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Chapter 7: Rumor has It
Jake felt eyes on him as he walked through the hallway. It had been this way for six weeks now. People were still talking about his and Evan's breakup. Evan had been a jerk about it and spread lies about him.
Jake sighed as he walked down the hall to Adam's room. Damien had left a few minutes ago and Jake wanted to talk to Adam. He knew he had to apologize to Adam for everything he's done to him. It wasn't going to be easy but he had to do it. It would clear his conscious and maybe help fix his and Adam's relationship hopefully. Jake knocked on the door.
"Come in," Adam said. Jake opened the door and walked in.
"Hey Adam," Jake said getting Adam's attention. Adam turned away from his laptop and closed it quickly. "What are you doing?" he asked slowly confused as to why Adam snapped his computer shut so quickly.
"I was on facebook," Adam said shrugging.
"Ok," Jake said.
"Um there's something you should see actually," Adam said. He opened his computer and logged back on. He stood up from his chair and Jake took the seat confused. His eyes scanned the page until he saw what Adam was talking about. He growled annoyed and stood up. He stormed from the room.
"Jake," Adam said as he followed his brother.
"I am gonna kick his ass," Jake growled.
"Jake no," Adam said as he followed him down the stairs. "Fighting will get you nowhere," he said as he followed Jake.
"He's spreading lies about me Adam," Jake said turning to face his brother.
"That may be so, but hurting him won't help you," Adam said trying to get through to Jake.
"I am still going," Jake said.
"I won't let you," Adam said grabbing Jake's arm. Jake turned ready to yell at Adam.
"Boys what's going on?" James asked walking out into the hallway with them. Jake and Adam looked at their father.
"Evan is pissed that I dumped him and he's spreading lies about me," Jake said.
"He wants to go kick his ass," Adam said tightening his hold on Jake's arm to keep him from leaving.
"You are not leaving this house if that is what you want to do," James said pointing a finger at Jake. Adam let go of Jake's arm, "Now what is Evan saying," he asked.
"He's saying he broke up with me because I have Chlamydia and that I am a slut who will drop his pants for anyone," Jake said bitterly. He could not believe Evan had stooped so low.
"Jake he's not worth it and anyone who believes him is an idiot," Adam said.
"This is blow over," James said.
"Yeah right," Jake said turning around and heading up to his room.
Jake just walked down he hall ignoring the looks he was getting. He was used to it now. He didn't really have a choice though. People were stupid and believe anything they head whether it was true or not. Jake told anyone who would listen that they were lies. A few people believe him and others told him he was in denial and others still asked him out in hopes of getting into his pants.
Jake stopped at his locker to get his things. Someone stopped next to the locker next to him and leaned on it. Jake looked and saw Marty Taylor standing there. Marty was two years younger than Jake but almost twice as popular. Jake didn't care though. Marty was also the son of Jo Taylor who was friends with Jett and James.
"What do you want Marty," Jake asked knowing Marty only wanted one thing. He knew Marty had a crush on him and was always trying to get with him.
"I hear you're the one to go to for a good time," Marty said.
"I am gonna stop you right there," Jake said turning to face him completely. "my answer is no so screw off, before I tell my dad and Jett about that little party you had and your mother finds out about it," he said.
"Fine," Marty said backing off. He put his hands up and left.
Jake turned back to his locker. He hated that everyone seemed to believe what Evan had said about him. The only thing people didn't believe was the Chlamydia lie for some reason. Jake found that odd, but didn't question it. Jake grabbed his things out of his locker and made his way down the hall to his next class.
-All Over Again-
Kendall yawned as he sat in a small room with Carlos. They had been promoting their movie nonstop and were auditioning for other movies as well. Kendall's life had gotten pretty hectic lately. Carlos' had as well. They were both audition for the same role right now.
"How does Logan think this will help us?" Kendall asked Carlos while another guy was called in before them.
"The more roles we get the better we will get known as actors and not just singers and former hockey players," Carlos said.
"Right," Kendall said nodding his head. He wondered briefly why he had even wanted to be an actor. Kendall had never had these aspirations in his old life. Kendall missed his old life more and more as the days passed. He missed Kyle and Leora. He wondered if he could get a chance to go back. If he could he would be a better father and try to show James more love and be there for his kids. He missed that life so much.
"Why do you have somewhere to be?" Carlos asked, "the last I checked Dak was out of town," he said.
"I know that but I want to get him a ring soon," Kendall said. He and Dak had made the announcement that they were engaged a week after Kendall had asked and Kendall had yet to get a ring for Dak. He hadn't had the time to find the perfect ring just yet. He had looked at hundreds of rings but none of them were the one for Dak. Kendall was also having problems with Logan accepted that he was marrying Dak. Logan like Dak had thought it was because of James and Jett, and they were right. Kendall wanted to show that he was moving on as well. He would never admit that to either of them though.
"Come on picking out a ring can't be that hard," Carlos said.
"It is," Kendall said, "I just want it to be just right," he said.
"Dak will love anything you get him," Carlos said.
"I know, but I want him to really love it," Kendall said.
"And he will with whatever ring you pick out," Carlos said laughing.
"You are no help," Kendall said glaring at his friend.
"Gee thanks," Carlos said smiling.
"Sorry I am just on the edge," Kendall said shaking his head, "Dak's been acting a little strange lately," he admitted.
"What do you mean?" Carlos asked.
"Nothing, just me being paranoid I guess," Kendall said shaking his head. Dak had become secretive lately and moody. Kendall didn't know what to make of it.
"Maybe he just really wants you to pick out a ring for him," Carlos said.
"Maybe," Kendall said. Kendall had asked Logan about buying a ring, but Logan had told him that when he saw the ring he just knew it was the one.
-All Over Again-
James groaned as felt a wave of nausea. He fought it back as he sat in the hospital waiting room. He really hated this. He had been sick for a week now and it wasn't getting any better. Jett had talked him into going into the doctor. He probably just had the flu and would get meds to get rid of it.
"James Diamond," a voice called out. James stood up and walked over to the nurse. He followed her down a hall and to a room. She took his vitals and asked him a few questions. She then left telling him the doctor would be in soon.
James sat there impatiently waiting. He didn't like going to the doctors. He just wanted to get in find out for sure that it was the flu and get the meds he would need and get out. He just didn't like going to the doctor if he could help it.
James sat there biting at his nail. A bad habit he had formed as a kid. He only did it when he was nervous or was doing something he didn't like. He sat there for several minutes before doctor Richards came in. They talked and James explained what was wrong. The doctor listened and came up with an idea.
"This doesn't sound like the flu," Dr. Richards said.
"Well what does it sound-?" James asked. He then stopped when he realized what Dr. Richards was getting at. "I can't be," he said quickly. It was what he wanted, but now was not the time.
"Well have you been sexually active?" Dr. Richards asked.
"Me and my fiancé were trying awhile ago but we've stopped and decided to wait since nothing was working," James said.
"Well you may have gotten pregnant after all, I'll need a blood sample," Dr. Richards said. James nodded his head. Dr. Richards left and came back with a nurse to get a blood sample. They took a sample and told James he could leave and that they would call him with the results.
James left the hospital as fast as he could. He started for his car when his cell started ringing. He pulled it out of his pocket and looked at the caller ID. It was Logan.
"Hello," he said. He wasn't sure if it was Logan or not. He constantly got calls from Carlos on Logan's cell and vice versa with Carlos' cell as well.
"Hey James," Logan said.
"Oh hey Logan," James said, "what's up?" he asked as he started for his car.
"Are you busy for lunch today?" Logan asked.
"No," James said. Jett was shooting scenes for his movie and the boys were at school.
"Would you like to join me and the guys for lunch today?" Logan asked.
"Guys?" James asked slowly.
"Carlos and Kendall," Logan said.
"Sure," James said nodding his head even though Logan couldn't see him.
"Great can you meet us at Hill's in a half hour," Logan asked.
"Sure I'm getting in my car now," James said as he reached his car. He fished his keys out of his pocket and unlocked his car.
"Where are you?" Logan asked.
"I am leaving the doctors office," James said, "it's nothing serious I've just been a little sick and decided to get checked out," he said quickly.
"You ok?" Logan asked.
"I'm fine they are just running a few tests now and they will call me with the results," James said as he got into his car.
"Ok I'll see you in a bit then," Logan said.
"Yeah," James said.
-All Over Again-
"There is no way I am going to learn all my lines in under a month," Adam said shaking his head as he followed Damien through the lunchroom. Adam had gotten the lead in the play he had auditioned for. He was struggling with learning his lines though.
"Having a problem little brother?" Jake asked as he joined him and Damien.
"Yeah he's freaking out over learning his lines," Damien said.
"I am not freaking out," Adam said glaring at his best friend.
"If you need help Addie I can help," Jake offered as he walked over to a table and sat down.
"What have I told you about calling me- wait did you just offer to help me?" Adam asked shocked.
"Yep," Jake said nodding his head, "I am just full of surprises. So take it or leave it Addie," he said.
"Stop calling me that," Adam said glaring at Jake.
"Do you want my help or not?" Jake asked laughing.
"Are you serious?" Adam asked. Jake nodded his head. "Yes I would love some help, thank you," he said.
"No problem," Jake said.
"So Adam guess what I got?" Damien said getting Adam's attention.
"An STD?" Jake asked before he could stop himself. Adam chocked on his milk and coughed while Damien glared at Jake.
"No, if anyone the slut here it's you remember Jakey?" Damien asked in a sweet voice.
"Oh yeah that's right I am a total slut and will drop my pants for anyone but you," Jake countered.
"Like I would even want someone like you," Damien teased.
"Hey quit it," Adam said cutting into the faux argument. He knew Jake and Damien didn't mean a word of what they were saying. "So what did you get Damien?" he asked.
"The new Johnny Depp movie," Damien said.
"What no way," Adam said.
"Yes way," Damien said.
"You have to come over after school, pops and Jett wouldn't take us to the premiere," Adam said.
"I'll bring it over after school," Damien said.
-All Over Again-
Jake once again walked down the hallway with his head down. He had learned just to ignore people as they whispered about him. The day was almost over and Jake would be able to go home soon. He would get away from the people staring at him and calling him a slut, whore, and every other name in the book. He was used to it by now. It showed who his real friends were.
The only friends he really had at the moment were Adam and Damien. All the people he had thought were his friends turned on him. They all believed Evan over him and he had been hurt by that. He didn't let it show, but it hurt. He never once let them all know the pain and hurt they caused him by not believing him.
Jake shook it off and walked into his next class. The people around him stopped talking once he walked into the room. That was another thing he had gotten used to. He took his seat in the middle of the room where he normally sat. People started talking again but about something other than him. He was glad that they were decent enough to not talk about him when he was in the room.
Class started and the chatter stopped. Jake tried to focus on the lesson but out of the corner of his eye he saw a brunette haired girl, he knew as Taylor Newman, looking at him and texting on her phone to a blonde haired girl, Jess Harris, across the room.
"Ms. Harris, Ms. Newman is there something you two would like to shared with the class?" their teacher asked. Both girls pocketed their cell phone.
"No sir," they said.
"No come up and read your texts to the class," their teacher said. The two stood up and walked up to the front of the class and took their cell phones out. They looked at one another before looking over at the teacher.
"Go on," he said.
"Omg Jess did you hear?" Taylor asked.
"No Tay what," Jess said.
"That…" Taylor trailed off looking over at Jake. Jake stiffened as he realized what she was going to say. He sent her a glare challenging her to say it. "That someone's a total slut now," she said stepping back.
"Yeah I heard," Jess said her cheeks red with embarrassment. "I heard he was cheating on Evan and got an STD and everything and Evan dumped him," she said. Jake felt tears come to his eyes as everyone turned to look at him as soon as Jess said Evan. Jake fought back the tears and stood up.
"You should get your facts straight," Jake said annoyed, "I dumped him and I am not a slut. He's just pissed that I would have sex with him so he's lying," he said. He grabbed his things and stormed from the room. He didn't want to hear anymore of this. He made his way to his locker and grabbed his things. He grabbed his car keys and left. He texted Adam that he was leaving but he would be back to give him a ride home if he needed it.
-All Over Again-
James walked up the sidewalk to the guys house. He had gotten a call from the school saying that Jake had stormed out. He knew exactly where Jake would go too. He hadn't been surprised when he saw Jake's car sitting out front. He knocked on the door. It opened to reveal Kendall.
"About time, I was wondering when you'd show up," Kendall said.
"Where's Jake, he is in so much trouble," James said pushing past the blonde and starting down the hallway.
"He in the living room sleeping he cried himself out," Kendall said.
"What happened?" James stopped walking and turned to face Kendall.
"Some kids at school were talking about him," Kendall started.
"Still?" James asked.
"Yeah some girls in his class said some things in texts and were forced to read them out loud to the class and embarrassed Jake. He then yelled and stormed out and came here to talk," Kendall said. James nodded his head and walked down the hall. He walked into the living room and saw Jake laying on the couch with a blanket on him.
"Thanks," James said.
"It's no problem, just be glad I was home otherwise he might've gone and done something stupid," Kendall said. James nodded his head. He knew that was a possibility with Jake. Jake was extremely hard headed and tended to do stupid things when he was mad just like his father.
"He is so much like you it's not even funny," James said.
"Come on in the kitchen," Kendall said, "he's exhausted. He told me he's not getting much sleep," he said. James nodded and followed Kendall out of the living room and into the kitchen.
"Thank you for this again Ken," James said.
"He's my son and I couldn't turn him away," Kendall said. James nodded his head. He was glad that Kendall seemed to know how to handle the boys. It was odd since James hadn't let him near the boys in so many years.
"So I heard about you and Dak," James said.
"Yeah," Kendall said smiling weakly.
"Congratulations," James said.
"Thanks," Kendall said nodding his head.
"Jett and I were talking and since he invited Dak since they're friends and all and…I mean I wouldn't be opposed if you showed up with Dak.." James railed off not sure how to say this.
"James are you trying to invite me to your wedding?" Kendall asked laughing.
"I guess I am," James said, "if you want to," he added quickly.
"Say it like you mean it," Kendall said laughing.
"Kendall you are invited to my wedding," James said laughing as well. He stepped closer to the blonde. "Don't make me regret asking," he added smiling.
"James," Kendall said slowly as he moved away from the brunette.
"Yeah," James said.
"Do you ever wonder what life would be like if I had chased after you?" Kendall asked.
"Yeah, maybe we'd have more kids or maybe just Jake, I used to think about it all the time, but we can't dwell on the past," James said, "we have to move forward and forget what happened," he said.
"Something tells me you're talking about-" Kendall started.
"Nothing happened," James said nodding his head. He didn't want to think about what he and Kendall had done.
"James," Kendall said.
"As much as it pains me to say this Kendall, nothing can happen between us. That ship has sailed," James said.
"Can you honestly say you felt nothing for me?" Kendall asked.
"No I can't and that is why I say nothing happened," James said shaking his head. Kendall moved closer t James. James gulped and took a step back away form the blonde. Kendall opened his mouth to speak but James' cell phone started to ring. James held a finger up and pulled it out of his pocket. He saw the hospital number flash across his screen. "Can you hold that thought I need to take this," James said. Kendall nodded his head and James answered his phone.
"Hello Mr. Diamond this is Dr. Richards," Dr. Richards said.
"Oh hello," James said uneasily. He was about to find out if he was pregnant or not.
"We run the tests and the results came back positive. You are indeed pregnant," Dr. Richards said.
"That's what I though," James said nodding his head.
"Well congratulations and you'll need to set up an appointment to check on the baby and see how far along you are and what not," Dr. Richards said.
"I know and I will, thank you," James said. He said good bye and hung up. He looked over at Kendall who was looking at him.
"Why do I get the sudden feeling of déjà vu," Kendall said.
"I'm pregnant," James said slowly. He smiled, this was what he and Jett had been trying for.
"Please tell me you and Jett are trying," Kendall said. James looked at Kendall confused before the front door opened and Carlos called out. James' smile fell as Carlos ran into the room excitedly.
"Oh my god guys guess what," Carlos said excitedly. James turned to Carlos forcing a smile.
"What?" James asked. Carlos lifted his left hand to show James a sliver ring with a small diamond on it. James' jaw dropped and he smiled.
"Who's the lucky guy and does Logan know? I think he's gonna get jealous," James teased.
"You are so funny Diamond," Logan said from the door way.
"IT Logie of course, there's no other guy for me," Carlos said walking over to Logan and hugging the slightly taller male.
"Congrats guys," Kendall said finally speaking. He looked over at James who just shook his head.
"I would love to stay but I've got to get home and make sure Adam doesn't burn the house down," James said walking from the room to the living room where Jake was sitting up rubbing his eyes.
"Pops?" he said shocked, "how much trouble am I in?" he asked.
"Lots," James said, "but we'll discuss that later let's go home and you can tell me what happened," he said. Jake nodded his head.
-All Over Again-
Jake laughed as he, Adam and Damien watched yet another movie together with Jake. They were having a movie marathon since Damien was staying the night. Jake had told them about what happened in class and why he had left school. Adam told him to forget then since they were sluts as well.
"I need to use the bathroom," Adam said jumping up.
"Hey since you're up do a snack run since we're running low," Jake said.
"Do it yourself," Adam said.
"Please since you're heading that way," Jake said.
"Fine," Adam said. He left the room and Jake returned his attention to the movie.
"You know Jake you could get the snacks yourself," Damien said.
"I didn't see you jumping to tell me that while Adam was still here," Jake said turning to face Damien.
"I know that but you could be nicer to him," Damien said.
"Where have you been the last month and a half," Jake asked, "I've been nothing but nice to him. I think we're closer now than we've ever been," he said.
"I've noticed," Damien said nodding his head. He moved so he was sitting next to Jake. "You've changed a lot," he said.
"Yep I went from the cute boy next door to the slut down the street," Jake joked. Damien laughed.
"I am being serious," Damien said nudging him playfully.
"I am too," Jake said turning to face Damien with a smile on his face. They locked eyes and Jake's smile fell off his face. Before he knew what was happening Damien was leaning in closer to him and he was leaning in as well. He felt Damien's lips on his. It wasn't rushed and needy just a simple kiss.
The door opened and the two sprang apart. Jake looked over at Adam who was standing there shocked at what he had walked in on. The three sat there for a moment not sure what to say.
"I-I-I-I'm gonna go to bed," Jake said jumping up and running from the room. He ran down the hall to his bedroom and shut the door and locked it. He leaned against it as he slid down to sit on the floor.
He couldn't believe he had just kissed Damien. Sure Damien was hot with his dark hair ad brown eyes and everything, but he was also Adam's best friend. Damien was off limits and he didn't like him that way. He couldn't like Damien like that. Adam was his brother and he couldn't date his brother's best friend. That was just against the rules. Jake sat there not sure what to think at the moment. The kiss had been amazing and Damien started it, maybe. He wasn't really sure who started it.
There you go. I really like like how this turned out. I hope you do too. There is going to be some drama coming up just so you know. I just realized this but all four of the boys are engaged now. Anyways review and make me smile.
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