Everyone stood in awe. No one had seen anything quite like the personal luxery jet the boys and their guests were being put on for the 100 Hour Tour. The jet was incredible. It was huge and a sparkling white color with 'Backstreet Boys' written in big, bold black and blue letters along the side. They'd be in this plane when they went from Stolkholm, to Tokyo, to Sidney, to Capetown, to Rio, and finally to New York. It was like one big promotional tour and a chance of a lifetime. Their crew was waiting by the steps of the plane for them.
"This belongs to us??"Kevin exclaimed.
"Well it says Backstreet Boys on it don't it?"Nick replied staring at it on the runway, his clear blues eyes posessed that curious look that Jessica had always loved.
"SWEEEET!"AJ screeched like a banshee and pulled Jessica towards the plane. She stumbled after him, trying to keep up.
"AJ calm down!"Jessica laughed and linked her fingers with AJ's. She pulled on his arm to get him to slow down. He was acting like an excited kid on Christmas and Jessica found it rather amusing. If she was sure of one thing about her relationship with AJ it was that he always managed to keep her interested.
The boys had all been dragging from their late night out last night. They had all went to dinner and dancing and had the time of their lives. Howie kept everyone in check and made sure they steered clear of the alcohol. He didn't want a repeat of a few nights ago.
Although they were all tired, seeing the luxurious plane that was all theirs for the next 100 hours immediately lifted their spirits and they had newfound energy. Brian and Nick were joking around and AJ was bouncing off the walls. Kevin and Howie tried to keep him in control but eventually gave up and let Jessica deal with him.
"Have fun!"Kevin taunted to Jessica as AJ dragged her to the plane.
"Kev shut up,"Jessica yelled over her shoulder.
"God Jess,look at it. It's tight!"AJ gushed. Suddenly his eyes lit up and Jessica stepped back cautiously. "I wonder what it's like inside. YO! LET'S GO Y'ALL!"
"Ok AJ, if I'm going to have to sedate you on this trip I'm going to be sorry I agreed to go,"Jessica told him.
"I never had my own jet before. I'm just excited,"AJ shrugged pulling Jessica to him by her waist and kissed her neck. "I'm happy you're here."
"Me too,"Jessica smiled but pushed him away. "Let's go they're ready to get on."
AJ grinned at her and grabbed her hand and ran to the ladder to get on the plane. Jessica groaned again as Kevin and Howie snickered at them.
As they all loaded the and looked around in complete awe. Everyone was wide-eyed as they went from each beautiful room to the next with the cameras trailing closely behind.
"It's like the energizer bunny. It keeps going and going,"Brian joked.
"Hole shit! You gotta see the toilet, it's like a reclinable chair,"AJ screamed. Brian rolled his eyes and made a comment into the camera as Jessica and Howie exchanged amused looks. Nick was beyond excited as he ran into each room of the plane and Kevin was walking around, his finger's locked with Kristin's, recording the whole plane on his own personal video camera.
"So you excited about tomorrow?"Jessica asked Nick as they sat on a couch about an hour later.
"The EMA's? I guess. Award shows aren't that big of a deal anymore,"Nick shrugged. "To tell you the truth I don't even think we're going to win. We're up against Bon Jovi and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers for crissake."
"You never know,"Jessica shrugged. "No date for tomorrow?"
"Does it look like it?"Nick asked a little on the defensive side. Mandy was still putting the finishing touches on her album and couldn't come with the rest of them.
"Just making small talk, chill,"Jessica said raising her hands in mock defeat.
"Sorry,"Nick muttered.
"YO GUYS! COME LOOK AT THIS!"AJ's excited yell was heard throughout the jet.
Jessica giggled,"Oh geez, what a lunatic."
Nick laughed and shook his head,"Shoulda stayed with me."
The smiles faded off of both their faces and they stared deeply in eachother's eyes.
Jessica broke the intense gaze and cleared her throat,"I, uh, should go see what he's up to or he's going to be yelling about it for another 10 minutes."
"Yeah, I'm um going to find Brian,"Nick said awkwardly and they both quickly turned in opposite directions and walked away from eachother briskly.
Jessica groaned to herself and ran a hand through her dark locks. A hand suddenly grabbed her arm and spun her into a hug. She looked up to see Brian's smiling face.
"But Brian, won't Leigh be jealous,"Jessica said playfully in mock surprise.
Brian put a finger to his lips and said in a loud whisper,"SHH! Our little secret. No one has to know anything."
"Oh Brian!"Jessica exclaimed and dramatically hugged him.
"Oh Jessica!"Brian yelled back, hugging her tightly.
"Stealing my woman Rok?"AJ joked, coming into the living room area where Brian and Jessica were laughing and hugging.
"Yeah she wanted a real man,"Brian joked back.
"How come she ran to you then,"AJ retorted playfully.
"Whoa now,"Brian exclaimed with a laugh. "Touche!"
"Thank you thank you. Hold your applause,"AJ smirked taking a exaggerated bow.
Jessica rolled her big, deep blue eyes and laughed loudly,"You guys are too much." AJ put his arms around her waist from the back.
He whispered in her ear,"That's not what you told me last night." He snaked his tougue out and licked the side of her ear.
"Oh please! Only in your dreams baby!"Jessica exlaimed with a laugh, pushing him away from her.
"Oh every night,"AJ grinned, lifting his eyebrowns.
Brian was watching the two of them in amusement,"OOOK! That's enough for me. Cya later y'all."
"Bye Bri, Nick's looking for you!"Jessica called as AJ pulled her to him once more.
"No one came to see the bathroom,"AJ pouted. "It was dope Jess. There was a phone right next to the toilet-"
"Yeah, yeah we heard you screeching,"Jessica laughed.
"I wasn't screeching!"AJ yelled defensively.
"Oh come off it. You were screeching,"Jessica said and kissed his lips to get him to shut up.
"Mmm you taste good,"AJ mumbled and kissed her again.
When they broke apart they saw a video camera right in front of their faces.
AJ, being a ham, waved and blew kisses,"SAY HI JESS!"
Jessica groaned and prayed they wouldn't put the footage on Diary,"Hi."
Nick watched Jessica and AJ from the doorway of the living room area of the plane. He swallowed the lump in his throat. He missed her so much. He hadn't realized exactly how much until he saw her with AJ. It wasn't fair. He had chased her right into AJ's arms between cheating on her and rebounding with Mandy. Nick sighed just thinking about Mandy. He liked her but she wasn't Jessica and Nick knew that they would never have what he and Jessica had had. He always had to mess things up. Obviously Jessica was happy with AJ. He couldn't ask her to leave him. It would hurt AJ too much and if he left Mandy she'd be upset too. Too many people would end up hurt and he didn't want that. Besides Jessica had made it clear that night after Leighanne and Brian's wedding that she didn't want him back. He couldn't blame her though. He had fucked up royally. Nick pushed aside his feelings and walked away from the room. Why couldn't he just get over her? It had been months and he had a great girl yet he still didn't feel the completeness he had felt with Jessica. Plus, AJ was completely and totally in love with Jessica. Nick knew he had been for a while. He wasn't stupid, he saw how AJ acted around her. Even when Nick was with her and AJ was with Amanda. Now AJ finally has his chance with Jessica and Nick didn't want to ruin it. Too much was at stake and Nick couldn't take a chance ruining his friendship with AJ if he went for Jessica again. He had to think about other people besides himself.
"Nick hey!"Jessica called and pulled on the back of his hooded sweatshirt. Nick turned around and smiled at her.
"Hey,"he replied.
"About before..."she started softly. "I don't want things to be uncomfortable with us."
"Me either,"Nick said and started walking again with Jessica next to him.
"So we're cool?"
"Yeah we're cool."
"Ok good, I saw Brian before. I told him you were looking for him,"Jessica said.
"Thanks,"Nick said.
"Nick, man!"Brian called. "You were looking for me?"
"Yeah you wanna play on the Playstation?"Nick asked him.
"Yeah,"Brian nodded.
"Cya Jess,"Nick said as him and Brian walked off.
"Bye,"Jessica called back.
******
A few hours later, they were all sitting on couches relaxing before MTV interviewed each guy seperately and AJ had discovered the microphone that could be heard throughout the plane.
"Attention all Backstreet Boys passengers. Attention all Backstreet Boys. This is your host for the evening AJ. Just wanna let you know we're about to embark on a trip of a lifetime so sit back, relax, and enjoy the flight. I will not be serving any alcohol beverages...except to myself so hahahahaha,"he said as everyone bursted out laughing. They all knew this definitely was a trip of a lifetime and even though it'd be hard they knew they were going to have a blast.
