Kyle parked his car and walked into the studio. A funny looking guy came straight at him.

'Kyle!' AJ shouted. 'How've ya been ma brother?'

'Bone! Long time no see bro.' Kyle replied and gave AJ a friendly hug. They walked into the other room where the rest was in. Kevin was playing poker with Brian and Trey, Howie was on the phone and Nick stood at the window staring outside.

'Kyle. How've ya been?' Kevin asked and hugged him.

'I'm doin' great Kev. You?'

'Perfect.'

'Rok! How's it goin' bro?' Kyle asked and exchanged hugs.

'I've been doin' excellent Donkey.' Brian replied smirking.

'Brian! You know I hate it when you call me that!' Kyle yelled making everybody, except Howie and Nick, laugh.

'That's why I call ya that DonkeyI mean Kyle-ma-brother.' Brian added.

'D's on the phone again?'

'Isn't he always?' Kevin asked.

'He's attached to the damn thing!' AJ figured.

'Yeah, he's almost as bad as YOU!' Brian added.

'Ah! I'll get you for this!' AJ yelled and slowly got up. 'But not today ... (big yawn) ... today I'm too tired.'

'You're nuts Boner!' Kevin yelled laughing.

'No but you're mister perfect, aren't ya?!' AJ shouted.

'GUYS!' Howie cried. 'I'm trying to have a NORMAL conversation here! So stop yelling so loud!'

'Kay D. We'll yell softer.' AJ promised.

'We can't yell softer!' Trey admitted.

'He's got a point there D.' Kevin said. Howie stressfully got up and walked out of the room slamming the door shut behind him.

'He's pissed.' Brian figured.

'Neh... you think so?' Kevin said sarcastically.

'Kev!' AJ hissed. 'Behave!'

'And why would I wanna do that...' Kevin asked and stuck out his tongue at AJ.

'No, but that's very mature!' Brian chuckled.

'Okay guys!' Kyle said and stood up straight. 'It seems like I'm the ONLY NORMAL human being in the room. So, I'm gonna break it to ya nice and easy... (short silence) ... you guys are absolutely INSANE! Sick to the BRAIN guys!' Kevin and AJ stood up and applauded.

'Great speech.' AJ said with a phony British accent.

'Very nice old chap.' Kevin added. 'Good to have ya back Kyle.' That's when Kyle noticed that Nick hadn't said a word since he came in. He playfully pushed Kevin and asked him what was up.

'I dunno man.' Kevin replied. 'He's been acting this weird ever since he got back from that dance exam a few days ago.'

'Yeah, his behavior is startin' to freak me out a bit.' AJ admitted.

'I dunno what's wrong with ma buddy.' Brian said sadly. 'I haven't seen em like this is ages'

'He's distracted the whole time. He fucks up his dance moves, he barely talks to anybody and he's a real pain in the ass!' Howie said, he had just came back in and he immediately figured that the conversation was about

"dear Nicky". Everybody looked at Howie in shock.

'Where the heck did THAT come from?!' Kevin asked angrily.

'Yeah man! What's with you?!' AJ cried.

'And you've never fucked up anything, have ya Howie?' Brian snapped.

'Not recently.' Howie replied. Kevin shot him an angry look which made him shut up.

'Excuse me guys.' Kyle said and walked over to Nick.

I can't get her out of my system! She's so amazing, Nick thought. He never even noticed Kyle coming closer.

'Hey Nick-man.' Kyle said and pulled him into a big tight hug.

'How've ya been kiddy?'

'Yo Kyle. I'm doin' k.' Nick replied.

'The words out that you've been screwing up your moves. What's buggin' ya bro? Wanna talk 'bout it?' Nick shook his head.

'You wouldn't be able to do skwirt.'

'Lemme at least try Carter. 'Kyle begged. 'I'm tryin' to offer my generosity and help. That's not gonna happen again any time soon. SoI suggest you take advantage of that.' Nick's face lit up. A weird thought raced through his mind.

Maybe Kyle knows her?! It's a one in a million shot buteh! Can't lose what ya never had right?!

'Maybe you can help me Kyle.' He then said. 'But it hasta stay between you and me, k?'

'I promise.' Kyle said and raised his right hand. 'Cross ma heart and hope to die. If I tell anyone f course.' Nick smiled and motioned into the other room. The guys looked at them when they walked out. Kevin smiled and Brian winked, showing their gratitude towards Kyle.

Nick sat down on the couch and motioned Kyle to join him. Kyle sat down and glared at Nick.

'So, wanna tell me what this is all about?' he asked.

'It's kinda... I'm kinda...' Nick stuttered. 'I've been thinking... no, that's not it...'

'What it is Nick! Tell me!' Kyle pleaded trying to release some of Nick's tensions.

'Yeah, sorry.' Nick managed to say as he tried to continue. 'Okay, I'm just gonna say it. No reason to worry.I'm never gonna see her 'gain anyways so... let's get it out of ma system.' Although Nick hadn't mention a name or anything, Kyle started to think that their conversation was going to end with a surton gorgeous young girl named Angela.

'So... eh...' Nick started again, but he didn't seem to be able to find the right words to form the sentences he tried to say to Kyle. He was just too nervous.

'Okay Marvin.' Kyle suddenly said. 'This ain't gonna work.'

'I guess you're right...'

'So, tell me one thing.' Kyle said smiling. 'What's the pretty thang's name?' Nick shot Kyle a look full of surprise and a bit of shock.

How did he guess?! Nick wondered. He just figured that... it was a girl buggin' ma mind! And he's right.but I can't even answer his question! I dunno the pretty thang's name!

'So...' Kyle asked as he forced an answer out of Nick. Nick took a deep breath and looked at Kyle.

'I dunno Kyle. I dunno her name...' he finally managed to say.

Oh shit! Kyle thought. He's definitely talkin' 'bout Angela! He has to be!

'And why are you so to your self all of a sudden?!' Nick asked, he suddenly started to get annoyed for no reason at all.

'Wow, wait a sec there Carter! I'm not the only with the problem! So don't get all pissed and annoyed! You've been mumbling bull shit the whole time! You do realize that I'm only tryin' to help ya sorry butt! I suggest you start acting grateful! I've got more to do than listen to your crap all day!' Kyle yelled and got up to leave.

'Please Kyle...' Nick whispered. 'Don't go. I'm sorry.' Kyle turned around and sat back down again.

'That's more like it.' he said and calmed down. 'So, where did you meet her?'

'Over at the dance exams' Nick answered and drifted back to that day. He was sitting in his chair just staring at her. She moved so gracefully. He had an instant crush.

'What did she look like?'

'Oh god Kyle! You should have seen her! You would have liked her! She looks like an angel!' Nick exclaimed. 'She's got long dark blond hair... incredible bluish eyes... oh god Kyle! I've never seen anyone like her! She's just amazing!' Kyle now was absolutely sure that it was Angela, she had captured his heart like he did hers.

'That's great man!' Kyle finally managed to say.

'What's up?' Nick asked.

'Nothin' man.' Kyle lied.

'Don't lie to me!' Nick exclaimed. 'I know you too well. You're lying!'

'Kay. Relax.' Kyle had to admit. 'She seems real nice.'

'You don't happen to... eh... know her or anything?' Nick carefully informed.

Kyle released a sigh. 'I take that as a big YES!'

'I kinda know who she is.' Kyle admitted.

'Well! Tell me about her! What's her name?! Where does she live! Tell me man!' Nick cried with happiness. Kyle remained silent as he stared at his feet.

This is not good, Nick thought. He does know her... but he refuses to tell me! This is not good at all!

What am I supposed to say?! Kyle cried to himself. I've gotta tell Nick the truth... Eventhou it would hurt practically as much as... smashing his brain with a ton of bricks! I've gotta be honest. He's my best friend for cryin' out loud! I can't lie to him! Or can I...

'Kyle.' Nick whispered. 'What's wrong... with her I mean.'

'Nothin' wrong with her Marvin. She's amazing... like you said.' Kyle whispered. 'There's just one small detail'

'And that is?!' Nick asked.

'The problem is...' Kyle said and took another deep breath. 'I can't tell ya Marvin.'

'Why not?!' Nick asked.

'I'm not allowed!' Kyle replied and stared at his feet.

'What are ya sayin' man?!' Nick wondered. 'You know her but you're not gonna tell me!'

'That's basically it, yeah.' Kyle answered without looking at him.

'What the fuck is that for?! I wanna know man! And you're gonna tell me!' Nick shouted angrily. 'Or am I gonna hafta make ya tell me?!'

'No, please Nick. Calm down. Let me explain.' Kyle begged. Nick nodded and Kyle explained.

'So Susan's behind all this?' Nick figured. Kyle nodded. 'That's bad.'

'Yeah, it sure it.' Kyle noted. 'I'm not able to say anything! No name, no nothing.'

'I am so depressed!' Nick said, got up and wanted to leave.

'Nick, wait up.' Kyle said and ran after him.

'What?!' Nick snapped.

'I've got somethin' to tell ya.' Kyle said.

'I'm not interested! Leave me alone!' Nick said.

'Believe me buddy. You wanna hear what I hafta say.'

'K. Spill the beans then. Quickly.'

'You're lady mysterious asked me to give you a message.' Kyle said. He immediately caught Nick attention.

'What did she say?!' Nick wondered.

'She wanted to say thank you.' Kyle explained. 'Thank you for helping her, she was very grateful.'

'She was?! Oh god!' Nick cried exited. 'Did she say anything else??' Kyle forced his brain to think back to his conversation with Angela.

'No, that's it man.'

'Tell her...it's my pleasure.' Nick asked as he turned around and walked away.

'No prob man.' Kyle shouted. 'Anythin' for ma bud!'

'Thanks Donkey! You're the best!' Nick replied smirking.

'I'M GONNA KILL YOU FOR THIS CARTER!!' Kyle yelled and ran after him.

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