Save You Tonight (A Zayn Malik Fanfic)

Chapter 17

Chapter 17

Zayn's POV

"Where did Alex and Mara go?" I asked Eleanor and Danielle when we got to the changing room to switch outfits. The concert was over halfway over, and Alex and Mara were nowhere to be seen.

"They went back to the bus." Danielle answered, giving Liam a peck on the cheek before he started changing. "Mara said she forgot something and she dragged Alex along with her."

I nodded, and went to get changed.

The concert only lasted for about another half hour. We all said our long goodbye and thank you to the fans before heading back to the dressing room. Alex and Mara still weren't there, but I didn't pay much attention to it. Instead, I changed again and went out to where the meet and greet was.

"Zayn!" shouted a group of girls when I entered the room. I waved and gave them a big smile. Liam and Niall were already talking to some fans and signing stuff, which didn't surprise me one bit. Those two were always the first to go talk to the fans. Harry and Louis came out behind me, side by side, and the girls began to scream their names as well.

"Where's Zayn?" I heard a familiar voice demand after at least twenty minutes of signing. I looked up and saw Eleanor and Danielle standing next to Harry, looking around. When they saw me, they rushed over to me.

"Hey ladies." I smiled at them, but the smile was soon gone when I realized they had worried expressions.

"Zayn," Eleanor spoke up. "Alex is gone."

I felt myself tense up. "What do you mean she's gone?" I demanded in a whisper, trying to avoid attracting attention to us, although I was sure the fans knew something was going on. They were smart.

"We mean she's gone!" Danielle said, almost shouting. Liam came over, noticing Danielle's frustration and asked what was going on, trying to calm her down.

"I don't know, Zayn." Eleanor said. "She's just.. gone. So is Mara. They're not on the bus, and their bags are gone."

Without thinking, I began walking away. I heard Liam call after me, but I couldn't stop myself. I had to find Alex. I had to find her and make sure she was okay. I climbed onto the bus and began looking everywhere. Like Eleanor had said, both her and Mara's bags were nowhere to be found. I sat on the bed and put my head in my hands, running my fingers through my hair, trying to take deep breaths.

Slightly relaxed, I looked around again. That's when I found a note.

Zayn,

I'm so sorry, but I have to leave. I promise its not because of you. I know you'll probably try and blame yourself, but trust me- it's not your fault. I know I probably should have told you in person rather than just take off like I did, but I didn't know how to tell you. It would have been so much harder. I'm sorry. I hope you won't hate me for this.

Love Alex

 

I felt my hand clench and the paper crumpled up inside of it.

"Zayn?"

I looked up and saw Harry coming towards me, a caring look in his eyes. I was sure there were tears in mine.

"What's happened, mate?" he asked, coming to sit beside me on the bed. He placed a hand on my shoulder, letting me know he was here for me.

"She's.. she's gone." I mumbled, my voice cracking.