*The next morning*
All the crew left the hotel for the airport. It was really early in the morning and everyone was really tired. They all slept on their way back in Florida and they arrived there at 8am. They all went on seperate way, happy to finally have vacations. They all said goodbye and left for their houses.
Nick drove until his house to drop his loggages and change. He wasn't tired anymore because he had slept on the plane. He finally left to his parents house. He drove until he reached the big old fashion house near the beach. He thought that maybe he could go boating with his sisters that day. It was a beautiful day and he really wanted to forget about everything that had happened during the last month. He walked in the house and hoped that everyone was awake. As soon as he got in the house, a little blond hair head ran to him.
"Nick!!!!!" Aaron screamed.
"Hey Airboy!!" Nick said hugging his little brother. "What's up man? You're on vacation too?"
"Yep!" Aaron said smiling. "For a week."
"That's great! You'll come on the boat with me today then?"
"Of course!" his brother replied as they walked to the kitchen where his parents and BJ were eating breakfast.
"Hey everyone!" Nick said happily.
"Hey Big boy!" his mother said standing up to hug him.
"Hey mommie!"
"How was your trip to Europe?" his father asked.
"It was alright!"
"Congratulation for your award!" Aaron said.
"Thanks bro! One day, it'll be your turn!"
"I hope so!" Aaron sighed.
"Where is Angel?" Nick asked.
"She's at school!!" BJ said giggling. "She was so angry ! I have a day off today so she was angry at me..." she continued laughing.
"Mom, you could have given her a day off... " Nick laughed.
"She had an exam this morning... I'll tell her she's not oblige to go this afternoon...it's a surprise!" Jane said.
"Alright! And where's Leslie?"
"She'll be here tonight! She had to stay in New York for an interview." Aaron answered.
"That's cool!"
"Do you realize we'll have our family all reunite tonight?" Jane told Bob whom replied by a smile. They continued talking for a while and then, BJ, Aaron and Nick left and went swimming in the sea.
**Brian**
Brian arrived at his house and looked at the little red light flashing on the answering machine. He pressed the button and started unpacking his things as he listened to the message.
"Hey Bro, it's Harold! I know you're not home but can you call me back when you'll be back? I have something to tell you! Call back soon! See ya man!" Brian's brother voice said.
"Hi little man!" Brian reconized his mother's voice and smiled. "We didn't have news from you for a while so your father and I were wondering what was new with you! We learned that you and the Boys have won for Best Group at the award show... congratulation! Well give us some news soon, we miss you! And we both can't wait to meet Amber.. we hope you are happy! Call me soon okay?! Bye!"
Brian stood there not moving. We both can't wait to meet Amber.. we hope you are happy. He had totally forgot to tell them it was over. They were suppose to meet her during this month off. "Shit!" Brian sighed out loud. He didn't want to talk about it. It was the last thing he wanted to talk about with his mother...but he knew he'd have to. "I'll call them later.." he thought. He finished unpacking his things and he left for a walk.
***Kevin***
"I can't believe I'll still live in your house!" Stacey said for the zillions time as they entered in Kevin's house. She haven't found a appartement or house to go so she was going to Kevin's house again. She was feeling a little bad because she didn't like to use people but didn't seem to care that she was living with him again.
"It's alright!!!!" Kevin repeated for the zillion time.
"But you're not tired to have me around? I know I can be annoying..."
"It's okay! It will give you some time to find a great appartement and no, you're not annoying me!" Kevin sighed.
"Ok ok...". She paused. "But if someday you don't want me with you anymore, you can tell me and kick me out!" she added seriously.
"Okay, if someday you really annoy me, I'll kick you out!" he laughed.
"Good!" she replied taking his loggages and walked to the guestroom.
"So what do you want to do today? Do you want to check out some appartements?" Kevin asked from his bedroom.
"Oh well...I don't know. I'm a little tired but it'd be a great idea..."
"Ok...listen what we could do. " Kevin said entering in her room. "We could rest and relax until lunch and then go for lunch and visit some appartements in the afternoon What do you say?"
"It'd be great!" she said with a smile. "Why are you so nice to me?" she asked the minute he was going to leave. He smiled as a response and then walked away, leaving her confused on her bed. After a long moment not moving, just trying to figure out what was this smile all about, she took the phone and dialed Leighanne's cell number.
"Hello?" Leighanne answered.
"Hey Leigh? It's Stacey!"
"Stace!!!! how ya doing girl?" Leighanne asked happily.
"I'm doing great! What about you? Are you occupied?"
"I'm fine! No, I've just finished getting ready to go working!"
"Oh that's great. How is the filming?"
"Tiring! I've never worked that much!"
"Poor girl! But I'm sure you're doing a great job!"
"Thanks! What's up with you miss I'm-leaving-with-Kevin-but-he's-only-a-friend?" Leighanne asked laughing. "Are you still at his house?"
"Shut up!" Stacey laughed too. "Yes I am but I'm searching for an appartement right now..."
"You didn't find anything?"
"No not really..."
"Or you don't want to find anything..??"
"What??"
"Well... maybe you'd prefer to stay with Kevin during this month...who knows what can happen!"
"Leigh! stop it!" Stacey laughed. "But maybe....you're a little right..." she said gigglin.
"I knew it!" Leighanne exclaimed. "But hey, be careful, I don't want you to get hurt!"
"I know...I'm a little scared..."
"How come?"
"You know, he seems interest in me... I mean, we almost kissed at 2 occasion but I'm scared he's just attract at me because he miss having a girl around...you know, with everything that happened with Kristin... maybe he want to get over her by being with another girl he's not really in love with..." Stacey finally said. She had had this thought in her mind since the first time her and kevin had almost kissed and she haven't told it to anyone yet.
"Woo...you're telling me you're in love with him??? You really like him that much?"
"I'm crazy huh?" Stacey sighed.
"No no! Not at all! I just didn't think you really like him so much."
"I don't know myself but... those two times we almost kissed were... I don't know... I'm confused" she chuckled.
"Take your time! You'll live with him for a while...you'll know him a little better. And if you realize you really love him...well join him in his bed at night..." Leighanne laughed.
"Ah shut up!" Stacey laughed too. "Okay let's change subject...what's up with you???"
"Well nothing big... hey tell me, how is Brian doing? Cause...he called me last week and he sounded great but I know him and it was hiding something..."
"He called you??"
"Yeah... I don't remember what day it was but it was really early in the morning here. I was really surprised. When I gave him my number, I never thought he would call me..." Leighanne said.
"Oh I see!"
"So how is he doing?"
"Well...not really good I think. Like you said, he tries to hide it but I'm sure he's really sad inside of him..."
"Poor guy!" Leighanned sighed.
"He's acting like a jerk sometimes though!"
"What?"
"Yeah... he's always saying bad things on Nick or on Aj...I don't know what Aj had done to him but I don't think he has a reason to insult him..." Stacey said.
"I'm sure it's not really fun having them around.."
"Not really ! But it's a little better since Amber's gone because Nick doesn't get the chance to throw shit at her.."
"Oh she left?"
"Yeah...Brian didn't tell you?"
"No... that's too bad!"
"Yeah! Too bad she had to leave because of this! Anyway!"
"Listen, I should go now or I'll be late for the shoot!" Leighanne said. "I'll call you back tonight if I have the chance okay?"
"Yeah sure! Have a nice day!"
"And I'm coming next week in Florida because we have to film there so I'll come and see you. And maybe help you a little with Kevin...hehehe!"
"Ha ha! Thanks Leigh!" Stacey laughed.
"No problem! Bye!" she replied before to hanging up.
*Meanwhile*
Aj rode Becky, Naomie and Ashley to the house where they were going to live for the next month. The three girls had decided to live together in Naomie's oncle house since her oncle wasn't home and left the house to Naomie so she could stay in Florida with her friends.
"This is where you girls will be living for the next month?" Aj asked to the three girls.
"Yup!" Naomie replied smiling. "Isn't it beautiful?"
"Yeah but...it's a little small for three people don't you think?" he asked looking at the small little blue house.
"Nah...we'll be alright! Look, my oncle is living here all alone! He doesn't need a castle alright?" she said giggling.
"Okay! But you know Beck...if you think you're too much in here...you can come at my house... my house is your house baby!" Aj said giving Becky a little kiss.
"I know sweetie!" Becky replied smiling.
"Anyway, you two will always be together so..." Naomie said.
"Yeah it's probably better if we're not living together...we won't get on each other's nerves!" Becky said.
"You'll never get on my nerve baby!" Aj smiled. "Anyway, I'll leave you now! You call me later babe?"
"Yes!" Becky replied before to give him a big passionate kiss.
"Okay let's go inside!" Naomie giggled pulling Ashley by the arm to leave the two lovers alone for a minute.
"It's really cute!" Ashley exclaimed when they entered in the house. "Your oncle is really nice to leave it to us for the month!"
"Yeah well he's on vacation in Australia so..."
"That's cool!" Ashley replied. "But it's true we'll be a little tight in this..." she added with a laugh.
"I know I'll be most of the time alone in here so... don't worry!" Naomie laughed. "Why didn't you want to live at Paul's?"
"Well you know...I don't want things to go too fast! And I love him really much but I'm scared to get like...tired to be with him all the time! It's great to have time apart some times!"
"Okay well I'm sure you'll often be at his house though!" Naomie giggled.
"I know that!!" Ashley laughed sitting on a chair. "What the hell is Becky doing??? I hope they aren't doing anything wrong on the sidewalk...."
"You're crazy!!" Naomie shouted. "They would never do that..." she paused. "..would they???"
Ashley laughed and ran to the window facing the street. "Well..almost.." she bursted out laughing seeing the Becky and Aj hugging and kissing against the car. Naomie ran to the window and laughed when she saw them.
"I still wonder why she didn't want to go live at his house! They get along so great..."
"Yeah well maybe she's scared too... or want to take things slow..."
"Well it's a little late to take things slow I think...anyway! Let's go unpacking our things and leave them alone!"
"Yeah you're right! They saw us!" Ashley laughing as she walk to her bag.
Outside, Becky and Aj were hugging each other tight and kissing.
"We act like we'll be apart for a month!" Becky laughed when they broke apart.
"Well...who knows what can happen! Maybe I'll die on my way home..."
"Hey! Don't say this!!!"
"You'd be sad???" he asked with a grin.
"Of course! What do you think? That I'd be happy?" she asked giggling.
"I'm kidding! Well I think I should go now..."
"Yeah...my roomates are spying on us!" Becky laughed seeing her friends faces in the window.
"Really? We should give them a little show what'd you think?" Aj grinned.
"You dirty mind... " Becky exclaimed slappin him on the butt. "I think the trip on the plane was too much for you..."
"Yeah I had to hold back my desire to get in your pants..." he replied with a big grin.
"You never stop!?" she laughed. "Well...I'll see ya later!"
"Not too late!!!"
"No, not too late! I'll call you!" Becky said. "I love you!!"
"I love you too!!" Aj smiled. He kissed her goodbye and walked back in his car. Becky stood there and watched him leaving, all smile. She was feeling so good with him. But she knew she shouldn't get too carried away with this relationship. She knew Aj's reputation with girls and she knew she was a jealous person. But for now, everything was fine and she was really happy about it. She sighed of happiness and ran to the house.
****Howie****
Howie and Carly arrived at Howie's house around 9am. Carly wasn't going to live there but they wanted to be together now and they both thought it'd be better to go at his house. As soon as they entered in the house, Howie took Carly in his arm and carried her to the couch.
"Sorry, I can't control myself right now!" he smiled.
"That's okay! I can understand that!" she giggled before to kiss him passionately. They made love and then both fell asleep wrapped in each other arms. In the afternoon, Carly decided that it'd be a good idea to go back at her house because she had told her mother she'd be there early.
"Tell me, why a beautiful 24 years old girl like is still living in her parent's house?.." Howie asked as they drove to her house.
"Um...because I'm traveling most of the time so I don't see why I should buy a house that I never live in.." she answered. "Are you judging me?"
"Of course not!!" Howie laughed. "I was just wondering..."
"And anyway... even when I'm in town...I'm usually going at my boyfriend's house.." she grinned.
"Oh I see! That's great!" Howie smiled. "Here we are!" he added parking in front of the house.
"You want to come for a while? I'm sure Anna will be pleased to see you!!!" Carly jocked.
"Um...I'm not sure..." Howie laughed. "I'm kidding! Of course I'll come! She's nice..."
"And annoying!!!!!" Carly exclaimed. "But my mother will be happy to see you! She really liked you!"
"Oh well that's good!" he said.
"Hey everyone! I'm home!" Carly shouted entering in the house.
"Hey Carly!" her sister Leila said shyly as she walked to her bedroom. "Hey Howie"
"Hey Leila!" the both said together.
"How ya doing sis?" Carly asked.
"I'm okay... what about you?" Leila said.
"I'm doing really good! Where is mom? and Anna?"
"Mom went out with some of her friends and Anna is in her bedroom... I think..."
"Okay good!" Carly said walking away.
"It was nice seeing you again.." Howie told Leila who replied with a little smile. "Your sister seems so shy!! She's really different then Anna!" he said joining Carly.
"Yeah I don't know why... she's very timid!" Carly said.
"Carly!!!!!!!!" Anna shouted running out of her bedrrom.
"Hey Anna!" Howie said.
"Hey Howie!" Anna smiled. "How are you doing?"
"I'm fine, what about you?"
"I'm doing really good!"
"And you know what Ann, Nick is doing great too!" Carly jocked.
"That's great!" she replied. "He's single now isn't he?"
"Yeah he is and I still wonder why you care... you're too young for him!" Carly said as Anna rolled her eyes. They continued chatting for a while and then Howie left because he needed to do some things before dinner.
"I'll call you before I got to your house!" Carly smiled.
"No problem! I love you!" he replied before to kiss her passionately.
"I love you too!" she said with a big smile when they broke apart. Then, Howie left blowing her a kiss before to walk in his car.
**********
After his evening at his parents house, Nick decided to stop by Howie's club to see if he could find some of his friend that he haven't seen for a while now.... When he got in his car he turned on the radio on and his favorite song was playing, Open Arms by Journey...that's when he remember that it was on this song he had wanted to ask Rachel to dance...it was on the song he asked Mandy their first dance... this song was playing when she broke up... he then changed his mind..that song..wasn't his favorite anymore...well until something good would happend on it. He turn the radio station to another one to hear a groovy song. He popped up the volume and started singing on the song on his way to the 'tabu' club. When the song finish he heard a familiar song... a song that he and the 4 other boys record not too long ago, a song that he had never listened to since it has been finished...in england...with Sir Elthon John.
There isn't much I haven't shared
With you along the road
And through it all there'd always be
Tomorrow's episode
Suddenly that isn't true
There's another avenue
Beckoning, the great divide
Ask no questions, take no side
Who's to say who's right or wrong
Whose course is braver run
Still we are always been
Will ever be, ask one
He remembered now... every words of the song went straight to his heart
What is done has been done for the best
Though the mist in my eyes might suggest
Just a little confusion about what I'll lose
But if I started over I know I would choose
The same joy the same sadness each step of the way
That fought me and tought me that friends never say
Never say goodbye
Never say goodbye
Never say goodbye
Never say goodbye
He didn't want to cry but his eyes were filled with tears. He fight to not let them flow... He haven't sleep with Amber for the best... He never wanted to feel this sadness.
Suddenly that isn't true
There's another avenue
Beckoning, the great divide
I would choose
The same joy the same sadness each step of the way
That fought me and taught me that friends never say
Never say goodbye
Never say goodbye
Never say goodbye
Never say goodbye
What If Brian would say goodbye?!
Friends never say goodbye
He parked the car in the VIP parking and opened the door of Howie's office. He had to try at two diferent time to get the right password for the door to open cuz his mind wasn't really clear... Will Brian say goodbye??Or will he forgive him someday??
"Hey Nicky?" Howie asked seeing him behind the closed door not moving.
"Hey D, Sorry my mind was away for a minute!" He laughed nervously.
"It's ok man!! Comin I'll give ya something to replace your mind!!" Howie laughed walking to the bar section.
"Alright no objection man!!" Nick laughed back following Howie to the bar.
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