Brian ended up calling me a half hour later and appologized. We decided that he would come over, he'd bring movies and pizza. We wanted to be alone so we could talk to get to know one another better.
Someone knocked on the door at 7:30, I figured it was Brian. He smiled and handed me a yellow rose.
"A friendship rose." Is what he told me when he handed it to me. I smiled back and thanked him. He then handed me the pizza box and two movies.
"Horrorr and comedy. 'Blair Witch Project' and "Ace Ventura"
" Great. Come in and make yourself comfortable." We watched "Ace Ventura" first. Usually people watch horror than comedy but Brian promised me he'd keep me safe. I'd already seen the movie, and I can't remember the last time I was scared of a movie, but I could play along. Throughout the whole movie, we were laughing and saying every line of it. After that was over we started talking.
"So tell me everything about you, cause I have a feeling you know all the basics about me. Then you can ask me questions."
"Sounds good, where should I start?"
"Beginning." "That's always good." He just smiled and nodded him head. "Okay, my full name is Brianna Marie Derose. I was born April 29, 1979. I pretty much have lived in NY my whole life. Not the bigger part of it, but a quiet part called Victor. I had, I mean have, an older brother who is 25, my mom's name is Karen, and my dad's name is Scott. They were high school sweethearts. I have yellow lab named Sidney. I just finished my last year in college, studying sports medicine. Starting in October, I'll be a sports therapist for the girls gymnastics team, and guys Basket Ball team. My two favorite sports. My favorite colors are blue,green and silver. My favorite food is pasta and pizza. Fave, drink is Coke and Mtn.Dew. My favorite movie is "She's All That", "Varsity Blues","Princess Bride", any Jim Carry movie, or Will Smith. You know my favorite group so I won't get into that. And I think that's it, anything else?"
"Your favorite Backstreet Boy." He smiled.
" Well...it use to be Nick, but I never knew him so I hated saying he was my favorite. But you were my second, and well now, I must say that you are."
"Why thank you, and so far you're my favorite fan." We both laughed. " May I ask you another question?"
"Shoot."
"Do you have a best friend? Cause Nick's mine."
"Um...well? I don't like saying best. I have a really good friend, Angela. She's coming in two days with my other friend Rebecca. She loves A.J. and Rebecca loves Howie."
"I have another question." I laughed a little.
"Go ahead."
"Why don't you like to have to best friends?"
I was quiet for a minute. "I don't want to pry, but I'll tell you about Leigh Ann."
"No I'll tell, but you don't have to tell me about her."
"I want to. I've kept in."
"If you say so. Well I've had a lot of best friends in my life. And in one way or another I end up losing them. I lost my first one 'cause she moved away, my other one was hanging with the wrong people, same goes with my second. Then there was Caleb. He was the sweetes guy I had ever known and was always there for me. The same went for me, I was there for him. We were best friends for awhile and decided to take it the next step, so we went out. Things were going great 'till well, my third year of college. We were so happy cause we kept it going strong even though we were both away from each other." I stopped, thinking of how I should tell him this next part. As I thought about it, tears came to my eyes, trying to hide them I turned around. I didn't want to lie but I wasn't ready to lose another great friend. I felt Brian's hands on my shoulders.
"Hey, its okay, you don't have to go on. I see that you've lost a lot of friends, but I promise you. You'll never lose me."
Usually I back away when someone promises me something like that, but the way he told me, I believed him. Something told me that I wasn't going to lose him. I'm really sorry for bringing up this pain. I never want you to be in any kind of pain." I turned around and he gave me a hug. After I calmed down I looked into his deep blue eyes.
"I'm sorry," I whispered.
"For what?"
"I'm never this sensitive."
"It's perfectly all right, I get really sensitive too, over delicate topics. Now I'll tell you about me."
Author's Note:This next part talks about him and Leigh Ann. I am sure she is a really nice person. But every story needs a bad guy. None of this is true. I believe that her and Brian love each other so I support them 100 %. I hope you all do also!
"We had been going out for a year and half. Longest I've kept a relationship with this group. If anything was going to break us up, it would've been because I couldn't see her. Things began to get a little shaky before our big European tour. She couldn't come because she was in LA starting over for something or other. The day before the tour, I went to LA, from Florida, risking making us late for Germany, to say goodbye. Well, when I got to her friends place where she was staying, the door was wide open. I started paniking because you read and hear about these people getting murdered or something and their door is always left open. So, I went right in. I looked around the living room and went upstairs. I went to the gues room where she usually stays. I opened the door slowly,when I looked in, she-sh..."
"It's OK, take your time," I told him taking his hand. Brian took a deep breath and let it out slowly.
"She was in bed with my friend school buddy, Rob. SHe said she loved me before. You that hurts, it hurts a lot. She's the second person to play games with my heart. My girlfriend Amy, back in high school, the year I left for the Backstreet Boys. We made it 'till the second year of the Backstreet Boys. I didn't find her sleeping with anyone but she was cheating on me, the whole time. Even before I left. She lied...all lies!"
"Bri, 'Thats What She Said'?" He nodded his head "You told a reporter that it was just a sappy song you and Tommy wrote."
"I have to have some personal stuff!" He yelled with tears streaming down his face. I pulled him into a hug this time.
Next door with A.J. and Nick
Nick and A.J. were shooting hoops out on the driveway. A.J threw the ball but it went into the grass.
"Man you suck!"
"Just get the ball 'Mr. NBA'." Nick laughed and walked over to it. By the ball he picked up a bottle.
"What ya got Nickay?" He read it.
"These are Brian's pills. The doctor just gave him these today."
"Better go over and give them to him."
"Which house?"
"White. I have to go, nature calls!" He ran into the house and Nick walked over to where we were.
Brian and I jumped when we heard knocking.
"I must look a mess."
"You look fine, but ya can tell you were crying. Why don't you go splash cold water on your face. Bath room is down the hall to your left."
"Thank you."
"Yep." I started getting up but he pulled me down.
"No, for letting me cry." I gave him a hug and smiled.
"Anytime."
I went to the door and Brian went to the bathroom.
"Nick!"
"Uh-hi, is Brian here?"
"Um yeah, he's in the bathroom, come in."
"Thanks."
"Everything all right Nick?"
"Yeah I just- Brian!" He yelled when he saw Brian walk into the room. His eyes were red and puffy from crying. Nick went to his side.
"You OK?" "Everything's just fine Nick." Nick gave a confused look. " I"ll explain later. "Now did you need something bud?"
"Found this in the grass." He handed Brian the bottle.
"Wow, thank you. Didn't even notice they were missing."
"Really? You should've taken one before you left." Three a day ROk."
"My Frack, always looking out for me."
"You never forget to do these kind of things."
"Don't worry, I'll take one now." He popped one in his mouth, went to his glass and swallowed it. "Here bring this home so I don't forget to." He tossed Nick the bottle.
Nick was still very confused and worried about his best friend. He glanced from Brian to me and Back to Brian.
"I guess I'll be going." He did that glance thing again.
"Thanks Nick. We'll talk when I get home."
"Ok..."
"Bye Nick." I smiled and he did the guy nod of the head.
"Later Frick." I thought I felt a coldness but shrugged it off.
"Ready to watch the movie?"
"Yeah...hey Brian?"
"Yes?" He looked up from putting the tape in. I loved the way he gave me his undivided attention. "What's wrong? I've known you just 24 hours and already I know that look."
I laughed a little and sat on the couch. He came and sat by me.
"Is Nick all right?" He looked a little taken back.
"Why would you say that?"
"He just, I dunno?"
"Nick just gets a little over protected when it comes to my health."
"Yeah but...nevermind."
"No tell me, you can tell me anything remember?"
"Its nothing, really. It's probably just his over-protectivness."
"If you say so."
He stared at me for a minute and smiled. We watched the movie and by the time it was over it was almost one.
"Wow, it's late," I said looking at my watch.
"Yeah, I should be going home. We're going to an old friends for a BBQ. Hey would you like to come?"
"I don't think so, I wouldn't want to impose."
"You wouldn't. Kevin and Howie's girlfriends are coming."
"Brian I-"
"Pleeaaseee." He gave me a puppy face.
"OK, fine."
"Great! I'll pick you up tomorrow around 11?"
"Ugh, its my day off to sleep in..." He kept the puppy face on. "But for you I'll be ready."
"Good." He gave me a hug and stood up. I walked him to the foor and we were quiet.
"I wanted to do this last night." "
Do wha-" We started kissing. A minute later we pulled away.
"I had fun tonight, I also have someone else I can trust. Goodnight." He kissed my cheek.
"Goodnight Brian." He went home and I went to sleep dreaming about him.
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