Carrie stared at Nick. She was more than shocked. She had not seen this coming, at all. She knew that he would eventually have to go on tour, but she never thought it would be so soon. She sat there, rigid. She turned her head.
"Please, baby, say something," Nick pleaded, reaching over and taking one of Carrie's hands. She snatched it away. She turned her head back.
"I can't believe this. How are we supposed to have a relationship when you're gonna be away?" she muttered. She fought back the tears that were threatening to fall. She didn't want to show how much this was affecting her.
"Sweetie, it's only for three months. And you can fly up to see me whenever you want," Nick said gently. He felt anger rolling at him in huge waves from her. He hated it when she was mad at him.
"Yeah, I just looove to fly! That's why I've never gotten on a plane in my entire life!" she shot back sarcastically.
"Don't be that way with me, Carolyn. Please. It hurts you know," Nick said, looking down at his hands. Carrie was beyond caring because she was too mad.
"Yeah, and I care," she retorted, crossing her arms.
"Carrie, you're acting as if this came out of the blue. You know that we have tours and stuff. You don't have to be so upset," Nick said.
"Oh, I don't have to be so upset, huh?" Carrie jumped off the stool. "I'm gonna be away from my boyfriend for three months, and you act as if it's nothing!" she cried.
"No, that's not the way I'm acting because that's not the way I feel! I love you, Carrie, and because I love you I'm going to miss you so much I'm gonna wish that I'd never even heard the name Backstreet Boys...okay, maybe not to that extreme, but I know you understand my point, so don't say it's nothing because it's not!" Nick shouted.
"Ugh! You just don't understand-"
"Oh, I understand! I understand that you're not understanding enough to see that it's not the end of the world that I'm gonna be away for three months on tour becuase I have to because it's my job! Come on, Carrie, give me a break! I don't want us to be mad at each other," Nick finished. "Especially these last two weeks we have together before I go on tour."
"Well, too late because I'm already mad," Carrie replied.
"Please, Carrie. Don't be mad." Nick pulled Carrie into his arms, and rubbed her back softly. He kissed her neck.
"I love you, baby. Please don't be mad," he whispered against her neck. Carrie sighed. She put her arms around Nick's neck and squeezed hard.
"Okay. I'm sorry for blowing your head off. I guess I overreacted," Carrie said into Nick's chest.
"It's okay. Let's just not get mad at each other because it really upsets me," Nick said.
"I know. I'm gonna really miss you," Carrie replied.
"Don't think about that now, baby. Are you really not going to go see me sometime?" Nick asked.
"Well...I suppose I'll risk going on a plane just for you...but if something happens, it's gonna be on your conscience for the rest of your life," Carrie responded.
"Oh, don't say that, Carrie. Nothing's gonna happen. Why don't we go out somewhere? It's nice out. Maybe the park or something," Nick suggested.
"Sure," Carrie agreed. "Let's go."
As they drove to the park, she began to feel doubts. What if something happened while they were apart? She snuggled closer to Nick, as if he'd somehow deteriorate before her eyes. She wouldn't stand if she lost Nick. She didn't even want to think what three months apart would do to their relationship.
Chapter 4
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