The Side Affects

Chapter Seventy Four

-Christine's POV-

Something wasn't right. For the past few days, I've been feeling sick again. The symptoms I've been having are giving me nothing but help, and I'm starting to worry a bit.

"Babe?" Niall called as I groaned, swallowing down my excess saliva.

"Yeah?" Slouching back on the couch, I felt my toes curled against the rug as another tight cramp pulled in my lower stomach.

"I was thinking about making lunch! Are you hungry?" Food was the last thing on my mind right now.

"I'm fine!" I groaned, tilting my head back and cringing at the growing ache. And not only was my body hurting, but I still found it so goddamn hot in here, even with the air conditioner on.

I could hear footsteps approach and looked over to see my shirtless boyfriend come into the room.

"Are you sure? You haven't eaten all morning-"

"Yes I'm sure!" I snapped, suddenly feeling irritated. But as soon as I realised my harsh words, my mood immediately changed once again. "I'm sorry Niall, I didn't mean to yell."

His face softened as he came over to me.

"It's ok princess." He sat beside me, glancing over my body and noticing an obvious problem. "Are you alright? You seem to be in pain."

"Just some body cramps is all." I whispered, reaching a hand up and tugging it at Niall's hair. He took my sign and leant down, pressing his lips onto mine.

Our lips moved slowly, taking in each detail of each other. It was then my tongue prodded at his lips, and action which he seemed eager on. His mouth parted and our tongues found themselves against each other, taking in the hot moisture.

I quietly moaned, Niall's hand gripping my hip. Then slowly running up my body, it grasped at my breast. Now normally I would have enjoyed that, but this time is only brought pain.

"Shit!" I hissed, immediately pulling his hand away and looking down.

"Baby, what's wrong? What happened?" I shook my head, slowly pushing myself up so I sat straight, though my body didn't seem to like that.

"M-my breasts," I grunted, running a hand through my hair, "they're so swollen." Niall's eyes lowered down to my chest, seeing that what I had spoken was true.

His eyebrows furrowed as his eyes narrowed.

"Having you been feeling any other discomfort lately?" I nodded my head, balancing my posture by putting a hand on his thigh. "What have you been feeling?"

"I've been getting these bloody cramps," you winced, "and my body always seems to feel opposite to the temperature. Like, I'm practically sweating right now." Why did I have all of these symptoms? The last time I was sick, I found myself in hospital. Let's not have past events reoccurr. "I feel like I go to the toilet every five seconds, and it's like a waterfall in my mouth with all the saliva."

Jesus, I really was struggling.

Niall didn't say anything at first, his eyes staring intently at my face. He just watched me sit in discomfort, my body leaning into his for some kind of support.

"Christine," he cleared his throat, arm wrapping around my shoulders. I let my head fall against his collar, whimpering as the pain increased in my lower torso, "have you been having any morning sickness?"

Biting my bottom lip, I nodded to Niall, grimacing as I remembered all the times I had awoken and threw up everything in my stomach.

"I don't understand." I whispered as Niall pressed a reassuring kiss to my temple.

"I want you to stay here alright? Take panamax and have some warm tea." Niall slowly stood, my head turning up in confusion.

"Where are you going?" He gently smiled at me, cupping my face and softly giving me a kiss.

"William and I need to grab something. We'll be back soon. I promise."

With a hesitant nod, I let him go and sunk back into the couch. Where was he going?

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It was nearly ten thirty when I heard the front door to the apartment open, followed by Niall's loud call.

"Babe! I'm back!"

I hummed in response, not moving from my laying position on the couch. I was still in pain, and any movement would make me uncomfortable. Niall slowly came into the room, William in one arm and a plastic bag in the other. What did he have?

"Did you get the panamax?" I nodded, pointing to the coffee table before letting my arm droop. "And the tea?" A sudden pain flashed through my side, causing me to groan and grip the couch. This pain was becoming so much that it was frustrating.

Niall put the bag down, then moving to put William on the couch across from me.

"Ma?"

"Mummy's alright buddy." Niall reassured, coming to my side and kneeling down beside me. "You're not well are you baby?"

"I-I don't understand." I whimpered, my vision blurring at my own frustration.

"It's ok baby girl, I'm going to help you." Niall wrapped his arms around me, helping me sit up.

"Fuck," I hissed, Niall kissing my forehead and helping me up.

"Do you need to use the bathroom?" Thinking about it, I now came to realise that I did. I couldn't feel it before due to my head focusing on the pain in my lower abdomen.

"Yes," I nodded, Niall taking the bag and helping me walk out of the room.

"I'll be back in a second William!" Niall called, leading me to the toilet. "Ok, I need you to use the toilet." Ok, I need to empty my bladder anyway. "But before you go in," I internally groaned at the Niall, watching him reach into the bag, "take this."

My eyes widened once they landed on what he was giving me.

"P-pregnancy tests?"

"Christine, I want to know what's giving you these symptoms. Brianna had the same thing when-"

He stopped himself, noticing my unimpressed look at the mention of William's mother.

"Anyway, just use the ok."

Alright, I suppose I could use them. Even though the thought of being pregnant fucking terrified me. What if I was? Oh god, had Niall and I even used condoms at all?

Fuck.

"Christine," Niall took hold of my wrist, stopping me. I looked back, halting my movements to the bathroom, "just know that whatever happens, I love you and I'll be by your side through all of it."

The words brought comfort. And I appreciated them more than he would know.

"Thank you baby."

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Oml, are you guys excited? I am! Aah!Happy early Christmas everyone!!!