Jacks - '' Oh, no, no! He's my best friend. Let's say we just love to have nerves of everyone. ''
Kendall - '' Oh, come on, Jacks, you know you love it. ''
I quickly made my way to the hotel Palms Woods trying to better follow the map that Logan had printed. This city was huge and I already had a pretty hectic day not add me to lose because of my total lack of direction.
I really did not know what irritated me most. The fact that I had known from the outset that boys do not take things seriously or that I knew full well that they could do much better. They were sometimes immature and dangerous but I knew if they put energy and passion in everything they wanted to undertake when they arrive there.
Finally, after I lost a couple of times that damned despite almost unable card reading, I was back at the Palms Woods. The return journey had taken me twice the time of the driveway and I really could not aspire to be better than finally arrived.
Right now, I needed a place to relax and take a break from all that day. The boys had to be already returned since the time but I was still really angry against them for spoiling their chances. Especially Kendall. This moron had actually ruined.
'' Ow, what's the story with the sullen face? '' The familiar voice of Katie took me out of my thoughts and I realized just now that I was standing in the middle of the hotel lobby.
I lowered my eyes to look at the brunette and noticed increases hers eyebrows expectantly. '' Your brother is an idiot. No actually, our brothers and friends are real idiots. ''
'' As above we don't already know. '' Katie sighed, raising her arms to the sky before looking to her left toward the pool. '' They are currently in the pool. It's telling you to go see what they're doing stupid now? ''
I followed the look of Katie before sighing as I noticed James stimulate up and down while the other three boys were lying on loungers. I went up and down my shoulders in a sigh before motioning to Katie to show the way. I followed after Katie along the pool before stopping alongside the brown as the boys turned to us in recognizion.
'' Jacks, where is it that you were ? You are go without us. '' Exclaimed Logan himself up with a hard look which aroused the interest of Katie as she turned to me with a raised eyebrow while I threw a glare on all the boys before lifting my eyes in the dark.
Katie exchanged glances between me and the group before finally turning to Kendall. '' Okay ! So is this fact to producer idiot celebrities you ? ''
''We've had some artistic differences. '' Kendall replied with a slight grimace making me snort with disdain.
'' You have made fired, confesses ! '' Backed Katie placing hers hand on hers hips in disbelief.
'' They were just screaming at us constantly and he startled Jacks an incalculable number of times. '' Kendall whined, raising his hands in his lap making me throw him a shine to even include me in allthis before that he turned to the boys.''In addition to making us wear super tight pants.''
James stopped his pacing before stopping in front of the recliner with irritation. '' Yeah, you're right. He wanted to make us rich and famous. So gosh WHAT GOON! ''
'' He wanted to stand up like a pack of dogs singing ! '' Kendall remembered raising his voice in turn.
'' Yes but rich and famous dogs, that's what counts. '' James retorted, beginning to hop like a dog making me pinching the bridge of my nose in aggravation.
If this conversation continued I'd probably use one to hit the other.
'' This is a valid argument. '' Logan added, making me watch with wide eyes, irritated.
Kendall turned immediately to Logan to this annoyance. '' Oh, now you side with James now. "
''No ! No! '' Objected Logan immediately before continuing stammering with uncertainty. '' I ... well, maybe ... vaguely ... I think. ''
'' You did everything missed. '' James barked exacerbated. '' You have my chances gun. You could make an effort but it was too you ask. ''
I leaned my head slightly to the side supporting my brother on that point before supporting the look of a blond boring when it turned to me.
However, our confrontation look not very last long since Carlos suddenly jumped to his feet to watch the boys around him. '' Okay! And if we breathed deeply and we were trying to think of the kittens. ''
'' Your kittens you can keep seen you how you sing. '' Exploded James getting closer to Carlos making me watch Katie with wide eyes as he pushed him back on the lounger. '' And the head that you have with that stupid helmet. ''
'' Ow! Ow! But is it that you lost your mind ? '' Me I exclaimed in barreling straight for my brother in disbelief. '' You were all idiots of today. ''
''Oh yeah ? Why do you always take their tusks, eh ? '' James barked back making me a slight step back slightly as he pushed me. '' Besides, you are not better! You were supposed to help us today but you only make fun. ''
'' Oh, you don't dare! '' I barked, shaking my fists ready to throw myself on him if it were not for the intervention of Logan.
'' Ow! Hey, guys, guys! Remember the promise not to leave the city to destroy us. ''
Only it was in vain as James was delighted to provoke us. I did not even think twice as I threw myself on the big brown before starting to hit with all my strength. Carlos was soon to join me soon followed by Logan and finally Kendall.
At least that was until we felt a boost in our back before we are propelled directly into the pool.
I let my brother instantly in shock before quickly rising to the surface by taking a deep breath before turning to the author of our fall.
'' Katie! '' Exclaimed Me I along with Kendall as I hurried to check if my hair was still in place. '' But we can know what think you ? ''
Katie crossed hers arms over her chest with attitude. '' You needed a cold shower. ''
'' She's right. '' Accepted Logan making me shake my head in spite of myself.
I hated when this girl came to be more mature than us sometimes.
'' I'm sorry. '' James apologized quickly making me watch him along with the boys before rewind me as they hurried to the splash before drowning.
I had almost reached the edge when the familiar voice of Kendall and the water brassement forced me to pick up the pace. '' Oh, no, Jacks! You're not going to escape like that. ''
I just had time to feel a pair of hand press my shoulders before I suddenly submerge again under water. My first reaction was to pinch my nose to prevent water from going into my nostrils but I could feel my cap back quickly with the water pressure so I slacked my nose quickly before rising to the surface taking my cap on my head.
'' Okay, it's funny once but twice, it's annoying. '' I grumbled under my breath as I came face to face with a smug Kendall letting me wrinkle my eyebrows in trouble. '' Jerk . ''
I was already half-turn to return to the board only I did not even have time to reach again as I felt pressure around my wrist. I turned with an expression annoyed before crossing my arms over my shirt.
''What now ?''
'' Oh, come on, Jacks, you know you love it. '' Replied Kendall releasing my wrist before swimming towards me playfully. '' Plus, you were really mean to me today. ''
''Oh really ? So I deserved it, right? '' I retorted, rolling my eyes before allowing a mischievous smile adorn my lips as I was attacking with a flurry of water.
Kendall rose immediately his hands to try to catch the arms of this little treacherous but she continued to throw him water while maintaining backwards to the edge.
I climbed quickly the pool edge before giving my signature smile as Kendall stopped looking at me playfully. '' Who is twelve now? ''
'' Hm, let me think. '' I pretended to think with my hand on my chin before shaking my head on the blond with a smirk. '' Nah, always you, loser. ''
I shook my head to get my bag that I put on the floor during the conversation instead of boys before giving a nod to the blonde as I passed him to return to the Palms Woods lobby. I actually took advantage of the absence of boys and Katie and Kendall's mother to let my hair dry in the open air and give me a little time to myself. I was not as unnerved by the boys but I was still disappointed that they were not able to show what they could really do. Not to mention that I was seriously starting to appreciate California and I don't really want to return to Minnesota now.
I walked straight through the front lounge to stop before the windows covered with blinds. I raised these with a finger and left a smile on my lips as the boys were still fighting in the pool.
I turned quickly in my shared room on impulse and walked straight to my suitcase now barely unpacked. I quickly looked for a hat to match my outfit which consisted of a simple vest in navy blue hood over a white shirt and black skinny jeans with holes in the knees and my faithful black and white vans. Once I had found what I wanted, I tried to hide my hair under my cap before quickly through the apartment to the hallway outside leading to the elevator. I soon walking through the lobby toward the pool and stopped a moment in search of familiar faces.
Well, that was until a strange voice suddenly appeared at my side. '' So you're the new girl at the Palms Woods, eh? ''
'' Huh? '' I repeated as I turned to the person to realize it was the same girl who had slapped Kendall instead. What was her name again? Candice ? Carly ? No, it ended in -ille-. Camille? Yes that's it ! Camille.
'' Hello ? Earth at ... '' A pair of finger slammed in my face and I repeatedly flashed eyelids before realizing that I had just to zone on the girl.
'' Oh, uh, Jacks. ''
Camille shook her head that was currently in an astronaut helmet with an amused smile. '' Well, Jacks. I have not had the opportunity to appear before. I'm Camille. ''
''Oh yeah. See you slap Kendall was actually pretty fun. '' I declared , taking her outstretched hand with a shrug. '' In fact my day actually. ''
'' Oh, I had this audition for this girl who was cheated by her boyfriend then ... '' Explained she with a smile before turning to me. '' I'm glad to have met you day but is can I ask you why? You and this guy, Kendall you don't like him or ... ''
I shook my head immediately in denial before hasten to stop thinking about the wrong idea. '' Oh, no, no! He's my best friend. Let's say we just love to have nerves of everyone. ''
''I see. So you can tell me a little more about the group ? '' Questioned Camille as she took my arm before pulling me with her to the chairs.
I allowed myself to thinking that it could not really be so terrible and vaguely looked for the boys before sitting down alongside the brown. '' Well, Kendall is the brains of the group. Always concocting plans. James is the good looks and my twin brother by the way. Carlos is ... well, Carlos. He's the little teddy tender and endearing chocolate we love hug. As for Logan, he's the mastermind and a large loyal friend ... ''
Surprisingly, I found myself absorbed in conversation with Camille. As much as this was strange not to talk about sports or something typically male, I had to admit that it was kind of ... how to say? Refreshing.
In fact, it almost made me rethink my choice to stay away from girls of Minnesota. Although I thought it was mostly because Camille was quite a different girl every one I know.
She was certainly something else. In such a short time that we discussed together, I learned that she was really fascinated by her work as an actress and she seemed really made up for it. I also noticed her little interest in Logan. She had tried to act as a simple matter of many other of the boys but I had seen beyond the lines or at least I thought. I had never been the kind of girl to be interested in these conversations.
I was so engrossed in our conversation that I had not even paid attention to the boys sitting around a fire on the other side of the pool. The night had begun to fall and I tightened my hooded cardigan against me by mere habit. In fact, air California was definitely different of Minnesota. Although it was certainly cooler than the day, the evening air was still enjoyable. Very pleasant.
Suddenly, a song that I knew all too well now could be heard and I got up immediately from the deckchair on which I sat to watch the boys sing together the song turd. I knew they could do more and they really were. I mean, I was not a big fan of music but it sounded pretty good. And it seems that I was not alone in thinking it as all the people present around the pool began to applaud once they had finished. And even Jennifer's so it really meant something.
'' They are really good. '' Congratuleted Camille with me in applauding and I turned my head to the side with a proud smile before nodding my head.
''Yes, they are.''
I watched carefully as Kendall suddenly rose from his seat before posting face boys. It might feel strange for me not to be in their circle for a time but the truth was that it did not was reaching me as much as I would have imagined.
I'm obviously not going to change personality overnight but hanging out with Camille had shown me that I could sometimes try something other than my usual routine. Boys would always remain my family but I could always try something new. After all, we were in LA. I turned my eyes to the thought of boys and turned my attention to Camille simply to find her looking at me.
I shrugged once an eyebrow question mark and Brown left a smile on hers lips before crossing hers arms over her chest. '' They are very important to you, is not it? ''
'' They were part of my life as far back as I can remember. '' I explained with a true smile on my lips as I thought about the good times we had spent together. '' They are my family. ''
Camille was about to say something only she had not time to say anything as my name was suddenly called to numerous echoed by several voices too familiar. I turned just in time to see the boys rush to me in a race and I shrugged an eyebrow in question as they stopped all four in a row in front of me.
'' Jacks! '' Carlos gasped, holding James which was itself based on Logan to regain their breath. '' We need you. ''
'' What for ? '' I asked in curiosity now.
Kendall was the only answer as he walked toward me and put both hands flat on my shoulders. '' We have to try. We've not enough effort was started and ... ''
'' Oh, sorry but I do. '' The cut immediately James, raising his hand making me watch him over the shoulder of Kendall as he rolled his green eyes.
'' Yes, James, we know. '' Kendall sighed before quickly turning back to me. '' Help us, Jacks. ''
'' Oh sure, I'll help you but ... oh, you were fired and I too apparently. '' I reminded sarcastically sparking Logan finger snap in agreement while Kendall blew in denial.
'' Phew, we not really fired. '' I gave a pointed look at the blond boy and he rolled his eyes before nodding his head against his. '' Ah, yes, fine, one is done fire. But ... but with your help, I'm sure this could actually work. ''
'' Ah, yes, and how am I supposed to do that? '' I replied, raising my hands before me shift from Kendall to speak to all the boys. '' I don't do miracles and for this you going to have to convince Gustavo you are really worth the blow this time. And I know about you but if that request by a miracle so I don't know what it is. ''
'' And your lack of encouragement capacity shows again. '' Concludes Kendall draping his arm around my shoulders causing me to throw him a burst annoyed before I pinched the bridge of my nose.
I shook my head, knowing I would probably regret before looking again the boys who now wore looks of puppies. '' Fine. ''
'' Yes! '' If the boys exclaimed, jumping up in the euphoria but I hastened to bring them back to earth by calling each of them.
'' We still have to convince Gustavo. '' I reminded seriously.
'' Don't worry about that. '' Assured Kendall surprising me as he suddenly pressed a warm kiss on my cheek and hug me in his side. '' You would not start to look like Logan still . ''
I was so surprised by the action of blond that I put some time to notice the Logan infringement eyes and laughter of Carlos and James.
A slight frown settled on my forehead against my will to feel this again in the pit of my stomach and I had to do a double take out of my thoughts when Kendall leaned toward me with a concerned expression. '' Hey, something is wrong ?''
I wide my eyes feeling embarrassed me warm for some reason and I hurried to take a step back before quickly shaking my head in denial. '' I ... no ! Everything is fine. Yeah, fine. I'll go back to the apartment. You should go change you. I doubt that you will succeed in sing in his wet clothes. Where even dancing. ''
'' When you say it like that it sounds like we are an impossible task. '' Taunted Kendall with a laugh making me smile despite persistent this strange sensation.
I tried to forget the feeling and bet on a mischievous smile. '' That's because you are. Loser.''
I hurried back to the lobby to reach the elevator with a frown on my face. It seems that the more I walked away from the pool and this strange feeling evaporated. I just shrugged my shoulders at the thought and decided that it had to be something about chlorine or something like that.
Meanwhile, the night would be long.
But back to the present. I now followed the boys through the corridors of the recording studio until we could see Gustavo, Kelly and their team at the other end of the corridor. We made a slight pause to prepare ourselves mentally for what was to follow before starting to move along with Gustavo and his team until we were all the same height.
'' Well, then ? '' Exclaimed Gustavo an air blissfully bored.
Kendall let a smile put on his lips. '' Okay, you do it your way. ''
Kelly immediately shook her fist by muttering a "yes" in relief while Kendall put his arm around my shoulders to put me toward by his side.
'' No more nonsense, no more pillow fight ... ''
'' I will personally for that. '' I added seriously raising an eyebrow raised of Gustavo in skepticism.
'' ... And no more questions for two whole days. '' Continued Kendall speaking for him at this stage.
Gustavo paused dramatically for a moment think this proposal before raising his hands nonchalantly. '' Okay! Girl Time from the beginning. ''
''Yes ! Excepting for that. '' Kendall hesitated with a slight grimace making us wince in turn as Gustavo turned to us. '' We have really not want singing Girl Time. ''
'' Oh, let me guess, you have a much better idea. '' Said Gustavo sarcastically making me pucker my lips in fear of his wrath. '' Then let's go ! Quick, tell us what it is. I look forward to ententre that mydogs have laid us ! ''
The boys all nodded simultaneously letting me look like the others since I don't know myself what they had plotted and I shrugged raised an eyebrow in surprise when they announced in unison "Big Time Rush. "
'' This is a song about four best friends who have a great offer more opportunities. The chance of their lives. '' Explained Kendall making me shake my head with a proud smile on my lips. '' So they decide to go for it. ''
I knew they could do miracles when they really put it.
I quickly turned around to Gustavo in nervousness before giving a huge smile on my lips as Kelly turned to the man in the excitement. '' I love this idea. You really have to stop using the word Girl in the titles of your songs. ''
'' This isssss ... '' Gustavo suddenly paused before suddenly turning to me making me jump slightly by surprise .''... what do you think ? ''
All heads turned to me at that particular moment causing me to widen my eyes under the pressure before nervously swallow my saliva. '' It's ... uh ... a great song title ? ''
'' It's a great song title. '' Gustavo repeated with a nod eliciting smiles bursts of all boys including mine before he continued seriously. '' We'll have to work all night because we have just two days to be ready. Then forward to the .Rush! ''
The boys turned immediately into a joyful access making me smile before I turned abruptly towards Gustavo with my index finger pointed at him seriously. '' Oh, and I want to be paid and have all the benefits of an employee. ''
''What next ? It's out of question that I pay for the babysitter doggies ! '' exclaimed Gustavo raising his arms in disbelief and I met soon my arms over my chest in defiance.
The man closed his eyes on me, immersing ourselves in a heavy combat look and I took a step forward to stand face to face with him. A tense silence fell over us as I could see a twitch in the eye of Gustavo indicating that he was about to lose.
Fortunately for him, Kelly quickly bent towards us with a nervous expression. '' Theoretically, that's why you agreed that she accompanied. It's just that she gets a salary.''
'' Fine! '' Barked Gustavo making me break my exchange glances with the man in the excitement and the boys were soon reach before stopping again when Gustavo spoke directly to me with boredom. ''But you'll have to work harder than anyone. I want you at the studio at eight thirty hours every morning ... and you will follow whatever Kelly tell you without exception. It's clear ? ''
'' Crystal. '' I accepted with great mega-watt smile before turning to my brother as he suddenly hugged me in his side.
'' Now WORK! ''
We'd run us to follow the request of Gustavo and I moved quickly to the man's side as the boys began their intensive training. They had practiced their dance again, this time without much problem and I even helped Logan in the process. It turned out it was not that bad once you added a little math in the formula. Counting was probably not the best idea ever that I had for the boys. Obviously this was not really new as a solution but it worked and that was all that mattered.
The last two days were long and emotionally charged. The boys had spent almost all the time repeating around the pool or while in the studio. The styling session was actually pretty funny this time but in a good way and I had to admit they had really managed to perceive the style of each.
Finally, the big day was soon arrive as fast as we could imagine and I now stood nervously standing to Gustavo aside as the big boss who turned out to be a Mr. Griffin resembling a real man business.
Oh Oh Ohhhh Ohhhhh.
Oh Oh Ohhhh Ohhhhh.
Make it count
Play it straight.
Do not look back
Do not hesitate.
When you go big time.
What you want
What you feel.
Never QUITIN '
Make it real.
When you roll big time.
Hey! Hey!
Listen to your heart now!
Hey! Hey!
Do not you feel the rush?
Hey! Hey!
Better take a shot now.
Oh Oh Ohhhh Ohhhhh.
Oh Oh Ohhhh Ohhhhh.
Go and shake it up
What you gotta loose
Go and make your luck with the life you choose
If you want it all
Lay it on the line.
It's the only life you got
So you gotta live it big time.
Oh Oh Ohhhh Ohhhhh.
Oh Oh Ohhhh Ohhhhh.
Step it up
Gustavo and I gave anxious glances ever so often on Griffin hoping to know what he thought of the boys were now actually doing their performance. I honestly had never been anxious for something. I'd even bite hard on my thumb.
Get in gear.
Go for broke
Make it clear.
Gotta go big time.
Make it work
Get it right.
Change the rules overnight
Gotta dream big time.
I smiled directly into boys nodding my head to show them as much support as possible. They were awesome and the efforts they had made in so few days were phenomenal. Even Logan had really improved.
Hey! Hey!
Give it all you got now.
Hey! Hey!
Is not it a rush?
Hey! Hey!
Finish what you start now.
Oh Oh Ohhhh Ohhhhh.
Oh Oh Ohhhh Ohhhhh.
Go and shake it up
What you gotta loose
Go and make your luck with the life you choose
If you want it all
Lay it on the line.
It's the only life you got
So you gotta live it big time.
look around
Every life is shining now
Somehow it's brighter.
look around
Nothing's really as It Seems
Nothing but dreams.
You and I
Gonna make a brand new sound
Like we own this town.
We can fly
Now I made it off the ground
and never look down.
Welcome to the big time
All the pretty people see me walking in the sunshine.
Welcome to the good times
Life will never be the same ...
Go and shake it up
What you gotta loose
Go and make your luck with the life you choose
If you want it all
Lay it on the line.
It's the only life you got
So you gotta live it big time.
The last note was soon to be sung by the boys and they all jumped into a dance before pointing directly towards us breathless.
Griffin sniffed making me look into a long wait before he finally turned to Gustavo with an appreciative smile. '' I love them and the committee will have love them. ''
I remained totally in shock and immediately turned me toward the boys with a stoic phrase while Griffin got up from his chair, straightening his suit jacket.
'' I give you three months to record a demo. '' Griffin announced slightly before typing the past Gustavo. '' I told you it was the return of the boys band. ''
Honestly, I really had to make an effort to contain my outburst of joy at that time. Especially with nervous and impatient glances the boys threw me out the window. They could not hear the conversation and therefore they were still awaiting the verdict.
However, it seemed that the torture would last a little longer for them as suddenly turned to me making me take my eyes of boys to stare like a deer caught in the headlights of a car. '' You ! I like your unique style. Continue like this and I have to go, my pants is cool. ''
I stared after the man still confused about all that had happened in the last two seconds before returning me to share a look with Gustavo.
I finally shrugged my shoulders before turning to the boys with a huge smile as Gustavo pressed the button of communication. '' Guess who remains in Los Angeles ? ''
Boys exploded in a hug group of excited and Gustavo Gustavo being hastened to remind their work to do. '' It is not over soon, yes? If you think the last three days were tough, wait till you see the next three months. Carlos does not always sing. Logan, don't always know how to dance. And I hate always as James. ''
'' Well, we'll work all that. '' Assured Kendall raising his hand still in the euphoria of the moment.
Gustavo paused before pressing the button with a proud smile. '' Okay, you can party, it deserved. ''
The boys began again to jump for joy and I hurried to make a victory dance with Kelly and Mr. X when the boys began to call my name forcing me to turn around.
However, they were no longer in the presentation room. I frowned my eyebrows immediately before unleashing a screech worthy of a little girl when I felt pairs of arms of the lifting me off the ground before throwing me and catch me in the air in victory.
So the great musical adventure begins ...
