I woke up early. Today is Friday and tonight is the Big Time Rush concert. I'm not an avid fan, but I think the boys are attractive, so I'm excited! I only have one class before I go to the arena.I wanted to look nice when I met the guys. I grabbed my books for class and after I ate some breakfast, I headed out. Class went by rather quickly. I wasn't paying a whole lot of attention. I doodled in my notebook and hummed random songs that popped into my head. My professor dismissed us and I absentmindedly gathered my things. As I was, Nate approached me. Nate: Shay! How's it going? I looked up and smiled sweetly. I was in a carefree mood and felt like talking so we chatted as we walked out. Me: Hi Nate. I'm great! How are you? Nate: Same. Did you get your internship? Me: I did! Nate: I knew you would. So how do you like it? Me: It's awesome. I am really connected with the performers that come in. It's really cool. I even got a picture with this last band. Nate: That's awesome! Let me see it. I pulled out my phone and went into my pictures. My picture with the band was the only one that I saw that wasn't of me and Liam. I froze. I missed him. I missed his kisses and texts. I missed cuddling while we watched a movie and playing games with the other lads. I snapped out of it and pulled up the picture to show Nate. Nate: That is really cool! Me: Yup so how is soccer going for you? I put my phone up quickly trying to rid my mind of Liam. Nate: Very well. In fact, there are several scouts coming to my game tomorrow. I hope I do well. Me: I know you will. He had stopped walking as we neared the door and looked me in the eyes. I got a couple of death glares from girls that apparently liked him. Little did they know, I had no intentions of dating him. Nate: Thanks Shay. It means a lot coming from you. Me: Anytime! That's what friends are for. I continued walking. Nate: So since it is Friday night, I was wondering if you might want to go see a movie or something. Me: I'm sorry. I have a concert to work tonight. Nate: That's ok. Maybe another time. Me: Maybe... Well I have to get to the arena so I'll see you later. I tried to leave quickly. I was afraid he was going to say something like that. He waved goodbye as I left. Nate: Bye Shay! Have fun! I hurried off again. I felt terrible, but I didn't want to date him or even go on a date with him. I got through security and as soon as I was in, I put my headset on and checked in with George. He ran through highlights for the evening and gave me my script. After we all made sure our headsets were working, we dispersed. The Big Time Rush boys should be here any minute. I tucked a stray hair behind my ear and before I knew it I was getting called to the backstage door. This was so exciting! I turned the last corner and there they were, standing at the end with bags on their shoulders. They were even hotter in person. I had a wide smile plastered all over my face as I approached them. When they saw me they all returned my smile. Kendall was the first to speak up. Kendall: You must be our escort. Me: That would be me! Hi, I'm Shay. They each shook my hand, in turn as they introduced themselves, not that I needed an introduction. Kendall: Well I am Kendall. It's nice to meet you. Carlos: I'm Carlos. Logan: Logan James: And I'm James but you can call me tonight. I blushed and looked at the others. Me: Wow is he always like this? Logan: Pretty much. James: That's not true... They shot him incredulous looks. James: Ok so maybe it is, but it's just because you are so beautiful. I felt my cheeks get hot again and my eyes bounced between James and the floor a couple of times before I regained composure. Me: Ok lover boy and friends. This way to your dressing rooms. They chuckled and I showed them where to drop off their bags. They got their stuff put up and then came back to me. James was the first one back. James: So does your boyfriend work here? I cleared my throat trying not to think about Liam, who I was still the only boy on my mind. Me: Um no. I don't have one. James: What?!? A gorgeous girl like you doesn't have anyone after her? My mind went to Nate. Me: Well...not that I'm interested in. He started to reply but the others came up and Logan cut him off. Logan: So where do we go now? Carlos: Don't we have sound check? Me: Absolutely right! This way to the stage. We wound through hallways, James close behind me. Every so often I could feel his breath on my neck and it sent chills down my back. He was so cute! I couldn't believe he was paying so much attention to me! We got to the stage and I handed them their microphones and they went through their sets. While they got ready, I went to the sound booth in the middle of the audience to help out. I watched them practice. It was so different from the One Direction boys. They did whatever they felt like, jumping around, spinning, and picking on each other, while these guys were fully choreographed, never out of step from the others. It was quite a striking comparison. James caught my eye and winked at me. I instantly felt myself blushing, again. I /had/ to quit doing that. He kind of reminded me of Harry. Why did I have a thing for the flirts? They finished and were being called back. I got their microphones from them before we left the stage. James: So what did you think? Me: You're quite the flirt aren't you? James: I meant about the show. Me: I don't think that is what you meant. This way to your dressing rooms. They want you in hair and makeup fast. The others chuckled. Kendall: Wow she can give it right back to you. James: Shut up. I dropped them off without much more conversation and waited for them to finish up, on countdown to the concert. They came out one by one, all looking spiffy: first Kendall, then Carlos, then Logan, and lastly James. They all looked good, but James was smokin. I had to make myself focus. I took them back up to the stage and got them into their positions. They shook off the nerves, each in different ways. Soon the music started and they made their way to the stage. James winked at me again as he left saying "This is for you" as he left. Even after he was gone, I couldn't stop smiling. I listened to the music, it was a lovesong. Liam's face popped into my head. After the concert, the boys came running back, handing me their microphones as they went back to the dressing rooms. James was the first off stage, but he hung back and walked with me to the dressing rooms. James: So what did you think /about the show/? I giggled a bit. Me: I thought you guys sounded great! James: Good I'm glad you liked it. We talked about all sorts of stuff before he went to change into comfortable clothes. They all came out presently and I began to walk them back to their tour bus. James: Would you like to come hang with us for a bit tonight? Me: Sure but I have to check out with my manager first. Kendall: That's fine. We will wait here for you. I nodded and ran to find George. I asked him if there was anything else I needed to do and he said no. I hurried back to the tour bus and Carlos opened the door. Carlos: Glad you can come, Shay! Then he shouted back. Carlos: James! The girl you like is coming with us! They got into a small fight. It was actually quite amusing. Logan and Kendall broke them up. We all sat down. Kendall: So what should we do tonight?