Sick Zayn

The Soundcheck

Louis' POV

I heard Zayn got a cold. Another lad down during this tour. Me and Niall walked into his bedroom while Liam was in the process of shoving cough medicine down Zayns throat. Or trying to. Zayn doesn't like it when people try to take care of him when he's sick. He said that he appreciates the help, but it feels kinda awkward because he's all gross with germs and were fine. While we were all in the same room as Zayn trying to help him out while he was sick, I decided to tell him straight that we knew. "We know you're sick Zayn." "I'm fine. It's only a sore throat from a few concerts away." He said. We all didn't believe him. "Then we will take your temperature and you'll be fine?" Harry asked. "You don't need to take my temperature. I feel just fine." Zayn said. "Mate, we really don't want to see you sick. Our manager called us and said we have soundcheck in about 4 hours. You sure you're fine?" Niall asked in a concerned way. "I'm sure. But my throat still hurts because you guys are forcing words up my mouth. So, do you guys mind shutting up?" Zayn said in a jokingly way. We all laughed but Zayn who just smiled because of his throat. "Sure Zayn." Harry said happily.

Narraration:

All the lads started to kinda lay off Zayn. He did have a point with him singing a few days ago. So all the boys started to get ready and practice for the concert. Zayn seemed kind of uncomfortable still but the lads all thought: who wouldn't be uncomfortable with a sore throat? So they all were ready to go off and go to their venue at the ACC for practice. And that is when they finally reached in about 1 hour after leaving their hotel.

Zayns POV

I was a good liar indeed. I really don't like it when I am the center of attention for being sick. I knew I was sick. They finally layed off me. I just felt even worse now. So that is when we started to plan our places for the concert but I defenetly couldn't sing. So I made sure before we practiced to tell our manager and everyone else I couldn't sing today. They understood and offered me a lot of lozenges which did indeed help me. I was practicing the moves only with the rest of the lads and then it came. The absolute itchiness in my throat. I quickly just drank some water. That soothed my throat a bit. But then it hurt to even swallow. About 3 minutes after I drank my water we were practicing You and I and I had a cough attack. I just decided to get off the stage so I wouldn't ruin as many things as I could but then the song stopped and Niall, the rest of the lads and our manager came backstage where I was to see if I was alright.

My throat was killing me. I decided to just sit on a couch and then waited for my throat to settle down and our manager and the rest of the lads walked in too. The nurse that was travelling with us also walked in with all types of medicine. "Zayn! Are you alright? We could hear your coughing from the stage." Niall said with great concern. "We need some water, lozenges, and a thermometer here now." our manager said urgently to the nurse. "Kinda. I just could do with some more water please." Zayn said with a hoarse and exhausted voice. Zayn coughed once more. Louis ran for the water like an olympian. I could tell he was really worried.

Within like 5 seconds he got some from a bottle and got me a straw and everything. I felt so bad. "Please continue to practice. I can't ruin this for you guys. I'm sorry I might have scared you guys." I said hoping that they weren't bothered by me. "Zayn we care about you more than this." Liam said. I started to cough again. I hated my throat. The nurse gave me a cough drop and a pillow for my head. She told me to relax and she took my temperature. It was 102. "Zayn. Please stay backstage and relax. You have quite a high fever. We will continue practicing. If you feel any worse just tell the nurse and she will help you. Ok?" Our manager said. "Wait! Can I please stay with Zayn? I'll keep him company." Harry asked. "Ok sure you can. You've all been working really hard. Stay with Zayn." our manager said. "Thanks Harry." I said. "No prob! He said happily. "I'll do just like what you did for me." The other lads wished me and Harry well before they continued practicing for another hour or so. Harry did a little giggle at me just for fun. I was really feeling ill but I managed to burst a tiny grin just not to worry him.