A/N: Yo guys, whassup?
Lol. I'm back with yet another chapter of "Big Time Reminiscence", which, curiously enough I've just noticed that when abbreviated it would be "BTR"...cool right? Aand I'm happy, extremely so...why do you ask?
My favorite autor in this whole wide (fanfic) world just posted "Aftermath", the trilogy to my current BTR-stories obsession. That's right, I'm talking about "OuToFmYmInDbAcKiN5MiNuTeS" whom you should all go check out, if you haven't already because she is AMAZING.
Lol. Anyways, thank you so much to all of you who reviewed last chapter, you guys warm my heart.
As has been previously stated, I have never gone to Paris so anything in this chapter is internet-based.
The few french phrases ARE mine though, because I've been taking french for over a year now...still, if you find errors in it, I'm sorry, I'm still learning and French isn't my native language...then again, neither is English ;)
Moving on...Did anyone see 24/7 ranked number one in Mexico, Venezuela, Costa Rica and many other places in South America as well as some European countries? AND they ranked #4 in the Billboard in the U.S. I'm proud for our boys...this is their second time that their album goes gold. AND did anyone see the video of the guys singing happy birthday to James Maslow in Philadelphia? If you haven't seen it, go watch it...Kames feels is AMAZING!
WARNING: PAY VERY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THIS CHAPTER AND IT'LL ALMOST BE A SNEAK PEEK OF NEXT CHAPTER THAT'S IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING WRITTEN DOWN...
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-LoveSparkle: Yes, things WILL get interesting from this point on and there'll be tons of drama up ahead which I hope you'll like. Like I'd said before, I couldn't let the guys rest for too long, could I? That said, even though you've guessed there'll be drama, I'm guessing none of you guys know just HOW much drama (*grins evilly*)...thanks for reviewing!
-SuperNeos2: Yes, that higher power being me. Lol. Though, you're right this is still better than them in deep, life-threatening conflicto. No, I haven't pictured Frankie as angsty, but we'll see how we adapt him so he doesn't deviate too much from the original character...I'd really appreciate your help, yeah, thanks! When we get to him I'll definitely be PMing you for ideas...thanks for reviewing!
-jamesmaslowlover: Thanks for reviewing and hope this was fast enough for you!
-Cashmeere: Thank you! I'm glad you liked it and hope you'll continue to like it...hopefully you won't want to kill me in future chapters. As always, thanks for reviewing!
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-4ever with Kames: We are the best fandom. You're right. As stated by Kendall Schmidt himself, Rushers are the best fans in the world because we don't hate. We Elevate. Lol. I think I'll lose some of your love this chapter...but I hope not...and anyways, its nothing too drastic...I think. Anyways thanks for reviewing!
-OuToFmYmInDbAcKiN5MiNuTeS: You are amazing...that's all I can say, thank you SO much for posting "Aftermath" and, regarding your review, end results should always be Kames but how much drama will happen in between? Huh? We'll see about it...enjoy this chapter that's up entirely for you! Thanks for reviewing!
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-ChocoChocoBloo: Ahhh! (*scissors miss by an inch*) After this chapter I think your selective choice weapon will change to a more...precise one. Thanks for reviewing anyways and...don't...kill me. Please.(*pouts cutely and looks up with doggy eyes*)
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Cheers,
Franshes
Ch. 13: Welcome to Paris Big Time!
The boys got off the plane, already feeling the cool Parisian breeze. A limousine awaited them at the airport's entrance.
"Bonne nuit, Big Time Rush," the driver said, opening the door for them "Je m'appelle Jean, je suis vos chauffeur…"
"Umm…Logan, you're the smart one, what did he just say?" James asked.
"Umm, well, my French isn't that great but I'm pretty sure he just wished us a good evening, said his name's Jean and that he's our driver?" Logan said, looking uncertainly at the man.
"Oui," the man said nodding "Suivez- moi s'il vous plait…Follow me please"
"Oh, thank goodness, he speaks English…I wouldn't have been able to translate that," Logan said, seeming relieved.
The driver took the boys to their hotel Park Hyatt Paris in Vendôme. The boys were overjoyed to discover each couple had been given their own bedroom, while Katie and Mama Knight were given another one.
"Looks like we'll get to have some fun in here," James said suggestively, raising his eyebrows sexily at Kendall who blushed. To Logan's slight surprise, he saw Carlos blush lightly too. However, he shrugged it off as embarrassment over their friends' slightly inappropriate behavior.
"Welcome Big Time Rush," a tall, slender man in his early forties greeted them "Here are the keys to your rooms, you can go put your stuff up for now, but be back in the Lobby in 15 minutes for the New Town High filmmaker wants to talk to you four about your roles.
Kendall paled, knowing as he did now, what he'd most likely be asked to do. He still didn't know whether he wanted to be a member of the cast of New Town High, and he'd certainly refuse if it implied his having to give up Big Time Rush.
As if sensing his boyfriend's distress, James squeezed Kendall's hand lightly.
"C'mon," he said, ruffling Kendall's blonde locks "Let's go put away all our stuff…"
Kendall nodded and let James lead the way to their room. Once inside, both teens' mouths dropped open in amazement.
"Does this bring back any memories?" Kendall asked, smiling lightly.
"Of our wonderful first time? Of course…" James replied, smiling also. He surely was glad it had all come back to him. He wouldn't want to forget his and Kendall's first time ever again.
The room was smaller than the hotel in L.A. but it had a wide majestic king-sized bed facing a big flat-screen T.V and had an adjoining bathroom with a Jacuzzi-bathtub.
"Oh man! Look! There's even a balcony!" James exclaimed, rushing out to see it, Kendall following behind, smirking at how excited James seemed to be.
The view was beautiful! Their window had a direct view of the Eiffel Tower and all the glinting Paris lights…
"Kendall…it's so pretty…" James whispered.
Kendall chuckled.
"Of course it is, babe," he said, circling James' waist with his arms and pulling James closer to him "It's Paris after all…"
"I love you," James whispered, leaning in to kiss Kendall.
"And I love you…" Kendall said simply before closing the gap between their lips and giving James a long, deep, passionate, and promising kiss…
Which was interrupted by Carlos barging in.
"Do you guys also have a window facing the Eiffel Tower?" He asked loudly, while jumping on the bed. Logan followed closely behind him.
"Carlos, how many times have I told you not to just BARGE into other people's bedrooms, you might be interrupting something…" he was saying but stopped and blushed when he saw James and Kendall.
Both Kendall and James groaned and glared at Carlos, their arms still entangled in one another…it was THEN that Carlos noticed what he'd walked into.
"Oh, sorry guys," he said weakly, blushing furiously.
"See? I TOLD you so, now this is awkward!" Logan replied before saying "Sorry guys, won't happen again…"
"Whatever," James said rolling his eyes while disentangling himself from Kendall "Carlos will be Carlos…"
"Hey!" the Latino complained, but again, Logan couldn't help but notice that his boyfriend looked at James differently…or rather, avoided to look at him, blushing and seeming very nervous around him…
However, Logan shook those thoughts away…surely he was just imagining things…
After leaving their bags, the boys headed down the Lobby to meet with the other members of New Town High.
"Kendall!" Jo replied when she saw him, hugging him, Kendall hugging her right back.
"Nice to see you again," he said gallantly kissing her hand. Enough time had gone by since their break-up so that the two were attempting to rekindle their friendship.
James cleared his throat rather loudly.
"Hey Jo," he said, purposefully linking his arm with Kendall's to show he was HIS.
"Hey James," Jo said, her smile faltering just a little "How've you been? Have- ALL- of your memories returned?"
"Yes," he said firmly "I remember everything now…every kiss and touch and other things Kendall and I've done and-"
"James," Kendall said warningly "I think she gets it…"
"Oh then that's- that's great…" Jo said smiling but her smile didn't reach her eyes which were full of pain. Kendall cringed internally, feeling guilty once again for how he'd treated her. She really was a sweet girl and he honestly believed she deserved more than the two jerks she'd gotten in her life (a.k.a Jett and himself).
He shook those thoughts away, there was nothing he could do about it now…
The head producer and film-director for New Town High, her name was Elena, came up to Kendall and, as he'd already expected, led him away from the other guys, wishing, she said, to talk to him in private.
Once she was sure they were well out of earshot, she turned to him.
"Kendall," she began "I'll be very straightforward with you…have you ever considered on starting an acting career? Besides your music career I mean? Lots of artists do that…"
"I- yes, yes I know many artists do that but…personally I'd never thought about it before," Kendall said "But I'm not saying I don't want to…I'm just worried it might interfere with my music career…"
"And if I promise you it won't?" Elena said, smiling kindly at Kendall "Gustavo and I can sit down and talk about it, rearrange your schedule so you'll have time to do both things…singing and acting. And of course, some time to relax with your friends- and study…" she added a bit more firmly.
"That…sounds great," Kendall said.
She smiled at him.
"We'd be honored to have you, Kendall," she said "Jo's said a lot of great things about you on-set, and I've heard many great things about you from outside sources as well,"
"Yeah well, I'm sure you've heard a lot more than what is real, but I try my best," Kendall said "So, the guys…will they have roles in the movie as well? Will they be a part of New Town High or just for this movie?"
"Yes, your friends will have roles in this movie and, hopefully, we can cast them in New Town High…maybe not as main cast but definitely guest roles…" Elena said.
Kendall nodded. He'd be okay with that.
"So, am I allowed to know what the movie's about yet? Am I allowed to go over my script or..not really?"he asked.
"Well, you can as soon as you sign your contract which your sister and Gustavo have been going over for the last 10 minutes…she's pretty smart by the way! Much more so than your average fourteen year old…"
"Oh, I know, she's one of a kind…" Kendall replied proud of his baby sister's unusual cleverness.
It was then that Kendall noticed his sister walking up to him. She handed him the contract.
"It seems fair, you act out your script, they pay you…no strings attached- I'd say take it," she said with a shrug "And Gustavo agrees with me…"
"Alright then, I trust you," Kendall said before briefly scanning the contract on his own, making sure he was aware what he was signing up for.
Seeing no alarming words of warning or any particularly uncomfortable term Kendall signed the contract.
Immediately, Elena handed him a script.
"Welcome to New Town High, Kendall," she said, smiling warmly at him "We're glad to have you here…"
"Thanks," he said.
"I think this will be all for our private meeting, you're free to walk around now with your friends…have a look around, grow familiar with the set and such…"
"Um, right," Kendall said, lightly running his hand through his hair "I'm not sure if you're aware of this but…I am-I mean, James and I am- I mean he's- I mean we're-"
"I know you two are dating," Elena said with a nod "I have no problem with that, by the way,"
Kendall looked relieved though only for a moment.
"Wait, my sister said you'd be casting me as Jo-Rachel's- new love interest…does that mean we ever…?"
"Kiss?" Elena completed Kendall's question for him.
He nodded.
"Well, there are two kissing scenes between the two of you throughout the full movie…" she admitted "Three if you count a light peck on the lips a kiss as well, I guess,"
"Wait, so the other two are…?" Kendall asked, his stomach curling into a nervous knot, unwillingly guessing what his new director was about to tell him.
"Two make-out scenes, yes," she said, then asked sternly "Will that be a problem for you?"
"For me? Not really." Kendall said honestly "James on the other hand…"
Realization and understanding dawned in Elena's eyes.
"Oh," she said "Well, we'll try to make the least takes as possible and, you know, if he's not comfortable with this he could always go someplace else while we're shooting or…you know, if he'd prefer, he could stay in the studio and watch the scene- see how it's totally professional…"
Kendall laughed, remembering the time he'd come to watch Jo and Jett's scene be "completely professional", knowing James- he'd be even worse than he'd been that time.
"Well, I'll talk things with him, let him know what will be happening and everything," Kendall said finally "When are we shooting the first scene?"
"Well, we shot our first scenes with just the old crew of New Town High back in the U.S," she said "You guys are free to watch what we have of the film so far tonight. We start shooting tomorrow- it's your first encounter with Jo so you want to study your lines for tonight. They're easy for this scene- I believe you'll only be saying three lines, and your friends will appear in it also. They're your best friends in the movie."
"Fair enough," Kendall said smiling and saying goodbye to Elena he walked over to his friends who were looking at him, their eyes troubled and full of questions.
Kendall sighed, he might as well tell them now…
A/N: There, done. Not too bad, right? So...who wants to guess at the drama that's coming up next? Whoever gets it right will have the honor of having next chapter be dedicated to him or her (not a great prize, I know, lol. but it's something) AND will get a sneak peek of next chapter before its posted (if you have an account) so...review and let me know.
Also, don't forget to vote Rushers, for BTR on the Teen Choice Awards!
Let's enjoy our "Big Time Awards Show" tonight and keep our fingers crossed that it won't be the last...
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Cheers,
Franshes