Disclaimer: I do not own Big Time Rush or anything to do with it.
A/N: In this story Jo never came back she stayed in New Zealand, and Lucy never existed.
Kendall Knight sighed in frustration as he drove down the highway. He could not believe that he had drawn the shot stick and had to go to the hardware store. Then again he was a quarter responsible for the hole in the wall that burst the pipe. Note to self no more bowling in the apartment. So he guessed that Bitters making him run out to pick up supplies for Buddha Bob to fix the hole was fair.
Kendall finally found Houlihan hardware and plumbing and pulled into the parking lot. He noticed instantly that the store had an old time feel and was not modernized like most places in LA, it was nice. As he made his way into the store he noticed it was the same way, not modernized, but still well stocked, it was a nice store.
"What does a guy have to do to get some help around here" he muttered after waiting for a few minutes.
"Maybe be patient" said a voice from behind him "I am the only one here at the moment, and I was on the phone with another customer."
Kendall felt embarrassed he did not mean to sound so rude. He turned to face the women, and was shocked to discover it was not a woman at all but a teen, probably his age. The girl was probably 5'5 with dark wavy auburn hair that fell just below her shoulders and she had pulled to the side with a pony tail. She also had the darkest bluest eyes he had ever seen. She looked pale and almost stick thin and she had bags under her eyes they looked like the kind he got when he stayed up all night studying for a big test or practicing a dance routine. Despite that she was one of the most beautiful girls he had ever seen.
"How can I help you Hollywood" she joked branding him with a nickname as she passed him and went to the front counter.
He stared at her dumbstruck trying to remember what his name was.
"Gone mute have we" she gently kidded.
"I am here to pick up some supplies" he finally choked out.
"Ah now we are getting somewhere" she said with a smile "name?"
"The orders probably under Bitters or Buddha Bob" he said knowing he sounded like an idiot.
"Oh the Palm Woods order" she said with a smile "they are one of our best customers. Especially since those how did Mr. Bitters put it those 'four idiot hockey heads moved in'."
Kendall felt his cheeks flame red.
The girl noticed his embarrassment "sorry" she said realizing he was one of the 'idiot hockey heads'.
"The supplies are over here, I already got everything together for you" she said leading him across the store where a large pile of pipes, spackling, putty and other things he did not recognize.
"Let me make sure everything is here" said the girl checking the list.
"I'm Kendall, Kendall Knight" he said wondering if she knew who he was.
"I know who you are" said the girl checking things off on the list "My ten year old cousin, Izzy, is obsessed with your band" she said sounding unimpressed as she continued checking items off on her list.
"Usually when someone tells them your name you tell yours back" he said.
"Sorry" she said finally meeting his gaze "I'm Cecelia, but everyone calls me Celia. Anyway everything is here and it is already paid for, I'll help you to your car with it."
"Are you sure?" he asked eyeing some of the items, they looked heavy.
"Please Hollywood this is nothing" she said grabbing some things and walking past him outside the store.
Kendall watched her go; one thing was for sure he had never met a girl like that before.
"Thanks for your help" he said once they finally got the car loaded with all the supplies. As he was about to leave another car pulled up.
"Hey CJ everything go okay?" asked the man as he got out of the car.
"This is my Uncle Derek he owns the store" said Celia to Kendall.
"CJ?" asked Kendall.
"Family nickname" she said with a small smile. "Yeah everything went fine Uncle Derek. Kendall here was the only customer, he was picking up the Palm Woods order, he's one of the hockey heads" she said with a smile.
"Ah well I should thank you, you boys are keeping me in business" Derek joked. "I am going to head inside nice to meet you Kendall" said Derek with a wave as he left.
"You too" called out Kendall "so I hope I get to see you again" said Kendall with a smile.
"With all the damage you and your friends cause I'm sure you will Hollywood" joked Celia as she turned to follow her uncle in the store.
Kendall drove off with a smile on his face. It had almost three months since Jo had left and he finally felt he was ready to move on and start dating again. One thing was for sure he definitely would be volunteering to run to the hardware store for Bitters from now on. He was actually glad he drew the short stick.