We celebrated backstage as we were waiting to present the award for best pop/rock album. Erik was presenting it with us. Mana wanted to change but it was too late. Terri was kind of worried at what she might do. Erik said Hello to everyone cautiously as he walked over. He handed the envelope to Julie who just tossed it back at him.
After Nsync won for best band, they made their backstage. Their gf's congratulated them. Chris gave Erik a death stare. He shivered as the group walked by him and ICE. The announcer person began to say their names. Terri snuck a look over at Erik ( w/out Mana noticing thank god ) and they smiled at each other ( mouthed I love yous before they appeared on the stage.
AND NOW PLEASE WELCOME THE GIRL BAND ICE AND THE STAR OF ODD MAN OUT, ERIK VON DETTEN !!!!!!!!!!!." the announcer shouted , making everyone cheer and blow whistles as we all waved.
Erik - Hello Everybody( waving the envelope ).
Mana - ( he silently cringed ) - We're here to present the award for best pop/rock album.
Julie - This years' nominees have done a spectacular job.
Robyn - Two are very new to the scene.
Terri - The other started her career in 1999.
Erik - Let's check out the nominees.
As the room, darkened and the screen played, Erik and I caught each others eyes. Since we were already beside each other, we took each others hand and kissed before Mana noticed. ( The Nominees were :. Mandy Moore, Jessica Simpson, and Christina Aguilera ). Erik looked at Mana and was shot a look of death. He quickly turned around and opened the envelope, while saying, " And the winner is......" I peered at the envelope and we both announced...... " MANDY MOORE !!!!." We told her Congradulations she accepted the award hugging each of us once both onstage and off. Erik and I walked behind the rest of the group with Mana and Julie the closest to us. Erik wanted to ask me something, I could sense it, but didn't want to do it with Mana right there. She keep glancing at us until Julie finally told her to stop it. Both of us were relieved and thanked Julie, getting a smile in return ( Erik just got 'no problem' from her ).
Mandy was amazed that she had won and even said so as we all giggled, including her. Erik quickly kissed me and I kissed back, our tongues intertwining. It felt so good to kiss him. We broke apart, hearing a shrill scream as we approached the dressing rooms. Mana pinned Erik to the wall making Mandy gape in horror and confusion. She asked what was going on but Mana told her to mind her own business. Erik started getting afraid for his life once again as Mana held him to the wall.
Julie tried to get Mana away from Erik but she just pushed Julie out of the way and kicked Erik in the stomach HARD while he was sitting against the wall. He took deep breaths, while asking what her problem was. All she did was just kick him again even harder. Mandy told her " STOP THIS !!!!."
Mana - This isn't your business Amanda Moore.
Mandy - Quit what you're doing to him. As far as I know he hasn't done anything to you.
Mana - That's just the point you don't know ANYTHING about what this scuzzbucket has done.
Mandy- What in the world made you abuse him like that ?.
Mana - He was kissing my best friend.
Mandy - Now I'm confused. What in the heck is wrong with that ?.
Mana- I don't think you have the right to know that miss candy moore.
Mandy- Well it would help un-confuse things you bitch.
Erik - Look, It's a long story and ----
Mana - Shut the fuk up von Detten !!!!!! ( punches him ).
Terri - Mana, cut it out. I love him and there's nothing you can do to change that.
Mana - I can't believe that you still believe every word this lying sack of bullsh*t is saying to you.
Mandy - Would someone please tell me what is going on here ?.
Julie - Okay. But not here. The press probably already picked up on the fighting. We can talk later ( glancing at Mana ).
Robyn - Let Erik get up. You're taking this too far. You almost freaking killed him last time. ( ducks a punch ) What is your problem ?.
Mana - ( Erik gets up but Mana kicks him down )- My PROBLEM here, is that this dickhead fuked my friend 4 times while in another relationship, tires to say he really does LOVE her, kisses her, charm her again, and she buys into hook line and sinker !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
Erik - That isn't the whole story and you know it. ( puts her hand around his neck to strangle, not caring Mandy's there, but Julie, Mandy, and Robyn pull her off ). You keep trying to freakin' kill me bitch !!!!!!!!!!.
Terri - Plus, you threatened to leave the group just to keep me from seeing him !!!!!!!!!!.
Erik get up thrice more before he succeeds in getting over to his beloved.
They hug tight, not wanting to let go of each other. Mana goes crazy and runs toward him. Erik quickly pulls Terri out of the way as she runs by. Mandy yells for security and Mike and Vince ( ICE'S bodyguards ) and Gary and Harold ( Mandy's bodyguard ) come rushing over seeing what was happening and restrained Mana. Erik presses his lips to Terri's as she eagerly kisses him back as their tongues enter each others mouths( they share 4 kisses ).
They stand there staring at each other. Erik's made Terri smile and giggle as she collapsed in his arms. He hugs her tight as he says ' I Love you.' and says it back to him. They reluctantly pull away when Julie say they have to go. Erik hugs and kisses her once last time as they part, mouthing ' I Love you.' *
Mana was as mad as a hornet. She was especially mad at Erik von Detten. She decided to terminate him once and for all. She smiled to herself as all these thoughts ran through her head. 'Now which one to use first is the key thing.' she mused as devil horns popped up on her brain. Erik and Terri talked and got back together. Erik was going out to help pick out an engagement ring with Eric tomorrow while Patrick and Cara visited the group. Both were so happy but also were worried about what Mana would attempt to do. It was also obvious that Chris hated Erik for 'stealing Terri away from him.'
Erik and Terri were eating in Long John Silver's while everyone else was out at the mall doing their own thangs. Erik was nervous and knew Terri could tell something was on his mind. They talked about their upcoming schedules, movies that looked good, Mana, Chris, New songs that they liked, and about what happened at the awards show. Erik could tell a couple of things were on Terri's mind too. He decide not to push her. He she would tell him when she was ready. He pulled out a small velvet box and opened it getting a small gasp from his girlfriend ( no onlookers though* ).
Erik - ( smiling ) - Terri, ( she blushes ) will you marry me ?.
Terri - Umm... Erik...
Erik - ( putting down the box ) - What is it ?. ( put his hand to her face and kisses her ).
Terri - No. I can't marry you yet.**
Erik - Why not ?.
Terri - We just got back together. I think we should wait about 3 months.
Erik - Okay. I love you. I can wait. True Love is what we have and I don't wanna ruin it.
Terri - You're so sweet. I Love You. ( kisses him ).
Erik - I Love You Too. ( kisses her back ). I'll return the ring and wait.
Terri - ( hugs him ) - So what do you wanna do now ?. Maybe we should go back to reg. dating for awhile.
Erik - ( smiles ) - Sure. I just wanna spend the of my life with you.
Terri - So Do I.
Erik - Let's go to a club or go back to my house and watch a movie.
Terri agrees to a movie fest and they stop at BlockBuster on the way home.
They rent :. Tarzan, Top Dog, 10 Things I hate About You, Never Been Kissed, Britney's home video, Man in the Iron Mask, and Christina Aguilera's home video.**
They snuggle up and pop in Tarzan, fast forwarding past the previews, and settled in for a long night of entertainment. Terri her head on Erik's chest as he rested his head on hers and put his arm around her.**
5am - 3 hrs before their video shoot starts. - movie fest ended at 2am.
Mana - I told you we shouldn't have trusted them I TOLD YOU !!!!!!.
Julie slaps Mana and tells her to calm down. 'For God's sake it's only 10pm.' she mused to herself.
Mana turns on the TV as " Who wants to be a Millionare." ( celebrity night ) came on the TV for a late night performance.
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