Gone

1

"Louis, babe, just breathe, what's happened?" Scott, Louis older brother asks as he sees his brother breathing heavily into the phone.

Louis has the phone to his ear, he's panicking, he can feel his insides grow cold and the goosebumps on his skin.

"Kiddo?" Drew, Louis other brother tries.

Scott and Drew are sitting at the kitchen bench watching Louis, they get up quickly and are at Louis side in an instant, Scott takes the phone from Louis and Drew tries to comfort him.

"Hello?" Scott asks into the receiver.

"Oh, hey Mrs B, is everything okay?" Scott asks.

"Louis what's happened?" Drew asks, he's turned concerned now.

Louis looks at his older brother, he can see the worry in Drew's eyes,

"Jax, he....he didn't make it home last night, he's missing, the police are out looking for him" Louis says shakily.

Louis's best friend Jax was over last night with the other boys in their group. George and Rhys. The boys were watching movies until 9pm when they left Louis house and rode home on their bikes. They all live in the same estate, three streets from each other, they've never worried about riding home at night before.

"He didn't make it home?" Drew wonders out loud.

Scott hangs up the phone and turns to Drew and Louis.

Louis lives with his three older brothers in London, their parents out of the picture long ago when Louis was eight, they died in a plane crash on vacation and Louis was raised by his brothers. Scott is 29, Drew 27 and Edward 25. Louis just turned 17 and is in his final year of school. Scott is a Police detective, Drew a paramedic, while Edward works as a lawyer.

"What's wrong?" Drew asks Scott, he knows the look Scott is giving him and it's concerning.

Scott looks to Louis and then back to Drew.

"Jax is missing, they think he's been abducted" Scott says.

"What? In this neighbourhood?" Drew asks shocked.

Not that they brag or anything but the boys live in a wealthy neighbourhood, big house, money, Louis wants for nothing. He's never one to take it for granted though, the boys raised him right. Louis is the highlight of his brothers lives and they would do anything for him, they are extremely protective and can be quite strict but Louis loves them to death and appreciates them so much.

"Apparently....., I'm going to head in, I'll probably be home late now, I'll let you know what's happening" Scott says.

"Can I come?" Louis asks, he looks towards Scott innocently.

"Sorry kiddo, I can't bring you in, let me just work out what's going on first okay" Scott says.

"You....you'll call me?" Louis says making sure,

"As soon as I can babe, I promise" Scott says sympathetically as he kisses Louis on the head.

The boys know Louis and Jax are best friends, they've been friends the longest and grew up together, attached at the hip and the boys even thought they were a couple at one stage, knowing Louis is gay. Louis and Jax did try for a month or so but realised they'd be better off as friends.

George and Rhys came into the picture two years ago, at the start of middle school, they are all friends but Jax and Louis have a special bond and Scott knows Louis isn't going to take this very well.

Louis sits on the bar stool in the huge kitchen, he places his head in his hands. Drew looks to Louis before he rushes after Scott, he catches him at the front door.

"Scott, what aren't you telling him?" Drew asks knowing Scott's hiding something.

Scott sighs.

"Jax's Mum isn't in a very good place, she's beside herself and was blaming Louis for not walking Jax home" Scott says quietly.

"What? They all ride home the same way, George and Rhys should have all been with him, why is she blaming Louis?" Drew says defensively.

"I know, I know, Just don't mention anything to Louis okay. He was going to ride with Jax last night but I called him out on lying about finishing his math homework and made him say and finish it, he will be feeling guilty now" Scott says.

Drew sighs and rubs his hands over his face.

"I've got to get to work, I'll call Edward and tell him to come home and be with Louis" Drew says.

"Yeah good idea, I'm sure I'll see you out there, stay safe" Scott says as he and Drew share a hug goodbye.

Scott makes his way to his Mercedes and starts his drive to the station, he's been a detective for the last three years, he loves his job, granted he's seen his fare share of shit, he wouldn't trade it for anything. Scott is a tough nut and really only let's his guard down at home, his brothers are his life, especially Louis and he would risk his life in a second for one of them.

Scott is straight but doesn't have a girlfriend, he's married to the job and isn't looking to settle down anytime soon. He has brown hair and green eyes and is tall, muscly and extremely intimidating. He's a straight A cop and is one of the best at his job.

He pulls up at the station and adjusts his holster as he makes his way into work, he's met with a flurry of activity like usual. He greets the receptionist on today Margery and makes his way to the back of the building where his office is. It's quieter and where he and his squad gather at start of shift. Scott and his squad partner Harry are in charge of eleven guys, they are all like family and work closely together on all cases, Scott and Harry have built a remarkable team and owe a lot to them.

"How's the kid?" Harry asks referring to Louis as he approaches Scott as soon as he sees him walk in.

Harry is like a brother to Scott and the boys, always around on weekends always part of the family. Harry and Scott met at the training academy and have been best friends ever since, Harry is tall, dark and handsome, with muscles and tattoos that have all the girls swooning for miles. Pity he doesn't swing that way. Harry isn't one to show emotion or to show he cares, he's mysterious and stoic, even with Scott most of the time. He tends to change though when a certain feathery haired 17 year old is around.

Harry has obviously heard the news, the case will be theirs to investigate and Scott can't help but think it isn't a good thing. Harry knows how close Jax and Louis are and knows that Louis will be taking this hard.

"He's taking it all in, I promised I'd call" Scott tells Harry.

"Well, there isn't many leads, just getting a plan together now, About to send out a search party" Harry says.

"Good, let's join it" Scott says.

Harry nods as they gather the squad around.

"Listen up, you all know what's happened over night, Jax Burrows is missing, suspected kidnapping. We want Noah and Andy on statements, Tom and Finn at the school and the rest with us" Scott says domineering.

"Jax's last known where about's was 9pm last night when he and two of his friends road home from the Tomlinson residence, let's get out there and wrap this up as kids playing a joke" Harry says full of intimidation, hoping his words ring true.

Everyone gets to work and Harry can't help but flit his mind to the small blue eyed boy he's undeniably and unintentionally become soft for