At 5:30pm, a white stretch limo pulled up in front of my
house as I looked in to see Ariale all ready in there. Nick had
arranged for us to get five front row seats and five backstage passes to the
show. It was hard deciding who was coming, but in the end, I invited
Monica, Ariale, Oceane, and Brandy. My mom was weary about Brandy
going, but she knew Monica and I were going and that Mrs.Carter was going to
be there, so we were going to be okay.
"Sissie, I can't wait to meet Aaron," Brandy shrieked as we got in the
limo. Everyone had taken the oppurtunity to dress up. Ariale was
wearing a black skirt, with a matching cardigan, and a white blouse. Brandy
was
wearing a red dress with matching shoes, and Monica had on a nice black
dress. I was wearing a green jumper with a nice blouse underneath.
"He's really nice," I told her. "Hi Ariale. What's up?"
"Nothing much," replied Ariale smiling. "I am so excited to see the
boys peform."
"Me too," I replied sitting back. "I haven't seen Nick since Wednesday
and I miss him so bad." We drove off and picked up both Monica and
Oceane. Oceane was wearing a black, sleeveless dress.
"Hi," Monica said getting out. "How are you?""Hey," Oceane replied. "What's
up?"
"Hi," I replied with a smile. "I'm excited. How are you?"
"Good," Monica and Oceane replied in unison and I laughed. The concert
was being held at Shea's Performing Arts Center and I was very excited,
because that's where I witnessed my very first Backstreet Boys concert.
We had first row seats and Brian had taken my cousin Jody's rose, while
they had waved at us as well. We pulled up to the venue to see many
girls standing all over the place, and when we pulled up, they
screamed.
"They think we're the Backstreet Boys," laughed Oceane.
"Nick? Is it you?" yelled some girl from outside and everyone looked at
each other. The limo driver came and opened the door, as I looked up to
see girls rushing at the limo. I saw Lonnie and some other unfamiliar
bodyguards rush towards the limo. Lonnie grabbed Brandy first and
shielded her from all the fans. Then, each of us went through the right
stage doors, one at a time.
The first person I saw or actually heard was AJ laughing,
and then Brian laughing as well. I walked in and smiled. I stopped to
see Howie and Kevin chatting with some unfamiliar people, as there was
chaos on every part of the backstage area, as everyone ran up around,
getting ready for the show. Brandy grabbed my hand as she begged me to
find Aaron for her.
"This is crazy," Monica commented and I nodded in agreement.
"Emilie," shrieked someone and I turned to see Aaron rushing towards
me.
He gave me a hug and Brandy squeezed my hand tightly.
"Hi Aaron," I said smiling at him. "This is my sister Brandy."
"Hi Aaron," Brandy said and Aaron smiled at her.
"Hi Brandy," Aaron replied, and off they walked off.
"How cute," Oceane said and I smiled. I stood back as AJ noticed us and
waved. We waved back and I wondered where Nick was. I couldn't see him
anywhere, and I didn't want to barge in on anyone.
"Where's Brian?" Ariale asked and I shook my head.
"I have no idea," I replied. "I hope they're somewhere."
"Hello ladies," AJ said walking over to us with Howie close behind him.
"How are you all tonight?"
"Hi AJ, hi Howie," Oceane replied as they gave each other a hug. "We're
okay. How are you?"
"Pumped," Howie replied. "I don't think we've met." He smiled at Monica.
"Hi, I'm Emilie's future sister," Monica said and he smiled.
"Really? You're marrying who?" Howie asked her, looking at me puzzled.
"My older brother Mike," I replied.
"You have an older brother?" Howie said and I nodded.
"Nick's in the dressing room," AJ told me.
"Can I go see him?" I asked and AJ said sure. I walked past all the
people, making sure I wasn't in anyone's way. I walked past many people
who I didn't know, when I finally recognized Mrs.Carter who was
standing with Nick's grandmother and Brandy and Aaron.
"Sissie, come here," yelled Brandy and I walked over to them.
"Hi Mrs.Carter, hi," I said to them. "How are you? You both look
wonderful."
"Hi Emilie," Mrs.Carter said giving me a hug. "We're great. This is my
mom. Mom, this is Emilie, Nick's girlfriend."
"Hello dear," Grandma Carter said. "How are you?"
"I'm great," I replied shaking her hand. "How are you?"
"Very excited," she answered. "Nicky's in the dressing room. You can go
see him if you want."
"Okay thanks," I said with a smile and walked in towards the dressing
room, or I assumed it was the dressing room. I knocked softly, as the
door flung open to reveal Kevin, Brian, and Nick hanging out before the
show.
"Hi Emilie, come on in," Kevin said.
"Hi Kev," I said. "Thanks." I walked in to see Nick sitting on a couch,
sipping some Snapple, while chatting with Brian.
"Hey you," Nick said when he noticed me. "Come here."
"Hi," I said smiling and he gave me a big hug.
"Hey Em, is Ariale here?" Brian asked me and I nodded.
"She's out there somewhere," I replied as Nick let go of me. "Probably
with Monica and Oceane."
"Thanks," he said and disappeared out the door as Kevin followed
him.
"So, you look lovely this evening," Nick told me as we sat down on the
couch together.
"Thanks, so do you," I replied looking around the dressing room. "Wow,
Shea's is so nice. Do you like to perform here?"
"Yeah, it's cool," Nick replied. "It's wierd though, performing so
close
to Christmas and all. I mean, I sort of wish we could have the whole
month off, but of course we can't."
"Don't worry," I said standing up. "It'll be over very soon. Well, we'd
better get to our seats before someone tries to steal them."
"Okay, bye," Nick kissed me and he grabbed my hand as I got Brandy, and
Monica, Oceane, and Ariale followed me outside down to our seats which
were front row center. As soon as we walked from backstage, girls
started screaming.
"Who are you? Are you related to the Backstreet Boys?" a girl asked me.
"No, just friends," Monica replied as we sat down.
"Emilie, Aaron is so cute," Brandy said to me as we sat in our seats.
"Do you think he'll go out with me like Nick is going out with you?"
"Brandy, aren't you a little young to have a boyfriend?" I laughed and
Brandy shook her head in a firm no. The lights dimmed, as screams
started evaportaing throughout Shea's. Aaron was opening that night,
and
he came out with 95 south, as Brandy stood up, screaming. He sang
"Crush
On You", as he winked at Brandy several times and was really cute when
he performed. I noticed Nick and Brian watching from the sidelines, and
Nick waved at me, and I gave him a bright smile. Aaron then sang "Shake
It", and followed it with "Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer", as everyone
started singing it as well.
"Sissie, can I go back and play with Aaron now?" Brandy asked me and I
looked at Lonnie.
"Hey Lonnie," I said and he was standing in the orchestra pit in front
of me.
"Hey Em," he said smiling. "What's up?"
"Well, Brandy wants to know if she can go see Aaron," I said and Lonnie
nodded.
"Sure, no problem," Lonnie replied and he led Brandy backstage.
"Be good," I told her as she left.
"Where's she going?" Monica asked me as we sat down.
"To see Aaron, where else?" I replied shrugging and Monica laughed.
"That's so cute," Monica said and I smiled. The lights dimmed, as some
girl behind started gasping for air. I turned to see her crying.
"Are you okay?" I asked her concerned.
"Fine, just Nick makes me so happy," she replied and I smiled.
"Aren't you jealous?" Monica asked and I shook my head.
"I'm glad Nick has admirers," I replied. "As long as they keep their
hands off him." The guys appeared on top of the stage and started to
sing "That's The Way I Like It". Oceane grooved through the song, as AJ
kept winking at her and he actually stepped into the orchestra pit and
kissed her hand. Nick kept smiling at me, giving me goofy expressions,
and even blew me a kiss.
"Do you know him?" the girl beside me asked.
"Yeah, he's my boyfriend," I admitted honestly and she laughed.
"Sure he is," she said and I gave her a sterile look.
"Watch this," I snapped as the guys finished "Hey Mr DJ". The girl
laughed as the guys began introducing themselves. AJ was first and his
speech was short, but sweet.
"Hello Buffalo. Welcome to our Christmas show," AJ said. "I want want
to
say Merry Christmas to everyone out there." Howie came next.
"Hi everyone," he said smiling. "Howie doin'? Anyway, Merry Christmas
and I hope you enjoy the show." Kevin, spoke and then Brian. I looked
at
Ariale and he smiled at her.
"Hi, I just want to say hello to all our fans and a special hello to my
girlfriend Ariale who's in the audience tonight," Brian said and the
whole auditorium seemed to gasp or fall silent.
"Brian has a girlfriend?" the girl beside me shrieked. "No. She's
probably some hoe."
"Will you shut up?" I yelled at her. "Ariale is beautiful and stop
dissing my friend.
"So, your friend is dating Brian and you're dating Nick?" the girl
yelled back. "Nice lie bitch."
"You'll see," I replied as Nick walked out for his speech.
"Hello everyone," Nick said smiling. "First of all, I want to say hello
to my family. My grandparents and cousins are all here to celebrate
Christmas with me. I want to tell everyone, Merry Christmas, and I love
you all. I, especially, want to tell you all something about a rumor
that I know has been around the internet, and around here. It's about
the issue about whether I have a girlfriend or not. Brian does-." The
girls screamed and I saw the girl stare at me.
"It's not you," she yelled at me and pushed me.
"Stop it," Monica yelled at her as she shoved me beside Oceane.
"Well, it's true," Nick said as the girls all screamed. "I have a
girlfriend. Her name is Emilie and she's here tonight. Well, let's get
on with the show." Nick winked at me and then went to sit down, as they
started their solos.
"Are you Nick's girlfriend?" the girl screamed at me.
"Hello, yes I am," I yelled back and she shook her head. Howie sang
"Let's Toast To Our Love", while Kevin sang "Nobody But You", and AJ
sang "Lay Down Beside Me" which made Oceane all most collasped in
convulsions. Brian and Nick sang "Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire"
together and it was so nice. They left the stage then, and on came the
tables for "I'll Never Break Your Heart". Lonnie took my hand and led
me
on stage to dance with Nick. They had chosen two other girls to dance
with Howie and Kevin, as Nick smiled at me when he walked out.
"Remember the first time this happened?" Nick asked me and I nodded.
"It was the beginning of a beautiful relationship," I replied as AJ
began to sing.
"Yes it was," Nick said as he took my hands. "No what? Who cares about
these dances tonight? Come here." He took me in his arms, and we danced
to the song, ignoring the whole routine Nick was supposed to perform.
He
pulled me close, and I blocked out all the screams, and just pretended
it was Nick and I, dancing alone.
"Go Nick and Em," yelled Oceane and I looked up. AJ was singing to her
and I looked out at the corner of my eye, towards the left stage area,
and saw Aaron and Brandy dancing together. It was so cute.
"Look Nick," I stood him and he looked as well. "Ain't that cute?"
"Yeah," Nick said laughing. "Hold on." Nick let go of me and went to
Brandy and Aaron, pulling them on stage as everyone pointed and oohed
and aahed at them.
"Hi Sissie," Brandy yelled at me. "Aaron's my boyfriend."
"Cool," I yelled back as the song ended.
"Well, everyone, before we do the next song," Brian said. "I just want
to to say a special thanks to these guys standing around me. We have
been so much as a group and I just want to say I love you all, and
that's say ten more years of keeping the Backstreet Pride Alive."
Everyone cheered as I noticed tears in Nick's eyes as all five guys
gave
each other hugs. I started to feel tears in my eyes as well, as Brandy,
Aaron, and I got down from the stage, and sat back in our seats.
"Aaron, hi," girls yelled at him and I placed him beside him between
Oceane and I, so nobody would bother him. The guys sang "Anywhere For
You", as well as "Quit Playing Games", "Get Down", "Everybody", and
"We've Got It Goin' On". The ended with "Christmastime" which brough
back memories back to me about when Nick sang it to me school on
Monday.
The concert was over just like that, as Brandy, Aaron, and I walked
backstage, leaving everyone else there.
"Hello," Nick said when he saw me backstage. "Are you okay with me
telling everyone you're my girlfriend?"
"Of course I am," I answered with a smile. "I just hope the fans are
willing to accept it."
"They will eventually," Nick replied with a smile, as he pulled me
close, and we kissed...