Chapter Nine

I woke up to a loud hubbub of what sounded like panic. I scratched my head, and sat up in my bed, looking over to Katie, who was also sat up.
"What's with all the noise?" I yawned.
"I have no clue." Katie rubbed the sleep dust out of her eyes.
I got out of bed and shuffled to the door, my little sister following me.

Walking into the living, Katie and I saw the guys were all sitting on the couch, watching TV.
"What's up with you guys?" I asked.
Kendall scowled at me.
"What, what have I done?" I rushed over and sat on the couch.
"You've done nothing. Just watch." Kendall said bitterly.
I turned all of my attention to the TV. Jo was on the screen... with... Jett Stetson? They were at some sort of premier.
"It's true, we are dating." Jett smirked, his arm around Jo.
I frowned. "What?"
Kendall bounced off the sofa, and began to pace the apartment. "I mean, I know there was that whole thing about them fake dating, but... she didn't even tell me about this!"
"Don't worry, I will find out everything today at the set." I stood next to Kendall. "I need to go get ready."

Back in my room I changed into a You Me At Six Take Off Your Colours shirt, and a pair of black skinny jeans. I put on little bit of makeup and straightened my hair.
I looked around for my bag. I must have left it in the lounge.

"Hey, has anyone seen my..." I walked into the living room and caught sight of James; he was shirtless, causing me to stop mid-sentence.
A cheeky smirk spread out across his face. "What's up?"
"Have you seen my purse?" I asked.
"Over there." James pointed to the dining table, my bag sat on it.
"Thanks." I smirked. I stood for a minute just staring at him, smiling. James moved closer to me, waving his hand in front of my face. I snapped out of my trance and looked up to his face, where there lay a permanent smirk.
"You like me shirtless?" He asked.
"No," I furrowed my eyebrows, lying.
James raised his eyebrows, smiling. "You know, you're a really bad liar."
"I know!" I said, a slight giggle in my voice. "Anyway, I have to go. I'll see you later."
"Hey, don't I get a hug?" James opened his arms.
"Nope." I smiled cheekily. I stuck my head around the door, and blew him a kiss, before leaving.

"Hey, Jo!" I called and ran over to her. "What's going on?"
"Me and Jett?" She asked.
I nodded.
"It's a long story." She sighed. "A rumour leaked that we were dating again, and the network publicist says that we have to keep it up this time, or I could lose my job and everyone will hate me."
I gave her a sympathetic smile. "Kendall was a little... shocked, when he saw it on TV this morning."
"Oh, God." Jo groaned, pacing. "I don't know what I'm gonna do."
"I'll talk to Kendall for you, if you want. Everything will be fine."
"Robyn, you don't understand." Jo's eyes were full of sadness. "The last time this happened, Kendall and I were on the verge of breaking up. This time, we could be done for real."
I sighed, and rubbed my forehead.
"I'll talk to Kendall later." Jo said. "Thanks for offering though."
I gave her a smile, before going to record a scene.

"Hayley, I need to talk to you."
"What is it, Drake? I don't have time."
"I don't want us... fighting, anymore."
*Hayley gives Drake a suspicious look.*
"So, you're going to come home?"
"No! It's just... none of this is fair on Rachel."
"You always spring things back to her!"
"That's because I love her!"
"I don't care if you love her or not! I've already told mother that you're coming back home. She expects us, tonight."
*Hayley exits, whilst Drake is left to come to terms with the fact that he has to leave*

"Cut!" Chelsea shouted. "Awesome, as always." She smiled.
I gave her a smile of thanks.
"Everyone, gather around, I have some news." A crowd formed around Chelsea. "The premiere of Season 2 starts next Saturday."
There was a cheer.
"And also," Chelsea continued, smiling still. "There is going to be a Newtown High movie!"
There was an even louder cheer then! A NTH movie!
"I'm going to try and include Hayley's character as much as I can." Chelsea smiled. "You're an amazing actress, and we can't let your talent go to waste! We need you on this show, and in this movie."
I grinned. "Thank you so much, Chelsea."
She smiled, and walked back to her director's chair.

"You'll never guess what!" I grinned as I walked into the apartment. "There's going to be a Newtown High movie!"
"Honey, that's amazing." Mom smiled, coming over to give me a hug. "Who knew, 2 months in LA, and you're already going to be a star!"

My phone buzzed; a new text. I took my cell out of my bag... a text from... dad? I furrowed my eyebrows as I began to read it;

I'm going to find you. I'm in LA. I know you're there somewhere. I will find you, and when I do, I'm gonna kill you, and your mom and Kendall, Katie will come back to Minnesota with me.
I suggest you say your goodbyes. I'm gonna find you, and soon.

My whole body shook. "Oh... my...God." I said slowly.
"What, what is it?" Kendall asked.
"Dad."
"What about dad?"
"He's looking for us."
"What do you mean?"
I gave Kendall my phone. He read the text, his face falling and turning into an expression of shear horror. I put my hands on my face and bit my lip trying not to cry; I bit my lip so hard, I drew blood. I heard Kendall throw my phone onto the couch, and storm out of the room and down the hall to his room.
I felt a pair of arms wrap around me. They were so familiar. I took my hands from my face, and looked up to see James. I put my head into his neck and breathed deeply, trying to desperately not to cry.
"I need to talk to Kendall," I pulled myself away from him.
He nodded, giving me a sympathetic smile.

I walked out into the hall and to my brother's room...