The plane had just landed and Liam and Louis were fighting their way through a crowd of fans. Word had gotten out about Liam going to Doncaster and the press was going nuts over the story so the airport was filled with flashing cameras.
Liam grabbed Louis’ arm gesturing to a member of security fighting his way through the crowd to them. The two lads made their way to the body guard before going to get their luggage.
They were brought to a waiting van that would bring them to the hotel the other boys were staying at.
“Louis!” Niall yelled.
Niall and Harry jumped up and ran at Louis to hug him ending up in the three of them on the floor laughing.
“You’d think they were puppies” Louis said to Liam before turning his attention back to the two lads lying on the floor “I missed you guys too”.
Louis sat up and watched as Liam and Harry exchanged looks before Liam mouthed “thank you” to Harry smiling. Louis sent Liam a questioning look but he only smiled wider and helped Niall off the floor before doing the same with Harry but whispering in his ear making him turn his head towards Louis smiling.
“Where’s Zayn?” Louis asked.
“He’s in the other room. They got this one today for you and Liam” Niall explained.
“How has he been?” Louis asked not meeting Niall’s gaze.
“Distant. He’s had time to think though so maybe you should talk to him” Niall suggested.
It was silent for a few minutes while the other three lads watched Louis’ reaction.
“He’s in room 604, they keys are by the door” Niall added.
Without a word Louis walked out of the room grabbing the keys as he went.
Louis took a deep breath before knocking on 604. He used their knock which consisted of three quick knocks followed by kicking the bottom of the door twice and one final knock before he unlocked the door.
Louis walked in to find Zayn sitting on the couch shirtless with his earphones in. He moved to the couch tapping Zayn’s shoulder causing him to jump up and spin around looking at Louis. Zayn went to his suitcase grabbing a shirt before turning back to him.
“You scared me; I didn’t realize you guys were back yet. Where’s Liam?” Zayn asked curiously.
“Why? Can you not be in the same room as me without one of the other guys now?”
“Don’t be like that Lou” Zayn said annoyed.
“Me? Really? Cause you had to put on a shirt before you could even speak to me. Just because I’m gay doesn’t mean I want to see you naked” Louis answered sarcastically.
Zayn couldn’t help but chuckle at Louis. Louis smiled realizing this was the first normal moment he had with Zayn in weeks.
“I’m not used to this stuff Louis. It just isn’t normal to me, I’ve never known anyone gay and it was always thought of as wrong by my family” Zayn admitted.
“But nothing’s changed, I’m still me Zayn I’ve always been gay you just never knew”
“But you were with Eleanor…”
“Yeah and it worked out soooo well” Louis laughed.
“I guess” Zayn laughed along with Louis “It’s still a bit weird to me but if it’s who you are than I accept it”
“You do?” Louis nearly squealed with excitement.
“You’re my brother Lou and I love you, so what if you like guys” Zayn smiled
“Thanks bro” Louis smiled teasingly nudging his shoulder.
“You’re welcome bro” Zayn replied while hugging Louis “being gay is what makes you beautiful” Zayn laughed.
“What is with this band and cheesy lines” Louis laughed lightly hitting Zayn’s arm.