I won't lose you.

Chapter 8.

James's P.O.V.

I rubbed my eyes and stood up. I was reluctant to get up, but I knew I had a lot to do today. Before I could do anything else, I decided to call Kenny and let him know about Melanie.

"Hello?" answered Kenny.

"Hi Kenny, it's James. I'm calling about our mini-tour. I think I've found an opening act. She's amazing. She has a performance tonight at eight. Would you come with me tonight to see her?"

"Of course. In the event that I don't find what I'm looking for in her, I've got Jordan Sparks."

"Oh, you will find what you're looking for in her, I guarantee it," I told Kenny. I was certain that he would see the unrecognized talent in Melanie.

"Alright. I'll be there. Where is it?"

"It's at the Grove."

"Alright, see you at the Grove at eight. Bye."

I hung up. I quickly sent a text message to Melanie.

Good morning sunshine! Do you feel refreshed?

-James 3

I decided to start getting ready while I waited for a reply. I hopped into the shower. Walking out of the bathroom in boxer shorts, I went to my huge closet to pick out something to wear. I decided on some skinny jeans that were faded at the knee and a plain black v-neck. It didn't really matter what I wore, I'd be putting on the clothes they wanted me to wear at the shoot anyway. I slipped my feet into a pair of black and white Converse. Walking into my kitchen, I grabbed a plain bagel and popped it into the toaster-oven.

I went back to my room to get my iPhone. I checked my texts. Sure enough, Melanie replied.

Morning. I feel completely refreshed, no thanks to you. You would have kept me up all night if you had your way. :P Going to start my morning, talk to you when you are done with your shoot. Bye!

XO,

-Melanie 3

Sighing, I retrieved my bagel which was now golden-brown and spread some butter onto it. After I finished eating, I ran a comb through my now dry hair. I got into my Audi and drove to the studio for the shoot. I quickly spotted Carlos's Escalade. I pulled in next to the large black SUV and stepped into the warm air. I looked up at the beautiful blue sky. I stepped into the large studio building. Like all studios, it had a grand lobby. I was really familiar with the studio because I was here on numerous occasions. Walking through the lobby, I made my way into a room with marble floors, cream-colored walls, black leather couches, a television, a faux fur rug, and a glass coffee table. In the far end of the room, a lady named Eloise, who was the secretary, was sitting by a computer screen typing. I signed in on the clipboard that was left out. I spotted Kendall, Logan, and Carlos all sitting on one of the couches. Kendall was sipping on Starbucks, Logan was reading a magazine, and Carlos was watching something on MTV.

loise picked up the phone. "Jacques, the boys are here."

Eloise called over to the guys, "Jacques needs you guys in wardrobe and then hair and makeup."

With sighs from all of us, we entered a room to the left, labeled, "Wardrobe". I was kind of excited to see what I would be wearing. I put on the pair of black skinny jeans and white button-down shirt that was marked, "James". I tied the black tie and laced up the Vans that were set out for me.

"Hey James, that was rude of you yesterday. I think you owe me an apology," Logan teased as he finished buttoning his black button-down.

"What was so rude of him, Logie?" asked Kendall.

"Yeah Logan, tell us!" exclaimed Carlos.

"I hung up on him because he was pissing me off," I answered before Logan had the chance.

"How was your date?" Logan inquired.

"Ooh James had a date. Is she hot?" Carlos pondered.

"Extremely. And talented. I'm trying to get Kenny to consider her for the opening act for our tour. She has a show tonight, so the definite answer will come later this evening," I replied.

"We should go see her perform! I think we deserve some input!" Kendall remarked.

"Alright, I'm sure she'd love to meet you. She's performing at the Grove tonight at eight."

"We'll so be there!" Logan said, excited.

We made our way over to hair and makeup. I sat in my chair in front of a mirror with light bulbs around it. My stylist began straightening my hair. After she finished, she started with my makeup. This really made me feel feminine. I didn't enjoy it at all. After everything was done, I went out to the backdrop where all of the others were already. It goes so much faster for them because their hair doesn't need to be straightened. The backdrop was simple white. Since we were posing for Tiger Beat, they would probably add a heart and our signatures to complete the picture. In front of the backdrop, there were four trampolines. We had to jump on them so we were in mid-air for the picture. After we finished that, they lowered a different backdrop. It was a scene similar to outside of the studio, a blue sky, palm trees, and a street. We posed in front of it. Eventually, we finished. I changed back into my regular clothes and cleaned my face.

"Bye guys, see you later tonight," I said.

I got into my car and headed home. Tonight was going to be fun.