Harry's Hero (z.s.)

18

When Harry walked in the door, the boys acted excited to see him. All but Zayn, who had an expressionless face. He could tell zayn was relieved to see him okay though. Which is why he hid his cuts as much as possible.

Niall: "hey harry, you hungry?"

Harry: "nah not really, thanks though"

Zayn: "Harry you need to eat."

He looked stunned. It was the first time he's heard zayn talk to him all day.

Harry: "I'm fine"

Zayn: "for real, quit worrying about me and go eat please"

Harry: "I've got no appetite"

Zayn got up and walked over to harry. Even though Harry was afraid about what would come next, he didn't back up.

Zayn grabbed Harry by the arm.

Zayn: "wanna talk?"

Harry: "only if you do"

Zayn nodded and pulled Harry into the hallway and into a nearby room that was vacant. He shut the door behind him and they sat on the couch facing each other.

Harry: "now are you gonna tell me why the fuck you're being so distant"

Zayn: "yes...but first, did Liam leave you alone outside"

Harry: "yea"

Zayn: "where did you go that you were gone for that long?"

Harry: "the bus"

Zayn: "huh? Why?"

Harry: "just to cool off"

Harry knew he was lying but, he couldn't tell zayn that he cut himself again

Zayn: "you're sure"

Harry nodded

Zayn: "okay"

Harry: "now tell me Zayn, enough procrastinating"

Zayn: "ugh...so earlier I was looking through twitter and this picture of you and Louis came up."

Harry: "zayn i told you not to worry about that shit"

Zayn: "see this is why I didn't wanna say anything, because you're not listening"

Harry: "no I am...I'm sorry"

Zayn: "I clicked on the account and it was a ship account for you two...I got to this picture of you two morphed together and it looked like you were kissing under water...but it looked-it looked so real Harry"

Harry: "is that why you were in the bathroom when I came back from wardrobe"

Zayn: "yeah that's why I was gone"

Harry: "is that it babe?"

Zayn: "I was fine after that, when I went into wardrobe...but then when I came out and you were crying I wanted to be the one to love on you, but Louis was already there and it just made the jealousy worse"

Harry: "I hug all the boys...you know it's not the same z."

Zayn: "I-I know but after I saw the picture, and then that, it just hurts me. Cause i saw him hugging my baby...where I should've been"

Harry: "and it's always gonna be your spot babe...he was just comforting me because I knew you were mad and you wouldn't let me in"

Zayn: "cause I hold shit it"

Harry: "yes I know"

Zayn: "I just-it breaks my heart to see stuff like that. Because I love you, and I wanna be the only one who takes care of you and hugs you when you're upset. I want that to be my job"

Harry: "it is love...but if you want that job. I have to be able to return that favor, which means you've gotta open up to me when you're mad at me"

Zayn: "it's just hard cause I've never been that way"

Harry: "I know...but I'm never ever gonna judge you. You know that"

Zayn: "I do."

Harry: "and I don't see Louis like that at all..."

Zayn: "do you promise?"

Harry: "yes baby I promise...and if you want me to spend less time around him I will."

Zayn: "no haz...I know you're good friends, don't let my jealousy get in the way of that."

Harry: "alright, but if you ever feel insecure like that again please tell me"

Zayn nodded

Harry: "I'll always put you first"

Zayn: "I love you baby"

Harry: "I know you do...and I love you too"

Zayn grabbed Harry's cheek and pressed their lips together. Harry felt relieved that he had zayn next to him again, but the guilt still lingered about the cuts he recently traced on his skin. He knew he had to tell him soon, but he didn't know how.

The two walked back to the dressing room with smiles on their faces and the three others knew they were back to normal.

Liam: "I'm assuming you're all sorted then?"

Harry: "couldn't be happier"

Liam: "good, the tension was thick in here"

Zayn playfully punched him on the shoulder and they laughed.

A few hours passed and the boys spend their time on social media, taking selfies, and warming up their voices back stage.

It was 8:00 and the show started.

It went amazing, they had so much fun being themselves and singing to their fans. Harry and Zayn would sneak occasional glances to prove they were thinking about each other throughout the show.

They sang beautifully that night.

When the show concluded the boys were rushed back to the dressing room to get quick showers and change before loading the bus.

Zayn: "bub wanna get in with me?"

Harry knew it was a tempting offer and he wanted to spend time with Zayn...but the cuts on his arms were extremely noticeable and he didn't wanna risk it.

Harry: "I would babe, but the boys...and I don't want it to be awkward"

Zayn: "next time we're in the hotel?"

Harry: "of course"

Harry winked at Zayn, thankful he brushed past without question.

When Zayn got out of the shower Harry got in. When the water hit his open wounds he flinched, careful not to make too much noise.

Harry: "ahhh fuck"

Zayn: "you okay babe?"

Harry: "uh-yeah...I uh-I just hit my elbow"

Zayn: "oh okay"

When Harry was finished he threw a long sleeve t shirt on to cover his arms and headed out.

Zayn: "what's with the long sleeves bub?"

Harry: "I was cold all night"

Zayn: "you getting sick?"

Harry: "nah, probably just chills"

Zayn: "I'll warm you up tonight okay?"

Harry placed a kiss on Zayn's lips

Harry: "I know you will"

All 5 lads boarded the bus for another long night on the road.