The next day, everyone was making sure they looked okay, making sure every hair was in a right place, every peice of clothing looked perfect. Malia nervously chewed on one of her nails and looked around her, everyone was bustling around and it was making her a nervous wreck. The Backstreet Boys and her were getting ready to greet the fans and some local press in a fan conference and so far, everything was going late. Jake, their publicist, was inside talking to everyone. Malia glanced at her watch, five minutes till noon. She glanced around, she had been early but not that early. The BSB had to of been running late. Bryan, her manager, pushed through the crowd, "You were supposed to come let me see what you're wearing..now it's too late!"
Malia fought the urge to roll her eyes at him, he was such a jerk! But because he hadn't done anything to void his contract, she was stuck with him until May. "I'm fine Bryan, you're not my father and I'm over 18 so I think I can wear what I want, when I want. It's not your decision. Everything is in it's place so don't have a coronary."
"That's not the point Malia, you have to look perfect out there!"
This time, she did roll her eyes. Jeff, her security, pushed through and nodded at Bryan before putting his arm protectively around Malia, "They're here and we're ready to start."
Malia nodded, "Okay..see you later Bryan..much later."
Bryan just rolled his eyes and stalked off. Jeff led Malia through the people and towards the double doors that would lead into the conference room. She caught sight of Kevin's tall frame, as well as AJ and Brian. "Go wait over there and you all will go in in about 5 minutes or so."
She nodded at Jeff, "okay..thanks."
"No problem."
She walked over and finally caught sight of Nick's head. He caught her eye and smiled, "There you are..where were you hidin'?"
She smiled and hugged him quickly before leaning backwards against the wall, "I was over there.."
"Ohh.."
"What took you all so long?"
Brian bounced up then and grinned at his friend, "Nicky here was on the phone with his MOMMY and wouldn't come out of his room."
"Shut UP Brian.," Nick said playfully pushing Brian.
Malia laughed at the two, they were so classic.
"Don't pick on him Bri..he's innocent..really.," She said putting her arm around Nick's shoulder.
"Yeah, I'm innocent."
Brian scoffed, "Yeah right..whatever."
They all three laughed and soon were quieted as the double doors opened. Malia went inside first, followed by Kevin, Howie, Nick, Brian, and finally; AJ. The people all begun to talk amongst themselves and a few flashes went off as the group walked in and sat down behind the table.
A young girl, of about 15, stood up and asked Malia a question, "I was just wondering, what do you think about the comparisons to Britney Spears and Christina Alguilera?"
Malia smiled, it was a question asked alot, "Well, it's certainly not a bad thing. They're both talented artists and it's great to be compared to them."
The girl nodded, satisfied with the answer. A guy stood up this time, "This is for Malia as well, it's known that you and Nick Carter are friends, I was just wondering, would you ever date him? And do you have a boyfriend right now?"
Everyone at the table laughed, that was a question also asked alot. Malia grinned, "To the second question, no I don't have a boyfriend, why are you offering?"
The guy laughed and looked to be blushing, "Welll..I could be offering."
Everyone in the room laughed, including Malia. She smiled, "I guess that's a good thing. Now as for the first question, would I date Nick? I don't know about that...I've known him since I guess we were about 5 and met in kindergarden. But, for right now, I wouldn't date Nick..it'd be like dating my brother I think."
Nick nodded in agreement, "Yeah..it'd be too much like dating one of my sisters."
The guy nodded and smiled, "Thanks."
"You're welcome.."
The conference went on for about another hour before Jake said they all had to leave. Malia and the Backstreet Boys filed out of the room, and into an awaiting van.
Later that night, Malia was crashing in Nick's room watching a movie. She was laying on her stomach, her feet up by the pillows, dressed in her hawaiian print pajama bottoms and a green tank top. Nick was up at the head of the bed dressed in pajama bottoms and a white wife-beater. He grinned as she jumped about a foot off the bed at one of the scary points. He laughed as she sat up and crawled up towards him. "It's not funny.," She said pouting.
He grinned, "Yeah it was."
"Shut up.."
"Okay.."
"Good...are you excited about rehearsals tomorrow?"
"Yeah..it'll be cool to get the feel for the stage and how it'll all come together."
She nodded, "Definately..I get to work with two new dancers tomorrow.."
"Really? That'll be fun teaching them the new routines.."
"Well..Swoop told me that he taught them the basics of the dances and that they're pretty quick leaners so hopefully I won't look like a total dork up on stage."
He nodded understandingly, "Have you seen your outfits for the show yet?"
"I've seen one and it's sooooo cute!"
He laughed, she got so excited over the simplest things, "What's it look like?"
"It's these leather pants, which I love, and this sleeveless black shirt with a rose on it and the rose has like glitter all over it..it's for real cute."
"Sounds cute I guess.."
"It is!"
"Nothing too revealing though, right?"
"Of course!"
He laughed, "'Lia!"
She laughed, "Nothing too too revealing but there will be some skin shown."
"Uh oh.."
"Yep..got that right.."
"You'll be turning on some guys in that audience."
"Yep!"
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