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Living Daydreams

Prologue

Tassels and pointed hats were being thrown everywhere. A slender blonde was standing under the big oak tree shading her eyes, as if she were looking for something. "BOO!!" yelled a voice from behind her. Almost jumping out of her skin she turned to face her best friend. The two girls embraced as tears of joy streamed down their faces.

"We did it sissy! We are now the class of '99!" exclaimed the pretty blonde.

The brown haired girl she was embracing took a step back and wiped her tears away. "I am very proud of both of us. The question is are we going to follow our dreams of singing and dancing? Remember that promise we made to each other in sixth grade? I still have the other half of that locket." Both girls smiled at the memory.

"I do remember" said the blonde, "one day girl we will get our break, one day." With the the girls ran off to join their waiting families.


Chapter One

(Two Years Later)

The door to the small tan and green townhouse slammed causing Elizabeth to jump and stop what she was doing to investigate. A tall thin girl came barreling around the corner knocking her down. "Lizzy, I am so sorry are you ok?" the girl said helping Elizabeth up off of the floor.

"Jeez Alex what in the world is the rush about?" exclaimed Elizabeth. Alexandra mumbled something about school and her parents and before she could ask her what Alex was in her room already. Liz just shrugged it off knowing that Alex would come to her when she cooled off.

Alexandra Hughes and Elizabeth Martin had been friends for years. Alex's family had moved to Oklahoma right before she started kindergarten. Alex had taken the blue crayon off of Liz's desk and Liz whimpered as if she were going to cry. Alex, not wanting to make enemies her first day at school brought the crayon back and apologized to Liz for taking it. The two smiled at each other and had been inseparable ever since. Even now almost fourteen years later Alex was still as bossy and confident as ever and Liz was her usual quiet self. The two girls were as opposite as opposite could get, yet they were as close as sisters. Matter of fact their parents considered them sisters and both families celebrated all the holidays together. By now Liz and Alex were in college and both had full time jobs. They shared a small townhouse in Tulsa about 30 minutes from the college. Alex worked for Sam Goody in the mall, and Liz was a dance teacher and also was in a jazz band. Of course life went on like normal.

Alex finally explained to Liz what her problem was that day and things carried on like always. Or so the girls thought.

Alex rolled over with a groan, and smacked at the alarm that had so rudely awaken her. She sat up and tried to smooth the wildness out of her short chestnut hair. There must be a law against working on weekends she thought. Her cell phone rang bringing her back to reality. "Hello?"

A very cheerful Liz answered back. "Ahh, so you are awake. Listen I just wanted to remind you that mom wants us over for dinner tonight." Alex smiled at the thought, "That's right she said she had a quote unquote surprise. I hope its a vacation to the Bahamas or something!" Liz sighed.

"Get real! Now have your butt at mom's house at seven. No later I mean it!" "Ok ok", Alex said giving Liz an unseen salute. With that they said good-bye and hung up the phone.

Later that night Alex pulled into the Martin's driveway. Seeing Liz's car she parked and stepped out of her own. Work had been stressful as usual and on top of that she had a paper due. She rose her fist to knock on the door but before she could Liz's brother David snatched it open.

"David I almost knocked on your forehead" giggled Alex.

"Mom has a surprise for you two" David said half heartedly.

Alex made her way past David making a face at him along the way. She walked down the stairs towards the den knowing that is where Liz and her mother talked. Peaches, Mrs. Martin's cat greeted Alex with a claw to her pants. "Nice to see you too." She mumbled to herself.

"Alex, hun is that you?" she heard from the room directly in front of her. Walking around Peaches she entered the Martins' small family room. Mrs. Martin, Liz's mom was seated on a big overstuffed chair with a huge smile on her face. Alex walked over and sat next to Liz on the love seat.

"Now girls I know you have things to do so I'll make this quick," said Mrs. Martin. Both girls sat with nervous looks on their faces. She spoke again this time with a remembering tone to her voice. "Do you girls remember when you were five and you put on that little talent show here in this room?" Both girls nodded in unison and smiled at the memory. "

"Go on mom!" pleaded Liz.

"Ok girls well here's the idea I had. I was passing the mall a couple days ago and I saw the local radio station was out front. So I stopped to see what was going on and they were holding auditions for the talent show that they put on every year." She stopped talking to look over at the two girls. "I want you girls to enter it! Plain and simple you two have talent and I think you can win."

Alex and Liz were surprised at how straightforward Mrs. Martin was about this. Finally Liz spoke. "Mom I thank you for the compliment but Alex and I haven't performed as a group for two years."

Knowing her daughter would react this way she held her hand up to stop Liz's words. "Honey I know you aren't into public performances anymore but I think you girls might have a chance at this. I have seen and heard your talent and I already entered you."

You could have heard a pin drop it was so silent.

All three were quiet until Alex spoke up, "We'll do it Mrs. Martin!"

Liz turned her head sharply, "We will? Are you crazy we don't have a song or a dance....."

She was cut off by her mother. "Sweet it is all taken care of. Alex's mom, has volunteered to write you girls a song and Elizabeth I am sure you can come up with a dance." With the realization that they could actually do this a smile grew on both girl's faces.

(Two Weeks Later)

Alex sat on the wooden floor in the basement of the local dance studio where Liz worked. "Liz my legs are killing me!" whined Alex.

Liz shot her a look of disapproval. The girls had been practicing for two weeks straight, day and night. In between their jobs and school. They were actually very good considering they hadn't sang or danced in so long.

"Liz we have been working sooo hard can we please just relax for once?" questioned Alex. "I mean the show is only two days away, we don't want to be stressed."

Liz nodded her head in agreement. "I just hope we're ready. I have really gotten into this whole thing."

Alex stood up with a groan and walked over to Liz. Putting her arm around her closest friend she said, "Yeah me too, but it's not
like we are auditioning for Jive or anybody important like that."

Liz laughed lightly and took a step back. "Alex you really know how to make light of any situation, and just for that we are gonna run through the whole thing one more time!" Liz saw the look on Alex's face and laughed louder this time. She walked over to the radio and started the music. The two girls were flawless at this point and even though they didn't know it, it would give them their big break.

The past two days had felt like and eternity for Liz and Alex. The big day was finally here and Alex was still in bed. "AL WAKE UP!" Liz yelled from the bathroom. She mumbled to herself, "I swear you would sleep through an earthquake."

"I heard that, and I am up. Just not up up as in out of bed."

The girls didn't spend much time getting ready and with curlers still in their hair and putting make- up on in the car, Liz drove faster then she ever had before. When they arrived they had just enough time to warm up and finish getting ready. They sat in the audience watching performer after performer, all of which were amazing.

Liz Looked at Alex with a worried look on her face. " What?" Alex said.

"I dunno if I can do this these people are really good Al." Liz explained.

Alex smiled knowingly, "Well, who cares? We are doing this for the fun of it. Nothing will come of it but, at least we are doing what we love and we aren't in school or work, "she chuckled. "Besides who knows, we could win, fly to Florida become big and I could become Mrs. Joey Fatone." She nudged her worried friend and just as she did their names were called backstage.

Alex rubbed her sweaty hands on her pants while Liz had finally transformed into her mode of unconsciousness. Alex knew it was time to take the prize. The girls were the last to perform. All the lights went out and Alex could hear their families cheering for them. Liz's boyfriend Jade had made a sign that read, "Show um what you got girls!". She smiled and then took her place.

The back lights came into a colorful backdrop and the music started to pour from the speakers. The spotlight hit them and that was it, there was no more competition. It was even better then in practices and at the end both girls were drenched in sweat. They had truly put on an amazing show.

Walking off the stage the host walked past them and told them not to move. He went on and without hesitation announced them as the grand prize winners. Up until then the girls hadn't given a second thought as to what the prize would be. The host took an exaggerated breath and continued. "I hope you ladies have your bags packed, because you two are moving on to the semifinals to be held at Jive Records in Orlando, Florida!"

The girls stood there stunned for just a brief second, then began to scream. Their families ran onto the stage and they celebrated
and cried. This was Alex and Liz's chance to make their dreams come true and to finally share their talent with the world.

There was a huge party held in the girls honor that night along with all their friends and family. The girls drove home just after midnight ready to sleep off the excitement. They talked the whole way home and planned everything out because they were leaving in less then a week. Alex pulled under the carport in the back of the house and the got out and slowly made their way into
the house. Liz locked the door and without even changing clothes both girls went into their bedrooms and went to sleep.

At 3 am Liz woke up hearing a slight tapping on her window. She walked over to see Jade was throwing pebbles at her window. Lifting the window she giggled. "Well mister originality can I help you?"

He had been crying and she could tell by the shaking in his voice. "Can we talk Liz?" he asked softly.

Rubbing her tired eyes she went to the front door and let him in. She made her way to the kitchen to make some coffee. As she turned back to Jade he had removed a tiny black box from his pocket. Liz couldn't breathe and finally asked "Wha.....what are you doing Jade?"

"Please don't go Liz I know if you go I'll never see you again. Marry me and stay here with me. I can make you happy, I know I can. Just please don't leave me."

Liz stood there shocked and tried explaining that she loved him but this was what she was meant to do. He couldn't understand and kept pleading with the young woman who he had been with for almost 3 years. Loosing her temper Liz threw him out. She sat at the counter and cried till she had no more tears to cry. She moved to the living room and sat in the rocking chair facing the picture window. Outside the sun was rising, Liz sighed knowing that all she ever knew would never be the same again.


Chapter Two

The past five days had passed in no time.  The girls had packed at the lastminute, still somewhat shocked from the talent show.  Liz had been in a funk ever since the morning after and Alex hadn't had time to draw it out of her yet.  So there they sat in a crowded airport waiting for their flight to be called.

"Liz?" Alex asked quietly.

"Hmmm? Oh sorry Al, did you say something?" Liz sighed.

Alex took a deep breath and turned toward her friend.  "I think it's about time you tell me what's bothering you."

Liz turned her head, "Nothing is bothering me, really."

"I am not buying that Elizabeth." Alex was starting to get impatient.   "I wanna hear the truth, besides wouldn't you rather me get it the easy way. Rather than following you around and asking you every five minutes?"

The corner of Liz's mouth turned up a bit at the words of her best friend.   "Well when you put it that way, there is something."

"I'm listening." Alex put her hand on Liz's shoulder to comfort her.

"Jade came over the night of the talent show. He uhhh ...well he sorta proposed."

"WHAT! Are you serious?!"

Liz shook her head. "I knew you would react that way. I told him no and threw him out. He wanted me to give all of my hopes and dreams up and stay in Tulsa with him.   He had no intentions of supporting me and for that I am deeply hurt." 

Alex wasn't sure how to take Liz's break up with Jade. They had been a couple for three long years and had been to hell and back.  "I don't know what to say Liz. Are you ok, I mean what are you going to do?"

"I'm ok I guess, but I can't sit back and watch life pass me by. Lets talk about something else it wouldn't have worked anyway." 

Alex knew Liz was hurt but she promised herself to talk to her about it later.

The flight attendant finally called flight 310 to Orlando and the girls got up and headed to the line of eager passengers. Liz trying to get her mind off of Jade leaned over to Alex and whispered "Please don't let us be seated next to a person who likes to talk." She giggled half heartedly. 

After being seated Liz stared out the plane window knowing what she had done was the right thing to do. Alex leaned over and hugged her friend and knew in time everything would iron out.  Five hours later the girls stepped off the plane and went to baggage claim. As they waited Alex saw a large black man standing with a pick up sign that said Alexandra Hughes and Elizabeth Martin.  "Hey look, doesn't that guy look familiar?" Alex asked. 

"Girl please the man is here to pick us up you have never seen this dude in your life trust me." Liz laughed. 

Liz got the rest of the bags off of the turn table and they were off. The ride to the hotel the girls were both tired and ready for hot showers and a good nights sleep.   When they arrived at the hotel the large man stood outside of the door and told them to be ready promptly at 8 am to have breakfast with Mr. Jacobs the head of Jive Records. "By the way, you can call me Lonnie."  He helped the girls to their room with them thinking nothing of the name. 

Liz opened the door to their suite and looked at Alex then said in a small voice, "Is this the right room Al cuz this place is bigger then our house!" 

"Of course Liz," the door opened ... Alex's face dropped as she cut her self off. They both screamed and ran around the room like two small children in a candy store.

After the excitement wore off Liz began to rummage through her things. As she did she came across a letter from Jade. Her hands trembled as she opened it.

 Liz,

I am so sorry for what I did. I did think I could loose you. I have nothing now and I wish that there was a way I could take it all back. You have only caused me grief and pain. You think of yourself and no one else. One day you will have the opportunity to feel as hurt as I did when you said you wouldn't marry me and I pray that you will feel that   over and over again for the rest of your life and never again feel real love.

Hating You,

Jade

Liz thought that Jade was past his cruel temper, obviously she was wrong. She buried her face into the plush pillow and began to sob trying to muffle the sound from Alex.   Her whole body shook with each sob.

Alex walked back into the bedroom from the bathroom with a towel in her hand.   "Liz, you won't believe this. They have initials on the ..." She cut herself off when she saw her frail friend sobbing on the bed.  "Liz sweetie what's wrong?" Alex cried as she rushed to hold her.  The sadness that Liz was feeling hadn't been shown until then.  Alex just sat there rocking back and forth with Liz for hours.  When Liz finally moved away it was dark in the room.   "Are you better now?" Alex asked quietly. 

Wiping her eyes Liz nodded her head. "I suppose so. I'm sorry you had to see that."

"Don't say that Liz I was worried. Now you wanna tell me what that was all about?"  Liz pointed to the letter from Jade, still laying in the spot it had landed.  Alex walked over and picked it up reading as she sat back down.  Liz watched as the anger was building in Alex's eyes.  "I can't believe that I ever fixed you up with this ass!" Crumbling the letter she stood up and tossed it in the garbage. "Liz I am so sorry things turned out like this. I swear I didn't know."   Liz started to speak, but Alex stopped her. "Listen, we are gonna put this crap behind us, get some sleep and wow the butts off of Mr. Jacobs and all his associates." 

A small smile crept over Liz's lips, "You're right Al, we have a big day tomorrow.   Lets watch some tv and then go to bed."

"Sounds good except one thing."

What's that?" Liz inquired.  Alex jumped into her own bed and laughed. "I think we should take advantage of the situation and watch some pay-per-view!"   Both girls laughed as Alex flipped through the channels.  After all the traveling they had done that day, neither girl even made it through the opening credits.

The next morning Liz was the first to rise. She went off to take her shower and get ready to go. After she got into the shower she remembered the night Jade had been with her and how his large hands had  ran over her soapy skin and she began to cry.  She missed his touch so much. Liz pulled her self out of the shower and wrapped the warm towel around her body. She wiped off the mirror, put her make- up on and dried her hair. She put on her cutest outfit and woke Alex up for her turn in the bathroom. Liz went out on the balcony and enjoyed the ocean breeze that wrapped around her legs like silk sheets. Looking down she saw a black SUV pull up and a curly blond man come out.  He then helped his tan blonde girlfriend out from the passenger side. She missed Jade and couldn't stop thinking about him. She turned to come inside as Al walked passed her heading for the coffee pot that was full of nice hot coffee. As she poured her coffee there was a rap on the door. "Coming!" Liz said  with another rap she opened the door.

Justin and a bright eyed Britney stood there with smiles on their faces. "Are you girls ready? Lonnie couldn't come. He and the baby back ribs he had after dropping you two off had an early morning argument,"  He giggled.

"We told him we could pick you up on our way to the restauran," Britney said sweetly. "So lets go girlies!" she said grabbing Liz's hand and pulling her out the door. Alex grabbed their purses and laughed at Liz trying to keep up with the girl.

They all  climbed in the SUV and Justin sped off looking at the clock. "Well as always we will be a little late. Sorry ladies, my girl doesn't understand the meaning of prompt." he chuckled. He was stopped short by a light blow to his chest.

Liz never spoke a word  however, Alex and Britney discussed the whole story of why they were there. Britney was not at all as the girls made her out to be and she seemed to be extremely interested  in her story. Justin pulled into the parking lot where everyone else  stood there waiting for them. "It's your moment ladies." Justin said with a twinkle in his eye.

The girls got out and Liz followed the other three with her head hung low. Mr. Jacobs was the first to see them. "There are my girls! How are you this beautiful morning? I trust you rested well? Tell us of your trip." as he shook Liz's hand. Her red eyes were hid by the dark almost black sunglasses. Being the natural performer she pasted on the fakest smile and no one knew it but Alex.

"We had a wonderful flight Mr. Jacobs.  I don't know about Liz but I slept like a log."

Mr. Jacobs laughed and put his arm around Alex's shoulders. "Well, I like your honesty, Miss Hughes. I'm glad you enjoyed your room." 

Liz laughed lightly at her friend. "Alex is right, she slept like a log and snored like she was sawing one!" Alex's jaw dropped as she turned her head in Liz's direction. 

Justin stepped in between the two girls and suggested they meet the rest of the guys.   Alex starting walking in their direction, but not before she turned back and stuck her tongue out at Liz.   The girls approached the guys and they stood there carrying on simple conversation.

Joey looked up and said "Well well we finally get to meet the two starlets we have heard all about. You must be Alex? And you are ?" he said looking at Liz.

Liz said softly  "Liz" 

"Oh yeah that's right." he said shaking her hand.

The other guys each shook hands with each girl before Justin spoke up, rubbing his stomach. "What do you guys say we eat?"

Everyone made it to a long table in the banquet room and Alex with no choice was seated next to Joey. Britney looked at Liz and invited her to sit next to her. "Keep me company looks like Joey stole Alex and Justin forgets he knows me when there is food around" she giggled. 

One by one everyone got a plate and jumped in line for the buffet.  Alex noticed that Liz and Britney seemed to have hit it off. She was looking in their direction and when she turned around she ran right into someone.  "I'm sorry."

Joey turned slowly and smiled. "If you wanted to be that close you could have just asked." he said with a flirtatious grin. 

Alex blushed beet red and hurried back to her seat. Chris walked up beside Joey and slapped his back. "Oh yeah man she wants ya. I wish I could embarrass them like you."  

Joey shot Chris a dirty look before he realized that Lance, Justin, and J.C. were laughing at him also.  They walked back to their seats at the table and Lance found himself watching  Liz laugh at whatever Britney was telling her.  He liked the way the corner of her eyes wrinkled when she smiled. Her mere presence was giving him goosebumps.

Chris's mouth brought him back to reality. "I swear I didn't do it on purpose." he said trying to hold back a laugh. Lance looked over to see part of Chris' sandwich in J.C.'s lap.  Everyone's attention was drawn to the greasy blob on JC's jeans.  Even JC laughed  and he excused himself to clean up.

Mr. Jacobs came over and sat where JC had been sitting to began to talk to Liz. He asked how she was feeling and befriended her like he had done with Alex before in the parking lot. She kept staring off into space now that Justin had finished eating and his attention had been brought back to Britney.

Mr. Jacobs finally left to refill his coffee cup and Alex was  being entertained by Joey. He had decided he would try out his Bobbie voice on her. " Hi My name is Bobbie. Pleased to meet you. You're very sexy. Can I have your number?" he said as she turned blue because the laughing was over whelming her.

"Oh man he actually resorted to using the Bobbie voice? Man he must really want ya," Chris said.

Joey smiled his infamous smile, which had hooked Alex more then the voice had.

"Look we are having this party tonight and I'll cry if you and Liz don't come" Joey said. "You wouldn't want to see a grown man cry like a baby in front of your hotel room, would ya? " He threw in a pouty face for effect.

Alex said "Well I ... I think Liz and I could use a night out," looking over at the still upset girl.

Liz came out of her foggy head and said "What did I miss?"

"You're coming to Joey's house for a party tonight with Alex. She has the hots for ... Joey," Chris said in an obnoxious voice.

"Oh no I ...I ... I really need to um...brush up and clean up the routine for the audition tomorrow. You go on Al. It will be finished when you get back." Liz said smiling.

Alex knew that the smile was a front and she wanted Liz to fit in, but on the other hand she had an indescribable attraction to Joey.   "You sure Liz? I mean I can go out some other time?"

"I'm sure! I'll be fine." Liz answered sweetly.

Once everyone had finished breakfast Mr. Jacobs rounded up Alex and Liz.  "Ladies, if you can possibly find a ride I want you to be at Jive tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 pm. No later. I expect you'll have your outfits and routine ready. It was a pleasure meeting you."  He turned on his heels and with a small wave to the guys he was gone. 

Justin turned to Alex and offered to drive them anywhere. Before Alex could answer Joey spoke up.  "That's all right I'll give them a ride. Where are you ladies headed?"  Alex turned to ask Liz and she noticed the reluctant look on her face. 

"Umm...actually Joe we can just take a cab.Right Liz?" 

hris snorted and mumbled something about Joey being shot down as he gathered his things to leave.  

The girls hailed a cab and went back to the hotel. Liz climbed out of her clothes and put on some cut off shorts and a jersey shirt. She slipped on her flip flops and put her golden hair into a ponytail. She got the ice bucket and headed out the door to get some ice. Coming back she saw a man standing at the door. Lance went to knock on the door and was stopped by Liz's voice. "Here allow me." She held the bucket against her hip and stuck the card in the slot and opened the door. "Be my guest." she said ushering him inside.

Alex looked up and saw a very nervous Lance standing there.  "Oh, hey Lance." Alex said crossing the room. "What brings you over here?"

He shifted his weight nervously. "I..uh.just came to see if Liz would change her mind about the party tonight." He looked over at Liz and smiled. knowing this was her cue to leave Alex excused herself.  "So what do ya say?" he asked with hungry eyes.

"Well...." Liz started, "I really need to work on our routine. I think that would be best for now. Um... I think I am gonna go take a shower." She hurried off towards the bathroom.

Lance couldn't help but feel like he had done something wrong.  On his way out of the hotel he passed by Alex who was sitting under the shade of a tree.  "How'd it go?" she asked him.  He gave her a weird look. "Look, Lance I saw the way you were looking at her during breakfast. I just took it that's why you are here now.

"You're good." he chuckled. "I try" she retorted, giving her nails an inspection.  A big smile broke out on her face. "You like her don't ya! Yep! I can see it all over your face."

He turned his face away to look out at the ocean. "I don't think she returns the favor Alex. I think maybe that's why she's avoiding me."

Alex walked up next to him and turned his shoulder so he would face her. "Lance, it's not you. I'm not at liberty to say anything else because that's up to her. Just give it some time and you'll see," Alex smiled as an attempt to convince herself as well as Lance.

"Ok, that's fair. I'll see you tonight then."

"Oh and Alex,"

"Hmmm..."

"Thanks for, ya know."

She sighed and turned to walk back upstairs smiling and feeling so grateful that the guys had befriended her and Liz so quickly. "Who would have known?" she said to herself as the elevator doors closed.


Chapter Three

Joey pulled up in a red jeep and honked his horn. Alex looked down from the balcony and yelled down to him that she was on her way out. She grabbed her things and hugged Liz who was already an hour into her revision, good bye. She shut the door and before she got completely into the jeep Liz ran out and yelled for the couple to wait.

Liz kicked herself for not being strong willed. She grabbed her things and ran down and hopped into the back seat.

Joey sped off and 20 minutes later they arrived at the house. Joey led them through a small group in the kitchen and out onto the patio where everyone from that morning sat and swam. Joey led Alex back into the house.

Liz found Britney and she went to go keep Liz company while she changed. "I was gonna go swimming at the hotel pool but figured what the hell and come with the love birds."

The two girls laughed and Liz came out with a bikini almost like Britney's. "Wow we have good taste!" Britney said.

"I was wondering, there's an open gap with our choreography and I wanted to ask if you could help me fill in the space. Is that cool?" Liz asked reluctantly.

"Sure! More then glad, besides Justin loves to watch me dance." Britney said. So the girls went over to the stereo and began to dance.

Alex and Joe sat in the den where no one was. They talked about nothing for what seemed to be hours and finally Joey leaned over and kissed Alex lightly on the lips. When he pulled away he said "Hmmmmmmm that's what I thought"

She looked at him like he had hit her with a baseball bat. "What did I do? Is my breath bad?" she said cupping her hand over her mouth.

He laughed and said "No you are as sweet as I thought you were!" and pulled her up off the couch. " Baby you two have my vote already! This is gonna be the most fun ever on tour." And with that led her back out to the patio.

When Alex and Joey walked outside they were surprised at what they saw. Britney and Liz had stirred a little friendly dance competition. JC was cheering on Brit and Liz rather than his own band mates. Alex covered the laugh with her hand.

"What's so funny, AL!" Chris asked emphasizing the name Al.

"Nothing just I loved the little pout you guys had going."

Chris looked to Joey for support. "Uh-Uh man I'm know who will win this one." He held his hands up in protest.

The party continued on into the early hours of the morning. Liz let out a yawn and gasped when she saw the time. "ALEX!! It's three in morning! We have got to get some sleep. We have to audition tomorrow!"

"What?" Alex said sleepily. She was almost asleep on the shoulder of the already sleeping Joey.

Liz stood up and pulled on Alex's arm. "Come on we gotta go!"

"Ok ok I'm coming. Don't tear my arm off, I'm gonna need that ya know." The two girls gathered their towels and clothes and went into the kitchen to call a cab. Most of the guys had fallen asleep by now. Liz and Alex were already back in their room by the time the guys had realized they had left.

They tired girls got a couple of hours of sleep and were fully rested by the time 7 am rolled around. Being students they were used to short sleeping patterns. They both shared the bathroom so that they would have plenty of time before the audition to settle down and mentally prepare themselves. With the leather pants snug and tight and the glittery tops, hair done, music on cue, the girls were off. They had shown up 45 minutes before show time just in case of a problem. Liz was double checking everything and Alex was talking to a still not awake Joey. Britney walked over to Alex and wished her luck. She did the same with Liz, but not without lingering and talking about Liz's outfit.

Alex yawned and turned to see Lance watching Liz. He caught Alex's eye and quickly turned away. She smiled and turned back to talk to Joey.

"He likes her." Joey said all of a sudden.

"He does. We actually had a talk about that yesterday. I just hope he takes my advice. Pushing her into anything now would be a bad idea."

Joey swung his arm around Alex's shoulders and squeezed. "Lance is a decent guy. You can trust him to do the right thing."

"Let's hope. I don't wanna have to rip all that purdy blonde Mississippi hair out." Alex said in a southern accent. Joey laughed and walked away to talk to one of the tour managers that had come to watch.

Alex joined Liz and Britney over by the stage. "So, Britney, do you have any idea how the other groups did?"

"Actually. yeah. Justin was telling me they only have one in mind so far. Don't worry though you guys are gonna kick!" She smiled big and turned to leave.

Alex took a deep breath and smiled at Liz. "Can you believe we're here? This is our dream sissy."

Liz still looking preoccupied, sighed and said, "I know I just hope things go as planned."

Somehow, Alex was sure she wasn't talking about the show.

There was some commotion in the doorway of the studio before Mr. Jacobs called the girls over. "Alexandra, Elizabeth, I want you to meet Johnny Wright. He will have a hand in deciding if you will go on this tour or not. Personally Johnny, I have seen the tape of these girls and I think you will be quite pleased."

"Thank you Mr. Jacobs." the girls said as they shook the hands off all the people entering the room.

Once everyone had taken their seats, the stage tech sent the girls on-stage. The room was silent and Alex's head was spinning with thoughts of her dreams coming true. The lights dimmed and Liz gave Alex's hand a squeeze of encouragement. Their music started and from then to the end of the performance was a blur. In the eyes of the onlookers the girls we incredible. They ended in their spots and the room erupted in applause.

Liz felt as if someone were staring at her and she turned to see Lance smiling at her from side stage. She quickly moved to take a bow with Alex. Joey walked up and helped Alex of of the stage. Liz walked down the steps as Mr. Jacobs silenced the room.

"I've got some bad news for you girls." Liz looked pale with these words. "I'm afraid you won't have much free time. You'll be to busy opening for *NSYNC!!"

Alex screamed and hugged Liz. Both girls hugged everyone that was close to them. Liz turned to hug JC then Chris. She whirled around to hug Joey but found Lance there instead. Before she could stop herself she was in an embrace with him. He knew he was too caught up in the moment. He felt himself lean down and place a kiss on her soft lips. She pulled back as if he had bitten her and put her fingers on her lips. "Liz......I....." He couldn't finish before she had run out of the room as a wave of silence crept over the group.

Lance stood there horrified as he felt all the eyes in the room staring at him.

Joe pulled Alex close to him, turned his head and whispered into her ear to go check Liz while he talked to Lance. Alex found Liz in the dressing room holding Jades picture in one hand and Lance's snap shot from the party in the other.

"Ok sister tell me what's going on here," she said sternly.

Liz's hands shook and she said "I don't know I'm confused. I feel like I'm cheating on the only person I love. I don't even know Lance and there I was hugging him and then kissing him and I liked it." She lowered her head and then cocked her head to the side and looked up at Alex and smirked.

A confused look crossed Alex's face. "Liz? If you liked it then why did you run out of the room like that. And would you stop smiling like the you're creeping me out!"

"Ugh! Alex I don't know what I want. Is it possible to have feelings for someone you have just met?" Liz stood up and smoothed the wrinkles out of her costume. "I think it's best I keep my distance from Lance until I get my head straight." She shifted uncomfortably under Alex's questioning gaze.

"Well....ok I'll go along with whatever you want. I just wanna let you know he isn't gonna let that happen. I know for a fact that he in into you." Alex gave a tug to Liz's hair before she walked out of the room and back down to join the others.

When she returned Joey approached her and pulled her close. He ran his large hand down her back. "Well how did it go?" He asked.

"She is crazy as ever." Alex chuckled.

Mr. Jacobs came up and began running over business with Alex. After he was done he said there will be a party at Johnny's estate that night. "So you better party hard!"

He smiled at the girl who was being consumed by Joey's large arms. Joey pushed her away and ran his index finger down her cheek and said "Oh we will party and party hard. Are you up for some shopping?" he asked, hoping she didn't hear the first comment.

"Of course I'm a girl aren't I? " she said smugly then as he turned she smarted off " Who says I'm partying with you Mr. Fatone?"

He turned and grabbed her arm and jerked her toward him. He kissed her and then walked through the double doors. Alex felt drawn to him as she followed him to his car. "So little Miss who says I'm partying with you where do you think you're headed?" He winked at her and unlocked the door for her to slide in. They shopped for what seemed a short amount of time and both had more bags then they knew what to do with. Joey looked at his watch. "Oh shit we will be late if I take you to the hotel . Do you mind running to my house to change? You can leave your things there and you are free to take a shower or what ever you have to do." he said.

She looked at him and a rush of energy ran over her body and she said "No problem. Thank goodness I've got something to wear for tonight." Her hand made its way to his thigh. She grazed it lightly and looked at him then back out the side of the car.

Back at Jive Liz had finally mustered enough courage to leave the dressing room. She cracked the door to make sure Lance wasn't anywhere in the hall. She stepped out and closed the door behind her.

She was almost to the end of the hall when she heard someone call her by name. "Liz......Liz wait up!" Relieved it wasn't Lance Liz turned to face Britney. "I've been looking for you." she said trying to catch her breath. "There is a party at Johnny's estate tonight. Justin wanted me to find out if you needed a ride or something."

Liz let out the breath she was holding, "Sure! Actually that sounds like fun. Besides I think Al is going with Joe."

Brit smiled a huge smile and gave Liz a small hug. "Great! I'll let J know and we'll pick you up in about an hour or so." She bounded off happily.

Liz smiled wondering how of all people she had became close with Britney. She walked slowly to the front of the building and stepped out into the warm air. Liz took a deep breath and was lost in her own thoughts. A strong hand on her shoulder startled her. Her muscles tightened knowing who the hand belonged to. "Lance I am just gonna let it go. There is no need to apologize." Before he could explain himself she stalked off and hopped into the cab that was waiting for her.

Joey turned into the driveway and said, "stay put for just a second ok?" Alex agreed. As she sat there he unloaded the car and then came for her. He opened her door to let her out and led her into the house and up the stairs. He escorted her into his bathroom explaining the guest one had to be cleaned because someone had trashed it at the party . She thanked the dashing young man and he asked her to wait before she took her shower.

He pulled out a black dress she had bought. "Could you wear this? I sort of fell in love with it," asking in a small voice with a hint of blush growing on his face.

She snatched it up and said no in a playful tone. He left her to shower. When she was out and dressed she came down barefoot. Her feet sunk into the plush tan carpet and she found Joey making some salad in the kitchen . Alex snuck quietly behind him and ran her hands up the front of his shirt . He tensed up then turned around and with an amazed but pleasured look he took a deep breath. She had put on the black dress. Its low neck line traced her chest and the shortness of the bottom showed off her silky thighs.

He ran his hand up her thigh then stopped as he tried to kiss her and noticed that they had less then an hour before they had to be at the kick off of the party. He asked her to finish the salad as he went to take a shower. 20 minutes later he had come back down his black shirt, yet to be buttoned and his jeans half way done . "Are you finished? he asked Alex as he brushed beside her looking for the top for the salad bowl. The smell of his cologne wrapped around her.

"Yes" she said with and airy pleasure to her voice.

"Good" he said then we have time and he turned her around and kissed her deeply. Her hands ran over his chest.

He lifted her up on the counter and they began to fiercely exchange passionate kisses until Alex looked at the clock on the microwave and said "It's time to go" .

He moaned and explained to her that he had only gotten started and he hated to leave things unfinished. He finished getting dressed and Alex found her shoes and grabbed the salad and they were out the door.


Chapter Four

Alex and Joey pulled up through the enormous gates to Johnny's house right after Justin, and his guests. Joey walked around and helped Alex out of the car.

Justin walked toward the couple with a lady on each arm. He grinned from ear to ear. "Hey Joe. I see you could only get one date." Britney gave him a smack on the back and Liz continued walking to stand by Alex.

Alex smiled at her friend and giggled when Liz pretended to fan herself. "Al, girl you are steaming up the place!"

Liz started giggling when Alex turned bright red. "Oh stop! You look great too."

"You do look wonderful" Both girls whirled around to see Lance admiring Liz's outfit.

"Well guys," Alex said "we should be getting inside." The four walked away to join the party leaving Lance and Liz alone.

"Liz....." he started.

"Shhhh......" she put her finger to his lips. "I was a little startled before. You know earlier after the audition."

His eyes twinkled with her words. He slipped his soft hand into hers and pulled her close. Liz closed her eyes. A tear fell, but for closure. Lance made her feel whole, he made her heart forget Jade. He tilted her chin up so he could look into her eyes. "Liz?"

"Yeah?" she said softly.

"Do you believe in love at first sight?"

Her eyes stung with tears. "Now I do." Her words were barely audible. She began to speak again, but he cut her off by placing his lips over hers. It seemed like forever before he pulled away. Liz was breathing hard. No words were spoken for their hearts had done it for them. The couple entwined their hands and walked towards the party.


Lance and Liz entered the front room of Johnny's house. She was breathless at the sight of it.

"Nice isn't it?" Lance asked with a smile.

"It is......Alex and I both come from a modest lifestyle. This is all a little overwhelming to us."

Lance pulled her hand so they could join the party out in the backyard. All eyes were on them as they approached. Liz saw Alex's jaw drop as her eyes wandered down to the couples linked hands. "

What is that?" Alex mouthed dramatically.

Liz giggled and walked over to where Alex was standing. "What is all that about missy?" Alex asked impatiently.

"I just realized I wanted to get to know him. Why?"

"Why?...What about that scene back at the studio.? I think I missed something." Liz continued smiling and Alex could see in her eyes that she was completely in love with this man.

"Alex, you didn't miss anything. It all came to me at once just now."

"Ok Liz, lets just promise not to keep any secrets from each other. This is a demanding business we are getting into."

"You got it sissy! Now get back to your admirer. He's been staring at you this whole conversation." Alex started laughing and waved at Joey, who was now blushing at the fact he was caught. Alex returned to the blushing man as he wrapped her in his arms. The wind started to blow just a bit and her skin became filled with tiny goose bumps. Joey bent his head to her bare neck and with a swipe of his tongue made her chill. She turned to receive a hungry kiss from him before Johnny asked everyone to be seated at the table that was filled with food. Johnny stood up and told everyone how great it was going to be with the two girls on tour. Joey's hand began to slide up Alex's leg then back down . He didn't want to cross the line.

As Johnny sat back down the rest of the group began to dig into the enormous feast. The girls were having the time of their lives and it was all coming together so fast. It seemed to all be a dream.

After the dinner had been scarfed down Britney came over to Alex and said "Come with me."

Alex gave Joey a sweet peck on the cheek and said, " Sorry duty calls" then followed Britney.

Liz was right behind them and they decided to finish the dance competition they had started the night before. They turned up the music and began to dance. Before they knew it the guys had gotten up and were right there with them. After an hour Joey had made friends with the lawn chairs along with JC, Justin and Lance. Johnny and Chris were still going strong and the girls had no intent on stopping.

Alex turned her back to Joey and he snuck up behind her, pulled her into his lap and held her tight. "You wanna stay at my house tonight?" he whispered in her ear. "No funny stuff just hang out with me." he continued while he traced pictures on her exposed leg.

"Sure" she replied with a sinful smile grazing her lips.

The contest ended with Britney and Liz still standing four hours later. Everyone began to go home.

Alex came up to Liz and told her that she wouldn't be in the hotel that night. "Are you sure that's ok Liz? You ok on your own?" she asked.

"I'll be fine. I am older then you ya know. The real question is will you be ok." she giggled.

Alex rolled her eyes told her good night and took Joey's hand. They climbed into the car and headed home.

Liz lingered a while longer talking to Johnny and a few people who would be working with her and Alex on the tour. Justin called to her from across the yard. "Hey Liz! Britney and I are leaving, you coming?"

Before she could answer Lance yelled, "Nah J, I got it man."

Liz smiled as Lance walked over to her. "You don't mind do you?" He smiled and touched her cheek with his hand. "Of course not, I'm ready to go when you are."

They said they're good-byes and headed out to Lance's car. He started the car and after the gates closed behind him he asked Liz if she had anything to do the next day. She shook her head no. "Why do you ask?"

He grinned and winked at her. "It's a secret, if you're up to it that is." The look in her eyes told him yes but he waited for her to say it.

"What are we waiting for then? Go!" Laughing he made a right out of the driveway.

After what seemed like forever Lance told Liz to cover her eyes. He pulled into a parking lot and shut the car off. He walked around the car and helped the young lady out. Her skin and hair glowed in the soft moonlight. Lance found himself staring at her and wondering how he had missed it the first time he saw her. She was silent and he didn't want to move from that spot. "Follow me" he said sweetly. She did as he said and placed her small hand in his. He lead her until she felt the ground go soft and heard waves in the distance. "Ok. You can open your eyes now."

She slowly opened her eyes and her breath caught in her throat. He had brought her to the beach, but not any beach. This was a private beach. "It's.....it's....beautiul." Liz stammered.

"I thought you might like this. I come here a lot, to think that is." He saw her shiver and pulled her to him. "Until now, I had never seen anything more beautiful."

A dreamy smile swept across Liz's lips as Lance leaned down and grazed them. They sat in the cool, sand for hours just talking and getting to know each other. A silence came over the pair and it stayed until Lance spoke up. "I am really looking forward to having you on tour. You girls are really talented and you deserve all that you get."

"Thank you. That means a lot to me and Alex I'm sure. We weren't expecting it but we are taking things as they come."

He starting rubbing her hair with his hand. "I'm not sure if we are moving to fast or not. I just can't stop the feelings I am having for you right now."

Liz turned her head knowing this subject would come up. "No things are fine....I just am not sure about a lot of things right now and if I seem distant it's not you." She smiled and leaned to kiss his forehead. He pulled her over in front of him so he could hold her. He felt her breaths slow and knew that she was asleep.

He whispered to himself, "What are you doing to me girl?" The waves lapped quietly at the rocks as he too drifted off to sleep.


The car turned into the driveway and Joey pulled it into the garage. He jumped out and quickly made his way to the other side and opened Alex's door. She got out and followed him into the house.

"I have some T-shirts and pajama bottoms if you didn't buy anything today. You can wear them." He took the dirty salad bowl to the kitchen and washed it.

As she made her way up the stairs and into his bed room. She opened a drawer to find the pajama bottoms and then went to the closet to find a shirt. She put on a blue Superman shirt and pulled her hair up, then made her way back downstairs to the kitchen.

Joey turned around and saw she was wearing his favorite shirt. "You know that's my weakness" he groaned. "Go pick out some movies they are in the cabinet by the TV.

She made her way into the lounge room and began going through the movies. Finding cartoons and the entire series of superman movies she hadn't found anything of interest. "You have a deck of cards?" she yelled.

"Yeah by the couch somewhere" he yelled back.

She found the cards and began to shuffle them. Upon his return he sat next to her and the played poker for a bit till he found out she was extremely good at the game. He went and pulled out board games and an hour after they had finished playing they began to discuss their lives before they had met each other. "I'm not as bad as the rumors say ya know." Joey quietly murmured.

She crawled in close to him and replied "I know silly. I also know that you are very sweet and I would like to see where this could go if you feel the same way."

He got up and picked her up in his arms and spun around. "How did you do that?" he laughed.

"Do what?"

"You read my mind. We are gonna have a lot of time on the road with each other and I was hoping we could become closer." She kissed him and with that they left the mess of board games in the floor and coffee table and retired to bed. Snuggled up under the covers Joey wrapped her up in his arms and let his hands run against the skin of her exposed stomach till he had caused her to fall asleep and was soon out as well.

Morning came and as Alex woke up she could smell a wonderful odor coming from downstairs. She ran a brush through her hair and made her way downstairs. "Go out to the patio" Joey directed following her. He had made breakfast for them and they ate out on the lawn as the sun started to rise.

"WOW Joey where did you learn how to cook like this!" she exclaimed.

"Eh its the italian in me." Joey said as he took a bit of his bacon. "I was thinkin we could go to the amusement park today what do ya say?"

"Sounds great I'll get dressed" Alex said as she ran up stairs.

Joey cleared the mess from the table and Alex came back down in some jean shorts and a baseball shirt with some white tennis shoes. "Here let me wash the dishes and you go get dressed".

He did as she suggested and came back down almost matching. "Are you ready" he asked.

"Sure lets go throw up all day long" As the two went to the car they laughed at her comment and started discussing what rides were the best.

Liz felt the early morning sun on her face as she stirred. She opened her eyes and suddenly realized she was still on the beach. The body under her was Lance. "Oh man, we were here all night." She murmured to herself.

Lance yawned and opened his eyes. "Morning sunshine." he said with a chuckle.

Liz sat up and stretched her muscles. Lance did the same and moved to kiss her on the cheek. Mid move his cell phone rang disturbing the moment. "Hello? Oh...hi. Yes I did have plans. You sure I......uh huh. Ok fine then." He slammed his phone shut and ran his hand over his face.

"What is it Lance?" Liz asked. He frowned, "That was one of the tour managers. They need me to come in and settle some business with our other opening act."

"Oh...well I can just go back to the hotel."

"No way Liz you can come with me and when I'm done we can spend some quality time together."

"Ok...thats fine. I can meet some of our crew then."

They walked slowly back to the car brushing the sand off of themselves. Liz grabbed her bag out of the car and used the public bathroom to change and wash up in. Lance did the same. The ride to Jive was a quiet one. Neither knew what to say after the night before. When they arrived at the studio Lance left Liz to wander around a bit. She stared at all the cds and pictures on the walls. She wondered if one day Alex and herself would be one of those pictures. She was so lost in thought she didn't even notice the short girl that had stopped behind her.

"Nice huh?" the girl said.

"What...oh I'm sorry I didn't realize anyone was there." The new girl smiled a huge friendly smile and stuck her hand out.

"Kaley Montgomery, at your service."

"Nice to meet you Kaley, I'm Elizabeth Martin. Everyone calls me Liz though."

Kaley's eyes lit up with recognition. "So you're Liz Martin. Half of the new girl group that Jive just signed." Liz nodded her head. "You two girls have been the talk of this building for a couple weeks now."

Liz blushed at the words. "Really? This is all such a surprise. So what do you do here Kaley?"

"It's funny you ask. I just happen to be your new board tech. I am gonna run the sound board for every show you ladies perform. Well once I join the tour that is. I'll meet you guys halfway through."

Liz raised her eyebrows and giggled. "Well Kaley, I think you and I will get along just fine. Tell me are you into practical jokes?" The new friends continued down the hall talking and laughing about the great times to come.


Chapter Five

Lance could hear two voices as he rounded the corner heading for the recording studio. One sounded very much like Kaley the sound tech and the other was muffled.

"Ok, Liz give it a go." Liz smiled and took a deep breath.

When Lance entered the room he saw her sitting atop a stool in the recording booth. She was wearing headphones, and had her eyes closed as if she was lost in the words of the song. "Beautiful huh?" Lance asked Kaley.

"Which one? The song or her." She laughed at the blush that appeared in Lance's cheeks.

Liz opened her eyes and saw that she had an audience. She stopped singing and smiled at her new love. "Hey. I hope you don't mind. I was just trying out the equipment."

"Not at all." He breathed. "You are closer to an album than you think little one."

Liz removed the headphones and joined Kaley and Lance in the control room. Lance put his arm around her shoulders and kissed the top of her head. "Miss me?"

Liz acted as if she was deep in thought before she said, "Uh a little."

He acted hurt and started tickling her sides. "A little huh?" She squealed as he chased her from the room. Kaley followed and watched as they ran down the hall. Kaley smiled and thought to herself, those girls are going to make this tour very interesting. She turned and went back to finish her work.


Joey went into the back lot of Universal studios and parked the car. He jumped out of the car and let Alex out. "I like to park back here......no lines" he chuckled. Alex rolled her eyes and smiled at the goofy face Joey was making.

As they got to the gate the security guard was happy to see his friend. "Joey! What's up man you haven't visited the park in ages." he shouted.

"I decided to show my friend Alex a good time at the best theme park in town. By the way Guy, this is Alex. Alex, this is Guy we worked together for a while."

"Nice to meet you" she softly spoke

"Nice to meet you too Alex. Don't let this guy show you too good of a time," he smarted off.

"She is our opening act Guy. One hell of a little performer. She and her partner are gonna give us a run for our money." Joey explained.

"Well by all means kick his tail end Alex." Guy ordered "You two have a great and fun day."

"See ya later Guy and nice to meet you," Alex said.

" Nice to meet you too Alex and see ya Joey lets get together and go clubbin some time."

The two waved good-bye to the security guard and proceeded to enter the park. Joey's first stop was the line for a roller coaster. He held Alex's hand and squeezed it and looked at her.

"Joe there are girls staring at me" "Well that's because they want to be like you. You're twice as beautiful as any girl here." The sweet words rang in her ear like church bells sounding on Sunday morning back home in Tulsa. The line moved quickly and before they new it they were hopping into the seats of the lime green car. "Hold my hand baby" Alex said with a tremble in her voice.

Joey looked at her and then questioned "Baby? Did you call me baby?"

"Oh I'm sorry I ju........" her words were cut off by a deep kiss as the car started rolling. He held her hand tight as the car jerked forward. When the ride came to an end Joey led her to the next ride. Ride after ride he would kiss her deeply before it would begin. As early afternoon came along the two started to become tired .

"Lets go on one more ride then leave what do you say?" she asked

"Sounds good lets go." she smiled as he took her hand. He lead her to a nice quiet boat ride. Leaning Alex against his chest she could hear his heart beat grow slower as he became more comfortable with her being in his arms. "Would it at all seem crazy to say that I'm falling in love with you Al?" he asked in a faint whisper.

"No not at all because if it were then we would have to both be crazy." She looked up and their lips met in a powerful kiss.

" I love you Alex" Joey said.

" I love you too Joey." They relaxed the rest of the way and at the end of the ride they began to make the journey to their car. They passed a small photo booth and Joey yanked her into it and stuck the money in. He began to kiss her over and over again until the photos had been taken. They quickly got out before anyone saw the pictures and he lead her back to his car. In the car he split the pictures and with a small piece of tape he found on a note that was in the car he taped them by the speedometer.

"What are you doing you silly goose?" she asked

"I can see you now all the time and they will never leave me. I'll take these pictures everywhere." he said sweetly. "You're my girl. I love you and I want to have bragging rights. Any man in his right mind would want you and I have you. He kissed her cheek and headed back to the house. "I'm up for a nap and a shower how bout you?" he asked.

"Sounds good but what are we doin tonight?"

"Tonight's clubbin night. We all get together and hit the major clubs. Sound like fun?"

"Sounds fantastic!" knowing she would have a lot to tell Liz when she saw her. They arrived home weary from the exciting day at the park and climbed into bed. Joey opened all the bedroom windows and then crawled into bed pulling Alex, who was already sound asleep, closer to him.


After Lance had chased Liz around the Jive parking lot a couple times they both jumped into his car and headed back to the girl's hotel room. Lance explained to her that Friday nights was a "date night" whether they all had dates or not. Liz agreed to go knowing Alex would be there and she was missing her already.

"Do you mind if I just grab my clothes and change at your place?" she asked him.

"No problem, I'll just wait in the car." Liz hurried to her room, wondering what she should wear. She pulled through some suitcases until she came across the perfect outfit. "I knew I bought this for a reason." she said to herself. After grabbing her shoes, make-up and jacket she made her way back down to Lance.

Once they arrived back at Lance's house he directed Liz to the spare bathroom and he went off to get himself ready. "I called Joey, but he must be asleep bec........" He lost his voice when he saw her. She smiled knowing the affect she had on him. She was wearing an outfit that she bought in Hawaii. Alex and her had taken the trip right after graduation. It was a tiny purple halter top with glitter throughout. There was nothing but three straps holding it in place. She wore a black retro mini skirt with a small slit on the thigh. Her boots were knee high, making the skirt look even shorter. "Is this ok to go out in?" she asked him sweetly. He still stood there looking her over and made no attempt to answer her. "I'll take that as a yes. Oh and hun."

"Hmmm?" he managed to mumble. "Your drooling!" She wiped the side of his face and walked down the stairs still laughing.

Lance stumbled down moments after with a huge grin on his face. "I think I'm recovered." he choked out. "I don't think I told you before that you look......uhhhh....you look....ummmm. Damn it you look hot."

Liz laughed. "That's the point sweetie."

He walked over to her and placed his hand on her thigh. Moving it up slowly he leaned in to kiss her. His hand was only halfway to it's destination when the phone rang. "Dammit. Stupid phone!" He apologized for having to stop and answered his phone. "Hello? JOEY! Man you have great timing. Nothing never mind Joe. Yes we'll be there. Ok I'll tell her. YES! Ok bye." Lance looked over at Liz who was laughing at his mood.

"Let me guess that was Joey?"

"However did you know?" he joked. "He said to meet him and Alex at the usual place, and to tell you that Alex misses you."

"Why didn't she talk to me then?"

Lance smiled, "I think maybe she was asleep and if not I don't wanna know." They both laughed and moved to grab their coats. "Oh and Liz? We WILL finish what we started." With that he guided her out the door to his car.

Waking Alex up, Joey kissed her forehead then her nose then her chin and finally her lips . Her eyes fluttered as she awoke. "Time to get ready" he said. "We have about 30 minutes."

"Ok cool" She climbed out of bed and disappeared into the bathroom to shower. As she climbed in Joey slightly opened the door. "Do you mind if while you shower I get ready? I took my shower earlier after I called Lance".

"Sure no problem go ahead." Joey began to shave and out of the corner of his eye he could see Alex's shadow. He couldn't help but stare at her through the foggy glass door. He finished getting dressed as she took the towel and wrapped it around her. "Ok my turn, out out out!" she ordered with a giggle. He kissed her head and made his was out. Fifteen minutes later Joey informed Alex it was time to go. "I'll be down in two minutes honey."

Joey couldn't believe it. He felt like his whole world had been complete with the sound of her voice coming from his room and calling him honey. She started to descend from the stairs in tight red leather pants and a white sleeveless tee with lip prints on it. Her pants along with her shirt were studded in gold studs. She had streaked red dye in her hair and had chunky boots on with flames running from the toe back. "Lets go party what do ya say?"

" Not before your sex body makes its way over to me and plants a kiss on these waiting lips" he smarted off.

She walked slowly toward him and kissed him softly. His hands roamed down her back and placed themselves in her back pockets. They finally broke free and with a small pinch to her rear end they left. They pulled up outside of the guys normal hang out. Masses of people were outside with signs and banners screaming for *NSYNC. Joey got out of the car and made his way to his waiting angel. He took her hand and they proceeded to go inside. They were escorted into a back room where JC and Chris and their dates waited following close behind was Justin and Britney. After five more minutes Lance and Liz walked in. Alex, Liz and Britney made their way to the other girls and then went to the bathroom. Sharing all of what happened the night before and the day they had spent apart they fixed themselves up and made their way back to the room where the guys were waiting.

"Let bust a move guys.!" Chris yelled and with that the large group made their way to the dance floor. Joey grabbed Alex up as tight as he could. She had never danced as hard as she did with him. She could feel every movement in his body and loved it. As they danced the fire inside of them burned and they began to kiss passionately. The DJ switched modes and played a slow song so that the dancers could all relax. Joey caressed Alex and kissed her sweet smelling neck up to her ear and back to her lips. She ran her hands up through his bleach blonde locks and back down to his back pockets and rested them inside. He moaned lightly and kissed his way back down her neck till the song was over. They made their way to the booth that had been reserved for them. He ordered them both a soda and rested with Chris, his date, JC and Kaley, who had taken a liking to JC.

Alex took a sip of her soda and almost choked when her eyes stopped on Liz and Lance. They were so close they could have been one person. Alex tapped Joey on the shoulder and pointed in their direction. "WHOA! I didn't know Lance could dance like that". It was ten minutes later before the couple realized they were being watched. Both blushed as the group turned away and acted like they were deep in conversation.

"I think we have an audience." Liz said kissing Lance's cheek. "Oh well, let them watch. The real show is for later." he said with an evil grin. Lance took Liz's hand and wrapped his arms around her as they walked up to the group . Lance looked at his watch along with the guys.

Britney and Bobbie said in unison, "Dunkin Donuts" followed with a giggle.

Joe looked at Chris and yelled "Race ya!" Joey yanked Alex out of the booth and ran to his car. In fifteen minutes he was the first to enter the parking lot.

Soon after Chris pulled in then JC, Justin and finally Lance. They all got out of the cars and Joey says "Your turn to pay Chris ". Everyone heard Chris cuss under his breath as he led his date into the restaurant. Joey held Alex back for a few minutes. He pressed her against the car and kissed her deeply. He took her hand and said "He better not get all the jelly donuts, I'll be mad. Everyone got a donut and sat down to relax.

The place was dead except for the line of tables they filled. Joey got the last of the powdered strawberry jelly donuts. Alex got her cake donut and some milk and they came to sit with the others, as the group conversed with each other . Alex who had been talking to Lance, turned to see that Joey had a blob of jelly on the corner of his mouth. She leaned in towards him and slowly licked it up and went back to her conversation with Lance. Joey who had been caught off guard by Alex, slid his hand up and down her thigh until she looked at him and smiled. Her hand was placed on his thigh and ran the length he had rubbed on hers.

After an hour of talking the group was ready to part and go home to sleep the excitement off. Liz came up to Alex and informed her best friend she would not be at the hotel that night. Alex too told Liz she wouldn't either and they giggled as the gave each other a hug good night.


Joey softly took Alex's hand and nuzzled her all the way to the car. He let her in and headed home. They entered the dark house and Joey grabbed Alex from behind. He kissed her neck softly. Moving to the other side he ran his hand under her shirt. She felt as if she would catch on fire. His tongue found her soft spot under her ear as he sucked on her earlobe. Her arm raised as she reached behind her to run her hand down his neck and then she turned to face him. She set a firm kiss on his lips as he jumped in his arms and wrapped her legs around his thick body. Joey carried Alex up to the room and as he ascended the stairs she removed his shirt and ran her nails down his back. He opened the door to the bedroom and he sat her on her feet and removed her shirt and kissed her even more. She slid back on the bed and let him finish undressing. She watched as he crawled up to her as he placed kisses up her legs up her tummy making his way across her chest and up her neck till he was back to her soft lips. She welcomed him with no hesitation. He moved to suck on her neck as he did she let out a soft moan causing him to moan as well. They both were enjoying discovering each other's pleasures.


Liz had fallen asleep in Lance's car on the way back to his house. He pulled into the drive and punched his code into the keypad. Once the garage door had closed behind him he shut the car off and got out. Opening her door slowly he lifted her out of the car and carried her upstairs to the bedroom. He watched her sleeping peacefully for a while. Grabbing some swim trunks he decided to sit in the hot tub to loosen some of his muscles. The long night of dancing had done a number on him. He closed his eyes as he sat in the bubbling water.

Liz opened her eyes and realized she was alone in the room. "Lance? Where are you?" she called. Walking down the stairs she saw the deck lights were on through the patio doors. Opening them slowly she saw Lance sitting in the hot tub with his eyes closed. He looked as if he was sleeping so she stooped behind him and kissed him softly on the neck.

He stirred and looked up at her. "You're awake. I thought you were out for the night."

"Well I couldn't go to sleep without finishing what you started earlier." She smiled and rose to her feet. Grabbing the string on her shirt, one by one she untied them. She let it fall to the deck as he just looked on. She stretched her arms over her head and smiled. "I'm all stiff from dancing. You mind if I get in?" He shook his head no and moved over to make room for her. "I left my suit at the hotel." she said as she started unbuttoning the buttons on her skirt. She slowly took out one leg at a time and threw it on the chair beside her.

Lance blushed at the face this beautiful woman was standing in front of him in nothing but her underwear. He then took things into his own hands. He stood up and removed the remaining clothes himself. She stepped down into the water as he wrapped his arms around her. "You're amazing" he whispered to her. They kissed and moved down further in the water. Liz smiled at the situation, as they played in the hot tub.

After the long night of being together Alex woke to Joey rubbing her naked back. She crawled up to his lips and sweetly kissed them. " I love you Alex." Joey said softly.

"I love you to Joey." She kissed him again. The girls where going back to Oklahoma that afternoon so Joey made breakfast and she wrapped a towel around her not wanting to dress until she had a shower. They got all her packages ready to go then went downstairs still in the towel to eat breakfast on the patio. Joey came out to her and sat a stack of pancakes out and they ate and talked for a while. Joey couldn't take the towel any longer. He grabbed her up and took her into the kitchen sitting her on the kitchen counter. He began to kiss her as he removed the towel. Alex giggled at how fierce he was with his efforts. The phone rang and it was Liz. Flustered Joey handed the phone to Alex and went back out to start cleaning up their mess . Alex made her way upstairs talking to Liz.

"When do we leave Al?" Liz asked.

" 4:30, when are you goin to the hotel?" she asked back.

"In about an hour and a half. You?"

"Same. I'll see you there then."

"Okay see ya then.........." before she could finish the phone hung up on Alex. Alex hopped into the shower and in five minutes Joey had come in and joined her. Laughing she asked "What are you doin in here I am trying to get ready to go."

"I can't just let you go" he said as he ran suds all over her body. He turned her around and washed her hair and kissed her sweet skin. Joey rinsed out the soap from her chestnut hair and pushed her slightly against the wall. He kissed her as deep as possible. They enjoyed the last hour together in his bed.

She finally got moving and got dressed and got everything in the car. "Lets go Joey."

"I'm coming baby, I'm coming" he said sweetly. He kissed her then got into the car and drove her to the hotel.



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