Zayn cleared his throat "Mr. Payne, we'd like your help with an investigation"
Liam stayed quiet for a moment then his face turned to Zayn's direction
"There's not much I can do." Liam said his voice firm "I am of no help, I don't keep up with the news, and I certainly don't read newspapers. I apologize for wasting your time"
They all stayed quiet and Louis cleared his throat
"What if we told you you're the only person who could help us?"
Liam shook his head "How? I haven't been helpful to anyone but myself since I was 16"
Louis walked ahead but was immediately stopped by the nurse
She gave Louis a look then turned to Liam
"Liam, Do you mind if Forensic Detective Tomlinson steps ahead??"
Liam shook his head "I don't mind"
She moved her arm, and Louis stepped closer to Liam
"I-...." Louis took a deep breath "Lives are being lost.... The same building where you got hurt"
Liam tensed but slowly nodded, so Louis continued "Accidents have been happening there every 2 years. You're the only living survivor." Louis was now standing right in front of Liam
"Please, Liam...."
Liam stayed quiet then he clenched his jaw "You think I'll help you?"
"Liam-"
"16 years I was in here and the only reason you all came was because you needed help. I was waiting for you all to fucking show up but you never did. I was 16, I needed my friends and got deserted by everyone. I was there for all of you when you needed me to be... But once I needed someone, you all looked away"
Liam sat back down and picked up his brush "Macey. I'd like them all gone."
Macey nodded, she opened the door and motioned for all the boys to get out.
Zayn didn't move, he looked at Liam's free hand on the canvas, that's when Zayn noticed it was a brailled canvas
Zayn opened his mouth and Macey gave him a look
He sighed but nodded, then turned and walked out
~~~~~
It was 2 days later when Harry suddenly ran out of the station while on the phone
He came back 30 minutes later and dragged the other 3 out
He took a deep breath and looked at the other 3
"Someone tried to break into Liam's room."
All of them tensed and ran out
~~~~~
"What did the culprit look like?" The officer then stopped and cringed
Liam snorted "Let me try and see if my fucking eyes work and I'll tell you"
Niall rolled his eyes and rubbed his temple
The officer dipped his head and walked out
Niall looked at Liam "You alright?"
"I'm fine"
Niall sighed and sat across from Liam, the nurse by the door glared at him but relaxed when he cleared his throat
"Can I hold your hand?"
Liam's brows furrowed "Why do you want to hold my hand?"
Niall shrugged "As an apology for all the years that I didn't"
Liam stayed quiet and then slowly nodded, Niall's handheld one of Liam's
Liam's hands were soft compared to Niall's. They were shaking as well
"I am sorry that we never came... Your mother, she-" Niall sighed "I was guilty. I wanted nothing more than to be there but the more your mother said it was our fault, I believed it"
Liam sighed and shrugged
"I... How about this?"
Liam looked at Niall's direction and nodded
"You and me, out for a few hours?"
Liam frowned "Like.... The backyard?"
"No. The streets."
Liam frowned and his shoulders fell "What's the use? It's not like I can see anything"
Niall smiled "Who said you have to see anything to enjoy stuff"
Liam pursed his lips then tapped his thumb over Niall's knuckle "Don't you have work?"
"I'll be on call"
Liam sighed "Fine...."
~~~~~
Niall was a version of insane, once Liam and him were far enough from the care home
He started acting crazy
Speeding on the road and screaming out lyrics to the song playing on the radio
Liam couldn't help the laughter that escaped his lips
Suddenly the car felt more airy and Liam furrowed his brows before Niall yelled out
"I OPENED THE SUN ROOF"
Liam gasped unbuckled his seat belt and stood up
He let the air hit him hard as Niall kept driving fast and he laughed throwing his hands up in the sky
He didn't have gauze on his eyes, and he didn't realize how much he hated how restricting it felt until now
Niall laughed sneaking glances to ensure Liam was okay
After a bit, they stopped in front of a Baskin Robbins store and they both got out
"Vanilla please," Liam said looking straight ahead
Niall snorted "No. He'll try the wild and reckless"
Liam frowned "The what-"
"Just give it a try"
Liam sighed and nodded, he took the mini spoon and tried it before his eyes widened
His white eyes were very visible under the Baskin Robbins lights
The young boy behind the counter's eyes widened and he turned to Niall who just told him to stay quiet
The boy frantically nodded but couldn't keep his eyes away from Liam's
"I'll have a scoop please," Liam said with a smile
The boy nodded and turned to Niall "You sir?" He said
"Cookie dough"
They stopped by the care home and were about to walk inside when a nurse ran over to Liam
"Oh my god, you're ok!"
Liam frowned "Why would I not be?"
"I-I thought you came back hours ago because-"
"Because what?"
"Keith was asleep on your bed...."
Liam frowned "Still doesn't explain why you thought I'm not ok?"
The loud police sirens rang and Liam tensed
"He was found dead Liam... Stabbed to death"
