"It is, and always was you."

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That same night Liam had crashed out after his shower. The whole group was taking it easy on the drinks, but still trying to enjoy their time. The boys asked what happened with everything to the Harry, and the girls but nobody had the correct answer.

By the time both groups decided they were done and separated, they headed back to their suites. It was roughly 2 AM when they both came cross their friends asleep

That whole night Niall was working his ass off to get that picture and make sure it was the only copy. When he was sure it was, he wired $10,000 to the person who snapped the photo. Just another typical day for him no big deal. Of course, Liam's bill for him was going to be hefty, but he really did feel for the couple. They become his friends in a way and he wanted to protect them too.

The next morning after much tossing and turning Zayn woke up a little after 8 AM. Still a little shaken about last night every time he shut his eyes they drifted to Liam. It hurt his own self to know that Liam would give up everything he's ever worked for just to see him "happy." At that point Zayn didn't even know if he would be.

He slowly tip toed out of the room after pulling on his hoodie and sweats.  This time everyone was asleep in their own separate rooms so he went for the exit.

The guards perked up and greeted him while he assured them he would be fine again. He asked if they wanted the same thing as the day before then headed to the elevator.

When he got to the lobby and walked toward Starbucks he started feeling uneasy. It was like deja vu from yesterday, but he shook his head then got in line. He was thankful because today it wasn't as packed.

He ordered the seven drinks, waited, then grabbed them to go back up. He gave the two guards their orders and walked back inside. When he entered he saw Harry on the couch watching Netflix.

"Oh hey." Zayn smiled to him as he set the drinks on the counter.

Harry immediately got up and tackled him in a hug.

"Oof" Zayn huffed as Harry almost knocked the wind out of him.

"Are you okay?" Harry mumbled into the crook of Zayns hoodie.

"I'm fine now Haz." Zayn squeezed him tightly. "Are the girls uh, hungover?" He said releasing his grip looking to his best friend.

"No we didn't get too crazy last night. Mostly we were all concerned." Harry frowned. "Why?"

Zayn nodded. "Because I can't keep lying to people." Zayn calmly stated. "They need to know." He said heading to their rooms.

Harry was too stunned to say anything. He grabbed his drink then headed back to the couch. One by one they each walked into the living space of the suite and grabbed their drinks too.

When everyone was situated and settled on the couch Zayn sat in front of them on the coffee table and started explaining everything. The contract, his and Liam's life, all the events that were staged, the ones that weren't, and finally last night.

The group was at loss for words even Harry, and he knew the majority of it all. His sister knew about the contract but not all of the intimate moments they shared away from the cameras. Kendall and Gigi were shocked. When he finished his story there was a silence. "So what are you going to do?" Doniya asked.

"I need to talk to someone first. Kendall do you have Kj's number?" He turned to the model.

"Uh w-well yeah I do..." she apprehensively looked to the others.

"Zayn are you sure?" Gigi asked.

"Yes I'm sure." He nodded.

Kendall looked to everyone and lifted her shoulders. "Here." She handed him her phone. He took the number down and entered it in his phone.

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