I don't own Big Time Rush, but I do own Ashley. I don't really own Annette, Leigh, Audrey, or Zeke either, since they're based on my besties (and my best friend's older half-brother.)

Ashley POV

"So, have you guys found a record company yet?" Zeke asked when we walked in with frowns on a face. Three days had passed since we had met the boys of Big Time Rush. We had already been to four record companies, but no one had said yes.

"What gave it away? Our sad faces, or the fact that we left an hour ago and we're already back?" Leigh asked sarcastically. She stomped past him and went towards the room she shared with Annette. After slamming the door, we all winced.

"She's just upset. We all knew we wouldn't be instant stars." Audrey said, keeping a level-head.

"True, but I think we all thought it would be a little easier than this." I grimaced. Man, we were all tired.

"I know, but we'll get signed. I know it!" Annette said cheerfully.

"Wanna go to the pool?" I asked, walking towards the room I shared with Audrey. Both of my friends nodded and Annette went to ask Leigh if she wanted to. Soon, we were all in our suits and my hair was up. If I got it wet while it was up, it turned out more curly than frizzy.

We walked down to the pool and looked for chairs; we soon found them and sat down.

"Anyone else want to get in?" I asked, standing up.

"I will." Audrey said. We walked over to it and waded in, splashing around for awhile. Soon, we were joined by three other people.

"Hey there." James said, smiling.

"Hey guys! Where's Kendall?" Audrey asked, looking around.

"He's over there." Logan said, pointing to Kendall who was sitting in between Leigh and Annette.

"Leigh looks angry." I commented.

"No offence, but she kind of hates you guys." Audrey said, looking at her.

"She scares me." Carlos said, hiding behind Audrey and me. We both laughed.

"She scares most people, that's why we're friends. When we were in third grade, this jerk was making fun of Audrey for wearing ribbons in her hair and Leigh just came over and smacked him. We've all been friends ever since." I said smiling.

"She's usually harmless, unless you really tick her off." Audrey assured Carlos.

"Kendall's pushing his limits." I warned. Sure enough, Leigh reached over and smacked the back of his head before standing up and walking over to another chair.

"Ow." Kendall said, getting in the pool. He rubbed his head when he reemerged from the water. "She hits hard."

"I could have told you that." I said, remembering her smacking me at breakfast when I ate the last bit of cereal.

"So have you all been signed yet?" Carlos asked excitedly. Audrey and I shook our heads.

"You should come with us to our next practice! I'm sure Gustavo will sign you!" He said smiling.

"Maybe we will." I answered, grinning.

"Cool, can you be ready in three hours?" James asked, moving towards me.

"Yep, we just need to dry off and change. Our instruments are already unloaded. Wait, does he have any instruments there?" I asked.

"Yeah he's got a guitar, bass, and a drum set." Kendall answered.

"Cool."

"Yep."

"So…"

"Ash, you've really got to stop doing that."

"No! I refuse!" I said, splashing Audrey. That started a water war between the six of us, leaving all of us soaked.

"That was fun." Audrey said, squeezing her hair out.

"Yep." I agreed. "We should probably go get ready…" I started to get out of the pool when I slipped about half way out. I started to fall back when I felt warm, soft hands pushing me back up.

"And I thought Logan was a klutz." James teased. I knew I was beat red.

"Hey!" Logan said from behind me.

"Well it's true!"

"So?"

"Guys!" Audrey snapped, breaking up their little fight.

"Sorry." They both mumbled.

"So are you okay?" James asked, still holding on to me.

"I think so. Oh and James?"

"Yes?"

"Your hand is a little low there." I said, trying not to smirk. Audrey and the other guys started to laugh and James blushed slightly.

"Don't tell me you don't like it." James said, winking at me. He let go of me none the less and I smirked.

"Keep telling yourself that, kid." I laughed.

"Kid? I'm probably older than you!"

"How old are you?"

"Seventeen." James answered with a smirk.

"Damn. I'm sixteen." I answered.

"See? I'm not the kid here, kid."

"Fine, grandpa." I answered, walking over to my towel. I dried off then looked at my friends. "Anyone else coming back to the apartment?" I asked.

"Yep." Audrey pushed herself out of the pool (and she didn't fall!) and walked back over to our stuff.

"I'm not old." I heard James said. "Am I?" He asked his friends.

"Is that a gray hair?" Kendall asked. I tried not to laugh, imagining his reaction. "Kidding."

"Annette, Leigh. We've got another record company to see!" I sang. I'm an alright singer, but I've always been better at the drums and piano. That's why I leave the singing to Leigh, who rocks it.

"Where?" Leigh asked, coming over to us.

"Roque, I think. The guys are setting it up." I said with a smile. Annette squealed and Audrey smiled.

"No. We aren't going." Leigh said.

"Why not? This could be our big chance!"

"I'm not sponging off of some idiots you met a week ago."

"We aren't sponging off of them! We -"

"Enough! We'll vote! Okay?" Audrey interrupted.

"Fine." I grumbled.

"All for going to Roque?" Annette, Audrey, and I all raised our hands.

"We win." I said, smiling.

"Fine. But I'm not going to have a good time!" Leigh said, stomping off.

"She'll cool down before we perform." I assured not only me, but Annette and Audrey too.