A/N: So, here's next chapter, as promised! I'm sorry if it's not that great...I'm terribly sleep-deprived because of my school's Dance Production which is TOMORROW! OMG! I'm excited! BUT I haven't slept (or eaten much) all week so...my apologies if you don't find this chapter THAT good. I tried my best, though.
To the awesome people who reviewed, you guys are AWESOME!
SHOUTS OUT!
-Anime-tv-manga-books: Lol. I know what you're saying, but keep in mind that though they've been dating for a relatively short time they've been best friends for life and living together for a while now, I figure they know each other as much as people who've been dating for years...even more maybe. Thanks for reviewing, hope you enjoy the chapter!
-SuperNeos2: Amazing job with the next chapter of "Heavy Blood", loved it! Right now I can't remember if I reviewed or not but...it's just I've been so busy! But it's awesome and I can't wait for more and promise I WILL review next time! Regarding your review...hell you don't know just HOW right you are in saying there'll be trouble and drama ahead...you'll see what I mean soon enough...thanks for reviewing and enjoy the chapter!
-Samanthateach: Thank YOU for reviewing! I'm glad you're liking it...lol. Why are you feeling sorry for Kames? They're getting MARRIED! Granted, well, it's me we're talking about so there WILL be problems ahead but...for what it's worth, James and Kendall might be put through hell and back, but they'll always find their way back to each other...hopefully, lol, I'm truly evil. Thanks for reviewing and enjoy the chapter!
-Rusher equals Forever: True, life can never be perfect, but despite that, you are right, they ARE getting married! I'm glad you liked last chapter and hope you'll like this one as well, thanks for reviewing!
-LoveSparkle: Lol. Like I said, NONE of you guys saw the engagement coming, haha, that was kindda my intent all along. HOWEVER, is the drama truly over for our boys? If you really know me then you can probably guess the answer...thanks for reviewing and enjoy the chapter!
-Madarao The Authoress: Oh please do, if you find out about anything BTR-related, DO let me know! Lol. You know me SO well, guess my soon-to-happen drama won't shock you that much, will it? Oh, I bet it will, we'll see...but for now, you can relax for a bit, they're getting married! They'll be happy...for a while at least. Anyways thanks for reviewing and enjoy the chapter!
-jamesmaslowlover: Hope this was soon enough and yeah, they ARE getting married...we'll see how everything works out in the end. Enjoy the chapter and thanks for reviewing!
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-4ever with Kames: Suuure. As a matter of fact, I DON'T have a boyfriend (much less a husband cuz that'd be weird seeing I'm only 16 years old), so sure, fine by me. Only problem is you'd want a divorce the second I posted the next Kames conflict, haha. Lol. Glad you liked the chapter, hope you enjoy this one as well and thanks for reviewing!
-SerenityRatliff: Oh, trust me, I would want to go as well. As it is, I'll do my very best to take all our imaginations to such a scenario. Hope you like this chapter and thanks for reviewing!
-luke rusherboy: Technically, she WASN'T put 'in her place'. She's not really evil...and, well, I hate to say this but the vast majority of people have requested I include other foursomes so...the people have spoken. I'll do a couple of more, just not now cuz I'm busy planning their wedding...and all the conflicts that will arise soon, lol. WILL Kames make it out of it all together? Well, I don't know yet, we'll see! Lol. As it is, hope you like this chapter as well (minus the last part) and thanks for reviewing!
-ChocoChocoBloo: My, my, sure makes a nice change to be loved rather than threatened by you, lol. Hope you'll like this chapter as well and thanks for reviewing!
-Macklemoose: Wait...I'm confused? Why do you hate me if I make you feel warm and fuzzy? Shouldn't that be a good thing? Lol. I'm kidding, I love messing with my reader's emotions! Thanks for reviewing and enjoy the chapter!
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DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN BTR AND NEVER WILL (OTHERWISE YOU'D ALL HATE ME BECAUSE KENDALL AND JAMES WOULD BELONG TO ME AND ME ALONE, BWAHAHA!)
Warning: MILD KOGAN, JARLOS, JAGAN, AND KENLOS...but nothing TOO major.
Ch. 20: Big Time Engagement
The ride back to the hotel afterwards was a pretty excited and noisy one. Jo, Dara, and pretty much all the actresses on-set kept asking James and Kendall a million questions about their upcoming wedding.
"So, where will the honeymoon be?" Jo asked them.
"I don't know…" Kendall said honestly "James?"
"I don't care…so long as you're there…" James said, taking Kendall's hand and giving him a kiss.
The girls all 'awwed' at the scene.
"Though, I've always wanted to go to Hawaii, you know?" James said.
"Hawaii sounds interesting," Kendall said, nodding "And very romantic" at this he pulled James into his lap so that the brunette was practically straddling him.
"Guys- I think there's a law somewhere that, I don't know, kind of forbids have sex in a public place…" Jett grumbled "So wait until we're at the hotel, alright? Thanks,"
"Jealous much?" Kendall asked, eyebrows raised.
"No thanks, I already had my fun with him one night…it was nothing special either…" Jett answered tauntingly.
Despite wanting to rip Jett's guts out for even mentioning his and James' one-night stand, Kendall forced himself to take deep breaths and remain calm. Nothing would spoil this night. Nothing. And especially not an idiot like Jett Stetson.
"Sorry," James mumbled, embarrassedly hiding his face in Kendall's shoulder.
"Hey, don't be, he's the idiot…" Kendall said, stroking James' hair gently.
"So, anyways," Dara said, trying to lighten up the mood after Jett "How're you guys going to play it? Will you keep it traditional? James won't wear a dress- right?"
"No!" James exclaimed immediately "Sorry, but I've had more than my fair share of dress-wearing occasions in my life and…no, that's never happening again, never."
Everyone laughed.
"You DO realize how gay that line just sounded right?" Kendall asked teasingly.
"So what? I am…suck it up," James said. Kendall laughed before kissing him hard.
"Oh I will," he whispered in James' ear "I'll suck it up real hard tonight…"
"Shit, not here Kendall," James moaned, already feeling the blonde's words have an effect on him.
Kendall smirked, kissed James' neck and then shrugged.
"Your loss," he said simply.
"So then…?" Jo pressed for details.
"I guess…we'll keep it traditional as much as we can." James said honestly "I mean, I sure as hell won't wear a dress but…we can both wear black and white tuxes…"
"Which of you will walk down the aisle?" Another actress, James though her name was Sophie, asked them.
"Whoever's dressed in white?" James offered weakly.
"No-together." Kendall said firmly "Just because one of us wears white doesn't make said person girly. No offense, girls,"
"None taken," said Dara with a shrug "So then?"
"Together it is…" James said automatically "Hey Carlos, Logan, you guys haven't said anything in a while, are you guys alright?" James asked, switching his focus from his unbearable sexy boyfriend- ahem- fiancé towards his best friends.
Kendall looked at them curiously. It WAS true that they'd been quieter than usual.
"Something bothering you?" Kendall asked them.
"No, nothing," Carlos mumbled, not quite meeting their eyes.
"Something IS bothering you," James said, eyes narrowed.
"Well, yes!" Logan exploded finally "Really guys? Really? You're getting married? At EIGHTEEN? How stupid is that?"
"What's it to you?" James immediately snapped back defensively.
"Everything if it threatens the band!" Logan fired back.
"It won't," Kendall said simply.
"How can you be so sure?" Logan countered. Kendall shrugged.
"Look, Logan," he began "I know it may not appear that way but…James and I know what we're doing alright? We're mature enough to handle it and we love each other very much…we're perfect for one another. People who're perfect for one another and in love marry all the time, Logan. Age shouldn't really be a barrier to love."
"You guys are fighting half the time," Logan grumbled "And you're always on top of each other, jealous if anyone so much as LOOKS at the other one…"
"Well, every couple has its fights. Besides, the jealousy just indicates how much we want each other and how committed we are with each other." Kendall said.
"Do you trust James, Kendall?" Logan asked tryingly, raising an eyebrow at the blonde.
"Yes, I do." Kendall answered immediately.
"If, in some point of the future, Sean moved to L.A and became you guys' neighbor, would you be able to leave the house with James alone in it and go to work?" Logan pressed.
"I…" Kendall said, feeling all eyes on him "You know what, Logan? Yes, I would. Want to know why? Because after nearly losing James in that accident I realized none of his past mistakes really mattered anymore, so long as he remained with me. I think he learned his lesson last time, and the fact that he's here with me and not in Minnesota with Sean already tells me whom he prefers. So, to specifically answer your question, Logan, yes I trust James implicitly. And he trusts me- is that right James?"
"Absolutely," James answered, arms crossed, eyes narrowed- daring Logan to say something else against them.
"You guys will go off and get married and live together…away from us," Carlos said sadly "And you'll forget about us and I'll lose my best friends…"
James and Kendall's gazes immediately softened upon hearing what Carlos' fears had been.
"Buddy, that's never going to happen…" James said softly, patting Carlos' arm sympathetically "You're my best friend and nothing's ever going to change that…"
"You won't be around anymore!" Carlos said "Who's going to play video-games with me and go down with me to the pool and prank people with me?"
"Katie can do all that. And I will too, we'll visit every day…promise." James said.
"Yeah, and there's my mom and sister to think about too," Kendall supplied helpfully "We can't just leave them abandoned in Palm Woods, and the rest of our friends either…we'll keep real close, Carlos. Real close."
"Promise?" Carlos asked, looking at Kendall with fear-filled eyes.
"Promise." Kendall said firmly, and hugging Carlos close to him. Carlos then dissolved into tears.
"I'll miss you guys!" he blubbered.
"Aw, we'll miss you too 'Los, don't cry," James said, stroking the Latino's hair comfortingly while Kendall patted his back sympathetically.
"Carlitos, you're making a scene, love." Logan muttered "They're not going away to another planet, Carlos. We'll still see them every day. Besides, we still have the band, so we'll see each other every day at work. Everything will stay the same…for the most part anyways…congratulations you guys, I guess…" he admitted reluctantly.
"Thanks," Kendall and James answered together.
"Hey, Carlos, buddy cheer up. Can I ask you for a special favor?" James asked him.
"S-sure…" Carlos replied, wiping his eyes.
"Be my best man?" James requested. Carlos' eyes immediately lit up and he broke into a wide grin.
"Really?" he asked.
James and Kendall both laughed at his hyped up attitude.
"Sure," James said.
"Wow! Yeah, yeah, for sure I'll do it!" Carlos exclaimed.
"Guess that prompts the next question," Kendall said with a smile "Logan, will you be my best man?"
Logan smiled and smacked fists with Kendall.
"Of course," he replied "Though I have to say guys, you'll have a tough time escaping Gustavo's wrath on this one…"
"We'll manage," James replied simply "He had to have known this was coming…"
"You have to let your parents know too, you guys," Carlos said.
"Yeah, we will, won't we?" said James with a sigh "Jeez, planning a wedding's so damn complicated…Kendall- can't we just elope to Vegas?"
Kendall chuckled.
"We could…if that's what you want. I don't care," he said.
"You guys CAN'T be serious…" Logan muttered.
"Chill, Logan, we're not…" James said with a roll of his eyes.
"We're here…" Kendall said, looking out the bus's windows where, effectively, they'd arrived at their hotel.
James sighed.
"It's show time," he whispered. Kendall nodded. They clasped each other's hand and together, with Carlos and Logan headed up to the Lobby where Mama Knight, Katie, Gustavo, and Kelly waited for them so they could all have dinner together. Kendall felt a pang of guilt, knowing his mother hadn't been able to come along to the Eiffel Tower with them because the bus was too full but feeling better knowing that she'd be able to go tomorrow.
HOWEVER, he was more worried about what his mom would think about her seventeen-going-on- eighteen son being already engaged, and to his boyfriend no less. He was just glad his mom wasn't really into the whole religious fanaticism most mothers are when regarding their children's wedding.
"DOGS," Gustavo greeted them "I hope you had fun fooling around today and that you rest tomorrow because we have big scenes to shoot after tomorrow!"
"Gustavo's right guys," Kelly said "Kendall…you need to make sure you memorize your lines very well because the next scene's the first kiss scene…and you want to have the least takes of that scene possible, correct?"
"Yes," Kendall replied "I'll get to it right away but first…mom, Katie, Gustavo, Kelly…there's-something- you guys should know about…"
"Yes, Kendall dear, what is it?" Mama Knight asked, a look of concern on her face.
"Mom, I need to you to please keep an open mind about this and remember that I'm turning eighteen in about three months' time, alright?" Kendall asked, not quite meeting his mother's eyes.
"Kendall, honey, what's going on?" Mama Knight asked, hands on her hips "It can't be any good news if you're this serious…"
"No, actually, they are mom, it's just- well- James and I…" Kendall broke off, not knowing how to best break the news to his mother, much less Gustavo and Kelly.
"Yes…" his mom urged him on.
"We're engaged," James said finally and with a sigh, holding out his left hand so they could all see the ring.
The three adults' mouths dropped to the ground. Katie just broke into a wide grin.
"Nice ring, big brother," Katie said, nodding approvingly "Who helped you pick it out? It's impossible you made it on your own…"
"Yeah, yeah, rub it in, little sister, you helped me pick it out, whatever," Kendall said, briefly hugging her.
"Really Kendall?" Katie asked him once he'd let go of her "You proposed to him on top of the Eiffel Tower? How cliché is that?"
"Shut up, it was a spur-of-the-moment thing, I was going to do it once we got back home, you know that…" Kendall said "But I just couldn't wait anymore, I had to know James would be mine forever,"
"Well now you do," James said, kissing him briefly.
That's when the other three snapped out of their shock.
"K-Kendall, honey, are you sure?" his mom asked him "James, dear, don't get me wrong, I love you but…aren't you guys a little bit too young?"
"You're never too young to fall in love, Mrs. Knight," James said honestly.
"Oh, I know that it's just- Kendall- my baby, when did you grow up?" she said tearfully and she collapsed into Kendall's arms crying.
Kendall patted his mom's back sympathetically.
"Mom, shh, it's alright. Mom, it's okay, we're just getting married, it's not the end of the world…" he said softly.
"B-but you'll want to-to live on your own and-and I won't see you as much and-and…Oh my! I'm just going to miss you, so, SO much Kendall!"she wailed.
"Two of my dogs are getting married…" Gustavo said quietly "And to each other no less…how will this affect the band?"
"It won't," James and Kendall answered together.
"Guys, things like this ALWAYS affect bands…" Kelly said "You guys will start by moving in together…then you'll put your home life before your work and next thing you know, the band's over because you have to settle for a stable job in order to pay the bills. Keeping a home is expensive, you should know that…"
"Well, we won't abandon the band, and our music career so far has been able to provide for all our needs, I don't see why any of that needs to change," James said honestly.
"What about children?" Kelly countered "Have you thought about that? How they come along with more expenses?"
"What? No!" Kendall immediately replied "Kelly! We're not even eighteen years old yet! Of course we're NOT thinking about children right now! Maybe sometime in the future we can consider adoption but…certainly not now."
James turned slightly pink.
"Everything will be the same…promise," he said softly. Kendall nodded in agreement.
"If you're so sure then," Gustavo said with a shrug "There's nothing I can really do to stop you, as Kendall very well put it, you dogs will turn eighteen in roughly 3 months' time…"
Mama Knight sighed in defeat as well.
"Well, we might as well as say congratulations, to you both," Mama Knight said, smiling weakly at them before hugging James "And welcome to the family James!"
"Thanks, Mama Knight," James said, hugging her back before smacking fists with Katie.
"Hey, this is awesome!" Katie mused "I'll have another brother to fight with from here on,"
James nodded, grinning.
"Guess I'll have a pesky but brilliant little sister from now on," he said.
Kelly sighed grabbing her pen and beginning to scribble on her notepad.
"Congratulations you two, now, James- have you told your parents yet? And I'll need you guys to give me the invite list as soon as possible so we can start looking at places for the reception where we won't be too crowded. Also, I'll need you guys' measurements so I can have the suits ready and if you're planning on having any bridesmaids or best men then I'll need their measurements too. Also, have you planned on what type of wedding you'll want? We can arrange for a beach wedding, certainly, though that'll make the guests' lodging a bit tricky, or if you'd rather keep it traditional then we can arrange that as well…I'll also need you guys to let me know of any type of food allergies for the banquet or-"Kelly said, scribbling away furiously.
"Whoa, whoa, Kelly slow down. What are you doing?" Kendall asked her.
"Preliminary preparations for a wedding. These things take time to organize, you know?" she said, eyebrows raised "You guys DO want to get married before the end of the year comes right?"
"I-yeah, yeah sure but…Kelly, we'd planned on working on it ourselves, you know, on our free time- you don't need to burden yourself with this as well. I'm sure you've got more than enough work already…" James said.
"Nonsense you two. We all know, very well, that it'll be much more neat, organized, and with as less mistakes possible if I organize it than if you guys do. And I hate to burst your bubble but there's no way the media won't find out about this and WILL make a scene out of this. It's our job, for Big Time Rush's sake that they make a GOOD scene out of this wedding rather than a TERRIBLE scene. Got it?"Kelly said as she continued to scribble on her notepad.
"She's right, you know, and keeping that in mind…look, I'm not telling you guys to limit yourselves in any way. Do whatever you got to do, get whatever you need to get to make the day special for you two, just try not to go too over-the-top with costs alright? Let's keep the spending to a happy medium got it?" Gustavo said, taking off his glasses and wiping them before putting them back on.
"Gustavo, are you saying what I think you're saying?" Kendall asked incredulously "You're going to pay for our wedding?"
"Of course I'll pay for you guys' wedding, who else did you think was going to put it together for you?" Gustavo boomed out.
"I-uh-thought we'd have to get it out of our savings. You know, from the salaries we get from being in BTR…" James said.
"No way…listen, for the past two years all of you dogs have become like family to me. You've shown me what it's like to have a family again. And I won't make my family have to limit themselves money-wise on the most important day of their lives. Ever." Gustavo said "And the same applies for you two dogs whenever you two decide to get married, which, I sincerely hope isn't for another 10 years, you understand?"
Carlos and Logan nodded, blushing.
"Thanks Gustavo, you're the best," James said, for once doing a rare thing and hugging the man, Kendall copied his actions.
"Yeah, yeah, I get it, you're welcome, off with you two." Gustavo said, although he couldn't help smiling at them.
"What about the-the honeymoon?" Mama Knight asked with a slight blush "Have-have you guys thought of where you'd like to go? I'd really like to collaborate on that part and I'm sure your mother will want too as well James…if we can…"
Kendall and James blushed.
"Well-uh-Kendall and I thought… Hawaii… would be a nice place to visit, especially since none of us have been there before," James said softly.
Carlos and Logan wolf whistled, making Kendall and James turn redder.
"We certainly can arrange for that to happen, yes," Mama Knight said, blushing lightly as well.
"Well…today certainly seems to have been a day full of surprises," Kelly said "However, we should all head to bed now. Guys, you need your rest, as do we. Remember, we have one more day of sight-seeing tomorrow and then it's back to business. Kendall, memorize your lines- James, don't distract him too much, okay? It's in your best interest for him to learn his lines correctly…" she said authoritatively.
"Yes ma'am!" James said jokingly before grabbing Kendall's hand and the four guys made their way to their rooms while the adults (and Katie) made their way to theirs.
On the elevator, James couldn't help but notice how, despite assuring them that they were okay with the whole thing, Carlos and Logan seemed to be acting awkwardly around them.
"Is something wrong guys?" he asked them again.
"N-no, why'd you ask again?" Logan said.
"Do you guys want to have fun again tonight?" Kendall asked, catching on with James about their friends' strange behavior.
"You really shouldn't say things like that anymore," Logan said, avoiding his friends' eyes "You guys are engaged after all…"
"Ah, so that's what this is all about…" James said, finally getting it "I don't believe it…are you guys jealous?" he asked with a smirk.
"Why would we be?" Carlos said, not quite meeting James' eyes.
"Carlos, Logan, are you guys afraid our relationship will change because James and I are married?" Kendall asked "That's absurd. We'll all still be best friends and…we'll still love you guys. A lot."
"Sure," Logan said skeptically, rolling his eyes.
"I mean it," Kendall said, grabbing Logan's wrists and pulling the smart boy against him, pressing a bruising kiss to his lips.
Logan moaned weakly and tried to fight Kendall off but to no avail. The blonde was obviously better fit than him and was able to overpower him easily. Logan soon gave up trying to make the blonde let go of him and instead allowed Kendall to take the lead.
To their side, James had begun kissing Carlos as well, the Latino offering even less resistance than his boyfriend.
"We'll still love you guys," James said sincerely, looking at Carlos' sinfully innocent eyes which were full of fear.
"You won't ever leave us? Promise?" he asked weakly.
"Promise," Kendall said firmly, briefly pulling away from Logan, though not letting the smart boy out of his embrace.
"You guys really don't have anything to worry about," James continued "Everything will be the same and we'll all be best friends, forever…"
"I guess…" Logan admitted reluctantly "Alright you two, if the offer's still up, I think Carlos and I are up to having more fun with you guys tonight…"
Kendall and James both grinned naughtily at them and then at each other.
"Took you long enough to get in the mood," Kendall said simply before the four boys made their way into Kendall and James' hotel room, already beginning to fumble with each other's clothing…
A/N: Ta-da! So...ARE Carlos and Logan really okay with Kames getting married? If not, what's bugging them so much? So now Kames needs to plan their wedding and Kendall's family PLUS Gustavo and Kelly agree...but what will James' family say on the matter? And what about the movie? It's high-time for certain scenes to take place...
Just what will Kames be up against next?
Try to guess!
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