Sorry for the delay! My English teacher likes to assign dumb video projects with essays. Enough said. (Sorry for complaining!)

Haha, this chapter has been just sitting in my computer half-finished for a few days. I've been preoccupied with so much crap.

I'm glad to get this chapter out though, more is to come!

Disclaimer: I don't own Big Time Rush, just this story-line and my OC, Jade.

We got back to room 2J without one word said. I made a beeline for my bedroom and shut the door carefully behind me.

Collapsing on the soft bed, I stared up at the white ceiling and then over to the light teal walls. I'd really miss it here.

I unbraided my hair and pulled the loose waves into a ponytail, leaving my bangs down. I threw off my skinny jeans and traded them for baggy gray sweats. I tossed my flannel in my hamper, leaving me in my camisole.

I plopped back down on my bed, expelling a large breath from my lips. My throat felt tight, but I couldn't bring myself to tears. I felt numb, and I couldn't imagine what it'd be like to tell Kendall.

There was a soft knock at my door. "Come in,"

Then entered Brooke Diamond. "Hey," she said, closing the door behind her and sitting on the edge of my bed. I really had the urge to push her off, but I refrained.

"Hey," I mumbled.

"Jade, I know you don't want to leave," she said. "But, we're going to the airport at midnight,"

I glanced at my alarm clock, which read 10:09PM. Not much time to stay.

"Mom, that's too soon," I brought my legs to my chest, resting my chin on my knees.

"I know sweetie," she rubbed my leg.

"Can't I stay one more night?" I said, almost flinching because I was scared of her answer.

She lowered her head and sighed. "Jade-"

"You can sleep here!" I suggested. "I'll take the couch. Just one more night, mom!" I pleaded. "Please," my voice cracked.

She closed her eyes, "Fine, we can stay tonight,"

I hugged her tightly and she acted surprised. I was even surprised at how grateful I was. Mercy was kind.

"Thanks mom," I pulled away from her.

"We're leaving tomorrow," she pointed her finger at me sternly. Then she smiled and simply walked out of the room.

I sighed in relief. One night wasn't that much, but begging was worth it.

Another knock came after mom's departure. "Who is it?" I asked.

"It's me," James said, "I'm coming in,"

He came in the same way as her and shut the door behind him.

I gave him a small smile, patting a place next to me.

He sat down in silence for a few seconds and then hesitantly spoke up. "Did something happen? Are you alright?"

I gazed at him curiously. I couldn't lie. Now was as good as ever to tell him about what our mother was up to.

"No, James I'm not okay," I told him.

He gave me sympathetic hazel eyes. "Tell me what's on your mind, kiddo,"

"I'm," I started. It was so hard to speak. I pursed my lips and began again. "Tonight is my last night in L.A.," I spoke quickly.

"What?" he breathed out. "You're going with mom?" he asked in disbelief. "W-why?" his voice sounded heart-broken, which made me feel even worse.

I shrugged. "She thinks I've 'overstayed my welcome'," I sniffled a little.

"What?" he questioned. "Jade, you know that's not true!"

"Yeah, I know. But, try convincing mom,"

"You can't leave. I won't let her take you away from me," he said strongly, even though tears were brimming in his eyes.

I shook my head. "She's not going to listen. I've debated with her and she's already mad. She wanted me to leave at midnight!" my eyes matched my brother's as tears started brewing in them.

His face fell. He rubbed the back of his neck for a moment. "Does Kendall know?" he asked in a low voice.

"No," I hesitated. "I'm sort of putting it off," I ran my hand through my messy bangs.

"You have to tell him tonight, maybe he can help me keep you here," he said in the most determined voice I've heard all day.

"Doubt it," my voice was raspy. "You can't tell Brooke Diamond 'no',"

He looked at his hands that were clasped together and then back to me. "We just might have to,"

I cocked my head to the side. "What are you getting at? You think she's going to magically let me stay in L.A.?"

"Sis, I could be your guardian. She knows that. We just have some convincing to do,"

I breathed out. "Look James, I know you want me here with you, but mom-"

"But nothing," he interrupted. "She's not even going to be there for you if you go with her. The boys and I- we're your family! S-she can't take you away!" his voice was raised higher than before. He was genuinely worried. So was I, but I didn't know he'd care so much.

I finally let a tear drip down my cheek. I cleared my throat, "So, I should probably tell Kendall now,"

His face went blank and he nodded, not looking at me.

I got up from my bed and went a few doors down to Kendall's room. It was open, but I knocked on the door frame.

Logan looked up at me. "Hey Jade," he gave me a small smile. "Whoa, what's wrong?" he must've noticed that my eyes were starting to get red and puffy.

Kendall looked up at me from his laptop. He instantly frowned, getting up to hug me. "Babe, what's wrong?" he held onto my shoulders as he spoke to me.

"Should I leave?" Logan asked awkwardly.

"You can stay Logan, I-I have to tell you guys something," I gave a weak smile from behind my watery eyes.

Carlos walked by, "Hey, what-" he started to speak.

"Jade needs to tell us something," Kendall pursed his lips.

"O-okay?" Carlos said in a confused manner. He sat down next to Logan in a beanbag chair.

I took a seat on Kendall's bed and he sat with an arm protectively around my waist.

I looked around the room for a few seconds, stalling. The boys sat with actual patience, their worried expressions tearing a hole through my heart.

"I'm leaving tomorrow," I said simply.

"What?" they all asked at the same time.

"Like, going grocery shopping or-" Carlos asked, furrowing his brows, trying to understand.

"I'm going with my mom back to Europe," I couldn't look in any of their eyes.

"Is that why she came?" Logan asked. "To take you back with her?"

I nodded.

I finally glanced up at Kendall who had a stone-cold expression. I quickly looked away.

"You can't leave," Carlos said. "There's so much you haven't done yet,"

I sighed, messing with my bangs again.

"We will figure out a way to keep you here," Logan put an assuring hand on my shoulder. "Right, Kendall?"

Kendall didn't even look up at his spiky-haired friend.

"Kendall? You alright, buddy?" Carlos asked sympathetically.

He shook his head lightly and cleared his voice. "Can I talk to Jade alone?" he asked. Both boys, without a question got up and closed the door behind him.

I placed my hand tenderly on Kendall's arm. "I'm sorry," I said, tears free-falling down my pink cheeks.

"Was this really Brooke?" he asked. I was dumbfound by his question, not knowing exactly what to say. "Or did you call her up because of one stupid argument?" his words were like venom, going straight to my core.

"Kendall, it's n-" I began.

"I said 'I love you', Jade," he bickered. "What does it take for you to believe me?" he kept his voice down.

"Kendall, I don't want to leave. She just showed up!"

He shook his head. "Are you trying to cover up?" he asked in dissent. "Don't lie to me," he shook my hand off his arm.

"I'm not lying," each word served as it's own sentence. "This isn't about Jo, or who you love or don't love. It's about Brooke and me,"

"And you're just going to go with her?" his voice got louder out of anger.

"Kendall, I have no choice!" I stood up from the bed, tears beginning to cease.

"Right," he said sarcastically.

"I wouldn't lie to you!" I said. "I thought that you would understand," I crossed my arms over my chest, looking out the window.

He just sat there, his eyes burning a hole through my body.

"I have one more night here," I said to him. "If you don't want to spend it with me-" I searched for the rights words. "It's whatever," I swallowed hard, more tears prickling in my eyes.

"Maybe I should believe you," he said after an uncomfortable silence. "I'm sorry," he stood up, causing my body to stiffen, still not bothering to gaze at him.

"If you want to break up with me, just do it," I dared him.

"I don't want to break up with you!" he defended. "I don't,"

I pursed my lips.

"Jade, do you love me?" he put his hands on his hips.

"Yes," I said with a hitched breath.

I looked at him, and started crying again. I wanted to bad to wake up and this all be a horrendous dream.

He enveloped me in his arms. I hugged him tighter than ever, running a hand through the hair on the back of his head.

My breathing was unsteady, but I felt safe with him; like he could protect me.

I hiccuped, trying to choke all the whimpering back. He soothingly rubbed circles on my back.

"I'm so sorry," he spoke softly, mumbling words into my hair. "I'll do anything to keep you here,"

"What if it doesn't work?"

"I will do whatever it takes,"

"Do you mean it?" I blinked all the water in my eyes away before facing him.

He nodded slowly and assuringly.

I smiled. "Are we going to just sit here or go plot against my mother?"

He chuckled a little. "C'mon," he took my hand and led me to the living room where the rest of the boys were lounging.

I really hoped we could think of something practical.

"Did mom go to bed?" I took a seat next to Carlos, Kendall sitting close by.

"Yeah," James said quietly.

"Well," I clapped my hands together loudly. "We have some brainstorming to do,"

After a whole hour of restless thinking and proposing ideas that were unpromising, the boys and I were sick of thinking.

"Why is this so difficult?" Carlos threw a pillow on the ground.

"Just think harder," Logan said.

"What about you, genius?" Carlos asked irritatedly. "Where's your plan?"

"Guys, don't fight," I pleaded. I finally got up from the couch, walking over to get something to drink.

I settled on a bottle of water and stood at the kitchen counter. "Still nothing?" I looked at the boys, putting a hand on my hip.

James locked his eyes on me and jumped up. "I have the perfect plan!"

"What?" everyone asked urgently wondering on what it was this time.

"You can take that modeling job!"

I rolled my eyes. Not this again... "What exactly would that solve?"

"Mom knows that modeling is like, a big deal. She'll be freaking overjoyed that you want to do something that promotes products," he said, causing me to break out in a smile.

"That's perfect," I said, even though I was actually dreading it. I'd do just about anything to not leave with her tomorrow. "Mom's a sucker for fashion too,"

The guys all agreed with the plan. I'd have to call the agency tomorrow, bright and early.

"Are you okay with this?" Kendall whispered in my ear when I sat back down with him.

I debated on what to say. "Yeah," I finally said. "I just hope it works," I bit my lip.

James yawned, causing me to yawn as well. "I'm gonna hit the hay," he said. "We'll all get up around 6 o'clock to make sure everything works out well," he hugged me goodnight and was off.

"I'm beat too," Carlos said.

"So am I, goodnight guys," Logan waved us off.

I stretched my legs over Kendall's lap. "What do you want to do now?" I asked him.

"I want to just lay here," he laid down on the couch next to me.

I looked beside me, and his face was right there. I wish we could always be this close to each other.

I placed my hands on my stomach and closed my eyes.

"Do you really think James' plan will work?" I asked him subconsciously.

"Are you doubting it?" he countered.

I pursed my lips and opened my eyes. "I don't know, it's just like- what if it doesn't, you know?"

"You sound like Logan now," he stated. Logan has always had the nickname 'pessimistic Logie'. I was like him in that way, always the doubter.

I sighed. "If it doesn't, I'm screwed,"

He chuckled lightly.

"How is that funny?" I turned my head to face him.

"'Cause if you're screwed, I'm screwed," he smirked in my direction. "If you're alone, I am too. It'll suck for both of us,"

"Now you sound like Logan,"

"Just being realistic," he explained.

A silence fell for a moment. My eyes went to the ceiling, directly above where I was laying.

"But, I have a feeling that whatever happens-" he started. "we'll make it,"

I averted my gaze back to him, "You really think so?"

He quickly closed the gap between us and gave me a tender kiss. He graced my cheek with the side of his hand and then pulled away.

"I know so," he grinned.

"I love you so much," I looked into his green orbs.

"I love you and only you," he said without looking away.

This time, I pulled him in for a kiss. We both smiled into it, feeling rather comfortable. After a few seconds, we pulled away from the passionate embrace.

"I really needed to hear that,"

He reached over, taking my hand in his. "After I realized that you might leave," he began to speak. "I realized that I didn't want to lose you. I didn't want to complicate things, so I had to come to terms with all of this,"

I nuzzled my head into the crook of his neck, kissing his jawline. "I really like being with you, Kendall," my hot breath radiated onto his warm skin. I could see a smile form across his face.

"Yeah, you're alright I guess," he said with a sneer.

My mouth fell open with fake awe. "You're a jerk!"

We both snickered and he held me even closer.

Then, we both drifted into sleep. We hoped our scheme would fall into place and make everything better. Things would hopefully go well and back to normal.

The only sure thing was that we would wake in each other's arms the next morning.

I'll try to post sometime this week. I hope you'll want to know how this all works out!

Oh yeah, I've been working on another story. It's gonna be a Kendall/OC story. I don't think I'll post it for a while; I want to get a bunch of chapters lined up before I even decide if I will or not. That's all I have to say! :o)

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