Two days later, things were eventually getting better. Not necessarily peachy keen, but close enough. At least it was a lot better than it had been recently.
Nick was watching Em sleep peacefully. She was still fighting her reoccurring dreams so he let her spend the night at his place. She was occupying his bed while he took the couch. The thing was, he couldn’t sleep that well either. So many times he wanted to just look her in the eyes and forgive her, but his conscience would stop him. Then again, AJ was right. She made one honest mistake and her past wasn’t the best one you could have.
“What’s the matter?” Em suddenly asked.
“Uhh…nothing. Just making sure you were ok”
“Nick, I know you’re worried about me, but I’m fine. There’s no need for me to have a knight in shining armor. We broke up”
“Yeah, but I was just being a supportive friend”
“I know you were, I just wish you were so much more”
“Emily…”
“I know. You can’t jump back into a relationship because I broke your heart. The pain I caused you was so unbearable, I’m sure and I know you’re about to lose it, cause I’m going through the same shit without you” She said as a tear slipped down her cheek.
“It’s too soon. I just can’t right now…”
“I don’t believe you”
“What?”
“You’re lying. That’s what your mind is saying. You need to feel what your heart wants because that’s what counts. I have to say this and I have to say it now. I love you Nick Carter. I know it’s still too soon, but what I did made me realize just how important you are to me. I can’t live without your love” She said and ran into the bathroom, feeling humiliated.
“Alright, you know she loves you now so there’s only one thing you can do; forgive her” Nick said to himself, then walked over to the bathroom door, “Open the door”
“I’m too embarrassed” She replied sadly.
“Please Em. I don’t care anymore. It was just one night and it’s not like it meant anything. I love you too, and I’ve just been in so much pain without you nearby, kissing me or hugging me. I realized too that I’m pretty much nothing without you” He said and walked away from the door.
A second later, he heard it creak open. He turned to see her tear-stained face with a hint of a smile on it. She walked over slowly and looked up at him.
“You wouldn’t be shitting me, would you Carter?”
“I would not shit about something like that” He said softly and leaned down, giving her a soft kiss.
Brian woke up and called Lissa, and they decided to rent some movies and hang out, since they had nothing better to do. They were at his house watching “Down To You” with Freddie Prinze, Jr. and Julia Stiles at the moment.
“Lissa, I’m sorry”
“I know Brian, but sorry isn’t good enough”
“I know you want more time, but I want you to give me a another chance”
“It’s not my fault you went and fucked your best friend’s girlfriend”
“That was unfair and you know it”
“Maybe it was but it’s the truth. You had enough sense to stop it, but no, you went and fucked her anyways. There’s no excuse for it” She said frustrated, and departed to the kitchen.
“Damn it, I wish I could just erase that. There was no meaning in it” He replied and followed her.
“Yet you still did it”
Brian didn’t know what else to say to prove how sorry he was, so he did the unthinkable. He grabbed her arm and spun her around, planting a fiery kiss on her lips. She was about to protest, but it felt so good that she couldn’t stop it. She started to realize what was going on, so she broke away from it.
“Brian, no. We can’t”
“That felt so right. I have to kiss you again”
“No, I can’t let you. You’re a bastard and I hate you and just kiss me damnit” She said and grabbed his face, pulling him in for another kiss.
The passion overtook them and they continued to make out. They made their way to the steps, not once breaking from their lip lock, and started to make their way up. Half-way, Brian tripped and they fell. Lissa started laughing and Brian smiled as they began to kiss once more. When they finally did make it to the top of steps, they entered his room and showed each other just exactly how they felt for one another.
AJ woke up and went to wrap his arms around Amy, but she wasn’t there. He opened his eyes and saw the vacant spot next to him, suddenly getting worried. Jumping out of bed, he pulled on his boxers and searched frantically for some kind of note or just anything. Then he noticed a little piece of paper sticking out from under her pillow. He picked it up and began to read,
Hey baby,
I’m obviously not there, and the reason for that is, I’m afraid. I’m afraid I won’t cut it out as a Backstreet wife and that the fans or press won’t accept me. I’m not ready to take on that kind of pressure. I love you so much, but right now, I just need to be away for awile and think. I don’t want to ruin our marriage or anything, I’m just going to be gonna for a week or two. I hope you understand and I’ll back eventually.
With all my heart,
Amy
“Shit no! Why would she do this?” AJ asked and dressed quickly.
He went to the only person he could possibly think of. Em. She was the only other person closest to her. He drove to her place, but noticed she wasn’t there. The only other place could be Nick’s. So he drove there and sure enough they were both there. Now he just needed to show them the letter and hope they could help him.
Amy looked out the window of the airplane, tears flowing down her cheeks. She knew she should have at least explained herself to AJ, but he just wouldn’t be able to understand.
“I hope I’m doing the right thing” She said as more tears flowed down her cheeks.