~ Juli's P.O.V. ~
When Harry left me alone in the kitchen, there was an awkward vibe floating around. It was a strange silence, and every once in a while I would hear muffled talking coming from the other room.
I sighed, and leaned back on the chair. My back was cramping up. I passed it off and assumed it was from the baby. I took my phone out of my pocket and unlocked it.
I noticed I had one new email, and opened it. It was from my university, basically saying that I hadn't attended class in a week, and that I needed to resume my studies.
I immediatley emailed my professor back explaining my situation. I knew that he would understand. Aside from being my teacher, he was almost like a second father to me.
I set my phone down and clutched my back, suddenly feeling the shooting pain again. I cringed at the throbbing of my spine. It literally felt like someone was cracking my back with a hammer.
I heard multiple pairs of feet coming into the kitchen. I looked up to the door frame to see five boys, four of which were all smiling the cheesiest smiles I have ever seen.
Niall stood behind Louis, his head facing the ground.
I laughed. "What's up guys?" I said sarcastically.
"Um, nothing. We just all thought it would be a good idea to take you out for dinner tonight. You know, so we can get to know you a little better." Liam stated, rushing nervously through his words.
"I know you guys. Not well, but I know something is up." I looked wearily at all of them. Niall still wouldn't make eye contact with me.
"Juli, please. Let us take you out tonight. You've been stressing a lot lately, and you deserve a night out."
"When you say a night out, you don't actually mean a night out, right? Remember the baby here lads." I pointed to my protruding bump.
"No, just a dinner. Let's go now. I'm really hungry." Zayn says.
"I don't know guys. I have a ton of school work to catch up on, and this baby is really tiring me out." Just at the moment, I yawned. "But thanks for the offer."
I saw all the lads exchange worried looks than turn their attention back to me. "Juli, please I'm begging you, just let us take you somewhere." Niall spoke desperatley.
"What's going on?" I asked, stepping towards them. "Is something wrong?" I asked, louder this time.
Liam sighed. "Juli, we need to get you out of here. We'll explain it all in the car."
"What? What are you guys talking about?" I asked. Then I came to a realization. "No, he can't be..." I covered my mouth with my hand and my eyes grew wide.
I followed behind the boys out the van in the driveway. Their bodyguard, Paul, was already seated in the driver's seat. When I slid open the door, I saw El already inside. She immediatley pulled me next to her and whispered in my ear.
"I'm so sorry about this. We'll take care of you." She wrapped me into a hug. I was lucky to have a friend like her.
I smiled. "Thanks El. I'm glad I have all you guys here for me." I didn't mean to say it so loud, but surely enough, Louis spoke up.
"Aww, did you guys hear that? She loves us!" He gushed in a baby voice. I lowered my head trying to hide my blush.
"Whatever, Tomlinson." I said back, smirking a bit. Then I remembered something important. "Hey guys, are you just going to let Carter come and ruin the house looking for me?" I looked at the lads.
