Good Years || ziam au✔️

t w e n t y - f o u r || when we proposed

Past
October 24th, 2013
Wednesday evening
8.03 P.M.
Joe's Stone Crab
Sydney, Australia

Liam's palms were sweating. His heart felt as if it was about to burst from his chest. His knee was bouncing under the dining table as zayn and him were seated across from each other, waiting for their food to finally arrive. It was a very special night. At least that was what the brunet had hoped for. He was nervous – very nervous. It felt like he couldn't breathe because he was dreading the moment. Zayn had already asked him plenty of times why he was so jumpy and each time he came up with the same excuse;

I have to pee.

And each time, he would run off to the bathroom to make it more convincing. After the third time, he began cursing loudly and pacing back and forth in the men's room, having not even noticed that he wasn't alone until someone cleared their throat and a elderly man stepped out of one of the stalls. To say Liam didn't turn red would have to be an understatement. He was embarrassed to the core but the man laughed it off and continued doing his own thing.

Once the brunet returned to their table, Zayn was the one who had to go to the bathroom, taking his time whilst Liam was internally panicking. There was a lump that formed in his throat and it was hard to swallow it. He felt anxious, his clothes already soaked in sweat due to how nervous – and hot – he was. He thought this would be easy, but hell that was not it.

He hadn't even realized that the dark haired latter slipped out until he spotted him from the corner of his eye. His head perked up when his boyfriend walked through the tables towards theirs. He had a big smile plastered on his lips, his eyes crinkled and his pearly white teeth showing. Liam's heart fluttered at the sight. He couldn't help but smile himself and slowly relax from the tension.

"Hey baby." Zayn chimed happily before sitting down across from him.

"Where did you go?" Liam questioned dumbfounded.

"Oh, I went to the loo." The older latter chuckled. "I told you I was going but you didn't pay much mind to me." He shrugged and rested his chin in the palm of his hand. He stared at Liam, obviously looking lovestruck.

"What?" Liam had noticed the look.

"What do you mean what? Can't I look at my boyfriend?" Zayn rolled his eyes fondly, giggling teasingly.

Liam shook his head at that and released a light laugh. He looked up when their waitress came by the table, finally bringing them their food after waiting for almost twenty minutes. "Sorry if it took so long, there was a small accident in the kitchen." She informed them with an apologetic smile, the two men waving it off and saying it was alright. They thanked her and let her continue her job before digging in.

1 hour later
9.13 P.M.

Zayn and Liam were still at the restaurant. They already had their dinner and were waiting for the dessert. That was when it was all going to happen. That was when Liam was going to ask the question. He hadn't been anxious ever since Zayn and him had started talking. Zayn was really calming his nerves with his soothing voice and he just loved that about him. All he had to do was talk and Liam would just forget all his worries and sorrows. He loved this man unconditionally and was grateful to have him in his life. He just hoped he would say yes.

"I love you." Liam blurted out.

Zayn looked up from their tangled hands.

"I love you so much." The Wolverhampton latter continued with a soft smile, rubbing the back of his hand. "Honestly, I'm so grateful to have you. Even though we're going through so much bullshit right now, I love you so fucking much."

"Babe..." Zayn whispered softly with a smile on his lips. "I love you more." He brought their hands up to his lips, kissing Liam's knuckles.

"I don't think you even understand." Liam said and watched him fondly. "I-" he stopped himself, breathing in deeply. "I want to live the rest of my life with you. I want to be able to wake up to your beautiful face every morning and fall asleep being the last thing I see. I want to be sure that I am able to see you every day for the rest of our lives. I want to grow old with you, adopt ten babies and be the best parents anyone could ever ask for. I want to marry you Zayn Malik. I want to call you my husband. I want your name to have mine in it." He continued as he pulled out the ring box. He couldn't wait any longer. It was the perfect moment.

Liam got up from his chair and got on one knee beside the table and in front of Zayn. The dark haired latter released a shocked gasp, eyes widened. He stared at him with tears welling up in his eyes, his hand covering his mouth.

"Will you marry me, Zayn Malik?" As the brunet asked the question, he opened the box to expose the twenty-four karat gold engagement ring with a valuable diamond on it.

"I-" Zayn didn't even know what to say. He could feel everyone's eyes glued onto them and hear their voices whispering in the background. The only thing his mind was screaming was YES but he was so shocked that he couldn't even get the word out of his mouth. "Are you- are you serious?" He asked first, wanting to be completely sure that Liam was sure.

"Yes," the younger male remarked as he grabbed Zayn's hand, "I want to marry you Zayn." He gave him an assuring and warm smile.

"I guess we really are meant to be." Zayn sniffled with a chuckle, wiping a tear away. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a box himself before opening it, also revealing a very expensive engagement ring.

Liam looked down at it confused at first. Once he realized, his heart pumped fast. "Really?" His lips curled into a wide smile as his gaze moved back up to meet Zayn's.

"Yes." Zayn nodded, giggling. "I love you Liam." He placed one hand onto Liam's cheek and looked down at him lovingly. "I want to marry you too, yes." He smiled before leaning down and kissing him. Cheers erupted around them as soon as both men kissed each other and put the rings on their fingers.

Things were going great for them that night – considering both got engaged with each other after having the same idea. For a brief moment, they felt like the happiest couple on the planet and prayed things would stay that way.