Malik has never considered himself shy. In fact between the two of you he is most definitely the social butterfly and you the more introverted, what animal do introverts have? Whatever that doesn’t matter. The main point is he’s not shy. So when we had feeling for someone usually he just goes right out and says it. The worst they could say is no right? Wrong.

Now the person he likes is you. And asking you out is putting his favorite and lifelong friendship on the line. And he’s tried the subtly route. Letting looks linger, hugs last a little longer, poking and prodding just a bit more about your love life. Mostly to gauge whether or not you swung the same way as him. Because god did he swing so hard that way for you.

So here he is again trying the subtle remarks. You both were enjoying each others company in silence and then he randomly says, “So… Sarah mentioned she asked you out and you said no. She seems kinda pissed.” he chuckled nervously keeping his eyes fixed on his phone not daring to look up at you. Jesus tell the boy your gay before he explodes