Part 19
The next morning Kristen's alarm clock went off and she turned if off before Nick woke up. To her surprise Nick was a deep sleeper. She was able to get loose of his arms around her without disturbing him. She got up and went to take a shower to get ready to go to class. She walked into the kitchen after getting ready and saw Cassie eating breakfast. "When did you get home?" Kristen asked.
"Late last night. I went in our room and saw you and Nick in bed together. I don't want to know any details by the way. I slept in Angela's room since she stayed at Brian's. We both know what probably went on over there," Cassie said.
"You have a one tract mind."
"No, it's just both of my friends are dating a Backstreet Boy and I'm not even dating anyone."
"Don't worry you'll find someone."
"Doubt that. But I deserve a thank you from you since I cleaned up the kitchen and your dishes last night since you just left them on the table."
"Oh thanks. Sorry I didn't do it. Things got a little hectic last night."
"About what?"
"It doesn't matter. Did you know the guys go on tour next week?" Kristen asked.
"Yeah, they leave on Monday."
"Monday? That means I only have the weekend to spend time with Nick. I should just ditch classes today to stay here."
"I am aware you ditched classes yesterday too so forget it. Besides, it's Friday only one day left."
"Who told you anyways that they were leaving on Monday?"
"Kevin. Didn't Nick tell you?"
"As a matter of fact no he didn't. Which upsets me. I'm just waiting to see when he'll tell me. Why are you up so early anyways? You don't have class today."
"I know. I'm just going out and taking Kevin's advice."
"What was his advice?"
"About going to some dance auditions. So I better go so that I'm not late, bye."
"Later," Kristen said as Cassie grabbed her stuff and walked out the door. Kristen went into her room to wake Nick up. She sat on the bed next to him for a minute or two thinking how cute he looked when he was asleep. Kristen shook him but he didn't wake up. She bent down and kissed him on the lips but he still wouldn't move. "If I didn't know any better I would think you were dead," Kristen said outloud to herself. She then jumped on Nick who finally woke up.
"What did you do that for?" Nick asked with an additude.
"Boy you sure are grouchy when you wake up in the morning. I couldn't get you up so I figured if I jumped on you and you woke up at least I would know that you were alive."
"I don't find you amusing this early in the morning. Why didn't you let me sleep. I need as much sleep as I can get this weekend," Nick said.
"And why is that Carter?" Kristen asked now sitting on his stomach with a leg on each side of him.
"I just do. I need my sleep."
"Is it just because you need your sleep or because you go on tour on Monday?" Kristen asked looking right at Nick with seriousness in her voice.
"Because I need my sleep."
"Why won't you tell me that you are going on tour again in a couple days? I had to find out from AJ. Then I just said something about it and you still don't say anything. Why is that?" Nick just stared at her. "Answer me Carter."
"Because I don't want to admit to myself that I will have to leave you once we started dating. I know for a fact that I have to leave but I just keep hoping that I'm not. I'm sorry I didn't tell you."
"It's okay Carter. I understand and I forgive you. But I will still be here waiting for you when you get back. I promise," Kristen said leaning down and giving Nick a kiss. "I have to leave for class now so when you leave to go to rehearsals please lock everything up."
"Alright I will. Do you have to work tonight?"
"No, I have tonight and Sunday off. So at least I'll be able to spend your last day with you. See you later," Kristen said and headed off for school. When she got home at about three she noticed that Cassie, Angela, and all the guys were already there. "Why is everyone here? Don't you guys have rehearsals or something?" Kristen asked walking up to Nick and giving him a kiss.
"We do. Cassie had some news she wanted to tell all of us. We found out earlier and Angela found out when she got home," Kevin explained.
"So I'm the last to know. I feel special. So what's going on Cassie?" Kristen asked looking at her.
"Okay, you know how I told you I had dance auditions today?"
"Yeah."
"Well I never told you what the dance auditions were for."
"Continue I don't like suspense."
"Well I tryed out to be a Backstreet Boys back up dancer!"
"And....." Kristen said curiously.
"I GOT IN!" Cassie screamed.
"What?!?" Kristen asked in shock.
"I'm a Backstreet Boys back up dancer! I'm going to go on tour with them!" Kristen heard this and she thought she was going to cry but held in.
"Um...how can you be? You can't learn all the dance moves by Monday. There is no way you can," Kristen said doubting the whole thing.
"They are desperate on dancers. They needed dancers who were really good and could learn fast. So for today and the rest of the weekend I will be at rehearsals with them learning dance moves. Besides. I've watched their videos and concert tapes a million times so I know most of the dance moves."
"I can not believe this," Kristen said in a low voice.
"Aren't you excited!" Cassie shrieked.
"You can't go," Kristen said flatly.
"What do you mean I can't go? Of course I can."
"No you can't. You have school and work. You can't just drop your education and everthing else."
"Gees Kristen, you being my best friend and all I thought you would be supportive and happy for me," Cassie said.
"Well I'm not," Kristen said leaving the room.
"I'll go talk to her and see what's up," AJ said.
"Why is it that you are the one who is always going to talk to her? Are you trying to get something from her or something?" Nick asked coldly.
"Oh grow up Nick. I would never do that to you so get it out of your mind that something is going on between me and Kristen because nothing is. Like she told you last night, we are only friends. Don't start some huge deal again," AJ said.
"Okay, is someone going to tell me what exactly happened last night? All Kristen said was it was on hectic night. What happened?" Cassie asked.
"Nothing, it's just between us. I'll go talk to her," Nick said leaving the room. He opened Kristen's door and went in. "Why aren't you happy for Cassie?"
"I am. I'm just jealous that's all."
"Jealous? You shouldn't be. If you tried out you would have definately made it."
"That's not what I'm jealous about."
"Then what?"
"Think about it Carter. She will be at hours of rehearsals with you guys. Then you will go on tour and she will be with you almost 24/7 for a month. I will only get to talk to you on the phone when you have time. I'm jealous because my best friend is going to be spending so much time with the one person I would love to spend that much time with," Kristen said.
"You know I'll call you all the time. This isn't my fault. This is my job."
"I know I don't blame you. I don't blame anybody."
"Can I ask you something?" Nick asked.
"Sure, what?"
"Why do you call me Carter all the time instead of Nick?" Kristen couldn't help but laugh.
"I don't know. I'm surprised I don't call you Nickolas all the time. That's what I used to call you whenever I talked about you before I knew you. I would never call you Nick. Can't answer that question. Do you not like it or something?"
"Oh no. Whatever you call me is fine by me. As long as it's something good."
"It will be." Nick hugged Kristen and just held her in his arms. Kristen wished that he would never have to leave her under any circumstances and that nothing would would end up happening with Nick while on tour.
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