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ejsandfarkleslovebot · 11 months ago

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CHAPTER EIGHT, big time love song

Andi had noticed a new girl had moved to the Palm Woods and decided to introduce herself to her. She seemed nice so she hoped they'd become friends. She had been walking in the lobby when she spotted the blonde sitting at one of the chairs, reading over what looked like a script. She figured the blonde must be an actress. "Hi," She greets after getting the courage to walk over to her. "I'm Andi Wainwright."

The blonde-haired girl looks up from her script and smiles at her. "I'm Jo. Jo Taylor."

"Nice to meet you." Andi replies with a friendly smile. "I just noticed you were new here so I wanted to come over and say hi."

Jo nods, tucking her script under her arm. "Yeah, I just moved in. It's all a bit overwhelming, to be honest."

Andi nods sympathetically. "Yeah, it can be a lot at first, but you'll get used to it. The Palm Woods is full of interesting people." She added with a small smile.

Jo chuckles. "That's what I've heard. So, what do you do around here, Andi?"

Andi smiles, feeling a bit proud to talk about her role in Big Time Rush. "Well, I'm a songwriter, and I'm part of a band called Big Time Rush. We're working on making it big in the music industry."

Jo's eyes light up with interest. "Wow, that sounds amazing! I'm actually an actress. I'm hoping to find some work while I'm staying at the Palm Woods." She gestures to the script she held. "And I'm hoping I'll get this role I'm looking over."

"Well, I'm sure you will." Andi said reassuringly. "LA has a lot of opportunities for those in the entertainment industry. I'm sure you'll find something." She hoped so anyway. "Oh, and if you need any help or just someone to talk to, feel free to come and find me. Like, if you want a tour of the place I'd be happy to show you around." She offered. She didn't have many friends her age who were girls so she was hoping that Jo and her would be able to be friends.

Andi's friendly demeanor and offer to help immediately put Jo at ease. She smiles warmly at Andi's offer and nods appreciatively. "Thanks, Andi, that's really kind of you," Jo says, genuinely touched by the gesture. "I would love it if you could show me around sometime 'cause this is way different than from where I'm from. But I actually have a bit of unpacking left to do…Maybe you can help with that?" She tilts her head to the side, rubbing the back of her neck nervously. "I mean, we could get to know each other and maybe even become friends?"

Andi's face lights up with a smile at Jo's suggestion. "Of course! I'd love to help you unpack and get settled in. It'll be a great chance for us to get to know each other better." She genuinely felt excited about the prospect of making a new friend, especially since Jo was a girl and around her age. Don't get her wrong, she loves hanging out with the boys, but it would be nice to have a friend her age that's a girl. The only one she had was Camille and she was busy most of the time which was understandable considering she was also an actress.

"Awesome, thank you! If you're not busy now, I could really use the help." Jo replied happily, thrilled that her and Andi are already hitting it off. She's always loved making new friends and Andi seems like a really cool person, so she's excited to get to know her better. She had been worried about moving to LA and not knowing anyone, so having a potential new friend in Andi already put her at ease.

"No, I'm not busy. I was just heading back to my apartment anyway." Andi admitted as she smiled at her. Jo nodded with a smile and got up, holding her script and they began to walk over to the elevators.

As they head towards Jo's room to assist with the unpacking, Andi continues the conversation. "So, where are you from originally? It must be quite a change coming to LA from there." She was genuinely curious about Jo's background and wanted to make her feel comfortable opening up.

Jo nods as they walk. "Yeah, it's definitely a big change. I'm from North Carolina and it's pretty different from LA, that's for sure. But I've always dreamed of pursuing a career in acting, so I knew I had to make the move eventually. What about you, Andi? Are you from LA?" She asked curiously.

"Yeah, born and raised." Andi smiles, nodding in response. "Los Angeles has always been home for me. I've been around the entertainment industry for as long as I can remember. My mom works as a talent agent, so I've grown up seeing the ins and outs of the business." She shrugs. "It's definitely a unique lifestyle, but I wouldn't have it any other way."

Jo listens intently, nodding along with Andi's words. "Wow, that's really cool. It must be exciting to have such a close connection to the industry. I bet you've got some interesting stories to tell." She grinned, feeling even more excited about potentially becoming friends with Andi.

Andi chuckles. "Yeah, there have definitely been some interesting experiences along the way. But enough about me, I'm really curious to learn more about you. What's it like growing up in North Carolina?" She asked curiously while she had pressed the button for the elevator. The two girls continue to learn more about each other as they got into the elevator and waited to head to the floor Jo lived on.

The elevator doors closed as Andi and Jo continued their conversation. Jo began to share stories about her hometown in North Carolina, describing the slower pace of life, the close-knit community, and the beautiful scenery. Andi listened intently, finding Jo's stories fascinating and feeling grateful for the chance to learn more about her new friend.

As they arrived on Jo's floor, they stepped out of the elevator and made their way to Jo's apartment. Jo unlocked the door and led Andi inside, where boxes were scattered around the living room and bedroom.

"Sorry for the mess," Jo said sheepishly, gesturing to the boxes. "I haven't had much time to unpack since I arrived."

"No worries," Andi replies with a smile. "Let's get started, shall we?"

Together, they began unpacking Jo's belongings, chatting and laughing as they worked. Andi couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement about the budding friendship between them. She was grateful for the opportunity to make a new friend in Jo and looked forward to getting to know her better. As they worked, Andi knew that this was just the beginning of a beautiful friendship, and she couldn't wait to see where it would take them.

"Today we are gonna sing a love song." Gustavo tells the boys while Kelly hands each of them a lyric sheet. "It's a slow song, about love."

The boys stare at each other with confusion and a bit of intimidation when they each notice the tall buff guy standing in the back of the room. "The record company wants one of your demo songs to be a ballad." Kelly said, now standing beside her daughter and Gustavo again.

"Okay, does anybody else notice the huge guy in the corner?" Kendall asked, pointing to Freight Train and the other three boys nod.

Gustavo points at Freight Train. "That's Freight Train, my new executive in charge of making people do what I say."

The boys flinch and Logan even hides behind James when Freight Train punches a hole in the wall. "Hi, Freight Train." Andi smiled at the intimidating man, waving at him as well. Freight Train returned the smile and waved back at her, much to the shock of the boys.

"Andi, why are you acting so friendly with the scary big man?" Carlos gasped, looking at her with wide eyes. Andi couldn't help but laugh at his reaction.

She rolls her eyes, playfully nudging his shoulder. "He's not scary, Carlos." She pauses before adding, "Well, sometimes. But he and I are friends. Right, Freight Train?" She asked, smiling at the dark-skinned man, reaching out a fist to fist bump him. He nodded, smiling slightly in response and fist bumped her back which caused her to grin.

The boys watched the exchange with wide eyes, still not fully comprehending how Andi was able to act so calm around Freight Train. They knew he was Gustavo's bodyguard and could be pretty intimidating, so they weren't sure how Andi had gotten close to him.

Logan moves back to his spot as Gustavo looks at him and the others. "Now, this is a song about when you see a girl for the first time and you know she's the one. Do you guys know what I'm talking about?"

The boys stare off into space, each one day dreaming about a certain girl. While Carlos, James, and Logan were daydreaming about the new girl, Kendall was daydreaming about Andi.

Andi and her mother glance at each other, confused when they notice the boys all staring off into space with smiles on their faces. "Have they officially gone crazy?" Her mother whispered to her, earning a small giggle from Andi.

"Maybe?" She whispered back, shrugging her shoulders.

In the boy's daydream, Jo was walking out to the pool area wearing a 'I heart hockey' jersey, carrying a hockey stick, and she even blew them a kiss. In Kendall's daydream, Andi was walking out of the Palm Woods dressed in her 'I heart hockey' jersey, carrying a hockey stick and she looked at him with a smile that made his heart skip a beat. He had walked over to her and took her hand in his and they leaned in to kiss. He wasn't even snapped out of his daze when his friends started wrestling with each other, shouting 'she's mine' repeatedly. He continued staring off into space with a dreamy smile on his face, thinking about how amazing his life would be if he and Andi were together.

Andi was surprised when the three boys started fighting over a girl and Kendall just stood there, staring off into space. "Guys," She calls, trying to break up the fight but the three boys didn't seem to hear her. "Kendall?" She tries to get the blonde's attention, but Kendall didn't respond either. She walks over to stand in front of him, waving her hand in front of his face. "Hello? Earth to Kendall, are you in there?"

Kendall's dream was broken when Andi stepped into his line of sight, waving her hand in front of his face. He blinks rapidly, snapping out of his daze and realizing where he was. "Huh? Oh, um, sorry, Andi," He stammers, feeling a flush of embarrassment color his cheeks. "I, uh, got lost in thought for a moment there."

Andi chuckles, giving him a playful nudge. "Clearly. What were you daydreaming about? You had this goofy smile plastered on your face."

Kendall's blush deepens, his mind racing for an excuse. He couldn't tell her the truth, that he had been fantasizing about her. "Uh, it was nothing," He finally says, avoiding eye contact. "Just, um, thinking about hockey." He wasn't fully lying. His daydream had involved his favorite sport.

Andi didn't buy it, but she decided not to push him any further. "Okay, if you say so." She replied with a shrug. She moved to stand by her mom again, glancing back at Kendall once more. He was still blushing and avoided her gaze, keeping his eyes focused on the floor. She couldn't help but feel a little confused and hopeful that she was the one who caused him to look so flustered.

"Freight Train!" Gustavo gestured to Freight Train to stop the boys. Freight Train walked over to the three boys wrestling and picks up James and Carlos by their shoulders. The two boys let out a surprised yelp before they land on their feet as Freight Train then pulled Logan away from them so they stood by each other.

"Woah!" Carlos smiles brightly. "That was kind of fun."

Gustavo furrows his eyebrows at suddenly smelling something weird. "What is that smell?" Andi then realized what he meant and was confused about it as well.

James pulls out a small bottle from his pocket. "It's Barracuda Man Spray."

Andi rolls her eyes. "Why do you have that?" She knew that James was obsessed with it and was always carrying a small bottle around with him, but she never understood why.

"Because it's awesome." James grins. "We're in love with a girl at the Palm Woods," James points to the Barracuda Man Spray in his hand. "And this is my edge."

Kendall scoffs. "You need an edge?" He didn't understand how a spray could help him get the girl of his dreams.

Carlos turns to James with annoyance and exclaims, "You always get the girl!"

"Yeah," Logan chimes in, looking annoyed as well. "Give us a chance for once."

James raises a finger up as he dramatically says, "She will be mine."

Andi grimaced while Carlos, Logan, and James began arguing with each other again. She loved her friends, but sometimes they were a bit too much. She couldn't understand why they were so obsessed with this girl and what made her so special. She couldn't help but feel a hint of jealousy towards her. She hoped Kendall wasn't interested in her, it seemed like he wasn't interested in the same girl his friends were so maybe he was thinking of someone else? She hoped it was her, but she wasn't sure.

Freight Train pushes the boys who were still yelling and fighting over to the isolation booth. "He is really good." Gustavo commented and Andi nodded in agreement.

Once the boys were in the isolation booth they start singing the song called 'Any kind of guy you want'. In Andi's opinion, she thinks the song is too slow. If she wrote it she would've made it more upbeat. She couldn't help but glance over at Kendall every so often and notice how he kept sneaking glances at her. She wondered why he kept doing that, was it possible he liked her the same way she liked him? Every time she caught him stealing glances at her, her heart fluttered and her face grew warm. She hoped that it wasn't just a silly crush and that it was something more.

Kendall couldn't help but steal glances at Andi throughout the recording session. He knew it was wrong to check her out while she wasn't looking, but he couldn't help it. He was completely mesmerized by her and couldn't keep his eyes off her. He also noticed that she kept sneaking glances at him, and his heart skipped a beat every time their eyes met. He could feel a warm feeling in his chest, a feeling he hadn't felt before. Could this be the beginning of a new romance?

Andi thought that the boys started out singing good, but then James suddenly started sneezing throughout the song and she began to get worried for him. Gustavo finally had enough of James sneezing in the middle of the song and gets the boys to stop singing. He takes the headphones he had on off and presses the button that allows the boys to hear him while he leans towards the microphone in front of him. He put emphasis on the words 'love' and 'not sneezing'. "This is a song about love, not sneezing!"

The boys jump back whenever the microphone feedbacks after Gustavo yelled into the microphone. Kelly leans forward, putting an arm on Gustavo's shoulder. "But the pollen count is really high today."

Kelly stands up as Gustavo turns to her and Andi. "Then get him to a doctor and fix him while I fix the song because it's horrible."

Andi lets out a sing of relief. "I'm so glad I'm not the only one who thinks it's horrible." She mumbled to herself.

Gustavo turns back to the boys, pressing the button allowing them to hear him. "Freight Train, take the boys home."

Freight Train nods and walks over to the boys. James shakes his head when he saw Kelly walking over to him. "No, I don't want to go to the doctor. I'm in love." He sneezed just as he said that. Kelly grabbed his arm, pulling him out of the isolation booth.

"See you layer, James!" Carlos grins. "We gotta go back to the Palm Woods now!"

Andi takes a step back when James rushes over to the microphone in front of Gustavo, pressing the button as he speaks to the boys. "You are not allowed to talk to her until I'm back." Kelly grabs his shoulder, trying to pull him away. "I mean it!" James shouted. He sneezed again and reluctantly left with Kelly.

While Carlos and Logan got the courage to speak to Jo, Andi and Kendall decided to hang out with each other and get to know each other a little better. As Andi and Kendall wandered around LA together, they found themselves chatting about various topics, from music to their favorite movies. As they walked, Andi couldn't help but notice how easy it was to talk to Kendall, and she found herself opening up to him more than she had with anyone else.

"So, what's your favorite thing about living here in LA?" Kendall asked, flashing her a smile as they strolled through the streets of LA. Their arms kept brushing up against each other when they walked, their hearts raced every time they touched.

"Definitely the weather." Andi said, returning his smile. "I'm definitely not a fan of the cold. Give me sunny days and warm weather any day." She chuckled, running a hand through her hair.

Kendall nods in agreement, his eyes sparkling as he looks at Andi. "Yeah, I totally get that. The weather here is pretty great. And there's always something exciting happening in LA, you know? It's like the city never sleeps."

Andi smiles, feeling a rush of excitement as she realizes how much she enjoys spending time with Kendall. "Yeah, there's always something new to discover and explore. It's never boring, that's for sure."

"So, tell me more about your songwriting," Kendall says, turning to Andi with genuine interest. "What inspires you to write music?"

Andi's eyes light up as she talks about her passion for songwriting. "Well, it's a mix of things, really. Sometimes it's personal experiences or emotions I want to express. Other times, it's just random ideas that pop into my head. I find inspiration everywhere, from everyday life to the people I meet." She pauses, glancing at Kendall and noticing how intently he's listening to her. It made her heart swell with happiness knowing that he genuinely cared about what she had to say. "I guess it's just a way for me to share my thoughts and feelings with the world, you know? Music has the power to connect us all, and I'm lucky enough to be able to create something that can make people feel something."

Kendall listens intently, hanging on her every word. He finds himself drawn to Andi's enthusiasm and creativity, feeling inspired by her love for music. "That's really cool," He says, genuinely impressed. "I've always admired songwriters and their ability to capture emotions and tell stories through music."

Andi blushed slightly at his compliment, feeling a warm glow of happiness spread through her. She's grateful for Kendall's support and encouragement, feeling a connection with him that she hadn't felt with anyone else before. She feels like she can be herself around him and she knows he feels the same way. Kendall can't help but notice the faint blush coloring Andi's cheeks and it makes his heart flutter. It makes him happy to know she's flustered because of him and he hopes he can make her feel that way more often. He loves spending time with her and getting to know her better, and he can't help but feel a growing attraction towards her. He knows he needs to be careful though, as he doesn't want to ruin their friendship by rushing into anything too soon. But he can't deny the butterflies he feels whenever he's around her, and he hopes that maybe, just maybe, there could be something more between them in the future.

As they continue to walk and talk, Andi and Kendall find themselves lost in conversation, enjoying each other's company more and more with each passing moment. Andi can't help but feel grateful for the chance to get to know Kendall better, and she finds herself growing more and more fond of him as they spend time together. Kendall feels the same way, feeling lucky to have met someone like Andi and hoping they can continue to grow closer as time goes on.

After a few hours of wandering around LA and chatting, Andi had gotten a text from her mom, saying they needed to come back to the studio so they headed that way. When they got there, they had noticed Kendall's little sister, Katie was there. When Andi asked her what she was doing there, Katie explained she was writing a report about someone she admired and that she chose Gustavo for it. Andi thought that was sweet of her.

Gustavo then had ordered Freight Train to go get the boys - Carlos, James, and Logan, who were still back at the Palm Woods, trying to get Jo's attention. Eventually Freight Train came back with the trio and along with Kendall they were put in the recording booth to sing. As they sang, Andi noticed some kind of mask on James' face and how his singing was muffled because of it. She furrowed her eyebrows, confused about why James was wearing a mask.

Gustavo stops playing piano, getting up to face the boys. "What was that? What was that?"

Kelly points at him. "You told me to get him to stop sneezing, and I did."

"But he can't sing!" Gustavo shouts. "And we have to sing this love song because the record company wants a love song, and I still hate this song!"

"Well, he refuses to take an allergy shot, and I'm not a nurse!" Kelly yelled, waving her arms around dramatically. Andi's eyes widen slightly, surprised and impressed by her mom's yell. Her mother rarely yelled, but when she did, it was a sight to see.

Gustavo raises his eyebrows. "Your yelling has improved. But more like this:," He raises his voice. "Get him an allergy shot!"

"It's my fault, Gustavo." James speaks up, taking off the mask he wore. He sneezes. "I need to do this. I'll go get the shot."

Kelly points at him, gesturing him to follow her as she leaves the room. James followed her, but then turns around doing a small dance while showing his Barracuda Man Spray. Carlos, Kendall, and Logan looked at him with wide eyes and looked at Gustavo. They each make up some excuse as to why they aren't feeling well and try to leave the room, getting stopped by Freight Train.

Freight Train looks at Gustavo. "It's not that bad of a song." He looks at Carlos, Kendall, and Logan. "In fact, if I was a girl and someone sang it to me, I'd be really touched."

Kendall raises an eyebrow at him. "How touched?"

"Like go out with you touched?" Logan questioned.

"If we sang this song to you-If you were a girl." Carlos said to Freight Train.

Freight Train nods. "Yeah."

That was all it took for Carlos and Logan to begin arguing with each other as Kendall started daydreaming again. Andi sighed and shook her head at the boys' antics, but she was still amused by their argument. She glanced at Kendall and noticed he was staring at her with a dazed expression on his face, a soft smile playing on his lips. Andi felt her cheeks flush as she realized he was staring at her, and she couldn't help but think that maybe, just maybe, Kendall was starting to develop feelings for her too.

Andi was now helping Jo unpack and Camille even joined them. Camille had met Jo earlier and the two quickly became friends like how Andi and Jo had. Camille had offered to help unpack and the three girls have been busy with unpacking and talking. They were getting along quite well and Andi was happy that Jo was fitting in so well.

Andi raises her eyebrows when she heard the faint voice of Logan singing and the sound of a guitar. She then was quick to realize he was singing the song 'Any kind of guy you want'. Jo went out to her balcony to see what was going on, smiling at seeing Logan was singing to her.

Andi shares a shocked and worried expression with Camille when they hear a crash. Then they heard Carlos sing the next part of the song. Another crash is heard and then they hear Kendall singing. Andi steps out on the balcony with Camille to see what the commotion was about, her heart fluttering when she saw Kendall's eyes lit up at seeing her as he kept singing. The way he sang made it seem like he was singing directly to her, it made butterflies swarm in her stomach and she felt her heart beat faster.

Kendall was suddenly pushed to the side by Logan, who now held a flower and tried throwing it up to Jo, but was quickly pushed to the side by Carlos. The boys continue to try to sing the song, Carlos and Logan trying to get Jo's attention while Kendall was trying to get Andi's attention. Andi couldn't stop her heart from racing and the way her face kept growing warm. She didn't want to misread the signals, but she was sure Kendall was singing to her. She could be wrong, but deep down she hoped she wasn't. The song started to get faster as the boys continued to fight and sing more upbeat. Andi honestly thought this was much better than the slower version Gustavo had them sing.

The boys start fighting with each other until Jo stops them. "Hey! Guys! Great song." The three of them look up at her with a hopeful expression. "But you should probably know that I have a boyfriend back home."

"What?!" Carlos and Logan shouted with disbelief. Kendall looked surprised as well, but he didn't seem to care much since he was too focused on Andi.

"But we can still be friends, right?" Jo asked, sending the boys an apologetic look.

"Yeah." The trio spoke in unison and both Carlos and Logan had an upset expression on their face.

Jo gives them a thumbs up and goes back inside. Andi turns to face Jo as she chuckles. "That was interesting to watch."

Jo nods in agreement. "Yeah, I agree."

Jo gives them a thumbs up and goes back inside. Andi turns to face Jo as she chuckles. "That was interesting to watch."

Jo nods in agreement. "Yeah, I agree."

Jo went back to unpacking and Andi walks out onto the balcony when she heard the familiar yelling of Gustavo. She noticed Gustavo, Mrs. Knight, Katie, and Freight Train each had ice cream and Katie was even on Freight Train's shoulders.

Freight Train puts Katie down while Gustavo speaks. "I know what this song is. It's not a slow love song; it's a fast love song."

"Katie." Gustavo points at Katie. "Do not finish that report until I finish this song." Katie nods and Gustavo points at Freight Train. "Freight Train, to the studio." He goes to jump into Freight Train's arms, but falls since Freight Train didn't catch him. Andi winced at the fall, watching Carlos, Kendall, and Logan rush over to help Gustavo up with a small smile on her lips.

Jo and Camille walk onto the balcony, standing on each side of Andi as they look down at the scene happening. Camille laughed at the boys' attempt to try and get Gustavo up.

Camille looks at Jo, gesturing to herself and Andi. "Uh, you told us that you didn't have a boyfriend."

"Uh, I don't, but I can't deal with that every day." Jo said, gesturing to the boys.

"They're actually not that bad when you get to know them." Andi reassures her. She shakes her head. "No, scratch that. They're crazy, but they're also really great guys." She said softly, her gaze landing on the boys, her gaze lingering on Kendall and she couldn't help the smile that tugged on her lips at seeing him stealing glances at her. When they locked eyes, they both blushed and smiled shyly at each other before they had looked away quickly.

Jo smiles a bit, glancing back at the boys. "Yeah, they seem like it."

"Boys are stupid." Camille chuckles. She looks at Jo with a threatening expression. "Remember, Logan's mine."

Jo raises her hands up in defense. "Got it." She looks at Andi. "Anyone else off limits?" She asked jokingly.

Andi didn't hear her since she had looked back at Kendall and her heart did a flip in her chest when she saw the smile he sent her. She didn't even notice Jo's question since she was so lost in Kendall's eyes. It seemed like they were the only two people in the world at the moment and nothing else mattered. Jo nudges her with a smirk, causing Andi to snap out of her daze and look at her. "Huh?"

"I was asking if anyone else was off limits." Jo repeats, smirking more when Andi's cheeks flushed. "And I think I answered my own question. Kendall, right?" She teased, nudging her friend with a chuckle.

Andi's blush grew darker. "N-No! We're just friends!" She denies, looking away from Kendall and clearing her throat. Jo and Camille gave her a look that clearly showed they didn't believe her. Andi laughs nervously, feeling a bit embarrassed by her obvious crush on Kendall. "Okay, maybe I like him a little bit," She admits, rubbing the back of her neck sheepishly. "But it's not like he feels the same way about me."

Camille and Jo share a look, silently communicating before looking back at Andi. "Are you kidding?" Camille asks incredulously. "Have you seen the way he looks at you? That boy is head over heels for you."

"Yeah," Jo agrees, nodding in agreement. "I know I just moved here and I don't really know you guys that well yet, but even I can see that Kendall is crazy about you."

Andi's eyes widen slightly, surprised by her friend's words. She looks back at Kendall and notices the way he's looking at her, his expression full of adoration and affection. It makes her heart flutter and she can't help but smile softly at him. Maybe, just maybe, there was a chance that he liked her too.

Jo and Camille grin at the blushing girl, glad to see she was finally realizing her feelings for Kendall. "We'll let you get back to your staring contest with Kendall." Camille says, winking at her. "Come on, Jo. Let's go back inside."

Jo and Camille both giggle, heading back into the apartment as Andi and Kendall continue to gaze at each other. Neither one of them can deny the sparks that fly between them and it makes their hearts race with anticipation. They can't help but hope that maybe, just maybe, something more could develop between them. Andi couldn't help but feel excited and nervous about what the future may hold for her and Kendall. She knew it was early on in their friendship, but she had a good feeling about him and she couldn't wait to see where things went.

After the boys preform the song 'Any kind of guy you want' to Griffin, Griffin turns around to Andi, Gustavo, and Kelly. He stands up and Andi nervously bites her lower lip. "I tell you I want a slow love song," Griffin said to Gustavo. "And instead you ignore me and give me…A hit."

Andi lets out a sigh of relief at hearing that, happy that Griffin liked the song. Andi high fives her mom and Katie fist bumps the air. Griffin smiles and then grew serious. "But I still want a slow love song, and put the word baby in it. Yeah, that's good." He pats the side of Gustavo's face before he walks over to Freight Train. "And what's your name?"

"Freight Train." Freight Train replied.

Griffin nods. "Of course it is." He then left with his assistants and Gustavo turned to the boys with a thumbs up which made the boys jump up and cheer.

Gustavo sits down next to Katie. "Well?"

Katie takes her notebook and reads to Gustavo what she wrote. "'So, like all great artists, Gustavo finds his music in life, and that's why I admire Gustavo Rocque'."

Gustavo smiles. "Amazing." He points at her. "You forgot to write, 'I'm amazing'."

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CHAPTER TWELVE, big time sparks

When Andi heard that Jordin Sparks is recording at Rocque Records, she was beyond excited. She had always been a fan of Jordin's and couldn't believe she was going to get the opportunity to meet her. Jordin Sparks is one of her all time favorite singers so the fact that she gets to meet her made her year.

Andi was currently at Rocque Records, listening to Jordin sing her new song Count On Me.

Andi and Gustavo jump, startled whenever they suddenly heard clapping and cheering when Jordin was done. Andi calmed down, immediately knowing it was the boys.

"That was so good!" James complimented.

Jordin sheepishly smiles. "Really? 'Cause I'm not sure I'm feeling it yet."

Andi chuckles lightly when the boys immediately agree with her. She nods in agreement, glancing at Jordin. "It does feel like it's missing something."

"Jordin," Gustavo stands up, looking at Jordin while Kelly walks over to Jordin to hand her some lyric sheets. "Don't worry about the song, okay? Just take a little more time with it, and give me some time to fill the chorus and add some layers. This song is gonna be a big hit."

Jordin smiles and nods. Gustavo then turns to the boys. "Dogs, I got a big present for you in my office."

The boys immediately start cheering and ran to Gustavo's office. Andi laughed a bit and rolled her eyes, knowing that most likely Gustavo was going to tell them to stay away from Jordin.

"Why are you boys just standing there?" Andi asked, walking over to the boys who stood at the entrance to the pool area. She was confused as to why they were just standing there.

"Gustavo said we're not allowed anywhere near Jordin." Kendall replied.

Andi nods in realization. "Ah, I figured as much." She chuckled.

"And he called us Bad Luck Rush." James angrily adds. "He's wrong." Andi cringes at that and went to argue with him when James interrupts her and points at her. "Don't say it, Andi. We are not bad luck." Andi raised her hands in defeat and nodded. She still disagreed with him though. She knew that the boys didn't mean to have bad luck, sometimes it just happened.

"Yeah, we're more like good luck charms." Logan smiled.

"In fact, the best luck Jordin could have is spending her entire day with me." James takes out his pocket mirror and his lucky comb to fix his hair. "I mean, us." James corrected himself after seeing the look Carlos, Kendall, and Logan gave him.

Andi jumps a bit, startled when he suddenly drops the mirror and it breaks. Carlos gasps while James picks up the broken mirror. "You broke a mirror. That's seven years of bad luck."

James rolls his eyes. "That's ridiculous."

"Heads up!"

Andi winces when James was hit in the head with a football. Andi steps back along with Logan as James was hit with sunscreen. The five of them look over at a mom who was putting sunscreen on her kid. She looks at James apologetically. "Sorry."

Andi, Carlos, Kendall, and Logan quickly move out of the way when a group of people rush out to the pool area, knocking James to the floor. They stood by the entrance when the people were gone and James gets back up, looking at his broken mirror. He screamed, dropping his mirror again, and then ran off.

"Guys, we're not bad luck." Kendall reassures Carlos and Logan. "And don't let Gustavo get to you."

"Yeah," Andi agrees, her gaze turning to the entrance to the pool when she noticed Jax and she smiles. "Just try to forget about it and have fun." She couldn't help but stare at Jax, admiring him. He looked handsome as usual. The boys noticed this and exchanged a look. Kendall rolled his eyes, already feeling a twinge of jealousy. He didn't like the thought of Andi having a crush on someone else. He tried to push his jealousy away, though.

"Andi!"

Andi is snapped out of her daze when the boys call her name. She blinks, refocusing on her friends. "Sorry, what's up?" She asked, slightly flustered.

"You were staring." Carlos teased, causing Andi to blush and look away.

"So, how are things with Jax?" Kendall asked, his tone a little sarcastic.

Andi shrugs, not noticing his sarcasm. "Good." She replies, a dreamy expression on her face. "Really good. We've been hanging out a lot lately."

The boys exchanged a look, not liking the idea of Andi spending so much time with Jax. "How much is a lot?" Logan asked.

Andi thinks for a moment. "Well, we've been going on dates pretty regularly," She says, her smile widening at the thought of her time with Jax. "He's just so sweet and thoughtful, you know? I really like him."

Kendall frowns at this, the jealousy rising. He tries to push it down, not wanting to let his feelings get the better of him. "That's…Great." He says, his tone a little forced. "I'm glad you're happy."

Andi looks at him with a soft smile, oblivious to the way his voice faltered. "Thanks, Kendall. That means a lot."

The boys exchanged a look, knowing that Kendall was not happy. It was clear to them that he was jealous, and they didn't blame him. If they were in his shoes, they'd be jealous too. But they knew that it wasn't their place to interfere, so they decided to keep quiet and let things play out.

"Anyway," Andi continues, breaking the silence, "I'm gonna go and talk to Jax. I'll catch up with you guys later." With that, she walked over to Jax, her face lighting up with a smile.

Kendall watched her walk away, his jealousy and disappointment growing stronger. He hated the fact that Andi was spending so much time with Jax, and he knew that he had no right to be jealous. But he couldn't help the way he felt, and it hurt him to see her so happy with someone else. He wanted to be the one who made her smile like that, and he knew that he might never have the chance.

Carlos, Logan, and James exchange a sympathetic look. They could tell that Kendall was upset, and they knew that there wasn't much they could do to help. They hated seeing him so upset, but they knew that there was nothing they could do. As the scene unfolded, Kendall's inner turmoil became increasingly difficult to contain. Despite his attempts to mask his emotions, his friends could see the pain etched on his face. They exchanged concerned glances, silently acknowledging the weight of the situation.

Andi's laughter echoed through the pool area as she chatted animatedly with Jax, oblivious to the tension among her friends. Kendall couldn't tear his gaze away from her, his heart sinking with each passing moment. He knew he had to confront his feelings, but the fear of rejection held him back.

Sensing Kendall's distress, Carlos steps forward, placing a reassuring hand on his shoulder. "Hey, man," He began softly, "You don't have to go through this alone. We're here for you."

Kendall offers a weak smile, grateful for his friend's support. "Thanks, Carlos," He murmurs, his voice laced with vulnerability. "I just…I don't know what to do."

Logan and James joins them, their expressions filled with empathy. "You need to talk to her, Kendall," Logan urges gently. "Keeping your feelings bottled up will only make it harder."

James nods in agreement. "And who knows? Maybe she feels the same way about you," he suggested optimistically. "You won't know unless you try."

Kendall's heart clenched at the thought of confessing his feelings to Andi. The fear of rejection gnawed at him, but he knew he couldn't continue to suppress his emotions. "Okay," He exhales shakily, "I'll talk to her." But he didn't get up, causing his friends to share a look and then send him one, ushering him to go talk to her. "Oh, you mean now?" He nervously asked and the three nod, sending him off. He sighed and then stood up, heading over to the two.

As he approached the couple, his stomach twisted with anxiety. Andi's smile was radiant as she gazed adoringly at Jax, and Kendall's heart sank. He had never seen her so happy, and he knew that he could never compare to the handsome singer. She was happy and he didn't want to ruin that. He stopped in his tracks, his resolve wavering.

"What's up, Kendall?"

Andi's voice snapped him out of his thoughts, and he looked up to see her staring at him with a puzzled expression. "Is everything okay?" She asked, her tone filled with concern.

Kendall swallows thickly, his mouth suddenly dry. "Yeah, everything's fine," He manages to say, his voice strained. "I just…Never mind, it's nothing."

Andi raises an eyebrow, not buying his excuse. "Are you sure?" She questions, her gaze searching his. "You seem upset about something." She didn't buy it. She had a feeling something was bothering him.

"No, I'm good," Kendall insists, his expression faltering for a moment before he plastered on a fake smile. "I'm just gonna go hang out with the guys."

With that, he turned on his heel and hurried back to his friends, leaving a confused Andi behind. He didn't want to ruin her happiness, but the pain of keeping his feelings bottled up was becoming too much to bear. He knew he had to find a way to deal with his emotions, but for now, he needed some space to process everything.

Andi watches him walk away, her brows furrowed. She didn't know what was going on with him, but she hoped that he was okay. She couldn't help but feel like she was responsible for his mood, and it made her uneasy. She was about to excuse herself from Jax to go check on Kendall when Jax spoke to her. "Sorry," She turns her gaze to him, smiling apologetically. "What did you say?"

"I was just wondering if you wanted to get a smoothie with me?" Jax asked.

"Oh, uh," Andi stuttered, not knowing how to respond. She didn't want to leave Kendall, but she didn't want to pass up the opportunity to spend time with Jax.

"It's okay if you don't want to," Jax said, sensing her hesitation. "We can always hang out later."

Andi smiles at him. "No, it's okay," She says, making up her mind. "I'd love to get a smoothie with you." She couldn't ignore the pang of guilt she felt in her chest as she agreed, but she pushed it aside, not wanting to ruin their time together.

Jax smiles, extending his hand. "Great. Shall we?"

Andi's heart fluttered as her hand intertwined with his, and she allowed him to lead her out of the pool area. As she walked away, she glanced over her shoulder, her gaze locking with Kendall's. He looked away, his expression unreadable, and Andi's guilt intensified.

"Is everything okay?" Jax asked, noticing the way she was looking at Kendall.

Andi quickly turned her attention back to him, plastering on a smile. "Yeah, everything's fine," She assures him, though she wasn't entirely convinced herself. "I'm just a little worried about Kendall. He's been acting a little off lately."

"I'm sure he's fine," Jax replies, squeezing her hand gently. "He probably just needs some time to himself."

Andi nods, not fully believing his words, but not wanting to argue. She pushes her worries aside, focusing on enjoying her time with Jax. But the memory of Kendall's dejected expression lingered in the back of her mind, and she couldn't help but wonder if there was more to his behavior than she realized.

Kendall sighed, running a hand through his hair as he returns back to his friends. "Dude! What was that?" James asked, noticing Kendall's sullen look.

"I couldn't do it. Did you not see how happy she is? I can't ruin that." He frowned, plopping down onto a chair. He was torn between his desire to confess his feelings and his fear of rejection.

Carlos, James, and Logan exchanged a knowing glance. They knew how difficult this was for him, and they wanted to support him in any way they could.

"Kendall," Logan begins softly, "You can't keep avoiding your feelings. It's not healthy."

"I know," Kendall sighs, his expression filled with resignation. "But what am I supposed to do? If I tell her how I feel, I could lose her forever."

Carlos places a reassuring hand on his shoulder, offering him a sympathetic smile. "You won't know unless you try. It's better to get it off your chest, even if it's not reciprocated."

Kendall takes a deep breath, contemplating his friend's words. "You're right," He finally says, his expression determined. "I need to tell her." He glances over at where Andi and Jax were, his shoulders dropping in defeat when he didn't see them there anymore. "Just not now." He added.

After getting smoothies, Andi and Jax decided to go hang out in town. As they walked down the street, hand-in-hand, they talked about music and laughed at jokes and learned more about each other. They stopped at a fountain and Andi looked at it, admiring it. Jax was distracted, thinking of the best way to ask Andi out. He had been wanting to officially ask her to be his girlfriend since they had started spending more time together. He thought this would be the perfect moment, with the romantic ambiance of the fountain and the connection they had been building throughout the day. Taking a deep breath, he turned to Andi, his heart pounding in his chest.

"Andi," He began, his voice soft but filled with conviction. "I've had an amazing time with you today, and every moment I spend with you feels like a dream come true." He paused, locking eyes with her, his gaze filled with sincerity. "I know we've only known each other for a short time, but I feel like we have something special. Something worth fighting for. And I'd be honored if you'd be my girlfriend."

Andi's heart raced as Jax spoke, his words filling her with warmth and happiness. She smiles at him, her eyes shining with emotion. "Yes, I'd love to be your girlfriend." She replied, her voice barely above a whisper.

Jax's eyes lit up as he grinned, pulling her into a hug. She laughed, embracing him tightly. She couldn't believe it. Her first boyfriend. She had always imagined what it would be like, but she never expected it to feel so amazing. She felt like she was on top of the world. As they parted, Andi couldn't stop smiling, her cheeks hurting a bit. She was so happy. She felt like she was floating on air, her heart overflowing with joy. She couldn't wait to see where this new chapter of her life with Jax would take them.

While they pulled away, her heart fluttered at seeing the love and adoration in his eyes. His hand comes up to cup her cheek and she couldn't help but lean into his touch, savoring the feeling. His eyes flicker down to her lips and she can't help but blush, her body tingling with anticipation. She's never felt this way before, and she's eager to explore these new emotions with him. She can't help but glance at his lips too, and before she knew it, they were both leaning in, their lips meeting in a gentle kiss.

Their lips brush against each other, sending sparks throughout her body. His hand moves from her cheek to the back of her head, pulling her closer. She melts into the kiss, her arms wrapping around his neck. They stayed like that for a while, their lips moving against each other in a passionate dance. It was the most amazing kiss she'd ever had, and she knew she was falling for him. Andi savored every moment of their kiss, feeling a rush of emotions coursing through her veins. She felt connected to Jax in a way she had never experienced before, and it filled her with an indescribable sense of euphoria. As they finally pulled away, their foreheads touching as they caught their breath, Andi couldn't help but smile up at him, her heart brimming with happiness.

Jax smiles back at her, his eyes filled with warmth and affection. "You're amazing, Andi," He whispers, his voice soft and tender. "I'm so glad you said yes."

Andi's heart flutters at his words, feeling a surge of love for him. She knew that this was just the beginning of their journey together, but she couldn't wait to see where it would take them. "I'm glad too," She replies, her voice filled with emotion. "I can't wait to see where this goes."

Jax leaned in to kiss her again, their lips meeting in a sweet and tender embrace. Andi melted into the kiss, feeling as if she were floating on a cloud. She had never felt more alive, more loved, than she did in that moment. As they finally parted, Andi couldn't wipe the smile off her face. She felt like the luckiest girl in the world to have Jax by her side. She knew that there would be challenges ahead, but she was ready to face them as long as she had him by her side Hand in hand, they continued their stroll through town, their hearts intertwined as they embarked on this new chapter of their lives together. And as they walked, Andi knew that no matter what the future held, she would always cherish the memory of this day.

Sadly, the new couple had to part ways when Jax's manager told him that he had a recording session in the evening. He kissed Andi goodbye, telling her that he couldn't wait to see her again soon. Andi was sad to see him go, but she knew that their time apart would make their reunion all the sweeter. She watched him walk away, a lovesick smile on her face. She never felt this way before and couldn't believe that someone as amazing as Jax was interested in her.

Andi decided to go for a walk at the park where she noticed her friends were arguing near the wishing well at the park. She sighs heavily and shakes her head. "Boys." She mumbled and made her way to them, hoping to break up their argument. While the boys fought, Andi noticed that Jordin threw her coin into the wishing well. Andi's eyes widen when she saw the boys let go of the horseshoe and that it was flying over to Jordin. A look of panic forms on her face when Jordin falls into the well.

Andi runs over to the boys who were standing in front of the well. She hits the four boy's shoulders harshly when she gets over to them. "You four are idiots!"

"Ow!" James whines, looking at her with a small glare and she just glares back at him. "That's the first thing you do when you see us? Hit me and yell at us?"

"Of course, it is! What did you guys expect? You knocked Jordin Sparks down a well!" Andi exclaims, pointing to the well and then looks back at the boys. "I can't leave you guys alone for a few hours without something bad happening!" She sighed and shook her head.

"Well, we didn't mean to," Kendall says, trying to defend them. "It was an accident. It's not like we wanted Jordin Sparks to fall down the well."

Logan rubs his the spot she hit. "Yeah, we didn't mean to knock her in the well!"

Andi sighs, her face softening. "I know you didn't mean to. You're not that cruel," She reassures the boys, placing her hands on her hips. "But you have to fix it! Now!"

"Nobody panic. I'm sure that Jordin is fine." Carlos said, trying to think of the bright side of this bad situation. He gets a coin out of his pocket and closes his eyes. "I wish that Jordin is okay."

He throws the coin into the well and the boys let out a sigh of relief when they hear Jordin grown. "Ow!"

Andi rolls her eyes at the boys. "You know, we could've just asked her if she's okay."

"Guys, is that you?" Jordin questioned.

"Uh, don't worry, Jordin." Kendall steps forward, looking down at Jordin. "You can count on us. How you doing? You good?"

"I'm in a well!" Jordin exclaimed. Andi grimaced, hearing the girl's frustration and fear. She didn't blame her, she would feel the same if she was in her situation.

"Right." Kendall sheepishly replied, stepping back as he nodded.

"We have to call the fire department." Logan suggested.

Kendall shakes his head. "We can't call anyone, or Gustavo will find out and kill us. Well, maybe not Andi." He gestures to himself, Carlos, James, and Logan. "But he will most definitely kill us."

"And think we're bad luck." Carlos added.

"We are!" James shouted, angrily stomping his foot.

Carlos moves over to stand in front of the well, looking down at Jordin. "Jordin. Everything's fine. We got a plan."

Carlos steps back to stand by his friends again, looking at them with a worried expression. "What's the plan?"

"To obviously rescue Jordin." Andi replied in a duh tone and Kendall pointed at her in a sign of agreement.

Kendall then looks at Carlos and Logan, pointing at them. "Now, which one of the good luck patrol is going down the hole?"

After a lot of talking and arguing, Kendall ends up being the one to go down the well. They got some rope and one end around Kendall's waist while Andi, Carlos, Logan, and James would hold the rope to make sure he doesn't fall.

"Good luck, Kendall." Carlos and Logan told him and Kendall looked at them with an annoyed expression.

"Yeah. Just lower me down. I'll put the rope around Jordin, and then you pull us both up."

"Hey," Andi glances back at James when he speaks and she noticed he was looking at the grass. "A four leaf clover."

"James, focus!" Andi scolded him, her eyes widening as he let go of the rope. Her grip tightenedbut it didn't work that well since Carlos and Logan ended up letting go of the rope out of surprise which made Kendall fall down the well.

Andi lets go of the rope and rushes over to stand beside Carlos and Logan, looking down at Kendall and Jordin with a worried expression. When James moves over to them, standing beside Andi, Andi slapped his shoulder for letting go of the rope, looking at him with a glare.

"Ow!" James whined, sending a glare back to her. "Stop hitting me!"

"Stop being an idiot and I'll stop hitting you!" She retorted and looked down at the well again, ignoring his grumbling.

"Are you two alright?" She asked Kendall and Jordin.

"Yeah, we're okay." Kendall answered, helping Jordin get up.

Andi and the boys started coming up with ideas on how they were going to get Kendall and Jordin out of the well. They first went with Logan's idea and it went out well until he slipped and fell down.

"Don't worry, Jordin." Carlos says, looking down at three who were in the well. "Andi, James, and I are on the case!"

James points at Jordin. "You can count on us!" He turns to Andi and Carlos. "Now, we pour some yeast and flour into the hole and bake it at 400 degrees until everybody rises."

Andi rolls her eyes. "The well is not an oven, idiot." She commented, childishly sticking her tongue at James when he looked at her with a small glare and mocked her.

"Or we could toss down some pool noodles, fill the hole with water, and they'll float up to the top." Carlos suggested.

"Wait, did you just come up with a ingenious water displacement plan?" Logan questioned, looking up at Carlos with surprise.

Carlos looks confused for a few seconds but then cockily smiles. "Ah, yeah."

Carlos goes to grab the hose that's nearby and turns to Andi and James. "James, catch the hose." He threw he hose, but a little too harshly and ended up knocking Andi and James into the hole. Andi only fell down with James because James had grabbed onto her for help and in result pulled her down with him.

The two scream as they fall down and Andi winces when she lands on the ground roughly. "Ow, James! Why'd you have to grab onto me like that?" Andi grumbled, rubbing her head as she sat up. She glanced around, taking in her surroundings. The well was dimly lit, and the air was cool and damp. She could hear the faint sound of water dripping somewhere in the distance, and she shivered slightly.

"It wasn't my fault! You were in the way!" James retorted, sitting up beside her and rubbing his own bruises.

Andi rolls her eyes at him. "Well, now we're stuck down here too. Great job, James."

"Hey, I didn't see you coming up with any better ideas!" James shot back defensively. Then he spots something on the ground. "Millions of lucky pennies!" James exclaims, looking at the pennies that people threw in the well. He grabs a handful of them, throwing them up in the air, and smiles. "I'm saved!"

"Not if I have anything to do with it. I'm going to kick your butt for pulling me down here." Andi stated, standing up and cracking her knuckles. She sent a glare towards James and he gulped, standing up and slowly backing away.

"Whoa, calm down, Andi. You don't have to do that." James said nervously, holding his hands up in defense.

Andi goes to lunge at him, but Kendall was faster, grabbing her from behind and pulling her away from James. She let out a frustrated growl, struggling against his hold. "Hey, Andi, calm down," Kendall urges, trying to soothe her. "Fighting won't get us out of here any faster. We need to focus on finding a way out."

Andi continues to glare at James, trying to free herself from Kendall's grasp. "Or maybe I could knock some sense into him. Maybe then he'll learn not to be an idiot." James let out a fearful yelp when she tried grabbing onto him and he hid behind Jordin. Jordin raised her eyebrows, slight amusement dancing across her features.

"Come on, Andi, James is sorry. Right, James?" Kendall glanced at his friend, and James quickly nodded.

"Yeah, yeah. I'm sorry, Andi. Please don't kill me." James pleaded, and Andi finally stopped struggling, letting out a heavy sigh.

"Fine. I'll let you off the hook…This time." Andi said, her tone threatening. "But if you ever pull a stunt like that again, I will hunt you down."

"Noted." James muttered, giving her a weak smile.

"Good." Kendall let Andi go after he was sure she wouldn't try attacking James again. Andi sighs heavily, stepping back and crossing her arms. She sent another glare towards James before turning away, walking around the small space and trying to find a way out. James stands up, moving to stand beside Logan while Andi quickly steps back, standing between Kendall and Logan when Carlos suddenly falls down. Andi and the boys look at Carlos with wide eyes. "What did you do that for?!"

Carlos stands up, looking at them as he defended himself. "I was lonely!" Andi's face softened, her heart warming at his words. He was sweet, she'd give him that. But sometimes, he could be a real handful. Like the rest of his friends. But she wouldn't have it any other way.

Logan looks at Jordin with an apologetic expression. "Well, it looks like you may not make it to your recording session."

"It's okay." Jordin assures them, sitting down along with them. "I couldn't figure out the song, anyway."

"I didn't think it was bad." James said, glancing at Jordin who picked up one of the lyric sheets she dropped when she fell. "How did it go again?" Jordin hands him the lyric sheet and after looking at it, he sings a part of one of the verses in the songs.

"One, two, three, four, to the five."

"Yeah, yeah." Logan nods and smiles. "And add some layers to it. Try it again."

"One, two, three, four, to the five." After James repeats it, Andi surprises everyone by singing some layers. "Ooh, yeah. Yeah."

Jordin and the boys look at her with wide eyes. "You can sing?!"

Andi nervously smiles, her face turning red out of embarrassment. She shrugs. "Surprise?" She said sheepishly as she sat down by them. She had always been a good singer. Ever since she was a little girl, she was able to carry a tune quite well. She even won a few competitions, but she was always very shy when it came to singing in front of other people.

"Andi, why didn't you tell us you could sing?" Kendall questioned, a hint of hurt in his voice. He couldn't believe she didn't tell him and the boys something like this. Her singing voice was so beautiful, he could tell even with that little bit of singing she did. It was amazing. He couldn't wait to hear her sing more.

"You guys never asked and I'm not that confident when it comes to my singing," Andi admits, playing with a piece of her hair nervously. "But I guess now you all know." She sheepishly smiled.

"Why aren't you confident in your singing?" Jordin questions with a small frown. "If you don't mind me asking." She quickly added.

Andi shrugs, her gaze falling to the ground. "I don't know. I've just never really been confident about my singing. I used to enter contests when I was a kid, but I always got nervous when I was up on stage. Though when I started singing I got more confident, but I still have my moments where I get scared and start freaking out."

"Well, that's nothing to be ashamed of." Jordin reassures her, giving her a kind smile. "Every singer gets nervous, no matter how experienced they are. And you really are talented, Andi. You shouldn't hide your gift."

Andi shyly smiles at the compliment. "Thanks." She looked down at her feet, not used to getting compliments about her singing. It's not that she didn't appreciate them, but she was just so unused to them that she didn't know how to react. She wasn't sure if she would ever get used to it, but that didn't matter. What mattered was that her friends were supportive. That's all she ever wanted. And she couldn't believe the Jordin Sparks complimented her and was even encouraging her to continue singing.

"You should sing more often." Logan speaks up with a smile. "Your voice is incredible. And we would love to hear more of it."

"Oh, you should join our band!" Carlos grinned excitedly, his eyes lighting up.

Andi let out a small laugh at his excitement, shaking her head as her heart warmed after seeing the other boys agreeing with Carlos. "I'm flattered, but I think I'll stick with songwriting for now. You know, until I feel comfortable singing in front of other people. Even though it's a lot easier with you guys."

"We understand. But if you change your mind, the offer is always there." Kendall assured her. He knew that it was a big decision, and he didn't want her to rush into it. So, if she was more comfortable staying on the sidelines for now, then that's what she should do.

"Thanks, Kendall." Andi said, giving him a grateful smile. "And I appreciate that."

"Does your mom and Gustavo know you can sing?" James asked Andi.

"Yeah. They know and they've been trying to get me to write my own songs and at leasttry recording them. I just haven't got to that point yet." Andi replied, shrugging her shoulders.

"Well, whenever you get to that point, we'll be there for you." Carlos smiled and the other boys nodded in agreement.

"I'll keep that in mind." Andi said, her heart filling with joy. It meant a lot to her that her friends would support her and her singing. She didn't know what she would do without them.

"Okay, I hate to ruin this moment, but I still need help with this song." Jordin reminded them.

"It needs harmonies." Carlos and Kendall spoke in unison.

pointing at each other while smiling when they realize they said the same thing at the same time.

"One, two, three, four, to the five."

"Ooh, yeah. Yeah." This time Logan sings the layer part after James sings. Carlos and Kendall then add harmonies. "Baby, I'm counting on you."

The boys keep repeating this a few more times and Andi and Jordin even joined in. "Guys, you just helped me figure out the song." Jordin says excitedly. "Now you gotta get me out of here."

Andi then thought of someone that could help them out. "I know exactly who to call." After calling the person she had in mind, it took a few minutes for Freight Train to get there, but once he did he was quick to get Andi, Jordin, and the boys out of the well.

"Thanks, Freight Train." Kendall gave Freight Train a thumbs up underneath the others who fallen on top of him.

"That hurt, though." James commented and from her spot beside Jordin, Andi nodded in agreement.

"Yeah, but at least we're out of there." Andi said, relieved that they were finally free from the well.

"Aha!" They look at Bitters with wide eyes when they see he has a camera. "Jordin Sparks pulled out of a well tied to five losers. I'll be rich."

Andi, Jordin, and the boys try to get Bitters not to take the picture. Bitters didn't listen to them, but luckily Freight Train broke the camera to pieces. Bitters look at him with a glare. "Hey!" He faltered under the harsh stare Freight Train looks at him with and Bitters was then quick to leave.

Freight Train turns to Andi, Jordin, and the boys. "Hey, guys. Gustavo isn't happy. He knows about the well, and he has a skunk in his studio that he can't get rid of."

Andi furrows her eyebrows, speaking at the same time as the boys. "Gustavo can't get rid of a skunk?"

As they got back to Rocque Records the boys came up with a plan to catch the skunk and they got it just in time before it sprayed Gustavo and Kelly. Andi had to admit she was impressed at how well the plan was. Once the skunk was safely in taped up in the box, James hands it to Gustavo. "Here's your skunk."

Gustavo and Kelly look at each other with surprise and then at the boys. "How did you do that?" Gustavo asked.

Kendall shrugs. "We catch stuff all the time back in Minnesota."

"Yeah," Carlos nods and chuckles. "What did you use as bait, a lady skunk puppet?"

The boys laugh and Gustavo and Kelly join them, but were both nervously laughing. "What? No." Gustavo and Kelly dragged out the word which made Andi think that they were lying. She just chuckled and shook her head, amusement shining in her eyes. It was never a boring day when the boys were around.

"In light of recent skunky events," Gustavo said once they got back to the recording studio. He looks at the four boys who stood beside each other in front of where Gustavo, Andi, Kelly, Jordin, and Freight Train are. "I have decided not to kill you."

The boys felt relieved, but not for too long since Gustavo then yelled, "However," which made them jump since they were startled. "You blatantly disregarded my orders to stay away from Jordin Sparks and proved once again you are Bad Luck Rush."

"Gustavo, they're not bad luck." Jordin speaks up and Gustavo looks at her with raised eyebrows. "They're good luck."

Kelly furrows her eyebrows. "Um, they knocked you down a well."

Jordin nods. "Yeah, but if I hadn't fallen down that well I would have never figured out the song."

Gustavo points at the boys, looking at Jordin with wide eyes. "They helped you figure out the song?"

Jordin smiles and takes a step forward. "Yeah, it's not a solo. It's a duet."

Andi smiles and the boys look excited when Jordin says that. Then Gustavo starts laughing, starting to crush their hopes of singing with Jordin. "Duet? Duet with Big Time Rush."

Jordin nods and Andi was surprised that Gustavo actually agrees. "That was the most greatest idea I've ever hard."

The boys cheer, happy that Gustavo will let them sing with Jordin. Andi thought the boys did great with Jordin with singing Count On Me. They sounded good together and she knew the song would be a hit.

"Gustavo, that was awesome!" Jordin exclaimed.

Gustavo nods. "So awesome in fact that I'm teaming you up for one more project."

Turns out that Gustavo was competing with another record company called Hawk Records. The plan was to convince Hawk that Jordin is wanting to record there instead of at Rocque Records. But when Hawk gets there to pick up Jordin, Andi, Jordin, and the boys were going to put the skunk in Hawk's limo.

After they successfully did their plan Andi, Jordin, and the boys high five each other. Meanwhile, Kelly and Gustavo were nearby sitting on a bench, watching Hawk get out of the stopped limo while screaming.

"You know," Kelly said, glancing over at Gustavo. "Since the boys came to town, you've gotten a record contract, an album deal, produced a song with Jordin Sparks, and you just beat Hawk."

"Fine." Gustavo caved in, looking at the boys before looking back at Kelly. "But don't tell them they're my good luck charms. They'll just mess it up."

It was now the day that Jordin Sparks would be leaving Palm Woods. Jordin, her brother, Andi, and the boys were standing in the lobby. After Jordin's brother, P.J., left with carrying her bags, Jordin turns to Andi and the boys.

"And guys, good luck on your album." Jordin smiled, hugging Carlos and Logan first. "'Cause I could use a really great opening act in concert." Jordin then hugs James next. Andi wasn't surprised that James hugged her longer than he should. "James, you can let me go now." Jordin tried to get him to let go, but he wouldn't. It took Andi, Carlos, Kendall, and Logan to pull James off of Jordin. "Thanks." She gave them a sheepish smile and then moves to hug Andi next. "And Andi, whenever you're ready to sing on stage I'd love to work with you."

Andi smiles, returning the hug, feeling giddy inside that the Jordin Sparks would like to work with her. "Thank you. That means a lot. I'll be sure to let you know." Jordin smiled, stepping back as she nodded. She then hugged Kendall and after she said goodbye to Andi and the boys once again she turned to leave the lobby.

Andi couldn't help the grin that was on her face and her eyes sparkled with happiness. "I can't believe we met and spent most of the day with the Jordin Sparks." She couldn't believe how much things have changed. A week ago, the boys were working their way to become famous, and now they had an album coming out and recorded a song with Jordin. She was very proud of her best friends and couldn't wait to see what the future holds for them.

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