When we were 18

Where's Zayn?

Charlie's POV:

Months had passed and lots had happened in that time Tao finally plucked up the courage to tell Elle that he loved her and Darcey finally got her strength back and was able to start her Athletics training, me and Nick were going from strength to strength and Imogen little did we know she was seeing my worst enemy.

As for the boys they had been very quiet and I'd hardly heard from them but this morning whilst I was laying in bed with Nick scrolling through Tik Tok  I discovered that the boys cancelled their last show but there was no explanation as to why and all morning I kept thinking what if something's happened to them.

I was laying on my right side when Nick wrapped his arms around me and said 'Charlie try not to worry I'm sure everything's okay' before I could answer him my phone buzzed I picked it up and saw a message from Harry on my lock screen asking if I could come up to the house, I replied quickly saying that me and Nick would be there soon. When we arrived at the boys house they were all there apart from Zayn, we all sat down in the living room and I broke the silence first 'Where's Zayn has something happened to him?'. 

Louis took a deep breath and looked at me as he said 'Charlie Zayn passed out during one of our shows in London, the doctors have diagnosed Zayn with an eating disorder. He's going to be spending some time in a Psychiatric unit that specialises in helping people with eating disorders, I know this is really hard for you to hear Charlie'. I nodded unsure of what to say but I was grateful to have Nick there and I felt him squeeze my hand to show his support. 

Once me and Nick got home we decided to take Nellie out for a walk in the park, we stopped off at the Café to buy a hot chocolate each and a bar of chocolate to share. As we walked down the path towards the pond I took Nick's hand and said 'Do you think I shouldn't have told Liam about Zayn throwing up?' Nick squeezed my hand and said 'No Charlie I think you did the right thing, and I think with time Zayn will change his mind about you visiting'. 

Zayn's POV:

After having another therapy session I made my way back to my room but on the way back I decided I wanted Charlie to come and visit. I went back down the corridor to the nurses station Beth looked up from her paperwork and said 'Zayn is everything okay' I nodded as I took a deep breath and said 'Can I have a visitor tomorrow, I'd like to see Charlie'. 

Beth nodded and replied 'Of course Zayn, do you want to use the phone to ring him' I nodded and Beth dialled Charlie's mobile number for and I anxiously waited for Charlie to answer but I was relieved when he did. 

C: Hello

Z: Charlie it's Zayn.

C: Zayn hi how are you? I didn't expect to hear from you.

Z: I know I'm sorry Charlie I just needed some space to think. The therapy sessions are really helping though.

C: That's really good Zayn I'm pleased. And I understand you needed some space.

Z: Charlie I know it won't be easy for you but would you be up for coming to visit me tomorrow?

C: Of course I can Zayn. I can get the bus to the Psychiatric unit.

Z: Actually Charlie I've been moved to the unit at the hospital near town. Look Charlie don't come alone bring Nick with you incase you need some support.

C: That's fine Zayn. What time shall I come and visit you?

Z: Can you get here for about 12:30, the nurses know your coming so don't worry.