Jo - ''... they are really important to you. ''

I watched the elevator doors waiting to get to the corridor leading to the apartment of boys before giving a new look on my phone screen for probably the tenth time since the first time I read the text message.

Why Jo would I joined her at the apartment of boys. It did not make sense. Even she had managed to get my phone number.

Honestly, I reflected at length before coming. I still was not sure what to do with the blonde and the less I hung around her, was my best days. Tori was obviously active in my choice to come or not. By voting against, of course. In fact, she had expressly me. She had even been to set up a fight with me to keep me inside our apartment.
A fight she had lost as you can see.

Anyway, the ding of opening doors forced me to take my eyes off my screen to take a step outside and I soon make my way to the famous gate 2J by simple habit .

I was putting my phone in the back pocket of my black skinny jeans before reaching for the handle by calling for Jo. '' Yo, Jo ? Why you asked me to join you in ... ''

I was taking a break at the sight of Jo and all boys seated around the coffee table opposite the sofa before raising an eyebrow at the blonde as she stood with a nervous smile.

'' Jacks, you're here ! I was afraid you did not get my message. '' Said the blonde in welcoming me back with one of her famous embrace uncomfortable making me watch the boys who now had their attention on us in confusion.

I noticed the momentum of confetti in their hands making me more confused as to what was happening here and I hastened to detach myself from the blonde to look in a confused state.

'' You've invited her ? '' Exclaimed Logan sounding surprised just making me give him a warning sign next to act as obvious to Jo reverse that took me by the wrist before pulling me with her in a seat with a huge smile.

''Of course ! She and Camille are my best friends. ''

I brought my hand once in my mouth as I was attacked incredulously coughing fit as the boys gave glances between me and Jo in unbelief unlike Kendall who seemed just literally speechless. I turned to Jo in nervousness with a fake smile before slightly frown my eyebrows. '' So ... uh ... why not ... I don't know, you know ... invited Camille ? And not me. ''

'' Camille is in a cast. '' Replied the blonde with the same smile of course not including my sarcasm before shaking me again in her side making me tense smile. '' But you're here. ''

'' Yeah, I'm here. '' I repeated copying her silly grin before turning to the boys to talk through my teeth.'' Why am I here already ? ''

''You don't know, Jacks ? '' If suddenly exclaimed Carlos in the euphoria. '' IT IS TOO GREAT! ''

'' Yeah, I can't believe you're going to maybe play Emily in the adaptation of John Stetson. '' Said Logan, addressing the blonde seemingly just as excited and I gave a look at the Jo completion before giving a look at Kendall in his speech.

'' Jo Taylor who plays Chansey Jackson and Magic gallows. '' Dramatically announced the blond making me roll my eyes before giving a look at Jo with my wrinkled brow.

'' Wait, this is not the book that Camille lent me but I ended up using as callus foot ? '' I asked immediately reducing the euphoria of the boys as they threw me flat looks to Unlike Jo who let a slight laugh.'' what did I say funny ? ''

''Nothing ! It's just that I suspected that you had not read it. '' Replied the blonde seemingly incapable of losing her temper boosted today as she turned back to the boys. '' I read all volumes that came out. ''

'' Yeah! '' Exclaimed my brother resuming his excited. '' And all the actresses in the city want this role! ''

Carlos instantly exclaimed in apprehension before destroying the mood as usual in dramatic situations. '' It would be horrible if they chose someone else. ''

The boys immediately threw him warning bursts while I hid my smile in the corner of the Latin antics. What ? I was not necessarily obliged to act falsely happy. It was already huge for me to be here when all I wanted to do was take my legs to my neck.

''I mean, so be ready to get the role of her life and not have it. '' Contined Latin causing me to give him a little sparkle this time.

After all, my relationship with Jo was perhaps complicated and probably the most that is false but that did not mean I had to rejoice in her misfortune. I was not as petty as that.

''Guys ! It's okay if it's not me that is the role all I want is that this phone is RINGING ! '' Exploded the blonde leaning toward her phone on the table in a nerf ball. And just like that, all we got up in anticipation as Jo retrieved her phone as it rang. 'Hello?''

I turned immediately to the blonde biting my lower lip nervously not knowing how I would react before letting a smile on my lips in spite of me when she announced that she had got the part. The boys threw immediately launched confetti in explosions of joy, however, I soon to pucker my eyebrow on Jo as she seemed to continue to announce the news after another. For some reason, I had a very, very bad feeling.

'' The shooting will last three years in New Zealand ! '' And now, the bad news. I noticed the expression of Kendall fall like others put a little more time to realize what she had just said and I could not help but feel really sorry for the couple. Truly. Especially with what followed. '' They want me left this week. ''

Carlos explode again in joy mind a long while I gave a sheepish look on Kendall and Jo before suddenly catching brown eyes honeyed of Logan. He gave me glances between Kendall and Jo knowingly and I lowered my eyes before turning my attention to Jo as she still seemed in communication.

She finally hang up with a wealth of defeat before stand facing Kendall as the blond hastened to join her in mild panic. '' Really ? Really ? How does it really ? ''

'' According to my agent, I can't do the movie if I don't break my contract with the New Town High series.'' Explained the blonde with a slight frown before giving me a pointed look over Kendall's shoulder letting me wrinkle my eyebrows in suspicion.

'' But if you break this contract then you're going to New Zealand for three years ! And you two, you will pppp! '' Carlos Intervened in a tone idiot pointing his finger in his cheek and I hurried to join the boys to hit his helmet off his head with his insensitivity as the rest of the group shouted at him. '' Hey! But why ?''

'' Just shut up, okay! '' I whispered in trouble before crossing my arms over my chest as I turned to the duo just to exchange views recognizing making me swallow hard.

''I know more after talking to my agent. '' Said Jo turned to left before this shy mine. '' Kiss goodbye ? ''

I looked away awkwardly rubbing my nose as they met to exchange a goodbye kiss before looking after the blonde as she quickly made her way to the door before suddenly stopping to make eye contact with me specifically. I frowned again my eyebrows as she finally came out before I turn to the group of boys.

'' Uh ... uh ... I have to go somewhere so ... bye. ''

''Who is it … ''

I hurried to retrace my way to the door of 2J as Kendall turned to me, raising his arms in disbelief before closing the door behind me. I quickly made my way to the door of the nearest stairs past the elevator just to let go a scream as I was suddenly caught by the collar of my shirt in the elevator just before the doors closed behind me. I set a time to stabilize before straighten myself just to narrow my eyes in realization.

''Oh my God! '' Exclaimed Me I held my chest before giving a shine on the blonde as I smoothed the folds of my shirt. '' But what are you playing ? ''

'' You came. '' Sighed the blonde pretend relieved for any reasons unknown to me. '' I was afraid you would not understand. ''

I rolled my eyes, crossing my arms over my chest with a brief glance at the stories to realize that we went down to the lobby. '' You were not particularly discreet about it. They don't understand because ... well, they're idiots. And Kendall. He was too sad to even achieve anything. ''

The expression of Jo immediately fell into a mood similar to that of Kendall telling me that I was going to be the only rebooster Jo. Seriously, how I always manage to find myself in this situation ?

'' You know what? '' I said slightly leaning to catch her brown eyes dogs fought. '' I'll take you to see your agent, right ? And we can talk during the trip.''

'' Really? '' Wondered if the blonde regaining some cheerful before displaying a slightly culpable expression. '' Well, if I am bringing you is because ... ''

I stared at the blonde with a puzzled frown before quickly become impatient. '' Because what ? ''

Suddenly, the doors open on us forcing us to go out and I hurried to follow after Jo as the blonde walked through the lobby at a rapid pace as though she seemed to seek a way to explain the situation.
I noticed Tori sitting on one of the chair of the reception giving me want to give up the other blonde to join her only I just don't want to find myself in wickedness to. I shook my head with a slight growl under my breath as I passed Tori along Jo and contented me mimicking for a later model as Jo turned to me.

'' I lied. '' Said the blonde suddenly stopping in sunny California making me look even more confused than before as she seemed on the verge of collapsing under the weight of guilt. '' I can make the movie without breaking my contract with New Town High. ''

This time, I was just giving her a flat look with more definitively here again before crossing my arms over my chest. '' So wait, you lied to Kendall because ? ''

''Because he was sad and I don't know ... I don't know. '' Dramatized the blonde about to tear her hair.

I rolled my eyes knowing that I was going to regret it before grabbing her wrist to drag her with me to my Jeep. '' Get in! ''

'' What? '' Asked Jo with a confused frown eyebrows as I climbed behind the wheel.

I buckled my belt before I contact and looked at the blonde still outside in impatient. '' Just get in that car, Jo! ''

It's already cost me enough to do this for her so I was not going to take tweezers. Don't misinterpret my words. I was not doing this reluctantly. In fact, all my actions seeming just have one goal lately and it turned out that I just wanted Kendall is truly happy. But when I had seen his expression fall, I understood how much Jo mattered to him. It was obvious that he loved her and I was not going to be the one that would break it. Kendall happiness had always been one of my main goals since we were kids and I would not let my selfishness get in the way.

Finally, the blonde got into the passenger seat with an uncertain smile and waited she put her belt before I commit myself to the car park exit. We stood in tense silence for a long moment before finally Jo shrugged with a slight nervous shock.'' So ... where are we going? ''

'' A place where we can talk more quietly. '' I explained before finally see the little bar smoothie I had found myself returning one day in the studio. I cut the engine, giving a look at Jo as she took in the small bar in front of us before turning towards me in confusion making me smile a little. '' Come on, they make smoothie of thunder. ''

I quickly unlocked my belt before going down soon followed by Jo. We walked in silence inside the small bar as a bell rang as we entered and I could already feel a smile forming on my lips to the heavenly decoration around us. I risked a glance at Jo just slightly frown my eyebrows at her miserable. The blonde turned to me with an apologetic smile and I was content to sign in the direction of the cash to order.

I did not even know what I was doing in reality. It was not my kind of act as a kind of support and even less when it was about Jo. In fact, when it came to the actress I simply preferred to run away and ignore the situation since it is usually connected to Kendall.

'' Welcome to JUJU'S! What can I do for you ? '' Received an enthusiastic tone of a young brunette twenty years and I gave another glimpse of Jo expectantly.

I let a little sigh at her lack of reaction before turning to brunette Cara if I read well her name tag with a tight smile on my lips as she gave a curious look on Jo. '' We take a smoothie strawberry and one mango, please.''

'' Very well, I'll let you sit down. ''

I gave a smile grateful to brunette as she turned around to prepare our order before turning completely to Jo in the interrogation. '' Where you want to sit ? ''

'' Look, I know you're trying to help me but ... ''

''Alright ! You got me ask again for help that did not go very well. '' I reminded interrupting impatient collecting a surprised look of the blonde. '' Now I rarely do this I am doing. In fact, I never do so just chose a place, Jo. ''

The blonde swallowed slightly before look around before signing for an empty table. I asked her to show the way and soon to follow after her before I sit down on an empty seat. Jo took the seat in front of me as I leaned back against the back of the chair with my bare arm lying on the cool and fresh table surface. The blonde seemed observed a moment my tattoos before lifting her eyes on me in curiosity. '' Does it hurt ? ''

'' Most of the time, no. '' I replied before lowering my eyes on the inside of my wrist where my most symbolic drawing for me. I retraced absently 2 meaning Kendall's birthday before lifting again my eyes on Jo. '' But it depends on the tolerance of people pain. ''

Jo seemed to have caught my gesture as she now had her brown-green eyes on the inside of my wrist.'' What is it ? ''

'' It is a part of each boys and Katie. '' I replied realizing she was the first person to whom I revealed this fact. I remember doing this tattoo the first month I found myself alone without Tori. I felt incredibly alone and I missed home terribly. '' The 14-9 is the anniversary of James, the 2-11 to that of Kendall, Logan for the 15-9, 15-8 to the Carlos and 12-6 for Katie.''

'' Whoa, this is ... '' exclaimed the blonde in the surprise before watching me carefully as these eyelashes .''... they are really important to you. ''

'' They are. '' I accepted with a slight smile dancing on my lips. Only, I soon remind me of why we were here. ''So you lied to Kendall. That's really what you want ?''

The blonde frowned her eyebrows immediately to the sudden change of subject before swallowing shaking her head. '' I don't really know what I want. This is a great opportunity and I'm really flattered to have had the role, but Kendall, he ... ''

I watched the blonde waiting for the result but she just flashed a confused look. The waitress soon returned with our drinks and I thanked the accepting the addition before turning my attention to Jo taking a sip of my drink.

'' If you are the chosen him instead of the movie then you will put a lot of expectation on him, you're in conscious? '' I declared a serious tone immediately sparking a hesitant look of the blonde.

'' Not that Kendall is not a good boyfriend. In fact, I think he to look amazing but what I mean is it really means a lot. What if you end up regretting it and completely destroyed your relationship ?''

''You think? '' Asked Jo slightly panicked causing me to give her a face.

I readjusted in my seat, raising my index finger before nodding my head negatively. '' Actually, no ! I had only one relationship and it lasted about three weeks so ... we can say that I know absolutely nothing about it.''

This seemed to elicit a more relaxed laugh of blonde making me look more carefully. Now I could see what Kendall saw in her. Not that I thought she was not attractive in the first place. In fact, Jo had always made me feel a bit self-conscious and I hated it. After all, she was the beautiful blonde with perfect skin and flirtatious smile. Not to mention that she had easily the interest of the boys she met.

Her first day at the Palm Woods was proof. But her laughter was soon to be replaced by a new pensive expression as she turned her cup in the air. '' I don't know what to do. On one hand, I really like Kendall and he really make me happy. But I'm afraid to end up regretting it. ''

''Whatever you decide, I don't think you'll regret it. '' I objected eliciting a look confused of Jo. I swallowed still wondering why I did that when I probably should be spirited push her to accept this film. '' You love Kendall so if you think he really worth so I think you should stay here. After all, what are the chances that this film really work ? ''

Jo frowned at me before leaning her head in perplexity. '' So you tell me to keep my lie and don't do the movie ?''

'' Um ... no! '' Rebutted I shook my head aback withdrawing a sigh of blonde. I let a slight laugh amused of her expression before stare at her with a smile. '' What I mean is that this film is a great opportunity, as is Kendall. I knew him all my life and I can tell you that if one of the boys were worth to be chosen on a hit movie then this would be him. But you must also remember the first thing you're promised you by coming here. Your career before boys. ''

'' Okay, I don't get it ! '' Exclaimed Jo, raising her arms in the air in exasperation. '' You make no sense. Why can't you just tell me to choose one or the other ? ''

I gave her an amused look, taking another long sip of my drink before the rest seriously. ''I would not choose were you, Jo. You have to choose what it feels most right for you. ''

Jo amplified her frown before looking at me with a shy expression. '' Kendall's what felt right at the moment. ''

I watched the blonde silently for a moment, really realizing what I was actually doing at the moment and thought I was maybe just masochistic. After all, I was there, in the process of telling the girl to stay with Kendall when I knew full well the extent of my feelings. Finally, Tori was right. I just should have stayed in our apartment this morning. This would have saved me a lot of torment.

I took a deep breath knowing that my next words were sealed my fate and operated a friendly smile to the blonde. '' In this case, choose Kendall. ''

I stayed hidden behind the two plants of the hall as Jo gave me nervous glances in the middle of the hotel lobby when I saw Kendall entry through the open doors of the hotel. I signed discreetly Jo approach the blond of my hiding before dropping me a little as she turned to him. I could not really hear what they were saying but in the words of Kendall, I could tell that Jo had probably made her choice.

And the worst part about it was that I had no idea how I felt about it. Part of me felt obviously crushed but another thought I had just done the right thing. After all, feelings remained feelings. I was not obliged to do what I felt. I had not really tried the first time and even less the second but now that I had this little interview with Jo then maybe things were perhaps time for me to change.
I could always take my own advice into account. I could concentrate my attention on my new album and my work in general. Create more songs and even predict another tour.

A real smile appeared on my lips at the thought when I was suddenly joined by Katie startling me. '' Katie! But what are you doing ?''

'' No, you what are you doing? '' Replied the brunette looking toward the couple in front of us with a confused expression. '' Why are we spying on my brother and Jo ? ''

'' Because she is saying that she can't break her contract for the series. '' I explained myself suddenly feeling excited for some reason. '' So she hand over. ''

''But it's wrong.''

'' I know. '' I replied absently does not really realizing what I had to confess before giving a surprised look on Katie. '' Wait, how do you know it's wrong ? ''Only, Katie me gave a slap to the back of the head instead of answering me causing me to rub the painful area with a groan before giving her an incredulous look. '' Why did you do that ? ''

The brunette frowned on the couple in front of us before watching me carefully as these brown lashes. ''Why are you happy that she stay here ? ''

''Because ! Look at him ! '' Exclaimed Me I by signing the huge smile of Kendall with my finger before smiling in my turn somewhat feeling overwhelmed. '' She make him happy and he loves her.''

''You too go the happier. '' Replied Katie suddenly making me watch her with wide eyes.

I swallowed hard before giving a look at Katie in sighed. '' Katie ... we talked about this. ''

'' Yeah, yeah, you not like my brother. '' Grumbled the little brunette under her breath before suddenly catching me by the wrist to shoot me with her out of our hiding place just to get Kendall as he did the dance of joy before us. '' Why are you doing the happy dance ? ''

Kendall immediately stopped his dance steps, turning to Katie. He gave me a strange look in my view alongside his sister before answering seeming really excited. '' Jo, could not break her contract with New Town High. And suddenly, she will not be able to leave New Zealand for three years.''

'' Yeah, she hath lied.''

''Katie! '' I called in quickly turning back to the brunette, raising my hands in disbelief soon collecting a confused look of Kendall.

Katie turned immediately towards me crossing her small arms on her chest.'' Tell him what you told me. ''

'' What is she talking, Jacks ? '' Questioned seriously Kendall immediately giving me a confused look.

I sighed pinching the bridge of my nose before turning my attention to the tall blond. '' Jo can break her contract when she wants.''

''Repeat me that !''

Soon, Katie had led us to Kendall with one of the tables by the pool while she was reassembled sought Jo contract. I honestly don't even prefer how she had obtained the contract. Anyway, she left me with Kendall and now I had to once again face a miserable phrase twice in a day.

Only Kendall was soon to rule his bright green eyes on me in a slight frown. '' How did you know she could break her contract ? ''

'' She told me this morning. '' I answered honestly knowing that there was no point in lying now.''I took her to a smoothie bar in town for help her illuminate her mind.''

''You do that ? '' Exclaimed the blond amazed making me roll my eyes in aggravation.

''Don't act so surprised. I happen to be nice sometimes.'' I grumbled under my breath, crossing my arms over my chest before to avoid the watchful eyes of Kendall. '' She asked me to help her in her choice. I board told her to do what felt best for her.''

Kendall's gaze seemed to further expand in this new revelation only he had not time to act on this more as suddenly Katie reappeared throwing the contract of Jo before Kendall. '' Paragraph C states that the artist, that is to say, Jo, may withdraw from the project if he is offered a major film role.''

''You read the contract ?'' Kendall said in disbelief making me shake my head at his naivety. It was Katie. Of course she would do something like that.

''I have read the contract of everyone. Except that of Jacks since it is new. '' Katie said in a tone before displaying a simplistic excited mine. '' You knew if your album went platinum you will get all of the alpacas. ''

Kendall left distracted by this information for a moment before shaking his head to take seriously.'' So why Jo did not accept this job ? ''

Katie immediately turned to me with a flat stare in disbelief making me roll my eyes before she turned to her brother with sarcasm mine. '' Oh, let me think. Because of you.''

Kendall frowned in puzzlement giving me in turn one look and I was content to shrug my shoulders in agreement with Katie.

''Then why she lied ? ''

I pinched the bridge of my nose to the slow mind of the boy in front of me before giving a look at Katie as she seemed to look at me in disbelief again. She turned her attention to Kendall sigh before leaning on the table. '' Because. Let the role of her life and fame internationally for a boy, it puts a lot of pressure on that boy. ''

'' And I'm the guy. '' Kendall concludes with a defeat grimace making me bite the inside of my cheek in empathy.

I felt my phone vibrate in my back pocket making me pull to realize that I had a message from Tori wondering what was going on and why I was fucking freaking with Jo Taylor this morning. Yep ! Count on Tori to beat me easily into an insult records in a single message.

I got up from my seat challenging the attention of both Knight and gave a sheepish look. '' I have to go, sorry. ''

I was quickly turned around by walking along the pool and across the hall before taking the elevator. From the moment the doors closed on me, I let a deep sigh of relief before turning me against the railing behind me, raising my eyes on the floors scrolling up. I ran a hand along my black cap before going out once I was on my floor. I walked quickly through our hallway before finally returning just to see Tori already waiting for me.

''So ? I want to know everything ? What's happening? '' Rattled the blonde Minute making me massage my temples already tired of that future conversation.

I sat on the chair in front of her before taking a slice of bacon on her plate sparking a bored and slightly disgusted expression of blonde since I leaned back in my chair and swallow the piece of fatty bacon with my head back in contentment.

''How can we even be friends? '' I gave a flat look under my lashes before licking my fingers in just hype for it. '' Well you finished? I want to know what happens! ''

I sighed heavily in her impatience before I launch into the story of all that had happened from the moment I set foot in the apartment 2J. Tori was really impressed when I told her for the great role of Jo and she was even more excited when I talk to her during filming for three years. Obviously this was perfect for her disappointment for me to finally get with Kendall only, she had soon disillusioned when I told her the episode at the bar and in the lobby and finally to the pool.

So now I was in the process of waiting to explode watching her with a full apprehensive grimace.

'' NO BUT DID YOU ARE FULLY SICK! '' The blonde finally exploded hardly startling me since I was accustomed to frequent cries of Gustavo. I could see Tori reach for her hair in frustration before shaking her head in total incomprehension. ''You have to be! She told you that she will leave for three years in New Zealand, leaving the boy whom you are in love since ... well, practically all your life and you, you advise her to stay ? ''

'' She make him happy and he loves her.'' I was supporting-eager to make her get my point but I knew it was probably already lost in advance. In fact, I expected that Tori would not understand my choice. '' Plus, I think it's time to stop all this. This becomes ridiculous in the end. I can't love my best friend.''

Tori paused in her explosion to look at me a long moment in silence in agitation before putting her hands flat on the table. '' Look, I know you're used to dealing with thingsof feelings in a way mechanical but it's not controlled, Jacks. You're in love with Kendall and you can't cancel it. ''

I immediately frowned my eyebrows in stubbornness. This was definitely not what I wanted to hear. And even less that could help me. Kendall and I was an impossible case and more, a waste of time. Those damn feelings had brought me more trouble than I could count on in the last year and I could not afford to make mistakes.

'' Yeah, well, I'll prove to you that you twist. '' I suddenly getting up in a leap as I threw her a burst before turning toward the exit heels.

I slammed the door behind me a loud slam before storming my way to the stairwell. I walked down the stairs separating the four floors between 2J apartment and ours before finally exploding in the familiar hallway by the door swing. I could feel my heart pumping faster in my chest as I approached the famous wooden door and I did an abrupt halt by taking a long breath. Why is it that I felt hesitant now? It was what I wanted, right ? It was my choice.

I nodded my head vigorously before finally turning the handle just to pause as Kendall raised his sad eyes to what I assumed to be a photo of Jo. He looked at me a long moment in silence with a dejected expression and I tried a weak smile and closed the door behind me. I walked to the blond before confidently to lean on my elbows against the counter to face him. I took care with the photo of his hands watchful his eyes under it before letting a smile on my lips.

'' She's a cool girl. '' I confessed with sincerity before putting the photo in front of Kendall as I gave him a look that I hoped comforting. '' Although a bit slow of mind if she comes ask me for advice every time. ''

It seemed a light squeeze silent laughter blond as he passed between the photo and me before focusing his attention on me with a sigh. '' What should I do ? ''

'' Whoa, this is crazy as you continue to ask all of you advise me while I'm probably the worst person for that. '' I replied sarcastically before leaning over the counter to get a green apple. I turned it in my hands a moment before giving a thoughtful look on the blonde. '' She wants to make this film. But you're important to her. This is not really surprising, you're probably the greatest guy I know. But anyway, Katie is right. This is a great responsibility that she has abandoned all that for you. ''

I noticed that the blond seemed to blush at my compliment before leaving a slight grimace at my last statement. '' Yes, I don't know if I want to be that guy. ''

''Which ? One on which she raises great hopes or whoever holds to the role of her life? '' I questioned with a raised eyebrow in curiosity.

''Both, I think. '' Kendall replied after a moment's reflection.

To say that Kendall was actually surprised by his current conversation with Jacks would be an understatement, but he had to admit he needed advice. As much as this was crazy holding account of what had happened during the last months, Jacks was probably the only one to tell him what to do. Or at least the switch in his choice since he knew full well that she would never make direct choices. She avoided the choice herself.

Suddenly, the dreamy voice of Katie rang around us letting me wrinkle my eyebrows in puzzlement as I looked around the kitchen. '' Jo is not gone because of you. She has missed the role of her life. ''

'' Katie, is that you're in my head, or do you hide behind the counter ? '' Exclaimed Kendall suddenly making me bend down just to go back in surprise as Katie emerged from literally anywhere.

I gave a look flatly annoyed about the brunette before shaking my head at Kendall.

'' So what's the plan, big brother ? '' Questioned Katie making me look carefully Kendall.

Kendall looked at his little sister before looking me in uncertainty. '' Illll-I have to tell her to make this film. ''

''It does not.'' Objected Katie soon as I pinched my lips, shaking my head in agreement with the brunette. '' You ask her to choose the cinema rather than you, it's impossible for her. ''

''So what ? I must break with her so that she is no reason to stay ? '' Asked the blond visibly confused this time.

I leaned on the counter, shaking my head negatively soon followed by Katie who made the sound of a buzzer. '' She can't play the role of her life with a broken heart. ''

'' Katie, tell me what to do ! '' Barked blond in frustration making me watch the brunette in the apprehension.

All plans to date was bad and I still was not certain that the decision to Kendall was the best. It was also the choice of Jo and I did not think that a stupid plan was needed here.

''We need you to make sure whether she breaking with you. '' Said Katie pointing gravelyKendall making me shake my head at once with wide eyes in objection.

''No ! No ! No! No! '' I rebutted by mailing me behind Katie to put my hands on her bare shoulders, giving a pointed look at Kendall. '' It's not one of our crazy situations that can be solved by even more stupid plan here. I understand that you want her to do this movie but don't you think you should have an honest conversation and act in a mature way for once ? ''

Kendall looked at me a moment with a strange look as if I had to speak in another language before pointing his sister. '' Yeah, I think I'll go with Katie plan. How I do it ? ''

Katie immediately pulled out a sign indicating him to be disgusting instantly making me hit my palm flat on my forehead in disbelief. It was worse than I thought.

'' This is probably the worst idea you've had, you're aware of that ? '' Me I exclaimed in a whisper, giving a burst of Katie side while trying to stay hidden behind large bushes restaurant stuffy. '' and your brother to look like an idiot. Seriously, he makes me want to throw him into therapy because it looks like one of those poor guys who spend their days with beers on their couches because they missed their great football career in high school and was too stupid to do anything else.''

''No ! What is silly is coming dressed in a large class restaurant with a wide plain denim shorts, a simple black tank top tucked in, an open window shirt and simple low converse. '' Katie hissed back making me gape as she leaned back on the bush to spy on the couple. '' Oh and also advised my brother to keep Jo here. ''

I rolled my eyes at the brunette becoming really annoyed with that now. '' May I ask why you even aid ? And don't tell me it's because you want to help. What's your hidden motive, Katie ? ''

'' Well, in your opinion? '' Replied dryly little brunette rolling her eyes at me making me sit up in disbelief as she turned again.

''Stop with it in the end. '' I grumbled under my breath as I watched Kendall slumped on a chair wearing an old hat, a stained T-shirt and an old shirt unbuttoned tile. I swallowed slightly to clear any tremor in my voice before resuming with firmness. '' Your brother and I are never going to happen.''

''Hum is not that recent events tell me. '' Retorted the little monster of a singing tone making me give her a burst of hand.

''You're wrong, you know that ?''

Katie seemed about to answer only the Kendall cry made us stop in our conversation with wide eyes of disbelief. '' DOES ANYONE CAN COME TO SERVE MY GIRL ?''

The entire restaurant fell under the silence immediately making me bring my hand over my eyes with a horrified grimace.'' I don't want to see that.''

'' It is good. '' Katie commented in approving forcing me to watch the couple through my fingers just to gag at the sight of Kendall use the bread to scratch the back collecting bewildered looks of Jo and customers before he threw it on a nearby table. '' Really good !''

''It's not good, it's horrible! '' Me I exclaimed with a cry to Katie as I signed the gaping face Jo.''This is probably the worst day ever.''

Katie frowned at me before lifting her hands in disbelief. '' Of course it's. That's the point. Are you listening to what we was said even more ?''

''No, I must confess that I got from the moment you hear about DO SHE BREAKING WITH HIM!'' I barked into the ear of the little brunette sarcastically before turning again to the couple.

A server passed in front of us with different dishes in his hands and I soon to steal one of his sending plates making him hit the table with a scream in surprise. I wide my eyes quickly lowered me back behind the bush with Katie before giving a falsely innocent look on the brunette. Katie just rolled her eyes before reaching out to steal one of my cakes chocolates but I quickly knocked her hand collecting a shocked gasp from the little girl.

''This plan is stupid. You don't deserve cupcakes. '' I defended taking a huge bite in annoyance before turning my attention on the couple in trouble.

Katie looked at me annoyed shine before crossing her arms over her chest as she turned her attention to turn the group into ruminating. ''You ought to be fat.''

''I play sports. '' I hummed mockingly before taking another bite. '' They are delicious as well.''

Katie immediately turned to me with that famous pleading looks and I shrugged an eyebrow before turning my gaze on the couple in an attempt to ignore it. I was not going to yield. It was just that I was staying away from those cat eyes punt.

''Please ! Please ! Please, Jacks! I'm hungry! '' Moaned the brunette with a grin before starting to pull my shirt to speak directly in my ear. '' Please! Please ! Pleaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase.''

I grabbed my suddenly a flat chocolate cake in irritation before pasting it into the mouth of the brunette unbearable for silence. A mocking smile appeared on my lips to her surprised expression before she pulled the cake from her mouth taking a bite with a nod in appreciation. I rolled my eyes postponing my eyes on the couple just to bring my hand to my lips to keep from puck at the sight of Kendall openly licking the bottom of a dish before he threw it on the next table. The occupants all got up in fear and disgust making me give a look at Katie with wide eyes.

'' Okay, maybe he goes a little too far. But why she stays. Most girls would be gone already at this stage. '' Fulmined little brunette, shaking her fist in incomprehension.

''Because she loves him, idiot. '' I reminded in a sigh before watching the couple in defeat. '' Believe me, we can accept many things for love. ''

Katie turned immediately to Jacks confused her statement before noticing her gaze lingering on the couple away. She seemed ... disappointed ? But that was not possible. She helped her throughout this plan and she had even told her brother to let Jo stay. So why did she defeat seemed so at the time. The mind of Katie thought well to something but it seemed impossible. How many times tonight, she had her again says her hope that one day she and her brother meet was vain ?

However, her eyes did not deceive.

'' Jacks ? '' Katie whispered gently challenging the brunette beside her by her sudden change of tone. Katie instantly checked her greatest friend before letting the words stolen from her lips. '' Are you doing all this despite the fact that you still love my brother ? ''

Just like that, Jacks seemed to freeze silently answering the question of Katie only she wanted to hear the answer of the girl in front of her. She wanted to know the truth.

''Damn, but what are you doing here then ? '' Katie exploded in total disbelief before shaking her head in frustration. ''No, no, I have better. Why do the shoots to Jo ?''

Jacks seemed about to finally meet only the Kendall cry announcing a range of the shot called out and the two girls were just speechless as they watched the blond launch a fork blindly. This seemed to be the last break point to Jo as the blonde suddenly stood up in anger and disbelief. I gave once a pained look on Katie as I could see the two fight before us and shook my head thinking again how much it was stupid.

Kendall still pushed over his role in laying a new fork, and I could see things getting increasingly bad as he rose from his chair to stand on Jo height. His expression sly soon to fall indicating that she had probably just break up with him. Kendall finally sit down on his chair in a heap made and I could see his expression become increasingly surly making me shake my head in sorrow.

'' This plan was stupid from the beginning. '' I snapped towards Katie prior to straighten me not caring more clients who now looked at me in surprise and shock. Katie turned to me in surprise before he noticed my pained expression. '' I'll wait in the car.''

I finally reach my Jeep parked in a street adjacent to the expensive restaurant and soon Katie went with me. I gave her a brief glance before starting the engine and engage me on the road. The return trip was totally silent between us as I thought back to look beaten Kendall. He seemed really sad and I felt bad to have witnessed it all as a spectator. It was all but what I planned to do this morning. Now Jo had broken up with him.

I had committed myself slowly into the parking lot of the Palm Woods before finally descend always in silence. Katie was still with me and I could feel her gaze as to time on me. She wanted to say something, it was obvious but probably did not know how to ask. After all, this was one more person for knowing my attachment to Kendall. Did I was so obvious that ? I shook my head through the lobby before heading straight to the elevator. I was waiting for Katie to be at my side to press the floor and mine before stand awkwardly waiting for the rise of our floors.

'' You do accounts say anything ? '' Broke Katie finally tired of all this silence forcing me to take my eyes off the floors scrolling to watch her.

I sighed just as tired before giving a look at the brunette, shrugging my shoulders. '' What do you want me to say ? Yes, I love your brother and I'm stupid to push him into the arms of another ?''

'' Well, duh! '' Replied Katie folding her arms across her chest with a sarcastic eye roll.

I pinched the bridge of my nose clearly tired of it now. Actually, I had not realized how exhausting it was to put as much confidence in many people. I had never been a social butterfly back home and I had always had the habit of keeping my feelings to myself. Only since I arrived here, it seems that all my feelings is a common knowledge and I was seriously starting to become tired of all these people judging me and telling me what to do. I just needed a break from all that.

The elevator was not slow to stop at a stage before that of Katie and I was immediately stepped forward to taking out the little brunette unawares as I turned to her now on the outside. ''You know what, Katie ? This does not look at yourself. In fact, there is nobody but me. And right now, I just want to be left alone.''

The shocked look off and the brunette was all I could see as the doors closed on her and I shook my head massaging my temples before turning on my heel. I walked to the staircase before starting to climb to get to my apartment.

However, I was not stop my steps when I arrived at my floor. I had continued to rise and now I was again on top of the Palm Woods. The cooler air of the night clung to my bare legs and I had to literally close my knees against my chest not to shiver. I released a deep sigh even more confused than before feeling before going to bed on the floor in a fetal positon. I had not realized how much this day had exhausted me. My eyelids grow heavy as my breathing becomes slower with every breath I took and before I could blink, I fell into a deep dreamless sleep.

I could not believe I fell asleep on the roof. Not that it was not pleasant, in fact, be woken by the bright sun was. Anyway, I now walked to our apartment for a change and shower before going to 2J to check on Kendall. I had no doubt he would be pretty miserable right now and I wanted to be the person I had always been for him. His best friend. I realized yesterday that because of my feelings I had forgotten my first link with the boy and I had to admit I had not really been up in recent months.

I finally turned the handle of our apartment by taking a step to the inside just to harvest a surprised look Tori and Katie who seemed more concerned.

'' Jacks ? But where have you been ? '' Exclaimed the blonde as she rose from her place on our couch before frowning eyebrows in my holding unchanged and slightly stained with dirt. '' Even better, you can tell me where do you sleep ?''

'' Yes mom! '' I replied sarcastically before continuing my journey towards my room while rolling my eyes. ''I fell asleep on the roof now if you'll excuse me, I need a shower.''

I closed the door behind me before walking straight to my dresser. I did not want to do more than necessary today so I chose a simple black skinny jeans and a gray sweatshirt with hood before running off in the shower. I made a quick visit before finally change me in my own clothes before cleaning the bathroom. I let my hair loose on my back to dry naturally before returning to my room. I walked quickly toward my dresser before kneel on the floor to get my white low converse before putting them on. Once it was done, I put my gray cap walking to my office to get my phone before leaving my room again.

Katie seemed to have disappeared and now Tori was content to give me a concerned look from the sofa before leaving since I walked straight to the door. I was a quick way to the apartment of boys before finally returning to the inside just to find Kendall slumped on the couch with a dejected air. The blond turned his head in my general direction to the agreement of my entry and I raised my hand to give him a wave as I made my way to the fridge.

I was a break in his expression really devastated before turning my gaze on Katie at his side. The brunette gave me a sheepish look giving glances between her brother and I before finally getting off the couch to join me.

However, I soon to see a clown at Kendall aside making me wonder how I had not even seen first before turning again to the blond. I sighed under my breath before walking towards the couch before sitting down next to blond.

'' Hey! '' I called softly collecting a dejected look of blond. I completely turned to him before lacing up his hand in mine. '' I know it must be hard but it was your choice. You wanted her to do this film and although it is hard, you have to tell you that you do all this because you love her. Love is not selfish. ''

Kendall gave me a pressure on the hand observing a moment in silence before sighing in defeat. '' I know. It's just when that time, there is only one thing that could cheer me up.''

Just like that, the door was suddenly opened revealing Jo making me immediately release the hand of Kendall as I watched the blonde make her way to us as Kendall pulled his ball cap quickly bridge the gap between-them.

'' I report that I forgot to do a thing last night at the restaurant. '' Jo said shyly as Katie suddenly squeezed my hand making me take my eyes off the couple to watch her in surprise.

'' What? ''

I turned to the question of Kendall simply to bite hard on the inside of my cheek as Jo let a smile on her lips before leaning on Kendall to give him a kiss before coming off. '' You make a kiss to goodbye.''

A sad smile came despite me on my lips as I detached my hand from Katie before exceeding the couple giving a nod in the direction of , I heard Katie also announce her retirement to the couple as I made my way outside before releasing a slow, deep sigh pressing my forehead against the nearest wall. I lightly knocked my forehead against the rough surface in an emotionally confused state before quickly turn around upon hearing the voice of Katie. '' How do you manage to do that ?''

''I don't know. I guess I'm doing that's all. '' I replied tired pressing my head against the wall, raising my eyes toward the ceiling before suddenly frown my eyebrows as I felt a pair of arms wrap around my abdomen.

I lowered my eyes on my hug giver before tightening the little brunette back when I realized that Katie had.

''C'mon! We still have a day to complete.''

Finally, Katie and I had spent the whole rest of the day hanging around the hotel and I only later learned that Jo was leaving the next day for New Zealand. I had decided to leave Kendall in the back of my mind for the rest of the day since he had probably spent his last moments with Jo.

However, now I headed to the apartment 2J for any other reason. I had just seen one of the familiar orange armchairs sofa through the window rather seriously and I was afraid of what these idiots had yet shenanigans. That said, I certainly don't expect to see Kelly also mixed up in all that.

She was currently in the process of pulling the helmet of Carlos with Logan while Latino pulling in the other direction making me frown my eyebrows before I raised my arms in the air in disbelief.''But that is what is happening here ? ''

''In this case, I don't wear it during the photo shoots and I toke more at the table. ''I was a pause in amazement at the statement of Carlos along with the other two before quickly fill the gap between us to stand alongside Kelly.

''You mean seriously ? '' I asked exactly the same time as the assistant sparking a nervous look of brown boy before Kelly rolled her eyes, making her helmet. '' Oh, keep it.''

I was slightly confused yet no decline in what is really happening here as Logan and Kelly exchanged a handful of victorious hands before abruptly turning around in concern at the entrance to Kendall.

'' Kendall! '' Called out Carlos in excitement while the blond merely walk straight to the couch with this expression defeat still room. '' Guess what ? My helmet and I will be together for the rest of our lives. ''

I knocked once my forehead with the palm of my hand as Kelly and Logan undertook to strike the Latino boy before quickly joining Kendall with a worried face.

''Are you okay, buddy? '' Asked Logan joining me before putting an arm around my shoulders.

'' Yeah, I'm fine. '' Sighed Kendall frowned before displaying a pensive look. ''I just feel like we forgot something. ''

'' Whatever. I bet you will never forget this kiss goodbye. '' Said Carlos imitating the sound of a kiss immediately sparking a broad look in achieving of Kendall as he straightened up making me widen my eyes in disbelief.

'' No! '' Exclaimed Logan widening to turn his eyes in realization as Carlos bit his fist into a face.'' Forgot your goodbye kiss ?''

''How could you forget the kiss goodbye ! '' Added Carlos in panic. ''It's your thing. ''

''I dunno. She was late and the driver was honking and began to paw poodle balloon to burst.''Kendall hiking letting me wrinkle my eyesbrows on the blond in misunderstanding before I turn to my brother at his entrance.

James turned to us in the interrogation. '' Is that what happens ?''

'' Kendall and Jo have forgotten the kiss goodbye! '' Exclaimed Logan always the quickest to panic in pressurized situations eliciting a broad look of James.

'' How could you forget the goodbye kiss ? That's your thing! '' Exclaimed James in turn by pulling his hair.

I rolled my eyes at their panicked expressions while pulling my keys to the Jeep in my pocket before I turn to Kendall, shouting to make myself understood through this idiots. '' I WILL TAKE YOU AT THE AIRPORT ! ROAD BAND OF MORONS !''

I was already doing a U-turn in a race to the door before realizing that no one seemed to move. I gave a look at Kelly and brunette rushed to remind the boys they had their Kendall. I shook my head no speeding through the corridor not caring to take the elevator before quickly blow through the doors leading to the lobby. I crossed quickly latter eventually emerging outside under the hot California sun before rushing straight for my Jeep. I climbed quickly behind the wheel already putting the engine running as boys hastened up each their turns before fastening my belt.

I don't even expect to know if they had done so as I committed myself to the highest speed that allowing in a parking lot before entering the road.

''Faster ! Faster! '' If the boys cried, leaning over me causing me to bite hard on the inside of my cheek not to their yelling.

I pressed the gas pedal probably breaking several rules of conduct before finally park my car in the famous LAX airport. We stormed through the sliding doors of the airport as James informed us that we had to catch up with Jo before she passed the security check and I was content to follow after the boys as they passed through people and under the banners of separation before finally see the familiar blonde.

I stood alongside James, Carlos and Logan resuming my breath as Kendall stepped in front of Jo to give her that famous kiss goodbye and crossed my arms over my chest looking away. James and Carlos seemed too busy in the success of our happened to notice but Logan being the closer, bumped his shoulder with mine. I was betting on a fake forced smile before swallowing nervously under his gaze before looking at Jo as her flight had been called. The blonde pulled her suitcase leaving us follow her back fleeing gaze.

[James]
Ooh
Wait a minute before you tell me anything, how was your day?
Cause I've been missing

[Kendall:]
You by my side, yeah

[James]
Did I awake you out of your dreams?
I'm sorry purpose I Could not sleep

[Kendall:]
You calm me down
There's something 'bout the sound of your voice

[Carlos]
I-I-I-I'm never never

[Logan]
Never as far away as it May sccm, oh

[Carlos]
Soon we'll be together

[James]
We'll pick up right Where We left off

Paris, London, Tokyo
There's just one thing That I gotta do

[All:]
(Hello, tuck you in every night on the phone)
(Hello, tuck you in every night)

[James]
And I can take Hardly Reviews another goodbye
Baby, will not be long
You're the One That I'm waiting on

[All:]
(Hello, tuck you in every night on the phone, woah)

[Logan]
Girl I'll be thinking about you worldwide, worldwide, worldwide
Girl I'll be thinking about you worldwide, worldwide, worldwide
(Girl I'll be thinking about you)

Yes, I May meet a million pretty girls know my name That
do not you worry purpose

[Kendall:]
Cause you have my heart

[Logan]
It is not easy to keep on moving city to city
Just get up and go

[Kendall:]
The show must go on so I need you to be strong

[Carlos]
I-I-I-I'm never never

[Logan]
Never as far away as it May sccm

[James]
no never

[Carlos]
Soon we'll be together

[Logan]
We'll pick up right Where We left off

[James]
Paris, London, Tokyo
There's just one thing That I gotta do

[All:]
(Hello, tuck you in every night on the phone)
(Hello, tuck you in every night)

[James]
And I can take Hardly Reviews another goodbye
Baby, it will not be long
You're the One That I'm waiting on

[All:]
(Hello, tuck you in every night on the phone, woah)

[Logan]
Girl I'll be thinking about you worldwide, worldwide, worldwide
Girl I'll be thinking about you worldwide, worldwide, worldwide
(Girl I'll be thinking about you)

[Carlos]
Oh
Wherever the wind blows me
Yes you're still the one and only girl on my mind

[Kendall:]
No, there is not no one better

[Logan]
(Worldwide)

[Kendall:]
So always remember

[Logan]
(Worldwide)

[James]
Always remember, girl you're mine

Paris, London, Tokyo
There's just one thing That I gotta do

[All:]
(Hello, tuck you in every night on the phone)
(Hello, tuck you in every night)

[James]
And I can take Hardly Reviews another goodbye
Baby, it will not be long
You're the One That I'm waiting on

[All:]
(Hello, tuck you in every night on the phone)

[Logan]
Girl I'll be thinking about you worldwide, worldwide, worldwide
Girl I'll be thinking about you worldwide, worldwide, worldwide
(Girl I'll be thinking about you)

[James]
Worldwide

[Logan]
Yes, I May meet a million pretty girls know my name That
do not you worry purpose

[Kendall:]
Cause you have my heart

I watched Kendall advancing towards the window overlooking flights outside raising a sensitive point as I could feel the tears about to fall on the back of my eyes. I bit my lower lip hard on to retain the emotional strain as I turned to Logan, laying his hand on his shoulder before to inform him that I would wait in the car. Logan immediately gave me a sheepish look obviously wanting to say anything to stop me but I shook my head briefly with a new smile before whispering forced him to take care of our friend.

I was the other way with my head down as I crossed my arms over my chest to fight against the swell of emotion overwhelming me. I was not going to cry. I decided to do things for me now and let this story feelings behind me.

I was his friend first, and I was going to stay.

I took a deep breath as the sun slightly blinded me when I left before accelerating the steps towards the jeep. I climbed quickly behind the driver's seat, leaning against it in fatigue before lifting my eyes to see the opening on the roof.

I watched the clouds in a persistent silence for a long time in a state before swallowing a statue as I turned my head along the headrest to look towards the airport entrance.
I readjusted me quickly into my seat at the sight of four boys making their way towards me and buckled my belt already in preparation before putting the contact as they went their rounds each. This time

Logan was the one who took the passenger seat giving me a long look as I cast a glance through my retro on Kendall before finally resting my eyes on the road as I committed myself quickly in the busy traffic of the LA.

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