Big Time Love Story Part 11: BTR's Homecoming and a First Kiss

We got to the Seattle/Tacoma Airport an hour before we were supposed to leave. The tour lasted 3 months, and Seattle was our last stop. During that time, Miranda and I talked on our laptops every single night when we got back to our hotel room. It felt nice to call her my girlfriend after all this time, but I missed her like crazy since she wasn't here with me. When we got to our gate, Kendall collapsed onto one of the chairs.

"Man, I'm beat. Last night's performance was cool and all, but I'm just glad we're going home today."

"Yeah, you're right. Hey Carlos, are the girls supposed to be meeting us at the airport in LA?"

I nodded and looked at them.

"Yep. Miranda said last night the girls were staying with her, then they'd all meet us at the airport today."

"What'd they end up doing?"

"Usual all-girl sleepover stuff. They talked about guys, did makeovers, watched movies."

Logan whistled as he listened to all the activities.

"Wow. What did Katelyn and Erin do to her?"

"They cut her hair and did her nails. She offered to do their hair, but Erin said something about 'her wowing me with a new look' when they saw us today."

James laughed and looked as the plane was pulling up.

"Looks like they wanted to help Miranda impress you, man."

"I guess, but she doesn't need to improve her looks to impress me. She...was just herself, and that was good enough for me."

Miranda's POV:

I smiled as we stood near where the guys were supposed to be coming .For our protection, three airport security guards were standing by us in case the guys were all of a sudden bombarded by fans. Erin looked over at me as she saw my smile get bigger.

"Excited?"

"I am. I haven't seen them all in months."

"What are you talking about? You talked to Carlos every night after they performed."

"Yeah, but it wasn't the same. I missed talking to him in person."

Katelyn sighed and I giggled.

"What?"

"It's love, Miranda."

"Love?"

She nodded and put a hand on my shoulder.

"You miss him, can't get enough of talking to him, smile whenever you think of him. Those are signs of being in love."

Before I could say anything else, we heard a familiar voice.

"Hey, girls! Miss us?!"

The three of us all screamed "Yes" and rushed over to greet them. After getting hugs from James, Logan, and Kendall, I hugged Carlos as tight as I could. He hugged back and laughed.

"I guess you missed being able to hug me, huh?"

"You have no idea. I really missed you and the others."

Sure enough, we heard a lot of screaming fans coming from down the hall. With security surrounding us, we all headed to a limo that would take us to my apartment building. Once in my apartment, we socialized with the guys, glad to have them back. Carlos pulled me into the guest room and smiled after I closed the door.

"What, Carlos?"

He shook his head and held me tightly.

"Just wanted some time alone with you, is all. I missed you, Miranda."

I smiled and hugged him back.

"I missed you, too. Talking through the laptops was nice, but I would rather talk to you this way than with technology."

"I agree."

I rested my head on his shoulder and sighed.

"Penny for your thoughts, Miranda?"

"Something's been on my mind for a while, and I wasn't sure how to tell you about it."

He nodded and smiled.

"Shoot."

"Katelyn was telling me 'symptoms' of being in love, and I think she's right."

"You're saying...you're in love with me?"

I nodded and surprised him by pressing my lips to his in what became our first kiss together. After not reacting right away, Carlos cupped my face in his hands and started kissing me back. We pulled apart seconds later and I smiled up at my boyfriend.

"How's that for a confirmation, Carlos?"

"That definitely told me what you were thinking, Miranda. It also helped me confirm that...I'm in love with you, too."

"Really?"

"Yeah. I've been feeling the same things you were."

"Good to know."

That's a wrap for part 11. Part 12 begins in Miranda's POV as she and the others begin another day of filming. Also in part 12, Carlos and Miranda enjoy a quiet dinner in her apartment building. Stay tuned to see what happens