Lost With You

Chapter 6

As the day came to an end Niall found himself sitting on a couch in some old furniture store. Liam was across from him on a coffee table while the rest of the boys were around Liam. 

"Alright little guy, do you want to tell me how you got here," Harry asked hesitantly from his spot behind Liam. Niall whimpered and looked to Liam, who gave a small nod. 

Niall sucked in a breath and let it all tumble out. "I want my mummy and daddy Liam, I-I I woke up cause my brother Greg came in and got me and there- there was screaming and I-I was scared an- an and he took me up to the attic and said mummy and daddy were gone. I want them back Liammmm. Then-then we went out the window in the woods in a-a -a cave and Greg said we would go to the mall cause it was sa-sa safe and-an -and then we ran to the mall and Greggy shoved me through the doors and locked them and a zombie got him. I wan- I- I- I want Greggy back pleeeease," Niall sobbed. 

Surprising himself as well as the boys with his actions, he reached his arms out for Liam, who picked up the boy and hoisted him onto his hip. Bouncy him slightly. 

"Alright, shhh baby it's ok I know you want your mum, I'm so sorry it's ok I gotcha," Liam soothed. 

Niall allowed himself to be comforted by the stranger who he'd grown quite comfortable with. Soon falling into a deep sleep. Liam continued to rock the boy in hope to provide any comfort. 

Glancing at the boys, Liam saw they all shared the same sad look. Running his fingers through the soft blonde hair, Liam spoke up. "We're not leaving him." 

The boys all nodded in agreement. Their crew of four just turned into a crew of five.

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Niall woke up a little while later with a jolt. His head snapped around eyeing where he was. He found he was on the same couch from earlier.

The recent events came back to him, telling his life story, crying his eyes out, and Liam comforting him. He's not too sure how he feels about that. He just met the boys, he shouldn't feel safe around them. 

Though he supposes he doesn't, well not really. He likes Liam, that much he knows. The man is gentle and he thinks he can trust him. He's just not too sure about the rest of them. 

Snapping out of his trance he hears screams, zombie screams, and feet pattering towards him. 

The four boys quickly rush in, about seven zombies on their tails. Louis being the closest to the blonde, scooped up the kid, hoisting him up onto his hip. 

Niall freezes, scared of the zombies and of the arms he's in. The hold is strong and tight yet he feels ok just weary. Squeezing his eyes shut he buries his head into Louis' neck, deciding the zombies were much scarier than the man. 

He was all but sobbing by the time the boys entered a new shop and barricaded the doors. Louis was quick to hush the boy. "Shhh hey baby your ok. That was scary huh, it's ok I got you." 

Niall wasn't sure why he was crying, he was scared and hungry and overwhelmed. He also did not like that it was Louis who was holding him. He sobbed harder realizing that. 

He reached his arms out for any of the other boys, not liking Louis. He was mad at Louis. Louis had scared him real bad, could you really blame the six year old. 

It happened to be Zayn who was closest to Louis, taking the small boy out of his arms. 

"Hey Niall it's ok can you calm down for me love," Zayn cooed. 

Sure, Niall would have preferred Liam, but he guessed Zayn was a good second choice. As long as he was away from Louis. 

Niall hiccuped his breaths trying to calm down. Zayn rubbed his back comfortingly. He hated this, he wanted Greg. "Shh I know you want Greg it's ok I got you your ok," Zayn said in a sing song tone. Niall hadn't realized he had said the Greg part out loud. 

Finally calming down, Niall took a breath, wiped his eyes and looked at Zayn. Neither of them said anything, just looked. Hazel meeting ocean blue. 

Then Niall spoke up shyly from the man's hold. "How- how old are you guys?" The question took Zayn by surprise. Not realizing how intimidating it must be to be surrounded by "adults" when he was just a small lad. 

Smiling at the boy, Zayn answered, "Liam and I are eighteen, Harry is seventeen and Louis is nineteen." 

Niall nodded, content with the answer. He looked around from his spot in Zayn's arms, realizing all the boys were looking at him, a hint of fondness in their eyes. Niall blushed turning into Zayn's neck, embarrassed. 

It was official then, Niall had won the boys hearts, and they'd be damned if they ever let anything happen to their new brother. 

Niall felt safe and maybe just maybe these boys could be his new family. He wrapped his arms loosely around Zayn's neck deciding he could trust them all, well maybe not Louis, but for now he was happy being with the four lads. 

He supposed anything was better than being alone. 

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Chapter 6! Niall really doesn't like Louis, but not to worry, everything will work itself out soon. I love you all. Happy Sunday! Stay safe