Let me just say that I am aware of the fact that I am rushing this relationship…you guys will see why later. I hope you enjoy this chapter! The story is just now beginning! I own only the O/Cs, although I do wish that I owned Big Time Rush and its members. I don't own the song in this chapter either.

Chapter 8:

-Kaitlin's P.O.V.

Ok, so things didn't go exactly as I had planned. But James did ask me out. Although I was happy, I felt a little uneasy…what if the same thing happened again? So, I had made James promise me that he would never tell me something that was not true. I also felt like I was jumping into something…I was afraid I would have regrets…I mean, I wanted to go out with him…but I felt like we should have been friends first. I never thought something like this would happen, so I decided to seize the opportunity, even though it was so early. If things didn't go well, we could always be friends and then try us again at a later time. I picked at a hangnail on my pinky.

Pushing those thoughts away, I got up to grab my acoustic guitar.

"James, I'm going to get my guitar…I want to play something for you."

Had no idea that I was a musician, did you? I began playing the piano when I was four years old. Music was something that had been in my family. My mom and dad began investing in lessons at such an early age because they knew I loved music and also because it was my dream to be a musician. When I was five, I began voice lessons. I would sing songs around the house. My parents saw some raw talent…but all talents need to be trained. So, now I had piano and voice covered. There was one instrument I was always attracted to, the guitar. My dad had the most beautiful acoustic guitar. It was one of his most prized possessions. I used to look at it longingly and hope that one day he would let me play it. For my eighth birthday, I received my first guitar. I began taking lessons with that as well. Devoting a lot of my time to music was tiring, but well worth it. I started getting small gigs at the age of twelve. I'm still performing to this day. I have yet to be recognized by a talent agent. Sighing, I sat back on the couch next to James. I began to tune the guitar. After I finished tuning, I began to sing and play.

Before I fall too fast
Kiss me quick, but make it last
So I can see how badly this will hurt me
When you say goodbye

Keep it sweet, keep it slow
Let the future pass, and don't let go
But tonight I could fall too soon
Into this beautiful moonlight

But you're so hypnotizing
You've got me laughing while I sing, you've got me smiling in my sleep
And I can see this unraveling
Your love is where I'm falling, but please don't catch me

See this heart won't settle down
Like a child running scared from a clown
I'm terrified of what you do
My stomach screams just when I look at you

Run far away so I can breathe
Even though you're far from suffocating me
I can't set my hopes too high
'Cause every hello ends with a goodbye

But you're so hypnotizing
You've got me laughing while I sing, you've got me smiling in my sleep
And I can see this unraveling
Your love is where I'm falling, but please don't catch me

So now you see why I'm scared
I can't open up my heart without a care
But here I go, it's what I feel
And for the first time in my life I know it's for real

But you're so hypnotizing
You've got me laughing while I sing, you've got me smiling in my sleep
And I can see this unraveling
Your love is where I'm falling so please don't catch me

If this is love, please don't break me
I'm giving up so just catch me

I looked over at James. He could finally see eye-to-eye with me. This lovely song by Demi Lovato suddenly became the soundtrack to my life and my feelings for James. I put the guitar down.

"Kaitlin…I…"

"I figured I'd…let you inside of my head…this song is definitely fitting the way I feel. Was it ok?"

"You're amazing…I didn't know you had that much talent…talent like that needs to be recognized. Big Time Rush is doing a series of concerts…kind of like a mini-tour next month…what if you were the opening act?"

"James, are you kidding me? That would be…crazy."

"I'll talk to our 'tour' director Kenny, tomorrow."

"Thank you so much! I um…have a gig tomorrow night at eight if you wanna come," I informed James.

"Yeah…I'll be there to support you one hundred percent. I'll bring Kenny along too so he can see you and make the final decision. I know he'll allow you to be the opener though."

"Thanks so much again! This is like a dream come true."

"Hey, isn't it a big enough dream come true that you are dating me?"

"James, you are so full of yourself!" I said giggling.

James began to tickle me. I was sent into a fit of laughter.

"St-stop! This w-won't end p-pretty for you!" I said through giggles.

"Oh really? Well show me because I am not giving in unless you tell me the secret password."

"Please don't play this game with me!"

James began to tickle me harder. My sides were in pain from laughing.

"James is amazing?" I guessed.

"Thanks, but no," James replied.

"Please stop?"

"Nope."

"Kaitlin succumbed to James's awesome ways of getting her to fall for him?"

James stopped tickling me. "How'd you know?" he asked, pretending to be shocked.

"I'm just good like that."

"Yes you are," James said, smiling. He leaned in and kissed my lips. I kissed back willingly. He began to deepen the kiss. I pulled away. We were definitely moving too fast. A kiss on the lips is fine…but making out on the first date? I really thought that was too far.

"James, I'm sorry…it's too soon."

"I'm sorry. We can take it slower."

"Thanks, I'm really happy you're so understanding," I said.

I tried to stifle a yawn, but it managed to escape anyway.

"Someone's tired," remarked James.

"Yeah, it's been a pretty eventful day," I said looking at the clock. I gasped. How did time go by so quickly?

"What? Is the clock counting backwards about to detonate?" James asked chuckling.

"No smarty pants, it's 1:43 in the morning."

"What? Really? When did time decide to slip by so quickly?"

"I don't know…you're asking the wrong person," I replied softly.

"Well, I better go. I have a photo shoot tomorrow at noon, and you have a performance. Knowing me, I'll manage to sleep through everything if I don't get home soon. Goodnight Kaitlin."

"Goodnight. Give me a call after your photo shoot." I walked James to the door. He gave me a peck on the lips and left.

I went to my room and changed into pajamas. As I was brushing my teeth, I remembered that I had to call Sarah. Too late for that. Sighing, I crawled into bed. I'll just do it tomorrow morning. I closed my eyes and let a very inviting sleep overtake me.

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Well, what did you think? Like I said, I know it's being rushed, but you'll see why later. (: Please review this chapter. I know it wasn't the most interesting, but something good is coming up soon, I guarantee it. Next update will hopefully be tomorrow! (: