You do not have to read this... But today our fandom has broken. March 25, 2015 Zayn Malik has left One Direction. I have slowly come to understand his decision, although it was sudden and unexpected. I do not agree with the way we were told, which was through a facebook post, which angers me. These boys are no longer One Direction, they are solely a few mates singing and having fun. I will never have the courage to say that those boys are a true band now. Without Zayn, they are different.

I will still support Harry, Louis, Niall, and Liam. They are my idols, and I will never leave them. But during this time of tragedy, I can not even stand to hear their names. I am completely heartbroken and in despair. Although he was not my favorite, he still had that connection. A fan to band bond that I will never let go of.

I know this sounds like he died or something, but a part of me is missing, and it almost feels just as bad. I knew one day they'd stop being One Direction, but I would have expected the whole group to stop, not just a member.

I am staying strong and faithful, but it's hard to move on from something this scarring and painful. Zayn was never a main character in this story, but he was still important. And I'm glad I had the chance to make him apart of it.

I hope the future is bright and amazing for you Zayn, I wish you all the luck in the world. I'll be sure to cry and smile for you as I attend the tour once again this year, even if it won't feel the same. As for the boys, I'm glad you're still living out your dream as a group, and I hope things will be patched and somewhat fixed soon. Thanks for reading, and I wish you all a good day. x -Autumn