Zayn P.O.V

"Ugh..." I groan aloud, looking around to find a whole mess. Broken test tubes scattered on the floor, machines wrecked to pieces, some debris fell from the ceiling. To sum it all up, it's a complete disaster.

And it was all caused by-*gasp* Where's Louis?!

"Lou! Please, where are you?!" Cried out Harry. He's the first to awake after me since the others were sprawled unconscious on the floor, thankfully safe and uninjured.

They moved in their sleep, mumbling something to themselves before focusing their attention on Harry's
pleas.

A gasp escaped Zenaira's mouth when she realizes what happened in the previous events.

"Louis! Boobear! Please be okay..." I walked over to Harry, giving him a weak smile before we started to help him find his Boobear.

The search lasted no more than 3 minutes when Niall came upon a pile of debris and swore he saw someone underneath it.

Liam went over to the pile, taking hold of one of the debris but failed to lift it. Right there and then we realized that,

our powers were gone.

"Let's all work together." Zenaira proclaims. It was tricky but we managed to lift all the debris out of the way. Immediately, we were greeted by a familiar face, with his hair sticking out from all directions, his skin a tad pale but still had that tan color. Louis was unconscious when we found him.

"Oh my god...please don't be dead!" Harry scurried to Louis' side, checking for a pulse by placing his head on his chest. He sighed in relief, relieving me and the others as well.

"We best be getting out of here, seems to me the damsels had escaped earlier before us, the explosion must've destroyed the hard rock plasma they were trapped in." Then a thought came to mind.

"Where's Johnson.." A short moment of silence passed with no one bothering to speak. Soft groaning disrupted the discomforting tension. And they belonged to no other than Louis.

"Ugh..whe-what happened?" Harry helped him to sit up right. Louis massaged his temple then gazed at us.

"You defeated Johnson.."

"I did?" His face showed disbelief.

"Yup, you saved everyone, including me." Harry nuzzles his face into Louis' neck. Thankful that his boyfriend saved his life.

Louis let out a light chuckle. Shaking his head then Responded.

"It wasn't just me who saved the world, you guys did as much help. We all saved everyone." I smiled at him and he returned it.

"Actually, while doing so, we sorta... Lost our powers." Niall says sadly. We would surely miss having our special abilities. But now that the world is safe, it doesn't matter.

"As long as I have you lads, I don't need powers to show how much I love you guys." Both Louis and Harry pulled me,Niall and Liam in for a group hug.

We embraced each other not wanting to let go. A shutter sound was heard and cooing, Zenaira must've taken a picture of our little brotherly moment.

Liam P.O.V

"This is a keeper. Another one to add to the collection." She winked at us. We laughed and started to head back.

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It's amazing how we stayed hidden from all the media and saved the world without them even knowing it was in danger. Just proves how clever we are.

We never knew what happened to Johnson though. He could have either died in the explosion or escape. But we're sure he wouldn't have escaped unharmed. The damage the explosion caused to the lab was catastrophic.

Time flew by so fast, we had 5 days left till our break ended and we would go back to touring. It was sad for us that we couldn't go out and be superheroes protecting the world, but we knew we already saved thousands of lives, our fans to be exact. In reality, they saved us too.

Paul stood in the doorway of our flat, smiling proudly at each and one of me and the boys.

"I'm so proud of you boys, you've really proven yourselves yesterday. And I actually have some news to tell you." The boys and I exchanged looks before turning back to look at our bodyguard we consider family.

"What is it?" Niall asks, voice shaking in nervousness. We watched Paul take a deep breath before replying.

"I'm going to retire as your tour manager."

"Say what?!"

No, he can't!

"Tell me you're joking! Right?!" Cried out Zayn, who was on the verge of tears like the rest of us lads. Paul shook his head a no.

"My contract has ended. Remember when I said I would be busy a few weeks ago? Well, I was filling out my retirement papers. I'm ready to settle down and be with my family." We nodded in understanding. Knowing that its hard to be away from your own family and that touring with us was making it hard for them to be with one another.

Before anyone could say anything, the boys and I tackled Paul in a tight group hug. He hugged us back, holding back the tears that threatened to fall.

"We'll miss you, Paul."

"So so much..."

"I'm gonna miss you lads too, and all your stubborn little arses." We chuckled at the statement. Pulling away and wiping the stray tears on our eyes.

"At least my arse is fabulous." Louis added, causing us to playfully roll our eyes at him.

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The next day passed, and Paul was leaving today. Heading back to Ireland where his family is awaiting for his arrival.

We were now in the airport. The speakers announced that Paul's flight will leave soon. So with our last goodbyes and hugs, we watch our tour manager/bodyguard/babysitting and friend disappear in the many crowds of people.

The lads and I waited until his plane lifted up from the sky till we no longer could see it. I sigh out loud.

"I guess its back to touring with us."

Niall P.O.V

Screams erupted in the arena our last concert for the take me home tour was being held in. Fans cheered us on while we sing and goof around on stage as usual, the typical one direction stuff.

When the last song ended we thanked our fans for all they've done for us and that we wouldn't be here if it wasn't for their support and dedication.

On November 23, we had created our own 1D day to promote our third album called midnight memories. We had loads of fun hosting our 7 hour long live stream. From dancing like complete fools to talk dirty to me, all the way to doing tricky challenges. Liam also wore his super suit when he had wrestled with Kurt Angle, the TNA impact wrestling legend.

Man, it was a great experience. We've forgotten all about the events that happened about a month ago. Ever since then, Johnson was never found. He was assumed dead by many of his co scientists that stayed in his institute. Not long till Zenaira took over and renamed it SCIENTECH, she did kick out the people who she despised and hired new ones.

Zayn, being the quiet and shy guy he is, took him 2 whole weeks to work up the courage to ask Zenaira out. Of course the professor said yes, literally tackling Zayn to the ground and apologized after shyly.

Management? Let's just say they are such pain in the necks! Why, you say? Well, it was in an interview in where Harry and Louis were being too close with each other. All touchy and cute. It was nice seeing them interact like a couple-which they are,btw-in public. But management had to step in the way of their love and ordered for them to lessen their interacting, to stop the rumors about them being gay.
Harry didn't understand why they should still be hiding when fans already know the truth. Their only reason was that it would ruin our career as a boy band, which meant no gay members aloud. Or that's what they say.

"I don't care what people say if me and Louis are together, we don't want to keep it a secret!" Yelled a frustrated Harry.

Will, one of the managers of modest management, was tired of this whole gay rumors spreading and might cause havoc to the band.

"Listen, kid. If you want to keep your careers as the world's biggest boy band then you should do what we tell you to do!"

"We are NOT your puppets who you can control and make us do everything you say!" Louis shot back. Defending his and Harry's relationship.

"We want to give what the people want! And that's a straight boy band. No gay members allowed."

"Don't you see that people want them to be together? Their practically begging them to talk to one another. Even at least smile at each other in interviews." I tried reasoning. Giving Lou and Haz a smile for helping them out.

Harry P.O.V

"Still, our decision is final. Its for your own sakes anyway, you wouldn't like people hating on you. We're done explaining this, just please, heed my warning boys." With that said, he left with the other managers of modest. Leaving us in our flat, speechless.

Unfortunately, my emotions got the best of me and I broke down to tears. Pounding my fist on our coffee table, but not too harsh to break it since its glass.

"This isn't fair! Why do these things have to be so complicated?" Louis pulled me into his arms while I sobbed into his chest. All I want is to love freely without people being so judgmental.

"I know Haz, if only they could see what we can see." He soothed.

"What is it that you can see and others don't?" Questioned a confused Niall. Liam chuckled, ruffling the Irish boy's hair. Louis then answered him.

"Love is Love, people have the right to love whoever they want, no matter what age,height, religion, etc. You can't escape the feeling unless what you feel isn't real." My gaze went to Louis, as I smiled agreeing to his statement.

Maybe someday, me and Louis can finally cone out of hiding. We'll prove that what we feel for each other is real and shouldn't be judged.

Zenaira then came in with plastic bags full of nandos. That surely lit Niall's spirit up.

"Yes! Food at last!" He attempted to snatch one but Zenaira was too quick and his them behind her back.

"Why don't you help me fix dinner in the kitchen? Then we'll eat,sounds okay?" She didn't get to wait for an answer when she gets pulled into the kitchen by Niall.

Zayn laughed and went to help them set up. Liam on the other hand was fixing the Christmas lights that we hung in our flat.

It was exactly a week before Louis' birthday and Christmas. We decorated our flat with all the decorations we could find. I even attempted to put Louis on top of the Christmas tree. It was funny to watch to be honest.

"Harry, put me down!" Louis yells when I lifted him up on my shoulders.

"Nah.." I reply, smirking mischievously at my boyfriend.

"Why not?-You're literally putting me on top of the tree." Then I leaned into his ear and whispered.

"Because you are my star." He rolled his eyes at my cheesy remark before slamming his lips to mine which caught me off guard.

I sigh. That was only 3 days ago. Louis must've heard me sigh and asked.

"What are you thinking about,H?" I quickly respond by saying.

"You." It merely came out as a muffled sound since I covered my face in my hands.

Louis cooed at me, wrapping his arms around my body, the warmth he produced warming me up from the slight cold of the weather.

"I love you, Haz."

"I love you too, Boo."

Louis P.O.V

I was woken up from my sleep my a mop of curls tickling my face. I immediately recognize it to be Harry. My eyes open to be met with the same green eyes I fell in love with.

"Happy Birthday, Lou." My mouth curved into a smile.

We celebrated my birthday in our flat, my mom and sisters came with the boy's family as well. So its clear to say we were celebrating Christmas with each other too.

"Okay, its time for the birthday boy to blow out his candles, but before that, let's sing him a happy birthday." I awkwardly stood in the center with a cake on the table in front of me.

"Happy birthday to Lou! Happy birthday to Lou! Happy birthday dear Boobear!-"

I face palm, blushing at the nickname only my mom and Harry say to me.

"Happy birthday to Lou!" I thanked everyone smiling brightly. Anne lit the candles with a lighter then took pictures of me and the cake.

"Go on, boo. Make a wish." Harry whispered in my ear. I closed my eyes for awhile then opened them again, blowing the candles out. Everyone clapped and proceeded to take their own food.

"What'd you wish for, Louis?" Liam asks. Eating a plate of spaghetti.

"Nothing really, all I ever wished for is right bes-" I turned to look at my side but don't see Harry there. When I turned back I was met with soft lips against mine. Harry's to be exact.

"You cheeky boy." He giggled, hugging me. F*cking giggled. How cute! I smiled at my curly boyfriend, leaning in.

"Like I said, all I ever wished for is right beside me." Our lips collided and I knew my life was complete.

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