*AN* I am not trying to turn this into a love story or love triangle of any kind, remember this is just a friendship/bonding type story. Bromances are just strong friendships not love. I do my best not to out right ship the guys in bromances or out right relationships/lust however hints do occur. Please do not take it personal, it is all in fun, which is how shipping is intended. Kogan, Jarlos, Jogan, Cargan, Kenlos, Kames, etc are all FICTIONAL. The guys may have close bonds but it is just brotherly love, no different from a hug shared between you and your best friend. Just wanted to get that out there, as it seems many people truly believe our heroes and idols are gay and this simply isnt true! Dont start rumors! Rumors hurt the ones we love.
*NEW AN* This is the final chapter howver an epilogue will be coming your way in the next week! Despite feeling unmotivated, I did get some ideas to move me forward and upon changing things around I just kept going. I know it kinda stops suddenly as the 'theme' or the plots, i dont know the word I'm trying to say. Everything is kind of smooshed together in a hurry but I didnt mean it to be read that way, I know things change and jump around but I was trying to move the story along and cut out some detail that just wasnt needed. I have put thought into this so dont think I didnt care anymore or got bored. Things might make sense eventually in the story but to each his own, I liked the way this ended so I am satisfied. that's all that matters right? :) *
Katie was sound asleep, peacefully. A vortex, invisible to the human eye, opened up in a blank space in the room. The noise it made was deafening but since no one could hear it, it went unnoticed. Katie in her spirit animal form with Kendall riding her, were flung out of the vortex. The ride in the tunnel was short but it was difficult to stay straight and balanced and upon the exit, Kendall lost his grip and Katie landed against the wall with a bang, upside down, Kendall followed shortly, crashing into her exposed underside, causing her to tumble over on top of him in sort of a half somersault. Katie flailed for a moment, paws trying to gain some ground before she finally flipped over, Kendall slipping to the floor. She shook herself off and watched as Kendall got up and dusted himself off.
Katie's dream self, snapped back to her body with such force this time because of the close proximity and the proportionate size. She flailed as always but it was so hard that she actually flipped herself out of the cot and to the floor. She was awakened as soon as she flailed and yelped as she fell face first. Kendall flinched at the sight and went to help her but slipped right through her. Katie remained on the floor for a few seconds trying to piece together what happened. It was the middle of the night and she was still tired but tried to remember what she was dreaming about; she couldn't recall anything and just assumed she had a dream that she was falling. She climbed back into bed and fell asleep after a few minutes.
It wasn't long before he returned to his own body, smiling at Katie sound asleep. Kendall's monitors began to get a little loud but Katie slept through them and the parade of medical staff checking on his vitals. Kendall was responding but he was having trouble coming out of his REM sleep; he was fighting though and with some encouraging words and patience, Kendall finally shot awake, gasping for breath. He was held down and he quickly quieted down and he understood the basics of where he was before he tired himself out and went back to sleep. The staff left him to rest and would check on him periodically through the night. Things were looking up finally.
Later in the morning, a doctor came in to check on him and was happy to hear that Kendall had finally woken up. There was a lot of chatter in the lobby and they couldn't wait to see the look on Katie's face when she woke up to see him staring back at her. He was still weak and tired so he wasn't awake much and despite all the work done so far on him, including removing his breathing tube, Katie managed to sleep through it all. The medical staff was concerned about her health, they had never met someone who could sleep so soundly as she did but her health was fine. She slept through the morning and it was nearly noon when she awoke. She was groggy still, having a somewhat rough night she assumed although she felt as though she slept fine, she didn't remember any dreams or getting up so she shrugged it off as she got ready. She wouldn't be able to stay long since it was so late so she grabbed her bag and headed to the bathroom.
She looked to Kendall first, saw him asleep, as she expected, whispered good morning and continued to the bathroom to get dressed. Her fumbling in the bathroom woke Kendall and he looked to the source of the sound to see Katie's reflection in the mirror. His vision was still off as were the rest of his senses, so he didn't really know who he was looking at. He waited for the girl to exit so he could say hello, regardless. When she finished, her hands were full, as she began to pack her stuff and talk to herself making mental notes of what she needed to do and made sure she had everything. She walked over to Kendall, not really paying attention but when she finally stopped to look at him he moved his head and opened his eyes. She screamed in excitement and couldn't help but hug him, as the tears started to flow. A shaky and slow hand rested on her back as Kendall used what little strength he had to console her. He tried to talk but his voice was raspy and nearly non-existent. Katie was so excited that she couldn't think straight but eventually it dawned on her to call Logan. He answered with a happy hello and she began to run off everything that was going on and it became just incoherent babble.
"Whoa! Slow down, what is going on?" he asked.
"Kendall's awake, Logan! He cant speak but he's staring right at me!" she said
"Are you serious?!" he replied
"Yes! You need to get on the next plane or something!" she urged
"I will, I'll tell everyone and we'll start booking flights. Can you stay with him? I know he might not know you but I don't want him to wake up and then be ditched." he explained
"Of course I'll stay, I'd be happy too." she replied
"Great, let me get on the phone then, I'll keep you updated." he said happily.
She stayed at his bed side, trying to chat with him as calmly as she could, she was not only star struck but because of her friendships with Logan and Carlos, she felt like she's known Kendall for so long. Kendall was very weak and couldn't move much so she made sure to ask him his opinion on whether he wanted to talk or needed something. She didn't want to be annoying or fan girling during their first meeting. He wasn't in pain, just uncomfortable at times. Now that he was awake, he'd begin a strict therapy routine to slowly rebuild his muscles that had since faded away, he would have to put on some weight as well. The 150lb rock star now weighed an unhealthy 102lbs. After talking with Kendall for about an hour, telling him about the accident and herself she went to get some lunch.
"I'll give you some time to yourself, I bet you've had enough of me for a while. I'll be back in an hour while I get some lunch. While I'm out ho about if I get you a notebook and pencils? That way you can tell me exactly what you want." she asked. Kendall nodded slightly and waved a gentle good bye. She returned it and left. She was back in just over an hour and a half. She had some emails to send to her professors and had to print off some assignments. She brought Kendall a note book just as she promised and several kinds of pencils.
"I wasn't sure which one would be better so I got pencils of all sizes. I figure the bigger ones will be easier to hold for right now." he said opening up the package. She placed a pencil above his hand and he tried to grab it but struggled. "Want some help?" she asked. He held up one finger signaling to wait and after 2 more tries he got it but fumbled with it in his hand. He exhaled in defeat and nodded for some help. Katie fixed the pencil in his hand so he could write what he wanted and sat down to give him space and so he wouldn't feel rushed. She kept an eye on him though, he was writing for several minutes before he tapped the bed side with the pencil and waved the notebook slightly.
"I really want to thank you for helping me. I remembered your eyes from when you rescued me and my friends from the accident. I guess since you have Logan's number, the two of you must be great friends, so I want to be your friend too. Please don't feel so nervous around me, you are a nice and gentle person. I can see it in your eyes that you could never hurt anyone, so be yourself around me, I don't mind. Even if you are wild and crazy on the inside, let it out, you'll fit in just fine, there's no harm in having fun. I really do like you and I just wanted to thank you for staying with me. 2 months is a long time." the page read.
"Thank you Kendall, you really are the gentle soul of the band arent you? That's why I like you, you have a big heart. Your fame has nothing to do with anything, I just really have fallen for you. Guys like you are one in a million, you know? TO be friends with you and the others is a dream come true and I couldn't be happier." She said. She gave him a hug and he hugged back, pretty tight too. He was gaining strength like crazy with his determination to get better and to get out of the hospital.
Logan called her back late in the evening while she sat at Kendall's bed side doing some homework. He and James would be on the afternoon flight to CT tomorrow and wouldn't get in until really late so he would meet her in the morning. The news spread like wildfire amongst the Network staff, crew and stars but before they all went at once, Network put their foot down, forbidding everyone from going. They could take turns and others would wait until Kendall returned. Carlos wasn't able to go yet, while he still recovered. James was 90% back to his old self, mood swings and balancing problems had just about vanished. His memory probably would never fully return but he was about as close to his old self than anything else so everyone could live with it. Mrs Knight had flown out only twice since Kendall's hospitalization, and was ready to go again but she couldn't take off any more time from work so she had to pass. BTR's travel agent, tour manager, and Network TV CEO, Nathan took the morning after next's flight with Garrett.
Kendall's room turned to a party room when everyone finally arrived. Balloons, flowers, cards, stuffed animals and much more lined the room on both sides. Kendall was happy to see everyone and to everyone's relief, he had no major function problems. It'd be a while before he'd be up and running around like he used to, so the tour and the show both were cancelled for the time being. The media would soon be getting wind of the news and security was hyped up at the hospital, to prevent anyone from entering, Katie was given special access though at the request of Logan and Kendall. James had no recollection of Katie at all but he was now more friendly than the first time they met; he was like a whole new person and she was glad that he was back to his old self. Each day brought the group closer to being back to the way things were. Logan told Katie that he managed to get her a part on their TV show, a pretty big part. He also talked Gustavo into signing her after seeing and hearing her skills on a group you tube channel run by her and her friends. Katie was thrilled with the news and graciously accepted; she hugged Logan tight thanking him for everything but he turned it right back to her.
"None of this would have been possible if you didn't stop and save my friend's lives. You saved our dream jobs, and asked for nothing in return. You deserve this; you're talented and just an overall good person, the world could use a role model like you. There arent enough nice people in this world." he smiled he pulled her into a hug and gave her a kiss on the cheek..
Kendall made a quick progress over the next few weeks, gaining weight and strength very fast. He was able to talk after a few days and couldn't wait to have a conversation with everyone. Katie had gone back to school to focus on her studies as it came to a close but was still distracted by all the excitement. She had been keeping the whole ordeal a secret from her parents and actually convinced her that she was mistaken when she had seen Logan. She did eventually explain the whole thing to both of them from the beginning and she did get in trouble to keeping secrets and lying despite her reasoning that everything had to stay quiet.
Magazines and news stories soon let the cat out of the bag, proving Katie's story true, Katie's image had even been printed. Once they realized how real the whole ordeal was, they let up on Katie and that's when she explained her offer about being famous and her decision to accept. Her school work was supposed to come first and both parents reiterated this but she was adamant on this. They eventually gave way and allowed her to go. She was going to go either way really, she was 21 and didn't have to listen. If they had said no she still would have went to prove herself. School could always be finished later or even take online classes during the down time she would have. She was just happy they would be parting on happy terms.
School ended after another 2 months. Katie had informed her professors that she would be taking a break for a while; until she got a work schedule down she didn't want to commit to a school schedule. Logan, and James met Katie on the last day of school. She was taking a final for one of her professors that she has known since she started school. Katie was one of the last people to finish, just making sure she would get the best score possible and leave on a happy note. She handed in her test and to her surprise 1 of her classmates was waiting outside.
Katie didn't have many friends, if any, at school. Her department was friendly but they quickly skimmed Katie out after the first year and she then kept to herself. Her classmate had asked if the rumors were true, that she was leaving. Katie replied yes but it would only be temporary. She'd take online classes for a while but she might not be back in time to graduate with everyone. Katie kept what really was going on under wraps; the magazines were very detailed in their photos of Katie with the guys and most likely her classmates wouldn't read teen mags like she does.
Katie's classmate wished her well and said good bye, walking her out the door. Katie walked down the path to the commuter parking lot where a stretch limo was waiting. Katie ran forward and tackled the guy that hopped out of the door and then the 2nd guy. Logan and James had surprised her, picking her up at school, her bags already loaded into the car. Her parents took Katie's truck back home after being driven up to her school in the limo. She hopped into the back and the limo brought them to the airport where they were already checked in. After 2 hours they boarded their flight and were on their way back to LA where Katie would begin her new life.