Chapter 52: Here We Go Again

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"Yeah...they said nothing's definite but it's a chance...yeah I know, mum...no, I'm okay, really...yes, I'll see you in Dublin, mum...I love you too, alright, bye" I hear Niall huff and a click of his phone turning off

I knock then open the door seeing him sat on the edge of his bed head hands, elbows on his knees.

"You know, there's no use in knocking if you're just going to walk in anyway" he continues to look down

I chuckle nodding "you're probably right." I move a little closer into the room "are you okay?"

He sighs lazily lifting his head revealing his teary eyes "you know how I feel about that question."

I narrow my eyes at him. He huffs "I'm fine, Louis."

"You know how I feel about that answer" I smirk

He lets out an exasperated laugh "I just had to tell my mother and step-father that I'm dying, and now I have to call my dad and brother and also tell them I am dying. So to answer your question, no, no I'm not okay."

My heart hurts for the lad in front of me. This isn't right. This shouldn't be happening to anyone so young let alone to someone like Niall. "I'm sorry" I tell him almost in a whisper unsure of how to console the boy

"It's fine" He shakes his head trying to rub the tears out of his eyes "did you need something?" He asks his tone much softer now

"Oh yeah, we have to leave for the stadium now." I tell him just remembering why I came up here in the first place

He nods "alright" he goes to pick up his duffle bag

"But we can wait if you want to talk to your dad and greg first?" I tell him

He shakes his head "This is suppose to be a good day. First day of tour. I'm Not going to let cancer ruin that...not today"

I nod "alright, lets go mate"

We go downstairs where Daniel Paul and the lads are all waiting for us with their own duffle bags

"We ready?" Paul checks with us

I look over my shoulder to Niall and he nods silently. I turn back to Paul and nod "yeah"

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We head out to the van and once we're all settled we make our way to the O2. We've played the O2 plenty of times before but every time we come here it's still shocking to think that just us five lads and a band could fill the entire arena.

We head into the arena and make our way around greeting our crew. It's so nice to see all their familiar faces it's like coming home and seeing family again.

"Alright lads, head to Lou and Caroline. You have a few interviews to do before the show" Paul tells us

We walk into the dressing room "Niall" I look up hearing my name.

"Hey Lou" I smile hugging her. We haven't seen her since the promo tour for this album and it's good to have her back

"How are you feeling?" She asks looking at me seriously

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