One Direction Fangirl Reaction to Zayn Malik Leaving

1 Watching him perform on stage

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This is definitely what I'll miss the most.

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2 Seeing his true love of music

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He may not love the fame, but he definitely loves the music.

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3 Seeing his crazy antics backstage . . .

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4 . . . And on stage

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He had no qualms about eating a candy thong straight off Harry Styles's crotch.

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5 Watching him ponder questions during interviews because he's too soft-spoken to answer

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And licking his lips. I won't lie; I like that part.

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6 His ability to make a Santa hat look good

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And I mean really good. Guys, he can make anything look good, I swear.

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7 How he used to goof around back in the early days

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Those were the days when life seemed a little easier, I think.

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8 This moment with his little sister

He got to include her in the "Story of My Life" video, and it was clear how much his family means to him.

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9 Watching him dance like this

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In five years of being in the group, his dancing never improved. It probably got worse, which made him that much more likable.

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10 Those high notes, especially this one from "Steal My Girl"

Really, all of the notes. The On the Road Again tour that they're currently on is surely going to take a hit without those.

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11 His love for the other boys

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Despite leaving the group, I have no doubt that the guys care for each other deeply.

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12 This face

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There are a lot of things to love about Zayn, but no one can deny that he's really, really, ridiculously good looking.

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13 His relationship with Louis

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The Zouis bromance they've got going on is really the best.

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14 The times when he was happy

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It wasn't hard to see that the fame was wearing Zayn down, so I'm choosing to remember the times when he looked genuinely happy. Like this one!

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15 Have I mentioned his face?

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He's more than good looks, I know, but it doesn't hurt that he's easy on the eyes.

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16 His moments of calm

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And the teddy bear. That is one lucky teddy bear.

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17 Seeing him with kids

All of this cuteness makes my heart burst.

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18 This answer during an interview

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Zayn will always be part of One Direction to all of us fans who love them. Sure, we're disappointed that he's gone for now, but we want what's best for everyone involved. I'll miss him, but I still love all the boys!

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