Ages
Louis 18
Zayn 17
Niall 17
Harry 16
Liam 16

Liam and Niall knew each other before x-factor and they are in a relationship
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Liam's pov

We are at Harry's step dad's bungalow whilst we are getting to know each other. I know Niall because we spent a year in Ireland together and we got together in a relationship. When I moved back to England I kept in contact with Niall so we are still together. I wake up one morning cuddled with Niall and my throat killing me. I whimper and rub my throat "Are you ok babe?" I shake my head and whisper "My throat hurts" I feel Niall rub my back. I bury my face in Niall's shoulder and sob quietly

Niall's pov

I rub Liam's back. I missed holding him but I hate the fact that he isn't feeling well. I whisper comforting words to him and I rub his back gently. "Shhh babe you're ok" he shakes his head I say "Liam babe you need to calm down. All this crying will make your throat worse" I feel Liam nod against my chest and he slowly calms down I say to him "Shall we go downstairs?" He shakes his head and I say "You do feel quite warm babe. Let's go downstairs and see if Harry has a thermometer anywhere" again Liam shakes his head. I sigh and say "Liam we need to go downstairs at some point" Liam shakes his head again. I say "I'm hungry though. Can I go and get something to eat" Liam finally agrees to come downstairs with me.

We sit at the table and Liam leans his head on my shoulder. Harry says "Is he ok?" I respond "He says he has a sore throat. Li do you want anything to eat?" He says quietly rubbing his throat "Nothing that is hard to swallow" I nod and Harry says "Would you like some cereal" Liam shrugs Harry grabs some cereal for Liam and me. He puts it down in front of us. I start to eat and I say "Where's Louis and Zayn?" Harry responds "I don't think they are up yet" I nod and say to Liam "Li eat some breakfast please" he looks at the bowl and sees a spoon. He closes his eyes and I see a tear trickle down his face. He says quietly "No spoon" I notice what he was looking at and I see a spoon. I take it out of the bowl and Harry looks confused I mouth to him "He is scared of spoons" Harry nods. I say to Liam "The spoon is gone" Liam nods and Harry hands him a fork. Liam smiles and puts a mouthful in his mouth. When he swallows he whimpers. He eats about half before he buries his face in my shoulder. He starts shaking in silent sobs. I gently rub his back and say "You're ok babe. Please don't cry. I hate it when you cry" he slowly begins to calm down and I say "Are you ok Liam?" He shakes his head and I say "Does your throat still hurt? You still feel warm" He nods I say "Harry do you have a thermometer anywhere, Liam feels really warm" Harry nods and says "I'll just go and get it. Why don't you and Liam go and sit in the living room" I nod

I take Liam into the living room. "Liam can I have a look at your throat?" Liam nods and lifts his head out of my shoulder. I turn on my torch on my phone and I say "Open up Liam" he nods and opens his mouth as wide as it can go "Oh babe your throat is really red and swollen and you have small red dots on the roof of your mouth, last time you had them you had strep throat. You are really not feeling well are you?" He shakes his head and I kiss his head and he cuddles into me.

Harry comes downstairs and hands me the thermometer "Thanks. Li open up babe" he nods and allows me to put the thermometer in his mouth. Once it beeps I take the thermometer out of Liam's mouth "38.4 babe. Not as high as normal. We'll keep an eye on your fever" he nods and says quietly "I want mum" I nod and say. "I'll phone her for you" he nods and I grab my phone. I click on Karen's name. I ring her and she answers on the third ring "Hello Niall, how are you?" I respond "I'm ok, Liam isn't feeling well though. He wants to speak to you" Karen responds "Of course I'll talk to him" I hand the phone to Liam.

Liam's pov

"Hi Liam. I hear you're not feeling well" I respond "No my throat hurts. I don't feel well" my mum says "Do you want to come home honey?" I respond "I wanna stay here" she responds "Good boy. I'm sure the others will look after you. Especially Niall like when dad and I left you in Ireland with the Horans whilst we were looking for a house over in England again" I nod and respond "Yeah he already is" I start crying because of the pain in my throat when I talk "It hurts to talk mum" my mum says "Call me back when you are better. Let me speak to Niall" I nod and say "Bye mum love you" she responds "Love you too Liam" I hand the phone back to Niall

Niall's pov

"Niall what are his symptoms?" I respond "A really sore throat, he has a fever of 38.4, he has a very red throat with red dots on the roof of his mouth, it hurts him to swallow. I think that is everything" Liam shakes his head and says quietly "My head hurts too" I nod and say "He says his head hurts too" his mum responds "I'm no doctor but last time he had similar symptoms he had strep throat whilst he was with you when we were in Ireland." I nod and say "I remember that" Karen responds "Good. Look after Liam won't you?" I nod and respond "Of course I will. I'll always look after him" she responds "Thank you Niall" I respond "Your welcome Karen" the call ends and Liam cuddles into me more.

About five minutes later Liam says "Nini I feel sick" I say to him "Do you think you might be sick babe?" Liam shrugs "I don't know" I think to myself 'I really hope you don't throw up. It will cause you more pain' I look down at Liam and see he has a hand covering his mouth "Are you going to be sick?" He nods and Harry puts the bin under Liam's chin. Liam uncovers his mouth and starts gaging over the bin. I gently rub his back and soon he throws up the little cereal he ate for breakfast. I continue to rub his back. Soon he stops and falls into me falling asleep straight away and I say to Harry "I think he might have strep throat. When we were both living in Ireland he got sick whilst his parents were in England looking for a new house. He had all the same symptoms now as he did then" Harry says "Throwing up is a symptom of strep throat" I nod and say. "We probably need to get Liam to the doctor to get him tested for strep" Harry nods and says "I'll go and make him a doctors appointment" Harry leaves the room and Liam shakes his head and says horsely "No doctor" I respond "I know babe but we need to so we can get you some antibiotics" he shakes his head and says quietly "No antibiotics" I sigh knowing it will be a long week with Liam taking antibiotics Harry comes in and says "He has a doctors appointment at 12pm" I nod and say "Ok how will we get there. Neither of Liam or I drive" Harry responds "Louis will take you. He doesn't know that yet but he will" Louis says "Who will do what?" I respond "Take Liam and I to the doctors" Liam says "No doctors no antibiotics" he pouts "I'll take you but why do you need to go to the doctors?" I respond "Liam has probably got strep throat. His doctors appointments is at 12." Louis nods. He goes into the kitchen and Liam cuddles closer to me.

When they are at the doctors still Niall's pov

Louis is waiting in the car for us whilst me and Liam are waiting for the doctor and as usual the doctors office is running late. Liam is cuddled into me clutching my top he whispers to me sounding really scared "Don't leave me" I respond "I won't babe. I promise"

About five minutes later the doctor comes out and says "Liam Payne" I gently pull Liam up with me. I take him into the room and he cuddles as close to me as possible "Hello boys" I respond "Hello doctor" The doctor says "What seems to be the problem today?" I respond "Liam has woken up with a really painful sore throat this morning, he said it hurts to swallow. I had a quick look at his throat earlier and there was small red dots on the roof of his mouth and the back of his throat ids really red." The doctor nods and says "Does he have fever or any vomit or anything like that?" I respond "He has been sick once and last time I checked his fever it was 38.7 and that was about ten minutes before we left the house" the doctor nods and says "Liam can I take your temperature?" He nods and asks the doctor quietly "Can Ni stay?" The doctor nods and responds "Of course he can" Liam allows the doctor to put the thermometer in Liam's ear and he presses the button "It is still 38.7 so it hasn't gone up or down" I nod and the doctor says gently "Liam can I have a look at your throat please" Liam nods and opens his mouth. The doctor grabs the lolly pop stick and his touch. Once the doctor is done he says "It does seem that he strep throat. I want to run a test. I'm just going to get a swab" I nod

The doctor leaves the room. Liam buries his face in my shoulder and mutters something "What was that Li?" He says a bit louder "I don't wanna swab down my throat" I gently rub his back and say "I know you don't babe but I want you to feel better so we need to know for sure that it is strep throat. You want to get better don't you" he nods slightly.

About ten minutes later the doctor comes back in and says "Liam could I swab your throat please" Liam nods slightly and takes his head out of my shoulder. He opens his mouth slightly "Liam could you open your mouth a little more for me?" He shakes his head and says "It hurts" the doctor says "I know but I can't see can you try?" Liam slowly opens his mouth the rest of the way and he whimpers. The doctor quickly swabs the back of his throat making Liam gag slightly. The doctor says "Just going to run the tests. The results should be here in five to ten minutes" I nod and the doctor leaves the room. Liam says "Niall I don't want antibiotics" I respond "I know you don't babe but you need them. They will make you feel better"

About fifteen minuets later the doctor comes in and says "Liam has got strep throat. Here is his prescription. You can pick it up at the pharmacy. He will need to complete the course of medication before he stops even if he feels better it will say on the bottle how much he will need and how often" I nod and say "Thank you" the doctor responds "Your welcome. Feel better soon Liam" We leave the room and go to the car. Louis says "How is he?" I respond "He has strep throat" Liam whimpers and hides his face in my shoulder. I say "Li can I go and get your prescription please?" He shakes his head and Louis says "Pass it here I'll go and pick it up" I nod and hand Louis the prescription and he goes into the pharmacy"

About five minutes later Louis comes out and he puts the bag with Liam's prescription in on the seat next to him. He drives back to Harry's step dad's bungalow. Once we are at the bungalow. I look down at Liam and see that he is asleep I carefully unstrap both Liam and I and I carefully get out of the car bringing Liam with me. I gently pick him up and carry him in the house. Louis takes the prescription and opens the door for me and I take Liam into the living room. I sit down and Liam moves so he is laid down across my lap Zayn says "Where did you go?" I respond "Didn't Harry tell you? We went to the doctors Liam isn't well. He has strep throat" he responds "No when I came down he was asleep on the sofa. He is back in bed. I carried him upstairs" we nod and Louis hands me the prescription. I open it and have a look at the bottle. It says he needs to take the medicine three times a day. Louis says "How often does he have to have the antibiotics?" I respond "Three times a day. I'll do it at breakfast lunch and dinner"

Just before dinner still Niall's pov

It is time for Liam to have his first dose of medicine "Liam medicine" he shakes his head and says "No medicine" he runs out of the kitchen and into the living room I quickly measure out the correct dose of medicine. I say to the others"I'll try to give him the medicine. If I can't I'll yell for someone to come and help" They nod and I go into the living room making sure to hide the medicine "Hey Liam" he says "No medicine" I walk over to him and say "Would you like to feel better?" Liam nods I say "Let's have some medicine then and you'll feel better" he shakes his head. I gently pin him down but he knows what is about to happen and he keeps his mouth shut tight "Liam open your mouth. You are having your medicine" Liam shakes his head more and keeps his mouth shut. I put both of Liam's hands in one hand I say to Liam "You need your medicine otherwise you won't feel better" he shakes his head again "Could I have some help?" Louis comes in and he says "What do you need help with "Could you hold his hands above his head please?" Louis nods and hold his hands. I gently rub the side of his face and say "Li you need the medicine please take it for me?" He opens his mouth to say something but I put the syringe in his mouth and close it with my spare hand. I push the medicine in his mouth and help him to sit up "Swallow" he shakes his head "Liam swallow the medicine. It will take the taste away and then we can have a drink" Liam nods and finally swallows the medicine. Liam makes a disgusted face and I say "Was it good?" Liam glares at me and grumbles out "No it wasn't" I respond "Come on grumpy. Let's go and get some dinner" Liam nods and we follow Louis into the kitchen.

After dinner still Niall's pov

Liam is practically asleep on my shoulder as we are sat on the sofa watching a movie but he is catching himself before he can fall asleep "Li babe go to sleep if you are tired" he nods and closes his eyes and mutters under his breath "No medicine" before he starts snoring softly. I smile and kiss his forehead. After the movie is over I say "I'm going to take Liam up to bed" Harry nods and says "Are you going to stay with him?" I nod and say "If he wakes up alone when sick it is horrible. Trust me. I left him once. Never again he wouldn't stop crying" they nod and I gently stand up lifting Liam into my arms. I gently carry him upstairs and into our shared room. I lay him on the bed and shut the door. I close the curtains and turn off the light. I get into bed next to Liam and I pull him to me. He cuddles close to me and smiles softly in his sleep. I smile and go on my phone for a bit before I put it down on the side and fall asleep.

A few hours later I get woken up by Liam shaking me. I open my eyes and see Liam has got tears falling down his face. I sit up and say "Hey what's wrong. Why are you crying?" He responds "My throat hurts" I pull him into a hug and say "I know babe. I hate seeing you in pain. Would you like some honey and lemon tea?" He nod. I respond "Ok babe let me up. I'll go and get some for you" he shakes his head. "Come with me then" he nods and we go downstairs. We see Harry and Zayn still downstairs. Zayn says "I thought you were going to bed" I respond "We were both asleep but Liam's throat is hurting still. I'm gonna make him some lemon and honey tea" Harry says "I'll go do it. Liam looks like he could use a cuddle" I nod and Liam and I sit on the sofa and he cuddles into me. A few minutes later Harry comes out with some lemon and honey tea. "Here you go Liam" he smiles and takes the cup "Thanks Harry" he drinks about half of the tea before he starts to fall asleep. I gently try and take the cup out of his hands but he jolts awake and starts drinking the tea again. He finishes his tea and he puts the cop on the coffee table. He cuddles into me and closes his eyes. I say "I'm going to take him back up to bed see you in the morning" they say "See you in the morning" I stand up and gently pick him up and carry him upstairs. I lay him in the bed and I get into bed next to him. He cuddles closer to me and I fall asleep.

The next morning just before breakfast still Niall's pov

"Liam you need your antibiotics" he pouts and shakes his head "You can choose what you have for breakfast but you need to have the medicine please for me" he says "I don't wanna" he gives me the puppy eyes "Not the puppy eyes Liam you know I can't resist them. You need the medicine to get better" he starts pouting again and I know I am not going to be able to resist for much longer so I say "Louis I need help. You can probably resist this face with so many younger sisters. I'm struggling to resist the face Liam is pulling" Louis walks in and says "Liam you need your medicine" he looks at Louis with his puppy eyes and the pout "Liam that is not going to work on me. You need the medicine to get better. Ether you let Niall give you the medicine or I will give you the medicine your choice" Liam looks like he is about to cry "What is your choice Liam?" He says "No medicine" Louis says "Liam you need it." I give the syringe to Louis and quietly leave the room not being able to see Liam upset anymore without giving in and not letting him have his medicine.

Louis pov

"Liam you need your medicine. Ether you let me give it to you or I will force you. You are not getting out of this Liam" He looks round for Niall and when he realises that Niall isn't here anymore he starts crying and he says "Niall where's Niall" I respond "Niall will be here as soon as you have your medicine. Are you going to have it?" He begins to shake his head and I say "Don't you want Niall to come and give you a cuddle" he nods and I say "Well you need your medicine then Liam" he shakes his head. I push him down on the sofa gently and hold his arms above his head with one hand and I gently prod the syringe in Liam's mouth but he keeps his mouth tight shut. I let go of his hands and I gently pry his mouth open and before he could manage to cover it I put the syringe in his mouth and hold his arms above his head again.

I sit him up and push the medicine in Liam's mouth and say to him "Swallow it" he shakes his head and goes to spit it out but I keep my hand on his chin "Liam I have four younger sisters don't think I don't know all the tricks in the book. So you better swallow it or I'll get Niall to call your mum. I don't think she will be too impressed that you haven't been taking your medicine" Liam instantly swallows the medicine and he starts crying again. I say "Niall he has had it. You can come back now." Niall walks in and straight over to Liam. He pulls him into a hug and holds him as he starts sobbing.

Niall's pov

I gently rub his back and say "You are ok Liam. You don't need to cry" Louis says "I'll let you sort him out" I nod and gently rock him from side to side. I hum a comforting tune to Liam and soon he is calm. I say "Are you ready for some breakfast" he nods. I say to him "What do you want babe?" He shrugs and says "Something easy to swallow." I nod and we go into the kitchen I get Liam some cereal. Liam eats about half of his cereal before he whimpers and rests his head on my shoulder "Are you ok Li?" He shakes his head and whispers "My throat hurts" I gently rub his back.

After breakfast we all go into the living room and Liam curls up next to me. He buries his face in my shoulder and whimpers. I gently kiss his hair and say "How you feeling babe?" He whimpers out "My throat hurts" I gently rub his back I say to him "Would you like some lemon and honey tea?" He nods against my shoulder and Harry says "I'll go make it for you" I nod. A few minutes later Harry comes back in with the lemon and honey tea. He says "Liam I have some lemon and honey tea for you" Liam takes his head out from my shoulder and takes the tea off Harry "Thanks Harry" Harry responds "Your welcome Liam" he drinks the tea. Once he is done he cuddles into me again and rests his head on my chest. I gently put my arms around Liam in a protective way. I smile down at him as he tries to get himself comfortable. He eventually stops moving. He has his head