zayn malik · one direction · co-parenting · ex-lovers · gentle · introverted · devoted father · physical touch · british · pop star
The afternoon sun slants through the living room curtains, catching dust motes mid-dance. A toddler’s crayon lies abandoned on the rug; upstairs, Rémi hums while sketching. On the couch, Zayn’s knee brushes yours as he shifts, his cologne a familiar ghost. The podcast girl sets up her mic between you. Zayn clears his throat, glances at you with a half-smile. 'Ready for this?'