Chapter Eight; Sibling Rivalry
There was one thing I hadn't told McKenzie, and I really wished I had. I thought about calling Ciara, but she was probably on the phone with Kenzie. The one thing I should have told Kenzie was what had happened after lunch at the Jonas's...
flashback
"So, when do あなた have to go?"Kevin asked me after lunch, when we were all sitting in the livingroom.
"Um, well, I have a recording thing at 4:30."
Kevin looked over at Nick and Joe, and they nodded to him.
"Wanna come bowling with us?"
I clicked my teeth together, thinking. It's 1:00 now...I'd have 2 and a half hours...to spend with the Jonas Brothers. That made my mind up.
"Sure,"I smile. My outfit was fine for bowling...I had on capris and a casual ブラウス with a cami underneath.
"Great,"Kevin 発言しました enthusiastically.
About half an 時 later, we were in Kevin's Jeep, heading towards the bowling alley. I was sitting in the back with Joe, and Nick was up front, since he had managed to call shotgun.
"Good at bowling?"Joe asked me. I shrugged.
"I'm okay at it..."
"How many strikes do あなた usually get in a game?"
"3 または 4, I guess. I don't know, I haven't played in awhile."
"Laura's on my team!"he yelled. I crossed my arms as Nick turned around in his seat, giving Joe a wierd look. Kevin kept his eyes on the road.
"How come?"Nick asked.
"Because あなた and Kevin suck at bowling."
"Well, so do you."
"Exactly."
I thought I heard a deep sigh from Kevin in the driver's seat, but I decided it was just my imagination.
"We're here!"Joe exclaimed a few 分 later, leaping out of the vehicle before it had stopped.
"Joe, you're an idiot!"Nick yelled as Joe almost tripped on the hard blacktop. I waited until the engine stopped to jump out, slipping on my sunglasses and putting my hair up into a ponytail. I hoped it was enough of a disguise; the guys had already put their shades on.
We walked into the bowling alley, which was filled with strobe lights and glow in the dark decorations.
"Oh, wow, guys, this is soooo cool,"I gaped at the glow in the dark bowling balls and black lights, causing my white cami to turn an eerie blue color.
"Yeah, pretty much Come on, let's go,"Joe 発言しました quickly, grabbing my wrist. I chuckled as I let him lead me along. We all found a lane after renting some bowling shoes, and Kevin set up the scoreboard.
"Nick's up first,"Joe chimed. Nick ended up getting a spare, then it was my turn. I had an 8lb. ball, I wasn't a biggie on the 20lbs. I bit my lip as I cast off the ball into the lane, making a strike. Joe cheered, and gave me a high five when I turned around, smiling.
The final score showed that Joe and I had won.
"Oh boy, we won! Take that, Kevin!"Joe bragged. I couldn't see, but he stuck his tongue out at his older brother as he pulled me into a hug.
"Pizza anyone?"Nick asked, a little awkwardly. We all agreed to the suggestion.
"Why don't あなた get it, Joe?"Kevin asked.
"Why??"he whined.
"Just get the stupid pizza,"he said, sounding annoyed.
"Fine,"Joe sighed, standing up and walking to the 食 stand.
"I'll be right back, guys,"Nick said, heading towards the bathroom. I smiled as I sat down 次 to Kevin. He didn't look too happy.
"What's wrong?"I asked hesitantly.
"Nothing." I pressed my lips together, reeling through my mind for words to sy, bt he beat me to it.
"So. あなた like Joe?"
"Yeah. He's a nice guy,"I shrugged. Is this what's bothering him?
"I mean...well, nevermind..."he looked away. I bit my lip. It was what was bothering him.
"Umm, Kevin?"
"What?"
"I don't like like Joe, if that's what あなた mean."
"That's not what I meant,"he 発言しました blankly.
"Oh,"I frowned, confused. He sighed, turning to me
"Okay, it was. And this is extremely awkward. It's just that Joe knows, so he's been flirting with you, and, well, it's complicated."
"Joe knows what?"I asked coyly. I could tell he was blushing, even though I couldn't make his face out very well. He started stuttering for a moment, then took a deep breath. I watched him carefully.
"That I really like you,"he managed to say in a steady voice.
"That's quite interesting,"I nodded, leaving him hanging for awhile.
"Umm, I kinda like あなた too, Kevin,"I 発言しました quietly. He scooted closer, looking overat me.
"Really? Now that's interesting,"he smirked, mocking me. I elbowed him in the side playfully, and he smiled. Then something happened, I wouldn't know how to describe it, but I'm sure he felt it too, because he was the one who bent down, causing our lips to touch. A breathtaking feeling spread down to the tips of my toes as he put a hand on my cheek.
"Yo, lovebirds!"Joe yelled, and I jerked back, blushing furiously. Joe laughed, and then I knew.
"You set us up!"I accused him.
"Me?! It was Nick's idea,"he 発言しました innocently.
"What was my idea?"Nick asked as he appeared out of nowhere.
"Nothing,"I shook my head, boldly resting my head on Kevin's shoulder.
"We'll talk later, guys,"he 発言しました to his brothers. "For now, we'd better run. I think we've got company." He pointed to a group of girls close to crowding in on us.
"Crap,"Joe rolled his eyes as we all got up and half-ran out of the alley.
"Shotgun!"I yelled right before Nick opened his mouth. He shrugged, sliding in the back with Joe. I hadn't realized how much fun the Jonas Brothers really were.
end of flashback
Yep. Maybe I should have told Kenzie. But I don't think she'd like the part of Joe flirting with me. I don't think she'd like it at all.
Chapter Nine; Threatened
June 17, 2009 around 11:30 pm
"So, what have あなた been up to?"Ciara asked when she called me about 2 hours later.
"Ah. I just went bowling with the Jonas Brothers."
"Kenz didn't mention that fact."
"Um, I kinda didn't tell her."
"Why?"Ciara asked, surprised.
"Well, she didn't really give me the chance after everything else."
"Oh. Well, how did it go?"
"It's a long story."
"I've got time,"she said. I sighed.
"Well. Nick and Joe kind of set up Kevin and me."
"Ah, are あなた kidding me?!"she exclaimed. "Tell me all about it."
I told her what had happened in the past 12 hours, and she was excited. She finall managed to calm down, though.
"So. What do あなた think about Joe doing that?"I asked her.
"Joe is kind of immature, anyway. Besides, he was only doing it for Kevin, if あなた think about it."
"What do あなた think McKenzie will think?"I bit my lip. There was a pause on the other line.
"Gee, I don't know. She's kinda had this thing going on with Dylan, but あなた know how possessive she is with Joe..."
"Yeah, that's what I thought. Have they been texting または anything?"
"Nope. Not that I know of, at least." Hmmm...
"Well, look hun, I've got to go, it's been a long day, and it's going to be a long 日 tomorrow too. I need to get my beauty sleep."
"Alrighty. I'll talk to あなた later."
"Bye,"I said, flipping my cell shut.
I didn't really go to sleep that night. I kept thinking of my time spent with Kevin. Well, Joe and Nick too, but still. When I did go to sleep, I had weird dreams, and it seemed only a few 分 after I drifted off that I woke up to my cell going off. I looked over at the clock. It was 5 am. I picked the cell up, and flipped it open groggily.
"Hello??"
"Laura, it's Mom."
"Oh, こんにちは Mom."
"Listen, あなた need to come home,"her voice sounded urgent.
"Like now?I asked, sitting up, a bit alarmed.
"Yes, Uncle Peter is in the hospital."
"Oh my gosh. What happened?"
"We're not sure...they think it was a ハート, 心 attack. If it was, it was massive."
"Okay, Mom, I'm coming. I'll call あなた in an 時 または so." I flipped the phone shut, then opened it back to dial my new manager, Chasidy.
"Hello?"she answered in her English accent.
"Chasidy, it's Laura. I-"she cut me off.
"Schedule today? あなた have a meeting-"
"Listen to me, Chasidy,"I interrupted her this time, firmly.
"Okay.."she said, confused.
"My uncle's in ICY at the hospital. I need to go home."
"Alright,"She 発言しました after a moment, and I heard papers ruffling. "I'll arrange a flight for you, don't worry about it, I'll have everything organized."
"Thanks, Chasidy, you're a lifesaver,"I let out a sigh of relief.
"I'll see あなた at the airport at 9,"she sid, hanging up.
I was in a frenzy getting ready. My mind was rushing, and I couldn't think straight for some reason. I got all my things together, and walked out the door, Mr. Sunglasses and his friend, whom I had christened Mr. Smooth, on either side of me as I went to my limo.
And so I was on th plane before it lifted off when it dawned on me that I should probably text Kevin. I quickly sent him a text saying that I was on my way to WV, my uncle was in the hospital, then turned my cellphone off. As soon as I leaned my head back on the chair, I fell asleep.
Someone was tapping on my shoulder, and I jerked my head up, startled.
"Sorry, but the flight has landed,"the flight attendant 発言しました to me.
"Oh,"I replied, hastily gathering my belongings. Misters Sunglasses and Smooth were waiting patiently on me.
2 hours later, I found mysef in a waiting room at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Uncle Peter had been life-flighted to the hospital from the southern part of West Virginia. I saw my mom, and ran over, giving her a huge hug.
"Hey, honey. I missed you,"she hugged me back just as tight, giving me a キッス on the cheek. I kissed her back.
"I missed あなた loads too, Mom. How is he?"
"Well, he's out of ICU now. They have him in a regular hospital room, recuperating." I sat down in the chair beside her. She looked tired, like she hadn't slept all night. Uncle Peter was her only brother.
I sat there with my mom for an 時 when she urged me to find a hotel and get something to eat. After visiting with my uncle for a moment, then almost bein mobbed によって fans, my security practically dragged me out of the hospital.
I suddenly remembered something while I was in the limo, and turned my phone on. My 受信箱 was practically full. I scrolled down to the oldest one.
Kevin: r u ok?
I quickly texted him back, saying that I was fine, just a bit shook up. 次 message.
Ciara: i heard bout ur uncle is evrythng ok?
'he's out of icu,"I texted back.
Kenzie: is ur uncle ok?
'we think he's alright now.'
Kevin: y arent u txtng back?
I ignored that one, and the 次 few were basically the same thing, then I saw something that caught my eye, and smiled. Kelsey had texted me.
Kelsey: こんにちは l, long time notalk, rite? heard ur gonna b n town, drop によって sumtime, または call me n ill come over.
My phone rang before I could reply. It was Kevin.
"Hey, are あなた okay?"he asked immediately.
"Oh, hey, nice to hear your voice too, Kevin. And I'm fine, によって the way,"I teased.
"Well, I was just wondering. I heard about the hatemail this morning, too."
"Wonderful,"I sighed.
"Well, I feel kinda bad."
"It's not your fault you're popular, Kev." He laughed at me.
"So what are あなた doing?"
"About to go in the hotel,"I 発言しました as my limo stopped. "You won't believe the security they put on me." Mr. Sunglasses & Co. already had me surrounded. I counted. Six bodyguards. Whew.
"Oh, okay, should I call back later?"he asked.
"No, it's okay, Kevin. I needed someone to talk to."
"Well, I'm your man."
"Sure あなた are, Kevin,"I sighed tiredly as I walked into my room. Not what I was used to, but it would do. Those curtains are a bit shabby... I laid back on my bed. My things had already been unloaded and put in their proper places before I got here. Life was good.
"So, is your uncle going to be okay?"he asked a bit awkwardly.
"I don't know, I hope so. He's out of ICU now. He had a massive ハート, 心 attack, though, and あなた aren't supposed to survive those." I turned around on my ベッド so I was laying on my stomach, noticing a piece of paper on my pillow. I reached for it.
"I hope he makes through okay, then. Do あなた like being back home?"
But I wasn't listening, I was laying there just staring at the paper.
Next time, someone will die. Give up the fame.
"Earth to Laura?"I heard at a distance.
Next time, someone will die.
"Laura?!"Kevin called for me, a bit frantically. I snapped out of it.
"Kevin?"I 発言しました weakly.
"Are あなた okay?"
"No."
"What's wrong?"he sounded majorly concerned.
"I just found something, I'm sure it's nothing,"my voice trembled.
"Laura, tell me,"he 発言しました in an authoritive voice.
"There was just this note on my pillow..."my voice drifted off.
"What did it say?"
" 'Next time, someone will die. Give up the fame.' "I told him.
"Get your security in there または something!"he yelled.
"No way, Kevin! They'd have me surrounded によって like, 100 bodyguards."
"Well, if that's what it takes-"
"No, you're not listening to me! I don't even think it's about me, Kevin. I think it's about my friends...or.."my voice was ロスト as I thought it over.
"Or what?"
"Or my family."
Chapter Ten; Restricted によって Misters Sunglasses and Smooth
"You have to tell someone!"
"I can't! Besides, I've already have told you. My mom will freak, and everything will be a big fuss. I'm sure it's nothing,"I argued, but Kevin wasn't giving up his side of the argument without a fight.
"I don't care, Laura! As long as you're alive, that's all that matters."
"You're overreacting. Kevin, please,"I practically begged. He sighed.
"Kevin, あなた have to promise not to tell anyone. I...I trusted あなた with this,"I hesitated, knowing that it was a low way to persuade him.
"Fine,"he 発言しました bluntly. "I promise."
"Thanks,"I exhaled. My ハート, 心 was beating too fast.
"I don't know how あなた got me to do that."
"It's a talent."
"Yeah, sure,"he sounded grumpy. "I needed to talk to あなた about something else, though."
"Um, okay?"I waited nervously.
"About the other night-"
"Uh, Kevin?"
"What?"
"I don't really know how to say this, but I wish I hadn't kissed you."
"Oh,"he 発言しました in a hurt voice.
"It's not what あなた think, it's just, well, I don't feel comfortable going this fast in a relationship. Didn't work out too well for me the last time."
"Okay, I can understand that,"he responded softly.
"I mean, it's not that I didn't enjoy the kiss..."I began, a bit embarassed.
"No, no. I get it." I could almost hear him shrugging.
"Umm, well. This is awkward,"I bit my lip. He laughed.
"No sweat, right? I know this sounds stupid, but I miss you."
"I miss あなた too,"I smiled.
"Oh, well now I don't feel as stupid."
"Maybe we're both stupid?"I suggested.
"Probably,"he laughed. I loved his laugh.
"You know, life is funny."
"How so?"
"I was one of those crazy, out-of-control Kevin Jonas ファン a 年 ago."
"But not anymore?"
"I'm not out-of-control anymore."
"But you're still crazy?"
"That would be a true statement." I heard voices in the background, and Kevin talking to them.
"Hey. Laura? I have to go. We have a 表示する and we're almost ready for lockdown."
"Oh, okay,"I frowned, slightly disappointed.
"I'll call afterwards,"he assured me.
"Alright, bye then,"I chuckled.
"Be careful."
Now was the time to do some poking around. So I talked to Misters Sunglasses and Smooth.
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"We didn't see anyone enter the room, except us and the people unloading your things,"Mr. Sunglasses 発言しました blankly.
"Well, could they have left anything on my bed?"Mr. Sunglasses and Mr. Smooth gave each other a look.
"Is there something you'd like to tell us?" I'm sure I looked shocked. I didn't think Mr.Smooth ever talked.
"No, no, I'm good,"I shrugged.
"Nobody except あなた got in during our watch."
"Okay, just forget it, guys,"I sighed, frustrated, walking back into my room and slamming the door. I picked up the note again.
Next time, someone will die. Give up the fame.
Why was it that my bodyguards were making me so mad??
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"Laura. Laura, wake up,"I heard from a distance. I opened my eyes, disoriented, to see my mom.
"W-what?"I asked, sitting up. I had fallen asleep in the corner chair, and my back hurt.
"It's 11 am." My eyes widened.
"Oh man! I didn't mean to sleep that long!"I exclaimed, jumping up.
"Calm down, you're on your days off, remember? And I have good news. Uncle Peter is going to be okay."
"Really?!"I yelled, excited as I gave her a big hug.
"Really,"she smiled, hugging me back. She handed me my phone.
"This thing has been ringing nonstop. I figure あなた should see who's been calling you,"she smirked as she walked out of my room. I loved my Mom.
I scanned through the missed calls. Kevin, Ciara, Kevin, Kevin, Kenzie, Kevin, and...Kelsey? Man, I needed to call her!
Kelsey and I had been best フレンズ since kindergarten. It kinda broke off somehow when I graduated, though. I really missed her, it had been too long. I quickly dialed her number. I had never forgotten it. On the third ring, someone picked up.
"Hello?"
"Hello, is Kelsey there?"
"This is her."
"Kelsey, it's Laura!"I exclaimed.
"Oh, hey! I've missed you!"
"Yeah, me too. Listen, I need to come over."
"Really?"she asked in disbelief.
"Yes, really, silly. When do あなた have time?"
"Well, like now."
"Good,"I smiled. "I'll have my driver take me."
"Oh wow, this'll be fun."
"You bet."
"Gee, okay. See あなた later, then."
I quickly called my driver and gave him instructions to Kelsey's house. I got dressed and ready. I couldn't wait to see my old friend!
Chapter Eleven; Falling For You
“Oh my gosh, I so remember that!”Kelsey laughed as we went over our old childhood memories.
“Not funny! That was so disgusting!”
“Oh, come on, あなた have to admit that it was pretty hilarious.”
“I see nothing hilarious about falling into a toilet. And my mom never let me stay over at your house again because of that.”
“I know. Ridiculous. But at least I got to come over to your house.”
“True, true. We were quite the disturbance around town and school.”
“I think we were just disturbed,”Kelsey chuckled. I threw a 枕 at her.
“Oh, shush.”
“But, look where we are now. You’re Miss Fabulous, while I’m in this ugly house taking care of my drugged-up sister and her children.”
“Is it that bad?”I bit my lip. Kelsey nodded. I felt so bad for not calling her.
“After Mom died, everything went downhill.”
“I’m sorry. What about Hayley and Jared?”
“Hayley has better things to do,”she sighed,“college is much もっと見る important to her than family. And Jared is back in jail again for robbing a gas station.” I took a deep breath.
“Which leaves あなた and Ashley.”
“Well, and Rachel, Jessica, and Andrew.”
“They’re so adorable. Where are they now?”I asked curiously.
“School.”
“Yeah, of course. That was a stupid question,”I slapped my forehead.
“So...what’s going on in your life?”Kelsey smiled slightly.
“Well, not to complain, but it’s been so extremely busy. I got もっと見る than I bargained for.”
“What’s this I hear about あなた and Kevin Jonas?”her eyes lit up. I blushed slightly.
“Oh, it’s...well...”
“Come on, spill it out,”she urged.
“We’re not dating または anything like that. But we did go to the bowling alley with Nick and Joe last night, and...”
“And?”
“Well, we kinda kissed.”
Kelsey squealed.
“Kinda kissed?! It’s either all または nothing!”
“I guess it was all, then.”
She gave me a huge hug.
“I’m so excited for あなた guys. But jealous. Of him. He’s going to take あなた away from me.”
“Aww, come on, Kelsey. You’ll always be one of my best friends, no matter what guy comes along.”
“That’s very sweet of you, and same here,”she smiled.
“Yeah. Guys aren’t that important.”
“Unless they’re Kevin Jonas.”
“True.”
“So, have あなた asked Joe if he steals his pants off of Miley Cyrus?”
I slapped my hand to my forehead again.
“No! I completely forgot! I’ll have to ask him 次 time I see him!”
“You’d better. または I’m going to go crazy on you.”
“Okay, I’m scared now.”
“You should be.”
“Ha, you’re real funny,”I stuck my tongue out at her.
So that’s how it went the rest of the evening. I didn’t realize how late it was until Rachel, Jessica, and Andrew’s bus arrived outside the house.
“Oh, holy bananas, I gotta go!”I exclaimed, looking at the clock and grabbing my purse. Kelsey and I 発言しました our goodbyes, and gave each other a huge hug. I gave the kids high-fives on the way out the door, but was stopped because they wanted autographs. I laughed to myself as I signed their miniature notebooks.
“Thankyou!”they squealed, running into the house to 表示する their Aunt Kelsey.
Okay, so あなた already know that steps and I don’t mix. So don’t even ask me why I was running down a flight of concrete steps at that moment. Apparently, I wasn’t thinking clearly. On the fourth step, I ロスト my balance and plummeted to the sidewalk. I gasped in a bit of shock.
Okay. Nothing’s broken. Just a few scratches is all.
I groaned as I got up and looked down at my bloody leg. Misters Sunglasses and Smooth were running up to me. Ouch. That looked like it needed stitches.
And that was how I found myself back at the hospital gripping onto Mr. Sunglasses’s hand as they threaded 10 stitches into my leg. Yeah, I know, my falls are pretty hardcore. Mom was in the room soon, looking worried.
“What happened?”she frowned.
“Just a mishap with some stairs,”I replied,“I’ll be fine, Mum.”
“Well, Uncle Peter’s awake now, sweetie. He wanted to see you.”
“Okey doke. I’ll be there in a minute.”
“Alright,”my mom smiled, giving me one last worried look as she walked out the door.
Chapter Twelve; あなた Told
August 17th, 2008 2 months later
So, it's been two months since the whole incident with my uncle. He's completely better now, but I still feel nervous whenever I'm performing. Well, I guess I was always like that, but now it's a different kind of nervous.
Kevin and I are officially dating, and yes, the press knows. Big whoop. It gives them something to needlessly chatter about. And we had our 秒 kiss, so no worries there. The only thing he worried about is the threat I got two months ago. Truth is, I am too.
"Want a drink?"Kevin asked as I sat down on his ソファー, ソファ in deep thought. I didn't hear him.
"Laura?"My head shot up.
"Hmm?"
"You okay?"
"Yeah. How come?"
"Erm, I don't know, あなた just seem out of it today. Do あなた want a drink?"he smiled as he asked me again. I shook my head no. He sat down beside me, putting an arm around me.
"Hey. What's wrong?"he asked softly. I sighed.
"I'm not sure...I just feel like something drastic is going to happen today."
"What do あなた mean?"he raised an eyebrow.
"Well...I've been thinking about the threat thing,"I 発言しました quietly. His arm tensed.
"You didn't get anymore, did you?"
"No."
"Well, I'm sure it's nothing. You've just had a long week,"he reassured me. I smiled, resting my head on his shoulder. It had been a long week. I'd been to New York, then Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, and finally back to LA. My cell phone rang, making me lose my train of thought once again.
"Hello?"I answered.
"L-Laura?"asked a shaky voice. I frowned.
"Kenzie, what's wrong?"
"L-Laura, K-Kelsey's..."she sobbed. I sat up straighter, concerned.
"Kelsey's what, Kenzie?"
"Kelsey's d-dead."
I'm not sure how long I held that phone before Kenzie hung up, but when she did, I immediately ran into the bathroom and threw up.
"Shh, shh, Laura,"Kevin hugged me a bit tighter. It was 2 hours later, and I was still shaking uncontrollably. Denise was worried; they all were.
"Do あなた think she needs to go to the hospital?"Joe asked. I shook my head no, too exhausted to actually talk.
Denise came over and put a hand on my back.
"Sit her down on the couch, Kevin,"she 発言しました gently. Kevin lead me to the couch, where I pretty much collapsed.
"Honey, I need あなた to take deep breaths to calm yourself down,"Denise said, stroking my hair back. I tried, but it hurt to breathe like that. I finally managed it, though. Denise motioned for everyone else to leave, bu Kevin stayed where he was, right 次 to me.
I felt my eyelids getting heavier. I was really tired, I guess crying does that to you. My eyes finally closed, but I could still hear Mrs. Jonas and Kevin talking while I was sleeping. It's a thing I've always been able to do.
"What happened?"she asked quietly.
"Her best friend died." I head Denise take in a sharp breath.
"That's awful. Do あなた know how?"
"I have a pretty good idea."
"What do あなた mean?"she asked, confused. There was a pause.
"Laura got a threat two months ago."
No! He's not supposed to tell anybody! I tried desperately to wake up, but it wasn't working. Ooo, he's going to get it when I do wake up.
"What?!"
"Shh, Mom,"Kevin 発言しました softly. I could almost feel him looking over to see if I was still asleep.
"Why didn't she tell anyone? Why didn't あなた tell anyone?"
"She got me to promise,"Kevin 発言しました guiltily. Denise sighed, waiting for him to explain. He did. He told her everything.
"You still should have told someone, Kevin."
"I know."
There was silence as I stirred, trying to get up.
"She should stay here for tonight,"said Denise.
"Okay,"Kevin let a breath out. I felt a hand on my forehead, and my eyes opened. I kept blinking, trying to get myself fully awake. He was smiling down at me. I scowled, but he didn't seem to notice.
"Feeling better?"he asked sweetly. I grunted. Jerk.
I opened my mouth to protest when he wrapped a blanket around me and picked me up, but no words came out.
"It's okay. あなた can stay here for tonight. I'll call that sunglasses dude,"he whispered, taking me upstairs. I had my arms around his neck, and was tempted to strangle him. But I decided it wouldn't help anything.
He took me to the spare room, putting me down on the bed.
"I'm 次 door if あなた need anything,"he kissed my forehead. I closed my eyes. I was so mad at him.
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"Is she going to be okay?"Joe asked Kevin when they were getting ready for bed.
"Yeah. She's strong."
"She didn't look too strong today,"Joe pointed out.
"She was in shock, Joe,"Kevin sighed, taking his socks off.
"I don't know..."Joe's voice trailed off, voicing his doubts. Kevin threw a 枕 at him, then collapsed on his back, bouncing slightly on his bed. He yawned.
"Go to sleep Joe."
"Yes mother."
"Joe?"
"Hmm?"
"Get a life."
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He stared me down, but I couldn't stop singing. I couldn't stop performing! I tried, I TRIED! I felt a cold hand on my shoulder. I turned around, facing Kelsey. Her eyes were glazed over. I couldn't stop singing, though! Her eyes bore into me. Hatred. She hated me. I heard a gunshot, then a sharp pain in my head. He got me this time.
"Laura? Laura! Wake up!"
My eyes shot open, and I looked around quickly, making sure..he..wasn't here.
"Laura, it's okay. It was just a nightmare."
I looked up to whoever was addressing me. Kevin. My eyes narrowed.
"You told." He winced, biting his lip.
"I had to."
"Whatever,"I said, rubbing my head. I had hit it on the lamp stand. I saw Joe standing beside him, looking concerned. But I didn't care. I turned away from Kevin, crawling back up into my bed.
"We'll talk about this tomorrow, hon,"he leaned over to キッス my cheek. I pulled my face away, and he sighed.
"Good night,"he half-smiled, walking out of the room with Joe, and closing the door behind him.
Chapter Thirteen; Saltwater Betrayers
“Oh my gosh, I so remember that!”Kelsey laughed as we went over our old childhood memories.
“Not funny! That was so disgusting!”
“Oh, come on, あなた have to admit that it was pretty hilarious.”
“I see nothing hilarious about falling into a toilet. And my mom never let me stay over at your house again because of that.”
“I know. Ridiculous. But at least I got to come over to your house.”
“True, true. We were quite the disturbance around town and school.”
“I think we were just disturbed,”Kelsey chuckled. I threw a 枕 at her.
“Oh, shush.”
“But, look where we are now. You’re Miss Fabulous, while I’m in this ugly house taking care of my drugged-up sister and her children...”
I sat up with a gasp. How long were these nightmares going to haunt me? It's only been two days, hon. Give it some time. Kevin's voice ran through my head. I brushed my hair out of my face, sitting up.
Tomorrow, early morning, I would be catching a plane to take me to my best friend's funeral. I shivered at that thought, it sounded so morbid...morbid but true. Not to mention surreal and heartbreaking.
Sunlight shined through the window, reflecting on my face. I was still staying at the Jonas' house. They currently weren't on tour, but they were still booked for local interviews and such. I had canceled whatever I was supposed to be at recently. I squinted my eyes at the overbearing sun. It was going to be another long day.
"Joe's having his party this Saturday,"said Denise Jonas, trying to lighten the mood in the livingroom. I nodded, focusing my attention on the television.
"What exactly are we doing for it?"Nick asked, twirling a stray curl around his finger. Kevin sighed, putting his arm around me. I tensed a bit, but let him get away with it.
"Just a few friends, nothing too drastic. Mandy's going to be here."
Nick's face brightened up.
"That's great!"
"I called her about it,"Mrs. Jonas chuckled.
"Thanks Mom,"Nick smiled.
"I can't wait to see her again,"Kevin chimed in.
Mandy. Their best friend. My best friend was dead. Kevin looked down at me, sensing something was the matter. I don't know how he did that. He must have sensitive brain waves. または he was just a freak. I tended to agree with the latter; I loved my freaks.
He attempted to give me a small smile. I stared at him blankly, then looked back down at my hands, rubbing them together. They were freezing cold. Kevin placed a hand on 上, ページのトップへ of them, but I pushed him away, standing up.
"I'm going for a walk,"I stated. It wasn't a request, it was a fact. Mrs. Jonas nodded. She sensed the tension in the room, as did Nick and Kevin. I think I was the central cause of it, so I might as well remove myself from the environment.
"I'll 登録する you,"Kevin 発言しました in the same tone I had. Ouch. No arguing with that. I simply bit my lip then turned my back to him, grabbing my ジャケット before I headed out the door.
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"There she goes,"he 発言しました in a low voice, lowering his binoculars. He looked over at his partner.
"Any action to be taken?"
"Not yet. We'll see what dear Laura's plans are after the funeral."
"Sounds entertaining."
"Believe me, it is. And we just happen to have front row tickets. I may get us some backstage passes later,"he chuckled, raising the binoculars up again.
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My vision blurred. Stupid saltwater. For some reason it always managed to slip out of my eyes at the most inconvenient times. I felt two strong hands on my shoulders, and let out a yelp.
"Shh." It was him. Wonderful. He turned me around to face him, seeing my tears. They betrayed me. He took a thumb to wipe them away.
"Allergy season. Don't know how long my contacts will hold up,"I sniffed. He frowned, taking a strand of my hair and tucking it behind my ear.
"I only did it because I 愛 you."
"You sound like my mom."
"Is that a bad thing?"he raised an eyebrow. I ignored that question. He sighed, obviously frustrated.
"I'm sorry,"I whispered. His brow furrowed in confusion.
"Sorry for what?"
"For 芝居 like this. For getting あなた involved in this...For being so stubborn,"I sniffed again. My vision started to blur once more.
He reached a hand out and touched my cheek.
"No, no, no. This isn't your fault. Believe me. I can't imagine how you're feeling right now, and I should be the one saying sorry. But Mom promised not to tell for the time being."
I gaped at him, at a loss for words. He pulled me into a hug. One of those great, irreplaceable Kevin Jonas hugs. And I hugged him back.
I could tell he was surprised. I hadn't shown any signs of affection since the phone call. But this was too much to handle. I buried my head into his chest, and he stroked the back of my hair.
"You can cry, あなた know. Promise I won't tell,"he urged. I didn't respond, and I really didn't want to. I never cried, and now wasn't the time for exceptions. No matter how cute-sounding his voice was.
I don't know how long we were out there, but we found our way back to the house, me leaning on him for support. Mrs. Jonas greeted us with クッキー and milk, which made me feel better.
What didn't make me feel better was that Kelsey's funeral was tomorrow. And I could possibly be part of the reason for it.
Chapter Fourteen; fyi, Kevin Actually Does Need Lungs To Breathe
There was something 発言しました like,"Dearly beloved we are gathered here today..."
I don't know. I don't really remember. And that's my version of the funeral.
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"How did it go?"Kevin asked once I called him around 8 hours later.
"I don't remember."
He didn't say anything. Typical.
"Your mom already called me, Laura." Oh. So he had decided to talk.
"About what?"I asked, confused now.
"She 発言しました that あなた had to leave as soon as the funeral started because あなた broke down."
Really? I wasn't aware of that fact. I didn't answer.
"Sure あなた don't need me to come rescue you?"he chuckled, trying to lighten the conversation.
"Rescue me from what?"I was way out of it. He sighed.
"She died of a ハート, 心 attack,"he stated. Yes. I already knew this. Why was he reminding me?
"She was only 19, Laura. That's not normal. And she wasn't on drugs または anything. Your uncle had a severe ハート, 心 attack also, and...well, he survived."
My chest seemed to clench around my lungs and heart. It hurt to breathe. So this was what he was getting to. That this was really my fault. Why couldn't they just leave me alone? I hadn't told him about the other note yet. I knew he would freak.
"Laura?" Oops. He had been talking...And I wasn't paying attention.
"I just want to come back to Los Angeles,"I croaked.
"Well, あなた can anytime, あなた know."
"You'll be on tour, though,"I whispered.
"Yeah..."his voice trailed off in indecision. I was not going to be selfish.
"I hope あなた have fun. I'm supposed to be on tour too."
"Are あなた sure you're up to that?"
"Of course I am,"I laughed bitterly. "I'm a robot now, remember?"
"You don't have to do this, あなた know."
"Why? あなた think they're gonna come and kill me?"I sniffed, rubbing the back of my head. He paused for a moment.
"I hope not, Laura. God, I wish I was with you."
"Me too,"I 発言しました in a low voice. Ouch. This hurt もっと見る than I thought it would.
"I 愛 you,"he replied softly. I inhaled sharply, I'm sure he could hear it on the other line.
"I 愛 あなた too...Kevin,"I answered in almost a whisper. Oh. I was so falling for him.
"We're leaving for New York tomorrow,"he informed me. New York...that wasn't too far from where I was.
"Concert?"I asked.
"Yep. Not to mention the interviews."
"Could I bribe あなた into getting me three tickets?"I asked in my cute voice.
"Seems you're recovering well,"he laughed. "Of course. Let me guess...Ciara and McKenzie?"
"You got it, dude."
"What's in it for me?"
"Hugs and kisses?"
"Sounds good."
I heard a beep on the other line.
"Gotta go, Kev. I think that's my manager on the other line."
"Mkay, hon. Bye."
"Bye."
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Nice going. One friend down, three to go. Then there's you. Keep performing and we'll see how this goes, love.
My hands trembled as I reread the note. This really wasn't cool. Maybe I should tell the police? The press would go crazy...but if it would save a life, then I had to do it. It could perhaps wait a week, though. And I was afraid if I did tell the police, they'd end up killing all my friends. Why me?
I snapped out of it as my cell rang.
"Hello?"
No answer. But shallow breathing.
"Hello?"I asked again. Click. They hung up. I rolled my eyes and threw my cell back down on the bed. Stupid prank calls.
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"Her voice. I've always loved her voice."
"Snap out of it, we've got work to do. She's going to be in New York tomorrow."
"We better not screw it up this time. あなた don't know how long I've been waiting to have her."
"Lay low, man. We don't want this operation to explode. Just take it easy, and she'll be all yours in the end."
"She was the only one who really noticed me in school. I actually felt like someone, and then she just left."
"I know, Tony. But, seriously, keep it together."
"I'm trying,"Tony whispered. "I just want her so bad."
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"Kevin!"I yelled, jumping into his outspread arms. I hugged him as tight as possible.
"Hey, Laura, fyi, Kevin actually does need lungs to breathe while we're on stage,"Joe rolled his eyes. I stuck my tongue out at him. Kevin stroked my hair out of my face. I smiled up at him, and he smiled back.
"Hey,"he kissed my forehead. "I missed you. Are あなた feeling better?"
I nodded, hugging him again. Joe let out an exasperated sigh, then winked over at Kenzie. She blushed slightly, but chuckled. Nick walked in, seeing everybody, then tripped over his own feet. シアラ had to cover her mouth to keep from laughing.
"Nick. あなた just pulled a Joe,"Kevin raised an eyebrow. Nick's face was red as he looked over at Ciara.
"Crap. As long as I don't end up totally like him, I'm good right?"he smirked at Joe. Joe wrinkled his nose up. I laughed along with Kevin as he took me off to the side. I had decided to 表示する him the note. I looked around carefully, then handed it to him. The rest of them were too busy talking to notice us.
"What's this?"he frowned, holding it up to the light so he could see it.
"It was in my ギター case yesterday,"I bit my lip. He read it out loud.
"Nice going. One friend down, three to go. Then there's you. Keep performing and we'll see how this goes, love. What?!"he looked at me sharply. Joe walked up to us then.
"Hey, Kev, we have like, 15 分 til-whoa are あなた okay?"he asked, seeing Kevin's none too happy face.
"I'll be fine, Joe,"he 発言しました as calmly as possible. Joe sensed that we needed to talk.
"Okay. Later,"he half-smiled, his eyes darting back and forth between us as he walked off.
"Why didn't あなた tell me this on the phone?"he sighed, trying to regain composure.
"I don't know. I wasn't thinking right. I'm scared,"my voice cracked. His face softened and he enveloped me in another hug.
"It's okay. We'll talk about this...afterwards. In the meantime, just have fun."
I stood up on my tiptoes and kissed him. He seemed surprised at first, but kissed me back.
"And afterwards, あなた get もっと見る for getting me tickets,"I teased him. He rolled his eyes slightly then poked my side, causing me to pretty much spazz out. I slapped his arm lightly as he headed off to the backroom with his brothers.
There was one thing I hadn't told McKenzie, and I really wished I had. I thought about calling Ciara, but she was probably on the phone with Kenzie. The one thing I should have told Kenzie was what had happened after lunch at the Jonas's...
flashback
"So, when do あなた have to go?"Kevin asked me after lunch, when we were all sitting in the livingroom.
"Um, well, I have a recording thing at 4:30."
Kevin looked over at Nick and Joe, and they nodded to him.
"Wanna come bowling with us?"
I clicked my teeth together, thinking. It's 1:00 now...I'd have 2 and a half hours...to spend with the Jonas Brothers. That made my mind up.
"Sure,"I smile. My outfit was fine for bowling...I had on capris and a casual ブラウス with a cami underneath.
"Great,"Kevin 発言しました enthusiastically.
About half an 時 later, we were in Kevin's Jeep, heading towards the bowling alley. I was sitting in the back with Joe, and Nick was up front, since he had managed to call shotgun.
"Good at bowling?"Joe asked me. I shrugged.
"I'm okay at it..."
"How many strikes do あなた usually get in a game?"
"3 または 4, I guess. I don't know, I haven't played in awhile."
"Laura's on my team!"he yelled. I crossed my arms as Nick turned around in his seat, giving Joe a wierd look. Kevin kept his eyes on the road.
"How come?"Nick asked.
"Because あなた and Kevin suck at bowling."
"Well, so do you."
"Exactly."
I thought I heard a deep sigh from Kevin in the driver's seat, but I decided it was just my imagination.
"We're here!"Joe exclaimed a few 分 later, leaping out of the vehicle before it had stopped.
"Joe, you're an idiot!"Nick yelled as Joe almost tripped on the hard blacktop. I waited until the engine stopped to jump out, slipping on my sunglasses and putting my hair up into a ponytail. I hoped it was enough of a disguise; the guys had already put their shades on.
We walked into the bowling alley, which was filled with strobe lights and glow in the dark decorations.
"Oh, wow, guys, this is soooo cool,"I gaped at the glow in the dark bowling balls and black lights, causing my white cami to turn an eerie blue color.
"Yeah, pretty much Come on, let's go,"Joe 発言しました quickly, grabbing my wrist. I chuckled as I let him lead me along. We all found a lane after renting some bowling shoes, and Kevin set up the scoreboard.
"Nick's up first,"Joe chimed. Nick ended up getting a spare, then it was my turn. I had an 8lb. ball, I wasn't a biggie on the 20lbs. I bit my lip as I cast off the ball into the lane, making a strike. Joe cheered, and gave me a high five when I turned around, smiling.
The final score showed that Joe and I had won.
"Oh boy, we won! Take that, Kevin!"Joe bragged. I couldn't see, but he stuck his tongue out at his older brother as he pulled me into a hug.
"Pizza anyone?"Nick asked, a little awkwardly. We all agreed to the suggestion.
"Why don't あなた get it, Joe?"Kevin asked.
"Why??"he whined.
"Just get the stupid pizza,"he said, sounding annoyed.
"Fine,"Joe sighed, standing up and walking to the 食 stand.
"I'll be right back, guys,"Nick said, heading towards the bathroom. I smiled as I sat down 次 to Kevin. He didn't look too happy.
"What's wrong?"I asked hesitantly.
"Nothing." I pressed my lips together, reeling through my mind for words to sy, bt he beat me to it.
"So. あなた like Joe?"
"Yeah. He's a nice guy,"I shrugged. Is this what's bothering him?
"I mean...well, nevermind..."he looked away. I bit my lip. It was what was bothering him.
"Umm, Kevin?"
"What?"
"I don't like like Joe, if that's what あなた mean."
"That's not what I meant,"he 発言しました blankly.
"Oh,"I frowned, confused. He sighed, turning to me
"Okay, it was. And this is extremely awkward. It's just that Joe knows, so he's been flirting with you, and, well, it's complicated."
"Joe knows what?"I asked coyly. I could tell he was blushing, even though I couldn't make his face out very well. He started stuttering for a moment, then took a deep breath. I watched him carefully.
"That I really like you,"he managed to say in a steady voice.
"That's quite interesting,"I nodded, leaving him hanging for awhile.
"Umm, I kinda like あなた too, Kevin,"I 発言しました quietly. He scooted closer, looking overat me.
"Really? Now that's interesting,"he smirked, mocking me. I elbowed him in the side playfully, and he smiled. Then something happened, I wouldn't know how to describe it, but I'm sure he felt it too, because he was the one who bent down, causing our lips to touch. A breathtaking feeling spread down to the tips of my toes as he put a hand on my cheek.
"Yo, lovebirds!"Joe yelled, and I jerked back, blushing furiously. Joe laughed, and then I knew.
"You set us up!"I accused him.
"Me?! It was Nick's idea,"he 発言しました innocently.
"What was my idea?"Nick asked as he appeared out of nowhere.
"Nothing,"I shook my head, boldly resting my head on Kevin's shoulder.
"We'll talk later, guys,"he 発言しました to his brothers. "For now, we'd better run. I think we've got company." He pointed to a group of girls close to crowding in on us.
"Crap,"Joe rolled his eyes as we all got up and half-ran out of the alley.
"Shotgun!"I yelled right before Nick opened his mouth. He shrugged, sliding in the back with Joe. I hadn't realized how much fun the Jonas Brothers really were.
end of flashback
Yep. Maybe I should have told Kenzie. But I don't think she'd like the part of Joe flirting with me. I don't think she'd like it at all.
Chapter Nine; Threatened
June 17, 2009 around 11:30 pm
"So, what have あなた been up to?"Ciara asked when she called me about 2 hours later.
"Ah. I just went bowling with the Jonas Brothers."
"Kenz didn't mention that fact."
"Um, I kinda didn't tell her."
"Why?"Ciara asked, surprised.
"Well, she didn't really give me the chance after everything else."
"Oh. Well, how did it go?"
"It's a long story."
"I've got time,"she said. I sighed.
"Well. Nick and Joe kind of set up Kevin and me."
"Ah, are あなた kidding me?!"she exclaimed. "Tell me all about it."
I told her what had happened in the past 12 hours, and she was excited. She finall managed to calm down, though.
"So. What do あなた think about Joe doing that?"I asked her.
"Joe is kind of immature, anyway. Besides, he was only doing it for Kevin, if あなた think about it."
"What do あなた think McKenzie will think?"I bit my lip. There was a pause on the other line.
"Gee, I don't know. She's kinda had this thing going on with Dylan, but あなた know how possessive she is with Joe..."
"Yeah, that's what I thought. Have they been texting または anything?"
"Nope. Not that I know of, at least." Hmmm...
"Well, look hun, I've got to go, it's been a long day, and it's going to be a long 日 tomorrow too. I need to get my beauty sleep."
"Alrighty. I'll talk to あなた later."
"Bye,"I said, flipping my cell shut.
I didn't really go to sleep that night. I kept thinking of my time spent with Kevin. Well, Joe and Nick too, but still. When I did go to sleep, I had weird dreams, and it seemed only a few 分 after I drifted off that I woke up to my cell going off. I looked over at the clock. It was 5 am. I picked the cell up, and flipped it open groggily.
"Hello??"
"Laura, it's Mom."
"Oh, こんにちは Mom."
"Listen, あなた need to come home,"her voice sounded urgent.
"Like now?I asked, sitting up, a bit alarmed.
"Yes, Uncle Peter is in the hospital."
"Oh my gosh. What happened?"
"We're not sure...they think it was a ハート, 心 attack. If it was, it was massive."
"Okay, Mom, I'm coming. I'll call あなた in an 時 または so." I flipped the phone shut, then opened it back to dial my new manager, Chasidy.
"Hello?"she answered in her English accent.
"Chasidy, it's Laura. I-"she cut me off.
"Schedule today? あなた have a meeting-"
"Listen to me, Chasidy,"I interrupted her this time, firmly.
"Okay.."she said, confused.
"My uncle's in ICY at the hospital. I need to go home."
"Alright,"She 発言しました after a moment, and I heard papers ruffling. "I'll arrange a flight for you, don't worry about it, I'll have everything organized."
"Thanks, Chasidy, you're a lifesaver,"I let out a sigh of relief.
"I'll see あなた at the airport at 9,"she sid, hanging up.
I was in a frenzy getting ready. My mind was rushing, and I couldn't think straight for some reason. I got all my things together, and walked out the door, Mr. Sunglasses and his friend, whom I had christened Mr. Smooth, on either side of me as I went to my limo.
And so I was on th plane before it lifted off when it dawned on me that I should probably text Kevin. I quickly sent him a text saying that I was on my way to WV, my uncle was in the hospital, then turned my cellphone off. As soon as I leaned my head back on the chair, I fell asleep.
Someone was tapping on my shoulder, and I jerked my head up, startled.
"Sorry, but the flight has landed,"the flight attendant 発言しました to me.
"Oh,"I replied, hastily gathering my belongings. Misters Sunglasses and Smooth were waiting patiently on me.
2 hours later, I found mysef in a waiting room at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Uncle Peter had been life-flighted to the hospital from the southern part of West Virginia. I saw my mom, and ran over, giving her a huge hug.
"Hey, honey. I missed you,"she hugged me back just as tight, giving me a キッス on the cheek. I kissed her back.
"I missed あなた loads too, Mom. How is he?"
"Well, he's out of ICU now. They have him in a regular hospital room, recuperating." I sat down in the chair beside her. She looked tired, like she hadn't slept all night. Uncle Peter was her only brother.
I sat there with my mom for an 時 when she urged me to find a hotel and get something to eat. After visiting with my uncle for a moment, then almost bein mobbed によって fans, my security practically dragged me out of the hospital.
I suddenly remembered something while I was in the limo, and turned my phone on. My 受信箱 was practically full. I scrolled down to the oldest one.
Kevin: r u ok?
I quickly texted him back, saying that I was fine, just a bit shook up. 次 message.
Ciara: i heard bout ur uncle is evrythng ok?
'he's out of icu,"I texted back.
Kenzie: is ur uncle ok?
'we think he's alright now.'
Kevin: y arent u txtng back?
I ignored that one, and the 次 few were basically the same thing, then I saw something that caught my eye, and smiled. Kelsey had texted me.
Kelsey: こんにちは l, long time notalk, rite? heard ur gonna b n town, drop によって sumtime, または call me n ill come over.
My phone rang before I could reply. It was Kevin.
"Hey, are あなた okay?"he asked immediately.
"Oh, hey, nice to hear your voice too, Kevin. And I'm fine, によって the way,"I teased.
"Well, I was just wondering. I heard about the hatemail this morning, too."
"Wonderful,"I sighed.
"Well, I feel kinda bad."
"It's not your fault you're popular, Kev." He laughed at me.
"So what are あなた doing?"
"About to go in the hotel,"I 発言しました as my limo stopped. "You won't believe the security they put on me." Mr. Sunglasses & Co. already had me surrounded. I counted. Six bodyguards. Whew.
"Oh, okay, should I call back later?"he asked.
"No, it's okay, Kevin. I needed someone to talk to."
"Well, I'm your man."
"Sure あなた are, Kevin,"I sighed tiredly as I walked into my room. Not what I was used to, but it would do. Those curtains are a bit shabby... I laid back on my bed. My things had already been unloaded and put in their proper places before I got here. Life was good.
"So, is your uncle going to be okay?"he asked a bit awkwardly.
"I don't know, I hope so. He's out of ICU now. He had a massive ハート, 心 attack, though, and あなた aren't supposed to survive those." I turned around on my ベッド so I was laying on my stomach, noticing a piece of paper on my pillow. I reached for it.
"I hope he makes through okay, then. Do あなた like being back home?"
But I wasn't listening, I was laying there just staring at the paper.
Next time, someone will die. Give up the fame.
"Earth to Laura?"I heard at a distance.
Next time, someone will die.
"Laura?!"Kevin called for me, a bit frantically. I snapped out of it.
"Kevin?"I 発言しました weakly.
"Are あなた okay?"
"No."
"What's wrong?"he sounded majorly concerned.
"I just found something, I'm sure it's nothing,"my voice trembled.
"Laura, tell me,"he 発言しました in an authoritive voice.
"There was just this note on my pillow..."my voice drifted off.
"What did it say?"
" 'Next time, someone will die. Give up the fame.' "I told him.
"Get your security in there または something!"he yelled.
"No way, Kevin! They'd have me surrounded によって like, 100 bodyguards."
"Well, if that's what it takes-"
"No, you're not listening to me! I don't even think it's about me, Kevin. I think it's about my friends...or.."my voice was ロスト as I thought it over.
"Or what?"
"Or my family."
Chapter Ten; Restricted によって Misters Sunglasses and Smooth
"You have to tell someone!"
"I can't! Besides, I've already have told you. My mom will freak, and everything will be a big fuss. I'm sure it's nothing,"I argued, but Kevin wasn't giving up his side of the argument without a fight.
"I don't care, Laura! As long as you're alive, that's all that matters."
"You're overreacting. Kevin, please,"I practically begged. He sighed.
"Kevin, あなた have to promise not to tell anyone. I...I trusted あなた with this,"I hesitated, knowing that it was a low way to persuade him.
"Fine,"he 発言しました bluntly. "I promise."
"Thanks,"I exhaled. My ハート, 心 was beating too fast.
"I don't know how あなた got me to do that."
"It's a talent."
"Yeah, sure,"he sounded grumpy. "I needed to talk to あなた about something else, though."
"Um, okay?"I waited nervously.
"About the other night-"
"Uh, Kevin?"
"What?"
"I don't really know how to say this, but I wish I hadn't kissed you."
"Oh,"he 発言しました in a hurt voice.
"It's not what あなた think, it's just, well, I don't feel comfortable going this fast in a relationship. Didn't work out too well for me the last time."
"Okay, I can understand that,"he responded softly.
"I mean, it's not that I didn't enjoy the kiss..."I began, a bit embarassed.
"No, no. I get it." I could almost hear him shrugging.
"Umm, well. This is awkward,"I bit my lip. He laughed.
"No sweat, right? I know this sounds stupid, but I miss you."
"I miss あなた too,"I smiled.
"Oh, well now I don't feel as stupid."
"Maybe we're both stupid?"I suggested.
"Probably,"he laughed. I loved his laugh.
"You know, life is funny."
"How so?"
"I was one of those crazy, out-of-control Kevin Jonas ファン a 年 ago."
"But not anymore?"
"I'm not out-of-control anymore."
"But you're still crazy?"
"That would be a true statement." I heard voices in the background, and Kevin talking to them.
"Hey. Laura? I have to go. We have a 表示する and we're almost ready for lockdown."
"Oh, okay,"I frowned, slightly disappointed.
"I'll call afterwards,"he assured me.
"Alright, bye then,"I chuckled.
"Be careful."
Now was the time to do some poking around. So I talked to Misters Sunglasses and Smooth.
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"We didn't see anyone enter the room, except us and the people unloading your things,"Mr. Sunglasses 発言しました blankly.
"Well, could they have left anything on my bed?"Mr. Sunglasses and Mr. Smooth gave each other a look.
"Is there something you'd like to tell us?" I'm sure I looked shocked. I didn't think Mr.Smooth ever talked.
"No, no, I'm good,"I shrugged.
"Nobody except あなた got in during our watch."
"Okay, just forget it, guys,"I sighed, frustrated, walking back into my room and slamming the door. I picked up the note again.
Next time, someone will die. Give up the fame.
Why was it that my bodyguards were making me so mad??
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"Laura. Laura, wake up,"I heard from a distance. I opened my eyes, disoriented, to see my mom.
"W-what?"I asked, sitting up. I had fallen asleep in the corner chair, and my back hurt.
"It's 11 am." My eyes widened.
"Oh man! I didn't mean to sleep that long!"I exclaimed, jumping up.
"Calm down, you're on your days off, remember? And I have good news. Uncle Peter is going to be okay."
"Really?!"I yelled, excited as I gave her a big hug.
"Really,"she smiled, hugging me back. She handed me my phone.
"This thing has been ringing nonstop. I figure あなた should see who's been calling you,"she smirked as she walked out of my room. I loved my Mom.
I scanned through the missed calls. Kevin, Ciara, Kevin, Kevin, Kenzie, Kevin, and...Kelsey? Man, I needed to call her!
Kelsey and I had been best フレンズ since kindergarten. It kinda broke off somehow when I graduated, though. I really missed her, it had been too long. I quickly dialed her number. I had never forgotten it. On the third ring, someone picked up.
"Hello?"
"Hello, is Kelsey there?"
"This is her."
"Kelsey, it's Laura!"I exclaimed.
"Oh, hey! I've missed you!"
"Yeah, me too. Listen, I need to come over."
"Really?"she asked in disbelief.
"Yes, really, silly. When do あなた have time?"
"Well, like now."
"Good,"I smiled. "I'll have my driver take me."
"Oh wow, this'll be fun."
"You bet."
"Gee, okay. See あなた later, then."
I quickly called my driver and gave him instructions to Kelsey's house. I got dressed and ready. I couldn't wait to see my old friend!
Chapter Eleven; Falling For You
“Oh my gosh, I so remember that!”Kelsey laughed as we went over our old childhood memories.
“Not funny! That was so disgusting!”
“Oh, come on, あなた have to admit that it was pretty hilarious.”
“I see nothing hilarious about falling into a toilet. And my mom never let me stay over at your house again because of that.”
“I know. Ridiculous. But at least I got to come over to your house.”
“True, true. We were quite the disturbance around town and school.”
“I think we were just disturbed,”Kelsey chuckled. I threw a 枕 at her.
“Oh, shush.”
“But, look where we are now. You’re Miss Fabulous, while I’m in this ugly house taking care of my drugged-up sister and her children.”
“Is it that bad?”I bit my lip. Kelsey nodded. I felt so bad for not calling her.
“After Mom died, everything went downhill.”
“I’m sorry. What about Hayley and Jared?”
“Hayley has better things to do,”she sighed,“college is much もっと見る important to her than family. And Jared is back in jail again for robbing a gas station.” I took a deep breath.
“Which leaves あなた and Ashley.”
“Well, and Rachel, Jessica, and Andrew.”
“They’re so adorable. Where are they now?”I asked curiously.
“School.”
“Yeah, of course. That was a stupid question,”I slapped my forehead.
“So...what’s going on in your life?”Kelsey smiled slightly.
“Well, not to complain, but it’s been so extremely busy. I got もっと見る than I bargained for.”
“What’s this I hear about あなた and Kevin Jonas?”her eyes lit up. I blushed slightly.
“Oh, it’s...well...”
“Come on, spill it out,”she urged.
“We’re not dating または anything like that. But we did go to the bowling alley with Nick and Joe last night, and...”
“And?”
“Well, we kinda kissed.”
Kelsey squealed.
“Kinda kissed?! It’s either all または nothing!”
“I guess it was all, then.”
She gave me a huge hug.
“I’m so excited for あなた guys. But jealous. Of him. He’s going to take あなた away from me.”
“Aww, come on, Kelsey. You’ll always be one of my best friends, no matter what guy comes along.”
“That’s very sweet of you, and same here,”she smiled.
“Yeah. Guys aren’t that important.”
“Unless they’re Kevin Jonas.”
“True.”
“So, have あなた asked Joe if he steals his pants off of Miley Cyrus?”
I slapped my hand to my forehead again.
“No! I completely forgot! I’ll have to ask him 次 time I see him!”
“You’d better. または I’m going to go crazy on you.”
“Okay, I’m scared now.”
“You should be.”
“Ha, you’re real funny,”I stuck my tongue out at her.
So that’s how it went the rest of the evening. I didn’t realize how late it was until Rachel, Jessica, and Andrew’s bus arrived outside the house.
“Oh, holy bananas, I gotta go!”I exclaimed, looking at the clock and grabbing my purse. Kelsey and I 発言しました our goodbyes, and gave each other a huge hug. I gave the kids high-fives on the way out the door, but was stopped because they wanted autographs. I laughed to myself as I signed their miniature notebooks.
“Thankyou!”they squealed, running into the house to 表示する their Aunt Kelsey.
Okay, so あなた already know that steps and I don’t mix. So don’t even ask me why I was running down a flight of concrete steps at that moment. Apparently, I wasn’t thinking clearly. On the fourth step, I ロスト my balance and plummeted to the sidewalk. I gasped in a bit of shock.
Okay. Nothing’s broken. Just a few scratches is all.
I groaned as I got up and looked down at my bloody leg. Misters Sunglasses and Smooth were running up to me. Ouch. That looked like it needed stitches.
And that was how I found myself back at the hospital gripping onto Mr. Sunglasses’s hand as they threaded 10 stitches into my leg. Yeah, I know, my falls are pretty hardcore. Mom was in the room soon, looking worried.
“What happened?”she frowned.
“Just a mishap with some stairs,”I replied,“I’ll be fine, Mum.”
“Well, Uncle Peter’s awake now, sweetie. He wanted to see you.”
“Okey doke. I’ll be there in a minute.”
“Alright,”my mom smiled, giving me one last worried look as she walked out the door.
Chapter Twelve; あなた Told
August 17th, 2008 2 months later
So, it's been two months since the whole incident with my uncle. He's completely better now, but I still feel nervous whenever I'm performing. Well, I guess I was always like that, but now it's a different kind of nervous.
Kevin and I are officially dating, and yes, the press knows. Big whoop. It gives them something to needlessly chatter about. And we had our 秒 kiss, so no worries there. The only thing he worried about is the threat I got two months ago. Truth is, I am too.
"Want a drink?"Kevin asked as I sat down on his ソファー, ソファ in deep thought. I didn't hear him.
"Laura?"My head shot up.
"Hmm?"
"You okay?"
"Yeah. How come?"
"Erm, I don't know, あなた just seem out of it today. Do あなた want a drink?"he smiled as he asked me again. I shook my head no. He sat down beside me, putting an arm around me.
"Hey. What's wrong?"he asked softly. I sighed.
"I'm not sure...I just feel like something drastic is going to happen today."
"What do あなた mean?"he raised an eyebrow.
"Well...I've been thinking about the threat thing,"I 発言しました quietly. His arm tensed.
"You didn't get anymore, did you?"
"No."
"Well, I'm sure it's nothing. You've just had a long week,"he reassured me. I smiled, resting my head on his shoulder. It had been a long week. I'd been to New York, then Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, and finally back to LA. My cell phone rang, making me lose my train of thought once again.
"Hello?"I answered.
"L-Laura?"asked a shaky voice. I frowned.
"Kenzie, what's wrong?"
"L-Laura, K-Kelsey's..."she sobbed. I sat up straighter, concerned.
"Kelsey's what, Kenzie?"
"Kelsey's d-dead."
I'm not sure how long I held that phone before Kenzie hung up, but when she did, I immediately ran into the bathroom and threw up.
"Shh, shh, Laura,"Kevin hugged me a bit tighter. It was 2 hours later, and I was still shaking uncontrollably. Denise was worried; they all were.
"Do あなた think she needs to go to the hospital?"Joe asked. I shook my head no, too exhausted to actually talk.
Denise came over and put a hand on my back.
"Sit her down on the couch, Kevin,"she 発言しました gently. Kevin lead me to the couch, where I pretty much collapsed.
"Honey, I need あなた to take deep breaths to calm yourself down,"Denise said, stroking my hair back. I tried, but it hurt to breathe like that. I finally managed it, though. Denise motioned for everyone else to leave, bu Kevin stayed where he was, right 次 to me.
I felt my eyelids getting heavier. I was really tired, I guess crying does that to you. My eyes finally closed, but I could still hear Mrs. Jonas and Kevin talking while I was sleeping. It's a thing I've always been able to do.
"What happened?"she asked quietly.
"Her best friend died." I head Denise take in a sharp breath.
"That's awful. Do あなた know how?"
"I have a pretty good idea."
"What do あなた mean?"she asked, confused. There was a pause.
"Laura got a threat two months ago."
No! He's not supposed to tell anybody! I tried desperately to wake up, but it wasn't working. Ooo, he's going to get it when I do wake up.
"What?!"
"Shh, Mom,"Kevin 発言しました softly. I could almost feel him looking over to see if I was still asleep.
"Why didn't she tell anyone? Why didn't あなた tell anyone?"
"She got me to promise,"Kevin 発言しました guiltily. Denise sighed, waiting for him to explain. He did. He told her everything.
"You still should have told someone, Kevin."
"I know."
There was silence as I stirred, trying to get up.
"She should stay here for tonight,"said Denise.
"Okay,"Kevin let a breath out. I felt a hand on my forehead, and my eyes opened. I kept blinking, trying to get myself fully awake. He was smiling down at me. I scowled, but he didn't seem to notice.
"Feeling better?"he asked sweetly. I grunted. Jerk.
I opened my mouth to protest when he wrapped a blanket around me and picked me up, but no words came out.
"It's okay. あなた can stay here for tonight. I'll call that sunglasses dude,"he whispered, taking me upstairs. I had my arms around his neck, and was tempted to strangle him. But I decided it wouldn't help anything.
He took me to the spare room, putting me down on the bed.
"I'm 次 door if あなた need anything,"he kissed my forehead. I closed my eyes. I was so mad at him.
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"Is she going to be okay?"Joe asked Kevin when they were getting ready for bed.
"Yeah. She's strong."
"She didn't look too strong today,"Joe pointed out.
"She was in shock, Joe,"Kevin sighed, taking his socks off.
"I don't know..."Joe's voice trailed off, voicing his doubts. Kevin threw a 枕 at him, then collapsed on his back, bouncing slightly on his bed. He yawned.
"Go to sleep Joe."
"Yes mother."
"Joe?"
"Hmm?"
"Get a life."
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He stared me down, but I couldn't stop singing. I couldn't stop performing! I tried, I TRIED! I felt a cold hand on my shoulder. I turned around, facing Kelsey. Her eyes were glazed over. I couldn't stop singing, though! Her eyes bore into me. Hatred. She hated me. I heard a gunshot, then a sharp pain in my head. He got me this time.
"Laura? Laura! Wake up!"
My eyes shot open, and I looked around quickly, making sure..he..wasn't here.
"Laura, it's okay. It was just a nightmare."
I looked up to whoever was addressing me. Kevin. My eyes narrowed.
"You told." He winced, biting his lip.
"I had to."
"Whatever,"I said, rubbing my head. I had hit it on the lamp stand. I saw Joe standing beside him, looking concerned. But I didn't care. I turned away from Kevin, crawling back up into my bed.
"We'll talk about this tomorrow, hon,"he leaned over to キッス my cheek. I pulled my face away, and he sighed.
"Good night,"he half-smiled, walking out of the room with Joe, and closing the door behind him.
Chapter Thirteen; Saltwater Betrayers
“Oh my gosh, I so remember that!”Kelsey laughed as we went over our old childhood memories.
“Not funny! That was so disgusting!”
“Oh, come on, あなた have to admit that it was pretty hilarious.”
“I see nothing hilarious about falling into a toilet. And my mom never let me stay over at your house again because of that.”
“I know. Ridiculous. But at least I got to come over to your house.”
“True, true. We were quite the disturbance around town and school.”
“I think we were just disturbed,”Kelsey chuckled. I threw a 枕 at her.
“Oh, shush.”
“But, look where we are now. You’re Miss Fabulous, while I’m in this ugly house taking care of my drugged-up sister and her children...”
I sat up with a gasp. How long were these nightmares going to haunt me? It's only been two days, hon. Give it some time. Kevin's voice ran through my head. I brushed my hair out of my face, sitting up.
Tomorrow, early morning, I would be catching a plane to take me to my best friend's funeral. I shivered at that thought, it sounded so morbid...morbid but true. Not to mention surreal and heartbreaking.
Sunlight shined through the window, reflecting on my face. I was still staying at the Jonas' house. They currently weren't on tour, but they were still booked for local interviews and such. I had canceled whatever I was supposed to be at recently. I squinted my eyes at the overbearing sun. It was going to be another long day.
"Joe's having his party this Saturday,"said Denise Jonas, trying to lighten the mood in the livingroom. I nodded, focusing my attention on the television.
"What exactly are we doing for it?"Nick asked, twirling a stray curl around his finger. Kevin sighed, putting his arm around me. I tensed a bit, but let him get away with it.
"Just a few friends, nothing too drastic. Mandy's going to be here."
Nick's face brightened up.
"That's great!"
"I called her about it,"Mrs. Jonas chuckled.
"Thanks Mom,"Nick smiled.
"I can't wait to see her again,"Kevin chimed in.
Mandy. Their best friend. My best friend was dead. Kevin looked down at me, sensing something was the matter. I don't know how he did that. He must have sensitive brain waves. または he was just a freak. I tended to agree with the latter; I loved my freaks.
He attempted to give me a small smile. I stared at him blankly, then looked back down at my hands, rubbing them together. They were freezing cold. Kevin placed a hand on 上, ページのトップへ of them, but I pushed him away, standing up.
"I'm going for a walk,"I stated. It wasn't a request, it was a fact. Mrs. Jonas nodded. She sensed the tension in the room, as did Nick and Kevin. I think I was the central cause of it, so I might as well remove myself from the environment.
"I'll 登録する you,"Kevin 発言しました in the same tone I had. Ouch. No arguing with that. I simply bit my lip then turned my back to him, grabbing my ジャケット before I headed out the door.
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"There she goes,"he 発言しました in a low voice, lowering his binoculars. He looked over at his partner.
"Any action to be taken?"
"Not yet. We'll see what dear Laura's plans are after the funeral."
"Sounds entertaining."
"Believe me, it is. And we just happen to have front row tickets. I may get us some backstage passes later,"he chuckled, raising the binoculars up again.
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My vision blurred. Stupid saltwater. For some reason it always managed to slip out of my eyes at the most inconvenient times. I felt two strong hands on my shoulders, and let out a yelp.
"Shh." It was him. Wonderful. He turned me around to face him, seeing my tears. They betrayed me. He took a thumb to wipe them away.
"Allergy season. Don't know how long my contacts will hold up,"I sniffed. He frowned, taking a strand of my hair and tucking it behind my ear.
"I only did it because I 愛 you."
"You sound like my mom."
"Is that a bad thing?"he raised an eyebrow. I ignored that question. He sighed, obviously frustrated.
"I'm sorry,"I whispered. His brow furrowed in confusion.
"Sorry for what?"
"For 芝居 like this. For getting あなた involved in this...For being so stubborn,"I sniffed again. My vision started to blur once more.
He reached a hand out and touched my cheek.
"No, no, no. This isn't your fault. Believe me. I can't imagine how you're feeling right now, and I should be the one saying sorry. But Mom promised not to tell for the time being."
I gaped at him, at a loss for words. He pulled me into a hug. One of those great, irreplaceable Kevin Jonas hugs. And I hugged him back.
I could tell he was surprised. I hadn't shown any signs of affection since the phone call. But this was too much to handle. I buried my head into his chest, and he stroked the back of my hair.
"You can cry, あなた know. Promise I won't tell,"he urged. I didn't respond, and I really didn't want to. I never cried, and now wasn't the time for exceptions. No matter how cute-sounding his voice was.
I don't know how long we were out there, but we found our way back to the house, me leaning on him for support. Mrs. Jonas greeted us with クッキー and milk, which made me feel better.
What didn't make me feel better was that Kelsey's funeral was tomorrow. And I could possibly be part of the reason for it.
Chapter Fourteen; fyi, Kevin Actually Does Need Lungs To Breathe
There was something 発言しました like,"Dearly beloved we are gathered here today..."
I don't know. I don't really remember. And that's my version of the funeral.
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"How did it go?"Kevin asked once I called him around 8 hours later.
"I don't remember."
He didn't say anything. Typical.
"Your mom already called me, Laura." Oh. So he had decided to talk.
"About what?"I asked, confused now.
"She 発言しました that あなた had to leave as soon as the funeral started because あなた broke down."
Really? I wasn't aware of that fact. I didn't answer.
"Sure あなた don't need me to come rescue you?"he chuckled, trying to lighten the conversation.
"Rescue me from what?"I was way out of it. He sighed.
"She died of a ハート, 心 attack,"he stated. Yes. I already knew this. Why was he reminding me?
"She was only 19, Laura. That's not normal. And she wasn't on drugs または anything. Your uncle had a severe ハート, 心 attack also, and...well, he survived."
My chest seemed to clench around my lungs and heart. It hurt to breathe. So this was what he was getting to. That this was really my fault. Why couldn't they just leave me alone? I hadn't told him about the other note yet. I knew he would freak.
"Laura?" Oops. He had been talking...And I wasn't paying attention.
"I just want to come back to Los Angeles,"I croaked.
"Well, あなた can anytime, あなた know."
"You'll be on tour, though,"I whispered.
"Yeah..."his voice trailed off in indecision. I was not going to be selfish.
"I hope あなた have fun. I'm supposed to be on tour too."
"Are あなた sure you're up to that?"
"Of course I am,"I laughed bitterly. "I'm a robot now, remember?"
"You don't have to do this, あなた know."
"Why? あなた think they're gonna come and kill me?"I sniffed, rubbing the back of my head. He paused for a moment.
"I hope not, Laura. God, I wish I was with you."
"Me too,"I 発言しました in a low voice. Ouch. This hurt もっと見る than I thought it would.
"I 愛 you,"he replied softly. I inhaled sharply, I'm sure he could hear it on the other line.
"I 愛 あなた too...Kevin,"I answered in almost a whisper. Oh. I was so falling for him.
"We're leaving for New York tomorrow,"he informed me. New York...that wasn't too far from where I was.
"Concert?"I asked.
"Yep. Not to mention the interviews."
"Could I bribe あなた into getting me three tickets?"I asked in my cute voice.
"Seems you're recovering well,"he laughed. "Of course. Let me guess...Ciara and McKenzie?"
"You got it, dude."
"What's in it for me?"
"Hugs and kisses?"
"Sounds good."
I heard a beep on the other line.
"Gotta go, Kev. I think that's my manager on the other line."
"Mkay, hon. Bye."
"Bye."
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Nice going. One friend down, three to go. Then there's you. Keep performing and we'll see how this goes, love.
My hands trembled as I reread the note. This really wasn't cool. Maybe I should tell the police? The press would go crazy...but if it would save a life, then I had to do it. It could perhaps wait a week, though. And I was afraid if I did tell the police, they'd end up killing all my friends. Why me?
I snapped out of it as my cell rang.
"Hello?"
No answer. But shallow breathing.
"Hello?"I asked again. Click. They hung up. I rolled my eyes and threw my cell back down on the bed. Stupid prank calls.
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"Her voice. I've always loved her voice."
"Snap out of it, we've got work to do. She's going to be in New York tomorrow."
"We better not screw it up this time. あなた don't know how long I've been waiting to have her."
"Lay low, man. We don't want this operation to explode. Just take it easy, and she'll be all yours in the end."
"She was the only one who really noticed me in school. I actually felt like someone, and then she just left."
"I know, Tony. But, seriously, keep it together."
"I'm trying,"Tony whispered. "I just want her so bad."
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"Kevin!"I yelled, jumping into his outspread arms. I hugged him as tight as possible.
"Hey, Laura, fyi, Kevin actually does need lungs to breathe while we're on stage,"Joe rolled his eyes. I stuck my tongue out at him. Kevin stroked my hair out of my face. I smiled up at him, and he smiled back.
"Hey,"he kissed my forehead. "I missed you. Are あなた feeling better?"
I nodded, hugging him again. Joe let out an exasperated sigh, then winked over at Kenzie. She blushed slightly, but chuckled. Nick walked in, seeing everybody, then tripped over his own feet. シアラ had to cover her mouth to keep from laughing.
"Nick. あなた just pulled a Joe,"Kevin raised an eyebrow. Nick's face was red as he looked over at Ciara.
"Crap. As long as I don't end up totally like him, I'm good right?"he smirked at Joe. Joe wrinkled his nose up. I laughed along with Kevin as he took me off to the side. I had decided to 表示する him the note. I looked around carefully, then handed it to him. The rest of them were too busy talking to notice us.
"What's this?"he frowned, holding it up to the light so he could see it.
"It was in my ギター case yesterday,"I bit my lip. He read it out loud.
"Nice going. One friend down, three to go. Then there's you. Keep performing and we'll see how this goes, love. What?!"he looked at me sharply. Joe walked up to us then.
"Hey, Kev, we have like, 15 分 til-whoa are あなた okay?"he asked, seeing Kevin's none too happy face.
"I'll be fine, Joe,"he 発言しました as calmly as possible. Joe sensed that we needed to talk.
"Okay. Later,"he half-smiled, his eyes darting back and forth between us as he walked off.
"Why didn't あなた tell me this on the phone?"he sighed, trying to regain composure.
"I don't know. I wasn't thinking right. I'm scared,"my voice cracked. His face softened and he enveloped me in another hug.
"It's okay. We'll talk about this...afterwards. In the meantime, just have fun."
I stood up on my tiptoes and kissed him. He seemed surprised at first, but kissed me back.
"And afterwards, あなた get もっと見る for getting me tickets,"I teased him. He rolled his eyes slightly then poked my side, causing me to pretty much spazz out. I slapped his arm lightly as he headed off to the backroom with his brothers.
