Julia’s POV:
Liam and Harry stared at me in shock as if I just murdered someone. I was just tired of everyone telling me what to do. I obviously know I have to tell Niall but I’m not ready to!

“J-Jules I’m sorry…” Harry trailed off, looking down. I shook my head, even though he didn’t see it.

“Whatever, it’s fine…” I sighed.

“No, it’s not. You’re right, we don’t understand. We had no right coming here and telling you what to do when you’re simply not ready. We’re sorry.” Liam told me.

“No, I didn’t need to blow up on you guys like that…I’m just stressed. I’m sorry.” I insisted. I allowed them inside, but they shook their heads.

“Nope, we’re taking you out.” Harry smiled cheekily at me.

“I can’t. I have to watch Lexi.” I said, motioning to inside the house.

“Don’t worry, I’ll watch her.” I heard Christa come behind me, making me jump.

“Jeez, where do you keep coming from?” I laughed a little as she shrugged.

“Okay, well let me go get ready, and I’ll be out in a second.” The nodded their heads as I invited them in for a second time and they accepted. I went into my bedroom to change. I showered earlier, so it would take shorter than usual. I threw on a tank top and a jacket along with some jeans and a beanie (http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=89926340). Soon enough, I walked back out and was ready to go.

“Ready?” Liam asked, as he and Harry stood up. I nodded my head smiling. The boys and I made our way to the door, leaving the house.

“So what exactly are we doing?” I asked once we started walking around downtown Los Angeles. Liam shrugged his shoulders.

“Just spending time with you. You deserve a break from your hectic life. We can do anything you want. Shopping or whatever, too. Liam’s birthday is coming up soon, so maybe you can buy something for that!” Harry said smiling.

“What about the paparazzi?” I asked, a bit worried.

“Don’t worry, look.” Liam stopped us and turned me around pointing at a tall man dressed in black about twenty feet away from us. I smiled and waved, noticing Paul. He waved back.

“Plus, we’ll protect you.” Harry threw his arm around my shoulders as I laughed a little.

“Harry, Liam! Is this the one and only Julia Cowell? Is one of you dating her? Where is the rest of the band?” I heard a few paparazzi shout out as we made our way into a frozen yogurt shop. Paul was right behind us now, as some fans started to notice the boys. The owners of the shop locked the doors behind us making sure nobody else could get in.

“This is one of the reasons I don’t want to tell Niall…” I mumbled sitting down once I got my yogurt. Liam and Harry sat on either side of me.

“I understand, Jules. You don’t want that kind of pressure on her. But I’m one hundred percent positive she would be protected at all times.” Liam nodded his head, and I sighed. I took a bite of my frozen yogurt and saw Harry and Liam chuckling at me.

“What?” I asked.

“You got a little…” Harry pointed to my face, and wiped the yogurt off my face with the pad of his thumb. I giggled and thanked him. Once we finished, we safely got out of the shop, with Paul keeping us safe the whole time. We decided not to walk around anymore just in case we get mobbed again, so we got a cab.

“Where to now?” Liam asked, seeing as I know LA better than he does. I sat, thinking for a moment until I thought of a place.

“The Westfield mall!” I say excitedly. The boys chuckle at my excitement, and we give the cab driver the address. Paul took another cab and followed us there.

When we arrived, somehow the word had gotten word about our little ‘trip’ and cameras were already flashing, and people shouted out random questions for the boys about me.

“So which shop first?” Liam and Harry asked. I pulled them both into random stores as I saw them. I started taking dresses off of the racks and trying them all on. Liam and Harry sat outside the private dressing room judging for me.

“How about this?” I asked stepping outside of the small room, twirling around in the dress. (http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=89944464).

“Too prom-y.” Harry shook his head. I agreed. Plus, gold wasn’t really my color. I stepped back into the dressing room coming out soon after putting on the next dress.

“This one?” I stepped back out (http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=89944807).

“Too club-y.” Liam said. I sighed, stepping back into the changing room.

“How about this?” (http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=89944983).

“Too hipster-ish.” Harry said, shaking his head.

“Says you.” I rolled my eyes, once again going back into the dressing room.

“Maybe this will be the winning dress!” He said, trying to make me feel better.

“This is the last one.” I said, stepping out of the room (http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=89946566).

“Oh my gosh! You look gorgeous! It’s perfect! This is definitely the one!” Harry stood up, exclaiming. Liam and I just laughed at hoe excited he was.

“Thanks Harry.” I said smiling. I went back into the changing room and got back into my normal clothes. I carried the dress out and over to the counter to pay.

“Oh sorry ma’am. This dress has already been paid for.” The lady at the counter smiled politely at me.

“B-But I just found it?” I said confused. She typed something in on the computer and turned it towards me, showing that it was already paid for.

“A…Liam Payne bought it?” She said, turning it back, and placing my dress into a bag. I sighed at her words. Why would Liam buy me something for his birthday?

“Thank you.” I smiled at the lady, and got my dress on the way over to the door. I walked out of the store and Saw Liam and Harry giving me mischievous grins. I rolled my eyes and slapped Liam on the arm playfully.

“Ow, what was that for?” He asked me laughing.

“You know I could have paid for that!” I whined. He shrugged his shoulders before he gave me a smile.

“Ugh, I’m starving! Can we please go get something to eat?” Harry complained. I rolled my eyes but nodded.

Once we left the mall, I took the boys to the same restaurant that Niall, Lexi, and I went to. We asked the waitress to seat us in the back so we weren’t noticed as easily. Once we settled in our seats, we read over the menu, but I already knew what I wanted.

After we finished eating the boys dropped me off at my house. I was so excited for Liam’s party this coming Saturday and I couldn’t wait to see El and Dani again. I set my shopping bags in my room and went into Lexi’s room to check on her. When she wasn’t in her bed, I immediately started to freak out.

“Lexi!?” I called out all over the house but there was no response. I quickly went back into my bedroom to get my phone. It was dead. I placed it on the charger quickly and waited for it to come back on. “Come on, come on, come on…” I mumbled. Soon enough it turned back on and I quickly dialed Christa’s number.

“Finally!” I heard her voice on the other end as soon as she picked up.

“Where the hell is Lexi!?” I asked quickly.

“I had to take her to the hospital! I tried calling you over and over but it didn’t answer! Her fever got worse.” She said, rushing.

“I’ll be there in a second, okay?” I hung up after that and grabbed my phone, running outside to my car.

When I got to the hospital I immediately went to the front desk for help.

“I’m here for Alexis Cowell.” I said quickly, and she gave me the room number. I rushed down the hall, tears threatening to spill over. When I got to the room, I quickly opened the door and saw Christa sitting in a chair beside Lexi, who was laying on the bed, resting.

“Jules, don’t worry, she’s okay now. I promise.” She stood up and hugged me, trying to calm me down. She had never been this sick before…

Notes

Sorry if this chapter felt rushed...it's because it was. I felt bad for not updating and everyone kept telling me too so I quickly just wrote this. Sorry!

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~Camryn