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This story takes place 8 months after the last chapter. It has a bit of every couple in it but the biggest step taken would be by Logan and Camille. When this chapter begins Carlos just started dating Alexa, Lucy is on a world tour, Jo is 8 months pregnant, Camille and Logan are dating, and James and Katie are starting to hang out more since the others have prior commitments. Kendall and James are 24, Carlos and Logan are 23, Camille, Lucy, and Jo are 22, and Katie is 20.
I believe that a dating couple shouldn't live together, so that is why Logan and Camille don't live together.
And for all those who don't live in America, Sam's Club is an American chain of membership-only retail warehouse clubs. Basically this ginormous store that only members can shop at and it sells electronics, food, cosmetics, books, movies, paper goods, clothes, pools, playhouses, river rafts, and anything else you can think of. And everything is sold in bulk which means that if you buy toilet cleaner there, you will get four or five bottles in one pack. It's a really convenient store if your buying stuff for a benefit supper or other large gatherings. :)
Third Person P.O.V.
Logan hurried into the fancy jewelry store. James and Katie came in behind him. A shocked expression appeared on Katie's face. "Okay either you suddenly decided to spend over three hundred dollars on a necklace for Camille or you're going to propose!" Logan just smiled and Katie squeaked.
James gave his friend a pat on the back. "It's about time," he said.
Logan just rolled his eyes. "I need Katie's help to decide what girls like." He walked over to a glass case. "What about this one?"
Katie and James walked up next to him and looked at where he was pointing. Katie shook her head. "That's one's too bulky."
"Oh! What about this one?" James asked, staring wide eyed at a shiny diamond ring.
"Wow," Katie said. "That's beautiful."
Logan just shook his head. "It's too blingy for Camille." He glanced over at a different case and noticed a ring in the center. He quickly walked over and spoke to a man behind the case. "May I please see that one?" He got the ring out and let Logan look at it more closely. "I like this one."
James and Katie walked over to Logan. "Yah. That's defiantly Camille," Katie clarified. The ring was made of a 14k White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond. It has a swirling filigree upon gallery and inner band, conflict free diamonds, round stones, and a good cut.
Logan looked up at the man. "How much?"
"$399.99," the man replied.
Logan thought for a second. "I'll take it. Size 8.5, please," he said. He pulled out his wallet and bought the ring and a dark red ring box. He thanked the cashier and all three headed back to the car. Since it was James's car, he drove. Katie sat up front with James because she got to the car before Logan.
"So Logan, how are you going to ask?" Katie asked as they pulled out of the jewelry store parking lot.
"That would be a secret but I do need to get some stuff at Sam's Club," Logan replied while looking at the ring.
James and Katie smiled and thought what in the world Logan needs at Sam's. It didn't take long to get there but right before James and Katie could get out of the car, Logan told them to stay there while he buys what he needs. Logan closed the car door and ran inside. James turned the car on again and turned the air up. Even though it was late August, the day was hot and when sitting in one place, you sweat like a hog.
"So," James started as he turned to Katie. "What do you think he's planning?"
"Don't know but Camille loves big dramatic displays of love," Katie replied as her phone buzzed. She pulled it out of her purse and her face lit up when she read the text. "Jo and Kendall just found out what their having." She looked up at James. "It's a boy."
"Well I bet Kendall is happy about that," James said as he turned the radio on. The song playing was Cover Girl. James and Katie looked at each other and smiled. They remembered the first time that the guys had sung this song. It was at Shai Fancai. Kendall and Lucy had went there with Lucy's parents, Logan took his date on a double date with Camille and Jett, Carlos took Jennifer there (by accident), Gustavo was there, and James and Katie were there trying to save Carlos's date. They laughed when they remembered how James pretended to be a waiter and how Katie dressed as a plant and sling shotted food at people.
"Remember when you shot Gustavo with a fish?" James asked, still laughing.
Katie held her sides. "Or when you tried to 'subtly' convince Carlos to buy Jennifer a rose?"
"Then you shot a bouquet of daisies into his hand," James said as he and Katie's laughter died down. "We made a good team."
"Made?" Katie raised a eyebrow. "We still MAKE a good team. Just two weeks ago we helped Carlos and Alexa get together. And now their happier then ever."
"True," James nodded as Cover Girl ended.
"That was Cover Girl. That song was one of the most listened to songs five years ago and still to this day it is loved," the female radio host explained. "Next up on our recap of Big Time Rush songs is one of my personal favorites. Enjoy!" Boyfriend started playing and Katie started smiling to herself.
"And what are you smiling at?" James asked as he took a drink from his water bottle.
"Wasn't this the song that you were recording during the time when you kissed Camille which caused Logan to break up with her?" Katie asked. James almost chocked on his water.
"I actually forgot about that," he stated. They heard the trunk being opened then closed and Logan hopped in the car.
"Okay now drive," Logan said while hitting James's seat. "I still need to do some things before tonight."
The whole drive back to the Palm Woods, all three of them sang to the older BTR songs. As soon as James stopped the car, Logan rushed out, opened the trunk, grabbed a large cardboard box, and ran into the Palm Woods. James and Katie got out. "Don't worry Logan. I can close the trunk," James called sarcastically after his friend.
Logan just hurried through the lobby with the box. He pushed the button on the elevator. After a few seconds the doors opened to show Camille and Lucy talking to each other. Logan quickly moved to the stairs before Camille looked away from Lucy. Logan hurried up all the stairs before he arrived on the roof. He set the box down and closed the door. "Okay," he said to himself while looking at his watch. "I have two hours to set this up."
He opened the box and pulled out fifty dark red candles. After about an hour and fifty minutes, Logan heard a knock on the roof door. He ran over and peeked into the door. He sighed in relief and opened the door to let Jo and Mrs. Knight out. Both women were carrying dishes. Logan closed the door behind them and turned around to see them awestruck at the sight before them. "You can set the food on the table behind the door," Logan directed while taking a pot from Jo. The women placed the dishes down and explained to him which was which. "Thank you two for helping me with this. You know how much Camille likes dramatic displays," Logan said while ushering them to the door.
"It was no problem," Jo assured. She was still looking wide-eyed at the romantic supper. "Camille is going to love this!"
"Speaking of which, I need to get down to the lobby to bring her up here," Logan informed as all three of them exited the roof. Logan took the elevator to the lobby and as soon as the doors opened, he noticed Camille. He smiled at the sight of her in a royal blue dress. He has always thought that that color looked amazing on her. As he walked toward her, he took a few deep breathes to calm his nerves. Jo had told him that that is what she did to calm her nerves on her wedding day.
"Hey," Camille greeted when she saw Logan approaching her. "So where is my wonderful boyfriend taking me tonight?"
"Some place special," Logan replied while looking down into Camille's dark brown eyes. "But don't judge it until you give it a chance."
"Okay," Camille said. She was getting curious as to why Logan was acting strange. Logan took Camille's hand in his own and led her to the elevator. "Logan? What's going on?" Camille was now very curious as Logan pressed the Roof button.
"Just wait and see," Logan answered. There was a comfortable silence as the elevator took them to the top of the building. It dinged and the doors opened. Logan pulled Camille into the room where the stairs and elevator stopped. "Now remember to please give this a shot." Camille nodded and Logan ushered her to stand in front of the door. He opened it to reveal the scene that he had worked so hard to prepare.
"Logan," Camille said with amazement as she took in the scene. The sun had gone down almost an hour ago and the stars were shining brightly in the heavens above. There was a row of dark red lot candles starting at Camille's right side, trailing about four yards away, circling a table, then coming back along Camille's left side. The table was a small classy-looking black table with a deep red silk tablecloth. In the center of the table was a single lit black candle and there was two place settings. Both the settings had fancy glass diningware which consisted of a bowel, a small appetizer plate, a large plate, silverware, cups, and goblets. The walkway in between the candles had red rose petals scattered around.
Logan pulled a remote out of his pocket and pressed a button. Violin music slowly played out of some speakers. "What's all this for?" Camille, still trying to take it all in, asked with a smile on her face.
"Well exactly eight years ago, I met a wonderful girl that changed my life," Logan replied as he took Camille's hand and slowly walked her through the candles.
"You are so sweet," Camille gave him a side hug as they reached the table. Logan pulled Camille's chair out for her and pushed it back in
"Now I will go get the first course of the meal," he gave her a peck on the lips before disappearing behind the door. He reappeared seconds later with a small green pot. He set it on the table before taking his seat. "Presenting your favorite appotizer since ten months ago.." Logan pulled the lid off the pot. "Spring rolls. And they're all colored red because that is your favorite color."
Camille smiled with joy and took a roll. "You are the best boyfriend in the whole world." While they ate the spring rolls, they discussed what was going on in their everyday lives, like they always do. Logan was trying his hand at songwriting and Camille just got a big part in another TV show. After the couple finished the spring rolls, Logan put the pot back and went to sit at his seat.
"Now before I serve you the main dish, I have a surprise for you," he handed her a large tan envolope. Camille hurriedly opened it and pulled out a certificate. The certificate said 'Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of star number 152738479 which has been named Camille. Look below for directions on where your star is located. Thank you for buying and please, enjoy your new star!'. Camille's face lit up and she engulfed Logan in a hug.
"I can't believe that you actually bought me a star! Thank you so much," Camille said as she and Logan rose to their feet.
"I figured that since you're a star, you should have a star. Let me help you find it," Logan and Camille stood side-by-side gazing up into the night sky trying to find the precious star. After they found it, Logan brought out steaks, mashed potatoes, and fried asparagus.
Meanwhile in apartment 2J, Carlos was pacing back and forth, Katie was in the kitchen making popcorn, and James was sitting at the bar waiting for her to finish so they could watch their movie marathon. "Carlos. You're going to make a rut in the floor if you keep pacing like that," Katie said while pouring a bag of popcorn into a large purple bowel.
"Why are you so worried? It's just another date with Alexa," James reminded.
Carlos stopped pacing and looked at the two. "It's not just another date!" he paused for a moment, trying to remember why it was so important. "I gonna propose to her on the roof!" he blurted out.
"No, that's what Logan and Camille are doing," Katie corrected while putting a second bag into the microwave.
"I'm taking her shopping for baby stuff!" Carlos tried.
James shook his head. "That would be Kendall and Jo."
"Movie marathon?" Carlos suggested.
Katie raised an eyebrow. "We are doing that."
"Oh right! Now I remember! We are having dinner with her mom!" Carlos smiled at his ability to final remember why this was important but that smile quickly turned to a nervous frown. "I've never met her before. What if she doesn't like me? What if she makes Alexa break up with me?" He started pacing again.
Katie poured the second bag into the bowel. "Well you have two minutes to pull yourself together," she informed while looking at the clock on the oven.
James stood and stopped his friend's frantic pacing. "Dude, this isn't like you. You're usually the fun one," he paused for a moment. "If you're this worried then you must really like Alexa. And I'm sure that her mother will love you."
From the look on Carlos's face, he had found some new courage. He straightened his shirt and stood with a smile on his face. He suddenly ran out the door yelling. "I'm going to be late!"
James and Katie shook their heads and chuckled. Katie grabbed the popcorn and two sodas before sitting on the orange couch while James popped the disc into the player. It was a murder mystery series that just so happened to star none other then Camille Roberts, well soon to be Camille Mitchell. James and Katie liked to try and figure out the mystery before the detectives. Just as the previews ended and the main menu appeared, James's phone buzzed. He picked it up from the coffee table and read the text. It was from Logan.
Logan - James, I need your help! I accidently left the ring on my dresser. Can you please bring it to me?
"Is that Logan? Did he ask her? What did she say?" Katie asked anxiously as she popped some popcorn into her mouth.
James face palmed. "He forgot the ring on his dresser."
Katie took his soda from him. "Well go help the guy!" she exclaimed in the usual Katie attitude. James got up and headed to Logan's room. Once he found the small red box, he hurried out of the apartment and ran up the stairs to the roof. When he reached the little room where the stairs and elevator stopped, Logan was waiting. The nervous popstar sighed in relief as he took the box from James's out stretched hand.
"What took you so long?" Logan asked, putting the precious box in his pocket.
"Running up the stairs was probably not one of my best ideas," he explained while trying to catch his breath. James then pushed Logan towards the door. "Now get out there and propose! You've already wasted four years without being married to her." Logan thanked James, slipped outside, and quickly took his seat opposite Camille.
"This food is delicious. Who made it?" Camille asked before taking a sip of wine from her goblet.
"I'm guessing that you wouldn't believe me if I told you that I made it," Logan said, making Camille laugh a little. "It was Mamma Knight and Mrs. Knight," he answered. Camille smiled at the thought that Jo was now Mrs. Knight. But her smile quickly faded when she noticed that Logan was acting strange again.
"Logan, is everything okay? Are you feeling all right? Do I need to take you back to the apartment?" Camille questioned while placing her hand on top of his.
"No it's not that. It's just.." Logan stopped and looked for the right words. 'Now or never' he thought. He took Camille's hands in his own then led her away from the table. "Camille, you're talented, sweet, and beautiful. You put up with all my craziness and I don't understand how I lived without you in Minnesota. And even though our relationship through the years has been... unique, we always come back to each other. You are always there for me and I want to always be there for you too. I used to think that when it comes to people, opposites don't attract. But I know that that's not true because we are as different as you can get and I still love you. And for those reasons and many more, I ask..." Logan let go of her hands and got on one knee. He pulled the dark red box out of his pocket and opened it to reveal the diamond ring. Camille gasped as Logan continued. "Camille Roberts, will you marry me?"
Camille smiled ear to ear as tears of joy started flowing out of her eyes. She nodded rapidly and let out a "Yes!" Now it was Logan turn to smile. He stood and slipped the ring onto her finger before she brought him into a kiss. The kiss was soft and sweet and even though it lasted for only a few seconds, it lingered on the couples lips. They pulled apart and Camille's expression changed into one of understanding. "So that's why you put so much effort into this date."
Logan only smiled and led her back to her seat. He rushed behind the door and brought out a large glass plate with five kinds of cheesecake, a chocolate fudge brownie with ice cream, and a small bowel of fruit. After setting the plate down, he took his seat. "I know how much you like cheesecake, brownies, and eating fruit after your meal."
"Logan, this is the most amazing night of my life," Camille said before putting her right hand on the table and admiring her ring. "Camille Mitchell. I love the sound of that." While they ate the dessert, they discussed the wedding. Since they had been dating for such a long time, they had already talked about what they like and don't like in weddings. The two official things that they decided on was the date and the colors. When dessert was done, they stayed on the roof talking and dancing until 11:30. Logan then walked Camille to her apartment. He kissed her goodnight and said that he would be there and 7:30 to pick her up for breakfast. Logan slowly walked back to the apartment with a wide smile plastered on his face. As soon as he opened the door, he heard Katie shriek and saw popcorn go flying into the air.
Katie let out a sigh of relief and sat back down. "I thought you were Kendall." James was looking at Katie with a expression that resembles disappointment but snapped out of it and turned to Logan.
"I'm guessing she said yes by the look on your face," James said as he took his empty soda can to the trash.
"Yep! And now I would like some help cleaning up the roof," Logan replied. James and Katie gave him the 'Really?!' look. "Please. I need to get up at 7:00 tomorrow to take her to breakfast."
James and Katie glanced at each other. "Fine," they said in unison. All three headed to the roof and cleaned it up. And the whole time Logan had only one thing running through his head, 'I'm actually going to marry Camille."
