*AN* YES I AM BACK! I didnt really go anywhere though, I had started this story in late January or so and just finished it about a week ago (Beginning of August). The dog in this and many of my other stories, Shadow, is a dog based on my real canine companion of the same name. He passed away at the end of March and needless to say he took all my creativity and motivation with him. I have only just started to regain some ideas but I still lack the motivation to write, even when severely bored. For now, I am uploading this story to get it out of the way while I switch computers and start school. I will not stop writing but there will be a bit of a hiatus until I regain myself. As a side note, this chapter can probably be skipped, I hate this chapter to be honest but couldn't fix it to be the way I wanted. Look forward to the remaining chapters and more stories eventually.
I write these stories for my enjoyment only. Some may not like my style and others might. I upload them to have an extra backup of my collection. I put a lot of effort into some of these but mostly my time. I use writing as a sort of therapy; it brings me out of a harsh world to a place where everything is going right for a change. These stories revolve around a character based off of me. Katie is an OC and NOT Katie Knight. *
"Katie, you're going to be late for your flight!" her mom called from downstairs.
"I'm coming!" she replied as she grabbed a few last minute things.
Katie had already packed 2 weeks ago but was just going over her list one last time to make sure she had everything she needed. She was thumping all around upstairs, making such a noise that rattled the large house. She finally ran down the stairs with all of her bags in hand and her father helped pack everything in the car. Katie was leaving for LA again to shoot a new season of her current show Hills and Valleys. The show was about a school in a rich neighborhood that suddenly had to accommodate lower income students due to spending cuts and closing the school in the valley. The two social classes constantly clashed but not without merit as two girls, one form each side, learned that it's not what you have that makes a person popular.
Katie and her parents piled into the car after the last of her bags were packed and off they went to the airport. They waited around for a while once they arrived until her flight number was called. They waved to each other at the terminal until she was ushered forward, a security guard waiting to escort her to LA. She got comfortable in her seat and waited the half hour it took before it was time for take off. Although she had flown so many times before, each flight made her nervous and she gripped the arms of her chair as she sat back and took a deep breath. The plane began to move and slowly gained speed before taking off the tarmac and gliding into the air. She was relieved once the intercom stated that they had reached cruising altitude and she immediately got up to walk around to take the edge off.
The perks of being a celebrity meant she could afford first class, and on a flight in the middle of the week, there were very few other passengers so there was plenty of room for her to move around freely. It would be a few hours once she arrived but body guards were already waiting with her manager and assistant. Her bags were being wheeled out of the air port just as Katie arrived through the terminal, greeted by about 100 hundred screaming fans. She needed some space after her long flight so she took a moment to shake off her frustrations before signing a few autographs. Katie hadn't announced any dates for filming or travel yet there were still people who found out when she would be arriving. Sometimes she wondered if they waited for days. She had to leave for a meeting and her meet and greet was cut short. She said good bye to her waiting fans, apologized then ran out of the air port and jumped into a waiting SUV that sped off.
She was a bit jet lagged from the long flight but she had to attend the first meeting for the office executives. Katie was given a job at the Network headquarters when she was in town so she could give her input. Although she was 26, she was a big kid at heart and had a very creative imagination, making coming up with new products and pilots a bit easier on the Networks part. Once the meeting was over, she was driven home and she immediately went to bed. She woke up early the next morning, the bed still empty of anyone. Her husband, Kendall had left for LA a few days prior, he had a busy schedule and the BTR production crew wanted to get a jump on things. Katie was still busy with the Academy so she stayed behind until she was needed later in the week.
After Kendall finished his photo shoots and interviews with his band mates, they left on a quick promotional tour in South America, returning in 2 weeks to begin production on the newest season of their show. Katie had a few days off before her show began production so she spent it, getting settled into her second home, Kendall and Katie bought together in a secluded gated community in Beverly Hills. Kendall had sold his old home that his mother purchased for him and his band mates to live in once their fame took off and they could leave the Palm Woods. It was a generous space at about 2,000 square feet, more than enough for the two of them and Katie's dog, Shadow.
Once production started, she was busy much of the day, from morning until late at night sometimes. She went to bed as soon as she got home most nights. She left Shadow home this time, only planning on being in LA for about 3-4 months but also because Shadow had gotten injured the day before she left and although he wanted to go, he wasn't fit to travel. She didn't like the feeling of being in the big house alone but she was so tired, it didn't make that big of a difference. When Kendall returned, their schedules were similar but they didn't have much time to really spend with one another and their days off, never coincided with each other. This time around, they were at different studios altogether rather than on opposite sides of 1 lot; making it that much harder to see each other during the day.
Kendall was allowed to have visitors on occasion so Katie did stop in on her days off to say hi to Kendall and the other guys who were just as close to her as they were with each other. It was often that Katie's friend, Jess, the first person she met in LA, was at the studio as well, her and James had really hit it off and had been dating for a few years now. In fact Katie noticed the ring on her friends finger and started with the questions; she didn't deny it and spilled the beans.
"Yes, I'm getting married!" Jess exclaimed
"Oh my god! Congratulations, Jess!" Katie said
"Thank you! I'm so happy, I never thought he would propose so soon!" Jess replied
"I didn't think he'd finally grow up and settle down at all! Haha!" Katie joked
"I know, but you'd be surprised at home much James has matured. I really do love him and he's great. He's always been there for me and we just get along so well, I couldn't say no! Not that I wanted to!" Jess explained
"I'm so happy for you, Jess! Did you pick a date yet?" Katie asked
"Yes, actually I did! I just sent out invitations 2 weeks ago, didn't you get yours?" Jess replied
"No, I didn't, I left home a month ago, I had a meeting to attend to first before I started filming." Katie explained
"Oh, well it should be home waiting for you, I would never forget my best friend! Besides I want you to be my maid of honor!" Jess said
"For real!?" Katie questioned
"Yes!" Jess said excitedly
"Ahhh!" Katie squealed before jumping into Jess' arms. "Thank you so much, Jess, it'll be an honor to be your maid of honor!"
"I wouldn't have it any other way, you're my closest friend out here, everyone else left me when I became famous. I tried not to change but I guess it didn't matter…At least I know who my real friends are now." Jess said.
"I'll be here for you whenever I can." Katie assured.
"I know." Jess replied "The wedding is in August. We're having it early only because I had most of my wedding plans in place already; I've been thinking about this day since I was a teenager. Plus we've been engaged for a few months now, I just waited to tell everyone through invites kind of as a surprise I guess."
"That's a creative way to do it. I'll be home by the time August rolls around but I'll come back for this; you're having it here right?" Katie asked
"Yes. 2 days after the guys return from their summer tour on the 20th, we'll be getting married at Malibu Beach." Jess replied
"I'll be there! I might have some work to do at the Academy but it can wait a week while we celebrate." Katie said.
"I cant wait to start our new life together though; I know the first year can be a strain on a new couple but I'm ready to face it head on." Jess smiled
"I'm sure you guys will do fine, there will be some ups and downs, for sure but don't focus on the negatives." Katie assured
"I don't do it on purpose, but I understand what you mean." Jess sighed
"Are you still going to be active in Hollywood or are you retiring?" Katie asked
"I havent decided yet…I mean I'm having a lot of fun doing all my tours and stuff but at the same time, I'm kind of tired of it; maybe I could use a bit of a break and then return to it later. Although I want to start a family soon, I'm 28 years old and while it is still young, I want to make sure I can fulfill my dreams of being a parent before its too late." Jess explained
"Hard to picture James as a father after knowing him as long as I have…He'll probably be a great father though so don't worry." Katie smiled to herself
"It might take him some time to adjust from his party life but I'm sure he would be a great dad. What about you and Kendall?" Jess asked
"What about us?" Katie asked confused
"Have you thought about kids?" Jess pushed
"Well, we've never talked about it that much to be honest. We're both so busy so its just not the right time. I'm also not sure if I really want kids, I mean I do but can I handle it. Not only that, I'm still not completely better yet…" Katie explained
"Oh, right…sorry, I forgot…" Jess tapered off.
"Don't worry about it. I'm getting there at least, I just try to keep it as safe as I can, I already had one miscarriage and it was heartbreaking. I was so emotionally destroyed, I felt as though I went 10 steps backwards. I wanted to fill the void of it but at the same time I didn't want to chance it. One day we'll try again I'm sure, but I don't want it to become sometime we obsess about." Katie reassured
"You talked to him about it?" Jess asked
"No. He doesn't know, I miscarried…I'd like to keep it that way for now. He needs to keep his mind on his work and not me being pregnant or not. He's a down to earth guy and I know he'd support me through it and be a great dad, but at the same time, he deserves as much of his life as he can get. If and when I get pregnant again, I'll let him know then." Katie said.
"Ok. Your secret is safe with me, I wont tell a soul." Jess promised
"Thanks, Jess." Katie smiled
"No problem; just remember what you told me: 'Focus on the positives!'" Jess exclaimed
"I will." she smiled. A knock on the door interrupted them.
"Hello ladies." Logan said peaking his head in.
"Hi Logan." they said together.
"Have either of you seen James? He went to the bathroom about 10 minutes ago and he hasn't come back yet." Logan asked
"Was he even in the bathroom?" Katie asked
"No. I thought maybe he came by to say hi." Logan replied
"No, he hasn't come in here." Jess said.
"Would you like us to help you find him?" Katie offered
"Wait a minute." he said before exiting into the hall and yelling to one of the stage hands who had called to him. "Never mind, he showed up. He went to the snack table downstairs to get an apple. I got to get back to work, see you later." He left, shutting the door and leaving the girls to continue their discussion as they talked about the wedding.
*AN* Honestly I know this chapter sucks. I couldn't get it to come out right or the way I wanted to. It bothers me but I needed an opening of some sort and didn't have any other ideas. Sorry you had to go through this one but I wanted to upload all the chapters in order so I knew where I left off and make sure I didn't skip anything in the upload section of my computer.*