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Disclaimer: I do not own Big Time Rush, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, or anything else recognized. The plot is mine.

Big Time Traveling Pants

Chapter Two: No Regrets

"If I move this part of my hair like this," James said demonstrating for Kendall's 10 year old sister, Katie. "Then, its good as new." James said with a smile.

"James. I love you and that means I have to tell you the truth," Katie started carefully.

"And that is?" James asked.

"That moving some of your hair doesn't cover the bump on your head or make it look any better," Katie answered sympathetically.

James slouched beside Katie on the couch.

"I know, I was just pretending that it worked," He sighed.

"Just put some more ice on it and it'll go down in no time," Katie said confidently as she patted James' shoulder.

"Thanks Katie," James said smiling.

"Your welcome," Katie said, smiling back.

"Hey you guys want some dessert?" Kendall asked Katie, James, Carlos, and Logan.

"Yeah," Carlos said excitedly.

"Sure," Logan replied, somewhat distracted with the medical magazine he was reading.

James and Katie just nodded.

"I'll be back in a few minutes," Kendall said heading towards the kitchen.

"I'll go with you," James said getting up. "I have to get some ice for this bump."

"Does everyone remember the plan?" Carmen asked her friends in a whisper.

"I think I do, but could we go over it again real quick?" Lena asked.

Carmen nodded.

"We each have to talk to our crushes—don't object Tibby!" Carmen said when she saw Tibby began to open her mouth.

"But I—" Tibby began to say.

"But nothing, we all know you like him," Bridget said.

Carmen rolled her eyes before she spoke again.

"As I was saying we move up in levels. First you talk to them, then you do actions—"

"What are actions again?" Lena asked

"Like leaning on them or something," Bridget answered.

"Oh…yeah," Lena said, nodding her head rapidly due to nervousness.

"And lastly, if any of us get enough guts, we ask them to the dance," Carmen finished. "Any questions?"

"Yeah, what if you don't want to do this?" Tibby asked.

"Tibby, we all put our hands in, so there's no backing out," Carmen said shaking her head.

"I think I'm going to faint," Lena said going pale.

"Why?" Bridget asked.

"Because I can't believe we're crouched by Kendall Knight's house without even hiding decently!" Lena said in a loud whisper.

"What do you mean?" Carmen asked.

"I mean—" Lena began but stopped as James, Logan, Carlos, and Kendall came outside.

"What do we have here?" Kendall asked with a smile.

"I didn't know we were having company tonight," Logan said smiling at his friends.

"Maybe we wanted to surprise you," Bridget said getting up as she flipped her long, blonde hair over her shoulder.

"I'm always up for a surprise visit from my favorite neighbor," Kendall said laughing.

"I'm your favorite neighbor?" Bridget joked.

"Of course," Kendall replied.

"What were you guys really doing out here?" James asked glancing at the group of girls who'd all gotten to their feet.

"We…were…" Lena said slowly as she looked down.

"We were gonna prank you guys," Bridget said coolly.

"Prank us?" Carlos said through a laugh. "What made you guys think you could prank us? We are prank kings!"

"It was worth a try," Bridget said shrugging innocently.

"You guys want to come in? Unless you want to go back to crouching in the grass," Kendall said raising an eyebrow.

"I guess...since you're begging," Bridget teased pushing past Kendall.

Kendall shook his head and followed Bridget. They were followed by Logan, Lena, Carlos, and finally Carmen. Tibby stayed back when she noticed James didn't appear to have realized everyone else was going inside.

"Hey," she said as she poked him. "Everyone's going in."

"Yeah, I know, I just want to stay out here and look at the sky. Not many nights like this, you know?" James answered.

"Yeah, I guess," Tibby said, pretending bored even though she wasn't.

"So, what was the prank?" James asked curiously.

"It was really lame," Tibby said, as she thought of what they'd really intended to do.

"We were going to sneak up to Kendall's room and steal your underwear."

"Classic," James said.

"Yeah, well…" Tibby said, while she played with one of her red highlights.

"Weren't you that girl that put the senior film together last year?" James asked suddenly.

"Yeah...it was kind of bad, huh?" Tibby asked.

"No, I thought it was pretty cool," James said with a small smile.

"Thanks," Tibby stuttered. "I'm...I'm gonna go back inside."

"But you were never inside," James said confused.

"Yeah, I know, I meant...something else," Tibby said as she shook her head dismissively and hurried into Kendall's house.

James followed behind slowly, feeling even more confused.

"Logan," James whispered to his friend. "Am I losing my charm?"

"I don't know, maybe. It could be because of that bump," Logan said jokingly.

James inhaled sharply. "I have to fix this," he mumbled as he left for Kendall's kitchen for more ice. He clearly hadn't noticed Logan was kidding.

"James I was…" Logan began to say, but James had already left.

"You okay?" Lena asked him.

"Yeah, I'm just getting worried about James," Logan replied with a small frown. "That bump is really getting him down."

"I've never seen him like this," Kendall said.

Carlos and Logan glanced at him.

"Okay...but not quite as intense as this," Kendall concluded.

"Yeah, we usually are having fun," Carlos said, starting to feel sad.

"You guys are so fun, sitting around on a Friday night," Tibby said sarcastically. She was also trying to lighten the mood.

"Tibby," Carmen warned.

"She's right this is kind of boring," Katie said.

"Then…let's make it interesting," Kendall said, already feeling better.

"How are we going to do that?" Logan asked.

"By playing...The Challenge," Kendall said in a mysterious voice.

"What's...The Challenge?" Bridget asked, imitating Kendall's tone of voice.

"The Challenge is a game of skill, twists, and all out guts," Carlos said also mysteriously.

"You guys up for it?" Kendall challenged.

"I'm in," Bridget said.

"Me too," Carmen said.

"I might as well," Tibby said, biting back a smile.

"But you guys it's almost 10:30," Lena said, worried. "Shouldn't we be getting back to Bridget's?"

"I'll just call my dad and tell him we're across the street," Bridget said. "I'll be back in a minute."

She then left the room, to go into the nearest hallway to make her call.

"Then, it's settled," Kendall said.

"You better tell mom," Katie said.

"Good call baby sister," Kendall said. "Mom, do you mind if my friends spend the night?"

"Kendall, I already knew the boys were spending the night," Mrs. Knight said. "What are you really asking?"

"Before you answer, remember you may ruin my entire weekend by saying no," Kendall said quickly.

James had now returned and heard what had been going on from the other room. "Mrs. Knight it would be really cool if you let the girls stay here," James said as he flashed a pleading smile.

"Girls?" Mrs. Knight asked.

"You know Bridget, Carmen, Lena, and Tibby," Kendall said sweetly.

"Kendall…" Mrs. Knight said as she shook her head.

"Please mom," Kendall begged.

"Mrs. Knight it's getting really late," Bridget said.

She had finished her call with her dad, and was coming back into the room.

"We're going to have to stay here," Bridget continued, using her 'I'm an angel' voice.

"Bridget, if I remember correctly, you live directly across the street," Mrs. Knight challenged.

"Yeah...but it's so dark I probably won't even be able to see," Bridget replied.

"No," Mrs. Knight said firmly. "Sorry boys."

"You know what you have to do," Kendall whispered to Katie. She gave a quick nod and went up to her mother doing 'the sad face.'

"Okay..." Mrs. Knight said finally giving in.

"Thank you so much mom," Kendall said while he hugged Mrs. Knight. "You won't regret this."