A/N: Hello everyone!

So, here's next chapter, as promised! Hope you guys enjoy! This should answer any questions you guys have left regarding why Cargan wasn't AS excited for the Kames wedding as they should've been...

That said, thank you to all those amazing people who reviewed last chapter! You guys ROCK!

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-november 2 1990- Well...I hope my PM answered your question, yes, of course Kendall's still in NTH, don't worry...you'll see more filming going on son enough. Thanks for reviewing and enjoy the chapter!

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-SuperNeos2: I really can't tell you...All I CAN say is that there WILL be drama in James' family over James' wedding...and the dad IS related, yes, but not everything that glitters is gold...you'll see what I mean further on. For now, yes, please be excited because I'll be sending you before anyone else (soon as I have next chapter ready) a couple of sneak peeks from next chapter. I'd like to know what you think about my own version of...well...you know. BTW, I'm super excited for your next update! Thanks for reviewing and enjoy the chapter!

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-OuToFmYmInDbAcKiN5MiNuTeS: Lol. Yeah, I hadn't really mentioned how the boys had been traveling before so I had to add that there, I'm glad you liked it though...well, this one's definitely NOT a filler...it's more of like a wrap-up one with the whole Cargan situation PLUS the beginning of a lot of stress for Kames so...I hope you like this chapter, amazing job, like always in "Aftermath" and thanks so much for reviewing!

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-Cashmeere: I don't know...I've seen some interviews which have me worried that the guys are thinking about splitting up...I DO hope I'm just imagining things though...they DID win in the KCA's Mexico! I'm glad they're having a fun time in Australia. About your review...indeed the boys have some fun and interesting times ahead of them Gustavo blushed because this author likes to pair a lot of people up and if you've paid close attention to other chapters I've kind of implied a Gustavo/Kelly relationship. However, I don't know if I'm going to leave it just like that or if I'll actually dedícate some story-line to them...I might, who knows? For now though, thanks for reviewing and hope you like the chapter!

DISCLAIMER: If BTR were mine we'd either have gotten a 5th season or...I don't know...but the boys deserve EVERYTHING in this world and, well, if I could give it to them, would all my freakin' school have 1D (blech) fever? NOOOO...BTR would RULE THE WORLD! Alas, so sad, I do not own...

Ch.23: Big Time Event Night

"Ah, I haven't slept this well in AGES!" Kendall exclaimed, stretching his limbs as the sun's rays shining through the room's window woke him up.

At his side, James smiled, leaving his eyes closed for the time being, he only snuggled closer to the blonde.

Kendall smiled at his boyfriend and lightly ran a hand through the brunette's hair.

"Morning babe," he said softly while kissing James' lips lightly.

"I want to keep sleeping," James said, pouting cutely while opening his eyes a little "I was having a good dream..."

"Aww, were you dreaming about me, babe?" Kendall asked jokingly.

"Would I dream about anyone else walking down the aisle with me?" James said, quirking an eyebrow at him.

"And Carlos and I are supposed to be sappy?" Logan asked sarcastically "Seriously you two! Could you be any less sappy in the morning? We only just woke up…"

"Aw, Logie-bear, didn't you sleep alright last night?" James fired back tauntingly "You seem a bit cranky today…perhaps I can kiss and make it better for you?"

"No, don't you dare go near my boyfriend, Diamond," Carlos said jokingly "Go do your own boyfriend…"

"Nice to know you're awake, Carlos," Kendall said before scrunching up his face adorably and pushing off the brunette who'd enthusiastically thrown himself on Kendall's body, kissing his bare chest while toying with Kendall's sleeping shorts "Get OFF, James, I'm sure Carlos was being sarcastic about the whole sex thing!"

James pouted and attacked Kendall's neck.

"I want to play with my Kenny," he whined "I need some loving after getting absolutely nothing for more than 24 hours!"

Kendall, Carlos, and Logan all rolled their eyes at this.

"You horn dog," Kendall muttered, nevertheless pulling James into an embrace "Much as I'd like to please you, baby, we have some scenes to shoot today. I promise we can try to have some fun tonight, though, after the party…"

"Oh, that's right! There's a party tonight!" Carlos said excitedly.

"You'd forgotten about it already?" Logan mused "It's our biggest event yet! Gustavo said we'll be singing for the whole NTH cast and a few, very prominent members of the Italian government, AND it's going to be televised live worldwide…"

"Way to make my stomach feel queasy, Logan," James murmured.

"Nervous, babe?" Kendall asked him, looking at his boyfriend in shock.

"Well-a little," James admitted.

"Why? You're not usually the one with stage fright…" Kendall said.

"It's not stage fright," James said quietly "Rather, it's knowing that our wedding won't be a secret anymore after today…"

Realization dawned on Kendall's face.

"Jamie," he said slowly "We don't have to do this if you don't want to…you don't have to wear the ring even! No explanations to the media, no worrying over the fan's reactions, nothing…not until you're ready James…"

"Thanks," James said, smiling gratefully at Kendall "But I think it's best if we just get this out of the way…I mean, Kelly was right when she said we wouldn't be able to keep our marriage from going public…well, now's as a good a time as any to make this announcement…"

"Alright, if you're sure," Kendall said "I just want what's best for you baby,"

"And anyways," Logan intervened "The party's not even until 8 o'clock tonight, AND we have to shoot some scenes first before we have the entire afternoon to ourselves…you don't have to get nervous yet, James,"

"Thanks," James replied, smiling at Logan gratefully.

Logan returned his smile.

"So…what's our first scene again?" Carlos asked, clueless while he slowly got up and began to walk around the room to shake himself out of his slumber.

The other three rolled their eyes at this while also getting up.

"Marco, that's me, will be telling you guys that I'm leaving Paris to join Rachel, and Andrew- James- is going to try to dissuade me from going after her." Kendall said. James smirked.

"I won't actually have to act for this one," James said. Kendall shook his head and ignored his boyfriend's jealous comment.

" You, Carlos, or should I say Tony, and Logan who'll be Joshua will just be sad that I'm leaving and will start figuring out a way to come with me to Rome…" Kendall said.

"But…we're not in France anymore?" Carlos said, looking lost and clueless.

Logan face-palmed.

"We don't necessarily HAVE to be 'Litos," he said "The scene's supposed to take place inside Marco's house, which is to say that we can record in ANY house at all and still let it be believable!"

"Oh…" Carlos replied while Kendall and James could only shake their heads at their Latino friend.

"Shall we go now?" Kendall asked.

The other three nodded, already rising and beginning to get ready for the day.

That Night…

Kendall was smiling as he waited for James to finish getting ready so they could finally head down to the Lobby (where Carlos and Logan had been waiting for them for the past half hour) so the limousine could take them to the party.

Today had been a great day so far, Kendall thought. The movie scenes they'd shot had gone amazingly well and there'd been no awkward situations for any of them. Besides, Kendall hated to admit it, but he was a bit excited for tonight's event. After tonight, he realized, the whole world would realize James was taken, that James was HIS.

"Alright, we're set, let's go!" James said, coming out and grabbing Kendall's hand.

"Whatever you say James Knight…"Kendall teased.

James blushed.

"That sounds just about close to perfection…wish it could be real already!" he said.

Kendall laughed.

"Relax James," he said "We'll be married before the year's over…"

"But I want to get married NOW!" James whined.

Kendall laughed again before hugging James close to him.

"Soon babe, soon," he whispered in James' ear, making the brunette shiver. Kendall couldn't help but look at James' left hand where the ring glittered subtly in the darkly-lit room.

Kendall held the door of the limousine open for James who scoffed at Kendall's gallant gesture but slid in nonetheless, finding Carlos and Logan already inside. Kendall slid in right after.

In no time at all, they were arriving at Piazza del Popolo, which was covered in party lights and filled with people. The place was also packed with paparazzi.(A/N: Know that I have never gone to Italy and I've only got some research on Google and Dan Brown's book "Angels and Demons" to back me up on this so I have NO clue whatsoever if this is the sort of place you'd go to for this kind of event...if it isn't...so sorry, just imagine someplace else, then...)

James gulped nervously, taking Kendall's hand and giving it a strong squeeze before the driver opened the limousine for them and motioned for them to get out.

The four guys exited the limousine and were immediately met by dozens of flashing camera lights coming from at least 12 different angles.

They were rescued from that inferno from Kelly and Freight Train who arrived in time to pull the guys out of the annoying crowd.

Still in shock, the guys greeted all of their co-workers from the NTH cast before being whisked off by Kelly and being introduced to high officials of the Italian government who were gathered here tonight, as this was an important publicity event for Italy (A/N: Yes, I know the current Italian president is Giorgio Napolitano, and I know he's not particularly young so I don't think he has any teenaged daughters BUT this story's meant to be time-less so...let's imagine a younger president, shall we?)

Dumbfounded, they shook hands with the current Italian president, his wife, and daughters who turned out to be huge Big Time Rush fans.

After, they had a huge dinner, in which they were served the most delicious, Italian food. However, Kendall couldn't help noticing how James kept fidgeting with his napkin, silverware and hands. In fact, he could barely sit still for more than 5 minutes at a time.

"Relax honey," Kendall whispered in James' ear "The time will come when we'll make our announcement to the press…for now, let's just enjoy this beautiful evening, don't you agree?"

James nodded, but Kendall could tell he was still nervous. To help ease his boyfriend's nerves, he placed his hand comfortingly on James', giving James' hand a light squeeze.

After dinner...

The guys winced as they were once again ambushed by reporters who'd clustered around them as soon as the dinner was done.

"Guys, I'm sure you all have a million questions, and I promise the guys will try to answer all of them but, please, give them some breathing space!" Kelly instructed and the reporters, mercifully, stepped back a little.

"Guys, could you describe what's been your experience working with the cast of New Town High?" a guy called out in the back.

"Working on the movie has been fun," Logan said cautiously "It's allowed us to open our acting careers amidst a friendly environment. The actors are all nice and willing to lend a helping hand. We've made really great friends in here and have collected tons of good memories…"

Several flashes followed Logan's words.

"Tell us a bit more about Elena Stann, the movie's director, how would you say she's like, in general?"

"As a film director she's great. She's very creative and is very patient. Working with her has been one of the best experiences of my life…" Kendall answered honestly "And I look forward to working with her in the future…"

"Kendall, there have been rumors that you're joining the NTH cast for their next season- is that true?" a woman in the front called out to him.

At this, Kendall was a bit troubled, knowing he couldn't reveal too much about the movie's ending and yet also knowing it was inevitable that his fans knew the truth.

"It's possible, yes," he admitted finally.

"How will that affect your music career? And BTR?" a man called out.

"Well…as I've been told, if I were to take on a role in NTH, my schedules would be regulated so that I would have time to record my music with the guys at the studio and also film whenever necessary…" Kendall said, Elena and Gustavo both flashing him thumbs up at his answer.

"Will this affect your and James' relationship in any way? You working with such hot female actresses?" A woman asked.

Kendall had to suppress a groan. That was JUST the sort of question he didn't want to think about.

However, James grabbed the microphone this time.

"No it won't," he said firmly "I love Kendall, and I think you've all seen we've had our struggles in the past but we've overcome them. Truth is, we can overcome anything and this is an excellent opportunity for Kendall. I'm happy for him…"

"Word has it that you guys are close to celebrating your anniversary now…" some unseen person spoke in the back.

"Actually, yes, that's right. We're a month and a half away from celebrating our anniversary…" James said "But we've- uh- got something bigger than that to celebrate as well…and soon,"

"Well, you're birthday is two weeks' away isn't it?" A man said with a kind smile.

"Yes," James said returning the smile "But I wasn't really talking about that…I was talking about-well- Kendall and I…we…we're getting married." He said finally.

The crowd gasped and the camera flashes went ballistic, nearly blinding the four guys.

"When did this happen? Where did this happen? I assume the ring on your left hand is the engagement ring? Who proposed to who?" a woman in the middle was going crazy with questions.

"Whoa…whoa. For certain-intimacy-issues which I'm sure you'll all understand, there are some questions that won't be answered." Kendall said "Uh, this happened nearly a week ago while we were in Paris…um, I proposed to James…on top of the Eiffel Tower, yeah, yeah, I know cliché and all…so far, it seems the wedding should be taking place in about six months or maybe a year from now…"

"James, can you hold your hand up?" someone called and James did so, smiling weakly, before Kendall linked their hands together and they both smiled at the cameras around them.

"Carlos, Logan, are you guys getting married as well?" a man asked them, making said boys blush.

"Not…right now," Logan said, blushing furiously "Maybe sometime in the future…but we're not engaged as of yet or anything too serious for now…"

Carlos nodded and took Logan's hand.

"How will this affect the band? And you guys' friendship?" someone else asked.

"Well…I'm pretty sure that, aside from having more space in which to live in, since these two will be off living on their own, everything should stay pretty much the same- right Kendall?" Logan said.

"That's right, Logan," Kendall said and the four of them gathered together while the press took group pictures of them.

"Further wedding plans shall be revealed later on, for now, the guys need to concentrate on wrapping up this movie," Kelly said "Now, we'll leave you with the cast of New Town High!"

And she walked the four, very-relieved looking guys off the area with the flashing lights.

"Well..that went well," James said relieved, getting into their awaiting car while Kendall held the door open for him.

"Yes, it did." Kendall said smiling before giving James a peck on his lips.

"You guys know that after this the press will be demanding for more details on you guy's wedding- right?" Logan said, raising an eyebrow at his friends.

"We know that," Kendall said "We've been talking to Kelly about it, as well, I mean, there's not much we can do from here but…as soon as we get home it'll be wedding preparations almost 24/7 for the next six months according to what she said…"

"That makes getting married sound unappealing…" Carlos said "Why can't people just get married in jeans and t-shirts? It would be so much easier…"

"Well…nothing would make me happier than getting married in jeans and a t-shirt, Carlos," Kendall said "But James would faint if that were the case, I'm sure,"

"I wouldn't!" James argued, but then thought of it better and said sheepishly "Well maybe I would…I mean, c'mon babe! It's our wedding! Don't you want to look nice for our wedding?"

"See my point?" Kendall said smiling.

"We're here," Logan added as they stopped at their hotel "What are you guys up for doing tonight?"

"Is that your idea of a turn on?" James asked confused as he got out of the car.

Logan blushed immediately.

"I-didn't-mean it-that-way!" he exclaimed "Is that all you guys ever think about? Sex?"

"It's not ALL we think about…but I'd say it makes up 90% of our thoughts…would you agree, Kendall?" James said, laughing while Carlos and Logan blushed.

"Mm…I don't know, I'd go for a 95% babe," Kendall said smirking as he began to nibble on James' neck, making the brunette moan before he and James took off running towards their hotel room.

Logan and Carlos stayed behind, sighing.

"Do you really want to join them this time?" Carlos asked, taking Logan's hand.

Logan scrunched up his face adorably.

"Not really…I'm not in the mood for either of their kinks so…would it be very bad if I said I just want a quiet, peaceful night with you 'Los?"

"How do we get it, though?" Carlos asked "We share a room with the sex-crazed couple right there…"

"I found a secret place the other night…" Logan said, smiling at Carlos "Want to come up and see for yourself?"

Carlos nodded enthusiastically letting Logan lead him away

At the hotel's rooftop...

Carlos sighed in awe at the beauty of the place.

"Are you sure we can be here?" he asked Logan while his eyes kept darting everywhere, taking in the romantic view before him.

Logan shrugged.

"I asked the manager this afternoon and he said it was alright…" he said.

"This place is beautiful…" Carlos said.

And it was. Though it was, technically, the roof of the hotel it was surrounded by bushes which produced a very nice scent around the whole room. Several multi-colored flowers were also blooming from the plants and there was a small fountain near the middle. And from up here they had the perfect view of Rome's twinkling night lights.

"I love you Carlos," Logan said suddenly, putting his arms around the Latino.

"I love you too, Logie," Carlos said softly as Logan continued kissing his neck "So much…"

"You're not mad at me, are you?" Logan asked him suddenly, looking worried.

"Mad at you? Why in the world would I be mad at you? You've been nothing but the most perfect boyfriend in the whole wide world for me…" Carlos said.

"Well, thanks, I've tried my best," Logan said "It's just- you know- I thought you'd be upset or something…"

"Why?" Carlos asked him.

Both of them slid down and laid in the cool marble floor, watching the stars, still in the other's embrace.

"You know, we've been dating for almost 2 years now…a lot longer than James and Kendall anyways…and yet… they're the ones getting married and we're-well-we're not…" Logan said.

"Is that why you've been upset at them since their engagement? Because they beat us to it?" Carlos asked him curiously.

"Well…yeah, and I mean, I've been worried that you'd…I don't know, be angry at me because…well, I'm not ready to take that step yet…" Logan said quietly.

"Logie," Carlos said "I don't mind that at all. I know you. You're nothing like Kendall and James, and I love you for that. You like to actually stop and consider things, not just run into things blindly. Kendall and James…well…they like being impulsive and I'm not saying it's a bad thing…but it's not necessarily a good thing either. And you were right when you told Kendall, Logie, that marriage is a big step…it shouldn't be taken lightly…"

"But they apparently make it work though…" Logan grumbled.

Carlos laughed.

"Yeah they do." He said "But we're not like them, Logie, we have our own, special relationship and…marriage will come…when it comes, don't worry about it…"

"You're incredible, you know that, right?" Logan said smiling and staring into Carlos' deep brown, chocolate eyes.

"I've been told," said Carlos with a giggle "But I love it when you remind me of it so…"

They kissed and snuggled together before falling asleep underneath the starry sky, in each other's embrace, waking up the next morning to watch the beautiful sunrise.

Yeah, James, Kendall, Carlos, and Logan were all very different.

But they all loved each other and had their ways of making it work...

A/N: And that's the end of this chapter! Tell me, did you guys like it? So now that the whole world knows about the up-coming Kames wedding, will this add any unnecessary attentions or put strain for our poor boys? And is Logan right? Will both couples work out, though in a different way or is one of them doomed to fail? Lol. I'm evil.

New character coming right up! This should definitely make Kendall think about whether or not he's truly over some...stuff...and ready to marry James or has does he have to learn to let go of his past first?

Well, the answers to all that and much more coming in future chapters!

I'll see you all next Friday (hopefully) Saturday the latest!

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Cheers,

Franshes