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Time skip: the next day, around 4 PM
P.O.V.: Krystye Mitchell
Gustavo and Kelly were bringing a widescreen computer with a camera into the big booth. It was to be used to Skype us into the funeral. We practiced a couple of times before 4:30, when James' mother asked for the chat. Gustavo hit 'accept,' and the burial site showed on the screen, with Brooke Diamond looking into the camera.
"James, how are you!" Brooke said.
"Hi, mom! We're doing great. We've got a treat for you guys during the funeral," James said.
"What is it, dear?" she asked.
"We're gonna sing a song we're gonna have on our first album," James said.
"Oh, that's lovely! What kind of song is it?" Brooke asked.
"It's a slow friendship song called More Than a Band," I said.
"Hi, Krystye! How are you doing?" she asked.
"I'm doing good. Logan and I just got out of the hospital yesterday for a fainting spell," I said.
"Oh, you poor babies. Your mom's gonna be here any second," Brooke said before my mom showed up next to her.
"Hey, Brooke. Hey, guys!" mom said in a collective term.
"Hi mom!" Logan and I said.
"Hi, Mama Mitchell!" the other guys said.
"The funeral procession is here," Mom said. Just then, people filed into the chairs. Mama Diamond and mom moved the shot to face both the crowd and the grave. People approached the screen to give James their apologies.
"People, we're about to start!" the pastor of Grammy Diamond's church said. Everyone settled down.
"Today, we're gathered here today to mourn the loss of Harriet Diamond, mother of two, mother-in-law to one, and grandmother of one. May her children, Gregory and Harold Diamond, be able to continue their lives as normal. May her grandson, James Diamond, be able to pursue his dream while in L.A. May all those close to Harriet be able to continue their lives as normal. And now, a treat from James Diamond's up-and-coming band Big Time Rush!" the pastor said.
"I'm James Diamond."
"I'm Logan Mitchell."
"I'm Carlos Garcia."
"I'm Kendall Knight."
"And I'm Krystyna Mitchell. Here's a new song that will be on our first album. It's called More Than a Band, originally performed by Lemonade Mouth." Kendall played the intro, and I started the song.
Krystye: I can't pretend Yeah yeah yeah yeah Carlos and Kendall: Everything changes
To know how you feel
But know that I'm here
Know that I'm realCarlos: Say what you want
Or don't talk at allKrystye: I'm not gonna let you fall
Reach for my hand
'Cause it's held out for you
My shoulders are small
But you can cry on them too
Everything changes
But one thing is true
Understand
We'll always be more than a band
All on your own
Now we won't let you go, go it aloneJames: Be who you wanna be
Always stand tallAll: Not gonna let you fall
Reach for my hand
'Cause it's held out for you
My shoulders are strong
But you can cry on them too
Everything changes
But one thing is true
Understand
We'll always be more than a bandKrystye: I never knew you could take me so far
I've always wanted to hope that you are the ones I needAll: Reach for my hand
'Cause it's held out for you
My shoulders are strong
But you can cry on them too (cry on them too)
Everything changes
But one thing is true
Understand
We'll always be more than a bandLogan and James: Reach for my hand
'Cause it's held out for you
My shoulders are strong
But you can cry on them too
But one thing is true
Understand
Krystye: We'll always be more than a band
Applause rang from the speakers.
"Thank you, Big Time Rush. On that note, it is now that we lay Harriet Diamond to rest," the pastor said before the casket was lowered into the ground.
"Great job, guys. That song almost made me cry," Brooke said.
"Mom, go ahead and cry. It's healing," James said, smiling at me as he repeated the lesson I taught him.
"Thank you, James. You are going to get your dream, especially with your friends by your side," Brooke said. We hugged each other after she said this. James broke down crying, falling to his knees as the sobs racked his body. Kendall, Carlos, Logan, and I all hugged James at the same time as he cried. I ran my fingers through his hair and kissed his forehead.
"James, we're here. Remember the song," I said. He kept crying as he hugged me, his tears soaking through my shirt.
Time skip: about two hours later
P.O.V. change: James Diamond
Later, we were back in 2J. I cried the whole way home from Rocque Records, Krystye holding me as I cried on her shoulder. I went to the couch and cried. I overheard a conversation between Krystye and Carlos.
"Krystye, is everything okay?" Carlos asked.
"Carlos, I'm terribly sorry, but I've got to do this," Krystye said,
"Do what?" Carlos said.
"I-I'm breaking up with you," she said.
"What? Why?" Carlos asked.
"James needs me now more than ever. I can't stand to see him alone during this depressing stage in his life. Plus, I miss his kisses and hugs, and his voice telling me that he loves me into my ear," Krystye said.
"I-I understand. I hope he makes you happy, because when you're happy, I'm happy, even if another man is the source of that happiness," Carlos said. I heard his footsteps leaving and felt a hand on my shoulder.
"James, I'm sorry for breaking up with you like I did. Could you ever take me back?" Krystye's voice said above me. I stood up from my lying position. We looked into each other's eyes for a minute, hazel to hazel, before I hugged her.
"Yes, I'd love to take you back. You have no idea how much I've missed you," I said.
"I missed you, too," Krystye said into my chest. She looked up into my eyes, and she stood on her tiptoes. I leaned down, and we kissed. It felt like fireworks. She suddenly broke the kiss.
"AH! Charlie horse!" she said, obviously in pain. I picked her up and moved her to the couch. I took off her shoe after she motioned that the back of her leg was the part in pain. Tears leaked from her eyes as she gritted her teeth. Her toes were pointed forward. I gently, yet forcefully, grabbed her foot and pulled her heel forward and her toes back. Her face relaxed as she breathed a sigh of relief.
"Thanks, James," she said. She held her arms out. I was confused for a second.
"Come here and kiss me already," Krystye said, and I happily obliged. I knelt down and kissed her. I felt the fireworks again. My fingers ran through her hair, down her body, and came to rest on her waist. Her fingers locked in my hair. She kissed me as if she hadn't kissed me in years.
"I missed you," Krystye said.
"I missed you, too," I said.
"I love you, James."
"I love you, Krystye."
P.O.V. change: Logan Mitchell
I walked into the living room to find James and Krystye making out on the couch.
"Krystye!" I shouted, causing both teens to jump.
"I hope you're not cheating on Carlos," I said.
"No, I broke up with Carlos, and James took me back," Krystye said.
"Really, now. Go back to groping each other," I said, and they did just that. I sighed. I was walking to the kitchen when I heard a knock on the door. I opened it to find Camille standing there.
"LOGIE BEAR!" she said loudly, then hugged me.
"You're out of the hospital!" she said.
"Yep, I am. Feels good to be able to walk without passing out," I said. Camille kissed me. When she broke it, I smirked.
"You're a good kisser," I said.
"Thanks, Logan. Oh, wow, those two are going at it," Camille said, noticing James and Krystye.
"Krystye and Carlos broke up, and James took her back," I said.
"They must have really missed each other," she said.
"Apparently," I said. Camille was silent for a minute.
"Wanna make out?" Camille asked. I smiled, and she kissed me. She walked in and closed the door, not separating the whole time. We lay on the other side of the large orange couch. And made out.
P.O.V. change: Kendall Knight
I walked into the living room to get a drink from the kitchen when I saw two couples making out on the couch. After examining their faces, I realized the couples were James and Krystye and Logan and Camille. I shrugged and went to get my water. I laughed a little and went back to mine and Logan's room to practice the guitar.
Time skip: the next day, around 10 PM
P.O.V. change: Krystye Mitchell
James and I were going to a teen club. Kendall, Logan, Carlos, and Camille were going with us. Griffin and Gustavo gave us the okay to sing at the club, and it doesn't even have to be our songs. In fact, they encouraged us to sing there, as it'd increase our popularity. The club was a karaoke place. I was dressed in a skintight, mid-thigh length green dress with a green flower on the strap. My hair was done in a carefree style. Camille was in a red dress like mine, but her hair was done in a messy updo. We left, walking to the place. I can't remember the name of the place, but it was really cool. We had to show IDs to make sure we were actual teens, not just junior high kids trying to sneak in. We were waved in. James pointed to the stage, where a mediocre singer had taken the stage and was singing a Selena Gomez song. We walked over to the MC, and I signed up for myself, then James signed up for the band.
"And next to the stage, we've got Krystye Mitchell!" the MC said. I smiled, hugged James, and hopped onstage, hearing a few wolf whistles. I milked it, of course.
"What song are you gonna sing, Krystye?" the MC asked.
"She's So Gone," I said.
"Nice! Play it!" the MC said before playing the song.
Krystye: Insecure Broke away So it looks like the joke's on you She's so gone
In her skin
Like a puppet, a girl on a string
Learned to fly
If you want her back, gotta let her shine
'Cause the girl that you thought you knew
I leaned back over a table as I sang the next line.
That's so over now
She's so gone
You won't find her around
You can look but you won't see
The girl I used to be
'Cause she's
She's so gone
I hopped back onstage. Here I am Are you shocked? Now it looks like the joke's on you She's so gone She's so gone You can look but you won't see So long
this is me
and I'm stronger than you ever thought I'd be
Are you mad?
That you're missing out on who I really am
'Cause the girl that you thought you knew
That's so over now
She's so gone
You won't find her around
You can look but you won't see
The girl I used to be
'Cause she's
She's so gone away
Like history
She's so gone
Baby, this is me, yeah
That's so over now
She's so gone
You won't find her around
You can look but you won't see
The girl I used to be
'Cause she's
She's so gone
(That's so over now)
She's so gone
(You won't find her around)
The girl I used to be
'Cause she's
She's so gone
She's so gone, she's so gone... gone, gone, gone.
"Give it up for Krystye Mitchell! Up last, but definitely not least, on this fine evening, is… Big Time Rush!" the MC said. The guys in the band with me hopped onstage with me.
"What're you guys gonna sing?" the MC asked.
"Our own song, called Counting On You," James said, handing the MC a disc.
"Track two," he said.
"Okay, give it up for Big Time Rush!" the MC said as he played the song. We sang the song as we would on a normal day at Rocque Records, only without Gustavo shouting at us. I looked at the crowd to see Gustavo, Griffin, and Kelly near the back. We finished the song, and the crowd cheered us on. Luckily, this place let the audience choose. He had his hand over the other contestants' heads for applause, and they got decent applause.
"How do you guys feel about Krystye Mitchell?" he said. I got a major uproar in applause.
"And what about Big Time Rush?" he said. They got the same amount.
"Sadly, I can let groups bigger than two sing, but are ineligible to win. So, Krystye Mitchell wins!" the MC said. I cheered, and James kissed me in my victory. We walked offstage, but the MC stopped me.
"Don't you want your prize? You get a 20 dollar gift card to use right here! Groups of two get one 20 dollar card each," the MC said, handing me a card.
"Cool, thanks!" I said. Kelly ran up to us and hugged me.
"You guys were all great! I'm sure if you guys were eligible, you'd have won!" Kelly said.
"But our BTR girl won instead! You did great!" Gustavo said.
"Yes, and this song being up for download would be a great idea. Krystye, why don't you go up to the stage and promote BTR for us? We'll have Counting On You up for download in the next hour on iTunes," Griffin said.
"Sure, why not," I said, going back up to the stage. I grabbed a microphone.
"Hey, who loved Big Time Rush's performance?" I asked, receiving tons of applause.
"If you liked their performance tonight, and want to listen to a studio recording of Counting On You, it'll be on iTunes in the next hour, available for download!" I said. I got more applause, then silence.
"Sing again!" one voice shouted. It was James' voice.
"Yeah, sing again! You're in Big Time Rush, right? Sing again!" another voice shouted. It was Logan's voice.
"Okay, I'll sing again," I said. The crowd cheered.
"So, what song do you guys want me to sing? Raise your hands!" I said. Several hands rose. I pointed to someone.
"She's So Gone," he said. I then realized it was Kendall who said that.
"Okay, I will," I said. The MC started the music. I sang the song, and the crowd went wild.
P.O.V. change: James Diamond
Krystye sang again after promoting BTR. I leaned over to the nearest non-bandmate.
"That's my girlfriend," I said, then went back to the band.
"That's our bandmate!" we shouted while she was singing. I smiled. When the song ended, she cheered and left the stage. She hopped into my arms, bridal style, and kissed me deeply.
"Whoa, what brought that on?" I asked, a huge smile on my face.
"I don't know, I guess you're just my really hot boyfriend," she said before kissing me deeply again.
"Am I the luckiest man on earth right now or what?"