"Are you sure you want to go with us tonight? You don't wanna stay here and rest?" Brian asked Rachel.
"Brian, I haven't been with you guys in over two weeks. I wanna be with everyone tonight. Don't worry I'm not gonna dance or anything. I'm just gonna sit and watch," Rachel answered as she fixed up her hair.
"Not even slow dance?" Brian asked as he wrapped his arms tightly around her waist.
Rachel smiled. "Well, maybe a couple." Brian grinned and began kissing her neck. Rachel melted in his arms. "Oh god Brian don't do that. You know that's my weak spot."
"I know," he said mischievously. "Let's stay in tonight." Rachel smacked him with her comb. "Ow!"
"That's what you get for thinking naughty thoughts," she said a laugh.
"I wasn't thinking anything," he said innocently.
"Yeah right. Tell your friend that," she said gesturing to his lower half.
Brian blushed. "Well, if you weren't so damn sexy this wouldn't be a problem," he stated.
"Sorry can't help it," Rachel said with a grin then turned around to continue with her hair. She sprayed one last drop of hair spray on it and checked herself in the mirror. "Well, that's the best it's gonna get," she said.
Brian smiled and kissed her gently on the lips. "You have no idea how much I missed you." Rachel smiled and wrapped her arms around Brian's waist. "We better get down to the lobby," Brian said as he linked his fingers with hers.
The two of them walked out of the room and went down to the lobby where everyone waited. They all piled into a limo and went to a small club in Denver. Everyone flashed their ID's and went inside. The music boomed, lights flashed, and the dance floor was packed. The song "Got to Get it " by Sisqo came on as everyone took a seat at a long booth. AJ started dancing to the beat, thrusting his hips toward the dance floor.
"The beat is calling me. Can you feel it baby?" AJ asked Amanda.
Amanda laughed. "You're so strange."
"Yeah, but gotta love me," AJ said with a grin. "Come my lady. Dance with me. Let the music be our guide," he said while dancing around like a fool.
Amanda rolled her eyes and shook her head. "I better get out there with him. He won't stop until I do," she said as she got up.
Everyone else ordered their drinks and talked around the table. "We have the day off tomorrow. You coming snow boarding with me tomorrow D?" Kevin asked.
Howie nodded. "You know it. I never miss the chance to go snowboarding."
"You're going snowboarding?" Sarah asked.
"Yeah, you wanna come?"
"No way! I'm not even sure if I want you snowboarding. Isn't that dangerous?"
"Sure it's a little dangerous. I wouldn't do it if it was safe enough for a child."
"Is there any way I can talk you out of it?" Sarah pleaded.
Kevin laughed. "Sorry, don't think so."
"Don't worry about it Sarah. If the boob hurts himself let him. You can hang out with us girls," Nikki said.
"All right," Sarah gave in.
Kevin took Sarah's hand and led her out to the dance floor. Howie and Nikki followed, along with Nick and Kristin. Brian and Rachel sat at the table by themselves. Brian put his arm around her shoulders. Rachel took a sip of her drink and relaxed her head on Brian's shoulder.
"So did you enjoy yourself at my mom's for two weeks?" Brian asked as he played with the ring on her finger.
Rachel nodded. "Your mom's really cool. She made sure I had all I needed while recuperating."
"Did you sleep in my room?"
"Yeah the first night and then the last two. After my surgery I slept on the couch. It was easier to stay there rather than having someone try to help me up and down the stairs. Your mom's a really good cook too," she said with a laugh.
Brian nodded in agreement. "Yeah she's really good at cooking. I miss it," Brian said with a semi sad expression.
"Aww, poor Bri bear," Rachel said in a baby voice then kissed him.
The song "Everytime I Close My Eyes" by Babyface came on. "Wanna dance?" Brian asked. Rachel nodded. He took her hand and led her out to the dance floor. Brian wrapped his arms around her waist while Rachel circled her arms around Brian's neck and rested her head on his chest. "And everytime I close my eyes I thank the Lord I've got you babe and you've got me too," Brian sang softly into Rachel's ear. Singing along with the rest of the song, he lifted up her head with his hand cupped under her chin and kissed her.
The night went on, Rachel and Brian were back at the table watching everyone dance. Brian bobbed his head to the music. Kevin and Sarah came back to the table and sat down.
"Whoo it's really hot," Kevin said while he unbutton his shirt, revealing the white wife beater underneath.
"He's such a wimp," Sarah said with a smile. "Rach you mind if I steal your man for a couple of songs?"
"No go ahead. I know he's been dying to dance to a fast song all night," Rachel replied.
"Cool, come on Bri," Sarah said as she got up.
Kevin and Rachel sat at the table and watched them dance. "So how does it feel to be back on tour with us?" Kevin asked as he took a sip from his drink.
"It feels great. I missed you guys."
Just then, Nick and Kristin joined them at the table. "Hey guys," Kristin said breathlessly. "What's up?"
"Not much just chillin," Rachel said. "You guys having fun?"
"Yeah tons," Kristin said with a smile.
"Kris can we go now please?" Nick asked.
"Yeah, let me finish my drink," Kristin said.
"You all right Nick?" Rachel asked in concern.
"No," he said bluntly.
Kristin gave Nick a sympathetic look. "He's feeling bad again. We're gonna go on back to the hotel. I'm wore out from the plane ride anyway. So we're gonna get in bed and cuddle. My poor Nicky needs to feel better," Kristin said as she rubbed her hand on Nick's back. "We'll see you guys later," she said. "Tell everyone good night for us."
"We will. Bye Kris, feel better Nick," Rachel said.
Kristin and Nick left the club while Brian rejoined Kevin and Rachel at the table. "Nick and Kris leave?" he asked.
"Yeah, Nick wasn't feeling well," Rachel said.
"Where's Sarah?" Kevin asked.
"Ladies' room," Brian said, pointing in the direction. He looked over at Rachel, who was yawning. "Are you tired?" Rachel nodded. "You wanna go back to the hotel and get some sleep. I know you've got to be tired after all this excitement today."
"Yeah, I better get back to the hotel. I don't wanna overdo it."
"Okay, let's go then," Brian said as he got up. "Tell everyone we said good night. We'll see you in the morning Kev." Kevin waved good bye and the two of them walked out to the cold air.
"Brrr cold," Rachel shivered. Brian took off his jacket and put over Rachel's shoulders. "Thank you," she said as she walked with him to the limo.
The two of them sat in the limo in silence. Rachel was nearly asleep when they had reached the hotel. They went up to their room and got ready for bed. When Rachel stepped out of the bathroom in her pajamas Brian was already in bed waiting. She smiled and laid down next to him.
"I'm glad you're back," he whispered.
"Me too," Rachel replied.
Brian kissed her good night and turned off the light. "Sleep well sweet heart," he whispered and drifted off to sleep.
Chapter 14
It was nine in the morning when the alarm went on in Sarah and Kevin's room. Sarah groaned and slammed her hand on the snooze button. She snuggled under the covers and wrapped her arms around Kevin. Kevin jerked awake and looked around.
"Did the alarm go off yet?" Kevin asked in a groggy voice.
"No," Sarah grinned as she traced her finger down his chest.
"Oh okay," Kevin said as he laid his head back on the pillow and closed his eyes.
Sarah smiled and ran her fingers through his tousled hair. She chuckled at how his hair always looked the same messy or neat. She studied his facial features carefully. His long, dark lashes lay softly on his cheek. Sarah brushed her hand on his cheekbone and glazed his lips with her thumb. She planted a soft kiss on the tip of his nose. Kevin smiled and opened his eyes.
"You're not going to let me go back to sleep are you?"
Sarah grinned. "Nope."
"Aww baby it's my day off. I wanna sleep in. It's not nine yet I wanna sleep," Kevin whined.
"But I don't wanna sleep, I wanna cuddle," Sarah said with a laugh.
"Well, you cuddle and I'll sleep," Kevin said as she wrapped his arms around her and shut his eyes.
"Party pooper," Sarah said in a pouty voice.
Kevin grinned and kissed her on the cheek. "Wake me up at nine," he said.
"Why do you want to get up so early Kevy? Don't you want to sleep in much longer?" Sarah asked innocently.
"I would love to, but I promised D I'd be up and ready by 9:30 so we can go snow boarding."
Sarah wrinkled her nose. "Snow boarding? Kev why do you have to go snow boarding? Can't we just spend time together?"
Kevin kissed her forehead. "We'll spend time together tonight I promise. Make sure I'm up by nine," he said then shut his eyes.
Sarah sighed and rolled her eyes. "Fine," she muttered then cuddled closer to him.
Fifteen minutes later Kevin opened his eyes in frustration. "Damn I can't get back to sleep," he mumbled to himself. He looked down at Sarah who was sound asleep. Kevin sat up a little and squinted to see the clock through the morning glare. The clock read 9:15 AM. Kevin grinned and let out a soft chuckle. "Sarah, you little stinker," he whispered to himself then carefully slid out of bed. After taking a shower and changing his clothes, he wrote a note to Sarah and left to go snow boarding.
An hour later Sarah woke up to find Kevin already gone. She noticed the note sitting on the night stand next to the bed with her name on it. She picked it up and read it.
Sarah,
I went out snow boarding with Howie. I'll be back around five. I love you and I can't wait to be with you tonight.
Love Always,
Boo
Sarah snickered at the letter and set it down. She got up out of bed and took a shower. When she finished getting ready she heard a knock on the door. Sarah look through the peep hole to see Nikki standing there. She opened the door and smiled. "Hey Nikki. What's up?"
"I was gonna go to the mall and I wanted to know if you wanted to join me. I figured you wouldn't have anything to do since Kevin went with Howie for the afternoon."
"Sure, I'll go with you. Let me get my purse and coat," she said as she quickly gathered them up. "All right lets go."
Nikki and Sarah walked down the hallway to the limo. "Have you been up long?" Nikki asked.
Sarah shook her head. "I fell back asleep after I failed to persuade Kevin to stay at the hotel rather than go snow boarding."
Nikki laughed. "You have to learn that when Kevin has his mind made up, he sticks to it. No one can make him change his mind."
"I think I figured that out," Sarah said as she got into the limo.
The girls arrived at the mall and told the driver what time to be back. They stepped inside the building and contemplated on where to go first.
"Anything in particular you want to shop for?" Nikki asked.
Sarah shook her head. "I just came to get out of the hotel. I'll go wherever you want to go," she stated.
"Cool, then lets go to Abercrombie and Fitch. They have cool clothes there," Nikki said as she headed in the store's direction. Sarah followed closely behind as Nikki skimmed through the racks. She spotted a navy blue sweater and picked it up. "Hmmm this is cute," she said.
Sarah smiled. "That's a guy's sweater."
"I know. Wouldn't it look just adorable on Howie?" Sarah nodded in agreement. "It's his size too. Great I'll buy it," she said as she went to the cashier.
"Next stop, the GAP," Nikki said as she walked out of the store. Nikki walked in as if she owned the place and took her pick of the merchandise. "Hey this is cute!" Nikki exclaimed as she held up a purple T-shirt for Sarah to see. "That would look so good on you. You should buy it."
Sarah reached over and took a look at the price tag. It read fifteen dollars. "Fifteen dollars for a T-shirt?" Sarah said in shock.
"Only fifteen dollars!?! Wow they're on sale! I gotta find a pink one!" Nikki exclaimed as she look through the pile of T-shirts.
After a couple of hours of shopping Nikki and Sarah walked down to the food court. "Man I'm hungry," Nikki said as she scanned the menu. "What are you getting?"
Sarah looked through her wallet to check her money. "Uhhh...I think I'll just get a crispy chicken sandwich and a small lemonade."
"That's all you're gonna get?" Nikki questioned.
"Yeah, I'm not really all that hungry," Sarah lied.
"Okay, whatever you want," Nikki said as she went up the cashier to order.
When the two had ordered their food, they chose a place to sit. Sarah quietly ate her food as Nikki went through her many bags of clothes.
"Wow I bought a lot today," she said with a laugh. "Howie's gonna wish he hadn't handed me his credit card."
Sarah snickered. "This is all from Howie's credit card?"
Nikki nodded. "We got a joint credit account before we left for the tour. That way we can both use the same credit card."
"Oh," Sarah said softly.
"You know what, I bought all this stuff and you haven't gotten anything but that sandwich."
"I know," Sarah replied quietly.
"How come? I mean this place is full of sales. I figured you'd find at least one thing you liked." Sarah remained quiet and nibbled on her sandwich. "Sarah what's wrong?"
"Nothing," Sarah replied.
"I know something's wrong. I may not know you all that well, but you aren't as bubbly as you usually are. You can tell me if something's wrong."
"It's not a big deal really," Sarah insisted.
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah...I think I'd like to go back to the hotel if you don't mind."
"Oh yeah of course. I'll call the hotel and have the limo come pick us up," Nikki said as she pulled out her cell phone.
A few minutes later the limo pulled up to the front of the mall and the girls got in. They sat in silence on the way back to the hotel. When they arrived back at the hotel Sarah didn't speak a word and hastily walked back to her room. Nikki caught up with her before she shut the door.
"Sarah wait!" she shouted. Sarah paused a moment and looked over at Nikki. "Please talk to me. I'm concerned."
Sarah sighed and let Nikki into her room. Sarah plopped down on the bed and blinked back her tears. "It's not really that big of a deal. I promise."
"Well, tell me anyway. It's obviously a big deal to you if you're getting upset about it."
"No one knows this, but I'm broke. My last five dollars was spent on McDonalds today."
"You mean you don't have any more money left?" Sarah shook her head. "Aw hon I'm so sorry! I didn't know. Now I feel bad for asking you to come to the mall with me."
"No, it's okay. You didn't know."
Nikki sat down next to Sarah. "Have you told Kevin about this?" Sarah shook her head. "Why not?"
"I don't wanna bother him with my problems," Sarah mumbled.
"Sarah he's your boyfriend. You wouldn't be bothering him at all. I've known Kevin for years. He's a sweetheart, he'll help you in any way he can. But if he doesn't know what's going on, then he can't help you."
"I guess you're right," Sarah said.
"If you don't tell him...I will," Nikki said firmly. "I mean it. I don't think you should be hiding something like this from Kev."
"Okay, I'll tell him," Sarah said. "But you won't tell anyone else about this right?"
"Of course not. I don't gossip about this stuff. This is between you, me, and Kev I promise."
Sarah smiled and hugged Nikki. "Thank you," she said. "I feel much better now."
"Good," Nikki said with a smiled. "Well, I better get back to my room. Howie should be back with Kev soon. Talk to you later."
Nikki left the room leaving Sarah alone. I'll tell him tonight, she thought to herself. She glanced at the clock. It was almost 5 PM. He should be back soon. Sarah picked up a book and patiently for Kevin.
Chapter 15
"Man it feels great to have a day off," Howie said as he looked around at the snow boards.
"Yeah I know. This going to be fun. I can't wait to get out on the slopes," Kevin replied.
"I like this one," Howie said as he picked up a purple snowboard.
Kevin snickered. "I knew you'd pick that one."
"Hey don't diss the board. Purple's a really cool color."
"If you say so. But personally I like this one," Kevin said as he held up a blue one.
"That one's cool too."
"Come on let's get these checked out so we can hit the slopes."
Kevin and Howie checked out their snow boards and got on the ramp to go up the hill. Both of them were in awe of the scenery.
"I love Colorado," Kevin said.
"Me too. I love the mountains."
The ski lift reached the top of the mountain and the boys got off. Kevin took in a breath of fresh air and let it out with a sigh. "Mmmm the smell of fresh snow. I love it! Come on lets hit the easy slopes for a quick warm up."
"Okay," Howie said as he followed Kevin to the top of the bunny slope.
Kevin strapped on his board and edged his way to the top of the slope. "Let's ride!" Kevin said in a cocky tone and slid down the hill, with Howie close behind. "Man that was too easy!" Kevin stated at the bottom of the hill.
"Yeah, but fun. Wanna go back up and try it again?" Howie asked.
Kevin shook his head. "Nah, this stuff is for the rookies. We're pros let's move on up to the advanced slopes."
"I dunno Kev. I mean it's been a while since we've done this. I think we should warm up a little more."
Kevin let out a cocky scoff. "Oh please! We can do this. No problem! Come on," Kevin said as he walked toward the ski lift.
"Wait," Howie said from behind.
Kevin rolled his eyes in annoyance and turned around. "What now?"
"The boot on my board doesn't feel right. I don't know if I should go up there just yet," Howie said, checking out his boot.
"You wanna switch boots? Would that make you happy?" Kevin said.
"Okay," Howie said as he undid his snowboard. After they switched snow boards Kevin proceeded his way back up to the ski life. "You're still going up there?"
"Of course! Are you coming?"
"No, I think I'm going to try the bunny slopes a few more times. I'll catch up with you later," Howie said.
"Suit yourself," Kevin said as he walked up the hill.
"Wait!" Howie shouted again.
"What do you want?" Kevin said with a groan.
"I'm coming with you. There's no way I'm letting you do this alone," Howie said as he caught up with Kevin.
Kevin laughed and continued his way up the hill. When they reached the top of the hill, they checked their snowboards and edged to top of the slope. "Here goes nothing," Kevin said he slid down the hill. Kevin whooshed around the trees at high speed. Attempting to do a difficult double axle 360 he felt his board slip from the ground when he landed. He tumbled down the slope and slid into a tree.
"Kevin!" Howie shouted as he unstrapped his board. Kevin didn't answer, he just laid still as pain ran through his body. "Kev are you okay?"
"I think so," he said as he attempted to sit up. A sharp pain shot through his right shoulder. He let out a groan of pain. "I think I broke my shoulder."
"Can you move it?" Howie asked.
"No," Kevin said with another groan.
Howie quickly took off his coat and wrapped it around Kevin. "Stay here I'm going to go get help."
"Hurry!" Kevin yelled. Kevin laid still in the snow and waited for Howie. Trying his best to subside the pain he closed his eyes and breathed in slowly. Fifteen minutes later the paramedics came and carried Kevin away on a stretcher to a nearby ambulance. "God, Sarah's gonna kill me," he said out loud.
"I'm gonna call up to the hotel," Howie said as he reached for his cell phone. He took one last glance at Kevin, who had passed out from the pain. Oh geez this is all my fault, he thought then dialed the number to the number to the hotel.
Chapter 16
Nick flipped through the channels on the TV. "The one time I decide to watch TV there's nothing on," he grumbled to himself. The sound of the bathroom door opening caught his attention. He shifted his eyes over to the door and out walked Kristin decked out in full Tommy gear. Nick cocked his right eyebrow up at her. "Where are you going?"
Kristin laid on the bed next to him and kissed him on the cheek. "I'm going shopping for a while. I'll be back later."
"Oh fine leave me alone in this boring hotel room while you go out and have fun," Nick said with a pout.
"I won't be that long. Besides you're sick. You need your rest. Promise me you'll stay in bed and not leave this room while I'm gone."
Nick thought a moment. "Okay I promise."
"Good," Kristin said then kissed him. "I'll be back in a few hours. Feel better baby."
"I'll try," Nick said as he laid his head on his pillow. Kristin left the room, leaving Nick to go back to his TV. After a couple more surfs through the channels he finally found a football game that was on. Feeling drowsy he slowly fell asleep. An hour later Nick awoke. Sleepily he sat up and ran his fingers through his hair. He felt his stomach growl. "I'm hungry," he mumbled as he rubbed his hand on his stomach. Nick got up out of bed and changed into khakis, a checkered green button down shirt by Tommy over a plain white shirt. He gelled his hair back, leaving a few pieces hanging down over his forehead. He slipped on his Doc Martins and headed out of the room. Nick took the elevator down to the lobby floor and walked over to the hotel restaurant. He took a seat at a table and read over the menu. Finally he decided on a steak dinner and a coke to drink. After he finished his meal, he called the waiter over for his check.
"Your check was already paid," said the waiter as he handed him the receipt.
Puzzled, Nick glanced down at the receipt. "By whom?"
"By the young lady sitting at the table over there," the waiter answered, pointing behind Nick.
Thinking it was a fan Nick turned around to take a look. There at the table sat a dark haired girl smiling straight at Nick. She waved and smiled even bigger. Nick knew he had seen this girl before. Suddenly it dawned on him. He quickly stood up and walked over to her table. "Marcy?"
"Long time no see Nicky," Marcy said with a smile.
"What are you doing here? I thought you moved to New York."
"I did. I'm on vacation," she answered as she took a sip of her drink.
"By yourself?"
Marcy shook her head and smiled. "I'm here with my boyfriend."
Nick raised his eyebrows. "Boyfriend?" March nodded. "Boy you don't waste any time do you?"
Marcy snickered. "Nick's it's been two years."
"I know I was just kidding. So who is this lucky guy and why isn't he here with you?"
Marcy smiled. "Justin Timberlake and he's doing an interview right now."
"Justin Timberlake? How did that happen? When we went out you hated NSYNC."
"Well, things change."
"Obviously," Nick said with a grin. "Mind if I sit down?"
"No go right ahead."
"Well, since you paid for my dinner let me buy you a drink."
"Nick you know I don't drink."
"Yes, but I know you drink coffee," he said as he motioned for the waiter. "Two expressos please."
Marcy gave Nick a surprised look. "Two? Since when did you drink coffee?"
"Well, Kristin got me started on it. It's not too bad."
"Kristin?" Marcy questioned.
"Oh, my girlfriend."
"Well, well well, this is news to me. Last I heard you were still on the prowl."
Nick laughed. "Don't believe everything you hear."
"So how long have you been with her?"
"Not long almost three months. We met right before the tour started. She's a premed student at UCF, but she's touring with me right now. The university is letting her start her internship by being our on board nurse."
"Wow you move fast. She must be special."
Nick smiled. "Yeah....she is. I love her a lot."
"Well, I'm happy for you. You deserve someone special."
"Thanks, so how long have you and Justin been together?"
"Almost six months."
"Where did you meet him?"
"Well, my agent is friends with their manager and I winded up meeting him at one of those parties for Trans Con. We got off on a rocky start, but after I was signed to tour with them on their next tour we started getting along. It's kind of a long story, but here we are six months later and we're as happy as can be."
"That's good. Congratulations."
"Thank you," Marcy said with a smile. "Well, Nick I better be going. I'm supposed to meet Justin in an hour. It was nice to see you again."
"You too. Maybe we'll see each other again in the future."
"Maybe," Marcy said as she stood up.
"Let me walk you out," Nick said as he left the money on the table.
The two of them walked out of the restaurant together. Marcy reached up and gave Nick a hug. "Call me sometime. The number's still the same," she said.
"Okay I will," Nick said as he turned around to go back to his room. On his way there he sees Kristin coming in from the side door. "Hey baby," he said with a smile.
"Don't talk to me!" she said as she pushed passed him.
"Wha----what's going on?"
Kristin stopped and turned around. "You know good and well what's going on!" she shouted, on the verge of tears. "I leave to go shopping for a few hours and you promised you would stay in the room. Then I come back and see you coming out of the restaurant with...with another girl?!?!?!"'
Nick let out a soft chuckle. "Kris she's just an old friend. That was Marcy my ex girlfriend."
"Oh that just makes me feel so much better!"
"I don't see what the problem is. I didn't even know she was here. I ran into her."
"Uh huh! Yeah sure! Tell me another one why don't you. I have lost all trust in you Nick!"
"But....but."
"Shut up! Just shut the fuck up! You have nothing more to say. Ugh I don't even wanna look at you right now. Get out of my sight," Kristin said as she stormed past him to the elevator.
Nick ran after her. "Kris! I swear it's not what it looked like! Kris!" he shouted on his way to the elevator. The doors shut, swallowing the sound of Kristin sobbing. "Shit!" Nick cursed as he violently pressed the elevator buttons. The doors finally opened and he quickly got inside. Pressing the number to their floor, he paced the elevator. At the tone of the bell he dashed out of the elevator and ran down the hallway to their room. Loudly he banged on the door. "Kris let me talk to you. I swear to God I'm telling the truth."
"Go away!" Kristin shouted on the other side.
Nick let out a huffy sigh and dug in his pockets for the hotel key. Suddenly he remembered he had left it sitting on the table in the room. "Damn!" he said as he punched the wall.
"Nick don't beat up on the wall. What did it ever do to you?" said the voice of Brian. Nick turned his head over to Brian. Tears were beginning to well. "Whoa Nick what's wrong."
"Kris and I just got into a huge fight."
"Everything okay out here?" Rachel said as she came out into the hallway.
"Nick and Kristin had a spat," Brian stated.
"Spat is not the word for it Rok. She hates me," Nick said with a loud sigh.
"I'm sure she doesn't hate you," Rachel said.
"Yes, she does, she locked me out. She won't let me talk to her."
"Nick go with Brian in our room. I'll go talk to her."
"Okay," Nick said as he followed Brian into the room.
"What exactly happened?" Brian asked as he sat on the bed.
"I got hungry and decided to go to the restaurant in the lobby. While I was there I ran into my ex girlfriend Marcy. We talked for a while then I walked her out. I guess Kristin saw all of this and took it the wrong way. I tried to explain but she exploded at me. I don't know what to do."
"Well, just let Rach talk to her and we'll see what happens. No point in getting all worked up about it right now."
"I guess you're right."
"Nick," said Rachel from the hallway.
Nick jumped off the bed and jetted out into the hallway. "Yes?"
"She's ready to talk."
"That was fast. What did you say to her?"
"Sorry, a magician never reveals her secrets," she said with a smile.
Nick laughed and went into the room. There sat Kristin on the bed with a tear stained face. Nick's face grew sad then sat down next to her. "Kris I screwed up big time. I didn't realize this would make you so upset. I don't love Marcy anymore. I love you. No one else has ever made me feel the way you do. You're the love of my life. I just wish I could make you see that."
Kristin smiled through her tears. "I think you just did." Nick smiled back and kissed her. "Baby I'm sorry for over reacting. It's just that you're the first guy I've ever really loved. And everyday I see girls swoon over you. I'm so afraid someday you're gonna get tired of me and I'll lose you forever."
"No, I could never get tired of you. You're the best thing that has ever happened to me."
"Really?"
"Yes....really," Nick said then kissed her.
