Chapter 7

"Krista, I have something to tell you. I know that you aren't going to like it and you probably won't believe me. But I still think that you should know."

"What is it Nick?" She looked agitated, but she also wanted to know what he was talking about.

"Well, you know how you were supposed to go out with Justin tonight and watch him and the group practice?" She nodded. The ride had slowed down and people were getting off. If he wanted her to believe him he was going to have to sat this fast. "Well, lets just say, that either that's Lance dressed in drag or Justin is cheating on you."

He looked over her shoulder. She followed his gaze. But it was too late. They had got off and the exit gate was on the other side of the ride.

"What the hell are you talking about?" She didn't see anything.

"I swear that five minutes ago he was up on the ride making out with a girl."

She didn't want to believe him. She had no reason to believe him. He hated her and she knew it. Why would he care if her boy friend was cheating on her? And she was sure to bring these things up.

"Nick, you hate me. Why would you care if Justin was cheating on me, which he's not? You hate me and you hate Justin. I have no reason to believe you. And frankly I'm tired of your crap! I'm not going to stand here anymore. I'm going to go find our friends that we were separated from."

She climbed over the fence and started walking towards the exit of the carousal. Nick followed and they were soon met by the rest of the group. "Hey you two. Why weren't you on the ride?" AJ asked, hinting at something.

"AJ, that's sick, wrong and downright disgusting. Put that thought out of your head right now." Krista said.

"Someone isn't too happy! What happened?" Brian asked, looking at Nick. He had seen Justin with the other girl and by looking at his friend, he could tell that Nick had seen him.

"Well, dumb ass over here grabbed my arm and let the people behind us go."

"Well, anyway, lets go on the farris wheel!" AJ said.

"OH, no! I'm not going on that thing!" Brian said.

"Why not?" Alyssa asked.

"He's scarred of heights." AJ said. Brian elbowed him.

"But you went on the swings! I promise that it isn't that bad." Krista said, smiling.

"OK, I'll go!" They got in line and it turned out that it was one that you could put a group on. So everyone got on and somehow Nick and Krista ended up sitting next to each other.

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The ride lasted for at least a good fifteen minutes. Fifteen minutes to long for Nick and Krista. Let alone, the rest of the group.

"Nick, stop shaking your damn leg!" She yelled.

"Stop touching my arm!" He said back.

"Guys, come on! The ride is almost over. It is kinda tight in here, ya know? Let's just be mature about this situation, ok?" Howie tried to reason.

Krista glared at Nick and he glared right back. First off, she was ticked that he would say Justin was cheating on her. To her, that was down right rude. She had thought he was pretty rude, and cunning before, but now, this was too much! Why on earth would he want her to believe Justin was unfaithful to her?

While they were on the last round of the ride, all the way at the top, Nick looked down and saw a curly head of hair with his arms around another girl with long blonde hair. It was undoubtly, Justin. He followed him and his 'girl' with his eyes. He wanted to take Krista to were Justin was so she could see what a creep he was being. He would rather Justin be embarassed by their whole group finding out he is a cheat, then Krista bumping into him.

"Wow! Great ride guys, let's go get something to eat! Come on, come on!" Nick said as he quickly grabbed Brian's and Krista's hand.

Krista tried to jerk her hand away but Nick had a firm hold on it. Brian just followed and so did Howie, Kevin, AJ, Alyssa and BJ. Nick stopped dead in his tracks as they lined up right behind Justin and his 'girl' who were getting drinks. Two lines had formed and Krista was in the line right next to Justin, however she didn't turn to recognize him. Just as she had recieved her drink she turned right into the 'girl'.

"Oh, gosh! I am sooo sorry. Let me help you with that." Krista offered as she grabbed towels for the pretty blonde.

"Ew! Ugh! That's ok, uh, Justin, sweets, help me?" The girl whined.

BJ and Alyssa's eyes grew wide as they finally got a good look at the guy who was helping the pretty blonde get dried off. "Holy shit!" Alyssa said under her breath.

"What an ass." AJ whispered.

"Get ready for the big one." Kevin said. He was referring to the moment that was coming.

Nick couldn't handle it anymore. He wanted to see Justin go down, and now was the time to do so. He still hadn't recognized Krista yet, and she hadn't looked at his face yet either.

"Oh hey, Justin! Man, how's it going?" Nick said while tapping him hard on the shoulder.

'Justin?' Krista thought. She looked up and saw him.

"Oh hey, KRISTA?!" He yelled nervously. "And Brian, Kevin, AJ, BJ, Lyssa, how are you? And Nic-" Nick through his fist back ready to punch him. But Brian pulled it back.

"Justin, you, you, this isn't a meeting! You lied to me?" She said quietly. "You said you had a meeting? But, what is this? HuH? Who are you?" She said pointing to the blonde.

"I'm Rebecca! Justin's girlfriend." She said snottily.

"Naw....I'm Justin's girlfriend!" Krista said while looking at Justin.

"Sorry, sweety! Justin doesn't like you! It's over between you two, right babe?" Rebecca said.

"Uh, yeah, right!" Justin said emotionless.

The tears were building up in Krista's eyes and Alyssa and BJ knew that she had to get out of this situation. Kevin watched Nick through the whole time and saw Fire in his eyes. Nick clenched his fists together.

"Brian! Take me home, please! Guys, you can stay, but I can't! I have to leave!" She started running to the parking lot, tears making it hard to see.

Brian followed, since he was driving her back. Alyssa and BJ also followed. Kevin, AJ, and Nick also decided to turn and head towards the parking lot. But, something told Nick to turn around and share a little one on one with Justin. Kevin, Howie, and AJ stopped and watch Nick walk back to Justin. He was still helping Rebecca clean up her wet shirt. Nick tapped him on the shoulder and he turned around.

:::PUNCH:::

Nick held onto his throbbing fist as he watched Justin fall to the ground holding onto his cheek. His girl rebecca by his side.

"CARTER YOU ASS! WHAT THE HELL? WHY DO YOU EVEN CARE ABOUT KRISTA? SHE TOLD ME YOU HATED HER!" Justin yelled.

"WE MAY NOT GET ALONG! BUT YOU SURE AS HELL AREN"T GOING TO HUMILIATE HER!" NIck said as he walked back to the car with AJ, Kevin, and Howie.