Summary:
"You don't understand, anyone would be with you, but me?"
"You're more beautiful than everyone combined in this room, Jaan"
Liam and Zayn are fuck buddies and best friends but when Liam confesses his feelings for his best friend, things don't turn out well.
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Liam let out a soft moan as Zayn bit his neck, he already knew he'd have to cover up his throat with make up as his best friend loves to mark him. He tangled his slender fingers in the taller boy's black hair, urging him for more.
He was seated on the sink, his legs hitched on Zayn's waist as Zayn was practically feasting on his neck, leaving a trail of red hickeys on his way, the broad hands had a tight grip on his slim waist. Their bodies naked, shining with sweat as they were slowly loosing themselves in a land of ecstasy.
"Zayn come on" Liam pulled his face and kissed him harshly. But the taller boy only bit his bottom lip, almost drawing blood and sucked on the abused lip. Liam sighed against his lips and let Zayn do whatever he wants, it was always like this.
They were halfway through lunch when had Zayn sneaked his hand in Liam's pants without anyone noticing and squeezed his ass, gently kneading it and teasing his hole, Liam would have moaned then and there if Zayn hadn't put his hand over his mouth. They were quick to leave from the cafeteria, ignoring all the calls from their friends, Liam clearly remembers Harry's disappointed face, and found an empty washroom.
"Be patient, meri Jaan" Zayn chuckled and pushed three fingers in Liam's mouth, the younger boy got to work and lapped on them. Zayn took them out and replaced them with his lips. As he sneaked in his tongue in the smaller boy's mouth, he teased Liam's rim and slowly inserted a finger, swallowing the moan that left Liam's mouth.
Liam was already loose from last night, when Zayn had sneaked into the curly haired boy's room late at night, claiming he was horny and obviously Liam spread his legs for his best friend, he could never deny him, he was always craving for his raven haired beau.
Liam couldn't wait longer, "Zee, please"
"Please what?" Zayn looked smug, making his best friend writhe for him.
Liam blushed furiously, "Y-you know what" After all these times, Liam still was shy.
"Oh, I don't know, do you want me to fuck you senseless and let the whole school know what we're doing in here?"
Zayn loved how flustered his best friend becomes.
Liam only kissed him softly, "Yeah, fuck me, Zayn"
Zayn smiled at him, "Gladly" He was quick to insert two more fingers in him and scissored him open. Liam was literally pushing back on them, riding Zayn's thick fingers. Zayn loved how impatient and restless Liam becomes when Zayn teases him.
"I'm ready, Zee" Liam looked totally wrecked and Zayn hasn't even started yet. His lips were cherry red and shining with spit, his cheeks were a pretty shade of scarlet, his curls were messy and were falling to one side, his neck covered in countless marks and love bites, Zayn loved this Liam, totally wrecked and at his mercy.
Zayn positioned his hard slicked cock over Liam's puckered hole, slowly he slid his length in him as the boy in his arms let out a gasp, he could feel Liam's walls around his length, his hole clenching around him.
Finally his whole length was inside Liam and he stilled giving him time to adjust, all the while playing with his nipples, sucking and biting on one, swirling his tongue on the sensitive bud, while he pinched the other between his fingers, the bud hardening, the skin around it was red and swollen as Zayn sucked them again and again, switching between them.
"Baby please" Liam reminded him to just get on with it. Their lunch was about to get over and they didn't have much time before classes start again. He didn't want to think how he'll manage to sit through them all. He was bound to get teased by his friends and scolded by Harry.
Zayn pulled back from his pebbled nipple with a pop sound, flicking his thumb on the sensitive nipples, "Gorgeous"
Without waiting for a reply, Zayn pulled back and slammed into the boy, jerking him upwards. Liam held onto Zayn's shoulders as the taller lad continued with his thrusts. He looked into Zayn's eyes, even though he was brutally slamming into him, his hazel eyes were soft and held worry for the younger one. Liam knows how much protective Zayn is for him.
"Should I slow down?" Zayn stopped his movements and cupped his cheeks, gently stroking his swollen red lips. Liam turned his face and kissed his palm, "No, don't ever stop"
The words held more meaning and Liam doubted Zayn will ever understand the true meaning behind them.
Zayn leaned forward and captured the plump lips, he took his time kissing the life out of Liam. His tongue rolled around Liam's skilfully, licking every corner, sucking Liam's tongue until he's panting for air. He never gets enough of Liam, the younger lad has become a drug, whose addiction Zayn never wants to let go.
He started pounding into him again and groaned when Liam started bouncing on his cock, meeting Zayn's thrusts halfway. He knew he found Liam's sweet spot when the boy arched his back, the sight was so fucking sexy for Zayn, he couldn't help but slam into the spot again and again, making Liam let out moans like a pornstar.
"God, Zayn you're so good. Faster! Come on baby!"
Liam was talking mindless, his brain wasn't working, his heart and soul screamed for Zayn to continue his torture. He loved how Zayn changes into this wild beast, once they're in bed and is so careful with Liam when they're in public, always guarding his best friend.
Zayn wrapped his practiced hand around Liam's length, pressing his thumb over the slit and started jerking him off, matching each tug with his thrust, making Liam roll his eyes back in pure pleasure. With a few more thrusts, Liam came with a loud moan in Zayn's hands.
He laid limply in Zayn's arms, resting his head on Zayn's shoulder as the taller lad chased his release. Zayn came deep inside Liam with a groan, biting his neck leaving a dark bite mark, making Liam jolt up, filling him up with his seed.
Zayn nudged Liam's head and the brown curly haired boy lifted his head to look at his best friend, "Hey, you ok? Was I too hard?"
Liam couldn't help but chuckle, "You were absolutely amazing, but I'm actually worried about by ass, it's on fire" He traced the cheekbones of his best friend with so much adore in his eyes.
Zayn pecked his lips before pulling out slowly making Liam wince a little. They cleaned themselves quickly and went out.
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"Are you sure you wanna continue this?"
"Haz, we talked about this"
"Yeah and I listened to you but now I will do the talking"
Liam sighed and sat on a chair. It was the end of school and he was waiting for Zayn to pick him up, while his best friend was finishing up his basketball practice.
"Do you really think what you two are doing isn't affecting your feelings?"
An honest drunk mistake had become a habit for the best friends.
Zayn and Liam, Liam and Zayn, they were always called together. They were what you call best friends for life. Both were inseparable, even when new friends came in their lives, they didn't forget each other.
Zayn was in the basketball team while Liam was the student body president.
Zayn was the protective and possessive one while Liam was more mature but shy one. They were the perfect combination of friendship. One couldn't exist without the other. Their friendship was pure and nothing could come between them.
They became friends with benefits a year ago after Niall's birthday party.
Liam was on his nth drink, he didn't know why he was feeling low, he just wanted to get wasted, for a moment to just let go and enjoy his life.
A hand came around his waist from behind and he squeaked. A light chuckle made him relax and he leaned on Zayn, "Where were you?"
"Washroom"
Liam nodded and looked into the crowd, "Zee?"
"Hmm" Zayn rested his chin on Liam's shoulder, dizzy with the alcohol in his system.
"Will I always be like this?"
"Be like what?"
"Like this boring person, only you and our friends talk to me, other than that no one is my friend, everyone talks to me only for their benefit"
"That's because you don't need them, you have us, you have me and I have you"
"That's partly cause you scare everyone away" Liam giggled clearly slipping off into drunkenness.
"Come on, let's dance" Zayn guided them into the crowd and snaked his arms around the shorter boy's waist as the other boy wrapped his arms around Zayn's neck. They were moving with the beat slowly falling into rhythm.
Suddenly Liam's face fell when he saw a couple making out. Zayn followed his sight and sighed.
"I'm gonna die being a virgin" Liam mumbled. He had recently turned 17 and he always whined that he has no love life.
"Leeyum, you're not gonna be a virgin forever" Zayn knew how insecure Liam is about himself.
"I will, I don't even have a boyfriend yet!"
"I don't have one too and I'm a virgin too"
"You don't understand, anyone would be with you, but me?"
Zayn stroked his cheeks, "You're more beautiful than everyone combined in this room, Jaan" Liam could only stare into his hazel eyes, the words weren't easy to digest.
Zayn turned him around in a swift move so that Liam's back was pressed against Zayn's chest. Liam gasped when he felt Zayn kiss his neck, and involuntarily grinded his ass on Zayn's crotch.
The taller boy groaned in his ear and turned him around, slowly he pressed his lips to Liam's and Liam shut his eyes. He moved his lips against Zayn's and soon their kiss was heated up.
Zayn pulled away and looked into his brown eyes, he leaned forward, "I can definitely change that virgin problem" He whispered in Liam's ears.
The next morning they agreed to never talk about it, it was a mistake. Yes they had sex for the first time with each other but that didn't mean it'll change their friendship, well that's what Liam thought. Because when he had woken up in the arms of Zayn, he felt something bubble inside his chest, something he doesn't want to name.
But after a few glances at each other, the distance between them slowly fading away, as Zayn kissed him again, Liam forgot that this was wrong. As he was taken again on the shower glass by his best friend, his mind couldn't differentiate between right or wrong.
They made a pact to fend each other's needs but still staying friends. They followed it till now. Never had they even thought about dating anyone, it was only to fulfill their sexual desires. Apparently the whole school came to know about them and no one ever approached them for a date. Both of them had each other to fulfill their needs.
Their friends were a little against the idea but in the end went along with it. Harry though, had concerns for Liam. Whenever the best friends sneak away, he'd give Liam this look that says 'don't do it', but who is Liam to deny Zayn. Liam had once told Harry that he has feelings for Zayn and now that they're together like this, those feelings are only growing deeper.
Liam knows that Harry is only concerned about him, but he can handle himself. Him and Zayn will enjoy this little arrangement as long as it will last.
"I can control my feelings and as long as Zayn doesn't know, it don't even matter" He could never tell Zayn the truth. It will not only affect their friendship but their whole relationship, whatever that is.
"I'm worried for you, Li. I see how you look at him, I see how concerned you are when he is tired after a practice, how you do everything in your power to help him relax, how you make his favourite cookies every time he wishes without thinking the hour or time, how you leave your work and run to him whenever he needs you, how your eyes shine with love when he smiles at you. You may think it's all ok what you both are doing, but it is not ok. But when he breaks your heart, I'll be there for you Liam, remember that"
Harry hugged him and Liam just sat for a moment. Finally he hugged back and mumbled a thank you.
"Thank you for what?" Harry asked once they pulled back.
"For being a good friend"
Harry left him alone after their conversation and Liam was walking through the corridors thinking about everything his friend said.
Zayn would never hurt Liam, he would never leave him, he would never forget their friendship, he would never break Liam's heart. Liam believed this, he had full trust in his best friend. He didn't want to imagine what Zayn will do if he learns about Liam's true feelings.
He doesn't want to loose this friendship, he doesn't want to loose his best friend who has been with him through thick and thin. He doesn't want to imagine a life where Zayn wouldn't be with him.
But also some thoughts made his head spin. What if Zayn finds someone he loves, because he doesn't love Liam, he only sees him as a friend and a fuck buddy. What if Zayn doesn't want Liam anymore, he wouldn't spend time with him and would eventually break their friendship because his lover said so, what if-
"Hey"
Liam blinked a few times before adjusting his vision, he didn't notice some tears had fell down his eyes. He tried to wipe them away but Zayn beat him to it.
"Did someone say anything to you?" Zayn looked around them to see anyone in the corridor.
Liam shook his head, "No" But Zayn was still looking at him with concern, "Just thinking about dad" Liam lied to get Zayn off his back.
Liam's dad died a few years ago due to heart attack. Liam took it hard, he was the closest to him. Zayn was the one who helped him through those tough times. Liam's sisters and mother were concerned about him, they even took him to a therapist, but the only therapist he needed was his best friend.
"I'm sure he misses you too. How about ice cream?" Zayn cheerfully asked.
Liam nodded, "I'd love that" He genuinely smiled and hoped nothing changes between the two of them.
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It's been a few days since Liam had talked to Harry and every time him and Zayn are together, he starts doubting everything. He doubts if Zayn will smile at him the same way he does now if he knows Liam likes him more than a friend.
"You're thinking again" Zayn murmured. He had his head on Liam's lap, sleeping as Liam was reading a book, lost in his thoughts. Zayn always knows when Liam is too deep in his thoughts.
Liam sighed and flicked his eyes to his best friend, "Nothing, how was the practice?" He gently ran his fingers through Zayn's hair, the taller lad humming silently.
"Tiring, coach was on his heels with the practice, I hope we win tomorrow, it's a big game" Zayn opened his eyes and leaned up to kiss him. Liam sighed against his lips, welcoming the touch. Soon Zayn was on top of him as things escalated, but Liam didn't want that. The doubts and uncertainty about their relationship were messing with his head.
He stopped Zayn's hand which were going inside his pants, "Zayn, wait"
"What happened?" Zayn pulled back immediately, sitting beside him. This is what Liam loves about his best friend, he never forces Liam to do anything.
"Can we just cuddle? Tomorrow's your game and I too have a quiz in the morning, I don't wanna be sore" Liam didn't have the heart to tell Zayn the truth.
Zayn gave him a tight smile, "Sure, whatever you want Jaan" They laid beside each other, with Liam snuggled into Zayn's side.
The first time Zayn called him Jaan, he didn't know the meaning. They were only 8 and Liam was too shy to ask him. When they were 12, Liam finally searched it on the internet. He couldn't understand why Zayn would call his best friend, his life. Till now he hasn't asked him about it and every time Zayn calls him with that endearment, his heart does some crazy summersaults.
He felt a kiss on his temple and he willed himself not to think about their future so soon. The time spent with Zayn was the best and he wanted to cherish it for now.
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His quiz went well, though his team didn't win, he was happy they came second. His teammates though were a little sad and Liam being the positive person he was, encouraged them to do better for the next competition.
He was on the way to the court for Zayn's match when he collided with someone. But he didn't feel his body hit the ground as the person had wrapped their arms around him to prevent him from falling.
He opened his eyes and was greeted with a pair of green eyes.
They were still in an awkward position, so Liam cleared his throat and the guy let go of him, "I'm sorry I wasn't paying attention where I was going" Liam apologized.
"No worries. I was actually confused which way to go, I wanted to go to the cafeteria. Our snacks are arranged there"
Liam tilted his head, "You're in the basketball team?" He hadn't seen the guy before in their school.
"Yeah, we're the opposing team. I'm Noah, by the way" The guy offered his hand to shake, the other was in his jacket's pocket.
"I'm Liam, student body president. Welcome to our school, hope today's match goes well" Liam shook his hand. He felt oddly comfortable with him.
"I hope so too. Um, can you show me the way? For the last ten minutes I'm running in circles" Noah chuckled.
"Yeah sure, follow me" Liam guided him to the cafeteria where indeed large boxes of snacks were prepared for the players. Both of them took the boxes to the lockers.
They were laughing on a joke when they reached the lockers when Zayn suddenly came in front of them, "Where were you?" He took the snacks from Liam's hands.
"I was showing Noah the cafeteria, then I was coming to meet you only" Liam wrapped his arms around Zayn's neck and hugged him. Though they were sexually involved, never have they shown that sort of affection in front of others, after all they weren't a couple.
"I was worried you wouldn't show up. How was the quiz?" Zayn nuzzled into his neck, blatantly ignoring the other guy.
"We came second, but it's alright, we'll try our best the next time" Liam pulled away and faced Noah, but Zayn still had a possessive arm around his best friend's waist.
"Are you guys together?" Noah asked rubbing the back of his neck.
Liam glanced at Zayn who had his lips pursed and sighed, "No, we're just best friends. We're extremely close"
Noah nodded, "Wish me luck Liam" He smiled cheekily at the curly haired lad.
"All the best Noah, goal as much as you can"
"That's not what we do in basketball" Noah laughed.
"Well all the best for whatever you guys do" Liam kissed Zayn's cheek and hugged Noah and went out of the lockers leaving the other boys behind.
Once he entered the court, he spotted Harry, Niall and Jade on the stand, Louis was playing with Zayn. His friends were his support system after Zayn. He quickly pushed past the crowd and made his way towards them.
"What took you so long?"
"Sorry, I helped a guy to find the cafeteria" Liam said as he sat beside Jade.
"Ooh, a guy? Is he from the opposing team?" Jade squealed, she was always up for new gossip.
"Yeah, his name's Noah, he's quite tall and fit" Liam blushed thinking about their first meeting.
"Is Liam James Payne blushing?" Niall asked from beside Jade. Harry's ears perked up at that, "Is he hot?"
"You have a boyfriend or did you forget Lou?" Liam rolled his eyes and tried to spot Zayn among the players.
Zayn finally came out, his eyes searching for the familiar brown ones. He finally found Liam who was waving at him and cheering for him.
Behind him the other team also came out and both teams shook hands.
"Is it me or is Zayn glaring at that perfectly hot guy with green eyes?" Harry muttered.
"No it's not just you" Niall mumbled as he put another popcorn in his mouth.
Liam nibbled on his lip, Zayn was a moment away from breaking Noah's hand. He released a deep breath of relief when they finally let go of their hands. The game started and Liam was on the edge of his seat. With every basket the opposing team was scoring, the chances of their own team's win were slim.
When halftime came, the score was 1-3. Liam got up from his seat and went straight to Zayn. His shoulders fell on seeing Zayn, his best friend had his head in his hands, sitting on the bench.
Liam ran his fingers through the taller lad's hair and Zayn hugged him, pressing his face on Liam's belly.
"Zayn"
"Hmm"
"You'll do good, I have faith in you"
Zayn lifted his face to look at Liam, "We're shit today" Liam stroked his cheeks and bent down to press a kiss on his forehead.
"Then you'll do better the next time, try your best for now"
Zayn nodded, "There's still a minute left and I really wanna kiss on you" He pressed a kiss on Liam's belly and looked up with hopeful eyes.
Liam sighed, will Zayn only want him for his needs?
"Come on"
They found an empty bathroom in the lockers and he let Zayn do whatever he wanted, which was nothing more than a heated make out session.
"Is your neck alright?" Jade laughed when she saw a bright hickey on his birthmark.
Liam shrugged and focussed on the game. The opposing team was actually good. Zayn did score but they still lost by one point.
Liam was waiting for Zayn outside their lockers when Noah came to him, "Hey Liam"
"Hey, congratulations" Liam hugged him.
"Thank you, your team was a pretty good competition"
"Well, they weren't the best today" Liam winced, his team was really bad in today's game.
"Yeah, that's true. So I was thinking, uh, if you're free, we could have a coffee or something"
Liam bit his lip, he wanted to spend time with Zayn, his best friend must be feeling low, "We can meet some other time, I have plans for tonight"
"Yeah, with Zayn right?"
Liam looked away and nodded. Noah bid him goodbye but not before asking for his number.
Zayn came out after a couple of minutes and they went to his house. His best friend wasn't in the mood to eat anything. Though his mum still made him some soup.
As Zayn laid beside him, his face tucked in Liam's neck, his arms wrapped around his waist, Liam looked down at him. His face was calm and stoic, he hid his emotions well, Liam knows that. His heart ached thinking about anything wrong happening to his best friend.
He sighed and pressed a soft kiss on his forehead, "Will you ever love me, Zayn?"
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Zayn was done with his practice for the day. All he wanted was to meet Liam. His best friend was his stress buster, his calmness. Even a small smile from the curly haired boy could lift his mood. But from the past few days Liam had been a bit distant from him. He doesn't know what happened, and every time he tries to talk, Liam distracts him by kissing him, one thing leads to another and they end up having sex.
He knew something was bothering his best friend but he couldn't put a finger on it. It may have to do with the fact that Liam was spending more time with Noah nowadays. But as Liam said, they both were friends that's all and Zayn believed him.
Liam had told Noah about him and Zayn. The raven haired boy didn't like how close they both got with each other in such short span of time. This is the same Liam who had trouble in speaking to new people and now he's acting like he got a new best friend. Zayn never got jealous before, cause he knew no one dared to speak to Liam because of him.
"Zayn"
He turned to Liam who was standing in front of him, with a worried face, "Yeah?"
"Come on, we're getting late" Liam tugged his arm, wrapping his own around Zayn's.
Zayn just went along, frowning because of his behaviour. Liam didn't ask him about his day, didn't ask about his practice, something happened....
"I wanna talk to you" Liam suddenly said as they neared his car. Zayn stopped and turned to him too.
"Okay?"
Liam's shoulders fell and he rested against the car, "Noah asked me out" His eyes fixed on the cemented road, not daring to look at Zayn.
Silence surrounded them as the news was settled in his heart. He never thought anyone could come between them. He never thought, they'd give up what they have.
They promised each other that once someone else approaches them, they'll give that person a chance and stop their little arrangement. Zayn had no right to stop Liam from dating anyone, he had done that for a long time and maybe, now it was time to let him go.
"Oh"
Liam looked up at him, "Oh? That's what you have to say?"
"I mean, that's good right. We promised we'll stop, when we find someone else and looks like you found someone, besides whatever we had was only sexual, there were no feelings involved, so, yeah I'm happy for you" Zayn tried to smile at his best friend which was more like a grimace.
Liam scoffed, "You're right. I actually found someone who has real feelings for me, someone who won't treat me as their fuck toy, fucking me when he feels horny, actually likes me and not only for my body" His nose flared with anger.
"Jaan I-"
"Don't Zayn! Don't call me Jaan when you don't even mean it. I know what it means and you don't call your friends, 'your life'! I was the stupid one to develop feelings for you, thinking you'll feel the same for me one day"
"What is wrong with you Liam? We both agreed that we'll have sex and only sex! It was strictly physical, who told you to involve your feelings? You know how much I resent relationships, still you did this!"
Zayn was angry, at Liam, at himself, at his parents because of whom he has trust issues. He was only six when his father cheated on his mum and left them. At that time, he didn't know what it meant, but as he grew older, he realized what actually happened. How his father left them and started his own family. He decided that he'll never be in a relationship, that way, he'll never be like his dad.
"Why are you so against it?" Liam stood in front of him, raising his hand to caress his cheeks, "Why Zee?"
"Because I'm afraid, I'll turn out like my father. A cheater"
"But Zayn-"
Zayn moved back from his touch, "I'm happy that you and Noah could be together. I won't bother you anymore"
Liam furrowed his eyebrows, "What do you mean?" He grabbed Zayn's collar harshly, "What do you mean Zayn!?"
Zayn looked between them, not meeting Liam's eyes, "I think it's better if we don't talk anymore, spend time with your boyfriend"
He felt a sharp slap on his cheek, it wasn't the physical pain that he felt, but the look on Liam's face when he looked at his best friend.
Tears were rolling down Liam's cheeks, "You're telling me to forget 18 years of friendship just because I like you?"
The sting on his cheek was gone in a second but the ache in his heart was still there, he looked into Liam's brown glossy eyes, "Yes. It's just better this way, I will never like you Liam and you should be with the one who feels for you and that person is not me" All he wanted to make Liam understand that he didn't want to turn like his father, the scars of his childhood were still fresh.
Liam wiped away his tears, "If that's what you want, fine by me. I hope we never talk again Zayn Malik" He turned on his heels and ran into the school again, away from Zayn, away from his life.
Zayn stood there dumbfounded for a minute. He tried to tell himself that he took the correct decision, he couldn't let their feelings come between their friendship, but they did, and now their friendship was ruined.
He couldn't accept the fact that maybe he liked Liam too, but the scars of his past came in the way of his heart, he kept telling himself that he couldn't be like his father. He couldn't let Liam feel what his mom felt.
Liam was so special to him, at that moment he realised what he truly felt for his best friend, why he is always possessive of him, why he didn't allow anyone to talk to Liam, cause deep in his heart, he felt that someone else will take him away. He loved his best friend and was a coward to accept the truth.
And now he himself pushed Liam away, lying to him that he has no feelings for the curly haired boy, whereas he wanted to scream the truth how much his heart hurt on seeing Liam walking away with tears in his eyes, tears caused by Zayn. He cursed under his breath, he ruined such a pure friendship, he knows Liam would be blaming himself for the turn if events and his heart broke into a million more pieces at that thought.
But he couldn't do anything now, he hurt his best friend, there was no way he could take back the words he said and expect Liam to just forgive him, he had to accept the reality that there was someone else who loved Liam a lot more than him and he half heartedly accepted the fact that they won't be friends anymore.
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Liam was running into the school when he bumped into Harry, who caught his friend from falling and took in his state. His eyes were red and swollen, tears constantly streaming down his cheeks, his nose and cheeks pink, his lips wobbling as small sniffles left his mouth.
"Liam, what happened?" Harry hugged him and brought him inside, taking him into a washroom.
Liam just sat down on the floor, hugging his knees and crying silently. He felt Harry's fingers running through his haired, he looked up at his best friend, "H-he rejected me, Haz. He d-doesn't like me and n-now he broke our f-friendship"
Harry couldn't answer him, he knew one day this would happen, he couldn't believe it would come this soon. He hugged him tightly, whispering in his ear to calm down. But nothing worked, Liam continued to cry in his arms, repeating over and over again that Zayn hates him.
Days passed by and though Liam was still heartbroken about Zayn, he decided to let everything go and start afresh. So when Noah asked him out again, he said yes. He wanted to forget about his best friend and give chance to someone who really appreciates him.
Noah treated him well, he talked to him like a friend, never forced him to do anything. Liam had told him they won't be physical this soon and he accepted without any question. Liam had told him everything, he wanted transparency and honesty between them and Noah only asked if he could punch Zayn for making Liam cry.
They've been on countless dates and every time Liam tries to forget Zayn and move on, everything Noah does reminds him of Zayn. Every sweet gesture, every compliment reminded him of his ex best friend.
They stopped talking to each other, if they share any classes, they'd ignore one another like a plague. Their parents asked why they weren't hanging out, all they could come up with was a lie that they had an argument. Their friends were torn between the two. Harry and Jade were with Liam while Louis and Niall were with Zayn.
Noah wasn't a fool who didn't notice how Liam would be lost in his own world, how he won't pay attention to what they're even talking about, how his eyes don't hold the same shine he saw when they first met. But he couldn't blame Liam, he knew how much he loved Zayn, his eyes spoke the truth.
So he didn't think twice before punching Zayn when the raven haired boy opened his front door. Zayn doubled back in pain, clutching to his stomach. The hazel eyes furiously glared into his green ones. He ducked in time before Zayn could hit him back.
"What was that for?" Zayn roared.
"That was for breaking Liam's heart!" He punched him again on his cheek, "This is for not coming back for him" Zayn groaned in pain, Noah hit him again on his other cheek, "And this is for being a coward and not accepting your feelings"
Zayn stared at him for a second and punched him square on his face, "Do not touch me again"
"I will if you don't drag your sorry ass to Liam and apologize for everything, tell him the truth and be together again, not only as best friends but as a couple because you and I both know how much you both love each other"
"I d-don't love h-him" Zayn rubbed the blood on his busted lips.
"Who are you lying to Zayn? I know how many people from school have approached you for just a one night stand and you've rejected everyone, when I know you only want a 'physical relationship' and I know how you still care for Liam, I know who gave him the newest edition of his favourite author's book last Friday when he got it on the mail. You're not doing a good job at this, so for me and for you both, have some guts and tell him the truth, you know how miserable he is, he hasn't let me touch him and I have no problem with that, but it breaks my heart when I see him sad when we're spending time together. Man up Zayn and go to him"
Zayn widened his eyes, "But I don't want to turn out like my dad-"
"You are using your dad as an excuse to run away from your feelings. You and me both know you won't ever hurt him, you'll probably break a person's bones if they hurt Liam. For the last time I'm telling you, go, talk to him now!!"
Zayn gulped, "Like this? I mean I should probably-"
"Now!"
"Okay" Zayn quickly went inside his home and took his keys, "Um, thank you, man. I mean, you know for that, not for punching me but-"
"Zayn"
Zayn got into his car and drove to Liam's house which was only five minutes away from his.
When he reached, Liam was sitting on the porch, lost in some other world. Zayn crouched down in front of him and it took Liam to understand that Zayn was in front of him.
"What happened to you?" Liam stroked his red cheeks and busted lips. He stared into his eyes in question as if he forgot they weren't in talking terms for a whole month.
"I'm sorry, Jaan. I'm sorry for everything I put you through. I'm sorry for hurting you and making you cry when I promised to never do that, not after your dad, I'm sorry for messing everything. I ruined our friendship, I lost my best friend, my soulmate, I'm so sorry, Leeyum" Zayn held onto his hand and let the tears slip away.
Liam was crying with him, "You don't have to apologize. I let my feelings come in way of our friendship when I knew I shouldn't have. I'm sorry for loving you, but I promise I'll change, I'll never let-"
Zayn cut him off by pressing their lips together, even though, his lips were bleeding and hurt, he felt at ease when Liam kissed him back. His hold on Liam's hand tightened, as they slowly kissed, it was simple, soft and promising.
"I love you Jaan. I've been hiding my feelings from myself but I'm not afraid anymore. I want to give us a chance, want to call you mine cause you are mine only, I love you so much, my Liam, my life" Zayn kissed his face over and over again, making the smaller boy smile shyly at him.
"Love you too, Zee. Please don't ever let me go" Liam cupped his face in his small hands and rested his forehead against Zayn's.
"I'm never letting you go again. The moment you turned away from me that day, I realized how much I'm a goner for you and how much you mean to me, but I was scared to admit it and I think I used my dad as an excuse, but in reality I myself was a coward, but not anymore, I'll shout it on mountain tops how much I love you and how much I wanna be with you"
Liam giggled, "No need to do that. I know the truth, no one else has to. But first, let me fix you up. I'm guessing Noah did that"
Both of them got up, but Zayn pulled Liam to his chest, "Yes, and one question is still remaining" He tucked a fallen curl behind Liam's ear.
"What?"
"Will you be my boyfriend and my best friend?"
Liam's smile was the sweetest one he's ever seen, "I thought you'd never ask. But I've to think about it" He squealed when he was picked up and brought inside his house. Zayn pinned him on the door, kissing him hungrily.
"Thought enough?" He asked once they pulled back for much needed air, both were breathless.
Liam was a mess in his arms, "Most definitely yes" And they went on again kissing each other until someone cleared their throat, Zayn almost dropping Liam.
Liam's mum stood there with wide eyes, "I told Trisha it was Zayn who sneaks in here every night" She mumbled and went back into the kitchen, most probably calling Zayn's mum.
Both the boys laughed once she left, "I guess now we can do whatever we want, whenever we want" Zayn smirked down at Liam.
Liam rolled his eyes and grabbed Zayn's collar and went to his room, Zayn following behind with a playful smile.
End.