Lost and Found - ZIAM, Top Zayn

Chapter 2

Louis' POV

     We ran to the boy as fast as we could. It's 4 AM. It's raining. And we're near a lake. What was this young teen doing here? When we got closer I could feel he's been crying before we found him. Thank God the lads listened to me and went out of that hotel room. Or else, this boy would freeze, get kidnapped, or... I don't even want to think about those possibilities.
We got to him and I carefully walked to the other side, not wanting to surprise him. My mates were still on his right side, leaving me alone on the left. He must have been in deep thoughts, cause he hasn't noticed us yet.

     Zayn reached his hand and I could see how concerned he was. He put his hand on the boy's shoulder and opened his mouth to say something, most probably ask what was wrong. But before he could pronounce a word, the curly-haired boy jumped and ran to me. He hid behind me, clutching on my jacket, and looked at Zayn with fearful eyes. Did he really think that Zayn would hurt him? Well, he was in his black leather jacket and black jeans, not to mention the tattoos and raven hair. So his bad-boy appearance could easily scare the kid. The boy was shivering both from shock and cold. I turned around to face him and slowly wrapped my arms around his small figure. Instead of running away from me, as I expected, he leaned into my touch as I held him close and stroked his back with one hand and his wet hair with the other. It calmed his breathing and I bent down a little, allowing him to hide his face in the crook of my neck.

- Hey, sshhh, it's ok. Everything is fine. I'm Louis. And these are Niall, Harry, and Zayn. We're not gonna hurt you, ok? - I tried with a comforting voice but all I got was a tiny nod that I could barely feel against my neck.

     When I looked at the lads, silently asking them what to do, I was met with Zayn's heartbroken expression. I could say he really cared and wanted to be in my place. I don't have any idea why the boy trusted me from all of us, but I knew it hurt Zayn. Maybe when the boy gets to know my bandmate, he'll see how trustworthy and caring Zayn is.

     My thoughts were interrupted by curls tickling my neck. He was shivering too much for my liking.

- We'd better get going. - I mumbled and unwrapped my arms.

     For a brief second, the boy looked up at me with sad eyes, his hands still reaching for warmth. Did he really think we were going to leave him here?

     I took off my denim jacket and grabbed his arms one by one, putting it on him.

- You're coming with us, ok? - I told him with a smile.

     He nodded hesitantly but I could see the slight smile that made his face even more beautiful. I straightened up, ready to walk, but he looked at me with wide pleading eyes and pouty lips that were wet from the rain. Chuckling at his adorableness, I picked him up and wrapped his short legs around my waist.

     Zayn and Niall were smiling at us. Zayn looked at me and I guess he was just thankful that I was so nice with the kid. But how could I not be? Niall looked like he already wanted to ramble on about his life, our songs, and Ireland. And Harry... He looked kind of emotionless. I guess he was too tired.

- Let's go, guys. - I said and led the way with the boy, whose name I don't know yet, in my arms. He leaned his head on my shoulder and looked into the distance, to the other side of the lake. I found myself smiling down at him. He looked too scared and it just made me forget my childishness and want to protect him from whatever caused this. I have no idea who he is, how old he is, whether he is alone here or not, whether he has a family or not. I just knew one thing. I'm not gonna let him go. And that's the only thing I need to know at the moment. I knew if I tried asking him questions, I wouldn't get answers yet. I had to make sure he felt safe first and only then get to know him.

     We got back without exchanging any words. Harry went straight to his room he shared with Niall, not even glancing at our guest. Niall just followed him, not sure what to do. I walked to my and Zayn's room and sat the boy down on my bed. I turned around and noticed how Zayn hesitantly walked to the living room, knowing that the boy wasn't that comfortable with him yet. I'll make sure that changes soon.

Leeyuum is here! Lilo bromance is just too cute.

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