"Katie, we can't make Kendall go!" I chased my best friend's 12 year old sister around her room. She was trying to convince Kendall, her brother and my best friend, to take a record deal and go to Hollywood. I didn't want him to go, because then he would forget me.
"Sam! You and I both know that it would make him happier, and he would be amazing at it." I stopped abruptly, knowing she was right but not wanting to admit it. "Thank God! I thought I was going to have to dye your hair blue again." I gulped, knowing she would do it again in a heartbeat.
"No, please never even think of that again. I got picked on for a week and a half!" Katie laughed at me and hopped on the chair.
"So, why don't you want Kendall to go? I know it's more than you'll miss him or it isn't want he wants to do." I sighed; I knew this question would come up eventually.
"I don't want him to forget about me. He's my best friend." She nodded. Suddenly, their front door slammed open.
"Katie, Mom! Sam! Come into the living room, I have big news." Kendall walked into the living room with James, Logan, and Carlos trailing behind him, smiles on their faces. I knew that this couldn't be good. James sat next to me and wrapped his arm around my shoulders.
"Hey sis, what's the matter, you look pale?" I sighed. James, my twin brother, knew when everything about me.
"I didn't sleep too well last night, that's all." He nodded and pulled me closer to him. Kendall's mom made her way into the living, but opted to stand, like Kendall, because we took up all the seats.
"Okay, now that everyone is here I'd like to tell you guys that I've decided to take Gustavo Rocque's offer and go to Hollywood." I inaudibly gasped. He was leaving me. "And, James Carlos and Logan are coming with." He sounded so excited. I turned to look at James who knew I would be crushed. He was looking away from me. I knew he wanted this the most, but he was still leaving me. I stood on wobbly legs and stiffly walked to the door. I knew they were all looking at me, but I couldn't turn to face them. I wasn't strong enough to put up a façade. A false smile would still show the pain on my face.
I walked out of the Knight residence. The street was bright because it was only about 5. I got off of his porch and turned left, walking away from everything I know. Carlos and Logan lived right of Kendall's house, James and I did as well. To the left was the park that much I know. I ended up walking right past it. I don't know what to think. Kendall and James, my best friends, were leaving me. They probably didn't want me to go because I belonged in school, or some other stupid reason. I wouldn't be able to survive without them here.
"Sam!" Kendall's voice was loud behind me. I heard his footsteps slapping the sidewalk as he ran towards me. I didn't want to face him, but I didn't have the energy to run. "Hey!" He caught me. He grabbed my arm and turned me to face him. Then he hugged me. I hadn't realized how cold I was till I had his warmth envelope me. I had left his house, without a coat, in the middle of winter. "You didn't let me tell you the best news." I looked up at his face. He didn't finish what he was saying. I felt myself shiver, from the freezing cold wind that decided to blow past us. He let go of my arm and took off his jacket, slinging it around my shoulders. The warmth was inviting and it smelled just like him. "You get to come with us."
"What? I mean, really? You want me to go with you guys?" He nodded, and then he burst out laughing.
"You thought that James would actually leave you behind? You thought that I would leave the girl I love with all my heart, behind? What are you crazy?" My breath caught in my throat, but I still managed to say: "Crazy for you."