A few days after we listened to the track, the single was released. We had finished the demo as well and I soon got bombarded with requests to get interviews with radio stations with Big Time Rush. I was excited. It all seemed like a dream that I was getting what I wanted out of life for once. Gustavo set up an interview for me and BTR on K106.7.
"So, we're here with Lilly Winchester, a small town girl whose song with Big Time Rush is climbing the charts." The radio DJ, Jack, said.
"Hi Jack." I said smiling.
"So Lilly, tell me, from what I have heard, you're related to Kendall Knight from Big Time Rush."
"Yes, I am. We are cousins." I said, looking at him.
"Cousins? Well then, that must have been fun working with him then."
"We've always gotten along, so it was fun." I replied.
"So, Lilly, tell me, is there a guy in Big Time Rush that has caught your eye?" Jack asked
I laughed nervously. "Well, there is a guy who has caught my eyes, but, I wont say who. He knows who he is."
Jack nodded. "So, tell me about Paint The City? What's the meaning?"
"Well, it's really all about grabbing your friends on a Friday night, and having fun, and sort of 'painting the city' with our fun. Not let anyone get you down." I replied, smiling.
Jack nodded and then turned to the guys. "So, Kendall, what was it like working with your cousin and this little rising star?"
"Well Jack, working with Lilly has been an honor, she has a great voice and is truly talented. We're lucky to have worked with her on Paint The City." Kendall replied, looking at me.
"How do the rest of you feel about having worked with this young lady?" Jack asked the other three.
"Well, I agree with Kendall. It's been a honor working with Lilly. The guy who she has her eyes on is very lucky to have her in his life. She'll make him happy." James said, winking at me.
Logan and Carlos gave their answers and I finished up my part of the interview and then Jack concluded by saying, "Thank you to Lilly Winchester and Big Time Rush for being here today. Don't forget to request 'Paint the City' right here on K107.6!"
After the interview, I was exhausted. I was also tired due to the fact that Gustavo had me working extra hours for the release of the demo. I barely had time to spend with James between their rehearsals, my rehearsals, interviews and everything else. I had no idea being a rising star was this hard.
The next day was the day Kendall had left to go see Taylor. Gustavo was kind enough to give me a week off with how much success the single was having. Griffin, the CEO, really liked my sound and whatnot. Which, is good.
The afternoon that Kendall left, I spent all day cuddling with James on his bed, watching movies and talking. We sang to each other a few times, but, that was because we just love to sing. We fell asleep once I believe and it was a great, well needed nap.
When we awoke, I smiled at James, and he smiled back at me. I leaned in for a kiss and when we kissed, things got a little…passionate. As we kissed, James tried pulling up my shirt up and over my head, and grabbing my boob. "No James. I'm not ready. We're not ready for that step in our relationship yet." I heard him sigh in frustration.
"You're a tease you know that?" he asked me.
I shrugged. I wasn't ready yet, but, if he wanted to think of me as a tease, I was all in for it.
Meanwhile with Kendall and Taylor:
Kendall had arrived at Taylor's house a little after 5 PM that night. When he got there, he knocked on the door, and Taylor's dad answered. "Hello Mr. Dotson."
"Hello Kendall. Come in, Taylor has been expecting you." Taylor's father said as he led Kendall inside.
When Taylor saw Kendall she squee'd happily and ran at him, nearly knocking him over. "Hiya hun!" she said, kissing Kendall.
"Never should have let you gone with Uncle Chris.." Taylor's father muttered. He wasn't a big fan of Kendall since he was a 'rock star' and 'rock stars' screw all their love lives up.
Taylor rolled her eyes and dragged Kendall into their lounge area so that they could watch movies. She kissed him and then rested her head on his shoulder. "I'm so glad you're here Kendall. You don't know how much it means to me."
Kendall stroked her hair gently. "It's no problem Tay. I love you and …" he stopped. He had never said that to her before. In all the eight months they were dating, he never said that to her. He wasn't even sure he ever said that to Jo.
"You love me?" Taylor asked.
Kendall gulped and nodded. "I do."
Taylor smiled and kissed him yet again and muttered against his lips, "I love you too."
