>>“So, Monica’s coming over again, huh?” Brian smiled at AJ. Noticing the bag of films and junk food he asked, “What movies did you get?” Reaching over he tried to peek in the bag.
Pulling away, AJ glanced at the clock. “Die hard, Lethal Weapon 4, and Dumb and Dumber.”
Brian stood staring at AJ. “You are so dead. You don’t show a girl those movies! Unless she likes them…” He tried to hide his smile as AJ kept looking at the watch, waiting for Brian to leave.
Brian and AJ were roommates and whenever one of them brought a girl around the other would leave. “Could you leave Dumb and Dumber? I wouldn’t mind having a laugh later…” he continued.
“Uh yeah…sure… whatever. You can go now. Bye.” AJ ushered Brian to the door and kicked him out. As he opened the door he saw Monica about to ring the bell. Letting go of the back of Brian’s shirt, he smiled widely as Monica wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him softly. Kicking the door shut, AJ led Monica to the living room.
“So, what movies did you get?” Monica asked sweetly.
“Gone With the Wind, Dr. Zhivago, and Dirty Dancing” AJ said truthfully.
“Long movies…”
“That means we’ll be spending all night together.” AJ sat down on the sofa beside Monica and kissed her gently. “I’ll go make some popcorn and you just sit here and relax!” AJ backed away from Monica slowly and went into the kitchen.
In the Kitchen
AJ was thinking about how long to leave the popcorn in the microwave. Not wanting to read the instructions he set it for 5 minutes. Running around the kitchen he got the drinks and other junk food ready.
Monica walked into the kitchen and watched as AJ scurried around trying to make everything perfect. She gave a small cough and smiled as he turned around worried. The microwave beeped three times to make them aware the popcorn was finished.
AJ reached in and pulled out the steaming hot bag. Ripping the top open, he quickly looked inside the bag. Grabbing a bowl he poured out the popcorn.
Monica gasped at the sight of it; she then burst into laughter as she noticed every single one was black. Monica took another bag of popcorn and heated it up. Coming out in perfection, she fed AJ a few, then pulled him playfully into the living room. AJ put "Gone with the Wind" into the VCR and pressed play. He dimmed the lights and went over to the couch where Monica sat waiting for him. He placed his arm around her pulled her in close to him. Adjusting his weight, he got comfy and took a sip from his root beer.
“Why didn’t you just read the instructions?” Monica asked.
“It’s a guy thing.” AJ laughed as he kissed Monica on her forehead and turned his attention to the movie.
Outside
Brian walked towards his car thinking of a place to go. Starting the engine he dialed up Nick’s number from the car phone.
“Hello? Yeah hi Mrs.Carter. Is Nick home? … No? Do you know where he went?… Oh…Ben’s house. OK, thanks. Bye” Brian hung up and decided to go over to Ben’s.
Driving up to the house, Brian honked the horn twice and called Ben.
“Yo, Ben, how’s it going? Is Nick around?… Could ya get him to come outside for a minute? I’m outside in the car. Yeah I’m in the driveway…naw I can’t. OK thanks” While Brian waited he thought of why he was there. “I have no life…” He finally decided.
A knock came on the passenger side window. “What?” Nick asked impatiently.
Brian thought desperately for an answer. “Um… I was gonna go to…the… beach…there’s a party there. Remember Lindsay? Yeah she’s throwing it…I think. I was wondering if you and Ben wanted to come.” Brian laughed silently thankful for being able to remember the party.
“Aw yeah sure! I’ll go tell Ben. Do ya wanna wait for us or should we go in our own car?”
“It doesn’t matter”
“OK how about you go ahead and we’ll meet you there?” Nick suggested.
“Yeah sure.” With that Brian sped off down the road.
At the Party
“This sucks…I’m going home…you coming?” Ben yelled over the music.
“Naw man! Look at all the girls! You go ahead…I’ll see you tomorrow.”
Ben left Nick standing by the drinks and headed towards his car.
“Hey Nicky” A blonde, big-breasted female came up to him and rubbed her body against his.
“Uh... Hi” Nick said pushing her away. “Do I know you?”
“How could you forget me?” The blonde gave a pout and placed her hands on her hips. Smiling, she wrapped her arms around his neck and said, “This should help you remember.” She then pulled him in close and kissed him on his lips. Closing her eyes, she pulled him in closer and hip-on-hip she moved her body slowly. Pulling away, she looked into his eyes questioningly…yet satisfied.
“Sorry.” Nick said uncomfortably. Smiling awkwardly, he pushed her aside and walked away.
“Damn what’s your problem?” Brian’s voice rang out behind him. “That girl totally offered and for the first time you turned her down. What’s wrong with her?”
“Nothing just too… BIG. I guess”
“Big? Isn’t that what you’ve always wanted in a girl?”
“No, I don’t think so. She was way too…” he struggled for words. “Aggressive.” He concluded.
“Whatever!” Brian handed Nick a beer and left Nick to drown in his problems.
Five Minutes Later
“Are you OK?” a soft voice came up from behind Nick. The girl then came and sat beside Nick on the sand. Nick was stunned at her beauty. Dark brown hair, deep eyes he got lost in, tanned skin. He didn’t know how to talk to a girl with such beauty. Girl... WOMAN, Nick decided. “ Are you OK?” The woman asked again smiling at him.
“Yeah…I’m fine.” Nick forced himself to look away.
“Are you sure? I mean you sat here for close to 10 minutes doing nothing but what looks like feeling sorry for yourself.” She laughed softly.
“You were watching me?” Nick smiled at the thought of it.
“Yeah you just looked…so…good. I couldn’t help it. My name is Tayana.”
“I’m Nick.” She thinks I look good, Nick thought excitedly.
“So what are you doing out here… I mean why aren’t you dancing with one of those girls back there.” Tayana and Nick sat by the shore and the party tent was pretty far away. Tayana was surprised that he wasn’t with one of the balloons for breasts and sex for brain’s girls.
“Naw… They’re too aggressive. Where’s your boyfriend?”
“Me? Boyfriend? Ha! No I don’t have one and those guys just want sex… not what I’m looking for. I don’t even know why I came.” Nick smiled and his heart began to pump faster than usual.
“Do you want to go get something to eat?” Nick blurted out.
“Sure.” Tayana smiled and followed Nick up to the sidewalk.
The Perfect Love
Backstreet Fan Fiction