There's a lot of drama in this chapter :) especially with Carlos. I thought it was fitting to upload this chapter today since Mr. Pena himself is getting a lot of hate from some Beliebers :(

Second thing, I would like to thank everyone who has read, reviewed, favourited and followed this story. It means a lot :)

And lastly, I need to warn you of a curse word in the middle of the story. Sorry if it offends anyone :/

All opinions welcome... Enjoy.

Chapter 13

James, Kendall, Carlos and Logan set out for the studio around half eight, letting their other halves sleep in as they didn't start work 'til the next day. Charlie was up most of the night because she was sick and as a result, James didn't get much sleep either.

As soon as they arrived at Rocque Records, Gustavo pulled them into his office for a two hour long meeting. He ended the new rules speech by informing them that Freight Train no longer worked at Rocque Records as he was now a personal body guard for Tulisa in England, who, apparently, needed more protection than Big Time Rush.

'Have you found another replacement yet, because if you haven't I know a bodyguard who might take the job.' Carlos said quickly.

'Fine, you sort that out, but he better be good.' Gustavo threatened. 'If he messes up, it'll be on your head.'

Carlos gulped and fished a number out of his wallet as Gustavo told them to go to studio B and start warm ups. As Kendall went into the kitchen to put the kettle on, Carlos pulled out his mobile and dialled the number on the card.

'Officer Porter.'

'Derek? It's Carlos Garcia Junior.'

'Ah, Carlos! How are you?'

'I'm good thank you. Um, I have a proposition for you.' Carlos paused. 'BTR's security guard left and Gustavo, our boss, is looking for a replacement. Would you be interested?'

'I don't know. I just started this job.'

'You'll be our personal body guard and the boss of security, and you'll get paid $100 per hour.'

'Can I think about it?'

'Sure. Just call me back on this number.'

'Okay, thanks Carlos.'

'No problem. Bye.'

Carlos sighed as Kendall handed him a cup of lemon tea.

Carlos didn't have to wait long for an answer. Derek called the next day to accept the offer and although he was nothing like Freight Train, height wise, he made up for it in strength. Gustavo was happy with Carlos' choice, which may have been a first.

Carlos' appearance on the girls show, two weeks later, was going great. It was his and Jett's fourth and final day of shooting and everybody was impressed with his acting and his stunt work, despite the lack of training. Camille's character had been scripted to kiss Jett's character, and Logan was fine with it. He knew it was just acting and trusted Camille to push Jett away if he tried anything off set. Kendall however, was the complete opposite. His nerves were frayed. It's not that he didn't trust Jo; it was what he trusted Jett to do. But Kendall needn't worry...

Carlos was doing his last scene with Jo, Camille was in her dressing room getting ready to appear in the next scene and Stephanie was leaving her dressing room to go the cafeteria. As she passed the guest's dressing room, Jett stepped out, blocking her way.

'Hi. Stephanie?' He edged. 'Can you help me with something?'

'What do you need help with Jett?' Stephanie answered wearily.

'I'm doing this scene with Camille and I haven't practised. I kind of need someone to practice it with.'

By the tone of his voice, Stephanie knew he meant the kissing scene. 'I would have thought you've had plenty of experience in that particular area, Jett.'

'Well...' Jett laughed awkwardly.

'Bye Stetson.'

Stephanie tried to get around him, but Jett shadowed her. He placed his hands on her shoulders, making her stand still. He looked behind her briefly before half yelling 'I love you too' and smashing his lips on to hers. Stephanie stood in a complete daze. She didn't kiss back and a moment later pushed against his chest. He broke the contact looking smug.

'What the...' Stephanie said angrily, turning to leave but freezing when she saw Carlos and Jo stood at the top of the hall. Jo stood with her mouth open, a knowing look in her eyes. Carlos however, looked hurt, betrayed and broken.

'Carlos! It's not what it looked like.' Stephanie started, walking towards him with her hands held out in front of her.

'Just... Don't.' Carlos whispered as he turned and walked to his dressing room, slamming the door behind him.

Jett laughed behind them and Jo rounded on him, 'What the hell Jett?'

'I don't know what you're talking about.' Jett said innocently, batting his eyelashes.

'Cut the crap Jett!' Stephanie shouted, stalking towards him, fury blazing in her eyes. 'You know what you did. Why? Why would you do that to Carlos? He did nothing to you.'

'Trying a different angle... Any chance to hurt Kendall and his posse is worth it.' He spat. He turned and sauntered towards the cafeteria.

Jo put a hand on Stephanie's shoulder as she face palmed. 'I have to talk to Carlos.'

'Give him some time to cool down.' Jo advised, gently pushing her to her dressing room.

Carlos had stayed in his dressing room until Camille had finished her scene and the four of them were done for the day. They were silently walking to the Mercedes Jo had recently bought when they crossed paths with Jett on the way to his car. This was the first time they had seen him since the kiss. Jo had filled Camille in after her scene as she helped comfort a distraught Stephanie. Stephanie and Jo passed him first as Jett just stood there grinning at them. Camille didn't even look at him but the three girls whirled around as they heard the sickening sound of bone on bone and the thud as Jett's body hit the pavement. Carlos stood over him ready to throw another punch. Camille and Jo raced over, each grabbing an arm and softly pulled him away as he yelled at the bleeding man on the floor.

'You ever come near us, any of us again, and I swear you will end up in a hospital.' He spat, finally allowing the girls to lead him to the car.

Charlie, James, Logan and Kendall were sat on the sofa watching a Friends marathon as the foursome got home, and they instantly felt the tension. Carlos went straight to his room without saying a word, hinting that he wanted to be alone. This immediately alerted the oblivious four on the couch that something was wrong.

'What happened?' Kendall asked flatly. Everybody turned to look at Stephanie since Jo and Camille were unsubtly glancing at her.

Finally Jo spoke after a small nod from said girl. 'Jett cornered Stephanie in the hall. When Carlos and I came round the corner, he shouted 'I love you too' and kissed her.'

Kendall shot up shouting, 'I knew he couldn't behave himself!'

Charlie looked sympathetic, while James and Logan were speechless.

'So why's he so mad at you, if Jett kissed you?' Logan asked hesitantly. 'It's not like you kissed him back, right?'

'I didn't do anything at first.' Stephanie muttered, tears slowly rolling down her cheeks. 'I froze. I didn't know what to do.' She broke down completely. 'Carlos is really hurt because of me.'

'No, not because of you. It's Jett's fault.' Jo said calmly.

'Yeah, but I didn't fight him off straight away! Now Carlos is in pain.'

'Hey! Come on. We all know Carlos, he's tough. He'll be fine when you explain your side to him.'

'He punched Jett, Logan. Right in the face.' Stephanie half yelled. 'Is that something Carlos is known for? It's more a Kendall thing.'

'Hey! It is not!'

Logan and Stephanie ignored Kendall. 'Talk to him.'

'But he doesn't want to see me.' Stephanie said pitifully. 'I tried to talk to him... I'll talk to him later, I promise.' She added when Logan crossed his arms and raised an eyebrow. She looked toward the sofa. 'Can one of you see if he's okay? Please.'

Kendall and Logan looked at each other. 'James.' They said simultaneously, pointing at said boy.

James sighed, dropping his hands on both side of his legs in exaggeration and pushed himself up. 'Why me?' He asked, looking between the smug guys.

'Practice.' Kendall said cockily. Charlie giggled as she stood up to go to the bathroom.

'Besides, you're good at talking to Carlos.' Logan amended as Kendall snickered.

'Fine.' James sighed.

James slowly approached the door to Carlos' room and listened carefully. He could just about make out the sound of Carlos sob. James knocked on the door. When he didn't answer, he knocked again.

'Carlos, its James buddy.'

After a lot of shuffling, Carlos appeared at the door with puffy cheeks and red eyes. He backed away from the open door until his legs hit the bed. James followed him in, closing the door softly behind him before sitting beside Carlos on the bed.

'I trusted her James.' Carlos whispered.

'I know.' James didn't know what to say to make him feel better. 'Let her explain.'

'What is there to explain? Kendall asked me to keep Jo company so Jett's not alone with her. Instead he moved onto Steph. And she just stood there and let him.'

James cringed. This was the first time Carlos had been hurt by love. He hadn't been with many girls, he didn't need to. He knew Stephanie was the one almost immediately. James wrapped an arm around Carlos' shoulders as he cried.

'Just talk to her.' James said firmly, stopping Carlos when he tried to interrupt him. 'Let her explain her side of the story. Then you both talk it out. How you both feel.'

Carlos nodded and put his head in his hands and that's when James noticed it.

'Carlos! Your hand!' Carlos' right knuckles were red, purple and swollen three times their normal size. 'You must have put a lot of force behind this.'

'I made him bleed James.' Carlos admitted, ashamed.

'It's okay. He deserved it. Not that I'm condoning violence, but sometimes things happen and you lose control. You need to vent at someone.' James paused. 'Let's get Logan to take a look.'

After convincing Carlos to come out of his room, Logan put ice on his hand. Stephanie had gone to the store with Jo, so Carlos didn't have to face her yet. He was sitting at the kitchen table as Logan bandaged his hand up, muttering about violence, how he must have hit him really hard and wondered aloud how Jett fared.

'I think I broke his nose.' Carlos said sadly. He jumped when Kendall clapped him on the back.

'Good on ya. The bastard deserved it.'

'Kendall! Language!' Charlie scolded from across the room.

'Sorry.' Kendall pouted. 'Bean's not even here yet.'

'No, but since you're the only one that curses, its good practice for you to stop now before it can hear.' Charlie said laughing at Kendall's confused face. As she predicted, Logan jumped in to explain.

'Babies can hear from 17 weeks, so you have a week left to stop cussing in front of Charlie.'

'I don't want Bean's uncle to teach it naughty words before it's even out of the womb.'

'If Bean comes back from spending the day with Uncle Kendall with a colourful vocabulary, I will not be impressed with Uncle Kendall.' James said, giving said man a meaningful look.

'Okay, I'll try not to cuss any more.' Kendall laughed, shifting slightly until James stopped staring at him.

Carlos, Logan and Camille laughed at the trio's exchange, but the laughter died down as the front door opened. Jo walked in, Stephanie behind her who quietly put the bags on the kitchen counter. Jo gently nudged Stephanie in the ribs and proceeded to put the shopping away.

Hesitantly, Stephanie looked at Carlos and slowly walked towards him. 'Can we talk?'

Carlos didn't answer but nodded his head and lead the way to their bedroom.

Two minutes later, the apartment was filled with their shouting. Charlie stood up, shaking her head.

'The pool?' She asked awkwardly.

The six young adults nodded eagerly and hastily made an exit.

When they came back an hour later everything was quiet. Stephanie was sat at the top of the swirly slide. Camille and Jo climbed up the slide, sitting on the floor either side of her.

'He went for a walk.' Stephanie sniffled. 'Sorry that you guys heard that.'

'It's fine.' Camille said, rubbing her arm.

'We've fought before, little arguments, but nothing that bad.' Stephanie suddenly jumped up. 'What if I don't get him back? What if he breaks up with me?'

'Did he?' Jo asked attentively. 'Break up with you?'

'No, but...'

'Look, you love him and what happened was a mistake...'

'He loves you.' Kendall shouted up, interrupting Jo. 'If he was going to break up with you, he would have done it by now.'

Stephanie leaned on the banister and looked down at Kendall. 'Thanks.'

'It's the truth.' Kendall said. 'We're ordering pizza, do you want some?'

Stephanie nodded and followed Camille and Jo down the slide.

5 hours later, everybody except Carlos decided to call it a night. Logan and Camille had talked Stephanie into going to bed, telling her Carlos would come home when he was ready.

'Stop moving.' James laughed as he turned to face Charlie.

'I can't get comfortable.' Charlie groaned, pulling the covers off of him when he laughed again.

'I'm sorry.' James pulled Charlie into a hug and she threw the covers over the both of them as they settled down. Just as Charlie was close to sleep, loud voices could be heard from the bedroom next door as Carlos came home. James groaned and snuggled closer to Charlie, who buried her face into the crook of his neck. They heard Stephanie crying and Carlos asking for an explanation. The more they tried not to eavesdrop on their conversation, the more they heard.

As eleven o'clock came closer, the arguing became less intense and by the hour, it had become peaceful.

The morning came round way too early for the occupants of 2J. James and Charlie wandered into the living room to find Carlos and Stephanie already sitting on the sofa, cuddling.

'Morning.' Charlie called as she made her way to the bathroom.

'You two worked everything out last night then?' James asked playfully, walking behind Charlie to the kitchen.

'Yeah. Sorry if we kept you up.' Carlos said sheepishly as Charlie came out of the bathroom.

'It's okay, as long as you both got everything off your chests and you sorted things out, it's good.' Charlie told them sitting at the table. James put her cereal in front of her as Logan and Camille walked out of their room. Charlie took one look at the rice krispies, pushed the bowl back and literally ran to her bedroom. Carlos and Stephanie looked at James with a confused expression, silently asking what's wrong, but Logan gave James a sympathetic half smile, patting his shoulder as he passed Camille in the kitchen on his way to the toilet. Camille filled the clueless couple on the couch as James went to make sure she was okay. He knocked on the door and walked in without waiting for an answer. Charlie was lying in bed crying silently, hiding her face in the pillow when James sat on the edge in front of her. He rubbed circles on the small of her back as her breathing slowed down and the sniffles stopped.

'Don't ask for an explanation, because I don't have one.' Charlie sighed as she sat up.

'I know.' James offered her the box of tissues from the side and she gratefully took one.

'I wanted coco pops.' Charlie said half heartedly.

James bit back a fond chuckle and pulled her in for a hug. 'I will make you coco pops.'

Through the course of the day, Charlie's mood swings were the worse they had been throughout the 16 weeks. She snapped at Logan, Kendall, Carlos, Jo, and Camille, cried in front of Stephanie and James multiple times and threw a parcel at Mr. Bitters (that James had to go and get back after it landed in the pool) because he forgot to put it in their slot two weeks ago. The occupants of 2J were now starting to wonder how bad Charlie's mood swings could get. She seemed like a totally different person. Before she was pregnant, Charlie was hardly ever in a bad mood and when she was, it was never this bad. They relished the moments Charlie was happy and tried to prolong the inevitable comeback of little miss grumpy.

Charlie had stormed straight passed a shocked Reginald and sat on one of the pool loungers as James climbed out of the pool and sat shirtless on the end. Logan and Camille were relaxing beside them while Kendall, Jo, Carlos and Stephanie were getting ready to play water polo.

James gave the parcel to Charlie, who tore it open. The contents were protected from the water by a plastic bag. She pulled out two white baby-gro's and held them out to show James. One read I love my mommy in red, the other I love my daddy in blue.

'They're from my parents.'

'They're cute.' James grinned up at Charlie, who looked like she was about to cry, and took one of her hands in his, giving it a gentle squeeze. She looked up at him and smiled.

'They're so tiny!' Carlos exclaimed from the pool in excitement and awe and Charlie's smile got wider. She carefully folded them up, put them back in the box and put it on the table. She stood up with James and as James dived into the pool, she sat on the side, swinging her legs in the water and thinking about how everything was going to change.

The eight of them were settled on the couch in their apartment. Between now and their time at the pool, Charlie's mood had changed once again. She became quiet. Kendall came over from the kitchen with a tray of hot drinks and placed it on the table, handing the right drink to the right person. Charlie's face fell. She put her mug on the tray and bit her lip.

'It...' She almost yelled. She caught herself, taking a deep breath to calm down before she answered the curious glances. 'It doesn't matter.'

'Babe, if it matters to you it matters.' James said, rubbing her back.

'Did I make you the wrong thing?' Kendall asked nervously.

Charlie shook her head slowly. 'I've been a cow today, haven't I?' She looked up at the faces of sympathy around her.

'Yeah, just a bit.' Carlos said jokingly and Charlie giggled as Stephanie elbowed him in the ribs.

'We don't think any less of you because you're having a bad day.' Kendall said.

'Yeah. Kendall has a lot of off days and we still love him, and he doesn't even have pregnancy as an excuse.' Jo told her, patting Charlie's leg. They laughed when Kendall grunted.

'I'm sorry.'

'Charlie...' James sighed, taking a hand. 'You don't need to apologise.'

'But, I shouldn't snap at everyone especially when they haven't done anything wrong.' Charlie argued, looking James in the eye. 'Hormones shouldn't be an excuse.' She added.

'We know you don't mean it.' Logan said gently. 'That's the important part.'

Charlie looked around at the seven warm faces. She opened and closed her mouth a couple of times, trying to think of something to say. She knew that these people will always be there. Throughout the thick and thin of things, she could count on them. Whatever else changed, she knew their friendship wouldn't. So she settled for 'Thank you'.

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