Alyssa let out a nervous sigh, as the limo pulled to a slow stop. She took a deep breath, as the door opened up. Her bodyguard, Drew got out first offering a hand to her. She took his hand generously as he helped her carefully out of the limo. She smiled nervously at the video cameras in her face, and tried to remain calm, and collective.
As she stepped onto the red carpet, she gave a small giggle. She never expected to be walking across the same floor as so many stars. The strangest part was that she considered to be ONE of them.
"ALYSSA!" Alyssa looked up quickly, smiling at the area of fans holding out paper, and snapping pictures.
"Can I have an autograph?" The words seemed to be coming from every direction. She nodded her head smiling.
"Of course! I'm so glad all of you came out," she smiled taking the first paper and pen she saw. She scribbled her name on it, and a small message quickly, trying to sign as many as she could.
Justin smiled, walking with the rest of the guys down the crowded red carpet. The only thing on his mind, was meeting up with Alyssa. His eyes scanned over the crowd of people, frantically trying to find her.
"Justin..." He turned his head sharply when he felt Jc elbow him in the side.
"Oh, yeah sorry..." Justin blushed a little, focusing his attention on the reporter the guys had started talking to.
"Aside from just Nsync performing tonight, I hear you've got a pretty special performance planned Justin. Anything you would like to tell us about that?" Justin smiled at the petite girl holding the microphone out to him.
"Yeah, my beautiful girlfriend Alyssa Taylor, and I are going to be doing a song together. This is the world premier of it basically. We wrote it together, and it's just raw MUSIC, and feelings. I'm really proud of how it turned out, and even more excited about getting to perform with her for the first time." Justin couldn't help but to smile when he talked about it. The song reflected both of their feelings perfectly, and he felt it really had turned out to be nothing less than a masterpiece.
"Speaking of Miss Taylor, her career has really just sky rocketed lately, how do you feel about that?" Justin beamed in pride, thinking of how naive' and modest Alyssa was about it all. He almost laughed when he remembered her reaction when she found out she was invited to the awards show tonight.
"I am so happy for her, and so proud of everything she has accomplished as an artist, and as a person. She has an amazing talent, and I'm so thrilled it has taken her so far." Justin smiled at the reporter warmly, waiting for her next question.
"I think I see Alyssa now ... she's just a little in front of you," The small lady pointed out, causing Justin to stand on his tip toes, to see if he could find her.
"Thank you such much ma'am. If you would excuse me," Justin smiled politely shaking off the looks of warning the guys were giving him. Of course he knew it was rude to just walk out in the middle of an interview, but he couldn't help it. The moment he spotted her, he moved on impulse alone.
Justin pushed past the crowds of people, a smile coming to his face when he saw her looking around, just standing there all alone.
"Hey baby..." His arms went around her waist, as if on instinct, his fingers intertwining with her slender ones.
"Hey sweetie..." Alyssa squeezed his hand lightly, turning around to kiss his cheek. Justin's eyes scanned her entire body, admiring her innocent beauty. A simple black dress fit her curved figure perfectly. It was short with a slit up either side of it. Dainty straps held it in place, the same straps making a criss cross pattern across her back. Her dark curls were made into tight seperate curls, pulled back with a simple head band away from her face. Every detail of her makeup had been done to perfection.
"You look ... just incredible." Justin smiled at her, swinging their intertwined hands back and forth.
"Well, thank you. You're looking rather nice yourself." Justin chuckled a little, watching a twinkle of light shine through her aqua eyes.
Alyssa bit the inside of her lip nervously, swaying on the heels of her feet.
"You look like you're about to go crazy sweetie. Just relax..." Alyssa giggled a little as Justin tried to reassure her.
"I really thought I had gotten over being nervous before I performed. But, I mean ... everyone out there is musicians ... and-Oh Lord," Justin laughed lightly, watching the expression on Alyssa's face turn from nervous to petrified.
"Listen to me...there is nothing to be nervous about. We have practiced this song a dozen times, and I'll be right up there with you. Now calm down ... and lets go." Justin gave her one last reassuring smile before taking her hand and leading her to very edge of the back stage area. When the producer nodded his head, and the lights dimmed Justin gave Alyssa a little push of encouragement as she walked carefully onto the stage.
Her eyes looked at the filled seats in amazement, and then to her left briefly, just long enough to see Justin giving her a thumbs up. She smiled, as the lights raised, a spotlight landing on her. Taking one last deep breath, she closed her eyes singing the words of the song she had written from her heart.
"Each night I laid there dreaming
of someone like you
And it wasn't until you walked into my life
That my dreams came true
There were so many things
I wish I'd never done
But until i was in your arms
My life hadn't really begun"
Alyssa's head tilted upwards, her voice never giving out as she reached the long high note. She could have sworn she heard a gasp from the audience as Justin slowly walked onto the stage, joining her in the chorus.
"I'm amazed beyond words
by the sparkle in your eyes
Each time I touch you
My heart flies
Never have I felt
Anything sweeter than your kiss
Baby you're my whole world
I promise you this..."
Their voices blended together perfectly, thriving in pure passion. Justin smiled at Alyssa affectionately, she only stared at him as he continued singing.
"With you in my life
There is no sorrow
Reflecting in your eyes
I see the sunshine of tomorrow"
Tears misted in Alyssa's eyes as she listed to every word Justin sung to her. He ran his hand along her cheek lovingly. His touch was tender and soft, just to show her how much he loved her.
"If your love was all a dream
I never want to wake
I swear I love you more
With every breath I take"
Alyssa's eyes widened when they locked with Justin's crystal blue ones. As soon as she gazed into his emotion filled eyes, the tears she had been fighting carelessly ran down her cheeks. Justin noticed them wiping them away softly, tracing his thumb down her face where the tears had made it wet. Taking in a choppy breath Alyssa opened her mouth, joining in with him for the remainder of the song.
"I'm amazed beyond words
by the sparkle in your eyes
Each time I touch you
My heart flies
Never have I felt
Anything sweeter than your kiss
Baby you're my whole world
I promise you this...
If you ever need me baby
All you have to do is call
For you darling
I'd sacrifice it all
I'm amazed beyond words
by the sparkle in your eyes
Each time I touch you
My heart flies
Never have I felt
Anything sweeter than your kiss
Baby you're my whole world
I promise you this..."
As the song softly played to an ending, Justin and Alyssa were both numb to the tears running down their faces. The crowd around them clapped enthusiastically, showing their support for the couple.
"They all loved you baby..." Justin kissed the tip of Alyssa's nose, as the lights faded around them. The stage became dark, but a strong light of love burned inside of both of them.
"No, they loved US..." Alyssa smiled, her hands trembling as they latched around Justin's strong neck. Justin smiled, shaking his head lightly.
"You know, I really like the sound of that. US, Justin and Alyssa..." He trailed off lowering his head to hers. His lips found hers in a moment of raw passion, and emotions.
"I love you so much baby..." Justin's words came out in a soft whisper against Alyssa's lips.
"I love you too," Alyssa said softly, smiling up at the man who had made, and become all of her dreams. Justin's arms wrapped around her waist tightly, just holding her against him. They seemed oblivious to the entire world, just standing there all alone on the empty stage. Neither of them could ask for anything more.
