Creatures Lurking in The Dark (Ziall AU)

Not a Real Nightmare

Harry's POV:

Zayn is so brainwashed by Niall that he won't even accept what's good for him. Zayn and I were best friends before. We even had a small relationship. And now what? He thought it was fine to beat me up outside a hospital because I had to protect myself against his idiot boyfriend? I don't think so. This was all so stupid.

Zayn was going to be mine. I didn't care if he thought that he loved Niall or if he thought that he was supposed to love him. Zayn and I were meant to be. Niall was just a small distraction. How hard could it be to get him out of the way? What even was he? Was he some sort of person or was there more to him? Zayn couldn't love him and I was certain that Zayn loved me. My only question was how could I get him to see that?

I slowly stood to my feet and began to head inside to meet the others. I really needed to talk to them. Maybe I could get them to help me with Zayn. We all knew I was a better match for him. As I entered in Louis and Liam looked at me as if I was insane. Had Zayn told them what I did? Did they believe him?

"What's wrong guys? Why are you looking at me weird?" I asked in a low voice. I had to hope that they didn't know. They had no reason to know. What I did was between Zayn and I. It had nothing to do with the only two people that seemed to still care about me. I didn't want them to be creeped out or to hate me. I needed them now more then ever before.

"What happened between you and Haz? He came in and began to glare at the door and then ran off to try to get into Niall's room and when they wouldn't let him in he just started to bawl and ran to the bathroom. What the heck did you say?" Liam interrogated and I just sighed as if innocent.

"Honestly I'm worried about him. He seems so upset over what happened and I feel so bad. I mean I shouldn't have attacked Niall. I tried to explain to him, but he wouldn't even look at me. I tried to be gentle, but he just knocked me down and kicked me before he came back in," I explain. Lying had always come easy to me. It was helpful.

"You should probably go to talk to him. He seemed pretty upset and I don't think he should be alone. I don't want him to go and do anything stupid or regrettable because of this. You need to talk to him and calm him down. I think you might be the best person to do so," Louis ranted. Naive little Lou. 

"Yeah. Maybe. I'll go and try to find him. Maybe I can get him out here. You said he ran to the bathroom, right?" I questioned and they just nodded and I ran off to the bathrooms before they could say anything else to me. This was easier then I thought. I honestly thought Zayn would have told them what I did, but I guess not.

I opened the door to the bathrooms and heard sniffling in the biggest stall, but there were no feet. He was probably curled up on toilet to get away from everything. It was time to let him know that I was here.

"My ribs sting Zayn. Good kick."

"Get out Harry. I hate you. One more word to me and I swear..." he trailed off, but I knew that I could be strong if I needed to. If he really tried to hurt me.

"Ouch. Hate is a strong word Zee. You don't want to use it unless you actually mean it and I know you don't. We know each other too well for you to hate me," I teased and finally his feet appeared. Hopefully he would come out of that stall.

The door to his hiding place soon swung open and he emerged from within with a glare covering his usual smile. Maybe he wasn't joking.

Zayn's POV:

When I exited the stall Harry's smug grin disappeared and I think fear finally settled in. "When I say something I mean it. If I say I hate you then I hate you. Get the picture? Now... If I were you then I would get as far away from here as possible before I rip you to shreds for trying to kill my Nialler and attempting to hurt me," I snarled.

"What happened to you Zayn? You used to be so sweet and loving. So careful. What did the freak do to you?" Harry laughed as if he had told the best joke ever. 

"Don't EVER call him a freak. Get out. NOW!" I yelled and finally Harry's facade seemed to drop slightly and it seemed to hit him that I wasn't kidding about this and that he had really done something serious. 

"Zayn. I really didn't mean to-" he began, but I was done with him and his crap.

"I don't care. Got that Harry? I don't freaking care and therefore you may leave and honestly never come back. I'd be happier that way." I growled and finally it seemed to sink in that I wasn't messing around.

"Fine. Call me if you change your mind. I would love to hang out whenever," he told me and exited before I could respond. Most likely afraid of what I would say. 

I needed to go and see Niall. I needed to. I wanted to kiss him head and hold his hand. I wanted him in my arms so that he could finally feel safe. I just wanted him. I wanted my baby back and I was determined to get exactly what I wanted, no matter the consequences. They couldn't separate us forever if I had any part in it.