🎶I told them both the truth, pull up at the same time.

Ain't no rules I need two,

double trouble tongue kissing at the same time.

Yeah she love love love it, ooh kissing at the same time.

Yeah she love love love it,

Yeah this is a double date night.

Yeah she love love love it

Kissing at the same time,

Two bitches at the same time🎶

"What the...." Zayn turned around when the song came to an abrupt end and Louis was standing arms folded next to the stereo already looking at him and Ed.

Him and Ed who's also a tattoo artist in Zayn's shop had been dancing to the song, bopping along. Ed was a very carefree soul, brought up by hippie parents. Easily made friends with laid back attitude. But Louis said Ed's upbringing had nothing to do with his carefree nature, its drugs. He should know they always smoke spliff together when business is slow.

"Louis, why did you do that?" Zayn asked annoyed.

"You mean saving your dignity, Zayn" Louis then looked at Ed " No offence mate"

"None taken mate" Ed mumbled

"Offence taken here, mate" Zayn said.

"I love that song. You know how I feel about Chris Brown. Why did he ever do to you Louis?" Zayn picked up a small teddy bear which was on the counter next to the cash till, courtesy of Ed of course. "Show me where he hurt you" he pointed at the teddy while trying to keep a straight face.

Ed walked away laughing as he was used to their dramatic antics.

"Did you even see yourself? Skank legs, bopping. Didn't even notice I've been here for nearly two minutes. You both look like bloody evolution of dance whip/nae nae tutorial shit" Louis was now chuckling, following Zayn to his office. "What's that about anyway" he added.

"It's date night with Harry tonight" Zayn was grinning so wide he couldn't help himself.

"Please, please shut up. Urgh, I can't believe you're doing this Zayn. You are going on a date with our Harry. Let that sink in for a bit"

"Well Louis, I tried to let that sink, but it's just floating. Cant help it"

"Can you stop being clever with me for a minute. I'm serious" Louis picked up a pen on his desk and threw it Zayn.

"What do you want me to do, Louis? I know you think me dating Harry is a mistake. But I'm not the 12yr old you save from bullies anymore. I love you. And you always say we learn from our mistakes, you never said I was the exclusion from that" Zayn said pleading not even looking at Louis. He was near a window looking out when he felt his chin on his shoulder and Louis's hands resting on his hips.

"I love you too, Zee. Sorry for being a bitch"

"Wow. Is this the end of the world? Louis Tomlinson apologising for being a bitch" Zayn teases his friend leaning to Louis's face, rubbing their cheeks together.

Louis just laughed squeezing his waist, and blew raspberries on his cheek like he used to when Zayn was younger. He knows he was being overly protective but he couldn't help it. Some things just never changes and that's his brotherly love for Zayn.

He's got reservations when it comes to Harry and relationships, his lack of commitment. The fact that Harry is still friends with his fuckbuddy Kendall just alleviates his worries. She's always sticking her nose in other people's business and always been jealous of Zayn for some reason.

"I've got an idea" Louis suddenly said biting Zayn's shoulder, who screamed moving away from him.

"Yeah?"

"Double date" Louis said excited.

"What?! No no..absolutely not" Zayn said squaring up to Louis not backing down.

"You should thank Chris Brown. His song just gave me the idea" Louis was grinning maniacally at Zayn pleased with himself. How he comes up with ideas sometimes it's just genius.

They stared each other down till Zayn huffed annoyed and told Louis to get out of his office. Louis was cackling like a wicked witch, moving towards their staff room to make himself tea. He always win and not sorry for being a bitch at all. He knew Zayn was not going to say no, not really. His no was weak, not convincing. He cant wait to see Harry's face.

-

"What is he doing here?" Harry was huffing and puffing, not believing his eyes when he saw Louis and Eleanor enter the restaurant almost the same time as them.

"I'm sorry. He invited himself. I tried to give him the wrong venue, but I think Niall babbled cause Liam doesn't know"

"Bloody Irish leprechaun. I'm hiding his beer, no, I'm tipping all his beer down the drain" Harry said gritted teeth.

"Haz! Zaynie" Louis shouted as if they haven't been looking at them already. He sure was pleased with himself looking at Harry, who was already narrowing his eyes at him, mumbling whatever to himself.

"God help me accept things I cannot change" Harry repetitively said that quietly in prayer following the server showing them to their table.

Louis and Eleanor walked infront, and Zayn reached out to hold Harry's hand, squeezing it and instantly calmed him down. Harry looked at their hands, how they fit together and squeezed back.

It's not the first time holding Zayn's hand but it feels different cause of the meaning behind it this time. He's not worried about Louis sabotaging their date as long as Zayn is there holding his hand.

It's been two weeks since him and Zayn had the talk. Zayn said yes to going on a date. He'd been quite shy, blushed when Harry asked him, and Harry was so gone and had to kiss him. They've been kissing at every chance they got when Louis wasn't there cuase he didn't allow them kissing before they're officially dating. He was acting like he is Zayn's father, instead of his best friend.

When Niall had pointed out that Zayn and Harry had a hot make out session in the club few weeks before, so them kissing really didn't matter. Louis had slapped Niall right in the face nearly hitting Liam who was sitting between them and told to mind his non existent fucking business.

The double date wasn't too bad. Louis

was pleasant and polite towards Harry. He thinks Eleanor had something to do with Louis's happy demeanour. She was funny, strongly opinionated without being rude and match Louis's sassiness. By the time the date came to an end, Harry and Eleanor were making plans about meeting up in this coffee shop that has the best kale smoothies. Louis and Zayn had both grimaced at the same time and said no thanks even though no one asked. They said their goodbyes at the door and both couples went different directions.

"Walk with me, Zee" Harry said holding out his hand for Zayn who grabbed it. They walked hand in hand silent for few minutes, enjoying each other's presence. They are best friends turned into lovers and there was no awkward pauses, just welcomed silence.

It was a midweek date night, the streets weren't too busy and they had work tomorrow. They were by no means in a rush to go home, both not wanting this night to end yet. Even though they live together as roommates Harry had got ready in Niall's flat, leaving Zayn to get ready. They have decided to take things slowly not rushing. They live together but not like, together together as in a couple way. They are always together as friends. Tonight was different and it felt different. He may not have to kiss Zayn at the door and bid him goodbye like most dates do. But he will say goodnight and kiss him outside his bedroom door and try not to sleep with him tonight.

Harry saw an ice cream truck, knowing how much Zayn loves vanilla ice cream, he bought him one as well as himself.

He was being gentlemanly which Zayn appreciated looking at him like a smitten teenager.

"Are you enjoying yourself?" Harry asked smiling at him.

"Yeah..Yes I am, thanks" Zayn was looking at him so gone. He wanted to kiss him so bad, Harry was a great kisser lips so soft and peachy. He was leaning forward slowly when he felt something cold in his hand and pulled away to see ice cream melting in his hand.

He chuckled nervously finding a tissue in his coat pocket to wipe it off, but Harry beat him to it. He took Zayn's hand and licked the ice cream from his fingers. He was slow in doing so, taking each finger one at a time in his mouth licking before proceeding to the next one. Zayn was looking at his tongue how it moved circling his fingers right to the tip. He watched Harry lick his palm, tongue always leading first followed by lips. His heart was beating so fast, he was shaking a little bit, not sure it was from cold breeze or arousal.

He didn't want to meet Harry's eyes, afraid he will combust from emotion and lust.

"Zee" Harry said softly voice so raspy and fucking sexy, Zayn felt like he needed to hold on to something, his other hand going for Harry's waist to ground himself.

"Yeah" Zayn replied finally looking Harry in the eyes. He kinda wished he didn't cause his breath stuttered for a second. It's like his body was trying to catch up with the emotions not sure which one to focus on first.

"Will you be my boyfriend?" Harry whispered quietly.

Many years of want and longing leading to this moment here. He was relieved Harry wanted him just as much as he does. He was ready to take the next step with Harry wherever it may lead. Liam and Louis will just have to deal with that.

"Yes" Zayn smiled happily feeling like jumping up and down.

They kissed and kissed in the middle of the street. Soft and long kisses not hurried. They kept looking at each other smiling like idiots. They will prove everyone wrong. Harry will anyway. They will be fine as long as they've got each other. Who knows where their relationship will lead to. Marriage, then children.