a man with his own life and all...if you're willing to deal with Harry's personality."

Zayn nods. "Yes, just like any other human being...just wired differently."

She smiles.

"Is there anything that I should know that might set him off?" Zayn asks.

Anne sighs, frowning a bit. She looks down and begins picking at her nails. "He doesn't like to be touched." She says, glancing up for a second. Zayn frowns at her reaction at the statement. "Even by me," she says,then Zayn understands, mostly. He can feel empathetic. "So just, be careful with that. No hugging, no brushing skin against skin."

"I um...I hugged him the other day." Zayn says, making Anne look up at him with raised brows, stopping her actions. Zayn swallows thickly, nervous. "D-Did I make him have a bad day?" he questions, biting his bottom lip.

Anne furrows her brows, shaking her head. She chuckles quietly. "No,...he...he didn't even seem sad recently until yesterday evening. He allowed you to hug him?" she asks.

"He didn't push me away." Zayn shrugs.

Anne parts her lips, seeming speechless, her smile gone. Zayn is still guilty but confused.

"Well, Zayn, I think you've helped my boy make progress." She says, still seeming shocked. She blinks quickly, looking up at him and she slowly grows a small smile. "He actually...he had a bad incident yesterday after coming home from the market." She says. "It shook him up...and I don't blame him. He hasn't come out of his room since." She explains, standing up. Zayn follows her actions, now looking down at the shorter woman. "Both me and my daughter, Gemma, have been passing him his favorite snacks, books, playing music he likes...but nothing. It really effected him. Do you mind?" Anne questions Zayn.