"So what do you wanna do now?" Nick asked.
"Well, I have an idea..." Lissa said, walking closer towards him.
"Oh yeah?"
"Yep."
She walked up to him and kissed him gently. The kiss became more and more passionate. They were involved in a heavy makeout session when they heard a voice.
"Man, you two don't waste anytime at all, do you?" I asked, trying not to crack up.
They immediately jumped 5 feet apart, blushing deeply.
"Aren't you supposed to be with the other?" Lissa asked, still blushing.
"Well yeah, but I left my purse up here, so I came back to get it. When I was in my room, I noticed that the door to your room was open, so I had to come in here and embarass you guys," I replied smiling.
Lissa just flipped me off, which made me laugh even more.
"Kristy, hurry up!" Korin's voice yelled.
"Alright, see ya guys later. Don't go too far," I said, smirking, as I walked out the door.
"Finally," I heard Nick mutter.
Then I poked my head back into the room.
"Cherry-faced Lizzy!" I said.
"Ooh Kristy you're gonna get it!" Lissa yelled.
I just ran down the hall, laughing my head off.
"Now, where were we?" Nick asked after I left.
"Um, I don't know. Remind me..." Lissa murmered as they went back to making out.
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I ran into the lobby, out of breath.
"Finally!" Korin said.
"Sorry, I got sidetracked by two people, one blonde, one brunette, who happened to be making out when I walked in," I said.
"Nick and Elissa? Already?" Kevin asked.
"Yep," I replied.
Everyone just shook their heads in disbelief.
"So, are we going?" AJ asked impatiently.
"Geez, you're as bad as Korin!" I remarked.
"Exactly," Brian said under his breath. I think I was the only one that heard it.
I glanced at him when he said that.
"Tell you later," he mouthed.
I nodded. Then we actually did head out. We went to this REALLY cool club - one of the best I'd ever been to. When we first got there, Brian and I sat down at the bar to talk, AJ and Korin immediately started dancing (as friends of course), Kevin and Alta sat down and talked, and Howie and Karen danced.
"This is SO much fun!" Karen said as she danced with Howie.
"Yeah, it really is. I like spending time with you," Howie replied.
"I like spending time with you, too. You're a really good dancer, you know that?"
"Well, I'm a Backstreet Boy, I'd better be!" They both laughed. "Nah, seriously, you are too. I guess Illusion keeps you in shape, huh?"
"Yeah, it does. More now than it used to."
"Yeah, I'll bet. I predict that in 2 months, you guys are gonna be HUGE."
"Oh, I hope so. I've always dreamed of being a famous singer."
"Well, you're gonna be. Trust me."
Karen just smiled at Howie, and he smiled back. She knew then that the two of them would definitely get together.
"So, who do you think is gonna get together?" Alta asked Kevin, trying to make conversation.
"Of the two groups? Well, Nick and Elissa definitely. That's kinda obvious after what Kristy saw. Karen and Howie also, they're sending off some major vibes over there. Korin and AJ will get back together eventually, but knowing how stubborn the 2 of them are, it will probably take awhile. And as for Brian and Kristy, I don't think it could be more definite. He's been talking about her non-stop since yesterday, and I think she feels the same way," Kevin replied.
"Well, I definitely think you're right about the first 3 couples. But I wouldn't be so sure about Kristy and Brian. I mean, they like each other a lot, but that doesn't mean they're gonna get together."
"What do you mean?"
"Kristy hasn't been in a relationship in over a year. It's not that she can't get any dates - she just doesn't let herself. Guys haven't treated her particularily well in the past...so she's pretty much lost trust. So she's gonna turn him down if he asks her out."
"Man! That sucks! He's gonna be heartbroken...he really likes her."
"Yeah, well, he'll get over it. I promise you."
"Yeah, I hope. Now, change of subject. What about us?"
"What exactly about us?"
"Do you think we'll get together?"
"Maybe, but let's wait a little longer."
"Fine with me."
Korin glanced at AJ as the 2 of them danced. He was really getting into it - she liked that about him. She subconsciously moved closer to him. It took him awhile, but AJ eventually noticed.
"Um, Korin, friends, remember?" he said.
"Huh?" she asked, snapping out of her daydreams.
"We're kinda dancing close."
Korin immediately felt her cheeks burning.
"Oh god AJ I'm sorry. I'm just so used to dancing close to you...I moved closer subconciously. Don't take it personally," she said quickly as she moved apart.
"Yeah, I figured that," he replied.
She nodded and they went back to dancing, as Korin went back to her daydreams.
Brian and I got some drinks and sat down at the bar to talk.
"Bri, what did you mean by the AJ and Korin thing earlier? You said you'd tell me later," I asked.
"Oh, yeah, that. The guys and I were just talking earlier, when AJ wasn't around, and we all can see that AJ and Korin like each other. They're just so damn stubborn," he replied.
"Oh, yeah, I know what you mean. I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that they'll get together eventually."
"Yeah, I bet. Hey, wanna dance?"
"Sure!" I replied.
We got up and walked over to the dance floor. The night was SO much fun - I really enjoyed myself. At about 2 AM, though, I felt my eyelids start to get heavy.
"Um, Brian, I'm having a great time and all, but I'm all of a sudden really, really tired. I'm not quite used to the early wake-up calls," I said with an apologetic smile.
"Hey, that's ok. I understand. Tour schedules take some getting used to. I'll take you back to the hotel, if you want," Brian replied.
"Thanks, I would really appreciate that."
We found Kevin and Alta and told them we were leaving, then headed back to the hotel. When we got to my room, I turned to face Brian.
"Tonight was a lot of fun," I said.
"Yes, it was," he replied.
We stood there for a minute, not quite sure what to say. Then he leaned down and kissed me. I swear, it was like fireworks the moment our lips touched. I didn't reply for a few seconds, kind of in shock. A little debate was going on in my head. 'Kristy, you idiot! Pull away! He's just gonna hurt you!' was one side. The other was saying, 'Come on, kiss him back! He's different, I can tell!'. I gave into the latter one. We stood there kissing for what seemed like hours, but was really only a few minutes. Then I suddenly realized what I was doing and pulled away. Brian looked confused when I did so.
"What did I do wrong?" he asked, concerned.
"Nothing...I shouldn't have kissed you back," I replied, still shaky from the kiss.
"What do you mean?"
"Brian...look. I like you. I like you a lot. But I just can't do this right now. It's a long, pathetic story which I'm too tired to get into right now. But I don't want a relationship right now. I swear to god, it's not you. I'm just really screwed up inside, and I need time. I'm sorry."
He just sighed.
"It's ok Kristy, I think I understand. If you don't want a relationship right now, I understand."
"I will someday, though. I don't expect you to wait for me, but what's meant to happen will happen."
"Ok...don't worry, I'm not mad. A little upset, but I'm not gonna push you. But can we PLEASE be friends? I don't wanna lose you altogether."
He gave me the puppy dog face. You know, that one that absolutely no one in their right mind can say no to?
"Yes, of course. We BETTER be friends!" I grinned at him.
"Good. Night, Kristy," he said, pulling me in for a friendly hug.
"Night, Brian," I replied as I hugged him back.
We pulled apart, and I walked into my room. This was going to be a VERY interesting tour.