When you're away from a loved one for work, it's often quite difficult to keep in contact and show them you're thinking of them.
Some like to arrange a FaceTime conversation in between meetings as they juggle time differences across the world. Others like to surprise their loved one with a bottle of bubbly and a card in their hotel room.
But, for Gigi Hadid – who is currently strutting down the catwalks at NYFW for the likes of Anna Sui while her beau, Zayn Malik is reportedly in L.A – the only way to celebrate her feelings for the pop star on Valentine's Day was to wear a T-shirt with the slogan 'Zayn' emblazoned of the front, and an animated image of Malik as a Godzilla-style giant.
It's like a chapter straight out of a Shakespeare play, isn't it?
However, in response to Hadid's declaration of love, it appears Malik has gifted his girlfriend – nay, the world – with yet another way to celebrate the love for Zayn.
On Valentine's Day, the former One Direction star released a collection of over 240 Emoji stickers and three animations, all featuring various facial expressions and poses of the 24-year-old.
The description for the app, which is currently available to download on iTunes, reads: 'It's finally here! The official ZAYN emoji app created by ZAYN just for you.
'Whether you love ZAYN for his music, his fashion or just wish he was bae… download ZAYNmoji now and start messaging your friends with ZAYNmoji stickers and GIFs,' it adds.
However, the Zaynmoji isn't for the faint hearted of Malik fans.
The emoticons include an array of intense Zayn emotions and unforgettable life moments, such as sunglasses Zayn, American Music Award Zayn, scarf Zayn, photographer Zayn, caffeine-lover Zayn, sleepy Zayn, pensive Zayn, itchy chin Zayn and thirsty Zayn, to name but a few.
Who knew Zayn had so many feelings?
Sadly there's no Gigi and Zayn emoji but, like everything in life, good things come to those who wait.
Unsurprisingly, Zayn's fans are struggling to cope with news that their favorite pop star is now in emoji form.
Just think, for £1.99, you too can be with Zayn 24/7. Kind of.
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