Hey guys, this is going to be my last update for a few days. I'm leaving for vacation tomorrow and I won't be on as often. I'll try my best to get on when I can and update! Enjoy this chapter. Sadly, I only own O/Cs. One day I will own everything. (: To the story!

Chapter 10:

-Kaitlin's P.O.V.

I finished pulling my hair into a side-ponytail. I tied a pink ribbon around my head wore it like a hair band. My outfit consisted of a pair of denim skinny jeans, a pink tunic, and pink Converse. I accessorized with black plastic bangles and a long, silver necklace with a heart pendant. I had put on a substantial amount of eyeliner and mascara, but I did not over-do it.

James was coming to pick me up. Sarah was meeting me at the Grove. Big Time Rush's tour director was coming to consider me for the opening act. I smiled knowing that my performance would be perfect. I put my acoustic guitar into its case and sat on my tan couch. My Blackberry started vibrating in my pocket. I had a text from James.

I'm waiting for you in your driveway. Come outside. :)

-James

I picked up my guitar, grabbed my house keys, and headed out the door. When I got into the passenger seat in James's Audi, I saw three familiar faces in the backseat. I already knew who they were, but they obviously had no idea who I was.

"Kaitlin, I thought I'd introduce you to the guys. They insisted that they meet you tonight and see your performance," James said.

"Hi, I'm Kendall," the tall, blonde boy said, extending his hand.

"Kaitlin," I replied, shaking his hand.

"I'm Carlos," the cute Hispanic boy said with a warm smile on his face.

"Nice to meet you," I said, smiling back at him.

"And I'm Logan," said the boy with soft, caring, brown eyes.

"Hi, Logan," I said.

"Well, now you've met the guys. What do you think?" asked James.

"I'm kind of starstruck actually," I responded, a blush rising on my cheeks.

The guys laughed.

"It's cool, we get that a lot," said Carlos.

James pulled out of my driveway.

"So Kaitlin, how long have you been performing?" Kendall inquired.

"Since I was twelve. I've been playing music since I was four though."

"That's amazing. You must be really good," Logan chimed in.

"I guess I am…" I replied. I didn't like to brag about myself.

"Have you heard our music before?" asked Carlos.

"Yeah, of course. I love 'Halfway There'," I said.

The boys broke into song and I started to sing along. When it came to the part which James usually sings as his solo, I sang by myself. I blushed a little because everyone was staring at me with their mouths hanging open.

When the chips are down
Back against the wall
Got no more to give
Cause we gave it all
Seems like going a distance is unrealistic
But we're too far from the start
So we take what comes, And we keep on going
Leaning on each other's shoulders
Then we turn around
And see we've come so far somehow

We're halfway there
We're looking good now
Nothing's gonna get in the way
We're halfway there
And looking back now
Never thought that I'd ever say
We're halfway there
We're halfway there

If you never flew
We would never fall
If The world was us
We would have it all
But the life we live
Isn't so simplistic
You just don't get what you want
So we take what comes
And we keep on going
Leaning on each other's shoulder
Then we turn around
And see we've come so far somehow

We're halfway there
We're looking good now
Nothing is going get in the way
We're halfway there
And looking back now
Never thought that I'd ever say

We're halfway there
We're halfway there
We're halfway there
We're halfway there
We're halfway there
We're halfway there

"Kaitlin, that was awesome! You have to be our opener!" exclaimed Kendall.

"Well, tonight's performance will definitely convince Kenny that she's perfect," James answered for me.

"I really hope so," I said, suddenly feeling a bit anxious. I really wanted this so badly.

"We know so!" Carlos said with excitement.

I smiled. These guys were amazingly sweet. I loved them like brothers from the start. James parked by the Grove. We got out and walked through the grassy area. I went to the stage to set up. The guys sat in front of the stage.

"Go Kaitlin!" shouted James.

I waved to him. I already had a pretty large crowd. I spotted Sarah. I motioned for her to sit by the guys. I walked off of the stage.

"Hey guys, this is my friend Sarah," I said, introducing her.

They all shook her hand. I noticed Carlos's hand linger on hers slightly longer than everyone else's. He had a goofy smile on his face.

"Carlos!" Logan shook him out of his trance.

"Huh? Oh…sorry." Carlos pulled his hand away from Sarah's.

I smiled to myself. Sarah was getting her wish.

A guy who I assumed was Kenny, made his way over to all of us.

"Hi Kenny," Logan said, shaking his hand.

"Kenny, this is Kaitlin, the girl we want as our opener," James said.

"Hi Kaitlin. Nice to meet you. I'm sure I'll be blown away tonight."

"Nice to meet you too." I smiled. "I have to get on stage. I'll talk to you guys after I perform!"

I ran up onto the stage. I grabbed the stool and sat down. Adjusting my mic and tuning my guitar, I began to talk to the crowd.

"How are you guys doing tonight?" I received some cheers as a response. "I'm Kaitlin Craig, and I'll be performing a nine song set! Are you guys ready for some fun?" I received some more applause. "Alright! The first song I'm going to play for you is titled, 'Fifteen' and it's by Taylor Swift. If you know the words, sing along!" I began to strum at the guitar.

You take a deep breath and you walk through the doors
It's the morning of your very first day
You say "Hi" to your friends you ain't seen in a while
Try and stay out of everybody's way
It's your freshman year and you're gonna be here
For the next four years in this town
Hoping one of those senior boys will wink at you and say
"You know I haven't seen you around, before"

Cause when you're fifteen and somebody tells you they love you
You're gonna believe them
And when you're fifteen
Feeling like there nothing to figure out
Well count to ten, take it in
This is life before you know who you're gonna be
Fifteen

You sit in class next to a redhead named Abigail
And soon enough you're best friends
Laughing at the other girls who think they're so cool
We'll be out of here as soon as we can
And then you're on your very first date and he's got a car
And you're feeling like flying
And you're mommas waiting up and you think he's the one
And you're dancing round your room when the night ends
When the night ends

Cause when you're fifteen and somebody tells you they love you
You're gonna believe them
When you're fifteen and your first kiss
Makes your head spin round but
In your life you'll do things greater than dating the boy of the football team
But I didn't know it at fifteen

When all you wanted was to be wanted
Wish you could go back and tell yourself what you know now
Back then I swore I was gonna marry him someday
But I realized some bigger dreams of mine

And Abigail gave everything she had to a boy
Who changed his mind and we both cried

Cause when you're fifteen and somebody tells you they love you
You're gonna believe them
And when you're fifteen, don't forget to look before you fall
I've found that time can heal most anything
And you just might find who you're supposed to be
I didn't know who I was supposed to be at fifteen

La la la la la

La la la la

La la la la la

Your very first day
Take a deep breath girl
Take a deep breath as you walk through those doors.

"Yeah Kaitlin!" Sarah shouted from the front row. I looked at her and realized that she was sitting next to Carlos. They were exchanging cute, "I like you" glances with each other. Aw! I smiled to myself yet again.

"The next song I'm going to play for you guys is called, 'Lovebug' by the Jonas Brothers and it's dedicated to someone very special in the audience." I winked at James and started the song. The entire time, he was smiling from ear-to-ear.

Kenny looked over at the boys to see their reactions to me. All of their faces were in pure awe.

I had a good feeling that this was going to be one of my last small performances and my career was going to take off, all thanks to James.

End of chapter notes:

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