CHAPTER 29:

"Lean in when you laugh, we take photographs. There's no music on, but we dance along." ~Change My Mind, One Direction.

Thursday, 31st October 2013

ZAYN'S POV

I tightened the bow tie around my neck, then loosened it again nervously. Yes, I was nervous. Why? Because Harry and I were going public today, no excuses.

I had been preparing myself for this day ever since I promised Harry. And no backing out now. Harry is right, it's my life and I shouldn't give a damn what people think about me.

I was about halfway ready when Helen informed me that my parents were home and I groaned. Seriously? They don't show up for three weeks and now magically they're here today of all days? Just my luck.

I ruffled my hair as the last touch and texted Harry to be ready in 15 minutes. I shut the bedroom door behind me, tentatively walking downstairs.

But when has anything ever went my way?

My Mum saw me and gushed, pulling me into a tight hug. "Oh my, Zayn! You look so handome! You're going to a Halloween party, I'm guessing?"

"Er, thanks Mum. And yeah," I answered, returning her hug.

"But why don't you have a costume on then?"

"A costume was optional," I shrugged. "Don't take this the wrong way, but what are you guys doing here? I thought you were supposed to leave for a month?" I asked curiously.

"Oh! We got off for the holiday. So, do you have a date?" She enquired curiously.

I shifted nervously. "Um, yeah. I was just gonna go pick my date up. Don't wanna be late!"

"Oh my! Who is she? Do I get to meet her?"

I winced. Should I tell Mum about Harry? No. Not yet. "Er, yeah. We'll see. Later Mum."

"Bye sweetheart! Have fun!"

I shut the front door behind me and walked over to my Range Rover, greeting the gardener on the way.

I jumped in and drove the short distance to Harry's house, eager to see my adorable boyfriend. I parked in front of his house and texted him again, and about 5 minutes later he walked out of the house and my heart stuttered, literally.

He was looking so handsome, so... sexy. I just wanted to take him right here, right in my car. Hell, right on the street. I slapped myself mentally. Control yourself you pervert!

Harry opened the door and slid inside, his cologne wafting through the car. "Hey," he breathed, scooting closer to me and cupping my face, planting a sweet kiss on my lips.

I increased the pressure of my lips on his and carded my fingers through his styled curls. He pulled away, too soon for my liking.

"We're gonna be late!" Harry chuckled, noticing my pout.

"Fine. By the way, you look so gorgeous, it should be a crime," I gave him a sideways smirk. He blushed cutely.

"So do you, maybe even more," he winked at me, then pulled something out of his tux pocket and put it on his head. Kitty ears. As if he didn't look any cuter before. Surprisingly, the kitty ears made him look even more sexy. God damn it.

"Nice costume," I chuckled. He shrugged with a grin. "It is Halloween, after all."

~*~

As soon as I parked the car in the parking lot, the nerves kicked in. Harry looked a bit tensed as well but he took my hand in his nonetheless and squeezed it comfortingly.

"Let's do this," I murmured and got out of the car, walking to the other side and opening Harry's car door, offering him a hand with a grin.

"Ah, chivalry. I like it," Harry commented, taking my hand and offering me another comforting smile, closing the door behind him.

With Harry's hand around mine, I felt a bit less nervous and the uncomfortable knot in my stomach loosened a bit. There were a lot of students in the parking lot, and almost all of them were staring at us, at our entwined hands with wide open mouths and incredulous expressions.

I had the urge to laugh at their expressions and I heard Harry chuckle under his breath. He tugged at my hand. "I see Louis' car. Let's go!"

We walked to where we saw Louis and the others, hands still entwined, ingoring the stares focused on us. In no time, the news about us was going to spread around like wildfire. And we did it. We finally came out. Now we just have to spend the night our way.

That thought made me smile goofily. Harry and I will get to be an actual couple now, I can kiss him after every class, hold his hand whenever I want, go on dates and we can attend the Prom too!

"What's that smile for, Malik?" Liam nudged me and I snapped out of my thoughts.

"Nothing, just happy," I smiled wider and leaned against Harry.

"It feels kinda weird. Everyone, and I mean everyone, is looking at you guys," Dani muttered.

Niall and Louis were walking closely together as well, and I hope they come out today as well. Now is a good time as any. Though I guess people already knew about them.

But Harry and I, nobody expected us to actually be real. Zarry was shipped just for fun, just to rile both of us up. And because of me being popular, extra attention is paid to my relationships. That's a thing I'm kinda afraid of. I hope that my popularity doesn't affect mine and Harry's relationship.

We walked inside the hotel building which our school had arranged for the dance. "Good thing I didn't wear a costume," Niall sighed in relief, looking over at all the students in dresses and tuxes.

"Yeah, it kinda looks like Prom came early," Dani rolled her eyes.

"What were you gonna dress as? A leprechaun?" Louis teased the Irish lad playfully and he blushed. "Yeah, I was," he admitted seriously which made us all burst out in laughter.

~*~

"Wanna dance?" I asked Harry, after we had been here for a while

"Why, I'd love too," he grinned like the sexy cupcake he is, giving me his hand which I took.

"Oh, and just for the record, I can't dance for shit," I warned him and he laughed. "No worries, I'll teach you," Harry winked seductively and pulled me to the dance floor.

We danced to some dance songs with the rest of the guys and Niall and Louis did their weird dance moves, which were a bit amusing to say the least.

A while later, someone tapped my shoulder. I turned around and smiled at Josh, who had Perrie by his side. "Hey guys!" I greeted them.

"Hey man. So, you and Harry? Congrats. Somehow, that doesn't surprise me," Josh smirked and shared a secret look with Perrie.

I raised an eyebrow and Josh continued. "I mean, I saw it ever since the party. How this bloke here," he gestured to Harry. "Had cared for you when you had conked out at your party and basically how you'd always keep smiling at him in the crowd during the game till Liam or I smacked you on the head," Josh finished smugly and Harry and I shared a wide eyed look.

"Wow, you're observant!" Harry spoke after a moment and Josh grinned. "I take pride in that."

"And," Perrie started. "Remember when I said that you already liked somebody else, Zayn?"

I nodded. "Yeah, I do."

"I guessed from there actually. I just never actually imagined it would be Harry. But you two are so cute. And my OTP just came to life, how amazing is that!"

I rolled my eyes but smiled at her words. The couple wished us luck for our relationship and walked away.

"I just hope everyone is as accepting as them," Harry murmured thoughtfully.

I looked at him and pulled him closer. "Promise me Harry. If anyone says anything bad to you, calls you names or even as much as touches you; you tell me. Promise?"

"Of course love, I'd always tell you," Harry answered, a bit surprised by my sudden demand. I was worried that people would now have a reason to bully Harry. Myself, I'll handle, but Harry, I just want to protect him.

Harry hugged me closer, sensing my worry. "Don't worry Z, I'll be okay. I have you to protect me," he winked.

"Yeah, you do." I pecked his cheek. "Now come on, I'm starving."

~*~

HARRY'S POV

After we practically wiped the refreshments table clean, a slow song came on and Zayn smirked at me, taking my hand in his.

We walked to the dance floor and I could still feel all the curious eyes on us. God, don't they get tired of staring? We're not the first gay people they've seen.

I placed my arms around Zayn's neck and he looped his arms around my waist. "So, this night has been great so far."

"Yep," I whispered, bringing our foreheads together. "Now we just have each other, we have our friends who accept us. And we shouldn't give a flying fuck about what anyone else thinks, right?" I asked him sternly.

"Definitely right," he smiled lazily. Then an amused smile replaced the other one. "Did my innocent Hazza just swear?"

"I did not!" I gasped. "I never... Oops yeah, I did," I bit my lip sheepishly. Zayn just laughed and kissed me gently. I tightened my arms around his neck, pressing my lips onto his. Zayn slipped his hands under my jacket and I shivered in pleasure.

He pulled back, then Ieaned even closer and pressed his lips against my ear, singing the lyrics that were playing in the background. And I can't explain, but it's something about the way you look tonight... Takes my breath away. It's that feeling I get about you, deep inside... And I can't describe, he sung huskily.

I made the first move and pressed my lips back on Zayn's. I licked his lip, and he responded immediately, our gentle kiss transitioning into a steamy one.

I deepened the kiss even more, my knees nearly giving out. Zayn pulled his hands out of my jacket and tugged at my curls, my weak point, which made me bit back a moan.

Zayn instantly pulled away, face flushed, his lips a bit swollen and his breathing heavy. My state was the same as his. "I guess this isn't the appropriate place to do this..." Zayn trailed off, although no one was paying attention to us, the couples were too engrossed with each other, quite like us.

He shifted uncomfortably, scooting farther to me. What...? Oh! I blushed in embarrassment when I noticed his trousers. "Sorry about that."

Zayn rolled his eyes. "It's not your fault Haz. I was just thinking of you in only... NO! NO! That's not gonna help!" Zayn scolded himself while I watched, amused.

"Puppies in a blender, kittens in a shredder..." he chanted to himself and I couldn't help it, I burst out laughing.

~*~

"Well, I can safely say that tonight went well," Louis grinned, kissing Niall on the cheek who had an arm around the older lad's waist.

"Yep. It was amazing," Niall smirked at Louis, which he returned with a smirk of his own.

"It'll be more amazing tonight, just you wait. When I'll-"

Liam cut off whatever Louis was about to say to Niall. "OKAY! Let's go. It's getting pretty late. And we have school tomorrow." We all murmured goodbyes to each other and got in our respective cars.

"Like Louis said, tonight went well. I was thinking negatively for no reason at all," I voiced my thoughts.

Zayn started the car and pulled out of the lot. "Yeah, I'm glad. And I can't wait for Prom now. And of course you'll be my date for the Prom too, you dolt!" He scolded when he saw my surprised expression.

"And remember, I told you. Just let go of the fear of not being enough, of people's expectations, and then everything will be easier. No one's opinion matters, except yours."

Zayn nodded fervently and poked my nose, then looked forward. "You're absolutely right. And it's all 'cos of you. Without you I wouldn't ever had the guts to come out. So, thanks Harry," he gave me a sideways smile.

I squeezed our entwined fingers. "No problem love. Thanks for helping me as well." And I not just meant today, for everything he has ever did. I hope Zayn knows how much he makes me stronger, and I think he knows a little.

~*~

We reached my house and I got out, but stuck my head through the window. "Do you wanna come in?" I asked him cheekily.

Zayn smirked and got out of the car, locking it. He followed behind me as I unlocked the door. I checked that Mum was asleep and we crept upstairs to my room. As soon as I shut the door, Zayn pulled me down on my bed and hungrily attached his lips on mine.

I kissed him back fervently, opening my mouth, deepening the kiss and tugged at his soft hair. Without wasting a second, Zayn pulled back and pulled his coat off, followed by his shirt, then re-attached his lips on mine.

I brushed my hand against Zayn's trousers, which made him moan in my mouth and which got me excited. Zayn helped me take off my shirt and in seconds we were both shirtless, making out on my bed like the world was ending.

My mind was hazy with pleasure and all I wanted was Zayn. I wanted him, NOW. I unzipped Zayn's trousers and pulled them down, gulping when I noticed his extemely tightened boxers.

Zayn placed his lips on my neck and sucked harshly, giving me a love bite which made me bite my lip from the pleasure. Zayn pulled back to look me in the eyes, and his were blackened with lust, just like mine.

My boyfriend pulled down my trousers and straddled me, and I gasped in suprise at the pressure. We were both now in only our boxers, sweaty and panting.

Zayn leaned down and bit my bottom lip. I growled and grabbed the waist band of his boxers, but Zayn suddenly froze and grabbing my hands, stopped me.

He then climbed off and laid down beside me. "Harry," he spoke, his voice was still husky which made me swallow.

"Love, you told me before, you don't want this yet. So soon. And I respect that. I respect you and I don't want to take advantage of you. Now, are you sure you want this?" He asked sincerely and my heart started beating faster at his words. He is so damn sweet!

I gulped. "Thank you," I spoke simply, and he understood and smiled cutely, pushing my curls out of the way and planting a loving kiss on my forehead.

"Want me to stay over or...?"

"No, I want to cuddle," I grinned.

Zayn smiled back and after we put on some more appropriate clothes, we snuggled to sleep. Zayn pressed warm against me, his strong arms around my waist, his breath tickling my neck.

Honestly, best day ever.

~*~

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