Carlos and I got to the studio late so we had to be rushed into the sound stage right away. We had to start singing right away.
Me: Kendall: Me:
Now, I'm about to give you my heart but remember this one thing
I've never been in love before so you gotta go easy on me
I heard love is dangerous, once you fall you're never getting up,
but the thought of you leaving ain't so easy for me.
Don't hurt me, desert me, don't give up on me.
Kendall:
What would I wanna do that for?
Me:
Don't use me, take advantage of me, make me sorry I ever counted on you.
All: Kendall: Carlos: James and me:
1, 2, 3, 4 to 5, baby I'm counting on you
1, 2, 3, 4 to 5, baby I'm counting on you
1, 2, 3, 4 to 5, baby I'm counting on you
1, 2, 3, 4 to 5, baby I'm counting on you
Understand I've been here before, I thought I found someone I finally could adore
But you failed my test but gotta know her better so I wasn't the only one
But I am willing to put my trust in you
baby you can put your trust in me
Carlos:
Just like a count to 3
you can count on me and you're never gonna see
Logan:
No numbers in my pocket
anything I'm doing girl I'd drop it
I've got you
James:
Because you're the one
I'm giving my heart to
but I gotta be the only one
Me:
Don't hurt me, desert me, don't give up on me.
Kendall:
What would I wanna do that for?
Me:
Don't use me, take advantage of me, make me sorry I ever counted on you.
All:
1, 2, 3, 4 to 5 (yeah)
Baby, I'm counting on you (oh)
1, 2, 3, 4 to 5 (Baby, I'm counting on you)
1, 2, 3, 4 to 5 (Baby, I'm counting on you)
1, 2, 3, 4 to 5 (Baby, I'm counting on you)
Me:
I really hope you understand that if you wanna take my hand.
James:
That you put yours over my heart.
I promise to be careful from the start.
Me:
I trust you with loving me.
Kendall:
Very, very carefully.
Me:
Never been so vulnerable.
James and me:
Baby I'll make you comfortable.
All:
1, 2, 3, 4 to 5 (yeah)
Baby, I'm counting on you (oh)
1, 2, 3, 4 to 5 (Baby, I'm counting on you)
1, 2, 3, 4 to 5 (Baby, I'm counting on you)
1, 2, 3, 4 to 5 (Baby, I'm counting on you)
Me:
Now I'm about to give my heart so remember this one thing.
I've never been in love before so you gotta go easy on me.
We re-did the song a few times before we got a good track. I was very happy that we got our shit together and made a good song, not only was everyone expecting it but it was a cute song and our voices were harmonious. I walked out of the sound stage because the boys needed to go over 'Til I Forget About You one more time before we could leave.
I was sitting on the couch watching the boys, mainly Carlos, when Kelly came up to me. "What happened to your lip?" she sounded motherly. "James accidentally hit me, who knew the pretty boy could hit hard?" I chuckled, even though it was an accident I didn't want her to press about the rest of the situation. "Aww, well at least it's not that bad. Did you decide a major yet? Last week Carlos said you were having trouble." I shifted in my seat and sighed, I was having trouble finding a major for when we went to UCLA.
"I don't know I'm probably going to go with American History. Photography would be a strong second. I know Carlos is going for Art, Logan for medical, James for acting, and Kendall is not picking a major." I bit my lip thinking about this; it wasn't as big of a deal as they were making it. Kelly got up and put a hand on my shoulder, "Don't worry, you'll make the right choice." She said before she left and the boys came forward.
I felt Carlos kiss the top of my head, "Hey want to go to get some food babe?" he spoke, but for some reason I wasn't really paying attention. I was staring at Kendall; there was something off about him. His personality was different, more upset. Even when we were singing, especially when he was singing the break up song you heard sadness in his voice. After 3 minutes of just watching his mannerisms I finally got what was wrong.
"Kendall!" I shouted making him jump, "Why didn't you tell me?" I said hugging him. I felt the others eyes staring into me but I didn't care. "I was going to, last night, but when I got back James told me you left. I'm sorry." Kendall said when I pulled away. "James said that you were with Jo." I was starting to get confused. "I was and we got it a huge argument and then we broke up. Wait, Ally what happened to your lip?" he said finally noticing the busted lip. "So you and Jo, no more?" I asked, ignoring his questions. He nodded his head. I hugged him again, this time he held me in place, and was studying my lip.
"Kendall let go of me." I said struggling to beak his grip. "Who hit you?" I saw James back away, but Carlos and Logan move forward when Kendall spoke. "No one!" I was still struggling. "Ally don't lie to him," Carlos said through gritted teeth. "It was an accident Carlos!" I shouted to him, the truth was accident or not it would still piss Kendall off and I didn't want to be responsible for any drama with the boys. The fact that James looked so hurt and regretful made it worse; I liked James I really did.
Carlos spoke again, "Alani, tell him or I will." I didn't know what to do, my mind was spinning and next thing I know I was crying, which made Carlos take me from Kendall, holding me he whispered in my ear, but in Spanish so Kendall and Logan wouldn't understand, "It's okay to tell them. No grudges, except from me, I get one hit." I couldn't deny Carlos that so I nodded, but spoke "You tell them." He kissed me, "Okay baby."
I heard Logan whisper to Kendall "I hate when they talk in Spanish!" Kendall chuckled, so did I. Logan hated that I learned languages faster than him. I got up when Carlos started telling them what happened, I saw James slip out the door. I did too. I found him in the lobby, his head in his hands. I bit my lip and walked towards him placing a hand on his shoulder, he looked up as I spoke, "I'm sorry James." His eyes were rimmed red. "No, Ally don't be sorry. I'm sorry, for accidentally hitting you, and for kissing you. I just wanted this crush to go away; I mean you are marrying Carlos. I love Carlos, he's like my brother, and I can't have feelings for his fucking wife!"
I sat down next to him, "Did it go away?" I questioned, James looked me right in the eye. "Yes." I sighed, running my hand through my hair, "James, you have to talk to Carlos, but I can't say that pretty face is going to still be pretty." He laughed, "Yours still is. Does it hurt?" I shook my head. "Hey you know something?" I asked getting up, he followed suit, "What?" I turned and smiled, "I use to have a crush on you, like when we were 12." He laughed.
Before we were even fully in the room Carlos punched James. "Shit!" James exclaimed covering his face. Carlos looked at me, taking in my features; he knew everything was good now. "I'm sorry bro, but you deserved it." Carlos said patting James on the back. "I'm sorry too man." I laughed as they hugged. I tugged at Carlos' shirt. "Uhm, my boyfriend needs to take me home now, please?" I watched him grin before he picked me up bridal style, "As you wish, princesa."