Ali stepped out of the shower and started drying off. She caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror and thought back to last night.I can still feel it. Her whole body still tingled. She couldn't believe that her dream had finally come true. But now she couldn't get JC out of her mind. I wonder if he's thinking about me.

She went over to the bed and saw the roses, still sitting on the dresser. How did she get so lucky? She dried her hair and went over to turn the radio on. Suddenly she heard a knock at the door. Rose was finally here. "Hang on a sec!"

"To what?" Rose replied back with a laugh.

Ali couldn't reply. She threw a shirt over her head and ran to the door. "Girl what took you so long?" She yanked Rose before she even had a chance to say hello.

"Well good morning to you too", Rose said rubbing her arm. "Did I forget to mention that you almost pulled my arm out of the socket?"

"Sorry", Ali said. "I'm just a bit frazzled."

Rose closed the door behind her. "I'm sure you are." Then she grinned. "You look like it. Oh yeah, by the way, I ran into Lance on my way up here. He had to stop back at our room to get some papers. They're torturing the living hell out of JC back at the studio."

"I'm surprised JC said anything."

"I'm sure the guys didn't leave him any choice," Rose replied, with a slight laugh. "Girl, you look like you're about to go crazy".

"I'm already there. I'm sorry, but last night was just unbelievable."

"I'm sure". She couldn't blame Ali, because she was still trying to make sense of her night with Lance. She never in a million years expected to spend a night with him. On top of that, she didn't think it would become much of anything. But now, he was all she could think about.

Ali snapped Rose out of her trance. "Is everybody meeting up?"

"Yes ma'am. Why?"

"I was just curious. I want to know what happened with Justin's little dilemma." Then she switched gears. Rose has gotten sidetracked long enough. "What about Lance? I want to know what happened with you two"

Rose gave her a look. "What are you expecting?"

"I don't know. I mean, after everything that's happened recently, I figured that Lance would be on you like white on rice".

Rose sat down on the bed. "It wasn't like that at first. I mean, we actually went out to dinner and took a walk around town. We talked about all sorts of stuff. Then he confessed that he was really starting to feel something for me…"

"Like what?"

Rose shrugged. "He wasn't sure. He said he had always noticed me back then, but it had been such a long time that he just sort of put it out of his mind. Now that we've had a chance to talk again and get to know each other more, it's all coming back. Let me tell you, I was pleasantly surprised".

Ali was stunned. She was even more surprised that Lance had confessed anything to Rose. She knew how shy he was. "What did he say? What did YOU say?"

"Well, I'm starting to feel something too, and that's what I told him. Then, out of nowhere AGAIN, he kissed me. That did it. I pulled away again and I was like 'wow'. He had grown up so much. He was nothing like I expected."

"Better?" Ali asked with a grin.

"Oh yeah," she replied, and they both laughed. Rose went over and helped Ali put some of her stuff together. The girls had only about a day or two left in town, so they decided to start packing up early. "So tell me, was he any good?"

"Who?"

"Lance!"

"Let me put it to you this way…considering we're talking about Lance and not a whole lot can be expected it with him, I was blown away. Like I said, it was pretty much the same scenario as you and JC. But with Lance, he was being a little more cautious. Its like, there was things he wanted to do but he was scared to. I guess he didn't want to push things. And any way, I told you we didn't go all the way".

"Well, I kind of figured that much. You honestly would've floored me if you would've told me that you had. But that doesn't mean it can't be fun." Ali said with an evil grin. "Was he at least a good kisser?"

"I have to admit he was one of the best I've had in a long time". The girls smiled and gave each other a high five. "What I still can't believe is JC calling you 'Mrs. Chasez'. What was up with that?"

"I don't know, but I think he's planning something".

"Like what?"

"I don't know but I intend to find out." Then she started fanning herself. "Now I don't know about you, but I need a cool down and that pool downstairs is looking mighty good. You got your suit with ya?"

Rose pulled her suit out of her little black tote. She had a feeling that she and Ali were going to do something, so she came prepared. "I got my cell phone too, in case something happens with the guys. I don't want them to get out early and us not know and then come back and have them sitting and waiting for us".

Ali came out of the bathroom. "Well, let me grab my suit and then we can roll out of here." She grabbed a towel and her sunscreen. "Let's roll."

**Back at the studio**

The guys sipped water while the cameraman reloaded some of his equipment. Justin looked at JC and grinned slightly. "Well, we heard a little about Lance's night. How did yours go?"

JC rolled his eyes. "C'mon you guys. I already gave you the details."

Joey smirked. "You're so full of crap, man. Do you really expect us to believe that, after all that, you didn't go to home base?"

Chris shook his head. "Joey, you're sick."

"Well, its true"

JC took another sip of water and shook his head. "Like I said, I didn't need to. Ali and I didn't want to rush a good thing." Then he got quiet. I love her, he thought, I just don't know how to tell her.

Chris just smiled. "Don't listen to him, man. He's just mad because he hasn't gotten any yet." The guys cracked up with laughter. Then he noticed JC staring into space. "You ok?"

Joey got nervous. "I was just messin' around. I wasn't trying to be mean or anything".

"It's not you," JC said, finally looking up. He turned to Lance. "You can figure it out, can't you? I mean, you're dating her best friend. I know you're feeling the same way. You've got the exact same look."

Lance smiled, then his face turned red. He was starting to feel the same thing for Rose. "You love her, don't you?"

The guys' mouths dropped. They looked to see if JC would reply. Even Justin was speechless. "You're in love?" he finally asked.

"You have no idea", JC replied. His heart started racing and he could feel his face getting flushed. Visions of last night, being with Ali, flashed through his mind. His lips still tingled from their last kiss. He was longing to hold her again. "I haven't been feenin' this bad in a long time".

Justin's eyes widened. "Whoa, he said 'feenin'. He's got it bad".

Chris put his hand on JC's shoulder. "Well, despite our surprise, we're happy for ya, man. Ali's cool. And so is Rose," he glanced over and Lance and gave him an assuring look. "On top of that, I haven't met too many girls, and especially not any of your past girlfriends, that can fit in with the guys so well".

"Yeah really," Joey replied. "She's the only that can come up with better jokes than I can".

Chris smirked. "Joey, anyone can come up with better jokes than you". The whole group laughed as Joey slumped in his seat and pouted.

Suddenly Lance remembered what Rose had mentioned to him before they left. "No, seriously. You got some explaining to do. What's this I'm hearing that you called her 'Mrs. Chasez'?"

"WHAT?" The guys asked in unison.

"Who told you?" JC asked, trying to look innocent. Good, I got their wheels turning. They'll figure it out eventually.

"Rose told me when I went back to the hotel to get the papers". Now they were all curious. "Just what are you planning JC?" But with the cameraman returning, the guys got back to work, never getting an answer.

**After the Shoot**

"Man, I thought that would never end." Chris said, stretching.

"I swear, I came so close to giving that photographer a beat down. I never saw someone with his head further up his ass", JC replied.

"You said it." Justin stifled a yawn. "I don't know about you guys, but I'm not really that hungry".

"Neither am I," Lance replied. "You guys just want to catch an early dinner?"

"Sounds good," JC replied. "I need a nap".

"Just not alone this time", Joey replied with an evil grin. The guys laughed.

JC blushed. He was dying to surprise Ali. He hadn't had a chance to call before he left, and Lance had decided not to get a hold of Rose. He figured they would either be at the pool or hanging around in their hotel rooms. "Whatever. So when do you guys want to meet back up?"

Joey checked his watch. "How's 5:00 sound? That gives you guys plenty of time to chill out." He shot JC and Lance a wicked look and the guys laughed. They made it to the Grand Royale first. "Ok, be out here at five or we come looking for you". They said their good-byes and JC headed up the steps.

Now his mind was only on Ali. He had a feeling she would be home. But he wanted to surprise her. He opened the door quietly and she wasn't there. Then he heard the sink in the bathroom running, so he flopped on the bed and started to unbutton his shirt. Damn, I'm sweating like a pig. He knew why. He hadn't been stopped thinking about Ali the entire day, and was dying to pick up where they left off last night. He saw the bathroom door was opened slightly, so he got off the bed and tried to sneak his way in.

Ali had her back turned to him, cleaning out her hairbrush. He came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. "Hello beautiful…miss me?"

Ali nearly jumped out of her skin. Then she placed her hands on JC's. "Baby you scared me". Then she felt his chest against her back. He started running his hands up and down her sides, pushing himself more against her. He wanted more. Ali wasn't surprised, because that was all she had been thinking about. "Looks like someone's happy to see me".

JC put his hands under her shirt and started massaging her breasts. "You have no idea". He pushed her hair away and passionately kissed her neck. "I haven't been able to stop thinking about this all day", he whispered.

What's with him? Ali thought. She wasn't scared, just surprised. The guys must have jumpstarted him. "Baby, are you ok?"

JC turned her around. "I'm sorry. Just the guys started grilling me about last night again and I just got all worked up." He stuck his head out and looked at the clock. "We've got plenty of time. I need to remember what you felt like last night". He went down and kissed her. "Please say you'll help me".

JC was getting romantic and kinky at the same time. This was interesting. Ali scooted out of the bathroom and jumped on to the other bed. His excitement was contagious. She decided that she was going to have fun with it. She took her shirt off and motioned JC to her. "Come here".

Without even undressing, he crawled onto the bed and wrapped his arms around Ali, burying his face into her chest. He ran his lips all over, finally moving up and running them all over her neck. She felt so good to him. Ali moaned with excitement, and wrapped her legs around his waist. Her fingers became entwined in his hair. JC began to push himself into her, getting harder and harder with each thrust. My God, I think I'm losing it. He had never been this aroused by a girl in his life, and now all of a sudden the attraction was unbelievable. Suddenly he stopped.

This caught Ali by surprise. "That was quick." Then she saw the look of confusion on his face. "Baby, what's the matter?"

They sat up and he leaned back and rested against the headboard. Ali scooted up and rested her head on his chest. "I swear, I think I'm losing it."

"What makes you say that?"

JC looked at her and grinned slightly. "Look at us. I come in here and start 'molesting' you and then we're back to where we started last night. I don't know what's come over me".

Ali stroked his face. "JC…look at me." When he wouldn't, she turned his face to her. "JC, just stop talking right now, because you're sounding just like I used to. You think you're scaring me, don't you? You know I'd say something if you were."

JC nodded. "I know, but I don't want to take a chance. Maybe you like it but it's still awkward for you."

Ali rolled her eyes. She felt like she was hearing an echo. She put Casey through the same game. She swore to herself that this would be different. "Baby, I'm fine. If memory serves me correctly, I brought you over. And besides, I'm still here, aren't I?"

JC pulled her closer. "I know. Its like the rush came, it's still there, but I'm not feeling like I should do anything about it." He smiled. "To tell you the truth, I'd be just as happy just holding you right now".

Ali looked straight into his eyes. "That would be just fine with me. The thrill went as quickly as it came…but you're still thinking about it."

"Yeah. Exactly".

Ali took JC's arm and wrapped around her waist as she snuggled closer. "Baby, its ok. I'm not mad. My mind's in the same place. Believe me, I'm still thinking about last night. We didn't have to go all the way. Just being with you made it the most incredible night of my life." She held him tighter. Don't do what I did, JC. Don't afraid of a good thing. "You got to remember that this is literally a dream come true for me. Up until about a month ago, you were just something I stared at on my wall. Then, last night, I got to feel you for the first time and I never felt something so wonderful in my life." She reached over and enveloped her hand in his. "I'm not going anywhere, no matter what happens. You just remember that. I'm not going to let a good thing go".

Suddenly JC loosened up. The stiffness in his body seemed to slowly fade away. I have to tell her or I'll go crazy. "Thank you". He kissed on the forehead. "You're as beautiful inside as you are outside." Then he sat up and took her face in his hands. Her skin felt like silk to him, but his urges were suddenly coming back. Tell her! "Ali, I…I've been meaning to tell you something".

Ali caressed his hand. "I'm listening." I know he loves me. Maybe once he tells me I'll get the guts to tell him.

JC could sense that she knew. But the urge to kiss her was starting to overpower him. He pulled her to him and started to gently kiss her neck. Ali smiled and smoothed his hair as he looked up to her. "I knew there was something special about you since the day we met. I don't usually go up to someone right away, but you just caught my eye. Now I haven't been able to picture myself with anyone else." Then he looked away.

Ali was getting weaker and weaker with the more JC was leaving her in suspense. "Baby, just say what you want to say". He looked into her eyes again, and she noticed something she had never seen before. Tears started to well up in JC's eyes. "Are you ok?" she asked.

"Ali, I love you". JC felt like a big weight was just lifted off his shoulders. He leaned himself into Ali's chest and started to whimper. Ali was dumbfounded. She wasn't expecting to be right. But now that he's said it, she knew there was no turning back. She lifted his face up and wiped the traces of tears from his eyes. "Dry your eyes, babe. You don't know how bad I've wanted to hear you say that."

"I started to say something last night but…"

"You couldn't get the words out of your mouth".

JC was stunned. "You were thinking the same thing as me that night, weren't you?"

"You have no idea," Ali replied with a smile. Dammit, just say it! They laid back and held each other. As JC started to drift off to sleep, Ali said the words she had longed to say to the man of her dreams.

"I love you too".

She felt JC pull her closer as she too drifted off to sleep