�You�re a jerk ya know that?� Dakota stated. �I could�ve fallen over with a heart attack.�
�But you didn�t,� Nickolas said giving his cute smile.
�Luckily.� He kissed her. �What are you listening?�
�The Calling.� She smiled. �You didn�t recognize the song?� He shook his head. �I�m
disappointed.�
�Why?�
�Because I am.�
�Sing it again.�
�No.� She made a face.
�Why not?�
�Because.�
�Please?�
�Nope.�
�Pretty please with, uh�um�with me on top?� He smiled and she just shook her head holding back a smile.
�Did you hear what your brother said?�
�Yes I did. I heard he apologized for it.�
�Yeah, I wasn�t mad at him.�
�He said. I�m glad you didn�t take him seriously.�
�Well I know your brother�s a bullshitter and I trust you enough to be honest with me about your past or whatever. You already told me you go to strip clubs.� She grinned. �We both know deep down that we need to know about each others pasts, no matter what it is, if we�re going to make this relationship work. I am going to be moving in with you after all.�
�And I can�t wait.� He smiled again and kissed her, as the door opened.
�Can we go?� Aaron asked.
�Give us a moment,� Nickolas said.
�You had your moment,� MyKenna said. �I want to do something before the days over.�
�Right,� Nickolas said looking at Dakota. �Oh I called Howie and he said he can meet with you anytime today.�
�Really?� Dakota said.
�Yeah. I told ya I was going to call him today.�
�You didn�t tell him we�re seeing each other did ya?�
�No, you told me not to so I didn�t.�
�Good, because I want to do this on my own.�
�I understand.�
�So let�s go,� Aaron said. �The sooner we go the sooner you two have time alone to do those things you like to do.� He smirked and went inside with MyKenna behind him.
�I think we should go,� Dakota said getting up and Nickolas stopped her.
�Why are you always in a hurry when you�re with me?� Nickolas asked and Dakota just looked at him. �I believe we have all the time in the world. So why rush?� She shrugged. �You have nothing to worry about with me. I love you.� She sighed and gave a grin. �Nothing to worry about at all.� He hugged her.
�I still think we should go. MyKenna and Aaron want to do something together and I have to meet with Howie.� She left him go and went inside. He left out a sigh and went inside himself.
�You guys ready?� Aaron asked.
�Yeah,� Dakota replied.
�What�s wrong?� MyKenna asked.
�Nothing,� Dakota and Nickolas said smiling.
�Oh,� MyKenna said. �I just got the impression something was wrong. That�s just me though.�
�Yeah,� Dakota said, as the phone rang.
�DJ, will you get that for me?� Nickolas asked tying his shoes.
�Sure,� Dakota said picking up the phone. �Hello?�
�Is Nick there?� came a high-pitched squeaky female�s voice again and Dakota looked at Nickolas.
�May I ask whose calling?� Nickolas looked at her.
�Tiffany.� Dakota glared at Nickolas and held back her tears.
�Just a moment.� She threw the phone at Nickolas. �It�s your girlfriend, ya bastard�Tiffany.� Nickolas looked at her, as she ran out. They heard the front door shut and Nickolas ran after her. Aaron looked at MyKenna and picked up the phone.
�Hello?� Aaron said.
�Nick?� came the girl�s voice.
�No.�
�I want to speak to Nick.�
�Who is this?�
�Tiffany, his girlfriend.�
�His girlfriend�s name is Dakota.�
�No, cause I�m his girlfriend.�
�And I�m his best friend. He doesn�t know anyone named Tiffany.�
�We were just together Monday night.�
�You�re mistaken; he was with Dakota Monday night.�
�I don�t think so.�
�What Nick are you looking for?�
�Nick Carter. Backstreet Boy Nick Carter.�
�Well you got the wrong number. This is the Ventura residence.�
�I don�t think so.�
�Well I do.�
�Listen here you little shit�� Aaron hung up the phone before he heard anymore.
�People,� Aaron said shaking his head.
�Did she sound familiar?� MyKenna asked.
�No. Nick didn�t date anyone with a high-pitched squeaky voice�unless you count Mandah which we won�t.�
�Of course not.�
�Put me down!� came Dakota�s voice from the hallway and they looked, as Nickolas came in with Dakota over his shoulder.
�Quit being stubborn,� Nickolas said. �How many times do I need to tell you? I didn�t date anyone named Tiffany.�
�Then why the hell is she calling? First you cell and now your home.�
�I don�t know. Probably just a fan that got the number somewhere. Maybe she knows somebody that works with the phone place.�
�If she was a fan then why would she tell me that she�s your girlfriend?�
�You know how the fans are, DJ,� MyKenna said. �They�ll do anything to be linked with the BSB.� Dakota didn�t say anything.
�I�m not lying to you,� Nickolas said. �I haven�t yet and I never will.� She still didn�t say anything. �Stay mad all ya want, but I ain�t letting you go.�
�Nicky, can you put me down?� Dakota requested. �I�m not feeling so good.�
�You can�t fool me,� Nickolas said.
�I�m not,� Dakota said. �I�m serious.� Aaron walked around to look at her.
�Dude, Nick,� Aaron said. �She ain�t looking too good.�
�I just said I wasn�t feeling so good,� Dakota rebutted and Nickolas put her on the couch. They looked at each other and Nickolas saw how pale she was.
�Damn,� Nickolas said.
�Yeah,� Dakota agreed. �Just give me a moment and I�ll be fine.�
�Do you need anything?� Aaron asked.
�No,� Dakota said. �Just a moment is all.� They waited in silence a few minutes and then Dakota looked at them. �I�m good to go now.�
�Ya sure?� Nickolas asked concerned.
�Yep,� Dakota assured him.
�Are ya ready to go then?� MyKenna�s asked and Dakota nodded. �With us?� She nodded again. �Including Nick?� She nodded a third time and looked at Nickolas, as she smiled. �Great. Good. Excellent.�
�I got an interview with Howie,� Dakota said. �I think we should go so we�re not too late.�
�Alright,� Nickolas said. �Let�s go.� They grabbed their stuff and went out the door.
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