Kendall's POV:
BEEP BEEP BEEP
I reached over to my nightstand and shut off the alarm. I groaned and wiped the drool off my face. I quickly jumped out of bed and dug through my closet to find a nice-looking outfit. I must find something nice to wear so I can apologize to James. I thought as I pushed past my rugged t-shirts. I picked out a white undershirt and a green plaid button up. I paired the shirt with dark blue skinny jeans and some black converse. I took a long look in the mirror and adjusted my blonde hair out of my eyes. "You got this Kendall." I said as I turned around picking up my backpack and going downstairs into the kitchen. My mom is standing by the stove cooking pancakes for me and Katie.
"Good morning sweetie, good luck today. You want some breakfast?" my mom said lifting up a plate filled with 6 pancakes.
"I can't even begin to think about eating, I'm nervous. I was stupid to let Jett get in my head. I should have ignored him and been by James's side the entire time." I said looking down at my feet. I was just trying to do the right thing. I couldn't let Jett tell the whole school James's secret.
"Honey, things will work out. Just go and talk to him." My mom said with a reassuring smile and a pat on my back. I nodded my head and walked out the front door. I just hope James is okay. I pulled out my phone and opened my text messages.
K- Hey Logan, I'm on my way to the school. Will you do me a huge favor?
L- Sure Kendall, what is it?
K- If you see James before I do, tell him I really need to talk to him.
L- Sure... is everything okay?
K- I just need him to hear me out, and I want to apologize.
I place my phone back in my pocket and started walking towards the school
James's POV:
"Have a good day at school guys!" Yelled Jo's mom as she dropped us off. I smiled and waved bye. Jo hopped out of the passenger seat. "Thanks mom, love you." She shut the door and turned to link arms with me as we walked towards the front entrance.
"James! Hey wait up!"
I looked over at Jo and we both turned around to see who was yelling my name. An out of breath Logan was running down the sidewalk. Followed shortly behind him on was Carlos who was adjusting his helmet straps. "Um... what's up?" I said confused.
Logan catching his breath, "I'm glad I caught you. It's Kendall, He- "
"OH no! Whatever it is! We don't want to hear it right James?" said Jo grabbing my arm and pulling me towards the entrance. Why would Kendall send his friends to talk to me...? He just a few days ago told me he couldn't speak to me or be with me... I stopped in my tracks. Jo turned looking confused and concerned. I sighed, "What about Kendall?" I said with my back turned to Logan and Carlos. I mouthed to Jo 'one sec'. She shook her head and crossed her arms obviously making it known she didn't want to hear what they had to say.
"Go ahead Logie, tell them!" said Carlos excitingly pulling on Logans shirt. Logan pushed Carlos back a little and gave him this stern look. Carlos blushed and giggled as he put his hands to the side. Logan looked at Jo and I and said "Kendall needs to talk to you, He's on his way now. He wants to apologize to you James and he asked us to tell you."
"Well Kendall should! Did he tell you guys what happened? He broke James's heart... for what we don't know." Jo said angrily. I stood there staring at the ground... Kendall wants to apologize? Maybe he can explain why he suddenly stopped caring about me.
RING RING RING
My thoughts were interrupted by the first period bell ringing. "Come on James. Logan, Carlos. Tell Kendall if he wants to talk. Meet us in the gym during lunch." Jo said pulling my arm. Logan and Carlos nodded their heads and started walking into the school. As we parted ways, I waved bye to his friends and watched them walk away.
~Time Skip~
I opened my locker putting my stuff away from this morning classes. I adjusted my backpack on my shoulders and shut the locker door. Just as I shut it, I jumped at the site of someone standing on the other side of the locker door. "Well well well Hi Dorky Diamond..." Said Jett as he leaned against the lockers.
I quickly lowered my gaze to the floor and pulled my books closer to my chest. "W-what do you want Jett?" I said.
You're fine James... His friends aren't around so maybe he won't beat you up this time.
I thought as I scanned the halls and noticed that most of the student were already in the cafeteria, and it was just me and Jett in the hall alone.
"Well I figured it was time we had a little chat...now that Blondie is out of the picture... James, you know you should never try to date someone like that. You know no one will ever be as good to you as I was." He said smirking and winked. "You know, I do miss you, James. We had fun back in the day" Jett said moving his hand across my cheek.
It's true though. Me and Jett used to be a couple, we were dating in secret because I didn't want my mom to find out. Jett was the only person besides Jo who knew how my mom treats me. We were actually doing pretty good until I refused to have sex with him.
He wasn't happy about it and started yelling at me. That sent me spiraling because it triggered my PTSD with my mom.. I was so overwhelmed with grief and sadness that I decided to start cutting myself to feel relief. Jett actually was the person who found me when I first cut myself... After that we broke up. Jett dropped his hand from my cheek and grabbed my wrist exposing my scars. "Too bad you're a cutter, I couldn't let someone like you ruin my reputation. Can't imagine anyone who would want to deal with that...seems like Blondie didn't" I quickly pulled my hand away and moved around him.
"See you around, Diamond." Jett said leaning on the locker.
I walked down the hallway scanning for Jo. I can't believe he just did that... why does he get off torturing me... All because I didn't have sex with him. I see Jo standing by the gym doors. Talking to someone. I slow down and pause when I realize who it is...
Kendall...
Kendall's POV:
"So, wait... Jett was going to tell the school?" Jo said standing next to me at the gym entrance.
I nodded my head. "Yes, Jett came by the house and told me he would tell the whole school that James is a cutter, and that his mom is abusing him.
He said he would get James put in a mental hospital and into the foster system if anyone found out about it. The only way to prevent it is if I didn't make a relationship with him."
Jo shook her head, "Jett is nothing but trouble... I wish he would just leave James alone." She said looking toward the hallway. "Kendall...look." She said pointing.
I turned in the direction she was pointing. My eyes met the most beautiful boy I have ever seen. His hazel eyes widened looking in our direction. I'm sure he is in shock seeing me. I thought. "James... Hey." I said waving my hand awkwardly. James lowered his eyes and walked forward.
"L-logan said you wanted talk..." He said sheepishly. Jo tapped him on the shoulder. "Listen to him James. I'll see you later." She started walking away, turning giving me a thumbs up and a reassuring look in her eyes.
I grabbed his hand and pulled him into the gym, closing the door behind us. I sat us on the bleachers and scanned the room. We were alone. Okay Kendall. You can do this.
Third Person's POV:
Kendall let out a nervous sign and grabbed James's hands and pulled them close to his chest. "James, I just want to say I am so so sorry for the way I treated you. It was a dumb mistake and I regretted it immediately after I did it. I was just overwhelmed and want you to be safe." Kendall said looking deeply at James. He felt slight tears filling his eyes. Kendall reached over and lifted James's chin so their eyes could meet. "Jett told me...He told me about your life, and he said if I went on dating you. That he would tell everyone and get you sent away. I couldn't imagine you going through all of that just because we started dating. All because of a jealous ex-boyfriend. I should have talked to you. I was being impulsive, and I didn't mean to hurt you." Kendall said with a single tear falling from his eyes. James still not saying a word, let go of Kendall's hand, reached over and wiped away the tear on Kendall's face.
James said, staring into Kendall's eyes, "You really were protecting me?" Kendall nodded his head.
"But why? What did I do to make myself so special...?" James said.
Kendall moved his hand to James's cheek. "No one deserves to be bullied. No one deserves to have their secrets around school. You want to know why I left Minnesota?" Kendall asked.
James nodded, Kendall stood up and lifted up his shirt. James eyes widened; Kendall body was toned but still slightly chubby. You could see where his abs were, and he had slight definition of pecks. But you could also so scars along his belly. Kendall gestured to them, "I also used to cut myself. It was right after my dad died and I was feeling alone. I snuck off after the funeral and made two cuts on my stomach. Katie found me and I was in the hospital for two weeks for mental rehab. Afterwards, my whole school bullied me, and the memory of my incident and my father was too much so we moved." Kendall said putting his shirt back and sitting back next to James.
"So, I understand what you are going through, and I couldn't let it happen to you. You are a beautiful, tortured soul James... I couldn't live with myself if you had to endure any more struggles." Kendall grabbed James by his cheeks. "And I will never let anything happen to you again."
Kendall pulled James closer, and their lips met in a warm embrace. The two felt a warmth rush over them, James at this moment finally felt protected. Safe.
The two pulled away. "So how about that movie, Jamie?" Kendall said smiling.
James's face lit up and blushed. "I-I think that would be nice⦠K-Kenny." James said nervously. Kendall giggled at the site of a flustered James and kissed him on the lips again. "Let's get out of here."
The two jumped up and walked to the gym doors. Kendall rushed in front of James and held the door open, gesturing for James to go out first. Once they both left the gym, Kendall reached down and interlaced James's fingers in his. James looked down at their hands, blushed. Kendall smiled, "Don't worry Jamie, you will never be alone again."
The two shared a smile and walked into their shared classroom. The class all had their eyes on them; Logan, Carlos, Jo, and Lucy and looked at each other and smiled. All knowing that things will be better now that Kendall and James are together. Kendall now radiating confidence couldn't wait to share with the world and more importantly Jett that James Diamond is his.
Hello all, long time no see. It's been nearly 8 years since I last updated this story. In all honesty, I forgot all about this until TikTok reminded me about FanFiction. Please enjoy this chapter. Though it may seem like an ending to the story, there are a few more things that need to be cleared up, wouldn't you say? ;) Please review and enjoy!
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