Chapter 5 –

Okay remember, this is a continuation of chapter 4. It was just too long to put in the other entry. Enjoy! &Don't forget to leave reviews PLEASE(:

*BTR-TeamCarlos

We sat on the couch with our stomachs stuffed. We weren't saying anything, but the silence was nice. The only sounds we could hear were the sounds of our breathing.

When I finally thought of something to say, Star's phone started ringing. Her face quickly changed to a worried expression as I watched her read the caller ID. She turned to me to let me know that she had to take it. I let her go. Star closed the door behind her as she walked into the hallway. I was now alone in the apartment.

Hopefully there wasn't anything wrong. Five minutes passed then ten, then 15. I began to wonder if I should go out there and check on her; But if I did that, that would have been too obvious. I positioned myself so that I was laying on the couch faced up. Star really turned me on earlier. I hoped that it wouldn't become a problem and that she wouldn't notice any time soon.

I was beginning to doze off until Star burst the door open. I sat up in astonishment. Her eyes were red and flooded with tears which she quickly wiped off after realizing that I saw her.

"I'm sorry, you were sleeping huh? Go ahead and sleep, you've had a long day, you're probably tired." She said while trying to push me back down onto the couch.

I grabbed her arm and held it tight to let her know that I was concerned. I moved over and let her sit next to me. Cradling her face in my hands, I looked into her eyes and asked what happened.

Taking my hand in hers, she paused for a moment then spoke, "Dak just officially broke up with me. This whole time was just us taking space from each other. He said that he's found someone better, and he'd rather not cheat." She ended up letting go of my hand and threw her hands on her face to cover her eyes. She was balling again.

I, myself, didn't know what to say. That person Star described didn't sound like Dak. On the other hand, the only time we actually got to talk was when Katie saved him from the fans at the photo shoot and when he helped us prepare for our concert. I felt so bad for Star at the same time, I hated Dak.

I leaned forward and held her close. She clung onto me, holding me tight. Her tears were running down my chest. They were warm ticklish streams, I wanted to wipe them off so bad, but I didn't want to stop this perfect moment. Star needed someone and I was here for her. I wanted this more than anything.

She had no idea how awesome she made me feel. She made me feel so important, not like what I felt when I was with the guys. I held her closer and ran my hand through her hair. It was amazingly soft.

"Shh, it's okay." I whispered to her while continuing to brush her hair with my fingertips. I lowered my head so that my chin was placed on her head. I know I wanted her to get over Dak, but not like this.

This was the closest that Star and I had ever gotten and it was beautiful. My heart ached for her. My body begged for her. Now that I was this close, I wanted so badly to tell her that I loved her, but it was too soon. All I could do for now was just hold her in my arms; be there when she needed me too.

Just when I thought the moment couldn't get any better, she pulled away and got a drink from the kitchen. I sighed and leaned back on the couch. I closed my eyes and started to think about how good she felt against me. A few moments later, I felt her hands trail down my chest and wrap themselves around my neck.

Star was hugging me from behind. Damn, I loved how she felt against my skin. She rested her chin on my shoulders and her cheek was touching mine. We said nothing and I was still. Her warm breath trailed down my chest, giving me the chills. I was getting turned on again, and I tried so hard to control myself.

"Thank you, Carlos." Her voice was soft. Quiet and seductive. "You're great."

Dammit, she was so hot! "N-no, problem." I stuttered.

She kissed me on the cheek and I thought I went to heaven, then back. Star ran her fingers through my hair and messed it up. I could tell that she was in a playful mood now.

"You're such a good friend." She whispered in my ear. And that did it. I know she wasn't trying to sound sexy, but she was pretty damn hot! My boner came back. I quickly grabbed a pillow and covered my lap.

She tightened her grip around me and we were quiet again. I wanted to kiss her back. Just on the cheek, just a quick one. But it didn't happen. I chickened out. We continued to stay in the same position when we heard three hard bands on the door.

"Star! Star! Are you home?" A voice behind the door yelled. Unfortunately, it was a voice we knew all too well.

We both jumped up in fear as Gustavo continuously hit the door. He sounded angry.

Star turned to me with her eyes wide open. "You're not supposed to be here!"

"Where do I go?" I whispered while trying to find a place to hide. I was freaking out. If Gustavo caught me, I would be killed!

"Quick, in the bathroom!" Star shoved me in there and waited for me to lock the door. I listened quietly for her to let Gustavo in.

"Your apartment is a mess! Your kitchen isn't clean, you have first-aid kit stuff lying around, and there's a shirt on the table!" Gustavo was on a roll. My jaw dropped when I realized that the shirt Gustavo mentioned was mine.

What he said next, scared me even more. "Why does it look like you're not the only one who ate dinner? What are the bandages for? And that's a dude's shirt, last time I checked, YOU ARE NOT A DUDE!"

My prayers were answered when I heard Star explaining. She told Gustavo that Camille came over for dinner and the shirt and bandages were some props that Camille needed for an audition. She was good. Gustavo bought the lie and started talking about me, which I wish he didn't.

"I don't know if you know this, but I think Carlos has a big time crush on you." Dammit, Gustavo!

"Oh, I did not know that!" By Star's tone, I could tell that she was amused and was planning on flooding me with questions right when Gustavo leaves.

I listened some more.

"Yep, don't fall for him. You're gonna tear the whole band apart."

"Oh come on, uncle! Dak just broke up with me, so I really don't need anyone telling me who to date."

"What if I told you that Carlos has NEVER had a girlfriend and he might not know how to treat you right?"

"What if I told you that was cute?" She snapped back. I blushed at the thought of her thinking I was cute.

They kept going back and forth. Going at each other; Not exactly fighting, mostly just criticizing each other. It was pretty funny. Everything Gustavo said, she countered it. We've only known each other for about 4 days now but it felt like we've known each other for 4 years.

Gustavo didn't stay very long after their little argument. I was so anxious to get out, it was getting really annoying staying in the bathroom. I heard Gustavo say his goodbyes and I threw the bathroom door open as soon as I heard Star shut the door.

"Thanks for covering me." I said as she started walking towards me.

She threw her arms around my neck and stared at me for what seemed like a long while. She almost looked mad.

"Do you like me?" she asked.

"Of course I like you, we're best friends right?" I knew what she meant. I just chose to avoid it.

"That's not what I meant. Gustavo thinks you have a crush on me… do you?"

"Nope." I lied.

"Okay then," she let go and started walking towards the TV. "Let's watch a movie!"

I crossed my arms and smiled at her. I wanted to ask her something too, just to see what she would say. "What about you? I heard you tell Gustavo that you thought it was cute that I've never had a real girlfriend. Is that true?"

She looked at me bluntly and tried to copy my pose. "Of course, I also think it's sweet. And before you ask, yes, I think you're cute."

I felt a sharp pang in my chest from how honest she was with me. It made me feel bad because I couldn't even be honest with her. I shook the feeling off and walked towards the TV. She threw some pillows and blankets on the rug and sat down. I sat next to her, burying ourselves in the blankets. She got closer and lay on my chest as she flipped through the channels. She stopped on a comedy. It felt like she wasn't paying attention to the movie, just my heartbeat. I put my arm around her, to keep her close.

"Carlos," she spoke. "You know that what I said was true, right? It's sweet how you're never had a girlfriend because you haven't had your heart broken yet, or broken any hearts."

I didn't say anything. To be honest, I didn't even know what to say. She started tracing my stomach, then went down to my bellybutton. She really knew how to turn me on.

"I think you're cute cause you're my best friend, by the way."

I laughed and brought her closer to me. "Touché."

We lay quietly next to each other for the rest of the movie. I began feeling my eyelids droop. Star was already asleep, so I just let myself drift away into, hopefully, the same world she was in.