Kara's POV
My mind is still reeling. George and the guys told me everything. I couldn't believe what happened. George hit Joe and then was kicked out of the bar. When he and the other three had walked out with George, it wasn't long before Joe joined them. Attacking George. The guys tried to pull Joe off but he was too big despite it being three against one. The bar keep heard crashing outside and ran to their rescue. He got Joe off of George and was able to calm him down. The bar keep ordered the boys away and to never come back. They didn't have to be told twice. They came straight here.
"Why would you do that George?" I say quietly.
"He hurt you Kara. He tried to kill you for Christ's sake!" I reach and put my hand on his arm to calm him back down.
"George.. Breathe." He shakes his head and then winces, clearly wishing he hadn't done that.
"Guys? Can I have a minute?" John, Ringo, and Paul nod and quickly stand and leave quietly. After a minute or so of silence, George takes a breath to speak. Still looking at the ground he opens his mouth to talk.
"Kara... Look I know you're mad but-" He began but I stopped him.
"George. I don't want you to leave my side." He looked up.
"You're the only one I feel safe around. I am able to breathe normal and my heartbeat is steady when you hold my hand. My fears go away." He gently squeezes my hand. The heart monitor takes off. George chuckles.
"Doesn't sound like a steady heartbeat to me." He says. I blush and smile.
"I have something to say. If you'll let me." George says. I nod slowly, suddenly worried by his dropped face and serious tone.
"What is it?" My heart races again, but not for a good reason this time.
"Kara, after all we've been through, after all that's happened to you, I just.." George struggles for the words.
"You can't do it." I say. The feeling of defeat overwhelms me as he slowly looks up at me, same serious look.
"Oh my god." I breathe. George opens his mouth to talk but I don't let him.
"You don't want to be with me. Seriously oh my god I thought you were different. I mean I know that sounds cliche but come on! And I just opened up to you. I am so embarrassed. I don't underst-" I'm cut off when George gets up and kisses me. When he pulls away and sit back down he talks.
"Can I finish now?" He gives me a crooked smile. He doesn't smile often so when he does, my heart, well... takes off. George looks at the heart monitor and then at me.
"So as I was saying. After all you've put me through, after all we've been through together, it's never been more clear to me. I... I love you Kara. I've never said it before but I know now it's true. I've never loved any one more than I love you... Well, aside from my mum and dad of course." He chuckles a little.
"I know it might freak you out that I'm telling you this but, Kara, words cannot describe the love I have for you. I want to spend the rest of my life loving you." I was speechless. George and I hadn't broken eye contact.
"Is this... Are you...?"
"Oh god no." He says.
"I would like to think I've a little more class than to propose at a hospital." He says. He starts to lean back but I grab with all the strength I have and pull him towards me. I reach to his neck and pull his face close to mine.
"I love you too." I whisper against his lips. He smiles as he closes the gap between our lips and kisses me gently but passionately.
