Breanna and Eve slowly walked hand in hand back to the limo waiting outside the airport. They both crawled into the limo without saying anything. Breanna already missed Howie but knew she would be okay without him. She had to admit that she was in love with Howie in less than a week but she was also strong enough to live without him were something to happen to him and/or their relationship. Eve, on the other hand, was never quite that strong. Once she fell in love, she fell hard. Eve sat in the limo across from Breanna with tears streaming down her face as she stared out the window. Breanna felt she couldn't cry anymore. She had no reason to cry. She knew that Howie was going back to Florida and she would soon be talking to him later that night. Eve needed Kevin. It was written all over her face. Eve was a hard one to figure out. She seemed to wear her heart on her sleeve as the ol' saying goes, but in reality, Eve hid her heart from the world, including herself. She loved few, and let even fewer love her. The fact that Eve had fallen in love with Kevin so soon and let him love her back shocked Breanna but she knew it was too soon to talk to Eve about it. It took Breanna 3 years to figure out most of Eve. It took Kevin one week. Eve had been having problems that entire year but she never told Breanna. Breanna knew that forcing Eve to talk to her about her problems was like pulling teeth. It wouldn't happen. If anyone knew anything it would be Kevin but Breanna wasn't holding her breath that Kevin would tell Howie anything.

The girls walked into the hotel and went straight to the elevator. "You're not hungry?" Breanna asked quietly as she fished for her room key. "No." Eve stated staring at the ground. Breanna felt so hopeless for Eve. Her friend was falling apart but there wasn't anything she could do. "Hey Eve?" Breanna said. "Yeah?" Eve asked still looking at the ground. "I love you." Breanna said smiling. Eve looked up for the first time since they entered the hotel with wide, bright eyes. "Me too, Breen." Eve said. "I know you miss Kevin. We'll see them soon, Hun. I promise. Just remember that he's a phone call away." She told Eve. Eve smiled. "I know. I miss him but I'll get used to him not being around. I just need a day or two." Eve stated as they arrived on their floor. Mark was on duty smiling at the girls as they walked out of the elevator with Breanna's arm around Eve's shoulder and Eve's arm around Breanna's waist. "Hey Mark!" Breanna greeted as she ran towards Mark to give him a huge hug. "Hello, Miss Breanna! And how was the departure?" He asked smiling. "Sad. We miss them already." She said still smiling. "Oh, I know those boys. They probably miss you more!" He said happily. "You think so?" Eve asked with wide eyes. Mark knew that this one was probably very vulnerable, and easier to break than a glass vase. "I've known them for what seems like their entire life. I've seen Howie dating but never in love. The same with Kevin. Since I've known him, he's been with different women, but never truly in love with them. A few he loved, I must admit. But, not like this." Mark said lifting his chin to indicate Eve. Eve's eyes dried instantly as she smiled from ear to ear. "Thanks, Mark!" Breanna said throwing her arms around him again whispering "Eve needed that." into his ear. "You're welcome." He said. Both girls, much happier than they had been, walked arm in arm back to their rooms. "Eve, we really have no reason to stay here. Wanna leave now? We'll be back in the city by the time the guys touch down if we go now." Breanna explained. Eve didn't reply to Breanna other than nodding. Instead she opened her door, grabbed her two suitcases and her backpack that were waiting by the door and walked to Breanna's room. Breanna opened her door and burst into laughter. "I take it you wanna leave now?" Breanna asked laughing. "Yes! Now! Let's go!!" Eve shouted as she paged a bellboy from downstairs to come up and help with the luggage. "I'll go downstairs and check us out." Breanna said. "No need to. Kevin said that we're automatically checked out by 2pm. The record company paid for all of this." Eve said smiling. "Oh great! Okay, I'm ready to go!" Breanna said throwing her laptop bag over her shoulder and backpack over the other shoulder. "Okay, let's go!" Eve said as the bellboy arrived. "Gianni, right?" Breanna asked. He nodded. "But weren't you in the room down there?" He said pointing down the hall. "Yes, but my boyfriend was staying in this room so I gave up my room to stay with him." She explained as he loaded the luggage onto a cart to drag downstairs. "Ah, a Backstreet Boy?" He asked smiling. "Yes. I suppose so." She said as Eve followed them down the hall. "Bye Mark! I'm gonna miss you." Breanna said as she gave him one last hug. "Oh, we'll see each other again. The next world tour. They will be staying here." Mark explained. "I hope so! I'll cross my fingers." She said as she entered the elevator with Eve and Gianni. "Bye Mark!" Eve said as she ran out of the elevator to give him a hug. "Goodbye quiet one." He said hugging her back. After getting back onto the elevator the girls spoke little. "I just wanna get home and wait by the phone." Eve said laughing. "We're gonna turn into those girlfriends who have to wait for their boyfriends 24/7. We won't have a life or anything!" Breanna said laughing with Eve. After they exited the elevator and loaded up the car both girls tried to decide what to listen to. "Eve, grab my backpack and see what CDs are there." Breanna said. "Okay...let's see...you're CDs aren't in here." Eve stated as Breanna glanced into her backpack. "Damn, I packed 'em!" Breanna shouted as they drove down the street towards the freeway. "Well, I think I have a few CDs in my backpack that we tossed in when we arrived last week." Eve said smiling. "Okay, what'd we throw in there?" Breanna asked. "Garbage and Depeche Mode and, wait, where'd I get this?" Eve questioned as she pulled out a small wrapped box. "I haven't really opened my backpack until today. I don't even know why I brought it other than to carry home all the quarters I planned to win using the slot machines." She said with a giggle. "Well, open the box!" Breanna exclaimed excitedly. Eve opened the box as Breanna turned onto the freeway heading home. "CDs!" Eve yelled. "CDs?" Breanna asked. "Yeah!! And a note!" Eve added. "Well, read the note first!" Breanna demanded as she giggled. "Um, okay....'I promised you that you could borrow that CD with the song "Set Adrift On Memory's Bliss" that we danced to last Friday night. Well, I lied. You can have it. I don't need it back. I have many copies of it. Haha! And I added a few extra CDs just like it. I hope you like them. Love your lil' bro, Nick.'" Eve read aloud. "Nick?" Breanna asked. "Oh I remember! We were dancing to this song and I loved it. He said he had the CD and would let me borrow it but he never did. I totally forgot!" She exclaimed happily as she held the three CDs in her hands. "What CDs?" Breanna asked. "Um...Backstreet Boys!" Eve exclaimed. "I had no idea that was their song! They didn't sing it at their concert and we never listened to any of their CDs yet. Wow, I need to call Nick and thank him." Eve was extremely happy. "Okay, let's make this a Backstreet trip home!" Breanna stated. "It might make us feel better." She added. "Or worse." Eve frowned. "No, Eve! No thinking like that! We'll see them soon and we'll talk to them tonight." Breanna stated as Eve slowly popped in the Millennium CD. "I wanna hear this CD first cause it has a nice picture of Kevin on the cover." Eve smiled. The first song to come on was Larger Than Life. "That's definitely AJ!" Both girls said together. "Boy is that man wild!" Breanna exclaimed. "Yeah, I'd like to see exactly how wild he is." Eve mussed. Breanna shot Eve an amazed look. "Well, if he and I were both single and um, willing to mingle? Hehe, hmmmmm." Eve mumbled. Breanna laughed.

The entire trip home was filled with Backstreet music. The up tempo songs were blasted while the ballads were turned down slightly so the girls could talk. Eve and Breanna had a giggle while listening to the CD Backstreet Boys. "Nick sounds so little!" Breanna giggled. After listening to that CD twice, once to figure out who was singing what part and the second time to just enjoy it, Eve popped in Backstreet's Back. "Oh AJ sounds so hot!" Eve shouted as the song "That's The Way I Like It" came on. "Eve! You must have some crush on AJ!" Breanna yelled over the music. "Just a sexual attraction. I could never do anything about it. I love Kevin too much." Eve said. After a couple of hours of driving, the girls saw the McDonald's that started it all. "Wanna stop and grab something quick? We're making good time." Breanna asked as she turned down the radio to speak with her friend. "Yeah!! I'm starved." Eve smiled. They both ordered the same thing that they did the week before and sat in the same spot. "I can't believe this place! It brings back such memories." Breanna mussed. "Um, Breen? It was only a week ago." Eve stated as she leaned across the table and ruffled her friends short hair. "Are you Breanna Winterson?" A girl around the age of 14 asked. "Yes. Do I know you?" Breanna smiled back. "No. I saw your picture on the internet. You're Howie's girlfriend, right?" She asked. "Yes I am." Breanna stated. "Is he here?" The girl asked excitedly while looking around. "No, I'm sorry. He flew back to Orlando this morning." Breanna frowned in sympathy. "Oh okay. I was just wondering." The girl stated. "What's your name?" Breanna asked as the girl turned around to walk away. "Miranda Tallerston." She stated happy that Breanna took interest in her. "Well, I'm Breanna." Breanna stated as she held out her hand to Miranda. "And this is Eve Lexington. Kevin's girlfriend." Breanna said introducing her friend to Miranda. "*You're* Kevin's girlfriend!?" Miranda asked excited. "Yes, I am." Eve said unsure. "You're shy? How sweet! You look perfect for Kevin!" Miranda stated. "Um, thank you." Eve said managing a smile. "Where are you from?" Breanna asked Miranda. "San Francisco. You?" "Los Angeles." Eve stated as she popped a french fry in her mouth. "But don't the guys live in Orlando?" Miranda asked bewildered. "Yes. We were accepted to the University of Central Florida in Orlando before we even met the guys. We'll be near them soon." Breanna explained as she sipped her coke. "Wow! I can't believe you're trusting me with this information." Miranda said. "Well, sooner or later it's gonna be all over the internet. Might as well have correct information." Breanna stated. "Sounds cool to me! Well, I better leave you two alone. Tell the guys I said hello!" Miranda said as she walked away. "You told her all of that!?" A confused Eve asked. "If we're going to date them we have to accept the fact that we're gonna lose some privacy." Breanna said as she glanced at her watch. "We better get going. You okay with all of this?" Breanna asked about Eve's first encounter with a fan. "Not really but I'm gonna have to get used to it fast. I'm not going to give up Kevin because of all of this. I love him too much." Eve stated as they got up and dumped their trash. "Well, let's get home and see how we will manage our lives and loves." Breanna said giggling as she and Eve walked out to the car. "So, what song shall we listen to?" Eve asked as they both got in the car and buckled their seatbelts. "I'm not sure. I Want It That Way!" Breanna exclaimed. "Howie sang that song to me the other night when I couldn't fall asleep. It worked." She said smiling.

After another hour of driving they entered LA. "This is so strange!" Eve said looking around. "I don't even feel like I'm home. I feel like I'm visiting." She added. "I know what you mean. Well, with the way traffic is, we'll be home in about 20 minutes." Breanna said staring straight ahead. Both girls lived in Santa Monica, a 3 minute drive apart. "Okay, we'll be home in 5 minutes!" Breanna stated as they exited the I-10 freeway. "Wanna go to the beach tomorrow?" Breanna asked. "Only after we figure out the guys schedule." Eve smiled. "Okay, deal! Well, call me tonight if you and Kevin can manage to tear yourselves away from the phone." Breanna stated as she pulled into Eve's driveway.