The Batman Shirt
One of One
It was Liam’s job to pack their suitcases because there is no way Zayn could get all of the things they needed for a world tour in suitcases without them exploding. So they agreed Liam would do all the packing but Zayn had to organize everything and do the laundry. It was a good balance for them and it left both of them working together but not too close in each other spaces to be frustrated with one another. So Zayn sat in the living room folding and separating their laundry as Liam started packing their suitcases by seasons. Liam was feeling a little stressed because how do you pack for a world tour? How do you know you have enough underwear? And what if there is a cold front and all of the sweaters are in a different suitcase? It’s just stressful and he prays to God that he doesn’t forget something. The only thing that is keeping him even remotely calm is that every so often he can hear Zayn’s laughter from the living room and the sound has never failed to make him smile. About half an hour later Zayn walked into their bedroom somehow managing to carry two baskets of fall clothes. He placed the baskets by the dresser and kissed Liam’s forehead before leaving again to start on the spring clothes. Liam smiled and touched his forehead, sighing happily as he set back to work on the suitcases.
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After all the hardwork Liam did on the couples suitcases they were ruined within weeks of being on tour. Winter clothes were mixed with summer clothes, shoes were in the underwear suitcase, and Liam’s clothes were in Zayn’s suitcase and vice versa. No matter how organized and how good of a job Liam could do with the suitcases they were always going to end up in this state. They are in the middle of the American run of the Take Me Home tour and Zayn couldn’t find any of the clothes he wanted to wear and he was going to go on stage naked at this point. He knew that would be a horrible decision though so he just decided to go through Liam’s suitcase to see if there was anything he could find in there. The first shirt he came across was Liam’s batman shirt and he couldn’t help but smile. Zayn could remember the first time he saw Liam in the shirt and he couldn’t help but think he was the cutest boy ever. Zayn asked him if batman was his favorite hero and it sparked an hour long conversation about superheroes and comics. It was the first topic they really connected over and what inevitably brought them closer together. Zayn smiled and clutched the shirt to him, hugging it almost before getting up to get ready for the show.
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“Hey nice shirt.” Liam told Zayn with a smile when they were all finally ready for the show.
Zayn smiled and wrapped his arms around Liam’s neck, “Thank you.”
“I can’t believe it still fits both of us.” Liam mused, tugging on the hem of the shirt.
Zayn laughed, “Yeah it is a bit weird isn’t it? Maybe its magic.”
Liam laughed and shook his head, “Maybe.”
“Oi you two stop being so cute, you’re making me sick.” Niall teased.
Zayn rolled his eyes and gave Liam a big sloppy kiss, giggling when he heard Niall pretend to gag beside them. Zayn pulled away and stuck his tongue out at Niall who rolled his eyes right back
“Alright boys enough making out, it’s time to hit the stage.”
Liam kissed Zayn once, twice and three times for good luck before they all got into position to go on stage. For some reason being in Liam’s shirt for the show gave Zayn more energy and allowed him to have more fun than he’s had in a very long time. Everyone on stage and the crowd noticed as well and it ended up being the best show anyone has had in a very long time. When they got off stage Liam attacked Zayn with a hug and kissed all over his face, making Zayn giggle and lightly push Liam away.
“What’s gotten into you?” Zayn asked Liam as he held onto Zayn’s arm tightly as they walked backstage.
Liam shrugged, “Dunno, just love you.”
“Well I just love you.”
Zayn kissed Liam and walked away from him so they could get changed and go back to the hotel. The boys showered once they were at the hotel and climbed in bed once they were done. Zayn curled into Liam’s side and moved as close to him as he possibly could.
“Aren’t you just being adorable today?” Liam asked kissed the top of Zayn’s forehead.
Zayn sighed, “I don’t know Li, I just saw that shirt and couldn’t help but think about the first time I saw you in it and it started our friendship and I’m so grateful.”
“Awe, babes. I love you so much.”
Zayn lifted his head and puckered his lips, signifying he wanted a kiss, which he received happily. “I love you so much too baby.”
Zayn smiled and nuzzled his face into Liam’s chest. “Nose?” Liam asked.
Zayn giggled and lifted his head so Liam could kiss his nose, “Nose?” Zayn asked Liam.
Liam laughed and bent his head so Zayn could do the same. “Now who is being cute?”
“You are, always you.”
“And you, always you too.”
-
After all the hardwork Liam did on the couples suitcases they were ruined within weeks of being on tour. Winter clothes were mixed with summer clothes, shoes were in the underwear suitcase, and Liam’s clothes were in Zayn’s suitcase and vice versa. No matter how organized and how good of a job Liam could do with the suitcases they were always going to end up in this state. They are in the middle of the American run of the Take Me Home tour and Zayn couldn’t find any of the clothes he wanted to wear and he was going to go on stage naked at this point. He knew that would be a horrible decision though so he just decided to go through Liam’s suitcase to see if there was anything he could find in there. The first shirt he came across was Liam’s batman shirt and he couldn’t help but smile. Zayn could remember the first time he saw Liam in the shirt and he couldn’t help but think he was the cutest boy ever. Zayn asked him if batman was his favorite hero and it sparked an hour long conversation about superheroes and comics. It was the first topic they really connected over and what inevitably brought them closer together. Zayn smiled and clutched the shirt to him, hugging it almost before getting up to get ready for the show.
-
“Hey nice shirt.” Liam told Zayn with a smile when they were all finally ready for the show.
Zayn smiled and wrapped his arms around Liam’s neck, “Thank you.”
“I can’t believe it still fits both of us.” Liam mused, tugging on the hem of the shirt.
Zayn laughed, “Yeah it is a bit weird isn’t it? Maybe its magic.”
Liam laughed and shook his head, “Maybe.”
“Oi you two stop being so cute, you’re making me sick.” Niall teased.
Zayn rolled his eyes and gave Liam a big sloppy kiss, giggling when he heard Niall pretend to gag beside them. Zayn pulled away and stuck his tongue out at Niall who rolled his eyes right back
“Alright boys enough making out, it’s time to hit the stage.”
Liam kissed Zayn once, twice and three times for good luck before they all got into position to go on stage. For some reason being in Liam’s shirt for the show gave Zayn more energy and allowed him to have more fun than he’s had in a very long time. Everyone on stage and the crowd noticed as well and it ended up being the best show anyone has had in a very long time. When they got off stage Liam attacked Zayn with a hug and kissed all over his face, making Zayn giggle and lightly push Liam away.
“What’s gotten into you?” Zayn asked Liam as he held onto Zayn’s arm tightly as they walked backstage.
Liam shrugged, “Dunno, just love you.”
“Well I just love you.”
Zayn kissed Liam and walked away from him so they could get changed and go back to the hotel. The boys showered once they were at the hotel and climbed in bed once they were done. Zayn curled into Liam’s side and moved as close to him as he possibly could.
“Aren’t you just being adorable today?” Liam asked kissed the top of Zayn’s forehead.
Zayn sighed, “I don’t know Li, I just saw that shirt and couldn’t help but think about the first time I saw you in it and it started our friendship and I’m so grateful.”
“Awe, babes. I love you so much.”
Zayn lifted his head and puckered his lips, signifying he wanted a kiss, which he received happily. “I love you so much too baby.”
Zayn smiled and nuzzled his face into Liam’s chest. “Nose?” Liam asked.
Zayn giggled and lifted his head so Liam could kiss his nose, “Nose?” Zayn asked Liam.
Liam laughed and bent his head so Zayn could do the same. “Now who is being cute?”
“You are, always you.”
“And you, always you too.”