"Whitney, get up its almost eight" Lauren exclaimed, walking into Whitney's room.
"Well then what in the hell are you doing in here?" Whitney groggily asked as she lifted her upper body up, looked at Lauren like she was crazy as hell then rolled over, putting the pillow over her head.
Lauren just rolled her eyes as Nick entered the room, "Whitney, get up babe.." he chimed as he leaned over the bed.
Whitney who was still buried under the pillow which was blocking her sight and part of her hearing replied, "Lauren, why in the hell are you talking in that voice and don't ever call me baby.." she stated.
"That ain't me" Lauren quickly defended.
"Then who the hell was.." Whit began as she therw the pillow on the other side of the bed, turned on her back and began to sit up.
"It was me" Nick said, Whitney turned to look on the other side of the bed where Nick stood. She quickly got up to greet him.
"Oh so you get up for him.." Lauren laughed as she went back downstairs where AJ awaited.
"What time did your flight come in?" Whitney asked as she laid back down across the bed, Nick following. She was referring to the fact that the guys had flown in from California the night before, now in Orlando they would finish out their tour before going back to recording in mid November.
"About an hour ago, but by the time we got out of the airport and here it was whatever time it is now..." Nick answered as he kissed her.
Lauren was already back downstairs with AJ, they'd decided to watch Tv a little while then go to town. At noon they were walking the aisles of Wal-Mart. "Here Lauren, put these in there" AJ said, throwing a box of condoms at her.
"Why should I put these in there?" Lauren asked, catching the box and skeptically looking at him.
"Because if you don't want kids then I suggest we use them, Nick wanted some too..." AJ explained.
"And who said you or Nick was getting anything from me or Whit?" Lauren replied as she raised her eyebrows, a smile playing at the corners of her lips.
"Aww c'mon, you know you two are gonna give it up to us after all those long hard months on tour, all alone at night...." AJ began as he wrapped his arm around Lauren's waist and rested his head on her shoulder.
"You are pathetic and corny as hell" Lauren laughed as she pushed him off of her and continued to walk down the aisle.
"Ya know thats what you love about me.." AJ grinned as he stood on the front of the buggy, moving with it was Lauren pushed it best she could.
"Have you gained weight on tour, and you know I could easily make you fall out here in this floor, with one simple wrong turn of this buggy.." Lauren stated.
"No I haven't gained weight and you wouldn't..." AJ said.
"Theres alot of things I'd do that you think I wouldn't..." Lauren said back, laughing, she loved teasing AJ.
"Like what?" AJ asked as he licked his lips.
"Oh I guess if I want you to know you'll find out.." Lauren added.
Amber sighed as she drove through Orlando, soon finding herself in route to Brian's house. Passing by his house she swallowed deeply, if she'd been listening to her heard she'd stop her car and go up to the door. But her mind told her otherwise, that if he wanted her, he'd get her.
"C'mon Nick, we gotta go our Kev is gonna kick our ass, not to mention Fatima.." AJ yelled as he entered the girls house. The guys had to be at the venue in less than ten minutes for rehearsals, then for the show.
Nick who was in the middle of a conversation with Whit ended it quickly, "I'll explain the plan later, but just make sure shes there, Ok?" he stated as he kissed her quickly and ran towards the door.
"God ya'll, why in the hell do I have to go to this, I do not want to see him and I hate when ya'll force me to do something..." Amber complained as she sat in the back of Whit's Suburan, feeling like she was held hostage at that particular moment.
"It's not that bad.." Whit began.
"Yes it is, you don't know, I don't want to see him.." Amber stated.
"Yes I do know.." Whit said.
"And you do what to see him..don't lie to us..." Lauren added.
"No I don't.." Amber mumbled as she sat back in the seat.
Thirty minutes later they were backstage at the Orlando Arena, actually in dressing rooms and the greenroom. The stage was set up in a round like one of their former tours. "Nick, please assure me this is going to work..." Brian sighed as he walked in Nick's dressing room.
"Brian, it will, calm down..." Nick assured as he made sure his hair was in place then followed behind Brian towards the tunnel that lead under the stage. "Remember, right after the last song..." Nick whispered to Whit as he passed her.
"She'll be there" Whit whispered back. "Now go kick some ass" she added, hitting his butt as he walked by. Nick just laughed as he followed the familiar route to the stage.
Two hours later the girls were under the stage, explaining to Amber that they wanted to be there when the guys came off, Amber never knowing they were under there because of her. "We have a very special addition to tonights show..." Kevin began as their last scheduled song was sang.
Whit and Lauren both jumped up at the same moment, pulling Amber with them and towards the steps to the top of the stage, they pratically dragged her to the top where Kevin, Nick and AJ awaited. Luckily the guys had finally established the connection with fans where they knew about their girlfriends, and they respected them. Kevin grabbed Amber's hand and pulled her all the way onto the stage. As Whit and Lauren turned to start back down the steps, hands touched theirs and soon they were also on the stage. "Ummm this wasn't part of the plan.." Lauren said through gritted teeth.
"I know..." AJ laughed.
"Nick, what are you doing?" Whitney asked through a smile.
"Oh, nothing.." Nick grinned.
Amber was oblivious to the outside world, she was taken around a part of the stage and soon Brian came into view. Brian breathed heavily as he began to sing, words from his heart.
"There was a time not too long ago
When I held your body close to mine
As we stood outside counting the stars
Both thinking we'd be forever
Speaking the words of our hearts
Reaching to each others souls
But I made a mistake
And if I could turn back time
I'd never have said what I said
I wouldn't have let you leave
But most of all
I wouldn't have broken your heart
I still remember the moment
That you said your goodbye
Walked in and said we were through
Gave me back my ring as you ran
Out of the door and out of my life
But all I want is to take everything back
But I made a mistake
And if I could turn back time
I'd never have said what I said
I wouldn't have let you leave
But most of all
I wouldn't have broken your heart
Now I'm sitting here alone
Wanting only one thing
To have you back with me
Hold you again
Kiss you again
Just have you there to turn to
Just have you there with me
And baby...
I made a mistake
And if I could turn back time
I'd never have said what I said
I wouldn't have let you leave
But most of all
I wouldn't have broken your heart
Ooooh baby
I'd never ever have said what I said
I wouldn't have let you leave
But most of all baby
Most of all
I wouldn't have broken your heart
I wouldn't have broken your heart
Oh I never meant to break your heart
Please forgive me baby....."
Brian poured out his heart and soul into the lyrics, the other guys joining in on some verses. By the end of the song all three couples were gathered in the center, Brian once again holding Amber's hand. The whole audience had tears in their eyes, it was an all around emotional moment. "Can I have you back?" Brian asked as he got on bended knee and showed her the same ring she'd thrown at him months earlier, except this time it had 'forever' carved into the inside of the band.
Tears showed in both their eyes as Amber nodded, stood up and they met for a deep kiss. Whit and Nick as well as Lauren and AJ just looked at one another, mouthing 'I love you's'. The crowd was cheering in acceptance. The guys made their final bow, waved and exited the stage.
"I missed you Am" Brian whispered as himself and Amber rode in his BMW, on their way back to his place after the show.
"I missed you too Bri" Amber said as she kissed him.
An hour later they were both about to drift off to sleep, "I love you Amber" he said.
"I love you too" Amber stated as she closed her eyes, once again she was content.