Chapter 21

“Everybody, this is Tiffany. Tiffy, this is everybody!”

Tiffany pulled off a smile “Hi! I’m Tiffany Seaver!”

AJ, Nick, Michelle, Alyssa and Morgan looked at her with frowns and despise already. Summer and Becky exchanged looks with Howie and Kevin

“Hello Tiffany, I’m Brian”

“Hi Brian, nice to meet you!”

“Hi Tiffany, I’m Summer” she said at last and stuck her hand out

“I’m Becky” Becky smiled and shook her hand too

Howie and Kevin introduced themselves too, though still a bit cautious

Morgan sighed when she saw Summer’s parental frown at her

“Sumthin’ wrong Sum?” Michelle asked sweetly

“Girls..” she just said

“I’m Alyssa” Lyss said and smiled

Sally and Tiffany glanced at each other in the corner of their eyes

“I’m Morgan” Morgan smiled a bitchy grin and a frown at Tiffany

“I believe we met already..” Michelle grinned the same bitchy look as Morgan

“Oh, you’re the.. nice girl I talked to on the phone”

“Mrs. nice girl for you” Michelle brushed past Tiffany, nearly knocking her over and walked off

Tiffany had problems hiding her anger “Well.. I guess she’s just not in a good mood” she said

“Gee, I wonder why?” AJ said sarcastically

Tiffany turned to him “I’m guessing you’re her boyfriend... AJ, right?”

“That’s me” AJ walked off after Michelle

Tiffany’s smile grew bigger as she spotted Nick right in front of her “And you must be Nick..” she bent down a bit to shake his hand from his place on the couch, making her boobs nearly fall out of her top. [AN: think of the show-it-all tops of Mariah Carey] Nick couldn’t help but glance and he swallowed hard “Uhh.. hi.. I’m Nick”

“Well hello” Tiffany smiled devilish Oh yea.. he’s mine

“Come on Tiff, I’ll show you around” Sally took her arm and they walked off.

“Whoa! Did you see what she did?!” Morgan said half angry half shocked

Alyssa nodded.

“She practically reached the ground to make her breasts fall out!”

“I know Morge, I was here too”

“Chill baby, I’m used to it” Nick tried calming her down

“I don’t give a rat’s ass if you are! That bitch is after you! I swear.. she better stay away from my man..” Morgan’s eyes narrowed angrily

~~~3 hours later~~~

“OK Yazzie, here it is!”

Ross and Yasmine got out of the car and stopped to look at the bus

“Wow! Cool! That’s like one of the biggest busses I’ve ever seen!”

“Haha, well it’s not as big as it seems!” Ross took her hand “Come on. Let’s get inside so I can introduce you and you can get settled”

Ross greeted Roy as he walked in “Roy, this is my daughter Yasmine. Yaz, this is Roy, if you need to be taken someplace, ask Roy nicely and he will probably be kind enough to take you there”

“Hello Yasmine, welcome on the bus!” Roy smiled at her friendly

Yasmine shook his hand and smiled back. Then she followed her dad to the back of the bus. The door of the ER stood wide open and Alyssa saw Ross

“Ross is here everybody!” she shouted loud enough for everyone on the bus to hear

Ross walked in with Yasmine closely behind

“Hello kids!” Ross smiled “This is Yasmine”

“Hi!” Yasmine grinned

“Yaz, that’s Alyssa, she’s a total sweetheart, be nice to her!” Ross warned as he pointed out Lyss “The blonde girl with the bubble gum is Michelle, I bet you two will have loads of fun” he said and rolled his eyes “The brunette with the pretty smile is Morgan, she’s the youngest after you” he turned a bit “The girl with the curls is Summer, she will most likely tell you how everything works around here. And the last one is Becky, the best in shopping”

Yasmine said hi to all the girls

“Do I need to introduce the guys too?” “Nah, I think I can manage.. the tall, built guy is.. Kevin, right?”

He nodded yes and smiled at her

“Than the freaky one with all the tattoos, that’s AJ”

“Yep! That’s me baby!” AJ grinned

“The Latino is Howie”

“That is correct”

“The reddish one with the sparkly eyes is Brian.. And the blondie is Nick”

They all started clapping for her and Yasmine took a small bow “See, I brushed up on my teenybopper knowledge!”

“Oh yea, we’ll get along fine!” Michelle said as she did a high five with Yasmine

“C’mon Yaz, we’ll show ya around” Morgan linked her arm with Yasmine’s

“Yea girl, there’s still 2 more people ya have to meet” Alyssa rolled her eyes

“Puke, The Bitches From Hell” Michelle said bitterly

“Girls!” Summer warned

“Oh shut up ‘mom’! We will introduce her and let her decide if she ‘likes’ them or not”

The 3 girls led Yasmine out of the ER and showed her around in the bus.

***

“Ok, originally this is the guys’ room.. but since you and Tiffany are gonna be here for a while too, we had to make some rearrangements. So now Lyssie, Morgy and me are sleeping here too” Michelle explained

“So where do I sleep?”

“In the other room, with Becky, Summer, Sally and Tiffany”

“Where are they? I haven’t met Sally and Tiffany yet”

“My bet is they’re in the other bedroom right now.. but believe me, you DON’T want to get to know them”

“Why not?” Yasmine asked frowning her eyebrows confused

Michelle, Alyssa and Morgan exchanged looks

“Well.. ok, so you wanna hear the entire story?” Morgan asked her

Yasmine nodded

“Way back in the beginning, when we just met the guys, Alyssa and Brian were a couple.. they were the only ones.. we were all still single.. so then they had this stupid fight and broke up.. it was really sad and well, Lyss was feeling really depressed for a while. Then all of a sudden Brian’s ex girlfriend Sally shows up and before we knew, she was on this bus too.. the 3 of us hate her guts, she’s just such a bitch and you can see she’s a FAKE!” Morgan explained

“Yea well now she asked her friend Tiffany to join us on the road for a few days, so now we’re stuck with even more bitches on this bus!” Michelle said

“Ew” Yasmine giggled

The girls sat down on the bunks and started talking about everything. All the juicy things and asking Yasmine stuff about herself

***

“So what do you think?”

“I feel sorry for you.. that you have to spend your time 24/7 with those prissies and those loser celebrities.. and all for Brian, who isn’t showing you the money..”

Sally sighed “Yea huh”

“You gotta start making some changes around here or he’ll never pay anything for you”

“I know.. I’m just.. stuck! I dunno what to do, I tried everything! I even did some stupid charity!”

“Well I’m glad I’m here.. at least that way we’re together in this”

“Yea, you’re such a help Tiff”

“Well I try to be..” Tiffany stared off in space and smiled

“What ya smiling about Tiffy?”

“Oh.. Nick’s ass is mine” Tiffany answered casually

“Well, uhm, Tiff.. Morgan won’t let him go that easily.. and then you have her cousin who will totally do anything for her”

“You think that little girl and her ditzy cousin are competition Sal? You gotta be kidding me!” Tiffany grinned more “I’m gonna ruin their perfect little relationship... that’s the least I can do”

***

“Well she seems a nice girl to me” Howie stated

“Yea, and my girl gets along fine with her” Nick smiled

“Ooh Nick, what if Morgan wouldn’t get along with her? what would happen then? You wouldn’t dare even glance Yasmine’s way then! “

“Shut up punk!” Nick chuckled and threw a pillow AJ’s way

“Nick, admit it dude, you’re whipped, Morgan’s got you in her power”

Nick frowned uneasily

The guys laughed at him

“Well.. well.. you don’t know how good she is! You would be whipped from day one if you were me!”

“You WERE whipped from day one!” Howie rolled his eyes

“Shut up!” Nick just yelled at lack of words

“So Nick, is she really that good?”

“Oh gross! AJ! You got a girl!” Kevin shouted

“Well, you’ve seen her naked, haven’t you?” Nick smiled naughty

“Yea.. well half naked”

“So what do you think?”

“If she’s half as good as her cousin, she’s tha bomb”

“I don’t know about Michelle.. but I bet it’s a family thing”

AJ and Nick chuckled

“Ah puke guys!” Brian exclaimed

“Oh shut up B-rok! You’re just jealous cuz you’re not getting any”

“What makes you think that?!”

“The sight of Sally makes you sick”

“Guys, she may not be the nicest girl in the world,.. but she IS gorgeous”

“Alyssa is more gorgeous” Nick said

“Alyssa is a treat” Kevin smiled.

“I wouldn’t know” Brian mumbled “We never.. did it, ya know”

“Oh, but me thinks you thought about it!” AJ said

Brian blushed

“Ooh Brian!! Mommy wouldn’t approve! Neither would God!”

“Shush!” Brian chuckled

***

“So you’re AJ’s girlfriend, and you’re Nick’s?” Yasmine pointed at Michelle and Morgan

The girls nodded yes

“Aw, that’s cute, I bet you and Nick make a lovely couple Morgan!”

Morgan blushed and smiled

“And you and AJ,” Yasmine started laughing “That’s gotta be one hell of a combination! I bet you two have loads of fun!”

“Ohhhh YEA!” Michelle giggled

“It is kinda weird though..”

“What is?”

“That all of you have a Backstreet Boy-friend! Well except Alyssa”

“Yea it’s kinda cheesy huh?” Michelle said

Yasmine nodded

“So, do you have a guy Yaz?”

Yasmine blushed red and giggled

“You do” Alyssa stated

“Well.. sorta.. I met this really cute guy..”

“But?”

“But we only went out on 1 date.. yesterday.. I met him yesterday too”

“Oooh.. so do you like him?”

“MUCH!” Yasmine sighed dreamily “He called me this morning”

“Oooooh!!” the girls cooed

“It’s gotta be special if he calls you the next morning already!”

“Uh huh..”

~~~That evening~~~

They all sat in the ER after dinner. Tiffany and Sally had met Yasmine and everyone was settled.

“Hi and welcome back to Total Request Live!”

They watched their fave show

“Well, the new single of the Backstreet Boys ruled TRL for just a week, since they are on the number 2 spot today! Seems like someone took their place! We’ll get to that later, first here’s Larger Than Life!”

“Huh? That’s weird.. I wonder who kicked you off of #1!” Alyssa said

~~~4 minutes later~~~

“Well time now for the NEW number 1, voted on by you, the MTV viewers! This video just got released a few days ago and the funny thing is, they beat out their own employers! Here’s Phantasia with History (that’s what you are)!!”

“WHAT?!?!!” Becky jumped up

“FUCK!!” Michelle yelled

“WE’RE NUMBER 1???!!!?”” Alyssa shrieked

“AAAAAAHHH!!!” Morgan screamed as loud as she could

“AAAAHH!! OHMIGOD OHMIGOD OHMIGOD!!! WE’RE NUMBER 1!!!” the girls jumped and bounced through the room, screaming of happiness

“OHMIGOD!! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!! NICKOLAS WE’RE #1 ON TRL!!!” Morgan practically jumped on him

“HAHAHA!!! WE BEAT YOU GUYS!!!” Summer laughed and pointed at the guys

“LOOOSERS!!!” They shouted in unison

“YAY!! WE’RE NUMBER 1!!”

“GROOOOOOUPPPPP HUUUUUUUGGGG!!!!” Alyssa shouted

Becky hugged Morgan and they both started jumping up and down

The guys watched them a bit startled. Tiffany and Sally smirked at them and Yasmine just giggled

“You girls are weird!” Yasmine said and giggled

“I DON’T CARE!! WE’RE #1!!!”

“Yea, we kinda get the concept by now Morge” AJ chuckled

“AJ!!! WE’RE NUMBER 1!!” she said and sat down on his right leg to hug him

“I’ve never ever seen anyone this happy” AJ shook his head at her

“Just shut up and be happy for us!!” Michelle sat down on his other leg

“Girls, I’m happy for ya, really, but can you PLEASE get off me?!”

Morgan and Michelle got up and sat down in their own chairs

Becky sighed dreamily “Wow, our first single.. number 1 on TRL..”

~~~10:00 P.M.~~~

Alyssa, Morgan, Nick, Michelle, AJ, Yasmine and Brian sat in the ER. Kevin and Howie left to get ready for bed, while Summer and Becky took Sally and Tiffany to the girls room.

“I’m sleepy” Morgan mumbled as she rested in Nick’s arms.

“Wanna hit the sack?” He asked her gently.

“Yea in a bit”

“Ok” he kissed her forehead.

“C’mon baby I wanna go lay in your arms” Michelle whispered to AJ.

AJ grined “Yea me too!” he answered and kissed her. “See the rest of you later!” He called as he grabbed Michelle’s hand as they got up and walked off to the boys’ room.

“See ya!” Nick called.

This left Alyssa, Yasmine, Nick, Morgan and Brian in the room.

“So Yazzie…when’s your guy gonna call you?” Alyssa asked.

“He said tomorrow morning” Yasmine smiled dreamily.

“You really like him huh?”

“Yea I do…a lot. He makes me feel so good I can’t describe…It’s like I never wanna be away from him…”

As Yasmine continued describing her feelings, Alyssa couldn’t help but remember when she felt that way with Brian. She glanced out of the corner of her eyes and spied him watching the TV. Alyssa watched as Brian cracked up in laughter at the silly cartoon he was watching. He’s so cute when he laughs… She sighed and remembered that Yasmine was still talking to her.

“…Oh Lyssie, I hope he feels the same way I do.”

Alyssa smiled. “I’m sure he does Yazzie, your beautiful, fun, what’s not to like?” Yasmine smiled back. “Thanks Lyss. I hope your right”

“Me too, that would suck if I wasn’t” she joked.

They both looked at each other and burst into laughter.

***

Brian glanced in Alyssa and Yasmine’s direction when he heard them laugh. He looked over at Alyssa longingly. He looked at Nick and Morgan snuggled up on the couch, then looked back to Alyssa. An image of them in Morgan and Nick’s place flashed through his mind. How painfully he wanted her with him. He thought back to the day that he was so determined to talk to her, the day Sally came and stopped him from making the most perfect decision in his life. I was gonna talk to her, I was so close. What am I doing now? But I can’t turn back time.

***

“What are you guy’s laughing about?” Nick asked.

Yasmine and Alyssa wiped their eyes from laughing so much.

“Nothing Nicky, I don’t know why I’m laughing anyways. Do you Yazzie?” Alyssa said.

“I don’t know…were dorks!”

“Whatever you say girls” Nick smiled.

“Nick I’m gonna go get dressed and go to bed” Morgan said getting up.

“Alright angel, I’ll be there in a bit” Nick pressed a kiss on her cheek as she got up and left.

“AWW you two are so cute!” Yasmine giggled.

Nick blushed and hid his head under a pillow.

“Of course he’s cute he’s Nick Carter!” Alyssa teased as she got up and sat next to Nick. “Almost every teenage girl on the planet wants him!”

“Yea too bad he’s taken!” Yasmine joked.

“I’m sorry” Nick said sheepishly.

“Yea Nicky, do you know how many hearts your breaking?!” Alyssa pretended to be serious. “Your Nick Carter! You can’t have a girlfriend! It’s not fair!!” Alyssa continued to pretend to cry and hid her face in her hands.

“See what you did Carter?” Yasmine looked at him sternly trying to hide her smile.

Nick smiled and played along with their ‘drama’. “Aw don’t cry Lyssie, you know I’ll always love you!”

“You mean it?” she looked at him.

“Course I do!” Nick smiled and kissed her cheek.

“Ok Nicky you win!” she laughed.

Yasmine sat on the floor and giggled.

“Luv ya Lyssie!”

“Luv ya Nicky!”

The three of them continued to laugh at their silly game.

“Love? I thought you were with Morgan?” a voice came from the door of the ER.

Brian who was watching the others and their act nearly fell out of his chair when he saw Tiffany standing at the door. His eyes widened against his will.

Alyssa and Yasmine looked at her disgusted. Tiffany pranced in some skanky lingerie that covered only the “necessary” areas of her body. She could have been naked if it wasn’t for the ‘pajamas’ she decided to wear. Alyssa and Yasmine looked at each other with grossed out faces.

Nick gulped at the sight of Tiffany. He knew it was wrong of him to look, but hey he’s a teenage guy with hormones, and couldn’t help himself. He blinked his eyes and then adverted them away from her body.

“Last time I checked it wasn’t that hot on this bus” Yasmine mumbled.

Alyssa nodded in utter disgust.

“I thought you were with Morgan Nick.” Tiffany asked again.

“I am” he answered.

“So why did you say you loved Alyssa?”

Alyssa and Yasmine rolled their eyes at her stupidity.

“Cause I do love her” Nick answered. “In a friends-only kind of way.”

“Yea alright! and I love Nicky too but that doesn’t mean I’m with him.” Alyssa answered.

Tiffany glanced at Alyssa and gave her a dirty look. “Well what ever you say, I just don’t think that’s the case.”

“Whatever you don’t know me or Nicky for that matter, so lay off. Its called maturity, something you obviously have no clue about.” Alyssa snapped back.

“I don’t need to know you when the sexual tension between you two is so obvious.”

“Hello! They just told you their not together. Morgan is with Nick and Alyssa is single.” Yasmine retorted.

“It doesn’t mean a thing.” Tiffany answered back.

“Excuse me?” Alyssa said now annoyed she wanted to say something but stopped. “Oh, I don’t need any of this. C’mon Yazzie…we have better things to do.”

Yasmine got up and followed Alyssa as they brushed passed Tiffany knocking into her purposly. “Oh and, put some clothes on” Yasmine said as she turned to leave.

Tiffany ignored Yasmine and smiled to herself. Yes! I’m so good at starting problems and pissing people off… she grinned and looked over to Nick who was getting up to walk away from her.

Just then Sally walked in. “Hey Tiffy!” she grinned evily. “What’s the matter with Yaz and Lyss? They look pretty pissed!” she giggled.

“Yea well just working my magic” Tiffany smiled. “Now do me a favor and get Brian outta here. I’ve got someone else to take care of.” She said motioning to Nick.

“Oh right!” Sally smiled. “Keep it up Tiffy, I want a these spoiled brats lives to turn into a living hell!”

“You can count on that Sally” She grinned.

“Alright see you in a bit!” Sally smiled and made her way over to Brian, as Tiffany sat down on the couch.

“Bri-Bri?” Sally said.

Nick who managed to make his way over to Brian looked at her when he heard her annoying voice.

Brian turned. “Yea Sally.”

“Can you come help me with something?” she looked at him with goo-goo eyes.

Nick coughed… “Slut”… Cough.

Brian looked at him sternly. “Yea sure Sally.” He said getting up and following Sally out of the ER. As they came to the door Sally looked over her shoulder and nodded smilingly at Tiffany who was positioned on the couch. Tiffany grinned back as Sally shut the door behind her and Brian.

Nick leaned back in his chair as soon as he heared the door slam closed. Thinking he was alone he didn’t bother to turn around and began to fish through a pile of his clothes pilled in the back of the ER. He soon found one of his clean shirts and decided to change, so he pulled off the jersey he had on.

***

Tiffany sat back on the couch and dared not even to breathe because she didn’t want Nick to know she was still in the room. I can’t believe he hasn’t noticed! She giggled silently. She eyed him as Nick made his way to the far end of the room while stooping down to look through a pile of clothes. He came up and proceeded to take off his shirt. Tiffany glared at his naked back an thought He’s kinda chunky…Oh well he’s still pretty cute…it doesn’t matter as long as I cause trouble I’m happy. He spotted the tattoo Nick had on his shoulder blade and decided to finally say something. “Nice view from back here…that’s a pretty sexy tattoo…”

***

Nick practically jumped out of his pants and dropped the shirt he was holding as he turned around to find Tiffany sitting on the couch watching him. I swear I thought I was alone!! Nick thought. “Why are you still in here?”

“Can’t I be in here?” Tiffany answered getting up.

“No…well…yes…but why didn’t you say anything?” Nick stammered as Tiffany came closer to him.

“Because I was too busy looking at you, you left me speechless” Tiffany giggled.

Nick blushed. “Uhm ok…” he said as no words came to mind.

Tiffany was now face to face with him. “You know Nick…you are really sexy”

Nick stood their baffled that this girl had the gall to say those things to him, but he didn’t stop her.

“Your making it really hard for me to control myself.” Tiffany said seductivly. She could see that Nick was buying it and so she continued. She put her hands on his arms and moved them to the front of his bare chest.

Nick trembled under her touch. What am I doing? He asked himself Control yourself man! “Stop Tiffany” he said moving her hands off his body.

Tiffany looked into his eyes innocently. “I’m sorry I couldn’t help myself. I told you already, I get turned on by you Nick Carter” she smiled slyly.

“Yea well, I love Morgan” he answered. “And only her”

“Do you Nick? Cause you can love me too…” she smiled and pushed herself closer to him.

“No I can’t” Nick answered stepping back.

“Yes you can…you love Alyssa don’t you? You told me you could love her and still love Morgan”

Nick stared back at her. “Its not the same thing. Alyssa is my friend. Morgan is my girlfriend”

“Exactly my point, you can be with Morgan but still have some fun with me.” Tiffany said stepping closer yet again.

Nick lost his words. “What are you saying.”

“I’m saying no one has to know. It can be our little secret.”

“You want me to cheat on Morgan? No Way Never!” Nick got defensive.

Tiffany wrapped her arms around Nick’s neck. “That’s not what I said. Its our secret…no one will ever know.”

Nick opened his mouth to say something but was stopped short when Tiffany inched closer and pressed her lips onto Nicks kissing him roughly.

***

Alyssa walked Yasmine to the girls room. She opened the door to find Summer, Becky, and Sally inside. She walked over to Summer and Becky who were sitting and discussing while Sally sat in Alyssa’s bunk.

“Hey girlies” Alyssa greeted them.

“Hey sweetie” Summer smiled.

“She just had to get my bunk huh?” Alyssa joked.

“Sorry Lyss we didn’t mean for it to happen” Becky said.

“Oh well first she gets Brian, then my bunk…what’s next?” Alyssa sighed as she got up. “Well I’m out…see you girls in the morning!” she said giving Summer, Becky and Yasmine hugs.

“G’night girl!” Yasmine said.

“Night Yazzie.”

“Night Alyssa” Summer smiled.

“Night mommy” Alyssa answered.

“Later Lyss” Becky said.

“Bye Becks!” Alyssa said as she shut the door to the girls room behind her.

Alyssa walked down the hall to the guys room. She opened the door slowly when she saw it was pitch black in the room except for the small window where a bit of light shone from the outside. “Damn I can’t see a thing!” She muttered to herself. She could faintly make out her bunk which was under Morgan’s. She could hear the heavy breathing coming from Howie and Kevin whom were obviously asleep. She stood by the door still and looked around she saw Morgan through the curtain that covered her bunk, she seemed to be asleep so Alyssa made her way towards her bunk.

Alyssa was almost there when she tripped and fell onto the bed next to the window. “OW” She said quietly as she landed hard on top of something but realized it was someone when she regained focus and clearly saw Brian looking into her eyes.

They stared at each other for a second, not knowing what to say. The tension between them grew stronger but neither moved. Alyssa regained speech and muttered not wanting to look into his eyes. “I’m sorry.”

Brian looked back at Alyssa as she lay on him. He didn’t want the moment to ever end. Slowly he brought his hand up to her face and brushed the hair out of her eyes so he could look straight into them.

Alyssa trembled as Brian touched her. She body stifened when she clearly realized that she was practically on top of him. But when Brian looked into her eyes again, she realxed and the tenseness was gone. Their bodies with each other felt so right, like they were meant to fit together.

This is the way it’s supposed to be…Brian thought, as he felt Alyssa’s body close to his. He looked at her again and was about to say something “Aly-” when Alyssa leaned forward and caputred his mouth in hers with a kiss. Brian immediately followed kissing her back passionately.

Oh My god…What am I doing??! Alyssa screamed inside as she continued to kiss Brian. His hands roamed her back, as their kiss continued. There was so much passion, and energy that they both became caught up in it.

Is this right? Brian thought. Of course it is, how many times have you dreamt of this very moment?! Brian moved his hands up and down her back as they continued to kiss each other with all the desire they had inside.

Alyssa responded to Brian by wrapping her arms around his neck and running her fingers through his hair. When their kiss finally broke they stared at each other for a quick moment and both felt a rush inside them. Brian took control this time leaning towards Alyssa for another kiss to which she responded. His arms enveloped Alyssa’s body in a hug as he wanted her to be as close as he could get. Alyssa’s arms linked around the back of his neck as they held each other closely. Not breaking their kiss Brian’s hands roamed under her shirt feeling her bare back. Alyssa startled a bit under his touch and they broke their kiss looking intently at each other again. Without another word they connected their lips. The feeling of kissing between Brian and Alyssa felt perfect…there was passion, lust, and desire. Brian continued to sneak his hands under her shirt. Alyssa nipped at the waistband of Brian’s pants pulling at the bottom of his shirt. Brian helped her pull his shirt off, and then proceeded to pull Alyssa’s tank top off. Both were caught up in so much energy they totally lost control. Brian leaned in again and placed his lips on Alyssa’s. She answered back with the same wanting. But still in the back of her mind she questioned what they were doing. This wrong…but it feels so right…

I want this so bad…but it’s not right. Brian thought as he lay back down on his bed as Alyssa moved on top of him. Brian moved his hands onto Alyssa’s now shirtless back and made way to her bra clasp. She tensed up and quickly pulled back. They looked at each other again and soon realized their mistake. They moved in for a kiss but something was different. Brian and Alyssa continued to kiss but with an obvious reluctance now from both of them. The energy was minimizing so quickly that they knew that they completely let themselves get reckless.

“Lyss?” Morgan mumbled in her sleep.

“Oh my god…”Alyssa startled and quickly broke away from Brian. “What have I done. I’m sorry Brian. I didn’t mean too” she picked her tank top off the floor and quickly put it on.

“Alyssa…I..” Brian said as she sat on the edge of his bed silently.

Alyssa turned and looked at him. “Brian don’t please” She said with tears in her eyes. “It was wrong of us…of me”

“Alyssa please don’t say that.” Brian pleaded. “I love you.”

Alyssa’s tears started to flow down her cheeks. “No, no you don’t, your with Sally…we made a mistake…”

“Alyssa…please believe me!” Brian’s voice cracked as he moved closer to her. He reached out to her but she shrugged his touch off.

“Brian…please just forget about this, ok? For me…” She looked at him.

“I can’t Alyssa, you don’t know how much I love you still…”

You still love me? Alyssa questioned the words he told her. I love you so much…but…She shook the feeling out of her mind and as much as it hurt her to say it she did. “Brian…I…no, don’t do this to me…I can’t take it anymore. Not a word of this. Please?”

Brian looked painfully at her. They both saw each others pain and it tore them apart. Brian nodded slowly and looked down.

Alyssa wiped her tears away and looked back at him. “Brian…”

Brian looked back up at her. “Yea…”

Alyssa slowly inched closer and brought her hand to his face and wiped the tears away. “Please don’t cry. It hurts me too much. Can I ask you one more favor?”

“Of course”

“Let me kiss you one more time…” Alyssa managed to say. “So I won’t forget what its like.”

Brian smiled and moved slowly towards Alyssa and gently kissed her on the lips. The kiss was sweet, sincere and perfect. Then they broke apart Alyssa pulled him in for a hug. Brian wrapped his arms around her and never wanted to let go.

“Lyssie is that you?” Morgan mumbled again.

“Yea sweeite hold on” Alyssa answered. She looked back at Brian who was staring at the floor with pain in his eyes. Alyssa grabbed his hand and squeezed it.

Brian held her hand till she got up and didn’t let go till she was too far to reach and their hands slipped out of each other’s grip.

“Morgie?” Alyssa said trying to sound normal as she came up to Morgan’s bunk.

“Where’s Nick?”

“I think he’s in the ER…I’ll go see for you”

“Ok” she mumbled and turned in her bunk.

“Alright sweetie goodnight…” Alyssa smiled and walked to the door of the room. She glanced back over to Brian who sat on his bed staring blankly out the window to the stars in the sky. Alyssa felt tears blur her vision again and quietly said “I love you too Brian.”

***

Tiffany pressed her lips agressivly onto Nicks and continued to kiss him. They found themselves in the middle of the room as Tiffany pulled him down to lay on the floor. Nick answered back to her but didn’t understand why. What the hell am I doing? He thought as he continued to kiss Tiffany.

Tiffany saw that Nick was in her control. Her hands pulled at the waistband of his shorts wanting him to take it off. Nick pulled her arms away from his shorts but continued to kiss her. Tiffany realized that he wasn’t gonna give in that easily so went along with it. Well if not now then definitly later…She smiled. If he’s not gonna take it off then I will… Tiffany then proceeded to slip the straps off her top letting them fall. Nick noticed her and looked boldly at her body. NO, no, no ,no this isn’t right… He thought again to himself as Tiffany leaned in for another kiss.

An image of Morgan flashed through his Nicks mind angel… he thought and smiled to himself. Another image of Morgan flashed through his mind and this time Morgan was crying, baby?…Nick saw himself reaching out for her but Morgan seemed to move farther and farther away from him…How could you?…Were the last words he heard Morgan say as the imgae dissapeared from his eyes and he found himself back in reality still kissing Tiffany.

Then there was a knock at the door. “Nicky you in there?” Alyssa’s voice called.

Nick looked up startled and stared back at Tiffany. “What have I done?” He muttered bewilldered at his own actions. “Shit…”

Tiffany could see him slipping out of her grip.

“Nicky?” Alyssa’s voice called again.

“Damnit” Nick cursed. “She’s gonna see us here…like this!” he said looking at Tiffany.

Tiffany got up and smiled seductivly. “Don’t worry Nick…remember…our little secret.” Tiffany leaned in and grabbed the back of Nick’s neck for a kiss. He pulled back but she held him in just as the door flew open.

“NICKY!!!!!!!!” Alyssa said in shock.

Nick quickly broke away form Tiffany and backed away. Tiffany smiled contently and walked past Alyssa to the door of the ER and out of sight. Alyssa didn’t know what to think. “WHAT THE HELL?” she said angrily. She walked to the door and shut it closed. She turned around to find Nick huddled in the corner of the ER with his face in his arms. Alyssa walked over to him and said “You’ve got a lot of explaining to do…Nicky”

Nick sat there on the floor as Alyssa stood over him. He looked up at her and could see the dissapoinment in her face. He opened his mouth to say something but no words came out… “Oh my god…” Nick said as his eyes filled with tears.

Alyssa looked back at Nick. He looked like a little boy afraid of getting into the biggest trouble, hiding from the person who was going to punish him. The anger inside soon left as she stooped down to look Nick in the face. “Nicky…come here…” She said as she pulled him up off the floor and brought him to the couch.

Nick followed still tearing. He sat down on the couch and burried his face into his hands. “What have I done? I didn’t mean to, I should have stopped her, why did I let her…oh my god…” Nick rammbled incessintly.

Alyssa put her arm around him to calm him down. “Shhh…Nicky…” She said as she pulled him in for a hug. Nick hugged her back sobbing on her shoulder. After about five minutes he seemed to calm down a bit. Alyssa decided that now she would finally be able to talk to him. “Nicky…you gonna be alright?”

“Yea” he sniffled.

“Ok” Alyssa said coldly then proceeded to smack him hard behind his head.

“Ow!! What was that for?” Nick said rubbing the back of his head.

“Nicky you know I love you BUT WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU WERE DOING WITH HER!!!!!!!” Alyssa answered back.

“I don’t know” Nick mummbled.

“What do you mean you don’t know?” Alyssa said. “You were kissing her…and for how long? Your lucky I walked in or something else might have happened!”

“What are you talking about?”

Alyssa rolled her eyes at him. “Don’t be stupid Nicky…do I need to spell it out for you?”

Nick looked sheepishly confused.

“Damnit Nicky, you know she wants to get laid…and with you!”

“Oh NO Lyssie don’t think that!” Nick stammered.

“Why it’s the truth…five more minutes and she would have had you!”

Nick thought it over and realized how close they were, Alyssa was right.

Alyssa calmed down and leaned back on the couch. “I’m disappointed in you Nicky.”

“I know Lyssie and I’m sorry, I’m so sorry” Nick apologized.

Alyssa looked him straight in the eyes. “I know you are but I’m not the one you need to apologize to.”

“What are you saying?” Nick looked at her skeptically.

“Nick her name’s Morgan …remember your girlfriend…angel?…baby?…and all those other names.” Alyssa bluntly said. “OR have you forgot about her?”

“No way Alyssa, I love Morgan…I would never hurt her.”

“The problem is you already did…and now you need to apologize.”

“I can’t” Nick whispered.

“What?! You mean to tell me your not gonna tell her?! Nicky whats gotten into you?” Alyssa answered startled.

“I can’t do it Lyssie, it will only hurt her…I don’t want to do that to her…what she doesn’t know won’t hurt her.”

“Well what if she finds out without you telling her? What then?”

“That’s not going to happen because you have to promise me your not gonna say anything. No one. What you saw is never going to leave your mouth.”

“Don’t ask me to lie for you Nicky…I can’t Morgan is my best friend.”

“Alyssa please…I’m not asking you to lie…just keep it to yourself.” Nick said tearing up again. “I made a mistake.”

“Damn right you did”

“Lyssie please, I know what I did was wrong…”

“Then why didn’t you stop her?”

“I don’t know” Nick looked away. “I don’t know”

Alyssa sighed. “I don’t know if I can do this Nicky…”

“Lyssie please you gotta…remember you said we could always trust eachother? I know I can trust you Lyssie…please?”

Alyssa looked away. “Alright…as long as you NEVER do it again!”

“I won’t. I promise”

“Pinky promise” Alyssa stuck her pinky out to Nick.

Nick laced his in hers and shook to. “I promise you.” Nick pulled Alyssa in for a hug “You’re the best”…to his surprise she started crying. He pulled a way and looked at her concerned. “Lyssie? Whats wrong?”

Alyssa wiped her eyes and shook her head. “Nothing…”

Nick sat back on the couch next to her. “Don’t lie to me Lyss…something happened.”

“I can’t tell you…” Alyssa whispered.

“ALYSSA!” Nick said. “We trust eachother…remember? You can tell me anything”

“I don’t know if I can tell you this one…” She said as tears rolled down her cheeks.

Nick looked at her and thought, then he realized something. “Only one person makes you act like this…It was Brian wasn’t it?”

Alyssa looked back at him and burst into tears.

“What did he do to you Alyssa?” Nick said getting defensive. “He may be one of my best friends but if he did something to hurt you…oh he’s gonna get it from me…” Nick said getting up. “Where is he I-”

“No Nick don’t it wasn’t him…It was me!” She managed to say through her tears.

“What happened Lyssie?” Nick asked gently as he sat down next to her.

Alyssa calmed herself down and told Nick all that happened after she left the ER. How she found herself kissing Brian, how they started to undress, how there was so much passion between them, but then how all that desire melted away in almost an instant. Alyssa started to cry again. “He told me he still loved me…”

Nick listened intently. “So…then?”

“I wanted to say I did to SO bad…but”

“But..”

“But I told him he didn’t mean what he said…I told him to forget about what just happened.”

“But why Lyssie…I thought this is what you wanted.”

Tears continued to fall down her cheeks. “I know but still in the back of my mind something told me what I was doing was wrong…So I asked him for one last kiss.”

“Last?”

“Yes…I said so I wouldn’t forget what it felt like.”

“So its over?”

“I think…we never really said…but it seems that way now…” Alyssa wipped the tears from her eyes.

“Alyssa, is this what you want? You want it to be over?” Nick asked.

“No…but I can’t take it anymore. Its driving me crazy, thinking about him, wanting him so bad and I can’t have him because of her!”

“You know Brian would leave Sally in an instant if he only knew you felt this way.”

“I can’t force him to do anything. It’s not right. Its not fair to him or to Sally.”

“Lyss Sally’s a bitch, since when did you care what she feels.”

“I know she’s a bitch, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t have feelings too. I’m not gonna be the one to break her feelings cause I know she wants Brian.”

“Alyssa listen to yourself. Sally is a bitch she’s only using Brian.”

“I know…but he has to figure things out for himself.”

“I’m gonna go knock some sense into that retard. Then he’ll realize who Sally really is.”

“No your not Nicky. Your keeping this to youself…I swore to myself I wouldn’t tell anyone and here I am telling you.”

“But Lyssie if I talked to Brian I could-”

“NO Nicky…your not going to talk to him! PROMISE ME!” Alyssa said sternly. “OR else!”

“Or else what…”

“You have a very short-term memory Nicky…” Alyssa joked. “Or else I’ll tell Morgan about…”

“Ok so were even now. I promise I won’t tell anyone or go talk to Brian.” Nick smiled.

“You better Nicky…or I’ll never talk to you again.” Alyssa sniffled and smiled.

“Oh well we can’t have that now!” Nick laughed.

“Thanks for being there for me Nicky. You don’t know how much I love you for it.”

“I know Lyssie, I love you lots too…” Nick and Alyssa hugged eachother. “You can always trust me.”

“I know” Alyssa smiled. “Whoa…its late!” she glanced at the clock it was 1:00 am.

“Damn…” And we have a show tommorrow.

“Uh-huh” Alyssa answered walking over to the small cabinet pulling out a blanket and a pillow. She opened up the blanket and spread it on the floor.

“What are you doing Lyssie?”

“I’m crashing here tonight. I’d feel uncomfortable in the guy’s room.” She looked at Nick seriously as she sat down on the floor.

“Oh yea…” He thought. “Well I’ll keep you company. So you won’t get scared!”

“Your crazy Nicky…I’ll be fine really…you can go to the room and sleep there.”

“Shut-up Lyss” Nick said as he lay down.

“Nicky…I don’t think you should be doing this…” Alyssa said as she sat next to him. “Oh c’mon Lyssie were both mature. Remember what you told Tiffany earlier?”

“Yea…but…”

“Alyssa shut-up and go to sleep…I’m tired.” Nick laughed and turned on his side.

Alyssa shoved him. “Gezze…ok don’t get all uptight…you have Tiffany to make you feel that way.” She giggled.

“Hey that wasn’t funny” Nick looked at her seriously.

“Oh yea it was!” She continued to laugh as she walked to the light switch and flipped it off. She walked back to the ground and lay down beside Nick. “G’night Nicky.”

“Night Lyssie.” Soon they were both asleep.

~~~The Next Morning~~~

“Morning yall!” Becky said as she strutted into the kitchen where almost everyone was.

“Hey Becks!” Michelle said.

“Hey baby” Howie greeted Becky who sat in his lap.

“Hey Howie Bee!” she smiled.

“AJ pass me an apple!” Morgan said as she sat across the room with Yasmine.

AJ reached into the refrigerator pulled out an apple and tossed it to Morgan who caught it. “Thanks sweetie!”

“Your welcome!” AJ smiled and sat down at the table with Kevin and Summer.

Brian walked in with his hair sticking out in every direction possible. His eyes looked musty and his face looked tearstained. He walked slowy over the the refrigerator and pulled out the carton of orange juice. He walked over to the cabinet at pulled out a glass. It was blue…her favorite color…and mine too… Brian thought about Alyssa all night long and was unable to sleep.

The others shot looks at eachother as soon as Brian walked into the kitchen. He looked terrible as if he didn’t get a minute of sleep. “Hey Brian” Summer said gently.

Brian looked over and realized that everyone was staring at him. “Hey” he mumbled and sipped his drink.

Summer looked worridly at Kevin. She tapped him “Say something!” she whispered.

“Brian are you ok?”

“Yea”

“Are you sure Rock?…No offense but you look like shit!” AJ blurted out.

“AJ!!” Michelle pushed him.

“Sorry” he mummbled.

Brian sighed and stared out the window of the bus. “Yea…I’m fine…didn’t get much sleep last night.”

“Why don’t you go lay down, we have two hours before we reach the next city.” Becky suggested.

Brian simply nodded absentmindedly and walked back to the boys’ room.

“Man he looks like he was hit by a truck!” Michelle said. “I wonder whats wrong?”

“He looks terrible…I bet its Sally!” Morgan rolled her eyes.

“Uh huh…I’d look like that if I had to deal with her everyday!” Howie joked and the others joined in the laughter.

The kitchen door swung open again revealing Sally and Tiffany. “Hey Everyone!” Tiffany greeted. Morgan, Michelle, AJ and Yasmine looked to eachother.

“Hi Tiffany did you sleep well last night?” Summer asked politely.

“Yea I did…” Tiffany answered. “I had a great last night.” She smiled and Sally giggled.

The others ignored their odd behavior. “Well have some breakfast…it will be two hours before the next stop.” Kevin said.

“Oh well I’ll skip…I’m on a diet” Sally answered.

“Me too” Tiffany agreed. The two turned and walked away.

Michelle stuck her tounge out at the door as it closed. “They annoy me sooo much!”

“Ditto” Morgan agreed.

“Where are Nick and Alyssa?” Howie asked.

“Oh you know thoes two they sleep like rocks and never wake up early!” Summer sighed. “You should have seen Lyss back home…that girl could sleep through an earthquake.”

“Yea I remember she was always the last to get up for school and would come late cause she slept in!” Morgan giggled.

“So where are they?”

“Oh I saw them asleep in the ER. They must have played video games or something and fell asleap there.” AJ laughed.

“Yea I remember saying something to Lyssie last night and she said Nick was in the ER.” Morgan said. “But then again I was like half-asleep”

“Let’s go get them up!” Michelle called and grabbed Morgan.

“Ok” she smiled and followed her cousin.

***

“So Tiffy tell me again…did he go along with you?” Sally asked.

“Oh yea he was totally kissing me back and he didn’t really stop until…”

“Alyssa walked in!”

“Yea she ruined it…”

“I told you she was a bitch”

“Uh huh…oh well I’m taking care of Nick, that wasn’t the last time I’ll spend some time with him.” Tiffany grinned.

“You’re a genious Tiff” Sally laughed. “Just a matter of time till you get Morgan to walk in on you two getting it on.”

“I know. Then their perfect relationship will be no more!”

“Exactly!” Sally and Tiffany laughed proud at their coming ‘accomplishment.’

“Hey I heard Nick and Alyssa are asleep in the ER…lets go start some trouble.” Sally smiled.

“I hear ya…lets go!”

***

Michelle and Morgan walked towards the back of the bus to the door of the ER when they were stopped by Sally and Tiffany.

“What do you want?” Michelle snapped.

“Hey were just here to inform Morgan”

“Inform me about what?” Morgan questioned.

“Well seems like your boyfriend is sleeping with Alyssa.” Sally smirked. “Doesn’t that piss you off?”

Michelle and Morgan laughed. “What the hell are you talking about?”

“Yea they’re in the ER lying next to eachother.” Tiffany added.

“I know.” Morgan answered.

“So doesn’t that make you mad?”

“No”

“What?!” Sally asked.

“No because she trusts Alyssa and Nick” Michelle said plainly.

“Doesn’t it make you think though…I mean what if he’s cheating on you?” Tiffany smiled.

“I know Nick…he would never do that…especially not with my best friend…now get out of my way your wasting my time.” Morgan shoved past Sally and Tiffany with Michelle following behind her.

“That’s what you think” Tiffany mummbled.

Morgan overheard but ignored her and went straight to the ER. They came to the door and opened it finding Alyssa and Nick sound asleap on the floor.

“They’re so cute when they’re asleep” Michelle giggled.

“Yea look at Nick’s hair its all over the place.” Morgan stepped in the room slowly. She knelt down beside Nick and kissed his forehead. Nick moved slightly.

“Angel?”

“Hey baby” Morgan said brushing his hair out of his face. “You still tired?”

“Yea…give me five more minutes.” Nick mummbled and burried his head in his pillow.

“Ok see you outside.” Morgan said getting up. She walked over to Alyssa. “Lyssie?”

“Hmmm” Alyssa said.

“Get up sunshine…” Michelle said.

“Not yet”

“Oh c’mon Lyssie…were gonna be at the arena in two hours!” Michelle said.

“10 minutes…” Alyssa mummbled.

“5”

“Fine 5” she answered and curled up under the blanket.

“See ya sleepy heads” Morgan called as she stepped out of the ER shutting the door.

“Man thoes two sleep forever!” Michelle said.

“Yea…” Morgan said angrily.

“Morgan don’t let thoes bitches get to you… you know they only want to start trouble.” Michelle smiled.

“I know…it just pisses me off.” Morgan sighed. “You know what I mean? The fact that they even suggested that Nick would cheat on me…and with Alyssa?! That’s a joke! I know he would never do that, they’re friends only and I trust them.” Morgan thought “I know Nick would never do anything like that to me…He loves me and I love him.”

“I know you do sweetie. Their just two bitches who have nothing better to do than make everyone mad.”

“Yea…whatever I don’t care about them” Morgan said walking back into the kitchen.

“Now that’s more like it!” Michelle said following close behind.

~~~Ten Minutes Later~~~

Morgan, Michelle, AJ, and Yasmine sat in the kitchen and talked. Nick and Alyssa stumbled into the kitchen with tired looks on their faces.

“Hey guys!” Yasmine said as the walked in.

“Hi” Alyssa said. Nick simply waved, sat at the table and put his head down.

“Aw baby are you still tired?” Morgan said walking over to Nick.

“Yea” Nick mummbled with his head down.

“God everyone looks like crap today, first Brian and now Alyssa and Nick.” AJ joked.

“Thanks for the compliment AJ…”Alyssa replied as she looked into the refrigerator for some food. “You want anything Nicky?”

Nick looked up slowly. “Yea can you get me some cereal?” He glanced out of the corner of his eyes and saw Morgan smiling and sitting next to him. He couldn’t look at her because he thought that he would completely loose it, he felt so guilty. Control yourself man…you can’t let her think your acting differently…she might suspect something…

“Ok Nicky” Alyssa walked over to the cabinet and pulled out the box of cereal making a bowl for herself and Nick.

“What were you two doing in the ER?” Yasmine asked.

Nick and Alyssa shot looks at each other, Alyssa could see the panic in his eyes and being the better one at hiding her feelings or problems she thought of a decent reason. “Uh…we played video games.”

“Yea video games.” Nick repeated. “That’s all. Nothing else”

Alyssa looked at him awkwardly Way to go Nicky…ramble like an idiot…

Morgan giggled. “Ok baby I got it the first time.”

Nick tried to smile and put his head down again.

“Oh Nick you will not believe what Tiffany and Sally said to Morgan.” Michelle said.

Nick shot his head up and looked nerviously at Alyssa. Alyssa practically choked on the drink she was sipping when Michelle said “Sally and Tiffany.”

Ok cool…calm down…she wouldn’t tell would she? “Whats that Michelle?” Nick asked trying to sound normal.

Morgan stepped in for her. “She had the nerve to say that you would cheat on me!”

Alyssa looked seriously at Nick, as he looked back at her with pain in his eyes.

“Isn’t that the biggest bull shit you’ve ever heard?”

“Uh- yea of course what is she thinking?!” Nick said quickly.

Alyssa walked over to Nick and handed him his cereal bowl. “Here you go” she said smilingly and plopped down next to him.

“Thanks Lyssie…” He mummbled as he began to eat.

“And you know what the funniest thing was?” Michelle went on. “She said that you were sleeping with Lyssie!”

Nick and Alyssa choked and spit out the cereal they were eating. “That’s the biggest bullshit I’ve ever heard!” Alyssa said laughing. “I mean ME AND NICKY??? No way!!! No offense Nicky but…” She pretended to look at him with a gross out face. “EW!”

“Hey I resent that comment!” Nick smiled.

“I’m only kidding Nicky…you know I love ya!”

Nick nodded.

“Well I didn’t believe any of it. The plain fact that she even suggested that YOU would ever cheat on me was what made me SO mad!!!! You would never do that. I know!” Morgan said cuddling up to Nick.

Alyssa’s face grew serious as Morgan talked to Nick. She looked at Nick as he held Morgan. Nick looked back at her…She trusts me soo much…and look what I let happen… Nick kissed Morgan’s head and got up. “I’m gonna go get dressed.” He walked to the sink and quickly rinsed his bowl. Without looking at anyone he walked out.

“Whats wrong with him?” Yasmine wondered.

“He’s probably tired still” Morgan said.

“All thoes video games must have worn him out” AJ joked.

“Yea…” Alyssa answered. Or someone wore him out… she thought as she finished her breakfast.

~~~After the show~~~

“Great show people,” Ross congratulated as he walked into the dressing room.

“Thanks” Summer answered.

“Well now we have a surprise for all of you!” Angela grined.

“OH a surpise!?!? What is it? What is it?” Morgan giggled.

“Well since you have the next 2 days off we rented you guys a hotel downtown!” Ross smiled.

“Wow that’s so cool of you !” Becky said.

“We know” Angela joked. “Well here are your arrangements…Kevin and Summer, Howie and Becky, AJ and Michelle, Nick and Morgan, Brian and Sally, Alyssa and Yasmine, and one for Tiffany.” She said as she handed them their room keys.

“Cool were roomies!” Alyssa said

“Yea were gonna have so much fun!” Yasmine smiled.

Everyone chatted excitedly.

“And that’s not all!” Ross said.

“What are you talking about daddy?” Yasmine asked.

“Well Jive is throwing a party for you all!”

“YEA A PARTY!” They all cheered.

“Finally…I guess this makes up for our the “Welcome to Jive” party they never gave us.” Michelle smiled.

“Yea I mean they gave one to NSYNC! And not US! That sucked” Morgan said. “They didn’t deserve one”

Yasmine gasped at the mention of Nsync…That’s Jusitn…

“Now girls what did we tell you about them?” Angela got into lecture mode. “You will not be going to the party unless you agree to stay far away from them.”

“There gonna be there?” AJ complained. “Why?”

“Because they are a part of JIVE too…whether you like it or not.” Ross simply said. “You need to be the bigger ones and show some maturity. Or else…”

“Or else what…” Nick smirked.

“Or else this will be THE LAST time any of you will ever have fun again…for a LONG time…you can count on that, no exceptions this time.” Angela said sternly. “ That mean’s NO FIGHTING, NO YELLING, NO RUDE COMMENTS NOTHING!!!” she raised her voice to the group. “Especially you two” Angela said pointing to Nick and AJ.

“Fine” They mummbled. “But if any of thoes bastards start something…”

“YOUR GONNA WALK AWAY!” Angela said.

“But” Nick interrupted.

“NO BUTS NICK”

Nick nodded obediently.

“Now promise me you guys will not get into trouble this time please?” Ross said.

“We promise” They all said in unison.

“Alright so Roy will be taking you to the hotel now, the club is right next door to the hotel so you can all walk over there after.” Angela said. “Goodnight and well see you in 2 days.”

“And don’t forget to behave!” Ross smiled. “Have fun darling” He said as he kissed Yasmine.

“I will daddy,” Yasmine answered trying to smile. I wonder what happened between them and Nsync??…how can they be so mad at them?…this isn’t good. Yasmine thought worriedly about the subject for a long time.

~~~At the hotel~~~

Nick and Morgan hussled around their room getting dressed. Nick remained awfully quiet the whole entire day. Morgan noticed but just thought he still must be tired.

“Nicky does this look alright?” She asked as she stood in front of him in a dark green dress.

“Of course baby…its great” He pulled of a decent smile.

“Thanks” Morgan said and gave Nick a hug. Nick returned her embrace as the feeling of guilt washed itself through him again.

***

Yasmine and Alyssa got dressed for the party. Yasmine was still pre-occupied as to why all her friends seemed to hate Nsync. What could have happened?… She kept asking herself.

“Yazzie, you almost ready?” Alyssa smiled.

“Yea…”

“Whats wrong girlie? Your not yourself ever since we left the arena.”

“It’s nothing” Yasmine managed to answer.

“Ok just talk to me if ya need to okay?” Alyssa smiled and walked into the bathroom.

Yasmine thought Should I ask her about it?…Yea she’ll tell me the reason… “Hey Lyssie?”

“Yea girl?”

“What was that whole stay away for Nsync thing about earlier?”

Alyssa walked out of the bathroom. “Oh long story…do you really wanna know?”

Yasmine nodded her head now more interested than ever.

Alyssa recounted to Yasimine all the problems they had with Nsync. From the day Justin harassed Morgan, his rude attitude at the VMA’s, and finally to the day when Justin harassed Alyssa, kissed her, then got beat up by Nick and AJ

Yasmine listened in shock. Everything is about Justin!!!…This can’t be the same Justin who I’m falling in love with!!…This sounds nothing like him!

“Yea so Nick and AJ hate Justin’s guts for what he did to me and Morgy…actually practically everyone hates him and Nsync in general.” Alyssa stated.

“What about you Lyss?”

“I don’t know…I mean I know I should hate the guy, but he was drunk so that justifiys his situation a little…still he forced me and that’s what pissed me off…” Alyssa simply said while she fixed her hair in the mirror.

“Do you think you could ever forgive him?” Yasmine asked.

“I believe that people can change…and if he ever did apoligize…I guees so”

Yasmine stared out the window. I can’t believe he didn’t tell me!!…

“Yazzie?” Alyssa walked over to her. “What’s the matter?”

Yasmine decided to put the whole mess in the back of her mind for now. “Nothing” she smiled and made up a reason. “I’m just nervous about this whole party thing…You know all thoes famous people!”

Alyssa smiled. “Oh don’t worry it’s no biggie! Everyone acts totally normal and you’d never guess they were famous. We’d better get going!”

“Yea!” Yasmine grabbed her bag and followed Alyssa out of their room. Justin’s gonna be there tonight… she thought…should I ask him about everything??…

***

~~~At the Club~~~

“Party hard!!” Michelle said as she enterd the club hand in hand with AJ. The others followed close behind and greeted all the appropriate people from the JIVE staff, considering the party was in their honor. After all the formal greetings they went their separate ways to mingle with the crowd.

Yasmine hung close to Alyssa who greeted everyone possible.

“Britney!!!” Alyssa called to the girl just behind Yasmine’s back.

“Alyssa!!” Britney walked over and hugged her. “Wow it’s been a while!”

“Yea how are ya?”

“Great and you?”

“Good! Oh this is a friend of mine she’s our manager’s daughter.” Alyssa grabbed Yasmine who was standing behind her struck that she’s actually in front of Britney Spears.

“Yasmine Blythe, Britney Spears” Alyssa greeted the two.

Britney stuck her hand out. “Nice to meet you!”

Yasmine shook her hand back. “Wow…nice to meet you too!”

Britney smiled. “So Lyss…you doing ok? I mean from last time we partied” she asked a bit seriously.

“Oh yea Brit I’m ok. What about you…I’m sorry we had to leave so quickly, but I didn’t the boys together for another second.”

“Oh I completely understand…Yea I’m fine. I haven’t talked to him since.” Britney looked down.

“I’m sorry Brit.” Alyssa gave her a hug. “Well, I’ll see you around ok?!”

“Yea Alyssa catch you later. Bye Yasmine” Britney waved and turned to join the crowd on the dance floor.

“She’s really nice.” Yasmine said.

“Uh-huh” Alyssa smiled. “Cmon I’ll introduce you to some other people.”

“Cool!” Yasmine smiled and followed Alyssa.

***

Howie, Becky, Summer and Kevin found themselves on the dancefloor.

“I’m having so much fun!” Becky giggled.

“Me too” Howie smiled.

Kevin watched Summer intensly as they danced together.

“Kev?”

Kevin looked her in the eyes. “Yea?”

“I love you” Summer smiled.

“I love you too” he answered and they continued to groove to the loud music.

***

“I’ll be right back” Brian said as he walked away from Sally and Tiffany.

“Ok Bri don’t take to long” She smiled and kissed him.

Brian didn’t respond and walked away.

“Damn that boy is hard to get through too!” Tiffany smirked.

“I know! Now you see how much trouble I have.”

“He’s never gonna open that wallet of his if you don’t get anywhere soon!”

“Relax I have 3 more months to do something…and believe me I will.” Sally grined and sipped her drink.

“Yea well I have 2 days…and I’m not wasting any time.” Tiffany eyed Sally.

“Oh what are you saying?” Sally asked curiously.

“Tonight’s the night Nick will wish never happened.”

“Oh Tiffy I have to see this…”

Tiffany whispered to Sally her evil plan to pin Nick and ruin his relationship with Morgan. Sally laughed incessently. “So just watch for when I leave…make sure you follow and be sure to get Morgan to leave and get to their room.”

“I will!” Sally laughed. “This is beyond perfect!”

“I know” Tiffany laughed and took a gulp of her drink.

***

“Justin!” Lance called from their seats in the corner of the club.

“Wat up?”

“Isn’t that Yasmine overthere?” He pointed to Yasmine who was talking to some members of Steps.

Justin smiled. “It is! Catch you later guys!” he said as he jumped up and began to make his way through the crowd.

***

“Bye Ian!” Alyssa waved.

“See you later Alyssa” Ian answed in his Brittish accent.

“Man you do know a lot of people!” Yasmine giggled.

“Yea I guess…” Alyssa smiled “Lets go hit the dance floor…” she said as she grabbed Yasmines hand. Soon they were in the middle of the floor dancing with all the other people. Yasmine looked around she was surrounded by all these celebrities it was so exciting. She looked over her shoulder and saw him… “Justin!” she gasped.

“What was that Yazzie?” Alyssa asked.

“Uhm nothing” Yasmine quickly answered.

***

Justin came closer as soon as he spotted Yasmine walk towards the dancefloor. He soon spotted her dancing with a bunch of people. The girl next to her looked awfully familiar. Right then the girl turned around so that Justin could clearly see her face. “Oh my god!…” He said and quickly ran back to where the rest of the guys were.

“Back so soon?” Joey asked.

Justin sat down with a blank look on his face.

“So where is Yaz?” Chris asked.

“Dancing…”

“Didn’t you talk to her?” JC asked.

“I couldn’t…”

“Why?” Lance asked.

“Alyssa Farrow was standing right next to her.”

The other guys looked at eachother. “You didn’t tell Yasmine about her and the other Phantasia girl did you?”

“No…” Justin said quietly.

“You know she’s gotta know sooner or later…if you don’t tell her…One of Phantasia or Backstreet is gonna find out she’s seeing you and tell her everything.” Joey said. “She’ll be hurt even more if you don’t tell her yourself.”

Justin listened intently glancing in Yasmine’s direction.

~~~2 hours later~~~

“Hey Nickers wanna dance with me?” Morgan smiled.

“Yea angel” Nick answered and followed her onto the dance floor.

***

Sally spied Nick and Morgan making their way onto the dance floor. “Tiff now’s your chance they just got on the dance floor.”

“Well lets get going…we gotta get Morgan away from him for a while…Take this.” Tiffany handed Sally her drink.

“What’s this for?” Sally asked.

“A way to get rid of the little girl for a while…” Tiffany smiled.

Sally laughed. “You’re a genious Tiffy!”

“Lets go” Tiffany and Sally stalked off in hot pursuit.

***

Morgan and Nick joined Yasmine, Alyssa, Michelle and AJ on the dance floor.

“Hey girls!” Morgan smiled as she came up.

“Hey!” They all said. Soon they were all dancing to the music. AJ and Michelle drifted around the floor and the others kept in distance. Nick wandered off after a bit.

After a minute Sally came around and walked near Morgan with the drink in her hand. Tiffany danced a bit with some guy and waited for Sally to get into position. Sally walked up till she was close enough to Morgan and ‘tripped’ spilling her drink on Morgan.

“The hell!!!” Morgan screamed as she felt the icy drink seep through her dress.

“Whoops! Silly me!” Sally smirked and walked casually away.

“Why I outta!” Yasmine frowned and started to walk towards Sally till Alyssa held her back.

“Whoa girlie…not here.”

Morgan stood there pissed. “Bitch! She did that on purpose!”

“C’mon Morgy lets get you cleaned up.” Yasmine said grabbing Morgan and leading her to the bathroom.

“I’ll go get Michelle” Alyssa said.

“Thanks Lyssie.” Morgan said as she walked away with Yasmine.

Alyssa weaved through the dancing people. “Michelle!!” she called as soon as she spotted her.

“Whats up Lyss?”

“Morgan needs you in the bathroom” Alyssa said. “Sally spilled shit on her”

Michelle’s face grew angry. “Damn!” She cursed and stalked off leaving AJ and Alyssa standing there.

“Stupid bitch…” AJ said. “What the hell’s her problem?”

“She’s up to something…” Alyssa mummbled to herself. She thought and thought. Damn NICKY!! “See ya AJ” she walked off quickly.

“Uh- Bye?” AJ stood there. “Man they all ditched me!” he smiled then joined back in the dancing.

***

Justin spotted Yamine walking out from the crowd of people. He got up as soon as he saw her and sat back down almost immediately when he saw that she was with… “Morgan Sinclair…” He sat back in his seat. What am I gonna do?…he thought to himself. Both times Yasmine was with the two girls he hurt.

Yasmine saw Justin on her way to the bathroom. As soon as they reached the door of the bathroom she spotted Joey coming towards her. “I’ll meet you inside Morgan…I’ll wait for Michelle.”

Morgan nodded and walked in just as Joey turned the corner and approached Yasmine. “Hey Yaz!”

“Hey”

“How come we haven’t seen you all night?”

“I was with my friends” She answered.

“Well Justin wants to talk to you.”

Yasmine’s heart broke when she thought of him, then of what he did to her friends, and how he didn’t tell her. “Oh” she answered she saw Michelle coming towards them. “Tell him I’ll find him later. You gotta go now.”

“Ok” Joey said as he turned and left.

Michelle saw Joey Fatone walk away. “What was that jerk talking to you for?”

Yasmine realized more and more how bad the tension between them was. “Uh he asked where the bathroom was.”

“Oh well stay away from them they’re bastards…especially that Timberlake.” Michelle said as she walked in to the bathroom.

Yasmine didn’t answer and followed Michelle to help Morgan.

***

“Damn where are you Nicky!?” Alyssa walked through the club looking in every possible direction. She tried to look for him and keep and eye out for Tiffany at the same time. “Damn! Ugh!” She exclaimed as she rammed into someone without looking.

“Whoa” the guy said.

“Oh sorry” Alyssa said quickly looking at the guy…it was JC Chasez.

JC looked straight into her eyes and smiled. “It’s ok…”

Alyssa looked back at him as he smiled odly at her He’s kinda cute…she thought. No wait! He’s part of Nsync…that means I’m supposed to despise him right?…but how can I? I don’t even know him…

“I don’t think we’ve really met before…JC Chasez” he smiled as he stuck out his hand.

Alyssa cautiously took his hand. “Alyssa Farrow”

They stood there simply smiling at eachother not knowing the exact reason. “Well I got to be going…see ya around.” Alyssa smiled.

“Ok…bye” JC replied.

Alyssa walked away with an odd feeling. What was that?…He’s pretty nice…

***

Nick looked around. “Where did she go off to?” he wondered as he wandered around the club not knowing really where to go. His guilt over what he let happen with Tiffany still beat him sensless. What was I thinking?…He thought the best thing to do to get his mind off the whole situation was to hide himself within the crowd. Nick walked over to the dance floor and joined in.

***

Brian sat at the bar.

“What can I get you?” the bartender asked.

“Uh…Long Island Ice tea please.”

The bartender stepped away and filled Brian’s drink. “Here you go”

“Thanks” Brian took the drink and swirled the straw around staring at it blankly.

The bartender looked at Brian sympathetically. “So where’s the lucky lady?”

Brian looked up at him, the first person that came into his mind was Alyssa. He wanted so bad to say ‘why that beautiful girl right over there’…Last night was increddible, it felt so right…but the timing was so wrong. But after it all he didn’t know if he would ever be able to say what he wanted to tell the bartender right then. “Don’t have one” Brian eventually answered.

“Sorry to hear that”

“Yea me too” Brian mummbled as he sipped his drink.

***

Nick felt hands wrap around him from behind. Assuming it was Morgan he smiled. “Hey baby…” as he turned he jumped at the sight of Tiffany. “Whoa!… What do you want?”

“I want you” Tiffany simply said.

“Well you can’t have me” Nick started to walk away but was pulled back in by Tiffany.

“I can if I want…” she smiled seductivly. “…remember our secret”

Nick opened his mouth to reply but Tifany stopped him by placing her finger on his lips. “Shhh…”

Nick moved his head. “Not here Tiffany.”

“So is that an invite to someplace else?” she smiled as she pushed up closer to Nick.

Nick shuddered as he felt Tiffany’s body so close to his. He didn’t push her away because he didn’t want to cause a scene. “uh…no…”

“Well then I’ll have to do the inviting” She put her arms around his neck and leaned to kiss him.

NOT AGAIN!…WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!… Nick thought despite the fact he didn’t push Tiffany away from him. They continued to kiss until Nick felt another pair of hands tap him. He turned around to see Alyssa standing with her arms crossed. The look of anger shone clearly in her eyes.

“May I cut in…” Alyssa said coldly to Tiffany.

“No”

“Yeah? We’ll it’s important so go fuck off bitch…” Alyssa tried to say calmly even though she was furious inside. She didn’t look at Nick and just grabbed his arm dragging him to the other end of the dance floor. She soon stopped and kept her back towards Nick as she calmed herself down…Cool it Lyss…don’t loose it now in front of all these people. She then turned around to face Nick. She shoved him hard enough that Nick clutched his stomach.

“What the hell were you doing”

Nick looked painfully at her.

“What were you thinking?! What were you doing with her AGAIN?! And here? Have you completely forgotten where you are and that hundreds of people are around you??”

“I don’t know”

“Is that all you can fucking say Nicky cause its getting old. I can’t believe you…why did you kiss her again? Are you CRAZY????!”

Nick stood there speechless.

“I trusted you…you gave me your word. And you broke it.”

“I know Lyssie I’m so stupid…” he reached out to her.

Alyssa stepped back to avoid his touch. “You really dissapointed me now…”

Her reaction to him hurt Nick a lot. “I know I did Alyssa please…don’t do this to me”

Alyssa got defensive. “Do what?! ME?! I’m not the one cheating here…your hurting Morgan by doing this…your hurting me because I trusted you and you killed my trust when I saw you kissing Tiffany after you said you wouldn’t.”

“Alyssa I know please you’re the only one who I can turn to…especially now…I got myself into a lot of shit…and I’m so scared I don’t know what to do without you…”

Alyssa listened to his words she felt tears coming up but pushed them back. “Nicky…I…I don’t know if I can trust you anymore.”

“Alyssa don’t say that!!! Please…”

“Nicky its not that I don’t want too, its just that I don’t know anymore. I thought I knew you…your’re one of my best friends…you helped me and were there for me when I needed you the most…I love you…but you really hurt me…and the fact that your doing this to Morgan makes me even more angrier."

“I’m sorry…please you gotta be there. I need you!”

“You promised me” She said sternly.

Nick didn’t know what to say. “Lyssie…”

“No Nicky…you promised me and you broke your promise…”

“I did” Nick answered looking down.

“Yea you did…” Alyssa looked at Nick with the feeling of dissapointment written all over her face. Nick saw it loud and clear. Hugging Nick she simply said, “Go think about what you’ve done…for me ok?”

Nick hugged her back and nodded. “But I wanna talk to you…”

Alyssa shook her head with tears rolling down her cheek. “I’m not ready to talk to you right now…go do this on your own…please…this is all I’m asking you.”

Nick looked down and shook his head in response. He looked up again to see Alyssa walking away without looking back.

Nick stood by himself. “Oh my god what have I done…I really blew it this time…” He looked blankly around. “She’s so upset, I lost her trust…I’m such an idiot!” Angry with himself Nick made his way over to the empty bar to drown in his sorrows.

“What can I get you?”

“Rum on the Rocks…”

“Isn’t that a bit heavy?” The bartender asked noticing the distance in Nicks face.

“No I need it…”

The bartender nodded, filled Nick’s drink, and pushed it towards him.

Nick grabbed the drink and shoved it down. He slammed the glass and pushed it towards the bartender, “Another…”

He simply took Nick’s glass and filled it again. Reluctantly handing it back to him as he watched Nick guzzle it down again.

***

“I’ll meet you two outside…” Yasmine said to Morgan and Michelle.

“Alright” Michelle smiled.

“Thanks Yaz” Morgan said.

“Anytime girly…” Yasmine turned and walked out of the bathroom. She took a deep breath and walked back into the main room of the club. Looking around she soon spotted Jusin with the others. He sat by himself staring out into space. Yasmine hesitated. I can’t believe he didn’t tell me after he knew I was going to be living with them!…

~~~Hour Later~~~

It was about 1:30 am and the party was still raging. Barely anyone had left except for some of the people the party was for. Kevin and Summer decided to go back to the hotel to spend some ‘quiet time’ together and Howie and Becky left soon after. Michelle and AJ sat in a corner, making out, talking with others, then making out again. Nick sat at the bar alone despite Morgan’s pleas for him to join her on the dancefloor soon after she finished cleaning the mess off herself from Sally. . After Morgan’s tries she left with Yasmine to dance with the crowd. Tiffany and Sally roamed the club drinking…and flirting with various celebrities. Brian talked with some poducers and buisness people, while Alyssa even though angry at Nick…tried to have a good time.

“Attetntion everyone…” A man quieted the DJ and spoke into the microphone. “I just wanna thank you all for coming out here tonight.”

The crowd clapped and listened.

“And I wanna thank the people this party is for, The Backstreet Boys and Phantasia…”

Loud cheers and whistles came from the people.

“How bout we have them up on the stage?”

Everyone clapped and the people that happened to be standing around Michelle, AJ, Morgan, Alyssa, Brian and Nick, urged them to step up onto the stage.

“What he say?” Michelle murmured abit drunk.

“He wants you and AJ up on stage with the others” someone near her said.

“Oh man…” AJ said a bit drowsy “C’mon baby we gotta go.”

Michelle nodded and followed.

***

“Lyss…they want you onstage.” Britney said.

“What for?”

Britney smiled “Something…”

“Aw c’mon Brit why?”

“Ok, they want you guy’s to perfom or something that’s what I heard.”

“What? There’s only half of us!”

“I guess they don’t know…”

Alyssa smiled. “Whatever I’ll see ya Brit.”

“Later Lyss” Britney smiled as Alyssa left to join the rest of the group onstage.

***

“Hey Carter they want you onstage,” a guy sitting next to Nick said.

Nick had been sitting at the bar for the past hour, needless to say he was drunk, and not feeling to great. His depression over kissing Tiffany, cheating on Morgan, and hurting Alyssa made him order drink after drink. Something he wasn’t used too. He looked at the person standing next to him and even his vison was blurry. Nick squinted his eyes and tried to make out the person. It was Justin Timberlake.

“Carter did you hear what I said?”

Nick stood up uneasy, his head banged and he couldn’t think straight. “Yea” Nick placed this hand on Justin’s shoulder and smiled in a cheesy way. “Thanks” he said as he turned and wobbled up to the stage.

Justin watched Nick walk off and laughed. “Man is he drunk or what…he actually was ‘nice’ to me…”

***

Morgan joined Alyssa on the way up to the stage. They soon made it up there and waited with Brian for AJ, Michelle, and Nick who were the last ones to come up. All three of them were obviously drunk as Morgan and Alyssa giggled at the way they were all acting.

“Well, well and here are half of the Backtreet Boys and Phantasia…” the man with the microphone said to the crowd who clapped in response. The man covered the microphone with his hand and asked Brian who seemed to be sober “Where are the rest?”

“They went back to the hotel about a half-an-hour ago”

“Well I was going to ask you all to sing something, Clive requested himself.”

Brian eyes grew wide. “Clive?” Clive was the president of JIVE records. Brian greeted him when they first got there and Clive congratulated them on the success Millennium and much more.

“What about Clive?” Morgan and Alyssa asked.

Brian turned. “Clive requested we sing, and now there’s only 3 of us that are able to do it. Howie, Becky, Kevin and Summer aren’t here, and well them…” Brian looked at his three drunk friends. “They can’t even think straight…”

“Chelle?” Morgan called.

“What swettie?!” Michelle asked hanging on AJ for support.

Morgan could clearly tell she wouldn’t be able to do it. “AJ?”

“I can’t Miss Morgy.”

“Ok go sit down somewhere you two.”

Alyssa walked over to Nick. “Nicky?”

“Hi Lyssie” He started crying. “Are you still mad at me?” he pouted.

Alyssa knew he was drunk but smiled at his pathetic face. “No Nicky I’m not. Don’t cry…everyone will look at you.”

“I don’t care! I’m sorry Lyssie please forgive me!” Nick got melodramatic.

“Oh god…” Alyssa dragged Nick offstage and sat him down in a seat. “Stay here Nicky ok?!”

“Are you mad at me?” He continued to plead.

“No I’m not just promise you’ll sit here.”

Nick smiled “Ok Lyss I’ll stay here and I won’t move till you come back because I promised and this time I won’t break it cause I don’t want you to be mad at me ever again.” Nick smiled proudly.

Alyssa grinned back and kissed his cheek. “Ok Nicky” she said and made her way back to the stage. “Well Nicky’s out” she said to Morgan and Brian.

“AJ and Michelle too.” Brian said. “So its us three”

Morgan looked down. “Uhm sorry to burst your bubble even more but make that you two…”

Alyssa looked sternly at Morgan.

“My voice has been hurting since the show I don’t want to make it worse…I’m sorry”

“Well what are you gonna do?” The man interuppted impatiently.

“Well do you wanna sing something Brian?” Mogan asked.

“Alone?”

“Yea why not? You’d do great!…”

“Something wrong?” Britney walked up to the stage.

“Yea turns out that only Brian and I are the only ones ‘able’ to sing at the moment.” Alyssa said.

“Hmmm..Oh I got it!” Britney said excitedly and told Brian, Alyssa and Morgan her plan.

“That’s perfect!” Morgan smiled.

Brian and Alyssa looked uneasily at eachother after hearing Britney’s idea.

“So what do you think Alyssa?” Britney asked.

“I dunno…”

“C’mon Lyss you’ll do great! Besides Clive is waiting…don’t want to displease the supreme boss now do you?” Morgan joked.

“Do you to know the lyrics?”

“Pretty much yea” Alyssa smiled.

Brian nodded.

“Ok so will you two sing it please…it would be so good!” Morgan pleaded.

“Fine I’ll do it.” Alyssa answered.

“Me too” Brian agreed.

“Great!” Britney said and talked with the man and the DJ while Morgan made her way off the stage.

“Morgy I don’t want to sing with him!” Alyssa pouted.

“Lyssie listen to me, I know you and Brian are well confusing, but your voices sound best together…like you to are best TOGETHER…” Morgan smiled. “You will do fine…” She hugged Alyssa as she stepped off the stage to join Nick, AJ and Michelle.

Damn Alyssa thought as she saw Brian sitting behind the microphone ready to go. She reluctantly walked over to her sat in the stool next to him. Brian smiled warmly at her. This made all her nervousness go away and her mind wen back to last night. I wish it didn’t have to turn out this way…we could have been together.

Brian glanced back at Alyssa and held out his hand. She looked at him and smiled holding it back. “You sure about this?”

“Yea…are you?”

“Course…if its with you.” Brian smiled. “We can still be friends right?”

Alyssa teard. “I’d like that” she squeezed his hand and let go.

***

“Did you see that?” Sally said as she saw Brian reach out for Alyssa’s hand.

“Oh yea” Tiffany smirked.

“Bitch!”

“Now this is gonna make it even tougher for you!” Tiffany thought. “Unless…”

“Yea??” Sally asked curiously.

“Well lets just say that Alyssa will never be a problem…after what I’m thinking…” Tiffany smiled evily.

“I like that already Tiffy!”

***

“Alright everybody…” Britney spoke to the audience through the microphone. “We apoligize for the wait, but there have been some changes to the original plan. But we’ve got something even better…Brian and Alyssa are going to sing a very special song for all of you!”

The crowd clapped. Brian and Alyssa glanced at eachother and smiled.

“Well it’s a song off my album and its called I Will Still Love You, which I sang with Don Phillip who happens to be here. Whats up Don?” Britney smiled and gestured him to come up onstage.

Don soon came up and grabbed a microphone. “Hey yall!”

“Well so it looks like theyre gonna be singing our song!” Britney smiled.

“Well they better do a good job! And I know they will” Don said.

“Of course they will Don, Alyssa and Brian have beautiful voices, besides I insisted they sing it.”

“Alright so who wants to get this performance started?” Don asked the crowd.

They cheered. “GO LYSSIE!” Yasmine yelled.

Alyssa blushed and waved to Yasmine.

“Ok so here for you is Brian Litrell and Alyssa Farrow singing I Will Still Love You…” Britney smiled and stopped by Alyssa before stepping offstage. “You’ll do great, probably better than I would” she smiled.

“Thanks Brit” Alyssa smiled.

Britney hugged her and left the stage with Don.

Alyssa turned her head to Brian “You ready?”

“Now or never” He smiled then turned to the DJ who cued up the music.

Brian ran the lyrics through his mind quickly. It’s just a song…but it describes what I feel for her exactly…and she’s singing it with me…

***

The music filled the club as everyone in attendance focused on Brian and Alyssa who sat on the stage.

Alyssa calmed herself down and put her full attention into the song she was about to perform. She looked over to Morgan who gave her a warm, supportive smile that made her feel better. Taking a final calming breath she began,

Time may take us apart, but I will still love you, I promise oh oh,oh yeah

Brian watched Alyssa concentrate on her beginning closed his eyes and joined her,

And when the stars, stars are falling, I'll keep calling

Alyssa glanced at Brian and saw his smile, she loved that smile. With it on her mind she sang,

I promise that you'll be my one my only everything I'll never be untrue

Brian took his part,

And I promise that back for your love I will do anything

Alyssa followed

I will give you the stars

Brian took his next line.

I will buy you the moon

Alyssa felt that she was telling him everything on her mind

Even through the longest of our nights

More and more Brian realized how much he loved her. The song made it seem as if they were talking to eachother through it,

And even through the darkest days our …

They both looked at eachother and sang together

Love will find a way… And when the stars are falling I'll keep calling I will still love you And when your dreams are fading I'll be waiting I will still love you

***

Morgan made her way to Yasmine who was standing in the middle of the crowd watching Brian and Alyssa sing.

“Hey” she whispered.

Yasmine glanced at her and smiled adverting her attention back to the two on the stage. As she watched she couldn’t help but notice the obvious connection between them. “Tell me why they aren’t together…they’re perfect for eachother.”

“I know…but try telling that to them. They may be perfect for eachother, but they have one thing in common, theyre both too stubborn and refuse to go with their true feelings.”

Yasmine nodded and focused again on Brian and Alyssa’s performance.

***

Alyssa continued the song,

You are my summer breeze, my winter sun, my spring time song my autumn touch of gold, yeah

Brian looked out to the audience and sang

And you are my sky, my rain, the earth in which my love grows you're all

Together their voices mixed perfectly

The smile in my heart and the breath in my soul

Alyssa realized more and more how much this song fit them perfectly,

Even if we find ourselves apart

Brian occasionaly caught Alyssa’s eyes when he sang his parts

We will hold our hopes and dreams…

Alyssa looked into Brian’s eyes and together they continued,

Forever in our hearts… And when the stars are falling I'll keep calling I will still love you And when your dreams are fading I'll be waiting I will still love you

Brian ‘spoke’ to Alyssa through the song,

Tell me how you feel

Alyssa ‘answered’ him,

I finally know how it feels, tell me if it's real

Brian smiled

And my heart tells me it's real

Alyssa sang back as if to tell him exactly how she felt,

So real

They looked at eachother and felt the connection they always felt when they were around eachother strengthen,

So Real…

And when the stars are falling I'll keep calling I will still love you and when your dreams are fading I'll be waiting I will still love you

***

“They’re so good together” AJ watched.

“Duh theyre meant for eachother” Michelle managed to answer.

AJ smiled. “I love you baby”

“Love you more”

***

Alyssa thought quickly, It’s like we were meant to sing this now…the words fit what I want to say… with that in mind she put all her energy into the climax of the song.

I will still love you baby…

Brian looked at her while she sang, he felt like she really meant what she was singing. Their voices sang together again,

Time will take us apart that's true But I will always be there for you You're in my heart, you'll be in my dreams No matter how many miles in between I promise you that I won't forget The day we kissed, or the day we met, the sky may fall and stars may to But I will still, I will still love you

***

“This is not good” Sally smirked.

“Calm down, I’ll think of something” Tiffany answered as she continued to watch and think at the same time.

***

As the song came to an end, Brian and Alyssa stood up out of their stools and took the microphones out of the stands to walk to the very front of the stage. They looked at eachother in the eyes and smiled. Brian grabbed Alyssa’s hand and they finished the song together,

And when the stars are falling I'll keep calling I will still love you and when your dreams are fading I'll be waiting

The last line they came close together and sang the words to eachother,

I will still love you…

The crowd was on their feet clapping and cheering. Alyssa and Brian took a bow to the audience. They both turned and hugged eachother at the same time. After they broke apart Alyssa spoke into the microphone. “Thanks guys!”

“How was that Clive?” Brian asked looking in his direction.

Clive held up his hand and approvinly smiled.

“Well lets get this party started again!” Alyssa called. She glanced in Britney’s direction and smiled as she walked over to the DJ, whispering something to him. “This is for you Brit, thanks for letting us use your song!”

Britney smiled back with a look of curiosity.

“Hit it!” Alyssa pointed to the DJ. A second later the party was started again with Baby…One More Time. Alyssa smiled back to Britney and exited the stage with Brian close behind her.

“Girl you were SO great!” Morgan came running up to her with a hug.

“Thanks” Alyssa smiled.

“You to Brian!” Yasmine added.

Brian blushed. “Thanks Yasmine”

“Lets go get some drinks I’m thirsty after all that singing” Alyssa giggled. “Wanna come Brian?”

Brian looked back surprised. “Yea…just give me a minute”

“Ok” Morgan. “We’ll save you a seat”

Brian smiled and walked off as Yasmine, Alyssa, and Morgan walked to the bar.

***

“What can I get you?” the bartender asked as the girls sat down.

“Coktail” Yasmine said.

“A strawberry daquiri” Morgan answered.

“Margarita for me” Alyssa said sitting down.

“Alright be right back with thoes” The bartender answered leaving to make their drinks.

“Where’s Nick Morgan?” Yasmine asked.

“Oh sitting with AJ and Michelle…I think he drank a bit much.” She smiled.

“Here you go ladies” the bartender placed each drink in front of its owner.

“Thank you” they all answered.

Joey Fatone spotted Yasmine at the bar. He casually stepped up beside her and caught her glance. Yasmine told Joey she would talk to Justin so she assumed that’s why he was there, because she hadn’t gone yet.

Morgan saw Joey and nugged Alyssa. She turned and looked but didn’t pay much attention and continued to drink her margarita.

After he knew she got the message Joey left and walked back to the others. Yasmine knew he wanted her to follow him. “I’ll catch you girls later, ok?”

“Alright Yaz, go have fun!” Morgan said.

Yasmine smiled and turned to follow Joey. After a bit she found herself in a corner of the club where she rememberd seeing Justin earlier. Again he was there sitting staring blankly out into space. She felt bad for him because he looked like he didn’t even try to enjoy himself. She slowly walked up and stood in front of him. “Hi Justin” she gently said.

Justin’s eyes lit up and it seemed like the life returned to his body. “Yasmine…” he came up to her and embraced her. She hugged him back but a bit cautiously. He still hurt Alyssa and Morgan…she thought and he didn’t even tell me!…

***

~~~15 min. later~~~

Michelle and AJ decided to get back to their hotel room, and like Kevin and Summer earlier, wanted to spend some ‘quiet time’ together. Nick sat where Alyssa left him even after Michelle and AJ left, he didn’t want to make another mistake tonight. Yasmine sat with Justin not paying much attention to the conversation he was trying so desperately to have with her, but it was no use, her mind was still on the fact that he lied to her. Morgan and Alyssa tore up the dance floor with Britney and her friends, while Sally kept Brian by her side. There was no way in her mind that Alyssa would be getting anywhere near him again tonight. Tiffany meanwhile wandered around waiting for the perfect time to come up to Nick again.

“Alright everyone time for me to take five, so just chill and I’ll be right back!” The DJ called out to the crowd.

“Man I’m having so much fun tonight! Nothing could ruin it!” Morgan smiled.

Alyssa just smiled and nodded.

“Hey Morgan where’s Nick?” Britney asked.

“Oh he’s drunk!” Morgan giggled. “It would’nt be a good idea if he got up”

Britney nodded. “I’ll catch you girls in a bit , I’m gonna go to the ladies room.”

“Alright later Brit!” Alyssa smiled.

“Bye” she turned and walked off to the bathroom.

***

“And today we recorded a bit on the album.” Justin said to Yasmine who sat silently beside him.

Yasmine simply nodded her head looking in the other direction.

Joey and Lance sat near and could see the tension.

“So…what have you been up to?” Jusin asked changing the subject for the millionth time it seemed.

“Nothing…”

“Oh…how’s the bus?”

“Good…”

“Everything fine on the bus with all thoes people?”

Yasmine could see he was avoiding even mentioning Backstreet or Phantasia, she debated whether to just come out and tell him she knew or if she should give him a chance to tell her honestly. She decided she would give him a chance.

“Yea everyone is great especially Morgan and Alyssa…”

Justin’s face paled when he heared the two names.

“You know you should meet them sometime…” Yasmine said plainly. “I bet you’d like them too”

Justin nodded faintly.

“Whats the matter?” Yasmine asked.

“Nothing why?”

“Casue all of a sudden your so quiet.” She answered.

“Its nothing”

“Why have you meet Alyssa and Morgan before?” she asked

“Yea”

“And?”

“And what?”

“Did you like them?”

Justin blanked he looked desperately to Joey and Lance. “They’re very nice Yaz.” Joey answered.

Dammit Justin…just tell me! Stop avoiding it! She thought to herself. “Yes they are very nice” she agreed looking dissapointedly at Justin.

***

“Alright people I’m back!” The DJ called as the crowd cheered. “So lets get this set started slow…here’s a little something from our guests…I’ll Never Break Your Heart! Enjoy it with that special someone.” The music soon filled the club as everyone paired off with another.

“Lyss do you remember where Nick is?” Morgan asked.

“Yea he’s over there…you want me to get him for you?”

“Yea and I’ll go get someone while your at it…we can trade” Morgan smiled.

“Who are you talking about?”

“Brian…” Morgan smiled as she turned and walked off before Alyssa could stop her.

Alyssa sighed and looked for Nick. She spotted him sitting in the same exact spot she left him in earlier. “Hey Nicky”

“Hey Lyssie!” Nick smiled still obviously drunk. “See I listened this time!”

“I know you did, and I’m glad. So now you can come with me!” Alyssa smiled and pulled him up out of his seat. Nick followed and as Alyssa brought him to the middle of the floor to dance with her as they waited for Morgan.

***

“Hey Bri, wanna dance?” Morgan asked cutting between where Sally stood.

“Sure Morgan…I’ll be right back Sally.”

“But Brian!?” Sally complained.

“I’ll be right back Sally.” Brian repeated and walked of with Morgan. They made their way to the dance floor and pulled close together.

“Gezze to think she has a leash on you and you do whatever she wants.” Morgan laughed.

“ Hey that wasn’t funny…at all” Brian said not smiling.

“Oh c’mon Brian you know she’s got you whipped. Speaking of which how come you never came to have a drink with us?! We saved you a seat!”

“I’m sorry Morgan…didn’t think you would miss me” he smiled.

“Well I did, and someone else did too…”

Brian blushed.

“I see that Mr. Littrell, you can’t hide anything” Morgan giggled.

“C’mon Morgan don’t start with me…please”

“But Brian don’t take this the wrong way but your being an idiot.”

“Well at least your being nice about it”

“Hey I may ‘hate’ the way your acting but I can control myself…besides I still think your acting like an idiot,”

“Ok I get it…”

“Do you Brian cause I sure as hell think you don’t.” Morgan said as she saw his eyes wash over in guilt. “I’m sorry I didn’t mean to make you feel bad…”

“It’s not like I’ve felt any better these days…”

“See what I mean, your not the same Brian…you’ve changed a lot ever since you and Alyssa…well ended…you know it’s not too late…”

Oh yea it is… ever since last night…

“Brian just do me one favor…Next time your with her…look into her eyes and honestly ask yourself if you can ever live without her”

“But Morgan…when’s next time?”

“Right now…” Morgan answered as she walked over to Nick and Alyssa. “Hey lets switch now”

“Ok angel” Nick giggled.

“Watch out for him Morgy he’s not all there!” Alyssa joked.

Nick put on a cheesy smile as Morgan wrapped her arms around his neck. “I see what you mean…” she smiled.

Alyssa giggled and found Brian standing behind her with his hands in his pockets. “So…you wanna dance with me?”

“Yes I do”

Alyssa smiled and they walked to the middle of the dance floor. She brought her hands up to his shoulders and wrapped them around behind his neck. Brian wrapped his hands around her waist and pulled her in a bit closer as they danced to the music. Brian remembered what Morgan told him to do earlier. He looked at Alyssa who was glancing to the side. He thought she wasn’t paying attention so he continued to stare at her. She’s so beautiful…Brian thought over and over as his mind drifted again to last night.

Alyssa kept her head turned. She knew Brian was looking at her but she didn’t want him to know. Damn…why is this so hard…she thought to herself. I love him and I can’t tell him…Alyssa turned her head to look into his blue eyes. They sparked as she got lost into them…

Brian caught Alyssa’s eyes in his. “Next time your with her…look into her eyes and honestly ask yourself if you can ever live without her”…Morgan’s words repeated in his mind. He looked at her…Can I live without you Alyssa??…It hasn’t worked so far… He saw her smile and it melted his heart. Brian wanted so bad to tell her that he changed his mind, He didn’t want to be friends, he wanted to be with her and only her…But he couldn’t find the words to say.

Just then a man in a clean cut buisness suit approached them.

“Well isn’t it the two stars of the evening” Clive said as he came up to Brian and Alyssa.

“Hello Clive how are you?” Alyssa asked politely.

“Fine Alyssa, Brian we’ve spoken earlier” He smiled.

Brian nodded.

“So I’m here to tell you that your performance earlier was breathtaking!” Clive exclaimed.

Alyssa and Brian blushed. “Thank you sir”

“Your voices sound amazing together, the chemisty between you two onstage is obvious, I loved it!” Clive smiled. “Now I wanted also to propose a little something to you two.”

They looked at eachother with curiosity.

“I want you two to perform again together, record a single, and we’ll see what we can do with it. I was thinking of putting together a JIVE complilation CD with many of your lablemates, and putting you two together as a duet would top it all off.” Clive went on. “It would be great! I’m already considering it as the pushing single to sell the album.”

“Wow, Clive that’s very nice of you to put so much faith in us, but…”

“Alyssa what’s with the but? You an Brian would do an excellent job, I’d expect nothing less from you two! Besides I’ve already made some phone calls to producers…and have been offered lyrics especially for the two of you!”

“All this already in an hour?” Brian asked surprised Clive was alreadly planning the whole thing.

“Yes Brian, when I see something good I act on it. The moment I saw you two sing together…I knew it would be perfect already…So will you two do it? I insist you two do it, I won’t be offering this to anyone else…”

“Sure Clive if you insist…Lyss?”

“Of course I’d love too”

“Great!” Clive exclaimed. “I’ll give Angela and Ross a call in the morning to make proper arrangements for you to come back out to New York for recording other promotion work. Does that sound good?”

They nodded together.

“This is wonderful! I can already imagine the feedback well get from your performance! I’ll be in touch soon! Have a great rest of the night!” Clive shook Alyssa and Brian’s hand and briskly walked off to discuss the matter more with his collegues.

“Wow! That was quick…” Alyssa stood there baffaled.

“Yea. So you really want to do this?!” Brian asked.

“Of course silly, this is an awsome opportunity and even better I get to do this with you” She smiled shyly.

Brian smiled back. “You mean that?”

“Yea, we can still be friends remember?” Alyssa answered trying to sound happy with what she was saying. Friends!!!…What am I saying you want more Lyss you want him…but you can’t have him…

Brian sank when she said ‘friends’, even though he said the same thing to her earlier, but he thought It’s better than nothing… “Yea Lyss I remember…”

Alyssa hugged him tightly wrapping her arms tightly around him, Brian hugged her back holding her close, he never wanted to let her go but he knew he had to.

“Wow what was that about?” Morgan asked as she dragged Nick up to Brian and Alyssa.

They broke their hug when she came up. “Clive wants us to record a duet”

“Are you kidding?!!?! That’s so great!” Morgan exclaimed. “I’m so happy for you guys!”

“Thanks Morgy!” Brian smiled.

The music began to speed up as the room was filled with I Want You Back by NSYNC.

“Well I’m gonna go sit down now.” Morgan rolled her eyes as soon as Justin’s voice sounded through the club.

“BRIAN!”

Brian turned around at he sound of his name being called. He found Sally standing with her hands on her hips, and a look of annoyance written all over her face.

“What are you doing?!” Sally smirked.

“Nothing…”

“Yea well your coming with me!” Sally snapped as she moved Alyssa’s arms off Brian while pulling him away from her. Morgan stood there angry with her rudeness. Alyssa backed away from Brian. Brian looked back at her embarassed.

“Chill Sally!” Morgan said annoyed. “He was only dancing with her”

“Yea well I thought it was you, then I come over and he’s with her!” Sally answered back. “Keep away from him you hear.” Sally said adressing Alyssa.

“Sally- stop…” Brian said.

Sally ignored him. “You think you can get anywhere near him think again!” Sally said angrily. “He’s mine.”

Alyssa stood there listening to what Sally told her. She glanced at Brian who was obviously not making any attempts to say anything in her favor. That hurt her a lot, I thought we could be friends…I guess I was wrong… Tears swelled up in her eyes. “Sorry Sally, you’re right, I should keep my distance from now on.” Alyssa brushed past them and to the bathroom, tears falling down.

Morgan was enraged. She walked over to Brian who was standing blankly next to Sally. “You’ve changed Brian.” She said coldly walking away with Nick behind her. They came to the entrance of the bathroom, Nick followed absentmindedly not realizing where he was going. “Whoa baby…you gotta stay out here.” Morgan sat him down in a chair outside the bathroom.

“Ok” Nick smiled his cheesy smile and plopped down in the chair as Morgan entered the bathroom.

***

“Yasmine wanna dance?” Justin asked.

“I’m tired Justin”

“Ok” he looked down. She’s acting totally different. And what’s with bringing up Alyssa and Morgan every ten minutes. Does she know??!

Yasmine sat there dissapoined. Why doesn’t he tell me. I’ve dropped so many hints tonight talking about them non-stop and all he does is nod or change the subject. Damnit Justin tell me the truth!!!! She screamed in her mind.

***

Morgan entered the bathroom and soon heard soft crying coming from one of the bathroom stalls. “Lyssie?” she said gently. “Lyssie come out here.”

Alyssa wiped her tears away. She hated herself for crying over him yet again. Get over it there’s no chance in hell now that Sally’s got her hold on him. She got up and opened the stall door.

“Oh sweetie” Morgan said pulling her in for a hug. “Ignore her…she’s just a jealous bitch.”

“I know but that’s not what hurt me, Brian did…he said we would be friends and he just proved out there that he couldn’t do even that…it hurt when he didn’t even say anything”

“I know, he’s changed Alyssa. You just gotta accept that sweetie.” Morgan said calmly.

“I know but I still love him no matter how much I don’t want to!”

Morgan sighed. “I know you do Lyss, but you gotta let him go…he’s not worth your time if he’s gonna act the way he does…making you feel bad all the time. Is it?”

Alyssa nodded her head and wiped her tears away. “your right Morgy…it’s not worth my time.”

Morgan smiled. “Move on Lyss…it’s time. If he doesn’t want you he said it loud and clear just now. If he really loved you like he says he would have stopped all the games.”

Alyssa nodded. Is it true? Has this been a big game? NO it can’t be…he even said he loved me still! But I guess he did make it seem just now that he doesn’t care anymore.

***

Sally smirked to herself I’m so good! Now that bitch is out of the picture!…She dragged Brian to find Tiffany. Soon they came across her sitting at the bar.

“Tiffy!”

“Hey so…??”

“Done. Your turn now! Go to the bathroom…” Sally hinted to Tiffany about where Nick was.

“Great!” She smiled evily. “Alright…don’t forget…upstairs ASAP!” Tiffany whispered to Sally.

Sally grined in response. Watching Tiffany walk off to get Nick.

“Hey” Tiffany said to Nick.

“Get away from me” Nick turned his body away from her direction.

“What did I do?” Tiffany asked playfully.

“Everything! Now leave!” Nick crossed his arms.

Tiffany could tell he was drunk, which made her plan so much easier. “Well I came to give you a message from Morgan.” She lied.

“Morgan?” Nick asked with full attention.

Tiffany could see she got his attetion. “Yea she just told me to tell you to meet her in your room!”

“Really?” Nick asked.

“Yea she asked me to tell you for her she said she would meet you there.”

“Oh ok”

“She told me to take you up for her”

Nick agreed. “Ok if Morgan said so”

“She did honest” Tiffany grinned. “Do you have your room key?”

Nick nodded and whipped it out flashing a cheesy grin. “See right here!”

Tiffany smiled Wow this is gonna be easier than I thought now that he’s drunk. “ Well you don’t want to keep Morgan waiting now do you?”

“Nope!” Nick answered.

“Well lets get going!” Tiffany led Nick out of the club and back to the hotel.

***

“You ok now?!” Morgan asked.

Alyssa nodded and smlied. “Thanks Morgy”

“Always Lyssie!” Morgan held her hands up to her head.

“Morgy?”

“I’m fine just a bit dizzy…I think I’m all partied out! What about you?”

“Me too.” Alyssa glanced at her watch. “Man it’s 2:30!!”

“No wonder I’m so tired!” Morgan giggled.

“Let’s go now.” Alyssa suggested and Morgan agreed as they got up and walked out of the bathroom.

“Where’s Nick?!” Morgan asked looking around. “I told him to stay here!”

Alyssa froze OH MY GOD…DON’T TELL ME…TIFFANY!!!! Alyssa pushed the thought out of her mind. No no no he must have just wandered off…I hope…

Morgan looked at Alyssa’s face. It looked like she was afraid of something, Morgan ignored it. “We gotta go find him.”

“Yea lets go” Alyssa agreed as they walked back into the club. “Split up it will go faster, meet you here in a minute!” Morgan nodded and they went their separate ways.

***

“Do you want a drink Yasmine?” Justin asked.

“No”

“Ok I’ll be right back.” Justin got up and left.

Yasmine sighed as soon as he left. Joey sat a few feet away. “You ok Yaz?”

“Yea I’m fine” She saw Alyssa coming towards her. “Shit stop talking to me!” she said quickly to Joey who looked back at her confused.

“Hey Yazzie” Alyssa said walking up to her.

“Hey Lyssie…what’s up?”

“Well Morgan and I are gonna leave in a bit…are you gonna chill here longer?”

Yasmine thought weather she should stay or leave. She decided to stay. “Yea Lyssie I’ll just stay a bit longer.” She pulled off a smile.

“Do you have your phone with you…just in case?”

“Yea right here” Yasmine patted her purse.

“Alright see ya later girl! Have fun!” Alyssa walked off.

“Ha…I’ll try to have ‘fun’” She mummbled.

“You didn’t tell them, about you and Justin, right?” Joey spoke as soon as Alyssa was gone.

Yasmine looked up. “I couldn’t. Besides there’s all this tension between you two I didn’t want to add to it.”

Joey just nodded and turned away.

***

“Lyssie!” Morgan met up with her. “I can’t find him anywhere!”

Alyssa dreaded the possibilities of where he could be but she didn’t want Morgan to notice.

“Hey maybe he went back to our room?!” Morgan asked herself.

“Maybe your right”

“Well we were planning to leave anyways so lets just go now.” Morgan said.

“Ok, we should say bye to everyone.”

“Yea lets go to the DJ” they walked over to the stage and the DJ stopped the music so they could talk.

“Hey everyone!” Morgan said. “Well Alyssa and I would like to thank you all for coming out tonight.”

“Yea you all are great! And on behalf of Backstreet and Phantasia…Thanks a bunch and have a great night!”

“See you all soon!”

“We love you guys! See ya!” Alyssa ended as the people in the club clapped and the DJ soon started the music again.

“OK now we can go!” Morgan smiled. Alyssa nodded and prayed you better be up there Nicky…alone!

***

Sally saw Tiffany leave earlier and was searching for Morgan to make sure she went up to her room like Tiffany said. Then Sally saw Morgan and Alyssa up on stage telling the audience they were leaving. Well now I don’t have to do anything but follow and watch!!! She smiled. “Brian I’m tired now lets leave” she pouted.

Brian on the other hand stood silently and nodded. Why didn’t I stop Sally earlier?! I am an idiot…I have changed…Morgan’s right… He thought as Sally dragged him out of the club.

***

Nick and Tiffany reached the floor of the hotel everyone’s rooms were on. She guided Nick as he stumbled through the hallway. Soon they reached Morgan and Nick’s room. Nick pulled the key out of his pocket and opened the door. “Morgan?” He called into the darkness.

“She’s in there…” Tiffany coaxed Nick as she gently pushed him inside closing the door behind her, purposly keeping it unlocked.

“Angel??” Nick flipped on the lights. “You said she was up here” Nick sat down on the bed.

“She said she would be…” Tiffany said as she came closer to Nick.

“Hey…you lied to me!” Nick said.

Tiffany giggled as she stood in front of Nick. “Oh well….” She sat next to him.

“Liar!” Nick giggled. “You lied!” he continued in his drunk state.

“Shhh…” Tiffany smiled seductivly and pushed Nick back on the bed kissing him forcefully. She felt him resist her but she continued to kiss him. She started to un-button his shirt.

Nick pulled back. “Get away I’m not supposed to be doing this.” He pushed her unsucessfully.

Tiffany ignored him and placed her lips on his.

***

Morgan and Alyssa reached the elevator and went up to their floor. Alyssa stood nervously hoping the worse was not to come. Her heart beat faster and faster as the elevator doors opened on their floor. Everything seemed to be going in slow motion as they walked down the hall.

“Damn I don’t have the key!” Morgan exclaimed as they reached her room. “Maybe…” she knocked on the door but noone answered. “I guess he’s not here”

Alyssa sighed of relief. “Wanna go chill out in my room?”

***

Sally and Brian’s elevator reached their floor. As the doors opened Sally spotted Alyssa ans Morgan standing knocking in front of the room. OH HERE IT COMES!!! She thought excitedly and hurried out of the elevator dragging Brian down the hall.

***

“Yea I guess since I don’t have a key” Morgan and Alyssa turned as Brian and Sally came up.

“Something wrong?” Sally asked.

“I don’t have my key” Morgan snapped back not wanting to talk to her, after she spilled drink on her and then practically yelled at Alyssa.

“Maybe the door’s open?” Sally suggested.

Morgan thought it over and took her advice. “I didn’t check that” she reached over and turned the knob of the door. “Well it’s open!” Morgan slowly cracked the door open.

Alyssa thought long and hard. How would she know the door would be open???? UNLESS… oh no!…

Morgan flipped the light switch by the door on. “OH MY GOD!” she practically screamed. She couldn’t believe her eyes, Tiffany was kissing Nick.

Sally rushed to the door and peaked inside. Bingo!… she smiled to herself and backed away.

Morgan was in shock, she felt her heart break into a million pieces. “Nick…” she murmmured.

Tiffany’s head shot over to the door as the lights came on. She saw herself looking at Morgan as she ended her kiss with Nick. Perfect timing… Tiffany smiled to herself, fixed her top and walked past Morgan then past Alyssa and out the door to Sally.

“Shit” Alyssa cursed.

Nick grumbled to himself and shook his head. He looked up to see Morgan standing there with tears in her eyes. His head banged and he couldn’t remember what had just happened. Then it all came back to him, he kissed Tiffany again…and this time Morgan saw. What have I done… He got up and made his way towards Morgan.

Morgan’s pain turned into anger in an instant. “Get away from me!” she said stepping back.

“Angel I’m sorry!!!” Nick pleaded stumbling over himself reaching out to Morgan.

“NO!!! NO GET AWAY!” she backed away. “Don’t you EVER touch me again you bastard!”

“Morgan please let me explain!” Nick pleaded.

“Why didn’t you stop her?”

Nick was silent.

“Was this the only time?”

Nick looked down.

“Nick please tell me this was the only time.” She pleaded.

“No it wasn’t”

“Oh my god…” Morgan said. “You jerk!”

“Let me explain!”

“There’s nothing more for you to explain! You cheated on ME! I can’t believe you! No ….WERE FINISHED!”

“Baby you don’t mean that!!!” Nick cried. “I love you!”

“Well I don’t anymore! Now get out!” she turned her back.

“Morgan please…” Nick teared. “Don’t do this…”

Morgan’s tears flowed down her cheeks. “I’ll never forgive you Nick Carter! I don’t ever want to talk to you again!” she pushed him past Alyssa outside the door. “Get out!”

Nick didn’t fight her and stumbled outside where Brian, Sally and Tiffany were. He turned around to find the door slamming in his face. “holy shit…!!” He huddled down in the hallway.

Morgan put her back to the closed door. She looked around the room “How could he?!” she asked herself.

Alyssa stood there. Damnit Nicky… “Morgan…” she came up to her for a hug. Morgan broke down in tears. “Why did he do it Lyssie?! I thought he loved me?!” she sobbed. Alyssa hugged her best friend. “I don’t know sweetie.” She led Morgan to the bed. “Lay down Morgan.”

Morgan lay down and cried into her pillow.

Alyssa’s anger grew inside so much hate swirled up inside as she saw Morgan in pain. “I’ll be right back. I have someone to take care of.”

“No Lyssie don’t leave me!” Morgan said between tears.

“I’ll be right back. I promise” She said gently.

“Ok” Morgan nodded.

Alyssa walked calmly to the door and swung it open. She found herself looking at Nick squatted on the floor. “Get up Nicky” she yanked him off the ground and placed him aside. “And you…” she said walking over to Tiffany. “Get the hell out of here”

“Don’t tell me what to do.”

“Shut-up bitch. You planned this from the very beginning and now you hurt my best friend.”

“Her loss” Tiffany smirked.

Alyssa got so angry she smacked Tiffany across the cheek. “Your such a superficial Bitch!”

Tiffany rubber her cheek and smiled. It didn’t matter anymore because she did what she came to do, and that was ruining the perfect relationship. Alyssa walked over to Sally. “And you were a part of it the whole time!”

“What are you talking about?” Sally tried to act innocent.

“Oh don’t give me that bullshit, you two planned this all! You spilled the drink on Morgan to get her away form Nick the first time…and you knew the door was open on puropse just so Morgan would walk in!”

Brian stepped in. “That’s enough”

“Brian I swear I didn’t do anything! She’s lying!”

“Oh that’s just the whole fucking truth isn’t it?” Alyssa smirked. “Oh ‘Brian’ I didn’t do anything!” Alyssa imitated Sally.

“Alyssa…”

“Don’t Alyssa me Brian…I know the truth.” She said angrily. “Believe what you want. And do me a favor keep them both away from Morgan, Nick, and ME!” Alyssa glared at Tiffany. “Take her room for the night. Yaz is taking yours leave the key on the bed and unlock the door. Got it?”

Brian nodded.

“Good, now get your shit out of the room”

Brian nodded again. “We’re going” he walked off with Sally as Tiffany turned and walked to her room at the end of the hall.

Alyssa turned to grab Nick. She dragged him to her room and opened the door. She shoved him inside and he walked over to the bed.

“NICKY!”

“LYSSIE. I’M SORRY!!!!”

“DAMNIT I CAN’T BELIVE YOU!” she exasperated. And stepped over to the phone dialing a number.

“Hello?”

“Yaz it’s Lyss” She said agrivated.

“Lyssie you ok? You don’t sound like yourself.”

“No I’m not ok…Yaz I need you to ask you a favor.”

“I’m listening”

“You need to sleep in Brian’s room tonight…all his stuff is gone and the door will be open with the key on the bed,”

“Alright Lyssie but what is this about?”

“I’ll explain later ok…just is it ok with you?”

“Of course Lyssie…why do I have a bad feeling about what’s going on?”

“Because it is bad…I’ll tell you in the morning. And thanks Yazzie!”

“No prob Lyssie, talk to you later, bye.”

“Alright bye” Alyssa hung up and sighed looking over at Nick who was huddled on her bed.

“Lyssie I’m sorry!” he cried.

Alyssa sighed. “It’s way to late for that now. Morgan’s heartbroken.” She turned and dialed another number.

“Hello?”

“Ange?!” Alyssa asked.

“Alyssa what in god’s name are you calling me at this hour for? Did they have a fight again?”

“No, Ange, I did.”

“You?! What happened.”

“Angela you have to make Tiffany leave.”

“Sweetie what are you talking about?”

“Ange…something bad happened…she has to go now!”

“Tell me what happened.” Angela sighed.

“Morgan caught Nick kissing her…” Alyssa sighed. Nick burst into tears.

Angela could hear him through the phone. “Is that Nick?”

“Yea”

“What else…”

“Ange please you just gotta make her leave! She’s caused so many problems! Sally too!”

“I don’t know, Lyss I can’t force them”

“ANGELA!!!”

“Alyssa please it’s late…I’ll see you in the morning…and we’ll discuss it then”

“FINE but you’ll see what I mean tomorrow!”

“Goodnight Alyssa”

“Bye” She answered and hung up. “Dammit! Why does all this shit always have to happen?” Alyssa walked over to Nick. “What do you have to say now?” she asked him.

“Lyss! Please believe me!”

“Nicky I know you were drunk and she took atvantage of you this time…BUT YOU STILL LET HER!”

“I tried Lyss really I did…but it was no use…it felt like all my energy was gone. My head banged and it still is, I couldn’t stop her! Oh my god what have I done now!!!” He burried his face in his hands and started to cry.

“Nicky…stop, crying isn’t gonna help. Morgan’s devistated.”

Nick continued sobbing.

Alyssa teared. “You broke your promise again.”

“Lyssie…please I swear I didn’t mean to!”

“I know and you still did…”

Nick cried and cried. “I’m sorry…”

Alyssa got up and sighed. “I got to go now Nicky…stay here in my room tonight.”

“Alyssa please you’re the only one I can talk to!”

“Not tonight Nicky, Morgan needs me”

Nick buried his face in his pillow. Alyssa grabbed some of her things together. “Night Nicky.”

“Bye…” He mumbled.

Alyssa sighed as she reached the door. She grabbed the do not disturb sign and placed it outside. Locking the door she made her way down the hall to Morgan’s room. She slowly opened the door and stepped inside locking it. “Morgy I’m here” she said gently waking over to the bed.

Morgan turned her head to face her. Her eyes were red from her tears. Alyssa’s heart broke. “Aw sweetie…” she brushed the hair out of her face.

“Why…did…he…do..it?” Morgan hiccuped. “I…thought he…loved…me” she teared again.

“Shh…don’t cry Morgy…I know he hurt you.” Alyssa said calmly. “I don’t know what he was thinking”

“I hate…him…”

“Morgy you don’t mean that do you?”

“I…hate…him Lyssie…I never wanna talk to him ever again!”

Alyssa teared to see her best friend in so much pain. “But Morgy he was drunk…he wasn’t thinking straight” Alyssa tried to help Nick.

“I don’t care…it’s no excuse to cheat on me!” Morgan cried. “It’s over!”

“Is that what you really want?” Alyssa asked again.

Morgan didn’t answer but only burst out into tears again. She didn’t know what to think. Is this what I want? To end everything I had with Nick? But he hurt me! She cried as confusing thoughts filled her mind. Did she really want to let go of the guy she loved with all her heart?

Chapter 22