The More I Try (An One Direction Fan Fiction)

When they Arise (Chapter Four)

"Hello? I'm looking for, uh, Mr. Heckman?"

Dressed in an outfit similar to what Zayn had wore on his first visit to the very same amusement park- Liam was speaking to a worker at the main entrance.

"First of all, holy shit you're Liam Payne!" The middle aged female worker trilled, smiling widely and agreeing to not attracting attention when Liam requested it.

"But of course, we were told you were coming. I'm too escort you to the office." She continued, seemingly touching him as much as she could as she dragged him off, chatting about rides and what not as Liam took a moment to glance around.

They passed The Leviathan before getting to a small office block, and Liam  couldn't help but whistle as he watched a cart go down the steep drop. The height even made him a bit nervous, and he still couldn't believe Zayn had been able to do it.

"I know, looks scary but its so fun." Liam's guide responded to his whistle, soon pushing him through a door- then another one before setting him down in a chair. Glancing around Liam took in the small, neat office- all the while not believing he was actually there, actually planning to try and track down some girl.

He must've loved that Zayn a lot- since he was actually working on his love life while his own was on the rocks. Danielle was changing, from the sweet girl he knew when they first met to something he didn't want to be in a relationship with. She'd been called a brat and a gold-digger by some of Liam's friends- but he'd only been denying.

Honestly- he just needed Danielle because he didn't want to be alone. Ever since Julia (the bands emergency first aid person) had first had a relationship with him- and then suddenly broken up and quit her job, Liam hadn't been the same.

They all knew that it was because her brother had very suddenly died while she was on tour, because of a drug problem- but she blamed herself and then just couldn't face the boys.

Liam was still missing her- and at least working on another love life distracted him from his.

Soon enough a balding, sweaty man burst through the door- looking around frantically before seeing Liam and sighing with relief.

"Hello Mr. Payne. I'm Mr. Heckman, the main head in charge of this park. But please call me Brian." The beefy man welcomed Liam with a hand held out for a hand shake.

"Nice to meet you Brian, and please call me Liam." He answered, shaking his hand and staring at it in disgust when Mr. Heckman had his back turned to go sit in his desk- then frantically wiping the sweat on his hand off on his pants.

Smiling back at him when he was seated across from Liam, Brian quickly got to business.

"I don't have much time today Liam, even if it is an honour to meet you, and I wouldn't mind an autograph- we should get straight to business. So what I already know, is that you need to find someone that was at our park, three days ago?"

"Correct, sir."

"And you- want us to first analyze her from a picture you have, then watch some surveillance videos until we find somewhere she gave any information at this park that you can use to track her further?"

"Uh, yes.. That sounds right-"

"You do realize that this in no way is legal, or ever allowed at our park before?"

"Well, not to be full of myself- but I thought we could make a special exception. I'm not looking to harm this girl or anything- it's just that my friend has a very vital reason why he needs to contact her. It's something I can't share, but I assure you it is necessary-"

"Shh. I don't want to hear these excuses. The bottom line is no."

"But sir, I'd be willing to do anything-"

"Shut up for a second, would you? You're lucky my daughter is a huge fan of One Direction. I'm willing to shoot a bit lower than the bottom line if you'd do me a favour. Her sixteenth birthday is in two weeks, and I'd like for as many of you as possible to come visit. That's my deal."

His voice was very dominant sounding as he explained his offer, obviously assuming Liam didn't have any other choice. It kind of felt like blackmail.

Liam was silent in surprise for a couple moments, processing the deal that was now on the table. He was sure they could fit in a little visit. And this was for Zayn, trying to get him again.

Over the past week he'd been acting differently as they traveled. First he didn't like interacting with any females that he could possibly date, and most times not even girls his age at all. Then he'd become more wary, and always watching as if he was hoping someone to pop out from behind a corner and say hello. Most dramatically, he started to love rollarcoasters- he didn't do any scary high ones again, but he was broadening his horizons.

The most heart breaking thing was how he would suddenly get these sad, lonely looks- the tiniest of things setting them off.

Zayn Malik was love lorn.

The small changes scared Liam for some reason- and he was sure he wasn't the only one to notice them. But he was the only one who knew why he was changing the things he was changing, and he was only one who knew how to make him happy again.

Of course he'd considered how the girl could reject Zayn, or how they could really not be meant for each other. But if this girl made Zayn smitten in less than three minutes- then she was worth trying.

He'd deal with problems when they arose.

But hopefully love, peace and thankfulness arose instead.

"Fine- deal. How long will it take you to do this?"

"First of all, I can't guarantee anything. She might've left no trace. But I have people who will do their best to track her from anything that she bought, or any other ways we can get contact information. One last question- you don't know this girl, not at all?"

"Nope. Now, thank you for your time Brian. Call me when you find anything. And lets keep this away from the paparazzi- shan't we?"

"Of course Liam. I'll call you by the end of this week, and see you in two weeks."

With that Liam stood and nodded good-bye before turning on his heel and leaving. He didn't comment on how he grumbled something about shan't being stupid- but was just happy to be out of there.

His sudden little trip away from the tour had been very sudden and confidential- but it had been fine, since Liam had done it on a day were they didn't have anything they needed to do, and also promised to be back by the next concert/signing.

It all worked out.

But still one thing stuck out in his mind- one thing he'd have to deal with sooner or later. How to break all of this too Zayn. He'd stolen his picture of him and his mystery lady- which he'd freaked out at, not knowing he'd made a copy before trying to return it secretly.

If he knew how far Liam was interfering, who knew how he'd react. Maybe he'd be happy, maybe he'd be upset. Liam was pretty sure he'd be happy to see her though, and couldn't help but smirk at how he could possibly act when they met for the second time.

It all made Liam feel like a love god, and he'd do it all in less than a month.

Who knew, maybe he'd have time to catch a quick ride or something.