Igniting

Chapter I: Spark

James' POV

"It's so good to have you back James." Kim said to me, her blue-green eyes sparkled with something more than friendship. Her long dark brown hair was in her usual ponytail. She was wearing a white collared shirt with dark jeans, she looked amazing.

"It's good to be back." I said happily, and honestly. Tour was awesome but I miss the Palm Woods, my friends and especially Kimberly. I've known her since the guys and I moved to L. A. She showed us the ropes of Hollywood; she lives near the big shots. She writes songs and choreographs for some of the biggest names in the industries, "I've really missed you." I told her. She held my hand and my stomach rolled over with excitement.

"Missed me enough to do this…?" She leaned in for a kiss. I closed my eyes and puckered my lips.

All the sudden I felt someone shaking me, calling my name, "James? James!" I woke up. My face was blushing from embarrassment. I was still on the plane home, sitting next to Kendall, "Whoa dude, I don't like you like that." He laughed.

"Sorry, daydreaming." I laughed, grateful that Kendall was the only who caught me kissing air.

"Again?" He asked, "Man, you've been daydreaming since we started this tour. So who's the lucky girl?" he nudged me.

I looked around to make sure Logan and Carlos were asleep, "Kim." I whispered.

Kendall's eyes bulged and gasped but covered his mouth, "Kim?" He mouthed.

I nodded in response, "What's so bad about it?"

"Well…nothing…EXCEPT SHE'S OUR BEST FRIEND. If you start to like her then everything will get all awkward!" Kendall whispered in a panic.

"But what if she and I got together?" I nodded.

"What if it doesn't work out?" Kendall's usually open to everything, but this was a delicate topic. Of course we all had a crush on Kim at first; I mean she's beautiful, smart, funny and talented. When we got to know each other better we stopped drooling over her, now she's one of us. I thought about this, Kim is my best friend and if I told her I liked her it could ruin everything or it could end well, unless it doesn't work out like Kendall said, "James, just lay low for a while. Maybe this feeling will go away and you'll realize that you want to stay friends."

"But what if it doesn't?"

Kendall sighed, "Then go for it."

We didn't speak about her for the rest of the flight.

We got to California after a few more hours. Outside, I saw a thunder cloud hovering above the skies, "Just great!" Gustavo yelled and put up his arms in frustration. Before we got a chance to complain, rain was pouring down so fast that it sounded like hail.

We sat down in the lobby and watched the five o'clock news, "It's forecasted that this storm will progressively get worse. It's highly advised that you stay where you are and take safety precautions. Do not travel long distances unless you have a four wheeled vehicle, this storm is said to be the worst in a long time." I could hear the groans within the airport.

"Well this sucks." Logan said as a lightning bolt strike hit a few yards away from the airport.

"Wait! Doesn't Kim have a four wheeler?" Carlos exclaimed.

"Well, call her up! You dogs need your rest, you have a press conference tomorrow and I will not have you sleeping during the Q & A!" Gustavo said.

Before Kendall or I could say anything Carlos had hit her speed dial button. He put it on speaker and we all waited as it rang.

"Hello?" I soft voice answered, I haven't heard her since the last time I called her in Canada. I got nervous. Why am I nervous? She's not even here in person. Just stay calm.

"Hey Kim it's us!" Carlos said into the phone and the rest of said hi in the background.

"Hey guys! How's your flight? When are you getting back to the Palm Woods?" She sounded excited to get a call from us.

"Well, actually we just landed and we were wondering if you could give us a ride back home." Logan said as he was smiling, probably because he was happy to hear her voice too.

"Yeah, of course! What airport are you at?"

"Thanks so much! We're at the Meadows Field Airport." Logan responded.

"Okay I'm on my way."

"Be careful it's pretty bad out there." Logan said back.

"See you in a few." Kim always ignored us when we tell her something is dangerous. She's usually the one getting us in trouble at the Palm Woods or pretty much anywhere we go.

"Bye and thanks again!" Logan said.

"Bye love ya Kim!" The rest of us said as Carlos hung up the phone.

She laughed, "Love you guys too."

An hour passed and Carlos' phone rang, "Hello?" he answered, "You're outside? Okay we're coming!" He hung up the phone, "Kim's outside!" We all jumped up and started running towards the exit with our luggage behind us.

The rain was pouring fast; it felt like little shards coming at me, "There she is!" Kendall shouted over the thunder. I saw Kim's big blue truck; she came up to the entrance so we didn't have to run too far. We piled in the truck after we put our luggage in the trunk.

"Hey!" We all greeted her as we got in. She excitedly greeted back.

We started driving; I noticed I haven't spoken since I was on the plane. No body suspected anything, besides the few glances Kendall gave me every once in a while.

"So how was the tour?" Kim said over the rain.

"It was unbelievable! We went to so many places!" Logan exclaimed.

"The dogs were A-MAZ-ING! Besides a few…odd predicaments we got into but overall, they killed it." Gustavo said.

"I'm surprised these guys haven't killed you yet!" She said to Gustavo. Kim and him would always joke about us giving Gustavo a hard time. Suddenly lightning appeared right in front of us, "Whoa!" Kim swerved out of the street, the street was smoking.

Everything was silent and the dull voice of the radio could be heard, "This is an emergency broadcast, all roads and bridges will be shut down immediately. Stay indoors and away from windows. I repeat: this is an emergency broadcast. This is not a drill."

"It'll take us at least two hours, if not more to get to the Palm Woods." Logan said.

"Plus, there's no guarantee the roads will be open." Kendall said in frustration.

"My house is thirty minutes away." Kim said.

"You know what this means…" Carlos and Logan smiled, "SLEEP OVER AT KIM'S!" They said in unison. Logan and Kendall high fived each other, Kendall glanced my way and I smiled.

"Is that alright with you?" Logan asked Kim.

"Yeah, of course. It's been awhile since our last one." Kim smiled. The boys and her were excited and jumpy but I felt my insides starting to get queasy. I always looked forward to our sleepovers, but so many things could go wrong…or right. Maybe this is the opportunity I need to make my move. Or maybe if I spend more time with her, then I'll realize I don't like her like that. Yeah, then everything will go back to normal. I cheered along with the boys and Kendall nudged my arm.

Hello Readers! This is my first fanfic, created out of boredom. I'm not really sure where the story is going so if you have any suggestions I'd love to hear them. Please R&R! Thanks!

Sincerely, Pinhead