The diagnosis

Chapter 28

Angelica and Kaiden gingerly followed me backstage. They felt as if they were doing something wrong and couldn't help it. "Come on, you guys are dancers, just act like this is your show and your meant to be here." Kaiden scoffed and I shook my head. "So what have you been up to this year? Other than getting it on with a British babe that happens to be world famous." Angelica asked. I didn't like the way she labeled Harry though.

"He's not just some famous person okay Angelica. He is a human being with feelings, he's no different than you or me, other than being a singer not a dancer." "I'm glad to hear you defend me, love." Harry's voice echoed through the empty hallways of backstage. Angelica went bright red. Harry slid his arm around my waste and I smiled up at him. "So, I've talked to some people and they said it's all good if you want to do your thang before the boys go on. Erm, I mean 5SOS." I smile up at him.

"Thank you Thank you Thank you!! Did you really just say 'thang'?" Harry laughs. I shake my head. "Oh and where can they enter and is there a room we can practice in, maybe with a mirror or something?" Harry thinks for a bit. "Tell them to text you their location and I'll sent Paul to get them. Also there is a room with a mirror! I think it's used for performers to look at themselves. We always get ready in a room like it. Zayn loves it but he won't admit it." Harry smirks and I laugh.

"Am I allowed to watch?" Harry looks down at me. "When we dance sure, but not practice, you have to wait, I don't want you laughing at me too early." I see Kaiden roll his eyes. "You would go out there in front of millions of people and dance bad?" I shrug my shoulders. "It's all in the fun." Angelica holds out her phone to me, careful to avoid eye contact with Harry who still has his arm around my waste.

I take it, confused and see that it was Beth, another girl from the dance, she messaged Angelica the location their at. I showed it to Harry and he took out his own phone and texted Paul. "Come on, I'll bring you to the room that you can practice in. I'll get Paul to bring them there and stay with you. That way he can bring you out when it's just about time for 5SOS to go on and you can perform." Angelica beams with an aura that she thinks she's the best.

Wow I really gotta stop with these thoughts. She is who she is, and its not like I will be spending lots of time with her. Harry leads us to the room while holding my hand. Since we were a bit a ways away from Kaiden and Angelica I thought it would be good to talk to him. "Hey are you alright?" I squeeze his hand. He smiles slightly and nods. "Are you jealous?" I as in a high voice. Harry says nothing. "How old are they and everyone else in your group anyway?" "Aha aw you are jealous."

I poke Harry's arm and slip my arms around his slim waste, stumbling sightly in the process. "And they're all about three years older than me, they've definitely had way more dance experience than me too." "I can't wait to see you dance though." He smiles and kisses my cheek. My face heats. Harry opened the door to the room, ending our conversation. The room was perfect. I immediately plopped onto the floor. Everyone else joins me. "So, you didn't answer my question before, but how have you been this year? I haven't talked to you in ages!" Angelica asked.

Kaiden was silent but looked interested with the answer. I felt Harry's gaze on my face. He sweezed my hand. "Erm, I've been better. This year has been pretty hard." Angelica scowels at me and I immediatly shrink back. "Really? You're dating Harry Styles and you don't go to university yet. Yeah right it's been hard." She looks away suddenly as she realised she just said that in front of Harry. I stay silent. Harry is asking me with his eyes if it's ok to argue for me. I shake my head. I have to say this myself.

I had cancer. I try to say but the words don't come out. "You're so selfish." "Angelica!" Kaiden snaps. "You know what! You have no right to say that! She had cancer! Twice! Nearly died both times, already ready to give up. If you do not take that back, I will personally kick you out of my venue." Kaiden's mouth drops. Angelica pales.

"I'm so sorry, I d-didn't realise." Harry remained silent. I knew if Angelica had been a guy, she would have gotten it so much worse. The door opens and in walks the rest of my dance group. "Hey!" I say as I jump to my feet, happy for the distraction. I quickly introduce the small group to Harry and then practically shove him out the door. He laughs but kisses me quickly. Paul stands in the corner of the room and smiles at me.

I eagerly return the smile and walk over to him. "Hey, I know you aren't a dancer or a dance teacher, but if you see anything really off can you let us know? oh and can you be the DJ?" He nods. "Of course Andy." I smile and thank him before going to my spot and nodding at Paul. He starts the music. We run through it multiple times before it actually looks at good as it did the year before.

"Andy, it's time." Paul says from the corner. I squeal and everyone jumps in excitement. Paul leads us into the hall. It was extremely ironic, everyone happened to have their costume with them because is was comfy baggy Nappy tabs pants, and a nice shirt. So I ran out to the bus and got mine, which I hadn't had the chance of wearing in front of the boys.

Paul stopped and knocked on a door. I looked at him, confused. The door opened to show a happy looking Ashton. A couple of girls behind me started whispering. "dayum Andy! You look hard core!" I smile, a blush slowly creeping its way into my complextion. He smiled. Harry pushed his way around Ashton. A smile creeped onto his face as he looked at me. "Come on guys, it's time!" Ashton yells into the room. I hear Louis make an excited noise.

Everyone scrabled out of the door and into the small hall way, nearly making me fall over in the process. Harry caught me and glared at Louis who laughed then said "Sorry, Love." I smiled at him. "What are you guys doing?" "We're coming to support and see you guys!" Ashton yells, pushing his way forward to me. I smile at all the boys surrounding me, they have made me the happiest I've ever been.

Harry takes my hanc and pulls me to follow Louis and Liam. We get to back stage and my heart is thundering. "Stay here!" Harry says and then runs off with Louis, Niall, Liam, and Zayn. The crowd errupts into cheers! "Hello! How are you?" Harry says. The screams get louder. "Good! Well, we're on a bit early, but I would like to introduce you to my beautiful girlfriend and her dance group!!" Harry says excitedly. Ashton pushes me an I stumble onto stage with a scowl on my face.

I hear a bit of laughter and a couple of boos. My heart beats frantically in my chest. "They're going to do a dance for you. Andy says she's not a good dancer, but we can be the judge of that, right?" Harry's jaw clenches as a couple of boos ring louder. I think my heart is going to fly out of my chest. Harry waves at me as he exits stage right. I find my spot near the centre. The crowd is quiet now. I know that this performance will probably be on TE news. I didn't really register that until I noticed some people with their phones held up as they recorded with a snicker. The lights dimmed like they were supposed to. I took a breath. My heart went into my throat as I noticed all of the boys come out in front of the stage but before the barricade that holds back the frantic fans.

My anxiety spiked. I didn't care about the strangers I was performing for. All I knew was that my boyfriend and my best friends were watching. I had to do my best. I whispered something to my dance group and they passed it on. They nodded and we all looked straight again, in position. I caught sight of Harry's confusion, but there was no time for that. I made eye contact and smirked. The music began.