This is not the end~ Fourth book in PLMI series

The segway's return-70

A/n- Sorry this took so long......I've been...busy.

««One week later»»
-Mackenzie's POV-
"Kenz!!" Liam whispered, sticking his head into my dressing room. I jumped, fumbling with the mascara in my hands before it fell to the floor. At least I didn't stab myself this time.......
"Gosh you scared me. What?" I asked or..huffed at him. He came through the door, smiling and glancing at Niall, who was sitting on the couch, searching through his phone in silence. He was awfully tired today, his eyes slightly swollen and dark underneath.
Liam leaned down and whispered in my ear, which earned me a confused gaze from Niall. I looked away from him quickly before I would give anything away through my eyes.
"They're here. What do you want me to do?" Liam whispered. I pulled away and sighed, nodding.
"Erm.....yeah...I'll be there in a minute. Okay?"I said quietly. He nodded, smiled, and then walked out. Niall looked at me, confused, before locking his phone and throwing it on the couch next to him.
"What was that about?" He inquired curiously. I plopped down on the couch next to him, shaking my head.
"Nothing much. Just have to do an unexpected signing is all...." I lied, biting my lip. He smiled sadly and squeezed my hand gently.
"You're lying." He whispered, pulling me onto his lap and nudging his nose against mine. I felt my heart jump to my throat and my heart beat spike. He sees straight through me......and I love it.
"Mmmmm.....no..." I hummed as he trailed his sweet kisses down my neck.
"Tell me...." he murmured, running his tongue over his lips, which were still touching my skin. I shivered and he smiled, playfully biting down on my shoulder.
"No...it's a secret..." I whispered back, running my hand up to grasp his bicep.
"I like secrets....." he whispered back, with a sexual hint in his voice. Trying to turn me on so I would spill. Sneaky, sneaky, sneaky Irish.....sadly....it's working.
"Mmhmmm. I do too. " I replied, turning my head away from him. He nibbled at my ear gently, making me moan quietly and melt back into his touch.
"Tell me...." he ordered, but I shook my head gently, reaching up to touch his soft, thinning hair.
"You aren't gonna get it out of me Irish." I whispered, pulling myself off his lap and walking over to the door. Niall got up as well and leaned his arm against the door so I couldn't get out.
"Mmmm. Well....what if......if you don't tell me.....I remove each piece of my clothing. Slowly." He smirked. I shook my head, rolling my eyes at him and trying to move his arm. He snaked it around my waist quickly, shifting me over so my back was against the wall.
"That's not going to work. I'm immune to your nakedness. Now let me go....." I whispered, smiling as he moved his hand to my butt. I gasped and jumped, slapping his hand away as he chuckled. He never stopped smirking at me and I rolled my eyes, pushing back on his chest.
"Oh is that so?" He whispered, a hint of passion in his eyes.
"Later." I promised, opening up the door. He closed it.
"Now...." he begged. I giggled as he pulled his shirt over his head, putting both of his hands on either side of my face.
​​​​​​ "Now!?!!? No! How the heck could we do it right-" Niall cut me off, pushing his lips to mine quickly. I tried to talk again, but finally gave up, accepting his kisses.
Soon, my shirt was on the floor too, and he was only left in his boxers. Our kisses were still growing in intensity and passion, making me come up for air as he kissed down my neck.
The door opened suddenly and Niall jumped in front of me quickly, hiding me behind his back. I peeked around his shoulder, having to stand up on my tip toes to see Liam.
"Oh....I.......I'll just....come back...later?" Liam said awkwardly, rubbing his neck awkwardly and blushing. I laughed and retrieved my shirt off the floor
"You gonna start doing that again?" Niall huffed, annoyed as I handed him back his shirt. Liam had a record of walking in on us at the wrong time. He hadn't done it for awhile.....
"Oh my gosh. I hope not." Liam said awkwardly, before motioning to me to follow him. I gave Niall a quick kiss before heading out the door with Liam.
"Hey!! I wanna come!!" Niall yelled. I shook my head and smiled at him.
"Stay there! I'll be back in a bit!" I yelled back. I could hear his annoyed huff from all the way down the hallway, me following Liam to backstage where the fans were waiting for me.
"Is someone gonna distract him?" I asked Liam. He smiled mischievously and nodded back behind us just as we heard a shout.
"NIALLERRRR!!!" Louis's voice came from behind us. I burst out laughing and Liam pulled me down another hallway, shaking his head.
"Does that answer your question?" He inquired. I nodded, but frowned for a second.
"Louis won't bother him too much will he? He's already tired and a bit grumpy......"
"Might want to text him that......" he suggested. I nodded, pulling out my phone.
To Lewis- Hey Louis? Don't bother Niall too much okay? He's really stressed, worried, and tired overall. Just don't make him grumpier. Pwease?
I pressed send and almost instantly, Louis answered me.
To Johnny Johnson- Mmmmmmm. But I want to so badly.....
To Lewis- Dont. That's an order.
To Johnny Johnson- Pushy, pushy, pushy. Good thing I'm not the one you're dating.....
To Lewis- Youre just jealous that you can't date Niall......
To Johnny Johnson- True.........oh well. Your wish is my command malady.
To Lewis- Thanks. You're a sweetheart.
To Johnny Johnson- so I'm told......
To Lewis- jerk.
To Johnny Johnson- Poopy head
To Lewis- Idiot.
To Johnny Johnson- weirdo.
To Lewis- I'm leaving now.
To Johnny Johnson- good.
I chuckled to myself and shoved my phone back into my pocket as Liam led me into a room just off the stage, where the fans were waiting. My heart beat quickened as I walked into the room. There were some little kids, some teenagers....and even some adults, some parents...and even some grandparents in the room. Some one had even made me a sign that said 'Welcome back to Canada Mackenzie!'.
​​​​​​ As soon as I walked into the room, a little girl slipped out of her mother's hands and ran up to me, hugging me around my legs as the security came to get her.
"No...it's okay." I said, waving them off as I crouched down next to the little girl, grabbing her hands in front of her so she'd let go of my legs.
​​​​​​ "Hey there cutie. What's your name?" I asked quietly. The little girl blushed and started playing with the bottom of her shirt, pulling one hand from mine.
"Dee Dee...." she mumbled shyly. I smiled and grabbed one of her hands, taking her with me along to the place I could take pictures with them.
"That's a really cute name. You want to take a picture?" I asked. She nodded bashfully and smiled as I took a picture with her and some of the other little kids before I got to the bigger ones. All of these kids had gotten backstage passes, a ticket to the concert, and a meet and greet. All for free. I love these kids. They're so cute.
Liam stood in the corner, quietly signing things and keeping out of the spotlight, as they would see him later.
When I was done taking pictures with the fans and told them the plan for tonight, someone tapped on my shoulder, making me turn around in surprise. A woman who looked like she was in her mind thirties. Her dark brown hair was pulled back into a flawless French braid, her eyes free from makeup and her skin clear. She was quite pretty, but looked tired.
"Mackenzie? Can I talk to you for a second?" She whispered. I nodded and let her guide me over to a corner. Liam looked over at me in alarm, but I gave him a look, telling him it was okay.
"Yeah?"
"Thank you for doing this...." she said, touching my arm in a comforting gesture. I nodded, smiling.
"No. No thanks needed. I love it. I love the kids. I really do." I said, crossing my arms securely, suddenly wishing for Niall to come hug me as my thoughts drifted back to the fact I wouldn't have children.
"I'm Dee Dee's mom by the way. She's been talking about you the whole week. I literally couldn't get her to be quiet!!" She exclaimed. We both looked over at her child, who was running away from Liam, laughing. He'll make a good father........
I shook my head gently, trying to clear the other thoughts of me and Niall, flooding my mind.
"You've helped her so much.. " she whispered suddenly. "Her cancer....it's pretty bad......she was pretty......bad before. No will to fight. Until she heard a nurse playing one of your songs in the hospital and one directions as well.... Something clicked for her and she began fighting. And....talking about you and Niall all the time. So...thank you ..." she said quietly, grabbing my hands in front of me. I smiled with tears in my eyes and nodded, pulling in to hug her.
"Thank you." I replied, smiling as she pulled away from me. Her eyes were quite like my mother's, the icy blue, but hers were kind. My stomach started to churn as I thought of my mother and my father and my brother. Every thing coming rushing back to me in one single instant, overloading my head in loss and grief.
I reached my hand up to touch my forehead, my headache growing steadily, making me dizzy.
"Are you alright dear?" Dee Dee's mom asked me, sounding concerned. I nodded and put on a fake smile.
"Oh yeah. Just tired." I lied, shaking it off. "I'll catch you later..." I mumbled as I found Liam in the crowd and grabbed him. We both told the fans to find their seats for the show, which were mostly in the front, and headed back out the door, me pulling Liam behind me quickly. I closed my eyes as we walked back to behind stage, swaying slightly. Liam reached down and laced his fingers with mine, squeezing gently, making me look up.
"You aren't okay...." Liam mumbled, wrapping his arm around my shoulders. I sighed, nodding slowly.
"I miss them. My family." I replied, not letting any tears fall. It wasn't necessary. I've cried so much in my life I feel like a baby.
"Yeah...I know....." he said back, his eyes sad. "You'll be okay though. You have us. And Niall. And the girls.....and...your fans."
"Mmmm....yeah. " I replied, slightly out of it. Liam was still looking at me, definitely concerned. Though I don't know why. Just because I'm sad doesn't mean I'm going to go cut myself.......Actually, it was the furthest thing from my mind......
"Stop looking at me like that." I snapped, pulling my hand out of his. He sighed, shaking his head and shaking himself out of it.
"Sorry." He mumbled his apology. I nodded slowly as we came to a secluded hallway, before turning more corners to where the boys' dressing room was. I stopped suddenly and shook my head, touching Liam's arm gently.
"I need some time alone." I whisper. He nods slowly, pulling me in for a tight hug.
"Be careful." He warned. I knew he wasn't talking about the fans or the paps.
"Yeah. Always." I replied, walking away from him.

-Niall's POV-
Harry was pacing the room again, making me feel sicker than normal. Focusing on him walking back and forth. Back and forth. Back and forth. Back and forth. Bleh.
"Harry. Please stop pacing. I'm gonna be sick." I mumbled faintly, rubbing my temples with my fingertips. He glanced over at me and sighed, plopping down on the couch next to me and sighing. There were deep bags underneath his usually alive eyes and his hair was disheveled, any effort by our hairdresser gone from him running his hands through it constantly.
"I can't stand this.." Harry mumbled, his eyes teary like he was going to break down.
Kendall's still in the hospital...and still in a coma...for all I know. The doctors don't know if she's going to wake up......and it's driving Harry absolutely up the wall.
"I know how you feel." I replied. He nodded slowly, letting one tear drip before swiping at it with his hand, annoyed that it fell.
"I'll umm.....be back later...." he mumbled, pulling his famous brown hat off his head and shoving it on mine. I smiled up at him and he smiled sadly back before heading out the door, leaving me alone. I had no clue where Louis and Zayn were, and Liam was with Mackenzie so.....
​​​​​​ As soon as this crossed my mind, Liam came in the room, a huge smile on his face, despite his recent fights with Britt. Which, by the way, I've heard every thing about.
"Where's Mackenzie?" I asked hopefully, leaning forward. He shook his head, rolling his eyes.
"Wow....I see how it is. Not even a hello. You're completely obsessed with your girlfriend. " Liam said with fake annoyance.
"Oi mate. I'm not the one who's gonna have a child already." I replied instantly. He nodded as if he agreed and ran a hand over his perfect hair, which had quite a bit of height to it now. Much more than mine. I still had some hair, but it was so thin that I was almost scared to comb it or even touch it. I always wore hats now onstage and the fans were buzzing about it. None of the boys said anything about it, just went with it and ignored it when people asked about it. What great friends I have in them. They always try to protect me and I love them with all my heart. That's why I don't want this to go any further. Because of the people I love. I don't know what would happen to Mackenzie...or the band if I died. I don't even want to think about it......
"I have a surprise for you." Liam said, making me jump. I looked up and he grabbed my arm, pulling me up to stand and leading me through the hallway and back behind the stage. He grinned at me before pulling open a closet door and revealing my segway.
"What the hell!?!" I yelled in excitement, jumping once before Liam gave me the look to calm down before I hurt myself. "How did you get this back?" I asked. His smile widened as he beamed, shaking his head.
"Believe me. It was not easy to find it. That's for sure. Paul hid it and he hid it damn good too." Liam said as he pulled it out of the closet for me.
I wrapped him in the tightest hug I could manage and pulled back to kiss his cheek sloppily, which I knew he absolutely hated.
"Thanks Payno. You're the best." I praised as I watched him wipe my spit off his cheek. (A/n- be still my Niam heart😰😱😭)
"Be careful on that thing and don't get it taken away again." I got this thing taken away last year for using it 'too much' and causing too much trouble with it.
"Screw that. I'm taking this thing on stage. " I said as I rode it around Liam. He laughed and rolled his eyes as he walked away from me.
"I'm not getting it back again so......." Liam trailed, shrugging as I went up right behind him on it, almost running over his heels. "Be careful." He advised. I saluted him and rode off into a different direction, going down hallways and secluded areas where there were no people.
I passed Louis on the way, who shook his head, chuckling, laughing at me. "Where'd you get that? How'd you get it back!?!?" Louis yelled after me. I stopped and looked back at him.
"Payno got it for me!!" I yelled back. He laughed loudly, shaking his head and yelling at me to go cheer Harry up and find Mack.
I zoomed through the hallways and passed Mackenzie on the way, going right past the hallway she was in before backing up and heading towards her. She was writing in a notebook, her hair sprawled down on the side, covering her face effectively. I was scared for a moment that she was crying, but my fright was all for nothing when she looked up at me and let out a snort, laughing out loud at me.
"What the.....Nialler!! Where'd you get that!!" She yelled excitedly, smiling. Her smile was infectious, so I found myself smiling too, stopping in front of her. "I thought Paul took it?"
"Liam got it back!!" I explained. She grinned, holding her hand out,indicating I should help her up. Instead, I went forward and ran into her leg purposely. Her mouth fell open in shock and she gave me a look which read 'you did not just do that'.
"You didn't just do that."
"Oh....but I did." I replied, smirking at her.
. She pulled herself to her feet, at least four inches taller than normal because of her high heels for the show tonight. "I'm going to murder you..." she whispered, putting her finger between her lips, seducing me. I gulped down the passion flaring in my chest and laughed nervously. "Might not be today...." she trailed, running her hand all the way down my arm before winking at me and turning around. "Might not be tomorrow...." she trailed again, turning and walking away from me, her smooth legs mostly bare because of the short shorts she was wearing. Her hips were swinging slightly, making me anxious and most definitely nervous. "But I'm gonna get you Niall Horan. Watch your back." She said quietly before turning the corner. I was left in the hallway in silence, my mouth hanging open before I heard her yell again. "Close your mouth babe!" She yelled without even having to look at me. Blowing a sharp breath out, I smiled, licking my lips and following her.
"Stop following me, stalker." She mumbled as I followed her closely. Spinning around quickly, she took me off guard and I almost fell off the thing, making her fly into a fit of giggles.
"You think that's funny do you?" I asked. She nodded through her cute giggles, blushing slightly. "You're gonna pay..." I mumbled, getting off the thing and grabbing her waist before she could run from me. Instantly, I began to tickle her, making her scream with laughter. We fell to the floor in a heap, me on top of her, still poking her sides where she was so ticklish. She squirmed underneath me and was practically crying with laughter.
"Stop Niall!! Please!!" She screamed with laughter. I finally stopped, looking down at her teary eyes and red face from laughing. "Get off!" She ordered, but I shook my head, laughing.
"Pfft. No. I quite enjoy this." I replied, putting more of my weight on her. She groaned, trying to break her wrists, which I were holding down, free.
"You're going to squish me. Like an ant on the fourth of July!" She whispered mischievously. I burst out in laughter, my loud guffaw echoing in the quiet hallway.
"Was that a fat joke?"
"If I say no....Will you let me up?" She asked hopefully. I laughed, but shook my head.
"That's not what you said last night...." I whispered. Her face scrunched up like she was incredibly disgusted with me at the moment. But then she smiled her flirty smile which I knew all too well.
​​​​​​ "Yeah...that's because I was screaming your name. All. Night. Long." She whispered, watching my face. I couldn't fight the blush that crept up my neck, landing on my cheeks.
"You're so dirty." I commented as I released her. She sighed, sitting up and pushing my shoulder lightly before standing, offering me a hand up.
"You started it......hey....can you teach me how to drive this thing....?" She asked, blushing slightly. I smiled and nodded, grabbing her waist and lifting her up into it, earning myself a giggle from her and a peck on the cheek.
"I could've done that myself." She whispers as I get on behind her, wrapping my arms around her waist tightly. Her lips were inches from mine, so I leaned forward, pecking them lightly.
"I know...." I whispered back, putting my hands over hers on the handles before letting her drive. I gotta say, she was better at it than me........
"Geez. Show off, you're better than me."
"Nah. You just suck. And besides...I can't help it if I'm fabulous!!" She exclaimed. I laughed loudly, shaking my head and kissing her cheek gently.
"You are so fabulous....." I agreed.

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Mackenzie ran off the stage and jumped into my arms, hugging me tightly to her, tears running down her face in tracks, removing the perfectly done make up.
"You were wonderful." He mumbled into my hair, pulling back to kiss me gently.
She laughed through her emotional tears, pulling away from my kiss and nuzzling her head into my chest. "Thanks. I have a surprise for you though...." she whispered. I frowned, my mind curious.
"What is it?" I asked, making her grin.
"You'll just have to wait to find out...."

A/n- I'm shaky on this. Sorry for any typos or anything that's going on. I sincerely apologize for this chapter. Its....odd. I'm losing my touch. And my inspiration. I feel like I'm ruining this story......oh well.ps, lol. Sorry for the title. I literally couldn't think of anything else.