"And 5, 6, 7, 8..." Fatima shouted and clapped in her hand.
The 14 persons on the large stage started moving to the rythm of the fast music. They did the routine all together, doing the same moves at the same time. It was about the 30th time they were doing this routine that was particularly difficult. When the song ended, they all stared at the choreographer.
"Guys, that was great!!! That's what I call dancing!!!" she said with a wide smile.
Everyone high five and smiled, happy that Fatima was finally satisfied with the result.
"Ok everyone, take five!" she told them. They all jumped off the stage or backstage and went to drink some water. They were reahearsing for their newest world tour that was going to start in one week in L.A, where they were rehearsing now. The Backstreet Boys were happy about about it but were also sad because they were losing their favourite dancer and choreographer since she was pregnant of a baby boy.
"You're killing us!!!" Aj giggled as he approached Fatima.
"Enjoy it, it's the last time I'm doing it!" she winked.
"Yeah that's right! I'm gonna miss you!" he replied, hugging her tight.
"I'm not gone yet!" she laughed. "I'll be there for a few days...just to keep an eye on everything.."
"I know!" he grinned. "But I'll miss my favourite dance partner! I don't think anyone can replace you!"
"Um...no one can!" Fatima giggled. "But you'll love Lylian!!"
"I hope so!"
"Ain't she suppose to be there by now anyway?" Kevin asked, walking toward them.
"What time is it?"
"4 pm!"
"Oh well yeah she's suppose to be here... maybe I should go check backstage in case she's lost or something..." Fatima said.
"I'll go! I need to go make a call anyway..." Kevin replied, leaving the huge stadium.
"That's surprising!!" Aj exclaimed.
Kevin shrugged and walked in the many hallways of the backstage area where tons of people were running or chatting, costumes or microphones in hands. He waved and greeted some of them as he walked to his dressing room. When he got there, he sat on the long couch and took his cell phone from his wallet. After the few rings, the soft voice answered.
"Hey baby!" he said happily.
"Hey Kev! How is it going there??"
"Fine thanks! How about you? Not too bored at the hotel?" he asked his girlfriend Vickie.
"No actually, Mary, Michelle and I are having a lot of fun...shopping!" she replied, knowing he was frowning.
"Again??"
"What?" she laughed. "We'll be at the hotel before you, I swear!"
"Vick! You're spending all my money!"
"That's my money I'm spending mister so shut up!" she giggled.
"Alright alright!" he smiled.
"Have you met the new dancer???"
"Not yet she's not arrived. I'm suppose to be looking for her though...."
"Ok well I'll leave you to your researches so I can go into this sexy underwear store...and get something for your pleasure!" she said slyly.
"No problem about that!" he replied. "I'll see ya later!"
"Alright! I love you!"
"I love you too!" he smiled before to hang up. He put the cell phone back in the wallet and walked out of the room, still smiling. He couldn't believe he had found this beautiful woman. Him and Vickie were together for about a year and a half now and he loved her more and more. She was a 27 year old tall red-haired girl, smart, nice and lovely. He had met her all because her mother was long time friend with his. And once, he was home at his mother's and that's when he saw her for the first time. He felt something for her the minute she stepped in the house. She was an international journalist for an important newspaper and magazine so sometime she had to leave him for a week to make some articles but he was happy now because she was on vacation for 2 months and would follow him on the new tour.
As he was walking in one of the hallways, he heard a door opened behind him. He turned around and saw a cute young girl entering shyly. She couldn't be more than 20 years old. She had brown hair up in a high messy ponytail and wasn't really tall. She was wearing 3/4 lenght grey nylon pants and a black tank top. Kevin frowned and walked toward her.
"I'm sorry, the fans aren't allowed here!" he told her, trying to sound nice. The girl looked at him with a puzzle look before to speak.
"Oh..No.. I'm Lylian... Lylian Deakings..." she started but he cut her off.
"Lylian? The new choreographer???" he exclaimed wide eyes.
"Yeah..." she replied with a soft laugh.
"Oh I'm really sorry!!!" he apologized, shaking her hand. "I thought.. "
"It's okay!" she smiled. She knew who he was and couldn't believe he was looking so great in person. She hoped she'd be pleased with the other Boys too because even if she knew most of them had girlfriends.... what was wrong in looking??
"Oh, I'm Kevin by the way!" he replied.
"Nice to meet you! ...I was a little lost in here..."
"Oh I understand! We get lost sometimes too! I'll lead you to the stage, we were actually wondering where you were!"
"I was lost!" she chuckled.
"Sorry about that! I thought some security guard would have help you... I guess not! So tell me, you're from L.A?"
"No I'm from Sacramento." she replied, knowing full well that's not the question he wanted to ask her. Yes, she was young...maybe too young to be choreographer but Fatima had put all her faith into her. Lylian still couldn't believe she was going to be a part of this amazing tour but was determined to show them what she could do. They didn't know she had worked with a lot of artist but her name wasn't really known yet and when people knew she was 21 years old only, they didn't know if she was really competent. And that was exactly what Kevin was thinking about, she could see it in his face.
"Can I ask you something?" he asked as they walked.
"I'm 21!" she answered with a little laugh.
"Oh... Ok!" he smiled back. They turned a corner and then another one to finally stepped on the vast stage. Lylian stared at all the empty seats surrounding her and smiled. She couldn't believe she'd be dancing in front of that many people for almost a year. She had already done big concerts but never a whole tour. She felt butterflies of excitement in her stomach. Her eyes than layed on the little crowd on the stage. She spot 2 other Backstreet Boys, 4 girls and 5 boys that had to be the other dancers.
"Hey, look what I found!" Kevin said.
All eyes turned around and stared at Lylian with the same wide eyes Kevin had earlier. Lylian looked down at her hands a little, feeling uneasy to be looked that way. She knew all of them were probably older than herself so she was feeling a little weird. She looked up to see one of the girls staring at her... "well that's a good start!" she thought.
"Lily! My girl!!!" Fatima exclaimed, running to her long time friend. "Look at you! You look amazing!!"
"Hey Fat! It's nice to see you again!!" Lylian smiled as they hugged.
"Arg, don't call me that!" she laughed.
"You look great!!" Lylian replied, staring at Fatima's round stomach.
"Thank you! Hey everyone! I want you to meet my replacement!!" Fatima said as she put an arm around Lylian's shoulder and motionned for everyone to come. "Kevin, can you go get the two monkeys backstage?"
"Yeah!" Kevin giggled and walked backstage.
"So, here is Lylian! And I'm sure you'll all get along great with her...right???" Fatima said, staring at all of them, but her stare stopped a little bit longer on the blond girl that had given Lylian this dirty look.
"Yeah of course! So you're our new boss??" a tall bleach-haired guy smiled.
"I guess so!" Lylian answered.
"I'm sure it's gonna be a lot of fun!" a black boy with impressing muscles said. "We'll be your male students!!" he added with grin, motionning him and the four other guy around him. Lylian learned that the bleached one was Jason, the black was Don, the one with brown-haired and deep green eyes, looking as shy as herself was Deryck, another brown-haired one with brown eyes and looking more confident was Jesse and finally, the short red-haired was Chester.
"Nice to meet you all!" Lylian told them as she shook their hands.
From his side, Aj didn't stop looking at her up and down. She sure was looking nice... young, but nice. Before any other could greet her, he stepped in front of everyone an took her hand.
"Hi! I'm Aj! And I'll be your dance partner!" he said slyly.
"Hi nice to meet you!" she blushed as he kissed her hand.
"Aj, do the name Katya rings a bell in your little head?" Howie grinned at his friend. "Hi, I'm Howie!"
"What are you saying? I'm not flirting, I'm just introducing myself to this lovely lady!"
"Hi Howie!" Lylian giggled. She felt a lot more better now that she knew most of the people. Beside the cold glance by the blondie dancer, they all seemed nice. The four girls introduced themselves too. So the asian looking one was Tania... but she didn't talk much so Lylian didn't learn anything about her but she seemed really nice. The brown-haired one smiling all the time was Rose and she was 22 years old. The light haired one with deep green eyes and a warm smile was Amanda and the other one, not smiling a bit was Ally. She was looking young but she was 22 years old. Lylian felt happy to know that they were all not much older than herself.
They chatted for a bit, all trying to know more about Lylian and her, trying to remember all the names she had learned within 2 minutes.
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*** Meanwhile ***
"Hey Billy! Have you seen Brian and Nick?" Kevin asked Nick's bodyguard.
"Nope sorry man! I wonder what stupidity they did again!" the big black guy replied.
"Yeah me too!" Kevin sighed as he continued to walk in the backstage area.
As he turned a corner, he heard laughters coming from Howie's dressing room. He reconized those laughters right away and ran to the dressing room and opened the door.
"What are you guys doing??" Kevin told them.
"Us? Nothing!" Nick replied stupidely.
"Anyway, we're waiting for you!" Kevin motionned them to get out.
"The new dancer is here??"
"Yeah so hurry up!"
"What's her name again???" Brian asked as they walked to the stage.
"Lylian." Kevin answered.
"That's a cute name..." Brian said, looking at Nick with a grin.
"Oh no don't think about it!" Kevin glance at Brian. "I don't wanna lose another dancer in this tour because of Nick's heart pulsions!"
"Shut up Kevin!" Nick snapped harshly.
"Sorry...but I'm serious! We can't find a new dancer in the middle of the tour! And Lylian will be choreographer of the MTV Video Music Awards dance routine and for the next video and maybe some other things so... we can't loose her!"
"I didn't do anything!!" Nick whined. "Stop getting on my back every time there's a new girl around!! What makes you think I'm gonna like her anyway?"
"I don't know...but she's 21 and she's pretty so.."
"She's 21???" Brian exclaimed. "Isn't it a little young? I mean... to be the choreographer of important things like the VMAs?"
"That's what I thought too but ...I think Fatima knows what she's doing!"
"I hope so!" Brian said.
Nick stayed silent, a pout on his lips. He hated when Kevin was remembering him of the last tour. Yes, he had broke someone's heart but he it wasn't all his fault. It's not like he was going to jump on the first girl he'd see.
The three friends arrived on the stage, Brian and Kevin talking together and Nick followed behind, looking at the floor.
"Here they are!" Fatima exclaimed when she saw them. "Lylian, here are the two monkeys! Brian and Nick!"
Lylian stared at them for a moment. Brian had this beautiful smile and she smiled back when he shook her hand, his blue fascinating eyes observing her. But they were nothing compair the the other pair of blue eyes looking at her up and down next to Kevin. She blushed a little as she looked up at him and said a soft 'Hi'.
Nick came back to reality, shaking his head a little and walked toward her. He took his hand into hers, his eyes not leaving hers as he pronounced a sweet 'Nice to meet you'. He smiled at her and saw her blush again.
"Ok now that you met everyone... why don't we continue the rehearsal??" Fatima suggested. They all nodded and took their places on stage.
"Do you want to watch first or go on stage now?" Fatima asked Lylian. She had sent her the tape of one of the rehearsal and other stuff so she could learn the routines a little.
"I can go now I think..." Lylian replied as she put her bags down and took her place on the stage.
"Way to go girl! Ok... let's go... and 5, 6, 7, 8!" Fatima shouted.
They rehearsh almost all the routines of the concert, Lylian following everything like she had always been there. At first she was looking a little unsure of herself but after the first song, she was perfect. Everyone was surprised that she could have learned all the the choreographies within a week and she was a amazing dancer so Aj was really happy to have her as partner for most of the routines.
"Ok guys! We'll continue this tomorrow!" Fatima smiled at the crew. Everyone walked backstage to get changed in the many dressing rooms and then joined in the inside parking lot of the Center.
"You were really good!" Brian told her as they met in one of the hallways.
"Thank you!" she replied with a beautiful smile.
"I can't believe you've learned this in a week... and with a video tape!"
"Yeah I worked really hard because I had 2 exams for University that week...it was crazy. But I made it!" she said.
"So you're leaving school for the tour?"
"Yeah... it will be just good for me because the last year totally burned me!"
"What do you study in?"
"General Medecine for now..."
"You wanna be doctor?" he asked, impressed as she nodded. "That's cool!"
"Yeah but a lot of work!" she chuckled. "Anyways, I take this year off to just forget a little about studies and then I'll get back at work!"
"That's a good idea! Well, we're really happy to have you on tour! Fatima was so excited when you agreed to the job!" he giggled remembering Fatima's face.
"It was great to hear from her again!"
"Where did you meet her?"
"She was my dance teacher when I was 12 to like...17 years old! She's the one who gave me all the contracts and stuff... but I haven't seen her in 4 years because she's so famous now!" Lylian laughed.
"Yeah that's our fault...we always ask her for something ... " Brian smiled. The two walked in the parking lot and got in the tour bus where almost everyone was.
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*** Meanwhile ***
"Oh come on...you've heard that? I wanna be a doctor...blah blah blah! Bullshit!" Ally said as she rolled her eyes.
"What is your problem?" Tania asked.
"Yeah, why are you so angry at her?" Amanda added.
"I was suppose to be the one with that job!! That's why!" Ally replied angrily.
"Why you? I could have got the job too... you're just jealous!" Tania said.
"I'm not jealous, I'm realistic! You don't understand that she just stole our job and now will get everyone's attention?"
"Oh so that's what it's all about... you're jealous because she'll get more attention than you now... that's lame!" Amanda replied.
"Rose, what do you think about this?" Ally asked, turning to the tall brown-haired woman beside her.
"I think we actually can't think anything yet because we just met her! And yes, she is very nice! So...we'll see!" Rose answered and shrugged.
"Anyways, it's not like you can do something about it!" Amanda said.
"That's what you think..." Ally whispered to herself.
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*** At the hotel ***
Lylian waited patiently to get her key for her bedroom but it seemed like something was wrong because Kevin had been talking with the woman at the reception for about ten minutes now. She didn't know why he was the one taking care of this but...she guessed someone had told him to. She was sitting on a couch in the lobby, looking at everything around her. She had seen Howie with this actress she liked a lot, Michelle Martin. Everyone knew about their relationship but she didn't know she'd be on tour with them. She hoped she'd have the chance to talk to her soon. Beside that, she knew most of them had girlfriends but she haven't seen them anywhere...they were probably out or in their bedrooms.
"Sorry it was so long.." Kevin said. "But we have a little problem.."
"What's wrong?" she asked, as she stood up.
"Even if we asked a thousand times to keep one bedroom free for today...they didn't and well... we can't have a free room for you... "
"Oh, I can share with someone.." Lylian replied.
"I know but the thing is that the four girls are already in one room because we didn't have enough rooms... and we all have our room...except... Deryck... he's alone in this two-bed room... so....."
"Oh..." was all Lylian could replied. She wasn't expecting this. She didn't care much but she thought she'd be sharing with a girl...
"I know you would probably have liked best to be with a girl but... that's really all we have! And...it's only for one night... tomorrow, we'll have a room for you.."
"Yeah..sure. No problem!" she said.
"I'm really sorry!" he apologized again. She took her loggages and followed him to the elevator.
"I think it's gonna be alright..." she smiled. At least, she had thought Deryck was really sweet and nice.
They walked silently out of the elevator on the 7th floor and they stopped in front of the 705 room. Kevin knocked and a few seconds later, Deryck answered, his green eyes full of question as they looked from Kevin to Lylian.
"Hey Deryck! Um, we got a little problem so...do you mind sharing your room tonight??" Kevin asked.
"With you?" Deryck asked shyly to Lylian.
"Yeah this stupid hotel booked all the rooms so...she needs a place to stay...only for tonight!" Kevin explained.
"Um..yeah sure no problem... come in.." he said, opening the door wider to let them in.
"Well, I won't stay longer... but if there's anything wrong... call me!" Kevin said before to leave the room. Lylian entered and a long silence followed as the two stared at each other shyly.
"Um...so... do you snore?" she asked finally broking the silence.
"What?!?!"
"Do you snore?" she repeated, a grin forming in her face.
"Um..No!" Deryck replied, blushing.
"Alright...but am I... so..." she started but saw his confused look and bursted out laughing. "I'm kidding!"
"Oh...oh sorry.." he apologized with a little laugh.
"Don't be! And I don't think I'll be much troubles... if so ... you're stuck with me anyways!" she smiled as she put her loggages on the right bed.
"Ok!" he shyly responded.
"So, you're not one of those freak pervert who'll jump on me while I'm sleeping huh?"
"No...No don't worry...." he answered, unsure if she was kidding or not.
"You better not be because I'm a black belt in karate..." she warned with a grin.
"Ok! You warned me!" Deryck smiled sweetly. He was looking a lot more comfortable now and the two started talking together about the tour and their last job. Lylian learned he was 21 years old too and that he was new to the tour this year so she thought she wouldn't feel alone on this tour.
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*** Meanwhile ***
Brian layed on the big bed of his hotel bedroom, thinking about his girlfriend Mary. Tomorrow would be their six month together anniversary. He knew he shouldn't get too excited about it because he have had a lot of relationship that had not last but...he didn't know why he felt extremely happy. Maybe because she was different of the other girls he has been with. She wasn't in the music or movie business... so it was really different for him. She was a very smart student and would soon finish her studies in law. He heard the door unlocked and jumped out of the bed to greet his girlfriend.
"So how was your day?" Brian asked her with a smile when she stepped in the room.
"Good and how was yours??" Mary asked back and wrapped her arms around him.
"Not bad... but I would have liked you to be with me..." he said with a cute pout.
"Ooh, poor baby!" she giggled. "But I bought you something..."
"What???" he asked, his eyes lighting up.
"Here..." she took something from her many bags and handed him.
"Cool!! Nick is gonna be happy!!!" Brian laughed staring at the playstation game.
"I thought you would be.." she chuckled.
"Oh but I am!! It's just that Nick didn't stop talking about it!" Brian smiled.
"Well, I just hope you two won't play all the time...because then, I'll be really angry!!" she warned with a smile.
"Oh don't worry, I don't wanna see you angry.." he grinned before to kiss her. "Thanks!" he added between two kisses.
"My pleasure!" she smiled.
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*** At this time, in Kevin's room ***
"I should not believe you when you tell me you'll be back before me huh??" Kevin smiled at his girlfriend when she walked in the room.
"No you shouldn't!" she grinned, letting her bags on the floor.
"That's what I thought!" he said before to walk up to her and kiss her passionately.
"Oouh, missed me huh?" she asked when they broke apart.
"What d'ya think?"
"I think you missed me very much...and that you'll be very happy...tonight!" she grinned.
"Tonight? Why not now?" he pouted.
"Because we gotta go downstair for dinner..." she laughed.
"It's already 6 o'clock?"
"It"s 6:30 baby!" she exclaimed.
"Oh God! Let's go then!" he took her hand and the two walked downstair and joined the others in the big restaurant.
Nick was sitting on his chair, staring at his glass. Again, he was alone and everyone was in couples. Why was it always happening to him? He was suppose to be the most popular of the group! He knew he should not think that way but... he saw Brian and Mary entering in the restaurant...and then Howie and Michelle... and then Kevin and Vickie... and finally, even if he was with a bitch, Aj was happy with his girlfriend Katya. And they were all looking on the cloud line. He hated it. He wanted to be there too... it has been so long since he haven't felt in love. When he looked up from his glass, he saw the new dancer coming in the room with Deryck. She did look nice... and she was very gentle too. But he knew Kevin would not be happy if he tried to make a move on her. His eyes locked with hers a for a second and she smiled at him as she walked to the dancers table where the four girls and four other guys were already sitting and talking.
"Hey Nick! What's up?" Brian asked, sitting next to his friend.
"Nothing... what about you?" Nick replied.
"Guess what? Mary went shopping today and she bought this cool playstation game we both wanted so much!!"
"That cool game with the high-tech guns and stuff??" Nick asked, suddently feeling better.
"Yup!!!"
"All right!!! Wanna play after dinner???"
"Um...we'll see... "
"Why?"
"Well, it depend if Mary wants.."
"What?? What are you talking about? She bought it..that's because she wants you to play!" Nick said, confused.
"Yeah but I promised her I would not play all the time.."
"But Rok come on! We both wanted this game for a long time!"
"Listen...I'll talk to you about it later! But if I can't because she wants to be with me... I'll lend it to you so you can start to play alright?" Brian smiled.
"Yeah...whatever!" Nick pouted and got back his attention to his glass.
At the dancers table, everyone was talking with animosity, beside Lylian who was feeling a little out of this conversation. They were all talking about the last tour so ...she couldn't really speak. So she was listening, and observing the people in the room. She wondered if the dancers were always dinning together and the Boys together, on seperated tables. Not that she didn't like her mates... but she wanted to know everyone better, not only the Boys but all the crew. Plus, there was Ally who was always giving her this cold look all the time and it was starting to get on her nerves.
"So... Lian?!" Ally said with a smirk.
"Lylian..." this one replied unhappily.
"Oh, yeah that's right sorry.." she apologized. "Have you started working on the VMA's routine??"
"Not yet, I didn't have time but I will start tomorrow probably..." Lylian explained.
"It's in a month you know...you should start working on soon because... we can't all learn a whole show in one week..." Ally teased, as all the other dancers gave her dirty looks.
"I think everyone can handle it here.." Lylian started, looking at everyone around the table. "But you know, if you can't... then I guess you won't be a part of the show.." she added, plunging her green eyes into hers.
Ally's eyes shot her a look but she shut her mouth and continued to eat. Lylian looked down at her plate, ashame of what she had just done. She usually wasn't feeling guilty when someone was getting on her back but she had been with them for just a few hours now and she was already screwing up everything.
After dinner, most of the people decided to go clubbing but Lylian decided to stay at the hotel because she was feeling a little tired and knew she'd have a lot of work the next day. Deryck and Amanda stayed too so the three stayed a little longer and talked in the restaurant.
"You defenitely shut her mouth up!" Deryck giggled, talking about what had happened earlier.
"Yeah girl...that was funny!" Amanda laughed.
"I feel so bad about it ... I didn't want to be mean, it's just that she didn't stop staring at me since I'm arrived..." Lylian sighed. "And sometimes I don't really think when I'm angry.."
"It's ok! I don't really know what got into her... she's usually very nice!" Deryck explained. "Not that I know her that well though.."
"She's just jealous because you got the job she wanted... but hey, it's too late and Fatima never really liked her.." Amanda added.
"Why?"
"Well, she's an amazing dancer... I mean, probably the best of us all...and yeah she's usually very nice and helps us when we have some troubles... but she whines a lot and Fatima hates that!"
"I don't really like it either.." Lylian sighed.
"What don't you like?" a voice asked from behind.
"People that whines all the time...you know, people like you!" Amanda grinned.
"I'm not whining all the time!" Nick pouted.
"Ooh look at that...he pouts too!" Lylian chuckled. "Fatima probably don't like you a lot huh?"
"Actually, " he started, sitting next to her. "She likes me best.." he finished, with a smirk.
"That doesn't mean I will like you best.." Lylian teased.
"I'm sure you will..." he smiled slyly.
"Ok, enough!" Amanda laughed. "You didn't go to the club Nick?"
"Nah...didn't feel like partying tonight... what are you guys doing?"
"Um... we thought about watching a movie..." Deryck said.
"Sounds cool!" Nick said. "Where at?"
"Who said you were invited?" Amanda jocked.
"Well, Deryck can't keep two beautiful woman for himself..." Nick started, putting an arm around the girls shoulders.
"Actually Nick, I can!" Deryck laughed. "But...tonight..I feel like sharing!"
"Man, I feel like a trophee or something..... tonight I can be shared. Hurray!" Amanda exclaimed, rolling her eyes. "Who else is staying in the hotel?"
"Brian and Mary and Michelle and Howie..." Nick exclaimed. "Aj is gone..if that was your question..." he grinned.
"No it wasn't!" Amanda defended. "I just thought that maybe they'd like to watch the movie with us!"
"Yeah right.." Nick teased as he stood up. "Listen, I'll go ask them and...I'll join you in your room?" he said, looking at Deryck and Lylian.
"Yeah no problem!"
"Alright! See ya guys later!" he waved and walked away.
"So tell me a little more about the other people from the crew...No one introduced me to them..." Lylian said as the three walked to the elevator.
"Well... the red-haired that was sitting next to Kevin was his girlfriend Vickie... the blond-haired next to Brian was Mary, his girlfriend....the bitch with the braids is Katya, Aj' girlfriend and well, you know Michelle Martin." Amanda explained.
"Ooo-kay..." Lylian laughed. "And what are they doing for living?"
"Vickie is a journalist... Mary she's a student... Katya is a bitchy-singer..."
"Why do you say this?" Lylian asked.
"'Cause she's acting so bossy and bitch around us.. you know, she has nothing to do with the dancers... and she's always saying little comments when she's near us... no one likes her anyways!" Deryck answered.
"Plus, she's acting like a real flirt around every guy of the tour, especially the Boys so...the girlfriends don't like her..." Amanda said.
"I understand.." Lylian giggled. "I don't think I'd be very pleased either..."
"Yeah anyway...the other girlfriends are very nice though!" Deryck said.
"I'd really like to meet Michelle! She seems so nice...on tv.." Lylian laughed.
"Oh she is! She's so sweet, everyone likes her! But she's not often on the tour because of the movies and stuff... " Amanda said, sitting on the floor at the edge of the Deryck's bed.
A few minutes later, Nick entered in the room, followed by Brian and Mary.
"Hey guys!" Brian cheered.
"Hey people!" Mary said as she looked around the room. She spotted Lylian and walked toward her. "Hey girl! I'm Mary!" she happily said as they shook hands.
"I'm Lylian! Nice to meet you!"
"Same here!" she replied with the same joy. "I love your name, it's really cute!"
"Thanks!" Lylian told her.
"So tell me, where are you from?"
"Sacramento!"
"That's cool! I love this city!!!" Mary exclaimed. Lylian stared at her with amusement. She had never seen someone so happy living and sociable, beside her best friend. "And do you have a boyfriend?"
"Um, No!" Lylian chuckled, taking aback by the question.
"Great! Than I have a mission!"
"No way Mary! Don't get in her business!" Brian warned, sitting next to his girlfriend.
"I won't! And ya know, I don't wanna get bored on the tour...so I'll be looking!" she winked at Lylian.
"Thank you!" Lylian laughed at Brian's desperate look.
"So you have to tell me what's your type of guy??"
"Can you two girls get this conversation later so we could watch the movie?" Brian frowned.
"No, wait, I'm interested!" Amanda smiled, turning to the two girls.
"Yeah me too!" Nick and Deryck said at the same time. Amanda and Mary bursted out laughing as Lylian looked at them shyly.
"Ok I have an idea!" Mary exclaimed, seeing the look in Lylian's face. "You boys play a little playstation...while us girls chatted a bit...what d'ya think?"
"Sounds really cool!!" Nick shouted, boucing happily.
"Why are you so interested in her private life?" Brian asked. "You're not obliged to answer her you know..." he added, his eyes now on Lylian.
"It's ok!" Lylian laughed.
"Alright then...we'll be back in an hour!" Brian sighed and followed the two other guys outside.
"Thank you my loveee!!" Mary sang and laughed.
"But I agree with him...why are you so interest in my life?" Lylian asked.
"Well, I just like to know the people with who I'm living... they've all went through this 'questionning test'..."
"That's true?" Lylian asked with a smile, turning to Amanda.
"Oh yeah! I've be through this...it's hard...but you'll get over it!" Amanda jocked.
"I just want to know you more! I want to be friend with everyone!"
"Ok! So what d'ya wanna know??" Lylian asked.
The three girls chatted for a while about stuff and others...well, mostly about guys and stuff surrounding the topic. Lylian was feeling great now that she truly knew some of the people and was happy to be friend with Mary 'cause they had a few things in common and she was reminding her of her bestfriend Gaby. At the thought of her friend, she remembered she'd be seeing her again soon and couldn't for the tour to start.
Later, the three boys came back with Howie and Michelle. Lylian was very pleased to meet one of her favourite actress and realized that she was just one of the sweetest person, just like Howie. They sat at different places in the room and watched the movie, laughing and jocking most of the time.
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*** Meanwhile, at the club ***
"For the tenth time, I was not staring at this girl!!!" Aj said, following his girlfriend accross the club like a puppy.
"Yeah right!" Katya replied, rolling her eyes.
"I swear! Damnit Katya why are you always reacting like this??"
"Because you're always looking at other girls!!!" she hissed, finally turning to face him. She crossed her arms under her breast and stared at him.
"Katy...you know what I feel for you!! Why would I flirt with other girls??" Aj asked softly. Katya stayed silent and looked at the floor. "Since I'm with you I never looked or thought about any other girl!!" he replied...wich wasn't completely true. But it looked like it worked with her because her face softened.
"I'm sorry!" she sighed, embracing him. "I just don't wanna lose you..."
"Why would you? You know I love you!" he smiled and kissed her.
"Sorry..." she apologized again, in a whisper.
"It's okay!" he replied with a sigh. He was getting tired of those jealousy crisis but... even if he had thought often about leaving her, he just couldn't. He did love her...or so he thought.
"Let's go dance!!" she suddently exclaimed.
"Alright babay!!" Aj grinned slyly as they made their way to the big dance floor where most of the other people from the crew were already. Both being very good dancers, they moved suggestively on the reggae song coming out fromt he huge speakers all around the room.
