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iii. a convenient interaction.

"I'm not sure that you lads comprehend that we cannot stalk a band," Liam said, however his pleads fell unto deaf ears, as Louis was already in hot pursuit of the black SUV.

Niall was sitting in the passenger seat, nearly about to fall out of the window from how far out he was leaning. Liam couldn't even count the number of safety precautions and laws that they were breaking on two hands.

Liam was in training to become an EMT, so it technically was his business to be so concerned with things like this. In fact, it was pretty much the basis of his job.

Of course, the other two weren't concerned. Louis enjoyed the thrill and well, Niall's reasoning was quite obvious.

They trailed the SUV for nearly four blocks before finally coming to a stopping point.

The SUV had pulled into a gas station, and each of the members got out of the car one by one, stretching out as if they hadn't stood up in hours.

Niall nearly wet his pants when he saw Harry gracefully clamber out of the car, his concert outfit replaced with a beanie, the same shirt, and a pair of well-fitting joggers.

"Oh God, he's beautiful," Niall gasped to himself.

Liam was all but banging his head into the window in the backseat.

"Alright, you all saw what you wanted to see. Can we just call it a night?" Liam begged.

"I have to go in there," Niall said, fully ignoring Liam's reasonable request.

"No, no absolutely not," Liam retorted.

"Liam, don't be a buzzkill. What's the harm?" Louis chided.

"Yeah, Li! I can just like, run into him or something. 'Oops! Oh goodness! Are you- the Harry Styles? I'm your biggest fan and-"

"Alright cool it psycho. Maybe a little less," Louis suggested, causing Niall to pout.

"Fine, how about I buy a candy bar and offer it to him. His favorite is dark chocolate, so I could give it to him and he can tell me it's his favorite too and then we can bond and-"

"How is knowing his favorite candy bar less psychotic? Niall love, you need to be casual," Liam sighed.

"Why don't you go in with him?" Louis suggested.

Liam gulped, spotting Zayn out of the corner of his eye. He was holding a lit cigarette while standing by the gas pump. A gigantic safety hazard if Liam had ever seen one, however this just wasn't the time.

"How about you go Louis?" Liam said, coming across a bit harsher than what he had intended to.

"Listen here, Mister Sassypants, I don't know who you think you're talking to but I'll have you know-"

"Guys shut up! They're going to leave if we don't go in soon," Niall said, promptly cutting off Louis's rant.

"Niall, I'll go in with you," Liam sighed finally, choosing his best mate over his pride.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Niall giggled, jumping out of the car. Liam sighed, following suit.

Niall was bounds ahead of the older lad, who was clearly dragging a bit behind. His eyes shifted to Zayn, but not enough to draw attention. It seemed that Zayn was too distracted by his phone to actually pay any attention to Liam.

'Of course, probably texting some slag or something,'  Liam bitterly thought to himself. At that exact moment, his phone buzzed in his back pocket.

He'd check it later.

Niall busted into the store like a wife who found her husband cheating. He searched each aisle like an absolute loon, looking all over for Harry. However, it seemed that he was nowhere to be found.

Liam entered a few seconds after, following behind Niall as the small blonde became more and more disheartened in his search.

"He's gotta be in here somewhere," Niall said, going to the back to check in the restrooms. He searched each stall, and still found no sign of him.

Meanwhile, Liam stood near the front to keep watch at the door. A side door opened, to what he assumed was the alcohol cooler, and each of the members came out one by one.

Liam took off for the back, going into the bathroom only to find that Niall had left.

"Bloody hell," He muttered to himself, going to search for Niall in the aisles. He then entered the cooler, to find Niall shivering in the back shelves among the drinks.

"Mate, come on! You're going to end up missing him!" He was perplexed as to how Niall had managed to miss them in the first place, but this was no time to question his cluelessness.

"What? Where?" Niall asked, grabbing Liam's hand. Liam led the boy out into the store, towards the front.

But they were already gone.

"Outside!" Niall shouted, pointing at the SUV which the boys were piling into. He sprinted from the store to the car. The driver shut the back doors, leaving Niall locked out before he could even reach it.

"Please! Wait!" Niall shouted, but the driver was uninterested in such commands. He got into the car and started it, leaving Niall in the dust as they drove off.

He started his walk of shame back to the car where Louis and Liam were waiting on him.

"How creepy would it be if we followed them home?" Niall asked softly. Liam shook his head, and Louis shot Niall a look that said he was done with the thrill of the chase for the night.

"You'll get him next time Ni," Liam offered, patting the seat beside him. Niall sniffled, laying his head on Liam's lap and curling up like a kitten on the seat.

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"Niall," Liam whispered, shaking the boy on his lap. He had fallen asleep far before they had gotten back to the flat. Louis had stopped to get Nandos, knowing that it always did wonders in the way of cheering Niall up.

"Just carry him," Louis suggested now, picking up their food and going to the flat.

Liam sighed, scooping the small boy up and carrying him inside, shutting the door with his shoulder behind them.

"Do I take him to his room or-"

"Put him on the couch. He'll wake up when he smells food." Louis replied, already digging into his chicken. Liam obliged again, setting Niall down and going to retrieve his own box.

Within seconds, Niall was awake.

"Did I meet Harry?" He asked dreamily.

"Sure pal. Just be quiet and eat your food," Louis passed Niall his box and went back to eating.

Niall dug in, happily eating his dinner before remembering what had happened.

"I didn't meet him, did I?" He said through a mouthful.

"No love."

"But you guys brought me Nandos?"

"Mhm."

"Can you bring me Harry next time?"

"I'll try my best." Liam laughed.

Niall smiled and finished his dinner. Sometimes, food could be better than boys.

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As Liam laid in bed that night, he realized he had forgotten to check his phone. He picked it up from his dresser, and turned it over.

I see you. - Zayn

Are you stalking me? ;) - Zayn

You look cute, are you looking for me? - Zayn

Adorable. - Zayn

Aww, you missed me :( - Zayn

See you later? - Zayn

Goodnight Li xxx - Zayn.