The Wave

Chapter 14

Charlotte's POV

My heart rate quickened as I heard Liam say a confused hi to Abby and come onto the living room.

"Why was Ab leaving so quickly? I haven't seen her in a while!" He smiled and kicked off his shoes.

"Hm ya she was just in a hurry to meet her mum at the cafe."

Liam looked at me, his eyes full of concern. I looked away before he could see the guilt in mine. 

"Char, baby are you okay?"

"Don't call me that."

"What?" I knew I took him by surprise. He always calls me babe or baby, but I can't let him. 

"You heard me."

"Charlotte, please I know something wrong! You can..."

"Stop, Liam! I am such an awful person who doesn't deserve your niceness. Please."

The tears started pooling in my eyes and I ran to the stairs before they could flow over. Sadly for me, Liam stood and grabbed my arm before I could escape. 

"Charlotte! I will not ask you again. What is going on." The aggressiveness in his voice shook me to the core. I was crying now and he pulled me in to face him. 

"Liam....I'm sorry. I'm so so sorry." I was shaking as he then pulled me even closer into a hug. 

"Charlotte, if this is about Harry..."

"It is about Harry, but it's not what you think it's for."

"You love him, don't you."

I immediately tugged away and looked at Liam. His eyes were full of hurt, but also understanding. He sat back down on the couch and stared at the wall. 

"I could tell. The way you went to him while him and Abby argued. How he would come over with out Abby to see me but end up hanging out with you more. How you were more upset about his..his death than Abby. It's okay, Char. I understand."

I walked over and took his hand in mine. I leaned onto his shoulder and stroked over his thumb.

"I'm sorry." 

"It really is okay. I still want you to live here you know. Maybe I could take the guest room and you could still be in the master. I still want to be your friend." 

"So do I! I just wish I had realized sooner how I felt about him...and no I will take the guest bedroom! You are paying the house bill remember?" 

"Ya but your stuff will take longer to clean out than mine! Trust me Charlotte I don't care!" 

I was so thankful that Liam was okay with everything. I wiped my tears and we ended up watching a Harry Potter marathon before falling asleep on the couch, where my mind dreamt about Harry lost in the sea. 

Harry's POV

I have been looking for my friends for about a week now and still no sign of them. Laurel has been kind enough to give me clothes, food, and shelter while I was searching. After a long day of hitching rides to all the different hospitals, I was now back at camp. It was a lot busier than normal and Laurel came running up to me.

"Harry! They are starting to set up transportation for people to get off the island! Our camp is the first pick up because it's housing the most survivors! I packed up everything and we can..."

"Stop. No. I can't leave! I haven't found one sign of my friends yet." 

"If you haven't by now maybe you should just call it off. You never know, they could have already found a way off the island."

She was right. Knowing me they have been safe this entire time. Niall, Liam, Abby, and Charlotte are probably back home worried sick about me. 

Charlotte. Her name sends chills up my spine. It has always been her. I liked her before I was with Abby, while I was with Abby, and now. But I could never get between her and one of my best mates. I have always hoped though she felt the same for me. 

"Harry," Laurel pulled me out of my day dream, "do you want to stay or..."

"No! No, I'm coming!" I ran to grab the rest of my things. 

"They have planes going all over the world and I'm taking the flight back to Seattle. I'm guessing you need one back to the UK?"

I nodded and gave her a warm hug. "I do. Thanks for everything you have done for me! I honestly cannot thank you enough."

She pulled away and gave me a sweet smile. "Don't worry about it! Just please come and visit sometime! Bring your friends too, because I know you will find them!" 

Laurel grabbed her small bag and headed toward her plane.

"Later Styles!"

"Bye Laurel!" I called after her.

After double checking I had everything I needed, which wasen't much, I headed to the plane with my hopes high. 

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HI guys! I'm so sorry I haven't updated in SO LONG! NO excuses!!!!!! In the next chapter, harry will be in the same time as charlotte, so no more back tracking to harry! almost done with the book! I hope you all have enjoyed it!