The next day was warmer than it had been the past few days. The snow had once again melted enough to mix in with the mud, leaving brown-and-white lumps all along the edges of the road.
It was another quiet day for Hannah and Simon. Their worry reflected onto the rest of the Yogscast members, making tension grow throughout Yogtowers. The sounds of laughter dimmed. The recording lights in the hallways didn't turn on as often. Videos were uploaded, but not recorded.
But someone else was more off than anyone. Chris kept an eye on Simon and Hannah, sometimes making an excuse just to be in the same room as them. He didn't hear anything else from the two, but did notice the worry wafting off them in waves.
At noon, the two finally noticed that Chris hadn't gotten on his plane.
"Sips, I thought you had a plane today?" Hannah asked when, she, Simon, and Chris were sitting around the kitchen.
"Uh," Chris paused to think for a moment. "They pushed it back again. This Friday."
Simon and Hannah looked at each other. Wasn't the weather better today?
Before either could ask, Chris left the room.
***
Later that night, when Simon and Hannah drove over to her flat, neither noticed how Paul's car was driving behind them the whole time - only hidden in the darkness.
They pulled into the driveway and headed inside. They followed their routine as before, preparing tea and opening Jaffa Cake packages. When the knock came, they let Lucas and Dave inside.
"We're going to head out," Dave, almost eagerly. He seemed all of a sudden cheery, and flashed them a bright smile, despite the situation their friends are in.
Simon and Hannah looked at each other, raising an eyebrow. Lucas stifled a laugh, earning a look from Dave.
"Okay," Simon began. "You guys will be alright, won't you?"
"Of course we will!" Dave said brightly. "We'll be fine!"
"....Are you alright?" Hannah asked bluntly. "You seem kinda.... Strange."
Lucas laughed out loud this time, earning another glare from Dave. "Don't mind him, it's the Full Moon tomorrow, and Weres often get jumpy and giddy when it gets nearer." Lucas suddenly started to laugh harder. "I can just imagine Paul laughing at those people there!"
"This isn't funny!" Hannah shouted, standing up. "My boyfriend and our friend are being held captive somewhere, and your laughing like it's nothing!"
Everyone froze. Barely anybody saw an angry Hannah - although grumpy wasn't abnormal - and it scared them.
"Sorry," Dave said, frowning. "We will get them back, though; promise."
"We'll head out now," Lucas said. "We'll be back before midnight."
They left after that. Hannah offered Simon to stay over at the flat, and got out a few blankets for him to sleep on the couch. Then they stayed in silence.
***
Lucas and Dave didn't bother on taking a car; they could run, after all. But they weren't down the street for two seconds before a car pulled over beside them.
The window rolled down to reveal Chris. He was looked the other two up and down, then looked back to the flat they exited out of.
"Why were you at Lewis' and Hannah's flat?" Chris asked. Lucas and Dave looked at each other.
"We were just visiting," Lucas shrugged.
"Why?" Chris asked.
"That's a bit rude," Dave stated.
