This is part 1 of my first attempt at a BTR fic. I hope you guys like it, even though the characters are original. The whole thing IS written, so no worries: all of it will be uploaded eventually!

Summary: Girl loves boy best friend. Boy best friend loves different girl... but that girl is not who she appears to be. Crazy times ahead. (xJames/OCx, xLogan/OCx, xCarlos/OCx)

Disclaimer: I do not own Big Time Rush or any of the songs/bands mentioned.

Shoutouts: Thanks to my best friends Sam and Mel for reading this and telling me how much you love it over and over again. It truly means alot and I love you girls with all my heart. Thank you also to my other great friends Emma, Jess, and Carrie for reading and telling me their opinions. Suggestions always help! ;) You girls rock!

Krystle Conner hopped out of the taxi that had just taken her to her destination and grabbed her bags from the back seat. After paying the fee, she took a moment to stare at the vicinity around her.

Palm Woods Hotel. she thought to herself. Yep, this is the place.

She couldn't ignore the excitement she was feeling as she walked up to the reservation desk to check in.

I'm so excited to meet Carlos. And Kendall. And Logan… and to see James.

She swallowed hard, trying to pay no attention to the flush she felt as her cheeks turned a light shade of crimson.

James. Especially James. A huge smile spread across her face.

"Thank you." Mr. Bitters told her politely, handing over her card key.

"Thank you." she repeated, smiling and picking up her bag.

She turned around, gazing all over the lobby but seeing no sign of the boys just yet.

Looks like I'm on a mission. she told herself. Let the games begin.

"You guys, today's the day!" James said with a rush of excitement. "Today is the day you finally meet Krystle!"

"We know, we know." Carlos stated, a little less than enthusiastic. "You've been counting down the day for…"

"What? Two months now, is it?" Kendall asked, interrupting him.

Carlos nodded. "Seems legit."

"Yes." Logan agreed. "She's been your best friend for as long as you can remember. She likes the Disney Channel… especially Ashley Tisdale. Reading. Chick flicks. Shopping. She hates math, oatmeal, and most bugs. Not the biggest fan of sports but she'll occasionally watch a football or basketball game. Just don't give her a trivia quiz. Am I right?"

"Wow. You're good, Logan. Really good." James said incredulously, obviously impressed.

"No, you've just talked about her non-stop." Kendall pointed out. Then he frowned. "I guess discussing hockey with her is out of the question?"

'Yeah…" James began slowly. "She doesn't know too much about hockey. Sorry, dude." he shrugged.

Kendall's frowned deepened.

"Hey, buddy." a familiar voice said as Kendall felt an arm circle around his shoulders and pat him on the back. "Don't be too bummed. You've still got me to discuss hockey with!"

Kendall smiled. "Hey, Sam. Yeah, I guess you're right. I always have you to fall back on. And who knows? Maybe Krystle can learn to love hockey."

"Maybe." Sam shrugged.

"She kind of likes figure skating!" James chimed in. "If that helps."

Sam scoffed. "You know what I always say, figure skating is boring. Unless there's a puck being chased."

"Yeah, and she hates math. How can anyone hate math?" Logan asked.

"Oh, don't worry." Sam said with a wink. She walked towards her boyfriend. "She may hate math, but she'll love you. Who wouldn't?"

Logan simply smiled and leaned in to give her a slow, soft kiss.

"Alright, while this display of affection is sweet and all, I'm going to the lobby." James declared, checking his watch. "Krys should be here any minute. If she's not here already. Who's coming with?" "I will." Carlos said. "Though I don't exactly see the point. I feel like I know her already."

'We'll all go." Sam said, taking Logan's hand.

They walked to the lobby, everyone looking around for a certain girl James had described many, many times.

"Is that her?" Carlos asked, pointing to a girl similar to the description.

James' eyes lit up. "Yes. HEY KRYSTLE!" he called out.

She turned at the voice. "JAMES!" she cried, running. Her arms were stretched out the whole time in anticipation of a hug.

"I've missed you!" he told her, hugging back.

"I've missed you, too." she agreed, pulling away gently. "How are you?"

"Great. Even better now that you're here. I want you to meet everyone."

She smiled and waved shyly.

'This is Carlos. Kendall. Logan, and the love of his life, Sam." he said, pointing to each individual.

"Nice to meet you all. I've heard lots about you." she responded, shaking their hands.

"Trust me, we've heard lots about you as well." Carlos said. "All good of course."

"Except for the fact that you don't like math." Logan interrupted.

Sam hit him playfully in the arm.

"Or hockey." Kendall finished. "No offense."

Krystle scrunched her nose. "Math? Ugh. It's just something I've never been able to grasp. Maybe you could teach me some things while I'm here, though. I need all the help I can get!"

Logan beamed.

"And, no, I'm not the biggest sports fan. But perhaps you could teach me some stuff about hockey." she continued.

"I like her already." Kendall stated, turning to James.

"So, what else do you like?" Sam asked her curiously.

"Um, well…. I not only like the Disney Channel, I like some stuff on Nickeloden. I guess I'd have to say that iCarly is my favorite."

"I love iCarly!"

"Team Creddie or Team Seddie?" she asked.

"Oh, definitely Seddie. Creddie doesn't even exist in my book."

Krystle reached out to slap her a high five. "Right on."

"So, anything else? What kind of music do you like?"

"Taylor Swift is amazing! Her lyrics…. I can't even describe it. I'm so jealous of her talent."

"Oh my gosh, I know! She's my idol! Forever and always. No pun intended."

Krystle laughed. "I write fan fiction as well."

"Me, too! We have lots in common. In fact, you kind of remind me of a great chat buddy of mine. Her name is…" she trailed off as her jaw dropped.

"Krystle." she finished slowly.

Krystle's eyes widened. "Believeinlove08?"

"PinkGarnet13?" Sam asked.

They squealed, joined hands, all the while jumping up and down like two little kids.

James scratched his head, obviously confused. "You two know each other?"

"Well, I guess not technically," Sam explained, still half laughing. "But I sure feel like it!"

"Oh, this is just great!" Kendall joked. "Now we have to listen to you gush about how wonderful she is, too."

"I feel so out of place." Carlos pouted.

"Join the club." Logan scoffed.

Krystle, however, did not even hear the last few comments. "You've told them I'm wonderful?" she asked James, biting her lip timidly.

"Of course I did! You're my buddy." he told her, putting his arm around her shoulder just as Sam had done with Kendall earlier.

Right. she thought. Buddy. That's all I'll ever be. She felt the desire to sigh, but prevented herself from doing so.

"Okay, okay. So we have a lot of catching up to do!" James cried. "What first?"

"Well, first I want to check out my suite and get unpacked." Krystle said firmly with wide eyes, holding up her heavy bag.

James nodded. "Let me get that for you."

"Thank you, kind sir!" she chirped in a high pitched, girly voice.

Once they arrived at the room, James set her bag down.

"I'll let you get unpacked. When you've finished, want to come back downstairs for a swim?"

"Sure." Krystle smiled.

"I'll stay and help you unpack if you'd like." Sam offered.

"Oh, you don't have to. I can manage." she assured her.

"I don't mind."

"Oh, alright. If you insist."

Sam gave Logan a (what she referred to as short, but seemed so much longer to everyone else) kiss good-bye and the boys departed.

"So…" Sam began, wondering how she should go about this particular scenario. She finally decided jumping right in was the way to go. "How long have you had a thing for James?"

Krystle gasped and put her head in her hands, groaning. "Is it that obvious?"

"Kind of, yeah. At least to me."

"A long time." she finally admitted.

"Oh, just wait till you meet the girlfriend." Sam warned.

Krys felt her heart breaking. "He… has a girlfriend?" she asked, tears pricking the back of her eyes.

"Yeah." she said. "I wouldn't worry too much. But I bet she'll be jealous of you."

Krystle creased her eyebrows together. "Really? Well, to be honest, as long as James is happy, I suppose I can live with him having someone else. All he considers me is his friend, anyway."

"If it's any consolation, I like you a lot better." Sam comforted her, giving her a hug.

"Thanks." she answered with a small smile.

"I think that's everything." Sam announced, double checking the huge black bag.

"Yeah, so do I." Krystle agreed. "Shall we go swimming now?"

"We shall!" Sam exclaimed excitedly.

After arriving downstairs, they both looked for the boys, finally spotting them in the lawn chairs outside. 'Hey, Krys. Ready for a swim?" James questioned.

"You know it!"

"Oh, I almost forgot. Before we do, there's someone I want you to meet. My girlfriend."

She gulped hard, suddenly anxious.

Well, here goes. Be prepared for anything. She's probably beautiful, and funny, and smart… everything I'm not. Even worse, what if she's nice? What if she actually deserves someone as great as James?

James took her hand and led her across the deck. "Krystle, this is Palmela. Palm, this is my friend Krystle I was telling you about."

Krystle blinked in confusion. She's…. a… tree. A palm tree.

Well, there you have it. Part 1. Curious yet? Honestly, I hope anyone who happens to read this enjoys it as much as my best friends seemed to. If you did, please let me know. The review button is right down there. ;)