The Sickly Sweet Mistake (A One Direction FanFic) [On Hold]

Chapter 23- Next Morning

*~*~*~*NEXT MORNING*~*~*~*

Skylar

I slowly opened my eyes to a soft humming coming from across the room. I looked around to find Zayn groggily humming a familiar tune in his shared bed with a still sleeping Sumi.

What was that tune? I wondered.

Then it hit me and I started to sing quietly, trying not to wake Niall, whom was sleeping next to me.

"I wanna stay up all night and jump around until we see the sun,

I wanna stay up all night and find a girl and tell her she's the one,

Hold on to the feeling, and don't let it go,

Cuz we got the floor now, get out of control,

I wanna stay up all night and do it all with you"

By then, Zayn had noticed the added voice and was watching me, still humming. Then Harry started shifting around, so we stopped the melody and watched as he settled down into a comfortable position beside Josie.

"Zayn?" I asked quietly and tentatively. He looked over at me again. "Should we check on Liam?" All I really wanted was an excuse to get up and stretch and I had a feeling Zayn did too, but he didn't want to get up alone, which is why he was had been on the bed, humming to himself.

He nodded and started to move with stealth and "accuracy", making every effort not to wake Sumi. I did the same, not trying touch Niall or Arlene who seemed perfectly content with sleeping. I managed to get up without waking them of making them stir, so I took that as a job well done.

That is, until my stomach growled, and Niall groaned a little and stirred slightly at the, most likely, familiar noise.

"Food?" He muttered sleepily, head rolling to the side, and eyes closed. I a look of concern and worry flashed across my face, and I quickly looked at Zayn, who quickly stepped over beside me and leaned over Niall's ear, whispering something so quietly, even I didn't hear. But Niall seemed half-consciously satisfied with whatever he said and appeared to drift back to sleep.

Zayn

I saw Niall stirring on the couch and I walked over, leaning beside him and whispering the one thing I knew would make him drift back to sleep.

"Not yet Nialler."

That was not the first time I needed to do that to Niall. He would start to wake up, usually seeming to expect something that wasn't there. Breakfast, the X Factor finale (which when you are half asleep isn't that surprising, it was a huge day in our career), Demi Lovato (which had been a cruel prank thought up and executed by Harry after Niall had been texting her for a few minutes, followed by him having the flu. I mean, really! What was Harry thinking?!), or sleeping in late for a concert, which were just a few ideas.

The sleepy blondie seemed satisfied with the answer, yet again, and fell asleep again. I looked back and Skylar who seemed relieved that he wasn't awoken. I beconned for her to follow me out to the hallway, where we could talk.

"Thanks for that. I didn't want to wake Niall up this early." Is how she started.

"Not a problem. He does that a lot, half awake, but he usually falls back asleep." I smiled, thinking how funny that was. I mean, once he heard the word "tornado" and he answered "here?" then fell asleep again. Skylar smiled back.

"Should we check on Liam, or have breakfast first?" She asked. I checked my watch. 7:13 AM. My stomach pains from yesterday were completely gone without a trace, and I now felt really hungry. But before I could answer, both our stomachs growled. We laughed at their comedic timing.

"Asked. And answered." I said jokingly. We walked towards the cafeteria.

"Maybe we should buy Liam and his sister," Skylar was a little hesitant if 'sister' was the right word. I just nodded and she continued. "A present from the gift shop. Like a teddy bear?" She asked as we continued walking.

I felt so stupid for not thinking of it sooner. A "get well soon" present. I felt a little embarrassed and facepalmed, making Skylar laugh. And her laugh just made me want to laugh, so I did. She and Niall were like twins separated at birth! I smiled at the thought of that.

My mind slipped away for a moment, bringing in thoughts like: "Why haven't Paul or Management called?" and "What kind of stories are written about this whole hospital ordeal?" and "Could this break up the band?"

"Woah, Zayn? Are you okay?" Skylar asked worriedly, bringing me back to reality.

"Hmm? What? Yeah, sorry. Just daydreaming a little there." I shot her a fake smile. She didn't look convinced, but she let it slide.

We kept walking.

"Management hasn't called, have they?" she asked.

"No." I answered, almost trailing off. I was wrong, she wasn't going to let it slide. "But I'll be fine. It will all be fine." I added, but it was more for myself then anything. It's as if say it out loud will make it come true.

She put her hand on my shoulder, making me look at her hand, then squeezed my shoulder gently, looked me in the eyes, smiled sweetly, and kept walking, letting go of my shoulder.

I somehow felt comforted and followed her.

"What are you gonna have?" Skylar asked. "I'm getting one of just about everything." she laughed, then smiled. She stood in the food line, ready to order.

I smiled and stepped in line behind her.

Bethany

I heard some humming, but went back to sleep. Then I didn't hear anything, so I slowly opened my eyes. I saw that everyone was still asleep, except for Zayn and Skylar. Where ever they were off to!

I looked over at Louis watch for the time. 7:15 AM.

I groaned quietly, knowing the others were asleep. NO kid should need to get up this early ever!

But then I saw the silver lining. More an opportunity, really.

Mwahahaha...

To the gift shop!

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Hey guys, short chapter but I wanted a little "suspense" for the chapter. The next will be longer, I swear!

But I do think this one is better quality!

What do you think Bethany is up to? No dirty replies/answers thank you!

I AM NOT POSTING UNTIL I GET AN ANSWER.

-Rowan