I know I was getting mean with the cliffhangers, so I promise you that this chapter will not have any. Even though the time zone I'm in has a seven hour difference, I'm still managing to update daily! (: Thanks to my dedicated readers/reviewers OXOXPoisoned-AngelXOXO and Difficult-notImpossible for all of their wonderful reviews! (: You guys rock! Ready to find out what happens with the new drama that lies ahead? Th-
James: *Interrupting* Then read on!
Kaitlin: It's not nice to interrupt your real love. By the way, Julia only owns Sarah, me, and all the other O/Cs.
James: Too bad! *Grins evilly* And I own Julia! :P
Me: *Sighing; saying in a monotonous voice* You wish, James. Start reading here.
Chapter 13:
-James's P.O.V.
Damn it. That's all I could think. Damn, damn, damn. Those damn paparazzi scums were at it again. I could see the headlines now: "Things Between James and Mystery Girl Get Heated!" Why couldn't they leave me alone? My personal life is private.
I started to get out of the car. Then I realized what could happen if I decided to go and flip out on the loser. My rant might be worse than the kiss. I think I'd rather have people know that I'm unavailable than think that I'm a jerk.
I sighed and rubbed my temples. There was no way to get out of any of this. The only thing we could do now was be honest.
"Kaitlin, let's go back inside. If the loser behind the camera asks you anything about what was going on, say we're together and leave it at that. We can't deny a kiss. Don't give them any more information than that."
Opening my car door, I was ready to face the music. I took Kaitlin's hand and started back to the restaurant. Oh great, I thought, Here comes the lousy fame craver.
"James, who's the girl?"
"My girlfriend."
"So you are off the market?"
"Yes."
"What's her name?"
"My name is Kaitlin."
"Why aren't you dating someone famous, James?"
"Fame doesn't make me any different from you or Kaitlin. What makes the difference between Kaitlin and I, and you, yes only you, is what we do with our lives, and what you do with yours. You can insult my girlfriend and I all you want, but the truth is I'm a normal guy and I think I deserve to be treated that way. I should be with whoever makes me happy. You wouldn't go and write about Plain Jane from the supermarket, so why treat me any differently?"
The paparazzi was scribbling furiously in a writing pad. "Thanks for taking the time to answer a few questions."
"Anytime."
Kaitlin and I walked away. I mumbled under my breath, "Scum."
"You ok?" Kaitlin asked.
"Barely," I replied.
If it's not one thing, it's another. We went back into the restaurant.
"Hey, you're back from 'the bathroom'," Carlos said.
"Yeah we are," Kaitlin replied.
"So how was your talk?" Sarah inquired.
"Fine," Kaitlin and I shot back at the same time.
We couldn't help but laugh at what happened. We sat down at the table and slowly my mind began to be taken off of everything that happened within those fifteen minutes.
"So, are you guys in love?" Logan asked.
"If you must know, Logie, then yeah, we are," Kaitlin said, using one of Logan's many nicknames.
"I knew it!" Kendall burst out.
"Loud much?" I said, embarrassment on my face as a woman from a neighboring table shot Kendall a glare.
Everybody began laughing. Our food was brought out and we had a great dinner filled with light conversation and laughter. When we finished, all of the guys piled into my backseat and Kaitlin in the front. I drove the guys home first.
When they were all at their houses, I pulled into Kaitlin's driveway.
"Thanks," said Kaitlin.
"For what?" I asked.
"For everything. For loving me and for caring."
"Don't thank me…I know that we share these feelings…that's all the thanks I need."
"Goodnight James. I love you."
"I love you too. Goodnight." I kissed Kaitlin softly on the lips. I made sure she got inside of her house before I pulled out of her driveway. On my drive home, I was happier than I had ever been because the person that I loved, loved me too.
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See, I made it through without cliffhangers this time…although I thought the end was rushed. Like it? Love it? Hate it? Let me know. Reading your reviews makes me happy even though I'm as tired as ever from the stupid jet lag. Peace and love.
