~Zayn's POV~
He stopped and dramatically shouted, "I'm not in pain! Because I'm not single anymore, thank you very much!"
I stopped dead in my tracks. "Wow! Dean! Tell me, now!"
"Let me kiss your cheeks, and I will tell you," he demanded, leaning in with a mock pout.
Nantam, who had been listening to the exchange, wrinkled his nose in disgust. "Eww!"
"Deal!" I said, laughing and offering my cheek to Dean for a quick kiss. "Now, spill everything."
He was about to launch into the details when Evric stepped out of the bedroom. "Babe," he called out softly.
"Yes," I answered, watching him walk toward the living room. He stopped and greeted my friends with his usual reserved, polite charm.
He then came straight to me and whispered, "I'm hungry."
I quickly pulled away. "That's true! I forgot, I'm sorry, babe. I'll quickly prepare something for you."
