Katie tickled Noah's stomach, as she sat on the couch holding him.
Danielle was on her way home from work, and Brittny was showering before she had to leave for work, so, Katie had baby duty.
Every since last night, all Katie had been able to think about was JC. He was so sweet, not cocky at all, and seemed a bit naive, and shy. Yet, at the same time, he was self-confident, and fun to talk to. He dressed nice, he was cute, and those eyes. Oh, they could suck you in. He was everything she wanted in a man.
Katie's thoughts were interrupted by Noah wailing. She stood up rocking his arms, but the crying continued. "Shh. . . shh. Noah, what's wrong? Huh? Why are you crying?"
The wailing only got worse. Nothing she did would make him stop.
Katie groaned. "Please," she begged. "Please don't cry."
The doorbell rang.
Sighing, and bouncing Noah lightly, she went to the front door, and opened it.
"JC!" she cried.
"Hi, Katie."
"Hey." Noah let out a blood curdling wail. Katie groaned lightly. "He's been crying for at least 5 minutes, and won't stop."
JC studied Noah's tiny, red face. He stepped inside, and began preaching for him. "May I?"
"Go right ahead."
As soon as Noah was in his arms, JC stuck his index finger inside Noah's mouth. The crying stopped.
"How did you do that?" Katie asked, closing the door.
"He's teething, and just wanted something to chew on." he explained. "Do you have any teething rings?"
"Uh. . . " Katie thought for a moment. "I think I saw one in the freezer."
"Ok."
Katie led him into the kitchen where JC sat down on a bar stool, as she pulled an orange teething ring out of the freezer.
Sitting down on the other stool, she handed JC the ring.
JC replaced his finger with the ring, and wiped his finger off on his baggy jeans.
"Thanks." Katie said, sincerely.
"That's what I'm here fr." he grinned.
"Why are you here? Not to be rude or anything. . . "
"I came by to talk to Danielle. You guy's house is on my way to the O-rEnA, so, I though I'd fill her in on tonight's plans." he replied.
"Oh." her face fell. She had been hoping he had come just to see her.
"Is she here?"
Katie shook her head, glancing at the clock. "She's at work. Actually, she should be on her way home. You could stay and wait if you like."
"I would like to stay, but, I've got a soundcheck for tonight's show. That's why I'm going to the o-ReNa. Could you just give her a message?"
"Sure."
JC stood up, propping Noah in one arm, and pulling something out of his pocket with his free hand. "These are backstage passes. I'm pretty sure you won't need them since Brittny and Danielle used to practically be the sixth and seventh members of NSYNC. All of our guards know them, but, just in case you better take them."
Katie nodded, excepting the plastic passes that featured a picture of the guys.
"Phyllis is going to be at the concert tonight, but, she said she could love to take care of Noah while Danielle hangs out, so, just bring him along, and Phyllis will take him off of your hands when you get there."
"And Phyllis is Joey's mother?" Katie asked.
"Right." JC thought for a moment. "That's about it."
Just then Danielle came home.
"JC!" she cried when she entered the kitchen. "Hey!"
"Hey, girl."
"What's up?" she took Noah from JC's arms.
"Actually, I was just leaving. I just dropped by with passes, so the guard's don't hassle you."
"All right."
"See you tonight."
"Bye."
"Bye, Katie."
Katie smiled. "bye."
When JC was gone, Katie leaned back, and heaved a deep sigh.
Danielle cocked an eyebrow. "What's wrong?"
"Have you ever noticed how incredibly gorgeous that man is?"
"Uh-oh."
"Yeah, oh-oh. I've got a major crush on him, and he barely knows I exist."
"No, I mean uh-oh because JC has a girlfriend."
Katie sat up. "What?"
"JC's been dating Alexandra McKenzee for about a month now."
"Why didn't he say something last night?"
Danielle shrugged. "Joey says they aren't to serious, but, even so, he is dating her, and you shouldn't mess with it."
"Yeah. I know, but. . . I can't help how I feel."
Danielle twirled one of Noah's curls around her finger. "Maybe I could hook you up with Joey."
"Oh no. I am so not gettin g into that situation."
"What do you mean?"
"Joey is your best friend. If he and I were to go out, and it didn't work out. . . "
"I understand."
"You and Joey should get together." Katie suggested.
Danielle burst out laughing. "Yeah that's gonna happen, like, never."
"Why not?"
"Like you said. He's my best friend. That's as far as the feelings go."
"Being best friends can make the best relationships."
"And the worst break-ups." Danielle pointed out.
"Amen to that."
Danielle giggled.
Katie smiled, but it quickly dropped.
"Thinkin about JC?"
"Yeah, he's just so. . HOT."
Danielle grinned. "Very HOT."
It was Katie's turn to giggle. "I just want to kiss him.
"He's very kissable."
"Back off, girlie, He's mine!" Katie joked.
"Not if I get to him first." Danielle joked back.
Katie grinned devilishly. "Then I'll just have to get to him before you."
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