Love Until There's Nothing Left Part One

Took me forever to finally post. Who knew a person could be so busy?

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Last week, I had just started dating Carlos, and it had been perfect. But, it seems like Kendall has caught on, and that hasn't been so good. Jo seems so jealous that Kendall is paying me so much attention. It's not like I want him to pay me any attention at all... But yeah, I may like Kendall just a tiny bit, but I love Carlos even more.

But I couldn't think about all of that right now. I had a birthday dinner I had to get ready for.

It is Carlos' birthday today, and he is turning 18, and I couldn't be happier. Tonight, we were going to head to his favorite restaurant - Fridays. And that was the perfect place not only because its his favorite restaurant, but because today is Friday. He had always order the huge bacon burger, while we all sat around the table, watching in awe. But of course, it's Carlos; he always finished that burger.

I stood in front of the long mirror that leaned against the blue wall in my room. I smiled at the memory of painting the once red walls with Carlos. That was one of our best times. I checked myself out, wearing one of my pink bubble dresses that had real crystals lined at the top and the bottom. I always thought that my dad gave the best birthday gifts; and I was right. Light danced off of the crystals, shinning in my eyes. The dress was just above my knees, showing my long legs bare. "Just as Carlos likes them," I thought.

I decided to let my hair down out of the neat bun, and curled my dark brown hair. I pushed my hair off to my right side, and pinned my bangs out of my face.

Even though the birthday dinner was at 7, and it was only 2, I had to pick the perfect look. I paired the whole look with a pair of white ballet flats, and a baby pink head band with a big pink flower on top. I smile at myself and strike a pose, thinking about how much Carlos will love it.

I hear the same happy rhythm I heard on my first day, knocking on the door.

Kendall... Damnit.

"Just a minute!" I scream from my bedroom. I shimmy out of my outfit, and the floor creeks beneath my feet as I put on a fresh pair if grey sweat pants and white t shirt. I purposely mess with my hair, then smooth it down straight. I wipe my face clean of any mascara, any blush, anything make up. I make a bored expression, just practicing for when I open the door.

I slowly open the tall brown door, and Kendall steps right in. I angrily shut the door, and follow him as he takes a seat in the living room. I grab my blue glasses off the counter top, and shove them into my face. I hated wearing my glasses in public, i'd wear them anywhere else. Even though the light of the living room is off, I can tell that there's a glare showing off in the corner of my glasses. I make my away across the wood floor to pull back the white curtains - letting some light in.

Annoyed, I say, "What's up?" It shows up in my voice. But Kendall's blond-brown hair clouds the front of his face; but it wasn't like I was able to read his expression anyway. But when he does look up, his lips are stretched out into a perfect l. Something must be wrong.

He sighs, and does a mini hair flip. Here's the thing: I thought that was down right adorable when I met him, but now I'm just kind of over it. But still, I bite my lip.

"How are you and Carlos going?" Is all he asks me. Did he seriously just come here to ask that? I thought. His light green eyes glow in even the dimmest light, and I have to look away.

I search my brain for answers before saying, "Good. Actually, great." I shift my weight from one leg to another. "You and Jo...?"

"Same old same old." He admits, not taking his eyes off of me for one second. "I actually wanted to talk to you about her,"

I laugh at this. What could be possibly want to talk to me about Jo for? She was his girlfriend and that was that.

"Shoot." Is all I can tell him.

"I don't think things are working out between me and her. She's just too jealous of you for no reason. She thinks I like you more than her. Seriously! It's like being girlfriend and boyfriend means nothing to her." Kendall pours his soul out to me. I blindly walk over to me, and rub his back as he burries his face in his hands.

I try to be comforting, "Well, than you only have one question to answer. Who do you like more?" I already know the answer, that he liked Jo more, so why did I ask?

"The truth is..." Kendall stands up, now face to face with me. Now he's grabbing my hands and I can't even imagine to shake free. He inches even closer to me....

He pushes his lips onto mine, suffocating me in his arms while he gets what he wants. I guess thats his answer.

I don't fight back - well I don't even try. I actually kiss him back; I might as well. He wraps his arms around my waist, kissing me passionately. I let him, as I can't control myself right now because fireworks are going off in my head.

Finally, I push him away. He looks more shocked than I should be!

"That was - uh - good..." I mumble. What's wrong with me?! Why would I tell him "that was good"?

"Maybe I should go..." He sprints out the door so fast I can't even protest. Sighing, I let myself fall down into the soft cushions of the couch, trying to analyze what happened.

Now the thought of Carlos' birthday isn't even in my head anymore. I'm way too busy with what just happened with Kendall, even though I know I know better than to do that. C'mon, what was I thinking? I had a perfect boyfriend who was probably going to dump be for making out with his best friend... And what would happen between Jo and Kendall? I couldn't even begin to imagine.

I checked the small clock that hung tightly over the door: 2:30... I guess we've been kissing for a while then! I decide to put on some decent clothes and go hang out with Logan and James.

I throw on tight black skinny jeans, with a sleeveless light blue shirt that read, "FRIDAY I'M IN LOVE" (A/N: I Actually have this shirt :D) and threw on some white knee high converse. I carefully did my hair, making sure I hadn't made it look anything like it would tonight. When I was happy with the straight look, I marched out the door.

I was almost to the elevators when it's doors silently opened. You won't believe inside - Kendall and Jo, sucking face! But - He just - what's going on?

They both quickly pull away when they notice a 3rd presence. Jo quickly smashes the button of the elevator, sending them back down in the elevator. I hold my breath, wishing the moment to be gone. Forever.

The elevator door opens again, but this time a new couple was kissing inside of it. Logan and Camille - I could live with that. This couple seemed like it was just meant to be, if you didn't count the on and off again parts of it...

Logan says something to Camille, below even a whisper. Camille smirks, as Logan exits the elevator, standing by my side. The elevator clicks closed, and I'm finally away from the confusion of a relationship.

"You said you wanted to hang with James and I?" He dips his hands way down into his dark jeans pocket, not taking his eyes off me.

"Yeah, I gotta talk to you guys about something." I force out of me. "Where's James by the way?"

Logan laughs quietly to himself, as if I said something funny. "You won't believe how long it takes that guy to get ready," Suddenly, there's a spring of humor in his voice, and I force myself to laugh along.

"We can go off into the apartment if you'd like-"

"Is Kendall in there?"

"I don't think so,"

"Carlos?"

"No, why?"

"Nothing."

I tug on my shirt, bring it down to my waist. I walk uneasily as I follow Logan into the apartment. I've been in there before and not the greatest thing happened. I don't want a replay of that. Nobody does.

I waited until Logan walked safely inside the apartment to follow him. Once inside, I quietly looked around for any sign of Carlos or Kendall.

"They're not here," Logan assures me. I gently nod, and wait for James with Logan.

"Oh, crap," I say under my breath.

"What?" Logan looks at me, confused.

"My friends came here to stay for the summer like me. I forget about them, I should probably run."

Logan understandingly nods, "You go do that,"

I calmly walk out the door, softly closing the door behind me. But once I know he can't see me - I take off running for The front desk in the lobby.

Boom! I run straight into somebody, and papers go flying everywhere. I don't even have any time to relax before the blow sends me right to the ground.

"Urckk!" The girl yells. Her blonde hair is now laying in her face, as she fights to see who I am.

"Jade?" The voice said. I stand up, and help up to her feet.

"Melanie?" I smile, remembering the last time we've seen each other in person.