It had been a long flight. All the way from California to New York, it was bound to wear anyone out. And that's exactly what happened to everyone…except Carlos of course.
He was the first one out of security, looking around happily. "Yes! New York again!" He exclaimed as everyone came to meet him.
"You seem happy." Katie said groggily. She had just woken up from the plane.
"I am! I'm ready to see the sights; like Lady Liberty, Time Square and the Empire State Building!" Carlos smiled, practically jumping up and down.
"Yeah? I'm ready to see the bed!" Kendall said. He was obviously grouchy from the uncomfortable plane ride.
Carlos just looked at all of them, finally realizing how tired they were. "Oh, right." He said.
"Don't worry, we'll see all of that…tomorrow." Katie smiled weakly, scratching her head.
Carlos just nodded in response before they made their way through the crowded airport, ignoring fans who were coming up to them. Eventually it got so bad that they were practically sprinting, trying to find their reserved limo.
They finally reached it and huddled inside, all out of breath. "Geez, I'd hate to be that famous!" Katie exclaimed, staring out the tinted windows at the rabid fans.
"Eh, you get used to it." Logan said, as if it were no big deal. Katie shook her head and leaned it against the window as the limo started driving.
"So, where are we staying?" Kendall asked Kelly.
"Hm, let me check." She said, pulling out her phone. After a few seconds, she smiled and said, "The Plaza!"
"Yes!" The four boys said together.
"What's so great about the Plaza?" Katie asked, not even lifting her head or opening her eyes.
"It's just about the greatest hotel in all of New York!" Carlos said matter-of-factly.
"Oh." Katie mumbled, but she was dozing off. James looked at her and smiled, before turning to talk to Logan.
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About fifteen minutes later, they were in an elevator at the Plaza on their way up to their rooms. Katie was so tired she was standing there with her eyes closed, swaying softly. The only thing holding her up was James, who had his arms around her.
They were both in the back of the small elevator, the others too consumed in conversation to hear them. She smiled and laughed softly, "Hmm, thanks keeping me up James."
He chuckled and kissed her temple. "Don't worry, you'll be in bed soon. Their beds are the comfiest!"
She smiled and opened her eyes. "Actually, I'm kinda starting to wake up. Although I'm sure as soon as I hit the mattress I'll be out."
He nodded in agreement just as the doors opened. They all walked, slowly, down the hallway to a pair of four rooms. Two were across from the other two, and the group stopped.
"So, how do we split up?" Kendall asked, looking at the doors.
Kelly sighed. "Well, we figured me in one room, Gustavo in the other, you three," she pointed to Kendall, Carlos and Logan, "in one with James and Katie in the last one."
As she said the last part, James and Katie's heads snapped up while Kendall yelled, "WHAT?"
"Shh!" Kelly scolded, pointing to the rooms around them. "People are sleeping!"
"Yes, but James and my baby sister in a room together?" Kendall asked in disbelief. "I don't think so!"
"I just thought-" Kelly began.
Katie scoffed and stepped out of James' arms, coming closer to Kendall. "First of all, I'm not a baby! Second," she turned around to Kelly, "James and I sharing a room is no big deal. Now we're going to bed, so goodnight everybody!"
She grabbed James' hand and unlocked the door, pulling him inside and ignoring Kendall's protests. But as soon as the door shut, they stood in the dark, not saying a word.
After a few seconds Katie turned on the light and threw her suitcase on the one king-sized bed, leaving James standing by the door.
She just looked at the bed, conflicting thoughts in her mind. Was she and James really going to share a bed? Sleep with him? She had no idea if she was ready or not. Sure, she had thought about it before. But now that she could…She felt her heart speed up.
Suddenly James' voice snapped her back. "Katie? Are you okay?" He asked, coming over.
"Yeah, I'm fine." She said, although her eyes didn't leave the bed. He noticed and thought for a moment, looking around the room.
When his gaze landed on the corner, he smiled and said, "So, I'll take the couch and you the bed?"
This caused her to look at him, her eyebrows scrunched together. "What? No, I couldn't ask you to do that!"
"But you didn't ask." He smirked, grabbing his suitcase and setting it down next to the sofa.
She watched him and said, "James, I can't let you do that." He stood up straight again and looked at her. "I mean, you're the one who needs a good night sleep. You have to perform on stage, and you need your energy to sing and do those flippy things you do and-"
Suddenly she was cut off by his lips on hers. Too surprised to respond, she let him kiss her for a moment before kissing back. After a few seconds he pulled away and she just stared at him.
"What was that for?" she asked, looking up at him.
"To get you to stop talking." She smiled and rolled her eyes. "Also, I want you to take the bed. Do it for me, please?" He pouted childishly, and she laughed and pushed his arm playfully.
She looked unsure at first, before reluctantly nodding. He smiled and kissed her cheek, before going back to where he was going to sleep for the night.
She, being as tired as she was, just laid down on the bed in her hoodie and jeans. He grabbed a blanket and pillow from the dresser and threw them on the couch, laying down on them.
After a few minutes of silence, he whispered her name. She didn't even open her eyes, but replied with a "Hmm?"
"Why did you give in so easily to the room situation?" He knew it was a risky question, but he wanted to know.
She just sighed and said, "I didn't want to start anything. I could tell we were all tired, except for Carlos of course. And it's late, so why fight?"
There was another reason, but she was asleep before he could ask.
I am so sorry about the long gaps between updates! It's just exams are coming up, so I've been pretty busy!
But this story is STILL going, so please don't give up on me yet! And to those of you who have been reading all this time, you are truly wonderful! :)
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