*Hey BTD fans. I think its safe to say that this has been the most anticipated chapter. And this isn't the end. There should be at least two more chapters. So keep reading Big Time Drama! -Lindsey*
Going to sleep wasn't easy for any of them except Kendall, who had passed out. Jo slept in the same tent as him but made sure to put distance between them. Bumps, thuds, and moans could be heard from another tent, which everyone knew was Logan and Camille. James did not want to be a cock block so he slept outside. Stephanie protested to his sleeping outside stating that nothing was happening for her. Jo called Stephanie a slut in her mind and instantly felt bad for it. The next morning the sun served as an alarm clock for the campers. Jo, Carlos, Stephanie, and James were the first to wake. Logan and Camille stayed up too late and Kendall was still sleeping off the alcohol.
Jo and Stephanie awkwardly went to the bath houses together. Carlos and James made a run to the nearest store to pick up some pre-made breakfast. No one was in the mood to cook again. Carlos was acting unusual in the car. He was biting his nails rattling his fingers on the dashboard. James glanced at him.
"What's up, you look all nervous?" James asked nonchalantly expecting it to be something trivial.
James stopped the car back at the beach parking lot. Carlos jolted his head towards him. "I know! I know everything! I heard you and Camille talking about it in the lobby, and then you guys rode in the car together, and she went into the woods, and last night your arm was around her. I've been stuffing my face to distract myself, but I don't know how much more I can take!" he confessed in a frustrated tone.
James was stunned into silence. The one everyone thought the densest of the group was the one who figured it out first. He ran his hand through his hair and took a big breath. "Look this is very serious, my friendship with Kendall is on the line. Hell, the future of the band is on the line. This all has to be dealt with very delicately."
Carlos nodded, "This is why I haven't been able to pay Stephanie a lot of attention. When I know a secret it just builds up in me."
James sighed, "Carlos, don't let this put stress on you. This is between me and Jo and we're going to figure it out. So show Stephanie a good time today."
They both got out of the car and walked back to the beach with the boxes of breakfast. Kendall was up and guzzling down a water bottle. Jo and Stephanie returned with wet hair. Logan and Camille finally woke up and joined everyone back at the pit. Kendall seemed distant from everyone, especially Jo. He sat on the bench opposite from her and rubbed his temples. James became suspicious. Did Carlos tell him, or is he just hung-over? Either way James did not want to risk sitting with her. Carlos seemed more confident with Stephanie today. He sat very close to her and gave her lots of compliments. Her smile indicated some hope for their future.
Later in the day they all wrapped up the tents, leftover food, and headed out. Jo rode with Kendall. Carlos and Stephanie rode with James. And Logan and Camille rode by themselves. Jo noticed Kendall's off-putting attitude. She tried to place her hand on his but he pulled away. Her heart sank. Oh no, he knows. Why isn't he saying anything about it? The car ride back drove her insane. Kendall never once looked at her. She kept looking at James' car behind them in the side mirror. As they got closer and closer to the Palm Woods she decided that they all had to sit down and talk about it. No matter how much Kendall and James protested they had to do it. She pulled out her phone and sent James the text. All the confidence she built up on the way home began to crumble as they pulled into the Palm Woods parking lot. Jo grabbed her bag out of the back and turned towards Kendall.
"I need you to come to my apartment," she declared. Her face was ridged showing how serious she was to have everything out on the table.
Kendall swallowed hard, "Fine."
She didn't wait for James to come with them. The text just said to come to her apartment once he got there. Kendall and Jo arrived back at apartment B. Jo was thankful that her dad was out and about. Kendall leaned on the archway as she closed the door behind them. She turned to him slowly and bit her lip. "Okay now is the time to get everything out in the open. No more secrets."
Kendall suddenly fell apart, "Jo I never wanted to hurt you. You and I are the wonder couple. We defy all obstacles. We can get over this," he stated with a solemn expression.
Jo stepped back from him. She narrowed her eyes and tilted her head. "Kendall, what are you saying?"
He sighed and looked at the ceiling. "Last night when you shut me down I got really pissed off. I feel like every time I try to be romantic with you, you treat it like it's a joke." She just continued to stare at him, waiting for the rest. "So… I had already been drinking and wasn't thinking straight." He looked at her and saw her backing away. He filled the space between them and took her hands in his. "Please Jo, hear me out."
She kept her eyes on the floor, "Keep going."
He cleared his throat and hesitated to continue. "I-I went to the bath houses to get some water and… I saw Stephanie there. I was mad about you turning me down and she was mad about Carlos ignoring her." She quickly looked up at him and pushed him away from her.
"What all did you do with her?" she demanded. When he did not reply she yelled out loud, "Here I am feeling so guilty over something small, and you are going around fucking other girls!"
His head jolted up, "Wait, what did you say?"
She grimaced at him and looked him straight in the eye. "When I was sick I had an accidental kiss with James. And yesterday I was confused about how I was feeling and we kissed again. And all the time I was so concerned about hurting you, and how you would feel, but now I'm glad it happened!" she confessed with a hateful scowl.
Kendall's face started to turn red, "What the hell Jo?! What the hell?! You honestly think me having meaningless sex with some random girl justifies you cheating on me with one of my best friends?! What the fuck is wrong with you?!" he shouted angrily at her.
His abrasive tone frightened her and made her step back. His yelling also fueled her rage. "Oh fuck you Kendall! She wasn't just some random girl. Stephanie is with Carlos, and I can't wait for you to tell him that you fucked the first girlfriend he has ever had," she rebutted turning to walk away.
He paced furiously in front of her, "We aren't through talking. Yes I fucked up, but you fucked up. What did I ever do to deserve this?"
Although she was mad at him his words made her tear up. "I-I didn't mean for it to happen. I was just confused about how I felt…" Kendall tried to calm himself so he could think rationally. A knock on the door sent him back into a rage.
*Bum, bum, bum. So everything is coming out in the open. Will Jo still have the option of both guys? Will Kendall fight with James? What will James think about the confrontation? Figure out in the next chapter of Big Time Drama. It should be posted tonight or tomorrow.*
*I do not own Big Time Rush*
