thesandbar: Eep I'm sorry I'm not helping with the feels! But I just can't help it. He's JAMES. And please don't cry ohmygod I'm sorry XD THANK YOUUUU
frannyfry: Isn't James just the cutest thing ever? God, I love him!
RandomWriter23: I MELTED YOUR COLD BLACK HEART YESS MWAHAHAA! The plan, eh? Oh just read ;)
BTR-maslow-luv97: Aww thanks lovey! I'm glad you're excited for this...It gets interesting ;)
"Ken, I really want another one of those fruity thingies," I giggled, pretending to trip over myself and landing in his arms. "Whoops!"
"Okay, baby, I think you've had enough for one night," Kendall chuckled, holding me up as I continued to giggle.
"Nu uh, you can never have enough!"
"Jackie..."
I jutted my lower lip out and gave him a long drawn out "pleaseeee", watching as his bright green eyes softened until he caved.
"Alright, alright, fine! One more."
As Kendall walked off in the direction of the bar, I ran to my bag and rummaged through until I found my accomplice in tonight's plan- my beloved iPod. I confidently strutted over to the DJ and handed him the device, the song I wished for him to play highlighted on the screen. He nodded and took it out of my hand, hooking my iPod up to his system.
"It'll be on in about a minute, as soon as this song ends," he explained, speaking loudly over the music blasting through the speakers nearby.
"Perfect," I grinned. I made my way back through the sweaty bodies grinding on the dance floor, grimacing as a particularly rowdy couple shoved me aside, the girl's drink spilling on my blazer. "You're really fucking cool," I grumbled, glaring at them. "Don't apologize or anything," I shouted after her as she took her partner's hand and pulled him away. "No problem! Thanks for letting me have a sip." I rolled my eyes and grabbed a napkin from a nearby table, dabbing my jacket.
"What happened to you?" Kali asked me as soon as I reached our group. "Drunk bitch spill something on you?"
"Yeah, of course it had to be me," I sighed. "At least it didn't get on my dress."
"Here, let me help you with that." I felt my heart rate pick up at the sound of my boyfriend's deep, sexy voice in my ear, his gentle hands gliding up my arms and lightly tugging the blazer off my shoulders. I put my arms out behind me obediently, allowing him to fully pull the material off me. A delicate kiss was left on each of my bare shoulders soon before I felt the absence of my boyfriend's presence, turning to find that he was placing my jacket with our things. He returned to my side, taking my hand with a small smirk on his face. "Your drink is on the table, baby."
"I'd rather dance," I whispered in his ear, loving the way he closed his eyes and licked his lips.
His eyes snapped open as the opening lines of his song echoed through the club. "J-Jackie?" He pulled me into his body, blazing green eyes boring into mine. "Why Show Me?"
"Because it's hot when you sing low," I giggled, still keeping up with my act of being in a drunken stupor. "And I love this song."
I felt myself being pulled into the mass of dancing bodies in the middle of the floor moments before Kendall's body was pressed against mine, his arousal clearly defined on the lower half of my body. "Someone's excited," I purred, letting my hand run down his body, cupping him through his jeans.
His mouth fell open and he gasped, head falling back, until he realized that we were out in public and suddenly stood up straight, turning me around and pulling me back into his body. "Be a good girl. Dance for me," he growled in my ear, pushing his groin into my ass.
My knees buckled at the sensation and I almost fell to the floor, lucky that Kendall's hands had a firm grip on my waist. He began swaying back and forth, singing along in my ear, our bodies pressed so tightly together that we were now moving as one. Kendall growled in frustration when his lips moved to my neck, his plan halted by the straps of my halter neck dress. "Dammit, Jackie."
I reached my arms up and loosened the straps a bit, giving him just enough allowance with the fabric to push them aside and attack my neck with a vengeance. I let my hands travel farther up still, my right hand resting on his cheek as I leaned back with my head on his left shoulder, eyes closed and body humming with delight. His mouth worked on my collarbone expertly, biting down on the soft flesh before lovingly soothing it with his tongue.
I snuck a look over his shoulder at James and Kali, my future sister-in-law expertly working my brother up as they danced. Kali glanced at me and gave me a subtle wink, turning back to James before he even noticed her eyes had momentarily been off him. I felt two slightly calloused fingers slip under my chin shortly before Kendall angled my face towards his, left eyebrow raised in question.
"Just checking on Kali," I spoke in his ear. "She drank a lot."
Kendall nodded in understanding, leaning forward slightly to nuzzle his nose in my neck as we danced to the song. I allowed him to take control of my body, his expert hands working over me as the last chorus came around, blasting through the club. I pushed back against him, hard, and he groaned into my skin sending vibrations throughout my body.
"Jackie..."
"Hm?"
"We need to leave. Now."
I allowed myself a small smirk as he dragged me by the hand, barely squeaking out "Get my iPod please!" to Kali. She nodded with a grin and gave me a small thumbs up, mouthing, "Get it girl".
God I love her.
We took a cab back to our hotel for the night, sending eachother little looks during the short trip. I slipped the room key out of my bag as we waited for the elevator, growing increasingly frustrated as the numbers dropped agonizingly slowly. It finally reached the bottom floor and Kendall pushed me inside immediately, roughly slamming my body against the wall and attacking my mouth, neck, shoulders- any visible skin available to him.
"God," I moaned, leaning into his touch.
"The name is Kendall, but I really appreciate the sentiment," he smirked into my skin, leaving little nips and kisses at random intervals.
"Kendall..."
"Hm?"
"You sound like James," I mumbled, tilting my head to the side and letting a few giggles escape.
"Oh that'll really get a guy up," Kendall chuckled, dropping his head and smiling down at the floor.
"I'm just saying!"
"You're crazy, my darling."
"I know I am. Now c'mon, we're here."
We checked the hallway quickly before stepping out of the elevator and running all the way down to our room. "Hurry, I hear a door," Kendall laughed, making me fumble and drop the room key.
"Fuck," I cursed, dropping to the ground to pick it up. It was imperative that no one find out we were staying here, or fans would be mobbing the place in mere minutes.
"Wow, now that's a view."
"Shove it, asshole, I hear the smirk in your voice," I giggled, standing up and slipping the card into the lock. It flashed green and I quickly opened the door, grabbing Kendall by his shirt and pulling him inside. I slammed the door shut behind us and we stood against it, lightly panting and laughing.
Kendall looked over at me, our eyes meeting seconds before our lips. We kissed eachother with a desperation that should've been unknown to man, each pulling the other impossibly close. As his tongue slid into my mouth, Kendall fumbled to untie the knot of my halter dress resting on my neck. Never breaking our heated battle for dominance, I pushed his hands away and slipped my fingers into the fabric, deftly puling the two straps apart and dropping the garment to the floor. Before long, I had his shirt unbuttoned as well, and my hands were slowly making their way lower down his body.
And well...you know what happens next.
"Morning, handsome," I grinned at my boyfriend, moving closer to give him a little kiss.
"Mm good morning, baby," he mumbled against my lips, a small smile present on his angelic face as he nuzzled his nose in my neck.
"Kenny?"
"Hmm?"
"Kali and I win."
"You...We just lost the bet?" Kendall leaned away from me, disbelief written all over his handsome features.
"Yeah," I smiled at him, batting my lashes. "Thanks for playing into our plan."
"You-You're a special kind of evil, lady." He shook his head, backing away from me slowly.
"Ken, watch out for the end of-"
"No, I need to process this. I can't believe you both- fuck!"
"-the bed," I finished with a grimace, sliding over to look down at him from above. "You okay, babe?"
"Fine. Just fine."
My brother stepped in from his and Kali's adjacent room in only sweatpants, shaking his head at my boyfriend on the floor, lying on his stomach. "Get up, blondie, no one wants to see that pale ass."
"Your ass isn't something to write home about," Kendall grumbled into the floor, sticking his middle finger up at my brother.
"Maybe you should ask Kali about that."
"James, gross!" I shrieked, taking an extra pillow off the bed and throwing it at my older brother's face.
He easily caught it in one of his large hands and threw it back on the bed, cackling as he crossed the room and stepped into our shared bathroom. "Too easy," he snickered, "just too easy."
"I happen to love your pale ass," I giggled as Kendall climbed back into bed, pulling the sheets up around him.
"Thanks, baby," he laughed, running a hand through his messy hair.
"Uh Kendall, you might wanna fix...that." James shrugged and grimaced at my boyfriend's disheveled appearance, his hand coming up to gesture to it.
"Sorry, Jamie," I smiled wickedly at my brother, "I always like to hold onto his hair when we-"
James quickly covered his ears and walked back through the open door into his room, yelling, "Babe, she's being disturbing again!"
"Too easy," I mocked my big brother. "Just too easy."
"Y'know, it's creepy how similar you two are at times," Kendall commented.
"No we're not!" James and I shouted from our respective rooms, bursting into laughter at the same time.
"Well there goes that argument," I laughed lightheartedly, dropping my head into my hands. "Thanks a lot, James." I settled back in Kendall's arms and sighed contentedly, resting my head on his bare chest. "Did you know you're really cuddly?" I smiled up at my boyfriend.
"Is that a good thing?"
"No, go away, I don't even like you. Ew." I pushed away from him and turned towards the window, my back to him. "Don't touch me," I scoffed.
"Baby," he laughed. "Come here, crazy."
"Ken, you're so stupid sometimes," I said to him, shaking my head and sighing. "Why do you think I call you teddy bear?"
"Alright, alright, point taken." He pulled me back into his arms and kissed the top of my head, a smile appearing on my face mere seconds after. Looking up at him, I felt myself getting lost in those vibrant green eyes and leaned up to kiss him. Kendall smiled down at me and returned my show of affection, his hands, rough in the most perfect way possible, running up and down my sides making me shiver.
"Are you cold, baby?" He looked down at me with the utmost concern, as if this was the biggest problem in the world.
"Marry me," I sighed quietly.
"...what?"
"Oh god, did that slip out?" I laughed and dropped my head, cheeks quickly growing hot. "I'm sorry, it was just this sudden thought because you looked so cute and- oh!"
I let out a gasp as he pulled me up and into a deep kiss, conveying all of his love to me in those few seconds. I clambered over his right leg and settled down in his lap, pulling his face to back mine in another kiss, wrapping my arms around his neck and leaning my forehead against his.
"Jack, do you wanna hit the...gym...?"
"Jesus," I shrieked, pressing myself against Kendall to cover up my naked body. "Yeah uh, gimme a few to get...dressed," I said quietly, blushing.
"Meet you in our room," my older brother chuckled, walking back into his room, most likely to relay this story to Kali.
"Well that almost got really interesting," my boyfriend laughed, rubbing his nose against mine and pecking my lips.
"You shut up! Your brothers haven't come that close to seeing you naked," I cried, burying my face in the crook of his neck.
"Yeah honey, they've seen me fully naked," he snorted, kissing my hair. "C'mon, Jackie."
Still blushing, I climbed off his lap and dressed appropriately for the gym, tossing Kendall a pair of briefs, jeans, and a t-shirt.
"What if I don't wanna wear this?" He teased me with a little smirk and twinkle in his eyes.
"Too bad," I stuck my tongue out at him. "I like it. You're wearing it."
"Jackie!"
"I'm coming! I'll meet you at breakfast in a few," I smiled at my boyfriend, walking over to place a kiss on his cheek.
I met up with James in the hall instead of his room, and the two of us headed down to the hotel gym for a quick workout.
"No one will be there, right?" I asked nervously.
"Considering it's 5 AM, probably not, kiddo," my big brother laughed, ruffling my hair.
"5 AM? Wow. I never get up early."
"That's exactly what Kali said," James nodded with a smile. "I'm proud of you two."
"Oh shut up," I giggled, holding open the door as we stepped into the gym. We were each content to do our own thing for a while, very aware of our own bodies and what they needed.
Usually I'm not a total fitness freak, but when James Maslow is your brother, you start working out, y'know? Have you seen the guy?
I finished off my run on the treadmill and stepped over to James who was getting situated with the bench press, wiping my forehead with a towel. "Do you need me to spot?"
"I shouldn't, but you can stand there so we can talk."
"Ooh, big buff Superman," I teased, playfully punching him in the arm. "Ow."
"That's what you get for making fun of me," he joked, flexing his biceps.
"Oh swoon," I rolled my eyes. "Hurry up, stupid. I want food."
"Yeah, you are most definitely my sister," James chuckled, shaking his head.
"Shut up, Jamie. What did you wanna talk about?"
"Kendall."
"Oh joy, here we go," I deadpanned. "Go ahead. Do your father figure thing."
"Is he being good to you?" James lifted the weight out of its holder and brought it down to rest on his chest, shaking out his wrists before getting a good grip on the bar.
"Yeah, of course," I answered matter-of-factly, standing behind my brother as his spotter even though he insisted he didn't need me. One day, his stubbornness was going to kick him in the ass.
"I mean like... Is he..." He grimaced, struggling to make the words leave his mouth, and I feigned innocence, resisting the urge to laugh.
"Is he what, James?"
"Ishegentlewithyou," my brother rushed out, pretending his face was flushed due to the strain from the bench press.
"Oh no. And I love it."
My brother yelped, his eyes going wide, the weight coming dangerously close to falling on his chest. I deftly slipped my arms between the rack, over his head, and supported the bar, grinning down at him. "What's wrong, big bro?"
"You are a sick, twisted, evil little child."
"Y'know what's not little, though?"
"Jacqueline Elizabeth Maslow!"
"James, I was gonna say the breakfast selection. You're disturbing." I gave my brother a sassy eye roll before returning the bar to its rack and leaving him in the gym, alone, lying down with a stunned look on his face. As soon as I was safely through the doors of the gym, I fell against the wall to support myself, laughing uncontrollably.
I felt the fluffy material of a towel whack my head before glaring up at my brother. "Um..ow?"
"That didn't hurt and you know it, drama queen."
"I wonder where I learned how to be one." I blew my brother a kiss and ran down the hall, repeatedly pressing the elevator "up" button as James' footsteps echoed down the hall. "Hurry up, I'm gonna die," I hissed at the doors of the damn thing, sighing with relief as they opened. I hopped in and pressed "door close", but, of course, James had already reached the elevator.
"So close," I grumbled.
"Not quite fast enough, little one," he grinned at me. "Give your big brother a hug for being a bitch."
"Gross, you're all sweaty," I whined.
"So are you," he pointed out.
"I put perfume on. At least I smell good," I shot back.
"Yeah, and I have cologne. I have a fiancé, Jackie, I'm not going to breakfast smelling like sweat."
"She clearly doesn't mind that smell in bed from what I heard last night," I mumbled, rolling my eyes.
"What was that?"
"Nothing, I'll hug you."
I stepped forward into my brother's arms and he pulled me into his body, my face against his chest. "James!" I shrieked. "You fucking asshole!"
"Did I forget to mention I'm going up to our room to get my cologne?"
"You said you put it on!"
"Correction, I said I have it. I didn't say I put any on." He looked down at me with a wicked grin and I wriggled out from his grasp.
"That's nasty!"
"Love you, kiddo."
Grumbling under my breath, I stepped out of the elevator and headed for the breakfast area of the hotel, leaving James to return upstairs for his cologne.
Little fucker.
"Ah look, there's our sleeping beauty," Carlos grinned at me, waving me over.
"For your information, jerkwad, I woke up and worked out," I shot back.
Carlos leaned over to Logan and whispered, "Who says 'jerkwad'?"
"I do!"
"Hey Los," Logan grinned.
"Yeah?"
"She heard you."
"I know, dumbass."
"God, boys are stupid," I shook my head, walking over to the buffet style breakfast and loading up a plate with carbs and fruits. I took a seat at the table across from Kali and next to Kendall, smiling at my future sister-in-law and best friend. "Do I look really bad?"
"You've got that post-workout glow," Kali assured me with a wink.
"I think you look beautiful, baby," Kendall added, leaning over slightly to kiss my temple. "Jackie, did you-"
"If you comment on how I smell, I will punch you so hard in the balls we will never have children," I growled, eyes blazing.
Kendall's mouth closed slowly as his hand crept towards his lap, a small whine escaping through his closed lips. Logan clapped a hand over his mouth, little bursts of laughter still breaking through.
"Damn, Jackie, you're hardcore," Carlos grinned at me. "That's awesome."
"It's not awesome," Kendall yelled, pointing down at his crotch. "My manhood was just threatened and you think it's awesome?"
"Hey," Los held up his hands, "I'm not the one you spend your nights with."
"Eh, I can always find a new boyfriend," I shrugged, buttering an English muffin.
Kali snorted as Kendall turned to me slowly. I could literally feel the heat from his glare penetrating my skin.
"You can what?"
"Nothing, my love, nothing."
"You can sleep on the couch, okay, you're fucking mean," Kendall spat at me, crossing his arms with a huff.
"What did you just say to me?"
Realizing his mistake, his eyes widened as he held up his hands. "No, baby, I didn't mean that. I love you more than anything, princess, c'mon you know that."
"Don't walk around naked," I threatened him, pointing with my knife. "I'm giving you a fair warning, asshole."
"Ca-Carlos?" Kali squeaked, slapping Carlos' arm. "Did Jackie just threaten to cut his dick off?"
"I...think so," Carlos responded softly, all humor drained from the boys as they realized I meant business. "Remind me to never piss her off. Ever. In my life."
"Don't fuck with a Maslow," I advised, popping a blueberry into my mouth.
"What's this I hear about 'fucking' and 'Maslow'?"
"Aw look, it's Mr. Overprotective," I rolled my eyes, turning in my chair to smile up at my brother. "Don't worry, bro. Kendall won't be fucking a Maslow anytime soon, unless you suddenly decide to come out of the closet."
Kali allowed James to take her seat before sitting down in his lap, wrapping her arms around his neck as he held her waist. His eyes closed and he licked his lips before returning to our conversation from his little fantasy sexcapade. "No, I'm good, trust me."
"James, I...don't ever do that in front of me again," I shuddered. "Please."
"Sorry. Won't happen again. Why's that one looking like someone just shot his dog in front of him?" my brother asked, nodding in Kendall's direction.
"Plural," Logan chuckled.
"Explain."
"Dogs. Plural."
"Someone shot Kendall's do- oh. Atta girl, Jackie," my brother laughed, digging into his breakfast like we were discussing the weather.
"I knew you'd support me," I grinned triumphantly, leaning across the table to high five James.
"You guys are terrible," Kali giggled, hiding her face in James' neck. "Seriously. The worst."
"I've taught Jackie a few things over these twenty one years," James smiled at me proudly. "And if there's one thing she knows how to do, it's make a man feel bad for saying something stupid."
"You would know," I snorted.
"Hey, we don't discuss that!"
"Right, sorry."
"Guys, I think Kendall's gone into shock," Carlos commented, directing our attention to the other blonde at the table. He was just sitting there, emotionless, hands still in his lap and eyes glazed over.
"Ken?" Logan waved his hand in front of Kendall's face. "Bud, you okay?"
"She threatened to cut my dick off!"
A chef walked by on his way to restock the breakfast table which had been destroyed by us, stopping momentarily, shaking his head, and walking on.
"You just scarred that poor man for life. Way to go," James laughed, shaking his head.
"Forget him! I'm scared to date your sister!"
"Good. You should be," my brother smiled wickedly at my boyfriend, spearing a strawberry and bringing it to his lips, moving the fork over to share the other half with his fiancé.
"Is no one else worried by the fact she didn't even hesitate to say it?" Kendall yelped, pointing at me. "That's scary, guys. Jackie's living on a bus with us for the next couple months."
"God, Kendall, I'm not a fucking witch," I yelled, standing up from the table, and sliding my plate across to James. "Finish that. I'll be upstairs."
"Baby sis, c'mon-"
"I'm fine, okay?" I snapped. "I need a shower."
I made my way down the hall to the elevator, hot tears stinging my eyes.
He should trust me more than that, I kept repeating to myself, gritting my teeth as the numbers crawled downwards.
"Why is this so fucking slow?" I shook my head and walked farther down the hallway to the stairs, climbing them two at a time. I reached the fourth floor and made my way to our room, slamming my palm against the door when I realized I didn't have the room key.
"Can you get this open for me?" I pleaded with a maid down the hall. "Please?"
"Sure, no problem, sweetie," she rushed out, noticing my red eyes and sniffles.
"Thank you." I offered her a small smile of gratitude before stepping inside and locking the door behind me. I grabbed a change of clothes out of my suitcase and jumped in the shower, the hot water feeling great on my sore muscles and masking the tears running down my face.
Fifteen minutes later, I stepped out of the steaming bathroom and came face to face with an absolutely miserable Kendall.
"Can we talk?"
"About what?" I asked coldly, walking over to my suitcase and throwing my sweat stained clothes in a separate bag specifically for that reason.
"You know what I want to talk about," he answered softly, clearly shocked by my tone.
"So talk," I shrugged, slamming the bag shut and zipping it violently.
"You have to know that I love you more than anything, okay? And that was stupid to say. Really really stupid. And I'm sorry, Jackie. I'm so sorry."
"I just..." I sighed and stepped over to the glass door that led to the balcony, crossing my arms. "I thought you'd trust me. Do you think I'd ever really hurt you?"
"Have you ever had one of these things? They're very important to us."
Despite my anger, I felt a giggle escape and whipped around to glare at him. "Don't make me laugh! I'm mad at you."
"I really am sorry, angel."
"I know you are," I caved with a sigh. "And I'm sorry for freaking out. I've just always been the tomboy freak, and hearing you say that, like you actually expected me to be so brutal...it set me off."
"Come here," Kendall whispered, patting the bed beside him. "Let's talk."
I gave in and took a seat next to him, pulling him into a hug. "Do you still love me?"
"I never stopped, you idiot," he teased, kissing my cheek. "And by the way, you smell lovely."
"Oh shut up," I laughed, shoving him lightly.
"Talk to me." Kendall took my hand in his and soothingly rubbed his thumb over the back of it, my other hand instinctively going up to hold the necklace he had given me.
"Don't laugh at me when I say this."
"I promise not to," he nodded seriously.
"No guy has ever shown any interest in me. Ever."
Kendall's mouth dropped open and he stared at me, completely disbelieving the words leaving my mouth. "What?"
"Yeah," I mumbled, kicking at an imaginary something on the floor. "I was always the girl available to do homework when an idiot guy needed me, or to be linebacker when a jock needed another person on the team. I've never been that gorgeous model who struts down the hall who every guy swoons at. And god, I don't want that. Look, this doesn't really matter. All I'm saying is that I was tough all through middle school and high school, always looked at as 'one of the guys'. I wanted to be different to you," I finished softly with a shrug.
"Jackie..." Kendall pulled me into his lap and cuddled me close to his body, kissing my face all over. "You are the most beautiful girl in the world. Really. I mean that. And sure, you can get down and dirty and play street hockey with the four of us over the summer but I love that. I adore that about you, baby. Even just lounging around at home, you're absolutely gorgeous. You can be a total tomboy in the morning hanging out with us, and then at night you can become this total bombshell. That's something I really appreciate about you. You're not afraid to be yourself. And if I had only known..."
"I know, and I'm sorry," I sighed. "I shouldn't have blown up at you like that. I've just always had a tough time."
"Well that's not going to happen any longer, alright? I'm by your side, always. From here on out, got that?"
"I hear you loud and clear, teddy bear," I smiled at him, pressing my lips to his. "I love you."
"And I love you, princess," Kendall said softly, tucking my hair behind my ear. "Don't you ever doubt that you're feminine or beautiful or any of that bullshit. You're perfect the way you are."
"Oh Ken," I squealed, throwing my arms around his neck. "You're the best, baby. And I can't hurt you there," I giggled. "I'd miss it too much."
"O-kay," he coughed out. "I'm gonna need you to get off my lap now."
"What? Why?"
"No reason," he rushed out, gulping audibly as I raked my eyes over his body.
"Hey, are we all happy and lovey dovey again?" Kali stood in the doorway between our two rooms, hands on her hips and looking like quite the mom.
"Yeah, we're fine, Kal," I smiled at her.
"Good," she nodded decisively. "Because it's time to hit the road."
"What do you mean we have to wash the bus?" James yelled. "And in white t-shirts and dark wash jeans? Who came up with these terms?"
"Your sister and I did, jackass," Kali rolled her eyes at James. "It'll be fun!"
"Why the clothes?" Kendall asked skeptically from his seat on the couch where he was absentmindedly looking through his Twitter feed.
"Because you two made us wear bikinis when we washed James' car last summer."
"And then attacked us with a hose and buckets of soapy water," I added in a menacing growl.
"They don't forget anything, do they?" Kendall looked to my older brother for guidance and received a mere shrug in response.
"Alright, fine," James conceded. "When?"
"When we're in a parking lot where fans know we are. We want pictures of this. Trending."
"Aw yeah, girl, that's genius," I high fived Kali.
"Girls are evil," James grumbled, shoving Kendall over and taking his place on the couch.
"Are you gonna become gay?" Kendall asked him, completely serious, never looking up from his phone.
"No, idiot, and- what the hell are you looking at?" James suddenly barked, jumping on Kendall and ripping his phone out of his hands.
"Fuck, James, don't say anythi-"
"KENKIE?"
"-ng," Kendall finished with a grimace.
"Kinky?" I shrieked. "What?"
"Kenkie," Kendall corrected with a laugh. "Someone made it our ship name."
"Jali's way cuter," Kali mumbled, walking over to James to see this for herself. "Ohmygod this is great!"
"This-This is- This is terrible," my brother stuttered, yelping as something he didn't like popped up on screen, throwing Kendall's phone at his fiancé.
"I don't want to see," I sighed, shaking my head. "What is it?"
"There's an edit of you two...doing something very naughty," Kali giggled. "And it involves handcuffs."
"I'm done," I yelled, throwing up my hands. "How did people even find out?"
"Oh the media has their ways, my darling," Kendall laughed, walking over to me and massaging my shoulders gently.
"Guys, we're stopping for the night," Logan popped his head into the back lounge and let us know. "And grab on to someone when you leave. It's gonna be one hell of a run to the venue later."
Kali and I sent eachother a grin and nodded. "Oh yes. It's time."
"Chop chop boys, we haven't got all day," Kali yelled, clapping her hands and walking down the hall to the back lounge. "Are you ready?"
James' muffled answer came through the closed door, something like, "I'll come out when I'm ready, woman!"
"How are they looking, Kal?" I giggled, slipping a pair of sunglasses onto my head before stepping over to her.
"Pretty damn hot," she smirked, glancing out the window at the fans lining up outside. "This is gonna be so great."
We carried our early morning purchases outside and hooked up the hose to the spigot attached to the venue, filling buckets with water and pouring soap inside, followed by a couple sponges and towels. After getting everything all set up, the boys still weren't outside, so Kali and I headed over to talk to some fans.
"Hey guys!"
"Oh. My. God," a young teenager squealed. "Can I like, hold your hand? You're the future Mrs. Maslow!"
That got out a ton of shrieks as kids, teens, and parents pulled along by their children rushed to meet us, our security guards quickly stepping in the way.
"Aw, chill guys," I joked with the two burly men. "What are they gonna do, kidnap us?"
Kali looked at me wide eyed and nodded, seriously. "They've tried, honey. Oh have they tried."
I let out a little squeak and grabbed Kali's hand, moving forward cautiously toward the mob. I bent down to meet a young boy struggling to get through the countless pairs of legs at his eye level, pulling him through gently.
"Hi, sweetie," I greeted him softly. "What's your name?"
"I'm Connor," he smiled proudly at me. "You're Jackie, right?"
"That's right, Connor," I beamed back at him. "How'd you know?"
"You're James' sister and you're with my favorite, Kendall. Duh!" He gave me a sassy smirk, one hand perched on his little waist.
"You like Kendall, huh?"
"Mmhm," Connor nodded vigorously. "Kendall's my Spiderman. He's my hero."
A tiny gasp fell past my lips as I stared into this little beauty's eyes, his simple and innocent words hitting me right in the heart. "That's-That's very sweet, Connor," I smiled. "I'll have to tell him you say hi!"
"You'd do that for me?"
"Of course, buddy!"
"Wow, you're the best!"
"Anything for Kendall's number one f-oh!" I hurried to steady myself as Connor ran into my arms, his smaller ones wrapping around my neck in a tight hug. "We should probably get you back to your mom, right?"
He nodded, eyes suddenly going wide at the realization he had left his parent.
"Don't worry, bud, I'll get you back safe and sound," I promised the little angel. "Are you coming to the meet and greet?"
"Yeah, totally! I can't wait to meet all the guys!"
"I'm sure they'll enjoy meeting you, too, Connor," I smiled at him, playfully ruffling his hair.
"Oh I see my mom!"
"Be careful," I instructed him as he ran back into the crowd. Standing up on shaky legs after having been in that awkward position for so long, I made my way back to Kali with a smile on my face. "These guys are the best."
"Aren't they so sweet?" she grinned. "I saw you met a little Kendall."
"What?"
"Oh c'mon, you didn't notice? I knew there was a reason he caught your eye!"
"Kali, I didn't even realize that," I laughed. "Wow."
"Kali, where are you?"
"OHMYGOD IT'S JAMES AND KENDALL! GUYS LOOK!"
"Aha, here we go," I smirked at Kali.
Kali and I stretched out in the lounge chairs we had placed near the bus and nodded at the boys.
"You may begin," Kali grinned wickedly at them.
"So getting you back for this," James grumbled, glaring at his fiancé and me while slapping a soapy wet cloth onto the bus.
"Oh and don't forget the windows," I added as an afterthought, smiling sweetly at my brother and boyfriend. "Love you!"
Logan and Carlos stuck their heads out the window above James and Kendall, making sure to get plentyof pictures and videos, most likely for blackmail at some point later in life. I grew tired of the guys' constant complaining and bickering and motioned for Kali to pass the hose over. She stealthily slid it to me behind our chairs, out of view of everyone. Kali quickly turned the spigot as I hammered down the nozzle with the heel of my hand, blasting my brother in the stomach and further soaking his already transparent white tee.
"Jackie!" James yelped, turning to glare at me. "That's co-"
I cut him off with another blast from the hose, this time more lightly, making a beautiful personal rain fall on my brother.
"Alright, that's it!"
"James, think about what you're about to do," I squealed as he stormed over with a bucket of water, layer upon layer of bubbles visible at the top. "Jamie, please!"
"It's a little late for that, baby sis," he grinned at me, dumping the whole damn thing on my head.
I let out an ear splitting shriek as water cascaded down my body, my once perfectly straight hair falling in sopping wet tendrils in front of my face. "James David Maslow, you're DEAD!"
"Shit, Kendall, run! Kendall, run!" James took off, pulling my boyfriend behind him by the shirt as I chased them down with the hose. All the while, Kali sat back in her chair, shaking her head and flipping through a magazine.
"You're looking a bit too dry," I growled as I stormed up to her and propped my hands on my hips.
"You're the one who wanted the hose, sweetie," she smiled at me angelically. "Not my fault."
"Baby, I want a hug, I'm cold," James whined, coming up behind Kali's seat and looming over her.
"No, James, you stay right there I'm not- eek!"
"Did she just...eek?" I questioned Kendall as James scooped Kali up from her comfy spot and cuddled her into his chest, picking her up off the ground and making sure she was soaked before putting her back down.
"I think she did," Kendall laughed, nodding. "That's too funny."
"Oh, you think it's funny we got wet, eh?"
"What? Baby, no, I mean, no, please don't...C'mon, angel, you love me. You love me, right? Jackie, what are you doing with the hose?"
"This," I grinned, unscrewing the head off the hose and shoving the pipe down Kendall's pants with a nod to Kali.
She cranked the wheel of the spigot to full blast with a wicked smile, throwing me a thumbs up as Kendall screamed bloody murder, the cold water definitely not agreeing with his friend down there.
"Now if you'll excuse us, we need to go freshen up." I pecked Kendall on the cheek and patted the hose, still on and in his pants, before linking my arm through Kali's and strutting into the building.
We stopped outside the door and listened, the sounds of fans screaming and James' laughter echoing through the parking lot.
Best. Bet. Ever.