May 1999
Well the time had come. The very much anticipated release of Millennium, the BSB's 2nd U.S. album. Jessica already had her advanced copy. In her opinion, it was great, but she still secretly liked the first one better. She didn't tell Nick this though. She figured the fans would definately love it. Nick had gone through a rough time with his famiy during the recording of most of it though. It all started right after she went to his house for Christmas. Jessica blamed herself because they said he was too young to be so committed to one girl. Things with his parents were getting bad and that was the just the icing on the cake. Nick hasn't talked to them for awhile, especially his mother. He refused to sing on 'The Perfect Fan' because of the emotional pain it caused him. Jessica never knew the right thing to say to him when he'd cry about his family. All she could do was stand by him and love him.
Anyway, Jessica was at the Times Square Studio on May 18th. The BSB were there for Backstreet TV on TRL. Jessica stood around all the people who ran the show while she was backstage. She wasn't allowed to be seen. She had been given explicit instructions to stay out of site of the fans. Her and Leighanne both got the same lecture. Kristin was on tour with Cher at this time and AJ had gone through a painful break up with Amanda, so neither of them were around.
"Bored yet?" Leighanne whispered.
"Well, not really, this is kinda interesting. Watching the stage manager and all the production people run the show and all. That guy who keeps yelling into Carson's ear to hurry things up is pretty cool too,"Jessica smiled.
"You look really thrilled too, Jess,"Leighanne rolled her eyes.
"No really, it's not that bad. I'm just waiting for them to tell us we have to go wait in the green room,"Jessica said. Leighanne just shrugged.
An hour later, the boys were done and were signing autographs. After this they were heading to the Plaza (where they always stayed while they were in New York) to get ready for the big release party their record company and management was throwing them. Jessica was thrilled because her and Leighanne had been treated to beautiful Dolce and Gabanna outfits for the occassion, along with the guys. A few minutes later, the two women were being ushered out of the studio by bodyguards and made their way out to a limo that was parked behind the buiding. They were soon joined by the guys.
"Hey loves!" AJ said, unusally cheerful since his breakup with Amanda.
"Hey," they replied, not questioning his sudden mood swing, but throwing him a confused look.
"What's with him?" Jessica whispered to Leighanne.
"No idea,"Leighanne whispered back.
Jessica felt Nick's lips on the back of her neck. Jessica grinned then asked him,"Did I ever tell you that you have the *cutest* butt?"
"Oh don't you even start with me about that. It was so embarrassing,"Nick blushed. A mother had made a comment about Nick having a cute butt during the appearance last Sunday and everyone had given Nick a hard time about it.
"Oh but it's so true my love. You're butt is way cute!" Jessica continued, smiling widely.
"Jess stop it or I'll start about a certain part of your body,"Nick smirked running his finger up her stomach and stopping at the bottom of her breasts.
"Oh come on! Fine I'll stop,"Jessica pouted.
Nick laughed and leaned back in the limo. "You ready for the big party tonight?"
"Sure why not?" Jessica said.
"I haven't see what you're gonna wear yet."
"Oh, it's hot."
"I bet."
"I guess you'll just have to be surprised."
"I hate surprises,"Nick whined.
"Oh shut your mouth. I'm surprised you didn't see it already."
Nick shrugged,"I can't believe that the CD is out. We put some much time into recording."
Jessica nodded,"It turned out great."
"Yeah it did,"Nick agreed. "I'm a lot happier with my voice on this album. When we were recording the self entitled CD I was going into a vocal growth period so I sounded funny."
"Most people would call it puberty."
"Oh be quiet."
"But that was a nice way of putting it Nick,"Jessica teased.
Nick pulled Jessica onto his lap and started tickling her.
"Yo, you two! We're here,"Kevin said as the limo pulled up to the hotel. Bodyguards surrounded the guys and the two girls as they filed out of the limo. They made their way past screaming fans into the hotel.
"I'm tempted just to rent a car and do it that way. It's not worth the aggrevation of getting yelled at by all the fans. All they do is insult us,"Jessica said as her and Leighanne got into the elevator, when the guys went their seperate ways.
"Yeah I know, but we love our guys so we wouldn't do that. Besides, it's not the fans' business about our relationship with the guys. They're supposed to like them for their music, not if they are single of not,"Leighanne said, brushing her thin blond hair out of her eyes with her fingers.
"That's true, speaking of love when are you two finally gonna get engaged already?"
"I don't know what goes through Brian's head, but I love him and I know he loves me. Hopefully soon,"Leighanne sighed.
"You guys always look so in love,"Jessica smiled.
"So do you and Nick. Even though you're young, it's apparent that you're truely in love."
"Yeah, I love him so much."
The two girls got out of the elevator and were greeted by the boys' stylist, hair stylist, and makeup artist.
"It's time to get ready for tonight ladies,"Angie, their makeup artist said. They led Leighanne and Jessica into a room where they would start making them over.
"So are we supposed to meet them down in the ballroom?" Jessica questioned Leighanne.
"You're asking the wrong person. I have no idea,"Leighanne said. "Let's just go down and follow the press."
"Good plan,"Jessica nodded. Together they took the elevator down to lobby and found the ballroom. Press surrounded the doors and cameras flashed brightly.
"Whatever you do, don't say anything,"Leighanne instructed. They walked with their heads straight ahead, ignoring pleas for a comment from the reporters. They flashed their permanent backstage passes to the guards and were let right in. They were greeted with TONS of people. Waitors served food hurried around with trays, executive people were chatting, and all the people that were involved with the album and tour were all mixed in talking to eachother. Jessica scanned the room for Nick. She quickly spotted him talking to a young woman. Her eyes narrowed. She tried to keep the jealously away, but she couldn't help the knot that was forming in her stomach. Pushing her way through people, she made her may to Nick. She put her arms around his waist. He quickly turned around and a smile played on his lips.
"Jess! You look amazing!" Nick exclaimed, putting an arm around her waist.
"So do you,"Jessica grinned.
"Jess, this is Andrea. She's a song writer. Andrea this is Jessica,"Nick introduced.
"His girlfriend,"Jessica added.
"I figured,"Andrea smiled then stuck her hand out,"It's a pleasure."
"Yes,"Jessica said, raising an eyebrow, taking her hand. "A pleasure."
"We were just talking about the new album,"Nick said smiling at Andrea then Jessica.
"Oh really? That's nice,"Jessica said, putting on a fake smile. She didn't like this woman. She just got a bad feeling about her. Jessica ususally didn't get jealous over other females Nick talked to, but this one seemed different.
"Yes it is, your boyfriend certainly is a great performer,"Andrea said to Jessica, but smiling at Nick.
Nick smiled widely and Jessica said,"Yes he is. He's very very good. Nick, Max wanted to talk to you."
"He did? Oh ok,"Nick said cluelessly. "Bye Andrea, nice to meet you."
"Oh yes, certainly very nice,"Andrea replied, a seductive smile playing on her full lips and her eyes shining.
"Good bye,"Jessica said, taking Nick's hand and practically pulling him away.
"What's wrong?" Nick asked Jessica.
"That woman was hitting on you,"Jessica exclaimed looking at him like he was stupid.
"Hitting on me?" Nick asked confused. "What are you talking about? We were just talking."
"Oh please,"Jessica said then mimicked,"Oh certainly very nice. You're such a great performer."
"So she was giving me a complement! Who cares?" Nick shrugged his eyes narrowing at Jessica.
Jessica put her hands on either side of Nick's face,"Nick sweetie, I'm a woman and I know when other woman are trying to hit on a guy."
"Doesn't mean I was hittin on her back,"Nick said. "I love you."
"I know,"Jessica sighed then gave him a half smile. "I love you too."
"I know,"Nick grinned then kissed her softly. He put an arm around her waist. "Did I tell you that you look hot tonight."
"Well it was something along those lines,"Jessica smirked. "Let's go mingle."
"Aight, let's go mingle,"Nick said taking Jessica's hand as Max Martin came up to Nick.
"Nickolas my man,"Max said, shaking Nick's hand.
"Max my man, my girlfriend said you were looking for me,"Nick said then gave Jessica a smirk, knowing fully well that Jessica made that up.
Max looked confused then looked at Jessica who was red in the face and said,"Yeah I was I asked her to find you for me."
Confusion crossed Nick's face,"Ok..."
"Anyway,"Max smiled and started a conversation.
Hours later, the party died down and the Backstreet Boys headed off to their suites.
"Well that was fun,"Jessica said.
"Yeah, did you make that thing about Max up?" Nick asked as he opened the door to their room.
"Now why would I do something like that?"Jessica replied innocently, stepping in their room.
"Oh I don't know, would it have something to do with Andrea?"
"No, Max said he asked me to find you didn't he?"
"Yeah...but-"
"No buts, just shut up and kiss me,"Jessica said.
Nick pulled her close and kissed her lips passionately.
"Congratualations on the new album Mr.Carter,"Jessica smiled when they broke apart.
"Thank you Miss Donovan." Nick said, capturing her lips again.
