chance connection |1| [zarry] (✔️)

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Zain
0:12
s nice
we're just chillin
hadn't really seen them in a while so that's good
only thing missing is u

babe
0:19
You sweet talker
I'm off to the studio figuring stuff out there and getting some work done
Don't stay up too long, I remember the last time you and Louis were hungover

Zain
2:13
going to bed now
have fun later

babe
6:29
Leaving now
Have fun with your hangover at Freddie's football

Zain
10:11
that's not nice

and it's fucking cold as well

babe
calling

Hi babe, is this your dunk dial?

I'm actually not drunk. I had one sip and I couldn't stomach it, I don't know. I'm drinking virgin cocktails now like an idiot.

You are a bit of an idiot.

True, maybe.

But you're having fun? Last time you called me while you were out you really did not have fun.

It was nice. I'm just waiting for the car and the others to come back round. Going home. How long is football practice?

Till twelve.

That's over an hour still, how will you survive.

Don't ask me. Louis has lain down on the bleachers. The mums are eyeing us.

I bet you're really obviously hungover.

Maybe. It doesn't help that we both wince whenever the trainer blows the whistle and that Louis is cursing really loudly, really frequently.

Piss off.

I can hear that.

Did you really have fun? You sound a bit short.

No, I had fun. It's just a bit much sometimes and when I'm not drunk and everyone else is, it's all a bit more obvious. Like, the contrast is starker.

I know what you mean.

Right? And it's more draining. I'm just ready to get home.
Mike is here as well by the way. You wanna talk to him?

Wait. We have not talked about this, but he's not your coworker is he? Not like I thought.

Nah, he's security. He thought you were very polite, thanking him for doing his job. He's asked after you.

Well. I hope you're polite as well and thank him for doing his job. And tell him hi.

I am! I promise.
Zain says hi, Mike.

Hello, Zain.

He says hi back.

I heard.
Hang in a sec, they've got a break, I gotta give Freddie his bottle cause his father fell asleep.

Don't hang up, I can wait.

Alright.

Zain, Zain, did you see? I scored a goal! I did it!

Yes, monster, I saw. Well done.
Drink slowly, baby, you'll choke.

Where's daddy?

Asleep.

Really? He's so silly.

That he is. Want a snack? Granola bar?

The ones with chocolate?

Yea, I think so. Your dad packed.

He always packs chocolate! Oh, yes, see! My favourite.

Have another sip, monster. You warm enough? Do you need your jacket?

Noooo, I'm hot! Daddy made me put on loads of clothes!

Ok, alright. Don't take it off, monster, leave your jumper on!

But it's hot!

It's supposed to keep you warm, baby, that's the reason you're wearing it. You'll get sick otherwise and you hate being ill.

I guess.
Zain, can we have pizza later? Josie said they are having pizza.

Ask your dad after training.

Ok. Bye.

Bye, monster. You gonna score another goal?

I will!

You there, babe?

Very nicely handled. Ask you dad. A+ for foisting off responsibility.

Yep. That's the way to do it.

I actually wouldn't be opposed to pizza but I'm not gonna pay for it.
You still waiting for our friends?

Yea, but I think I can see them.
I'll talk to you later, alright? I'll be up mid-afternoon your time at the latest I think.

What are you going to do with the rest of your day?

Probably swim and laze around in the pool. It's one thing I will definitely miss in England. England is cold.

That it is.

Have you been waiting outside all this time, Harry?
Lame!

Ok, I think that's our cue. Love you, babe, get home safely.

Love you, too, talk to you later.

babe
17:12
I am awake

Zain
19:36
i'm not

babe
20:01
Drama queen
Go to bed, then

Zain
20:13
we're watching a movie and then we're going to sleep

babe
20:19
Have fun and then sleep well xx
I'm going to lunch with my manager, I'll talk to you tomorrow

Zain
20:22
love u
have a good day