Play It Safe (A Kendall Schmidt Fanfic)

Chapter 20

Thursday came faster than I intended. I got dressed with one arm and was annoyed that I had to wear my hair down this evening because I couldn't put my hair into any sort of up do. Gabby had apologized again and finally I answered her back saying it was fine. I knew she didn't mean it like that but I kept to myself instead of telling her everything. Or I'd talk to Kendall about it. But if it was about my feelings for Kendall, I had to hold them in and hope that one day I wouldn't explode with the information around him.

Soon, I was dressed in an all white dress with cap sleeves and an a-line skirt, flower printed Oxford flats, and a light wash jean jacket. I felt like I looked decent for someone who had just about cried trying to put on her jean jacket by herself with a broken arm. I did my makeup and soon was off to the movie theater where I was being beaten there by people. I thought I was early.

Everything was set up how I asked, with a cake with the guys' faces on it, fun food, and child safe drinks. The theater was open and people had already wandered in. I made sure with everyone working that everything was in place and ready for when everyone arrived. I saw a group of officials show up and a few others. I couldn't help but feel proud of what I had created.

"Excuse me, miss. Are you by chance Sophia Grayson?" A man in a button down and khakis asked me. I smiled and nodded offering my hand to him.

"I am." I smiled shaking his hand.

"You are the party planner Kendall requested worked this party?" He asked. I nodded. He was a handsome older fellow with a touch of gray at his ear but the remaining of his hair was a dark brunette. "I would like to congratulate you on such a wonderful viewing party you have set up. I can't help but find it highly thought out." He said gesturing to the banners of the guys' faces and the snack and beverage tables set up around.

"Oh, it wasn't anything. It just came naturally." I assured him. He nodded with a smile on his face.

"Well, how long did it take you? A month?" He asked me. I shook my head.

"A day, well the entire plan a day. Two days to get confirmation from some of the companys, otherwise a full day of work." I told him. He looked shocked.

"Wow, you must really have a passion inside you." He said then reaching into his pocket and handing me a card. "This card has my number on it, keep me in contact if you'd like to organize some parties of mine in the future." He told me. I took the card and read the name.

"Thank you Mr. Johnson." I smiled as he nodded my way. "Enjoy yourself." I insisted as he then started towards the movie theaters seating. I walked around calmly until I saw the guys showing up in plaid, tshirts, or leather, and jeans of course. I shrieked and ran over so unprofessionally. Kendall opened his arms to me as I ran into them.

"Oh my God, Sophia this is amazing!" Kendall congratulated me as I snuggled in his arms. I pulled away and smiled.

"Thank you so much for this." I told him. He waved it off as Logan came up next and hugged me.

"This really is the most amazing viewing party we've seen for a long time." He said smiling at me.

"Thank you.  That means so much to me." I assured him. Carlos and Alexa congratulated me on a job well done and of course I graciously took the compliments. James was next. He hugged me for a second too long for my liking.

"It's pretty awesome there, Soph." He said giving me a nickname. I smiled none the less.

"Thank you." I thanked him. Gabby showed up and then hung out with Logan after telling me how well I did. I hung out mainly with Kendall and James as we grabbed something to drink and filed into the theater. I grabbed a mic and walked up onto the stage.

"Thank you all for coming." I smiled at the crowd of people once everyone had arrived. I saw stars of the show and random celebrities and tried to keep my cool.

"My name is Sophia Grayson and I am the planner of this shin dig." I said proudly as a round of applause came my way. I smiled and then continued. "As a rusher myself, I'd like to say a big thank you for everyone at Nickelodeon for everything you've done for the fans and the stars alike. Without these group of guys, we wouldn't be here all together today. I can speak from personal fan attitude that yes, I am sad to see this show go, but I know it'll stay in our hearts forever. Now without further of a do, I'd like to bring up the creator and the stars. Give a warm welcome to Scott Fellows, creator of Big Time Rush, and the actors behind the four goofy friends; Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Logan Henderson, and Carlos PenaVega." I announced as everyone clapped. The guys all wandered up on the stage next to me as Kendall stood close to me. Scott took the mic first and gave a very sincere speech about how the guys had changed so many lives. Then the rest of the guys said a speech and then it was Kendall's turn.

"Thank you guys so much for this opportunity. You all are what made this a dream come true. We wouldn't be standing here if it weren't for the rushers," Kendall gestured to me as I smiled. "or the cast and crew. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all the love and support you guys have given us. We couldn't have been here without any of you! So thank you all and we hope you genuinely enjoy the last episode ever of Big Time Rush, 'Big Time Dreams'." Kendall said as we all got off the stage and walked down to our seats. I was between Gabby and Kendall as the lights went low and the show began with the all too familiar faces on the screen.

At the end of the episode, I felt emotional myself. My old fangirl ways couldn't be contained as everyone else all seemed to be the same way. Tears were being shed while hugs of saying a goodbye to each other was now upon us. Gabby didn't quite get it as she hadn't been that big of a fan of BTR from the beginning but she was supportive none the less. I walked around giving hugs to the cast who all thanked me for giving them a great party to remember. Then came the guys who all came in for a group hug, with me not even a part of the group hug, more like I was in the middle of their hug. We all separated and the guys went their ways aside from Kendall. He then came in for another hug.

"Thank you so much." He whispered to me. I kept my head on his chest and heard his breathing and heart beat. I kept close to him as if I wouldn't ever see him again.

"No, thank you. Like I told you at Jackson's album release, I literally don't know where I'd be had it not been for you guys." I mumbled with my eyes closed as tears fell freely down my cheek. "You guys are my idols and I can't help but owe you guys my happiness." I smiled to my self as Kendall squeezed me even closer. I held onto him and took a deep breath before pulling away. He smiled down at me and wiped all my tears from my cheeks.

"You determined your own happiness Sophia. You're doing it now. You've found something that you're good at and also don't need to stress over. You're letting loose and you aren't playing it safe anymore. You're living." Kendall said smiling and then pressing his lips to my forehead. I couldn't help but hug him again as I realized he was right.

I was in fact branching out and becoming happy. I was happy without the help of others, and all I needed was somewhere to dance because I was quite frankly in the mood.