Missing: The boy who disappeared

Chapter 14- Letting go?

A/N
Sorry it took so long. 😭

‘Tough times don't last forever right? Perseverance is what you need in order to help love grow stronger, right? When you love each other, you don't give up on each other. If the love is real, then yes, it is as simple as that. You may run into a few speed bumps along the way, but if you love someone with your entire being, you dont allow those obstacles to become roadblocks. Simple… as… that.’ 

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Within the bustling London train station, Harry and Louis find themselves immersed in the symphony of afternoon activity. The expansive hall extends before them, a dynamic tapestry of movement and continuous sounds. Sunlight gracefully filters through the lofty windows, illuminating the vibrant crowd with streams of light. Individuals of diverse backgrounds and ages navigate past them, their footsteps resonating subtly against the polished floors. The atmosphere is infused with the enticing aroma of freshly brewed coffee, while the distant rumble of departing trains provides a rhythmic backdrop to the scene.

Louis, his eyes filled with desperation, scans the faces that pass by, each one a potential clue in their search for their missing son. Beside him, Harry stays diligent and strong, he needs to be, not for himself but for Lou.   

Despite the daytime hustle and bustle, there's an undercurrent of tension. Louis, visibly on edge, can't seem to find any semblance of calm. His eyes dart frantically, scanning the sea of faces that pass by, each one a potential lead or clue  in their search for Saxon. Harry, feeling overwhelmed by Louis' agitation, feels a knot of anxiety tightening in his chest as he watches Louis' relentless search. Again.

He struggles to find a way to ease his partner's restless energy and despite knowing that the message they received stated Saxon had been spotted days ago, Louis remains unable to shake the adrenaline-fueled hope that pulses through him, keeping him locked in a perpetual state of anticipation as he searches the throng of passing strangers. Yet amidst the flurry of activity, Louis and Harry remain rooted in their spot, their eyes locked on the crowd, hoping against all odds for a glimpse of their son, an encounter that still hasn’t happened.

Unfortunately, the longer a child has been missing, the more challenging it can become to locate them. However, there have been cases where missing children have been found months or even years after their disappearance and that's the hope that both men are clinging to…for the time being.  

Louis and Harry have remained in position at the train station now for days. Louis, in particular, appears to be running on fumes, his bloodshot eyes betraying the fact that he hasn't slept or eaten since their arrival three days ago. 

Harry, once buoyed by a glimmer of hope, now finds himself grappling with the harsh reality that their efforts may be in vain. As the hours drag on, it becomes increasingly apparent that Saxon is nowhere to be found. 

Despite their exhaustion and mounting frustration, Harry can't help but acknowledge the futility of their situation. If Saxon had indeed been at the station, like they had been told, the notion that someone would willingly return with Saxon to the same place, especially after all this time, seems increasingly improbable. The likelihood of someone returning Saxon AT ALL , after all this time, seems slim at best.

In the face of such daunting odds, Harry is forced to confront the harsh reality that their search may be pointless, their hopes slowly fading away as they continue to wait and search, wait and search.

🚨FLASHBACK- 3 DAYS EARLIER🚨

Louis stormed into the police station, his frantic and panicked demeanour immediately drawing the attention of many officers but in particular, the very one he wanted: Officer Garcia.