Thanks to:
BigTimeFan50- I'm so glad you've noticed the song choice and lyrics! It makes me happy. Out of all the people that have been there for her, James has always comforted her throughout, she needs him. And as you say, it may be good but it could also be bad, not only for James but for herself in a way. I still haven't wrote Kendall's reaction, I've got an idea and working on it I just wanted to update as quickly as I could! Thanks for the review : )
StuckAt9.99- I love keeping people on the edge of their seats, I'm just evil like that. Well, I like to make my story dramatic though I think I'm making it over dramatic now. Well, you can be hopeful for a Jecho moment but I'm not giving anything away, I hope this chapter amazes you though I find it highly unlikely, thanks for the review : )
SWACGleekFreak- Well, right when Echo gets her life back on track something bad happens, if not to her to the people she truly cares about. Yep, Cherry Boom is here for a reason, don't worry I'm not too evil...or am I? Everyone hates Lisa so much and I understand why, so I thought maybe I should give Echo hope and reveal her true mother. Well, Griffin is in a bad state and I'm not going to lie, he may die... Well, I hope you like the ending of this chapter, and a little special someone comes to see Echo in this chapter... thanks for the review and I hope you like this one : )
Boysboysboys love em- Aha, James may be back in the picture, you'll just have to wait and see. Well I hope you're really excited because I nearly busted my gut trying to write this in two days! Thanks for the review : )
Anonymous- Well thank you, I'm very humbled by your praise; here is the update you wanted so enjoy : )
EvilMonkeyBabyD- Yep, major major major drama! Aha, I'm glad you love the drama. Maybe I secretly want you to hate Cherry Boom and Jett...you never know. I'm actually contemplating putting in just a minor OC later in the story but I'm still plotting. Aha, I might take up that offer and might PM you soon! Thank for the review, enjoy the chapter : )
xKiki . Bonn- Well, I'm glad you reviewed : ) I'm happy you've seen the interview was a big step for Echo, she's growing. She's trying to learn from her mistakes and move on but other obstacles stand in her way which forces her to make mistakes, some are harder to move on from and the mistakes will occur again. Well I'm very humbled that you'd idolize her and not give a shit ; ) Aha! Ecstatic prune! Yep, the story is rated M for a reason; I mean I have to bring in some love along the lines and Jett was an opening. Well, I started listening to them and I actually quite like them, songs like Electric Hearts, Party in Your Bedroom, Victim of Love and Sugar Rush are quickly growing on me- I just have a load more of them to listen to. You're right, their lyrics fit very well with where I want to take the story so expect them to pop up randomly one chapter it's going to happen. If you have any more bands that you'd advise me to listen to, I'd be happy to take a listen. Wow, I didn't realize I'd affect you that much that I would make you cry, I'm sorry. Well, at least you haven't had a miscarriage- I bet your kid is so fucking cute that I would kidnap it and raise it as my evil heir ; ) Yes, life does hate Echo. Every corner has a new surprise for her and most of those surprises aren't good...but a good one has to come along someday, right? Massive bad karma alert ; ) Cherry Boom is a blow to Echo, a low one at that. Griffin realized the bitch that Lisa is and then crashed but it's not the conclusion you have drawn up; you'll see why he crashed in this chapter. Everyone seems to have a mutual liking for Griffin, it's making it harder to 'kill him off.' Well, I have surprisingly not left you hanging for long! Well, I thank you for saying I am an amazing author, I really appreciate the praise! Aha! So have you had the baby or are you still preggers? Thanks for that goddamn amazing review and you better fucking like this chapter or I'll hunt you down and take your cookies off you ; )
TheFonzGhandi19- Yeah, Griffin is in the shit. At every corner Echo is getting hurtled with new problems that seem to just get worse and worse as time goes on. I'm really not going to lie... he might die. But at least James is getting some action, he's back! At least for a little while, well if you think about it, throughout the last story whenever she was upset she went straight to James and it's almost like a habit now; like he's a protector. Thanks for the review : )
whatIfeel- Well, I think that twist of Lisa not being her real birth mother is somewhat a happy one...I mean, no one can be worse than Lisa, right? Well, yeah he called James but if you think about it; whenever she was hurt or upset James was there to comfort her, she doesn't realize it but it's force of habit and there has been too many things that has made her hurt and upset without him, she needs him now. Yeah, I totally agree with you! Big Time Rush really isn't what I listen to and they've kinda disappointed me in this album, I actually quite like their TV show. Yeah, I used to like Rihanna actually back to Please Don't Stop The Music and now she's some psychotic bitch who sings about drugs, sex and rape pretty much...she used to be innocent with Umbrella and stuff. Thank you for the praise, I'm so happy on reaching 100+ reviews! Thank you for the review I really do appreciate it and I hope you like this chapter!
Carla- Aha, well I haven't left you too long on this cliff hanger. Even though it's a short chapter I'm back! I love your use of awesome ; ) Well, I admit all this sudden love for Griffin is actually making it hard for him to die...Echo just doesn't know what to do. She's lost without Griffin, she goes to her next rock...James. Aha, I love exclamations! I use to much 'aha's' in my response I find! Thanks for the exclamation filled review ; )
- I love that you love all the drama ; ) Yes, yes you are a faithful follower. I tried to make Echo a really unique OC and not just your average random Mary-Sue like female. Well, I can tell you there's only about 4 chapters till they all meet again so stay tuned. Thanks for the review : )
JamesMaslowBTR100- I respect your opinion of Jett but I just want to make him seem like a better guy he is portrayed on TV. Well, you say that it was a stupid act for Echo to call James instead of Kendall when throughout the last story James was always there for Echo when she needed him the most and offered a shoulder to cry on, she's been through too much hurt to just not talk to anyone about it, she needs him. I get what you mean with it being Logan's and Carlos' albums and I love their vocals as a group it's just the songs I'm not particularly fond of. Yeah, they really shouldn't have changed the dynamics of No Idea. Thanks for the review : )
Kiki61058- Well, you get your answer if James is back or not in this chapter! Yeah, I want to give Jett a break and make him look at least decent for once. And about your question: you're just going to have to wait and see how Kendall truly feels or felt about her. Aha, Cherry Boom really should have been called Trouble ; ) Yeah, Lisa is gone but who is Echo's real mother? Of course the guys will come back it's just going to take some time, here is the next chapter and I hope you like it. Thanks for the review : )
TheClaire24- Who wouldn't miss Kendall's...size? ; ) Well, Lisa is gone but if Lisa really isn't Echo's mom then who is? Well Lisa never had a heart so she could say things without giving much emotion or care about what she said. Well I'm not sure whether Griffin will be 'removed' from the story or not, I'm not sure. Yeah, of course Cherry Boom is going to bring drama the members are all on Echo's list. Well here is the next chapter and I thank you for the review : )
Green-NaNa-Neko89- You're back! Aha, well the story is rated M so I figured that there had to be some romance along the lines. I know you love James so here he is, for you ; ) well, I haven't let you go completely crazy as I have a little update for you. Even though it's short, it's a very quick update and I nearly busted my mind writing it! Well if you think about it, James has always been there for her she just really needs him right now. Sooner rather than later something else is going to be thrown at Echo...she's going to develop feelings for someone. Well thank you for the review and I'm sorry my response couldn't be as long as your review as there really wasn't much for me to respond to : )
le trolling girl- Well here's the more that you've been waiting for! Aha, the month was at the end of November and I'm glad you liked it. Maybe she does love him or is in love with him, only time can tell. Aha, well Lisa may be gone and if Lisa isn't Echo's birth mother then who is? Everyone knows SpongeBob gets all the ladies ; ) aha, well she saw Katie at the Palm Woods and it was key that she forgave Katie because even Katie is beginning to realize how much Echo has changed. Well, you'll be happy to know the guys will be here in about 4 chapters! 4! Yup, Cherry Boom is just trouble waiting to happen...or will Echo be mature and put her differences aside to work? Yeah...James is back baby! You're life is valued! Here's the next chapter and thank you for the review : )
Seliiia- Oh my god! You're evil, I actually thought you hated me! Well, I'm glad that you got the help and I feel stupid for not helping you -.- I'm glad you liked that chapter, I try to add in their reactions if they aren't actually in the chapter so I add them in here and there. It is coming to an end, don't worry. In fact, the guys may be back in about 4 chapters! Echo doesn't realize she's unique she's insecure from all of her trauma. I know the time jumps get annoying but I really want to get the guys back in the story quickly yet communicate that Echo has rebuilt her life. Aha, well the story is rated M you've gotta see it happening sometime ; ) Well, you get your hope as a reality because I'm back with another chapter. James is here! I'm sorry for stopping at a time, but I have to keep interest in the story! Aha, yes if Lisa isn't Echo's biological mother then who is? Well I'm not sure whether Griffin will die...I don't know. Well my German test was hard! I didn't get to learn it all, I missed the whole last paragraph but under the pressure I spontaneously made up new German words and winged the whole test, I get my results on Thursday I'll keep you posted. How did you do on your English homework? Thanks for the review and I'm still sorry I couldn't help you with the second half!
WhisperInTheRain- I guess that you not expecting the last part is good? Thanks for the review and here's your update : )
autumn rose- Aha, I always keep my readers in mind, reviews help me craft some of the pieces of the chapter that sometimes turn out to be important in the story. Well, James is back! You wanted the update and you got it, I'm here with the next chapter even though I know it's short. Thank you for the praise, I know I still have loyal followers but it would be nice to see more reviews when I work really hard on certain chapters if you get what I mean. Thanks for the review and the praise, I really appreciate it : )
BellaLuna2369- All will be revealed who Echo is with in the end. Well I hope this chapter doesn't make you as sad, thanks for the review : )
Random Kat- You know those lyrics are pretty fitting, I might include them in a chapter upcoming. Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for the review : )
Gigi- aha, well thank you! Well, you'll see who Echo ends up with at the end of the story. Yeah, I think Echo needed to see Katie and talk to her about the whole thing, don't worry Kendall will realize soon enough. The fact that Echo has matured is one of the key things I wanted to show majorly from the last story to this one. Yeah, I guess that Lisa not being Echo's birth mother is a positive twist...but who is her birthmother? Well...a lot of people love him and I'm not sure whether he'll be 'removed' from the story or not. Hell yeah, James is back! Wow, your little inspirational paragraph actually made me smile. Thank you I'm so humbled by your praise, really. Thank you for that review! Thank you! : )
Lay awake at night
Cry you know it's not alright to feel like you're falling into nothing
You can learn to fly
Just call His name
Just call His name
His Name- He is We
"...Gotcha! You thought I was talking to you then. Well, you've reached my voicemail, I'm either doing something with my hair or just doing something more important than talking to you, you know what to do..." The voice trailed off as the beep sounded I tried to form what I wanted to tell him.
"Ja-James!" I sobbed, my crying not helping my speech and to the fact I was drunk wasn't making the situation any better. "Gr-Griffin! He's in hospital! He c-c-c-crashed! T-t-t-they don't t-t-t-think he's gonna m-make it!" I sobbed for five minutes to the phone, not saying anymore just crying loudly.
Life doesn't always stay sunny and happy in reality.
I woke up to a ringing sound, my head was pounding and I groaned loudly.
"Hello?" I mumbled out the phone, angry that they had called me.
"Echo, this is Alice from Florida hospital." I was immediately awake, I got up off the floor and kicked the empty bottles out of my way.
"How is he? Is he okay?" I asked, I checked the time, 1pm. This is not good.
"He came out of surgery an hour ago, it doesn't look good." She said on the other end.
"What?" I whispered as I ran down the stairs and back outside, choking sobs running through my body.
"It's doubtful he will survive his injuries, they've fixed his skull but there's such a high chance of internal bleeding of damage to the major organs that it's possible he'll die today."
She said it, death.
Today.
I hung up the phone and cried helplessly.
Was this my fault? If I had hid the nail marks properly Griffin wouldn't have confronted me about them and then everything would be fine.
As I parked in the hospital parking lot, I knew I looked like a wreck, my make-up was smeared over my face and my clothes were rumpled and creased, but I needed to be next to my dad. I literally ran inside.
"Arthur Kimberleigh." I said in a rush.
"Round the corner, the waiting room is right next to his room." The receptionist informed me and I nodded, turning and sprinting down the hallway.
He was going to be okay, my dad wasn't going to die.
He couldn't!
As I bounded around the corner I came face to face with a certain someone I hadn't seen in 7 months.
"James?" I gasped, he looked up at his name being called.
In that one moment he looked up at me and recognition flashed through his eyes, my heart thundered. He had changed.
His hair was cut to a shorter style than before, he had a fringe and the colour of his hair was darker, he didn't actually look female anymore. He had stubble on his face and he seemed to have grown taller and he seemed to be more muscle-y.
And then, when he looked at me, his hands clearly just run through his hair he looked at me in awe. I guess we had both changed.
I ran over to him, just as I reached him I collapsed in tears. It must be a dream because the way he held me closer to him and stroked my hair as I cried seemed to be so perfect, that it just had to be a dream. It was just like old times, I was wrapped up in his warm embrace and as he whispered comforting words in my ears I cried more, I cried about how he left, I cried at how he didn't call, I cried about right now, at this moment I felt a such intense attraction to him that I found it hard to understand.
"What are you doing here?" I mumbled into his chest through sobs.
"You're suffering with too much pain to go through it alone." He answered. It seemed like I wasn't the only one who had matured either.
"How did you know?" I asked.
"My mom is a close friend to your dad, works with him, when she found out she called me. I also heard the voicemail you left me, you were so upset, so I'm here." James said to me as he rubbed my back soothingly and I sniffled.
"Why didn't you turn up earlier?" I asked.
"I tried. We all did, but Gustavo made sure there was no way we would get out."
"Are they here?"
"No."
"Good, I don't want them to see me like this."
"The same Echo's in there somewhere, cares so much about her goddamn pride." James said to me with a small smile, I smiled a diluted smile at him.
"I've missed you and your hair so much." I sighed, I breathed him in, he smelt of vanilla and in his tight jeans and a button up white shirt that was rolled to the elbow, new feelings were being uncovered.
"We've all missed you too, though I think Carlos has missed you the most, he talks about you all the time."
"Really?" I asked into his chest, I felt him nod against me.
"Yeah, I heard you're dating Jett." James said. "Does he make you happy?"
"Yeah," But there was something in my mind screaming at me to tell him I wish Jett was him.
"When I left, I told you things." James said. "What I said is true, it still is now."
"What do you mean?" I sniffled, seeing the black marks I had caused on his shirt made me cringe as I looked up at him.
"Echo, you're beautiful, even more so now and I love you, I always have."
"James, what are you-"
"If you feel anything for me, anything at all just tell me or I'll walk out the hospital doors and let you get on with your life."
"What? James I-"
"No, Echo, I'm fed up of being your friend and watching as you're with someone else, secretly hoping you'd realize I'm here."
"James..." I shook my head and looked to the floor.
"Do you feel anything for me? Anything at all?"
"I..." I didn't know what to say, what was appropriate to say in this situation?
"Goodbye Echo." James said, walking past me as he began to walk down the hallway.
"James! James, wait!" I cried out. He ignored me.
I ran, I followed him down the hallway after his retreating figure.
"JAMES!" I shouted at him and this time he turned, just as I ran into him.
Our lips collided in a hungry kiss. My arms wrapped around his neck and his tightly around my waist. He pulled me to him tightly and I stood on my tip-toes as our lips moved as one. I felt fireworks around my body as my hands sifted into his hair, my nails running through them as I moaned lightly as he bit my lip violently. With Jett, my body was warm but with James, sparks flew around my body as his tongue touched mine I went insane in my head. The kiss held so much passion and so much meaning that I was becoming dizzy, as his tongue massaged mine, my tongue meeting his for every lick, curl and movement I felt like I was becoming delirious. Not only was the apex of my thighs on fire, but my whole body.
When we parted my lips were slightly puffy and I stared up at him with doe eyes. We just stared at each other, none of us actually understanding what just happened.
"Echo," someone said my name but it wasn't James. I looked to where the voice came from, a woman walked down the hallway towards us from my father's room. She was in a suit and she looked exactly like James, she was beautiful and with deep chestnut locks and hazel eyes that mirrored his I knew it was his mother.
"How is he?" James asked instantly, his mother looked sympathetically up to us.
"He's getting worse..." She trailed off and then I realized why I was here and what my priorities where at the moment. I abandoned James and his mother, I ran down the hallway and burst into his room.
I covered my mouth with one hand as I closed the door with the other, he was hooked up to so many things, he had a bandage around his head and the heart monitor displayed his heartbeat. I hiccupped loudly as I took a seat next to him and took his hand.
"Dad, I'm so sorry." I cried, pressing my forehead onto his hand as he lay still on the bed, the beeping of the heart monitor filled the room as I cried over him. "It's all my fault, I just wish you hadn't stormed out." I sighed and kissed his hand. "James is here with his mom. Apparently you work with his mom, but James, I kissed him, dad. I...I care about him a lot and I'm so confused with what I'm feeling at the moment, I love Jett so much and then the kiss, dad. I can't describe what I felt. He's matured, too. He doesn't care as much as he used to about his hair. Dad, please wake up! I don't know what to do! Asha doesn't know yet and I don't know whether to tell her. Dad, I just don't know what to do!" I said sobbing loudly. "I love you daddy." I whispered, and then the worst thing in the world happened.
His heart monitor went flat.
Suddenly I wonder why I feel so alone
I know there's something out there
Thought I'd suck it up and do it all on my own
Wish I'd known He does care
I'm haunted
And I know I should be afraid
Just call His name
Just call His name
Where do we go?
Call out His name
Lift up our hands
Completely ashamed
Give it all up
Dropping our pride
Rip us apart
Change us on the inside
Now change us now (we cry out to you we fall on our knees)
Sorry it's such a short chapter but here is a quick update, my brain nearly exploded by writing it so quickly!
Griffin die? Will he? It's up to you, tell me if you want him to live or die in your review.
Thanks for all the lovely reviews, I appreciate it.
Plus, if anyone has any good bands or singers to listen to along the lines of the genre rock/indie I'd be happy to take a listen; something like YouMeAtSix, Kings of Leon, He is We, Christina Perri, Cash Cash, Every Avenue or All Time Low
Review please?