Next morning I woke up to James texting me.

James<3:
Hey, good morning beautiful. If you can: check out the news. :)

What did he planned? I went to check on my phone.

Famous boyband member shares news of his new lover during concert.

I clicked on the article.

James Diamond of Big Time Rush had came out that he's off the market. He shared during yesterday's concert that Melody Jackson, an upcoming singer of Rocque Records, is his new lover and fans can't get enough of the both of them! 

I went to check and saw my following growing rapidly and fans pouring in the support.

I looked to see Kelly already up and was dressed.

"Kelly?" I said her name.

"Yes, Melody?"

"Did you know about this?" I asked her as I shown my phone.

She nods.

"Yep. And everyone loves you both together. You both have an interview so get ready!"

I nod as I got up and got in the shower.

Later...

I met James at the lobby.

"Hey, beautiful." James greets as we gave a quick kiss on the lips.

"You ready?" He asked me.

I confidently nod as I grabbed his hand and we walked outside. Paparazzi was already waiting and taking photos. Some were pressing questions while freight train and other guards were in front.  I realized something: someday it'll be me...

This is my dream.

"James! Will you give us details of Melody?"

"How did you two meet?"

James didn't say a word and focused on ahead of him. Eventually, we went inside the car waiting for us where Kelly and Gustavo are waiting.

"What's going on after?" I curiosity asked.

"Mainly Big Time Rush practicing and performing."

"As for me?"

"Practice and sing the first half."

It's kinda disappointing that I can't fully perform but then again I'm no where near there. I have to work hard to earn it.

"I see." I only said with a fake smile before the second wind hit me.

"How long is the ride?"

"No sleeping!" Gustavo scolds.

"I'll try." I said.

"Let her sleep."

"I'll wake her up." James said as I got myself comfortable against James and get a shut eye.

Later...

It was noon and were allowed to travel Seattle as we have practice later.  I went with the boys, bonding each other. But there was something that had been bugging me still...

"Melody? Everything okay?" Carlos asked.

"Huh what?" I said snapping back to reality.

"You've been zoned out for three minutes."

"She can't handle my beauty." James jokes.

The guys looked at James and I didn't even laugh.
I didn't want to tell them... at least not yet.

I'm just scared. What if that Kennedy girl comes around again? What if something else happened to one of them or all of them?

"Melody?" James said as he rubbed my cheek.

"Sorry... I'm not really there."

"You can-"

"No... I'll be fine."

"Are you really okay?" Logan asked.

I only got up to text the driver.

"Melody!" James called out.

I didn't say anything just walking. I eventually felt my arm grabbed and was turned around.

"Talk to me. What is wrong?" He asked in a worried voice.

"Here's the thing: I'm scared now, James. First you got kidnapped and I couldn't do anything to help. What if it happens again? What if I-"

James shushes me before pulling me into an embrace.

"I told you: it wasn't your fault. Because of her we have improved-"

"James... don't you get it? I've read an article about what happened to your first ever concert back before I became a fan. It seems like there so much bad luck."

"Bad luck?" James said as suddenly he pulls out shades, "I'm bad luck patrol. I never get bad luck."

I feel like a bad girlfriend once again. But I can't help to worry for not only James' sake, but for the boys too.

"Okay maybe we do get into trouble but sometimes it's not our fault!" James says.

I only crossed my arms.

"Melody..." he began to cup my cheeks, using his puppy eyes, "just know everything is gonna be okay."

I didn't give in. I only closed my eyes and dodged his brown eyes.

I heard the car behind me.

"Melody?"

"I'm sorry, James Diamond. I just can't..." I said as I got in.

"Melody." He called out.

I saw all the guys come running as the car drives by... I'm sorry... But, I can't handle this... I can't handle trying to pretend everything is fine. I felt like I'm bringing the bad luck with me. First it was Jake and going MIA, now the Kennedy girl... I just can't.

Meanwhile

James

The boys and I chased the car until the car drove away. I hate to see Melody like this. I know she feels bad that she wasn't there to protect me. I want to help her and reassure her.

We got a taxi back at the hotel and figured to have the guys help me. I knocked on the door and only Kelly answered.

"Kelly, have you seen Melody?"

"I thought she was with you guys."

"She left..." I said.

We filled her in as we went to find Gustavo.

Melody

I had stopped at a cafe and get myself coffee. And my brain told me to call Ashlyn.

So I did.

"Hello? Melody?" Ashlyn answered.

"Hey..."

She immediately recognized the tone in my voice.

"What's wrong?"

I fill her in on everything.

"Melody." She said in soft coo and sad tone.

"I know what I did was bad but-"

"Yes it was bad. You just unexpectedly caused a mess."

"And that's the problem: ever since I got here, It's like the bad luck just hangs over me like a vulture." I explained. "First it was Jake, then James gets kidnapped by a super fan... I don't know if I can handle this, Ashlyn."

"Mel... it isn't your fault."

"Yes it is. If I weren't here. Jake would've never came and-"

"Melody Mae Jackson!" Ashlyn yelled, "it wasn't your fault. I think this is making you very stressed out."

I took a deep sigh.

"Yeah. While I was MIA: it felt nice taking a break despite that happening." I admit.

"Then: why don't you go back to Virginia? Could maybe help clear your head and stress on everything." Ashlyn suggests.

She read my mind as soon she said that. I was planning to fly back home and see Mom.

All of the sudden: I see a black limo pull up.

Probably the boys trying to convince me to come back. I thought.

"And Melody... you know I have to tell them the truth."

"Don't. I don't need them to go fly out to Virginia."

"Wait are you-"

"Melody Jackson?" A tall black male in a black suit approached me.

"Uh... yes?" I replied.

"I just overheard that Roque Record has given you plenty of stress... including that boy band Big Time Rush." He said with a sly grin.

"Ashlyn... can I call you back?"

"Uh... sure?" Ashlyn said unsure and confused.

I hung up.

"Who are you?"

"George Hawk. From Hawk Records."

"Look I already signed for Rocque records so I'm not interested." I paused, "plus I was told by Gustavo to never speak to anyone from Hawk records. So buh bye." I said as I took a drink of my now cold coffee and looked at my phone.

"If you've signed with Rocque and Gustavo, then why stay loyal? I mean, look at you."

"I look fine, thank you very much."

One of the girls passed me a mirror and I can see that I definitely look like a mess. Hair looks like a mess, bags under my eyes. My eyes look pink from crying...

"If you sign with me, not only I would make you famous, but you won't ever have to handle all the stress. We'll take care all of it." Mr. Hawk says.

Tempting... very tempting...

"And we'll make sure Big Time Rush will pay for all this stress on you," he paused, "and make you top priority."

I began to think: this is literally asking to betray Griffin, Gustavo, Kelly... everyone else.

And even though I have to admit all of this has brought a lot of stress. But I can't do this to them...

"So? Do you want to join Hawk Records and make them pay?"

I didn't say a word, thinking.

My dream is still to be a singer but... I know this is definitely a backstab to everyone else I made friends with.  Plus: I know it'll disappoint everyone else.

"I..." I can only spit out.

"We'll give you time." Mr Hawk says before passing his card, "If you change your mind, we'll give you a call."

He left as well his posse. I have a bad feeling about this...