I won't lose you.

Chapter 9.

-Melanie's P.O.V.

I finished pulling my hair into a side-ponytail. I tied a pink ribbon around my head wore it like a hair band. My outfit consisted of a pair of denim skinny jeans, a pink tunic, and pink Converse. I accessorized with black plastic bangles and a long, silver necklace with a heart pendant. I had put on a substantial amount of eyeliner and mascara, but I did not over-do it.

James was coming to pick me up. Sarah was meeting me at the Grove. Big Time Rush's tour director was coming to consider me for the opening act. I smiled knowing that my performance would be perfect. I put my acoustic guitar into its case and sat on my tan couch. My Blackberry started vibrating in my pocket. I had a text from James.

I'm waiting for you in your driveway. Come outside. :)

-James

I picked up my guitar, grabbed my house keys, and headed out the door. When I got into the passenger seat in James's Audi, I saw three familiar faces in the backseat. I already knew who they were, but they obviously had no idea who I was.

"Melanie, I thought I'd introduce you to the guys. They insisted that they meet you tonight and see your performance," James said.

"Hi, I'm Kendall," the tall, blonde boy said, extending his hand and kissing my hand.

"Kaitlin," I replied, blushing.

"I'm Carlos," the cute Hispanic boy said with a warm smile on his face.

"Nice to meet you," I said, smiling back at him.

"And I'm Logan," said the boy with soft, caring, brown eyes.

"Hi, Logan," I said.

"Well, now you've met the guys. What do you think?" asked James.

"I'm kind of starstruck actually," I responded, a blush rising on my cheeks.

The guys laughed.

"It's cool, we get that a lot," said Carlos.

James pulled out of my driveway.

"So Melanie, how long have you been performing?" Kendall inquired and he smiled at me,

"Since I was twelve. I've been playing music since I was four though."

"That's amazing. You must be really good," Logan chimed in.

 "I guess I am…" I replied. I didn't like to brag about myself.

"Have you heard our music before?" asked Carlos.

"Yeah, of course. I love 'Halfway There'," I said.

The boys broke into song and I started to sing along. When it came to the part which James usually sings as his solo, I sang by myself. I blushed a little because everyone was staring at me with their mouths hanging open.

When the chips are down

Back against the wall

Got no more to give

Cause we gave it all

Seems like going a distance is unrealistic

But we're too far from the start

So we take what comes, And we keep on going

Leaning on each other's shoulders

Then we turn around

And see we've come so far somehow