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�What about family?� Nick asked. I turned red and felt all eyes on me.
�Oh, I just said my best friends who are like family.�
�Aww Resa, we love you too,� AJ said, jumping on my lap.
�Good fuckin� Lord Alexander. You weigh a damn ton.� He laughed but got up. I sighed, knowing this tour was going to be the death of me.

We climbed onto the bus, all excitement rushing through our veins. We were off the walls with hyperness. Thank God Meshelle was not going with us yet. She would have killed us. We went back to the bunks and put all stuff away.
�Can you actually believe it? We�re going on tour, we�re going on tour,� Megan sung out. I rolled my eyes and threw my bear at her.
�Some of us are not quite that happy,� I said.
�Why not? This is big. Like getting an award.�
�Yes, I realize that. I just want the stage, give me the damn stage. And you know the press is going to be all over and we�re going to do all kinds of interviews.�
�And the problem with that?� Terri asked again.
�Nothing,� I mumbled.
�Why are you such a downer about this?� Shannon asked.
�I don�t know. I guess when I first thought we would start to tour, we would be on our own, or at least with someone else.�
�What�s wrong with the Boys?� Jennifer asked. I had to think quick for an answer. This was not something I was going to talk about.
�The press already thinks we�re riding on their success because we�re hooked up with them. Now we�re touring with them? How is that going to look to them?�
�Why are you suddenly caring about what they think of us?� Terri asked.
�I don�t. But I know this group means a lot to each of us and I don�t want it to be all of a sudden over because we went on tour and the press chewed us out for it.� The girls nodded their head.
�Good idea Resa,� Shannon said. I let out my breath, not believing my mind came up with that so fast.

�Welcome, welcome and welcome to the Backstreet Boy concert. How are the fans out there?� The crowd screamed, but not nearly loud enough. �Come on fans, yell, scream, dance, do it all, for me?� The screamed even louder and finally gave in. �Thank you. Now, I know I�m not a Backstreet Boy. One, I�m a girl and two, I have my own group. Yes, folks, I�m part of Trinity. Yes, thought you would know the name. I�m Resa. The other gals are out back, getting ready. The rule is, the first one done is the first one to speak.� I danced a little and made the crowd laugh. �Are you ready to party?� They crowd only screamed a little. �Oh hell no. I said are you ready to party?� The screamed even louder.
�On the count of three, we want you to scream BSB,� Shannon said, running out on stage.
�One, two, three..� We called out and they responded back.
�Okay dear Shannon, you take that half of the stage, and I�ll take this half. Now my half is going to shout out, BSB it�s,� I said, walking over.
�And my half is going to shout out, Party Time.�
�Okay, the wonderfully, beautiful fans, on the count of three�one, two, three�� They shouted and I glanced at Shannon. �Not half bad.�
�Okay, now my turn. Fans, dear fans, I promise you that if you scream louder than them, I�ll get a BSB out here. On the count of three�one, two, three!� They screamed as loud as they could and out walked AJ.
�Well, well, well. These fans have got some lungs. Resa, your fans suck.�
�Okay Age, fine by me. Who wants to see Nick?� My half of the stage yelled as loud as they could. �Good Lord, that�s loud. Ha AJ! They want Nick, not you.� I laughed and waved out to the crowd. �Nicky, do you love me?� He walked out on stage. �Okay, again, BSB It�s on three..� I glanced at Nick and we both counted off and they yelled. We went back and forth for a few more moments, loving how the fans responded.
�Well, it is party time. We, Trinity would like to thank you, even though you came to see the Boys, you�re putting up with us. We�re going to sing a couple songs for you, if you don�t mind. AJ and Nick are going to go get ready for their concert, deal?� They screamed and we left the stage.

I stood up behind the drums and looked out in the crowd.
�Are you ready to party?� Terri hollered out. �I said, are you ready to party?� They screamed as loud as possible. �That is great. Welcome, the Backstreet Boys.� The guys ran out on stage and just waited.
�Welcome to the Backstreet Boy concert. Are you guys having fun?� AJ hollered out. The fans jumped and down, screaming. �Most wonderful.� I hit my drum head and he turned and looked at me. �Is that my cue?� I hit it twice and he just smiled. �Are your ready to party?� Jennifer played a few keys. �I mean, are you ready to party?� Megan played a few strings and the crowd screamed. �If you know the song, sing. Party and scream as loud as you can.� Shannon played a few opening notes and the crowd hushed. Jennifer followed on the keys and I started hitting a few symbols.
�I don't know what he does to make you cry, but Ill be there to make you smile/ I don't have a fancy car, to get to you I'd walk a thousand miles/ I don't care if he buys you nice things/ Does his gifts come from the heart - I don't know/ But if you were my girl/ I'd make it so we'd never be apart/ CHORUS - But my love is all I have to give/ Without you I don't think I can live/ I wish I could give the world to you/ But love is all I have to give�.� When Brian came on, we picked up the tempo and watched as the crowd sang along.
�When you talk - does it seem like he's not even listening to a word you say?/ That's okay babe, just tell me your problems/ I'll try my best to kiss them all away/ Does he leave when you need him the most?/ Does his friends get all your time?/ Baby please ... I'm on my knees/ Praying for the day that you'll be mine!/ REPEAT CHORUS�.� AJ swayed his hips and the girls screamed. I looked at Megan and she looked at me. I smiled and shrug my shoulder at her.
�To you ... Hey Girl, I don't want you to cry no more � inside/ All the money in the world could never add up to all the love/ I have inside ... I Love You/ And I will give it to you/ All I can give, all I can give/ Everything I have is for you/ But love is all I have to give�� The Boys sang their heart�s out and the crowd ate it up. They really got into their dance, even having a hat this time around.
�REPEAT CHORUS (3x)/ But my love is all I have to give/ Without you I don't think I can live/ I wish I could give the world to you ... but/ Love is all I have to give ... to you�� We wrapped up the song and waited for the lights to fade out on the guys.
�Once again, we hope you enjoy the show. Scream as loud as you want,� Nick said. �We�re going way back in time and singing a song for you that has never been released as a single. We hope you guys know it. Kick it girl.� Jennifer ran her fingers over the keys, closing her eyes. I softly hit the drum head as Shannon played her strings. Softly, following us, Megan came in and all at the same time as the Boys singing.

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By: Resa Dorough

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