�Why?� Howard asked.
�Going out with someone ya don�t even know,� Nickolas said. �Someone who didn�t even thank Loni for introducing ya�ll.�
�All that matters,� Kevin began, �is that it�s getting us away from you.�
�Whatever,� Nickolas said rolling his eyes.
�You�d go out with Loni the first chance you got,� Howard said. �Admit it.�
�Whatever,� Nickolas repeated, as the lobby doors opened and they looked.
It wasn�t anyone they knew and they all looked away and waited patiently. They waited a few more minutes and the lobby doors opened again and they all stood up. Valondra led her friends over to the Boys and they all looked at each other.
�Hey, guys,� Valondra said.
�Hey,� the Boys said simultaneously.
�Ya look good,� Valondra said.
�Thanks,� Howard said.
�Farah,� Kevin began, �you look great.�
�Thanks,� Farah said, as Kevin kissed her cheek. �You�re looking good too.�
�Thank you,� Kevin said.
�Howie, you�re looking good,� Lillie said.
�Gracias,� Howard said. �You�re as beautiful as the stars in the sky.�
�That was corny,� Valondra said laughing and Nickolas smiled at her. �They�re all so cute. I need a picture.� She took her camera out of her bag. �All of you stand together, because I�m only taking one picture.� They all obeyed and Valondra took her picture. �Spank you.� She smiled, as did the others. �Now I got something to put in my basement to scare the rats away.� She laughed and they all shook their heads. �Don�t ya�ll have somewhere to be? Aren�t you going to be late?�
�We�re going,� Kevin said. �You guys behave.�
�Always,� Valondra said, as Kevin, Farah, Howard, and Lillie walked out.
�I didn�t think you�d come,� Nickolas said and Valondra looked at him.
�I didn�t think so either,� Valondra said. �But Fox had a date tonight so��
�I�m glad he did,� Nickolas said and Valondra smiled at him.
�I�m heading up,� Alexander said. �You guys coming?�
�Yeah,� Nickolas said. �Do you want to join us?�
�I guess so,� Valondra said. �Toni, Ariel.�
�Ariel went outside,� Antoinette stated. �She saw something, but won�t say what.�
�I�m heading up with the guys,� Valondra said. �Are you going to come along?�
�Yeah, sure,� Antoinette said, as they all got on the elevator.
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�I knew it was you,� Ariel said, as she looked at the tall blonde standing in front of her. �I swear to God I knew it was you�Jonathan Brandis.� He just smiled and she extended her hand. �Ariel Jackson.�
�Nice to meet you,� Jonathan said taking her hand and shaking it.
�I can die happy now,� Ariel smirked.
�You don�t want to do that,� Jonathan said.
�Sure I do,� Ariel said spying Lillie, Farah, Howard, and Kevin. �Guys, come here.� They walked over to her and she smiled. �Meet the one, the only�Jonathan Brandis.�
�No way,� Lillie said.
�Way,� Ariel said. �Ain�t this awesome?�
�Very,� Farah said. �Your life is now complete.�
�Almost,� Ariel said. �These are my friends by the way�Lillie and Farah and I�m sure you already know who Howie D and Kevin are.�
�I�ve seen them around,� Jonathan replied. �Nice to meet you.�
�Likewise,� Kevin said, as they all shook hands. �We have to go though.�
�Alright,� Ariel said. �Have fun.�
�We will,� Lillie said, as they walked away.
�You probably have to go to,� Ariel said to Jonathan. �You�re most likely busy.�
�Actually I�m on vacation right now,� Jonathan stated. �I�m here visiting family.� Ariel nodded and they stood there in silence a few minutes. �I have nothing to do tonight.� She looked at him. �I know we just met and all, but I was heading to the movies, and if you�re interested I could use some company. If you�re not some crazed homicidal fan.�
�Me?� Ariel said surprised.
�You�re the only one I see,� Jonathan replied.
�Wow, um�� She smiled. �I�d love to.�
�Great.� She smiled some more. �You�re not a homicidal fan are you?�
�No way; you can ask anyone.�
�I�ll take your word.�
�Good.� He smiled. �Let�s go then.�
�Do you need to freshen up or anything?�
�Nope; I freshened up before I left home.�
�Alright.�
�If ya don�t mind I�m going to go tell my friends quick.�
�Not at all. I have a phone call to make anyway.�
�Ok. I�ll be right back.� Jonathan just nodded and Ariel ran inside. She didn�t see her friends in the lobby and went straight up to the presidential suite. She knocked on the door and it opened up. �Alex, hey, where�s Loni and Toni?�
�Watching the tellie and playing cards,� Alexander replied. �Come on in.� Ariel walked in and the others looked at her.
�Hey, girl,� Antoinette said. �What�s up?�
�I can�t join ya�s tonight,� Ariel said.
�Why not?� Valondra asked.
�Because I just got me a date,� Ariel replied.
�With who?� Valondra and Antoinette asked in unison.
�One very sexy movie star,� Ariel said.
�What�s his name?� Antoinette wanted to know.
Ariel smiled and said, �Jonathan Brandis.�
�Get out of here,� Valondra said. �You�re bullshitting.�
�I am not,� Ariel said. �You can come down and see for yourself.�
�We�ll take you word,� Antoinette said. �We just started this game of poker.�
�Ok,� Ariel said. �I�ll bring him by later then.�
�Whatever,� Valondra said. �Have fun.�
�You know I will,� Ariel said walking out. She went back down to the lobby and went outside where Jonathan was still waiting. �Ok we can go now.�
�Great,� Jonathan said and they started walking.
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