Disclaimer: I do not own Big Time Rush or anything to do with it.
The next morning Celia was finally released with a long list of instructions and lots of different kinds of pills. Kendall carefully helped her into the car, her whole body was already throbbing from getting up and moving, she wanted to lie down as soon as possible.
"Buddha Bob said we could use the service elevator. I figured you did not want to be bombarded with a lot of people right now" he said pulling up behind the Palm Woods.
"Yeah thanks" said through gritted teeth as tried to get out of the car, the pain was becoming really bad.
"Here" said Kendall practically lifting her out of the car. She leaned against him as they slowly made their way inside. It seemed like it took forever but they finally made it to apartment 2J.
Kendall carefully helped her inside; Celia was relieved that not everyone was home just Katie and Mrs. Knight. Katie eyes became wide with shock when she saw Celia's appearance; she however quickly gained her composure and gave Celia a small smile.
"Hi" said Celia trying to break the uncomfortable silence, last time she had been here was the night that Calvin pushed her down the stairs and beat her. Celia felt a shudder going through her remembering that night. "Where is everyone?" she asked.
"Well James is out with his girlfriend of the week, Logan dragged Camille to some lecture on black holes or something, and Carlos is playing hockey" answered Katie with a shrug. Celia could not help but think they all made plans as not to bombard her when she arrived.
"You must want to rest sweetie" said Mrs. Knight taking on her motherly role "you'll be staying in Katie's bed. Kendall why don't you help Celia to Katie's room" said Mrs. Knight.
"I don't want to take anyone's bed" said Celia feeling guilty. "I can just sleep on the couch its fine" finished Celia.
"Nah its fine take my bed" said Katie with a shrug "I would rather stay on the couch anyway; this way I am closer to the TV" she said with a smile.
Celia let out a small snort of laughter "thanks Katie" she said as Kendall helped back to the bedroom.
"Sure" said Katie as plopped down on the couch and turned on the TV.
"That was a wonderful thing you did" said Mrs. Knight leaning down and kissing her daughter on top her head.
"Mom" said Katie rolling her eyes.
Kendall carefully helped Celia into the bed "you told your mom the whole story" she said.
"Yeah that night you showed up at the apartment and at the hospital. I just had to" he finished hoping she was not mad.
"I understand, how much does Katie and the guys know?" she asked trying to find a comfortable position.
"They know that your step-father hit you and your mom and sister. I didn't tell them the whole story like my mom. I did not think you wanted me telling everything to everybody" finished pulling the cover up over her.
"Thanks, I will tell them the whole thing eventually I am just not ready now" she said her eyes meeting his.
"When you said you told your mom everything you didn't tell her that night we - " "no" he said cutting her off "I don't think she needs know that detail" he finished.
"Good" she said with a laugh and regretting it when pain shot through her ribs, she grabbed and squeezed Kendall's hand until the pain passed.
"Here" said Kendall opening a pill bottle "this one is for pain you can take one every four hours" he said handing her a pill and a bottle of water.
"Okay" said Celia warily taking the pill she was sick of all the medicine but she was in pain and needed it.
"The doctor said that they may make you sleepy" he said "so I can leave you to get some rest" he finished turning to leave.
"No, please stay" she said grabbing his hand.
"I was hoping you say that" he said carefully laying down beside her and put his arm around her. She snuggled against him and laid her head on his shoulder and as the pill took effect she drifted into a peaceful slumber.
A few hours later Celia woke with a start, she noticed two things right away one Kendall was gone and two that Katie was standing beside the bed with a tray of food. "Sorry if I woke you" said Katie handing her the tray off food.
"No it's fine all I have been doing lately is sleeping" Celia said carefully propping herself up so she could eat. Katie carefully sat on the edge of the bed, and kept glancing at Celia.
"Go ahead" said Celia "I bet you and everyone have a million questions" said Celia taking a bite of food.
"Yeah I do" said Katie quietly not meeting Celia's eyes "however I think that it is up to you to tell me everything when you are ready. However I do have one question I really need answered" finished Katie.
"Go ahead" said Celia taking a bite of her food.
"Are you as good as poker as my brother says?" asked Katie with a smile as she pulled out a pack of cards.
"Of course I am" said Celia with a smile as Katie dealt the cards.
A few days had passed and Celia was starting to feel a little better physically at least, she was weaning herself off of all the pain medicine the doctors had put her on. She actually felt well enough to help Mrs. Knight make dinner, it was the least she could do after everything she had done.
"So how are you doing?" Mrs. Knight eventually asked broaching the subject.
"Physically, better otherwise I am not so sure" she answered truthfully with a slight problem "if you guys are getting sick of me I can find somewhere else to stay it's not a problem" said Celia facing Mrs. Knight.
"Oh Celia" said Mrs. Knight laying her hands on Celia shoulders "I love having you here, you are now like a member of the family. Truthfully it might be a problem when you do decide to leave, I love having you here" finished Mrs. Knight kissing the top of her head and hugging her.
"Thank you" said Celia trying not to cry. Her mom used to be like this when she was little, but after she married Calvin she became somewhat distant because of Calvin.
"So how about we finish dinner?" Mrs. Knight asked.
"Sounds good" said Celia.
It turned out that Celia was not quite up to finishing the meal. When they were almost done Celia was too tired and in too much pain to keep standing. So she sat at the table and chatted with Mrs. Knight as she finished dinner.
Dinner was put on the table just as the boys and Katie came into the apartment. Celia found herself becoming nervous, Kendall, Mrs. Knight, and Katie where the only ones who had seen her since that night.
"Hey you're up" said Kendall with a smile as he walked over as gave her a quick kiss.
Celia gave him a smile before turning towards the other guys who were staring at her kind of nervously.
"Yeah this is not awkward at all" Celia joked with a smile.
"Sorry" they answered she could see them all visibly relax.
"Okay now that, that is out of the way dinner" Mrs. Knight said taking her seat at the table.
"I am ready to tell you guys everything" said Celia. It was after dinner and they where clearing away the dishes. They all gathered in the living room and Celia took a deep breath no matter how many she told this story it was hard to tell, Kendall reached over and took her hand for comfort.
"Well everything really started when I was about ten and my mom started seeing Calvin" she started not being able to meet any of their eyes. It took a while but she eventually told them the whole story. She look up and saw an array of emotions Logan looked stunned, James looked furious, Katie had tears in her eyes, and Carlos looked like someone ran over his puppy.
"So Kendall you knew, this is why you have been acting different the last couple of months?" asked Logan finally finding his voice. Kendall just nodded and Celia gave his hand a squeeze.
"Yeah and I am so sorry I made Kendall keep it a secret and-" she was cut off when Carlos pulled her into a hug.
"We understand and we don't blame" Carlos said finally letting her out of the hug.
"Yeah and I would happy to punch your step-father in the face for you" said James.
"Me too" said Katie wiping at her eyes.
"Thanks that would make me feel better, but I am not sure that would help the situation any" said Celia with a smile. "I am glad I told you guys and you might have questions, but I am tired and in pain I think I should probably go back to bed" she finished feeling exhausted it had been a long night.
Kendall helped Celia into bed and came back into the living room where everyone was still sitting in stunned silence, even his mom who had known about everything for a week.
"So…" said Kendall uneasily trying to break the quite tension in the room. He suddenly felt exhausted, keeping Celia's secret took a toll on him not that he blamed it on Celia. He did not know how Celia kept her secret for so long without totally losing it.
"I am so sorry that you and especially Celia had to go through that" said Logan finally breaking the silence.
"Yeah man, and I wish you could have told us. I understand why you couldn't but I wish you could have" said James.
"Thanks" said Kendall sitting down on the couch, he was feeling an array of emotions.
"Honey I am so proud of you" said his mom standing up and giving him a kiss on top of the head "you are growing up to be a wonderful man" she finished tears coming to her eyes.
"Thanks mom" he said quietly.
"I don't know about you guys, but it has been a long night I'm tired" said Carlos standing up. The others murmured in agreement as they all left and made their ways to their room until only Katie and Kendall remained.
"You ready for bed?" asked Kendall noticing his sister was still there and realizing he was sitting on her temporary bed.
"Nope because I know you won't be able to sleep so I got these" said Katie pulling a stack of games and puzzles from behind the couch "I thought we could have a game night like when we were little" she finished.
"Thanks baby sister" he said giving her a hug.
"Anytime big brother" she replied.
A/N: (Sorry it took me so long to update! Shortly after my last update I had appendicitis and had to have surgery, and then my Grandmother was really sick, but is better now. My carefree summer turned into me having pneumonia and emergency surgery :( However I did get to see BTR in concert (best birthday present ever!) even got to touch Carlos hand :) :) :). So anyway thanks for reading my little ramble I will try to update more often.