It's taking all your strenght (Zarry /AU.) /English Version

19. The Date

Flashback Harry

Only 60 minutes left. I have to be ready by 7:00. Motionless , I'm in the shower.The lukewarm water runs down my body. I try to ignore my excitement. Lou's words set me thinking. What if she's right? What do I even expect? Zayn wants me, and I'm ready. He treats me like an object, not like a person. I'm so predictable and he knows that very well. What does he want from me after all this time?

 Dripping wet, I wrap a towel around my hips and hair and rummage in my wardrobe for some clothes. Finally, I choose white shorts and a shirt with a floral pattern. We are in Jamaica, right? A few splashes of "Bleu de Chanel" complete my styling. Impatiently, I'm chewing gum and try to calm down. My heart is pounding. A quick glance at my phone tells me that in less than ten minutes, a new stage of my life is beginning, whatever happens. What makes life worth living? Love and Zayn, love and Zayn.

Flashback Zayn

For ages, I've been trying to fix my thick, tousled hair. With a lot of effort I knead wax into it and hope for success. It has to be perfect. The wheater is being kind to us. I put the new Bob Marley Shirt on in no time, slip into my shorts and allow myself a few dash of perfume. Done. I quickly grab the car keys, a blanket and the loaded picnic basket  and leave the apartment quite excited.

Harry and Zayn

Just in time Zayn arrives at the lodge. Harry waves briefly from the balcony and disappears again. When he enters the street, Zayn leans nonchalant on the car. After he sees Harry, he strolls towards him. Both men now face each other for the first time after the breakup. For a moment there is great embarrassment. Zayn timidly takes Harry's hand and squeezed it.

"Hey, mate. Nice to see you," he says.

 "Hey, Zayn, nice to see you too." 

And then there is absolut silence. Neither of them knows how to act. They get into the car and Zayn drives off.

 "Music?" He asks, looks at Harry. 

"Yeah, sure, just turn on the radio."

Zayn reaches for the radio and presses the button. When the song sounds, it shrugs through him. "Give Me Love" by Ed is on. Don't miss the chance. Make the best of it , Boy! , Ed told him. Both are grateful for this one moment of silence. Silently they listen to the music and remember their time.

Give a little time to me or burn this out
We'll play hide and seek to turn this around
All I want is the taste that your lips allow
My, my, my, my, oh, give me love

My, my, my, my, oh, give me love
My, my, my, my, oh, give me love
My, my, my, my, oh, give me love
My, my, my, my, oh, give me love

Give me love like never before
'Cause lately I've been craving more
And it's been a while but I still feel the same
Maybe I should let you go

You know I'll fight my corner
And that tonight I'll call ya
After my blood is drowning in alcohol
No, I just wanna hold ya

Give a little time to me or burn this out
We'll play hide and seek to turn this around
All I want is the taste that your lips allow
My, my, my, my, oh, give me love

Give a little time to me or burn this out
We'll play hide and seek to turn this around
All I want is the taste that your lips allow
My, my, my, my, oh, give me love

My, my, my, my, oh, give me love
My, my, my, my, oh, give me love
My, my, my, my, oh, give me love
My, my, my, my, oh, give me love

While driving, his fingers seek Harry's hand. Gently, they lie down on the back of his hand and just stay there. This simple touch is indescribable for both of them. All the unspoken words, all the things left undone disappear.