James and Kendall stared at one another with guilt. James went to say something but looked down at his hands rubbing them together clearly itching for something to say. "Truce?" he said in a soft voice. Kendall was silent. He jumped a bit as Carlos had hit him in the leg hurrying for him to answer.
"Ow," he mouth. Kendall looked at James and with a heavy sigh he answered. "Sure, why not." Kendall said.
"I'll back off too. I mean she's clearly into you," James said. He was a bit ashamed to admit it because he really liked her but he faced facts that she was into Kendall and not him.
Kendall waved him off. "Don't- This was all becoming ridiculous anyway. I don't think I want her anyway. The damage she did- she's not worth it," Logan and Carlos beamed brightly at one another. James couldn't fight back the smile that spread across his face. Kendall shared the moment of relief with him by smiling just as bright. The two got up and embraced tightly.
Logan and Carlos got up and shared in on the hug, wrapping their arms around Kendall and James. After a few moments passed and they were still embracing Kendall cleared his throat. "Can we let go now?"
"Nope, just a few more seconds," Carlos said contently, closing his eyes and smiling.
"This couldn't get anymore gayer," James whispered in Kendall's ear. Kendall nodded.
"It's actually kinda hot," came Camille from behind them. The boys scrambled to let go of once another and looked at her. Their cheeks were flushed, evidently embarrassed.
"Ah, Camille. So nice of you to stop by." Logan said. He scanned her up and down taken by her costume. Not he could complain. She was dressed in Hogwarts robes, black circle glasses, a wand in her hand, and a lightening bolt painted in her forehead. Logan was a huge Harry Potter fan. More than he would like to admit though.
"Nice outfit" James said holding back a laugh.
"There's a Harry Potter audition happening?" Carlos asked.
"Convention?" Kendall asked.
"Movie release?" James said.
"No, no, and no. There's actually a marathon showing of all 5 movies and I thought I take a break of the art life and just sit back and relax."
"Yeah but you're still dressed up." Carlos said.
"I'm and avid fan. Sue me," She threatened. Carlos raised both eyebrows wondering if she was being serious. But he kept his mouth shut.
So, what are you up to?" Logan asked. Camille smiled when Logan spoke but then the smile faded.
"Right...Uh...Choir came up to me all teary eyed-"
A concerned "What" from Kendall and a "Why" from James cut her off but both looked at one another at the immediate concern.
Camille shook her head. "Pathetic" she said under her breath. "But yeah, she wanted you two to meet her by the pool in 10. Says it's important or something. Probably crying because she can't keep the both of you and has to choose who" Camile said. At that both James and Kendall ran for the door and outside.
"Guys!-" Logan tried to call after them but it was too late. He bit down on his fist to keep from yelling.
"So much for the truce," Carlos said.
Dammit. Come on Carlos" Logan grabbed Carlos by the arm and pulled him into a run after the boys.
When they got out there Kendall and James were standing by the pool. A little to close. Both had a pool water noodle in one hand. From Logan's guess they weren't going to use that in the pool. He ran over to them and put himself between them.
"Come on guys. I thought we just went through all this! I thought the fighting was over! She isn't worth it! Remember?" Logan squeaked, pleading with them.
Kendall gave him a dirty look. "Logan please. I see the way you look at her too! So don't go saying she's not worth it. Besides there wouldn't be any fighting since James claimed that he was going to back off." Kendall attempted to hit James with the noddle but got Logan instead. That's when Logan hurried out from in between them. Those things hurt and Logan wasn't going to be the evidence of their pointless fight. He couldn't stand the reason why they were in this stupid fight either.
Logan: God did I want to kill Choir right now. Just grab her by the throat till she turns purple. But then I'd have to put my lips on her to revive her and then maybe make out- Ah! Bad thoughts, bad thoughts. Kendall is not right! He's not! He's not! He's not!
"Says the boy who "claimed" he didn't want her!" James bit back, then hit Kendall in the bare part of his legs. Logan rolled his eyes.
"Guys!" Logan yelled!
"She's upset, so she's going to want to talk to me," Kendall said. He whacked James in the arm.
"Guys!"
"But I'm the sensitive and understanding one, so I'm the guy for her!"
"GUYS!"
"What!" Both Kendall and James yelled aggravated. But Kendall had turned whipping the noodle around and smacked it into Choir who went crashing into the pool water. Logan shook his head. Kendall and James rushed to her aid once she rose from under water. She screamed a high pitch scream.
Kendall and James backed up a bit. "You idiots!" she yelled. Logan went over to her and held a hand out but she smacked it away.
She pulled herself out. When she climbed out her pink blouse stuck to her skin and she was missing a pink flip flop which rose to the surface. She pushed stray bit of blonde hair that was stuck to her cheeks, off her face.
"I'm so, so, so sorry," Kendall said earnestly. She looked at him darkly. They were all silent as Choir examined her pink expensive blouse, her ruined jeans, and twisted her hair to let the excess water fall free. All thought she was worried about the damage the chlorine was going to do to it all.
But James was getting restless and spoke. "Camille said that you wanted to meet us," he stated. Choir looked up at him.
"And what a mistake that ended up being," she said coldly.
James bit his tongue, his cheeks turning red. "Sorry..." he said softly.
"You're going to choose one of us?" Kendall asked.
"What- No-" She pressed her fingers to her forehead, tightly closing her eyes.
"Are you okay?" James asked.
"I'm fine," She said quickly wiping her cheeks fast from falling tears.
Kendall stepped forward but she stepped back. "I'm leaving," She said. "Daddy is sending me to a private school in New York City. Where I can be closer to my mom and the rest of the family. I won't be back so I thought I would tell you two so you could end this ridiculous fight over me. I'm leaving and you four can go back to be one big happy band family." She blurted out in one breath.
Every face dropped in shock. "You're not coming back?" Kendall asked.
"Are you deaf?" She asked. Kendall was taken by this remark. His jaw clenched. She sniffled and turned to walk away. However, she turned and looked at Logan.
"Guess I should have listened to you," She said. They all looked at Logan. "You're a smart guy. A girl is going to be so lucky to have you."
Logan didn't say anything to that but smiled sympathetically for her. Choir turned and finally walked off.
The four of them were all looking at Logan. It was a moment before he realized that they were looking at him. But it was the curious looks that Kendall and James were giving him. He chuckled nervously. "What? So, I may have let it slip that she shouldn't date either of you two. And stalked you two when you were with her. And a few other things that I'm not at liberal to say." He chuckled again. But the boys didn't look happy. "Oh c'mon! This all worked out for the best. Like Choir said: we get to go back to our big happy band family," he said bringing Kendall and James into a tight hug.
But James and Kendall picked up their noodles. Logan began to back up.
"Guys-Wait-Don't-" But before he could get another word out Kendall and James began to hit Logan. Logan ran for it. Kendall and James chased him around the pool.
Carlos smiled to himself. "I love you guys!" he said.