When Two Worlds Collide [Zouis Talik] [BoyxBoy]

S3 Chapter 8

"I'm sure it won't turn like that, Louis." Luke said as Louis finished ranting, "Zayn loves you too much for that."

Louis groaned on Luke and Michael's bed, "You don't get it, dude, the Prince is fucking perfect! And Zayn will sure have a way brighter future with him than I can give."

"Come on, dude, you're overthinking this." Michael said from his chair, editing his videos to upload later.

"You two weren't there but the whole family is in awe with him." Louis sighed, ears completely flat on his head, "They kept talking about him on the way back home."

He remembers the glowing praises the Prince had when they were at the car, it wasn't like the family was directly praising said prince, it's more of like they were talking about achievements. Louis knows they don't mean any harm, but Louis had never felt so shitty in his life during that car ride, he's just glad that Zayn was sleepy on his lap, lazily playing with the collar of Louis' shirt while his tail slowly flicks Louis'. They were tired when they arrived home. Zayn immediately did his nightly routine before whining to Louis for cuddles on their bed. This made Louis so relief that his mate is still wanting him, but he couldn't sleep. He was supposed to walk around the backyard to tire himself out, but then he heard Michael and Luke talking, and there was still light coming from the small space beneath the door, so Louis decided to just talk with them, ranting his problems to someone he trust sounds more helpful than letting his insecurities run around his head.

"It's probably because they meet like THE prince." Luke said as he sat on his bed, moving Louis' tail a little to not accidentally sit on it, "It's like when kids see a new toy, just give it some time, and they'll go back to normal."

"I hope so." the hybrid mumbled against a pillow.

Luke was about to say something but there was a knock on the door, followed by it opening slowly and revealing a certain kitten.

"Z? Why are you up?" Louis asked as he sat up on the bed.

"Why'd leave me?" Zayn pouted with a kitten like glare as he walk to Louis, quickly sitting on his lap and huffing.

"Just had a little chat with Luke and Michael. I was about to head back." Louis said softly, rubbing Zayn's back gently, making the younger hybrid yawn.

Louis sighed before giving Luke a small smile, "Thanks for the chat, guys, we'll go back to bed now." he said as he gently stand his sleepy mate up and guide him out.

His chest doesn't feel as heavy as before after their talk, and he could feel calmer with Zayn nuzzling on his neck, complaining about how he was having a good dream about being in some kind of dessert wonderland but he woke up because he could feel that Louis isn't beside him.

"I'm sorry, babe." Louis chuckled softly as they entered their room, "Let's go back to sleep and hopefully jump back to the dream." he said after locking the door.

Zayn immediately jumped on the bed, eyes glowing in the dark as he watch and waits for Louis to join him under the covers. The kitten immediately made himself comfortable as he snuggled to Louis' side, sighing contently when his cheeks met Louis' clothed chest.

"Love you, Z." Louis whispered before giving Zayn a kiss on the forehead.

"Love Lou. Lots and lots and forever." Zayn replied sleepily.

That sentence alone pushed all of Louis' negative thoughts away. Zayn loves him, and nothing will break that.

Not even a fancy prince with all his fancy talents and skills.

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Zayn mindlessly doodles on his sketchbook, he stares blankly at the filled page before putting his pen down. He lets out a sigh before putting his elbow on the table to lay his cheek on the palm of his hand. Everyone's busy with their own thing today, and with the whole situation about the Prince, grown up Zayn has emerged.

He had been listening to the conversation last night, everything was stressing him out so he decided to hide, going deeper into his child like head space to avoid the problem. Zayn knows he won't be able to hide forever, and he silently curse about that part where the mating 'made him grow'. He would've been happy about staying in his childlike state, carefree and happy all the time, but now that he knows more emotions there are times that he's forcefully taken out of his little head space and had to 'adult'. He doesn't want to but some situation just triggers grown up Zayn to come out. Zayn doesn't completely hate it though, Louis can't just keep giving support, Louis needs to receive support as well, especially emotionally. So this grown up Zayn is a blessing and at the same time a curse.

"Z, are you okay, babe?" Niall came in the living room, just having finished laundry.

"Yes, daddy." Zayn lied with a fake innocent smile.

Even when Zayn's used to having a grown up side, he doesn't really feel too comfortable revealing it to anyone but Louis. He just thinks it'll be too awkward for his family, plus he doesn't have the heart to break his Papa's heart when he realized that the Zayn they worked hard to protect is gone, replaced by someone Louis had technically raised. Besides, Zayn prefers being pampered, at least he does for now, he's sure that there will be a time where he'll need to grow up, and that's when he and Louis would start a family.

The thought kinda made Zayn's stomach churn, little Zayn's mad about the thought of sharing his Lou. Grown up Zayn rolled his eyes, quickly dismissing the thought before he upsets himself.

"So, uhm, how are you feeling about spending some time with the Prince, Z?" Niall carefully asked.

'Scared as fuck.' Zayn wanted to answer.

"It's okay." he lied, "Will make so much art in art room." he added as he remembered the prince talking about a room complete of art supplies. He is actually excited about that part, but not so sure about the company.

Niall smiled softly, "And he seems nice, yeah?"

"Mmhm." Zayn nodded, silently hoping that his dad will just drop the subject because there's a pressure building up on his chest thinking about what's to come, "Still love Lou more." he decided to add to show that he'll stay faithful to his lover.

"Yeah, that's really great, Zayn." Niall cooed as he pet his son's head, rubbing on the spot behind Zayn's ears, causing him too purr, "How about we get some ice cream?"

Zayn's ears perked up, eyes glinting with excitement as little Zayn had pushed grown up Zayn away, "Yes!" he screamed with delight, tail swaying a little with excitement.

The whole arrange marriage problem can wait, for now, Zayn will have his ice cream.