Thank you for the reviews! Sorry if some of you didn't see yours. I checked the "moderate review" thing until yesterday afternoon. But thank you so much! And I'm over 2,000 views now :D yeah! Anywho, onto my usal typed stuff (yes I did say anywho)
Shout-outs: Dreamer1992- Yeah, it was pretty intense to write too. I didn't want to, but it had to be done! And yeah, he needs to fix the problem hecreated! And aw thanks, keep reading to find out! And yeah, I think we all know that haha. She's pissed at him. But maybe a kick would help James…
Guest- Haha, sorry I didn't see this until later. But hope you like all this drama!
Arianamaslowbtr2- *From Chapter 18* Haha, I understand ya. It's a pain sometimes… And good! Yeah, he was pretty angry because of that night. I think he let that take over him, making him think that Sam would do that thing. And ah, I'm trying to approach my story from a different angle :P I'm a rebel! And yeah, I was going to start writing down ideas and such but not start that story until after this one's over. And omg that's a lot! So I think I will wait, so I don't delay time and get overwhelmed.
*Chapter 19 review* I getcha lol. And hm, it might come into play here *hint, maybe* Depends how hard you want her to hit him lmao. Thanks for reviewing!
Taylor Shine- Awh don't bite your nails! Haha, and I kinda get it. I actually didn't think I could write good drama, but maybe I'm wrong? And yeah, no I expect that. It is complicated, but at least it's sparking your attention! And hey, I want my readers to think and be on the edge of their seats :D And me too! I hear you! Even though I would cry if I messed up that face, he really is. Haha, be my guest. A lot of slaps coming up! :P *hint maybe?* And you'll have to see. Would you like to push Drew off yourself? Or have someone else? Maybe James? I'll try to see what I can do… And wow! I love it, though! I get to respond! And more details will come at the bottom of this story about that. And good! I'm excited to start that and I haven't even finished the first part! Ah! And no no it's fine. :)
Guest- Will do :P I love that name too. I want to name one of my kids that, actually! And aw, thanks! I try my best to convey every feeling the person has. Thanks!
Ilovebigtimerush22- kk I'll see what I can do. :P
Awh, thanks for 6 reviews! Haha, this whole blurb is almost an entire page long. Oh well, I love replying to you all! I get too excited over my own story. You should hear me with my friends. "I have to finish this so I can get back to typing my fan fiction for my reviewers!" I cherish you all! My friends all groan when I bring up my fan fiction, but they are all oddly interested too. I can't believe that there is so much to explain about this story! My friend was getting completely lost, so I told her just to read it soon! Don't get me started on their comments to me and James. Ugh, I can think James is hot! And sexy! And perfect! They don't need to call it a stupid boy band on Nick. Makes me pissed. I love their songs, and I bet if they weren't on Nick people would have a different view on them! But I'm not going to say anything else about that cause this is WAY too freaking long! I could go on a rant forever about that, but I think you people are getting too tired of my typing up here anyway. I'm just trying to start the chapter title on a new page! But ok, so this story will be thirty one chapters. I deleted two because they were filling time gaps. I decided I would just tell you how much time passed. I'll keep updating for all of you! Please enjoy chapter 20! I can't put a bottom blurb cause I'm running late, sorry about that. But enjoy your chapter!
Chapter 20: Stuck
KRISTA'S POV:
Kendall and I were sitting on the couch later on that morning, both cuddling and talking to each other about our wedding plans. We picked the date to be December 21st, 2013, and we both knew what location we wanted it at. The next thing we were discussing was our living arrangements. We wanted to move it together but couldn't decide between before or after the wedding.
Our discussion was a nice way to clear our heads. Everyone was affected by the fighting between Sam and James. Even though it was only one day, it was serious. And we all cared for them so much that seeing them like this was hard on all of us. We just wanted their problems to be solved.
My fiancé and I were laughing over the color of our bridesmaids' dresses when my phone vibrated on the cushion. I was texting Sam earlier, her tell me that James wouldn't answer her calls. It was a deep conversation, and I showed Kendall all of it so he could help too. Glancing down, I noticed the message that popped up on my lock screen.
Sam
James and I broke-up.
"WHAT!?" I screamed at my phone, jumping off the couch with my phone in my hand. They DID NOT break up! They couldn't have! Did I really just read that?
Kendall jolted on the couch and pulled me by my arm back onto the couch. "Baby, what?" he asked me, extremely confused and shocked at my scream.
I clicked my home button and handed the phone to Kendall to look at. I watched him read the message, his eyes widening in pure shock. "My fucking god…" he swore, slamming his clenched fist into the arm rest of the couch. "How did this happen?"
"I don't know!" I replied back, grabbing my hair and running my hand through it. "I just got that text! But I swear to god, I'm going to kill James if I found out he broke her heart. As much as a friend he is to me, NO ONE hurts my best friend and gets away with it!"
Kendall just squeezed me into a hug and rubbed my back, sliding his hand up and down smoothly. "No need to kill him" he said, kissing my forehead. "Even though he's being a complete dickhead, murder won't look good on your record. But I'll talk to him and get to the bottom of this. Ok?"
I pulled away from Kendall's hug and looked at him lovingly. "Fine…" I groaned, disappointed I couldn't shove my heel up James' ass so high that he would have to get it surgically removed. "But he hurt my best friend! Sam said she couldn't make any promises about not hurting herself. She said she would try, but that means it might be a repeat of last time! And since she actually loves James, this might be the end of her!" My voice rose at the end, showing my growing anger towards James. If my best friend was harmed in any way in response to the break-up, James was going to get it. "Fucking James…" I mumbled.
Kendall sighed and closed his eyes slightly. "I pray to God Sam doesn't go through that again. But we need to find out why they broke-up. Usually I'm not one to do this, but we have to talk to James…" He took out his phone and typed a quick text to James.
I glared at his phone, knowing that message was going to the one guy I didn't want to see now. While Kendall began texting him, I decided to text Riley.
To: Riley
From: Krista
Sam and James broke up. So fucking pissed…
To: Krista
From: Riley
WHAT? What happened?
To: Riley
From: Krista
IKR! My reaction exactly! Idk, I need to find out from Sam. Or him, who Kendall is texting now
To: Krista
From: Riley
Ugh, I swear to god. Next time I see him, I'm punching him right in the face. I don't care. Sam is like my sister. NO ONE does that to her. And do you know anything that happened before?
To: Riley
From: Krista
Can I help you with that? Yeah James is my friend, but Sam is my sister. He's being a complete asshole! And yeah, there's a lot. Can I just forward you the texts? Better yet, get over here.
To: Krista
From: Riley
Any day girl. And true true. Can't believe we r saying that. If Carlos knew, I would never hear the end of it. And on my way girl!
To: Riley
From: Krista
Me either, but I am so angry at James. What about everything he told her? Ugh. And eh, Kendall knows. He said for me not to murder James… and good. See you soon.
To: Krista
From: Riley
Ok, as much as I want to continue this, I'm about to drive and don't want to crash. But that was one of my questions too! And well he said YOU. Not me… But igtg byee
To: Riley
From: Krista
kk be safe girl! And lmao loophole! :D alrighty bye
Riley was on my doorstep in a matter of minutes. When I opened the door, I watched her storm in and throw her bag on my carpet. "Tell me what happened" she demanded, her hands going on her hips as I stared at her. Kendall just looked up and typed on his phone, raising his eyebrow at everything.
"I've talked enough, just read the texts…" I told Riley, handing over my phone and tilting my head. Riley snatched the phone away, taking the other empty spot on the couch as I curled up next to my fiancé. He was texting up a storm, making me wonder how much him and James had to say. "Is that James?" I questioned, trying to look at the screen.
"Nope" Kendall answered, sending off a new message. "Logan. He's going on about how much he likes Sara…"
I squealed in delight. "Yay, at least there will be one happy relationship there!" Kendall just chuckled and rubbed my arm, texting on his right hand while I just leaned into him. Riley was reading gas fast as she could, making gasps and grunts in response to it all. After it was done, she threw my phone on the pillow and squinted her eyes. "What do you think?" I asked her, studying her facial reaction.
"James David Maslow is going to be a dead man" she gritted through her teeth. I just retracted away from the raging Riley, looking up at my wide eyed fiancé.
He swallowed slightly and put down his phone. "Um… James is on his way over" he uttered, his eyes darting around the room. Riley just crossed her arms and smiled a sneaky grin, formulating a plan in her head. I was proud and scared at the same time. I guess my sneakiness rubbed off on her, but that look was frightening.
We all sat there in silence until there was a knock on my door. I was about to get up when Riley stood up and held out her arm. "No no, let me get it" she said in a sly tone, casually walking over to the door. Kendall and I had a clear view from the living room, being able to see in the coat room and the doorway.
We watched as Riley moved up the door and opened it up, revealing a cold and blank James. There was no face. He looked so emotionless. Just as he stepped into the coat room and closed the door, Riley raised her right arm and socked him right in his arm. This caused him to lean back against the door and grab the bottom of his chin, staring as Riley came closer to him again. She began to pound on his arms and chest, mumbling "Asshole!" and "How dare you!" with each punch.
I watched in horror as James tried to defend himself from the hits. Riley was an athletic girl, so those hurts probably hurt. He couldn't hit back, so all he could do was take it or try and pull away. Kendall leaped off the couch and ran over to Riley, picking her up from around the waist as she kicked her legs at James. "Let me get him!" she hollered, spitting through her teeth at James. His face was full of shock, surprised at the outburst by Riley.
Once Kendall got her away from him, he dragged Riley back to the living room and kept him arms firmly wrapped around her arms. He was holding onto her from behind, making sure she wouldn't attack James anymore. James took off his coat quickly and threw it at the rack. "What the fuck was that for?" he snapped, brushing his arms off and rubbing his red jaw.
"Don't act like you don't know you unworthy bastard!" Riley hissed back, spitting over in James' direction. He dodged to the side and slowly walked into the living room, looking at Kendall clutching Riley. I just sat on the couch, watching Riley with daggers in her eyes. She saw Sam as a sister just as much as I did, so hearing about how James hurt her was too much.
Kendall placed Riley in his seat on the couch and stood right next to her, watching her from the corner of his eye to make sure she didn't do anything. Once he crossed his arms, Kendall breathed out and spoke to James. "James, I know I'm your best bud, but don't act dumb" he said, shaking his head in disappointment. "As much as I don't like to interfere in peoples' lives, you know exactly why Riley did that to you…"
James puffed out in anger and pointed his finger at us while tensing up. "You have no right to get involved in my problems! And no fucking right to hit me either!" He looked over at Riley and stared her down. Then he sighed and looked down, his eyes starting to gloss over. "I know I screwed up, alright?" he addressed, not looking at any of us. "I just thought Drew and Sam were doing something because of what I saw…"
Riley sneered out and crossed her leg. "No shit, Sherlock" she remarked, rolling her eyes. "Drew put her through so much shit, so why go back?"
Kendall nodded his head in agreement, looking at the sad James who was peeking his eyes up. "Yeah" he agreed, leaning his hand against the armrest. "Sam never loved him, so why start all of a sudden?"
I tapped my fingers against my phone and sighed. "Riley and Kendall are right" I pointed out, looking dead on at James. "After all of us, wouldn't you be able to add it up and see that it wouldn't be reasonable to go back? Sam would never do that! She loves you! And only you, James! She's just upset that you can't trust her after everything you two have been through…"
James blinked his eyes and sniffled, sitting on the extra chair and collapsing into it. "I know" he started to choke out, rubbing the top of his forehead and closing his eyes. "I screwed up. Bad. Just everything from today hit me. I didn't get why Sam was acting so different, and tonight was the night where everything came out. Who knew that in one day, I would search all night for the one I love so much only to get in a fight with her and break-up! She was the one who called it off, not me! But I can see why, since I was a total ass to her…" James covered his entire face with his hands leaned forward between his knees.
Riley hmmed and adjusted in her seat. "You didn't screw up, James. You fucked up" Riley corrected him, emphasizing on the last two words. "Sam had a lot going on, and didn't take one minute out of your fucking rage to listen to her! That's where the trust is! You couldn't stop for a minute and hear what she had to say because you're too damn stubborn! Everyone else is too soft on you. You need to hear the truth. You messed up everything in your life now. Your girl is gone, probably sitting at home crying her eyes out and about to kill herself. Would you be able to live with yourself if you knew you were the one who caused her death? Would you? No! You would fall down yourself! You two are two parts that need each other to survive, and you know that! You love Sam, and it's killing you inside knowing that you might never be with her again. Well take your god damn punishment or do something about it! You were the one who made this happen, the one who attacked Sam with your words about something you knew nothing of. You're the one who caused your relationship to fail. Now suck it up and take it like a man or do something about it. Cause I'm not going to listen to your fucking pity party since I have no sympathy for you. You had this coming, with everything you did. Now either shut up and wallow in your own misery, or use every ounce of energy left in your body to get Sam back. Because you know you can't live without her, and she can't leave without you…"
The whole house was silent. I, myself, was speechless at Riley told him flat out about his life. Kendall was just surprised at how angry Riley could get. But James, James was sitting in the chair and listening to every word Riley said. He tolerated each stinging word that was brutally true. The look of guilt was smeared over every inch. He looked like he really regretted everything. "I know that's true" he said, the sadness clearly shown. "And I completely regret doing that to Sam. Just my anger took over after that all because I thought Drew would succeed. Sam is a stunning and beautiful woman, so she can have any guy she wants. I thought she found someone better or something since I didn't give enough. I really fucked up…"
I sighed on the couch and played with my phone in my hands. "Good, you should regret that…" I snickered at James, only because he was realizing this now. "Don't you see? Sam could have anyone out there, but she wants you. That's because she sees that you're the guy she wants! You're that better guy! You fucked up so bad that you should crawl back to her house and beg for forgiveness! Apologize on your knees for what you did!"
James nodded his head slowly and leaned his arms between his legs "I do, so so much. And now I see that. I can't believe I doubted her. I was fucking stupid not to see that she was telling the truth. I love her too much to let her go. You're right. I have to beg for her to take me back. I need Sam!" James stood up out of the seat and ran to get his coat. Slipping it on, he yelled out "I have to get Sam back!" before running out the door to his car.
We all glared from the living room, shaking our head that he realized what he did was wrong. Hopefully Sam would take him back. Because if not, what was there left to do?