Well here's chapter 3! I'm sorry for any mistakes but I'm tired and this is a long chapter so I really don't have the strength to read it over hehe. Anyways so... Thank you Carlos'sCupcake for the reviews! You really are too sweet!
Just putting it out there again... I'll take anyones one-shot ideas! :)
Two Weeks Later
"Frank let's GO! You're gonna be late for lacrosse!" I grab the keys to the yellowncamaro we call Bumblebee because my brother is a huge fan of transformers and walk to the door. I start to leave because I know once Frankie hears the door close he'lll come flying out. He knows I don't play when it comes to being on time.
"Okay okay... I'm here." He pants as hje finally meets me in the lobby. I can tell he took the stairs. Hmm... Good way to keep him fit!
"I'm gonna drop you off and then go to my appointment at Roque Records. I'll be down by the time your lacrosse practice is done. If I'm not you have 3 options: 1. Stay there and wait for me to be done. 2. Walk/run here and be a good boy to keep in shape. 3. Or you can walk home. Anyways it's not long from Roque Records of the Palmwoods. Whatever you do just text me so I don't have worry the whole time I'm there."
"Fine just don't leave me hanging too long either." He agrees as we climb into the car. Today is the day I will be going to Roque Records to hopefully fufill my dream. I have a few songs prepared but I think just to play it safe, I will just cover "Heart Attack" by Demi Lovato. The boys talked to Gustavo and after hours and hours of asking he gave in. Even though I asked them not to get me in, I'm happy they did because at least I know they care and want me to be happy. A few moments later we arrive at Turf Island and Frank shoots out to joins some teammates walkingn in as well. I go over what I'm going to say in my head as I pull out of the parking lot. Wow now that I'mfew moments away from meeting Gustavo again. The guys told me all about their auditions and Gustavo sounded like a beast to them. When I auditioined he was chill and just told me my flaws and called next. I guess that was better than his reaction to the guys but still a dream crusher.
I pull into the parking lot of the place. When I park I start to doubt my confidence and rethink my idea until I here a knock on the window. I look up from my fingetting fingers and my eyes are met with sparkling chocolate eyes. I smile when I see Carlos beaming through the glass. I finally find the courage to shut off the car and get out.
"Hey nervous?" He asks and lends me a hand. I grab it and stand up straight. Do I look scared? Is it that obvious? I was so sure of myself before, what is happening?
"Umm... A little. More than I thought but I'll survive!" I stand up as straight as I could to look more confident.
"That's the spirit! And remember that now matter what Gustavo says about your singing, your still amazing or at least I think you are." He smiles and I blush.
"Thanks Carlos!" I pull him in for a hug. "That really means a lot and sure is helping with the nerves!" I comment as he pulls away to put his hand at the small of my back and guides me in the building. I haven't really spent that much time alone with Carlos since I moved here. Everytime I'm around him, he's either pulling some crazy shenanigan or acting like a goofball. The whole time he touches my back I feel little sparks of electricity flowing through my body. That can't mean anything. I mean don't get me wrong Carlos is the sweetest guy ever and has the cutest face to go along with his great personality but he doesn't sound like the best person to settle down with. He just seems a little immature. While going over all of that in my head, I manage to miss that we happent to be standing in front of Gustavo's office door.
"Gustavo asked Logan to come outsitde and lead you in but Kendall insisted that I go. I don't know why so just if Gustavo asks, just say it was Logan so he doesn't turn my neck inside out." He looks into mmy eyes and I can't help but feels shivers me a hug for good luck. I wait until he walks away then I push open the door into Gustavo's office. We talk for a few moments about why I want this and how I got to California. He also he remembers me but still and thinks I have a lot of potential. He is really sweet to me and nothing like the way he seems to treat the guys. He tells me that he wants to hear me sing now. We walk to the studio the guys are working in. He yells at his "DOGS" to move and they run into the ohter side of the glass faster than he can finish the word dogs and soon follows them in. I am told to then sit on the stool and put headphones on. I do and I give him the thumbs up. Kendall, James, Carlos, and Logan all are standing smiling eagerly as Gustavo starts the track.
"Putting my defenses up, cause I don't want to fall in love, if I ever did that I think I'd have a heart attack-tack-tack-tack-tack-tack-tack-tack..." I finish the song and to my suprise there is a smile on every face in the room including Gustavo and Griffin who happened to walk in the room.
"Singing another one!" James mouths and I oblige. This time I sing my own song.
"Before the sunsets tonight will you tell me you love me? Will you say we're forever? Will you call my "baby"? Am I your everything? Am I your everything? Am I your everything?"I stop out of nerves but Kendall rolls his finger in a circle telling me to keep going.
"This is the last time we'll be together but don't ever stop listenting to your heart cause you'll be on my mind before we even say good-bye." I finish the end of the song and look up from my music book/diary. I find them clapping and woo-hooing away. Griffin presses a button and speaks into the microphone.
"Well you better have more songs then that before you start to tour!" He winks and my mouth gapes open. I thought it would take more than one try to get into this place. Some of my favorite bands were produced by Gustavo. WOW! It's still sinking in that I got the job when I'm grabbed and thrown in the air like a rag doll. Logan is the one that throws me up but Kendall catches me. When he lets me go, I move to James, he lifts me up and spins me. I finally am met with Carlos. He grabs my shoulders and smiles. He then pulls me into a big bear hug. We stay in that position for a few minutes. I don't notice but everyone else heads out towards the lobby. We pull apart and just smile at each other awkwardly. I look down at my watch and realize the time.
"I have to go pick up my brother so I'll see you guys in a few minutes at the Palmwoods." I turn around and start to make my way to the lobby. I hear footsteps behind me and a shout of my name. Turn to the sound and find Carlos trying to catch up to me.
"Hey I uhh.. I uhh.. Well do want to hang out by the pool later?" He asks and shoves his hands in his pockets and looks at his feet.
"Ya... That w-would be awesome!" I try to find his eyes and when I finally do, he eyes gleam brighter than his eyes do with corn dogs. As much I love hanging with Carlos, I'm honestly not as close with him as I am with like Kendall or Logan. I'm friends James but he's always into other girls that walk by. I wonder how this will go? I let him walk me to my car and speed away to get Frank. Wow I can't help but think that was really random. Oh well... I'll give him a chance but not like a date it's only been two weeks.
Kendall's POV
"Whoa dude you like walked her out and everything! What is going on?" James questions. "I thought I had dibs on her. She's hot and your just gonna lose her with your corn dogs and helmet and burping to ask her out!" He continues and rolls his eyes indicating he thinks Carlos has no chance.
"Ya dude I thought you like curly haired Jenifer. I mean you've been chasing her since we got here. Now all of a sudden you like Valentina?" Logan raises an eyebrow.
"Well I to answer James: No you did not call dibs on her. Maybe in your head but none of us heard." Logan and I shake our heads "no" and agree with Carlos. "And to answer Logan: I figured since we've been here for like months now and she hasn't even bothered to say hello that I should try someone else. Valentina is always nice to me and I just asked her to hang out to get to know each other better. It's NOT a DATE!" Carlos puts on his helmet and starts to walk out to my moms mini van.
"Wow! We didn't even have to enact the plan!" I sigh now that that is out of the way. I'm really suprised to see Carlos do that. Not that he's not capable of getting his own date but that he did it by himself without asking for advice. I've started to see a major change in him lately. I mean I don't want obnoxiously loud Carlos around sometimes but I think he's finally maturing. Soon enough we're all in the van and off to the Palmwoods.
Valentina's POV
I pull into the turf island parking lot and see Frank outside with Katie.
"Hey kay-kay! What are you doing here?" I ask rolling the window down.
"Oh um... I met a few of my friends and I met here to play softball and after our time was up Frank came to practice and asked me to stay so I did. He also said he could give me a ride home. Do you mind?" She starts to move closer to Bumblebee with Frank.
"Of course! Where do you live again?" I joke and she giggles as Frank opens the door and pops the seat up and hops in. He slams the seat back in place and lets Katie get the front seat. Within a few minutes were in the Palmwoods where we find the boys goofing off with water guns. Before I can protest, Frank drops his lacrosse bag in my hands and runs to play with the guys. I sigh and sling it over my shoulder as Katie and I make our way to the elevator. Lucy and Camille come sauntering out with a guy I hear them call Jett who looks over me, grins and winks then walks away leavinng the main entrance.
"Who is that ugly dude?" I look down at Katie for an answer.
"That my friend is Jett Stetson. Biggest playboy in the whole U.S. Bigger than James." My eyes pop out of my head as she continues. "He drools over every girl that steps foot in hotel. He was hitting on a girl named Jo my brother used to dated until she had to move to shoot big movie." She finishes as the bell dings telling us we've reached our floor.
"Thanks Katie! I'll keep an eye our for him." We split up as I head to my apartment and she to hers. I unlock the door to find Elena and my mom on the couch and my dad in the kitchen cooking.
"Hi everyone! Frank stayed downstairs to play with friends and right now I need to borrow Elena!" I drop the lacrosse bag and rush over to the couch. I grab her arm and rip her away from "Ferris Bueller's Day Off".
"He - wha - I was watching that!" She stutters as I throw her over my shoulder.
"Sorry we own the movie so you can watch it later." I finally reach my room at the end of the hall and lock the door.
"What do you want evil little bitch?" She sits on the corner of my bed.
"Really was that needed?" I raise an eyebrow but cut her off before she can answer. We always call each other names like that but never really mean it. "Carlos asked me to hang out by the pool and it's not a date. At least I don't want it to be. Anyway I just want to get to know him so what do I wear?" I huff.
"Ummm... Hmmm..." She walks over to my closet and started to rifle threw it. She returns to my bed with my purple tank top with a criss - cross back and really ripped denim short shorts. "Just add your purple vans, the 'V' necklace and matching bracelet with a little perfume and call it a night."
"Wow! Thanks! Now leave!" I point to the door and she walks out happy to return to her movie.
I few moments later, I walk back out of my room and out the door saying good-bye as it shuts. I make my way to the elevator when I bump into Carlos so we head down together.
"You look really pretty." He comments and grabs my hand to spin me around. "How did you know purple was my favorite color?" He asks sarcastically.
"Really its mine too!" I smile as he holds the door to the elevator door open and lets me climb aboard first like a gentleman. "Why thank you!" I say as he pushes the "1" button. The elevator starts to head down we get into a conversation about hockey when the elevator starts to make wierd noises.
"What is was that?" I ask starting to get nervous.
"I have no idea!" Carlos stares at me wide eyed and scared.
"You know what! Don't panick! We only have three floors to go and there is nothing wrong with the elevator." I try to plaster the best smile I can to try not to make the situation worse.
"You're right and I won't let anything happen to you!" Carlos wraps a comforting arm around my shoulder as we both try to stay as calm and collected as possible. Suddenly there is a big bang and we come to a complete stop.
"OHHH MY GOD! WE'RE STUCK! HOW ARE WE SUPPOSE TO GET OUT!" I start to bang on my pockets to find I my phone on it's spot on the night stand nex to m bed. "I DON'T HAVE MY PHONE AND HOW ARE WE SUPPOSE TO LEAVE! I'M STILL ON 18 I WANT TO LIVE A NORMAL LIFE! I JUST GOT THE JOB OF MY DREAMS AND NOW I'M GOING TO DIE! OOOHH NO! I'M USING ALL THE OXYGEN!" I take a deep breath and hold it in.
"Tina... Calm down... I don't have my phone either but someone is going to have to use the elevator soon or later and they'll figure out we're missing." Carlos pulls me into his chest for a hug. I wrap my arms around his back and hold on for dear life. His biceps around my body feels so good and his cologne is driving my nose crazy. He is not the Carlos I met a week ago. The other Carlos we loud, hyper, smelt of corn dogs and was always wearing his helmet. After a few quiet, relaxing moments of being comfortabely wrapped in his embrace, we part and I thank him. I sink to the floor and lean against the wall sighing. This was going to be a long night. This was not the night I had planned for celebrating my new job either. I haven't even told my family. Thank God everyone is going to be home tomorrow morning.
"Valentina?" Jars me out of my thoughts.
"Ya Carlos?" I look up to see him across from me.
"Um... I... Well... Do you want to go to the park with me tomorrow and write some songs? Sorry this did not go the way I planned... Not that this was a date or anything cause I'm not ready for something like that right now."
"Don't worry Carlos, I'm still in the position too." I look back at my feet.
"But I still want to hang out with you just not in an elevator. Gustavo wants us to write some songs and I know you do. I'm bad at that stuff. That's normally Kendall's job. I was wondering if maybe you could help me?"
"Definietly! I would love to help you!" I'm really starting to like Carlos. BUT NOT like like him. Just like. JUST like.
We spent three whole hours in the elevator. We talked about family, pets, sports, working with Gustavo, my old school and friends and played hand games. After the two hour mark, Carlos had moved to my side and wrapped an arm around me because I was cold and fifteen minutes later, I was out like a light.
A few moments ago Kendall, Logan, Lucy, and Camille finely got Buddah Bob to fix it. The only thing the I never forgot about was the evil grins that painted their faces. Meh, I bet that was nothing. I'm just happy to be out. As soon as we did get out, I called to Frank who was with James and Katie to come upstairs. I took the stairs right away and went straight to bed. I had some big news for the next morning.