Dont Let Me Play Alone •*•On Hold•*•

Chapter 2: In the crowd

Waking up I felt better than yesterday, getting up I decided to work out before we had to leave for the photo shoot. I was lucky enough not to run into the others or any fans, after I finished I walked back to my room with more bounce in my step. I felt much better than yesterday, sure I miss them, but I can't dwell on it everyday and feel miserable. Knowing the girls they would want me to be happy and not worry about them every waking minute, which I wasn't going to do.

After I cleaned up and waited for the others to come get me, I couldn't shake the feeling that something amazing was going to happen. It was a strange feeling, but I just shook it off and walked into mine and Zayn's room where he was adding a few more touches to his hair, again.

"Morning, Ni. Liam said that you have to go wake up Harry and Louis." He said looking at me through the mirror, turning around I walked to the room over. Using the keycard to get in, they were both still passed out on their beds. Smirking I grabbed the blankets and dragged them off, then ripping open the shades. They both groaned and tried to cover their faces with the pillows, I just grabbed them and smacked them each on the head.

"Liam said get up! Or else we'll be late!" I yelled to them.

Louis just groaned, sitting up and looking at me. "Harry, get up. Niall's back to normal." With that Harry got up and walked to the bathroom while Louis just looked at me. "You just love doing that don't you?" He asked bluntly, while I just smiled and nodded. They took forever to wake up and I was always the secret weapon if they're the reason we're late and taking too long. They can never sleep in when I wake them up.

Leaving their room I waited in my room with Zayn for the other two boys to get ready, once they were done we all walked done to the waiting car. Driving to the photo shoot was normal, with all of us talking about random things that came to mind. I was more talkative than yesterday, but the feeling from before was coming back and I couldn't stop it. My palms became a little sweaty and I was feeling more upset and ready for anything. My emotions are bipolar for now, unfortanutely, just thinking about my sisters was bringing back good memories and ones that we never got. Like many christmases, parties, birthdays, and other things.

"Niall? Niall?" I jerk my head to Liam, he was giving me a concerned look. "We're here." I nodded, stretching and then climbing out to meet the roar of fans. I could easily hear them screaming for the others, but one or two people called my name.

I'm used to it now, most girls like the other boys more than me. I don't really care that much anymore, but sometimes it does bug me. Just hearing them made me want to get inside even more, but clearly there was a girl screaming my name. I couldn't make it out, or see the girl screaming it, I just know that one girl was dying for my attention. I did one quick turn before going in the building, only seeing a sea of excited faces. Before going in I saw one girl with light brown hair trying to get past security, struggling like crazy.

Her eyes met mine and I felt a sudden kick to the chest and I couldn't look away. Her eyes were like mine, and I couldn't help but feel like I was looking at Isobel. That's impossible though, there's no way it's her. Her and Jessie are gone, but there is a extremely small chance it is. I want to have security let her through, but I couldn't. Not here, not in from of everyone. Finding Paul I pointed to her and asked if he'd let her by, then leaving to catch up with the other boys.

"Hey, where were you, Ni?" Zayn asked once I entered the dressing room. The other three boys were looking at me with the same questioning glance.

"Uh... I stopped for a minute to sign a couple posters for some younger fans, that's all." I lied knowing they would question me if I told them the truth.

They nodded and went back to what they were doing, but Zayn still looked at me curiously. I knew he wasn't believing what I said, before turning back he just mouthed 'Tell me the truth later'. To which I just nodded, I can never fool Zayn, he sees right past my lies. Once done, we all walked out and did what we were told. The whole time I gave halfhearted smiles and joked a little to make it seem like everything was alright.

The later it got, the more I felt worse, and the worse I felt the more glares I got for being uncooperative. I couldn't help it, my heart was falling apart and I knew the odds that Isobel being here a extremely slim.

"Alright, you boys are done. Go on now." The photographer called out. I let out a sigh of relief, walking past the others.

"Niall. Wait! Niall, hold on." Liam came running up, grabbing my shoulder. "What's up, mate?" He was deeply concerned. Zayn, Louis, and Harry trailed up behind us wearing the same expression. I looked at each of them, knowing I just had to tell them.

I shook of Liam's hand and walked into the dressing room, they followed in. As soon as the door was closed, I could feel my chest hurt.

"Niall, please tell us what's wrong. What happened hole you were gone? I know it was a lie what you said earlier. We want the truth." Zayn spoke. I nodded slowly and took in a deep breath, closing my eyes. Right before I spoke, I heard the door open, probably being Paul.

"I... I um, thought I saw Isobel in the crowd." Once saying it out loud I fell to the ground, rubbing my face while small tears welled up in my eyes. I could feel someone sit down next to me, placing a hand on my shoulder. I could tell it was Zayn, but it could've also been Liam, or Louis or Harry.

"That's because you did, Ni." My jerked up, meeting the blue eyes from earlier. Being closer I could see the bluish-green eyes that I haven't seen for years. She smiled widely, her eyes becoming brighter and she still knelt next to me. Immediately I jumped up and threw my arms around one of my long lost sisters, holding onto her as she did the same. I now couldn't control my emotions, tears just streaming down my face and I didn't care to stop them.

"I.. I... I can't believe it's you." I pulled back, just looking at her now teary eyes, and insanely wide smile. I kissed on her cheek and hugged her even tighter. Even though I could hear the others behind me, I couldn't help but let every emotion escape.

"What about me? I was missing too." Looking behind me I met the almost identical pair of teary eyes.

"Jessie!" I let to of Isobel and scooped up Jessie, spinning her and hugging her as well. Isobel walked up and I pulled her into me as I hugged the life in of them.

"Niall. I can't believe it, but you've gone from our adorable brother to adorable popster brother." Jessie said as she pulled back, wiping her eyes and motioning to me.

"Yeah, what happened. I always knew you could sing, but I can't believe you're famous. That's just,....wow." Isobel spoke, punching me lightly in the arm. I hugged them once more, pulling back and sat down with my sisters sitting next to me.

I looked at them, Isobel's face was thinner, her eyes still carting the usual light. She looks about six or seven inches shorter than me. While Jessie seems to have hanged the most, her appearance is kind if different, the same deep blue eyes, and was a little taller than Isobel. I couldn't help but hold my head in my hands, sobbing silently while I could feel someone rubbing my back comforting. I met Isobel's eyes and just smiled widely, her matching my smile.

"Wait! Are you guys triplets?" A voice said out loud, looking up all three of us looked at surprised Liam, Louis, and Harry. Zayn just stood looking happy. I never did told the others that my sisters and I were triplets.

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Thanks for reading!

-J