Give and Receive ((Zarry))

Chapter 17

Zayn's POV:

I was amazed at how Harry handled the whole Louis/Ash thing. I truly do have the most perfect boyfriend in the universe. Boyfriend. It still gives me shivers to be able to call Harry that. I had only dated a few girls and had "experimented" with a boy once. I never dreamed of calling anyone mine before. Especially not someone as wonderful as Harry.

I sigh in wonder at my thoughts as Harry climbs out of my lap, shooting me a regretful glance before speaking. "We should probably go see my Mum, and Perrie if she hasn't left..." I nod, trying to stop my lips from turning down at the corners at the aspect of no more Harry Time. "As much as I want to stay hidden away from the world forever. Locked somewhere with you, there are things we have to deal with." He says quietly and my mind skips back to Louis. "I suppose..." I sigh, climbing off of the bed. "But can I have a kiss first?" Harry chuckles and pecks me on the lips, but I grab the back of his neck and pull him in further. Our lips lock and before I realize it Harry's tongue is invading my mouth. I fall back onto the bed and Harry hovers over me, one hand tightly holding my hip. As weird as it seems; I like this dominant side of Harry. His hand begins to slide up my side and feelings from earlier are rekindled. I pull away for air and am met with Harry's lust filled eyes. I sigh in remorse before gently pushing Harry off of me and he stands up, letting out a small whimper at my denial. "As much as I would love to continue this further, there are people waiting down the hall for our company."

We leave the bedroom and begin to walk down the hall. I hear busy voices and guess that Perrie hasn't left yet. I walk into my main room and my eyes immediately widen at who was sitting on my couch. Harry and I's voices overlap as we call out names in shock. "Louis?" he asks. "Charlie!? What're you doing here!?" I call and walk away from Harry towards the younger boy. My 'apprentice' in Boss's gang. "L-Louis brought m-me. T-told me to q-quit..." He begins and I notice that his eyes are tearstained and one side of his face is beginning to darken and swell up. I immediately run over to Louis and grab him by his shirt collar, yanking him to a standing position. "Did you hit him? I swear to God if you even-" I'm cut off by Charlie grabbing my arm and pulling, pleading with his eyes not to hurt Louis. "It was him. Wasn't it?" I ask, letting Louis go and turning to face Charlie. "Y-yeah. He thought I knew where y-you lived. I w-wouldn't tell so he brought me to the alley..." He whispers and I enfold him in a hug. "I'm so sorry Charlie. I was so stupid to leave you there. But... how do you know Louis?" I ask, pulling away and taking a seat on my couch, meeting Harry's confused gaze over the top of Charlie's head. "I don't know him. He was walking by the a-alley. He stopped Boss. B-Boss actually ran away. I was scared so I told him to bring me to you. I-I'm sorry." He whimpers and tears prick at my eyes when I realize how much fear and hurt he must be feeling. I brush his curls out of his face and look into his eyes, once again filling with tears. I feel so much regret and remorse at what has happened to the poor boy because of me. He's only 13 for god's sake! "Don't apologize, but we need to get you cleaned up. You see Anne? Go with her and Perrie and they're gonna tend to you. Call if you need me okay buddy?" I ask softly, gently pushing him towards Anne's open arms. He nods and I try a smile in return when he turns to leave. I then face Louis. "Thank you. He's too young... well, you know." I say quietly, trying to see Louis and not Ash. "So were you. I came to apologize, and to help your apprentice. I can't believe he still does that!" Louis nearly shouted and guilt pricked his eyes when Harry flinched. "D-does what?" Harry stutters, obviously confused with this whole situation. "Apprentice training. Boss takes his favorite runners and has them train a newbie with potential to be like them." I explain and Harry walks over to me and I take his hand and give it a light squeeze. I then look at Louis in confusion. "And apologize for what?" I ask him and his eyes harden with resolve and worry. "For sending you to him. I worked in the runaway business for a while. You might not remember, you were nearly dead on your feet. Was still a defiant boy though." He explains and I flash back to the night I entered the runaway service.

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"You're going to go work for this guy okay? Find another job too as soon as you can though." The man says and I nod eagerly. I'm finally free. I can't believe I actually escaped. "I'll be safe now, right?" I whimper and a small smile lights up the night, accompanied with a low chuckle. "Yes kiddo, you'll be fine."

End of Flashback

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"That was you!? You sent me to get beat!? You dirty bastard!" I roar, standing to my feat and grabbing Louis and pressing him against a wall, his feet dangling off the floor. I hear a gasp from Harry and my anger begins to die down. Louis is looking at me in horror, yet acceptance. As if he knew I would snap. "I'm sorry! I thought he would stop! And you were so confident... I made a mistake!" He gasps out, falling to the floor. I sigh in defeat and offer him a hand up, noticing how he rubs at the bright red marks around his neck from my choke hold. "Yeah well... your mistake just sort of ruined my life even further." I mutter bitterly. "I'm more than sorry. Which is why I want you to lead in a new program of mine..." He begins and I immediately imagine yet another Boss-like program with the poor boys. My hands clench into fist as red dots begin to appear before my eyes. Once a runner, always a runner. Thankfully for him he notices my reaction. "No! Not that type of program! A rescue for Boss boys... or runners... whatever you call them, like your apprentice. Don't try to tell me that you never wished for someone to swoop in and rescue you from Boss!" He starts to argue, his hands waving around wildly. "Stop. I'm in" I say quietly. "Good. Now I think we all need to relax..." He begins and then leans towards me and whispers the rest in my ear. "You might want to comfort your boyfriend." I turn and look at Harry and my heart sinks when I notice his appalled gaze. He looks terrified, of me! "Oh shit. Great" I mutter before beginning to walk towards him. He backs up cautiously then runs back to the room. Dammit. I follow immediately and am met with a locked door. I knock a few times and hear answering whimpers. "Please Harry! Let me explain." I beg and I hear a small click than footsteps. I open the door and gently close it behind me. I am met with quite possibly the most heartbreaking sight ever. Harry is curled into a ball leaning against the headboard of the bed, a few tears leaking out of his wide eyes. I walk carefully over to him and sit on the bed. I reach a hand towards him to wipe away his tears and he flinches violently. I sigh before flopping back onto the bed, waiting for something... anything. I'm met with a harsh silence, only broken by a few muffled sobs from my baby. My memories start to hit me as my mind flashes back to all the beatings I've ever received. And how Louis could've prevented almost half of them. I don't notice when tears gather in my eyes and start to spill over. Or when my body starts shaking violently. Or when soft sobs of my own fly through my lips. I do notice when Harry hesitantly places a hand on my chest though. And when he cautiously lays his head on my stomach. The tremors begin to stop and my breathing slows and Harry slowly wipes my tears away. "I'm sorry." I try to say but my voice cracks with pain. "It's okay." He whispers, seemingly contemplating something. "I just... you looked l-like t-them Z. Like all those g-guys w-who b-beat--" I cut him off immediately. "But I would never. Not in a billion years. Even in my nightmares I would never hurt you. It was just... Louis.. or Ash.. whatever. He sent me to him. He is the reason for all the running and beating. But it's okay. What's done is done. Besides, I wouldn't have met you." I whisper back thoughtfully, unaware of the blue eyes that have been watching through the cracks of the door. "Thank you. I love you Zayn" He whispers, snuggling up to me more and I hesitantly sit up, pulling him onto my lap. "I love you more." I whisper and he leans in. "Impossible" He whispers before our lips connect softly. The blue eyes leave, satisfied with what they've seen.

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A/N:

Hey so the last couple of chapters were fillers with not much drama.. so here ya go!!!! What will happen with Charlie? Should he become a permanent character? Sorry for not updating for a while I got a little depressed and just wanted to sit in a dark corner alone. But I'm good now... possibly. But enough about me! If you have any ideas for the story comment below and Thanks for reading!!!!!!!