********************* "Best Of Friends" © Tiffany and Nina ::Illusions Productions:: Chapter 17 *********************
"Lance was acting weird today." JC said into the phone. "Well, I don't know, he seemed fine at the department store today." Tiffany answered. "You saw him today?" JC asked. "Yeah he was doing some Christmas shopping." Tiffany said. "Well he's going to be home any minute were going to have dinner before I leave." JC said. "Alright babe, good luck." Tiffany said. "Thanks." And with that the two said their good-byes and hung up the phone. Tiffany walked over to the fridge and pulled out a Dr. Pepper. I watched her, it took me away, her beauty you know? Sure maybe I'm a little prejudice considering the fact she's my wife, but seriously, she was so striking. Everything she's been through has made this amazing strong woman. She is so strong and wise after all of the years of hiding behind this perfect image. "It's almost touring time." Tiffany broke my thoughts. "Yeah, I know what are we going to do about Joshua, he's too young to tour right now." I said looking over at my sleeping son. He did that a lot. "Well, Alexis can come with us, and so can Joshua. It's not like you're beyond busy and we also have our nanny." Tiffany said referring to JC who came with us every tour since the beginning. "Babe, can't you, can't you just cancel this tour?" I asked. I hated touring and sometimes I really hate the fact she's famous. "Justin, you know I can't, I haven't toured in forever and I already had to cancel the summer tour because of your son over there." Tiffany said fixing the Christmas tree. "Alright, whatever." I complained. "Oh and I'm going to dinner with Chris on Friday night." Tiffany said. "Why?" I asked, obviously there was no real reason to ask her why, I was just being annoying. "Because we haven't had a chance to just sit and talk. I mean he's my best friend for crying out loud." Tiffany answered. "Well baby," I said climbing out of my seat, "That sounds just peachy." "It's going to have to, because you have no say." Tiffany said reaching up and kissing my temple, " I love you Justin Timberlake, in case I don't tell you that enough." "I love you too Tiffany Timberlake." I said mocking my beautiful wife. ** Joey walked through Nina's large house eventually making his way to Vanessa's bedroom. He slightly opened the door to see Nina singing to Vanessa. Nina's voice wasn't as awesome as Tiffany's, but it was soothing and pretty. Joey smiled and opened the door all the way startling Nina. "Sorry didn't mean to scare you." Joey said solemnly. "Oh it's alright, I was calming Nessa's nerves before you came, she's been fussy all day. I think she's getting sick." Nina explained. "Okay, thanks for letting me know." Joey said. "No problem." Nina said placing Vanessa into Joey's arms. "Um Nina?" Joey said placing Vanessa gently into her car seat. "Yeah?" She said turning to face Joey. "I want you to know, I care for you, and I would NEVER in my life take advantage of you." Joey smiled. "Wow, that was very touching. In all seriousness." Nina smiled. "Well, good because it's the truth." Joey said walking up to Nina slowly. "Good. Joey, I think we need to talk about where our relationship as friends stands." Nina said softly. "Alright, let's sit." Joey said pointing towards the couch. "Joey, I have feelings for you, strong ones, I think over these past few years, you and I have grown so close, were like best friends…" Nina tried to finish. "I want more Nina." Joey said finishing Nina's sentence. "Yeah, I do too." Nina said moving closer to Joey. Joey pulled Nina into a passionate kiss. The moment was almost surreal. It was like the first time Lance and her made love. So emotional, so compelling, so completely magical. She pressed her eyes shut tightly. Their lips finally spread apart. Joey opened his eyes to see a smile spread across Nina's face but her eyes still shut. "I love you Nina." Joey said. "I love you too Lance." Nina said with her eyes still shut. "What?" Joey said.
