One popular theme is the coming - out story of one or more of the characters. It explores how they deal with their sexuality within the context of the show's world, like how their friends and the music industry around them react.
One popular storyline is the boys getting into a huge misunderstanding but their friendship prevails in the end. For example, there could be a situation where they are wrongly accused of something and they have to work together to clear their names, which strengthens their bond.
There might be a fanfiction where a fan wins a contest to style one of the Big Time Rush member's hair. The fan is super nervous but has this amazing vision for a haircut. It could be a story full of anticipation as the fan tries to execute their idea. There could be some obstacles like not having the right tools at first, but in the end, they create a masterpiece haircut that gets a lot of attention from the media and other fans.
One common theme is self - discovery. The characters often start off not fully aware of their feelings towards the same sex and then gradually figure it out. Another theme is friendship - turned - love. They might be friends first and then develop deeper romantic feelings.
One common theme is friendship turning into something more. Since both One Direction and Big Time Rush have strong themes of friendship within their own groups in the real world, in the fanfiction, it can be explored in a romantic and gay context. For example, two members might start off as just friends but then develop deeper feelings.
Well, in Big Time Rush fanfiction, James often takes on different roles. Sometimes he's the hero saving the day for the band. He might be involved in wild adventures that are not shown in the original show, like a secret mission to find a rare music instrument that could boost their career to new heights.
In a Big Time Rush overprotective brother fanfiction, the brother could be overprotective because of a past incident. Maybe his sibling got hurt during a small concert performance once. So, he hovers around, making sure everything from the stage setup to the security around his sibling is perfect. This could create some tension within the group as the others might think he's being too much, but in the end, they come to understand his motives.
A drastic haircut in fanfiction can make a character seem more confident. For example, if a usually shy member of Big Time Rush gets a bold new haircut, it might give them the boost they need to be more outgoing on stage. They start to carry themselves differently and interact with fans more freely.
A really interesting fanfiction could be set in an alternate universe where Logan and Kendall are not part of Big Time Rush. They could be normal high school students who meet by chance. Logan is the shy nerd and Kendall is the popular jock. They initially don't get along but gradually form an unlikely friendship as they discover they have more in common than they thought.
One possible story could be that Carlos gets injured during a Big Time Rush concert rehearsal. Maybe he falls off the stage while attempting a new stunt. His bandmates are super worried. Kendall immediately calls for an ambulance and James and Logan try to keep Carlos conscious until help arrives. In the hospital, they all wait anxiously in the waiting room, praying that Carlos will be okay.