~Evric's POV~
When we reached the bedroom, Zayn closed the door softly behind us, his hand still locked with mine. His eyes never left me dark, vulnerable, and filled with something he couldn't quite say. There wasn't raw need in them, but rather a quiet stubbornness. He wanted to show me he was strong, that he wasn't weak, and to reassure himself that my love for him hadn't changed.
"Babe…" I whispered, searching his face. "Are you sure about this?"
He didn't answer with words. Instead, he stepped closer and pressed his lips to mine. The kiss was slow at first, then deepened, pulling me under. His hands slipped beneath my shirt, trembling slightly as they traced my skin.
"Zayn…" I breathed against his mouth.
"Stop asking questions and just do it," he whispered, his voice breaking.
I broke the kiss gently, cupping his cheeks between my hands. "You don't have to prove anything to me, Zayn. You're not sick. You're not weak."