You Just Never Know Chapter 22, a big time rush fanfic

Lol it's crazy in the morning! I'm finishing every chapter in the morning now cause I'm so tired at night! But oh well, you all like the early updates. But on with my usual stuff again…

Shout-outs: Taylor Shine- Wow! Ah, I don't mean to make each chapter to intense! But I completely delay homework to type this and read others, so I get what you're saying. And ah, thank you for sparring my life! And thank you, my coolness saved me haha. I'm not cool by any means, but I'll still post! Hopefully you will like this chapter :D And yeah, he needs to work really hard to get her back! And how about all three of them do something? :D Depends if you really want Drew pushed off of hurt or really killed. But that adds A TON of drama! And I apologize for the cliffhanger, but now I get to pick up now! Hope you like what happens this chapter! And it's fine! I'm glad you're interested in this story!

Dreamer1992- Haha, after this chapter, read the bottom piece for you. But maybe, we'll see :P Singing is always sweet! And hope you like his plan!

Wow, already chapter 22! Geez, and it's February 1st! HAPPY FEBRUARY! Here's to kicking off this month with a post! Chapter 22 to all!

Chapter 22: Shot in the Dark

SAM'S POV:

This was extremely hard for me. James realized his mistake and asked for me to take him back, but I didn't. I knew that he could do better than that. Not to sound like I wanted something big, but he had to prove to me how much he really did love me. A phone call just wasn't enough. I needed to know that he understood how much he hurt me. And that he was going to do everything he could to care for me again and everything.

I still couldn't believe that I hung up on James. Why did I even answer in the first place if I was going to be the one to end it? I wanted to hear his voice, that's why. I wanted to be able and close my eyes so I could picture him right next to me. Forget all about everything bad that happened and just be with the one I loved. I still loved James; there was no doubt about it. But I just didn't want him until he truly showed how much he wanted me. I had to know that he missed me as much as I missed him.

Was breaking up with him the wrong thing? Should I have just waited until I could talk to him so everything could be prevented? As much as I tried to convince myself that it was wrong, I couldn't. I knew that it was the right thing. I had to do it since James didn't trust me. Me breaking it off with him made him realize how much of an ass he was being. No one could understand how much that hurt, though. I actually said those words. I told him it was over, not him telling me. I know people say that promises are over rated and such, I take everyone seriously. I don't make many of them, so when I do, it's important. And it is extremely important if I tell someone else to. I put all my trust into James, only to have it crushed by our fight. That promise was broken, and I didn't know if it could be fixed. Him trying to get me back was the only way to prove to me that he understood the meaning of the promise.

My mood was completely neutral for the rest of the afternoon. I couldn't feel anything. Inside, my body was grieving since I didn't have James with me. But on the outside, I was unreadable. The only thing I could do was put my home phone back and sit down on the couch. Pulling a blanket over my legs, I stared at the dent on my wall where I threw my phone. I didn't want to check my phone, almost sure it was completely cracked. So, I just curled up on my couch again and took a nap, taking advantage of the little time I had with no worries. Just perfect darkness to make me forget it all.

JAMES' POV:

Boy was I stupid. Obviously Sam wasn't going to take me back after my stupid stunt I pulled. In order to pull this thing off, I had to make it big. I decided to head back to my house to sit down and think about the most perfect way to get back the one girl I loved. Calling Krista on speakerphone, I tapped my steering wheel and gained my composure. Krista answered almost immediately. "How did it go?" she asked, her tone somewhat hopeful.

"Not to well…" I sighed, gripping the wheel on the sides. "She told me if I really love her and want her back, show her. So I'm trying to think of the best way I can…"

"Maslow, you're the king of romance!" Krista pointed out, stating it obviously. "I know there's something you can think of to show Sam how much you love her! Come on! You said you want her back and screwed up so much, so prove it! How can you prove it?"

I bit my bottom lip, gasping slightly as I thought of an idea. "I am an expert in the romance department!" I agreed, not trying to sound like I was bragging or anything. I really wasn't; Just saying that was helping with my formulating plan. "I can prove it in the one way I excel at. Sam loves Hunter Hayes, right?" I asked Krista, smirking at what I was thinking.

"Yeah…" she answered, sounding confused. "Why? What do you have up your sleeve?"

Instead of answering her question, I continued to ask more. "And her birth flower is the rose, right?" To be honest, I knew the answer to these questions already, but just saying it out loud was making everything come together.

Krista breathed in through the phone and mumbled. "James, are you dumb?" she snickered at me, wondering why I was asking questions I knew the answer to. "She loves Hunter Hayes, duh! Well, his music if you want to be specific. And yeah, June is the rose! What's going on?"

I chuckled a little at the nosiness of Krista. No one could know my plan but me. I wanted everyone to be surprised, Sam the most. If Sam heard any of the plan, everything would be ruined. "Sam's bedroom window is on the side of her house, right?" Again another unneeded question. The confirmation just helped me.

"Jesus Christ, James! YES! It's on left!" Krista responded, her annoyance coming out. "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU PLANNING? You better be trying to get Sam back and not doing any funny business!"

"You'll find out…" I spoke into the phone, teasing her with my tone. I could hear the rustling of the phone, letting me know she was now probably angry. "I'm taking a shot in the dark, but I'm praying it will work. I just need to do something now. I gotta go."

"James! Don't you fucking dare hang up on me! Just TELL ME! This isn't nice!" Krista kept screaming in the phone, her voice begging for me to tell her my sneaky plan. "If you hang up, I won't be a happy-"

"Bye Krista!" I smiled into the phone, interrupting her. After saying bye, I hung up on her, dialing my old friend Jared up from the convenience store. He no longer worked there, but he had his own moving company now. A few rings passed by before he answered.

"Hey James!" Jared greeted into the phone, happy that he were talking. "Long time no talk, huh? It's been two weeks now or so, right? How's it going?"

I breathed out into the phone, a small smile appearing on my face. It was just because my friend could really help me right now, and I hadn't talked to him in a while. "I screwed up, man" I confessed in to the phone, dropping my head a little. "Long story, but Sam and I broke up. I broke a promise and doubted her, so now I paid the price. But I'm trying to get her back. Does your moving company move grand pianos?"

Jared didn't speak into the phone, probably shocked by our break-up. I always kept him up to date on the relationship between Sam and I, and we seemed to be going strong. But after the Drew thing, everything went downhill. "I'm so sorry" he said into the phone, him surprised that it was true. "It's good you're going after her, though. You're crazy about her! And yeah, why?"

I took a deep breath, crossing my fingers that he would be able to do my favor. "I hate to throw this last minute on you, but would be able to move my piano into Sam's backyard tonight? This is part of me trying to get back Sam. I'll pay you and everything… But I understand if you can't…"

"No no dude! No problem! Anything for you to get your girl back!" Jared replied instantly. I let out the breath I was holding and relaxed a little. "It will be on the house too! You're my best guy friend! Just let me get my guys together, and we'll come over at 7."

"Thank you some much." I breathed out into the phone, thankful that part of my plan was working. "7 is perfect. I want to do this at night. It makes it more romantic. I have to go research some Hunter Hayes, but I'll call you when I'm ready. Ok?"

Jared cleared his throat and fixed the phone. "Again, my pleasure. Good luck budyy!"

"Thanks! Bye!" I hung up with Jared just as I pulled into my driveway. I was shaking, literally. I never did something like this. Unlocking my front door, I raced to my computer to look up Hunter Hayes and find music sheets. I had to study this for hours, memorizing and repeating everything to make sure it was perfect.

I needed a suit to. A fancy tux or button up to look nice for Sam. Deciding on a white button up and suit jacket, I took out my black pants and dress shoes. Next came the tie, which was a special design that draped over the shoulder. What about my hair? I was stressing over everything, trying to make sure it was perfect. Oh god, nothing was going to be perfect without the roses! Placing an order with a home flower delivery service, I rushed around to get everything in order.

The hours flew by, it almost being 6:30 when I finally finished. I looked in the mirror, smiling at myself for my appearance. Every little button and fold right in the right place, making me look sharp. My hair was styled the way Sam loved it, somewhat flat but still spiky in the front. I had the dozen roses I ordered right on my piano, which was rolled over in front of my door. The watch Sam gave for me was around my wrist, reminding me of the good times we had. Hopefully these actions tonight would show her how much I cared.

As soon as I fixed a piece of hair on my head, there was a knock on the door. I knew it was Jared, the moving truck probably sitting in front of my house waiting. This was now or never, the time that would decide if I was going to end up with Sam again. I was nervous, but I hoped that it was good enough. Because if not, I had nothing else to do…

SAM'S POV:

I woke up later on that night, looking at the clock in my living room to see that it was 7:18 PM. I could hear the sound of a car driving on my street, coming closer until the engine was purring outside my house. Standing up, blinked my eyes a few times and went to my front door. Peeking through the little window, I could see a moving truck right in front of my house. A guy climbed out of the driver's s and walked to the back, lifting up the door to the end of the truck. What the hell? Why was this guy in front of my house? I watched as another guy joined him, bending down slightly to carry something out. This was enough for me, causing me to head up my steps and into my room. Who knew what they wre up to, but I needed my peace.

Arriving in my room, I sat down on my bed and rubbed my neck. My hands slid down my face to the bottom of my neck, my fingers brushing around something. I looked down, noticing I still had James' locket. With everything we went through, I still didn't take it off. Placing my left fingers softly over the heart, I closed my eyes and stopped myself from crying a tear. Once calming myself, I stood up and walked over to the desk I kept the key on. Moving back over to my bed, I cautiously unlocked the locket to read the same words in there. You're never alone. That wasn't true. I was more alone than ever right now. James was my rock, the one person I could lean on for help. But he wasn't here. I was alone, left by myself to face these feelings of hurt. This locket couldn't stay on me if it was only going to mock me for no longer being with James. I needed it off.

Just as I moved my hands to the back of my neck to unclasp the locket, I heard rustling outside my bedroom window. At first I thought it was just the wind, but I could pick up the sound of muffled voices. There were a few grunts, some words exchanged, and silence .This had to confused. Who would be talking right now? Maybe my neighbors were having a party, but I didn't see any cars at their house. Then again, I didn't really go out all day. I stayed inside and moped around about my break-up. But that's what I had to do.

Deciding that I was being affected by everything, I closed my eyes and laid back down on my bed. My breathing slowed, trying to help me fall back into sleep. But for some reason, I heard music. And it wasn't coming from my mind. At least it didn't seem like it. If I leaned in closer, I could hear the soft notes of a… piano? What? Where was a piano? I for sure did not have any music on! Was it the neighbors? But why would they play a piano? I was getting really confused and curious.

I grabbed a pillow off the other side of the bed and leaned my chin into it. I was trying to convince myself that my head was playing tricks on me when I heard words fill my ears. Well, more like lyrics…

You give me chances and I let you down
You waited for words that I couldn't get out

I knew that song. I loved that song. Just hearing the first two lyrics made it click in my head. It was "All You Ever" by Hunter Hayes. That song always got me, the emotions pouring out of my mouth every time I sung it. I didn't even know why I connected with it so much, but I just did.

Sitting up from my bed, I listened closer as the song continued from outside of my window.

I have no excuses for the way that I am
I was clueless then, I couldn't understand

Why was this song playing? It might have been a coincidence, but my instinct told me otherwise. I completely sat up in my bed, pushing my legs to hang over the edges. I was in a pair of pink booty shorts and a black tank, my usual sleep wear. My mood fell more serious when I listened to the chorus now playing.

That all that you wanted
And all that you needed
Was a side of me I never let you see
And I wish I could love you
And make you believe it
Because that all you ever wanted
It's all you ever wanted,
From me, from me

Once hearing the chorus, I realized that it was not Hunter Hayes. It was someone else. I just couldn't recognize the voice since I was still only on my bed. Plus all the music wasn't there. It only sounded like the piano section. AS I pondered about what was going on, the song continued.

Could I be selfish, or Lost in my pride
Afraid to be forward or just too scared to try
And now I'm without you, And it took distance to see
That losing you, means losing everything

Like a train hit me, a realization came to my head. That last lyric I just heard connected deep within me, allowing me to hear the tone the singer used. It sounds guilty, sad, hurt, and on the verge of tears. Who would sing a song like that?

When all that you wanted
And all that you needed
Was a side of me I never let you see
And I wish I could love you
And make you believe it
Because that all you ever wanted
It's all you ever wanted from me

This was getting to be too much. I could not understand what the hell was happening. Deciding to stand up, I pushed aside my curtains and looked out my closed window. What I saw there made me gasp and almost fall back in shock. Right there, in my backyard under my window, was James playing his black grand piano. The piano was perfectly turned towards my window, James' seat directly in front of me. He was staring right at my window, wearing a fancy button up and suit jacket while a bouquet of roses was on the top of the piano. His eyes never left my window as he continued to sing the song.

This couldn't be true. Was it a dream? Was James really doing this for me? I was shocked, stunned by his actions. That was the sweetest thing, and it wasn't even done yet. Deciding that I needed to hear more, I unlocked my window and lifted it up, leaning on the window sill and staring down at James singing.

And is it too late and are you too far
To turn around and let me be... let me be

I bit my lip to keep myself away from the berge of crying. I guess James noticed I opened the window, since his voice got louder and mouth smiled up slightly seeing me. When James reached the chorus for the last time, I couldn't take my emotions anymore. His voice was the loudest thing, emphasizing every word he truly meant in the song. He picked the song for a reason, to show that he was wrong. And for that, I had to thank him.

All that you wanted
And all that you needed
I'll show the side of me I never let you see
I wish I could love you
And make you believe it
Because that's all you ever wanted
That's all you ever wanted
And that's all you ever wanted
It's all you ever wanted
From me
Oh, from me

Pulling away from the window, I grabbed my black silk robe and slid on my white slippers. As each word built up and got louder in the song, so did my emotions. Before I knew it, I was flying down the steps, almost tripping over my own feet. I was running so fast that I almost slammed into the front door, but my hand was out to stop me. I tugged on the doorknob and moved onto my front steps, looking around to notice the moving truck was gone. That's why they were there…

Turning my head to look to the side for a second, I pulled my robe over the sides of my body and jumped down the steps. The music was a lot louder outside, allowing me to find the spot in no time. I couldn't even begin to say what I was thinking about, since I had no clue. The only thing on my mind was James.

Moving to the side of my house, I stopped short when I spotted James still playing. I guess I made some rustling noise, since his head snapped right to me as he sang the last part of the song. I could tell that his breathing got quicker, watching the way his chest heaved while playing. My feet had a mind of its own, inching closer to James and the piano as he just stared. The lyrics were over, but he kept playing. The music switched to a different tune, something I instantly knew. Another song I loved, and I song James knew extremely well.

Yeah yeah, oh yeah

This song always got me. "All Over Again" was one of my favorites on their second album. James knew just where to hit my soft spots. I kept crawling closer as James began to sing, his eyes never once leaving me.

Still got that same look that sets me off.
Guess there's just something about you.
I got these feelings can't let 'em show
'Cause I wouldn't let you go.
I shouldn't have let you go.

My heart ached with need. He was expressing his emotions the best possible way he could, which was through music. And I loved that. Music was something I could always connect to, having James sing it to me made me feel special. Made me feel like I was his. Only his. Always his.

You asked me for closure before and girl I told you it's over, it's over,
It's not over.
So here we go again.

On that agai, James leaned back in his piano seat and closed his eyes, trying to keep the tears building up in his tears from coming out. His voice was becoming shaker, but he still kept singing. And I still kept watching him. By this time, I was already half way down the side of my lawn, James still playing and breathing quicker as he approached the chorus.

It's like I'm falling in love all over again.
For the first time and I know that it feels right.
I think I'm falling in love all over again.
Love at first sight, do you know how I feel to the left, left, left.
On the right, right, right.
To the back, back, back
On the side, side, side.
To the left, left, left.
On the right, right, right.
To the back, back, back
On the side, side, side.

By this point, I reached the front of the piano. I slowly walked up the other end, resting my hands on the piano top and a stood directly across from James. He swallowed quickly, getting ready for the next part.

I know I try to not face the truth, but no one can love me like you do.

No one can love me like you do. James was about to break down when he sang that line to me. He directly shook his head at me, leaning his body closer as his eyes connected with mine again. We were locked on each other. All his emotions flowed through me, making me realize the James truly did know what he did. He was doing everything he could to get me back. EVERYTHING.

Your love is static, it pulls me in like a song when it first begins,
I just don't wanna let you end, No
You just take me over and you are my controller.
I told ya, I told ya, told ya,
I'm ready to go again, Yeah
It's like I'm falling in love all over again.
For the first time and I know that it feels right.
I think I'm falling in love all over again.
Love at first sight, do you know how I feel to the left, left, left.
On the right, right, right.
To the back, back, back
On the side, side, side.
To the left, left, left.
On the right, right, right.
To the back, back, back
On the side, side, side.
Tonight.

I couldn't stay behind the piano anymore. I had to be closer. Stepping away from the piano, I began to move my way closer to James, going to the side so I could lean against the piano with my back and listen. I was only three feet away from James now, but my body was begging for me to be closer.

Baby there's something that you did that holds me on.
Maybe there's something that just keeps me from moving on.
The moment I see you, I know it's going to be you,
I got this figured out.
Ooh

No matter how much James was trying not to collapse in front of me, he kept playing. His eyes were glistening over from all the tears building up, but I knew he wanted to make it to the end of the song for me. Out of impulse, I put my hand on the back of the piano and hopped on, crossing my legs as I leaned back on my hands and watched James. Yes, I was cold, with my robe was blowing in the breeze at night. My choice of clothing wasn't helping, but I couldn't feel it. All my attention was on my James singing to me. The tears were building in my eyes as well.

By the time James finished, I had a single tear rolling down my cheek. I could feel a small soft smile forming on my face, touched by the gesture James did. James himself had his head down, wiping his face and under his eyes to get rid of any water. He stood up slowly and fixed his suit jacket, licking his lips since he was so nervous. I slid down the piano and stood facing him, wrapping the robe around my body again.

James grabbed the bouquet of roses and handed them out to me. I accepted him into my open arms, sniffing them and laying them across my arm as James swallowed and began to speak. "Sam.. he began, the tears filling his eyes. "I keep falling in love with you more everyday. I didn't mean for any of this to happen. I just didn't want to lose you, especially to him…" He clasped his hands together and rubbed them, shaking his head as he spoke the last words. James tilted his head up to stop a tear from sliding down his own check, his thumb wiping it away before it could leave a stain.

I stared at James right in front of me, breathing in everything all around me. The roses, the outdoors, the breeze, and something else. That smell of cologne, aftershave, and hair-care products. The smell of James. The smell I just loved so much, making me relax slightly. I blinked my eyes and slowly looked up at James, seeing how desperate he was to have me back. His eyes were pleading for a response for me. Adjusting my grip on the flowers, I spoke back to James in a small voice. "I tried telling you but wouldn't listen…" I began to say, choking up on my words as I shook my head at the ground. Looking up at him one more time, I locked my eyes with him to whisper out "I thought you really meant that promise to stay by my side…"

James' breathing kept getting quicker, his eyes squinting in pain from my words. I didn't mean to bring it up again, but I had to tell him how I felt. "I meant it and still do…" he replied, leaning closer into me until we were only a foot apart. "I took the consequence of losing you, but I can't have that. Because I said I'd never leave you, and I meant it. So I'm here now to prove to you that I'm here through anything."

"Anything?" I tried stopping myself from repeating that, but I couldn't. My mouth was just realeasing its first response, which was what I was feeling and thinking. ? Because that was anything, and I surely didn't expect for that to happen…"

"Anything." James confidently repeated, moving one more inch closer to me. Those tears seemed like they really wanted to fall, but James just held them back to express his every word. "I love you so much and can't lose what we had. Because if I completely lose you, I lose the beautiful friendship we built too. And I told you I would never break up our friendship no matter what. And our friendship is based off of love. I want to face the future with you by my side." He reached his right hand out and rested it on my right hand, which was holding onto the flowers still.

My voice was now becoming uneasy, the tears filling me up and making me stutter when I opened my mouth. Looking James dead in the eye, I bit my bottom lip and spoke. "I always want to be by your side. You don't know how much it hurt me to hear you say that. I love you and what we have, and want to keep it that way forever…"

James slid his right hand under my own hand, taking it in his own and squeezing it. Our distance was now only a few inches away from each other. "I promise I will. This time I mean it…" he whispered out, pausing slightly after. He took the roses out of my arms and dug in his pocket, taking out his phone. Then he opened an app and hit a button, turning back to me as he held tightly onto both of my hands. James looked right at me, those hazel eyes were staring right into me. "Look" he said, his head tilting to the phone on the piano. I could see the voice memo app open. "I'm recording myself. If ever my break promise of keeping what we have, I will have someone shoot me right through the heart, or chop off my head, or anything! Any way someone could possibly kill someone they could try on me. But I know the pain I'd take for that would be nothing compared to the pain you would feel in your heart. So, you could personal kill me for what I've done. I just want to show you how much I truly love you." He shook my hands as he spoke the deep words, his eyes opening and closing with each different emotion. I never saw so much in James. Every emotion was expressed in his eyes. I could see he truly meant all the words he said. And that was enough for me.

"James, I love you too" I told him, my left hand going up to his right cheek and rubbing with my thumb. "And you know I'd never do that. I was just extremely hurt you couldn't trust me. But I think you've proved enough saying you would die for me." I stepped forward and gave him an embracing hug, looking at the piano and roses in the back. "Thank you for all of this. No one's ever done this for me. Thank you for everything…" I was about to cry, the joy coming back. This was such a romantic gesture, but something I would not expect from James. But I was thankful that he did that. This made me see how much I missed him and loved him. And how much I needed him with me.

I felt James' rub my back as we held out hug. He squeezed like there was no tomorrow. Like he didn't want to let me to. I tried to pull away, but James brought me right back in. He brought his hand down to lift up my chin to look at him. I saw that love and passion in his eyes, something I really did miss seeing. "Will be please be mine?" James asked me, grabbing the bouquet of flowers with his right hand and holding it out to me again. "Again?"

Blinking my eyes slowly, I smiled at James and took the flowers again. "Yes" I answered, my eyes shining bright at my lover. James smiled his perfect teeth and breathed out in happily. Picking me up off the ground by his arms, he leaned back and gave me a passionate kiss on the lips. Just by luck, I was wearing my strawberry lip-gloss. I never knew how much I missed James until he kissed me. That feeling of his lips on mine felt like it belonged there. The craving my body had demised, replaced by the love of us being a couple again. James was pressing his lips into mine, showing me how much he didn't want to let me go. He loved me. He needed him. He was never going to let me go again. And I loved that.

Once we finally finished kissing, he pulled away and looked at me. Another perfect smile escaped his face, making up for the drying tears in his eyes. I smiled right back, biting my bottom lip and admiring the guy in front of me. I finally had my James back. We could now face the Drew issue together. Who knew that one day would change my life? One day that could break off the most meaningful relationship and bring it back together again? I guess life worked that way. But I wasn't complaining. Not now, anyway. All this drama made James and I both realize how much we needed each other. Hopefully Drew wouldn't be showing up to ruin that again. I still had to tell James about the whole Drew thing, but now wasn't the time. I was just going to enjoy having my loving boyfriend back. I just prayed Drew wouldn't be coming back anytime soon…

Yeah, long chapter! But I hope you all are happy and have decided not to kill me because everything is happy again! :D For the most part… Ok, the first song James sang was "All You Ever" by Hunter Hayes. I STRONGLY recommend you listen to it and look it up. I love that song SO much! Plus the lyrics described the Sam/James problem. Here's a youtube link: watch?v=lurPBt1xmcM

To Dreamer1992- When I read your review, I was like "Oh no she knows!" Haha, well your assumption/guess/idea was right! I had that idea typed out for over a week now, but I just added the Hunter Hayes song yesterday since I couldn't stop belting it at the top of my lungs. Plus I thought it fit. Sorry if y'all don't like country, but Hunter's hot ;) And then I had to do a BTR song, and I thought "All Over Again" would show how James keeps falling in love with her. But hope you liked this :D

So, I hope that all of your anticipation has died down a little since Sam and James DID get back together! Wow, the past 5 chapters I think were all in one day… Well from Saturday to Sunday (in the story, only one day passed!) The next chapter, some time will pass. But drama will still come! Keep reviewing! And not to sound like a murderer, but do you all really want Drew to die or get injured in this story? I can do either, but I wanted to make sure you wanted this. Thanks!