❤ Stuck. ❤ (A James Maslow Story.) *complete*

Chapter 8: Asking for advice.

"I like you, Joni." 

"James, I-" Is the only thing I got out. 

"I know, we're too...different. But can't help it that my heart goes 1000 miles an hour when I just think of you." I was paralyzed. James started to lean in and I didn't back away. 

Right before our lips could touch, I snapped out of it and backed away. "I'm sorry." I whispered. "I can't do this." 

"I get it." James nods. 

"But we can still be friends right?" 

"Sure." He gave me his signature smile. "I should go home." I nod slowly, slightly disappointed. "I'll see you Monday." I gave him a goodbye hug. I watched as he stepped in his car and drove off. I slowly opened the door and immediately went to bed. 

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"Hey Michele. There is something I need to talk to you about. Can you come over?" I asked through the phone. 

"Yeah, sure, I'll be there in a few." 

"Thanks." I hung up and waited for Michele to arrive. Luckily it didn't take her very long. "Hey Michele." I gave her a hug. "Thanks for c-" I stopped midsentence cause I saw Kendall. "Why did you bring Kendall?" 

"He was with me so he tagged along." By now Kendall was standing by her side.  

"I was kinda hoping I could talk to you alone." 

"No problem, just text me when I can return." Kendall smiles. He kisses Michele and leaves. I mentioned for Michele to come in. We sit down on the couch.  

"Tell me. What did you wanna talk about?"  

"Um, well, there...there's this guy." I start hesitatingly. A smile appears on Michele's face. "I don't really know what to do." I sigh. "I think I like him but everytime we're close to kissing I pull away, because something doesn't feel right."  

"What doesn't feel right?" 

"We're just from two different worlds." 

"Opposites attract." She lays her hand on my knee. "Look if you like a guy, you should tell him, so he's not confused by the messages you're sending. And you should go for it no matter how different you guys are from each other." 

"I guess you're right." 

"Of course I am." We both smile and I give her a hug. 

"You can text Kendall now." She immediately takes her phone and types away. "Oh and please don't tell anyone about this." 

"Of course not."