I think this is going to be the last chapter of the week. I've forced myself to write this for you guys because I love you so much. Lol. Depending on how the weekend goes I might be able to fit another chapter in but we'll see. I'm not going to promise that I'll update because it's unlikely. But I'm sure you all understand that I can't update every single day. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this chapter and please review! Thanks guys!
Kendall POV:
"Logan, I really don't know what he thought of that song. I'm scared to back to his class tomorrow. What if he just said that he liked it to make me feel good. I don't want him to feel like he has to do that."
He rolled his eyes, "Kendall you're a great singer and obviously he cares about you. I mean if everything that you told me is true about the car ride and all of that then there is no way that he doesn't like you."
I threw my head back onto my pillow and groaned, "I just wish I knew what he was thinking. Everything between us is so weird. Like when we're in class he treats me like all of the other students, when we're in public places outside of class he's like a best friend, and when we're alone he acts like we're dating or something. He just confuses me so much and there's so much stuff that I don't know about him. I want to know everything that is going on in that pretty little head of his."
He laughed, "Then ask him what he's thinking. You're never going to get anywhere if you don't take initiative. He obviously doesn't know if you like him back. Maybe you're confusing him as much as he's confusing you."
I sighed, "Yea, I suppose that could be possible. Enough about me though, how has it been going with you and Carlos? Have you guys like had sex yet?"
"Kendall! It's only been like a week since we started dating! We're not ready for that step yet! And you know that when it happens I will be telling you all about it."
I smiled, "I know you will. I'm just curious because it seems like you guys are always together now. You go see him for lunch and he comes here after school and I just don't understand what you guys could be doing all of this time if you're not getting it on."
He shook his head, "Relationships aren't all about sex, Kendall."
"I know that. I know what a serious relationship is about. I've had a very serious relationship before. I just think every couple should have sex every so often."
"I'm glad you're concerned about our sexual needs but you really don't have to worry. We're both perfectly fine with what we have right now. We're just trying to take it slow and get to know each other better."
"Yea, yea. Whatever you say."
He chuckled, "So you're telling me that you and James have had sex."
My eyes grew wide, "No! Why would you even assume that?"
He shrugged, "Because you two are together all the time so you must be doing something with your time. And since sex is apparently an important thing then you guys should've already had sex like 10 times."
"Logan, James and I aren't dating."
"I know. Don't worry though, Carlos and I are handling everything."
"Do not get into my love life Logan."
He asked, "Why? It's not like you stay out of mine."
"I have a reason too. You're miserable without someone. You get too stressed and then you start freaking out about everything. Carlos keeps you calm and I know for a fact that he makes you happy so you can't even complain about me interfering with your love life."
"Ok, you got me there. He does make me very happy."
I smiled, "I know. So no more complaining. And don't worry about James and me. We'll be together before you know it. We just need a little more time to figure everything out."
He sighed, "Alright, whatever you say. Do you have another class today?"
I nodded, "Sadly, yes. My math class is in like a half hour. I should probably be on my way."
"That's a good idea. If you want to go to dinner or anything tonight then you can call me or something. I can find a nice place around here for us."
"Aww…are you taking me out on a date Logie?"
"Definitely not. I just feel like we haven't been able to sit down and have a nice meal together in a while."
"I completely agree. We should totally go out for dinner."
He smiled, "Sounds good. I'll get on that. Do you think that we should go to a fancy place?"
"Where ever you want to go. It's up to you."
"Hmm…I'm feeling like it's a steak night."
I agreed, "Most definitely. I could go for some of that."
"Steak it is! Do you care which roadhouse we go to?"
I was about to answer when my phone began to ring. "Hold on." I put my phone up to my ear and said, "Hello?"
A lady answered, "Hi. Is this Kendall?"
I nodded, "Umm…Yes. May I ask who this is?"
"I would like to inform you that James Diamond is in the hospital. I'm sorry to tell you this but he was just involved in a serious car accident and has just arrived here."
I stuttered, "Wh-what? Is he going to be ok?"
"He should be. I don't know many details but you should be here as quickly as possible."
"O-okay. H-how did you get my number?"
"You were his ICE. He only had two people on his phone for emergencies and that was you and Mr. Garcia."
"Alright. Thank you. I'll be there as soon as I can."
Before she could reply I hung up and turned to Logan who looked extremely confused. "What's going on? Are you ok? You look really pale."
I knew that I must have looked sick because I was trying not to throw up at the moment. I wanted to tell him what was going on but I just couldn't get it out. The words were stuck in my throat and no matter how hard I tried I just couldn't manage to say anything. Logan walked up to me and put his hands on my shoulders.
"Kendall, talk to me. Are you alright?"
I shook my head, "James…"
"Was that him?"
"N-no."
He asked, "Then who was it?"
"The h-hospital. He w-was in a car accide-ent."
I was on the verge of tears and I knew that my words were barely audible. Logan understood everything though and wrapped me in a tight hug before saying, "I'll drive you there. Come on. Let's get you off of this bed. I'll grab your crutches."
He handed me my crutches and I slowly slid off of the bed. If something was wrong with James I wouldn't be alright. I just knew that if he died or if he was in a coma or something then I would never forgive myself for not telling him my feelings. I walked as fast as I could out of our room and thank god the elevator wasn't busy right now. It opened quickly and we both got in as fast as we could. Once we were outside Logan told me to wait there and he would run to the truck and come back to pick me up. I knew it would be faster so I didn't argue with him. He was in front of the dorms in a matter of minutes and before he could even get out of the truck to help me in I had already opened the door and pulled myself inside. He stepped on the gas and I couldn't stop thinking about bad things that could have happened to him in that crash. I tried to get my mind off of it but I just couldn't think about anything else.
You should have told him that you liked him before. What is wrong with you? What if he's seriously hurt and you don't get the chance to tell him? You'll feel like a complete idiot and you'll be sad. You'll hate yourself forever. If you're going to cry then you better do it now because once you step foot inside that hospital you have to be strong. Got it? You can't make him feel like he needs to be the strong one right now. I know that you're hurt but he could be in a terrible state. So get it together man! Go to the little shop in the hospital and buy his a teddy bear or something that might make him happy. Well if he's alive at least. Stop thinking that! He's going to be fine! Right? I don't know. We won't know anything until we talk to a doctor about him. Just go in there and demand to see him.
"Are you ok, Kendall?"
I nodded, "I'm fine."
"Then why are you crying?"
I wiped my eyes and quietly answered, "I'm not."
He placed his right hand on my knee and said, "I know you're scared. I know that you want him to be ok and you wish that this never would have happened but we don't know anything yet. He could be perfectly fine. He might be able to walk out of that hospital today. You never know. So don't be sad, alright?"
"I'll try not to be. I'm just so mad at myself."
"For what? It's not like it's your fault."
"I should have told him how I felt when I had the chance. What if something is seriously wrong with him and I never get to tell him how I really feel?"
He grabbed my hand and squeezed it tight, "You will be able to. Don't beat yourself up about his. You'll have the chance to tell him. He's strong. You know that."
I smiled, "He is really strong."
"I know. He'll pull through this."
I nodded, "Thanks Logie. I don't know what I'd do without you."
He smiled, "Probably a lot of stupid and unnecessary things."
I chuckled, "You got that right. I definitely wouldn't be in college and that means that I never would have met James. You're the reason that I have him in my life."
He shrugged, "It's what best friends do."
We smiled at each other but stayed quiet for the rest of the ride. It only took ten minutes more until we pulled into the parking lot of the hospital and Logan dropped me off at the door. "I'll catch up with you. Go find out what's going on."
"Thanks." I grabbed my crutches and hobbled as fast as I could to the front desk. "Hi, uh, could you please direct me to where James Diamond is? I was called not too long ago to come here. He was in a car accident."
"Kendall?" I turned around and Carlos was standing behind me with a can of Coke and a salad. "What are you doing here?"
"The hospital called me. They said that James was in a serious accident and that I should get here as fast as I could."
He asked, "Why did they call you?"
I shrugged, "They said that I was one of his ICE numbers."
"Umm…ok. Well I was just heading to his room. They moved him from the ER just a few minutes ago. He was sleeping so I decided to grab a bite to eat. I've been here for hours waiting for him to get into a real room."
"Is he going to be ok?"
He smiled, "Yea. His car was pretty much crushed but he managed to come out in pretty good shape for that type of crash. I talked to the doctor and he said that he's lucky to be alive. He has a few broken bones and some cuts and bruises but other than that he's fine. I was so relieved to hear that."
I let out a sigh of relief, "Oh thank god he's ok."
He patted me on the back, "Want to know something else they told me?'
"What?"
"Apparently when he was put into the ambulance he kept saying your name. It was like he was calling you to be with him."
I blushed, "Why would he do that?"
"Kendall, I don't know if you're blind but if you haven't realized it already he really likes you. Like a lot more than he should."
I smiled, "Really?"
He nodded, "Yea. Like way more than anyone that he has ever liked in his life. It's kind of scary actually. Sometimes he talks about you guys like you're already together."
Carlos stopped at a room right down the hall and said, "Well, this is his room. If you want to go in then you can. He's allowed to have one visitor at a time right now."
"Are you sure you don't want to go?"
He shook his head, "I'm alright, I can tell how much you want to see him."
I smiled, "Thanks Carlos. If you want you can go see Logan. He's parking the car right now but he should be in here in a little bit."
A huge grin appeared on his face and he exclaimed, "My logie is here?! I'll be back in a little bit! If James wakes up tell him that I'll come see him when you're done!"
"Ok!" I yelled down the hall after him.
They are such a cute fucking couple. I want that with James. If was Carlos said about him liking you is true then you'll be acting all lovey dovey in no time.
I took a deep breath before turning the knob on the door and slowly walked in. I had to bite my lower lip to keep myself from screaming at the sight before me. James was lying on a hospital bed, he was hooked up to an IV and whatever the hell those things were that monitored your heart.( I wasn't going to school to be a doctor like Logan was so why should I know the technical term for this stuff?) He had casts on his left leg, his right foot, and his left arm. His forehead was bandaged up and I could see a little bit of blood that was seeping through it. His other leg was wrapped up in bandages also and so was part of his arm. His face had a few cuts on it and his right eye was black. To me it looked like he could have been mauled by a bear or something. I never thought I would actually be a witness of such a thing. I remembered the movies that they had shown us in driver's training when I was in high school but I really didn't think that I would ever have to see the victim of a car accident like those. I knew that the crash had only taken place a few hours ago and if he already looked that bad now he was going to be in quite a lot of pain by the morning.
I slowly walked over to him and grabbed a chair to put next to the bed. I took his hand in mine and leaned my head on the bed next to him. I whispered, "I'm so glad that you're ok."
I sat like that for an hour or so before I heard him let out a quiet moan. "Fuck…"
I chuckled a little even though I tried to hold it back and I looked up at him. He very slowly opened one eye and smiled, "Kendall…you're here."
I smiled, "Of course I am. How are you feeling?"
"Absolutely wonderful."
I shook my head, "How are you joking at a time like this. You scared me to death. I thought I would never be able to see you again."
"Kendall, that's ridiculous. You would've been able to at least seen me at my funeral."
I glared at him, "That wasn't funny. At all."
"I thought it was pretty hilarious."
"Well, you're wrong."
He smiled, "I honestly don't even remember what happened. All I know is that I was driving to work and then all of a sudden I got hit and now I'm here. And apparently I got his hard or I wouldn't be in so much fucking pain."
"That bad, huh?"
"So fucking bad. Aren't they supposed to like give me pain killers and shit so I don't feel like crap?"
I nodded, "Do you want me to go get a nurse? I'm sure they'll give you some if you want it."
"Mmm…I like the sound of that."
I rolled my eyes, "Still making jokes? Well I can guarantee you won't be laughing in the morning. You're going to feel way worse than you do now."
"Wow thanks. I really wanted to think about that."
I laughed, "Sorry but someone needed to tell you."
"Yea, yea. Where's Carlos? He must've told you or Logan that I was here if you're sitting by my side."
"Actually, the hospital called me because apparently I'm your ICE?"
I knew he must have forgot about putting my number in his phone because he hesitated answering me. "I, well, yea…I know I should've told you."
"It's not like I'm mad at you for it. I just want to know why it's fair that you get my cell phone number and I don't get yours."
"About that…"
I asked, "What?"
"I actually did give you my cell phone number. That wasn't my office number. I just wanted to have your number so I gave you my cell and I never told you because I didn't want you to think that I was creeping on you or anything."
I nodded, "I see. Well now I'm going to spam you with texts when you get out of here."
He chuckled, "I can't wait."
"Oh I know. I'll be back. I'm going to go get a nurse. I can tell that you're trying your hardest not to scream out in pain right now."
"Thanks. I don't know how you knew that but you're right."
I chuckled, "I know you better than you think I do Diamond."
I left the room in search for a nurse and once I found one she told me that she would be right in to give him some more pain killers. She was happy to know that he was finally awake and honestly so was I. I knew that he was going to need his rest after something like that but I just wanted to hear his voice so badly. I sauntered back into the room and saw him reaching for the remote. I shook my head and took it off of the table to hand it to him.
The nurse came in shortly after and gave him more medicine. Before she left she turned back at him and said, "Visiting hours are almost over for the night but if you want you can have someone spend the night with you. It's entirely up to you. Just let one of us know and we'll make up a bed for your guest."
He smiled, "Thank you. I'll let you know." I looked over at him and he seemed to be confused, "What? Is there something wrong?"
"Well, no…I was just wondering if I could stay the night. I mean Carlos and Logan can stay at your apartment and we could hang out. If you want to…"
"I would actually really love that. I would have to ask Carlos if it was ok though. I'm sure he'll be fine with it."
I exclaimed, "Yay! I'll text Logan to have them come here so we can ask!"
"Alright."
A few minutes after I texted Logan, he and Carlos were both in the room with us. We discussed the plans for the night and Carlos actually seemed very happy about them. He insisted that Logan stay with him at the apartment and watch movies with him all night. Logan obviously couldn't resist the offer so they left together in Carlos' car after they said their goodnights. We informed the nurses of what was going on and they happily made a bed up for me next to James' bed. It was actually quite comfortable and when I laid down I almost instantly fell asleep.
"Kendall?"
I sleepily replied, "Yea James?"
"Thanks for being here with me. It makes me really happy."
I smiled, "It's no problem. I'm happy that I'm with you too."
He didn't say anything for a few seconds but then said, "Can I ask you a favor? You can say no if you want to."
"Anything for you James."
"Will you, umm…give me a goodnight kiss?"
My heart stopped and I got butterflies in my stomach. I didn't think he was kidding but I wasn't entirely sure so I asked him. "A-are you just kidding?"
"No…I'm serious. But you don't have to do it."
I got up and walked over to his bed. I smiled and placed a kiss on his lips. It wasn't a passionate, I-want-to-fuck-you kiss but it was really wonderful. His lips were still so soft and if I wasn't worried about hurting him I probably would've just attacked him right there. When I pulled away he smiled at me and said, "Thank you."
I smiled back, "Anytime." I kissed him on the cheek and said, "Goodnight James. Sleep tight. I'll see you in the morning. And seriously if you need anything during the night you better let me know. I don't care what time it is."
He smiled, "Alright, I will. Goodnight Kendall."
I laid back down in my bed and before I fell asleep I could hear the sound of him breathing softly. He had already fallen asleep and I was glad that he didn't have to struggle to get some rest. I fell asleep with a smile on my face knowing that I could fall asleep next to him every night and I hoped that very soon I would make that happen.
Sooo…I don't know about this chapter. I think it turned out alright. Not really sure. Tell me your thoughts! I love you all and I hope you have a magnificent weekend!
