Mickey slowly opened the piece of paper that Nick had placed in her hand. Tears fell as she read the words he wrote.

Even though I've only known you since yesterday it seems like I've known you for longer. You have no idea how much I wanted to just reach over and hold you while you slept next to me. Maybe I should have said or done something but I didn't know what you would think. You would have no problem telling me to go to Hell and although I love being treated like a regular guy I didn't want to risk being rejected by you. I had to tell you though how I felt because it's been nagging at me since I first saw you. I just want you to know that I'll be thinking of you where ever I go. Thank you for just being you.

NICK

How could he do this to her? You can't just walk into someone's life then walk out and on the way leave a note like this. Didn't he realize that this would hurt her. She didn't want to be with anyone especially someone who couldn't be with her. Maybe he did this to a lot of girls. Yeah it was just a pick up line. But why did he do it when he left, usually you pick up someone while you're still there with them. Mickey was trying to deny that she had feelings for him but she wasn't falling for it. No, she was falling for Nick. She still wasn't sure if she wanted to though. She wasn't going to just run into his arms that's for sure.

Jenn came up to see Mickey after she got off the phone with Rick. Right away she could tell that her friend had been crying but she wasn't sure why. She and the other two girls hadn't noticed that Nick gave Mickey something. Jenn went and sat on Mickey's bed and put her arm around her.

"Hey Mick, what's wrong? Did Matthew do something?" She asked in concern.

"No, it wasn't Mattew." Mickey said looking into the eyes of the friend she cherished most. She handed Jenn the note that Nick had written. "Isn't that just the sweetest thing that you've ever read? But how can he write something like that and then just leave, walk away from me?"

"Oh Mickey, I don't think he walked away. He had to go but he's not gone. Everyone could tell he felt something for you, and I think that you feel something for him too. Nobody could walk away from that." Jenn hurt for Mickey, she knew that Mickey didn't fall for guys easy. Just then the phone rang. Mickey gestured for Jenn to answer it. Both of them hoped it would be Nick or one of the other guys.

"Hello?"

"Hey Jenn, put Mickey on please!" Tracee said with excitement in her voice.

"Ah Trace I don't know if.." Mickey put her hand out to take the phone. "Ok, hold on."

"Hey Tracee what's up?"

"Oh my God Mickey guess what!?!"

"I'm not in the mood for guessing games Tracee so just tell me."

"Ok, when I got home my mom told me that John Robinson called."

"Who's that?"

"He's the Dean of the art school in New York that I told you about!! I got in!!!!! They want me to go down tomorrow for a quick tour and stuff!!! Isn't that awesome!!??? Oh I can't believe it."

"Wow, Tracee that's awesome!!! Oh my gosh I can't believe it, well I can believe it, oh you know what I mean!" She was trully happy for her friend and even forgot about Nick for a couple of minutes. They talked for a few minutes but then Tracee let Mickey and Jenn go so she could get some things ready for her trip to New York. Mickey and Jenn had to giggle when they hung up, Tracee was so excited.

"That is so good. It'll be really good for her. I think she'll fit in down there really good." Jenn said.

"Yeah, she deserves it. She's a really good artist. I'm gonna miss her though."

"We all are Mickey..." The phone rang before Jenn could finish her thought. Thinking it was probably Tracee again, calling to tell them something she forgot to in their first call, Mickey anwered it.

"Hello?" She said with a little giggle.

"Hey Mickey. Did I call at a bad time?" Came the voice on the other end. Mickey was speechless, all she could do was sit up straight and smile.

"Hi Nick. No, it's not a bad time. Tracee just called and she's all excited so I thought it was her calling back again."

"Sorry to disappoint you."

"It's not a disappointment. Where are you?"

"We're stopped at an all night diner somewhere. I'm on AJ's cell phone." "Cool. Nice friend to let you phone long distance on his cell."

"Well actually he doesn't know I'm using his phone. He knows I'm calling but he thinks I'm using Howie's phone." They both laughed. "We were just wondering what are you guys doing this weekend."

"Gee I'll have to check my schedule." Mickey said teasingly.

"Oh, ok."

"I was just joking Nick." Mickey said with a chuckle. "Tracee is going to New York because she got excepted to an art school down there but the rest of us have no special plans that I know of."

"Would you guys be interested in coming to Montreal to see us?" Mickey smiled.

"Yeah I think we could do that. Of course I'll have to check with the other two."

"Oh of course, I understand." Nick joked. "Do you want to call me back?"

"Alright. When do you want us to go?"

"You can come now, or leave in the morning. It only takes about five hours doesn't it?" "Yeah, four when I drive. Should I call you back on AJ's phone?"

"Naw, I'll turn mine on."

Nick gave Mickey the number to his cell. Mickey told him that she would talk to Jenn and call Laura then let him know. She knew though that they would be going. She didn't need to ask Jenn and Laura to know what their answers would be. Mickey looked at the time and saw it was 11:30pm. She hoped Laura would answer the phone when she called. She didn't feel like getting yelled at by her parents. Then she remembered that Laura's parents were gone away so she felt a little more comfortable.

"Hello?"

"Hey Laura, what are ya doing?"

"Is everything ok Mickey?"

"Yeah, I just asked what you're doing."

"Nothing just reading, why?"

"Get ready. I'll be there in twenty minutes to pick you up."

"Ah, for what?"

"We're going to Montreal. Nick called me and invited us. They said we could either go there now or we could go down in the morning. But I know we wouldn't be able to wait until the morning so let's go now." Laura laughed, she was glad to hear Mickey in such a good mood. She told Mickey that she would be ready in twenty minutes.

After she hung up from Laura her and Jenn raced around the house getting things ready. Then Mickey remembered she had to call Nick back. She dialed his number and was shocked when a female answered it. It was Jane, Nick had to go pee. Mickey laughed at the way his mother said it. She couldn't believe how young Jane sounded. She also couldn't believe the amount of jealousy she felt when she heard a female voice.

"So how are you Mickey?" Jane asked, killing time while Nick was peeing.

"I'm fine Mrs. Carter, how are you?"

"Just fine but please, call me Jane."

"Ok."

"Oh, here he comes now. It's Mickey dear, I just decided to talk to her while you went for a pee." Mickey laughed.

"Mom!" Nick protested as he took the phone. "Hey, oh my God I can't believe her."

"She's your mom, that's what they're for. Well we're going to go it seems."

"Oh it seems huh, you know I don't want to force you or anything."

"Yeah but Jenn and Laura seem to want to force me so looks like I have no choice." Mickey was just teasing. "Looks like we're gonna leave now, is that ok?"

"That's perfect. We're staying at the Holiday Inn. Do you want us to book you guys rooms?"

"Yeah, that would be good since it'll be the middle of the night. Heck, we may even meet up with you on the road."

"We have an hour head start on you guys though."

"Yeah but I told you that it usually takes five hours but only four for me."

"Oh ok. Drive careful though."

"I will. I'll also have my cell phone on if you want to get ahold of us."

"Alright then, I'll see you whenever. If we're at the hotel already come to my room and let me know ok. I don't know what rooms we're going to be in yet but I'll get the guy at the desk to tell you."

"Sounds good. I'll see you soon." Mickey had a huge smile on her face as she hung up the phone. Jenn had been busy getting clothes and snacks and anything else she thought they might need. When Mickey got off the phone Jenn called Rick to let him know she would be away for a bit but she would give him a call. The two of them did a quick check to make sure they had everything and then they headed to Laura's house to pick her up. Jenn started off the driving, Mickey was familliar with Montreal so she figured she would do the last half of the driving.

All three of them were totally psyched for the drive to Montreal, none of them were tired. So to celebrate and to get in the groove of things they played the Backstreet Boys over and over again. The three of them sang at the top of their lungs and talked about the past couple of days. Laura and Jenn were very happy to see their friend smiling again. The topic moved from the concert to Much Music and then to Rick. Laura and Mickey were curious about Rick and Jenn. Jenn blushed and tried to shake it off but Laura and Mickey could see the shine in her face as she concentrated on the road.

"I don't know if there is anything going on. I mean I just met him today."

"Yeah but you've talked to him on the phone and stuff tonight. Do you plan on going out with him sometime?" Mickey asked.

"I don't know. We haven't really said anything about it. He's so funny and goofy though."

"I think it's so cute. I hope things turn out for you guys."

"Thanks Mick." Jenn said looking over toward Mickey. "Same thing for you." Laura realized that she missed something but just smiled. She was happy to see her friends happy.

The girls arrived at the hotel at four in the morning. It had taken them four and a half hours to make the drive. Mickey teased Jenn about lagging behind. The three girls grabbed their backpacks and then headed into the hotel. Mickey went up to the front desk and told the guy that someone had reserved rooms for them. The guy seemed like he was not in the mood to be working at four in the morning. He was a little cranky but Mickey figured she would be too if it was her. He checked the book and found her name and got three keys for them. He also mentioned that the guys were in the restaurant waiting for them. They were kind of shocked but they thanked the guy and headed towards the restaurant.

When they walked in they saw the five guys at a table in the back. There was no need for them to be in the back since they were the only ones there. They looked very tired and didn't notice the girls at first. When they did, they sat up and smiled. It was a good feeling for the girls. As Jenn, Laura and Mickey walked over to the guys AJ, Howie, Nick, Brian and Kevin stood up and walked towards the girls.

"We figured we may as well wait for you down here." AJ offered. "We slept a bit on the bus."

"Yeah, we'll be gentlemen and walk you to your rooms." Brian said right proud of himself.

"How was the drive for you guys?" Howie asked.

"It was pretty good." Mickey answered as they got off the elevator on their floor. They all had rooms in a row. They all said goodnight and Kevin informed the girls that wake up was at eleven. Well it was for the Boys anyhow. Nick walked Mickey to her door and stopped.

"I'm not gonna get a slap for the note am I?" He said looking down at his feet.

"You must think I'm some bitch or something." Mickey laughed.

"Naw."

"Well you're not going to get slapped."

"That's good." He said as he headed off to his room. "Sweet Dreams."

"You too." She said as she went into her room. She shut the door and leaned back on it. She couldn't help but smile.