Niall had a headache that had steadily been getting worst throughout the day. He had avoided telling the other boys because he didn't want them to fuss over him. They sat together for the second interview that day. Niall tried to stay quiet as his pounding head made it hard to concentrate. He knew after the interview was over they'd get back on the bus and they'd be driving for a while. He figured he could relax then. The other boys laughed and talked loudly with the interviewer sending pain shooting through Niall's head. He tried to act as normal as he could, laughing every once in a while when his head would allow it. They were nearing the end of the interview when they started talking to him.
"So Niall, what's been your favorite part of being in the band?" He mentally groaned before answering.
"Well touring has always been my favorite part. I love being up there on stage and preforming. I love our fans, they're the best in the world. But I also love the fact that I've gotten so close to these lads right here." He forced a smile, praying his head would stop pounding.
"Well we all know your fans love you too." The crowd started to scream sending more pain through Niall's head. "Alright boys, thanks so much for talking to us. Good luck on the rest of your tour. Hopefully we will see you again soon." They stood up and the crowd started to scream again. They couldn't get out of the building fast enough for poor Niall. As soon as they walked outside the sun blinded them making Niall groan in pain. Liam took notice of Niall's pain and stood beside him.
"Alright Nialler?"
"Got a wicked headache," Niall explained. The other two boys gathered close to him.
"Is that why you've been so quiet?" Louis asked. Niall nodded.
"We'll get back to the bus and get some medicine in you. We've got nothing else to do so you can relax," Liam reassured him.
"I just really want to lay down for a bit," Niall told them.
"Let's get back there quickly," Harry said putting his arm around his friend. They walked to the van that would take them back to the bus and got on. Liam sat in the back with Niall, allowing him to lean on him and close his eyes. He didn't say a word as they drove. Liam ran his fingers through Niall's hair just letting him relax. When they pulled into the car park they wasted no time getting Niall on the bus. He laid down on the couch draping his arm over his eyes. Liam rustled around looking for some medicine for Niall's head. Louis and Harry turned off the lights and shut the blinds making it as dark as they could for Niall. Liam came back with some medicine and a bottle of water for Niall.
"Here Nialler," Liam whispered, trying not to speak too loudly. Niall took the pills and swallowed them down before laying back down.
"You gonna be alright mate?" Louis asked softly. Niall just nodded.
"We'll let you rest, just yell if you need anything," Liam told him.
"Thanks," Niall whispered.
The boys scattered throughout the bus Liam and Louis sat together playing FIFA while Harry went off somewhere to read. Niall had fallen asleep at some point hoping when he woke up his headache would be gone. When he woke up however that was not the case. He opened his eyes and the room spun as pain shot through his head. He squeezed his eyes shut and putting his hand over his eyes. The pain was even more intense than it was before and it was beginning to make him feel sick. Tears popped to his eyes and his head pounded. He fought them back until the pain was overwhelming. Tears streamed down his face as he began silently sobbing. Harry had wondering back up front and found Niall in distress and quickly went to him.
"You alright Niall?" he asked putting his hand on Niall's shoulder. Niall shook his head. "What's wrong pal?" Niall sobbed getting the attention of the other two who quickly came running in.
"Niall what wrong?" Liam asked now very concerned.
"It's worse," he whimpered before sobbing again. Liam combed his fingers through Niall's hair trying to calm him down.
"We'll get you some more medicine mate, you'll be alright," Louis told him softly.
"I feel sick," Niall cried. The boys all looked at each other.
"You've got to calm down Nialler, we'll fix you up," Liam whispered calmly to him. "Sit up for me." He helped Niall sit up before sitting beside him so he could rub circles on his back. Harry had run off grabbing more medicine for Niall and their sick bucket just to be safe.
"Here Niall," Harry whispered handing him the pills. Niall took them and calmed down a little. He was fighting off the nausea as best he could. The other boys sat around him trying their best to comfort him.
"Doing alright Niall?" Louis asked. Niall shrugged a little.
"Do you still feel sick?" Harry asked. Niall nodded.
"Do you think you're going to throw up?" Liam asked softly.
"I don't know," Niall answered honestly.
"Just relax, you'll be alright," Liam told him. The boys sat there for a while Niall took deep breaths trying to calm his nauseous stomach. He started to panic when his mouth started to water and his throat got tight.
"Guys," Niall panicked. Harry picked up the bucket and sat it on his lap.
"Relax, it'll be over soon," Harry whispered. Niall shut his eyes still trying to breathe. He could feel his stomach trying to send up everything he had eat but he fought it with all the strength he could muster up. He swallowed hard pushing down the bile rising in his throat as tears started to form in his eyes.
"You're alright Nialler," Louis whispered. Niall gagged a little as his stomach tried to seize up again.
"You're alright mate," Liam reassured him. Niall shook his head.
"I don't want to throw up," Niall panicked.
"Shh, you're alright Niall, you're alright," Harry whispered to him. Niall gagged again, harder this time whimpering a little afterwards. All the boys sat with Niall trying to keep him as calm as they could.
"Guys I don't-" Niall was cut off when his stomach shot up his throat making a reappearance in the bucket.
"That's it Niall, it's alright," Louis whispered. Niall continued retching sending pain shooting through his head. He felt like the retching would never end but after a few minutes his stomach relaxed.
"All done Niall?" Liam asked.
"Yeah, I think so," Niall replied hoarsely. Liam took the bucket from his hand and left to clean it. Harry handed Niall his water bottle which he accepted happily. Niall took a few sips soothing his burning throat.
"You feel any better?" Louis asked.
"Head still hurt but I'm not nauseous anymore," he explained.
"You wanna lay back down?" Louis asked him. Niall nodded. The boys let him lay back down on the couch, when Liam came back he set the bucket back down beside Niall to be safe.
"Try to rest up a bit more mate," Liam told him. Niall nodded.
"Thanks boys," Niall said with a slight smile.
"No problem mate," Liam smiled
"We just want you better," Louis added.
"Call us if you need us," Harry told him.
"I will." The boys left Niall to rest returning to their own activities. Niall relaxed the rest of the day and by the evening his headache was almost gone. When the boys woke up the next morning he was back to his happy self.
