Louis never forgot a promise and he definitely was not going to forget Zayn’s promise from the previous night. With no shame, he opened Zayn’s door and wandered in. He found Zayn sleeping. Like the usual.
“Wakey wakey Zayny boy.” Louis yelled jumping on top of him.
“It’s Louis.” Louis said cuddling with Zayn.
He groaned inwardly. His legs were aching. Not only did he run two blocks last night, he was learning basic dance steps until a quarter to eight. He was tired.
“Why are you here?” Zayn mumbled opening up his eyes to a very happy looking blue eyed white boy.
“You said we would hang out in the morning and well it’s the morning.” Louis said animated.
“I swear to god, you’re a five year old.”
“Once a kid at heart, always a kid at heart. I have a perfect bro date planned.” Louis smiled happily.
Zayn rolled his eyes. Louis was definitely something else.
When Zayn didn’t answer, the blue eyed took up the chance to recite the plans, “breakfast at that café; the one that’s three blocks away. While we eat you tell me where you ran off to last night and didn’t return home until nine. Then we get breakfast for the boys and we’re going to watch movies all day in your flat and make Haz cook. Perfect huh? I’m a great planner.”
“I thought we were only hanging out in the morning.” Zayn said slowly blinking his eyes before reaching for his glasses on the side table.
“Yeah, but since we’re on break and all of us do nothing I thought we could just watch movies all day. Bro bonding time you know.”
“How long have we been in this band?”
“Four years.” Louis said immediately, “See I know my dates.”
“We see each other on a daily basis, how much bonding do we need?” Zayn asked stating the obvious.
“I’m the leader, I make the decisions around here.” Louis said as Zayn rolled out of bed to get ready for the day with Louis.
The two eldest of the five boys of the band shared a nice breakfast at the café with small conversations. It was nice and relaxing and something Zayn always looked forward to. He loved Louis. He kept his life interesting and was just fun to go out for casual breakfasts. Maybe it was his sass or his leader persona – whatever it was, Zayn loved it.
“So where’d you go last night?” Lou asked after taking a sip of his tea.
“For a walk like I said.” Zayn answered after a moment to think what he had told Louis yesterday.
“Almost a three hour walk? Zayn you could’ve been adultnapped!” Louis burst.
“Really Lou?” Zayn laughed, “I just wanted to walk around really. And what have I said about you looking through your peephole?”
“That I shouldn’t do it. But I feel very protective of you and you know Zayn.” Louis mumbled looking at Zayn in the eyes.
Zayn sighed knowing it was true. Zayn went through a rough patch and ever since that Louis had always been super protective of him. Maybe that was the reason the two grew even closer than ever.
“Are you doing anything stupid again?” Louis asked seriously.
“No. I would never. Lou, it was just after the breakup I got funky. I’m back to normal again, I promise.” Zayn replied honestly.
Zayn demonstrated crossing his heart, “Yah Lou.”
“Good. Now lets get to your place. We have movies to watch and bro bonding. Haz texted me saying they’re already there and waiting for breakfast.”
“Why my house again, Tommo?” Zayn asked putting on his sunglasses.
“Have you seen how freaking cool your television is? Plus you always have the best food.”
“True.” Zayn said as the duo walked down the three blocks to reach their apartment complex.
They passed Aarti’s studio on the way. Zayn looked through the windows to see her dancing with a group of what seemed like six-seven year olds. The smile on her face immediately brought a smile upon his face.
“We bring food.” Louis yelled as the duo entered Zayn’s flat.
The other three puzzle pieces ran towards the door.
“Single file line people. This is not a concert.” Louis smarted off.
The four boys rolled their eyes at his comment and lined up. Niall first with Liam and Harry behind him.
“Two things of french toast, waffles, and egg benedict for me right?” Niall asked running towards them.
“There you go Irish.” Zayn said handing him the brown bag he was holding – all that contents were designated for Niall’s stomach.
“Hell yeah. A whole bag of food for me.” Niall said happily before walking off to Zayn’s living room.
“A fluffly white vegetable omelet for me kind sir.” Liam said sweetly.
Zayn handed him his box of food.
“Just give me anything. I’m famished.” Harry growled taking the remaining food from Zayn’s hand.
The five at and sat around Zayn’s living room-watching movies after movies all day. It was nice. There wasn’t much talking among the five. Each of them were in their own little world. Zayn was thinking about dancing. Surprisingly he liked dance classes. He was reluctant on mimicking some of the steps Aarti was teaching him. But with his eyes closed he was able to. It was nice and he actually enjoyed it. It wasn’t like the time where tour choreographers would yell at him for not getting a move right. Aarti wasn’t like that and he liked that. She was patient. She understood that he wasn’t the best dancer out there but instead of ridiculing him or taunting about him, she was teaching him – something every dancer should do.
Zayn eyed the clock countless times during the movie marathon. He wanted it to be a quarter to six so he could go to dance lessons.
“Why do you keep staring at the clock?” Liam asked once the movie was done.
“I’m hungry.” Niall piped in.
“What are we eating?” Louis asked.
“Grilled cheese.” Harry said getting up and dragging Niall in the kitchen with him. Whenever Harry cooked when the boys hung out, Niall was his helper. Well Harry never initiated it but Niall being a gentlemen thought a cook should always have an assistant.
“No reason.” Zayn shrugged finally answering Liam’s question.
Louis looked up noticing there were a few minutes left until a quarter to six.
Zayn stood up to give his best friend a hug before reciprocating the act with his other best friend.
Zayn ran to his room to put on a pair of sweats and a comfy sweater before dodging out of his door with a pair of converse and socks.
“Where’s he going?” Liam asked.
“I don’t know.” Louis replied looking at Liam.
“Louis, remember last time.” Liam reminded wearily
Zayn sped down through the chilly weather completely erasing the thought of how messy his flat would be when he returned later that night. He ignored the rumbling in his stomach as the four boys in his flat devoured Harry Styles grilled cheese featuring Niall Horan. He forgot about everything and smiled genuinely as he opened the door to the studio.
“You’re right on time Future Happy Feet.” Aarti smiled putting down her file and leading the way up to the studio on the second floor.
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