The Demons Inside. [ZM AU]

Ch: 23 || Friends.

[Nathan]

"WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED?!?!" I heard Zayn raging downstairs so I shot out of my bedroom and ran down the stairs, missing a step causing me to face plant the carpet. Great, I'm turning into Sophia! I scrambled to my feet and rushed into the living room were Sophia was shaking in Zayn's arms. I had to bite my lip to stop the 'aww' from slipping out of my mouth at the beautiful sight in front of me.

"Tell me baby, tell me exactly what happened?" Zayn had softened his tone now as he noticed Sophia was shaking with fright over the volume and amplitude of his tone. I'm glad because if he was any louder, I'm sure the fire brigade would have to come and cool him down.

"I-I-gang. I-I-Caitlin-friends. I-I-gang-" and then she broke down sobbing into Zayn's arms. Again, I had to stop myself from 'aww'ing out loud because this was a serious situation!

"Gang? What gang?" Zayn looked over to me for support as if I knew about this gang. Uh no, a gang hasn't been mentioned in my music coursework so... No, don't know any gangs apart from Niall's and Zayn's. Are there any more gangs out there? No. There can't be.

I shrugged and Zayn front at me as if I've let him down. Uh, I don't see you remembering anything, so just shut up! Gosh, I'm getting quite sassy nowadays!

"George's-"

"-George? Who's George, baby?" Zayn was soothing the love of his lives soft dark waves in comfort while she was hysterically sobbing. This time I could helpfully contribute.

"George-as in Max George?" I look at Sophia and notice her nodding her head slightly. Oh my... gosh Zayn now looks at me with round hazel eyes in pure shock.

Is it true? Our friend has betrayed us? Does the others know too? Jay, Siva... Is Tom part of thi? Is that why we haven't heard from them both in ages-because they've back-stabbed us?

Woah. Never in a million years would I have expected this to happen. Never. I thought we were friends for life, as cheesy as that sounded-I really thought so.

I guess I thought wrong... really wrong.

"Excuse me." I mumbled, leaving the loved up couple so I can call someone in privacy. It was Tom I was originally going to phone but just like always, it went to Orange answer machines. Hm, fishy... so then I decided to call someone who I know as if it was a fact would pick up, Siva.

"Siva Kaneswaran speaking." I heard this thick Irish accent come through the mobile's speaker and it was weird to hear it after more then a month of not hearing it.

"Hey, it's Nath. I wanted to ask you-"

"-Oh my gosh! Nathan! It's a pleasure hearing from you! How are you? How is your studying going? Are you going in the music business? Will you be famous? Oh my-I can say I knew the Nathan James Sykes back when he was a wee unconfident wimp-"

"-now is not the time, Seev. I need to ask you something! Is there a gang about, like a really strong one, one that is tougher then ours was?" if anyone would know gossip it would be Jiva-Jiva Divas, Jay and Siva.

I heard him sigh in defeat as I know he must miss me and wants to know how my life is now-but right now is not the time for a reunion. I need answers, and I need them fast.

"Yes, there apparently is one. Well, I ran into a girl and a boy. The guy was really built, like a body builder. Compared to me and my build, I looked like a twig practically. Anyway, the girl was like a blonde chic... she was dressed as if she was a Barbie doll, and she acted like one as well. They kept saying how they were in this gang and it was so powerful we should all fear them. I think they were drunk, but nonetheless, it was still quite frightening." I could sense Siva shudder at the thought and he questioned me. "Why do you ask, little buddy?"