Brian:
We’ve all been trying to get ahold of AJ to find out what happened today at the press conference and figured he went to talk to Micki. It was a long drive to Micki’s house from Orlando, but we knew AJ would do it if he really needed to talk to her about something.
“I dont understand it, if they’re breaking up,” Kevin said sitting down on my couch.
“Me either, I think AJ was falling in love with her,” Howie said sitting on a chair.
“That’s it,” I said.
“What?” Kevin asked.
“AJ’s scared,” I said.
“What do you mean?” Howie asked looking confused.
“Who is the last person you would think would fall in love in the group?” I asked looking from Kevin to Howie.
“AJ,” they said at the same time.
“He’s scared because he’s falling in love and he doesnt know what to do,” I said, it was making sense now.
“That makes sense,” Kevin agreed.
“Yeah it makes sense. But AJ wouldnt let something like this pass him by. He knows when he sees something good and worth his all,” Howie pointed out.
“Man, AJ’s told us before he doesnt want to fall in love. Now that he is falling in love he just doesnt understand why,” I argued.
“That’s true,” Kevin nodded.
“He better be over at Micki’s telling her he loves her,” I said.
Just then the phone rang. I ran to the kitchen and picked it up.
“Hello?” I answered.
“Hey Brian. Its Leah,” I smiled at the sound of her voice. I loved talking to her.
“Hey Leah, whats up?” I asked.
“Hey, AJ just went to Micki’s. Im calling from my cell phone because they’re in there talking. He didnt say anything to you, did he?” she asked.
“No,” I answered.
“Oh,” she sighed.
“Hey what are you doing this weekend?” I asked forgetting about AJ and Micki.
“Nothing, why?” she asked, I could tell she was smiling.
“Well, would you want to go out?” I asked.
Lexi:
I walked into my apartment, threw my keys on the counter and looked at the clock. It was 2:30, I was so happy my boss decided to let everyone leave early. I was not having a good day. I walked to my room and changed into some jeans and a blue tank top. I pulled my hair into a messy pony-tail and walked back into the kitchen, where I got myself a Sprite.
“I need pets,” I muttered to myself.
I remembered that Leah, Megan, and Micki took the day off of work, so I dialed Leah’s cell phone and waited patiently for her to answer.
“Hello?” she asked.
“Hey Leah, what’s up?” I asked.
“Hey, Im on the other line with Brian and he just asked me out for this weekend, let me call you right back, ok?” she asked.
“Uh, ok. Isnt he in Orlando?” I asked.
“Yeah, my bill will be high, that’s why I got to hurry,” she said.
“Ok, bye,” I said. I hung up the phone and walked into the living room. I dialed Micki’s number and patiently waited for her to answer.
“Hello?” asked a male voice.
“Hey is Micki there?” I asked.
“Can she call you back?” he asked.
“I guess. Who is this?” I asked.
“AJ,” he answered.
“Ok AJ. Bye,” I said and hung up the phone.
Next, Megan. I dialed the number and waited for her to pick up, but no one did. So, I just sat in my living room and looked at my blank tv screen.
“Damn, I wish there was something to do,” I whined.
Adrienne:
I hate work. I really do. I was just leaving work, it was 5:00 and I was really tired. I drove home and when I got in there was a message on my machine. I pressed play and listened until the message came.
“Hey baby, we got home early, really early actually, so call me when you get in.”
Aww, thats good news. I get to talk to Howie tonight, all night if I want to. I picked up my phone and dialed Howie’s number.
“Hello?” Howie answered.
“Hi honey,” I greeted.
“Hey Adrienne. I just got home about thirty minutes ago,” he told me.
“Really? How was your day?” I asked.
“It was good. How was yours?” he asked.
“Eh,” I mumbled.
“Not good?” he asked.
“I wish I had a different job,” I told him.
“Aww,” he said.
“Hey, I can be there in an hour. Do you want me to come over?” he asked.
“Dont you have to be in the studio early tomorrow?” I asked.
“10,” he answered.
“Yeah I want you to come over, but if you dont want to, you dont have to,” I said, knowing he would still come over.
“I’ll be there in an hour,” he said.
“Ok, be careful,” I ordered.
“Ok,” he agreed.
We hung up and I jumped up. I took a shower and put on a 3/4 sleeved lavender shirt and a pair of jeans. I dried my hair and applied a little bit of makeup.
Before I knew it, Howie was knocking at my door. I rushed to the door and swung it open.
“Howie!” I exclaimed enveloping him in a hug.
“Hey baby,” he said smiling.
I let him into the house and we went into the kitchen.
“Do you want anything to drink?” I asked.
“No, Im fine, thanks,” he said sitting down at the bar.
“What’s wrong?” I asked.
“Nothing. Come on, I want to take you out to dinner,” he said standing up.
“Where at?” I asked.
“I dont know. Maybe Steak and Shake or something like that,” he suggested.
“Ok, that sounds cool,” I agreed putting on my white Lugz. We left my apartment and got into his car. He drove us to Steak and Shake where we went in the have dinner.
Nick:
“What time do you guys have to be at the studio tomorrow?” Megan asked me as we sat down on her couch.
“10, I think,” I answered turning on her tv.
“Oh, I wonder what happened with Micki. She hasnt called any of us and she wont answer her phone or anything,” Megan said looking worried.
“Im sure she’s fine. If something bad happened, Im sure she wouldve called you guys,” I assured her.
“Yeah, I guess so,” Megan shrugged.
“Nick, I dont want to watch this,” she complained at the basketball game I was watching on tv.
“Why?” I asked acting shocked.
“Uh, look at it. Its boring,” she complained.
“Well, its not like football is on,” I said.
“Yeah, but that doesnt mean we have to watch basketball,” she whined.
“Fine, then what do you want to watch?” I asked.
“I dont know,” she shrugged.
“Ok, well, until you figure out what you want to watch, Im watching basketball,” I concluded.
Megan groaned and got up and walked to the kitchen.
“What?” I called.
“Nothing,” she said, obviously bored.
“What do you want to do Megan?” I asked going into the kitchen.
“I wanna know where you are taking me Friday,” Megan said smiling.
“That m’dear is a secret and you’ll find out on Friday,” I said walking away.
“Nick! Tell me!” she whined following me.
“Nope,” I shook my head.
“Dont be a butthead. Tell me,” she said.
“No, I am not telling you,” I said smiling down at her. I wanted so badly to just lean down and kiss her. But, I will find out Friday if that is something she wants.
Micki:
When Leah and Megan left, AJ and I were pretty silent for a few minutes.
“So, you saw the press conference?” he asked.
“Yep,” I nodded looking into my lap.
“I just did it for your own protection. I didnt want anything to happen to you. I dont want the press following you around Micki. I know if that happens, you’ll get tired of it and just end it with me and I dont want you too,” AJ explained.
I looked up at AJ and saw that he was being completely honest.
“How come Howie admitted he was with Adrienne then?” I asked.
“Because, he probably didnt think anything of it, you know?” he asked.
“Yeah, I guess so,” I shrugged.
“Micki, Im scared as hell,” he told me.
“Why?” I asked, confused.
“Because Im falling in love with you and I used to tell myself I wouldnt ever let myself fall in love with someone,” he whispered.
“You’re falling in love with me?” I asked, tears filling my eyes.
“Yeah,” he whispered looking up into my eyes.
“Im falling in love with you too,” I said rushing into his arms, where he held me for what seemed like forever.
I loved the feeling AJ gave me. When he was near, I felt like nothing else mattered, but being with him and sharing every moment with him. I guess that’s what love feels like. I dont know, because Ive never been in love before, but if this is love than I dont want it to ever end.
“I love you Micki,” he whispered into my ear.
“I love you too AJ,” I said looking into his eyes. He leaned down and pressed his lips to mine.
The whole night, we stayed up late and just talked, about us, about our friends, about everything. I dont think there was a topic we didnt miss.
I was grumpy though, when I had to wake up at 6:30 to get ready for work. AJ had fell asleep next to me on the couch. I smiled down at him. He looked so peaceful as he slept.
I got up and got ready for work. When I returned to the kitchen, AJ was up, making me breakfast.
“Good morning beautiful,” he said pressing his lips to mine.
“Good morning,” I said smiling. My mood 100 times better than when I first woke up.
“Sit down, have some breakfast before we leave,” AJ ordered.
“Thank you so much AJ,” I said smiling at him.
“My pleasure,” he kissed my forehead and got me a glass of orange juice.
“Here you go baby,” he said setting it down in front of me.
“Shouldnt I be the one making breakfast?” I asked as he sat down across from me.
“Not this morning,” he smiled.
“I’ll miss you today,” I said looking at him.
“I’ll miss you more,” he said.
“I dont know what I did to deserve you, but I am so thankful,” he told me.
“I think Im going to write Find A Date today,” I winked at him.
“I think I will too,” AJ agreed.
“Man, I got to get going so Im not late,” I said looking down at my watch.
“Yeah, I need to go home before I go to the studio,” AJ agreed. We left my house and said our goodbyes at my car.
“Call me tonight when you get home,” I ordered him.
“I will. I promise,” he said.
“Bye.”
“Bye.”
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