*~*Chapter 1*~*
Blane Carter sat staring out the window of the beach house she lived in
with her husband,Nick.The weather outside was beautiful,yet she didn't feel
like going out and anjoying any of it.The ocean lapped gently against the
sand,and kids of all ages ran up and down the beach squealing with pleasure.
A tear slipped down her cheek,and she wiped it away.Ever since she had
had her miscarriage almost two months before,she hadn't been the same person
she used to be.She tried to be herself around Nick,but even he had sensed the
change in her.It was as if a part of her was gone,never to be replaced.
She had miscarried the day after they got married~what a way to start a
marriage.
She loved Nick with all her heart.They had dated for two years before
they got married,and they had been through alot together.He was a member of
the hottest band around,Backstreet Boys,and being on the road proved to be
rough at times.But their love for each other was strong.She had come along at
a time in his life when he was just getting over an abusive relationship,and
she had shown him what it was truly like to love someone.
She broke out of her thoughts when she heard the front door open,and a
scond later Nick walked over to her.She stood up and wrapped her arms around
him.
"What's that?," she asked,pointing to the bag he was carrying.
He planted a kiss on her mouth and handed her the bag.She noticed it was
from her favorite store in the mall,Bath and Body Works.She opened it and
found an assortment of bubble baths,lotions,body sprays,etc.
She kissed him."Thank you Nicky," she said.
He smiled."I thought that might cheer you up a little.I know how upset
you've been since the miscarriage,and I want to do anything I can to make you
happy again," he told her.
She ran her fingers through his blonde hair and smiled."I appreciate
that.I love you," she said.
He leaned over and began to kiss her neck.After a moment she pulled away
and said,"I think I'll go take a long,hot bath."
He nodded.She turned ansd walked away then,and he stared after
her,wanting her so bad it hurt.They had only made love once since the
miscarriage,and he was definitely missing her.He loved her so much that he
couldn't imagine life without her.
*~Chapter 2~*
AJ McLean and his wife,Erica,were settling in to watch a movie at their
apartment.They had just put their three~month~old daughter Taylor to bed and
decided to relax the rest of the night.
She rested her head in his lap and sighed.He leaned down and kissed her.
"What's wrong?," he asked,stroking her arm gently.
She shook her head."I'm just tired," she told him.She turned the movie on
and they watched in silence.
When the movie was over,she sat up and stretched.He pulled her against
him and kissed her forehead.
"I think your problem is that you're a little bored just staying inside
all day.Before you know it,we'll be back out on tour," he said.
She smiled."Only three more months until that happens.I honestly can't
wait," she remarked.The guys were in the middle of a six month break from
their hectic touring schedule.
She took his hand and led him to the bedroom,where they both got ready
for bed.Once they were both under the covers,he leaned on his elbow and
looked down at her.
"Hey Erica.Can I ask you something?," he questioned her.
She ran her finger over his chest and nodded."Sure baby.Anything," she
answered.
He was quiet before saying,"Do you ever think of having more kids?"
She laughed."AJ,Taylor is only three months old.I think we should wait
awhile longer before we even talk about having more," she said.
He nodded."I wasn't talking about right now.Later on I meant," he
reassured her.
She smiled at him."Of course I've thought about it.And I'd love to have
more kids.But right now we have all we can handle."
He flopped back and let out a huge sigh."I'm with you on that one," he
remarked,and they both laughed.
She rolled over on top of him and ran her hands up and down his
chest."Doesn't mean we still can't fool around.We just have to be careful."
He grinned at her,and reached up and pulled her face down to his and they
kissed.A few minutes later,they were interrupted when Taylor woke up crying.
They both groaned,and AJ stood up."Be right back," he replied.
Erica pulled the sheet tighter around her and let out a happy sigh.Right
now life was so good.She had a wonderful,sexy,caring husband,and a beautiful
daughter.She couldn't ask for more.
*~Chapter 3~*
The next day,Brian and Kevin were playing a game of basketball with Howie
at the park.Brian dunked the ball,and his eyes unexpectedly caught sight of a
girl sitting on a nearby bench.
Kevin waved his hand in front of him and laughed as he turned to
Howie."Looks like something enticing has caught my cousin's eye," he
joked,and Howie laughed.
Brian turned to them."Sorry," he apologized,and passed the ball to
Howie,who slam~dunked it.
A moment later they all heard a scream and turned around.A guy of about
six feet tall was shoving and hitting the girl Brian had had his eye on just
a moment ago.Without hesitation,he ran toward them,shouting,"Get away from
her!"
The guy turned and fled,and when Brian reached the girl,she was sitting
on the grass crying.Her mouth fell open when Brian knelt down next to her.
"Are you OK?," he asked.
She nodded,still unable to believe who he was.Finally she managed to
choke out,"Yeah,I'm fine."
He helped her up,and she wiped herself off."That was my ex.Sometimes he
gets jealous and he has a terrible temper," she told him.
He looked her over.She was a pretty girl with shoulder~length brown hair
and blue eyes.She was definitely good~looking.He smiled at her.
"I'm just glad you're OK," he told her.He paused."I know this may sound
kinda sudden,but would you like to go out to dinner sometime?"
She laughed."Sure.But wouldn't it help if I told you my name first?," she
asked.
He laughed along with her."I guess that would kinda help," he replied.
She stuck out her hand and he shook it."I'm Karen Peterson," she said.
He smiled."And I'm Brian Littrell," he replied.
She blushed as she looked him over."Yeah,I know," she replied,and they
both laughed.
A few minutes later he went back to join the guys;he couldn't wait to see
her again.
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