clarity ✕ n.h

twelve

"Fuck, it does, doesn't it? What has that psycho planned!" I frustratedly grabbed my hair, running towards my drawer.

Not caring if Zayn saw me in my underwear or not, I undressed and put on a pair of Adidas (pants) and a sweatshirt.

"Where are they?" I asked.

"I can assure you, that Ariel is completely safe and-" I cut him off by storming out of the room to get my jacket.

"What are you doing?" He asked as I grabbed his car keys.

(A/N his as in Niall's)

"I'm going to drive around in the most dangerous neighborhoods, so if you don't want me to get killed, you better tell me where Ariel is." I threatened.

He let out a defeated sigh, "Alright." He agreed and I couldn't help but send him a big smile.

As we both sat in Niall's car, I couldn't help but notice how uncomfortable Zayn looked as he searched the car for.. Something.

"What are you looking for that's more important than making sure we don't crash?" I asked.

"Do you want me to be honest?" He asked and I nodded.

"Video cameras. He told me he had installed video cameras in both of his cars six months ago and I really don't want to be filmed. It's uncomfortable." He explained.

My mouth flew open. That pervert!

He had probably been watching me the whole time I was gone, making sure I didn't tell the police. Oh no, I've probably farted or something in the car, how embarrassing! I felt my face turn red.

"I can tell by your face expression you didn't know." He laughed.

I couldn't help but laugh along, "You didn't have to tell me that! I could've lived a long and happy life without knowing he's got me on film." I said as I playfully hit his shoulder.

"Ouch." He pretended it hurt as he grabbed onto his shoulder.

I merely laughed as Zayn pulled over to rather big and scary house.

"Is this it?" I asked.

He sighed, "Yes. Niall's gonna freak when he finds out I've brought you here."

"Haven't you called him or something?" I asked.

"I tried, but he's not answering. He's probably in a meeting." He explained.

I didn't wait for him as I barged into the house, looking for Ariel. I even called out for her, but she didn't reply. Suddenly, Zayn grabbed my arm with a strict expression on his face.

"I'm going to show you to a small room and you're not allowed to go into the room with a black door, got it?" He said and I eagerly nodded.

He was crazy if he really thought I wouldn't open it when he didn't look.

As we walked into the room he referred as 'small', I couldn't help but gape at the sight. It was really luxurious and there was expensive looking paintings on all four walls. In the corner of the room, there was a big leather couch and I placed myself on it as close to the black door as possible. Without seeming suspicious of course.

"Thirsty?" Zayn asked, obviously happy I did what he said.

"Yeah, do you have like a sprite or faxekondi or something?" I asked and he shrugged, opening the mini fridge next to the couch.

Talk about rich.

"It seems like we only have cola and beer. Do you want any of those?"

"No thanks."

"But weren't you thirsty?"

"Yes."

"Then why don't you want a cola?"

"I don't like cola." Lie.

"Oh.." He seemed lost in thought, "How about I get something else for you in the fridge in the kitchen? I'll be right back." He said, quickly running out of the room.

I kept stealing glances at the black door. After two minutes I couldn't take it anymore and I walked towards it, putting my ear on it.

"-we just kill him? He's a nuisance after all." I heard Natalies voice say with hatred and I almost let out a gasp.

"I agree, let's just kill him already. We're doing it afterwards anyways and I doubt he'll say anything useful." I heard Ariels voice say.

"Girls, we need all the information we can get, so let's start with killing a family member of some sort. Then we won't have to give the information up. It might be important." Niall's voice said and the girls quickly agreed.

That's when the puzzles finally fit together.

The rumors and hate coming from my other group of friends and Ariel's knowing about gangs all made sense now. She was in one herself.

I was pretty shocked about Natalie too, but Ariel? My best friend?

I found it harder and harder to control my breathing. I concentrated so hard on not loosing conscious that I didn't realize the door being opened.

Then I fainted. And in the dark corners of my heart, I wasn't sure if I wanted to wake up again.

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