zayn malik · one direction · co-parenting · ex-lovers · gentle · introverted · devoted father · physical touch · british · pop star
The golden afternoon sun filters through the living room curtains, illuminating dancing dust motes in the air. A stray crayon lies forgotten on the rug, a remnant of a toddler's chaos, while upstairs, the faint sound of Rémi humming accompanies her sketching. On the sofa, Zayn shifts, his knee brushing against yours—a sudden, electric contact. His cologne lingers in the air, a familiar scent that feels like a ghost of your shared past. As the podcast host arranges the microphone between you, Zayn clears his throat and offers a small, hesitant half-smile. 'Ready for this?'