The Do Over (Ziam)

Chapter Five

"Making such a promise only leads to heartache, closer to an earthquake." -Reality in Motion, Tame Impala

Wednesday
November 7, 2018
Liam and Alex's House
2:30 P.M.

Liam has finally convinced Alex to return back to his job after numerous weeks of taking care of him. He didn't think it was fair for Alex to put his life on hold because him; and he surely didn't want his current boyfriend to lose his job. So, after much convincing Alex went back to work and that meant Liam had the house to himself.

Well not exactly. Alex knew Harry was off of work today so he told Liam the only way he'd return back to work is if he'd let Harry come over and check on him. Liam thought it was a bit stupid because he was a grown man, but he also knew the small boy worried about him often and that made him smile because he knew Alex cared for him deeply Therefore, to put Alex's mind at ease and push him to go to work he agreed to the conditions.

Since, the whole Zayn situation on Saturday Liam had yet to discuss it with anyone, not that he really had many options on who to discuss it with. After the meetup, Harry insisted that Liam let him in on all the details, but Liam was confused to say the least. He wanted to tell Harry about it when all his thoughts were in order and at that moment they definitely weren't.

After leaving the house he couldn't completely comprehend what happened. He sat in his car realizing that the man he was beginning his life with all those years ago was practically a stranger. That meetup solidified that, unfortunately, the car accident had not been a bad dream, but instead was reality. He was truly coming to realize his circumstances.

Now it was four days later and Liam felt that he was ready to talk about it with Harry. He was ready to talk about this frustration he felt with Zayn for not loving him anymore, much less cooperating with his circumstances and he was ever more so ready to talk about his frustration with his lack of memory. He would give anything to remember what had happened in the last five to six years because then he wouldn't feel as stuck as he does right now.

Engorge in his thoughts Liam's body jumps from his position on the couch in reaction to the doorbell of the condo ringing. Liam knew it was probably Harry and the text from Harry claiming he was here only confirmed it. Liam opened the door to see lanky best friend smiling at him, dimples prominent in each of his cheeks.

"Hey, mate." Harry said allowing himself into Liam's place.

"Hey." Liam said running his fingers through his hair before closing the door behind Harry.

Harry has been over Liam's condo so many times, so he showed himself the kitchen and proceeded to wash off an apple he found in Liam and Alex's refrigerator.

"Making yourself at home I see." Liam commented on his friends clear lack of boundaries. He wasn't bother by it though because him and Harry were practically family. There were virtually no boundaries when it came to him.

"Yep." He replies before taking a huge bite of the red apple in his hand.

"You've been hanging with Louis way to much." Liam said shaking his head. Louis was notorious for not understanding boundaries with anyone and often crossed them in numerous occasions. It was endearing and annoying at the same time

Harry simply shrugged at the comment before setting the apple down on a napkin and looking at Liam with a certain look. Liam knew this look. Harry was about to be nosey .

"So, since I'm over here would you finally like to explain to me what exactly happened this last Saturday?" Harry asked grabbing himself a seat at the island in the middle of the kitchen and then proceeding to set his head into one of his palms.