Chapter 2

I'm walking by the path well known to me . Maybe too well known. Nothing in the landscape has changed. The same smashed hovel. Stone pavements and staircases here and there covered with moss. Immutable trees slightly and mysteriously swaying in the wind, and the stream which flows through the center of townships, to then fall into a large lake, by which the village is situated. The only thing that wonders me is why is it so empty. Yes, there never were crowds in here, but now there is not a single living soul ... Even a dead one ... There's no one here but me. 
Piercingly cold wind whips my body. I'm tightening the collar of my coat and going to upland located right next to the shore line where my family home is. Although it is not entirely accurate term, but I used to call this place just like that. Stooped, with my hands in my his coat pockets, my eyes following every movement of the legs, struggling with all the memories associated with this place. All my childhood. All this shit started here. Such a seemingly beautiful, innocent place, and indeed hideout for the worst creatures. Or even the vestibule of hell. 
" Nialler .... " The whisper, carried along with the wind tore my thought apart " Niallll... " Someone said my name, mixing it with a sweet, girlish giggle. I desperately looked for the owner of the voice, unable to find her. I spun a second time on my axis and then I saw her. Hidden behind an old tree in a white dress. The white, summer dress, which heaved on the icy wind. It's so damn cold and she is standing barefoot. 
" Adriana ...? " My lips whispered her name involuntarily. She as if on cue broke into a run heading into the woods " Adriana! " 
I run after her. Every now and then running along the path, I heard my name, and her laugh. The melodious chuckle were singing in the trees, losing its noise in the noise of leaves dancing in the heightened breeze. Storm was coming. Through my thoughts ran piles of questions that I could not find the answer, but one thing bothered me the most - What is she doing here? What the hell is she doing here? I speeded up, unable to come to terms with the onslaught of questions in my mind. Suddenly I stopped, not hearing either laugh or the voice of a girl. I called her, but I could hear a deafening silence. My heavy breathing seemed to drown out anything. It was like a scream in the space surrounding me. With every moment when I could not find her, blood hummed loudly in my ears, and the adrenaline exploded my body. 
" Adriana! " I yelled. This time soft whisper answered me behind my back. I turned in that direction and saw her. 
" Looking for me? " She laughs again.
" What are you doing in here? Are you could? " I uttered these words with a strange relief and unexplained tension. Something does not fit here, but before I could pick up the pieces again I heard laughter and saw only her retreating figure. " No, no, no! Adriana! " 
" Catch Me! "
Brown long hair were waving happily in the wind. The girl giggled innocently running between the trees, occasionally whispering my name. She was so unreal, and sometimes she seemed to melt into the mist. But in the chase I did not allow this to myself. Then it hit me where we're heading. Above the lake. The lake near my home. It chilled my blood, and all the muscles tensed. I remember this path, I walked around here with Liam, fishing and going for long walks. I also remember how boys drowned body of their first victim in the reservoir. 
" Adriana! Wait a minute! Stop! " I called her desperately. I want her to stop so badly. But it was too late, I just ran out into the rocky shore of the lake. 
" We should get into the water " She said coquettishly smiling at me. 
" Wait a minute! Do not do this! Are you crazy!? " What's going on with this girl? Of course, my words were for nothing. She was already in the water. The sky was filled with dark storm clouds. The wind was gusty and even more cold than before. I stared at the sky anxiously . " Ana get out of the water! Now! Storm is coming!" 
I was looking into her eyes and studied her face but she only smiled defiantly, going deeper into the water. 
" You should do something " and suddenly I heard Zayn's voice next to me. I turned my head and I saw sad eyes of my friend " You know, this is not going to end well " 
I was about to answer when Zayn turned his gaze to Adriana. I followed him and what I saw stunned me. I saw Liam, Louis and Harry getting out of the water behind the silhouette of the girl. I saw their faces and what they wanted to do. After the dark misty eyed, after their demonic smiles. They slowly come closer to Ana, and she did not even notice them! She was already too far in the water. In a panic, I was looking for support from Zayn but his sadly eyes were looking at the scene in front of us. This, what actually happened next, was the worst scene from a horror movie, though I experienced a lot of things in my life, it was electrifying. Louis, Liam and Harry dived into the water. It was not long when the face of the girl changed into terrified, a moment later she was under the surface, screaming in terror, clawing and losing all the air. She was drowning. Dragged by the ankles deeper. No ... I'm gonna lose her... I'll lose Adriana. I threw myself in that way. I had to do something. They'll kill her! Spouting water suddenly flooded my face. 
" Noooooooo! " I suddenly got up, choking on air and opening my eyes wide. 
" Take it easy man, it's just water " I looked at Zayn. He was standing over my bed with a half full glass of water. I was in my apartment again. My heart was pounding like crazy, and my breath was fast and ragged. It's just a dream. Damn realistic, tangible dream ... I lay on the pillow, breathing deeply, when I felt another wave of water 
" Get up! " 
" What the fuck Zayn?! " I could not calm down after the horrors of the night when I started to shout on him. 
" Hey! What's up? " Harry happily looked through the door " How Sleeping Beauty has responded to your waking up? "
" Should I omit the screams and curses? " 
" Yes, I heard that. " Harold said with a smile. 
" So he said nothing special " Zayn grinned at me while I stared at him with murderous eyes " Get ready sunshine! " 
I went to the bathroom reluctantly and then into the shower , still cursing. I guess, it would be enought to just punch me in the arm. 10 minutes later with a little better mood, I walked into the living room. Of course, Harry and Zayn were lying on the couch talking about me. 
" You know that I can hear everything " I told them. 
" Yes we know sunshine, are you ready? " Zayn asked, without looking up from the phone. My phone. I snatched it out of his hand gracefully, smiling a little.
" Breakfast, I have something to eat " He often forgot about my human needs. Marching into the kitchen and waved my phone in front of my face I added " Thanks, but I'll take care of it. " In response, everything that I got was just a smile from Harry and a deep sigh from Zayn. 
" Nialler I bought you something for some breakfast at the bakery " Harry stood up from the couch and nod his head in the direction of a paper bag, standing at the counter. Zayn graciously walked after him. At that time I had time to push to my mouth half of rolls with apples " Tasty? " 
I nodded, smiling widely as far as you can smile with a mouth full of food. Boy was amused because his face showed me his cute dimples. It always looked so innocent and cozy that if someone tell what lies are hidden inside this guy and what he allowed to do, people would say that you're out of your mind. 
" You changed your password. " 
" Is this question or statement Zayn? " The boy just gave me a look from under his lashes '' Yes, I changed my password. Recently someone was interested in my phone, and I did not want to not invited guests and just in case I changed it.''
 " So what it is now? " The brunet asked me. 
" Fuck you. " Zayn mouth twisted into a grimace, but evil chuckle from Harold soften even the badboy. I took another bite from my roll while guys continued their questioning. 
" By the way, who is Adriana? " The question from Harry surprised me. In the middle of chewing I stopped and carefully watched the faces of friends. Curly head had no attempt to hide pride from the fact that something surprised me. 
" How do you know about Adriana? " Again, I slowly began to chew my food. 
" All night you were talking about her " Zayn said pulled Harry into yourself, embracing him tightly around the waist, when he laid his foot on the hip of Zayn, leaning back and putting a hand to his forehead in a comical way. They started making noises (which probably should have been sighs) and quoted my words that I had to say in my sleep '' Adriana Ohh! Oh Ana! Wait! No! Adriana! Ohhh!'' 
" You sound like someone went up your ass " I summed their antics, rummaging in a paper bag and looking for something good for breakfast, trying to hide the embarrassment they have caused. 
" Admit it! This probably was some random girl you slept with after your father's birthday party! '' Curly boy could not hide the enthusiasm. 
" First of all, I do not celebrate his birthday and secondly I do not remember their names " 
" Uh-oh ho ho how many were there? Admit it! I scored three naughty girls " Harry winked. " Zayn? "
 " Four cute girls " Saying this he bit his lip and picked up four fingers, waving them before in front of Harry's face. Ge shook his head disapprovingly at beating the outcome and pointed at me. 
You want me to tell you the nuber? Okay, as you wish. 
" Six girls in beautiful long night, plus one of them was a virgin " The guys dropped their jaw. At that time I grabbed the bag with the rest of breakfast and a jacket in my hand and I was already on the stairs. 
" You're lying young man! " Zayn shouted immediately, materialized beside me along with Harry, who still do not incredulous. 
" I wouldn't lie to you, sunshine! " I mimicked Zayn. They drop the subject about Adriana and good, because I had the slightest desire to explain them. " It just happened .... You know a little, well, a bit to much drink and at the same time my irresistible charm" I smiled from ear to ear, pointing to myself. 
" You motherfucker! You beat our record! " Zayn jumped on my back, ruffling my hair "You beat me! Ahh, I taught you that!" 
"The student becomes better than his master " I said with a laugh. 
"You're all fucked up" 
" Ohh Harold, you love all of us anyway! " 
" Ohh Zayneee, you are so fucking wrong!"
 Coming down the last stair I smiled, nodding. With who am I friends with?! 
Of course we managed to cross two streets away, and Harold already got the business phone. When we told him we want to have a smoke with Malik, he kicked us out of the car. And now as these morons we're standing near the high school square and smoking, waiting for Harold graciously finished talking. 
" What is it?" Zayn snatched me from my thoughts. 
" Nothing. " 
" Come on, I know for a couple of years and I see that something is wrong. " 
" Well... Recently, I have terrible nightmares " 
" What therefore? " The boy did not give up. 
" I guess that's all " I finished the sentence, the bell rang at school and everyone began to crawl out of the building. Nothing would be interesting if not for the fact that between the vastness of young people I noticed HER. She walked, listening to the conversation of two other colleagues, smiling sweatly from time to time '' September 1.''
 " What is it? " In the meantime, Harry hung up and joined us. I felt they were both looking at me. Zayn looked at me intently with unread expression on his face and curly boy had confused gaze, looking at me and at Zayn. 
" Harold what do you think about having another job this week? " 
" What documents do you need? " I smiled broadly. How good to have a friend who is engaged in counterfeiting documents. 
" Birth certificate, my license and certificate of completion of these levels of education. " 
" For the name? " 
" Niall James Horan. " 
" You are fucked up! " Zayn nerves showed up, Harry did not dare to speak a word " For your real name?!" 
'' For a long time the death certificate is in my documents, and enough time has passed and I can go back to my normal name." Brunet mouth tightened into a thin line without speaking. 
" What medium and marks do you want to have on those certificates? " 
" Such for what I can do. " I smiled to my friends, throwing butt and back to the car. The boys looked at each other worried " Gentlemen, I go back to high school!”