Hello readers =) So...here is the VERY last chapter of this story! It's finally coming to an end and I'd like to thank everyone who read this, even if it was just to see if you liked it and you didn't end up reading all the way through. I want to thank the reviewers as well because you guys have given a lot of support and advice about this story and it was all greatly appreciated. I can't say thank you enough! I hope you guys enjoy this last chapter!
I will be making spin-off types of stories with all the other guys, so those who are interested in Logan, James, and Carlos just keep a look out for that! I'll probably end up posting something on my page about who I'll be writing about first and when that'll come out. I'm also thinking about doing a sequel to this story but I'm still on the fence about that. If anyone has an opinion on who they want to read about first or about the sequel to this just message me and let me know! All advice and comments are welcome!
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Disclaimer: I do not own BTR or the song lyrics.
"I'll be right beside you. Nobody will break you."
May passed by, the sun greeting the L.A. citizens almost every day. Soon after June followed, the heat intensifying, but the people still happy nonetheless. Then, before anyone had noticed, July came along, Independence starting the month off with a 'bang'. Lives had gone on like usual. Work had been done, fun had been had. Everything was as it should be.
The Palm Woods was as lively as ever, new comers to the hotel showing up almost every day. The habitants went about their days trying to become famous and make it in the big leagues. Some were singers, some where actors and actresses. Others had random talents that could make their name known.
As for a certain dancer, she had just hit the big league after receiving a letter saying she'd be auditioned to dance as a backup in Justin Bieber's new music video.
Jayne smiled to herself as she stretched and laid on the pool chair, her sunglasses sitting happily over her eyes. She locked her hands behind her head as she released a relaxed sigh and hummed quietly to herself. She glanced over at the pool doors and smiled as she sat up and waved to her friend.
"How was your audition?"
"Terrible!" Camille sighed as she plopped down in the chair beside her close friend. "I completely blew it!"
"I'm sure you did better than you think!" Jayne assured as she pulled her shades off, giving the actress a supportive squeeze to the knee. Camille shook her head as she gave the dancer a frown.
"Well, we'll find out tonight. I'm supposed to get a call from them tomorrow," she explained as Jayne nodded.
The two sat and enjoyed the nice weather, talking and laughing about everything they could think of. The conversation continued on for a good hour before it gradually shifted on to a set of boys that were absent from the scene.
"Man, it's crazy that it's already been three months!" Camille commented as Jayne nodded and smiled.
She missed the four boys like crazy. She had tried to keep in contact with all of them, especially Kendall, but video chatting for five minutes while they had a break was not the same as hanging out and sitting around the pool with them. It was hard to adjust from seeing the boys every day to not seeing them at all. The tour had been going well, but the last time the brunette had heard from the four had been over two months ago. They were busy moving from place to place and doing autograph signings with their fans that they just didn't have time to chat with their loved ones back at home.
"I wonder when exactly they'll be back," Jayne mumbled as she sighed, a composed look coming over her. The actress beside her stared with a soft gaze before she smiled.
"Come on!" She pulled the girl to her feet as the dancer raised a curious brow.
"Where are we going?"
"Lets do something!"
"Like what?" Jayne asked curiously as she allowed herself to be dragged through the hotel and to the elevator. Camille pressed the up button as she waited for the door to slide open, her foot tapping against the floor.
"It's a beautiful day outside. We should get dressed up and go to that new restaurant that just opened up downtown!" the lively method actress suggested, pulling her friend into the elevator after her. Jayne laughed as she nodded, deciding that relaxing and going out to dinner with her friend would be nice. She had been working hard all week for a performance that was coming up. She could use the time to have a bit of fun and relax.
Plus, it would help distract her from thinking about Big Time Rush
The tour had come to an end, and boy, had it been an adventure. The four singers of Big Time Rush sat in the car that was taking them home, chatting about the plans they all had when they got back.
"I've GOT to figure out that girl's scuttlebutter name!"
"She lives ACROSS THE PLANET and you still think this'll work?" Logan asked, pointing out the flaw in James' skewed plan. The tallest boy of the band rolled his eyes as he shook his head.
"You wouldn't understand! True love always finds a way!" Everyone in the car laughed as James chuckled at his own comment; he knew he was going to go home and try and hit on the Jennifers. Now that he was more famous he might stand a chance!
"So, you excited to see Camille?" Carlos asked playfully to the genius of the group. He smirked and elbowed Logan in the side as the straight 'A' student cleared his throat, trying to hide his tinted red cheeks.
"No! Why would I be?" he denied as he tried to shrug the question off.
He was a bad liar.
"Dude, you're turning red!"
"Aw, someone's blushing!" Katie teased as Logan frowned and tried to push the girl and his friend away.
"I seriously need to get new friends!" the future med student snapped as everyone in the car laughed.
"Ok, I want you boys to unpack and get cleaned up the second we get back to the apartment," Mrs. Knight commanded firmly, three out of the four boys nodding their heads.
"Yes, Mama Knight." The only person who had actually ignored the directions was Mrs. Knight's son himself. He merely kept his eyes pasted at the palm trees passing by in the distance as the car drove on the highway. His foot continuously tapped quietly against the carpeting floor of the car they were all seated in.
His mind was definitely preoccupied.
James quickly took notice of that as Logan and Carlos began to break into an argument on what they would rather have if they were stranded in the desert. He raised a curious brow as he glanced over at Mrs. Knight and her daughter to see them preoccupied with their own things; a book and a video game.
"Dude."
Kendall blinked before looking over at his best friend with a raised brow. "What's up?"
"What's got you all…weird and stuff?" the longer haired boy asked as Kendall stared at his friend. A smile crept on to his face as he shook his head and chuckled a bit.
"It's just about time I finished what I started."
It had never felt better to be back at the Palm Woods. Things were exactly as the boys had left them before their tour began, though there were a few new faces; nothing the guys couldn't handle though.
Carlos released a loud cheer as he ran into the hotel lobby and dropped his things, laying on the ground, trying to hug the home he had missed so much. "It's so good to be back!"
"I have to admit," Logan said as he followed in after Carlos, Kendall and James beside him. "It does feel pretty good."
"You bet it does!" James agreed as the three walked into the hotel and laughed as Carlos snuggled into the carpet for a moment.
"And the best part is," James stated as he glanced over to his right and winked at a new face; a hot girl's face to be exact. "New girls!"
Logan and Kendall released hearty laughs as Mrs. Knight and Katie walked into behind them. They smiled, the mother of five wrapping her arm around her son. "I'm going to sign us back in at the counter. Now you boys seriously get to work on unpacking. You have a lot of things to wash and put away," she said firmly as she received an innocent smile from the boys.
"You got it!"
The five watched as their chaperone/manager walked up to Bitters, who glanced over her shoulder and let his eyes fall upon the boys. He frowned at that; his peace and quiet would no longer exist. The four smirked and waved at the pleasantly plump man, who rolled his eyes and shook his head, turning his attention to his client.
"Yup, definitely missed this place!" Kendall decided as he turned to his favorite pool. He grinned as the other boys grinned too.
"Unpacking can wait, right?"
"I don't know…" Logan said hesitantly as the dirty blond smirked, wrapping his arm around the cautious boy's shoulders. He pulled his friend close to his side as they stared out at their favorite place.
"You know it's calling your name!" Kendall sang; that had been enough for the genius.
"Oh, who am I kidding?"
The four boys cheered and laughed as they dropped their bags and ran into the pool area, leaping from the edge and letting their bodies hit the pool water with a big splash. Everyone else who had been sitting innocently by the pool were hit by a sprinkle shower of water, though those who knew the boys smiled and laughed.
"It's good to be back!" Carlos yelled as the four surfaced from the water, a few people clapping and a few others hollering greetings. The boys waved at the familiar faces and new faces before a voice yelled to them.
"Boys!" Mrs. Knight kept her hands on her hips as Katie rolled her eyes at the boys, said band of mischievous singers smiling sheepishly at the woman.
"Oops?"
"Man, who knew three months of clothes could be so much." Logan shook his head as he unloaded his last suitcase and sighed. He hadn't even gotten to sorting what needed washing and what needed to be put away. He frowned at that and scratched the back of his head; it was going to be a long night.
"Hey, Ken-" As the genius turned to face his roommate, he found himself alone in his room, with the exception of the blonde's bags. He blinked before a smile crept upon his face.
He knew exactly where the boy had gone.
A lone woman sat on a comfortable leather couch as she sighed, flipping through the channels. She stretched and stopped at her favorite soap opera but frowned as the sound of knocking on her apartment door caught her attention. She grumbled crankily under her breath as she stood to her feet. "I'm coming!"
She opened 2H's door and her eyes widened as a wide smile came across her lips. She opened the door wider as she said, "Kendall!"
"Hey, Claire!" the boy greeted happily as the woman laughed and opened her arms, hugging the boy, after all, he was almost like family to her.
"How was the tour? I didn't know you guys were going to be back today!" she stated as the singer smiled.
"It was great! Went super well!" He explained, "It was a lot of work, but it was all worth it in the end."
"That's good to hear," the woman said with a friendly smile.
"So, what can I do for you?"
"I was actually looking for Jayne. Is she around?" Said girl's aunt should have known.
Claire smiled as she glanced up at the clock. "She just actually went out with Camille. They decided to have dinner at that new restaurant that just opened up downtown."
"New restaurant?" Kendall would have to catch up on L.A.'s newest adjustments later.
"Yeah. If you go now I'm sure-"
"Thank you!" Kendall didn't bother waiting for the woman to finish her sentence. He was on a set mission and he wasn't about let himself stray from the path.
Claire stuck her head out the door and peered down the hall, watching as the dirty blond stepped into his home. As she pulled her head back to close her door, she heard the sound of her neighbor's door busting open, the sound of feet pattering against the floor. She stuck her head back out and looked down the hall to see four boys file into the elevator. She chuckled to herself and shook her head as she sighed, turning and letting the door swing shut.
"Kids these days."
The newest L.A. hit restaurant was crowded with people. Everyone had wanted to get in since day one, so one can imagine the length of the line. Though that seemed to bother most of the people waiting to try the well-reviewed food, it didn't seem to matter to two girls standing close to the front now.
Jayne and Camille had ended up dressing up in cute dresses, makeup done and hair also put together. Jayne had a much more natural to her, a little mascara and a bit of foundation and blush. She was never a makeup sort of girl. She had on a light purple sundress with a halter-top strap and a sweetheart neckline. It fit her form quite nicely, not hugging her too tightly, but just taut enough to show that she wasn't just stick thin, but was a healthy, young woman.
Camille sported a bit of eyeliner as well as some foundation and blush. There was no reason to go full out just for dinner. Her dress also wasn't too extravagant at all. It was a dark blue strapless sundress that reached to the bottom of her knees. She wasn't looking to dress herself up like a Barbie or anything. It was just something the two wanted to do for fun. Who doesn't like dressing nicely and having dinner with a close friend every once in awhile?
"Wow," Camille muttered. "I can't believe so many people are here."
"Me too. I didn't know this place was so popular," she said quietly, not wanting people to think she was trying to insult the dining place.
The dancer sighed as Camille turned to face her, but as she did her eyes widened, her jaw falling open slightly. Jayne raised a brow at her expression as she slowly looked over her shoulder. "What are you-"
"Oh my god! Is that Big Time Rush?"
Jayne's eyes widened as a few random girls gasped, some even releasing shrill, excited screams. The brunette stared at the four boys as they stood on the sidewalk, waving at a few people that called for their attention. Others exchanged murmurs on their appearance at the restaurant. Obviously, the boys had caught everyone's attention.
Kendall smiled at his next door neighbor as she stared, not believing her eyes. He laughed at her reaction as the guitar he kept strapped around his shoulder begged for his attention. He glanced over at his three best friends, Carlos and James nodding and Logan smiling, pulling a pair of bongos-which happened to be the exact pair Guitar Dude had given him the day the "fever" hit-out from behind his back.
"Everyone!" Kendall called, causing Jayne to glance around spastically. She looked over at Camille, who shrugged, looking just as confused as her friend. "How's your night going?"
It was amazing to Jayne how easily the dirty blond could speak to a crowd with no trouble. It amazed her even more that the crowd always seemed to be pulled into his current.
The leader of Big Time Rush smiled as many people in the crowd yelled out their responses. He chuckled as he nodded, his eyes falling back on the girl he had searched for. He and his friends laughed at Jayne's reaction to the whole scene.
"Alright, some of you guys might know we just got back from out tour!" The line cheered as the boys waved and nodded thanks to everyone. "Well, we're here for two reasons today."
"What is he doing?" Jayne mumbled, trying to hide the anxiety on her face. Camille laughed at her friend as she shook her head.
"It's cute!" she whispered back as the dancer glanced at the actress. She couldn't fight back the smile anymore.
"First," James said, taking over for the dirty blond. "We're here to basically say thanks to all of the fans for your support by giving you guys a little entertainment while you wait for your delicious food!" The crowd seemed to like that idea.
"And," Logan added as his eyes flickered to Jayne. "There's a special someone here for our buddy."
"Jayne Kent!" Carlos blurt out excitedly with a grin. His friends chuckled at him before Kendall took the stage back. His eyes focused on the shocked girl as he smiled softly at her.
"It's been three months since the last time I saw you in person."
"Glad you can still keep count of things," Jayne said back sarcastically, a smirk appearing across Kendall's lips; that was exactly the kind of reaction he expected from the girl.
"Those three months…they weren't the same without you," he stated honestly as Jayne smiled slightly at the singer. "And there's still something I have to talk to you about," Kendall added, trying to find the right words to say.
"Oh yeah?" Jayne called out as she raised a brow at her suitor. Kendall nodded with a smile as he pulled the guitar pick from the pocket of his jeans.
"Before we get to that, this one's for you," Kendall stated before he began to strum on his guitar, Logan playing a beat on his drums. His eyes landed on Camille for a moment before he smiled at Jayne's companion, the method actress smiling sweetly back at him.
The oldest Knight smiled as he and Jayne kept their eyes locked on to each other. He smiled widely as she tried to fight the urge to do the same thing; she failed.
Maybe one day we can go
Hand in hand down a golden road
And if I get there before you do
I'll be waitin' at the door
Jayne hadn't recognized the song, but she wasn't surprised. She didn't really listen to mainstream artists, and she guessed that the artist was from the genre. She didn't care though, she missed listening to the boy sing and the way he always seemed to put so much emotion into every note and into every expression.
In the future hopefully
We'll be together, you and me
Don't you worry, baby, please
Cause honestly
Kendall smiled at his friends as Logan continued to play the drums, James and Carlos harmonizing with him when necessary and "ooing" when the song called for it.
He really did have the best of friends.
If I could rewind
Both the hands of time
Still I would never find
A lovelier design than you
Nothing's lovelier than you, nothing's lovelier than you
Nothing's lovelier than you, nothing's lovelier than you
Jayne didn't fight herself this time. She didn't try and battle with her emotions, not that it would've mattered. And she definitely didn't try to push the boy's words and music away. She embraced everything he was offering her because even after three months of not talking much and not seeing each other at all, Kendall still was at the forefront of her mind, and Jayne was always the first thing Kendall thought of.
It was about time Jayne let down her guard for him.
Maybe one day, girl, I pray
We can float off to space
Hold my hand, I'll lead the way
And I won't let go and fall astray
These weren't just lyrics to Kendall. These were the emotions he couldn't seem to put into his own words. These were the feelings that he just couldn't write down on paper. So instead of beating himself up about it, he did what he did best; he sang about what he couldn't exactly say. He expressed himself through music, hoping Jayne could see just how much he meant everything.
Ain't no if, buts or maybe's
You're my baby, my lady
Don't you worry, baby, please
Cause honestly
Jayne listened quietly, along with everyone in the line, as the boys performed their song, repeating the chorus for the listeners. She couldn't help but be put into awe as she watched the four perform. The experience, for reasons she just couldn't seem to name, was nothing like she had ever experienced before. The tingling in her hands and feet were a large indicator of that.
Suddenly, the performance took a turn.
Kendall smirked slightly as he and Logan exchanged glances. The two smiled at each other before Carlos took a seat, Logan switching the job of drumming to his friend. It was then that the genius began to beat box for the crowd, causing cheers to rise, a large smile appearing across Jayne and Camille's lips. They joined the claps, Kendall smiling widely to his friend.
I'm dangerously, dangerously, dangerously in love
I love her more than I love myself and still that ain't enough
If this a dream I don't want to wake up
We go together like the tub and shower head above
Jayne began to laugh out of pure contentment, Kendall breaking into a rap. She shook her head as she clapped more, the crowd cheering for the dirty blond as he continued on with his song.
Not even thousands and thousands of miles
Could amount to my love
I'd have countless sky miles
I'd climb up a mountain, climb right back down
I'd run across the world and jog back around
Kendall was never known to be a very "qualified" rapper. That was always something the group left to Logan because, surprisingly enough, the usually timorous and smart boy was a splendid rapper. He had rhythm, which he wished showed more in his dancing, and he was able to improvise pretty well, unless under pressure that is.
As the dirty blond continued on with rapping, he was pleased to know that he wasn't as terrible as he thought he was going to be. People were still enjoying the song, and Jayne seemed to be having a good time, and that's all that really mattered to him.
A noun and a verb is just a sound
And a word is not profound enough to show my urge for her smile
I'd shout to the curb with a loudspeaker
Till the entire town heard how I felt
And I'm out
He indeed was. If people in line were confused by the impromptu performance, they sure weren't after listening to most of the song. He didn't care though. His fans loved him for his music-and a little for his charm and looks-and that wouldn't change. The only thing that had changed was him, and he was ok with that, because at the end of the day he had changed into someone he had always wanted to be. He was stronger, more confident, more dedicated, more motivated, and because of all of the people in his life.
Because of Jayne.
If I could rewind
Both the hands of time
Still I would never find
A more lovelier design
Than you
The song came to a close, no one even noticing that the line had moved at least three feet up. People clapped loudly, cheered, whistled, all to show their support and appreciation to the band. The boys bowed slightly as Carlos and Logan stood to their feet. Kendall hugged both of his friends as he hugged James as well. He and his band mates quickly turned to their fans, who were starving for their attention. They made quick rounds with people, though Kendall only had one person in mind.
He unhooked his guitar from his shoulder as he carefully handed it to James, who took it with ease. He smiled at Jayne, almost forgetting that they were out in public, standing in line for a rather busy restaurant, eyes all glued to them.
Jayne sighed as she shook her head, a smile pasted on her lips. She looked into the green eyes she had come to miss so much and chuckled as she shook her head. "I have to say, that was fantastic."
"I'm glad you're finally recognizing my superior abilities." Kendall replied back playfully as the brunette rolled her eyes.
"I take it back."
"Don't be like that!" This was all Kendall had wanted. To be next to Jayne and to be able to talk to her and see her and hold her again. That's what he needed.
"…How was your tour?" Jayne asked, wanting to break the silence. She was afraid that if she didn't, he'd suddenly have to disappear to somewhere else for longer than three months and she couldn't have that. She would miss the sound of his voice too much.
"It was great! Europe was great!"
"That's good to hear," the dancer said with a smile, relieved that Kendall's smile was as perfect as it was before he had left, then again, she hadn't been expecting it to be any different.
"I meant it all," he said quietly, so quietly that even those who were standing by them would have to strain to hear his words. Jayne's eyes softened as she nodded her head.
"I know."
"Wow, I'm surprised! You're usually more difficult than this," the dirty blond teased as Jayne glared at the boy.
"Is that what you want? Because I could easily be-"
"No! This is good!" Kendall quickly decided, vigorously shaking his head. He sighed with relief as Jayne laughed at him and shook her head. His smile softened before he pulled his left hand up to cup the girl's cheek gently. Jayne released a deep breath, enjoying the warmth from the palm of his hand. He leaned his forehead against the girl's as he let his thumb lightly graze back and forth against Jayne's cheek.
"So," he whispered as he smirked a bit. "How about we finally give in to the inevitable?"
Jayne smiled more as she nodded, finding that her voice had left her long ago. She let her eyes fall shut as she awaited for what she knew was coming. Her breath got caught in the back of her throat as she felt a pair of soft lips attach to hers.
Still too new to everything that was happening, Jayne stood stiffly for a moment, not sure what to do. Her head was screaming too many things at her at once, so she did something she normally didn't do; she listened to her heart.
Kendall mentally smiled as he felt Jayne relax at his touch, his arms wrapping around her back. He pulled her close to him, as their bodies gently collided. Neither complained, just continued to lock their lips together. The singer gently began to move his lips against Jayne's, so not to surprise her in anyway.
She quickly adapted to the change, doing what her instincts told her to do. She then wrapped her own arms timidly around Kendall's neck, though the fact that he only deepened the kiss was a good sign that she didn't have to be so shy about what she did. She pushed her fears aside for that short moment and put as much emotion into the kiss as she physically could.
This was one of the best moments of her life, the first being the night she met Kendall.
Wolf whistles and cheers filled the silence as people clapped. Kendall smiled into the kiss, things turning more playful. He lifted the girl off of her feet as her eyes snapped open. The singer held her tightly as he span around slightly. They pulled apart, a laugh escaping the green eyed wonder's lips. Jayne chuckled as she smiled widely at the blond, finally being set back on to her feet.
"That's our boy!" Kendall looked over at his friends and laughed as James cried dramatic tears, Carlos doing the same and leaning against the taller boy.
"He's growing up so fast!"
"Oh jeez." Logan rolled his eyes before turning his attention to the new couple. He smiled widely as he and Kendall shared a warm hug, then turning his attention to Jayne, who smiled at him.
"Thanks," she said as the genius shook his head.
"Don't thank me."
"You can thank us though!" Carlos and James shoved the dark haired boy to the side, Logan stumbling away. Kendall rolled his eyes as he helped his friend stand to his feet, who only laughed at his friends' behavior.
Jayne laughed as she shook her head and said, "thanks guys."
"Not a problem. We're always here to help!" James said.
"Oh, and if you ever get tired of Kendall, don't hesitate to give me a call!"
"James."
"Just saying!" the taller boy of the four said playfully as everyone laughed.
"I have an idea." The five turned to Camille as she approached Jayne's side with a wide smile. "You two take our dinner reservation!"
"But-"
"Don't worry about it." the method actress cooed as Jayne frowned for a second. Her disappointed expression disappeared as she began to laugh. She watched as her friend grabbed the unsuspecting Logan by the hand, dragging him down the sidewalk. "Logie here can take me out!"
"Uh…" Logan didn't bother fighting against the girl, it would have been a halfhearted fought battle anyways. The genius looked back at his friends before he smiled sheepishly and shrugged, following after the abrasive girl.
"What do you say?" Kendall asked as Jayne glanced at him.
"Sure."
"Well, don't let us be a third and fourth wheel!" James winked at Kendall as Carlos grinned and patted his friend on the arm. They waved to Jayne as she waved back at them, the two disappearing down the sidewalk.
The two glanced at each other before they began to make their way forward in the line. Neither said anything for a few minutes, just absorbing the events that had just happened. The silence was as comfortable as always, and Jayne couldn't have been happier.
That is, until she felt fingers intertwine with hers.
She stared down at Kendall's hand as he held hers tightly in his own. She blinked, the feeling strange to her. She only had ever held her aunt's hand, her father's hand, and her mother's hand, though she remembered little of that. She was surprised at how well his hand fit hers and at how cozy her hand felt encompassed by the larger hand.
"You don't mind, do you?" Kendall asked, noticing the strange expression on the girl's face. He wasn't about to do anything to screw up something that had just started. Jayne looked up at him before her blue eyes brightened and she shook her head.
"Not at all."
A wave of relief ran through the boy before he gave her hand a tight squeeze. "I hope you know I'm not letting go."
Jayne looked up at him once more before they stepped up to the host. She smiled before she shook her head.
"I wouldn't let you even if you tried."
Fin