Run (One Direction) [Watty Awards 2012]

Chapter Twenty-Four

 Louis

I have to go back and find it.

If I don't find my mobile, I can't get the call.

So eventually, I stand, wipe my eyes.

And head back to the place where the crowd found me.

Wishing I could believe in miracles.

-

Callin

“I know where to go” Niall says. “Let's tell Paul-”

“No” I say, interrupting him. “We can't. We don't know why Louis left. What if telling security gets Harry-someone killed? I understand it you don't want to come, but I'm going after Louis.”

“I'm going too” Niall says. “I can't just let Louis . . . come on.”

He stands up.

And he winces.

He tries to hide it, but I can tell.

His stomach still hurts.

“Niall . . .” I say.

“No” he replies. “I'll get shot for Louis as many times as it takes.”

And I fully agree with him.

-

Niall

We slip out the front door of the hotel room.

It's crazy, how easy it is.

We can just walk right out.

There are guards at both ends of the hallway, but a rock through the window distracts them well enough to get us out.

And then we slip out of the hotel.

My hood is up, sunglasses on.

I'm not going to get us caught.

-

Louis

I can't believe I lost it.

And I'm still thinking that when I turn onto the wrong street, and have to backtrack.