Something Stronger Than Love
Found
ZAYN'S POV
For 8 days now, no one could find Harry. We've notified the people on The X-Factor, and they said that until we find him, the show will be put off.
It's been 8 days since we've seen Harry, and 7 since we saw Toni. After she rode off on that horse, the horse didn't even return.
We planned on searching for them today, and maybe if we found one, they could mind talk to the other, and voila, problem solved.
We have a whole search team here, all of the girls, including Melissa and Jenna, and all the guys, including Kyle. We also recruited in Liam's ex girlfriend, Dani, Louis's girlfriend, Eleanor, and my girl-friend, Perrie. We sat in the living room, I guess I was in charge because I was the closest to each of them, other than each other.
"Okay, Melissa, Jenna, check the river, Melissa knows what I'm talking about. Liam, Niall, check the old high school. Mike, Kyle, check airports and bus stations, Violet, Alexis, Paige, check anywhere. Louis, you're with me."
Everyone agreed, and ran off in different directions. I grabbed Louis's arm, and we went to my car. I chose the best place to look, Toni's old house.
We drove the short drive to the cabin, which was really close to where Melissa and Jenna were.
I opened the door, which was unlocked, and walked into the living room, not seeing anyone. I looked into the kitchen, no one. The bedrooms, no one. Bathrooms, no one.
"Louis? You see anyone?"
"Nope. Now what?"
I thought. What do we do? My best friends are gone, "We wait. Let's go back to the farm."
We hopped into my car again, and drove the short distance. When we arrived at the farm, I parked, and we walked inside, where Melissa, Jenna, Paige, Alexis, Violet, Liam, Niall, Mike, and Kyle were.
"Anything?" Michael asked, hopeful.
I shook my head, as did everyone else.
"Are there any ideas? Anything?" I asked, getting concerned. Where else could they be?
Liam, our smart guy, raised his hand a little, still so shy. "I have an idea."
We all looked at him, "Go on."
HARRY'S POV
We sat on the sand, watching the clouds pass by. Staring, worrying about absolutely nothing. We've been on the island for a little more than a week, and we've loved it.
"Harry?" She nudged me, we were in that same position as were were on the island, cuddling together, keeping each other company.
I looked down at her, raising an eyebrow, and she said, "Don't you think we should head home soon?"
"Yea, tonight. Let's just explore a little more."
She jumped up and helped me up, then excitedly pulled me to the jungle. We ran in the direction that we learned so well.
As soon as the pond came into sight, she pulled off her clothes and quickly put on her bathing suit. I copied her actions. We hopped into the water, and swam.
Since we showed up, all we've done is explore the island, swim in this pond, and cuddle on the beach. There's only one place we haven't visited yet.
She swam up to me and wrapped her arms around me, resting her head on my chest. She seemed weird, as if she had something on her mind. That's probably what happened. But she's barely spoken, and I don't really know what to do. Her thoughts aren't clear enough to read. All I know is they aren't good.
She's done a lot of hugging. And from our childhood, I know she's feeling sad, and just really lonely even though she isn't alone. She used to get like that all the time.
"Toni?" I said, looking at the small girl attached to my chest. She looked up with tears in her eyes.
"Yes?" She whimpered.
"What's wrong, Love?" I wiped a stray tear.
She shook her head, too stubborn to tell. But this isn't the last time I'll ask.
I pulled out of the hug and made my way over to the edge. "We have one last place to go."
She looked confused, but I just let her be confused as I dragged her along beside me to the last place we have yet to visit.
I ran in the direction of the last place, with her in tow. Once we came in eyesight, Toni remembered. She looked around at all the things we created, the shelter, the fire.
"Harry, there's a reason I've been so sad since we found you guys."
ZAYN'S POV
After Liam had told us the last place he could think of that they could've went, we all hopped into our cars and drove to Harry's house. I let Louis do all the talking since he knew his parents better than anyone.
"Hello, Mr. Styles. We were wondering if we could possibly borrow one of your speed boats."
His eyes bulged out of his head, "And why on earth do you need one?"
I had to speak up, "Did you happen to notice one of them gone? And that your son hasn't been seen for over a week now?"
His eyes got even bigger, "If you pay for gas and such expenses, you may."
We thanked him, then chose one of the two boats, and got one of those things to put it on to go to the ocean.
Before we could leave, Harry's sister, Gemma, stopped us, "If you're going to find my brother and his best friend, I'm in."
*
A few hours had past, and we were just arriving at the ocean. I had no idea how to, but Michael somehow lowered the boat into the water.
"Alright. So this boat can only hold so many people. Some will have to stay behind." Michael said.
"It holds 11, or you could tip the boat." Gemma said. "So we'll all fit, just don't move too much."
Everyone nodded, agreeing with the plan. We climbed onto the boat, and Gemma started it. We were out of sight within minutes, heading for the bermuda fucking triangle.
MICHAEL'S POV
I watched as Gemma drove, and everyone mingled on the way to the forbidden island. But two people kept catching my eye.
Paige and Niall.
I heard they were together before I met her, and it worries me. He could easily rebound her, or something like that. Did I use that term right? My point, he could take her back in a heartbeat.
Niall said something, and Paige giggled. Paige doesn't giggle! What the hell did he say that's funny enough to make her giggle.
"What's so funny?" I asked, interrupting Niall.
"Uh... Niall just told me that he noticed you staring and you looked worried." Paige said, blushing a little.
"But no worries lad, I wouldn't do anything." Niall said.
I hope he isn't lying. Or shit will fly. Did I use that term right?
I nodded, turning my attention to something else. For instance, we were in the middle of no where. No land, no people, just water.
Gemma continued to speed toward an area that Zayn was directing her toward. I had absolutely no idea where we were going, but I knew it was the Bermuda Triangle. That's all I know.
I decided to talk to someone, instead of being so awkward. I scooted toward Melissa. She wasn't talking to anyone.
"Hey!" I smiled at the red head.
"Hi," she shyly said. She must be like Toni, bad with meeting new people.
"I'm not shy, just not good around boys." She said.
"Did I say that outloud?" I laughed when she nodded. "Don't be nervous, I know all your friends, and you have nothing to be nervous of."
She nodded. We exchanged a really awkward laugh, then I broke the silence.
"So... You're the girls' manager? It's nice that you're all friends."
She laughed, "Yea, even better that I finally found them."
"Yea, that's good."
Wow, why is it so awkward?
I looked up when I the most horrendous thing happened, I watched as a small shark popped out of the water, swimming after us. Everyone was screaming, telling Gemma to hurry the fuck up.
We sped as fast as we could away from the shark, and in the far distance, I swear I saw another boat.
ZAYN'S POV
So, there's a shark chasing us, a boat coming in the opposite direction, and I'm in the far back, with the most unsafe seat. Thanks, God.
I tried to wave down the other boat, but they were way too far. My god, we need to go faster, we just motherfucking can't.
I closed my eyes and let thoughts swarm my mind, considering this might be the last time I think.
What did I ever do with my life? I'm in a band with my best friends, I found my two missing friends, lost them, then found them again, three years later. I have a girlfriend, but I think she's cheating. It's not that bad. I've lived a good life.
I opened my eyes and looked around, we were next to the other boat, both boats heading toward the island.
I looked at the people in the boat, Harry and Toni! They were slightly ahead of us, probably because they had less weight. They had two, we had motherfucking 15.
"Can we stop and transfer weight? It's 15 to 2. We need to switch over a few people." I yelled over all the commotion.
I looked behind us, if we stopped, a few could quickly hop over. The shark was far enough for a quick 30 second stop. But as soon as a few transfer, we gotta go.
"Alright, alright, four or five people should go over. I'll go, and Michael, Mel, Perrie, Dani, and Kyle, come with me."
Everyone nodded, and we slowed to a stop right next to Harry and Toni, only a foot in between us.
Michael jumped across and sat down over on the other boat, then Melissa, then Kyle. Finally, I stepped up to the edge. I looked to my left, seeing the shark only about 5 seconds away.
"Go!!!" I screamed. Both boats went as fast as they could, and I damn near fell. The other boat was about four feet away, but I had to jump.
"Jump!" Gemma screamed.
I sprung as best as I could across those four feet, onto the edge of the other boat. I didn't make it fully, my bottom half was in the water.
Everyone was screaming, and everyone other than Harry on this boat was helping me. They pulled me up onto the deck, and I just curled up in a ball, sitting, rocking back and forth.
Everyone was rambling on about how close that was, but I didn't speak. I just fell asleep.
@Eesha_s25 This is the sequel. The prequel is called Surviving.
10/24/14