As the meet and greet with the fans began, Niall was full of excitement and energy. However, as he greeted the enthusiastic fans one by one, he started to feel a sudden shift in his body. His hands began to tremble slightly, and he felt a wave of dizziness wash over him.
Niall tried to push through it, not wanting to disappoint the fans who had come to meet him, but he knew he needed to take action quickly. He discreetly checked his continuous glucose monitor, and the numbers confirmed his suspicion - his blood sugar was dropping rapidly.
Trying to keep his composure, Niall took a deep breath and turned to Basil, who was assisting with the meet and greet. He managed a faint smile and mouthed, "I'm low."
As the meet and greet continued, Niall tried his best to keep a brave face and interact with the fans, but the effects of the low blood sugar were starting to take a toll on him. His hands were visibly shaking, and he was finding it increasingly challenging to maintain his composure.
Louis, who was standing next to Niall, noticed the telltale signs of his friend's distress. Concerned, he gently placed a hand on Niall's shoulder and whispered, "Niall, I think you should take a break for a moment."
Basil handed Niall another glucose gel pack, and Niall gratefully accepted it, knowing that it would help bring his blood sugar back up. He took the gel and leaned against a nearby table, trying to steady himself as he waited for the glucose to take effect.
"I'm sorry, guys. I just wanted to keep going," Niall said, his voice tinged with frustration.
"No need to apologize, mate," Liam reassured him. "We know you want to give your all, but your health comes first."
Niall nodded, grateful for his bandmates' understanding. "I just hate feeling like I'm letting everyone down," he admitted, his vulnerability showing through.
As Niall and the boys continued with the meet and greet, Niall tried his best to put on a brave face and interact with the fans. Despite the glucose gel providing some relief, he could still feel the effects of the low blood sugar lingering. His hands were no longer shaking as visibly, but the weakness in his legs and the cloudiness in his mind were becoming increasingly evident.
Louis kept a close eye on Niall, knowing that his friend was putting on a brave front, but he could see that Niall was struggling. He offered his assistance again, "Niall, are you sure you don't want some help? You look a bit unsteady."
Niall, wanting to push through and not disrupt the meet and greet, smiled faintly, "I'm okay, Lou. Really, I can handle it."
Louis wasn't convinced and placed a gentle hand on Niall's arm, "Niall, it's okay to take a break. We can pick up where we left off after you rest for a bit."
Niall hesitated, his determination warring with the need to take care of himself. He didn't want to disappoint the fans or let his bandmates down, but he could feel himself getting weaker with each passing minute.
"Just a bit longer," Niall insisted, trying to mask the fatigue in his voice.
Louis exchanged a knowing look with the other boys, and they all agreed to give Niall a few more minutes. They didn't want to push him too hard, but they also understood Niall's desire to connect with the fans.
As the minutes passed, Niall's steps became slower, and he stumbled slightly. Louis didn't hesitate this time. He stepped forward, gently taking Niall's arm and guiding him away from the crowd.
"I'm sorry, Niall, but we need to take a break," Louis said firmly, not giving Niall a choice this time.
Niall felt a mixture of frustration and gratitude. He knew that Louis was looking out for him, but he still fought against the need to rest. "I'm fine, Louis. Really, I can keep going," Niall protested weakly.
