52 GIFs of Zayn Malik That Will Make Any Day Instantly Better
Any Directioner who even made so much as a dent in Zayn Malik's very lengthy Fader profile, probably most definitely cried. What is there to not cry about? It has everything: the singer's reasoning as to why he left One Direction, an admission that he probably would have never tried out for X Factor in the first place, debunking Larry rumors left and right, addressing his breakup with Perrie Edwards...the list goes on. And if you're still sniffling over the fact that it's been seven long months since Zayn Malik departed from the band that had been his family for five years, we figured it's time to cheer you up. How to do that, you ask? Let these 52 GIFs of Zayn himself do that. Whether he's smiling or brooding, feeding you pasta or thoughtfully listening to every word you have to say, baby, he's perfect...even if he never sang that song. (Yeah, we're still not over it, either.)
1/52Hi there, this is Zayn Malik.
And he's adorable.
2/52He is in possession of both puppy dog eyes and an adorable pout.
And hair that literally defies gravity.
3/52Come, let him whisper sweet nothings into your ear under twinkling lights.
It is cuffing season, after all.
4/52Look at that, he's just so happy to see you!
We're happy to see you, too, Zayn!
5/52Has anyone ever looked so good wearing a leather jacket?
No. That answer is no.
6/52Ah, the glory days of hitting One Direction high notes.
We're still not over his decision to leave. Like, we get it, but we're not over it.
7/52#TBT, the "watch Zayn Malik rock a polo and prepster hat" edition.
How personal style evolves. (He had great eyebrows even then, though.)
8/52One Direction notoriously never did the classic boy band choreography, but that doesn't mean Zayn couldn't break it down.
If you squint, it looks like he's doing the "Hotline Bling" dance before Drake even thought it up.
9/52Zayn Malik believes in you! You can do the thing!
Bookmark this one when you need a little motivation.
10/52You know when your mom tells you to smile for the camera so you exaggerate and say "Cheeeeeeeeese!"?
Zayn knows, too. (He's smiling for real on the inside, though.)
11/52"Yeah, good job!" — Zayn Malik, expert pep talker
Also, expert wearer of cool jackets.
12/52He'd be such a great listener. He'd listen to all your problems.
Watch as he demonstrates by listening to red carpet questions.
13/52On Wednesdays, real men pose with pink backgrounds.
And every other day, too, if you GIF the moment to live for all eternity.
14/52A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.
And Zayn Malik in any other coat would look just as great.
15/52In which Zayn Malik singlehandedly predicted "lumbersexual."
The Bradford Bad Boy looks good in plaid.
16/52"Who, me? Really, really ridiculously good-looking?"
Yes, Zayn. You.
17/52We have no comment.
18/52The cutest ¯_(ツ)_/¯ you ever did see.
It's like his shoulders were made for shrugging.
19/52"Hello, it's me..."
(Side note: Zayn, if you ever want to cover Adele, we'd listen to it on loop.)
20/52In which he proves again what a great listener he'd be.
While on a date in a fancy restaurant, no less! (We're not spoiling the end of this video, though.)
21/52Just smile and nod, smile and nod.
While your insides melt from staring into his eyes.
22/52Zayn Malik mustache you a question.
No disguise would hide that face from us.
23/52Suit up, gang!
...while looking utterly pensive and gorgeous at the same time.
24/52That light is not actually a light from the window.
No, it is the heavens beaming down on Zayn Malik.
25/52Zayn is as beautiful in profile as he is head-on.
Watch him demonstrate both here!
26/52And he's all like, "Nah, this guy!"
That's a humble smile if we ever saw one.
27/52Yes, Zayn. Yes, you are.
Nobody can ever argue that this is wrong.
28/52But sometimes he gets serious.
Seriously attractive, heyooooo.
29/52And bashful, too.
With both hair and a smile that could defy gravity.
30/52If there was ever any question about whether Zayn was a knockout, this is your answer.
(Sorry for the bad pun.)
31/52Nobody would want to steal his girl.
And even if they tried to, they wouldn't succeed.
32/52Zayn could even out-swagger Justin Bieber.
Swaggy.
33/52Who're you gonna call?!
Zayn Malik!
34/52Presenting "Bound4," starring Zayn Malik.
A follow-up to Seth Rogen and James Franco's "Bound3," which was a follow-up to "Bound2."
35/52He'll even share his meal if you ask nicely.
Ultimate #RelationshipGoals.
36/52And help you with any food you accidentally got on your face.
Don't wipe off the contouring!
37/52Was there ever a more glorious configuration of hair?
(Beyond Harry Styles' flowing locks, we mean.)
38/52"Oh gosh, baby, that joke was terrible but you're cute."
That's what that look is. Anyone knows that look well.
39/52Most singers aim for the mic-drop, he wants fans to sing along.
And we can't wait to know every word of "BeFour" within a day of it dropping.
40/52Your face when you realize you're the cutest person alive.
"Who, me?"
41/52Watch him perfectly illustrate how to dress in sweater weather.
"So my friends have been telling me, you've been sleeping with my sweaterrrrr..."
42/52Again, no comment.
None. None at all.
43/52I'm sorry, what?
WHAT EVEN, ZAYN MALIK?!
44/52When Zayn left One Direction, he stayed largely out of the spotlight.
And we missed him very, very much.
45/52But now he's back, with a new video and interview in the Fader.
Oh, hello.
46/52HELLO.
47/52No really, like, HELLO.
48/52We missed you, Zayn.
49/52We missed you a lot.
50/52We're so glad you're back.
(Pun sort of intended.)
51/52Truly, this says everything.
Because we're in love with you and all your little things.
52/52Right back at you, Zayn Malik.
Never leave us again.
