secrets*
chapter 06
Brooklyn was up at 7:30 a.m. packing. By 8:30 she was on her way to pick up JC. He met her outside the hotel and they left right away to Aspen.
About 2 hours later they were in Aspen and at Brooklyn�s cabin unpacking.
�You can sleep in that room to the left.� Brooklyn told JC.
�Ok.� JC said walking towards that room and unpacked.
�So when are we going snowboarding?� JC asked walking out of the room.
Brooklyn chuckled. �Be patient�.do you want to go now?�
�Yeah, why not? I�ll go get dressed.� He said walking away.
�Ok then.� She said laughing. Walking into her room and getting dressed also.
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�Come on, come on, let�s go.� JC said excited. They were standing in line at the slopes, waiting to get on the lift to go up the mountain.
�JC we�ll be up there in no time. Chill.� Brooklyn said
JC wrapped his around her shoulder. �You�re so cute when you�re patient.�
�Unlike some of us.� She laughed looking up at him.
�Aw why so mean?� He said
�Ok our turn.� She said changing the subject. They walked up to the chair lift and took the ride up to the top of the mountain.
They spent the whole day on the slopes. Having fun and laughing a lot.
It was about 4. JC and Brooklyn were calling it a day. They were walking back to the parking lot.
�God, these boots hurt my feet.� Brooklyn said
�Yeah I know.�
They got to the car and switched the ski boots into their regular shoes.
�Do you want me to drive?� JC asked
�Sure, if you want to.� Brooklyn said
�Ok, get in. Let�s go.�
They got into the car and soon were on their way back to the cabin.
*****
�Hey JC, you want some hot chocolate?� Brooklyn asked from the kitchen.
�Sure.� He said
A few minutes later she walked back into the living room with two hot chocolates. She sat down next to JC.
�Brooke I had so much fun today.� JC said
�Me too.� She smiled
�I was surprised at how good you are at snowboarding.�
�Really? I�ve had the practice. That�s why.�
�Well I suck compared to you.�
�Nah, you�re alright.�
�Alright? Oh thanks.�
�At least I didn�t tell you, you suck.�
�Are you saying I suck?�
�No! You don�t get it. Never mind.� She laughed.
�Anyway��
�Anyway�you hungry?� Brooklyn asked
�Yeah.�
�Let�s go eat then.� She stood up grabbing his hand.
�Where?�
�At this small diner just right out of town. It�s not far, like 10 minutes away.�
�Ok then.�
�Come on hurry.�
�Let me get my jacket. Patient woman!�
She smiled.
�Alright let�s go. You driving?� He asked
�Sure.� They walked out the door and to the car.
*****
The waiter brought the food to their table.
�That�s a big burger.� JC said staring at it.
�I told you.� Brooklyn said
�I love this milkshake.� JC said
�Me too.�
They ate in silence for a few minutes.
�You know I�ve never heard you sing�am I going to one day?�
He smiled, �You�ve never heard an *NSYNC song?�
�Yes I have but I don�t know who�s who singing.�
�Oh. Well what do you want me to sing?� He asked. He slid over next to her. He put his arm around her shoulder.
�I don�t care.�
�Alright, have you ever heard the song �For the Girl Who Has Everything�?�
�Nope.�
�I�ll sing that then. I�m gonna have sing close to you cause I don�t want anyone to hear.� He smiled
She looked at him. �Okay.�
He began to softly sing the song in her ear.
Brooklyn smiled. He sounded so good. His voice was soft and low. He sounded very sexy. Chills were running up and down her back. He only sang a little bit but she was enjoying it.
He pulled away from her and looked at her.
�What�d ya think?� He asked
�Amazing voice. Beautiful.�
�Just like you.� He said
She smiled at him. He leaned in towards her face. His lips touched hers and she responded by kissing him back. The kiss grew, deepening into a powerful kiss.
Brooklyn pulled away breathless. �I�m lovin� this vacation too much. I might not want to go back.� She said
JC chuckled. �Me too.� He smiled at her. She smiled back at him.
�Well we should probably get going.� She said
�Okay.�
JC paid the bill, even though Brooklyn said, she could pay half, but JC wouldn�t listen.
�Are you always this stubborn?�
He smiled cheesy. �Not all the time.�
�Get in the car brat.� She laughed.
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The next morning.
Brooklyn woke up the next morning noticing she wasn�t in her own bed. �I must have fell asleep on the couch in the middle of the movie.� Suddenly she felt arms tighten around her. She looked over and saw JC.
When she sat up JC woke up.
�Hey.� She said
�Hi, good morning.�
�Morning.�
�You know if we keep falling asleep like this something might happen.� Brooklyn said
�Can that something be good?� JC asked smiling.
�I don�t know. Let your imagination free.�
JC chuckled.
The same day they went snowmobiling all day. Afterwards, they went back to the cabin and changed.
�Let�s go out tonight.� JC suggested.
�Out where?�
�It�s a surprise.� JC smiled, �Please come?�
�Alright.�
They got ready and left to JC�s surprise. He drove about 15 minutes the parked in a parking lot of a jazz club.
�A jazz club?� Brooklyn said.
�Yeah let�s go.� He got out of the car.
�Why am I doing this again?� She asked herself.
JC came to the passenger side and opened the door for her.
�Thank you.�
�My pleasure.� He smiled. He closed the door. Still holding her hand, they walked inside. The mood of the place was relaxing and soothing. Music played quietly and people sat at the cabaret tables talking.
To the side was a bulletin board telling who would be performing that night and at what time.
�Oh look someone is performing soon. Let�s go find a seat.� JC said
They found a seat to the side of the room.
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�That was fun, thanks for taking me.� Brooklyn said
�No problem. I knew you�d like it.�
Brooklyn chuckled.
The last 2 days they just went skiing all day, then going home and crashing.
On the way home, JC was driving back. It gave Brooklyn time to sleep and think about the last few days.
�What are we? Where do we stand? We�ve kissed a few times, but does that mean anything? He leaves tomorrow�I want to know before he leaves. Closure. I want some closure.� She thought to herself. That night Brooklyn dropped off JC at the hotel.
�I�ll call you tomorrow before I leave.� JC said
�Okay, I get out of class at 11. What time are you leaving?�
�At 1. Think you�ll have time to come see me before I leave?�
�Of course.� She smiled.
�Good. I�ll see you tomorrow then.� He leaned over and kissed her real quick. Then opening the door and stepping out.
�Goodnight.� Brooke said
�Night.� JC waved goodbye as she drove away.
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The next day. 12:00 p.m.
The whole day JC was trying to get a hold of Brooke. She told him she got out of class at 11, that was an hour ago and she would be there by now.
He had to leave really soon. He was doing a last check around the room to make sure he didn�t forget anything. There was a knock on the door. He answered it. It was Brooklyn.
�Hey.� He smiled
�Hi, my professor decided to have an extra long lecture today. Sorry I�m late.�
�It�s ok. As long as you�re here now.� He pulled her into his arms, embracing her. �I was ready to leave any minute.�
�You wouldn�t leave without saying goodbye?� She looked at him.
�That�s right.�
They sat down on the bed.
�I have a question for you Brooklyn.� JC said
�Ok.�
�What are we?�
�What do you mean?�
�I mean, what are we�just friends? Can we be more than that?�
Brooklyn smiled. �I wanted to ask you that same question yesterday.�
�Really? Is that a good thing?�
�Of course.�
�So��
�So�do you want to be more than friends?�
�Do you?� He asked
�Yes.�
�I agree.�
�Really?�
�Yes.�
They smiled at each other. They shared a kiss and it was interrupted by JC�s phone ringing.
�Alright. I�ll be right down.� He said before hanging up.
�I have to go now.�
�Ok.�
�Walk down with me?�
�Sure.�
They walked to the elevator and went downstairs to the lobby.
�Have a safe trip.� Brooklyn said
�I will. I�ll call you when I get there.�
�Ok.� JC kissed her one more time before leaving.