Iris
Pairing: Kendall/Carlos
Disclaimer: In case I haven't used one, and just to be sure, I do not own Big Time Rush, their music, or anything else you may recognize within this fic.
Author's Note: Sorry if I'm a little late in posting. I have gotten very distracted and to be honest I haven't watched BTR since last summer. I also haven't read much BTR fiction recently. Well, in hopes that hasn't deteriorated my writing, onwards with the fic!
Carlos sat at the bench, looking around as other people sat at tables and inmates were sitting across from them. An officer came in and Carlos began to shake. His hands were flat on the table, causing the entire table to shake. Apparently it happens often because no one glanced at him. The officer that entered the room was followed by a second, holding Jaime by the forearm. She looked frightened, but brightened up when she spotted Carlos. The officer undid her handcuffs, nodding to the other officer.
"Well, how are you?" Jaime asked, placing her hands on top of Carlos' shaking ones. "I heard about your success. I'm glad for you, Carlos. I'm glad you managed to put all of this behind you. I- I'm sorry I keep bringing it back to haunt you. But I need you to know, I did not want to ruin you. I don't know how things got out..." Suddenly, Jaime began crying.
Carlos, taking a deep breath, spoke, "I am the one that should be sorry. I can't believe I let them put you in here. You didn't do anything wrong!" Carlos shushed a sob. "It's going to be okay, Jaime... It will be."
Kendall paced the floor, James and Logan looking at him. He mumbled, unaware the other two could hear him. " I mean, I guess I love him, but he can't do this to me! He can't just up and leave! I know, I'll chase him down and drag him home, I'll bring him back to me! I mean, I know he left for a reason, but he can't possibly just leave us! Not after we've been through! Maybe I just need to wait things through... Maybe he will come back to me... I don't even know if he really does love me. It was a common error... I think..."
Suddenly, James stopped him, Logan telling him, "Kendall, stop it! We all miss him. It has only been a few days, but that's regardless. If he doesn't return by next weekend, we will go get him, together."
Kendall sniffled, nodding. Mrs. Knight entered, having been watching silently from the kitchen, a glass of water in her hand. "I agree, Logan. But from what I hear. Mr. Garcia is in pretty rough shape. We might have to just visit. But, listen, that's not important right now, let's just focus on the task at hand: Katie's birthday party, please boys?" Mrs. Knight asked. Almost immediately, the three boys fled, "NEVER AGAIN!" Kendall shouted.
Unknowingly, Katie was sniffling in her room. She missed Carlos the most. And though her birthday was in two days, she could care less about a party. Why? Her number one party guest was absent.
~Flashback~
Katie sat at the table, blowing out six candles. "What did you wish for?" Mrs. Knight asked.
"No, I can't tell you!" Katie said. She smiled though when her brother came from behind her and tickled her. Carlos made silly faces in front of her, Logan said silly words, and James sang a silly song. It was a funny overload to her.
"Okay boys, let her breathe!" Mrs. Knight called. As the four boys got up, Katie tugged on Carlos' shirt, silently asking him to stay behind. He nodded to the others, and Mrs. Knight, signaling an 'Okay'.
"Carlos? Can I tell you what I wished for?" Katie asked. "I don't think I should have asked for it, but I did." Carlos nodded, signaling for her to continue. "I- I asked for a daddy. I've seen the way Kendall acts when he is around your dad and I know he wants one, but I also know that the last time I asked for one, he was mean, and I don't want a mean daddy. So can I take it back?"
Tears came to Carlos' eyes as the six-year-old spoke. "Yes, if you want to take it back, you can Katie. How about this: the next time you make a birthday wish, be selfish; ask for something for yourself, and if your Mom asks what you wished for, tell her. Your birthday is the one day that's all about you! Be selfish." Carlos hugged little Katie to him. "You are too young to be thinking all the things that you do, Katie. You are a great little sister, even if you aren't mine."
~End Flashback~
Katie wiped her eyes and exited her room. She looked over to her mom and smiled. "It's okay, mom. I'm getting a little- a little old for a birthday party anyways." Mrs. Knight looked at her knowingly, though.
She nodded and whispered. "It's okay, Katie. I miss him too."
Jaime looked at Carlos, knowingly. "I can see why you left. I can't believe nobody sees what this is doing to you!" An officer came by, lifting Jaime up by the arm again.
Carlos stood with her, saying, "I'll be back soon, Jaime!" They waved as Jaime was led out of the conference room. Carlos exited then, returning to his vehicle.
He drove home, expecting his father and grandmother to be there, but for some reason, the house was empty. "Hello?" Carlos called. When no one answered, he climbed the stairs to the second floor and entered his room. He glanced at the walls, remembering the way the room looked before he left. He smiled, before turning to his suitcase and gathering his phone from one of the pockets.
Message 1: "Carlos, it's your father. Your grandmother and I had to go to town, we'll be back soon."
Message deleted.
Message 2: "Carlos! It's Camille! I wanted to know if you would be back for the party we're throwing for Katie? She really misses you! Please call me or Mrs. Knight back soon!"
Message saved.
Message 3: "Carlos? It's Kendall I-"
Message saved.
Carlos sighed, throwing his phone on the bed. He really didn't want to think about what he almost called Kendall. 'Gosh he probably thinks I treat him like a wife. Ha! As if-' "Carlos? We're home!" Roberto called. Carlos stopped thinking and bounded down the steps, helping his father into the house and grabbing some grocery bags.
"Hey, Dad? I- I was wondering if I could go back to Hollywood for a few days? Kendall's little sister is having her 12th birthday Saturday and I have to help them plan a party for her." Carlos asks when everything has been put away. He feels like a child, sitting before his father, asking permission to leave home.
"Carlos, you're an adult now, I was getting along just fine. I appreciate your help, but you don't need to baby me. I'm not going anywhere, I promise." Roberto answered him.
Mrs. San-Garcia looked over the railing, carrying some groceries and muttered loud enough for Carlos to hear, "What do you think I've been doing for the last 8 months?" Then she scattered to the upstairs bathroom.
Carlos, eyes-wide, "I- I'm sorry. I didn't realize-"
"Shh... It's okay, son. I'll be okay. You go home and celebrate your little friend's birthday. Just remember to visit me and Jaime alright?" Roberto asked.
"Yes, Papi! Thank you. I'm going to pack and book a flight. I'll miss you, Papi. Now go, rest." Carlos spoke. Roberto obliged, heading up the steps with the help of his son.
Kendall Knight sighed, sitting on the windowsill that overlooked the city. He looked across the skyline and awed at the midnight beauty. Suddenly, his cellphone rang. "Hello?"
"Kendall, is that you? It's Kelly. I have good news on Katie's birthday, but don't tell her!" The woman spoke quickly, but Kendall was used to it by now.
"Okay, spill."
"Carlos is coming home as a surprise."
"What! Why didn't he call and tell me?" Kendall pondered aloud.
"He said he didn't want to risk Katie getting a hold of your phone and him accidentally telling her the surprise."
Kendall nodded in understanding, before realizing Kelly couldn't see him. "Oh, right. That makes sense. Well that's great news, Kelly. I can't wait to see him. Listen, I should get to bed now. I'll see you on B-Day right?"
"Yea, see you then, Kendall. Oh and Logan told me to tell you to stop moping now. Bye, then." And she hung up.
A/N: Well I think this was a short chapter. Sorry I didn't get out those chapter previews. I didn't realize how difficult it would be! Well, I have the next chapter all planned out, but I need a break from BTR so excuse me if I don't post the next chapter before anything else. PLEASE REVIEW! I don't plan on abandoning this fic, but why not help me out? I would REALLY appreciate it!
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