11. Cause I Keep Runnin’ From My Heart
[Zayn’s POV]
It was a beautiful sunny day outside and surprisingly quite a few people. Many people were obviously townsfolk doing their daily duties or just out and about. It was nice, and it was entertaining to see Liam so nervous. I honestly didn’t think he could get nervous like that.
I studied him as he pulled on the edges of his shirt and walked slower than usual, making sure to listen acutely to his surroundings. I remembered what he said about unfamiliar places, and then I immediately felt terrible.
“Hey, we can go back if you want,” I suggested as Liam violently shook his head.
“No way. We’re out and about and I’m here with you. We’re going to have a great time!” He said as he smiled widely. I couldn’t help but smile with him. I took a hold of his hand and gave it a gentle squeeze.
“Okay,” he breathed out. He took a step forward, but immediately stopped right after.
“What’s wrong?” I asked, confused by his sudden brevity of stride.
“Nothing, I just thought it might be smarter for you to lead the way because, well, um, I’m kinda blind.”
“Oh, right,” I said sheepishly. I held his hand as we walked through the cobbled streets and past some people.
“Wait,” Liam said after a few minutes of waling in silence. The only noises were those that were occurring around us.
“What?” I asked as Liam turned his head towards a bakery.
“It smells delicious. Are we near a bakery?”
“Yeah. I’m guessing they just baked some treats or something.”
“What does it look like?”
“The pastry?”
“No, the building,” Liam said dreamily.
“Really?”
“Yes,” he said with a serious face. I guess it wasn’t that weird of a question to ask since he couldn’t really see.
“Well, it’s tanned; the color that is. Wait; do you know what tan even looks like?” I asked him curiously.
“No Zayn.”
“Well, you’re somewhat tanned. Actually, if anybody is tanned, it’s Louis. That kid is so tan-”
“Who’s Louis?” Liam asked, cutting me off abruptly. I felt myself stumped, realizing he never met Louis in this world.
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Once Upon A Twisted Tale (Ziam AU)
FanfictionZayn Malik, local college student, doesn't really enjoy fairy tales. In fact, he doesn't believe in them. Liam Payne, the boy Zayn admires from afar, isn't exactly his definition of Prince Charming. But then again, Zayn isn't a damsel in distress hi...
