Nova sat at her vanity, chatting on FaceTime with her friend while getting ready.
It was now the day of the concert and she wanted Blakely's second opinion on her chosen outfit.
"I love that t-shirt with all the boys on it, when I order my merch, I'm pretty sure that will be the one I'll buy. Your outfit looks really good Nova" her friend complimented as Nova did a small spin to show her what she was wearing.
"Thanks, It took me like two hours just to find what to wear" Nova sighed, sitting back down on her chair.
The seventeen year old old decided to go with the red merch t-shirt that had the title of the boy's tour on top, with the 5 members of the band below it. She paired the shirt with black, ripped jeans and an oversized jean jacket.
"Nova, I can't believe how pretty you look right now, I'm so jealous" Blakely gushed.
"Aw Blake that's sweet, but are you really jealous of my appearance or the concert"? Nova giggled, she then turned away from her makeup mirror to see her best friend on her phone smiling.
"Both actually, I wish I could go with you, but the tickets were so expensive. You know how I'm broke" Blakely sighed, putting a strand of hair behind her ear.
Nova set her make up brush down, realizing her friend was visibly upset. This concert was something they always dreamed to experience together ever since the band went on break.
Now since this was the 'come back tour', the prices were ten times higher. She couldn't blame her.
"Don't feel bad, there's always next time. I mean if you think about, I almost didn't even get to go to this one if not for girl that gave me hers" Nova reassured.
"I guess you're right, when I think about it, that was really nice of her to do that. You're like in the front row, that must of cost thousands. How does someone just give that out freely"? Blake laughed
"I know right, that's why I was scared it was a scam, if it is then we'll both be sitting and crying at home" Nova joked before standing up and going over to get her purse.
"You'll probably get in, didn't you tell me she was very persistent on giving them to you"?
"That's what confused me, it's like she didn't give me the option to say no but I still would have taken it. I rather have this option than nothing. Who knows maybe I'm supposed to be here for a reason" Nova joked, wiggling her eyebrows, before both of the girls started to laugh.
"Do you think she's here yet"? Harry asked, checking his watch.
The men just arrived at the venue an hour ago after they did sound check which was four hours ago, they were now lounging in one of green rooms as they're opening act was just starting.
They knew it was now time to finish getting ready before it was their time to go on.
"She has to be, I can't see her being late. She's probably going to look so cute in our merchandise. She already showed me what shirt she got for the concert" Zayn smiled, buttoning up his new black shirt.
"That reminds me, we need to get her a VIP lanyard so she can always be in the private sections by our security guards. Sooner or later people will find out about her and I don't want any harassment" Louis noted before crossing his arms.
The boys already had a sense of protectiveness and wanted to avoid anyone that would try to pull something on her.
"Yeah, we do need to get that, but Zayn did she say anything about being here"? Liam asked while one of stylists helped him with the collar of his shirt.
One good thing was that the men didn't have to be secretive about the seventeen year old. They only felt the need to tell the crew that was constantly with them and that's what they did, a least to prevent them from getting suspicious.
Most of them didn't know how to respond as the news was brought up, they didn't even understand. It didn't matter much to them since these boys were their money income and they didn't want to lose that by disagreeing.
"Hmm, let me see. Oh she did message me, around twenty minutes ago. She said that she got to her seats and wanted to thank me. She also mentioned that although the seats are amazing, the girls around her are already very pushy" Zayn frowned, reading the chat.
"That's not good, we are going to have to go by her section at times just to make sure she's okay" Niall spoke, sitting next to Louis on one of the couches.
That news didn't bring any comfort to them, know she could get hurt by the bigger girls. They already knew she was a petite girl, she could probably break a bone easily.
Nobody, nobody
Nobody can drag me down
Nobody, nobody
Nobody can drag me down
When the song started to end, everyone started to jump and scream including Nova. She would always listen to the album but the way it was played live sounded way better. She couldn't help but shriek with excitement when the boys started to come down to where she was.
She almost felt bad as that was the 6th time, one of them would circle around that area instead of the other sides, even one of the guards by her didn't know what they were doing. She just thought someone caught their eye and was around her since they were always gazing in her direction.
"Hey loves, how you doing on this side"? Harry asked coming over to her row. The screams around her started to make her eardrums shake as everyone one was thrilled he was around them.
"Hey, what's your name. I see your sporting our merch" Harry laughed into the mic, looking down at the girls.
Nova already assumed he was asking another fan and began to look down at her phone, trying to open the camera app. She felt a tap on her shoulder by the girl next her, she then motioned up to Harry who was smiling at her.
"Uh I-Its's Nova" she screamed back hoping he could hear her. Shock went through realizing he was actually talking to her, she wanted to faint then and there.
"Nova? That's a pretty name, I hope you're enjoying the show" Harry smirked before walking back over to the boys.
In only a few seconds she could feel hard glares near her, she didn't know what the issue was, they always ask for names and birthdays at their shows. What was different about this.
"Um, can you move over a bit. It's getting really tight here and you have enough space"? One of the girls on the left, asked while crossing her arms.
"Oh okay, sorry about that" Nova said before bending down to get her purse, once Nova got back up to move, she was pushed hardly on the floor. In result her purse fell, spilling out everything.
"Ow, what happened" Nova asked with difficulty, since she was on the ground, all of them started to look much bigger than her and it was only increasing her heart rate as it was hard for her to stand up again.
"Um, my phone is under your foot" Nova sighed to a person as she was on her knees trying to pick it up.
"Hey Hey, are you alright, guys let's not push each other" Louis said, jogging over to the side of the stage, he then bent over the stage to see his princess distressed. He could barely see her as the other girls were stepping on her, trying to get closer to the barricade.
"Don't you see that she's getting hurt, fucking do something" Niall whispered in one of the guard's ear before pushing him forward.
After receiving Niall's harsh message, he quickly shuffled to help Nova up but couldn't do it properly since she kept falling in his arms. She already had asthma and getting trampled didn't help her lungs. All she could feel was dizziness as she felt someone trying to get her up to her feet.
"M-my stuff, It's all over. I-I can't breathe" Nova whispered with tears starting to run down.
She's never had an asthma attack since her asthma has always been decently controlled. Panic started to rise as she got double vision of everything. She didn't know what to do.
"Are you alright miss, let's just-"
Nova's hearing faded as her eyes were covered with a fuzzy black. She started to hear screams around her but soon enough everything turned mute.
Nova slowly fluttered her eyes open, she flinched realizing she had a nebulizer mask on her face. When her eyes adjusted back, she noticed the man who was holding the medicine for her was Zayn.
"Oh Sweetheart you're awake, you gave da-I mean you gave me a heart attack" Zayn shrieked, putting the mask aside to give her big kisses on her cheeks.
"I was so scared for you, love" Zayn mumbled hugging her.
All Nova could do was stay frozen as her eyes widened from the contact he was giving her. She couldn't believe he was touching her like this.
"Well they said if we need to call the paramedics again we can, even if-" Liam stopped talking with Harry as they noticed Zayn smothering Nova with kisses.
"Nova baby, are you alright now, you had an asthma attack earlier, love" Harry spoke, coming over to her to caress her face.
"W-Where am I"? Nova questioned, rubbing her forehead as a headache started to come. She was now in a state of confusion where she couldn't even comprehend that the band was in front of her.
"We're backstage hun, the concert ended awhile ago, and you fainted during the middle of it. That's why we're using this nebulizer, it will help your breathing" Liam answered.
"Awhile ago? I missed the concert? I need to get home, t-the city bus is my only ride. I-I need to get going." Nova stuttered as she jumped up from the sofa. She started to look around for her purse, when Harry gently led her back to the sitting position she was in.
"Oh no, princess you're not leaving, it's almost eleven at night and we're not letting a little girl like you go on the bus at this time" Harry explained with sternness.
Nova narrowed her eyes at all the pet and baby names they were giving her, she didn't understand why they were treating her like a child. It's not like she didn't enjoy the attention they gave her but she was already feeling embarrassed enough.
"Please, I promise I'm seventeen, I have to get home. It's already late. Do you know the way out of here, I've never been backstage before"? She questioned. Once she realized they weren't giving into her, tears welled up in her eyes from frustration.
"Don't cry, baby, we don't want you to get worked up, you're breathing is still sensitive. We already have a second show here tomorrow, how about you come stay at our hotel tonight and then maybe tomorrow night after that concert, you can leave" Zayn persuaded, starting to cuddle the teenager.
Of course they weren't going to let her leave the next day, but he knew she would only say yes if that was the 'plan'
"It's your only option, love. Just think about it, you didn't get to enjoy this concert from what happened, so how about you take this offer"? Liam asked.
As Nova's face was snuggled into Zayn's chest from the hug he was giving her, she began to think about what they offered. The idea didn't seem too bad but she was still fearful, who knows, maybe she could try to sneak out earlier.
"Okay, I'll stay with you" Nova murmured as smiles grew on the boys's faces.
"That's great sweetheart, we will be leaving here soon anyway, the crew is just packing up and soon our tour buses will arrive to take us back to the hotel" Harry smiled, kissing her cheek.
"I'm going to try find Louis and Niall, wherever they are. How about you and Zaynie have a little cuddle during the wait"? Liam persuaded, before going over to Nova's diaper bag and pulling out her baby blanket.
He then came back over and draped it over them, Zayn couldn't help but have the biggest grin on his face realizing their baby was finally here.
Nova gently leaned into him while rubbing her eyes, trying to dry them from the tears. She already had so many questions running through her mind, and not knowing made her troubled.
But one thing got her very confused.
'Why did they have a baby blanket'?