| "All right guys, what is it this time?" Ayzlin asked as she slid into a booth corner booth with them. "Well, we've all been talkin'-" Nick started out, but he was interrupted by Justin. "And we've talked to your parents and they're okay with it-" Justin was interrupted by Jeff. "So it's up to you, whether you want to do it or not. Do you- Drew, you haven't talked yet, you tell her," Jeff passed it on to Drew. "What they have been trying to say is you have a wonderful voice and we need someone to come to LA and open for our next tour. If you did well and if wanted to keep going, there is a good chance that you could get a record deal," Drew finished out. Ayzlin was speechless. She just sat there, with her mouth gaping open. Finally though, she found words. "I don't know what to say, you guys. That's- No one's ever done anything like this for me. Open for you? For the tour?" Ayzlin exclaimed, suddenly coming out of her speechless spell. All four nodded. "Of course I'll go! Oh my gosh!" Ayzlin got up and hugged each of them, then sat back down. "Well, you better get home because you've still got to pack for the next three weeks," Nick reminded her. "Oh goodness! You're right!" She hugged each ofthem once more, and then went out the door. "Ayzlin, we'll come get ya before we leave!" Nick yelled. She nodded then kept going. =============================================================================== When Ayzlin got home, she immediatly found her parents, right as they were leaving.. "I'm going to LA," she declared. "You're sure this is what you want to do?" her father asked. "Because if you're not 100% sure that's what you wanna do, you shouldn't go," her mother added. "I'm positive, this is what I wanna do." Both of her parents nodded. "If you go up to your room you will find that you duffel has been packed for three weeks worth of hanging out, practicing dances and such, and nights on the town," her mom informed her. "Thanks, Mom, Daddy, you're the greatest. Bubby and Drew are picking me up before they leave for the airport." "Well, we're leaving now, so you'll call when you get settled? Before tomorrow though?" "Yes, bye." They hugged her and then they left. =============================================================================== On the plane, Ayzlin started to get nervous. "Uh, are you guys sure that they'll let me do this? What if Scot doesn't think I sound that good or that I can do it?" Justin, who was sitting next to her leaned his head back and groaned. "Ayzlin, sweetest," he started out in a measured tone. "We've been over this a million times already. They are going to love you. You have a beautiful voice, and everything will be fine, okay? Now, as someone older, I want to give you some advice that will keep all of us from going crazy and throwing you off the plane: chill out." Ayzlin laughed and nodded. "Thanks Justin. Maybe I'll try some music to help calm me down." She took out her Discman and 98 Degrees' Revelation. Ayzlin sat back and looked out the window. The next thing she knew, Justin was shaking her, trying to wake her up. Ayzlin opened her eyes. "Hey we're about to land, so gather everything up okay?" "Yeah." Ayzlin put the CD back into the case and the Discman and CD into the backpack she had carried on with her. When the plane landed, Ayzlin followed Nick, Drew, Jeff and Justin off the plane. As they neared the building, she could hear alot of noise. Jeff caught her eye and she looked at him questioningly. "Fans," he said. She nodded in understandment. The five finally stepped into the gate of the airport. Ayzlin was stunned. There were so many fans there and they were all there for 98 Degrees. It all took her breath away. "Ayzlin, c'mere," Nick said, motioning her over. She walked over to where he was signing autographs for a few lucky fans. "This is Ayzlin. She's going to be on our tour this year. Are you coming to any of the shows?" Nick asked a girl who appeared to be about fifteen. She smiled and nodded. "Cool," Nick replied. "You'll probably get to see her perform then." He finished his autograph and moved on down the line. Nick and Ayzlin went through basically the same routine until it was time for them to leave the airport. Then, all five of them were taken to a hotel, where they checked in and then went to meet with Scot. On the way, Ayzlin thought about what was coming up. Not just the meeting with Scot, but everything that this tour could involve. She knew she would get tired and stressed out, but she also knew it would be fun, and that it was definetly something she live with doing for a long time. "Hey what're you thinking about Ayzzie?" Drew asked. "Oh, I'm just zoned out that's all." "Well, we're her, so let's go meet Scot." Ayzlin climbed out of the car and took a deep breath at the sight of the record company building. "Wow," she sighed. Jeff took her hand and led her inside. Chapter Five |