Chapter 57
(Calum's POV)
Me and Catherine spent the whole night talking about the randomest things. I went to the grocery store, before it closed and bought some snacks for us. She must get tired of hospital food. I've gotten to know a ton about her. She is actually from Michigan, but moved out here once she was old enough. Her birthday is March 15, 1996. She's the same age as me. She has a younger sister, Claire, who I met when I first saw them. Her parents and sister were coming back in a week. She wants me to meet them. I know that when I go back to Australia for Christmas, I want her to come with me, meet Mali Koa and my parents.
"Ms. Portor?" the doctors says, walking into the room.
"Yea?"
"You are free to leave now, but for the next few days take it easy. I have talked to Mr. Hood and you will be staying in his apartment for the next week, because we need someone caring for you. Mr. Hood has showed us that it should be him."
"Wow. Okay. Thank you so much," Catherine replies.
While he continues talking to her, I sit on the sofa playing with the fabric. Catherine keeps sneaking death glares at me, probably because I forgot to tell her that she's staying with me for the next week. The doctor pulled me aside last night when I told Catherine I was going to the store and asked me if I want her to stay with me. Just in case something happens to her.
"I'll see you in 4 weeks Catherine. Goodbye," the doctor says before walking out.
"So when were you going to tell me I was spending the next week at your place?" she asks.
"The second we got to my...place..."
She laughs it off and grabs her suit case. She leaves me in her hospital room and starts walking to my car. I catch up to her and grab her bags.
"I can carry my own bags Cal. I'm fine."
"Nope. You are the guest at House De La Hood and I will do whatever it takes to make you feel welcome."
"Thanks Cal."
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"I love your apartment. The view is amazing," she says, looking out the window.
I sneak behind her and wrap my arms around her waist, "you're amazing."
"You're very cheesy Cal."
"Thank you. So let me show you to your room."
I take her hand, leading her up the stairs and down the hall. I go to the last door and open it.
"So you could stay in this bedroom, which is boring, oooorrr you could stay...."
I grab her hand again and lead her to my room. I open the door and she just smirks.
"I know we just started being a couple yesterday and this may feel like rushing our relationship, but if you want to sleep in the guest room, I may feel hurt, but I'm cool with it," I say.
"No, it's fine. I'll stay in this room with you."
"Good because I want this week to be amazing," I reply.
"So do I."
She begins to lean in, but before our lips connect, I run downstairs. I take out a frozen pizza and set the oven to the temperature it says on the instructions.
"Why is there yelling coming for Luke's apartment?" Catherine asks, walking down the stairs.
"He has One Direction and the other guys there."
"One Direction? Cal......can we go over there? I wanna...see..um..Jenn."
"Sure we can go see Harry."
I knew she liked Harry because she was holding in her screams when they met a few months ago.
"What? Pft. I don't want to go over to see Harry."
"Okay then we could just stay here and...." I begin.
"Nonono we should go, I mean Ash and Mikey are leaving late tonight so..."
She runs to the door and waits for me anxiously. I roll my eyes and walk out the door with Catherine. Within seconds we make it to Luke's apartment. I knock on the door twice until Luke opens the door.
"Catherine! It's good to see you, how are you?" Luke asks while hugging her.
"I'm good. Thanks for asking."
"I can feel the love," I say sarcastically.
Luke rolls his eyes and walks away while Jenn runs over to Catherine and jumping into each others arms. This is the first day Catherine, in two months, is walking. It was nice to finally hug her while we were both standing.
"Hey Calum what's up?" Harry asks.
"So....you may be my girlfriend's favorite member and that's kinda the reason she wanted to come here so talk to her."
"Hah. She likes me more than you Niall."
"Well Claire is my little princess, so I'm cool," Niall responds.
"So, is Louis here?" I ask.
"Well, yesterday, Louis ran into the apartment and tried to get into Luke and Jenn's bedroom to apologize to Jenn, but all the guys kept him from going in there because he was screaming and we thought he was drunk."
"Oh wow. Where is he staying?"
"He's been in the guest room all day."
"Well, personally, I think Jenn should go talk to him. Louis did break up with Misty the day Jenn left. He has barely ate or drank anything since Jenn and him argued. He regrets everything. I'm kinda on his side now," Harry says.
"Yea. Maybe Luke will talk to her," Liam says.
Catherine comes over towards me and lays her head on my shoulder. I wrap my arm around her waist as the conversation continues. She doesn't even know what's happening.
"Hey uh Catherine, do you wanna go grab a cup of coffee right now?" Harry asks.
"Oh..uhh..," she says looking at me, waiting for my answer.
I nod, giving her my answer. She winks at me and accepts Harry's offer.
"I'll be home before midnight," she whispers in my ear.
"Take your time, it's Harry Styles you're getting coffee with," I laugh. She goes off to say goodbye to everyone else and I'm left with Harry.
"Be careful with her. She just got out of the hospital and thanks for taking her out. This means a lot."
"No problem. I really think me and Catherine are going to be good friends," Harry says.
"Not too good though," I joke.
They left the apartment and it was time to say goodbye to Ashton and Michael.
"I'll see you in three months guys. Have a safe trip home," I say to them.
We all form a group hug and I leave. It was now 11 and I need to sleep. I say goodnight to the One Direction guys and walk into my apartment.
All that's on my mind right now is if something will happen to Catherine.
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BORING CHAPTER. SORRY. OK SO ONE DIRECTION IS IN CHICAGO I MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE SCREAMED WHEN I FOUND OUT. IDK WHY THEY ARE HERE BUT WHO CARES. THEY'RE 20 MINUTES AWAY FROM ME.
5 YEARS. IT'S BEEN FIVE YEARS SINCE THE BAND FORMED. I'VE BEEN HERE FOR 4.5 YEARS. WOW. THEY HAVE CHANGED MY LIFE.
THANKS FOR READING AND BYYEE!!
