Hi ho! This fic is a little weird, it’s a sequel to one not on ii *it’s called ‘all about us’ on http://groups.msn.com/JayeZeesFanfictions if you want to read the original and actually understand what’s going on* I was considering an epilogue to help you understand the characters but I really can’t be bothered. Anyway, “hype” (Jay, Scott, Markus, Philippa and Zee) are a fictional group in aau, mainly me and my four best friends . . . four OF my best friends. I decided to create a fictional group to give the storyline a better twist, make it slightly more realistic. The original story (and this one I suppose) aren’t strictly ‘a1 fanfics’, but as a1 are one of my all time favourite bands they’re heavily mentioned, and anyone who read the end of aau will be able to tell you I practically made it an a1 fic by the end, therefore technically this is also an a1 fic. I’ll give you the basis of the end of aau, the very very basis (if that makes any sense)-both groups (a1 and hype) got so intertwined in work and social lives that in the end their wonderful managers (all hail Tim and Vicky) decided that they constantly work together, so this is the first fic to show that.
      What we’re going to do with this big brother to make it even more exciting is set up a poll either on the msn group or on www.ultimatesteps.com for people to vote off the characters nominated. This means I only have the power to nominate, but the readers have the power to evict! Nearer the time, I’ll let you all know where the polls are. Also, if this proves popular enough, I’ll redo aau (‘coz I sucked at writing when I did it 8-2 months ago) and stick it on here too! R+R! God I do go on! Sorry! xxx zee xxx

      Christian threw himself into his favourite chair in Tim's office, and smiled at the tall, long legged brunette who had come in with him, gesturing for her to sit on his lap. She took up the offer gingerly, relaxing once he gave her a small peck on the cheek. An extremely tall blond guy and a shorter brunette girl, walking arm in arm and whispering softly to each other, immediately followed them in. Christian wrapped his arms around the brunette on his lap before speaking.
      "Hi Markus, hi Jay. Do either of you know why Tim wants us?"
      They stopped whispering and smiled at the couple in front of them.
      "No, we've got no idea. Well, Markus has his 'theories'" Jay shook her head and smiled. Markus started pretending to sulk, when four people walked into the room. They all watched as a small, olive-skinned man fell over the mass of toys he'd been carrying, and tried to hold their laughter.
      "Paul, are you all right?" a soft, excitable voice asked. Paul looked around at the owner of the voice and smiled at the shorthaired brunette holding a toddler, looking extremely short compared to the giggling sun kissed man behind her.
      "Yeah Zee, I'm absolutely fine! I was the one to make the mess with Thai's things after all. But he's my little man so I'm not fussed" Paul grinned, and took hold of the toddler who resembled him in almost every single way (except he inherited his mouths nose and eyes, so everyone says), while Zee turned and hugged the other man she had entered with.
      "Mark, Zee, did Tim tell you what he wants?" Christian pressed. They shook their heads. Doing this, Zee laid her eyes on Markus 'sulking'. She let go of Mark and sat down next to Markus.
      "Hey babe, what's eating you?" she smiled. He thought momentarily, then leant over and whispered in her ear, before they both gave Jay an evil eye and suppressed their giggles.
      "Oh, I hate it when you two get into your best-friends mode, you always make fun of me!"
      They burst out giggling, and Markus hugged her while Mark joined Zee, sitting on the arm of the sofa the three were squeezed on, and fiddling with Zee's hair. They quietened down until the only sounds in here room were Paul and Thai, singing "Bunny Foo-Foo"
      "Paul, Thai, shut it! You've been doing that one for months, you're like a blooming broken record!" Ben said as he walked in. "Come on Thai, sing the one uncle Ben taught you" he dropped down on the floor next to Paul and started "the worm song".
      "Stop teaching my son gross songs Ben!" Paul exclaimed and pushed Ben playfully. They started play fighting and Zee scooped Thai up before either guy accidentally knocked and hurt him.
      The door re-opened, and two brunettes came in, smiling happily.
      "Scott, Lisa! How was the holiday?"
      "Fantastic! But then again, Wales always is"
      "I miss it already you know"
      They sat beside Christian and Philippa, and all four of them started talking.
      "Ben, Paul, quit it!" Mark called, as they rolled into Tim's desk and almost knocked over the shredder.
      "Yeah daddy, quiddit!" Thai giggled. Paul tried to free himself from Ben at the moment Tim and Vicky walked through the door. Everyone froze.
      "Timmytimmytimmytimmy!" Thai yelled, and motioned to Tim for a hug, who obliged, smiling.
      "Tim, Vicky, why are we here?" Christian asked. Tim stopped pulling faces at the kid in his arms and turned, becoming businesslike once more.
      "We've got some documents for you to sign. Nothing major, it's just for a show"
      "Show? Which show? Don't we need lawyers present?"
      "No, they've checked them through and said they're fine. It's for a big brother special"
      "So what, we're paid to sit on our arses?" Paul grinned.
      "Tim?" Zee spoke up "Not trying to be too negative but isn't celebrity big brother a way for people to have quick, short comebacks? We're all doing really well, do we really need it?"
      "It's for charity. Winner chooses the charity. And we all know you like to break the mould, so go out there and prove yourself wrong!" Vicky smiled. Zee half smiled back.
      "Is it everyone in this room?"
      "Everyone but Thai"
      Paul, Zee and Mark exchanged a look.
      "I wanna do it" Paul stated. Zee nodded, and looked at Mark.
      "Your mother or mine?"
      "Hey, how about mine?" Paul broke in.
      "Thai won't be able to watch out in Spain"
      "Good, I don't want him watching. If either of us get nominated for eviction he can come back for the eviction shows"
      "I don't think I could stand him being away from me for that long" Zee said quietly.
      "We'll talk about it later" Paul replied, and they all finally signed the contracts and were excused from Tim's office.
      "Ben, are you doing anything tonight?" Philippa asked as she got off of Christian's lap and put on her coat. He shook his head. "Wanna come around ours?" He nodded and smiled, and left the building with them. Scott and Lisa walked out, debating whether Lisa should call Claire. Jay and Markus decided to stay in the office to talk something over with Tim. Zee took Thai while Mark and Paul carried Thai's toys out. After loading up Mark's car with teddies and all manner of different toys, and fastening Thai in his car seat, Zee brought the subject up again.
      "Paul, I'd rather he was in England and closer to us, I really would"
      "Give him some space to breathe Zee"
      "He's three Paul, three! And you want him miles away from us!"
      "I don't want him miles away; I just want him to see mum and dad. I don't want him growing up thinking Mark's parents are his real grandparents!"
      Mark's face fell, and he climbed into the car with Thai.
      "Oh, well done Paul, rub it in that Thai's a Marazzi. You know Mark's touchy about that! Why can't your parents come and visit him? Why does he have to go away?
      "Fine, but he stays with your parents, and mine can see him any time"
      "Okay"
      Paul walked away to his car while Zee got into the car with Mark and Thai.
      "Mark, I'm sorry, he didn't mean it like that"
      "I know. Still, I might be a dad in a while" he patted her stomach "if these three stay alive" They smiled weakly at each other. "Hey Thai, what do you say to a MacDonald's?"
      "HAPPY MEAL!" They all giggled, and Mark set off

*****

      Christian opened the front door of his house, and he, Philippa and Ben entered. The lights were on low and soft music was playing in the background.
      "Did you two have special plans?" Ben asked, feeling uncomfortable.
      "Just dinner. Have you met Philippa's sister?" Christian asked as a girl came into the hall from the kitchen. Ben shook his head then held out his hand for her to shake.
      "Ben, this is Charlotte; Charlotte, this is Ben" Philippa grinned. She put her arms around Christian, who kissed her, and the both of them watched as Ben got Charlotte involved in some small talk.
      "I hope this works," Christian whispered into Philippa’s ear. She showed him her crossed fingers and let him pull her into a kiss.

*****

      " . . . Is that going to be okay Jay?" Tim asked nervously. She nodded through her shock, tears welling in her eyes and threatening to cascade down her cheeks
      "We all knew it wouldn't last forever, and the police are very willing to help in any way possible" Vicky added. Jay merely nodded, and headed out of the door. Markus was about to follow when Tim held him back.
      "Markus? Please take care of her. It's not going to be easy for her, and I want you all to be understanding with her"
      Markus nodded, and was finally allowed to escape and go home with Jay. As they walked to their flat, he put a protective and reassuring arm around her.

Um, just another little note . . . please r+r my other fics! (“Blind date”, “Unattainable”, “One Time Only”-which I am going to add to, and yes Starr, I DO take that sort of bribe!!!, “A little bit of magic”, “What I want” and “Kissing” . . . well, I only co-wrote “kissing”!!!), Sammie is FOREVER telling me able people who’ve told her they’ve read, but I’m not Sammie so I have no idea what people think! If you review mine I’m more likely to read yours *is very true!!!*