"Come on, get on," Zayn commanded as he threw a leg over the vehicle. Niall slipped on behind him, wrapping his arms around Zayn's chest tightly because, even after three years, Niall was still terrified that he might fall off. "Ready?" Niall nodded against Zayn's back, squeezing Zayn tightly and closing his eyes. Zayn turned it on and stepped on the gas, trying to concentrate on driving rather than the fact that Niall had a death grip on his stomach.
After a few more twists and turns, they arrived at Niall's house, much to both of the boys' dismay. Slowly, Niall clamored off the motorcycle, unstrapping the helmet. Zayn did the same because he wanted to give Niall a few kisses before they both parted for the day. "Are you sure you can't come in and cuddle with me?" Niall tried, placing himself into Zayn's arms.
"As much as I'd love to do that, I can't," Zayn whispered against Niall's head, pecking his temple. "I really, really need to do something because the special day is coming up very soon." Niall pouted, pulling away a short distance. "Aw, babe, don't be like that. You'll understand in time, okay? I promise."
With a sigh, Niall nodded, looking down at the heeled boots on Zayn's feet. "You'll come over tomorrow, won't you?" He asked, glancing up with hope in his eyes. Zayn smiled and leaned forward, capturing Niall's soft lips between his own. Niall's eyes fluttered closed as his hands reached up and tangled into Zayn's silky hair by instinct.
Zayn's large hands cupped Niall's creamy cheeks, pulling back to grab a gulp of air before he pressed their lips together again.
Suddenly, Niall's front door opened, and Greg, Niall's older brother, was standing there, an annoyed look on his face. He cleared his throat, causing the two lovers to jump apart, a blush painting Niall's cheeks. "Alright, you two, you've been kissing for long enough. Niall, it's your turn to make dinner, and mum and I have the concert to go to at six, so you have to start dinner now," he informed, turning around and closing the door.
"Sorry about that," Niall murmured, his cheeks still a rosy red. Zayn just laughed and pulled Niall to his chest, hugging him tightly.
"Don't be sorry. I need to get going anyway. You be careful, okay? I love you," Zayn smiled, kissing Niall's forehead.
"Love you too."
Zayn kissed him once more before he put his helmet back on, tossing a leg over the seat. He started the engine and Niall watched him, smiling. "I'll see you tomorrow, okay? We can cuddle the day away then." Niall nodded waving goodbye to his lover who had promised to cuddle the next day.
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The bells on the door tinkled as Zayn entered the shop, his hands buried in his pockets. He headed to the bush section of the nursery, looking for the one specific one that had caught his eye last time he was here. In two days was Niall's birthday, which the blonde had completely forgotten about himself, and Zayn wanted to give him something special.
"Anything that I can help you with?" One of the workers asked as Zayn entered the area.
"Uh, yeah, I was looking for this bush that I saw the other day. It's got purple leaves on it?"
"Oh, yes, I know what you're talking about. Follow me," the woman smiled, leading Zayn towards the far wall. Zayn followed her, thinking about how pretty his baby would look with purple leaves in his hair.
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By the time one o'clock rolled around, Zayn's fingers were aching. The purple leafed bush was shut in Zayn's closet, some of the pretty pink and purple leaves on Zayn's desk. He was making a crown out of the leaves, for Niall's birthday. Niall had texted Zayn a few minutes ago to let him know he was on his way over, and Zayn was rushing to finish the present for his boyfriend.
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