Moments

Chapter 23

23

Zayn's POV

I laughed along with Josh, Niall and Dash as we sat in the dining room. Someone opened the large doors to the deck and a cold rush of wind slapped our faces. "Holy crap! Is it just me or is it even colder tonight than before?" Dash asked her teeth chattering as she shivered. I wrapped my arm around we and she blushed. "Is that better?" I ask smirking. She giggles nodding and buries her head in my chest.

Josh and Niall roll their eyes, standing up. "We're gonna leave you two love birds alone now. Come on, Niall. Let's go get us some women!" Josh said and Niall laughed. They ran off towards the ballroom deck probably planning to harass some poor girls into dancing with them. I asked Dash to be my girlfriend earlier today and I can't believe she actually said yes! I feel like the luckiest man alive. "I love you, Dash." I whisper. "I love you more, Zayn." "Not possible!" I disagree hugging her tightly.

Josh's POV

Niall and I both were laughing loudly as we rushed into the ballroom. All the first class passengers were asleep so it was practically like a club. The third class party was thriving and my eyes caught curly brown hair. Niall had his eyes on the girl beside her who had brunette hair. We exchange a look grinning and make our way over to the girls. They turned to face us and oh my gosh, were they beautiful. I smiled brightly, "I'm Josh. Josh Devine." I greet the beauty. Her eyes met mine and I froze. Wow...

Niall's POV

I smiled watching as Josh and the other girl hit it off perfectly and he offers his hand. She takes it and they walk off to go dancing. I turn to the most beautiful girl in all of England. No not England in all of the universe! She was beyond gorgeous. I smile shyly, Josh was very outgoing. But I was more shy than him when it comes to women. "Hi, I'm Catalina." "I'm Niall." I blush and she giggles. "You're very handsome." She admires.

I blush my cheeks becoming very hot. "Thank you... You're very beautiful." I admitted giggling. It's amazing how sometimes when you're just looking for a date... You get what could be the love of your life. I already liked this girl extremely. And I only just met her. "I know I just met you... But um, do you think we could go out sometime? Where are you boarding?" I ask shyly. She smiles genuinely.

I have a feeling she loves how shy I am around her right now. "I'll be moving to Las Angeles with my cousins. What about you?" She asks. I grin, "I'll be in a hotel there as well. Maybe we can get together and go to the beach?" I ask hopeful. She nods eagerly, "We'll be boarding tomorrow afternoon. They decided to speed the ship up a bit. So we could go the day after?" "Yeah! Sounds great. Can I-" I was cut off all of a sudden by a shake in the flooring. We both say nothing in fright. "Everyone please stay calm and go to your cabins."

Everyone groans and go to their rooms.

Josh and who I think is named Margaret both go to their cabins calmly. Catalina grabs my arm and pulls me with her out into the deck. "Something's wrong, I can feel it." She says nervously. I nod my head, "I'm feeling the same. Lets go find the captain and find out what's going on." We both run towards the captains command room. "What's going on?" I ask him. He recognised me immediately because I was famous and all. "Niall... Both of you. Go get life vests on." He orders looking down.

"Not until someone tells me what the hell is going on around here!" I shout. "The ship is sinking. There aren't enough lifeboats for everyone. Do not say anything to anyone, it'll only cause panic. Now go get your life vests on and quickly go to the nearest lifeboat and wait to be put on it. GO NOW!" He shouts. I grab Catalina's hand and we rush out and to our rooms quickly grabbing the life vests. We both tear up. "Niall, I want to help people..." She says. I nod sadly, "We're not going on a boat." I say.

Liam's POV

"WHAT THE BLOODY HELL?!!?" I shouted grabbing one of the workers collars and shouted in his face. "HOW STUPID CAN YOU BE? YOU SHOULD'VE HIT STRAIGHT ON! NOW IT'LL BE FASTER TO SINK YOU IDIOT!" I shove him down and run to the wheel. I shut it all down to stop. I turn around to look at the men as they all just stand there ready to leave. I narrow my eyes. They may be workers in this ship, and I may be just a teeny bop pop star. But... I grab one of the crews hats and put it on. "I'm in charge"

They all look surprised. I'd studied all about ships and shipwrecks. This ship was sinking. But the least we could do is try to keep it up as long as possible. "Who in here have women and children on board?" Everyone raised their hands. I nodded stiffly, "The ship is sinking. We can't stop it or fix it. But we're going to do everything we can possible to get the families safely on the life boats. We are going to be men. We will do everything and anything. Because if we don't, think of your women and children left to parish." I growl.

They all nodded and I sigh. "DONT JUST STAND THERE GET THE MOVE ON YOU LAZY ARSES!" I shout and they all scramble to the gates. I grab the telephone by the wall and ring the command office. Just at that moment the walls burst and water spews in. I groan trying to keep calm. "SHUT THE GATES NOW. WATER IS LEAKING IN BY FORCE." "ALRIGHT SIR!" They say and the buzzers all light up red and the gates begin to shut.

"EVERYONE GO!" I shout and push all the men out of the room. As soon as their all out, I quickly shove through and the gates slam closed. "Come with me, we need to get everyone to put on their life vests." I order and they all nod but one of them stops to look at me. "Wait. Who are you?" "Liam Payne. I'm not a captain but call me what you will. You do as I say." I say strictly. Sad thing is, I knew more what to do than these strong men who have worked in this ship for a long time. The man nodded. "Yes sir, captain Payne." And he ran off.