Kendall: So what should we do tonight?
Carlos: I heard there is a party just down the street.

They looked at me for approval.

Me: Sounds great to me!
James: Awesome!

Carlos instructed the driver where to drop us off and we were on our way. I really enjoyed my time with the guys! We laughed and goofed off the whole way. It was kind of like having the 1D boys back, just without the adorable accents.

We were dropped off a little ways from the party to try and stay away from fans, a stealthiness I was used to from hanging out with the hottest band in the UK. James grabbed my hand as we went in, keeping me close behind him. Once we were all in, we started dancing and enjoying ourselves. It was a lot of fun, but something seemed like it was missing... Liam.

After quite some time, we decided to leave. We filed out: first Kendall, then Logan, then Carlos, and finally James pulling me by the hand so I wouldn't get lost in the crowd. I was momentarily blinded by a large flash, but we kept moving. After we got back to the bus, we all sat around.

Me: I should probably head back home.
Kendall: Where should we drop you off?
Me: I need to get my car from the arena.

They nodded and we were off. When we got back they bid me goodbye.

Logan: Keep in touch?
Me: Of course! We should hang out some!
Carlos: Sweet! See you later, Shay!

I waved and walked off the bus. I felt a hand on my arm and turned to see James. He slipped a paper into my hand.

James: Text me.
Me: I will

I returned his smile. He turned and hopped back on the bus. I watched them drive off and got in my car. Not exactly the evening I was expecting, but it was very enjoyable!

When I got back home, I got ready to go to sleep. Once I hopped into bed, I unfolded the slip of paper that James gave me. It has a number messily scribbled on and a smiley face for a signature. I saved it into my phone before sending a simple message.

Me: Hey James, this is Shay.

After I hit send, I set my phone on my nightstand and fell asleep.

~Next Day~

I woke up to my phone alarm playing WMYB. I sleepily turned it off. I really needed to change the song. It only made me think of Liam, which hurt every time. I noticed a new message and opened it.

James: Hello gorgeous :) glad you texted me

I smiled to myself. He may not be Liam, but he made me feel special. He would be a great friend, as well as the other BTR boys. I replied and got ready for the day.

~LIAM'S POV~

I woke up to Niall roughly shaking me.

Niall: Get up, mate. We have rehearsal soon.

I grumbled and rolled off of my bunk. I followed Niall into the small kitchen for breakfast. Louis was already in there, finishing up. Harry was in the shower and Zayn was still sleeping. I grabbed a poptart and poured a glass of orange juice. The news was on the television I turned the volume up as I took a bite. It was entertainment news in America. They were talking about Bruno Mars and then Katy Perry. Then a Big Time Rush report came on.

Reporter: Last night the Big Time Rush boys were seen at Club Albe in Oklahoma.

I perked up at the mention of the state that Shay lived in. Stupid, I know. I kept an eye on the screen as I took a long drink of OJ.

Reporter: It seems that band member James Maslow has found a new special lady on this tour stop. Here is a picture of the two leaving the club late last night.

The picture popped up and I spewed orange juice all over Niall and Louis. They exclaimed in shock, but I didn't pay any attention to them. I paused the TV and stared at the picture on the screen in disbelief. There was James hand in hand with Shay... MY Shay. I ran my fingers through my hair in distress.

Me: No. No. No. This can't be.
Niall: Liam! Watch it!
Louis: What could be so terrible?

I just shook my head. They turned to the television and immediately shut up. They must have been stunned as well. Then I started talking, but mostly to myself.

Me: She is with JAMES?
Louis: I'm sorry, Liam.
Niall: I'm sure its just a misunderstanding.
Me: She moved on. She doesn't care about me at all anymore.
Niall: Don't jump to conclusions.
Me: What else could that be?

I motioned towards the paused screen helplessly and again looked at my girl holding hands with another guy, another famous guy.

Louis: The press always makes things up and distorts things. You know how they are.
Me: How do you mess that up?

There was no convincing me that they weren't seeing each other. Now I had to move on. I would find someone at the studio today. If she could find someone that fast, so could I. She wouldn't be the only one with a new date in the news. I had to show her that I am not stuck on her either...no matter how I really feel.

~SHAY'S POV~

I walked into the kitchen and started looking for something to eat. I decided that cereal was the winner. I poured a bowl of Special K and then opened the fridge to find that we had no milk. That meant I had to get some from the store down the street. When I walked in I saw a magazine with a picture that stopped me in my tracks. It was of James holding my hand. Crap.