Piney Pointe [DISCONTINUED]

Chapter 5 - M.I.A.

Previously: [Zack's POV]
"You're gonna love what Sebastien has in store for you," Nick smirks. Then I black out.
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July 14, 2011, 1:00pm
Adam's POV

It's been an hour since Zack stormed off. 

Where is he? 

I'm waiting for him to come back so I can apologize. I realized after he left that I should comfort him if he's scared, not judge him. 

Alright, he's been gone too long. Zack, I let you have some space for an hour, but now I need to talk to you. 

I grab my key and walk out the door. 

Besides, I say to myself as I'm heading for the elevator, This is a big hotel. He might be lost.

The elevator opens on the first floor, and I head toward the left hallway, thinking, Zack likes to work out. Maybe he went to the gym to clear his mind. 

I walk into the gym. I see a whole bunch of workout machines, but no Zack. I leave and continue checking the rooms in the left hallway. Still no Zack. 

Wait. What was I thinking? Zack wouldn't go to the gym, he would go to the bar to forget what happened. 

I head straight for the alcohol room, in hopes of finally finding my friend.

When I arrive, it's very crowded. 

I walk up to the bar and ask the bartender whose nametag says Nick, "Hey, was there a very small man with black hair and a ton of tattoos on his arms in here earlier?" 

Nick ponders it while wiping a glass clean. "Nope," he replies, "Not that I can remember." 

"You sure? He has a scorpion tattoo on his neck if that helps. He would've ordered a beer?" 

"Sorry, sir, I've been working the bar the whole day, and not once have I seen a man like the one you're describing even pass by the entrance." 

I sigh in dejection. "Well, thanks anyway," I say before turning away.

A few minutes later, I'm banging on the door to room 475. 

I hear footsteps rush closer, and Owen opens the door saying, "What's wrong?" 

"I can't find Zack. Have you seen him?" 

"No, have you tried texting him?" Owen asks as George comes closer. 

"What's going on?" He asks. 

"Okay, okay," Owen says before I can respond. "Adam, how about you come in and start from the beginning?" 

I walk in and sit on the couch. Owen and George look at me, waiting for me to start.

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"Adam, why would you do that?" Owen asks. "Zack was really freaked out, and he needed someone to comfort him, not tell him he's crazy and a wimp." Owen says while rubbing his temples. 

"I know! I realized that right after he walked out! I decided to give him a while to cool off, but he didn't come back." I say. "So, at one, I went looking for him. I checked everywhere, but I couldn't find him."

"Well, since you can't find Zack," George starts. 

"Maybe you could try texting him and let him find you," Owen finishes. 

"I've already tried that," I say, showing them my phone. 

Next to a text to Zack saying, "Need 2 talk. Where r u?" is a little red exclamation point, indicating it didn't go through. 

"Try re-sending it," says Owen. 

I press the exclamation point over and over again, but it never sends. Owen and George try texting him, but none of our efforts work.

"There must be no signal," George says. 

"Then how did I get your text this morning?" I ask. 

"Maybe there is a signal, but his phone is turned off," Owen suggests. 

I send him a text, but it doesn't go through either. 

"Did you get my text just now?" I ask. 

"No," says Owen. 

"Alright. So we know there is no signal, so what do we do now?" I ask.

"I'm going to stay here," George says, "And you and Owen are going to go to your room to wait for Zack to come back." 

"Wait, why aren't you coming with us?" Owen asks with a pout. 

"If Zack comes up here first, I can walk with him and make sure he doesn't get lost again." 

Owen nods in understanding, still looking disappointed. 

"Come on, little bro," I say slinging my arm around his shoulder. 

"See you later, Owen," George says as we walk out the door.

A/N
So, who was confused by all that's been happening with this book since I posted the last chapter? ✋✋✋
I had so many ideas flowing through my head, but it's all straightened out now. So, I'm going to finish writing the story from My Chem's point of view, then I'm going to add in about every other chapter the story of how Set It Off got to be dead and crazy. Okay?

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Aw, poor Owen, he's sad that he has to be separated from Ray. :( Where is Frank? Will his band mates ever see him again? Remember, if you liked this chapter, please vote.

-Spirit