You were double-checking your camera battery when Niall peeked through the curtain, bouncing slightly on his heels.

"First solo tour jitters?" you teased.

He looked at you, wide-eyed. "If I throw up, you won’t tell anyone, right?"

You smiled. "Depends. Do I get a free T-shirt for silence?"

He laughed, tension slipping from his shoulders. "Deal. But only if you get my good side tonight."