James and Katie pulled away from each other, slightly out of breath. The fireworks had ended and people started to leave, all partied out. Pretty soon barely anyone was by the pool. The couple noticed this.

"We should probably head back now." Katie smiled.

James smiled, nodded, and took her hand once again. They walked back through the lobby and up to apartment 2J. They were right in front of the door when Katie stopped.

"James," He stopped as well and looked at her.

"What's up?"

Katie sighed and said, "How are we going to tell everyone about…this?" She pointed to the both of them.

"Don't worry, they'll be happy about it. I guarantee they will." Katie still looked unconvinced and James sighed. He leaned in and kissed her lips gently. He pulled away and looked her in the eyes.

"Katie, I like you. And it's not like they're gonna hate us. I promise." She smiled and nodded. He then opened the door for her and they stepped in.

"I can just imagine their faces when we tell them." Katie chuckled.

"Does it look like this?" They heard a voice from across the room. James and Katie looked over to see Kendall, Carlos, Logan, and Mrs. Knight standing together.

Katie gulped and said, "H-hey guys! Have fun at the party?"

"Apparently not as much as you two did." Kendall said, pointing to his sister and his best friend.

Katie's eyes went wide. She opened her mouth to say something, but nothing came out. James noticed and stepped up.

"Kendall, Carlos, Logan," He looked over at Mrs. Knight. "Mama Knight. I have something to tell you. Katie is my girlfriend." He looked at her and asked, "If that's alright with you."

She smiled brightly before taking his hand. "And James is my boyfriend." He took that as a yes to his question and smiled.

Everyone was silent, contemplating what to say. Finally, Kendall broke the silence by saying, "Congratulations!"

The three people around Kendall just stared at him. They all thought that he would be furious. But instead he was the exact opposite.

"What?" Logan asked.

Kendall looked at Carlos and Logan and said, "Guys, could you excuse us?"

They just nodded and headed to their room. Kendall motioned for James and Katie to come and sit on the couch. They did and he sat in front of them on the coffee table.

"I'll let you guys talk." Mrs. Knight said. She turned to Katie and said, "And we'll talk about this tomorrow, young lady." Katie smiled sheepishly before her mom went into her room and closed the door.

Kendall stared at the couple, making both of them very nervous. He held a serious face and said, "So, you guys are a thing now."

James and Katie looked at each other and then nodded. Kendall stared them down for a minute before a huge smile broke out on his face.

"I'm so happy for you guys!"

Katie raised her eyebrow. "You are?"

"Yeah, why wouldn't I be?"

"Well, because I'm now in a relationship with one of your best friends/band mate. I would've thought that you would be mad or something."

Kendall chuckled and said, "Well, when James first told me he liked you-"

Katie turned to James and said, "You told Kendall you liked me before even telling me! When?"

"Umm, a few days ago. But I didn't mean to. He just kept pestering me until I couldn't take it anymore and told him."

"Yeah, and it's good that he told me before he told you. That way he had my approval. I would've been mad if he didn't tell me." Kendall chimed in.

Katie looked at James again before nodding, allowing her brother to continue. "Anyway, when James told me I was surprised. He's known you since you were like 3 years old! And so I didn't like it at first. The idea of my baby sister with my best friend. But then I thought, why not? I can trust James, and I know I can trust you. I would rather you be with him instead of some boy I didn't know. You'll be safe with James. And I know that he cares about you, a lot."

Katie blushed at the last part. Kendall chuckled and said, "So, yes. I'm genuinely happy for you guys. You have my permission to be an…item."

Katie and James smiled at each other. Kendall then quickly said, "Which brings me to what I wanted to tell you!" The couple turned back to him. "Now, I know you're happy and all. Maybe a little too happy sometimes. And I also know Katie is technically an adult." He faced James and said, "So, what are your intentions with my angel of a sister?"

"Kendall!" Katie said with horrified eyes.

James just coughed awkwardly and said, "Umm, w-well like you said, I care about her. So, I won't do anything with her unless she wants to and until she's ready."

Kendall stared at him before smiling. "Good answer my friend. And I know you'll stick to it." James just nodded and Kendall got off of the coffee table. "Okay, I'm gonna head to bed. You guys enjoy each other and I'll see you in the morning."

He kissed Katie's forehead and gave James a warning glare. Although it was friendly as well. Then he went into his shared bedroom.

As soon as they heard the door close, Katie and James looked at each other. They just laughed and she scooted closer to him. "Wow, I never knew that Kendall could be that intimidating!" She giggled.

James wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her closer. "I know. But, I meant every word I said. You know that, right?"

Katie just smiled and pressed her lips to his cheek. She pulled away and said, "I know. Thank you James." He smiled as well and leaned in closer and closer until they're lips met…

Here you go!

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