Better Than Before (A One Direction Fanfic)

Chapter 36 Make a Scene

Guys, I am sososossosossoooo sorry I havn't updated in FOREVER! Hopefully you guys still love me and want to read this, lol. It's not the best chapter, but it's something. I'll work on updating sooner this time. Love you guys so much! This story has over 12K reads. Amazing :D

-K

Chapter 36

***Abby's POV***

Niallniallniallniall! I'M WALKING BEHIND NIALL HORAN!!!! AHHHH!!!! FANGIRLING OVERLOAD!!

I started doing a demented happy dance. I looked odd, but I guess it's better than running around and screaming like I felt like doing...

And, oh my GAWD, let me tell you, NIALL'S EVEN HOTTER IN PERSON!

I got into the car with Niall- WITH NIALL- and we drove off.

"Okay," Niall said. I noticed how tired he looked, "So, Claudia and Harry went on a date-"

"AHHH! OH MY GOD, WHY DIDN'T SHE TELL ME?! How'd she do her hair? What did she wear? Was it fancy or-"

"They went kayaking-"

"With Hurricane Isaac on the loose? Crazy!"

"And, uh, they're still there..."

"Since what, early this morning?"

"Well, no..since, uh, Saturday..."

"WHAT?!"

"We think they're held over.."

My head started racing. My best friend in the world..stuck somewhere or other...with Harry Styles...So many thoughts were going through my head but I somehow decided to say, "I'm gonna be an aunt!"

Niall looks hot when he's confused, "Um..what?"

"Think about it. They're stuck on a deserted island or something. They've accepted that they are going to be there for the rest of their lives. They have adapted to that way of life. The only thing left to do is populate the island.."

Niall had a look of sheer disgust on hs face, "You're kidding, right?!"

"I dunno. Claud's pretty level-headed but she's with Harry..."

"Harry can be level-headed!"

"I'm sure."

"But they're 18!"

"Don't worry they won't be on that island long enough to consider that. Not if I have to swim out there and save them myself!"

"You might have to.."

"Then so be it."

We stopped in front of a cute condo.

"So pretty!" I remarked.

Niall grabbed my bag from the trunk.

"Thanks," I smiled up at him.

He smiled back and lugged my bag up the walkway. He walked in, holding the door open for me, "GUYS! ABBY'S HERE!"

No response.

"GET DOWN HERE!" He bellowed.

Everyone lazily walked in.

"Hi! I'm Abby, Claudia's friend!" I said, smiling.

"Did you tell her..." Liam trailed off.

Niall nodded.

"Then why does she look, like, happy?" EL asked.

"Life is like a roller coaster. It has it's ups and downs. It's your choice to scream or enjoy the ride," I quoted, "Besides, I'm in the same room as 4/5 of one Direction and 2 of their girlfriends. Who wouldn't be happy?! In all honesty, I'm completely broken on the inside, but I'm not gonna let it show."

They all stared. I giggled nervously

"Um, where do you want my stuff?"

"Follow me," Niall said, leading me to a room that was obviously half Claud's.

I dropped my stuff and followed Niall back. I sat down next to Zayn and fought the urge to pull out a piece of his hair as a DNA sample to possibly make a clone out of him.

"So what have you guys done so far to rescue them?"

"We'll they didn't answer their phones. We've tried a bunch of times to call them," Liam said, "So then we called Search and Rescue."

"Some crap about a liability issue," El rolled her eyes.

"So here's what you did wrong. You don't call Search and Rescue, you go to their office and make a scene. Moping around won't help anybody. You need to let people know about this too," I stated matter of factly, "I need somebody's phone."

Niall handed me his, and I pulled up Twitter.

I read aloud as I typed, "Please pray for @claudiamalik and @harry_styles. They went kayaking Saturday and haven't returned. Your support is greatly appreciated in this tough time, thanks :)"

I smiled, satisfied, "There. That should cause a nice uproar. Where are the keys to the rental car?"

"Um, here," Louis said, handing me them.

"Let's go!" I said, leading them outside.

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A half hour and one very awkward car ride later, I pulled the SUV up in front of the Search an Rescue office.

I fit out and let all my emotions pour out. Tears started to run down my face. I walked into the office full-on sobbing. I walked up to the desk.

"C-can you help me?" I sobbed.

"What's the matter, miss?" The man asked.

"My friend- hurricane- stranded- Harry Styles- Saturday-"

"Miss, please calm down!"

I sniffled, still crying.

"My best friend, her name is- is-"

"Her name is..."

"C-Claudia Malik. Zayn Malik of one Direction's little sister."

"Okay, go on."

"She went on a date with- with-"

"With who?"

"Harry St-Styles. And-and-and they went kayaking. On Saturday. And- and they're still not back yet," I finished, reaching across the counter and hugging the guy, wiping some runny mascara on his shoulder. Oops...

"So let me get this straight- your friend went on a date with a world famous pop star and didn't return. I'm not sure this is my area of expertise. Maybe a psychologist..."

"NO!" I screamed, falling to the ground, "I'll get one Direction and show you!"

I stood up and ran over to the door where they were watching with open mouths, "Come here!"

I ran back with them I tow, "Seeseeseesee??!" I told you!"

"Okay, I believe you miss, but it's too dangerous to send someone out."

I leaned close to his face," Fine, if you want to deal with a million blood thirsty fangirls that hate your guts because you let their husband die, that's your problem."

He gulped, "I'll activate a code-red."

I nodded, crying again, "Thanks you s-so much!"

"I just need you to fill out some contact information and the rest is up to us."

I quickly filled out the paperwork and headed out.

"You're quite the actress," Louis spoke for the first time since I had arrived.

"Oh, I wasn't acting. I just let my emotions go free."

Cue the awkward silence.

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Author's Note

Well, it's something, isn't it, haha. Better than nothing? Yes? No? Let me know what you think.

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-K