Hello! I'm finally updating on this story =) Since it's the holidays and Christmas, I thought I would write a special little chapter for Kendall and Jayne. Thank you guys for being so patient with me and supporting this story. I'm super happy that you guys like it and I'll be working hard on the next chapters!
Well I hope you enjoy this chapter and Merry Christmas and happy holidays. Everyone please be safe and enjoy the time with loved ones!
Disclaimer: I do not own BTR or the characters except Jayne!
"Santa won't you bring me the one I really need, won't you please bring my baby to me?"
"Hey! Jayne! Could you give me a hand with this?"
It was that time of year again. It was the time to love and cheer, and to help those in need. It was the time to give and receive, and be thankful for the loved ones in your life. It was also the time to celebrate and laugh, enjoy yourself and the life that's been given to you.
"Clay, is this really necessary?" The young dancer approached her aunt with a skeptical expression as the woman motioned for the girl to hold the ladder down. Jayne did as asked, making sure her chaperone stayed in one piece.
"Of course it's necessary! If there's no snow here we're going to at least decorate and make it feel like Christmas," the woman explained. Jayne chuckled as she shook her head glancing out the window. The sun shined especially brightly and the sky was as blue as the Mediterranean.
"Guess that's true." Jayne and her aunt were so accustomed to having snow fall and cold weather, being in L.A. threw things off a bit, especially for the older one of the two.
"Done!" Claire smiled up at her newest and favorite decoration before opening the door and carrying the ladder she had borrowed from Budha Bob to the supply closet. Jayne sighed as she walked over to the window and stared out at the few people still staying at the Palm Woods.
Most of the residents had gone home for a break, visiting family and spending quality time with people they loved for the holidays. Even the boys of Big Time Rush had gone back to Minnesota to be with their friends and family, leaving Jayne to cope with herself; not that she would complain.
"Alright," Jayne turned around to face her aunt as the woman grabbed her keys. "I'm going to go to the store to buy some last minutes stuff for dinner. I'll be back in a little bit!"
"Ok." The young girl watched as the woman waltzed out the door, humming a Christmas song to herself. She sighed as the silence enveloped her, and though on any normal day she would have loved it, something inside of her had changed. The silence was almost unbearable and she was waiting for loud, obnoxious boys to burst through her door and turn her day upside down. She frowned, knowing that wasn't going to happen this time around. She sat down on the couch, staring at the decorated and lit Christmas tree, thinking back on the year's events.
"Wow," she mumbled. "I can't believe so much has changed." She truly couldn't comprehend the events that had unfolded before her. She hadn't expected anything to happen to her, but the moment she had met the four singers and hockey players of Minnesota, everything had shifted in her life, and though she refused to admit it, she was glad it had.
Jayne stood to her feet as she walked over to the tree, kneeling down beside a present. She grabbed one as she held it and shook her head. "That idiot."
Big Time Rush had been given a full two weeks to enjoy their break from Gustavo and to return home and see their friends and family they had left behind. Most of the two weeks had passed, but a few days still remained for their break; Jayne wasn't sure how she felt about that. She had given all the boys their presents, save for one. She didn't have enough time to give him his before he left, which slightly disappointed her. She had wanted the boys to wait to open their presents until the actual day of Christmas, but the leader would be the only one without one from her.
"Well, that's what happens when you wait until last minute to pack and get ready to leave," Jayne stated, almost as if Kendall could hear her lecturing him. She sighed as she shook her head, setting the present down. She stood to her feet as she stretched and glanced around the empty apartment. She frowned as she found nothing that caught her attention.
That's what she hated.
Ever since she had met the boys, the things she used to like so much didn't seem as enjoyable as she remembered them being. Life seemed so dull without them by her side, and she despised the fact that she wanted, no, more like needed them with her. It was unlike her. But it was also very nice. It was a change for her. She wasn't used to having people she could rely on and be happy with. She felt loved with them and she loved all of them back, Kendall especially. He would always hold a special place in her heart, even if she didn't want him to. He would find his way there and fight to stay; it was what he did.
Deciding to relax and read a book, Jayne began to make her way to her room, but stopped as a piece of paper on the floor caught her attention. She picked it up and read it, chuckling as she shook her head.
"My Christmas wish list," she read, immediately recognizing her aunt's handwriting. She read over the list, proud that she had guessed most of the items and had gotten them for the hard working woman. Jayne wouldn't have been able to get as far as she did without her aunt in her life. Setting the list on the table, Jayne walked into her room and stopped, a thought popping into her head.
What did she want for Christmas?
The dancer had never been particular with what she wanted. She wasn't very picky, and was very grateful for any presents she received, but what did she actually want? She had never really put any thought into it, but now that she did, she was curious.
"Hmm…well…" She looked around her room, looking at her closet and seeing that she had enough clothes to clothe a whole city. Moving on to her shoes, she shook her head knowing she wasn't really a shoe person to begin with. She already had a nice, working stereo and TV so that wasn't on her mind. After thinking and looking around her room for several long minutes, Jayne had come to the conclusion that she didn't really need or want anything.
She laughed as she shook her head. "What did I ask Santa for when I was kid?"
"Jayne!" Said girl blinked as she walked out of her room and watched as her aunt carried many bags into the kitchen. She smiled and walked over to the woman, helping her put the groceries away.
"The market was crazy! You would think people would have everything they needed by Christmas Eve," Claire commented as Jayne shrugged. The dark haired woman glanced at her niece before she smiled a bit.
"Someone's much more quiet lately without the guys around."
"What is that suppose to mean?" Jayne asked with a raised brow as Claire smirked a bit.
"You don't have to pretend with me!" the woman exclaimed with a smirk. "Just admit that you miss them."
"I don't know what are you talking about?" Jayne grumbled as she rolled her eyes. The woman laughed as she pulled out all the utensils she'd need for dinner.
"Then at least admit you miss Kendall, because I know for a fact that you do."
Jayne stopped peeling the potatoes, slightly surprised by Claire's accurate accusation. She cleared her throat as she snuffed the woman, ignoring the statement and continuing with her peeling. The chaperone of the young girl smiled as she shook her head and sighed.
Oh, the feeling of being young and ignorant.
"Wow! I'm actually really proud of this!" Claire grinned at the beautifully set table, the food looking delectable. Jayne smiled as she nodded, agreeing with her aunt. The two sat down at the table, ready to dig in, but stopped as a knock on the door stopped them. Claire raised a brow as she looked at Jayne, who was just as confused as the woman.
"I'll get it," Claire stated as she stood to her feet. Jayne shrugged as she picked at the food, her stomach begging her to feed it.
"Jayne!" Claire suddenly called out. Said girl stood up but froze as her eyes widened.
"Guys?"
"Merry Christmas!" Logan, James, and Carlos grinned at her as they trapped her in a large hug. She blinked, shocked, as a wide smile appeared on her face.
"What are you all doing here?" she asked as she then tightly hugged each of the boys individually.
"Well," Logan started. "It just didn't really feel right not being here."
"We missed the pool!" Carlos added as Jayne laughed.
"And we missed you too!" James said as he smirked at her, wrapping an arm around her shoulder. Having grown accustomed to the action, Jayne merely shook her head as she chuckled. She looked at each of the boys before raising a brow.
"Where's the dope?" she asked as the other three glanced at each other with smirks.
"Hey!" Jayne looked over to the doorway of her apartment as a familiar blond leaned against the doorframe. "That's not very nice to say."
Jayne laughed as she shook her head, walking over to the door. Claire guided the other boys to the table, making sure that each of them had plates and chairs to sit in.
"So," Kendall stated as he looked around the lit up apartment room. "I like what you guys did with the place."
"Yeah, well Claire wouldn't stop about it," Jayne explained as she smiled a bit. She looked up at the singer before a thought popped into her head. She quickly walked over to the tree as she grabbed the wrapped present she had been looking at earlier that day.
"Here," she said. "I didn't get a chance to give it to you before you left," she explained as Kendall blinked. He smiled widely as he took the present and nodded.
"Thanks, Jayne!"
"You sound surprised that I got you one. You should know me better than that by now," the brunette said playfully. Kendall laughed as he nodded. He thought for a moment before he held a finger up, running down the hall. Jayne raised a brow as she stuck her head out the door and watched as the dirty blond sprinted into his own home. She waited for a second before he appeared again. He skidded to a stop in front of her, pulling something out from behind his back.
"Merry Christmas." Jayne blinked, quite surprised at the small box that was neatly wrapped.
"My mom wrapped it, if that's what you're wondering." Jayne laughed as she shook her head, taking the present.
"Thank you, Kendall. This was really thoughtful of you."
"It's Christmas! Of course you get a gift," he stated as she laughed once more.
"Alright, it's time to eat," Jayne stated. "Are Katie and your mom coming too? Because we have plenty-"
"Jayne?" The girl stopped as she looked back at Kendall. Her eyes widened as she felt his hand gently grab her own. She blinked as he pulled her close, and with one swift motion, wrapped his arms around her and kissed her. She froze for a moment, the warm, tingling feeling foreign to her. She followed his lead, closing her own eyes. She hesitated but relaxed as Kendall squeezed her a bit more tightly.
She had never kissed anyone in her entire life. She never really thought about it, but standing there with Kendall made her realize just what she was missing out on. His lips were surprisingly soft, and somehow, she didn't know why, but they fit her lips perfectly. It was like they were melded together.
She would definitely remember this first kiss forever.
The two slowly pulled away, Jayne's eyes slowly fluttering open. The boy smiled widely down at the girl as she blinked. She blushed a bit, not really sure how to react to the whole situation. She raised a brow as she watched Kendall point up. She followed his finger and laughed as she stared at the mistletoe hanging happily above their heads. Kendall chuckled before he nodded.
"Yes, my mom and Katie are coming," he said as he intertwined their fingers together. He began to lead her to the table, but stopped as he turned to her. "And yes, I do like you."
Jayne blinked, her brain overloaded with information that she couldn't process fast enough. Her heart raced as she trembled slightly from the excitement and joy. Kendall smiled as he gave her hand a squeeze.
"I'm hoping that you actually like me back, because if you don't this is going to be really awkward." Jayne laughed as she shook her head. She stared at the boy she once hated, mustering up every once of courage in her body. She stood up on her toes as she gently placed her lips on Kendall's cheek. The dirty blond blinked before he grinned, Jayne pulling away and clearing her throat. She looked away, too embarrassed to say anything.
"Kendall, Jayne." The two turned and smiled as Mrs. Knight and Katie walked into the apartment, gifts in hand. They closed the door, walking over to them with smiles.
"These are for you and Claire, honey," Jennifer stated as Jayne smiled and nodded. She watched as the mother and daughter put the gifts under the tree with the others. Her smile widened as she shook her head.
"Kendall." said boy looked over at the girl as she looked up at him and smiled. "Merry Christmas."
And a merry Christmas it was.