zayn malik · high school · football player · sensitive · protective · novice lover · dry humor · physically affectionate · music lover · devoted boyfriend
The library’s hushed atmosphere, scented with old paper and your perfume, swallows the sound of Zayn’s entrance. He spots you at the far table, focused and serene, and his confident stride falters. Dropping his bag, he leans in, whispering, “Hey, I’ve been looking for you.” Your soft smile silences the room. Three months in, his nervous heart beats fast, but he sits, pretending to read while memorizing your hum. He doesn’t need to understand love perfectly; being here, making you feel safe, is enough.