Captured (One Direction Fanfic)

Chapter 26

*Harry's P.O.V*

"Rise and shine sweetheart," Liam joked, while opening up all the curtains in my room.

I cringed and threw the covers over my head, protecting myself from the bright light.

"You have 10 minutes to properly prepare yourself for the day. 10 minutes and ONLY 10 minutes!" Liam warned.

I grumbled in acknowledgement.

I hadn't slept very well last night. I kept thinking about Marie and Andy Clerk before I could actually fall asleep.

It's not that I like her, because I don't, but I rather have Marie back in the house. If she's the "key," then she shouldn't be in the enemies hand. It's just common sense.

I fumbled out of bed, and went straight to getting ready. 10 minutes was not a lot of time in my eyes, and the boys love to remind me how slow I am at getting ready.

Someone knocked on my door right as I put my hand on the knob to exit my room. I opened my door and laughed, ready to explain how ironic the timing was, but stopped when I saw Louis's serious face.

"I just want to let you know that I take my job very seriously. I'm in charge of getting Marie back, and I don't want one of your stupid moves to ruin all this. From now on, all forms of 'punishment' directed towards Marie, will be taken care of by me. Get it?" Louis spat.

Well someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning.

"Yeah," I said blandly, pushing past Louis to get some breakfast.

I hated when he got in these bitchy moods where he thought he was the ruler of everyone. I mean sure, he's kind of the unspoken leader, but Simon is our one and only boss. Just because Louis gets to talk to Simon on he phone, doesn't mean he's all that.

I sound jealous and pathetic right now. I could really give two shits, but I hate being treated like a child. I'm a 19 year old, who can handle himself.

*Zayn's P.O.V*

I doused my waffles in maple syrup, silently eating along with Liam and Niall, when Harry walked into the kitchen.

He looked angry and tired-not a good combo for Harry.

"What is it this time?" I asked, referring to his obvious frown.

"Louis the leader," Harry mocked.

"Ahh," I sighed in agreement. "Him."

I understood how Harry could be annoyed with Louis, because frankly, we all get annoyed with him at times.

He's bossy.

That's all you need to be in order to upset other people.

"Cut him some slack, you two. He's under a lot of pressure right now," Liam said, trying to defend Louis.

I rolled my eyes at his comment, and Harry and I shared an aggravated look.

"Aren't we all?" Niall added, joining Harry and I's side.

"Yeah, this is a team effort to get Marie back," I said.

Harry pointed a finger at me and then looked at Liam.

"He speaks the truth," Harry nodded, plucking a piece of waffle off my plate, and jamming it into his mouth.

"Hey!" I cried, swatting his hand away from my plate.

We all laughed, momentarily forgetting all about our recent discussion about Louis.

It felt good to act immature again, even if it was a small foolish thing like this. A lot is expected out of us lately, and it's been hard on every single one of us.