Not even him

CHAPTER 9

I went ahead and let myself sleep for the rest of the flight. I only woke when I felt us landing. I never really got good sleep these last couple days so I was glad to have some. When I woke I saw Paul still awake and Liam who looked like he also slept during the flight.

The landing was smoothe. I was glad it was over. I hate flying, that's why I always try to sleep during them. Soon we were getting off the plane and grabbing our luggage. Management rented a car for Paul to drive us all around. Now Liam and I are sitting in the car still somehow jet lagged. Paul continues to check in on me to see how I'm doing. I know he's worried about what happened at the airport. I don't blame him, I'd be worried too.

After a while drive we arrive at our hotel. Paul offers to get our luggage while Liam checks me and him in. We usually use fake names so word doesn't spread as to where we are. "Hi, what can I help you with?" The receptionist seems to be quite nice. "Oh, hi. I'm here to check-in. There should've already been 3 others who checked in we're just here for our keys." "Oh yes. Are you in the presidential suite? With I believe the 3 other men?" "Yes, that should be us." "ok, here you go on floor 36." "Thank you." "Have a nice day." "You too." Liam's always the best when it comes to checking us in. This time management got us a suite instead of just different rooms. Great. Now I have to be extra careful not to let the boys see what's wrong. At least I can see Lou and Liam is just next to my room in case I need him. Which hopefully I won't. We'll just have to see.

Paul joined us back in the elevator. It was quite the long ride since we were pretty high up. The only thing to be heard was the elevator music and occasional beeping every floor. Paul was the one to break the silence. "Ok, so in an hour we have to leave for the recording studio to get some songs in then the rest of the day is free but I thought to you all you just want to chill out and catch up. Then tomorrow you have two interviews a small break then soundcheck, rehearsal, and then the concert. I know it's a lot but better than most days. I told management about what happened and they told me to just make sure you're good for the concert tomorrow and not to do too much activity." "Ok, cool. Thanks really." "Of course. Oh, and I should warn you the boys are pretty happy to see you both, especially Harry. I was on the phone with them when you two were sleeping so I apologize in advance for the trampling." me and Liam both laughed a bit at that. And soon we were on our floor.

Paul was right they were very excited to see us. Niall, Zayn and Louis ran to hug Liam and I. I almost toppled over, good thing I caught my balance. "Oh, Haz, how are you? I feel like I've missed so much. Are you ok?" I cracked a smile seeing Lou talk super fast and worriedly. "I'm fine really. Don't worry about me I'm here aren't I." "Well of course I'm going to worry, don't try telling me not to." He was being sassy. It was funny. This was the first genuine smile I've had in a while. It felt nice being with the boys felt nice.

When the greetings stopped I was finally able to make it to my room. I only had a bit to settle in so I just needed to hurry. I always like keeping my room clean. I also like to just get everything out of my bags so I feel a bit more comfortable and at home. After I unpack I just clean up and change. I've got a few more minutes to chill so I walk out back to the living room and chill on my phone. I just played games. I try not going on social media too much since nowadays it seems to just turn out bad. After a bit all of us were out in the main room. Now we're just waiting for Paul to come get us. Soon enough he walks in and we get off our phones and make our way to the door.

Paul just led to the car and we all piled in. We were all talking about random things. Zayn and Niall were talking about the previous days they were here, Louis occasionally jumping in. Liam and I just listened laughing along with them. We didn't even notice how close we were to the studio till the car stopped. Recording days always one way or the other either very bad or relatively good.

Walking in all Paul had to do was look at the front desk lady and she let us straight through. We were in one of the further back rooms cause we always got the bigger ones since there's five of us. We always liked goofing around but would be serious when we needed to be. Zayn was up first then Liam, then Niall, then Louis, then me.

It was finally my turn to record so I went behind the booth. Today I was just rerecording some old stuff and doing some high notes. I hope my asthma doesn't kick in. I really don't want that right now honestly anything but.

The things I was rerecording were simple they just wanted to change the toon was all. My high notes could have been better but I felt like my breathing was shorter so I wasn't able to hold them as I'd like to. I only have a few more so I should be good. The more I did the worse it got. I could tell the people behind the booth were getting upset. I kept trying, knowing I was pushing it But I really didn't want to come back here. This way it'd only be one day. After two more I felt my chest tighten a bit just like last time. Next thing I knew my blicking was becoming rapid. I'm trying to focus on my breathing as much as I can. "Harry, you seem a bit off today?" one of the producers asked. "Haz, are you good? How are you feeling?" I wanted to answer but couldn't. I finally looked up wide eyed right at Paul. I pointed to my throat and tried speaking. "I-I..... ca-can-can't.... Br-breath. He-." Liam immediately got up and rushed to me, Louis close behind. "Niall go out to the car, his Inhaler is in the glove box go!!! HURRY!!!" Niall rushed out the door after Paul yelled at him. Louis was playing with my hair and whispering encouraging words to me. Liam was encouraging me and talking me through it. Paul was just doing his best to help. He was making Zayn go get me some water for when it's over. No one could really do anything. I was wheezing and gasping for air as a couple tears slid down my cheeks. Li wiped them away. Soon enough, Niall was back rushing into the room. He threw the inhaler to Paul who immediately pressed it to my lips and took three pumps till my breathing started coming back to normal. Everyone left out a breath no one knew they were holding. Zayn gave me some water to help soothe my throat. Louis kept playing with my curls while Liam just told me how proud he was. 

 We all sat there for a second just collecting ourselves. When my breathing became normal Liam and Louis helped me up to the couch. Paul talked to management and they said we were good to be done for the day. They were being surprisingly nice. It was helpful. The boys helped me to the car and we drove back to the hotel. I was tired, that's for sure. At least this one wasn't as bad as the last one.

Soon my breathing shortened as it did so many times but this time there wasn't saving me. He wasn't saving me.