The alarm clock rang, but it didn't awake the girl sleeping in the bed. Katie had already been awake long before.
She jumped up and ran into the other room, where her mom was sitting at the counter. She was currently sipping her mug of coffee as Katie skipped over and poured herself some while humming "Halfway There."
"Wow, someone's happy this morning." Mrs. Knight chuckled as she set her cup down.
Katie looked at her as if she was crazy. "Why wouldn't I be? We're going to New York!" she laughed before taking a drink of her own coffee.
"Yes, yes I know it's exciting. But Katie-" her mom started as she walked over to her daughter. "I want you to be careful."
Katie just rolled her eyes and smiled to the side, but her mom shook her head. "I mean it. New York is a big city. Not to mention all the parties the guys will inevitably go to."
"Mom, relax." Katie reassured. "LA is a big city, and you don't have to worry about me getting hurt. My brother will be there, remember? Also James."
Mrs. Knight looked at her for a moment before sighing. "I guess you're right. It's probably just my motherly instincts or something."
Katie smiled. "If it will make you feel better I'll carry pepper spray everywhere I go, okay?"
"Thank you." Her mom said, hugging her. Katie just laughed.
Right then a door opened behind them, revealing James and Kendall. Katie pulled away from her mom and smiled at her boyfriend as he came over to her.
"Good morning Gorgeous." James said as he pecked her on the lips.
"I was going to say the same to you." Katie smiled before walking to her bedroom door. Although before she went in, she looked back at him and winked, then disappeared inside.
He smiled at the closed door, after turning toward Kendall and Mrs. Knight, who were talking about the upcoming trip.
"What up morning people?" Carlos yawned as he entered the kitchen, Logan following behind.
"Here." Mrs. Knight said as she handed each boy a plate loaded with eggs, bacon and pancakes.
"Whoa! What's the occasion?" Carlos exclaimed, is eyes lighting up at the sight.
"You four are traveling across the country! You need to be properly fed!" she said sternly. The realization hit her. "Oh, Katie get out here!" she called.
"Why?" they all heard her call back.
"You need to eat breakfast!"
"Coming!" Moments later she came out with suitcase in hand, makeup on and fully clothed. She was only wearing a hoodie and jeans, but James thought she looked beautiful. No matter what she did, she had that effect on him.
Mrs. Knight placed a plate in front of her as she dropped her bag down next to the others. "So, when do we leave exactly?" she asked to no one in particular.
"Nine o'clock." Kendall replied with a mouthful of bacon.
"Lovely." She said sarcastically as he spit bits of food everywhere. He made a face at her, where she just chuckled and ate her own breakfast.
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"Alright, are you all ready to go?" Mrs. Knight asked while she fussed over her son.
"Mom!" he exclaimed, stopping her. Then his said in a softer voice, "We're fine. You don't have to worry!"
"You sound just like your sister." Mrs. Knight responded. Katie raised her head from her and James' conversation at the mention of her name, before going back to her boyfriend.
"Then that means we're both smart! We were taught well." Kendall reassured. Mrs. Knight sighed and hugged him, already missing all of them.
Kendall hugged back before letting go and turning to say goodbye to Jo.
Meanwhile Logan and Camille were saying their goodbyes. "Make sure you call me every night!" Camille said, looking up at him.
"I promise I will." Logan smiled. She smiled back and raised her hand up. He closed his eyes, ready for a slap. But all he felt was her tender fingers on his cheek.
He opened his eyes and looked at her. She realized his confusion and chuckled. "I decided you needed a break." With that he smiled and pulled her into a kiss, holding her close. After a few moments they separated, seeing as it was time for the band, and Katie, to go.
They all waved bye as they walked to the security gate, where they met Gustavo and Kelly.
"Dogs, you made it! Now hurry, you're slow enough as it is!" He turned and walked through security with Kelly at his side, like always.
"Wow, I can really feel the love." James muttered to Katie, who chuckled.
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Finally they were all on the plane, ready to leave for New York. James and Katie sat together, of course, with Kendall on her other side. In the row across from them sat Kelly and Gustavo with Carlos and Logan.
Katie stared out the window, her eyes bright. James noticed and held her hand, grasping her attention.
"You ready?" he smiled.
She nodded. "Of course. I've never been to the big apple before!"
"Never?" he asked. He just assumed because Kendall had.
"Nope. But I'm glad I can spend my first time with you." she smiled, leaning her head on his shoulder.
He smiled at her lovingly, planting a kiss on the top of her head. And at that moment, the plane lifted into the air, taking them away from Los Angeles and to New York.