~*Chapter 44*~

Kevin opened his eyes and blinked against the harsh light streaming through the window.He looked over and saw Kelly curled up in a ball next to him,and the events of the previous night came rushing back to him.He smiled and rolled over and wrapped his arms around her. She stirred and opened her eyes."Hey," she said,her voice still groggy with sleep.She pulled his face to hers and they kissed. "Last night was incredible," he breathed. She smiled."It sure was," she replied,turning onto her back and allowing him to lay on top of her.He began to kiss her neck as she ran her fingers through his hair. After a few minutes,he pulled away and gazed at her."I hope you don't regret what happened between us.We've been friends for so long that I don't want to ruin what we had," he said. She kissed him."I'll never regret last night,Kevin.I like you and was happy when you told me you felt the same way.You're such a great guy," she remarked.She was quiet before continuing."I don't know what I'm gonna do when you go back out on tour." He thought a moment."You could always come with me," he told her,a big grin spreading across his face. Her eyes grew wide."Are you serious?! That would be great!I've always wanted to travel around the world," she exclaimed.She gazed at him."Are you sure the others won't mind?" He shook his head."Nah.And if they do I'll whip 'em into shape," he joked,and they both laughed as he leaned down and kissed her again.
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Nick was sitting on the patio,staring up at the crystal blue sky.He sighed as he raked his fingers through his hair.He had tried calling Blane all night but she hadn't answered the phone.He was going crazy thinking about her.He missed her so much and they'd been broken up less than 24 hours. He was just about to leave to meet the guys for a game of basketball when he heard the side gate open.He looked up and his heart began to pound when he saw Blane standing there. She didn't move at first as their eyes met and locked.Then slowly,she began to walk toward him,not breaking their gaze,and when she was less than five feet away from him,she broke into a ran and a second later threw herself into his arms. He wrapped his arms around her,taking in her sweet smell.He could feel her shaking,and he ran his hand up and down her back as he whispered in her ear,"It's ok." She pulled away from him and gazed up into his eyes."Oh NIck!I'm so sorry about yesterday.I don't know what I was thinking.I guess I was so scared about the thought of being pregnant that I just flipped out!You're the best thing that's ever happened to me and I'm so sorry for hurting you the way I did.Can you ever forgive me?," she blurted out,tears streaming down her cheeks. He reached over and wiped them away with the tip of his finger."Oh baby.Of course I'll forgive you.I love you with all my heart.I was going crazy thinking of you not being in my life anymore," he said.He leaned over and they kissed.It was a deep kiss,their tongues exploring each other's mouths.When they pulled apart,she looked up at him. "We can stop worrying about me being pregnant.I started this morning," she told him. He took a deep breath."That's good," he said. She ran her fingers through his hair and smiled."Let's say we just hang out today?We can catch a movie or go hang out at the mall," she suggested. He nodded."Sounds like a plan to me," he replied,leaning over to kiss her again."I love you Blane," he said when they pulled apart. She squeezed his hand."I love you too," she replied.
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The guys were at the basketball court,waiting for Nick to show up.Kevin dribbled the ball and threw it to Howie. Hey D.What'cha thinking about?," he asked. Howie threw the ball to AJ."Well,last night I asked Kari to marry me,and she said yes!," he told them,and they all crowded around him and congratulated him. "That's great D!That makes 2 of us now.Maybe we could have a double wedding," AJ said. Howie nodded."That's a cool idea.I'll run it by Kari and see what she thinks," he replied.He took a deep breath."I just couldn't stand the thought of her not being in my life,so I knew the timing was right,so I just asked her." AJ smiled."I feel the same way about Erica.She's the reason I live," he replied. Brian pretended to gag."OK.Enough mushy talk." He looked around."Where the heck is boogerbrain?He said he'd be here." Kevin tossed him the ball."Boogerbrain?Nice choice of words there,cousin," he remarked,and everyone laughed. Howie ran his fingers through his hair."I tried calling him last night and his line was busy.Maybe he was talking to Blane all night and is still sleeping," he said. Brian laughed."Blane's probably with him," he said,and caught the ball Kevin threw to him.
~*Chapters 47-48*~
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