Part 1 - DJ Malik

Zayn Malik cancels his very first public performance as a solo artist and cites 'anxiety' as the reason. Liam helps Zayn reveal 'The Truth' to the other boys of 1D, after a year of silence.

The truth behind Zayn leaving the band, his anxiety, and an OT5 reunion.

Author's Notes: No offence to anyone but this is just my version of what happened! No intention to belittle anyone with anxiety, least of all Zayn. It's only a fic, my very first one at that, 6 months into the fandom.

Massive thanks to the gorgeous Reema for being my beta.

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