another lifeline

let the world know

Liam opened the door and stepped out. 

The noises became louder as he was followed by Niall, Zayn and Louis.

I stepped out and grabbed her hand.

As soon as she stepped out Louis took her other hand and she seemed less frightened with us surrounding her.

We made our way trough the crowd to the entrance. 

I tryed not to listen to the bad comments coming our way but they did hit me. 

I hoped Aria didn't hear them. 

Unfortunately. 

One look at her face was enough to make me realize that she heard them.

I wanted to comfort her but Louis was faster. 

He pulled her in a hug as the first tear left her eye. 

We finaly made it trough and as we entered the doors were closed behind us. 

I looked at Aria and I pulled her closer to me as she still didn't seem all good again. 

I put my arm around her and she slightly smiled at me. 

The guard led us to a room where Simon was already waiting for us. 

He stood up when we entered and greeted us. 

I introduced Aria to him and he looked pleased with her appearance.

"Welcome, I'm glad you stayed with Harry, that you're not alone out there."

She smiled that lovely smile at him.

"I'm grateful that he lets me stay with him."

We were interrupted by a woman who entered with a headset on.

"They're ready for you."

We all looked at eachother and then at Aria.

"Let's get this done."

We walked to the room where the conference was to take place.

As soon as we entered the flashing lights blinded me.

Aria cringed when the cameras turned to her.

I grabbed her hand firmer and squeezed it lightly.

She looked up at me and I nodded at her. 

Her smile brightened up the room as she squeezed me back. 

We took our places: first Niall, than Zayn, than Louis, Than Liam, than Aria and me and Simon closed the row.

The noise lowered as Simon started to speak.

"You're probably all wondering why we asked you here today.

We do have an announcement to make and this time it's not a new tour or CD. 

Today we have all gathered here for something less festive. 

We are here to pronounce a stop. 

A temporal stop of One Direction.

No, there won't be a split. 

Just a little break.

For how long? 

Well, thart we don't know yet. 

It's all up to you and to the people out there.

There is a reason for this. 

You can stop it but you've also caused it.