Brian, Nick and Alishia took the plane from the Orlando airport to the Dorval Airport in Montréal, Québec. The flight was a very long one. Alishia cried almost all the way, sometimes looking out the window, sometimes on Brian’s shoulder. She finally fell asleep. Brian was feeling very bad for her.
What a way to pass their first day as a couple. “You alright Bri?” Nick asked. Brian didn’t look very good either.
“Ya, I’m OK Frack. It’s just that ... I’m afraid she’ll decide to stay there for a long time. You know we have to start recording in three days. We’ll have to go back but I don’t want to leave her there alone. ... Look at her. She looks so sad, poor baby.” He was playing with her strawberry-blond hair. “They must be really good friends.”
Nick didn’t knew what to say. He just hoped Sabrina would be fine.
They were heading to the hospital in a cab. Alishia was very anxious to see her friend and to know how she was doing. As soon as the cab stopped, she ran inside, asked for Sab's room number and ran up the stairs, the other two trying to follow her. She stopped in front of the door and saw Pamela, Sabrina’s younger sister, and holded her very tight. “How is she?” Alishia asked her nervously.
“The doctors said she would be alright. The surgery went fine. They said she was very lucky.”
Alishia was so relieved she started to cry again. “It's good to see you Pamy. Can I go see her?”
“Yes, of course, but I think she’s asleep.” She opened the door and smiled at Brian and Nick. She knew who they were because her sister had been crazy about them for years, but she didn’t asked any questions to Alishia.
Alishia came in slowly, holding Brian’s hand, and went to sit on the chair next to Sabrina. She smiled at her parents who had always been very nice to her and they left the room. Sab was sleeping. Alishia noticed that her left arm was in a plaster and there were a couple of scratches on her face. She was still as beautiful as always with her sunny blond hair that had always curled a little. She had deep blue eyes, a thin waist and long legs. She could have been a model but her dream was to become a famous actress. Alishia had always encourage her because she had a lot of talent.
They sat there for more than an hour, only looking at Sabrina sleeping, when she opened her eyes slowly. She smiled when she recognized her best friend. She knew Alishia would be there. She had always helped her with every single crisis in her life. She was the best friend a girl could ask for. “Ali.” She said in a small voice.
“Don’t talk Sab. ... You’re going to be fine Saby, you’ll see.”
Sabrina nodded and looked around her. She noticed two strangers in the room. No, it couldn’t be possible. It couldn’t be them. “Ali?”
Alishia smiled. "You're not dreaming Saby.” She turned toward Brian, who had never let go of her hand, and Nick. “May I present you Brian Littrell and Nickolas Carter.” She knew he hated to be called Nickolas so it was a little revenge.
Nick took Sab’s right hand. “Call me Nick.” He kissed her hand. “It’s a pleasure to meet you Sabrina.” He smiled at her and she smiled back. Brian raised his eyebrows. He knew exactly what Nick was thinking but he wasn’t sure Alishia would appreciate it.
Right then, Sabrina’s parents, Pamela and a doctor came in. Nick sat back on his chair.
“Sabrina, you are doing very well. You’ll be able to go back to your house tomorrow. I want you to rest for at least a week. Take it slowly and you'll be back on your feet very soon.”
Sabrina went to her house the next morning. Alishia was waiting for her and tried to talk to her. She had seen in her friend’s eyes so much sadness yesterday and she knew it wasn’t all related to the accident.
“What’s wrong Saby?” She asked her when they were finally alone.
Sabrina waited before answering. “I’m not accomplishing anything here Ali. You know I want to become an actress. It’s not by staying here that this dream will come true.” She was starting to feel uncomfortable. “I talked to my parents and they said that if you could take me with you, they would let me go to Orlando.” She sighed. She was afraid of Alishia’s answer. She knew just how much she needed her freedom. “I need to have a legal guardian in the States. If you agree to take me, you’ll be that legal guardian. I know it’s a lot of responsabilities Ali and I’m not asking you to decide now. Take some time to think about it. And if you decide that you’d rather not take me, I’ll understand and wait until I’m 18.”
Alishia didn’t knew what to say. This was a big suprise. Her parents had always been so strict and protective. “Wow, I wasn't ready for that. I need to think about it Sab. I’ll come back tomorrow and tell you my decision but I just want you to know that no matter what that decision will be, you’ll always stay my best friend. Now, you better get some sleep.”
Sabrina nodded and Ali headed back to her hotel.
* * * * *
Later that night, at the hotel, Alishia was discussing with Brian what Sabrina had asked her. “What are you going to do?” Brian asked her. He wasn’t sure he would like Sabrina to come live with Alishia. She didn’t had much time with her job and everything, and with Sab around that meant even less time for them. He knew it was selfish but he couldn’t help it.
“I don’t know yet. I mean, that’s a lot of responsabilities. I’ll have to take care of her like if she was my girl, make sure she goes to school everyday, eat breakfast and come back before 11h30 on weekends. I’m not sure I’m ready for this. I’m her best friend, not her mother. And besides, I don’t want any children.”
“You don’t?” Brian surprised.
She continued without answering. “On the other hand, she is very mature and I don’t think I would have to watch every single one of her moves.”
“Yeah, but what about us, Ali?"
“What do you mean Brian? I don't think it would have an impact on our relationship. Or would it?” She looked at him. “Do you think it would?”
He didn’t answered. “Do what you have to do Alishia and I will support you whatever your final decision is.”
“I really missed her. I think I'd like to have her around all the time. Thank you Brian."
* * * * *
The next day, Alishia took the boys early to Sabrina's house. She couldn't wait to tell her the great news.“You look good today Sab!” That was Nick, of course.
“Thank you Nick.” She answered in a shy voice. She looked at Alishia, who nooded and smiled.
Sabrina ran to her and gave her a big hug. “Thanks so much Al. I’ll go tell my parents.” She ran upstairs.
“What’s going on?” Nick asked.
“She's coming back with us.”
He looked at her. “You’re serious? She’s going to live with us?”
“Not with you, Nick, with me.”
He didn’t say anything but Brian noticed just how happy he was.
Sabrina came back in the room with two huge suitcases and several boxes. “Ali, my parents would like to speak with you.” She was obviously very happy of how things turned out. “Could someone please help me pack. When are we leaving?” Everyone started to laugh and Sab looked at them. “What’s so funny?” “You are, buster! Here, I’ll help you. We’re suppose to start recording tomorrow morning so I guess that if it’s OK with Ali, we can leave tonight.” Nick said. “I think it would be wiser to take it a bit more slowly. Sorry Nicky, but you'll have to wait at least a couple of days. The doctor said she had to get some rest. So we'll leave in 5 days if Sab if feeling fine. You’ll have to go to school and we’ll have some shopping to do. You can decorate your room as you want.” “Please, don’t take those posters with you.” Nick said. Sabrina’s room was covered from the floor to the ceiling by Backstreet Boys and Nick posters. There wasn’t a single space left. “I know we’re good looking and everything but it kind of makes me dizzy when I’m in here.” Sabrina smiled. “I guess I’ll have to choose. There’s some I would never leave behind.” Alishia went to talk with Sabrina’s parents to arrange everything while the boys and Sab were starting to pack all her stuff. Nick and Brian left after a last dinner at Sab’s house. Brian hugged Alishia for a long moment before letting her go. "I'll see you Wednesday darling. I'll call you. Take good care of yourself." When Ali and Sab waved goodbye, they knew that their lives were changing forever.
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