Fireproof // Ziam

6

Zayn's POV

We were still lying in bed, Liam tracing my ink, me pretending to be asleep. My thoughts swirled around one simple question, only it wasn't so simple.

When and how was I supposed to tell Liam I loved him? That I loved him more than a best mate?

Was I even supposed to be in love with my best mate? We are so close, we know everything about each other and we're honestly so alike. We make a perfect couple, why couldn't he se that? I mentally sighed to myself, knowing that we would have to get up soon and he would be going on a date with Soph*a. I decided I would take him out to his favourite restaurant tomorrow, and I would tell him there.

With that decision made, I fluttered my eyelids open and faced Liam.

"Morning Zee"

"G'morning, beautiful"

Liam smiled at my greeting.

"So what are your plans for today?" I asked him, fully aware of what he was going to do today but asked anyways.

"Well I'm going on a date with Soph*a and will be back in time for dinner," he replied with a grin.

"Oh, cool," I said, making sure to emphasize my disinterest.

This meant I had to cook dinner by myself and that I would be alone all day.

After a long silence, I asked him, "Do you have to go? Can't you stay here with me?" I pleaded.

Liam frowned and my smile fell.

"Zayn I-" he began. "why wouldn't I want to go?" He questioned furrowing his brows.

He must've seen the disappointment on my face to his answer because he quickly responded, "well, I want to spend time with you too but I haven't seen her in a while," Liam kept talking but I wasn't listening.

Her. She needed to get out of Liam's life and leave well enough alone. I cut him off.

"Liam...can I tell you something?"

"Yeah, go for it mate."

"Ah...nevermind."

"Are you alright?"

"Yeah of course! Um no. You see, I'm- How do I say this?"

"It's alright Zayn, you're my best mate you can tell me anything"

"Riiight, best mate. Look Li! I don't mean to be rude or anything but I just don't think you and Soph*a are meant to be."

"Oh. Well you know wha-"

"Wait. Before you get mad, I'm sorry."

"Why are you apologizing?"

"I-I can't tell you...not right now at least...I'm sorry...you'll see soon...bye"

I managed to choke my words out. Then, I ran out the door quickly, leaving Liam lying in bed confused.

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This chapter is absolute crap I apologize ):

But hey, I'm going to be writing in @fakezain's fanfics, 'Regret' and 'Complicated Love', so make sure to check those out as well! (:

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