A/N: All I have to say is… Brace yourself…

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Chapter 3: Gone

JAMES POV

Katie.

She was so beautiful. Her golden red hair fell softly on the arm of the couch. On top of her, I felt like I had accomplished my goal. I was making out with Katie. It was like a dream come true.

She started to unbutton my shirt, and from there I knew she wanted more. But how much could I give her before she pushed me away?

I decided to just stay with kissing her for now. I felt her hands start to travel up to my chest making their way to my face. She cupped my jawbone in her hands and pulled my face closer to hers.

I let my hands travel down her arms, pressing them into her waist. The heat grew stronger as the minutes flew. She started to play with my hair, but I quickly backed away. She looked at me strangely when I broke our kiss.

"Katie… my hair is all messed up now!" I knew my hair looked terrible the whole day, but I wanted it to be perfect for Katie. She didn't need to see me at my worst.

I was about to get up, to go to the bathroom and fix my hair, when she grabbed me by the pocket of my jeans, and pulled me back on top of her. Her hands stroked the side of my face. It felt weird all of a sudden. My body started to tingle, and I knew what was about to happen.

Once again I got up and picked my shirt up off of the floor, and made a mad dash for the bathroom. I began to fix my hair with my lucky comb, winking at the mirror every once in a while.

"There ya' go James. We look good!" I continued to smooth my hair down with my fingers.

I walked out of the bathroom and saw Katie still sitting on the couch. I headed towards her and sat down next to her. She gazed in my direction and quickly turned away.

I couldn't help but keep looking at her. She was perfect. We were perfect. Why couldn't anyone else accept that?

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KATIE POV

All I knew was that we were sitting there for hours nestled together. We mindlessly watched whatever was playing on tv. I started to feel restless.

I saw James look at the door like he heard something. I looked over too, just when Carlos pulled his key out of the door, walking in with Logan and Kendall in tow.

"Hey guys!" Logan greeted. He looked at the two of us, taking in how close we were.

Kendall walked over in our direction and placed a kiss on my forehead. "Hey Kates."

He walked over to James next and gave him pat on the back. "How you feeling? You look better."

"Hi Carlos!" I shouted at him. He seemed distracted. Before I knew it he was running off holding his crotch. What was that all about?

"Hi Kat- Gotta pee! Gotta pee! Woo! Gotta pee!" Carlos called as he ran. Logan gave a strange look in his direction but quickly shook it off.

"So what happened this morning? Carlos said you fell asleep on the floor." He walked over to the couch and sat down next to Kendall.

"Yeah, I felt… lightheaded" You could always tell when James was lying. Aside from being a really good actor, he always cracked under pressure. Logan gave him a suspicious look.

"Are you sure? You still look a little pale."

"Yep, I'm fine. Probably just a cold." He turned his head over to me a gave a quick wink. He looked back at Logan and Kendall, and smiled broadly hoping to ease the tension.

"Okay well, I gotta go! I'll see you guys in the morning!" Kendall said as he got up.

"But dude, we just got back." Carlos whined as he returned back to the room. "Oh hey James!" He walked over to James and gave him a quick brotherly hug.

"Where are you going anyways?" I asked.

"Oh I didn't say it already? Well I have a date with Jo. I'll be back late, don't stay up for me. Get to sleep."

"Kendall, it's like ten o' clock. Where would you be going on a date at ten?" Logan questioned.

"Movies." He answered quickly as he grabbed a few things out of the apartment.

"Nice." James finally said. "I guess we'll see you later then?" I couldn't help but catch the evil glint in his eye, and suspicious crook in his smile.

"Yeah! Bye guys!" Kendall trailed off as he closed the door behind him.

"Oh, um, by the way…" Carlos started. "Don't go in the bathroom… At least for a while." He gave a small smile.

"But, I thought you just had to pee. The whole ride home you complaining how you had to pee, and now you tell us you actually had to take a shit… Nasty!" Logan joked. Everyone loved his dry sense of humor.

The whole time James hadn't said a word. He was fine just a few moments ago. As soon as Kendall sat next to him he stayed quiet. I glanced his way, and his face still looked devious. He was up to something.

"Well, I'm going to bed, see you guys tomorrow." Logan said.

"Aw, Logie, it's so early!" Carlos must love whining.

"I'm tired, Carlos. You should get to bed too. You know you have a hard time getting up early, so it would be best if you went to sleep now so that tomorrow morning we don-"

"Okay! Geez, Logan. I'll go to bed!" Carlos got up and started to walk to his and James' room, as Logan walked the opposite direction to his.

"Night guys!" I shouted. Logan and Carlos both said good night back. James and I were finally alone again.

I wanted to know what was going on with him. I turned my head and looked at his perfect face, and opened my mouth to say something, when he leaned in.

I found myself lean in too, until our lips met again for the second time. We were seated in an awkward position, causing both of us to crane our necks a little too much.

James turned his body, making it easier, and enjoyable. We remained, lips locked, for minutes. At the same time we broke away, catching our breath. I saw him start to lean in again, when I put one of my hands on his chest to push him away. He didn't look to happy about this.

"James, no."

"What? What's wrong Katie?"

"We can't. It's wrong. You saw the way Logan looked at us when they walked in. If he was thinking something was up… imagine what Kendall was thinking." I explained.

"So, this is about Kendall? And what Kendall thinks? Why does it matter what he thinks Katie!" His voice grew louder, but he quickly lowered it, remembering that Logan or Carlos could still be awake.

"No, James that's not what I meant!"

"No, Katie. It's exactly what you meant! You care more about Kendall's feelings! Fine! Do whatever you want. I thought you loved me! If you don't then why did you kiss me back? What? Were you just toying with me? Seeing if I would remember? Checking to see if I was still… high" He whispered the last word, making sure no one would hear.

"James, listen! We kissed twice. You told me you loved me once! How do you expect me to love you back the same, right away? And yes, I respect Kendall's opinion. He's my brother, James. And I know he's your best friend, but you have to trust me on this one. I don't want anything to happen between you and Kendall. I would never forgive myself for that." I felt tears start to form in my eyes. I held them back, afraid to let them fall.

"Oh. I get it… You don't love me. Okay, fine. Whatever. I don't care." He sounded rejected. I didn't mean to reject him in that way. Everything was just happening… to soon.

"You should probably be heading to bed anyways. Bye Katie."

"James, please. Can we talk about this?" I didn't want to leave him. I wanted to know why he was getting so upset all of a sudden. I wanted to know why our conversations always led back to Kendall.

"Bye!" He said, a little louder than needed. I knew I shouldn't protest, so instead I got up calmly and walked to my room, shutting the door with little force.

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JAMES POV

I watched her leave the living room. I wanted Katie. She needed to be mine. And she would soon know how bad I wanted her. It was going to end tonight.

I sat in silence, thinking about today. So many things had happened. I tried to list them in my head.

I came home late.

I cried myself to sleep.

I woke up hung over.

I smoked weed.

Katie found me smoking.

I fell asleep in her arms, then on the floor.

I told her that I loved her.

We made out.

We made out again.

We got into an fight.

Great day wasn't it? Why did Kendall have to matter so much to her? I know that he's her brother, and he's my best friend. But, this is Katie's life. Not his. He can't control who she wants to be with or not. It's her decision.

And it better be me she picks.

I looked over to the door, when I heard noises from behind it. Kendall mumbled some curses when the key wouldn't fit, but eventually the door opened.

"Hey buddy!" I happily greeted.

"Oh my god!" He jumped and turned around. "Shit, don't scare me like that." I flashed him an evil smile, although he couldn't see it through the very dim light in the room.

"Sorry… So how was your date with Jo?"

Kendall walked towards the couch and fell down next to me. He leaned his head back on the top and let out a huge sigh.

"That bad?" I asked.

"No, just so tired. But it was great! She's such a sweetheart."

"Um, Kendall… Can we talk?" I hesitated for his answer.

"Sure, what's up?" He sounded eager to finally have time to sit down with one of his 'best buds' and talk about anything. We haven't really had time for that lately.

"I think… I think I'm in love." I had to start off vague of this conversation wouldn't end well. Actually… it wouldn't end well either way.

"Woah! James! Did you just use the L word?" He was a little shocked. Over all the years we've known each other, I've never been so committed to a girl that I said I was in love with her.

"Heh, yeah… But it's just that the girl it is… It's complicated. You know?"

"Well, who is she!"

"…" I was at a loss for words.

"James…? Who?" Kendall started to sound concerned when he saw tears start to come in my eyes. Why was I beginning to get so weak? No! I can't. I have to have courage for … later.

"It's Katie." I saw his jaw drop.

"What? What! Your in love with my little sister? How could you? What are you thinking? No, no, James. You can't. Does she know? Does she know that you love her?" I nodded my head.

"Kendall, look… I'm sorry, and I know you feel the need to protect her, but I love her so much. You know I would never hurt her! I couldn't do that to her. She means too much to me…"

"I don't even know what to say right now." He trailed off.

"Kendall I'm sorry!" I lied. "I just can't help myself!"

Kendall took one more look at me in disgust before he slapped me across the face. He pulled his hand away, and covered his mouth. I heard him mutter an 'I'm sorry', but all I could focus on was the tingling sensation in my cheek.

"Can you come with me into the hall, Kendall?" I asked nicely.

"Hall…? Why?"

"Please?" I pleaded.

"Okay…" He didn't sound to sure, but he got up anyways, and followed me to the hallway. I closed the door to our apartment behind me, being careful not to lock myself out.

"So, I forgot to tell you that I got something for you!" I started off.

"Something for me?"

"Yeah I put it in the supply closet… You know, so Carlos wouldn't find it, or Logan would get suspicious. Come inside the closet."

KENDALL POV

Supply closet? Why would he store it in there? There's plenty of other places where he could have hid it in the apartment without Carlos or Logan finding anything.

"Um, okay." I managed to choke out.

"Just come in…" He opened the door, and motioned me forward. I walked in, and he followed, locking the door behind him.

"James…why'd you lock the door?" I gulped hard when he turned around quickly to face me.

"Shut up!"

"What? James, what's going on?" I was beginning to get scared. What was wrong with James?

"I said shut the fuck up! Get against the fucking wall!" I did whatever he said, not to piss him off any further. I also decided that if I kept my mouth shut, it would turn out for the better.

"Kendall. Oh, Kendall. Such a little… bitch!" He shouted as he punched me in the jaw. My face began to throb in pain.

"I'm guessing you want to know why I'm doing this to you… Well you see, I really do love Katie…" Katie? This was about Katie? "But you, once again, being a stupid little bitch, won't let me be with the love of my life. I want your baby sister so fucking bad. I would do anything to be with her… and I am!"

James was staring me down. My jaw still throbbed, and tears fell from my eyes. He had no type of mercy right now. All he wanted was my sister. But I knew for a fact that he wasn't going to get her. At least not why I'm here.

"So tell me, Kendall. Are you going to let me be with Katie? Or are you going to let me suffer without her in my life?"

I didn't answer him, but instead I just looked in his eyes.

"I asked you a fucking question!" He kicked me in my shin. A whimper escaped from my mouth and I shouted no.

There was no way in hell James was getting away with anything. He shouldn't even dare to lay a finger on my baby sister. She's too young.

"What did you say bitch?" James sounded fearful, but at the same time his voice had power.

"No!" Where was my courage coming from?

"No? Really? Are you sure you don't want to change that?" He smiled at me deviously and reached into his back pocket.

His hand came into view from behind his back, and in his hand he held a carving knife. I turned my head, but James slapped my face back into the other direction, so that I was now facing him. Even through the haze of tears, I could see his face.

I saw his hand raise and he placed the knife up against my throat. I winced in pain, as he dug the blade into my neck, making some blood come out.

"Now, tell me that your fine with Katie's decision."

"No!" I shouted again.

"Alright then…" He started to drag the knife down my neck and over my chest. Slowly torturing me, he brought his hands up to my face, rubbing on my cheeks. So James was gay now?

Everything was moving so fast I couldn't keep track. First he's dragging the knife down my body, and now he's playing around with my face and my hair… What was he going to do?

"Kendall, if you really do feel that way then I advise you not to scream." He said with a smile.

"Wha- Ahhh!" I couldn't help but scream.

I felt a sharp pain in my side. James had stabbed me. The knife was jabbed all the way through and I could feel it twisting around inside of me.

"I told you not to fucking scream!" He shouted. "Now your gonna pay!"

"Ahh! Ow, James, please…" He kept twisting the knife in my side. Blood poured from my body. I began to feel lightheaded, and I knew, from years of listening to Logan that it was a result of blood loss.

Tears streamed down my face. I sobbed hard, despite the fact that he told me not to scream. How could I not?

My legs started to go numb, and my body felt heavy. I could hear James sadistically laughing from a short distance. Twisting, and twisting, the knife kept going deeper.

I felt my knees start to buckle, and I fell to the ground. I gritted my teeth, since the fall sent a shot of pain up my body.

"Now listen here, Kendall. I'm going to get up and leave, and come back. If you try anything stupid, I'll kill your mom, and your sister! Got it?"

All I could do was nod. I'm guessing that was enough for him because he walked out of the closet, leaving me to bleed to my death.

JAMES POV

I stormed off back into our apartment. Kendall pissed me off to no extent. I headed towards Katie's room and knocked on the door lightly. When she didn't answer I opened the door to see that she was sound asleep.

I walked into her room, and looked over at her. She looked so cute when she was sleeping.

I placed my hands on her shoulders, and gently shook her to wake up. It took a few tries, but she finally snapped out of her sleep.

"James, what? What do you want? It's so…early."

"You need to come with me."

"Why? What's going on?" She sounded so confused.

"Just get up Katie." I grabbed her wrist gently and pulled her out of bed. She walked slow at first, still getting the tired out of her.

We headed out of the apartment, and I shut the door gently again.

"James, where are we going?" I led her to the supply closet, directly next to our apartment.

I opened the door and walked in first, making sure to see that Kendall wasn't dead… just yet. I saw him lying on the floor, breaths sounding like sputters as he coughed up blood on to the floor. Katie followed into the room, and I let go of her hand.

Immediately her eyes filled with tears, and she choked on the sobs in her throat.

"Kendall…?" She looked at me with such a distraught expression.

"What the fuck did you do! James! Did you do this! What happened? Oh my god! Kendall! No. No, no, no, no, no! I can't believe this." She sounded so adorable when she was sad.

"Katie… I…I love…I love you Katie…" Kendall managed to say. Those were his last words to Katie, to anyone, before his head cocked to the side, and he let out his last breath.

Yes! I have won! Kendall is dead! And no longer in my way!

"Kendall? … Kendall!" Katie broke down. Her cries were loud, and painful.

"Katie, it's alright… I still love you." I said as I leaned down to kiss her forehead.

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A/N: I'M SORRYYY! I HAD TO! DON'T STAB ME! DON'T BE A JAMES! Lol. Didn't expect that ending did you? OH and did I tell you that I love cliff hangers? No? Well I do! So expect that in practically every chapter.

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