VI. Escape Attempt

~Niall Horan~

When Harry started humming, the small cuts and scars she probably had made when she was a child and since  began to fade on Beth's hands. The girl watched the process in amazement and seemed to calm down a little. She still can't believe we don't want to hurt her.

But I know best what it's like to have no one to rely on. I wouldn't even think of doing to anyone else what they did to me.

As soon as Hazz let go of the girl's hand, the pale cuts and scars were all gone. Yeah.. he also had to suffer for this minimum of power.

"Well, that's..." Beth mumbled, looking at her hand. 

"Harry's power may not seem useful at first, but it may be needed at any time. He plays the most important role in our lives" Liam said. Especially in Tommo's, I thought to myself. No one should judge me, but I really don't know why someone doesn't step in anymore. They suffer. That way, they will never tell each other.

"Niall!" Zayn said more forcefully, and I finally paid attention to him. 

'Niall, concentrate here a little bit. You don't have to think about Harry and Louis' love life now, what they continue like this, there won't be a thing like that. But it's your turn, tell her what your strength is' Payno said to me thoughtfully.

'Why would she care? She hates me! She doesn't look at me, she ignores me, why would she want to know what my ability is?' I freaked out, but rightly so, I believe.

'Ni, don't overdramatize it.'

'Liam don't you understand?? She's here because of me!'

'Niall. James. Horan! Do not dare to blame yourself, since this is a matter for all of us. We're all in it, and you don't have to take on the whole burden. I know Beth is still afraid of us, which I understand, because fuck, we kidnapped her. But we're trying to reassure her, please don't go depressed now!' he rebuked, and I have to admit he's right. I can't collapse right now...

"Think, darling, why did I manage to seduce you so easily?" I asked with a sad half-smile. She just looked at me in surprise as she blushed faintly at the nickname. I looked at Liam, begging for help.

"That's what you think at" he said, looking at Beth.

"Manipulation" she mumbled in frustration. It must have just fallen to her that she didn't offer to walk in the garden just because she thought so. In retrospect, it makes sense, since I probably wanted to succeed so much that my subconscious used my power.

Of course, we only realize every mistake afterwards, and I'm sure she learned that this time. 

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~Elizabeth Warner~

We sat in silence for minutes. I was immersed in my thoughts, and the boys could talk to each other, telepathically, I think. Liam wasn't paying attention to me, so I didn't have to worry about my thoughts. I tried to remember the route we had come down, but I couldn't remember the location of the room.

Anyway, I got up as fast as I could and started running towards the front door that opened from the other end of the living room. My plan to run away until they're not focus on me, how can I say... It didn't work. I forgot that they're vampires and likely super fast, by the way, sprinting in the prom dress the night before isn't as easy as you think.

I was about to set foot out the open door into total darkness, but two strong arms grabbed my waist and pulled me back. I heard Niall's voice whispering comforting little things in my ear.

'Calm down'

'We'll be alright'

'You don't have to be afraid'

After that, Zayn used his power to get me to take a seat on the couch, but I still fought against his control. I could see that he was tired too and I was just waiting for him to give up the fight. As soon as his muscles relaxed and I felt that I was in control, I ran towards the stairs.

I didn't know which room belonged to whom, so I just turned in the first one and turned the key, closing the door behind me. With my back to it, I slid down to the ground. I finally let my tears stream down my face, and after a while I heard a knock on the door.

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~Louis Tomlinson~

When Liz started running, we got out of the 'conversation' and rushed right after her. She opened the front door and was about to exit, but Niall wrapped his arms around her waist from behind, stopping her.

Zaynie tried to calm her down with his ability, but her emotions were so strong and upset that it didn't work. The last option was to direct her to the couch. 

He sat Liz down on the seat, but she continued to fight against the supernatural force holding her back. Suddenly, Zayn's muscles tensed and then relaxed.

He was rired and that gave Liz a clear pass, who headed for the stairs instead of the door. We didn't run after her, because she had nowhere to escape from upstairs anyway.

"Louis, she went into your room" Liam informed us. Well, of course, mine is the very first one in the hallway. The rooms are in order: mine, Harry's, Niall's, Liam's and Zayn's. Not to mention, I'm happy with my position.

"I'll go up to her. I'll try to calm her down" I said as I got up from the armchair.

"Don't frighten her even more. You hear how fast her heart beats. It's a wonder she hasn't fainted yet" Harry said after me, and all he got was a cute flip off. I know my job, I don't have him to tell me what to do, I thought, and Liam flashed an all-knowing faint smile.

When I got up, I stopped in front of my room and listened to the quiet sobs for a few minutes. Then I knocked on the door and there was grave silence.

"Princess, please open the door," I said kindly. "I want to talk. I'm not going to hurt you."

After much begging, the lock clicked and a shattered girl stood on the doorstep. She stared at her sandals, not daring to look me in the eye. I wish I had the ability to read minds. I would give anything to know what she thinks of us. This is Liam's bad trait. He does not tell people's thoughts.

"Can I come in?" "I touched her shoulder, but she flinched, so I caught my hand. "I am sorry. Reflex" I smiled shyly, which she could already see, because she caught her gaze on me at the touch.

"Promise?" She asked in response to my previous statement. She spoke in a trembling voice; she was on the verge of crying again.

"Promise," I smiled at her.

She stepped away from the door so I could go inside. When I was fully in the room, I closed the door and took a seat on my bed. I patted the place next to me, and hesitantly, but still she walked towards me.

"I don't bite," I tried to ease the mood, but she didn't seem to enjoy my humor. I sighed. "Listen Princess, I'm sorry for what happened to you, but that's how it had to be. I have regretted it thousands of times with all my heart, but it cannot be changed. I know you're afraid of us, but you can believe none of us will hurt you. I also know you're angry with Niall, but he can't help it. Any of us could have appeared, it's not his fault. He is angry with himself for doing this and does not understand that it is not just his burden. Please... Forgive him, us.

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Please, if there's any mistake in my grammar, feel free to correct me.
It's nearly midnight, and I cannot concentrate well.

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