Lavonne and the guys were sitting by the pool hanging out when her phone buzzed.
Hey white liar
the truth comes out a little at a time
and it spreads just like a fire
slips off of your tongue like turpentine
and I don´t know why
white liar
She looked at her phone and checked it.
"No way," she shot up and ran into the lobby.
"Lavonne, what's going on?" they guys chased after her.
"Dylan!" she ran and hugged a boy the same age as her with black hair like James's. He was the boy from the picture.
"Hey, surprised to see me?" he said as he hugged her back. She let go and was smiling ear to ear.
"What are you doing in LA?" she asked.
"I came to see you; it's been months since the race and I've missed you."
"Wait, who are you?" Kendal asked.
"This is my best friend, Dylan." Lavonne said.
"And what race is he talking about?" Carlos asked.
"There's a race where Dylan lives called Bloomsday, my mom and I went there for the race and to see Dylan. Back in Washington we live three hours away from each other."
"Oh," the guys said.
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Everyone was hanging by the pool as Lavonne and Dylan caught up.
"This is so awesome; your mom actually let you come to LA by yourself?"
"Uh, no. I'm here with my sister but that's not the best part. This visit isn't completely social."
"What do you mean?"
"I got a record deal with Hawk Records." He said with a smile.
"What!" Lavonne, Carlos, Kendal, Logan, and James said.
"What? What's wrong with Hawk Records?"
"Hawk has been trying to destroy Big Time Rush since ever!" Lavonne said. "How could you get a record deal with him?"
"Lavonne, you always said when opportunity knocks you have to answer. What happened to you, three months ago you would have been happy for me."
"Dylan, I am, but Hawks has been out for the band. It's not just,"
"No, save it. Maybe it was a mistake coming here." Dylan stood up and walked back into the Palm Woods.
"Dylan," Lavonne stood. "Crap, why did it have to be Hawks?" she said as she plopped onto one of the chairs next to the guys.
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"Dogs, there is a new artist Hawks is recording." Gustavo said.
"Yeah, we know." Kendal said.
"You do?" Kelly questioned.
"He's my best friend; Hawks is recording Dylan." Lavonne said. "He's at the Palm Woods." She looked depressed.
"Oh," Gustavo replied.
"Well, back to the other reason that we were telling you about him is because he already got his demos out and he has a single now." Kelly said. The band was shocked at Dylan's short success. "And Tween Weekly (I know Tween Weekly is Disney but whatevs) wants to do an interview with Big Time Rush and Dylan."
The guys would have high fived, but after what happened that morning they knew that it would send Lavonne a little farther down her depression.
Why did he act like that? Lavonne thought. He knew that Hawk has been after Big Time Rush.
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"I'm Ryan Laughlin and this is Tween Weekly TV." The blonde host of Tween Weekly said. "I'm here with Big Time Rush and their new member, Lavonne Bennett." He turned to the band. "So, Lavonne, what's it like being part of Big Time Rush."
"Well, the guys are really sweet, and if Griffin had to put me in any band I'm glad it was this one."
"And what about those rumors about you and Carlos?" he watched Carlos and Lavonne both freeze.
"Those rumors aren't true." Carlos said.
"Yeah, Carlos and I are just friends."
"Well, let's bring out our next guest, Dylan." Dylan walked out with a microphone onto a part of the stage that was obviously for performances.
"I could feel her breath as she's sleeping next to me
Sharing pillows and cold feet
She can feel my heart; fell asleep to its beat
Under blankets and warm sheets
If only I could be in that bed again
If only it were me instead of him
Does he watch your favorite movies?
Does he hold you when you cry?
Does he let you tell him all your favorite parts?
When you've seen it a million times
Does he sing to all your music?
While you dance to purple rain
Does he do all these things?
Like I used to?
14 months and 7 days ago,
Oh I know you know how we felt about that night
Just your skin against the window
Oh we took it slow and we both know
It shoulda been me inside that car
It should have been me instead of him in the dark
Does he watch your favorite movies?
Does he hold you when you cry?
Does he let you tell him all your favorite parts?
When you've seen it a million times
Does he sing to all your music?
While you dance to purple rain
Does he do all these things?
Like I used to?
I know that love happens all the time, love
(I'm a sucker for that feeling)
You're on my mind, love
(I always end up feeling cheated)
And that happens all the time, love
(Oh darling, I know I'm not needed)
Will he love you like I loved you?
Will he tell you everyday?
Will he make you feel like your invincible
With every word he'll say
Can you promise me that this was right?
Don't throw it all away
Can you do all these things?
Will you do all these things?
Like we used to
Oh like we used to"
"That was a very inspirational song." Ryan said.
"Yeah, it was for an old friend." He said as he sat down.
"Your friend, didn't you say you had a friend that moved here about three months ago."
"Yeah, but turns out Hollywood changed her." His eyes glanced over at Lavonne for a moment.
"Too sad. So, a little birdie told me you all have met." Ryan smiled his Crest Whitestrips smile.
"Yeah, just this morning." Kendal said.