KATIE POV
Over the next few days James improves and moves from ICU to a general ward. His mom decides not to come as he is getting better. So ten days after the attack James is being released from hospital. And after a discussion between Logan and his doctors it's agreed he can't be left on his own due to his injury.
"He can stay with me" I tell the guys in the car on the way to collect him.
"No way, no way is James staying with you baby sister" Kendall yells at me, while muttering to himself about reputation. Who's I think to myself mine or James.
"He is and here's why! Your lovely fiancée is arriving back tonight and I don't see James wanting to sit around for the reunion and he'd probably cramp yours and Jo's style. Logan is flying in the morning to New York for his long weekend with Camille, he can't miss that, he hasn't seen her in six weeks. And Carlos is doing the murder mystery week with Jennifer, are you gong to tell her he can't be there? Well are you?" I say looking at Kendall "So that leaves me"
"But it's James" he moans.
"Yes Kendall"
"He has been cooped up for ten days plus the time on tour"
"I think I can cope with his flirting and be honest do you think he's fit enough to try anything and secondly I'm not really his type"
"I don't know Katie, James has changed a lot recently. We tried to fix him up on tour but he said he couldn't go out as he had an important text to send" Logan says with Carlos nodding alongside him.
"It will be fine and if he annoys me I'll just poke his side" I say laughing.
But then a thought flashes across my mind, was it the text to me that was so important, was I the one that caused James Diamond to turn down a date. We arrive and the hospital, Kendall was still sulking after the guys agreed James should stay with me. We are met at the door by Kelly and Gustavo pushing James in a wheelchair.
"Get me out of here" he pleads.
"Why the big hurry?" Kendall asks
"Gustavo started calling the nurses dogs and demanding they hurry up with the paperwork" Kelly sighs "So they're kinda mad at us"
"Come on let's get out of here before there is more trouble" Logan grabs James's bag while Kendall and Carlos help him from the wheelchair to the car.
"Don't forget dogs, you're back in the studio in five days" Gustavo yells as we drive off.
"Can't wait" James yells back.
"WHAT?" We all look at him.
"I can't, I've been in hospital for ten days, it will be good to get back to the studio and I have a few lyrics so for a song idea"
"Ok, if you're sure but we'll need to check with the doctor"
"Yes Dr. Mitchell, seriously Logan I'll be fine" James answers with a smile.
We pull into the garage and make our way to my loft.
"Why are we going to Katie's" James asks only noticing as I put my key in the door.
"You need help while you still have stitches and Katie is going to be looking after you" Kendall mutters grumpily.
"We've moved your bedroom stuff into her spare room" Carlos tells him "It'll will be like home"
"Mmmmmm so Katie you're my new nurse, well that is an improvement. Do you have a uniform?" He says flashing be a grin.
"That's it, change of plan" Kendall grabs James's bag.
"Kendall I'm joking, I'll be on my best behaviour"
"Kendall, it's fine I can handle him" I look at him sincerely, ignoring James's grin "and he is only joking"
"Ok but one move and you'll wish your were still asleep in hospital" Kendall growled at James.
"Scout's honour"
"You weren't in the Scouts" Carlos whispers.
"Shhh" James replies elbowing him in the ribs.
After James's bags are left in my spare room, Carlos and Logan go to pack for their trips and Kendall leaves to make dinner for Jo.
"Katie, I'm only two floors up, if you need me" Kendall tells me as he is leaving.
"I'll be fine big brother and if you're not careful you'll be divorced before you're married, now go" I saying pushing him out the door.
I turn back to see James sitting on my sofa still looking a little pale and a bit tired.
"James I think you should have a nap, it's been a stressful day"
"I'm fine Katie maybe just a little tired but a couple of hours watching this Castle marathon" he points to the television "And veggie out will help"
"If you're sure" I say biting my lip.
"I am"
"Ok, then I suppose as your nurse I should provide hydration and nourishment" I smile "What would you like?"
"A pink smoothie and popcorn of course"
He settles down to watch the tv while I go to the kitchen to prepare his snack.
"Here you go" placing the smoothie and popcorn on the table in front of him and start to walk away.
"Kaaatie please stay" his pleas looking at me with puppy dog eyes.
"Ok but if you feel tired or want to lie down you'll let me know"
"I will scouts honour"
"James! I know you weren't a scout" He laughs and holds out his arm on his good side for me to sit under.
I sit down and am instantly enveloped by his scent. I shiver getting a flash back of the attack. He notices something is wrong, mutes the tv and looks at me.
"What's wrong" he asks seriously.
"The last time you held me, it got you stabbed" I say quietly "It's all my fault you got hurt"
"Katie" he starts to speak slowly "This is not your fault, it's the weirdo who decided I was hers, did this. She was the one carrying the knife not you. Don't you ever EVER blame yourself. Promise me that you won't keep thinking this is your fault" he looks directly into my eyes "promise me" he whispers.
"I promise, scouts honour" I reply smiling.
"Good" he bends down and kisses my cheek "Ok, back to Castle"
A couples hours later James heads to bed and I begin to tidy up.
"Katie" he calls from the spare room.
"Yes James" I answer.
"Can you come here for a minute"
"Sure, what is it?" asking from the bedroom door.
"Can you explain these" he says holding his phone "I've only had a chance to look at my phone now and I seem to have 28 messages from you"
I look at him sitting on the bed staring at his phone and answer "there is a good morning and good night message each day you were in the hospital, just like the ones you sent me from tour. It, it" I stumble feeling the emotions from the past few days "it helped me feel close to you like you'd be home soon"
"Well, I'm home now so I guess you'll just have to settle for saying good morning and good night in person"
"I think I can handle that" I say hugging him gently "night Jamie"
"Night Katie"