Are you ready for another chapter of 'Back In My Life'?

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This chapter has the return of a character; read to find out who!

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Disclaimer: I don't own Big Time Rush or anything familiar. I only own my OC, Jade Diamond.

Recap:

I lifted my head up and ran a hand through my hair. "Kendall," I started. "to tell you the truth, I'm not crazy about it," I tried to keep my cool, but my voice cracked. I never realized how upset I was over this.

"Jade," he raised his eyebrows. "Babe, it's no big deal, believe me,"

I sighed, wanting to believe him, but I had too many doubts to give him my 100% on the subject at hand.

"I need to talk to you alone about this," I said, swiftly getting up from my chair and walking off to another area; away from the guys. Kendall followed suit.

"Please tell me you're not mad," I turned around to see the blonde boy with his hands on his hips.

"Well, I'm not happy!" I copied his stance. "You basically jumped off the stage when she called. I doubt you'd do that for anyone else," I stared down at my shoes and leaned against the wall.

"Jade, you don't understand the circumstances," he told me. Like it would make a difference if I did...

"You're right," I said blankly. "I don't know the circumstances of why you're still hung up on your ex-girlfriend,"

"I'm not hung up on Jo!" he said a little sharper than before, catching me off guard. I flinched slightly and he took a few breaths before speaking again. "I just-" he started. "I kind of miss her," he avoided my eyes.

"Miss her like I miss my mother right now? Or miss her like 'I still love her'?" I asked raising an eyebrow, awaiting the answer.

"Jade, that's not the point,"

"You still love her, don't you?" I bit my lip.

"Jade, you know I love you way more than I could ever love anyone else," he pleaded his case.

Tears started to well up little by little in my eyes. "That's so cliche, Kendall. You love me, but you still love Jo,"

"I wouldn't call it love," he started. "I'm getting over her more and more,"

I nodded slowly. "Do you think about her everyday?"

"Jade-" he sighed.

"Answer me,"

"Not everyday," he said, sighing slightly. "More than I should, I know," he sounded like he felt guilty. "I'm sorry," he said quietly leaning over towards me and kissing my cheek.

My face stayed expressionless and I felt like for once I didn't belong in Los Angeles.

"Kendall, we need you in your dressing room now!" Gustavo's voice rang through again with terrible timing.

"I gotta go," he smiled uneasily. "We can talk more later," he kissed me quickly on the lips. "Love you,"

"Love you too," I said quietly, staring at his chest rather than his eyes. I couldn't not say it back, because I did still love him.

He ran off to his destination. My hand found its way to my lips and I touched the place that Kendall's lips had been.

I slowly walked around the venue, letting my mind wander off.

What's Jo like?

Is she prettier than me?

I wonder if she still likes him?

"Jade, honey, is that you?" a familiar voice stopped me in my tracks.

"Mom?" I turned around to face the one and only Brooke Diamond.

"I thought I could find you here," she winked, smiling at me.

"Mom! Did the guys know you were coming? Why are you back from Europe?" I engulfed her in a bear hug.

She pulled back and ran a hand through her short, brown locks. "No, they didn't know I was coming; and I'm back because I missed you," she took my hand in hers.

"I missed you too," I said. "How long are you staying?"

"Just for the concert," she nodded. "Maybe a couple hours after," she shrugged.

My face dropped a little when the hazel-eyed woman spoke. "Then, you're leaving?"

"Yes," she said. "I'm leaving, but you're coming with me!" she grinned widely.

"What!" I said in disbelief. "W-what made you change your mind that I could come to Europe with you?" I asked.

"Well, I have more time now that we're more 'set up'," she used air-quotes.

"Well, that's great!" I said, then my stomach sunk a little. "But, I'm not ready to leave L.A.," I said.

"Of course you are!" she said, like my opinion didn't matter. To Brooke Diamond, her way is the only way.

I knew I couldn't leave yet.

"You expect me to leave my brother behind?" I furrowed my eyebrows.

"You will leave him behind," she placed her hands on her hips. "Visiting is fun while it lasts, but I know you're probably getting sick of him," she nodded assuringly, and disregarded my feelings.

"No!" I said, in a higher-pitched voice than before. 'No one tells Brooke Diamond 'no',' I thought for a moment. "It's not just him," I started out saying, causing her to raise her perfectly arched brow.

"Oh?"

I knew I was mad at him, but I couldn't just leave him behind. "It's Kendall too," I started. Then I remembered that she never asked about him, so I never told her. "and Carlos and Logan," I quickly added.

"I know you like 'hanging out' with the guys, but it's time you go," she said stubbornly.

"I'm not going to Europe with you!" I said. "I'm almost eighteen, I can do what I please, mom!"

If she makes me go, Kendall is going to think that I left because we had a fight. Was it bad that deep inside, I wanted to go with her? I knew that even deeper, Los Angeles was where I belonged. I would hopefully be missed if I left, but I wasn't about to let that happen. I couldn't let that happen.

"Almost," she pointed out. "You're not eighteen yet,"

"Whatever," I said, rolling my eyes. "I'm going to take you to visit the guys while they're getting ready,"

She smiled. "I'd like that,"

"Just don't say anything about Europe," I said spitefully. Even though there was no way in hell that I'd go with her, I didn't want her to worry them and ruin their show.

"Promise," she winked as I led her to the backstage area.

No one tells Brooke Diamond 'no'.

DRAMA! Hehe, I love writing this for you guys. :o)

Kendall and Jade's relationship is getting more difficult by the minute. Will they crash or will something help them keep it all together?

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