They Don't Know About Us [L.P]

Chapter 23

     Still waiting outside the door, it's been like eight minutes since we ended our conversation about the house and moving things around for Kayla's new room. A nurse has come in and out and Kayla has yet to leave her mouth only cause she said nothing to us and we said nothing to her. 

     Becoming impatient, I was pacing the hallway from her door to the window at the end of the hall that was about ten feet away. Harry and Louis came back down the hall. "She awake yet?" Louis asked. 

     "Hell if we know!" Zayn said. 

     "The doctor hasn't come out yet," Niall added on. 

      "So what's his deal?" Harry asked as I turned. He was pointing at me. The boys all look but I ignore their looks and keep pacing. 

     "We've been out here for fifteen minutes or so. Cut him some slack." Zayn said. As I walked back to them, her door opened and we all froze. Finally, the doctor came out. 

     "Kayla is going to be alright." The doctor said. 

     "Is she unconscious?" Louis asked. 

     "She is awake but however,  we need to take quite a few tests before we can let her go." He informed us. 

     "Can we see her?" I asked immediately after. 

     "She is allowed, one visitor. We have about five minutes until the first test so you guys can go in one at a time." He smiled at us and left down the hall after we thank him. 

     "A minute per person?" Niall said. We all nod.

(Kayla's POV) 

     The doctor just walked out and it was time for me to shed a tear. At least one. Since I've been awake, I've been freaked out. I nearly lost my life in a building fire. The floor exploded. But if it wasn't for Liam, I'd be in the rubble right now. 

     Looking out the window, I wipe the tear away that slid down my cheek. My right shoulder was hurting so bad. I got burned open. They were able to keep it iced before stitching it up. Nothing too major. But I do have a few cuts and burns. Unfortunately, I have a few first and second degree burns that they are treating. 

     I hear the door open lightly and my name being said. "Kayla?" I turn and see Liam by the door. I give him a weak smile, allowing him to come in. He walked to the side of my bed. 

     "Hey!" I said softly. He leaned down and kissed my cheek. "Are you okay?" I asked him. 

     "I should be asking you that question!" He said, causing me to chuckle. "Seriously, are you alright?" He then asked. I nodded. 

     "Yeah, I'm fine. Breathing is a bit short. They've had me on a breathing machine to help with all the smoke in my lungs." I told him. 

     "Which is the reason for the tests?" I nod. 

     "I didn't think you guys would be here," I admit to him. Liam gave me a confused look. 

     "Why wouldn't we be here love?" He asked me. I was quiet, not know what to say. He sat at the edge of the bed. "You're one of us, Kayla. We all love you and we wanted to make sure you were okay." He said softly, placing his hand on my wired hand gently. I give him a soft smile. 

     "Thank you. I love you guys so much!" I said. He smiles. "Mostly, thank you for saving me. I really appreciate that!" I told him. He smiled back at me and something about that smile gave me butterflies. Or maybe it was my stomach messing with me again with the smoke.

     "I'd do anything for you love." He said. My eyes begin to water a little. "My minute is about up so I'll send in the next lad. Take care, alright?" I nodded and he leaned down to hug me again, kissing my cheek once more. He let go of my hand and walked out the door. 

     I rub my lips together, trying to comprehend what happened. He just kissed me twice. EEP! 

     "Knock knock!" Zayn said, coming through the door. I laughed, turning to him. 

     "Hi, Zayn!" I said as he took a seat on the bed where Liam had sat. He leaned down to hug me, kissing me on the cheek as well. Might as well get used to it. If the whole band is out there, my cheek is going to be filled with 1D kisses. Not that I wouldn't mind.

     "How are you doing? Holding up alright?" He asked me. I nod. 

     "Yeah, just trying to take it easy. Have quite a few tests I have to go through." I told him. I take the breathing mask from my pillow and inhale it as if I'm taking an asthma inhaler. Zayn gives me a concerned look. I put the mask down and a rough cough escapes my body; Zayn gaining more concern. 

     "You alright?" He asked me. I nodded. He handed me my cup of water and I took a sip before he placed it down again. "Got you on an air tank, huh?" I nodded. 

     "Yep. Lungs feel pretty messed up. I'm just hoping nothing gets worse." I told him setting the mask back down. "I've been hooked up since I've gotten here." 

     "You poor thing." Zayn cooed, rubbing my cheek with his thumb. "I just want you to get better." I give him a soft smile. 

     "Thanks, Zayn." 

     "Get better soon, okay?" I nodded. He looked up at the clock. We said our byes and he exited. The doctor did say five minutes so if all five are here, they were taking turns every minute. Smart move. 

(2 minutes later)

     "How could possibly have happened? We got off the phone not even an hour before?" Louis asked. I give a small shrug. 

      "I got off because that's when I started realizing something was different." I told him. 

      "Well why didn't you tell me? I would have came down!" 

      "I didn't want you to come out of your way for me. You guys already did multiple times. I told you guys, I am fine-" I get cut off by a hard cough. I take the mask and breathe for a minute before grabbing my water from Louis. 

     "Yeah, you fine now?" Louis sassed. 

     "I'm sorry!" I said. He shook his head.

     "It's fine love. You need your rest anyway. I should head out." He took my cup and set it down on my tray table. "We should be back later today. The boys and I have a few things we need to do." I nod and he bent back down, kissing my cheek. Which was the sixth kiss I received from these guys. Again, not complaining!

     He walked out and I laid my head back. Not too long after, my nurse and two other nurses came in. "Are you ready for the first test?" She asked, grabbing my air tank. I nod. "Alright. Let's push you outta here!" She said as they took the breaks off and pushed me out the door. Going through the hall, the boys were still standing along the wall by my door. Liam at the end, grabbed my hand before I passed him. 

     "Take it easy, love!" He kissed my hand and let go before we went down to the test room. I wish I had them by my side right now. I didn't want them to leave.