Gotta be you... because nobody compares

Revealing her secret.

---Liam's POV---

We got settled in and now we all were in the tour bus' kitchen. Niall was eating a sandwhich, Louis and zayn were on their phone looking up videos, pics and what not. Harry was watching tv, and my Adelaide was calling her mom in the room with the big bed at the end of the bus. Yes, I called her MY Adelaide. I know I told her I was ok with her picking Harry and what not. But I just couldn't shake her off. She did tell me that we would go with the flow. I couldn't give up hope.

Adelaide came out of the room. She looked distant. I wonder what was wrong?

"Everything ok?" She never really talked about home.

"Yeah, my brother was just feeling a little ill." She looked at Harry who was now looking at her. It was like they had a secret going between them. It angered me.

"Is he ok?" He asked, still talking in secret code or something.

"Yeah, just a bad day" she sighed. I wanted to ask her what was wrong. Maybe another time when it's just me and her.... If there ever will be a time where it's just me and her.

I sighed and walked away. She wasn't going to talk to me as long as Harry was there. That's what got me upset, she just goes straight to Harry. I saw her first. Yes, I didn't break things off with Danielle, but management would kill me if I did. AND the fans would just send all this hate to Addy if I chose her over Danielle. I should have just gone for it... now it might be too late. Or maybe not. There was still Samantha.

(a/n I'm gonna fast forward it a bit. just to get the story rolling some more:) don't worry I wont leave anything important out. like all of a sudden she has a baby or something WHICH SHE WONT DON'T WORRY HAHA but i'm saying I wont leave out the big stuff )

---Adelaide's POV---

My next few performance were as amazing as the other ones. I would always get applause after every song. As usual, I would sing about my feelings. They were mainly happy ones. Some Nicki Minaj here and there just to show the audience I could vary in genre. It was all fun.

The boys and I got alot closer as well. Niall became even more of my best friend as we were before. Zayn and Louis were so nice to me as well. They'd make me laugh and smile. Once, Zayn helped me with MY hair. He was actually able to manage my wild child locks. Liam, me and him had gotten close as well. He definately was the responsible one. Always telling us when it was time to go to bed, to eat, and to calm and quiet down. It was mainly when I was interacting with one of the boys. Something told me he still had a thing for me... but we were going with the flow. Harry, we still hadn't put a label on what we were. We hadn't had a repeat of the night of my first concert performance. But we still got closer. Like I said, Liam always objecting of the fun me and him were having. Telling us to quiet down or something.

Nobody knew my secret about home. I wasn't ready to tell anyone yet. I didn't know how. Until one day... my mom called. She said that Matty was doing alot better, like tremendously better. She said that she'd been getting the checks from Simon to pay the medical bills. Today he was going for his last surgery. The doctor said he'd come out ok. It was just procedure. Still, I wish I could be there. I couldn't though. Since I signed a contract I had to perform every concert. Today was one of them. So I had to.

I talked to the band early that morning about the song I wanted to perform. They were upset that I changed it last minute, but I told them it was important to me. The song wasn't that difficul so they agreed. I practiced it as the guys were on lunch break and went to a nearby restaraunt.

It was now time for my performance. I was nervous. I hope this was the right way to approach this. I had called my mom telling her the idea, I had one of the staff record it so I could send it to my brother to watch when he recovered from the days surgery.

"Hey you ok?" Harry asked me. He didn't know about my choice to reveal my secret. I had been pacing backstage, so I guess he knew something was up.

"yeah, I gotta go up there." he nodded and gave me a hug, he began walking away but turned when I called him back, "Harry, If tonight, something goes wrong up there and I can't move... will you save me?"  He looked confused. but then smiled.

"always"

I walked out. ready to tell the world.

I was infront of the audience. Thousands of screaming fans. I signaled them to quiet down and they listened.

"Hey guys, I'm Adelaide. You can call me Addy." They cheered. Again, I signaled them to be quiet down. " well guys, tonight I'm gonna sing a song... For my brother," the crowd awwwwwed. "He's been sick for awhile, Like really really sick." I didn't wanna go too into detail. I looked at Harry who was backstage. His eyes wide I kept looking at him as I said . "But today I got a call from my mom.. She said he was doing alot better. All this was for him. I began singing so that I can make a life for me and him. He says thank you. We all have our own problems. Whether it's a sick relative, financial worries, or any other problem... However you always have someone there for you. This song is for my brother... and for the people who helped me and my family out when we needed it the most... Simon Cowell... and One Direction."

(a/n ok the song is Lean on Me by Bill Withers. Love that song. go listen:))

I stood there with the mic on my hand as I began to sing.

"sometimes in our lives

we all have pain,

we all have sorrow

but.. if we are wise we know that there's always tomorrow.

Lean on me when you're not strong

I'll be your friend,

I'll help you carry on

for it won't be long. Til i'm gonna need somebody to lean on"

The crowd was swaying, I could see some of the girls in the front with tears on their eyes. This made ME tear up as I continued singing. I wasn't sure If I was gonna freeze here and now but I somehow managed to keep going.

"Please, swallow your pride If I have things you need to borrow

For no one can fill

those of your needs

that you won't let show"

Suddenly I heard voices behind me. It was the boys. They joined in.

So just call on me brother

When you need a hand

we all need somebody to lean on

Niall on my right beside me, he grabbed my hand and smiled saying it was ok. Harry, on my left side, had his hand on my back. Liam was beside him followed by Louis. Zayn was on the other side of Niall.

This was it. They were saying they had my back as I had my brother's back. We finished the song. I was crying by now. The crowd was cheering.

"Thank you again guys. I love ya'll," I waved to the audience. then I looked at the guys..."and I love each of ya'll" I used the word... I had to. They were saving me and my brother. I loved them.

---Harry's POV---

She used the word. I couldn't believe it. What did she mean by it though? I know she was saying she loved us like family... But even me? or did she feel more with me?

(a/n Ok guys I hope ya'll liked this chapter. I wanted to also give a side note,... PLEASE don't be upset that I'm using the term cancer here. It's just for the story. I also have had family members affected by it and I know it's not something to take lightly. That's why I'm not making a joke about it. Also, Just FYI in the story, her brother does recover. He lives. I wouldn't do that please don't take offense.)