"Oh man…" I groaned, opening my eyes.  I felt like crap!  I looked down to the floor to see 2 things:  a puddle of my drool, and Col and Nick sleeping.  What were they doing in my house anyway?  Wait a minute… I think I remember.  Last night, after that disaster at the movies, Col and I went to that club… I got drunk.  That must be why I feel like shit. 

"Oh no!" I shrieked, stepping over Nick, and running to the sink. 

"Bri… are you okay?"  Col asked, after about 5 minutes of me puking my brains out.

"Yeah I'm good.  I just threw up every last bit of alcohol in me, but yeah I'm okay." I said, sarcastically.

"Aw poor baby!" she replied, "Ew!  Look at the sink."

"Believe me… there's more where that came from."

"Gross.  I'm gonna go wake up Nick.  You can continue puking if you'd like." Laughed Colleen, disappearing into the living room.

And you know what?  I did continue to throw up!

Colleen's View

"Nick wake up buddy." I whispered, shaking Nick's arm.  He was such a deep sleeper.

"5 more minutes." He groaned, putting his arm over his eyes.

"Nope.  Lets go." I replied.  I began to tickle his under-arms, and he immediately sat up.

"Okay, okay.  I'm up!"

He headed for the kitchen, but I ran up ahead of him and blocked the doorway.

"I don't think you wanna go in there."  I giggled.

"Why not?"

"Remember our good old DRUNK friend Brian?"

"Yeah…"

"Well he's throwing up in the kitchen sink.  Wanna go out for breakfast."  I asked.  The house was starting to smell like puke, and I wanted to get out of there before I started getting sick.

"Yeah we should go to Planet Breakfast."

"Alright.  Let me go throw on one of Brian's shirts."  I said.

"Um Col?  We're in the same clothes we were in last night.  We don't have to change."  Nick snickered.  He loved making me look stupid!

"Oh yeah!  Earth to Col!" I mumbled, walking into the kitchen to let Brian know we were leaving.

"Please spray some of your cologne in here!"  I said, walking over to Brian.  He was hunched over the sink, with throw up all over his chin. 

"Shut up." He replied, glaring at me.

"Sorry grumpy.  Nick and me are going to Planet Breakfast.  We refuse to eat in this barf house.  See you later." I mumbled, walking out of the kitchen.  I was a little pissed off at Brian.  I was just joking with him.  But I wasn't gonna over-react.  I know that the only reason he's in a bad mood is because he has a bad hangover. 

"Ready?" I said, motioning for the door.

"Yep!" he replied. 

Planet Breakfast… here I come!

Kevin's View

Today was the day.  I was going to drive down to Tampa to tell Elyse how I feel.  Elyse is a dancer for BSB, and I've known and loved her for 3 years.  I've dated plenty of girls during those 3 years, but none of them ever came close to Elyse.  Right now, I was standing outside Brian's house.  I wanted to talk to him.

I rang the bell 3 times before he opened the door.  He looked like shit!

"Whoa buddy!  What happened to you?" I asked, walking past him into the house.

"Nothing.   I've been puking all morning, because I had a little too much to drink last night."

"Seriously?  But you never drink."

"Yeah I know that.  But I was out with Col at that new club, and I was caught up in the excitement, and I got drunk.  And don't worry… Colleen had soda and she drove home."  He said, motioning to the couch, "Sit down.  Want anything to drink?"

"No I have to go in a few minutes.  I just need some encouragement from my favorite cousin."  I replied.

"Oh today your gonna go visit Elyse?"

"Yeah…"

"OK… well good luck."  Brian said, covering his mouth and running towards the kitchen.

"Alright I'll leave you and your hang over alone.  See you later."  I replied, walking out of my cousin's house. 

Nick's View

"C'mon Nicky!  You know it's true!"  Col giggled.

"No!  That was a RUMOR." I replied.

Colleen and I had been arguing the entire time over my ex-girlfriend, Mandy.  You see, Col and Mandy didn't actually get along.  And one day, when we were searching the internet, we found a site that said Mandy was physically abusive towards me.  Obviously this was NOT true, but Colleen found it so funny, that she teases me about it.  She knows it's a rumor, but that doesn't stop her from bothering me about it. 

"No it's 100% true.  That's why you dumped her."

"No… I dumped her because we were growing apart." I snapped.

"God Nick… your such an ass."  I heard Col mumble.

"What?  Why am I the ass?"

"Because you over-react."

"Whatever." I replied.

"OK, this is gonna start a fight, so lets stop now.  You know I was only joking.  Don't get so upset."

"Me?  Get upset?  Why should I get upset?  You only insulted me, my ex-girlfriend, and not to mention my ego!  And then you wonder why I get mad!"  I shouted. 

"Nick stop it… people are staring."

"Let me tell YOU something… I don't give a shit who sees me!"  I replied, getting up and storming out of the restaurant. 

Colleen's View

"Nick wait…" I shouted, throwing down some money on the table, and running out the door. 

I ran over to Nick's red Dodge Durango, and saw him sitting with his head on the wheel.

"Nick!  Nick!  Open the door." I said, knocking on the driver side window.

He lifted his head, and opened the window-not the door. 

"Nick, I'm really sorry.  I didn't mean to hurt you.  You know how I felt about Mandy, and she hated me too.  But you're my best friend, and I don't want you to be angry with me.  So I'm sorry."  I said, catching my breath.

"You know something Col?  You really know how to hurt a guy."

"Nick I said I was sorry.  What else am I supposed to do?"

"Nothing… absolutely nothing."

"I'll walk home.  There's no way I'm going to sit in silence while you feel sorry for yourself."  I said, walking away from his car. 

"Asshole…" I mumbled.

Elyse's View

This was my typical Monday morning:  sitting at home watching some of my favorite talk shows on TV.   Monday is my day to kick back and relax.  I'm usually practicing my dance routines every other day of the week, even on Sundays.  I hate to admit it, but I enjoy watching the Jerry Springer show.  Its funny stuff! 

"On today's show:  children that sleep with their cousins."

"Oh man!  How sick can this show get?" I shrieked, taking a sip of fruit punch.

At that moment, my doorbell rang. 

"I'll get it!"  I shouted.  I live by myself, but I say it anyway.

I opened the door to see Kevin standing there, smiling.

"Hey Kev!" I said, motioning for him to come in.

"Hey." He replied.

"Have a seat.  Want anything to drink?"

"Nope… but I really have to talk to you."  He said, shyly.

"Uh-oh… am I fired?" I laughed, jokingly.

"Of course not!" he replied, giving me the cutest smile.

"Okay, so what's up then Kev?" I asked, curiously.

"Well I have to say something.  Don't say anything until I'm finished.  This is gonna be real hard for me…"

"Um okay, take your time." I replied.  I had absolutely no idea what he was about to say.

"Well you've been a BSB dancer for 3 years now, and for all of those 3 years… I've loved you.  I love everything about you:  your smile, the way your eyes light up when you're happy, the way you're always there to help me out when I'm lonely or upset… I love you.  I know I've gone out with a few girls over the past few years, but none of them have come close to you."  He went on, looking directly into my eyes with every word.

"Your perfect in every way.  I wish I could've told you sooner, but you know me… I'm not Mr. Brave.  I was worried about you not having the same feelings for me.  But I realized that I couldn't keep this from you any longer."  He finished.

I was 100% shocked.  I never expected this.  He never showed any signs of even LIKING me.  I stared at him, blankly for a few seconds, until he finally decided to speak.

"Listen Elyse, you have to be honest with me.  Do you feel the same way towards me?  Because if you don't, then you have to tell me.  I will be okay if you don't feel the same."

"I-I-I don't know." I mumbled.

"Well I'll leave now, and you can have some time alone… you know, to think about things."

"O-O-Okay… bye." I replied.

"Later."

I watched as he walked out the door, and drove away.  I broke down crying.  What right did he have to ring my doorbell and tell him he loves me?  It was so unexpected.  For once in my life, I was speechless.  Did I have feelings for him?

Kevin's View

I was going over what I had just said to Elyse.  Maybe it wasn't such a good idea to tell her.  Maybe she just considers me a friend.  I might have ruined any chance of ever being close to her. 

"Shit… stupid ass." I mumbled to myself.

I guess I should just give her some time to think.  I did surprise her. 

Yeah, that's right Kev… I thought to myself… Just give her some time.