Spaces Between Us- Hold All Our Secrets (ZARRY AU)

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Harry's POV

"Have I told you how absolutely stupid you are? Oh right I haven't... So Harry I'm telling you now! You are absolutely stupid!", my best friend exclaimed very overdramatically and I couldn't help but laugh at his silly behavior.

"Harold. This isn't funny", Niall pouted, but I could see a smile creeping its way onto his face.

"Niall, you don't have to worry about me. Zayn and I worked through our issues. And I love him", I assured him.

"I...", Niall stuttered, "I'm sorry. It's just I can't imagine loving someone that is a murderer."

"Geez. Thank Ni, for rubbing that in my face", I answered annoyed.

"Sorry. It's just hard to understand, okay? I just would have imagined you to be with someone, well someone good."

"Niall, can we just not talk about it anymore. Because I'm getting really mad at you right now."
"You're right, I'm sorry. I just want you to be happy", he sighed.
"And I am Niall. I am", I truly responded. Just the mere thought of Zayn was making me smile. This guy had somehow captured my heart.

"Okay then. I believe you", Niall apologetically patted my shoulder.

"And you will try your best to be nice to him?"

"If that's what you want", he reluctantly agreed.

"Good. Because I invited him over for dinner. So that you, Nick and Dee will give him another chance. Make him feel welcomed, you know."

"Wow mate, you're really serious about him then", Niall remarked astonished.

"Yes Einstein", I snapped at him.

"Okay, oaky. I get it. You really are whipped then. I'll try to be nice. I promise."

"Thanks. I'd appreciate that."

"Of course", Niall hummed, "now give your best mate a hug."

Niall looked so adorable, holding out his arms for me, that I gave in and hugged him. After all, he was indeed my best mate. Besides I knew how crazy it must seem for an outsider, to see Zayn and I together.

"Oh my god Niall", I suddenly exclaimed.

"What?"

"What happened to Olivia?"

I just realized how caught up I had been with Zayn. The past days everything had revolved around him and I. Not that I minded that. Actually I didn't mind it one bit. But I had sucked as a best friend, not even thinking of how Niall was doing.

"Well", Niall started, "she ehm and I are texting a bit and she said she'll come over for a visit pretty soon. I'm not getting my hopes up too high though. Maybe it'll turn into something more. Maybe it won't.

"If that's how you feel. You seemed more excited the last time you talked about her", I pointed out, wondering why he seemed so nonchalant about it.
"Yeah, I know. It's just, I met that one dude from the club where you met Zayn as well. His name is Liam."

"Liam?", I almost chocked on my own salvia.

"What, do you know him?", Niall questioned, obviously irritated.

"Maybe", I evaded. Not being sure if I should tell him about Liam and that he and Zayn met in prison. That wouldn't be fair to Liam and Niall. I shouldn't intrude, but keep my mouth shut about it. If they actually will end up dating, I'm sure that Liam will tell Niall about his past.

"Anyways. I met him in our hallway, because he was visiting someone and guess what?"

"What Ni?"