(Hey everyone, BigTimeBabyDoll here. Just to let everyone know. I only own the story idea and the Bellamonte family. The rest belongs to Nickelodeon or whoever. Just so nobody gets confused the underlined is text messages/instant chats. And between them the regular is Sarina's POV and the bold is Kendall's POV. The rest should be fairly easy to follow. I'm sorry that I haven't been paying attention to my other stories but I lost my USB with the next chapter of Big Time Witch on it so I can't really contiune that. [yeah, i could start the chapter over but what's the fun in that. I hope you all like this one. Here is Heart Filled Gifts:...)
Kendizzle53: Hey, r y okay?
SarinaBells276: If u call heartbroken ok then yeah.
Kendizzle53: What happened?
SarinaBells276: Duncan broke up w/me.
Kendizzle53: That's terrible. Well, least u no it can't get worse.
SarinaBells276: Really?
Kendizzle53: What else?
SarinaBells276: My mom's making me move!
Kendizzle53: That's not so bad. Where r u moving 2?
SarinaBells276: LA. From Minnesota 2 California. It seriously sucks rite now.
Kendizzle53: Rina, u do realize that I moved 2 California, rite?
SarinaBells276: Oh yeah. & the girls in my math class stopped being distracted by James. Do u no that Ms. Compean actually seems 2 enjoy us now?
Kendizzle53: Really? Huge shock there. (Note: sarcasm)
SarinaBells276: Thanks, K.
Kendizzle53: No problem.
"Sarina! Let's go!" screamed my mom.
"I'm coming! Give me a second!" I screamed back.
My mom came into my room and grabbed the last of the boxes. The only thing left in my room was my laptop computer. "What are you doing on that thing anyway? Who are you talking to?"
"Did you know that the Knight's moved to California?" I asked her.
She looked at me confused. "Of course I did. Mrs. Knight and I still talk."
"You know Kendall and I were friends. Why didn't you tell me?"
"I knew you were friends," she repeated after me. "So I thought Kendall would have told you."
SarinaBells276: My mom just flipped my card on me.
Kendizzle53: What'd you play down?
SarinaBells276: Y'know, the "u knew I was friends with him, y didn't u tell me he moved?" thing.
Kendizzle53: And she flipped that how?
SarinaBells276: She said if we were friends u would have told me.
Kendizzle53: O.
SarinaBells276: Y did u never tell me?
Kendizzle53: Well…
"Sarina, get off the computer now! We have to go," screamed my mom from downstairs. I sighed but responded to Kendall before signing off.
SarinaBells276: g2g. Rentals freaking. C u in Cali?
Kendizzle53: Sure thing. C ya when you get here.
SarinaBells276 is offline.
"Kendall!"
"Wh-what's going on?" I startled out of my own little world.
"Let's go!" boomed Gustavo. "We need to record The City Is Ours."
"Why?" I asked him. My buds were looking at me all with different faces. Carlos was a mix between curiousity and awe that I wasn't listening to Gustavo. But, c'mon, I was the bad boy. Couldn't I get away with that kind of stuff? James' look was almost disgusted. Obviously he had been listening this time. But Logan's was the one that shocked me the most. His was a mix of understanding and the same sadness I was feeling inside.
"Griffin needed it done differently for the music video," said Kelly shrugging.
I got up and started walking towards the recording booth but was caught by James. "Who were you chatting with, dude?"
"Do you remember Sarina Bellamonte?" I asked him.
He thought before responding. "That hot red-head you used to hang out with all the time? Yeah, I remember her. That who?"
"Yeah," I said. "Do you know I never told her I moved to LA? She just brought it up and now I feel like crap."
"Aww man," James said. "You like her."
"What?" Me liking Sarina was just crazy wasn't it? But then why was I feeling this way about keeping something so stupid from he? No! "No. I like Jo. I mean I've got a thing with Jo. I'm not gonna dump her for Bellamonte."
"What about Sarina?" Logan said, joining the conversation as we all put on our headphones.
"Kendall—" But James never got a chance to blurt it out. Gustavo got mad and had us rehearsing and recording until out throats hurt. Then, when we finally got home, James begged me to log back on and Sarina was on at that time.
Kendizzle53: Where u ?
SarinaBells276: Huston.
Kendizzle53: Texas?
SarinaBells276: No, France. I took the long way. Yes Texas. We've got a 2 hour layover here & then we head 2 LAX.
Kendizzle53: I can't wait 2 c you. You've gotta meet all the kids the PalmWoods.
SarinaBells276: Can't wait. Hey, did u no there's a Papadeux's in the Huston airport?
Kendizzle53: No way.
SarinaBells276: Yeah. So what r we doing once I get there?
Kendizzle53: What do u want 2 do?
SarinaBells276: Something special. Like something we used 2 do.
Kendizzle53: Like u figure skating circles around the hockey players?
SarinaBells276: Sounds fun. I can't wait 2 c the boys again. They good?
Kendizzle53: Same as they've always been.
"Sarina," my mom said stubbornly. "If we're going to have lunch here, you're going to put that away, now."
"Yeah, baby," my dad said jokingly. "You can kiss your boyfriend when we get to California."
"Dad, Kendall is not my boyfriend," I replied. "None of those boys were. But I do miss them all."
"I miss splitting the poker winnings with Katie so that she wouldn't get into complete trouble with Jen."
"How come I never remember Mrs. Knight's first name?" I asked to no on in particular.
My mom responded anyway. "It's because you should call her Mrs. Knight. It's her proper name. It is impolite for a teenager to call an adult by their first name."
"Yes ma'am," I said. "I'll put it away right now. But the boys and I are going skating once I get there. Kendall promised me."
"Don't get your hopes up waiting for a boy who will never come around," my mom said. Was she just insinuating that I like Kendall? I've never liked Kendall before. I guess it would be a little fun to be his girlfriend.
SarinaBells276: Mother Dearest is freaking that I'm chating & not paying attention 2 lunch & Dad's cracking jokes 2 keep her calm. I should go.
Kendizzle53: Have fun w/that.
SarinaBells276: Y'know, I've missed you so much Kendall.
Kendizzle53: C u soon!
SarinaBells276: Yay!
Kendizzle53: James can't wait either…
SarinaBells276: Heehee. Hey James!
Kendizzle53: 3
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"A heart? Really Kendall? Should we tell Jo?"
"C'mon James," I said. "You know how much I like Jo and how much Bellamonte and I have been just friends."
"Right," said James, "until now."
"Wait!" said Carlos, walking by the door. "Why are you talking about Sarina?"
"Mom!" I called to the open air outside the bedroom I shared with James.
"What's up?" I heard her call from the kitchen.
"We're going to go skating with Sarina when she gets here! Is that okay?" I asked hopefully.
"Sure thing!" she called back. "Sounds like fun!"
My phone rang. James picked it up and looked at the caller ID. "Carlos, I think I heard Logan calling you," he said, letting the phone ring in his hand.
"Let me know later then," Carlos said while leaving. He wasn't fooled by James' lame excuse but he went off in the direction of his bedroom anyway.
James pressed the 'talk' button before I could ask him who it was. He sat there silent with the waiting phone in his hand so I spoke up. "Hello?" I said.
"Kendall, it's Jo," said the other end.
"Hey, what's up?" I asked casually. I knew James was hanging on every word.
"Well I was thinking that maybe we do something tonight, just the two of us."
"You mean like a date?" I asked. I really wanted to say yes but James shook his head and mouthed 'Sarina' and I remembered my plans I had just asked my mom about for this evening.
"Kind of like a date," Jo said.
"I can't. I'm meeting an old friend from Minnesota tonight. We're going skating with her."
"Oh," Jo said. "Do I get to meet this girl?"
"Yeah, she's meeting us here and then we're headed out to the rink."
"Okay," she said. "I'll see you later then."
"Okay then," I said. "See ya!" And James hung up the phone.
"Dude, do you even realize what you just did?" James asked frantically.
"I told Jo that I was skating with Bellamonte later?" I asked confusedly.
"You turned down at date with Jo to hang out with Sarina."
I looked over at the computer still on my lap and noticed that Sarina had signed on to video chat. Should I?
"Dude, chat, now," James ordered.
I pressed the 'chat' button and Sarina's face came up on the screen. She was sitting in an airplane seat next to what looked like her dad.
"And James too," she said. "Is that your guys' bedroom?"
"Yeah," I said. "Me and James share a room, Carlos and Logan do, and then so do my mom and Katie."
"Cool!" she said.
"Is that really all that cool?" asked James. "I mean, I have to share a room with this lameo."
"Aww, Kendall's not lame."
"He's got his priorities messed up," said James. "Either that or his head."
"What did he do this time?"
"Nothing," I said before James could tell her about Jo.
LoMitch32 wants to join the chat.
"Is that Logan's name?" I asked Kendall and James.
"Yep." I could see Kendall's hand reaching for the mouse and the next thing I knew, all four hockey boys were on my screen. Carlos and Logan looked like they were in a kitchen of some sort.
"Hey guys!" I said cheerfully.
My dad leaned over to the screen. "Where's you little sister, Kendall?"
"I'm sure she's around here somewhere," said Kendall.
"She's down here trying to back with your mom," said Logan.
"Why are you guys talking about me?" I heard Katie's voice ask. A second later she showed up in between Logan and Carlos. "Oh, hey Chuck."
"Hey Katie," said Dad.
"Sarina," called my mother from across the isle way, "you should put that away and watch the movie."
"Don't get in trouble because of us," said Logan. "We'll see you when you get here. Nice chatting with you, Mr. Bellamonte."
"You too Logan," said Dad.
LoMitch32 is offline.
"I guess I should go," said Sarina.
"Before you go, how much longer do you think?" I asked.
"Considering Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis just got to the House of Blues," said Sarina, "not too much longer.'
"You're watching that movie on the plane?" asked James, stunned.
"Shut up James!" she shouted. "Hey, Ken, I'm gonna chat you soon, all right?"
I knew she meant she wanted it private. "Sure thing," I said. "James, you have a hair out of place."
James screamed and ran out of the room.
Sarina giggled. "Talk to you in a but K."
"Can't wait," I said. Sarina's picture left the screen and I closed my computer. I walked down stairs to go talk to everyone else. I needed some way to keep my mind off of Sarina.
Logan greeted me when I got down. "You seemed so stoked to see Sarina."
"Yeah," I said. "Bellamonte and I are good friends. It's just been weird not seeing her all the time."
"Didn't you have a crush on her at one point?" asked Katie.
"Of course not," I said. I heard the handle to our front door jiggle. "Can we please stop talking about her?"
Jo had just walked in the door and, thank god, had only heard the bitter end of the conversation. "Who were you guys talking about?" she asked.
"Bellamonte. She's coming in an hour," I responded casually.
"Oh," she stated simply.
"Is Kendall still talking about Sarina?" called James from upstairs.
"You can come with us," I told Jo hastily.
"Ice skating? Not really my thing," said Jo.
SarinaBells276: I'm back.
"Who are you texting Kendall?" Mom asked me.
"Bellamonte," I responded.
"The girl from Minnesota I get to meet?" asked Jo.
"Yeah, that's her," said Logan.
Kendizzle53: We're talking about you over here.
SarinaBells276: Yeah? Good things?
Kendizzle53: I'm not all too sure.
SarinaBells276: What does that mean?
Kendizzle53: Well…my girlfriend just showed up and she's making it seem like I like you. I mean, we're just friends right?
I so wish I could say no but then I would be lying and that would not be a good thing. I just couldn't lie to Kendall. So do I come out and say it, or do I tell the partial truth?
SarinaBells276: Yeah, sure thing, K.
Kendizzle53: Is something on your mind?
SarinaBells276: Nah, I just can't wait 2 c u guys is all. How's James doing?
Kendizzle53: He's doing well. Still girlfriendless.
SarinaBells276: O yeah?
Kendizzle53: C'mon, it's James. U wouldn't fall 4 him, would u?
SarinaBells276: I dunno, maybe. Hey, what's ur girlfriend's name?
Kendizzle53: It's Jo. Jo Taylor.
SarinaBells276: The actress?
Kendizzle53: Yeah.
SarinaBells276: O, she's so pretty. But I thought she was dating her costar Jet.
Kendizzle53: Jet definitely likes her. Maybe a little 2 much.
SarinaBells276: U don't like Jet?
Kendizzle53: He seems to think that Jo is his.
SarinaBells276: O. That's bad?
Kendizzle53: I'm sorry Rina. This is probably making you feel…
SarinaBells276: A little…uncomfortable…?
Kendizzle53: Really? Sorry.
SarinaBells276: Hey, I'm just about 2 land & the airport is 5 minutes from the PalmWoods. Dad said he'd get my stuff & I can take a taxi straight as we get off.
Kendizzle53: Awesome. C u in 10?
SarinaBells276: U no it!
"Thanks again Dad," I said.
"Hey, you may not admit to it but I know you like Kendall," said my Dad. "Just go have fun with the hockey heads and we'll see you when you get back."
The plane landed and I grabbed my carrying which had my skates and my figure skating outfit. Kendall always complimented me when I wore it. I may have been cold in Minnesota but it sure was hot in California.
I whistled for the first taxi I could and told him to go to the PalmWoods. He asked me what I was going there for and I told him to visit friends. He said he'd look out for me as friends of the famous.
He was listening to some band I'd never heard of. "Um, excuse me, what's the name of the band you're listening to?" I asked.
"You don't know them?" He was stunned. "Why, they're Big Time Rush. A newer band to hit the stores. It's four boys but I can never remember their names. They're like 16 or something. I think they're really good."
I listened to Big Time Rush the rest of the way to the PalmWoods. When we got there, I paid him and got out, looked up at the sign and rushed inside.
The manager was a pudgy man who didn't look too agreeable. There were a lot of kids around so I steered clear of the guy named Bitters and headed to one of the girls sitting on the couch.
"You look lost," she told me.
"Do I?" I asked. "Maybe you can help me. I'm looking for four boys named Kendall, James, Logan and Carlos. Do you know where I could find them?"
"You know the guys?" she asked me. "Huh. Well, they're either by the pool or in their apartment. Considering I don't see them outside, I'd guess they're upstairs. Apartment 2J. If they ask, Camille told you where they are."
"Okay. Thanks Camille," I said. "Hey, how do you know the guys?"
"Oh, everyone knows who they are," she said. "And Logan's my ex-boyfriend. Hey, I've gotta talk to Jo anyway. Mind if I come with you?"
"Not at all," I said. We walked to the elevators and on the way to 2J Camille told me all about her acting career and how the guys had saved it. She wouldn't give me many details so I really don't know how the guys have connections. But hey, never too late to find out, right?
(Next time on Heart Filled Gifts: Sarina finds out that Kendall and the boys make up Big Time Rush. Will this secret break their friendship apart? And will Jo start to get jealous? Could this be the start of the Hollywood couple everyone wants to see, Jo and Jett? Find out next time on Heart Filled Gifts.)