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Happy 16th anniversary lads, and the pretty fans :) let's all come together to the comments and wish eachother, thankyou
honestly i forgot, and realised this is the cruel reality where you slowly started forgetting the person who's no longer here, and I'm really sorry to do to you payno.
21 months since you left this earth
20 months since he's left us 💔
time seems to fly to fast that it's been 19 months now, will always in our hearts, payno.
Fake Dates
Part 1: In which jealousy sets a date, or something like that
(Warning: This is a smutty one shot. You’ve been warned ^.^)
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Summary: Maybe second chances really exist
Note: It will be mentioned here that Zayn struggled with drugs and alcohol. I wanted to clarify that none of this is intended to offend, mock, or idealize anything. It's pure fiction, and my intention was never to hurt anyone. (I wanted to clarify this because, if you didn't know, he actually did struggle with these things in real life, and I thought it was important to mention!) xoxo
Everything is Embarrassing ⋆˚࿔
Chapter 1
Summary: After moving to a new state for college, you find yourself slowly integrating yourself into the friend group of your crush, Liam. But as time passes, and there are no signs of him reciprocating feelings towards you, Liam's annoying friend Zayn devises a plan to make Liam jealous. There's no chance in hell you'd ever date Zayn for real, or so you thought.
Pairing: Zayn Malik x Reader, Mentions of Liam Payne x Reader
Word count: 5,358
A/N: Girl I wrote this for my bestie cause she ran out of good Zayn fics to read.... If it sucks pls bite ur tongue bc I haven't written fanfiction in 10+ years, thank u. Also I left it on a weird place bc I wanted to make sure she liked it before I spent more time adding to it. Also guys I'm really scared of the fanfic curse and that I'm gonna get hit by a car after I post this but I gotta sacrifice myself so my bestie can have the full fanfic experience. I'm not adding tags until she tells me it's good and i write chap 2 bc i don't wanna keep writing this if it sucks ass.
Chapter 2 here
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You pulled into the campus parking lot, and you couldn’t help but notice your hands shaking as you reached for your keys and turned off the car ignition. It had been days of anxiety and profound dread when the topic of you starting school came up or when the thought snuck its way into your mind. You had tried to avoid fixating on the fact that you were finally starting your journey into full adulthood, attending a new school in a new state, where you knew absolutely nobody and would be fully responsible for yourself from here on out.
Sure, when moving into your new apartment, you knew the first day of class was bound to come, but you underestimated just how soon the day would arrive. You had spent the last couple of days trying to distract yourself by decorating your apartment and running whatever random errands you could think of to help you settle into your new home for the next year.
As you grabbed your lilac bookbag from the passenger seat and opened the door to step out, you felt a cold breeze flutter around you, the cool air a relieving contrast to the hot, flushed cheeks that had crept onto your face during your commute to campus. You let out a sigh and were soon taking steps towards the large brown building where your first class of the day would be held.
The walk didn’t last long. You were standing at the door frame of the lecture hall as other students breezed past you to find their seats. A few hesitant steps later, you were sitting at the most solitary seat you laid your eyes on, avoiding sitting too close to anyone else. You knew it was in your best interest to make friends as soon as possible, but you also couldn’t help the fearful feeling you had of accidentally embarrassing yourself trying to weasel into someone’s already-formed friend group. The fear of rejection looming over you.
While scanning the room, you examined the way the room was set up. It was astonishing to you how similar the room was to those you’ve seen in movies and shows about college; rows of seats with tables in front of them, each on different tiers, facing the professor’s desk and whiteboard.
While lost in thought, you hoped somebody would come and sit next to you to break the ice. Having a friend would most definitely help you feel more at ease and make the process of settling in feel more comfortable. Plus, if someone approached you first, you would totally be avoiding the risk of rejection.
And just like that, as if the universe had been listening in on your thoughts, a tall, brunette boy sat in the row right in front of you. You wondered if he was alone or if he was waiting for anyone. You avoided staring at him for too long, but you couldn’t help but admire the way he meticulously removed each of his items from his bag and placed them neatly on the table in front of him. First his notebook, then his laptop, then his pen, followed by a couple of highlighters. In a matter of seconds, he turned around to face you. You quickly diverted your eyes, heart falling from your chest down to your stomach in fear that he had just caught you staring. It only made sense, of course he felt your eyes burning holes in the back of his head as you stared for what felt like five minutes, any person would have.
The boy shot you a smile, “Hey. I’m Liam. You have this class alone, or are you waiting on your friends?” He asked. You couldn’t help but laugh internally, since you had just wondered the exact same thing about him moments earlier.
“Hi Liam,” You smiled back, “Alone. I’m actually not very familiar with anyone here yet. I moved here from out of state.” You admitted.
It was hard to ignore how handsome Liam was. He had what seemed like very soft hair, kind brown eyes, and a smile you knew you would be thinking about for days to come. Not to mention the British accent that had caught you by surprise.
“Ah,” He exhaled, “Where are you from?”
“California.” You answered.
“Okay, California girl, I see,” He chuckled, “Why did you choose a school so far away?”
You were genuinely surprised that he seemed so interested in talking to you and getting to know you right off the bat. As you inhaled, prepared to answer his question, you were cut off by the professor beginning to greet the class and introducing the course.
Liam shot you an apologetic smile and turned back around to face the whiteboard. You couldn’t help but feel a bit embarrassed, but hoped he would try to continue this conversation after the class was over.
For the next hour or so, you analyzed the way the brunette diligently organized his notes as he wrote them down, highlighting each topic in a different color. He made it seem so easy and effortless, but you had a lingering feeling that he must be putting some amount of effort into being so structured.
After what felt like an eternity, the lecture came to a halt. Just as you hoped, Liam turned around to face you once more, “I never caught your name, California girl.”
“Y/N.” You smiled at him.
“Well, Y/N. You wanna give me your number so we can finish the conversation we started over coffee?” He asked.
It felt as if your heart skipped a beat. He handed you his phone, and you added yourself as a contact. Your heart raced as you handed his phone back to him; you had asked the universe for a friend, and it sent you a potential boyfriend, but you weren’t complaining.
For the next couple of days, you continued attending your classes, the apprehensiveness you had felt of starting this next chapter of life slowly dissipated as you started building a routine and talking to random people in your classes. You were unsure as to what it was, but there was something about you that drew people’s attention and made them want to talk to you. Though you had to admit that none of the people you had made small talk with during classes drew your attention as much as Liam did.
It was already Friday, and he had yet to text you about getting coffee. You began to lose hope in him ever reaching out. He must have forgotten about you already and moved on to the next girl he met in one of his other classes.
You were sitting on your couch, working on an assignment for your psychology class, random music playing from your speaker, when a loud ding broke you out of your studious trance. You looked down at the phone that sat next to you. A smile involuntarily escaped your lips as you saw who the message was from.
Unknown number:
Hey California girl, it’s Liam from your English class. A few of my friends and I are throwing a little get-together at our place tonight. Wanted to see if you’d like to join x
You felt nervous. Asking you to come to a “get together” was a long way from just getting coffee. However, you knew that if you wanted to make real, long-lasting friendships, you had to force yourself to branch out and attend different events outside of class. Plus, seeing Liam while doing so wouldn’t be so bad. Your fingers typed a response before you had the chance to second-guess yourself and decline his invitation.
Y/N:
Hey Liam :) would love to come, when and where?
He simply replied by telling you he would pick you up and to be ready by eight. You had exactly two hours to get ready, but you knew that it would be best if you got started now. You were notorious for second-guessing outfits at the last minute.
With a swift movement, you closed your laptop, stood up from the couch, and headed toward your bedroom. You had no idea what to wear and realized you had so many questions about the get-together Liam had invited you to. How many people would be there? Had you seen any of them around campus before? Why did he invite you? Would other girls be there too?
As all these questions swarmed around your mind, you realized your hands were slightly shaking. You were way more nervous than you thought you would be. An hour passed, and you successfully decided on an outfit you thought would be just the right amount of casual, yet still very cute.
You wore a pair of distressed, lightwash denim shorts and a grey, oversized band t-shirt that hung off one of your shoulders, revealing parts of the bra you wore underneath. You hoped the summer weather was still warm enough to where you wouldn’t end up getting chilly.
Another hour flew by, and you were finishing the final touches of your makeup when you heard your phone ding from the other room. You rushed over to check it and saw that Liam was five minutes away. You hurried and threw your sneakers on and grabbed your purse, making sure everything you needed was in there. Soon enough, Liam let you know he was there, and you made your way downstairs and out of your apartment building.
Your eyes scanned the parking lot until they landed on the black Jeep Wrangler Liam was sat inside. You could barely make out his face through the tinted windows, but you knew it was him.
You gently opened the door and climbed inside.
“Hey, sorry, I hope I didn’t keep you waiting for too long.” You fidgeted with your fingers nervously.
“Not at all, Y/N.” He shot you a smile.
You debated asking him more about this gathering you were both headed to, but ultimately decided to bite your tongue, out of fear that he might catch on about just how nervous you were and find it annoying.
“I’m sorry if I kind of sprung this on you at the last minute. Everyone is bringing someone they met at school this week, and I thought of you- since you mentioned you don’t know many people here.. I thought it’d be nice for you to meet my friends. You would fit right in.”
You blushed at his confession, the fact that he was being so considerate, and remembered something you told him during your short conversation, made your stomach fill with butterflies and calmed your previous concern that he had laid his eyes on another girl and had completely forgotten about you.
“There’s no need to apologize.” You smiled, “And thank you for thinking about me, that’s really sweet. I’m excited to meet them!”
You were being honest. As nervous as you were, knowing there would be other people there that didn’t know each other, and that you wouldn’t be the only outsider there, made you feel at ease. With this newfound relief came a sense of excitement.
Liam pulled the car into the driveway of a brick house with vines lining the porch railing. He got out first, jogging over to your side to open the car door for you. Another blush crept onto your cheeks as he offered his hand to you and helped you hop out of the car. You mumbled a quiet ‘thank you’ and he led you to the front door. You noticed there were about four other cars in the driveway and some lining the street in front of the house as well. There must have been a good number of people there.
Liam opened the door for you, allowing you to enter first. You were immediately met with a small entryway room, random artwork lining the walls, and a piano in the corner. You followed Liam to the next room over, where the kitchen and small dining room were. A few people stood around in the kitchen, holding drinks and conversing with each other. You followed Liam into the larger living room to the left, where several people were gathered — some lounging on a large brown leather couch, others sitting on the floor.
You followed Liam’s lead and sat on a small loveseat in the corner of the room. A brunette boy interrupted the conversation to look at you and Liam, “Finally, Payno, you were gone for ages, mate.” He teased. You noticed he also had an accent, and you wondered how they had met.
Liam rolled his eyes, “Everyone, this is Y/N. A friend from my English class.” He said, gesturing towards you. You smiled and sent everyone a shy wave.
Everyone took that as a cue to start introducing their own guests. After they had all spoken, you noticed that all five of them had accents. You concluded they were probably roommates and knew each other from back home — somewhere in the UK. You decided you would ask Liam about it later.
The environment felt light; everyone was talking and laughing. You didn’t recognize anyone, but from what you had listened to so far, you could see yourself becoming friends with a lot of the people in the room. The blonde boy, whom you learned was named Niall, had been asking you lots of questions about yourself for the past half hour or so. His guest chimed in from time to time to make small comments about your home state. You had learned that he was also from California, a town only ten minutes away from yours.
While you were chatting with Niall, you could see Liam engrossed in conversation with the girl that one of his roommates, Louis, had brought over. She was beautiful, with long, wavy hair, brown eyes, and she wore the most minimal makeup yet still looked impressively striking. She looked like something you had always wanted to be, which only made the thoughts running through your head sting more. You couldn’t deny your growing crush on Liam. You didn’t know anything about him, but the way he spoke to you and the endearing gestures he had made so far made your heart erupt with admiration.
You secretly hoped he felt the same amount of interest in you as you did in him. You knew you had no right to feel jealous about him talking to another girl, so you tried your best to ignore the way he laughed at every one of her jokes and maintained steady eye contact with her.
Your thoughts were interrupted as Niall suddenly got up. “Well,” he sighed. “I need a drink, do you want one?”
You smiled and nodded, following his movement and standing up. You followed Niall to the kitchen, where he handed you a whiteclaw, grabbing a bottle of beer for himself. You went to open the can when you suddenly felt a hard jolt followed by a cold sensation running down your back. You turned around to see a tall, black haired, tattooed boy holding a now-empty glass in his hand. You recognized him as one of Liam’s roommates, but couldn’t quite remember his name. It was hard to focus on that now that he had seemingly spilled his drink all over you.
“Fuck. Sorry mate,” He muttered with a laugh, turning back to laugh alongside Louis. The way he didn’t even seem to care that he had just completely soaked you in whatever alcoholic beverage he was drinking irritated you to no extent.
“Don’t be such an asshole, Zayn,” Niall remarked, grabbing a dry rag to help you pat some of the liquid off your shirt. It was no use. Your shirt was completely covered all down your back, and it felt extremely uncomfortable.
You sighed in frustration and asked Niall to show you where the bathroom was. He pointed toward the hallway, and you excused yourself to try to clean yourself up some more. After a couple of minutes of trying to pat more of the liquid off your shirt in the mirror, you realized your efforts were useless. You decided you’d call an Uber to take you home. You felt overwhelmed and embarrassed. You refused to be the girl who walked around reeking of alcohol the entire night, surrounded by people you didn’t know.
You opened the bathroom door and went to take a step out when you felt yourself come face-first against someone’s chest. You looked up to see Zayn, once again standing in front of you, grabbing both of your shoulders to steady you. His hands felt firm on your shoulders, and it sent a sudden wave of nerves coursing through your body.
“Jesus, love. Ever watch where you’re going?” He asked.
You rolled your eyes. You hated the condescending tone in his voice, especially considering both of your accidental physical encounters tonight had not been your fault.
“I don’t know if you remember, but about ten minutes ago you bumped into me and caused this.” You remarked, pointing towards the huge stain on your back. “And this time, you were the one standing in front of the door for whatever reason.”
His lips curled into what felt like a demeaning smirk. “And I apologized, did I not?” He laughed.
“Barely.”
He rolled his eyes playfully. “Tell you what, let me give you one of my shirts to make up for it, yeah? Don’t want you walking around reeking of whiskey because of me.” You shivered at the thought of such a strongly scented liquor stuck onto your body right now. With a hesitant shrug, you followed Zayn up the stairs and into a door-lined hallway. You wondered which one led to Liam’s room and what it looked like. Zayn led you into the last room to the left, opening the door and walking in. You followed behind him.
The room smelled of expensive cologne. A pair of two different colored electric guitars hung on the walls, an acoustic one set up on a stand right under them. His room was tidy, bed made, and posters coated the walls. You were impressed by his cleanliness, but wondered if it was always like this or if he had just cleaned, expecting something from tonight. He didn’t give off the impression of a guy who kept his room in ship-shape condition.
Zayn definitely gave you ‘fuckboy’ vibes. The way his dark hair was carefully styled, with one strand meticulously placed in front of his face. You could tell he tried to style it in a way that didn’t scream that he had actually put effort into it. It felt as if you could see right through his facade, even if your first not-so-pleasant encounter had only taken place a few moments earlier.
He opened the top drawer of his dresser and grabbed a random T-shirt, reaching out to hand it to you. You were surprised he didn’t just toss it to you by the way he had been acting tonight. You took it and muttered a quick thank you before he walked out, closing the door behind him to give you some privacy to change.
After quickly changing, you made your way back downstairs to join everyone else. You were met with Liam still engaged in conversation with the brunette girl, and your chest felt heavy.
Zayn was sitting on the couch next to them, seemingly trying to flirt his way into an encounter with the blonde girl seated next to him. She was pretty, with long, bleach blonde hair dyed pink at the tips. You didn’t take Zayn as the type of guy who would pursue a girl like her; you didn’t even know her name, but her alternative style gave you the impression that she was too cool to be around a guy like him.
You might have been making judgments on Zayn too quickly. But you were allowing the bothersome encounter you had with him earlier to cloud your judgment and convince you that he was just some rude, careless fuckboy. And you didn’t care to make any changes to the assumptions you were making about him.
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A few weeks had passed, days filled with classes and constant studying, followed by a few post-class coffee meet-ups with Liam. You had been getting to know him better with the more time you spent together. You had learned that he and his four roommates did, in fact, know each other from back home. After a few of them had received rejection letters from universities back home, the group of best friends had decided to up and leave the U.K. and move to the States to try their luck at an American school. It was humorous how well you had been able to guess things about him so far.
Liam had this way of making you feel seen. He remembered things you had told him the day before and would bring them up later on. You really valued his friendship and wished for it to blossom into something deeper. It didn’t help that you had things in common as well; you had similar tastes in music and enjoyed the same kind of pastries. You craved a deeper connection with him and hoped that it was only a matter of time before he asked you out on a real date. He was the kind of guy you could see yourself spending hours on end with. The kind of guy you could find a friend in, despite a romantic connection being present at the same time.
However, the day seemed never to come. Days passed, multiple platonic coffee study dates occurred, and all that Liam seemed to be able to talk about was Jade, the brunette girl from the party. The party, he didn't even seem to remember you were at, because he was too busy talking to her. Despite your best attempts at trying to be a good friend and be there for him as an impromptu dating coach and give him advice on how to proceed with asking her out, it was impossible to shake the feeling of jealousy you felt every time her name left his lips. The way he would talk about her made your blood boil. The look of contentment in his eyes when he would recount the times she accepted his flirting advances, the admiration that would overtake the sound of his voice when he would talk to you about the way she held his hand during their first date. It all hurt. It hurt to know that Liam did, in fact, have a crush, just not on you. That once again in your life, you were caught in a spell of unrequited love.
The clock hit twelve, and just like clockwork, students around you sat up from their seats and began to gather their items to flee out of the lecture hall. You had planned to meet up with Liam and Niall for lunch. You had only seen the rest of the friend group in passing between classes, flashing them a kind smile whenever you’d encounter them, but you never really stopped to converse with any of them. You wondered if they would even recognize you from the party that took place weeks prior, but when Liam mentioned to you that Niall had asked him to plan a hangout between the three of you, relief set in. You felt reassured that at least one of his friends found you memorable and likable enough to want to hang out with you again.
The air of freshly brewed coffee and pastries filled your senses as you walked into the small campus cafe, scanning around for any sight of your friend. You spot Liam and Niall sitting together in a booth, but they’re not alone. Your eyes catch sight of the raven-haired boy you hoped you wouldn’t have to see again after the party. It was a naive thought, seeing as he was one of Liam’s best friends, but a girl can wish, right?
You approach the three boys, and the moment they see you, Liam and Niall flash you a smile. Zayn’s expression, on the other hand, is completely unreadable. You can’t tell if he’s annoyed by your presence or if he just couldn’t give less of a shit that you’re there.
Liam scoots over for you to sit next to him, and you end up facing Zayn. Your eyes land on the table, where four coffee cups sit, and Liam slides one of them over to you. You smile, “Aw, thanks, Liam, you really didn’t have to get this for me, I could’ve gotten it myself.” You take a sip, and your heart flutters at the idea of Liam memorizing your coffee order after all the hangouts you’ve had.
After a small pause, Liam clears his throat. “Uh, actually, Zayn got that for you…” He trails off. You raise an eyebrow, and your blushing cheeks begin to cool down when you realize.
Zayn scratches the back of his neck nervously. “Ehm, consider it an apology for spilling the drink on you a couple of weeks ago.. Hope you like it, I assume you like your coffee extremely sweet.” You roll your eyes subtly. You’re surprised he even remembers he did that. The dream that Liam knew what you liked vanished into thin air.
“Wasn’t the T-shirt your way of apologizing?” You ask,
“That was more like an in-the-moment fix. I was drunk, but not drunk enough to let you walk around sopping wet and stinky.” He chuckles, taking a sip of his own coffee. Black coffee, typical.
Liam and Niall share a not-so-discrete glance at each other. You can’t tell what their eyes are insinuating, but you brush it off, eager to deter the subject away from your annoying encounter with Zayn. “So, Liam.” Zayn starts, almost as if he had read your mind. “How are things with Julie?”
Liam is quick to correct him, “Jade, and they’re good. I’m one date away from asking her to be my girlfriend.” He beams.
Your heart drops at his confession. This debilitating crush you’ve had on Liam is now clouded by jealousy. The second he asks her to be his girlfriend, you know you’ll have to let go of the dream of being with him for good. You would never be the type to intervene in a relationship purposefully.
Your eyes divert their way down to your cup of coffee, you trail circles around the rim. If someone dared ask you something at this moment, you’re afraid your voice would crack. Your eyes begin getting glossy, but you push the urge to cry away. They continue their conversation, with Liam boasting about Jade to his pals. You try your best to tune out the conversation; the last thing you need right now is to embarrass yourself.
Your wishes come true, and the conversation between the boys begins to shift. You feel relief settle in, but it’s increasingly difficult to hide your expression of defeat and sadness. You look up for the first time in what felt like forever, your eyes meet Zayn’s. You look away at the speed of a thousand lights. Did he notice my unhappiness? You wonder. Moments pass, and Niall clears his throat, “What time is your next class?” He asks the group. Everyone answers, and you let them know you have another hour to kill. They nod.
“Well, I ask because I have class in five minutes, so I have to go, like now.” You chuckle, Zayn shakes his head in disapproval of his friend’s lack of consideration for time. With that, Niall excuses himself to get to class, you get up to give him a goodbye hug, and he walks out of the cafe.
“Well, I also gotta go, love.” Liam declares, You shiver at the nickname. “Gotta meet up with Jade before class.” Great. A moment of content, immediately met with jealousy.
You stand to let him slide out of the booth, you share a quick hug, and he walks out. As the door closes behind Liam, you reach to grab your bookbag off the floor. You feel Zayn’s hand on your wrist. Your glance meets his.
“Stay. You said you had another hour to kill.. Why not stay and finish your coffee? I spent big bucks on that.”
You repel your hand away from his without a second thought, and hesitantly sit back down. You wondered what– why he wanted to talk to you.
“You must be really broke if five dollars is considered ‘big bucks’ to you,” You retort, taking a hesitant sip of your coffee.
He chuckles at your attempt at a joke, “I have a proposition for you.” You raise an eyebrow. What could he possibly want from you?
“Straight to the point… You could’ve at least pretended you wanted me to stay for the sole purpose of finding a friend in me.” He rolls his eyes at your comment.
“I saw the way you reacted when Liam talked about Julie–”
“Jade.” You correct.
“Whatever, the point is, it’s so obvious you have a crush on the bloke.” You set your coffee down, intrigued but mortified that he noticed. You avoid looking at him. If he had noticed, did that mean Liam could’ve as well?
“No, I don’t.. Liam’s a friend. If there’s any reason he’s dating her, it’s because I gave him advice on how to ask her out.” His eyes meet yours, stern and unbelieving.
“Oh, please, Y/N. You were just about crying at the topic of Liam asking her to be his girlfriend.” You bite your bottom lip and look at your hands in an attempt to avoid his gaze.
“So what? You’re gonna tell him? You gonna rat me out in hopes that your friend stops talking to the crazy girl you spilled–”
“Be my girlfriend.” He interrupts. Your mouth falls agape.
“What?” You blink in shock.
“Not for real, just– I’ve been talking to this girl, Perrie. But she’s so hung up on her ex that she won’t give me the time of day. I know she’s interested in me, though, she just won’t let go of the idea of getting back with her ex.” You can’t help but let out a condescending chuckle at his confidence, “I think that if I were to be interested in, or dating another girl, she would feel jealous. And I’m sure Liam would be the same.” He continues. “I just don’t want to start dating someone for real, and end up leading them on, only to end up with Perrie in the end.”
“How noble,” You reply, your sarcasm evident.
“Just think about it, Y/N.” He’s almost pleading.
You take a moment for yourself and settle with his words and proposition. It feels silly, almost wrong. However, you couldn't shake the thought that if you could make Liam feel even an ounce of the jealousy you’ve been feeling for the past couple of weeks towards him, the risk would be worth it.
“Listen, if you need time, that’s fine– I mean, regardless, we would have to pretend to go on a couple of dates over the course of a couple of weeks before we even make it official.”
“Let's do it.” The words escape your mouth before you can catch them.
Zayn's lips curl into a sly smile.
“You’re a lot more fun than I thought you would be, Y/N.”
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18 months now, i miss you liam 💔
His talking voice sounded a bit wrecked and he kept coughing everytime he was away from the mic and YET he managed to give a very good performance vocally, keeping the same setlist including the acoustic versions and the more challenging songs. You could even tell at times if you examine his expressions that he was being too hard on himself 😓 . I'm always in awe of his strength and professionalism. He loves and respects his fans so much and it shows. I love him so much and wish him the speediest recovery 😭🫶
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A round of Never Have I Ever turns revealing when you admit you’ve never had sex—and suddenly, Zayn Malik is looking at you like he’s found something he didn’t know he was missing. One slow, heated night later, it’s clear this isn’t just casual anymore.
Tags: Zayn x reader, smut (virgin reader, fem receiving oral, protected p in v)
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It’s loud, but not overwhelming—the kind of bar that smells like lime and beer, where the lights are low enough to feel cozy, and the music hums just below the chatter. You’re tucked into a booth that barely fits six, pressed between Zayn and Liam, a mostly-melted mojito in your hand.
You’re not really sure how this happened. One minute you were doing final touch-ups backstage, brushing powder over Harry’s nose while Louis heckled from the couch, and the next you were being dragged along to their night out. No time to change, no time to overthink it.
Zayn had just said, “She’s coming,” like it was obvious. Like no one needed to ask you.
So now here you are, squeezed between two popstars in a booth sticky with spilled rum and laughter, trying to pretend this is normal.
You’re their junior stylist—junior being the keyword. Lou brought you on a few months ago, and you’re still learning the rhythm of tour life. You handle the minor jobs—foundation touch-ups, hair gel emergencies, panic-bought concealer when someone’s breakout threatens a photo op. Most days you feel invisible, floating around the boys while they joke and banter like brothers.
But tonight, they’ve pulled you in. Not just physically—though Zayn’s thigh is warm against yours, and Liam keeps refilling your drink without asking—but socially. Properly.
“We’re playing something,” Louis announces, tossing a coaster at Niall. “Before I get too drunk to speak words.”
Niall catches it with one hand, somehow already flushed. “Truth or dare?”
Harry shakes his head. “Too chaotic.”
“Spin the bottle?” Liam teases, raising a brow.
“Oh, please,” you mutter, “You’d all die before kissing each other.”
“I wouldn’t,” Zayn says casually beside you, and you nearly choke on your drink.
Louis grins like he’s just won something. “Never Have I Ever, then?”
A chorus of nods follows. Glasses clink. A fresh round is ordered.
“You ever played before?” Liam asks, leaning in just enough that you can hear him over the music.
You nod. “Once. Uni party. Someone puked on a bean bag halfway through.”
“Charming,” Zayn murmurs near your ear. You swear you feel the ghost of a smile on your neck.
Louis slams his hand down. “Right. I’ll start. Never have I ever… worn eyeliner.”
Everyone groans and drinks.
Even Liam.
You laugh into your straw, relaxing a little as the game rolls on. The questions start off easy—silly tour stuff, harmless confessions. Harry admits to stealing conditioner from hotels. Niall cops to crying during The Lion King. Zayn hasn’t said much, but you catch him watching you out of the corner of your eye more than once.
And then Louis leans forward, smirking like he’s about to drop a bomb.
“Never have I ever… had sex in a tour bus bathroom.”
Groans. Laughter. Drinks raised.
And just like that, the game shifts.
You feel your stomach flip, your fingers tightening around your glass.
They’re about to start sharing stories.
You laugh along with the others, cheeks warm, limbs loose from the cocktails and the late hour. The game has moved into dangerous territory—no longer silly little confessions, but real ones. Blurred lines. Edging into intimacy.
Zayn’s thigh is still pressed against yours, the leather of the booth creaking when either of you shifts. He hasn’t said much since Louis’ bathroom story, but you feel him there. Solid. Present.
“Alright,” Harry says, swirling the last of his drink, voice low and mischievous, “my turn.”
“Oh no,” Liam groans. “Here we go.”
Harry grins. “Never have I ever had a one-night stand.”
The table explodes.
Niall howls, immediately downing his drink.
Louis slaps his hand to his heart. “So many sins. So little time.”
Liam drinks with an awkward little cough. “University was… a time.”
Even Zayn lifts his glass and sips—no drama, no explanation.
And then they all look at you.
You hesitate.
Smile faintly.
And slowly shake your head.
You don’t drink.
At first, no one reacts.
Not really.
Louis is already halfway into another story—something about a girl who turned out to be a twin. But then he falters, eyes narrowing just slightly.
“Wait,” he says, pointing at you with a squint. “Not even once?”
You give a small shrug. “Nope.”
Niall frowns. “But you said you’ve been in relationships.”
“Not… really,” you say. “I’ve dated. But nothing serious.”
There’s a beat of silence.
Liam’s brows lift, something dawning in his expression. “So… wait—”
“I haven’t,” you say quickly, cheeks burning. “Had sex. Ever.”
The words feel loud, too loud.
You wish you could grab them and stuff them back in your mouth.
There’s another pause, longer this time.
Then—
“Oh.” Niall says, soft and surprised.
You brace yourself for awkwardness. For teasing. For the boys to make it weird, even if they don’t mean to.
But instead—
“That’s alright,” Liam says, like it’s the most obvious thing in the world. “Nothing wrong with that.”
Louis blinks, then grins. “Shit, I think that just means you’ve got standards.”
Harry laughs. “High ones, clearly, if none of us ever made the cut.”
You snort, tension starting to break. “Please. You lot couldn’t handle me.”
That earns a chorus of laughter, and the mood shifts again—gentle now, softer around the edges.
Niall leans across the table, eyes kind. “You don’t have to feel weird about it. Honestly. If anything, you’re the only one here who hasn’t had some tragic, messy story.”
“Oh yeah,” Louis nods seriously. “You’re the only one who’s still pure. You must be protected at all costs.”
You roll your eyes, but the heat in your cheeks is fading, replaced by something warmer. Something steadier.
But beside you, Zayn hasn’t said anything.
You risk a glance, and he’s still looking at you—jaw slightly tight, fingers tracing the condensation on his glass like he’s trying to work something out.
“Zayn?” you say quietly, half-joking. “You alright?”
He snaps out of it, blinking once. “Yeah. Sorry. Just—”
He pauses.
Then, softly, “Didn’t expect that.”
You smile nervously. “Surprise.”
But he doesn’t laugh.
He just keeps looking at you, like he’s seeing you differently now. Not in a bad way. Just… deeper.
“How’s someone like you never…” He trails off, brow furrowing. “I mean—you’re beautiful. And kind. And smart. And—”
You blink, caught off guard.
He shakes his head, like the words slipped out before he could stop them. “Sorry. That sounded—fuck. That sounded weird.”
“No,” you say quickly, voice smaller than before. “It didn’t.”
Louis whistles. “Alright, loverboy.”
Zayn shoots him a glare, but there’s no real bite in it.
You can feel your pulse racing again—but this time, not from embarrassment.
From something else entirely.
Something new.
And maybe a little electric.
You try to laugh off the moment, but Zayn’s words linger in the air like smoke—visible, heavy, and impossible to ignore.
He’s still watching you, jaw tight, one hand wrapped around his drink like he’s forgotten it’s there. The way he’s looking at you now is… different. Focused. Almost reverent, like he’s seeing you for the first time.
Which, apparently, is also not going unnoticed.
Harry is the first to clock it. His eyebrows lift slowly, mouth twitching like he’s about to say something but—shockingly—chooses not to.
Louis, however, is less restrained.
He leans across the table, nudging Niall. “Is it just me, or did Zayn’s soul just leave his body for a second there?”
Zayn snaps out of his trance with a slow blink. “Piss off.”
Niall grins, catching on immediately. “Mate, you alright? You’ve gone a bit… soft in the eyes.”
You groan, hiding your face behind your hands.
Zayn shifts beside you, clearly trying to play it cool. “Can we not do this right now?”
“Do what?” Louis says innocently, clearly delighted. “We’re just admiring how smitten you look.”
“Yeah,” Harry adds, voice smooth, “it’s kind of sweet. Like watching a Victorian man fall in love with a scandalous woman who just showed him her ankle.”
Liam lets out a loud laugh. “Ankle, wow.”
You finally lower your hands, aiming a glare at the whole table. “You’re all children.”
Louis grins. “And yet you’re the one being courted in public.”
“Oh my God,” you mutter.
Zayn tries to lean back, casual, but the blush rising in his cheeks gives him away. “You lot are insufferable.”
“Maybe,” Liam says with a shrug, “but we’re not wrong.”
Niall lifts his glass. “To sexual tension.”
You slap a hand over his mouth before he can say more, laughing despite yourself.
Zayn shoots you a sideways glance, something soft behind his eyes. “You okay?”
You nod, heart thudding. “Yeah. You?”
“Yeah,” he says, and there’s something heavier in his voice. “I just… didn’t think you’d be full of surprises like that.”
You tilt your head, trying to keep things light. “You saying I seem like the type?”
He looks at you for a long beat, eyes warm. “Nah. I’m saying I don’t think I’ve figured you out yet.”
Your breath catches.
And across the table, four smug idiots exchange glances.
“Oh, they’re definitely gonna hook up before the tour ends,” Louis whispers loudly to Harry, who nods like he’s observing wildlife in its natural habitat.
You and Zayn say nothing.
But neither of you look away.
You try to shake it off—try to join back into the game, sip your drink, laugh at Harry’s impression of their old vocal coach—but it’s impossible to ignore Zayn’s presence beside you now. Like the heat of him has increased, the space between your bodies charged with something electric.
Every time you move, your thigh brushes his. Every time someone laughs too loud or leans too close, you feel his hand lightly graze your lower back as if instinctively grounding you.
The others keep stealing glances. Less subtle now.
“God, the vibes,” Louis mutters under his breath, dramatically fanning himself with a coaster.
“Should we leave them alone?” Niall asks, not even bothering to whisper.
“I’d be concerned if it wasn’t so hot,” Harry adds, sipping his drink with a smirk.
You shoot them all a look, but your heart is beating too fast for it to land properly.
Zayn, to his credit, doesn’t say anything. But you feel him tense beside you—like he’s fighting the same thing you are.
Liam glances at his watch and stretches. “Alright, I’m calling it. My liver’s begging for mercy.”
“Same,” Niall agrees, dragging his coat off the back of the booth. “And I want chips before bed.”
Everyone starts to shift, gathering phones and unfinished drinks. You follow suit, sliding out of the booth—Zayn moves too, standing beside you like it’s automatic. Protective.
“Alright, lovebirds,” Louis calls, clapping you both on the shoulder as he passes. “Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do.”
“That leaves a lot of questionable grey area,” you mutter, earning a chorus of snickers.
The group spills out onto the pavement, the night cool and crisp, city lights glinting off the sidewalk. They start debating whether to walk or call a car, scattering slightly in different directions.
You hang back a little.
So does Zayn.
You’re both quiet for a second, until he speaks—voice low, like it’s just for you.
“Wanna walk?”
You glance at him, heart thudding. “Yeah. Yeah, okay.”
The others are too busy arguing over the route to notice as you peel away, footsteps falling into rhythm as the buzz of the night folds around you both.
You don’t say anything right away.
Neither does he.
But his hand brushes yours, once.
Then again.
And then—slowly, deliberately—he laces his fingers through yours.
Just like that.
And you let him.
The walk back is quiet. Comfortable.
Zayn doesn’t let go of your hand the whole way, even when you reach the hotel entrance, even when the doorman gives you both a knowing look as he holds the door open.
The lobby is mostly empty—just soft lighting, a few murmured voices from the overnight staff, the faint hum of an elevator arriving. You glance toward the others, who are still bickering near the vending machines, loud and distracted.
No one’s looking.
Zayn doesn’t stop walking.
He gives your hand a gentle tug, and you follow him into the lift without a word.
You ride up in silence. His thumb is stroking along your knuckles, slow and steady, grounding you even as your heart thumps against your ribs.
You’re not sure what this is. Or what it’s about to be.
But you don’t want to let go, either.
The doors slide open on his floor, and he turns to you—voice soft, careful.
“You don’t have to,” he says, like he’s offering you an out. “But if you want to come up. Just to hang out. Or talk. Or… not talk.”
There’s no pressure in his tone. No expectation.
Just Zayn. Quiet. Open. Honest.
You nod once, heart catching in your throat. “Yeah. I want to.”
He leads you down the hall, your hand still in his. The corridor is dim and quiet, carpet muffling your footsteps. When he reaches his room, he swipes the keycard and pushes the door open with his shoulder.
It’s a typical hotel suite. Neat. A little impersonal. But it smells faintly like him—warm spice and something smoky.
He lets your hand go gently, just long enough to toss the card on the counter and flick on a lamp.
The room fills with a soft amber glow.
You’re suddenly hyperaware of the silence. The way the door clicks shut behind you. The way his eyes find yours in the quiet.
He steps a little closer. Not crowding you, just… nearer.
“You okay?” he asks, voice low.
You nod. “Yeah.”
“You sure?”
You hesitate—then smile, small and a little breathless. “Are you?”
He laughs under his breath. “Not even a little.”
And for some reason, that calms you more than anything.
You let out a breathy laugh, the kind that feels more like a release than amusement. “You don’t seem that nervous.”
“I’m good at pretending,” he says, and for a moment, the smile slips from his lips. “I didn’t expect tonight to go like this.”
You nod, fingers toying with the hem of your sleeve. “Me neither.”
He watches you for a second, then speaks again—quieter now. “Is it bad that I wanted to be around you tonight? Even before the game. Even before I knew…”
You look up at him.
His eyes are serious. Warm.
“I think I’ve been trying not to think about you like that,” he says, like he’s confessing something heavy. “Because you work with us. And you’re Lou’s. And you’re… you.”
“Me?” you ask, brows lifting.
Zayn gives a small, almost helpless smile. “Yeah. You. You’re funny, and sharp, and you don’t take shit from any of us. You look after everyone, and you don’t even realise it.”
Your heart thuds against your ribs, something fluttering and fragile rising in your chest.
“I’ve been thinking about you too,” you say, the words slipping out before fear can catch them. “And not just tonight.”
He exhales like he’s been holding that breath for a while. Then he nods—just once—and steps closer again.
This time, when he lifts a hand to your cheek, you lean into it.
His thumb brushes your skin.
And then he kisses you.
It starts soft—tentative, exploratory, like he’s afraid to break something delicate. But when your hands find the hem of his shirt, and he sighs against your mouth, the kiss deepens. His other hand finds your waist, then your back, pulling you closer until there’s barely space between you at all.
You feel dizzy with it. The heat of him, the scent of his skin, the way he’s kissing you like he wants to know every part of you, every thought.
But then he pulls back suddenly, breath hitching. His hands still on your hips, but his face just inches from yours.
“Fuck,” he murmurs, eyes closed. “Wait.”
You pause, blinking up at him. “Zayn?”
He lets out a rough breath. “I didn’t bring you back here just to sleep with you.”
You smile softly. “Okay.”
“I mean—I wanted to be with you tonight, yeah,” he says, words tumbling out fast now. “But I didn’t have some plan. I didn’t think, oh, she’s a virgin, now’s my chance. I swear I didn’t. I just… wanted more time with you. Away from them. Just us.”
“Zayn,” you say gently, resting your hand against his chest. “Even if you had brought me back here to have sex with me… I would’ve been okay with it.”
He opens his eyes then. Searching yours like he’s making sure.
“Because I trust you,” you continue. “And because I wanted this too. I still do.”
His shoulders drop slightly, the tension in them bleeding out. “You’re really something, you know that?”
You smile, letting your fingers trace the edge of his shirt. “You keep saying that.”
He leans in again, this time slower, more certain. “Because I keep meaning it.”
And when he kisses you again, there's no more hesitation.
It’s still gentle—deliberate—but deeper now. Slower. The kind of kiss that makes your knees a little unsteady. He backs you toward the bed with soft touches and quiet breaths, never rushing, never letting his hands wander too far too fast. Just enough to let you feel him. To know he’s there.
You fall back onto the mattress with a breathless laugh, and he follows, crawling over you with a low, fond hum. His hands settle at your hips, grounding you, but his eyes search yours again.
“You good?”
You nod, breath hitching. “Yeah.”
“Tell me if you want to stop.”
“I won’t.”
He leans in again, pressing a kiss to your jaw, then your throat. “Still gonna say it. As many times as you need.”
You reach for him, curling your fingers into the soft cotton of his shirt, tugging gently. “Take this off?”
Zayn sits up just enough to pull the shirt over his head in one smooth motion. You drink in the sight of him—bare skin, warm tattoos, the soft shadows that curve down his stomach. He doesn’t flex. Doesn’t show off. Just watches your face as you look at him.
You reach up and run your hand down his chest, slow. He shivers under your touch.
“Your turn,” he murmurs.
You nod, and he helps you—soft and careful, lifting your shirt over your head and unclasping your bra without fumbling or asking questions. Like he wants to make it easy. Like he’s been thinking about this longer than he’ll ever admit.
“Fuck,” he breathes, eyes roaming your chest, your waist, the soft curve of your stomach. “You’re so fucking gorgeous.”
You flush, but he doesn’t give you time to hide. He kisses you again, slower now, and lets his hands explore—palms dragging over your skin like he’s trying to memorize it. His mouth finds your collarbone, then lower, sucking a soft mark just under your breast. You arch up into him, a shaky gasp escaping your lips.
“That feel good?” he murmurs against your skin.
You nod, voice barely there. “Yes.”
His hands work down your body, undoing the button of your jeans, slipping them down your legs with the same kind of reverence he’s shown all night. You’re bare beneath him now, just your underwear still on, and Zayn kisses your inner thigh before glancing up.
“Can I taste you?”
You feel your breath leave you.
“Yes,” you whisper. “Please.”
Zayn lowers himself between your legs like he’s worshiping, not rushing, just sinking onto his knees at the edge of the bed with maddening calm. His hands slide up the backs of your thighs, thumbs sweeping in slow circles as he presses a kiss to the inside of your knee—then higher. Another kiss, hotter now. Then higher still.
You’re already trembling.
No one’s ever done this before. Not even close.
He leans in and kisses you over the thin fabric of your underwear, warm breath ghosting across your skin, and the sound you make is barely human. A choked gasp, hips jolting slightly before his hands tighten to keep you grounded.
“You’re so sensitive,” he murmurs, voice full of awe. “So responsive already.”
You manage a shaky breath. “I’ve never…”
Zayn glances up, eyes dark and soft. “No one’s ever gone down on you?”
You shake your head, suddenly shy again. “No.”
He lets out the quietest groan, his thumbs grazing along your hips. “That’s gonna change. Right now.”
And then he peels your underwear down.
Slow.
Torturous.
He watches as he does it, his eyes fixed on the way your body’s revealed to him inch by inch. When the fabric is finally gone and you’re bare before him, he exhales like he’s just seen something sacred.
“Fuck,” he whispers. “You’re dripping.”
Your whole body lights up at the way he says it—rough, reverent, hungry.
Then his mouth is on you.
It starts with a slow lick, from bottom to top, just enough pressure to make your back arch. You gasp—your fingers shooting down to tangle in his hair—and he groans against you like your reaction alone is enough to wreck him.
He flattens his tongue and licks again, firmer this time. Then a flick—precise, teasing—over your clit that makes you moan, loud and raw.
“Oh my God—”
He hums, mouth closing around you, and the vibration nearly makes you come undone.
His tongue moves in perfect rhythm, unrelenting but still somehow patient, like he wants to savor every twitch of your body, every breathy moan. He circles your clit with slow, steady flicks, then sucks gently, just once—enough to have you clenching around nothing, toes curling, a whimper breaking from your lips.
Your thighs start to shake, and he slides his hands under them, spreading you wider, holding you open for him like he never plans to stop.
“Zayn—fuck—” You grip the sheets with one hand, the other still tangled in his hair. “I—I can’t—”
“Yes you can,” he murmurs, barely lifting his mouth. “You’re doing so fucking good. Just let go.”
You’ve never felt anything like it—like every nerve ending is alive, like the pleasure is building too fast to contain. It rushes up your spine, through your core, until it’s all you are—heat and tension and Zayn’s mouth and—
You shatter.
Your orgasm hits hard, your entire body shaking with it, a cry tearing from your throat as you grind against his tongue. Zayn groans again, deeper this time, holding you through it, licking you gently as your body pulses with aftershocks.
He doesn't pull away until your legs twitch and you whimper from overstimulation.
Then—finally—he lifts his head, lips shiny, pupils blown wide.
“You good?” he asks, voice low and wrecked.
You’re breathless. Boneless. Floating.
“I don’t even know my name right now.”
Zayn grins, crawling back up your body and pressing a kiss to your cheek, then your lips—slow and filthy and sweet all at once. You taste yourself on his mouth and moan softly into him.
“I’ve been dreaming about doing that,” he admits between kisses. “Didn’t think I’d ever get the chance.”
You cup his face, still flushed and dazed. “That was the best thing anyone’s ever done to me.”
His smile softens. “Then let me keep going. Let me make the rest just as good.”
And when he kisses you again, it’s the promise in his voice that makes your heart race all over again.
Zayn’s mouth is still warm against yours, his weight pressed carefully into your body, one hand stroking your side like he’s trying to calm you—but it’s your pulse that’s thundering now, a different kind of need building in your chest.
You trail your fingers down the line of his chest, over the tattoos you’ve only ever seen peeking from under his shirts, your touch featherlight. He shivers.
“You okay?” he murmurs, eyes fluttering open.
You nod. “Yeah. I just… I want to touch you.”
His breath catches.
“You can,” he says, voice rough. “You can do anything you want.”
You slide your hand lower, fingers tracing down the ridges of his stomach, then over the waistband of his jeans. There’s a sharp tension in his jaw now—like he’s trying to stay still for you, to be good, to give you time.
You palm him gently through his jeans, and he lets out a low, shaky exhale, head dropping to your shoulder for a moment.
“Fuck,” he breathes. “You have no idea what you’re doing to me.”
You smile, gaining a bit of confidence, and undo his button. He lifts his hips slightly to help as you tug his jeans down, then his briefs, revealing him fully. And for a second, you just look.
He’s thick, flushed, hard already from everything you’ve been doing—and from the look of restraint on his face, he’s been aching for you this entire time.
You reach out, fingers curling around him, and he lets out a strangled sound.
“Jesus—okay, slow down—” His hand covers yours, not to stop you, but to guide. “Like this.”
He shows you, gently—how to stroke him, how to twist your wrist just enough at the top, how to run your thumb over the sensitive underside. You follow his lead, watching his face as his eyes fall shut and his lips part.
He groans again, deeper this time, hips rocking up into your fist.
“Fucking hell,” he mutters. “You’re gonna kill me.”
You lean up and kiss his jaw. “I like seeing you like this.”
His eyes open—dark, wild, and reverent.
“I like you seeing me like this,” he whispers, and the honesty in it makes your stomach flutter.
You keep stroking him until his breath turns ragged, his hips twitching, his muscles trembling under your touch.
Then he catches your wrist gently, stilling you. “If you keep going, this’ll be over too fast.”
You smile, flushed and pleased. “You make it hard not to.”
He leans down and kisses you again, this time with heat behind it. “Come here.”
He reaches into the drawer again, his hand finding a condom—because now, there’s no more pausing. No more slowing down.
It’s time.
And he’s going to make it just as good for both of you.
Zayn kisses you again as he rolls the condom on—slow and deliberate, never taking his eyes off yours for long. His hand glides down your side, grounding you, while his body settles between your thighs, warm and solid and trembling with restraint.
“You still okay?” he murmurs against your lips.
“Yeah,” you whisper, breath catching. “More than okay.”
He presses a kiss to your cheek, then your throat, then the center of your chest—like a silent thank you. Then he positions himself, the head of his cock nudging your entrance, and pauses.
“This might sting a little,” he says softly. “But I’ll go slow. You just tell me anything you need.”
You nod, and he watches your face as he starts to push in.
You feel the stretch first—thick, deliberate, burning in a way that steals your breath. Your fingers dig into his biceps as your back arches off the mattress, and Zayn stills instantly.
“Breathe,” he whispers, kissing your jaw. “You’re doing so fucking well.”
You exhale shakily, and he continues—inch by inch—until he’s buried to the hilt, his body trembling above yours with the effort of holding back.
“Fuck,” he groans. “You’re so tight. You feel unreal.”
You feel full, completely overwhelmed in the best way—your body stretched and aching and lit up all at once. But with Zayn’s body wrapped around yours, the pressure starts to ease. The burn fades into heat, into want.
He doesn’t move until you shift beneath him, pressing your hips up gently in silent invitation.
“You sure?” he breathes, voice strained.
“Yes,” you whisper, eyes shining. “Please.”
Zayn kisses you again—slow and deep—before drawing his hips back and pushing in again, slow and measured. The first few thrusts are tentative, shallow, but they still make you gasp, your nails biting into his arms.
He’s careful, watching every reaction you give him.
You wrap your legs around his waist, pulling him closer, needing more. “Zayn…”
That’s all it takes.
He groans your name and moves deeper, hips rolling with just enough force to drag a moan out of you. You grip him tighter, the friction growing with every stroke, pleasure curling low in your belly as your body starts to adjust, to crave it.
“That’s it,” he whispers. “Just like that, baby. You’re taking me so well.”
His voice wrecks you—deep and reverent, like he’s in awe of you. Like he can’t believe he’s the one making you feel like this.
He starts to move faster now, his thrusts harder but still controlled, like he’s desperate but still focused on you. You cling to him, breathing hard, the sound of skin on skin filling the room.
“You’re doing so good,” he pants. “So fucking good for me.”
Your hips roll up to meet his, desperate for more, chasing that spark again. “Zayn—don’t stop—”
“I won’t,” he groans, his pace quickening. “Wanna make you come again. Want you to fall apart on me.”
You cry out when he hits that spot deep inside you again, over and over, and it’s like everything coils tight—your body clenching around him, your thighs shaking, heat blooming hot and fast.
“Zayn—fuck—I’m gonna—”
“I’ve got you,” he rasps, his hand slipping between your bodies to stroke your clit. “Come for me. Let go.”
And you do.
Your second orgasm crashes into you, harder this time, ripping through your body like a wave. You cry out, shaking under him, your muscles fluttering around his cock as he fucks you through it.
He curses under his breath, hips stuttering as your body squeezes him tight, and then he’s groaning your name as he comes—deep inside you, buried to the hilt, every muscle in his body trembling.
Zayn collapses onto his elbows, forehead pressed to yours, both of you gasping for breath.
For a long moment, there’s just silence.
Heavy breathing. Heartbeats pounding.
Then he kisses you again—soft, slow, almost dazed.
“You okay?” he whispers.
You nod, still clinging to him. “That was… incredible.”
Zayn exhales like he’s been holding that breath the entire time. He leans in and kisses you again, slower this time, like he’s savoring the feel of your lips against his. His hand moves gently over your side, fingertips dragging lightly down your skin, grounding you.
“You sure you’re okay?” he murmurs again, brushing his nose against yours. “Not too sore?”
“I’m good,” you whisper, still breathless. “Sensitive, but… yeah. I feel good.”
He smiles softly, kissing your cheek, your jaw, the corner of your mouth. “You were so perfect, you know that?”
You laugh, flushed and floating. “I don’t think I did anything.”
“You let me see you,” he says, voice quiet, reverent. “That’s everything.”
You blink, your throat tightening a little at the way he says it—like you gave him a gift. Like it meant something.
Zayn starts to shift, carefully pulling out of you. You whimper softly at the sensation, and his hand strokes your thigh instantly, soothing.
“Sorry, I know,” he murmurs. “Hang on, I’ll take care of you.”
He slips out of bed and disappears into the bathroom. You hear the water run, the rustle of something soft, and a moment later he’s back, warm towel in hand. He moves gently, kneeling between your legs again, cleaning you up with slow, careful strokes. You’re already squirming, body overstimulated, and he presses a kiss to your knee.
“Almost done, sweetheart.”
Your heart stutters at the nickname.
Once you’re cleaned up, he tosses the towel aside and crawls back into bed, pulling the sheets over you both. His arms slide around you instantly, tugging you into his chest like he can’t stand the thought of space between you now.
You bury your face in his neck, breathing him in—sweat and skin and something warm and smoky that’s just him. His fingers trail lightly up and down your spine, lazy and soft.
“You’re quiet,” he murmurs after a beat. “You sure you’re alright?”
You tilt your head just enough to look at him. “I’m just… kind of in shock. In the best way.”
Zayn watches you, eyes soft in the low light.
“Yeah?” he murmurs, his fingers never stopping their gentle glide along your back. “What kind of shock?”
You smile faintly, cheeks warm. “Like… I didn’t know it could be like that. I thought it would be awkward, or painful, or…” You trail off, tucking your head under his jaw again. “But it wasn’t. It felt… safe. And really, really good.”
He exhales a slow breath, his arms tightening around you. “Good,” he whispers. “I wanted it to feel like that for you. I wanted to take care of you.”
“You did,” you murmur. “You do.”
He’s quiet for a second, then tilts his head to rest his cheek against your temple. “I know it was your first time,” he says slowly, “and I don’t ever want you to think I—fuck, I don’t want this to feel like it was some kind of heat-of-the-moment thing for me. Or like it didn’t mean anything.”
Your breath catches.
“I didn’t just bring you back here to fuck you,” he adds, voice quiet but firm. “I brought you back because I wanted you close. Because I’ve been wanting you for a while now, even if I’ve been too much of a coward to say it.”
You lift your head, eyes searching his.
“Zayn…”
He brushes your hair gently behind your ear, his gaze steady. “I care about you. More than I realized, maybe. And I know we’ve been tiptoeing around it, but tonight just—” He swallows. “It made me sure. I don’t want this to be a one-night thing. I want you. For real.”
Your heart thuds hard, and you blink, surprised by how fast the emotion wells in your chest. “I want you too,” you whisper. “I thought maybe I was making more of this in my head, but… I didn’t want it to be just tonight either.”
A slow, crooked smile spreads across his face, like he’s been waiting to hear that. “Good,” he murmurs, kissing your forehead. “Because I’m not letting you go now.”
You laugh softly and curl into him again, one leg hooking over his, your arms sliding around his middle like you never want to be anywhere else.
His hand comes to rest at the small of your back, thumb sweeping in slow, comforting strokes.
“Can I ask you something?” you murmur against his chest.
“Anything.”
“Was I okay? Like… did I do okay?”
Zayn freezes for half a second, then lifts your chin gently so you’re looking at him.
“You were incredible,” he says, eyes dark with sincerity. “You were so responsive, so open. You let me see you, and feel you, and… I’ve never been with someone who made me feel like that. Don’t ever doubt it.”
You bite your lip, flustered, but his words settle deep in your chest like something solid. Something warm.
“I meant it,” he adds, brushing his thumb along your jaw. “I don’t want to sleep with anyone else. I don’t want to be with anyone else.”
You blink back sudden tears, overwhelmed and aching in the best way.
“Okay,” you whisper. “Then I’m yours.”
He pulls you in closer, burying his face in your neck, and holds you like he never wants to let go.
“Mine,” he murmurs. “Fuck, I like the sound of that.”
And the way he holds you after that—tight and tender and secure—tells you he means every word.
...
You wake to the feeling of warm fingers tracing lazy circles along your back and the low rasp of Zayn’s voice in your ear.
“Mm. Stay.”
You shift slightly, face still pressed against his chest. “What time is it?”
“Too early,” he mumbles, wrapping his arm tighter around your waist.
You smile against his skin. “We’re supposed to be at hair and makeup in twenty minutes.”
“Yeah,” he says, kissing the top of your head. “But we’re here.”
You laugh, eyes still shut. “That’s not how time works.”
Zayn hums and pulls you even closer, one of his legs slipping between yours, like he’s physically anchoring you in bed. “Five more minutes.”
You give in. Of course you do.
The five minutes turn into ten. Then fifteen. You only finally drag yourself up when your phone buzzes with a message from Lou: “WHERE THE FUCK ARE YOU. GET YOUR ASS HERE BEFORE I LET LOUIS DO HIS OWN FOUNDATION AGAIN.”
“Shit,” you mumble, fumbling to get out of bed. “We’re so late.”
Zayn groans, rolling onto his back with one arm draped over his eyes. “I’d rather die than go to glam right now.”
You toss one of his hoodies over your head—it smells like him, and it’s soft and worn in the best way. He watches you from the bed, eyes hooded and slow-blinking like a cat in the sun.
“You look good in that,” he murmurs, voice still sleepy. “You should keep it.”
You pause at the mirror, cheeks warming. “You saying that because you want to see me in it again, or because you’re too lazy to wash it?”
“Both.”
You huff a laugh and toss him a clean shirt from his suitcase. “Get dressed, Malik.”
...
You both slip into the makeup trailer twenty-five minutes late, trying to be casual about it—but the second you open the door, the entire room freezes.
Harry’s halfway through a pastry, Niall’s drinking coffee, Liam’s looking over his shoulder at something on Lou’s phone, and Louis is—of course—the first to break the silence.
He points dramatically. “You two had sex!"
You freeze mid-step. Zayn stops beside you, one hand still in his hoodie pocket like this is all very normal.
Harry chokes on his pastry.
Liam sighs, rubbing his forehead like he’s already tired.
Niall mutters, “Took them long enough,” and goes back to his coffee.
You stare at Louis, wide-eyed. “How do you know that?”
Louis stands from the makeup chair like he’s about to deliver a TED Talk. “Let’s examine the evidence, shall we? You’re late. You’re glowing. You’re wearing his hoodie. And Zayn hasn’t looked away from you once since walking in. I rest my case.”
You blink. “You just described coincidence.”
“Oh, please.” Louis turns to the others. “Tell me I’m wrong.”
Harry just smirks and says nothing.
Liam coughs behind his hand. “She does look a bit… soft.”
“And he’s smiling,” Niall adds, like that alone is suspicious. “Zayn never smiles this early.”
Zayn finally speaks, calm and cool as ever. “You’re all deeply annoying.”
“And deeply right,” Louis fires back, looking entirely too pleased with himself.
You roll your eyes and move around the boys toward the makeup counter, trying to pretend you’re not wearing Zayn’s hoodie, trying to pretend you’re not still a little wrecked from last night. “Can we focus on the actual job now, maybe?”
“Sure,” Harry says, leaning casually against the wall. “Just as soon as Zayn stops looking at you like he wants to write poetry about your mouth.”
You freeze for half a second, brush case halfway unzipped.
Behind you, Zayn hums. “Not a bad idea, actually.”
You toss a makeup sponge at him without turning around. It hits his chest and bounces off.
Lou finally speaks, tapping her fingers impatiently on her palette. “Unless someone here wants to explain to management why I was forced to airbrush Liam using my elbow, I suggest we get back to work.”
“Thank you,” you mutter, stepping beside her and grabbing one of the brushes from your kit. “Finally, someone with sense.”
“Mm,” Lou hums as she inspects a compact. “You’re glowing, by the way.”
Your head snaps toward her. “Seriously?”
She shrugs, entirely unfazed. “Hey, I’m just saying. That’s not your usual concealer routine. That’s the kind of glow that comes from… well.” She glances at Zayn. “Clearly a good night.”
Louis absolutely howls with laughter. “Lou!”
Even Liam lets out a surprised chuckle. “She’s not wrong, though.”
You groan, pressing your fingers to your forehead. “You’re all children.”
Louis gasps, clutching his chest. “She confirms it with sass! Look at her—feisty, radiant, tangled in Zayn’s hoodie like a love-drunk woodland creature.”
“I will stab you with this eyebrow pencil,” you mutter, pulling a brush from your kit.
Zayn, still seated in the chair with an air of practiced patience, lifts a brow. “Will you all leave my girlfriend alone, please?”
The room goes very still.
You blink.
Louis gasps again, somehow louder this time. “Girlfriend?” He turns to the others like he’s just witnessed a royal announcement. “Did you hear that? Girlfriend!”
“Confirmed by the man himself,” Niall says with a grin.
Harry gives Zayn a slow clap. “I honestly didn’t think you’d admit it first.”
Liam raises both hands. “I didn’t have that on my bingo card, but I’m not mad.”
Lou doesn’t even look up from her brushes. “Finally. Now maybe we can stop pretending none of us saw this coming two months ago.”
You glance at Zayn, stunned but smiling, and he just shrugs like it’s no big deal—like he hasn’t just casually dropped a title that makes your stomach flip.
“Was that okay?” he murmurs, soft enough only you can hear.
You nod, heart racing. “Yeah. More than okay.”
Louis, meanwhile, is pacing the trailer like he’s narrating a documentary. “First she was just the junior stylist. Quiet. Unassuming. Then—bam!—Zayn Malik’s girlfriend. What a plot twist. What a hero’s journey.”
“Someone sedate him,” Lou mutters.
“I’ve got a setting spray I could use like pepper spray,” you offer.
Zayn smirks. “Use it.”
You roll your eyes and turn back to work, trying not to grin too hard as you catch your reflection in the mirror.
Zayn watches you from his chair, one leg bouncing, one hand curled loosely around the edge of the counter—completely relaxed now.
And when your eyes meet again in the mirror, he winks.
17 months 🕊️
Niall's new album 'Dinner Party' dropping on 20th March, do listen it!!
16 months without you.
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nothing is hard for this fandom, in just five days we made them reached under the top 100s, this fandom is smashing it, keep listening to them, let's make this reach to more!
the other four are working forward for their new album in 2026, finally someone's saving this year. Louis's album is dropping Tommorow, How Did I Get Here?, don't forget to listen, Z5, Harry's and niall's album is also on the way!!
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