What Is Love?

Back Home & Shopping for the Baby

*Niall's POV*

"Ouch. Ughh.." I hear groans coming from next to me. I open my eyes and look out the window of the plane.

Suddenly i hear Maddie crying and i turn to look at her. Her hands were on her stomach as she kept squirming in the seat. "What's wrong?" i asked worried.

"I can't get comfortable. How much longer until we land?" Her eyes were tired and I felt bad. She is 6 months pregnant. She needs to be able to move as she pleases and you can't on a plane.

We ended the tour 2 months early which is sad but we decided it was for the best. I wanted to be home with Maddie for the last few months before the baby comes and I am massively greatful to have amazing fans that understand.

"About 3 more hours" i say and she sighs. "Is everything okay?" Zayn asks from the seat behind us. "She can't get comfortable." i tell him. "Why don't you lay down and put your feet up on Niall's lap" he suggests and i nod. "Yeah. Here" i say and help her put her legs up. "Better?" i ask and she smiles.

A few minutes go by and i can hear her breaths deepen. She as finally fallen asleep. I watch as her chest moves slowly up and down. Her hands are layed on her baby bump and Her long hair is tied up in a high bun. Earlier it was down but she complained it was in her face so she tied it up.
I smiled as i look at her. She is so beautiful. I hope our daughter looks exactly like her.
I am the luckiest guy in the world.

***

We finially arrived back in London after a long couple of months of touring. I can hear screams as we walk through the airport as well as Maddie complaining next to me. I squeeze her hand as she looks down. "What's wrong babe?" the same question i have been and probably will be asking for the next few months. "My feet hurt" she says.

We get outside and the fans surround us. "Please stay back" I hear Paul say loudly. "Guys. Please. We wanna get home" i say and hang on to Maddie's hand. Over all the screams, i can still hear Maddie crying. I hate when she cries. It breaks my heart.
"Please. I'm sorry but i just wanna get Maddie home. Please" i beg and finally the fans give us more room.

***

We get into our apartment and I watch as Maddie heads straight for our room. I follow her and watch as she takes off her shoes and slowly lays down on the bed. "I love you" i say and she giggles. "Shut up." she snaps which makes me laugh as i climb into bed with her.

*Maddie's POV*

I wake up late on a Tuesday afternoon. I can smell bacon as i stand up and stretch.

"Yumm" i say as i walk into the kitchen. Niall, in just his boxers is standing there at the stove. He turns around and smiles. "Morning Babe. Uh well...Afternoon" He says and kisses me.

"I had a dream last night" he says and i look at him curiously. "Oh yeah? What about?" I ask as i take a piece of bacon.

"The baby. I had a dream we were in her room. Looking down at her in her crib. And it reminded me. We don't have anything that we need for her. You're already 6 months along. So we only have like 3 months to get all the supplies." he says and pours some tea into a mug.

"Okay. Well we have been busy with the tour, Niall. But we have time off now. How about we go shopping?" i suggest. "Yeah. We could do that." he says and kisses my nose.

"How are you feeling?" he asks and i shrug. "Pregnant. Fat. tired. Sore. Scared. Happy. Excited. Worried and......" i pause.

"Hungry" i add and he laughs his most adorable laugh. His blue eyes sparkle when he looks at me.
I hope our daughter has his eyes.

***

"I like this one" i say about a beautiful white crib. "What about pink blankets? Unless pink is too girly...Maybe yellow? Eww wait no i don't want yellow. What about purple?" i talked out loud hoping somebody was listening. "I like purple" Niall says and picks out a bed set. "

"What about a rocking chair?" I ask. "Oh my mom has one she wanted to give to us." He says as he stared off into space. "Wow. We haven't seen your mom since before i got pregnant." i say.

"Yeah. But she is coming to visit soon. Her and Dad. I think Greg and Denise are coming too." he says and i smile because if Greg and Denise are coming, that means they are bringing Theo.

"Oh my gosh Niall! Theo is gonna have a cousin!" i yell forgetting we are in a baby store. He laughs and kisses my cheek. "I know. They're gonna be best friends" He tells me and we both laugh.

"I still can't believe we are gonna have a baby. Yet here we are, picking out furniture for her room" I say honestly.

Niall smiles before speaking,
"Ya know. Her room was purple in my dream"

***

"Niall James Horan. You better get your butt over here and help me set up this crib." i say sternly as Niall, followed by the other 1D boys enter the nursery. "We are here to help!" Louis says and takes the tools from me. "Thank you." i say and try to stand up.

I struggle to get to my feet when I feel arms help me up. "Thanks" i say to Liam when I realize it was him.

"No problem." he says and sits down next to Louis on the floor. I walk over to the door and pick up a box of clothes when Zayn grabs it from me. "I got it. You shouldn't be lifting heavy boxes" he says and takes it over to the baby dresser.

"Thanks but it's not that heavy." I say and walk into the hallway. "Where do want this?" Harry asks carrying a large box, which is the changing table. "Next to the crib. Uh. Whenever they finish putting it together." i chuckle.

Niall approaches me and kisses my cheek. "What's wrong babe?" he asks. "I feel useless. Like. I can't do anything." i say.

"You're telling everybody else what to do. You're the boss babe." he says and I smile. "Yeah. I guess I am. Thanks" i tell him and kiss his cheek.

"Just don't get bossy" He says and i laugh. "No promises" i tell him before walking back into the nursery.