Disclaimer: I do not own Big Time Rush or James for that matter, all though like any other fellow rusher out there, I wouldn't mind. I also do not own Carly or her family, they are borrowed from my awesome Twitter Pal, Carlyndra. Enjoy the story!

It is 8:00 on Easter night and you still haven't gotten a call. You have been worried ever since you saw someone tweet that he wasn't at the Cologne autograph session and was sick. He hasn't answered your texts, calls, or tweets. You have been driving your family crazy with your pacing back and forth throughout the house. Finally you have had enough. You grab your jacket and leave your house, hoping that a walk in the nice spring air will help get your mind off of him. Starting off at your house, you slowly walk towards the park a few blocks away reflecting on all that has happened to you in the past three months…

It all started when your Aunt and Uncle surprised you with a trip to California with them. It just so happened to coincide with a week off of school so for once your parents agreed that you could go. The day before the trip you had just started packing your things and were getting more excited and nervous all at once. When it came time to go to bed, you found yourself lying there, unable to sleep. The next thing you knew, your alarm was going off and it was time to get up. An hour later you, your Aunt, and your Uncle were getting your bags and tickets checked and boarding the plane to California.

The whole flight lasted about four hours, give or take a few minutes. You fell asleep on the plane and the next thing you know you had woken up to see you were in LAX. You and your family get your bags and hop in the taxi that will take you to your hotel. It turns out the hotel is right next to Paramount Studios and you get even more excited as that is where they film your favorite TV show, Big Time Rush. The rest of the day you guys just check out the hotel and unwind from the trip. Thankfully your Aunt and Uncle trust you enough to get a suite with two rooms so you even get your own room. You are basically on cloud nine you think as you go to bed that night.

The first two days of your five day trip go relatively well. You and your family play tourist and enjoy the sights and even go to the beach. One night though, as you are sitting in your room and your Aunt and Uncle have gone to a romantic dinner, you get restless. You decide that a short walk around the hotel area won't hurt. You grab your jacket, slap on your vans, and head down to the lobby. As you are leaving the lobby, you see a pamphlet for Paramount Studios – you grab it. You leave the hotel and find yourself heading towards the studios. Of course as you get there, they won't let you in, but you are still in awe just standing there. As you turn to leave, you run into a solid wall…

Carly: "Oh my goodness! I am so so…"(you trail off as you see just who you have run into; get a wide eyed doe look in your eyes)

James: "Oh. Are you okay? I didn't mean to…" ( he says this just as you say your apology; he smiles at you and does his little laugh) "Really though are you okay?"

Carly: "Ummm yeah I think so; I mean it is not like I ran into a wall, your pretty soft…" ( you blush that you actually said that out loud to him, thinking to yourself, "could I get any cheesier?)

James: "Well it was my fault for stopping there like I did. How can I make it up to you?"

Carly: "Well I don't want to sound like a crazed fan or anything but I love your show. It is funny and inspirational to me all at the same time. So it would mean the world to me if I could maybe see how it gets filmed? I have been considering going to college for theater and the arts so it would be really beneficial. And oh gosh I am rambling again…"

James: "Haha. It is okay. It is good to hear when we inspire others. It makes me feel even better about all that we do. I think I can get you on the set for a little bit if you have some time right now actually."

Carly: "Well, I really need to be getting back to my Aunt and Uncle at the hotel. They don't really know that I am gone." ( your face falls as you say this to him)

James: "Wait, you're staying at *Name of your hotel*? Well we are filming tomorrow morning if you are available then. Maybe I can come and get you before I come here to the set?"

Carly: ( you think and go over what you thought your Aunt and Uncle had planned for tomorrow) "That actually sounds like a great idea." ( you smile and give him your hotel room number and then say goodbye)

As you walk back to your hotel, you can't help jumping up and down and giggling a little bit. You have only dreamed that something like this would ever happen to you, yet here it is, really happening. You all but run back to the hotel and skip all the way to your room. You get back just in time for your Aunt and Uncle to return from their night alone. They ask you how your night went and you explain what all happened. They are happy for you and give you permission to go in the morning with the exception that you come back no later than 7 p.m. You go to bed with a huge smile on your face, looking forward to the morning.

Your alarm goes off and you groggily hit at it to shut it up. You roll back over to go to bed and just as you close your eyes you remember exactly where you are and what today is. You jump up out of bed and run into the bathroom to take a shower and get ready for the day. Just as you are putting the final touches on your outfit, you hear a knock on the suite door. Your Uncle goes and answers it and lets James into the suite's living room area.

Uncle: "Carly! James is here for you."

You make sure you have your small wallet and phone before you head out of your room, grabbing your jacket as you head out to the living room area.

Carly: "Hi James! I am so excited to see what all goes on behind the set today."

James: "Well that is what I am here for. As much as I would love to stay and introduce myself further, I need to be on set in thirty minutes so we should get going. I will have her back by 7 no problem sir."

Uncle: "Okay sounds good. Carly, you have fun. I know how much this means to you." ( you run up and give him a kiss on the cheek and a hug good-bye, then head out the door with James)

As you and James are walking to the elevator, he puts on a cap and sunglasses. You get into the elevator and take the short ride down to the lobby and then head out of the hotel.

James: "Okay here you will need this to get around the studio. (he hands you a visitor pass) I need to go over a few of the studio's rules and formalities before we get there."

Carly: "I completely understand."

For the quick walk to the studio he goes over the rules and expectations with you and before you know it, the security guard is checking you into the studio and James and you are walking to the set lot. You can't help getting more nervous and anxious the closer you get to the set. James introduces you to a few of the crew members then excuses himself to go get ready. You are having a blast learning all the different roles and things that go on just to film a TV series. Before you realize it, the producer and director are calling for a small meal break and James heads your way with a few unexpected guests trailing behind him.

James: "Hey Carly. How is it going? I want you to meet a few good friends of mine; this is Carlos, Kendall, and Logan."

Carly: "Oh hey James. Hi guys! Glad to meet you. It is going so well, James. I am learning so much. Thank you again for giving me this opportunity." ( you go up and give him a shy hug)

James: "You're welcome. I am glad that this makes up for almost running you over yesterday. We were going to get some lunch, you want to join us?"

Carly: "That would be awesome!"

You go with them and between the five of you, plus Katelyn, Erin, and Ciara, you all decide on ordering in a few pizzas for lunch. As you are waiting for the pizzas to arrive, James comes over by you and you two start chatting about small things.

James: "So Carly, what brings you here to LA exactly?"

Carly: "Well my Aunt and Uncle were supposed to bring my cousin, but she had a sport thing for school, and they knew I had a break, so they asked me if I wanted to come along."

James: "Wow, sounds like you caught a lucky break then."

Carly: "Yeah, I did. This is such a great opportunity for me to get an idea of what I want to do after college." ( you can't help noticing that you both keep glancing at each other as you are talking)

James: "Well you definitely picked the right place to take notes on. LA has a very diverse community of musical, art, and theatre types."

You two continue to talk about different things, where you're from, where he is from, your family….about 20 minutes later the pizzas arrive and you all dig in. As you all finish your pizza and the cast gets back to work, you go back over to observe the crew members. As the filming progresses you can't help but glance at James. Sure, he is your favorite guy on the TV show, but this isn't TV. So why are you feeling all butterfly fluttery around him? He is just a cool guy who is being super nice and helping you out, right? Your thoughts confuse you and you don't even pay attention that the time has flown by and shooting is done for the day. James runs over to you and tells you that he will be right out, he has to go get changed again.

You're waiting for James by the exit for the set and say good-bye to the other guys as they pass you to leave. Soon James comes out and you both leave the set. It has been an amazing, but exhausting day and couple that with all the confusing feelings running through your head and you are tired. James notices this as you are only walking at a slow pace back to the hotel.

James: "Hey are you okay? You seem kind of…I don't know…out of it."

Carly: (you manage a weak smile back at him) "Yeah, I am just really tired. Today took a lot out of me I guess."

James: "Oh well that is truly understandable. You were terrific on set though. You stayed out of the way and let the crew do what they needed to. Most people try to be in the way because they think they can get on the show that way or something."( he says the last bit with a chuckle)

You get back to the hotel and he walks you to the elevator. You get into the elevator and he presses the button for your floor. You lean back against the wall as the elevator begins its trek up to the correct floor.

James: "Hey Carly, can I tell you something?"

Carly: "Umm….sure I guess." (you slide your hair back behind your ear in a nervous gesture)

James: "Well today has been amazing. I feel I can be myself around you and for me that is a rare find. I just wanted to tell you that and thank you."

Carly: "Oh, well you are more than welcome. I can imagine what you all have to put up with on a daily basis. I know I wouldn't want to be treated like that, so I definitely wouldn't want to put you through that."

The elevator door opens up on your floor. You both get out and he walks you to your room door. You give James a thank you hug and turn to open the door.

Carly: "Well, I guess this is it. Thanks for the great time and opportunity to see what it is like on a TV set."

Before you get the chance to open the door and go in, you feel a hand on your arm and another on your chin. Slower than you thought possible, his mouth descends onto yours in a sweet, short kiss. Before you realize what is happening, he is pulling away already, leaving you breathless.

James: "I am so sorry. I just couldn't help myself. You looked so beautiful right then. I know it sounds cheesy, but it is true. I have never met anybody quite like you Carly. Even though you are only here for a few more days, I would very much like to get to know you better. What do you say? "

You just stand there, stunned, trying to sort through your chaotic thoughts. Usually you are a shy, cautious person so part of you wants to say no, but then again, the part of you that is somewhat adventurous wants to desperately say yes.

Carly: "I honestly don't know James. This seems to be happening so fast and it is more like a dream. Can we start by just hanging out as friends?"

James: "That sounds like a most excellent idea. I have the day off tomorrow, why don't we hang out, I can show you around LA a bit more if it is okay with your Aunt and Uncle?"

Carly: "I will ask them and let you know."(you give him a shy smile and he smiles back at you)

It seems like a dream as you exchange numbers and he gives you another hug good-bye. You are still standing there as he goes back to the elevator and gets in. He gives you a wave right before the elevator doors close. Right before you go into the hotel suite, you can't help but reach a finger up to your lips and touch them…sure enough, they are still tingling.