𝙄𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨 | Why Dont We [✔️]

My Happiness || Z. H.

Credit goes to nightsspentthinking

Walking out of school, you checked your phone for what felt like the millionth time today. No new messages. Sighing, you put it into your back pocket and made your way to your car, getting in and driving home. You had a mountain of homework that needed to be done but all your brain seemed to focus on was the fact that your boyfriend went M.I.A. You hadn't heard from Zach all day, he had ignored all your messages and calls. You were getting worried and called again but this time your call went straight to voice mail. Fed up with the situation you flung your phone across the room and tried to focus your attention on the task in front of you. But chemistry was the last thing on your mind.

You were just finishing your last assignment of the week when your phone buzzed from your bed, illuminating your dark room. Practically jumping out of the chair and onto your mattress you reached for your phone, opening the message. You quickly read through it and your heart sunk.

Zachary <3: Hi baby, sorry for not answering your texts. I'm just kinda down and didn't wanna ruin your day. The guys just left for the cinema so I'll call you in a bit.

Zach had never been too keen on talking about his feelings but he wasn't one to shut you out like this. He always told you when something was bothering him so this confused you. Deciding that you couldn't wait any longer you put on some leggings and a sweatshirt and got into your car not even five minutes later. You made a pit stop at Chipotle and Walmart, knowing your boyfriend would be easier to handle with a full belly. You parked your car in the driveaway, the spot next to you empty, confirming what Zach had told you and made your way to the door, opening it with the key the guys had given you.

The house was silent expect for some music coming from the living room. You quietly followed the sound and stopped at the door, seeing your boyfriend on the floor, his back against the couch with a guitar in his lap. He was just strumming the guitar and you took the opportunity to really look at him. He was wearing a simple white tee with some sweatpants, his hear down and looking soft as ever. You noticed the way his mouth was turned downwards slightly and the bags under his eyes, showing how tired he was. The boys had been working non-stop, never taking a break, no matter how often everyone around them – even their fans -  told them to rest. It certainly had taken a toll on them but them being the stubborn children they were, refused to admit that. Looking at Zach now you couldn't help but feel butterflies in your stomach. He had such an effect on you and you wondered if he knew what he was doing to you.

He must have sensed someone staring at him because next thing you knew he was looking at you with surprised eyes. "What are you doing here?" The question didn't come out harsh, he sounded relieved more than anything. You sent him a smile and walked over to him "You didn't think I'd just stay home after you told me you're having a bad day, did you? I came here for cuddles. Oh, and I brought food" You lifted the bag as evidence and set it down on the floor when you reached the couch. Zach didn't waste any time and pulled you down with him immediately, engulfing you in a hug. You inhaled his sweet scent and kissed his chest, feeling him relax a bit. "As much as I would love to stay like this I didn't spent money on nothing so we better dive into the food." Zach just chuckled but nodded nonetheless. The two of you spent the next hour or so just eating and talking about random stuff but you could tell that something was still bothering him. You tried to get it out of him but he just waved you off. "Okay babe, what's on your mind? You're being so distant, this isn't you. I know you don't want to talk about it but at least tell me what I can do" Zach just looked at you with tired eyes. The sight in front of you broke your heart: the adorable smile had left his face and the sparkle in his eyes seemed to have dimmed. The only way to describe it was tired.

You quickly took matters into your own hands, getting up from the floor and pulling Zach with you. Your eyes scanned the living room and settled on the things you needed. You marched over to the other side of the room and picked up all the pillows and blankets you could find. He was looking at you the whole time with curious eyes but it seemed as if he saw where you were going with this. You threw the pillows on the sofa, took Zach's hand and pulled him down with you so his head was lying on your lap. You wrapped the blanket around him and whispered "I want you to rest a bit. What you're doing isn't healthy, you're gonna make yourself sick. Please baby, you need to take care of yourself." You looked down at him and the look he gave you made your heart swell. Zach's eyes held so much love and adoration for you. He took your hand in his, intertwining them and kissed the back of it. Your other hand went up to his hear, knowing that it calmed him when you played with it while humming some melody. Your humming soon turned into singing and when you glanced at Zach again you saw he was falling asleep. Not a second later he opened his eyes a little and whispered with a small smile

"Thank you for being my happiness"