Carrier

Double Surprise

"I want you to call me every night. Don't worry about what time it is here, you call me every night before you go to bed and no texting. Only Skype or phone call understood? Don't wonder off alone, when going out in public stick by Paddy and the lads' sides. Listen to Dr. Ada if she tells you to sit a concert out. If she tells you stop eating so many cookies you stop, understood?" Zayn repeats for the fourth time this morning as he drives me to the airport for the rest of the On The Road Again tour.

"I know, Zee. You've already given me this speech four times," I remind him as I try to hold back a grin, "You know you could always come with me."

"Liam, we've talked about this. I can't go. Modest would never let me and I honestly don't want to. For I know I'm just going to be an anxious mess trying to protect you from every shadow," he replies keeping his eyes on the road as we enter the busy airport.

"But I'll miss you," I pout giving him my best puppy fog pout.

"I'll miss you too, but it's only going to to be for about five months. We'll be fine," he replies trying to assure both himself and me as we come to a stop at the sidewalk where Harry, Louis and Niall are waiting for me so we can board the private jet, "Are you sure I can't just turn around and take you home?" he asks giving me his own pout.

"I'm sure. I'll call you when we land," I promise him getting out of the car. I'm not even out of the car for thirty seconds and I am swarmed by the lads. I am pulled into a hug by Niall, Louis kisses my cheek and Harry can't stop fussing over my baby bump. I push Harry's hands away turning back to Zayn.

"I'll miss you," I whisper leaning in and planting a kiss on his lips.

"And I you. Promise me you'll take care of yourself and our baby. I can not stand the idea of losing either one of you," he whispers back his arms wrapped around me protectively as I snuggle close to him resting my head on his chest listening to his heartbeat.

"I promise and I will call you each night," I reply trying not to cry. I really don't want to leave him for five months, especially after we just got back together.

"I love you Liam," he kisses me one last time before turning back to the lads his arm still wrapped around my waist. "I'm counting on you three to keep him safe. Promise you will watch over him?"

"Don't worry between Harry's weird pregnancy fetish, Niall's clinging and my need to protect those I care about we won't leave our sight," Louis promises meaning every single word.

"And don't worry I'll be sure to monitor him and the baby," Dr. Ada greets us as she walks up the sidewalk pulling her suitcase along with her as though it is a loyal pet dog.

"You're coming with us?" I ask confused.

"Her coming with us on tour was part of the deal we made with management. Didn't Zayn tell you about our meetings with management?" Harry asks raising his eyebrow.

"I did try to tell him, but by the time I got home each night he's passed out on the couch or already in bed," Zayn grumbles pulling me close as I stick my tongue out at him.

"That's to be expected. Carrying a baby takes a lot out of a person," Dr. Ada replies making me grin at her.

"Is it normal for his belly to be already that big?" Niall asks motioning to my belly that is still sticking out visibly through my sweat shirt.

Self consciously I run my hand over my bump trying not to be offended. I mean I know I'm almost three months and look more like five or maybe even six, but I'm slightly offended at Niall's bluntness.

"It's normal with Carriers. His body shape is different from a woman's so he's going to be a little bigger than normal. He is a little more round than a normal Carrier as well, but we can look into that when we get to American and I have my equipment,"Dr. Ada says giving me a reassuring smile.