Justin Bieber hangs out with One Direction's Niall Horan after ditching poor Zayn Malik to chill as a pair

The trio have formed a solid friendship while all in LA for the VMAs

The trio have formed a solid friendship while all in LA for the VMAsIn between snogging Katy Perry, winning three awards and meeting up with Demi Lovato, Niall Horan found some time to hang out with new pal Justin Bieber in LA.

Justin Tweeted a picture of himself, Zayn Malik and Niall, 18, which was taken after the MTV Video Music Awards.

'chillin with the homies,' wrote the 18-year-old Canadian star.

There are clearly no hard feelings between the boys, despite the fact 1D beat Justin to the Most Share-Worthy Video Award.

The party must have been a good one as poor Zayn, 19, wound up on crutches after their night of celebrations at Justin's swish California pad.

Maybe he was at the hospital the following day because just Justin and Niall ended up sharing a home-cooked meal.