Rain was heavily pouring outside, lighting flashed followed with the boom of the thunder causing the lights to flicker for a moment and the crystal chandeliers to sway in the hotel where they were staying. News forecast said that there were going to be heavy rains with thunder storms coming, but they didn't think it would it be tonight, and the crew members were worried that if the storm wouldn't pass till tomorrow night, they would either have to reschedule the lads flight back home or they would have to stay there for a bit longer till its safe to travel on air again.
Another boom of thunder shook the hotel, and Niall wrapped Zayn's jacket tighter around him as he slumped into the cussioned chair of the hotels dinner hall. He took a gulp of his water to calm his nerves and he placed the glass back into the table. "You alright there, Ni?" Liam asked as he noticed his bandmate wrapping Zayns jacket tighter around himself. Niall nodded with a small smile. "I'm good. Just still not getting used to thunderstorms that's all," he said. Gathering a few slices of potatoes and chicken into his spoon before eating it. The hotels food is quite lovely if he must say so himself. At first he was uncomfortable when he was presented with a plate of Ox tongue because, seriously, who eats the tongue of the Ox?, But when he took a bite of it, he couldn't help a small moan to escape his lips because it was so tender and the sauce is so heavenly.
"The chicken pastel is quite lovely," Harry said as he took another spoon full of chicken into his mouth. He tried to ease the tension seeing as all of them, deep inside is still scared of thunderstorms. And he feels as if something bad is going to happen, but he just shrugged it off thinking that maybe its just caused by the worry he is getting from the storm outside. "I agree with you. The food in this hotel is delicious!" Louis exclaimed as he took another spoon full into his mouth.
The lights flickered again and Niall heard the hotel manager telling the hotel staff to ready the candles, flashlights and emergency lights in case there will be a blackout. He glanced at the main lobby of the hotel, looking at the grand staircase with longing eyes. Where is Zayn? He thought. The darker lad told him that he was just going to go get something from their shared hotel room. That was 20 minutes ago, and Niall is starting to worry, but he trusts Zayn. Maybe he misplaced it and he's probably looking for it. Niall's subconscious said. He turned back to his plate, but it seems as if his appetite vanished. His stomach churned as an uncomfortable feeling set in, like there is something off, but he just brushed it off and began to play with the green peas on his plate.
The four of them ate quietly, listening to gush of the wind, the rain when it hits the glass windows, and the boom of the thunder. They sat there, even after the waiter took their dishes away and what's left on the table are their wine glasses filled with water or wine and two beer bottles. By this time, Niall is very worried about Zayn. The man hadn't come down to eat dinner with them and Niall is sure that it wouldn't take a person half an hour to look for something. Niall scooted his chair back and stood up, announcing that he's going up to their room to check on Zayn.
"Sure, we'll just stay here for a while, maybe get a drink or two later," Louis said. "Alright, I'll see you lads," Niall nodded and walked up towards the hotels lobby. A flash and a loud boom caused Niall to jump, and he wrapped Zayn's jacket tighter around him. It gives him comfort, but even that, it still can't remove the uneasy feeling Niall feels. He decided to just climb the stairs instead of using the lift because in case a black out might happen, he doesn't want to get stuck inside a dark and small elevator.
Each step he took up the grand marble stairs, a part of him is telling him not to take more steps and that he should go back. But he pushed it aside once again, and thought maybe it was the tiredness that is settling in. He reached the top of the first floor and he climb another set of stairs to the second. Niall couldn't help but think of scenerios that he will encounter once he will reach his and Zayn's room, and he chuckled at some of those thoughts, because he highly doubts Zayn would do that. But he wasn't expecting to see the scene in front of him when he reached the second floor and made a turn to the floors hallway.
