A/N: I don't own Big Time Rush. I got this idea from I Won't Last A Day Without You, a Filipino movie. I haven't watched it so it doesn't completely follow the plot, I think.
The band doesn't exist and the friendships are a bit different. The only established couple is Logan/Mercedes. They're all about 21/22 years old, which isn't really that important but I thought I'd mention it anyway.
Logan opened the door to his girlfriend's apartment. They had been going out for almost two years but they didn't live with each other because Logan was a bit traditional. Plus, their schedules were crazy and barely gave them time together. Mercedes was a model for high fashion magazines while Logan played either the drums or piano for Kendall, who was a musician. Kendall was his best friend since middle school in Minnesota and when he made it big in Hollywood, he brought Logan along. They stayed at the Palmwoods apartment and met Lucy, who was also a musician, and practically became their big sister. The three of them became inseparable and they later added Mercedes into the group. She was hired for one of Kendall's magazine covers/interviews and when she met Logan, the two started dating.
Logan walked in and was greeted by Mercedes' roommate, Natalia. Her dark red hair was still in curls.
"Oh Logan," she was surprised, "Uh… Mercedes is in her room… I've got to get going."
"Natalia, have you seen my –" the blond girl stopped in her tracks.
Logan found the behavior suspicious but tried to ignore it, "Hey you."
"Logan, what are you doing here?" she asked.
"I thought I'd just drop by," he smiled shyly, "Kendall and I got back last night. I brought you coffee from Coffee Bean."
"Sweetie, I'm a Starbucks girl," she smiled sadly and gave him a kiss on the cheek, "But I appreciate the gesture."
Natalia spoke up, "I'm sorry but we have to go to the studio. Antonio was expecting us fifteen minutes ago."
Logan moved out of the way, "Ok, have a great day. Maybe we can get dinner later."
"I'll call you," Mercedes rushed and closed the door behind her.
Logan sighed to himself – being in a relationship is hard but he was determined to make it work. He hoped Mercedes was on the same page.
Camille walked into the radio station with a smile on her face. She was always a morning person so hosting the 5am-10am slot was a dream come true. She would normally take a quick nap after heading home then get lunch with one of her best friends Jo, James, or Carlos. Their schedules didn't always match but they tried their best to get together. Jo worked as a publicist for Fiona Storms, an upcoming movie star, James was an actor on Moonlight Park, and Carlos was a producer for the fantasy/drama show, Magnolia Mills. Their friendship went as far back as their freshman year of high school and they stood by each other when they decided to move from San Diego to Hollywood into the Crescent Ridge apartment. They kept each other sane in their crazy world.
"I don't know how you're always so chipper," Dakota, her co-worker, handed Camille her usual Coffee Bean drink.
"I'm living my dream," Camille replied honestly as she set her stuff down.
Dakota smiled at her response, "We go on air in fifteen minutes."
She was given the signal and greeted the audience, "Good morning, Los Angeles, you're listening to 105.4 The Cali Grove! It looks like another gorgeous day as I see the sun start to shine. For those already up, raise those coffee cups and let's get this work week off to a good start."
About three hours later, the phone lines were going crazy for "Counselor Camille." It was one of their most popular sections and their listeners constantly called in. The phone calls were usually related to getting advice on how to handle parents, kids, friends and relationships. Camille, and her co-workers, would always do their best to help.
She answered the phone line, "Thanks for calling, Natalia. How can Counselor Camille help you?"
A female spoke up, "But MY name is Nata – oww! – Hi Camille, I think I might need some relationship advice…"
Camille giggled, "What kind of relationship advice?"
Natalia continued, "I've been dating this guy Loga – Landon – for almost two years. He's a good guy but I don't think the spark is there anymore, y'know? We're content with each other and I know he still cares about me but I'm not sure if I feel the same way."
The radio host paused for a few seconds before answering, "Well Natalia, I think the best thing to do is break up with him. It wouldn't be fair to you to force this relationship. It also isn't fair to Landon to string him along. You care about him and you probably love him, but it might be a different kind of love you feel for him."
"But he's such a sweet guy, I'd hate to hurt him," the listener sighed.
Camille's voice was soft and sympathetic, "Talk to him and explain what is happening. Unfortunately, it will hurt him but this will hurt him less. I wish I could give you advice that would make this easier."
"Yeah, I guess that's true," Natalia agreed, "Thanks Counselor Camille."
"No problem and good luck," she hung up and answered the next caller.
In an apartment twenty minutes away, Logan heard the whole conversation. A part of him was saddened by the news – it was painfully obvious that it was Mercedes on the phone, talking about him. A bigger part of him was angry – if Mercedes was having a problem, she should have come to him and not publicize their business for hundreds to hear. Kendall was also in the condo listening to the radio and offered to take Logan out for brunch to get his mind off of it. For the most part, it worked. Until Logan's phone started to ring.
"Logan," Mercedes voice came through, "We need to talk."
A/N: So do you think I'm off to a good start? I'm not going to lie, I already have an outline but I have yet to write the other chapters. I hope I'm inspired to write this. Anyway, please review and let me know what you think? Thank you!