Sunday 5:00 PM-Pepsi Arena
"I can't believe you let me back here!" I shouted to Justin.
"It's nothing!! You deserve this treatment!" Justin shouted back.
Why were we shouting? We were backstage at the concert after the opening act, Sisqo, just finished his set.
"Good Luck!!" I shouted.
"Thanks!" he shouted back, and moved towards me, then stepped back.
What was he going to do? I thought. He started to do something then decided against it. Suddenly, I felt warm arms around me and looked up and saw Justin-hugging me! I was startled.
"Now I have all the luck I need!" he whispered to me.
The concert was great! Even though it was really loud backstage, I had the best seat and everything was perfect.
The next couple of days, I had dance classes, and Justin had to go to NYC. We didn't see each other much until Wednesday night. I had my recital that night. Justin and the rest of *N SYNC came. Justin had planned a surprise for me. The guys decided to play all the songs live.
I was reluctant at first, but Justin told me they had the background music so it would be just like they were recording the songs. I decided it would be okay, and when the girls went on, it went even better than okay! They were so excited that *N SYNC was actually there to see them perform, that they used up all the excitement in the very long set.
Thursday 11:15 AM Albany Airport
"When did the guys take a flight home?" I asked Justin.
"Last night at about 1:00 in the morning."
"Oh my gosh, they must be so tired."
"Probably. But it doesn't matter, cause we got to sleep longer."
"Aw that's so mean!!" I joked.
"Flight 890 to Orlando is now boarding. Passengers taking that flight please go to gate 9. Vuelo 890…" The announcer announced in English, and then started to announce it in Spanish.
"That's us!" I shouted.
Justin and I boarded the plane and not to my surprise, we sat in First Class. At one point during the 3-hour flight, I fell asleep-on top of Justin.
When I woke up, someone had their arms around me, and was running their fingers through my hair. I fully opened my eyes, but didn't change positions because it felt good. Then I realized I was on a flight to Orlando and was sitting in first class-with Justin Timberlake.
"Justin…?" I asked sleepily. "What are you doing?" whatever you are…don't stop! I like it! I thought to myself.
"Jessica! You're…awake…I was just…um…"
"It's okay…"
"What?" Justin asked with a look on his face that was between confused and excited.
I raised my head a little, but was still in the same position-in Justin's arms. To my surprise, Justin let me stay in that position, but he lowered his head…and kissed me. I was so startled that I pulled away quickly.
"But Jess…?" he started.
I stopped him by saying, "I'm sorry I just didn't expect it."
"Oh…um…"
Then I looked into his eyes and kissed him as tenderly as I could. But, unlike me- he didn't pull away, he just kissed me back.
