Light & Dark || Z.M

I was sitting on the bathroom countertop, Zayn's tall figure standing between my legs. His hands rested lightly on my thighs, grounding me in the moment. The air felt thick-heavy with all the things we weren't saying.

He slowly bent down to my ear,
Why are you doing this?" he whispered softly, his breath warm against my ear as I gently wiped the blood from his cheek.
"Because I care about you, Zayn," I replied, my voice trembling slightly. "You may think it's cheesy, but I hate seeing you like this." Our eyes locked, and for a moment, the world around us disappeared.
Then, with a quiet intensity, he spoke, "I'm your dark, and you're my light. I love you, Alyssa."

A slow-burn love story between two teenagers from completely different worlds. He's a rebellious spirit, always sneaking out and living for the thrill of a late-night drink. She's his perfect opposite: a quiet soul who finds peace in books and the comfort of sleep. Despite their stark differences, they somehow find their way toward each other, discovering that love can blossom even from the most unexpected of connections.