shadows // zerrie au

9

"So what do ya think? Do you like this place or what?" Gemma yelled over the loud music.

Perrie nodded. "Yeah."

Gemma rose an eyebrow. "Alright, what's wrong sunshine? You were happy after the concert, what happened?"

Perrie sighed. "Nothing it's just.. is Zayn alright?"

Gemma sighed, nodding in understandment. "Ah, I see. Don't be too bothered by what he says. He's a huge ball of depression. One whiff and your hair will turn black. Don't take it personal."

Perrie nodded, but still frowned. Niall came by with drinks, singing along to the song. "One for Miss Styles and one for the Flower," He grinned. He took a look at Perrie and frowned. "What's wrong, darlin'?"

"Zayn," Gemna replied for her.

"Ah," Niall nodded. "Don't fret, Perrie. He's just.. Zayn. Come on, let's dance, yeah?"

"Okay," She agreed.

He pulled her up by both hands, spinning her around. She laughed and held on to his hand. He slowed down and let her ahead of him, placing his head on her head and hugging her from behind, swaying back and forth. She smiled and kept her eyes closed, listening to the contrasting loud music. Niall suddenly lifted her and spun her around, making her scream and laugh. He put her down and danced goofily, much to Perrie's amusement. They went on for a couple of songs until she had to excuse herself for the washroom for a quick breather.

"Don't be long," He grinned.

She nodded and laughed lightly, going to the restroom. She looked at herself. She was a sweating mess, her normally polished hair all over the place, and somehow, she loved it.

She wet her hands and splashed some water on her face, enjoying the cold feeling.

Gaea

She stopped and looked back. The stalls were empty. She was the only one in the bathroom. Taking a paper towel, she dried her hands and left quickly.

Her eyes scanned the crowd, looking for Niall or someone else. Gemma wasn't sitting anymore. She stepped into the crowded dance floor and searched for the blonde.

Gaea.

Gasping, she turned quickly. The girls dancing eyed her, one of them rolling her eyes. Perrie dug her nails into her palms, looking in all directions for the source of the voice. Everyone was much too busy dancing, paying no attention to her.

Gaea

She stumbled into the person in front of her, her pulse quickening.

"Sorry," she apologized to the man.

She pushed through even further, searching for someone familiar.

"Niall?" She called out. "Gemma?"

We see you, Gaea

"Harry," She called out louder. "Please, Louis."

We found you

"Please, stop," She said lowly, panic in her voice. A cold air hit her neck, traveling down her arms. She flinched and turned, the couple behind her staring at her oddly.

She pushed through the crowd. She had to get out.

Where are you going, Gaea?

She walked faster, desperately looking for an exit.

Poor Gaea, all alone and so frightened

Faint feelings of being touch sent chills to her body, causing her feet to pick up pace and begin to run. She pushed past the people and found the exit, pushing both doors open.

Run Gaea, go ahead. We've been chasing for centuries, another round of cat and mouse won't stop us

"Please, leave me be!" She cried, tears burning and blurring her vision.

Where's your father now, Gaea?

Cold crawled down her legs, her feet tripping against each other. "Stop, stop, stop!"

Gaea

She stumbled into an alley in desperation to get away from the cold, but was met with a tall, brick wall. Her hands banged on the wall. "No, no, please!"

You're stuck, Gaea

The voice neared with each word. Perrie sobbed, terror paralyzing her.

you're alone

A cold hand landed on her shoulder shaking her.

"No, please!" She screamed.

"Perrie, it's me!"

She looked up at Zayn's brown eyes, her lips trembling. He crouched down to her level slowly. The coldness disappeared and the voice stopped.

"It's just me," He said softly.

She stared at him for a few seconds, then hugged him tightly. Sobs escaped and tears ran down her cheeks.

"You're alright."