The Tide {NH + ZM}

Chapter 13:

Abigail's perspective

After one minute of staring at each other I finally plucked up the courage to say something.
"Hi." Right yh, saying hi is gonna fix everything, well done Abi, great job.
"Hey." The constant staring continued. I had no clue what to say. God I wish Azia was here right now; although she may feel a bit like a third wheel to be honest; yh that would be weird never mind. The look on his face made me feel even worse; how could I make this amazing man feel this way and show it.
"I'm so sorry," it was about time I broke the silence and said what I wanted to say. I started walking towards him, eyes still locked into each other's, "I came to say-"
"Before you say anything Abi," oh shit, he just called me Abi, only my closest family and friends called me Abi, "don't feel like you have to say anything just because you want me to feel better. That would make both of us miserable; I can live with the embarrassment, but I can't live with the feeling that I made you miserable." Bloody hell, why was that cute and hot at the same time? I couldn't think of the words that I wanted to come out of my mouth, so instead, I slowly edged towards him, his ocean blue eyes concentrated on mine. I rested my hands on his soft neck, while still, the world was completely focussed on us. He leant in and our lips planted into one another's. His hands reached for my waist pulling me in further. His lips were soft and tender yet firm still. The moment didn't last long but it felt like forever. This was the most nerve racking, thrilling ten seconds of my life, but it felt so easy and natural. Pulling away slightly was the worst feeling. What the fuck am I meant to say now?
Our heads still touching, with my hands intertwined in his blonde hair and his slightly up my mesh top, I said, "I really like you." I felt this moment of relief come out of both of us. We both smiled and his adorable dimples showed up.
"So do I." We both giggled then our lips touched again. How am I ever going to recover from this? Are we dating now? Am I now the girlfriend of a One Direction member? Never in a million years did I think this would happen. I do really like him though. I love his ridiculous laugh, his simple but effective huge smile, and the way he treats me like a normal person even though he is extremely famous. He was so gentle and kind.

Azia's perspective

I was tired. It had been a long night and I was confused. I was confused and tired. I just wanted to go home. I wanted to be with Abi. I wanted it all to end. I wiped my tears and stood up;the wind whipping face. God I wish I'd brought a hairband or something, my hair was a mess. I turned the corner, but quickly retreated, as I saw Abi and Niall in a close embrace. I was happy for her. Honestly. She'd never really had a boyfriend before, she prefers to stay out of the drama. Instead she was always there for me when I had my boy drama. Over the course of high school, the amount of boy drama I had gone through was quite astounding. I loved her for it though. No matter how many boys came and left, she would never leave me. That's why we're best friends. We are polar opposites that somehow attract each other. I love that girl more than anything and it pained me slightly that she was growing up and becoming more of a woman than I would ever be. I felt a pang of jealousy as I saw her and Niall together. What if she left me? What if our friendship goes to shit? After everything we've been through I couldn't let that happen. She knows more about me that anyone else. She knows me better than I do. I needed her to stay with me and as much as I hated it, I was jealous that Niall could take her away from me. She was mine and only mine. And no one can take her away from me.
I got off the bus outside uni and started to walk around. I knew that she would worry. I didn't want her to worry, but I had to leave. I wanted him to worry though. Which one. Either of them. Any of them. No. Him. I wanted him.

Abigail's perspective

I had been sat outside on a bench in Niall's arms for about 15 minutes now, actually, it could be more or less, I really don't know. I was so lost in our conversation; it just felt right and the words rolled out of my mouth. I forgot that he had travelled the world and met more people than I will ever meet in my entire life; he was so down to earth and normal.
"Abi, we should probably get back inside now. People will start to think we've murdered each other."
"Yh you are probably right." We got up and made our way back into the party, then sat ourselves back in the booth. He wrapped his arm around me, making it very clear what had happened; I liked it. Aidan got the hint first, he gave me a quick wink then smiled.
"Where have you two been?" Harry asked, knowing exactly where we were.
"Oh just around." Niall replied trying not to give them the details.
"Hey uh, where's Azia guys?" I looked around the booth but I couldn't see her anywhere. I stood up and frantically started to walk around the room searching for her. Niall joined me making sure I was ok. After I checked the toilet I noticed Matt getting really nervous, twiddling his fingers.
"Why don't you try call her?" Liam suggested. Zayn didn't really seem to care, he sat in the booth texting on his phone. Did something happen between them? Then I noticed Matt look at him, disgusted.
"Matt, did something happen between Zayn and Azia?" I quietly asked him.
"Um, I'm not sure if I should be telling you but yh, they had an argument."
"Shit shit shit. Fucking hell Azia."
"You alright?" Niall came over. Everyone else, apart from Zayn was still searching.
"Something happened between Azia and Zayn. She could be anywhere by now, we've had this problem before."
"What do you mean we've had this problem before?" I grabbed Niall, as Matt already knew, and pulled him into the corner of the room.
"Swear on your life you will NOT tell anyone what I am about to tell you." I held out my pinky for Niall to swear.
"I swear." He wrapped his pinky finger around mine.
"Azia has had some mental health issues in the past and has attempted..." A single tear rolled down my worried face as Niall pulled me in against his chest.
"It's alright. I get what you are saying. Do you have any idea where she might go to?"
"I don't know. FUCK." I pressed my head into Niall's chest further.
"How about you go back to uni and get a good sleep? She may just be there, you never know."
"Alright, but what if she isn't there?"
"Call me, I'll be there as soon as is humanly possible."
"Thank you Niall." We gathered everyone up and told them our plan, then went our separate ways. Matteo was still freaking out and Aidan was trying to comfort him. As I got in the taxi I took one last look at Niall and he gave me a slight smile, suggesting it was all going to be ok. God, I hope she is at uni.