A/N- So like. This is like the last chapter. I have to admit, after like the 19th chapter I sorta kinda just like gave up on this story…sorry guys. But anyway, after this I will have a new drama packed story coming out that mostly centers around Jamie whumpage, but trust me, for what Ive got outlined, theres angst in there for everyone. Hour 24 8:00 AM ((the next morning))
"Excuse me," Kendall tapped the microphone, clearing his throat as everyone began to calm down, "Can I please have everyone's attention, please?"
The four boys stood on the stage, glancing down at Camille, Katie, Jo, and Stephanie who stood below them. As people settled down, Kendall fixed the microphone, and looked around observing the area.
Everyone took their seats, as an awkward silence passed over while they waited for Kendall to speak up.
"So," he began, "Uhm..we were supposed to attend a press conference last night. Which, of course, didn't happen."
A man in his seat raised his hand.
"Yes sir?"
"Yeah. Uhm, that's the thing. We all showed up here last night expecting a press conference. So I find it alittle unfair that you bail out, then decide that your going to expect us all here at 8:00 the next morning."
James grabbed the microphone, "Uh, for the record, we were well, uh, kidnapped!"
Kendall snatched it back, "Listen. Everybody calm down. We are sorry for the inconvience, but we have an explanation. Now if everyone will just listen, then we will go on."
The blonde boy glanced at his friends, who nodded in approval, and he took a deep breath, going on, "We were originally called here, against our will. As in, we were blackmailed."
A few dramatic gasps came from the crowd, and the teenager went on, "We were told we had to admit our secrets to the world. Uhm," he scratched his forehead, "Our loved ones were tooken from us, and locked up." he gestured toward the girls, "The only way to get them back, is if we admitted our secrets. Now, sometimes, things work out for the best, and it's the universal truth that states the bad guy, never wins. So fortunatly, we were able to retrieve our friends."
Running a hand through his dirty blonde locks, Kendall observed the crowd, watching as people's facail expressions changed, "But, we didnt stop there. We've decided, that maybe it was time. Time to stop holding back. Time to admit out secrets to the world. Let the world truly know who we are. So we are done holding back. Maybe those blackmailers have a point. Maybe they were aiming for something good, and didnt even realize it. This is our chance, now. To not hold back anymore. So, I, Kendall Knight.."
Kendall glanced at the crowd, took a deep breath, and held his head high with pride. Pride that showed he wasnt afraid to face the world with a secret too big.
"..Am dyslexic."
A few noises came spuing from the audience, as he quickly passed the mic to James, "And I, James Diamond..." he swallowed hard, "Have cancer."
Looks of pity and utter surprised rose over, and he quickly added, "But am recovering."
The crowd now seemed intrigued, and eager to know more. Carlos grabbed the microphone.
"Now, my secret. Well," he drummed his fingers on the podium, sweat trickling down his forehead, but when he recieved the assuring looks from his friends, his face lightened up and he went on, "I am semi responsible for my mother's death. But that's okay. We all feel guilty, and we've all made mistakes. And on this long journey, with the help of my friends, of course, I've learned that great lesson."
The audience smiled, but quickly turned thier attention toward Logan. He grabbed the microphone, fear plastered on his face, but Kendall smiled at him, and a sigh of relief flew over so sollenly. He cleared his throat, and faced the crowd with big eyes and pride.
"For the first few years of my life, I was a victim of child abuse."
Over the course of 24 hours, the boys have fought betrayal, friendship, romance, and fight for the lives of one's they fear could be lost forever. And they learned something even stronger, better than that. And it was that they should never be too burdened by a secret too big for them. And it was all worth it.
A/N- Wasnt expecting that, were you? Thanks to all who stuck through with me, even if I did kind of give out toward the end. I will have 'Couldnt Live Without Eachother' posted probably within the next two days. Thank you, love you all! :)