1AU: This story takes place in 2009. That means that Nick is 16, Joe is 19, and Kevin is 21. Katie is 17, and Julie is 21.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything except the plot, Katie, Julie, and my songs.
Prologue: Chance of a Lifetime
Katie POV
I sighed happily and fell back on my bed, thinking about the last four months. I still couldn't believe it, even now. I had been discovered by my neighbor's agent, who claimed I had potential. She had taken me in to the recording studio downtown, where I recorded my first single. It was so amazing to finally record that song officially; I had written it myself a few years ago. I had just finished recording another song; my agent said that if I recorded at least one or two more songs, I would be able to make my first CD.
Speaking of my agent, my cell phone started to sing "Pocketful of Sunshine" by Natasha Bedingfield. Yes, it was a corny ringtone, but I liked Natasha Bedingfield, and I was so self-centered as to use one of my own songs. I sat up and flipped out my special purple Razor, checking the screen. Seeing the name flashing on the screen, I smiled and answered, "Hey, Missy. What's the news?" Missy Stevens was my agent, and a great friend of mine.
"Kates, guess what?" Missy shrieked excitedly. She was really hyper when she had good news. "I was able to get you a spot as an opening act! Who you're opening for is a surprise, though." I could hear the smile in her voice.
"I hope it's a good surprise. I'm not opening for a crappy boy band, am I?" I cringed at the thought. There were some boy bands, like Lifehouse, Switchfoot, and Greenday, that I would be happy to open for. There were some like the Backstreet Boys and My Chemical Romance that I just wouldn't open for. I'm sorry if you like them, but I'm just not a big fan.
Missy chuckled, and said, "Depends on the perspective, I guess. Anyway, come down to the office so I can get your signature on the contract. This tour is going to be a year long, so we need extra permission for this." I couldn't believe my ears. My first tour would last a whole year? When would I get to go home? I really hoped I would like the band if we were to spend one freakin' year together.
"I'll be down in a few." I said, quickly hanging up and running down the stairs. I quickly waved to my cousin, Julie, who was home for the holidays. Mom and dad were out running errands, so Julie was the only one in the house besides me. My parents had adopted Julie when she was four years old after her own parents died. I didn't even know we weren't directly related until I was six. Julie held up her hands to stop me.
"Whoa there, Katelyn. Where do you think you're going?" She asked in her 'I'm the boss right now, so you better answer me' voice. Rolling my eyes, I said, "Chill, Jewls, I have to see Missy. She's got some important news involving my first tour."
Julie's eyes widened and she clapped in excitement. "I knew you would travel soon! I saw it in the stars a few nights ago." I rolled my eyes again. Julie was always saying weird things like that. It wasn't odd of her to say things and they would later come true. Sometimes, it was downright freaky. Like how she predicted that I would get discovered after I turned 17. And how she predicted that I would catch the chicken pox when I was 7.
"Can I come along with you? You know you wanna bring me." She asked, doing her infamous puppy-dog pout. No one could deny Julie with that face, especially me.
Sighing, I said, "Yes, you can come, but please don't do anything like you did last time." I shuddered as I thought of the whole bathroom at the office flooded-that was when it had carpet. Don't ask me.
"Oh, you are such a worry-wart. I call driving!" Julie said, rushing out the door with her keys in hand.
Rolling my eyes, I followed, climbing into Julie's light blue Porsche. In a matter of ten minutes, we arrived at Missy's office, which was only a couple blocks away from our house. Living in L.A. was like that.
I nearly broke off the doors in my haste to get to Missy's office, Julie trying to keep up. I knocked on Missy's door before pulling it open. Missy's blonde head popped up and a brilliant smile graced her face. "Hey, Kates. I knew you wouldn't take long."
Missy came up and hugged me tightly before turning to Julie who had just barged into the room. Missy pointed her finger mock-threateningly at my cousin and said, "You! Stay away from any source of liquid, please." Julie raised her hands up in surrender before I asked, "So, who am I performing with?"
Missy quickly handed over the contract, which I quickly read through. Once I was down reading, my eyes were as round as tennis balls. "I'm opening for the Jonas Brothers?"
Missy clapped her hands and shrieked, "Yes! I had to pull a few strings and the like, but I finally landed you the spot! Isn't that great?"
I was stunned. I mean, the Jonas Brothers? They were the hottest boy band in America, if not the world by now. And I got to open for them? That was insane. It was the chance of the lifetime.
Looking up, I saw a look of concern spread across Missy's face. To put her inhibitions to rest, I ran up and hugged her. "Thank you so much, Missy! You are the best!"
Laughing, Missy said, "Thanks. One thing, though." I looked at her with a puzzled expression on my face. "What?"
Giving my shoulder a soft punch, she said, "Remember to get me their autographs, okay? My niece loves them to pieces, and if she knew you were basically living with them for a year and didn't get her their autographs, she'd freak."
Chuckling, I nodded my approval. A couple minutes later, I had signed the contract. This was going to be one memorable year.
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Okay, so that was your first chapter. I don't have a beta, so I hope it's good. Please review, but no flames please. I'll post the next chapter after I get a few reviews.
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