~Chapter 3~
After my night at Camille's, I left about noon to go back to apartment 2-J.
"Don't forget to text me soon!" Camille yelled after me. "I won't! Good luck with your audition!" I replied.
I heard her yell something back, but I couldn't hear her because I was already at the elevators. I tapped my foot while I waited for the doors to open. When they did open, someone rushed out and knocked me down.
"Hey! Watch where you're going!" I yelled. I hit my head pretty hard against the ground, so I had to wait until I could see straight. When I finally could, I saw it was Carlos!
"Woah! I'm reaaaally sorry I knocked you down! But we missed you,so I had to come get you!" He said,blushing at the last part.
I laughed and stood up, stumbling a bit. "So you boys really missed me that much? I feel so loved!" We both laughed at that comment and we both got in the elevator.I pulled my phone out and decided to text Logan.
'Loooogan! :D I miss you!' I smiled as I sent the message.
'Alexxxx! :D I miss you more!'
'I don't think that's possible, Logan! :P'
Lol. Just come back soon though. We're gonna die without you! :\ ' I laughed at that message.
I'm in the elevator with Carlitos now! And don't die, you bunch of drama queens!'
'...Mean!'
I didn't text back after that because we were already at the we opened the door I was tackled into hugs.
"We missed you!
"We were so bored!"
"And we are NOT drama queens! Well..Maybe James!"
I laughed and tried to get out of their grasps. "You guys are so mean to James!" James looked at me and nodded, sticking his lower lip out in a pout. I flicked his lip and plopped down on the bright orange couch.
"Okaaay. Since I'm back, what are we gonna do?" Carlos opened his mouth to suggest something, but I cut him off. "Something that's not illegal Carlos!" He pretended to pout for a minute before thinking. I could tell he was thinking hard, because his eyebrows were furrowed and his toungue was sticking out of his mouth slightly.
"You know what? I remember you guys saying something about playing hockey back in Minnesota. I know how to play, so let's go hit the rink!" They just stared at me before jumping up and cheering. Carlos picked me up by my waist and hugged me tightly. "You're like.. The perfect girl! You're amazing!" I blushed majorly and looked at the guys.
Logan and Kendall sent me a wink and I turned my attention to James. He was looking down at his foot that was currently kicking the couch lightly. He was biting his lip and frowning. I knew it would ruin the moment but I just had to ask Carlos what was wrong with him. "Carlos.. I think something's wrong with James. He doesn't look too good."
He put me down and looked at James. All the other guys noticed him looking at James oddly and they all turned their attention to him. Carlos grabbed my hand and gave it a squeeze. He let go and nudged James. "Let's go talk." James sighed and shuffled to the door.
~~Carlos' POV~~
"James, dude. What's wrong? I think there's something you're not telling me." I heard him gulp and his cheeks burned red. "Listen Carlos.. I know that you love Alex, but I do too. I've been in love with her ever since she moved here. But I'm not gonna come inbetween you too because..I know that you love her and I know that she loves you."
My mouth dropped, but I quickly regained composure. "James, man.. I appreciate that. Alot. And I think I'm gonna tell her how I feel tomorrow. And you say that she loves me too? Did she tell you that?" He nodded his head and I felt my heart swell. I gave James a hug, because he was being the best friend that anybody could ever want.
He gave me a pat on the back and we let go. We entered the room and Alex was looking at us expectantly. "Did you guys get everything straightened up? Are you okay James?" He gave her a smile that probably would've took any girls breath away. But her face didn't turn red and she didn't start to stutter. That's when I realized.
Alex wasn't in love with James. Maybe I actually have a chance with her!