| � Long enough, to see you�re packing too much. You don�t need all that stuff. All you need is a toothbrush, and a clean pair of panties.� � That�s it huh?� She asked putting her hands on her hips. � Yep� and me,� � I knew there was a catch,� She laughed walking over to him. She wrapped her arms around him. � I�m gonna miss you.� � I know,� He said. � I�m gonna miss you too. But it�s not like I�ll never see you again,� � It�s exactly like that Nick. � I�m not coming back to the states for at least 5 months-� � then I�ll see you in five months,� He said. � This is not forever � � IT feels like it is. I really wanted to spend time with you,� � And you will, trust me. But right now you need to finish packing and the we�ll have what�s left of the day to spend together,� She nodded and released her hold on him. � What time does your flight leave?� � I couldn�t get another flight until 11:15,� � I�m sorry-� � Stop apologizing and finish packing. I have to make a few more phone calls,� � Before you go I want to thank you for spending time with Brian today, you didn�t have to and you probably didn�t want to-� � Say no more. I love you and I was glad to do it, after the way I acted,� � Not to mention� has anyone ever told you, you are extremely sexy sweaty?� Nick smiled and kicked the bedroom door closed. � Actually yes. Summer of 98. Marcie Peterson-� � Marcie? You went with someone named Marcie?� Heather giggled. � I didn�t say that. Marcie was 13. She had a crush on me. She thought I looked good if I had a bag over my head,� � Sweaty and a bag over your head? What else could a girl ask for,� � Take the suitcases off the bed, and I�ll show you,� ~ � I know it�s early, but I�m here and I need you to come get me. Beej, listen�� � Nick, I�m on my way alright. Just give me a few minutes to get dressed. Just wait there,� She said before hanging up. She climbed out of bed and quickly threw on a pair of jeans and some shoes. � BJ, what�s going on?� Steve asked rolling over. � Who was that on the phone?� � My brother. Apparently, he didn�t want to go home. I�ve gotta pick him up form the airport-� � He�s not coming here is he?� � Steve, Where else is he gonna go? Just shut up and go back to sleep,� � You shut up,� He mumbled. � I love you too honey,� She whispered leaning over to give him a quick kiss. � I�ll be back,� � Love you,� He mumbled, just as she left their apartment. BJ Carter had always been favored by Nick, and everyone knew it. At times it put a strain on family disputes, and more times than not, Nick and BJ were the ones singled out because of it. Ever since BJ had moved in with her boyfriend Steve, she�d lost all contact with her family except for Nick and Leslie; they were the only two that accepted Steve, who was 7 years older that she was. She pulled up to the Airport baggage claim and nick quickly climbed into the car. � Hey Beej,� � Good morning Nick. Now do you want to tell me why I had to pick you up at 7:30 in the morning? Steve and I planned on sleeping in.� � Sorry. Heather left early for her tour and I didn�t want to go home and deal with mom and her god damned rules. She still thinks I�m a kid,� � So how long are you gonna stay here?� � A few days. After that I�ll have the energy to fight with her. I�m just so fucking tired of explaining myself to her-� � As long as you live in that house, she�s gonna do that. She�s gonna be in your business-and why are you still there anyway? You and I both know you have enough money saved up that you could get your own place, and then you could do whatever you wanted, and not have to worry about mom,� � I had planned on getting my own place, but things are different now,� He said softly, looking out the window. � Things are very different,� � How?� � Well for one, I want to live with Heather. I don�t want to live alone, anymore.� � And for two?� � I wanna marry her,� Next Page |