Chapter Question: How do you think James will get out of his dilemma?
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I'm using an older California law because I want to show some drama between the characters.
P.O.V.: James
Time skip: the next morning, around 11 AM
I woke up on the side of the pool, my right hand still cuffed to the handle.
"Dammit, Jo," I said. I sighed and cleared my throat.
"Can I get some help over here?" I shouted in the general direction of my apartment 2J. I waited, but nobody came. I pulled on the restraint, but it just would not give! I gave up and settled for sitting by the side of the pool, my legs sprawled out in front of me. The pool area wasn't even close to filling up. It was deserted. I'd call Krystye and Kendall, but Jo took my phone. I tugged on the handcuffs again to no avail.
"HELP!" I shouted with more panic and power in my voice than earlier. I couldn't get free, so I sat there.
P.O.V. change: Carlos
Kendall and I were driving down the road, Kendall at the wheel, when I heard police sirens.
"Kendall, pull over!" I said, and Kendall did as told. An officer walked up to the window after Kendall rolled it down.
"License and registration, please," the officer said. Kendall dug in his wallet for his driver's license, and I pulled the registration from the glove box.
"Mr. Knight, are you aware that you were going seventy in a sixty zone?" the officer said.
"No, I wasn't. I apologize, officer," Kendall said. The officer seemed to smell something because he talked into his walkie-talkie.
"Bring the drug dog. I think I smell drugs in this car," the officer said. Mine and Kendall's eyes widened at this.
"Mr. Knight and Mr. Garcia please step out of the car," the officer said, and we did as told.
"How do you know my name?" I asked.
"You boys are part of Big Time Rush, right? My daughter loves your music. Don't try to use that to get out of this," the officer said. His partner brought the drug dog, and the dog sniffed out our car. He dragged out a little baggie full of white powder and gave it to the officer, who identified it as drugs.
"Thought you boys could get away with this? You're going to jail for possession, boys," he said, quickly handcuffing Kendall's hands behind his back.
"What? I've got a pregnant wife at home!" Kendall said as the officer's partner handcuffed my hands.
"You have the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in the court of law. You have the right to speak with an attorney. If you cannot afford one, one will be appointed to you at no cost to you. Do you understand these rights as they have been read to you?" the officer said as he and his partner pushed us into the police car. We nodded.
"My dad's a police officer! I'm not a bad person!" I said.
"I've got a pregnant wife at home! She's having twins!" Kendall said.
"Save it for the judge, guys," the officer's partner said as they drove us down to the station. I sighed and waited for us to arrive at the station.
P.O.V. change: Logan
We were in Camille's apartment watching TV. I had no idea where anyone else is, so Camille and I just decided to watch TV.
P.O.V. change: Krystye
I called Kendall's cell phone for the fourth time in the past thirty minutes. It went to voicemail, just like last time.
"Kendall Donald Knight, you better pick up this phone or I'll deny sex for two whole months! You got that!" I shouted into the phone before hanging up.
P.O.V. change: Kendall
"Please! I can't leave my wife alone very long!" I said as I gripped the bars of the holding cell Carlos and I were thrown into.
"You two have the right to one phone call each," the officer said, handing each of us a quarter for the pay phone in the cell. I took mine first. I put the quarter in and dialed Krystye's cell number.
"Hello?"
"Krystye, you've got to help us out. Carlos and I got thrown in the slammer," I said.
"What? What for?" Krystye asked.
"Possession of a controlled substance," I said hesitantly.
"You what?"
"It's not what you think! It wasn't mine or Carlos'!" I said.
"Yeah, sure. I believe you."
"You've got to believe me!"
"Did you not hear what I said? I said that I believe you," Krystye said.
"Really? Oh, man, I think the phone's running out of time. Please help us!"
"I'll do what I can," Krystye said before I hung up.
"Carlos, you're up. Please call my mom! You know the number," I said. Carlos nodded.
P.O.V. change: Carlos
I put the quarter in the phone and dialed Mama Knight's number.
"Hello?"
"Mama Knight? Please help us! Kendall and I got thrown in jail," I said.
"You did what?" Mama Knight said.
"We're in the slammer," I said.
"For what?"
"Possession of a controlled substance," I said.
"Carlos, slap Kendall on the back of the head," Mama Knight said. I reached out and popped Kendall on the back of the head.
"Dude!"
"Your mom said to," I said.
"Now do the same to you," Mrs. Knight said. I complied.
"I'll be there to help as soon as possible," Mama Knight said before hanging up. I put the phone up. Krystye walked in.
"I'm here for Kendall Knight and Carlos Garcia," Krystye said.
"Right over there," the officer said.
"Krystye! Thank goodness you came!" Kendall said as the two shared a kiss between the bars.
"It's not like I'm gonna leave you guys behind to face the charges yourself," Krystye said.
"Thank you, Krystye!" I said.
"Officer, what are the penalties?" Krystye asked.
"A fine of hundred bucks per person because this is their first offense," the officer said.
"Oh, I can handle two hundred bucks," Krystye said, quickly paying the fine. After she, Logan, and Kendall turned eighteen, they got all of the money they've been making since sixteen.
The officer let Kendall and me out of the cell. Kendall hugged Krystye.
"Thank you," Kendall said.
"Thanks, Krystye. I owe you big time," I said.
"Yes, you both do. Now, let's get you guys home," Krystye said.
Time skip: a few minutes later
"Mama Knight, are you home?" I called as I entered 2J alone.
"Yeah, I'm home. Look out the window at the pool. Can you spot James?" Mama Knight said. I did as told.
"Yeah, I see him," I said.
"Take this key I stole from Jo and unlock his handcuffs," Mama Knight said, handing me a small key. I went outside to the pool and to James.
"Carlos, please tell me you're gonna save me here!" James said as he tugged on his restraint. I quickly unlocked the cuff on the handle and handed James the key.
"Hey, James, look what I've got," I said, holding up my wrist to reveal a pair of handcuffs.
"Dude, how'd you get that?" James asked.
"Kendall and I kinda got arrested today," I said.
"No way! What for?" James asked.
"Possession of a controlled substance," I said.
"How'd you get out of the holding cell?"
"Krystye bailed us out."
"Oh, that makes sense."
"So, how did you get handcuffed to the pool handle?"
"Jo locked me here last night and I've been here ever since."
"Dude, that's rough."
"So's a marshmallow like you getting thrown in the slammer!" James said with a smile. I smiled, too.
"Dude, you could probably use that to get a girlfriend!" James said, referring to being arrested.
"No, James, I don't want to use a run-in with the law to get a girlfriend!" I said. A girl walked up to me and touched my shoulder.
"Are those handcuffs? What'd you get thrown in the slammer for?" she asked.
"A friend and I had drugs in our car," I said.
"That's cool," she said.
"So…"
"Wanna go for some corn dogs later?" she asked.
"Sure! What time?" I asked.
"Seven."
"I'll be right here!" I said. She popped her gum and walked off.
"Dude, you got one and you didn't even have to try!" James said.
"I know! And dude, she's hot!" I said.
"I know! Now go tell Mama Knight that you got me out of my dilemma and go get ready for your date!" James said. I nodded and rushed off to do as I've been told.
P.O.V. change: James
I went to Jo's apartment. I knocked and she opened the door.
"James, how'd you get out?" Jo asked.
"Carlos and a key. Now give me back my phone!" I said, holding out my hand still connected to the metal handcuffs. Jo surrendered my phone.
"Here, take your damn phone. Bye. We're done," Jo said before slamming the door.
"Yeah, well, I was about to break it off anyway, you crazy mofo!" I shouted, kicking her door before I left. I went down the street to the gym to blow off some steam.
It wasn't until after dark that I realized that I hadn't eaten all day. I stopped by a fast food place on my way home. It was February 1, and I was feeling suffocated by the Valentine's Day crap. Sadly, I was the only one in my band that didn't have somebody to love, besides maybe Carlos. Logan and Kendall are freaking MARRIED to Camille and Krystye respectively, and Carlos probably has a girlfriend by now! I'm so freaking pathetic! What happened to the James Diamond charm? Oh, that's right. I wasted it all on Krystye when I was sixteen and we lived in Minnesota. I used it all trying to get her to be mine, and now she's married to Kendall. I'm so stupid! Ugh! Of course, I've got fangirls all over the place that'd kill to have just one date with me. But I'm not interested in crazies.
"You're James Diamond, right? From Big Time Rush? ½ of former hottest couple in Hollywood, Krames?" a girl sitting at a table at the coffee shop asked.
"Yep, that's me," I said, a smile on my face.
"I like your bandanna. It's super sexy," she said.
"Thanks," I said.
"So, James, wanna go out on a date with me tomorrow, maybe?" she asked.
"Give me a second," I said, studying her face. She had curly brown hair, dark skin, and resembled one of the Jennifers.
"Jennifer?" I asked.
"Yep, that's me, but to keep confusion down, the other Jennifers call me Jen," she said.
"Wow, where are the other Jennifers?" I asked.
"Forget them for now. It's just us. I need an answer," Jen said.
"Sure, what time?" I asked.
"Noon. A lunch date," Jen said.
"I can do that. We can meet here," I said.
"Sounds great. Just don't tell the other Jennifers, please," Jen said.
"You have my word. My lips are sealed. I can tell my friends, right?" I asked.
"Yes, just not Carlos. He can't keep a secret," Jen said.
"Okay, see you at noon," I said. She waved, and I walked off. I silently cheered. I may have a date on Valentine's Day after all!
P.O.V. change: Krystye
"The handcuffs are sexy," I said to my husband, who was still wearing them on his left wrist.
"You like? The officers let me and Carlos keep them and the keys," Kendall said.
"I don't like, I love," I said, kissing my husband.
"Maybe I'll let you cuff me to the bed?" Kendall said seductively.
"Don't get like that, Kendy," I warned.
"Sorry," Kendall said.
"Now the mood's gone," I said.
"Sorry, Kryssy," Kendall said.
"It's okay, Kendy. Let's just watch TV," I said. After a few minutes of watching SpongeBob, I stood up to get water. I finished the glass and climbed back on the couch, facing Kendall this time.
"Krystye…" Kendall said as I locked the other end of his handcuffs to the bedpost.
"Krystye!" Kendall said, slight panic creeping into his voice.
"It's okay. I've got you," I said before kissing Kendall, who melted into the kiss despite being restrained to that place.
Scene omitted.
We were fully dressed again, and I had unlocked Kendall's handcuffs.
"You're crazy, but I love you," Kendall said. He took the handcuffs off of his wrist and clapped one of the large circles to my right wrist, leaving the other side dangling.
"You're not gonna do like Jo did to James, right?" I said.
"No, that's dumb," Kendall said. I smiled and kissed him.
"I love you, Kendall, but please don't get yourself arrested again," I said.
"I love you too, and I promise."
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