Nick pressed his body against Zak's, caging him in against the cool metal. Their lips moved together effortlessly as Zak ran his hands up the younger man's back, sending shivers up his spine. He smiled into the kiss, unwilling to separate their lips, knowing that it would be 12 long hours of no physical contact despite being inches apart. Lockdowns could really be torture sometimes. He cupped Zak's face lightly, feeling the movement in his jaw as the kiss continued.

"Oh my God, you guys! Seriously? Some of us are trying to work here." Aaron teased loudly as he came around the side of the van.

"Cock block." Nick muttered with a smile, backing away only slightly from Zak.

"I swear, you two act like you're not about to spend the next 12 hours together." Aaron said, rolling his eyes dramatically.

"Don't you have cameras to set up?" Nick asked, turning his attention back to Zak who still blushed every time they got caught making out before a lockdown. Nick brushed his hand against Zak's rosy cheek with a chuckle. He was pretty sure that was the reason the guys always teased them. Zak is adorable when he's embarrassed. No denying that. Nick leaned in, placing a light kiss on his lips.

"Alright, alright...I can see when I'm not wanted." Aaron joked. He grabbed the remaining camera bags, slinging them over his shoulders before making his way back toward the house.

"We'll be down in a couple minutes." Zak yelled as Aaron disappeared on the other side of the van. He pinched his eyes shut, pressing his face into Nick's shoulder with an embarrassed groan. "I swear, it's like he tries to catch us."

"He does." Nick said with a laugh. "I think he likes to see you squirm. I actually don't mind it either." he said, leaning in for another kiss. Zak let out a disapproving huff before giving in and accepting the kiss.

"We really should get down there though. The sun is getting low and I want to make sure everything's in place." Zak said, hooking his fingers into Nick's belt loops and pulling him a bit closer.

"Yeah, you're probably right." Nick agreed reluctantly. "But before we go down there…just please remember what we talked about."

"I know, Nick. I know." Zak said quickly, wanting to avoid this conversation again.

"No provoking tonight. I mean it, Zak." Nick said firmly. Zak nodded his head obediently. "You heard the interviews. There's some nasty stuff in there- Don't just nod your head at me, listen." Zak exhaled sharply, looking Nick in the eyes and placing his hands on his cheeks.

"Nick, I'll be careful. I promise." He said with the most reassuring tone he could muster.

"I want you to be safe. Not just careful." Nick said seriously. "Please, Zak." Zak smiled softly. He'd never stop loving how protective Nick could be.

"I promise you I won't provoke unless it's absolutely necessary." Zak said, getting the frustrated growl he was trying so hard to avoid.

"You're impossible..." Nick said, rubbing his temples.

"I know. I'm sorry." Zak said, wrapping his arms around the younger man's waist. "But I love you for caring." Nick's eyes softened a bit as he looked at Zak, but he kept his lips firm, not ready to give in that easily. "Come on, Nick. Please don't be mad." Zak said, pulling him in closer. "I'm not gonna to be able to concentrate in there if you're mad at me."

"I'm not mad, Zak. I'm just worried. I don't want anything to happen to you." Nick said sincerely.

"I promise I'll be careful." Zak brought his lips up to meet Nick's. "Please don't worry."

"We should get down there." Nick said, stepping out of Zak's embrace and grabbing his bag out of the van. Zak leaned against the van, shoulders slumped and face in a soft pout. Nick hated seeing Zak this way, especially when he knew he was responsible for the sad look on his face. And he definitely couldn't handle 12 hours of that face. He made his way toward the older man, grabbing his hand and threading their fingers together. With a soft smile he pulled him gently in the direction of the house. "You know I'm always going to worry about you. I can't help it." he admitted, bringing Zak's hand up and placing a kiss on his knuckles. "Just like I know you can't help always giving me a reason to worry." he said, pulling a smile from the older man.