| �So I see. So, AJ, any girlfriends we should be aware of?� �no, the only one who has a girlfriend is D. But, she�s not going to last. In the last month that she�s been around, she has driven him crazy.� �Oh, hopefully nothing to worry about.� �Oh no. She won�t do anything. She�s not that smart. I believe the guys, and me, were shocked when he started dating her. She had looks, and that was it.� �I see. So, anyways, what are your guys�s plans tonight?� �Nothing that I know of. Maybe grab a bite to eat.� �Okay, so I can go and sleep.� AJ nodded his head. �Good, then I�m going up to my room. I�ll see you later AJ.� �Bye Squeaky.� AJ watched Shannon walk through the doors and groaned. �You like her huh?� I asked, stepping up behind him. He quickly turned around and looked at me. �You don�t have to say anything. I know already. But, if anything moves on, you better not hurt her.� �Trust me Resa, I wouldn�t do that!� �I know AJ. I trust you. Anyways, are you going up to your room?� �Yeah. I need some rest.� �Kay. I�ll catch you later.� I turned the TV on and checked the time. It was going on 3:00 am and I couldn�t fall back to sleep. I kept having that nightmare and it kept worrying me. I freaked when I heard a knock on my door. I quickly walked over to it and opened it. �May I come in?� Kevin asked. I nodded my head and stepped aside. �Are you okay?� �Yeah. I just couldn�t go back to sleep. Um, would you like anything?� �No, I�m fine, thank you. Wanna talk?� �It�s just�, I�ve had this dream before. And it makes me start to wonder about how I do my job.� �I see. Come on, let�s sit down.� He took me to the couch and sat down next to me. �So, go on.� �I don�t know Kevin. I just feel like I�m going to end up failing somebody. That someday, I won�t be there to protect that person. And if I had only moved a second faster�well, that�s what it�s like.� �Theresa, there�s no possible way to fail anyone. You have kept on top of things now. So, I�m sure you�ll be fine. And from what I�ve seen so far, you do a damn good job. Both you and Shannon. Please don�t doubt that.� I looked at Kevin and nodded my head. �Can you stay?� I felt so small asking him that, but I could fall asleep if he was there. �yeah, come on Resa.� We walked over to my bed and I climbed in. He climbed in after me and put his arm around my waist. I rested my hand against his chest and quickly fell asleep. I heard Shannon at my door and I quickly went to get it. �Resa, are you okay?� �Yeah, why?� �Come with me please. Something came up, some kind of note.� I frowned and heard someone moving around. �Shh. Kevin�s still asleep. Let me get my robe and I�ll see what this is all about, okay?� �Yeah. Just to let you know, Dean found it.� �Okay. I�ll be in your room in a few.� I closed the door and ran to my bedroom. �What�s going on?� Kevin mumbled, half asleep still. �Nothing Kevin. I�ll be back in a few.� He nodded his head and fall back asleep. I grabbed my robe and ran out the door. I headed towards Shannon�s room and stepped in. I walked over to the table and nodded �hi� to everyone. �So, what�s going on?� �Well, last night, I was checking out some rooms, their dressing rooms, and I saw this note. Now, if the guys know about this, I�m not sure.� I checked the note over. IT was a threat. �Okay. I understand if the Boys don�t know, which, in a sense they should, but does Lou know?� �We were waiting for you. We wanted to know if you think we should,� Dean said. I glanced at him and then over at Shannon. �Do you think we should?� Shannon asked. �I think so. Or maybe we should just wait for another to come up.� I sat down at the table and read the note. -Be careful of who you might step on, for it could be your last step- �Okay, usually when you get a note like this, you�ll get other notes. So, if you want my thoughts, we should wait to tell everyone. As long as you know there is someone out there who could be harmful, that�s all that matters. You know who you have to protect, and protecting only, then the rest is up to you.� �Protecting only?� Dean asked. �Yes. There is a few of us who go beyond protecting,� I said, quickly glancing at Shannon. She just smiled and walked back to her bedroom. �Dean, I want you to test the equipment. Get Steven, Kyle, and Jeff. Make sure everything is okay. Um, what else? Oh yeah, do another quick once over of the arena. If you get a call from Shannon or I, that means we�re out. And do keep your pager on.� Dean just looked at me and smiled. �Sure Theresa. I�ll keep you informed.� I nodded my head and walked out the door. I walked back to my room and noticed everyone was in my room. �What�s up guys?� I asked. �Why were you in such a hurry this morning?� Kevin asked me. �I need to talk to Shannon. Sorry, we didn�t mean to wake you.� �No, it�s okay. So, what are we doing today?� �Whatever you guys want to do. Wait, don�t you guys have to practice?� �Yes, but at like 4:30,� Nick said. I just nodded my head and walked to my bedroom. I grabbed a pair of black, baggy jeans and a white tank top. I had just finished putting on the shirt when Howie stepped into the room. I looked at him and smiled. �So, did you sleep good?� he asked, watching me. �For the most part. And you?� �I did. Anyway, um, the guys were talking about going to the club after the concert, is that okay?� �You don�t have to ask. But, yeah, it�s okay. Um, just please take Shannon and Dean with you.� �Aren�t you going?� �No, I don�t do clubs. I used to, but something happened and�� �She just doesn�t like them,� Shannon said, stepping into the room. �But I�m sure you could make her come.� Howie gave Shannon an odd look. �How do you figure?� |
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