Twist of Fate

Time is Passing

2 Months Later
Harry
We leave on tour in a month, and we still haven't announced Niall's pregnancy. Liam wants to do it at the first concert, but we have an interview today that follows up June's interview about the mural she's doing for the children's hospital. Niall wants to do it then where there's a live audience and millions of viewers. He's started showing, so he doesn't want to wait. I think we have Liam on board.
"Hey Niall, what're you wearing to the interview?" Zayn asks.
"I think I'm wearing one of my normal polos. Tight enough to look normal, but loose enough that no one suspects anything before we say it." He replies.
"I think that's smart." We hear. Everyone jumps. But it's just June on FaceTime. She's working on the sketch for the mural all day, but she's FaceTiming us while her brother is out with his girlfriend. And yes, he is her brother. They did DNA testing.
"Thanks June. Someone thinks I should go loose." Niall says, motioning at his boyfriend.
"No offense, love, but I don't care. As long as you're happy." Liam says. Niall smiles.
"Hey, guys, what's your opinion?" We hear from the computer. "Black paint splatter leggings and white t shirt with TOMs, or a floral romper and gladiator sandals?" She asks.
"What about the sandals, those black shorts you have paint all over, and that open shoulder pink top?" Louis asks. We all gape at him. "What? I'm asked for opinions more than you. And I have a 4 sisters. Color is important to girls. Leave me alone, lads!!" He whines.
"That's perfect Lou! Thanks, baby." June says, stepping off screen to change real quick.
"Ugh, god!" Niall says, running for the trash.
"This dâmn 'morning sickness' better quit soon. He can't take much more of this." Liam mutters in my ear, walking over to Niall. I agree.
"The doctor said it should stop in a few weeks when I went two weeks ago. Meaning it should stop any time." Niall explains when he's done. The phone rings.
"Hello?" I say.
"Harry, just letting you know, the limo will be there in about an hour." Paul says.
"Shîtė! Thanks Paul. We gotta go!" I say, hanging up. This house is about to become Pandemonium. Watch.
"Lads. That was Paul." I say.
"And?" Zayn asks.
"We have an hour. MOVE!" I say. And there it is. Suddenly, Louis is telling June bye and we're all calling her on our group call so we can all talk while we change. Niall and Liam are heading up to shower, and talk things over for the announcement. Zayn is doing his pre interview stuff in his room. We don't ask, he doesn't say anything. Works well. I'm starting the long road to taming my hair. Everyone has June in their room, and we're all in a huge chat. Zayn is on, but he's on no volume and no video for the time being.
"Niam needs to match a little. I don't mean the weird match Harry made you do that one date day. I mean, if Niall wears a dark blue jacket, Liam wears dark blue something else. Like a shirt or a hat." We hear June say to Niall and Liam. I chuckle. She's started using Niam to save time. They absolutely hate it. Which is why she does it.
"Hey guys. Hey Sissy." We hear.
"Hola bro." June says.
"Hey Dan." We all say.
"Hey, boys." We hear. It's Amal, his girlfriend. And soon to be fiancé, if everything goes well these next few months, from what we're hearing.
"Hey, Amal." Louis says. We all make small talk until Dan starts his homework and Amal heads to class.
"Guys, I have to go. Like, now. My limos pulling up. Love you. Bye." She says. We all stay on, and chat about what to wear. Light green and dark blue is the color scheme we're working with. Niall is going with the light green polo and blue jacket. It's perfect, showing him a little, but not too much, but also not raising questions. Everyone else is wearing a variety of that, occasionally a hat or shoes. We just have fun with it. Then we realize the limo's outside, and Liam grabs Niall's hand. He's been trying to get over the crowd thing. But we're always close by.

Zayn
This. This is why I hate paparazzi. Niall's sobbing in the corner with Liam. We were on our way in, when a pap shouted: 'Hey, Niall, think it's time for that gym membership yet?'  Niall waited until we were inside to cry, on his part. I mean, they don't know he's pregnant, but he's emotional anyway. And you don't just say that to someone. The rest of us can't help, so we're sitting about 5 yards away watching June show her sketch. She's doing a mountain scape. Light grey in the back, going to dark blue. She's writing 'Feel Better and You Can See the World' in bright colors over it. She's talking about her team and when it'll take place.
"I wonder if she'd do a painting of us for a project?" Harry asks. We laugh.
"Maybe. But since no one in her class knows about her knowing us, her turning in a still life of us would be funny." I say. We all agree.
"Thanks guys! See you next time!" We hear, and then June is here, sitting on Louis' lap. We try to be around during interviews in case she has an attack. It's been a lot better. But they've both had their share of AA's because the stress of going on tour is getting to us all.
"We have about 5 minutes." Liam says, walking over with Niall.
"I'm so ready to get this done. I want to tell everyone and get all that stress off my shoulders and concentrate on the tour in a few weeks." Niall adds.
"Well, I'll stay back here and cancel my limo. Why don't we head to Our Spot after this?" June asks. We all nod, and head onto the stage. Liam and Niall and Louis sit on the couch like normal, and Harry and I sit on tall chairs behind the couch. Liam and Niall kiss for luck, and intertwine their hands. And we're back.
"Hey, everyone! We." Harry says.
"Are." Liam says.
"One." Niall grins.
"Direction!" Louis says.
"Yay!" I exclaim, like normal.
"Hey, guys. How are you?" Jerry asks. Well, let's see. Stressed. Tired. Liam looks happy and nervous. So does Niall. Scratch that. Niall looks like he's about to throw up and then pass out in it. But he also looks ecstatic.
"I'm pretty good. Not getting a lot of free time though." Harry jokes.
"Yeah. I think that goes for me too." I say.
"I'm amazing. But ready for this tour. I want my sleep!" Louis says.
"I think this is the best I've ever been!" Liam says. Yeah, he's never looked happier. When Niall heard that, he was glowing.
"I'm pretty good. I'm not getting a lot of sleep though. Whoever called it morning sickness is a liar." Niall grins. Jerry looks at him.
"Come again? Are you saying what we think and hope you're saying?" He asks.
"I am, Jerry. Liam and I may or may not have a little one on the way." He says, grinning ear to ear. The audience goes completely insane. Niall holds up his shirt to show off the small bump.
"Well. No one expected that." Jerry said. We all nodded and earned a laugh from everyone.
"Exactly. Which is why we chose now. I'll be showing quite a bit soon, and I didn't wanna keep it from you. I've known for a few months." He explains. We talk a lot about the tour from there. A few laughs, sure, but we all hate interviews like this. When we're finally done, we head backstage to get June, and head to Our Spot.