Brian smiled and close his eyes.  Rachel played with the small curls in his hair.  They were still slightly damp from his shower.  Gosh he's so gorgeous.  How did I ever end up with him?  She let out a sigh.  I'm in love!  I'm actually in love with him!  Only this time I'm not dreaming.  She thought to herself.  With that thought in her mind, she rolled back over and laid her head on his chest and fell asleep.

Chapter 3
***WARNING***  Contains some adult content.  Rated PG-13

        Kristin was watching TV when Nick came in from the concert.  "Hey, baby," she said from the couch.  Nick gave her a weak smile and sat down next to her, laying his head on her shoulder.  "Aww, poor baby.  You're cold is getting worse isn't it?"
        Nick nodded.  "I feel like my head is gonna explode.  Just shoot me now," he said as he leaned forward, propping his elbows on his knees and placing his face in his hands.
        Kristin rubbed her hand on his back.  "Nick, honey, you need to relax.  I know it's no fun to have a bad cold.  But being stressed doesn't help you any."
        "I can't relax I'm too damn tense," he said with a loud sigh.
        Kristin wrapped her arms around Nick's waist, resting her chin on his shoulder.  "I have an idea."
        "What's that?"
        "Why don't you go to take a nice hot and steamy shower.  I'll order a movie and some room service.  We can cuddle in bed until we fall asleep.  How does that sound?"
        Nick looked over at Kristin and smiled.  "Sounds good to me."
        "Good, now go take your shower.  I'll order room service here in a few minutes."
        "All right," Nick said as he got up and went into the bathroom.  

        A few minutes later, he came out wearing blue boxers and a T-shirt.  Kristin was already snuggled under the blankets so he joined her.
        "Feel better?" she asked then kissed him on the cheek.
        "Yeah, lots.  The shower really helped."
        "Hey, I'm not a pre med. student for nothing," she said with a smile.
        "What did you order from room service?" he asked, eyeing the tray of food on the table.
        "I ordered a large bowl of chicken noodle soup."
        Nick wrinkled his nose.  "Soup?"
        "Is there a problem with that?"
        "Well...I was hoping for something a little more...tasteful."
        "Like a cheeseburger maybe?" Kristin said sarcastically.
        "Yeah!"  Nick replied, his eyes lighting up with excitement.
        "Oh yeah, that's real healthy, Nick."
        "But it's so good!" he whined.
        "It's not gonna help you get any better by eating stuff like that," Kristin argued.
        "Fine I'll eat the soup!" he said with a pout.
        Kristin rolled her eyes and handed him the bowl.  "Here, eat up."
        "You sound like my mother when you say that."
        "Just eat it!"
        "Okay, okay!  Geez, don't get so mad at me."
        Kristin sighed.  "I'm sorry, don't mind me," she said as she turned on the TV.
        "What movie did you order?"
        "I didn't order anything.  All the movies they had scheduled were the kinky porno crap."
        "And you didn't order one?  Aw man!" Nick joked.
        Kristin snickered and leaned against Nick.  Her eyes grew wide when she looked down at his soup bowl.  "You already ate all that?"
        "I was hungry."
        "Apparently so," she laughed.
        Nick set his bowl done on the table next to the bed.  "So, what do we do now?"
        Kristin gave him a sly smile.  "I have an idea," she said in a sexy tone.  
        Slowly, she leaned over and began to kiss him.  Nick laid down on the bed as Kristin straddled across him.  She let her tongue wander into his mouth as she slid her fingers through his silky blonde hair.  
        "You're gonna catch my cold if you don't stop," Nick mumbled.
        "I'll risk it," she replied then continued kissing him.  Her hands slid down his waist to the elastic of his boxers.  Without removing her lips from his she opened the drawer to the table next to the bed and pulled out a condom.
        Nick stopped kissing her for a moment.  "Are you sure you wanna do this?"
        Kristin nodded.  "Positive," she said then turned off the lamp.

Chapter 4
***WARNING***  Contains adult contents.  Rated R

          Kevin opened the door slowly to his hotel room.  He noticed all the lights were out and the room was still.  Quietly, he shut the door and crept over to the bed.  He could see a lump in the bed through the shadows from the window.  Kevin knew Sarah was already asleep so he quietly unzipped his suitcase and got out a pair of boxers.  Noiselessly, he slipped into the bathroom and took a shower.  After his shower, he came out wearing a royal blue bathrobe and fuzzy slippers to match.  Sarah was still asleep so he took a seat at the easy chair close to the bed.  He glanced at the clock it was almost one AM.  Smiling at Sarah, he picked up a book and began reading it.  After about thirty minutes of reading, he drifted off to sleep with the book still in his hands.  Slowly, the book slipped from his grasp and hit the floor with a loud thump.  Sarah jolted awake and rolled over to find Kevin fast asleep in the chair.  She sat up, rubbed the sleep from her eyes, and glanced over at Kevin.  Peacefully, he was sleeping in the chair.  His bulging chest was exposed from his bathrobe, moving up and down as he breathed.  His mouth was slightly open, causing massive temptation to Sarah.  Quietly, she got out of bed and climbed onto his lap, facing him.  Gently, she planted kisses on his face then kissed him full on the lips, gliding her tongue across his bottom lip.  Kevin awoke with a smile on his face.
        "What a way to wake up," Kevin mumbled in a deep voice.
        "I couldn't help it.  You looked so sexy sitting in the chair with your bathrobe on," she said as she fiddled with the belt on his robe.  She slowly undid the belt, causing it to fall open, exposing his royal blue Versace designer silk boxers.  "I like!" Sarah said with a sexy smile, and slid her hand below the elastic, placing them on his pelvic bone. Kevin didn't say a word.  He moved his lips to hers and rested his hand on her breast.  Sarah could feel a bulge coming from his boxers.  Knowing what it was she grinned and looked him straight in the eye.  "Are you hungry?" she asked.
        Kevin blushed slightly and cleared his throat.  "Yeah, I am a little.  I think we have some sticky buns in the cabinet.  Want one?"
        Sarah laughed and licked his ear lobe.  "No, I mean....are you really hungry?" she whispered seductively.
        "Uhh...." Kevin stuttered.
        "Okay, if you're not in the mood then I can go back to bed," she said as she started to get off his lap.
        Kevin grabbed her by the waist and pulled her back onto his lap.  Almost violently he began to kiss her.  Not moving his lips from hers he carried her over to the rug on the floor.  Sarah stripped off his robe and rubbed her hands down his bulging pec muscles and defined abs.  Kevin moved from her lips down to her neck and slid off her Forrest green silk nightie, exposing her full, round breasts.  Removing her bra he made a trail of kisses from below her breasts down to her navel.  Slipping off her panties he stared at her with bedroom eyes.  Sarah licked her lips and removed his boxers, exposing his tattoo in full view.  She stared at the small Chinese inscription on his pelvic bone.
        "Why, Mr. Richardson, you're more kinky than I thought," she replied in a soft tone.
        Kevin wiggled his eyebrows and grinned.  "So are you," he murmured the kissed her then began to suck on her nipples.
        Sarah let out a loud moan.  "Now, Kevin!  I want you now!"  Kevin slid inside her with smooth rhythm.  "Oooh!  Don't stop!  Faster!"  Sarah groaned.
        The night went on as the two made sweet, passionate love to each other.  Each moment more passionate than the last.  Dawn approached and the two fell asleep in each other's arms.  Neither one of them could be happier.

Chapter 5

        Nikki was hastily clicking away on her lap top at the table on the balcony.  Letting out a frustrated sigh, she laid her head on the table.  She felt a hand fall on her back.  Lifting her head, she saw Howie standing there.
        "What are you working on?"
        "An essay for my English class.  I'm supposed to E mail it to my professor by tomorrow.  It's stressing me out."  Howie massaged her shoulders.  "Mmmm that feels good," she murmured.
        "You're so tight.  Honey, you need to take a break," Howie said gently.
        "I can't I need to finish this," Nikki whined.
        Howie put the top down on her lap top.  "It'll be there when you come back.  Come on, there's a coffee shop just down the street from here.  Lets go grab a bite to eat.  It'll do you some good."
        Nikki hesitated for a moment.  "All right, but we can't be out long."
        "Thirty minutes I promise," he said as he held out his hand to her.
        Nikki took his hand and the two of the walked to the elevator and went down the lobby.  With a bodyguard following a short distance behind, they walked down to the coffee shop and took a seat at a booth.  The waitress came by and handed them a menu.
        "What do you want?" Howie asked as he skimmed through his menu.
        "I don't know.  I'm not really all that hungry," she said as she studied the menu pages.
        "Well, have something light," Howie suggested.
        "All right," Nikki said.
        Howie motioned to the waitress.  "I'll have an apple cinnamon bagel.  Light on the cream cheese and a water."
        "And I'll have a blue berry bagel with extra cream cheese.  With a small orange juice."
        The waitress wrote down their order leaving the two alone at the table.  Howie reached across the table and placed his hand on top of hers.  Nikki smiled at him from across the table.  The waitress came back with their drinks and bagels.
        "So how was the concert?" Nikki asked as she spread the cream cheese on her bagel.
        "It went really well.  Not bad for our last show in Chicago.  We didn't make too many mistakes this time."
        "That's good.  I'm sorry I didn't go.  I just needed to work on the paper.  I had put it off for too long."
        "Don't worry about it, sweetie.  I understand.  What is your paper about anyway?"  Howie asked as he took a bite off his bagel.
        "It's a personal narrative.  I'm supposed to write about something in my life.  Not as easy as it sounds."
        "What did you end up writing about?"
        "My parents' death," she said in a sad tone then looked down at the table.  

        A single tear fell down her cheek and puddled onto the table.  Howie moved out of his seat and sat down next to her.  He put his arms around her waist and hugged her tightly.  Nikki buried her face in Howie's shoulder.  

        "I miss them so much," she said softly.
        Howie kissed the top of her head.  "I know you do, sweetie.  I know," he said gently.
        "Why did the plane have to crash?  Why?"  Nikki sobbed.
        Howie gently rocked her back and forth.  "No one could stop the plane.  There was nothing that could be done.  They're in a better place now."
        Nikki let go of Howie and wiped the tears off her face.  "I'm sorry.  That wasn't very mature of me," she said as she smoothed out her hair.
        "Don't worry about it.  I know how hard it is.  There is a day go by that I don't think of my sister.  You just have to remember that everyday gets a little easier."
        "But it's been over three years, Howie.  Shouldn't I gotten over this by now?"
        Howie shook his head.  "You'll always feel empty in your heart.  You just have to keep your head held up high."
        Nikki nodded in agreement.  "You're right."
        "Do you want to take our food back to the hotel and watch a movie?"
        "Yeah, that would be nice."
        "Good, lets go back."  They went back to the hotel and headed back to their room.             "I'm gonna take a shower.  When I'm done I'll order a movie."
        "Okay, I'll do a quick spell check on my paper and send it to my professor while you're in the shower."
        "All right," Howie said then walked into the bathroom.  

        When he finished his shower he came out wearing blue and red plaid Tommy PJ pants.  Nikki was already in the bed wearing her PJs as well.  Her purple tank top had Pooh and Eeyore on the top and said "Friends are meant to love one another."  Her shorts were purple plaid with Pooh and Eeyore on the bottom of each leg.  She had her hair pulled up in a pony tail and hugging a stuffed Pooh Bear.  Howie smiled at how cute she looked.  

        "Nice PJs," he said as he sat down next to her.
        Nikki laid her head on his shoulder.  "Thanks."
        "Did you order a movie?" he asked.
        Nikki nodded.  "I ordered American Pie.  I hope that's okay."
        "Yeah, that's fine.  I heard it was really good from AJ and Nick."
        "Good," Nikki said as she grabbed the remote and clicked on the TV.  

        The two of them watched the movie, laughing at all the funny parts.  When the movie was over Nikki let out a yawn.  

        "I'm tired.  I think I'm gonna go to sleep now."
        "Good night, sweet heart," Howie said then kissed her.
        "Good night," Nikki replied and turned off the lamp.  She laid her head on his chest and closed her eyes.
        "I love you," Howie whispered.
        "I love you too," Nikki responded then fell asleep.

Chapter 6

        Amanda and the rest of the girls sat in the front row of the stadium watching the boys rehearse.  Lately, Amanda had been feeling more and more tired as the day went on.  Determined to support AJ, she brushed off her exhaustion and went to every event the boys were to appear.  Amanda leaned her head back and closed her eyes for a moment, when she felt a tap on her shoulder.  She opened her eyes to find Kristin sitting next to her.
        "You okay?  You look tired," Kristin said.
        "I'm exhausted.  Being pregnant isn't as easy as it looks.  I feel like I've got a giant basketball in my stomach," Amanda replied, patting her stomach.
        "You really should get some sleep.  Pregnant women need more sleep than normal."
        "I know, but I just feel bad when I don't come to the rehearsals and stuff."
        "I'm sure AJ would understand.  Besides, you don't want anything to happen to the baby do you?"  Amanda shook her head.  "Then get more sleep"
        "Okay, I'll try," Amanda said with a loud sigh.
        Just then, AJ hopped down from the stage drenched in sweat.  "Hey, sexy," he said then kissed her.
        "Sexy?  Not hardly, look at me I'm a human blimp."
        AJ smiled.  "You look fine.  Stop complaining."
        "I'm sorry, I'm just really tired," Amanda replied.
        "We're taking a short break, but they want just me and the guys to work with the harnesses.  Everyone else is going back to the hotel.  Why don't you go get some sleep?  I won't mind."
        "Are you sure?"
        "Baby, you haven't gotten a good night's sleep in days and it shows.  I want you to go back to the hotel and sleep.  It's not good for the baby for you to do this," AJ said as he ran his fingers through her hair.
        Amanda hesitated for a moment then gave in.  "All right, I'll go get some sleep."
        "Good, I'll see you tonight after the show," he said then gave her a quick kiss.
        "Hey, AJ!" said a female voice in the distance.  Both Amanda and AJ turned around.          There stood Carmen, one of the female dancers.  "Are you coming with us to the club tonight after the concert?" she asked with a flirtatious smile.
        AJ grinned.  "You know it!  It's gonna be fun."
        Carmen walked up to AJ and gave him a hug.  "See you after the concert, sexy," she said in a seductive voice and walked away, giving Amanda a dirty on her way out of the arena.
        Amanda bit her lip to hold back her tears.  "I'll see you later, AJ," she said quickly and brushed past him before the tears began to spill.  

        Swiftly she walked out of the arena and headed toward a limo that was waiting outside.  She was about to get in when she heard someone shout her name.
        "Amanda!  Amanda wait a minute!" said the voice.
        Amanda whirled around to see Kristin running toward her.  Tears were streaming down Amanda's face, so she quickly got in the limo, leaving the door open for Kristin to get in.  As soon as Kristin got in and shut the door Amanda burst into tears.  Kristin pulled Amanda in to a hug.
        "What's wrong?  What happened in there?"
        "I knew it!  I just knew it!" Amanda shouted in hysteria.
        "Calm down, hon. What did you know?"
        "I knew AJ would turn on me as soon as I started getting too big.  He hates me now!  He doesn't love me!  How could he love someone who looks like...like this!" she said as she pointed to her stomach.
        "Amanda, you're pregnant.  You're supposed to be this big."
        "You just watch him.  He'll leave me for that...that slut Carmen!" Amanda stated as she digged through her purse for a tissue.  "Good for nothing bitch!  She's got some nerve stealing my man in front of my face!"
        "Amanda, don't you think you're blowing this out of proportion?"
        "Fuck no!"
        "Amanda, calm down.  This isn't good for the baby," Kristin said in a soothing voice.
        "Calm down?!  My boyfriend is leaving me and you want me to calm down?!"
        The limo stopped at the hotel entrance.  Kristin opened the door and helped Amanda out.  The two of them got in the elevator and went to their floor.  

        "I want you to go up to your room and get some sleep.  You're overly tired.  Everything will be fine, you'll see."
        "No, it won't.  I'm big and fat and my love life is going down the tubes," she said as she fished for her room key in her purse.  

        Her hands were shaking with frustration.  Kristin took the key from her and opened the door.  She led Amanda to the bed.  

        "Lay down and go to sleep."
        "There's no way I can sleep now.  I'm too upset."
        "Well, at least lay down.  It'll make you feel better and you'll start to relax a little."
        Amanda wiped the tears from her eyes and laid down on the bed.  Sobbing with pain she cried herself to sleep.  Kristin sat in the chair next to bed and made sure she was asleep.  Thirty minutes later, Kristin wrote a note for Amanda and left it on the night stand.  Quietly she left the room and took a limo back to the arena.  She went inside the arena to find AJ sitting on the stage talking to Carmen.  
        "AJ, can I talk to you for a moment," Kristin said in a huffy voice.
        AJ stepped off the stage and walked over to Kristin.  "What's up?"
        "Your girlfriend is back the hotel crying herself to sleep.  That's what's up!"
        "What?  Why is she doing that?"
        "Because you're an insensitive pig that's why!"
        "Me?!  What did I do?" AJ said, dumbfounded.
        "Apparently the way you were talking to Carmen gave Amanda the idea that you're gonna leave her."
        "That's ridiculous.  Why in the world would she think that?"
        "Look, I know you and Carmen are just friends and you love Amanda with all your heart.  But, Hon, she's almost five months pregnant and she needs your support.  Her emotions are all out of whack and the slightest thing you do can make her explode.  I think the best thing for you to do is to stop being so friendly with Carmen and pay extra attention to Amanda.  Let her know you love her she really needs to know that right now.  She's feeling very insecure about herself and only your tender loving care can fix that."
        AJ stood there in shock for a moment.  "Man...I had no idea."
        "You're a man, it's normal for you to be clueless."
        AJ couldn't help but laugh.  "Kristin, you are the bitch of all bitches sometimes."
        Kristin gave him a smug grin.  "I know, and I take pride in that title."
        "So what should I do?  I mean, help me out here."
        Kristin looked AJ straight in the eyes and smiled.  "Well, I think you just took the first step already.  I think you know what you have to do," she said then started walking away.  "Oh!  Flowers are a nice touch," she stated with a wink and walked out of the arena.
        After the concert, AJ got in a limo and stopped by a floral shop and bought a dozen long stemmed roses and a bottle of non alcoholic champagne.  He went back to the hotel and went to his room to find no Amanda.  Searching the suite, he found her outside on the balcony.  She was sitting in a chair caressing her stomach.  AJ quietly opened the glass door and walked over to her.  Setting the roses on her lap, she looked up at him with a tear stained face.
        "What are you doing here?  I thought you were going to a club with a beautiful girl."
        AJ sweetly smiled and sat down next to her.  "Why go to a club when a beautiful girl is already here," he said softly then kissed her.