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Introduction- Getting to know me!

Hi! I started reading these fanfictions, as you all would call them, a the begining of the summer. I got hooked. Then I decided you know my life with all the guys it just as interesting as any of the other stories. I have to say I'm not the best writer, but I will get help some of my friends. To start, I'm Ami Liz, however I'm mostly known as Ames. I'm 18 on June 11th. I'm 5'8, blue eyes, blonish brown somewhat curly hair. I'm not all the pretty in my opinion, my figure is kinda filled out in certain places, my sister is even worse. However, I must say she is thinner.Her name is Kariann, many people call her Key, but as you continue to read her name then changes to Wipeout, you'll see why later. She will be 17 on September 13. She is 5'10", blue eyes, short brown strait hair. She biggest passion is softball. Well enough about her, I got to continue.Kelli, is our new neighbor. She is rather short and just starting to mature physically. Her B-day is June 19th and will turn the great age of 18. Her hair is midium length, light brown, and dead strait. She has blue/green/hazel eyes. Although she is only child, and rather shy, you'll grow to love her.Samantha, known as Sam, and whatever name you can come up with for her, is the girlfriend to Tyler Chasez. She is tall, thin, and very hyper. She will turn 17 on Nov. 23. She loves to joke around, and be peppy all the time. What I would give for an 8th of her energy. Anyway, she is 5'10", brown eyes, and long brown curly hair.Now Tyler, you all probably wondering. He is JC's kid brother. Who is to be 18 but still had senior year left. He is tall, 5'11" 6 feet, blond hair, blue eyes, athletic, and shows no signs of being jealous and alomst completely different from his older brother.Well, they are the main characters I think you may need to be introduced to. I'm sure you have all heard of every guy from *N Sync, BSB, Britney, Christina, 98*, 5ive, LFO, and many other of the superstars. They all play roles, *N Sync, BSB, Britney the most. Oh wait, Ryan Gosling-from Young Hercules. He was Justin's best friend during the MMC years. One more tibit: I moved to Maryland a few months before graduating from high school. As a child, I lived across the street from Brian, yes, Brian from BSB. So there is no starstruckness, towards Nick, AJ, Howie, Kevin, and Brian, because I knew them when they were starting out. That could be a story in its self. Anyway, hope you all like my story of one summer that couldn't stop getting warmer. I like using all those flowery stuff. OH, some stuff will be kept out for privacy, but I'll tell you all the juicy details, I know or am allowed to tell. Well, here is my story. I will recieve some help, from Kelli, and maybe a few of the guys, if they would like. Enjoy the romances, arguements, jokes, fights, cutenesses, shynesses, and every other thing possible, when you live with the stars.

Chapter 1 Part 1

"Hey is this set taken?""No, I don't believe so," I answered not looking up from what I was doing. "Thanks, I'll just sit thn and get to work.""Okay then," I responded while turning to look at the blond haired blue eyed guy who was going to sit next to me in the studio. For some reason, he looked so fmiliar. I quickly turned back to my fooling around."So you new here?" he questioned."Yeah, my family just returned to Maryland, from Kentucky, where I have lived since the age of three.""Oh, well it must be hard, leaving all your friends and family.""Actually both of my parents families live here, but the whole friend thing was really hard being a senior, but I'm getting used to it.""Well, that is good. Missing people you love is hard. Oh by the way, I'm Tyler. And what brings you to a recoding studio anyway?""Nice to meet you Tyler, I'm Ami Liz, but many people call me Ames. I'm here because some of my close friends are here recording their album before it is released on May 18th. So who is this loved one who miss?""Umm... it isn't like that. I miss my older brother and sister. She just came back from college this week. My brother has been on the road since the age seventeen, and it is kinda hard being his kid brother.""Really? Who is he?" I asked realizing I had seen him in some teen magazine."He is JC from *N Sync. Life gets complicated. Everyone wants to be my best friend just to get close to him. I'm never sure who to trust.""Huh, I know what you mean.""Really, who is in there recording?""Backstreet Boys""Wow, I guess you would know.""Yeah, but it isn't like I'm related to them. I lived across the street from Brian as a kid. I remember when he would baby-sit my sister and me. However, he was always like my older brother, and introduced me to some if my best friends I have today. I don know how you mean that you can't really trust people though. I had a few friends who I could always count on and will always be there, but when a new girl or guy for that matter were in school, they'd be like, 'Hey I'll buy you lunch if I can can come over and meet Nick or any of the other guys.' OKay, I'm starting to talk to much.""Oh that is okay, I'm just relieved you didn't jump on me when I mentioned JC. I get that alot and there are times, like you said it will even be a guy, which makes it seem really weird. Anyway, I do have a little work to get done, so if you don't mind I'll get started.""Sure, go right ahead, I think they are probably getting close to being done for the day, anyway.""Okay, well, then I'll see you around I guess.""Alright then, maybe tomorrow or something. Thanks for the talk Tyler, bye!"

Chapter 1 Part 2

Okay so in my head, I was thinking, this guy is really sweet, but not my type. I didn't know whether I was leading him on because I didn't want to. He was nice to talk to and someone, I really wanted to keep as a friend.Oh for a little more information on me: Blondish Brown curly hair, Blue eyes, 5'8"~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~That night at home I was unpacking and setting up my room, when Karianne, my 17 year old sister came in the room. "Ames, which do you think goes better with my hair, the blue or pink shirt?""Key, why are you asking?" As I knew the blue complimented her brown strait hair, blue eyes,and tall (5'10") slendar but muscular figure."Well, I have to choose what to wear to school in the morning.""Remember we were uniforms now? Mom picked them up today." We would be going to an all girls school, known as Mount de Sales. I happened to really like it, but my sister, Ms. Jock, liked playing with the guy."Shut, that is right. Oh well, which should I wear to dinner then?""Key you are impossible. Mom is making dinner for the troup of us, Bri,Nick, AJ, Kev, Howie, you, me, dad and herself. Really do you think any of them are going to care?""No porbably not, but I like to look good.""Just wear the blue one, you dork. Oh are you going to the recording studio tomorrow with me?""Yep, count me in. Hey I'll save the blue one for tomorrow after school, and use the pink one now.""Okay Key, I'll see you at dinner," I said while shoving her out the door.

Chapter 2 Part 1

Well, Key and I went to the recording studio that Monday after our first day back at school. Tyler was there too. I walked in and he turned to see me in my uniform aì¥Á Y ¿ Ì bjbjóWóW -r
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Chapter 2 Part 2

She got in and directed Kevein where to drive. By the time all the guys had introduced themselves we were there. We all placed our usual orders and Kelli showed us to the nearest park which had very few people occupying it. I thanked God for that."So, Kelli, you lived in Maryland long?" Nick asked trying to start a conversation."Yeah all my life. However, my mom's family lives in Virginia and my dad's in Pennsylvania.""Oh that is cool.""Yeah."The rest of us set there in silence and ate while Nick flirted his little haert out, and Kelli was trying not to choke with excitement. Then Nick realized all eyes eyes were on him and we had all finished eating."Oh, does anyone wanna play a little B-Ball?" he said while getting up and heading for the van for his precious basketball.We all got up and headed to the nearby court. Although, Kelli seemed to have a look of terror on her face and was growing pale."Kelli, you okay?" I questioned."Yeah, I just can't play ball or for that matter any sport to save my life.""Well, believe me the real athletes out here are Nick, Brian, and Key, the rest of is just goof off and have fun.""Okay, well, thanks for the little pep talk.""Oh you will do fine, just don't worry about it, none of us care anyway."The teams were made: Brian, Kelli, Nick, and me verse, Kevin, Key, AJ, and Howie. We played a quick game and Kevin suddenly noticed it was going on eight and that Ket, Nick, and I had some school work to do. "Guys, we gotta get going, if Nick is going to pass this course, you know, somehow I always get stuck being his tutor so let's hit it.""Huh, Kev, must you always bring up that stupid English class, you know I'll do fine, and I don't always need help," Nick persecuted."Okay, Nick, well, I bet the girks have got stuff to do, so let's go."We all did have things to be doing, and we went back to the van that fit eight.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~After Kelli left and before I headed up to finish my work, Nick approached me with the oddest grin on his face."So you really like her, already?""Yeah, sorry, but she is so cute, and her laugh, the way she acted when she saw us, and how it quickly ended. Oh my, I sound like a little boy going through his first crush.""Okay, Nick, slow down. She seemed to be interested in you too.""I noticed, but she can't play basketball at all.""Is that a priority?""No, it gives me a challenge to teach her and spend some time together.""Nick you are incredible.""I know!""Oh shut-up and go get to work.""Fine, but you know I'm really incredible," he said while leaving and recieving a hit on his head from my right hand.

Chapter 3 Part 1

Well, time passed and along came June. The guys had just returned from their advertising in Europe, and Kelli and I had just graduated. Nick and Kelli had become rather close, but were not considered an officail couple yet. Tyler, Key and I had become good friends and we notcied that *N Sync and BSB were touring the same cities on exactly the same dates."Huh, I can't believe we just graduated," I said to Kelli at our kitchen table."I know, I feel so much older or something.""Oh shut-up, I still have senior year to go." Key pitched in from the stove and her mass of food and mess."Sorry Key, but it is so cool, especially since Ames and I are going to the same college in South Carolina. We really should get an apartment together, so we don't have to meet all those strange people. Or even better when the guys come by, we don't have to deal with all the other girls. Oh hey Nick!" Nick entered the room, interrupting Kelli."Hey guys, Ames, what y'all got to eat?""I swear Nick you think about food 24/7.""Hey, he's a growing boy." Kelli piped in."Actually, I have other things going on in my mind, like sweet kind beautiful Kelli here.""Excuse me while I go puke," Kelli said while leaving the room."Okay Nick, just help yourself like always, anyway, Kelli, I think that would be a great idea, just if I could get my parents to give a few extra dollars.""What ya talking about?" Nick asked from inside the refrigerator."Well, we are talking about college and apartment," Kelli answered."Well, you know guys we will pitch in a few dollars if you get an extra room for us to stay in when we come to visit.""What do you mean we will, Nick?" Brian questioned as he entered the room."Well, Bri, they were thinking about getting an apartment in South Carolina, and I said if they got a guest room or to we give some money.""Oh Nick, the things you get us into. Ames, I knida need to talk to you out in the hall please." I followed Brian into the hall way."Ames, what would think about asking Kelli to come with us this summer?""Bri, that sounds great, she is a good friend, it would give Key and me someone to be with when you guys can't be there, and Nick would really love it.""Yeah, I know, you think Key mind though?""No, we have all kinda grown together.""Okay than stay here for a sec."He peered in the kitchen and gave Nick a nod. The two of us went and watched Carson with the others. Yet in the kitchen:"Kelli, I, Ames, Key, and the rest of the guys were wondering if you would um.. like.. um.. would.. you know?""Nick, just say it, oh and you really need some work on your speeches.""Thanks for the compliment. Anyway, we wanted to know if you would like to join us this summer, you know, on tour?"That was when the neighborhood heard a loud scream, and Kelli finished it off with a kiss on the cheek."I'm taking that as a yes.""U,, yeah, I don't see why I couldn't come, but then there is always my mom.""Okay, go ask girl."She ran outside to her house and didn't come back for about half an hour.The door than opened and in the middle of her breathes and screams Kelli managed to say, "She said yes!!!!!!!!""Kelli we leave in three days, so you gotta get packing."She came in and told us the news, and then left to go pack and spend time with her family.

Chapter 3 Part 2That night I had just ended a two hour phone call with Tyler and had talked to JC for the first time. I hung up and was listening to radio and here is what the man said:"New just in that will have your blood boiling and the cities scared to go out when these guys come to town. For all you pop lovers our there, JC Chasez from *N Sync just stopped by about an hour ago and officailly announced that the Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, and *N Sync will be touring together. Along with these fabulous stars, there will be surprise appearances from other wonderful artists and upcoming perfromers. So don't miss this once in a life time chance to catch them all."Okay, I know this may sound a little strange but the first thing I did was scream and begin jumping up and down. Then Key walked in."What is wrong with you?""They.. we.. are.. going.. on tour.. with.. Tyler.. *N Sync.. and Britney Spears.. and BSB!!!!!""Oh my God," she said doing exactly what did.We soon noticed the five guys standing at the threshold to my room watching us act like morons."So, you all found out, huh?" AJ asked. "Um, yeah," I said calming myself down. "I gotta call Kelli!""No need to, I'm here," she said entering the room, with a huge grin."Well, I at least need to call Tyler," I said as the phone rang and everyone laughed leaving my room."Hi Tyler," I answered."Hi, how'd you know it was me?""Well, I was just going to call you, so I guess you heard?""Yep, JC turned the radio on and when the ad was over there stppd, Justin, Joey, Lance, and Chris. Well, at least we will see each other before college. That was the only reason I called. Sorry, but I got to go, and say a better welcome to them.""Okay, bye, oh am I still meeting JC tomorrow at lunch?""Um, I'll call you.""Okay, hear from you then, bye!""Bye"I flopped down on the bed with the biggest grin, the only thing I was missing wee the friends still living in Kentucky. I mean, my sister, Brian, Nick, AJ, Howie, Kevin, Kelli, and now my friend Tyler and all him friends along with other guests. This was going to be one good summer! I got up and went down stairs to see what everyone was doing and only founf Key going up the stairs to bed."So where is everyone?""Going to sleep, dork.""Okay, well, I guess this is good night, I just need to say thanks to mom, dad, and Brian."I went and found Brian and began, "Hey thanks for this whole summer, really if it weren't for you I would never have this privilegeg.""No problem, but girl, I tierd, so good night and sweet dreams," he said while kissing my forehead and walking into the guest room."Good-night, c-ya in the morning."I walked up to my parents room and founf them sitting on the bed talking."Hey mom, dad, thanks for everything!""Okay dear, what was with all that screaming thing?" dad questioned."Oh well, we found out the tour got bigger, and I wanted to say thanks for letting Key and I go with them. I love you guys so much.""Well, we love you too, and now we are going to bed, so see you in the morning, dad is making breakfast," mom said."Okay mom, c-ya then, lave ya, good-night." I shut the door and walked to my room, where I quicklt fell into a deep and peaceful sleep.

Chapter 4

The next morning after eating a delicious breakfast of pancakes and sausage I decided to go up stairs and get dressed. As I was choosing which shirt to wear the phone rang."Hello""Hi Ames, so what time is good for to go to lunch?""Hi Tyler, um anytime after 11 would be great.""Wonderful, wear something confortable and invite whom ever you please.""Okay, so what did you have planned?""That is my little sercret.""Well, it better be something good. Just kidding I know it will be.""Alright, we will see you then.""Bye Tyler.""C-ya!"The outfit I was planing to wear had to go. I went back into the closet and got a pair of jean shorts, a Winnie the Pooh tank, and my tennis shoes.After I was ready I decided to ask Key and Kelli along since the both of them were going to be doing nothing and the other guys were busy. They both qucikly agreed and went to get ready."So where are we going?" I questioned Tyler from the back set of his car."I told you, it is a surprise.""Come on Tyler, just a little hint." Kelli persuded."No, all I will say is that Key will really love it."Key will really love it, kept repeating through mind. I had no clue where we were headed.The door sung open and a tall, thin girl greeted me."Hi," she said in a very peppy voice, "I finally get to meet you all. I hope you enjoy the game.""Hi, I'm Amy Liz.""I know""Ames, Key, Kelli, this is Sam. You know the girl I talk about and proclaim to be my girlfriend," Tyler said."Oh, hi nice to meet you too. And believe me Tyler really does talk about you," I added."So what is this game?" Key asked wanting to know."Well, hey I know you from somewhere, anyway this is one of my softball games." Sam said."Hey did you go to the ASA A Nationals last year?" Karen inquired."Yeah, how'd you know?" Sam asked."Oh, I played for Kentucky last year."The two went off to the side sontinueing there conversation of last years nationals, while Tyler led Kelli and me over some familiar faces.Kelli, being ever so calm extending her right hand out and spoke, "Hi I'm Kelli and this must be JC, Lance, and Chris. We have heard so much about you guys.""Well, that's my little brother for ya." JC said shaking her hand after the other guys. "And I'm presumming this is Ami Liz, since we have met Sam.""Yep that would be me, well it is nice to meet you Lance and Chris. Also to finally meet you in person JC.Oh the girl over there talking Sam is Key, my sister, she is obessed with softball.""We know," Chris said."Yeah we sure do, he wouldn't stop talking about Sam this, Ames that, Kelli, Key, and on and on," Lance added. Tyler turned a wonderous shade of pink."Oh really, anything we should be informed about?" I questioned."Nope, Tyler is a good boy," JC said while putting his arm around Tyler's right shoulder."Okay, well, that is good to know," Kelli said, "but shouldn't there supposed to be two more of you guys?""Oh yeah, Justin and Joey. Britney is also here with us. But they all had other things to do. Brit is with some friends, Joey met some girl, and Justin was asleep when we left but he wanted to call his mom and dad.""Okay, um, I think the game is starting y'all!" I said turning to the feild and watching Key sit in the dug-out with the rest of the girls.

Chapter 5
We all set and watched as Maryland beat Lake Shore, while eating the natural softball food of hot dogs, peanuts, grapes, and cotton candy. After the game ended with the score of 17 to 4, we all decided to back to the house. That was when we got to really know Sam."So let me get introduced to everyone a little better now that I've got the time," Sam said with a mischivous smile. "I know lets play a game, um, do guys have a spare roll of toilet paper?""I believe we do, but what may I ask are we going to do with it?" I questioned."Oh you'll just wait and see.""Here ya go Sam," Key said while throwing her a the toilet paper."Good, now let's get everyone one in a circle."All of us being to scared to ask any questions got in a circle on the floor."Um, hun, is this what I think it is?" Tyler looked at Sam with a funny expression."Yes, but if you tell anyone, boy you better be watching out."Just then the front door openì¥Á Y ¿ Ì bjbjóWóW -r
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‘= ‘= Ì ÿÿ ÿÿ ÿÿ ] - - - - - d Kelli.The rest of them joined in, plopping down on the floor."Now for the explaination. First we will pass around this roll of toilet paper, and you will take as many peices as you would like. After that I will continue the directions.""Okay, so we take this paper, and hopefully not have to use it?" AJ proclaimed.We all looked at him and did as told, not having any clue of what was going to happen next."Now since you all have some paper I want you all to save that till later. First we are going to throw this roll around the circle answering the question 'Fold or crumple'. This will make it so everyone feels comfortable before we get to the next part. Here Tyler and I will go first. I crumple." Sam threw the roll to Tyler."I too, crumple," he said throwing it to JC."Well, okay, this is kinda interesting, but I to crumple," he said and throwing it to Kevin."I can't wait to see the next part, I crumple," he proclaimed tossing it to me."I crumple, nice idea Sam, I'll have to use it," I proclaimed lobbing it Lance."I crumple." It then went to Howie, who crumples, Key who crumples, and then came Chris."Y'all really want to know? Well I, oh nevermind, I crumple," and he Brian.Brian crumples, Nick crumples, Kelli crumples, and last was AJ."Okay guys, this is what I do. I use my hand and I go from back to front, unless, I'm in the woods it has leaves, but this whole paper thing I don't get."Howie and Nick both threw a pillow at AJ."Alright, alright, so I crumple. Since I was the last one here Sam, tell us what to do now.""Good, we have finished the ice breaker. Now with the paper you are holding from before, for each peice you must tell a fact about yourself. Here I will go first.1) I'm Sam, 2) I love Tyler, 3) I play for Maryland Magic, 4) I have an older brother and sister, and 5) I have a big dog. Now Tyler."To make this easier to write here is the list how it went.Tyler- 1. I'm Tyler, 2. I'm dating Sam, 3. I have played this game, and knew to only take a few peicesAmi- 1. I'm Ami, which means beloved friend in French 2. I moved here from Kentucky 3. I have known Brian since I was 3 4. I have known BSB since the beginning 5. I love touring 6. I'm excited about the summer and college 7. Kelli and I will be going to the same college 8. My fave foods are crabs, pasta, and chocolate9. I'm stupid for taking 9 peices of paperKey 1. I'm Key 2. I'm smart for only taking 3 3. I love playing and watching softball

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Kelli- 1. I'm Kelli 2. I have lived in Maryland my whole life 3. I have made at least 10 new friends in the last 3 months 4. I love horse back riding and can't wait for the summerNick- 1. I'm Nick Carter for all of you who don't know me 2. I've been a Backstreet Boy since 13 3. I have 2 dogs 3. I have 1 brother and 3 sister 4. I was a sercret crushWell after Nick said that, Kelli gave him a cute smile and Brian said, "Frack, it ain't that big of a secret."ContinuingBrian- 1. I'm Brian 2. I come from Kentucky 3. I'm turning 25 3. I love the color blue 4. I love mac and cheese 5. I used to baby-sit Ames and Key 6. I have a girlfriend named Leighanne, just don't tell the fans 7. Leighanne and I have a dog named Tyke 8. I used to work at fish resturant 9. I love basketball and taught Nick everything he knows 10. I have had heart surgery 11. I'm just as stupid as Ames, for taking so many peicesKevin- 1. I'm Kevin 2. I live in Kentucky 3. I have a girlfriend Kristen 4. I have the deepest voice of BSBHowie- 1. I'm Howie 2. I don't have a steady girlfriend 3. I can't play b-ball 4. All though many people call me Sweet D AJ- 1. I'm Alexander James 2. People call me AJ 3. I live in Florida with my mom, we are really close, because she was all I had, my twin sister died at birth and my dad left, I have two fluffy dogs who will be joining the tour in Flordia, oh sorry my number 3 got kinda long thereJC- 1. I'm JC, which stands for Joshua Scott Chasez 2. I live in Bowie Maryland 3. I have an older sister Heather and younger brother Tyler 4. I love my job and Chinese foodLance- 1. I'm James Lance 2. I lived in Mississippi 3. Like Kelli, I love to horse back ride, it is one thing I love doing on my time off 4. I'm really looking forward to the summerChris- 1. I'm the King, who has a wife and two kids 2. Just kidding, I'm Chris 3. I have no girlfriend 4. I love being hyper and was named Crazy 5. Let's go party people or something because this game is making my butt hurt from sitting down this long"Yeah, Chris is right, let's get the b-ball." Nick added.We all got up and followed went out to drive way to play a little game. Sam decided to say some cheers instead of really getting into the basketball, here is how one went:~~Tyler Tyler your the one ~~Tyler Tyler your the one~~Shot that ball and run run run (in a deep voice)~~Shot that ball and run run run~~Round the bases you shall go~~First, second, thrid, and home~~YEAH!It was cute how she was so peppy and tried to change the words to make it fit b-ball and it really didn't work. After the game, Sam, Tyler, JC, Chris, and Lance, went back to the Chasez house. The rest of us went inside to finish packing since we were leaving the day after tomorrow.

Chapter 6

The next day Tyler, Sam, and Ket were inside talking about softball, and how much they would miss each other over the summer. I was outside giving Kelli a few pointers on basketball, before we left for Orlando the next day. "Nice, put it up soft. Good, ease up a bit, don't be so tense. Lower the shoulders, aim for the center of the red square. Beautiful!""Thanks Ames for you help.""No problem, Kelli, besides you want to look a little good when Nick takes you out for his lessons, and believe me they arn't too easy.""Okay, I'll tkae you word on that. So what do I do now?""Relax, postition, aim, shoot. Good!""Hey can I see that?" a voice said from behind me."Um, hi," I said still a little confused. Kelli had a huge grin on her face, and quickly took the ball from my hands and gave it to him. He wore a North Carolina jersery, with shorts to match, and white shoes."So, I'm guessing you must be Ames or Key, no no you are Ames. And you are Kelli," he said."And you must Justin," I responded."Yep, I wonder how you knew?""Gee, it was so hard, but you kinda startled me there. Hey, how did you know who we were? Did Tyler and the other guys really talk about us that much?""Oh believe me you would never know. Yeah, is Tyler here?""HMM HM," Kelli started. "You kinda have the ball.""Oh sorry, here." He made a gorgeous shot. "So Tyler?""Yeah, he is inside, with Sam and Key. Hey Kelli and I will show you." We lead Jusin into the house where the others were sitting. "Hey man, what ya doing here?" Tyler said as he got up."Well, first, I wanted to meet everyone before we left tomorrow. It would be kinda wierd spending the first day with complete strangers, even though you never shut-up about them. Also, JC wanted me to ask you something, but I forget what it was.""Good, Justin.""Hey guys, is anyone hungry?" Key spoke up."Oh, hi, and you must be Key," Justin said extending he and. "Well, I feel kinda rude eating but yeah, I am kinda hungry.""Hey what do you mean you feel rude, you're treating," Sam added."Oh okay, well in that case let's go." We all followed him out to JC's jeep, which he had borrowed. "Hey, um, guys where are we going? It's not like I this place.""Justin, why don't you let me drive. Subway sound okay?" Tyler asked."Yep, as long as we can get a shake from across the street," Key said."That sounds great." Kelli added and off we were.After we all got our shakes and were waiting for our sub order, Kelli, Sam, Key, and I decided to go to the athroom."Huh, why do girls always do that? Is there something scarey about going alone?" Tyler asked."Huh, it's a girl thing. Like why do guys sit with one hand in their pants while watching some sport on TV and yelling at bad call. It's a guy thing. Now stop asking questions and just stand there and look pretty," answered Sam.In the bathroom:"Okay, you know what gals, Justin is even cutier in real life.""I noticedthat too, Kelli. Just don't forget Nick, he's feeling for you bad," I said."I know, I like Nick alot.""Girls, so where are we going to take the guys after this?" Sam said with an evil look."Where Sam?" Key added in a high pitched voice seeming to make fun of her."I don't know, I was asking. But it is my last day seeing you guys and we should do something exciting. Like go and do something.....really really fun!!!!""We get the point Sam. But we should go eat now, they are probably wondering what is going on," I interupted."Okay, let's go eat." With Sam's final word we all went and had an enjoyable lunch.By the time we finished we decided to go back to my house, with a disappointed Sam. We were greeted by 9 guys, Britney Spears, my parents, Tyler's parents, and Kelli's parents."Hi everyone," said Key while getting out of the car."Hi Karianne," they all said in unision."Um did we do something wrong, it is only 3 o'clock.""No, come inside, we will have a little talk," my dad said coldly.

Chapter 7

Kelli, Tyler, Sam, Key and I looked at each other in a confused way. All of us walked in and the lead us to the back proch. The very second we stepped outside confettie flew everywhere, and the all yelled "SURPRISE!" The five of us who had no clue what was going on looked at each other and laughed. Why, I don't know but it felt like the right thing to do at the moment."We wanted to wish you guys a well tour and summer!" my mom said when everything died down. "All but you five knew about this, so let's....""Boogie," Kelli's dad finished. "It's time for the Beatles!" Kelli turned a nice shade of pink.We all actually set around and talked till dinner was served. We ate chicken, burgers, and hot dogs off the grill, with corn on the cob, potatoe salad, watermelon, strawberries pretzel thingy that is really good, vegtable plater with dip, chip, crab dip, and macoroni and cheese, For desert mom made Cream Puffs, Mrs. Peggy, Kelli's mom, brought a cake greatly decoreated with the words, Bye Bye, and Mrs. Karen, Tyler and JC's mom, made a chocolate chip cookie cake with chocolate icing. The food was wonderful. Finally, the parents all went out and the rest of us partied. But first there were two people I wanted to be introduced to."Hello, I'm Ames, as you probably know. Sorry we didn't meet earlier but this was kinda a surprise.""Oh, no problem. Sorry I was kinda busy yesterday, when I should have met you," Britney said in her cute acsent."Well, now that we have formerally met, what are these *N Sync huys really like?"She laughed. "Well, to tell you the truth, you probably know it all. They are a hyper group of guys, loving what they do. Umm, Ames, watch your back!"To late I had a whole handful of ice down my shirt."Hi, you must be Ames.""And this is one and only Joey Fatone, watch out for him," said Britney."Oh, I know, I have already gotten many of the warnings and from the first impression the ones I doubted, don't seem so doubtful.""Sorry about that, hey, would you like to dance?" Joey asked.Britney looked at him like he was nuts."Yeah, like putting ice down my back, really makes me want to dance to with you.""I said I was sorry," he said and put a puppy dog face on before Lance and Justin were standing behind him."Hey, this guy isn't bothering you two is he?" began Justin."Well, for the first impression...""Boy we told you to be nice, do you need to go back to the cage on the bus?" Justin continued."Thanks Justin, you really know how to lift a guys ego.""Your welcome.""Hey Brit, you want to dance?" Lance said at that moment of silence."I would love to Lance." The two went to the middle of the porch.By this time I notcied that Sam and Tyler, Kelli and Nick, and Key and AJ were dancing. "Well are you going to take my offer?" Joey persisted."Oh, why not, the sonf is almost over anyway.""Thank you."For a slow song Jory was hard to keep up with. I didn't want to know how he danced when it came to faster ones. I felt kinf od bad for all the other guys because because they out numbered the girls greatly. When the song was over I made my way over to Brian, who quickly took my hand and led me back out to dance."Okay, don't even ask the girl.""Sorry Ames, but I wanted to dance and ask you how the day went earlier," he said giving a snare to the other guys. I took it as some sort of bet or something and went on."Well, it went fine. We ate lunch, I met Justin, who is really nice and that is about it. Hey, how'd you all keep this party a secret?""Well, why did you think we were in such a hurry this morning to leave? We wanted to prepare. We sent Justin down here to somehow get you out of the house, which seemed to work well. Really all the credit goes to your guys parent, they did all the cooking and work.""Well, it was really sweet, thanks. What about the neighbors? Everyone knows you guys are in Maryland, I hope they're arn't a bunch of crazied fans who show up tonight.""It is all taken care of. Relax, have fun, and enjoy before the stree of life starts tomorrow.""Okay Bri, I will."

Chapter 7 continued

The song ended. As the night grew long I had danced with every guy there at least once. I did notice however, that Britney and Lance had some sparks but it didn't look like they were too romantic yet. When Kevin announced the last song, the first guy to ask was Justin. The song "I Swear" by All-4-One came on and we proceded."So did you enjoy tonight?" he questioned."Yes I did, thank you. I like how we all are so, so.. um,""Open?""Yeah, I mean there isn't a Backstreet side and a *N Sync side, we are just one big group enjoying ourselves.""I know, it is really nice.""We do need some more gals though, my feet are killing me from non stop dancing." "Well, I know if there were more girls then guys I wouldn't mind.""Yeah, okay.""Okay, so maybe I would but not really. Anyway, I have a feeling this summer is going to be great, you?""Great, this summer is going to be awesome! I get to see new places, and be with all my friends.""I know, it is going to be wonderful."The song ended."Well I guess, that is it, I'll you all tomorrow morning.""Yeah, you too Ames." All the *N Sync guys and Britney went to the cars and traveled back to the Chasez house. Nick walked Kelli over to her house. I said good night and went up stairs, took off my shoes and threw on some PJ's. Even though they were only tennis shoes, my feet were still hurting. I laid on my bed for about a minute and fell right to sleep.

Chapter 8

Kelli's Point Of View (co-written by the wonderful Brittany~Kelli~)

Dear Journal,OMG (oh my goodness) How can I ever start to explain what is going on in my life right now? I mean, I am going on tour with THE BACKSTREET BOYS, *N SYNC, AND BRITNEY SPEARS!!! The party at Ames' house was so much fun and my dad even played the Beatles for me! It was kind of funny how I knew all the words, and the others were just bopping along, catching a few lyrics here and there. Nick, being so sweet, walked me home and made sure to talk to me when I wasn't dancing (which wasn't often). How can I say this, but after Greg I was doubting love (Key could never do that!). But now that I have actually met Nick, I think I am in love for real this time. Does he feel the same about me, though? Will he ever feel the same way? Nick's what? 6'4" and blond, and I am barely 5'5" and a brunette. The height difference is wacko! I can never thank Ames and the Boys (can I call them that Journal?) enough! The past few weeks have been amazing. Oh, I don't want the summer to ever end! When we get to Orlando, Nick told me as he walked me home, that he was determined to teach me to play basketball. Me, Basketball? I don't think so! But hey, I would give it a try for him, especially with Ames help on the side. Journal, I am so excited, I need to remind myself to breath. Oh one more quick note, I finally got my self a cell phone because my parents were going crazy from all my calls. 4 ever, KelliWith that I shut my jourì¥Á Y ¿ Ì bjbjóWóW -r ‘= ‘= Ì ÿÿ ÿÿ ÿÿ ] - - - - - ì¥Á Y ¿ Ì bjbjóWóW -r ‘= ‘= Ì ÿÿ ÿÿ ÿÿ ] - - - - - diately put in their first album. It was hard to believe that pretty soon I was going to hear these songs live everyday! I fell asleep to the soothing sounds of the first few songs!~The Next Morning~I jumped out of bed the moment my alarm went off. I was all packed and all I had to do was put together my book bag. I still didn't know how we were getting to Orlando, bus, plane, jet, whatever. With that thought, I shoved all my CD's, batteries, tapes, a walkman, a disc man, books, and my journal into a green back pack. I grabbed one remaining fisherman hat (the other's were packed), a brush and two rubber bands. After saying good-bye, my parents reminded me to call when I got to the hotel. I kissed them both and left. I ran to Ames' house and was greeted by many sleepy faces. I arrived at 6:30, really after the four years of high school, and seven and half years of horse shows, it didn't bother me that much. Nick sat on the couch next to AJ while playing his game-boy. Everytime he would doze off, AJ gave him a slap on the head. The others were still getting ready or eating some sort of breakfast. Brian looked up and gave me this look, as I pulled out my journal, he walked over."Kelli! How can you be so lively this early in the morning?""Wha? Oh, Bri, Brian, umm well, after high school and horse shows I'm used to it." Real smooth Kelli, just spit out the words! I wasn't sure if it was okay to call him Bri like Ames and Key do. Brian seemed to noticed my flushed face."Kelli, you can call me Bri if you want.""Oh thanks, what about the others?""Well, I'll ask them. One quick point, don't call Nick, Nicky. Frack, Chaos and any other name is okay but not Nicky. Last time AJ got a black eye.""Oww! AJ probably deseverd it. If you'll kinda excuse me though, I have some writing to do."~Journal~Eek! Did you hear that? I can use their nicknames. I haven't felt comfortable before, but I hope I do now. I can't stop thinking about last night. I wanted Nick and my song to be something special. Wait, I still would like to know his feelings for me. Oh great, "Angel of Mine" just came on the radio. It's a nice song, but it was Greg's and my song. Nick asked me about my boyfriends and I could feel the tears welling up in my eyes. I hope he didn't notice. Ames and Key were the only two that knew. I can't believe it I'm starting to cry.

Chapter 9

Back to Ami Liz! (It is breakfast time food)

I awoke to the sound of the alarm and was ready to fall back asleep. Then I think for the first time it really hit me that I was going to be on tour with some of the most famous people. I quickly moved my legs to floor, and ran to get towels and headed for the bathroom. "Girl where you going so fast?" Key sad in a sleep tone."Oh, watch out." I slipped on the rug, I got up and was fine."Opps, you didn't see that. I'm going to take a shower, and then get ready to go. I can't believe this is actually, oh my gosh." I sounded like a fool. "Well, anyway, bye, owe," I turned and hit the door frame."Ames, wake-up, you are starting too much like me. And hurry, I have to get in there too."I hurries in the bathroom, while everyone else was just getting up and getting ready. The time was about 6 when I got out and Key jumped right in. I was loaidng my small bags when Nick knocked and entered my room. "Hey Ames," he said while laying himself down on my bed."What?""What do you think about Kelli?""What do mean, she is a close friend, and oh.." I look at him."Yeah, you get it now?"Well, I think you need to ask her.""I know, but does she like, will she ever like me?""Nick, don't worry about, just do it, pick a good time, and say it. Look at her when she is with you, you can't see it?""Okay, you know what Ames, before you get all into this, I'm leaving and sticking to Bri's advice.""Thanks Nick, but it is true.""I know, hurry up, we are leaving in about forty five minutes.Sometime I wonder why he even asks. I was finished in about fifteen minutes and went downstairs. Everyone was setted around the kitchen table, with breakfast except Nick and AJ who were on the couch. AJ, kept hitting his head to keep him awake. Before I made it to the last step, the door flung open. I moved before I had another incounter with something hard."Hi guys," said Kelli realizing she was really the only person truly awake. "Oh Ames, sorry, I'm just a little excited.""I know me too. I'm going to go get something to eat, make yourself comfortable." She set on the near by chair and was searching for something in her green backpack. I walked in the kitchen."Hey Bri, what did you tell Nick about Kelli? He asked me and then left before I finished.""You know the usual. When you know you know, just wait for the right time and then go for it.""I can see why he didn't want to hear my story, you seemed to have already covered it.""Yep, well, I'm going to go give Kelli a welcome.""Okay," I said and turned to the other guys.It wasn't long till Brian came back. "Guys ya'll don't mind if Kelli calls us by Bri, Kev, D, do ya?""Nope," they all responded in a grogy tone."Good, she seemed a little nervious.""Oh, well, Bri, I'll go talk to her." I said and heading for the door. She was sitting and writing in her journal, like she constantly does. That was when I noticed a tear trikle down her check. Oh, crud, the radio, why did I leave it on? It was playing her and Greg's love song. Nick got up and headed toward me, giving me looks to Kelli. I mouthed "later", and he went to the kitchen. "Hey, Kelli, sorry about that.""Oh, it isn't your fault, I'm just so sensitive.""Okay, well, the others are arriving now, and then we will pack up our stuff on the buses.""Buses? I thought we would have some plane or jet.""Well, buses work, and carry everything, that is why we leave at seven in the morning.""Figures, okay, well, I'll just wait patiently." With that I went back to the kitchen. Nick nodded his head for me to come over."What was that all about. Is Kelli going to be okay?""Nick, you're cute, she will be just fine.""Then why was she crying?""That was her old song she had with her last boyfriend. She will be fine. He just kinda hurt her bad.""Oh, well, um, I hope so. I mean, oh, you know.""Yeah I do. But I kinda think Kevin is ready for that role call.""Yeah, he looks as if he is going to kill Key, she won't stay still.""That's Key"

Chapter 10

I'm on chapter 10, finally!

After we had everyone accounted for and the buses were loaded, my parents were ready to say good-bye. Sam had also stopped by to wish us a nice trip, well, mostly Tyler."Hey baby, going to miss you.""Oh, yeah, with softball everyday," Tyler responded."I know, but now I don't have some one to call a honey buttcheek when I lose.""Whatever, you know you are going to call every minute you got the chance.""You better believe that." The two went off towards the side to continue talking."I know mom." "Do you have everything?" my mother kept asking me."I'm sure mom.""Okay, well, I just wanted to say I love you." She quickly gave me a hug and kiss."Now, Brian," my dad said, "if anything happens you are dead.""They'll be fine." Brian responded."I know, just warning you."We all said our last good-byes. Some of the guys had to get Tyler, who was compassionantly kissing and embracing Sam.While on the bus, it was Key, Kelli, BSB, and I on one and the others on the other, the first thing we did was decide on which bunk we had. The guys were in the back four, and us girls and Brian had the front four. Then we all went into the lounge area. "So what shall we do?" inquired Key."I don't know," answered AJ."I have an idea, let's watch a movie.""Key, not West Side Story again," said Howie."Nope, but you'll love it."She put the tape in and it started with herself, and some of our old friends singing and dancing to the "Right Stuff" by New Kids On The Block. Key quickly got up but when she went to push fast forward, we all yelled NO! After about half an hour later it started to pour down rain, but none of seemed to notice to much because we were laughing so hard at the movie. Then it changed moods and I could feel all the eyes on Nick and me, especially Kelli's."Aww, look at you two. You were what fourteen at the New Years party," Kevin began."Yeah, you had some moves on the dance floor too," AJ continued.Kelli's stare seemed to get deeper."Shut up AJ, at least I was dancing, you just set there, with no girl." Nick got a pillow thrown at his face.Then the count down started, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Opps, that was when I got my first real kiss."Yeah, go Ames!" AJ suggested."That's right it was their first kiss," Brian brought up.Then, Kelli, slowly made her way to the door, without standing. I followed and Nick looked at me worriedly."Kelli, you okay?""Yeah, but what was that whole kiss about, I mean, I didn't know..""Kelli, believe me that was four years ago, and it ment nothing. Really, it was like what the heck, let's experiment. And we did. He is like a brother, to really kiss him.""Oh my, I must really look like a fool then. It is just that I kinda like him alot. Sorry.""No problem girl, I just hope no fans find that video, and have me killed." We both laughed.In the other room, the movie was stopped and Nick yelled at Brian, before following me out."Hey, Kelli are you okay?" he asked while walking through the door. He saw us both laughing."Yeah, I'll be fine." "Guys, I'm going to back into the other room," I interupted."No, Ames, can I kinda talk to you?" Nick asked."I guess," I said feeling wierd that he said that after all of what just happened.Kelli turned and walked back into the other room, like nothing happened, except the reddness of her cheeks."So Nick, what was that about?""Sorry, I know it was kinda bad timing. What you tell her?""The truth.""Which is?""How you are like my brother and it was a wierd kiss.""Okay, that's good, did she seem angry?""No Nick, is there much point to this?""Well, this was the second time she almost in tears today.""Nick, she is fine. I know, we all know, she probably knows, that you like her. Just give her some space for a while to get used to everything.""Okay, well, let's go back to the embarrassing movie."

Chapter 11
Maryland Magic colors!

Nick and I walked back into the lounge area. Then finally Kevin noticed it was pouring rain."Yo, guys, anyone notice the horrible weather outside?"We all shock our heads with a no. "You think it might cause any delays?" Key asked."Nope, or at least it shouldn't. I mean there could ba an accident or something," Howie added."Okay, guys that is enough about the weather. Besides rain is beautiful," AJ suggested."Yeah, okay J, anyway, is anyone hungry?" Nick asked."My gracious boy, don't you ever think about anything else?" remarked Key."Not when my tumbly is rumbly." We all laughed."So should we call the other guys and ask what they mught be doing? It might not be such a good idea for all of us to go together." added Brian. "Yep, mob scenes everywhere." AJ said.I dialed the other number and waited. "Hello?""Hey, this is Ames.""Yep, Joey here.""You all doing anything for lunch?""Not that I know of, but we have plenty of food here.""We are kinda low.""You all want to come over then.""Yeah, let me ask," "Sound good if we eat on the other bus.""Joey, sounds fine, as long as you all can cook.""We are amazing cooks, nothing like sandwiches, chips, and soda.""Okay, when we make a stop count on us over.""K, gurl, bye.""Bye, guys, we are going over there and having I think sandwiches, chips, and soda.""Sounds fine to me," Kelli said.The other just shook there heads in agreement.

Chapter 12

While eating lunch everyone was quietly talking amongst themselves. I sat there watching. Key was bickering with AJ about some stupid thing, Nick, Kelli, and Brian were having a serois conversation, Britney and Lance, were, well, flitering, Howie and Chris were remembering school days, Tyler and JC were throwing food at each other, Kevin was on the phone with his girlfriend, and Joey was bouncing around like a kangroo. My eyes went back to Nick and Kelli needed to hook up, and they both knew it. Just then Justin happily set himself down next to me."So what are you thinking?""You really want to know?""It can't be any worse then watching Joey.""You got a point. Okay, I was thinkning how peaceful this summer was going to be. Everyone is getting along great. Also, Nick and Kelli look really cute together. They both like each other but are to stubborn to tell the other.""Yeah, I noticed that, it is kinda a weird match.""But they are so adorable. They both are constantly telling me about the other.""Well we should help them out.""Okay? I am not sure Nick would be to pleased.""He will never know.""well, with that staement, I know for a fact her birthday is in two weeks.""That's to far away.""Okay, so what were you thinking?""Well, tinight at the hotel there is a pool. We have all decided we are going. If those two show up we can set a table.""Continue""We all will leave before hand, leaving them alone, with a table set for two. Music is a maybe.""A maybe?""Well, he has a voice.""Ohh!""Sound good?""Yep, hopefully we can pull it off!"

Chapter 13
Sorry the only color I can get is green!
~Later that night at the hotel!~Well, all plans had been going well. Justin and I had told everyone else about what we had planned. The only one who even questioned it was Brian. He said he would go along with it, but didn't want Nick mad at him if it flopped."Well, guys I want to go call mom," Lance was the first to give a nod. "Hey, I'll come with you, besides it costs less to use your phone," Britney added."Yeah, Tyler and I btter be going too. Mom is so protective of her little baby boy," inquired JC along with recieving a great splash from Tyler."You know what, I think superman Joey needs to give his mama a call too.""Well, talking about calling people, I need to call Kristin. Later."Chris and Howie got up with explanation and left. Leaving Brian, AJ, Justin, Key, and me to still exit."Guys, if you remember you mom did say to call. If we don't I'll get some talk from your dad," Brian suggested. "Yeah, guys, mommy's woried," teased AJ."Bone, you better watch it, I remember you and your nightly phone calls, and oh what was that blankies name again?""Okay, thanks Brian, I think I'll go up now."Key and I followed Brian out. Just when Nick was about to leave, Justin threw him the ball."So how is a little one on one?""Make it quick."Good one Justin, they really can be alone. And poor Kelli just set there like she has no idea what to do. However, Justin, being Mr. Smooth, knew exactly what he was doing. Kelli stood up and opps, the ball just happened to land in front of her causing her to slip backwards into the pool. When Nick had finished aidding her and making sure she was alright, the two were peacefully alone. Mean while in the lobby, where I had been watching, Justin had finally exited."Nice job, you almost blew it.""But I didn't, besides I had to make sure they both were there together. What better way?""Well, at least Kelli didn't get hurt.""Yep, but it all worked out, and who knows maybe tomorrow we will find out what happens.""I hope something.""Anyway, you like a drink or something.""A quick one, I want to be back up there when Kelli enters the room.""Okay, but you have to promise to tell details.""Hey, girls talk. You go ask Nick. If you can before I get to him." "Fine, then," he put on this sad face, that was aborable, and his blues eyes peirced mine."I don't buy that. Besides that, you know I can't keep everything a secret.""Okay, so what ya want?""Um, hot chocolate sounds good.""We will haveì¥Á Y ¿ Ì bjbjóWóW -r
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‘= ‘= Ì ÿÿ ÿÿ ÿÿ ] - - - - - Good night.""Good night Ames, oh call your mom.""Night Brian.""Sweet dreams ladies," Justin said and left."Geeze he thinks he is so smooth," Britney said. Us three girls laughed."So are we going to wait up?" Key asked."Of course we are, you don't think I could actually fall asleep? In the mean time give the phone, I better call mom."

Chapter 14
Co-writer Brittany!

~Kelli~Dear Journal,Well I have proven my status as a klutz!! Nick and Justin were playing one on one and I stood up to leave. Well, the ball hit me and I fell smack bottom first into the pool. Nick came to my aid to see if I was okay. I was. He even checked for broken bones! Aww how sweet, right? Nick and I dried off and we strted to talk about our favorite music. How can he like Nirvana?? Oh well, he is probably wondering how I like the Beatles."Nirvana's the best. You can just jump around and have fun.""Nirvana's okay. I happen to prefer, other then you guys, the Beatles.""Yeah, they're okay. I mean they pathed the way."Well, as we were talking about music, Nirvana's Teen Spirit came on! Now, how wierd is that? Nick and I sang along, well, okay maybe Nick was singing along and I caught a few words. After the song ended, we went for a drive Nick's Corvette. Man he drives fast! After 15 minutes or so, we went to the hotel resteraunt and order some hot coco. As we sipped our piping hot drinks, Nick spoke."So after we get all the stuff set up tomorrow, would like to go lunch?""Yes, that would be nice."Of course I said yes! I am no idiot! Well, after the coco was gone he walked me to my, well the girls, room. I was sharing one with Ames, Key, and Britney. Anyway, we stopped at the door and Nick leaned in closer and closer until my eyes were closed and his lips were touching mine. It was a very, passionate, intimate, oh, great kiss. Boy I was shocked! He didn't say anything else, I turned opened the door, walked in, closed the door, and there stood three people wanting every detail. Well, Journal, since I decided to write first, the girls are basically begging me to tell them what happened so I better go! Love~Kelli~Ami Liz~"Okay, let's hurry up now Kelli!" I pleaded while she set writing all the details in her journal."Alright, I'm done.""So, what happened," Key began."Well, assuming you all know the two of us where left alone""Yeah, okay, and then Justin hit you with a ball, you fell in the pool and there was Nick. Then what happened?" I was talking way to fast, and exactly thinking."Wait, how did you know that?""Opps, well, Justin and I kinda planned it, I'll explain later. I want some details.""Anyway, after Nick made sure I was perfectly okay, we dried off. We took a set a near by table. We began talking about music. What is it with all the guys liking Nirvana?""Hey, they are okay," added Key."Anyway, I swear he thinks I'm some kind of weirdo for liking the Beatles. But that is besides the point. Continueing, after "Smells Like Teen Spirit" played we took a ride in his nice car."The rest of us oww and awwed while she smiled. "So what else happened?" asked Britney."The ride was completely silent. The view I caught was pretty, I was mostly watching him and the speed gage. He drives way to fast.""I knew that," Key said."Okay, well, when we finially returned to the hotel we set and drank hot coco." Kelli's eyes widen and she look like she was scream but held her urge. "While we set there he finally manged to ask me to lunch tomorrow.""Awwwww, that sounds great," Britney said."I know, but wait it gets better." She was hardly sitting her seat, finally she stood up and continued her story while the rest of us gave each other looks. "He walked me up to room. By the way thanks for not standing outside the door or falling out of it when I opened it. Thta would have ruined it.""Kelli, breathe you are talking faster then he drives." She took a deep breath and set back down."Alright, outside that door, right there, Nick, the Nick Carter, kissed me, and not just a little kiss on the cheek, but on the lips." After she said the mouth full, she plopped back and bed and let out a sigh. It was adorable. Anyway, with that the rest of the girls decided to go to bed. I went out on the small balcony, it was only quarter after mid-night and I wasn't tierd.

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I sat there on the balcony for a while. Then Brian walked out on his, which was the next room over."Hey, you can't sleep either?""Nope.""Then go talk to Nick, I sent him out in the hall way. I just thought I heard noises out here. You are okay right?""Yeah, I'll go talk to Nick. Night Bri.""Get some sleep tonight. Night."I walked out in the hall and Nick was sitting there with his hands cupped around his face, not the reaction I was expecting to see."Nick, you okay?""Huh, oh hi Ames. Yeah, just in deep thought.""About what?" Even though I knew the answer."Like you don't know." He gave me a stare that saying, you know all the details already."Jeeze, that look could kill a person.""Sorry, but you everything.""From Kelli's stand point.""Fine, I'll tell you, or you won't leave alone. I'm thanking God BJ isn't here.""Aww, you know you love your sister.""Yeah yeah, okay. Well, you know all the stuff like her getting hit with the ball, falling, me helping. It is kinda a weird match when I think about it. Nirvana and the Beatles.""Yeah, but""No, you arn't going to add you buts in this because I don't plan on staying up all night.""Thanks, you know how hurt someone.""Well they get long, and then you will want me to tell you about the kiss.""Okay, just get on with it.""It was like every other date. Very causual, talking, asking out again the next day.""I hope she isn't listening.""Why?""You make it sound like so much fun.""Hey, will you shut-up. I'm not finished yet.""Okay, please continue.""Well, we got to the room, and just stood at the door for like an eternity not saying a single word.""I know, the other girls wouldn't let me look out the little hole in the door.""What? Oh nevermind, anyway, I could smell, the fragance of sorry to say but clorine. It was all over us, you know from just being in the pool?""Nick, how romantic, you..." he interrupted again."Sorry, let me finish. Anyway, her hair, was still a little wet, and was wisped around her small face. It was flowing gracfully like a ballet in the cool, smooth, hot wind.""Okay, Nick, I get the piont. But pleeease.""Alright. It was really cute how her was though. It gently brushed her neck. Anyway, more then anything, her eyes are very intirging. Once we stopped at the door, I was lost in them. Then we leaned closer, her deligate hands wrapped around my neck, I moved closer, bending down, closed my eyes," he took a breathe and a pause."Continue, you know you could write a novel.""Thanks, anyway, I placed my hands around her hips, lifted her, and her soft lips, brushed mine. The moment seemed so perfect. It was a Nick and Kelli world. It seemed never ending. When we pulled away from the breathless kiss, we said nothing and just stared at each. I think we both were rather shocked, and I hope it wasn't to soon.""Believe me it wasn't to soon.""And you would know?""Her face.""Okay, well after we stood there motionless, she turned opened the door, and a few seconds later the only thing I was left with was the sound of you all asking her hundreds of questions. I went back to my room, and Brian had heard the story, and got tierd of me looking all dreamy-eyes, as he said, he sent me out.""First, you need to write a novel, my God boy, you would be good at it. And you know Brian needs sleep.""Well, know that have re-told my part of the novel story I'm going to bed. Sweet dreams, girl. I know I will have a few." I kicked him as he went into the room. Just I as was going to eneter I heard a door open and my name was called from behind me.

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The voice from behind startled me. I slowly turned and when I the person was centimeters from my face, I back up and hit my head on the wall."Justin?""Huh, hi, you okay there?""I think so, I'm a little dizzy though.""Oh well then sit down."I sighed somehow I knew this night was just going to keep getting longer and longer. "So, what are you doing sneaking up on people this late at night?""Well, Ames, I wanted to know how everything went.""And you couldn't wait?""Sorry but I heard some talking and figured I'd check it out."I quickly gave him the run-down of what happened between Nick and Kelli that night. "See our plans worked, and nobody is mad.""I know, but I am tired.""Well, here come with me." He reached down and helped me get up. However, by the time I was fully stable on my feet, he had run half way down the hall."Justin, where are you going? Are you always this hyper in the middle of the night?""Yes! Hurry up!""Jeeze just wake everyone up."He turned into vending area and took out some change from his pocket."You hungry?""All this for food?""Of course, so what ya want?""Whatever, it really doesn't matter.""M&M's good?""Yes."He bought two bags of M&M's and ran back to where we were sitting outside the rooms."If I knew I was getting up for that I would have stayed here.""You need that energy walk. Here catch."He threw a bag towards me."Well, thanks for the candy.""No problem, her catch this too.""What?" Too late I got hit with a green M&M right smack on my face."Oh, that is it, here you want to play catch, catch this.""Hey, hey, ouch that hurts.""Oh yeah, it really hurts. You big baby." For some reason, I found a burst of energy."Okay, okay, I give up. Jeeze, girl, you got power in that arm.""What, it is early in the morning, I have no aim, and you think that was good. You are crazy.""I know, can you do this?" He tosed up a yellow M&M's and tried to catch it in his mouth, but missed."Yeah I think I can mange that. Actually I can do better, I can actually catch them in mouth." I succeful tossed a blue M&M in the air and it landed in my mouth."Aww, I was beaten by a girl, you know revenge can be hell.""Yep, like if you take revenge that is were you are going.""Ouch, that hurts the ego. Hey throw one at me, I want to see if I can catch it." I did and he caught it. For the next 15 minutes or so, we sat there trying to catch M&M's, by the time they were gone we both stood up."Well, Ames, I should go to bed.""You and me both. Good-night, thanks.""Thanks?""Yeah, for the M&M's, for the great plan, for the fun.""Oh well, your welcome. Good-night.""Night." He walked back down the hall, and I slowly walked in back in my room. For some reason, I felt a spark between us, but wasn't sure what to make of it. I walked over to close the porch door, when I heard noises from outside.

Chapter 17

Felt ike something new with a black background.

~Kelli~ written by Brittany!Dear Journal, I stopped writing because the girls were begging me to tell everything, so I just want to continue about my thoughts. Ames is outside talking with Nick, I think. I am out on the small balconey, even though I don't know why. We are on the 14th floor and I am terrified of heights. Let me see, the night with Nick was truly amazing. I mean a kiss , plans, what else could I want? I love everything and all but I dunno if I am ready to let my heart take over just yet. Greg hurt me so bad, as you remember. During the middle of senior year, we had been going steady for about 5 months or so. Anyway, just after Ames and Key moved, I went to a dance with a bunch of people planning to meet him there. Well, we walk in and Angel of Mine was playing, so I want to find him and dance. It was our song. Well, I found him alright. In the middle of the dance floor making out with what seemed like ten girls. No, really it was only one, but it was more serious then he had ever danced with me. I had heard rumors about him and other girls, but then I found out it all was true. Well, Journal, now you now know why I am doubting love. I mean, does Nick really like me or was it just a friendly kiss, in a scary passionate way. I need to talk to Ames about that one. She know him well, maybe to well, considering the movie. Speaking of that, I need to stop being so sensitive. Back when that happened I didn't even know BSB exsited so why should I have any jealousy. And also, when "Angel of Mine" comes on, I need to stop crying my eyes out. Oh good, Ames just came in. Sit up girl, she can help, hopefully.Kelli "Carter"Well, a gal can wish can't she?~Ami Liz~"Hey you okay?""I think so, but can I ask you a few things?""Yeah, have you been awake all this time though?""Well, I heard you leave, and I couldn't get to sleep. So I thought, I would write in my journal.""Oh okay.""Well, what you want to know?""Well, first what is with that big grin?""Don't get that started, what is the problem.""Okay, I heard Nick's voice, what was he saying about me, becaue well, you know about Greg.""Kelli, can't you see that the he's got it bad for you?""Well, yeah, I guess.""That was confident.""Sorry, but it is scary.""Kelli, Nick is not going to hurt you like Greg did. I can't promise things will always be 100% perfect or it will last, but isn't some creepy player. And if he ever tried to be one, he would have a gang beating him down. Me, Brian, Kevin, Howie, even AJ, and mostly his family would never let him even have second thoughts on it. Believe me, just listen to what your heart is saying, it is better to have given it a chance then never to have known what would have happened.""Thanks, Ames, it still is kind of scary, but thanks, I need that talk.""No problem, anything else?""I still want to know what that smile was about.""I will tell all after I get some sleep. Come on, it is an early morning tomorrow. We have to be ready by 7:30 and it is like 3.""Okay, well, night then."We walked back in the room and went to sleep quickly.

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I rolled over to hit the alarm clock as it sounded. When I could fully comprend what the clock said, I noticed it should have been ringing 15 minutes ago. I quickly stumbled out of the bed, steadied myself, and woke the rest of them. We all were very slowly getting ready, with no comments, but we did manage to be out and ready for the scheduled plans by 7:15. We sat and were eating the breakfast the hotel made us in the private hall, when the others started to appear."Top of the morning to you, lovely ladies." Chris said while entering. I swear you never saw him tired."Good morning Chris," Britney was able to mumble through her yawns.Joey came pouncing in without any words, but alot of noise and filled his plate to the top. JC and Tyler followed him but they looked to tired to even be walking. AJ and Howie walked in both with their cell phones in hand. I have no clue who they could of been talking to. They both sat down across of me and said bye at the exact same moment."Who was that?" I questioned."Howie" AJ blurted."AJ" Howie remarked."Okay, you call each other when you share a room, and come to breakfast together?""It's cool, I'm hungry!" AJ said on his way to the counter with Howie on his heels.Brian and Kevin entered, both seeming ready to drop but they pursued the food. Nick came in behind them rubbing his eyes, and didn't seem to acknowledge that anyone else in was in the room. Finally the guards came in last, one with Justin over his shoulder. It was a funny sceen. He struggled to walk but when he finally was put down, the man had to re-steady him before he fell. They brought him some ceral and he sat and ate pretty much alone. "What's all his speacil treatment for?" Key asked who ever want to answer."Well, he is Justin, and believe me it is better that he gets that 5 minutes then be mad at you all day." Chris answer. "Oh!" With that we all sat and ate quitely for the rest of breakfast.We all finished eating and headed out to the buses which would take us to the studios. On them not a word was said and many people were trying to just enjoy the silence and relax. However, within the next half an hour, choas began the second we arrived."You guys over here," said one man."We need to practice the dance," said another."Hey how's you voice feeling?" echoed another.Some how all of them perked up and began to do what was told of them. Kelli, Key, and I sat down at a near by table, and eventually Tyler joined us."So what you all doing sitting down?""Shut-up Tyler, I swear the morning ain't my thing." Key blurted and put her head back on the table."Is she always like this?""Try taking her to school, oh my that is not a sight to see." I responded lighting up the moment. "So, do they need any help?""Well, the first day is kinda busy and staying out of the way would probably be the best. Actually, in about 15 minutes I plan on going out and doing something, you all want to come?""I guess, what do you two think.""We better be back in time for lunch." Kelli responded to my question, with fear, excitement, and a gleam in her eyes."Kelli, we will back for lunch. Don't worry, I don't plan on ruining my life the first day. Hey Key what about you." Tyler asked, softly expecting her to scream."Sounds good, I need a bathroom though."We all laughed at her remark as she got up in pursuit for the bathroom. Tyler sat down in her sit, Kelli leaned forward, and I found myself cornered by their stares."What?""What? Ames, what did you and Justin do last night, he came in the room with the biggest grin on his face." Tyler mentioned."So you were with Justin. I swear I heard Nick for awhile." commented Kelli."Ok already. If I give some of the details will you two shut up?""YES!" They said in unision.

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"Guys, all I did was talk to Nick because he couldn't sleep. He went to bed, Justin came out and I retold the happenings of the night. Sorry Kelli.""That was it?" Tyler said evilly looking at me."Yes!""Yeah, come the rest of the details. I told you everything last night." Kelli pleaded."Fine, we got M&M's and after finishing them we went to bed.""And that explains the grins, Kelli. They talked and ate. Looks like we have some prying to do, and get those two together.""Hello, Tyler, I'm right here. I can here you.""I know, come what else happened. Justin doesn't always look like he hit his head or on Cloud Nine.""Well, I did mange to throw a few M&M's at him, really I have no clue." It was flattering but I had just met him a few days ago. It takes alot longer for that spice to season. He is nice, cute, fun to talk to, and play around with, but Tyler made it seem so much more. "Well, it was all the M&M's fault." Kelli stilled remarked."Jeeze, I gave you all the details. You promised to shut-up.""Okay, we are done. So let's go get Key. The soonr we leave the faster we get back," inquired Kelli.Tyler and I both laughed as she got up and ran to find where Key went."And you think, I'm nuts.""Well, Ames, we all have our moments.""So where shall we go first?" Tyler asked the three of us following behind him."Well, were do you want to go, because if we do what we want first, you won't get anything done." I stated."There's a point, really I only want to go and look at shoes. Foot Locker is just around the corner." We continued to follow him through the Orlando mall."So, how do you know your way around so well?" Kelli asked."Well, JC has lived down here for some time, and when I come to visit, Justin and I come here.""Oh!"While in Foot Locker we all tried on shoes, but Tyler was the only one who bought a pair. We continues through the mall and in the Disney, A&F, Wet Seal, Clair's, Lady Foot Locker, and many other stores. We all had stocked up from sportie things to causual clothing. Finally we finished at the Gap. Since, we all had so many things, we really weren't looking, until Key and I came aross a pretty sundress. We picked it up."This would be perfect for Kelli," Key mentioned."I know, yellow and blue are very complimentary on her."We walked over and gave it to her. She nodded with apperciation."Guys, it is very pretty, but I can't spend all of my money in one mall.""Kelli, if it fits, it will be our treat." I reasurred her, while Key poked my side."You sure.""Yes, go try it on."She did and it was perfect. So Key and I split the bill and left the store."You know what Kelli, you should were that today to lunch.""Really Ames.""Yes, it looked really good. Hold guys," I said realizing we were missing Tyler. "Were is Tyler.""I'm right here. Just listening to you all talk. Actually I walked over there, and just joined you sorry.""You are a little to polite." Key said."Well, you are a little to blunt," he responded. The four of us walked out laughing.

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We all set there waiting for Kelli to finally finish getting ready. She didn't feel like wearing the dress. I got up and knocked on the door."Kelli, you okay in there?""Yes, Ames, do me a favor.""Yeah""Go find out were I'm going.""Kelli, come on, the dress looks nice.""I know, but what if we go somewhere, where I would look horrible in a dress.""Fine, I'll be right back."The first one I ran into was Brian."Bri, you know where Kelli and Nick are going for lunch.""Can't really say.""Okay, you've seen Nick?""Ames, he is right there." He pointed to where Nick was standing about four feet away."Nick, come here." He slowly walked over."What do you want now, I don't have another story or anything.""Shut-up, I want to know where you plan on taking Kelli.""Secrets, Ames, Secrets," he said giving an evil look."Well, tell me what she should wear, casual, dressy, you know.""She should come comfortable, in comfortable shoes. Oh Ames, by the way, you know we have the rest of the day off, after lunch we will catch up with all you.""Okay Nick, got to go. Oh, change the sweat appeal isn't to hot these days." I said while jogging back to bathroom where Kelli was passing back and forth."Whoa, girl slow down. Nick says to come comfortable in comfortable shoes.""Perfect, the one thing I probably don't have." She said still running in circles."Kelli, sit down." She did. "Okay, you can wear the baby blue Nike shirt with the matching shorts. The tennis shoes you have on now will do.""But, um, oh my.""Calm down. It is just Nick.""Okay, I can do this.""Good, now change because he is waiting."She changed into her aborable outfit and Nick appeared freshly clean, in a green jersey and shorts. The two left, unfortunately accompanied by two boby guards.

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"Good, now we ready to go." Justin said, while we were getting ready to go."Where are we going?" Key asked."Wait and see, you'll like it." AJ responded as we all walked out to vans, with the eight body guards. One for each of them except Brian, because his was with Nick.We arrived in a huge parking lot, that I had seen a numbered of times. For our last day of not having to be busy, this was the perfect place to be. "Oh my god!" Key screamed as she realized where we were."You like?" Justin asked."Like it, my god, I love Disney World!"We all just looked at her and laughed. We had been to Disney World millions of times, and somehow she never lost the spark of a little child."Well, let's go inside, or would you prefer to stand here with you mouth open?" Chris asked Key while running around her like a shark."Race!" she called out. All of us, including the body guards all ran to the gate. I have to say it is nice being with the stars, cause we all could get in free."Before we do anything, I told Nick we would meet him at the castle," Brian said as he led the way.

Chapter 22

HI GUYS!

~Kelli~"So where are we going?" I asked Nick while sitting in the back of the van."It's a secret now stop asking.""Okay, so no clues or anything?""Sorry Tinker Bell," he said trying to give clues, but me being a little nieve I didn't get."Tinker Bell? Is that a compliment or an insult?""Take it as a compliment," he remarked with a evil grin on his face."Well, Mr. Hook, I hope we aren't having chod-fish for lunch.""Cute, Kelli! Just be patient, you'll love it."We arrived in a huge parking lot a little after noon. There were people everywhere and I had no idea what I was in for."Come on, lunch in waiting.""Nick we are having lunch in the middle of this crowd?""No, inside the park," he pointed toward the sign that was big and blunt at the top of the entrance. "Look up!"Of course at this moment, I went a little crazy. "Oh my god, we are at Disney World. I'm at Disney World on a date with Nick Carter.""Even though that is really adorable, you got to slow down girl. Especially with my name. I know I'm Nick, but the thousands of people don't need to know that.""Okay, sorry, I'm just, wow." I was stuttering and in all going crazy, then the body guard had to say something."Nick, did you explain all the rules to her yet?""No, Ted I haven't.""Well, you might want to, before I have to carry you back in pieces.""Kelli," Nick began, "while we are here, we have to follow a few rules.""Um, okay," I answered still puzzled."We can't do any of that romantic stuff, you know, holding hands, kissing, because it isn't a good image to the fans who might notice me.""Okay, that shouldn't be to hard." I said while truly thinking that I would get kicked off this tour today.Before we continued walking Ted handed Nick a hat and some glasses."I also got to wear this stuff, not like people still won't recongize me, but that is what they believe."With all this said, I was wondering what kind of day this would be."Hold up, you want me to get on a roller coaster after eating. Are you crazy?""No, come on, it will be great.""Nick there is no way I'm getting on any roller coaster. Sorry, but no!""Come Kelli, you'll like it. Please.""No, Nick. I'll get sick, uh huh!" He stood there pleading to me with most adorable puppy dog face in the world. There was no way I was going to get on any roller coaster, I would die."Pretty please with ice cream, and whip cream, and a cherry.""Fine, a small one, that doesn't go in the air at all, as long as you go on It's A Small World.""Well, it is better then anything."We walked over to the tea-cups and got on. This ride didn't bother in the least bit. I just didn't want to head to Space Mountain or something. From there we went to the race cars, and finally made our way to my favorite ride, It's A Small World."You promised.""I know, I'm coming. Why do you like this so much.""Well, it is slow, peaceful, and has good memories from when I was a kid.""Yep, good memories. My mom loves this ride."The instructer led us to the boat and we were seated. Through the whole ride neither of us said a word, but it wasn't an ackward silence. We both were there together, in peace, enjoying the moment of the soft music and dancing doll. When the ride ended, Nick looked at his watch."Oh my God, Brian is going to kill me," he yelled through the crowd."What?""We are to meet everyone at 3 at the castle. We have about two minutes to get there." With all his screaming, it was the first time we really experenced fans. Ted and Brian's bodyguard were pushing people away, as we ran to meet with everyone. The situation terrified me. The fans were after a piece of him and he just ran, like it was an everyday occurance."Those poor people, they just want to say hi.""Kelli, not now, we've got to go, I'll explain later."I knew he had a reason for it, but I felt sorry them, and then I was scared of my saftey.

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~Ami Liz~"Brian, where are they, we have been standing here for an eternity." Key whined as she became inpatient waiting for Nick and Kelli to show up."Key, girl calm down, they will be here." Brian said while holding his anger about Nick."Bri, they got five minutes or I'm leaving," I said kinda mad but understanding they were on their first date."Who's got five minutes?" Kelli questioned as she stood behind me."Well, it took you all long enough.""Sorry, guys, but we were going to be on time till the millions of people reconigized who they were standing next to.""Dammit, Nick, that is why you got the guards and a disguise," AJ yelled."AJ, shut-up we don't need another mob," Tyler began while Justin interupted."Yeah, come guys, we got all night, let's go!" Everyone headed different ways and we all noticed we all turned back around."So where are we going first?" Key whined again."Good question," Lance had to input."Space mountain baby!" Justin screamed getting the attention of Key, Nick, AJ, Lance, JC, Tyler, Joey, Howie, and Kevin.The other five of stood there with these looks of terror."Well, how's this, you all go on the roller caosters, and we will do the wimpy stuff," Britney suggested."And we meet back here at seven for dinner," Brian added."Sounds good," Kevin said with the rest of the guys shaking their heads yes."Okay, then c-ya, Key have fun with guys," I had to say. "Oh shut-up Ames, at least I ain't no wimp," She yelled."Well, I'm sorry I don't like to throw-up. Bye guys."With that we all went our seperate ways.After hitting all the little kid rides, like Dumbo, It's A Small World (the second time for Kelli), Tea Cups, plains, Pirates Cove, and some others, we decided to get some drinks."So Chris you having fun?" Britney asked looking at his disturbed face."Actually, I'm having a blast. Usually, when we all go out, I sit on benches and watch them go on the rides.""Oh why is that?" Kelli asked."Just because I look like an idiot getting on the dorky rides by myself.""Aww, poor Chris. Now you got some people to hang out with." I added. "Hey Bri, you okay, you are kinda quite.""Yes, I'm fine, actually I have a question for Kelli.""Okay, what it is.""When can I start calling you my little sister?""Brian, my god, what kind of way is that to ask how her lunch went.""Sorry Ames, but I'm dieing to know, especially since you all talked about it this morning.""Ames, really, it was okay. Bri..Brian," she stuttered, still getting used to fitting in. "It went really well. Lunch was kind of short and not fancy, but normal. The few rides he talked me into getting on were great. We talked, and it was a really nice day.""Yeah, nothing else," Britney asked giving her an evil grin."Well the fans were kind of scary. I wanted to say hi to them, but them some were just crazy. The first few when we first arrived were nice, but when they screamed his name it went crazy.""Well, we are glad you guys are okay, nothing else?" Britney said while eyeing her again and making it more obvious."No! I actually had a lecture about that this morning, so nothing like that.""Oh, well that just is a pain, but probably for the best." Britney continued."Yeah, I got that with Leighanne," Brian inputed. "Yep, it is usual, I even got that talk when Brit here decided to come with us on tour for the first time, and I'm a good eight years older then her." Chris added, and we all had to laugh."Well, let's go hit the stores, we only got about an hour and a half before we got to meet up with them again.""Slow down girl," Chris called after Britney, who was already heading into a store. "She never slows down, I really don't get my friends see in her.""Okay, Chris, well, we better catch up."

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"Do you think you bought enough?" Chris questioned Britney."Well, you know the saying girls will be girls?""Isn't it boys will be boys?""It can go for girls. Right Bri?" I asked."Yeah, whatever, you say Ames," he answered while giving a cold cough."Excuse me, that didn't sound like you meant it.""Um, Chris, here, Oh my, Ames, Ami Liz, you're going to kill me." I chased after him in circles."What do you mean I'm going to kill? I'm going to take you down and make you suffer.""Run Brian run Brian," Chris yelled over our screaming."You got him Ames!" Britney shouted."Okay, this has been a rather interesting day." Kelli said softly, but loud enough to catch our attention."Hey come here," Brian motioned her toward him."I don't think so. I'm fine right here." She replied a looking a little terrified."Oh no your not. If you are going to fit in, you are going to come here." Brian left my side, went over to her and lifted her off the ground."Oh my god, Ames a little help here.""Oh Kelli you know you like it." Chris said sarcasticlly."Ames?""Kelli, I can't do much, unless you actually want to get hurt." I couldn't help smiling."Huh, Ami Liz, you are so going to get it when I'm put down.""Put her down, put her down, we got a girl on the guys side. Yippie!" Chris yelped to Brian."Shut-up Chris before you get a whoop down too!" Britney smiled chasing him with full arms.Brian slowly put Kelli down and she charged right at me."Come here, my what is supposed to be my friend.""Whoa, I'm getting chased by three people. A little support here Britney." Calling her name wasn't much help because she had dropped all of her bags and was picking them up. Just then I had a whole gang of people that behind me that helped me beat Chris and Brian down."Go Ames, go Ames, yeah!" Key screamed.With that I had all the other 10 people on my side, and Kelli had gone to help Britney."Okay, okay, we surrender." Chris pleaded when he had pile of people smothering him."So what was this all about," Kevin asked still catching his breath from running after Brian."If I tell you you wouldn't have wanted to help.""Oh, girl you better tell us, or you getting it." Tyler said wiggling his fingers in attempt to tickle me."Alright, they didn't agree with the saying girls will be girls.""Um, okay, nothing wrong. It makes sense, but it really is boys will be boys," JC added."Hah, look who was right." I glared at Brian."Okay, so what.""Guys dinner," AJ pleaded."Where to?" Howie asked."Um, hows pizza, or chinesse, or burgers, or pasta?" Joey asked."That sounds great Joey, whatever you all want is good with me." Lance looked over at Britney, "You need some help there girl.""Yeah, thanks."

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"Ames can I try some of that?""What, no, get your fork out of my food! Key, I said NO!""I'll give you some of my food.""Karianne, you know I could care less about that Mexican junk.""Fine be that way. Nick, can I try some of that?"We had all taken the monorail over to Epcot so we all would be pleased with our meals. JC, Tyler,Kelli, and I got Chinese, Key, Nick, AJ, Howie, Joey, and Chris got some Mexican, and the rest shared a pizza."So what's after diner guys?" Kelli questioned."More rides, watching some light parades, whatever you all want to do," AJ answered."Hats oundss onderfull." Britney manged to say without food spilling out of her mouth."What?" we all seemed to say in unison."Oh, sorry, that sounds wonderful.""Kev, can I please have a bite of your pizza?" Key continued to plead for other peoples food."Key, we have extra pizza, just take a piece.""Whoopie!" She said while diving her hands into the pizza box."Geeze, Key could you be anymore of a pig?" Nick questioned."Oh shut-up Nick, you come over my house and eat more then your welcome.""What?""You heard me!""Oh you are going to get it." By the times Nick had thrown a piece of his corn bread in her hair, everyone, expect AJ, was standing and walking away.The three joined us after they had a mess on their clothes."Guys, go clean up! We will wait." Kevin insisted."So you enjoying the daily life of crazyness, Kelli?""Actually yes. It is more fun then sitting at home and watching you all on the television, Joey.""Well now, so what are we doing next?" Justin inquired."Well the light show starts in 15 minutes." Brian answered."No more rides?" Justin continued."NO" Britney, Brian, Chris, Kelli, and I shouted.

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"This is so beautiful.”“I know look at that.”“Nick, thanks!” Kelli said while sitting in his lap and looking strait into his blue eyes.“Huh? Oh, why are you thanking me?”“Because this has been a wonderful day!”“Well your welcome then, but thank you. It’s not like I could have enjoyed myself thisafternoon, without you.”“Okay, so we both thank each other.” She continued, looking back at the fire works overhead.“Look, Ames, look!” Justin said while poking my side.“I know, I got eyes. Now stop hitting my side.”“Oh sorry, but it seems our plan worked.”“Will you two be quiet, and watch the fireworks.”“Sorry, Chris. You do know you don’t need to have silence to watch them, it isn’t likethey talk,” I protested.“Well, the little voices in my head talk, and was trying to listen until you two startedtalking.”“Yeah, buddy, just keep listening to the voices.”“Justin I’ll get you for that. After you shut-up and let me watch the fire works.”With that we all stared at the sky in amazement, like little children seeing their first 4th ofJuly fireworks. Disney, takes everything a step beyond prefection. Though we lovedwatching every second and didn’t want it to end, I was exhausted, and we had an earlymorning call the next day.“Well, I guess that it is. We better be getting back to the hotel, or we will never haveenough energy for the opening show tomorrow.”“I know what you mean Bri. I can’t believe that even gave you this day off.”“Well, they did, and I really enjoyed.”“We all did,” Britney added while catching up with us on our way to the monorail.Finally we reached the top of ramp to board the train.“Hey guys, it’s only ten fifteen.”“Nick we all know.”“Well, Kelli and I will catch up with you all later. We’re taking the boat back to theparking lot. So we will be back at the hotel a little after you guys.”“That’s fine, just make it before mid-night.” Brian commented. None of us were going tocomplain, because we all wanted them together.“Frick, we will back before then.”The two walked hand in hand back down the ramp, with a body-guard closly following.

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~While on the boat~“So,” Kelli said sitting next to Nick. The conversation had been kinda slow.“So, are you ready to see what happens tomorrow?”“Yes, from what I have heard it will be busy. Especially since you had today off.”“Yep, we should have done the wiring and sound controls. Although, it was really nice toget out and relax before the stress is poured down on us.”“Is it really all much stress? I mean you have to like something about it.”“Well, it is very busy and so structured but when you go out on the stage, hear thescreaming fans, it makes up everything else. Also all five, well 10, of us have this passionfor music, that drives us.”“I wish I had that passion for something.” Her head tilted down to stare at her hands.“What about horse back riding?”“I have the passion, the drive, and the talent. But how many people can you name thatmade it big in horse back riding?”“Um, Christopher Reeves.”“He is also an actor.”“Okay, but Kelli, you will be great at anything you put your mind too. That I’m sure of.”“Thanks.”Nick stood up slowly to make sure the boat wouldn’t rock, and sat back down next toKelli. She still sat with her hands folded in her lap and her face was gazing at her feet. Heraised her chin with his hand and placed the other between hers.”“Look, what do you see?” he asked.“You.” Oh that was a great response Kelli, now you checks are a bright red“Besides me.”“Water, trees, stars, beauty.”“Yes, enjoy the moment. Relax. Live life to the fullest for the future is scare.”“Nice quoting yourself.”“Hey, you know to much. Though I must say I love that quote.”“Oh you a..a..a”“Go on, it ain’t gonna hurt me.”“Oh well, that just made it easier.”“How about this?” He put an arm around her waist and leaned in till his lips touched hers. When she placedher hands behind his head, he deepened the kiss. After a quick moment she pulled away.“You are a dork.”“I told you it would make it easier.”She opened her mouth to respond but he abruptly covered it again with a kiss. However,at the point when things were becoming passionate, the boat jerked to a stop. The twogot splashed with the cold water and the pulled away.“Man the water is freezing.”“Yeah, um, Nick we are here.”

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"I'm telling you, Ferris Buellers Day Off is the best movie" Justin argued."Um.. No? Okay, although I must say, Ferris is pretty good, Dirty Dancing is THE best movie ever made" I argued back."Star Wars people! Star Wars!", Tyler piped up."Okay, we are now officially dorks" Justin said, laying down on my bed.When we came back from Disney World we all came into Kelli's and my room to wait for her to come back."Hey guys?" Tyler asked, breaking the silence."Yeah?" he sounded kind of sad."What do you think of long distance relationships?" "Why do you ask?" Justin responded."Well, I don't know, I really like Sam, but we never see each other and I miss her so much""Well, aren't we going to see her next week for her tornament in Georgia?" I spoke up."Oh yeah, I heard her team is really good" Justin replied."I can't wait, Sam is so fun to be around" I answered truthfully to make him feel better.He smiled and didn't say anything. Then we heard a thud on the door."What the heck?" Justin cried, jumping up to the door.He looked through the peep hole. "Whoa! There is some serious mouth suc king going on out there" I jumped up."Let me see!", Both Tyler and I jumped up and tried to look through also. We all leaned against the door trying to look through the peep hole when all of a sudden the door swung open and we all fell to the ground."Um What the heck are you guys doing?" Kelli's voice demanded."Ow" I moaned, because Justin was on top of me.We all got up. "Sorry Kelli, Um we were just trying to uh, wash the door" Justin tried to cover up what we were doing."Riigght, um okay, Bye guys!""But-" Justin cried. But she gave him the look of death and he scampered to his hotel room.

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"So what's going to happen now?" Kelli asked me while we were trying to fall asleep."Um I think we are doing 2 shows down here, and then we are going up to Jacksonville for a show, and then we are going to be in Georgia next week, then we'll see Sam playing softball next weekend" "Really? She was really cool, and Tyler will be happy to see her too" she replied."A little hyper, but she's really cool to hang out with""Tyler and her are, like, perfect for each other""Yeah.." and I felt myself drifting to sleep.2 days later..."You nervous?" Brian asked Nick before the first show."Um..Why should I..um..be nervous?" he fiddled with his stage outfit."Umm, lets see, there will be a certain girlfriend of yours who has never seen you perform before, but you know, there's no reason to be nervous" Brian replied, while the make-up crew blushed him down."Girlfriend? She's not my girlfriend.." Nick squeaked."Right..then what do you call her Frack? A girl who you date alot and kiss everytime you get the chance?""Exactly" Nick smiled."Your hopeless..""Hey Guys!" Key called."What?" Justin stopped along the other guys."Well, since Kelli and Ames already went to their seats I wanted to talk to you before the show starts" Key explained."About what?" Chris asked."Well, their birthdays are coming up so I'd thought we'd better plan something special for their 18th birthdays" "Hey guys! Time for N'Sync to be onstage!" the stage manager called."Okay, we'll talk about this later" JC called, running in the opposite direction."Good Luck!" Key called back.

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"Hey girls and Tyler!" Key said while walking in the VIP room."Hey Key, so were any of them nervous?" I asked."Not more nervous then they usually seem. They talked normal but were their hands were shaking and the normal jitters were there.""Nice," Tyler added, "and look it starts with *N Sync."The four of us turned to watch a *N Sync charged on the stage with the song You Got It. They did a few more songs and then Britney took the stage. Throughout the whole time they were singing not a word was spoken, until they annouced an intermintion."What? An intermintion? They have never done that before.""Um, Key, do you think it might be because there are three major acts that people don't want to miss," said I."Oh yeah, good point.""Hey, Kelli you okay?""Yeah, I'm fine, kind of speechless, but fine.""Wow, the girl who always is writing in her journal is speechless. I never would have thought.""Tyler shut-up!" Key said staring at him with one of her looks."Ow, the youngest is fired up tonight.""Tyler I swear, I wouldn't get started.""Guys, I have to go to the bathroom." Kelli said breaking the argument."Kelli go out the door to the right, it is the second left," I said while pointing to the drown door."Yes, she left!" Key shouted."What? Now that was just mean.""Ames, I needed to talk about her birthday, you know the one in two weeks, nevertheless yours is in like six days.""Uh huh, go on," Tyler said adding in his few words."Well, we got to do something for her. Especially since she is so shy. You know give her a birthday she will never forget.""And that would be?" I questioned."I don't know, that is where I wanted some of your guys help.""And Nick? Does he know?" Tyler asked."I mentioned it to him.""He is going to want to do something special with her Key." I added."I know, he can have some time too.""So what do you all think about," she was interupted by the sound of the door and Kelli entering. "Think about what we should do for Ames birthday.""Oh yeah you birthday is comeing up in a week right?" Kelli joined in."Yep, a big 18.""Well, we are doing something really special and all out, because it is only one day out of your life. You will always remember it," Tyler added his own two sense."Oh great, just what I need. Anyway, the light just dimmed so let's watch."Two hours later, Tyler, Key, and I got up when the final song was sung. However Kelli sat their in awe, with her hands upon her knees and head in her hands. Her face was completey lit with a smile growing from cheek to cheek. "Kelli, we have to go!" Key said while walking out the door."Huh, oh, yeah, we have to go.""A little more than what you thought?" I asked."Oh my god, that was the best thing I think I have ever seen. They were so completely very very good. They were funny, cute, amazing, wonderful, perfect, and the dance moves, wow, and I just want to scream.""Then scream, but take a breath." I said trying not to laugh at her amazement.She screamed, and not just a little scream, but one that was at a high pitch, very loud, and very long."Fell better?" asked Tyler."Yes, I do. So now what is going to happen?""We hurry to vans, get to hotel hopefully beofre the fans do and then go to sleep." I said."Oh, well, then I guess we better get going."

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Dear Journal,I know that by the time I am done writing all this down, I am going to have a major case of writer's cramp. But, I might as well get used to it because at collage, I am going to try to major in Journalism.Anyways, the concert tonight was great. I have never seen the Boys in concert so I had a major thrill. The dance movers were very slick and smooth and the songs seemed to flow from one to the other. Nick had a major silly streak in him too, during "Quit Playin Games", he kept poking Kevin on the shoulder and there is a part where the guys sing "Girl you know you've gotta stop, you're tearin us apart" and Nick found a tiny piece of paper and ripped up! I started laughing my head off! I am trying to get ove my shyness but it isn't working. I will explain that later.The guys all did their thank you's in the middle of the show and something very funny happened when Howie was speaking. In the middle of his speach, you hear Aj shout: " I can't find my boxers!!"The mikes must have been left on as they went beneath the stage. The other guys, and Britney were great too. Great singing, dancing, performance. However, after the personal thank yous were over, all eleven came back on stage and did an outstanding eneding. The did this sort of tribute to the 60's. You know with the Jackson Five, Diana Ross, and the Beatles. Of course, when I heard the first notes of "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" I went bouncing of the walls. Then I just sat there in this tremendous awe. I didn't want it to end. However Key broke my gaze and I was off to hotel.Oh my, I fell asleep and it is now two hours later, the other girls are fast asleep. Well one quick note before I end, about the whole shy, fitting in thing. I'm trying, and they are so caring. They don't care if I make a fool of myself or act crazy. I can be just me, which makes it so nice. I'm finally opening up and letting them in. It is of course easier with Key and Ames, because I have none them longer. However, they all seem to notice my shyness, and they don't push it away. All of them actually seem to use it to joke around and make me feel more at ease. Anyway, I'm doing my best. So journal wish me. Now I'm really tierd and we have a really early wake-up call. Night, KelliOh, P.S. Nick is amazing, okay more later."Hey guys. You know about last night before the show I said something about birthdays?""Yes, Key, I remember. Ames's is in a week and something about Kelli." Brian said.Kelli and I were on the Backstreet Bus asleep while everyone else, all 13 of them, were on the *N Sync bus."Well, what are we going to do?""Well we are in Georgia for Ames birthday, and I know we have plans one of those days to go watch Sam, right Tyler?" Justin asked, knowing that taking the time from Tyler wouldn't be the best idea."Um, yeah, her games are on the 10th and hopefully we will get together on the 11th." Tyler said with a spark in his eye as he thought of Sam."Well, then she will just have to celebrate with us, because Ames is having a big party on the 11th. She only turns 18 once.""That's right Key. Oh, by the way, you mom is having her gift sent to us." Brian added."Oh good, that makes everything easier. Also, Kelli's birthday is the 19th. She is also turning 18 so that is something to be thought about.""I would kinda like sometime that day to be with Kelli." Nick said."And you two arn't a couple, huh?""Shut-up Brian, I didn't ask you." Nick continued."Nick I think that would be fine," Britney intervined."Thanks.""Well anyway, before we get anywhere what should we do for Ames?" Key said trying to get back on track."Have you asked her?" AJ asked."No, dummy, then it wouldn't be a surprise." Chris said, "You haven't have you?""No.""Okay, well I say something simple, we have no show, so we can have a room prepared, get the gifts, a nice dinner, go for a walk or something. Dancing is always nice too." Justin said, "However it won't beat the superbowl 18th birthday I had.""Well, thanks Justin. It dies sound like a good idea, I'll call the hotel and set some things up." Brian said."Anyone hungry yet, it is almost lunch time." Nick said.They all laughed."Yes, Nick we are stopping soon." Kevin replied.

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June 9th Jacksonville Florida"So Brian are the plans set yet for Georgia?""Jeeze, Key, you are so persistant. What happened to the annoying little girl from Kentucky?""She grew up and wanted to treat her older more mature sister on her birthday.""Wow, your are even saying nice things about her.""You better watch it. I know alot of stuff on you that could make you look like a complete idiot to all those girls and your precious Leighann. Now the plans?""Okay, yes I have the room and hopefully this park set up.""Oh nice, you got the room, and what do mean hopefully the park?""Well, they haven't really confirmed anything yet.""Well, if you don't confirm anythign with them, then I don't call Leighann.""My word, everything will turn out fine. I think you could use a nap however.""Brian I swear I'm going to..""You are going to what to Brian," I said while walking into the dining room of the hotel."I was going to hurt him bad if he.. if he.. if he doesn't get out of the way of the sandwichs.""Okay Key."Later that evening I was sitting hotel room by myself while everyone was either out to diner, asleep,in the pool, or at the b-ball court. A knock disturbed my gaze with the TV."Yes, who is it?""Um, me, Tyler.""Oh okay, coming." I walked over to the door, opened it and, "Oh my Tyler are you okay?""Um, well, you know we are seeing Sam tomorrow?""Yeah, I thought you would be excited.""Oh don't get me wrong," he sat on the edge of the bed, while sat across from him turning of the TV. "I am really glad to be seeing her, but it has been so weird. You know with the phone calls and everything.""Yeah, but you still like her?""Yes, I do like her, alot more then like. Ames, I happen to love her.""So what is bothering you so much that you came to me?""Well, I went to talk to JC first but he was sleeping and when I tried to talk him, he threw a pillow at me and told me to get out.""Oh, well that told me alot about what the problem was.""Well, what if she doesn't love me back. I mean is it just a stupid teenage thing or somthing?""Sorry to say, I can't help you to much. I can say that you have to ask her and find out. If it is a teenage thing, then enjoy it, because you are a teenager.""That is what I was thinking. It is just confusing. Anyway, thanks for listening, it made..""It easier to think about. Yeah I know. Oh, what time are we leaving tonight?""We got to be on the bus by quarter of nine. Then tomorrow are the games.""I know," I stood up and walked over to my bag, "Tyler you will be fine.""Oh and I will probably miss the show tomorrow night if Sam has any games. If not we probably go to dinner.""Okay Tyler, now go get ready it is eight thirty now.""Alright c-ya later."

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Atlanta, Georgia"Come on Sam, catch it, YES, that girl is out. Oh what were you saying Kelli?" I said while sitting on blechers watching Sam catch the ball in right field."Nick had me going in circles last night. I have no clue how to play basketball at all.""Well, was he helping you get better or just taking pride in winning.""He was trying to help, but I have no clue what half of the words meant.""It all comes with time. When I started to learn the game, I had to ask what everything meant.""Well, how do you know what is going on so well.""I live in a house full of sport freaks. Just look at Key over there, she is already into the cheering, and doesn't even play for them yet.""How do you know she will play for them?""Well most of those girls are going to college in August and won't be on the team next year. Also, Sam's dad is the coach, and those two have become close.""Oh I see.""Hey, here you go." Nick said handing Kelli and me our drinks."Thanks, so what happened to the rest of you guys?" I asked noticing that the other guys had not shown up."Well, Tyler and I drove up here, but the others were having some problems with their new looks.""Oh my what have they made them out to look like today?""Just wait, you'll laugh so hard.""What are you two talking about?" Before either of us could answer Kelli, they walked up the blechers and took a set."Oh my god, did any of you look in the mirror before you showed up?""Yeah, like they let us. I can't believe we look like we came out of the 80's with this get up." Joey said harshly."Yeah, who wears shorts under a shirt anymore? Especially to a softball game?" Britney added."How did you get out looking rather normal?" Brian asked Nick."They told me if I were to drive up here with Tyler then, I wouldn't have to deal with finding an outfit. The hat and sunglasses would do.""I swear I'm going to kill them, look at us. This is ridiculous." AJ said jumping up and down."How are they doing?" Justin said while taking a set beside me."Magic is beating Blues 6 to 3 in the bottom of the 4th.""Nice!""Guys Sam is up!" Lance pointed out."Come on, oh she is going to slap bunt it." I added."Why would she do that, there are people on 2nd and 3rd?" Chris asked."Wait a second, what is a slap bunt?" Kelli questioned."It is the same thing as a bunt but a different form, kinda." JC answered."Oh okay, thanks.""Anyway, she is doing that because usually the person who catches the ball checks three and goes one. When they throw to one, the girl on 3rd rubs home scoring." I said trying to explain it to Chris."I just hope it works.""Strike One," the umpire called."Come on Sam," Key screamed from standing behind the dugout.She slapped and the play was made perfectly, allowing he girl on 3rd to score."It worked!" proclaimed Chris."We see that," Justin said while rolling his eyes at his friends stupidity.After another three innings Magic had beaten the Blues 12 to 5."Good game Sam," Tyler said will giving her a quick hug."Thanks, the next game we play is at 5:30, is that going to mess up some plans since it is only one o'clock.""Well the guys have to be a sound check at four and the show is at six, but I plan on seeing the game," he responded."Yeah, I would like to come watch you all whoop some ass tonight too." Key said.Kelli poked my arm and said, "Could we come to the game too?""Guys, make that another two who are missing the show tonight," I said."That's great the more support the better we play." Sam said while jumping up and down, and picking up her equipment."So what are we going to do now?" AJ asked from behind me."Well we haven't eaten much today," Nick inquired."Fine some food will do us good." Brian answered Nick."Guys, I'm going with Sam." Tyler said while throwing one of her bags over his shoulder."Kay, Tyler," I said and nodding my head to reassure him things would be okay.

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"I like that dress Ames, it is delicate, and it brings out your eyes." Kelli said as we stood in some store of the city mall. The guys and Britney had headed off to sound check after we all split a pizza."Yeah, I like the yellow background with the light blue flowers." Key added."It is kind of expensive for a sundress." "We are buying it for you for your birthday along with the green and blue bathing suit you had on a while ago." Key said pushing me back into the fitting room."And you are wearing it tomorrow, right?" Kelli said."I'll wear this dress if you wear the baby blue we got you back in Orlando.""Okay, fine with me," she said back."Guys, come on, the game is going to start." Key shouted."Here take it," as I threw the dress over the door."Thank you," called Key while pulling Kelli to the checkout counter."Well, how was trip down here?" "It was okay, you know how a nine hour car ride with dad is though.""Yeah, I just," Tyler said."Hey you okay, you haven't said much.""Yeah, I'm fine. I just missed you alot.""Well I missed you too. Come here." He walked over and she kissed him. From what he knew the passion in the kiss meant more then a teenage fling."Um, Sam, I might as well say it now.""What, it can't be all that bad," she said while putting a potatoe chip in her mouth. "Besides you sound like Julie Roberts in My Best Friends Wedding.""Okay, actually it is kind of like that.""What? You are getting married or something?""NO! But I do want to say that... that... I..""That you what, you stopped liking me?""No, but something isn't right with where we are. Let's see the sun is going down a little and there are woods near the field right?""Yeah, so what?""Come on, that hopefully will make this easier."After talking to her dad, the two headed of the fields."See, now this is much better, the sun shining on your hair, but the shade is making it so we arn't blinded.""Okay, now that you have your perfect setting, what do you want to say?""I wanted to say that I truly am in love with you. More then just that fling most people are age going through. I see this relationship as more.""Oh my...""Yes, Sam I truly love." "Tyler, oh my, this is, this is, oh hell with words." She leaned over and pushed him upon the ground kissing him. The pressure was deepened when he pulled her closer toward him. Finally the two pulled apart from the warmth and looked each other in the eyes."I love you too, Tyler.""Well, that was easier then I had imagined," and he leaned in again to kiss her."Tyler, I do have a game, and my dad is going to made if I'm not there.""Okay, then lets get going.""Wait one more kiss," she pleaded. After that they were off for the game.

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"Hey, Tyler, you look more happy then baby who just had their diaper changed.""Well, thank you Key. I truly do love that picture.""Oh and you are very welcome.""Okay, well, Ames, can I kind of talk to you over here.""Sure Tyler," I said while giving him a strange glace. "So what happened, I mean you look happy yet sound depressed.""I'm so happy I have no clue what to do. After finding the perfect place I just said it. And she said it back. Jeeze now I'm speechless.""Well, I'm glad it worked out, now can we watch the game.""Yes, oh don't tell anyone. Okay?""K, but why.""Because I want to say it.""Alright, but do it soon.""Yeah, I can't believe you came to the game either. Especially since you have loved watching them perform the same thing over and over each night.""Sorry to disappoint you Key, but I need to get into these sport things, or at least know a little more about them." Kelli responded."Oh, I get it, you are doing this all for Nick.""Key, shut-up now, don't destroy anything Kelli and Nick have." I said while returning to my seat."I wasn't, I promise. Okay, well the game is begining. Kelli, see that, it is the batter and that over there is the pitcher, now when the batter hits the ball, she goes over there to first."For the first time we witnessed Kelli letting out a little anger. "Oh my god, Kari Ann, I swear, you know I'm not that stupid." She took a hand full of ice and very willingly put it down the front of Key's shirt."Oh my, Kelli, you are so going to pay.""Hey you two, shut-up, my girl is up to bat." Tyler said."Revenge can be hell, sister." "Yes, we made it to the championship game." Sam screamed as she ran towards us."That is so great." Tyler said while pulling her sweaty body towards him for a hug and long kiss."Eww, I think I'm going to throw-up." Key whined."Oh shut-up, you're just jealous. Anyway what time is the game tomorrow?" I asked."At ten o'clock. Can you all make it?" answered Sam."Girl, it is my birthday, and since they all have a day off, there ain't no one stopping me from coming.""Well, then I guess all of us are coming. Right Key." Kelli said knowing of Key's plans."Yep, it fits in perfectly.""What do you mean it fits in?" I questioned knowing that they had something planned, but wanting all the details."Oh, Ames, shut-up and enjoy the surprise. And Sam, what are you doing after the game?""Nothing, unless, I get invited to this big event.""Well, you are coming with us tomorrow." Key said."Well, I got a curfew tonight. Coaches orders, so I'll see you all tomorrow." Sam said lifting up equipment, leaning to gove Tyler on last kiss, and heading towards the car."Bye!" The three of us called after her.

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I woke-up with a nice thing called breakfast in bed. Eggs, and french toast started the day of fine. After finishing, I took a quick shower and headed down to lobby where I found a dozen roses waiting. I sent them upstairs to the room, and waited for the others to show up for the game. "Well, good morning Ms. Birthday girl," Lance said coming off the elevator, with Justin and Britney."Well thank you, Mr. On Time. Where are the rest of the gang.""Well, the others have left. It is just the four of us who get the privledge of going to a softball game in a limo.""What? Oh my word, you have got to be joking.""No look, that is all for you." Justin said rubbing his eyes."Oh by the way, thanks for not looking like complete morons today.""Hey, it isn't like it is our fault those people have no sense of fashion." Britney muttered smiling."You can say that again, anyway, you all ready to go?""After you." Lance said opening the door and allowing Britney and I to go threw, but when Justin tried he quickly made his move to exit first. The two were pushing each other threw the door."Jeeze, come on guys." Britney said rolling her eyes."Nice hit Sam," I called after she hit a double in the last inning."Guys, if Sam scores it breaks the tie and Magic win the tournament." Kelli said."Wow, girl, you got your facts down." I answered."All in a day of paying attention, and listening to Key to much.""Yeah, I have live with her.""You did live with her." Nick remarked."I still live with her, I'm not in college yet. Enjoy the summer. Besides I will miss her, although she can be a brat, I love her.""Ames, thanks for the speech, Key deserved it today. However, I agree with the brat part," AJ pointed out."Yes, go, run, yes," Brian shouted, while we all stood up to watch Sam make the winning run."Well, now what?" Chris questioned."I say Tyler goes over and get things on." JC suggested, giving suggestive looks toward his brother."Arn't you the one who is supposed to tell to wait till I'm like 30." Tyler responded."What me, I wasn't saying anything other then giving her a pat on the back and saying Congratulations." JC said trying to sound innocent."Yeah, that's what you'd like think," Chris responded."Okay, Tyler will you just go over there, so we can say our Congratulations, and get on with the day," I shouted."Okay!" he shouted back and went over to her.

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After getting a quick bute to eat, at McDonalds (where else), and going back to the hotel, they told me to go wait in the lobby. Kelli stayed back in the room to lead the way."You know what, we look good in these dresses.""Yes, I know. Let's just hope those guys down there think so too." Kelli responded."So what is going to happen," I asked stepping off the elevator."Just wait, this night is booked with plans.""Oh my, I can't wait to find out." Just then Brian and Nick rounded the corner. Brian was dressed in a light blue suit, with no jacket, and Nick had the same thing on but in a mint green."This way my ladies." Brian said while taking my arm and Nick taking Kelli's""Well don't we look nice." I said looking them up and down a few times."Thank you my dear." Nick said turning to look at me, "and you two look outstandingly gorgeous yourself.""Okay, stop talking like you came out of the Victorian age.""What ever you wish, it is your birthday.""Ahhhh, so where are you three taking me.""To this room," Brian said while pulling open the doors to big ball room that was decorated beautifully with colorful streamers, and roses."And Key is to thank for all this?""You better believe it, she won't live it down either," Nick said.Just then Leighann and Kristen came around the corner."Oh my god, you two are here. This is so perfect.""Well, happy birthday, how does it feel to be 18?" Leighann asked."Well if everyday is like this, I feel on top of the world.""This night will only get better." Kristen said, while Kevin came to stand behind her."I think I'm going to cry.""You can't cry with out seeing me," Aaron said from behind."Ahh, hi there. My god you are big." I said with a tear rolling down my face."Oh great, what has Aaron done again?" Nick said walking up."Shut-up and leave him alone for a day. Anyway, where is Key." "I'm right here." I ran over giving her a hug."Whoa, now that was strange. Anyway, you are going to sit here in this chair for a few seconds, while I get everyone to come sit on the floor around you.""Key you are nuts.""What they all agreed to do." I just set there laughing.After all of them were setted, the started handing me cards. "Aww guys thank you so much. This is so great. Sam this is great.""Well, it was the ball I hit to get the double, sorry I didn't know I would be coming.""Whatever, this ball is great, just having you here is great.""Ames one more, this is from your parents." Brian said handing me a card and a small package."Oh my god, I didn't call them today.""Shut-up and open it."Inside the card was a . "Some one got a phone?" I asked the group."Just finish opening it already." Chris said getting jittery."Okay, but I would like them to hear my expression.""Open it." They all shouted."Besides Joey has got it all on film," Justin shouted.I opened the box and when I got to tissue paper it began ringing. I let out a scream., and realized it was cell phone. Slowly I picked it up and said, "Hello?""Oh hi mom, and dad. How'd you know to call now."She responded back, "Look at Brian." Sure enough he was waving a cell phone in his hands."Aww, guys, thank you so much, I miss you. Yeah I probably should go since Key is kinding looking at the clock. Yes, I know she planned things very well. I love you both too. Talk to you tomorrow, bye.""Guys, I can't believe you all did this.""What, this is only the begining." Key said.

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"What you are making me choose who I want to bring in the limo? Guys, this isn't fair." I pleaded when they said I could only bring five other people."Well that is how it is going to be." Key proclaimed."Fine, I choose, Brian, Leighann, Nick, Kelli, Key, and AJ. That makes six.""No, dammit, you are supposed to go too." Key whined."Key, it's her birthday let her fo what she wants." AJ said, knwoing he was going to get the limo. "Well, what does Ames really wnat?""AJ, what I want is for all of us to somehow fit in on car. I know that impossible, but I want to be with everyone.""How's this, you take Leighann, Kristen, and Aaron with you, since you haven't seen them for a while. And then bring Nick and Kelli so they have some time with Aaron too." Brian suggested."Oh, I guess that sounds okay if they like that idea.""Well, as long as Kevin here lets go of my arm, I will be happy to join you." Kristen said will prying Kevin's fingers off her arm."Okay, well then I'll see you all where ever we are going." I said and got into the car with the other four following."So what is it like living everyday with a bunch of moronic guys," Leighann asked."Oh come on they arn't moronic." I replied."Thanks Ames," Nick said."Hey, I wasn't finished, they may not be moronic but they can sure can be pests, right Aaron.""You bet, living with Nick is horrible.""Jeeze, I swear the only reason Brian suggested I come is to pull my ego down. At least Kelli is kind to me.""Hey, wait, you can be rather annoying at times, like when you get so into a sport you have no clue what else is going on.""Go Kelli," I ralied. That was a mistake, she blushed and set back."Anyway, any new romances or something we all should know." Kristen questioned."Well, there is Nick and Kelli,""No, I mean with you.""Me? Nope, I'm just loveless." "Aww, at least any crushes?" Leighann asked."Crushes, come on, I'm around some of the hottest guys everyday.""Anything more than just a glance and thought?" Kristen asked."Yeah, like I would tell with Nick here.""What? BJ tells me everything," he pleaded."I'm sure she does Nick, like how she was hooked on AJ for a month.""What? Hey, I didn't know that." "Now you know what I mean." WIth that all of us laughed at Nick's pitful face as he realized he was wrong."So Aaron what's up with you?" I asked."Well, BJ and I will be joining in I think two weeks.""Really, you going to sing with them in the concert.""Yep, I can't wait." He stopped talking when the limo jerked to a stop, and the door opened."Well hello again." Brian said giving his hand to Leighan."Hi," she said taking is and turning to give the rest of the people in the car a wink."May I have my lady back, please," Kevin said sadly as he reached for Kristen's hand. Nick also got out and took Kelli's hand."Well, I guess that leaves me to take you." Aaron said getting out of the limo and taking my hand."Well thank you, my dear Aaron. Oh my this is beautiful.""Yes it is. Oh, look food." With that he left my arm and darted to the table full of foods."Looks like you need a friend." Justin said pulling my arm towards him."Thanks, so what is planned now?""Dinner, desert, cake, and then some game.""A game, thought of by Key, my god, we are all going to be lost out here."

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~~Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Ames,Happy Birthday to you.~ Everyone sang I as set at the end of picnic table and blew out the candles."So what did you wish for?" Aaron asked."If I tell you it won't come true!""Time for the game!" Key shouted."Man, you don't give us time to breathe do you?" Chris asked playfully."Oh shove it, now everyone pick a partner.""I got Kelli," Nick said."Well, I got Kristen," said Kevin."I got Brian," Leighann said while pulling him over and giving him a quick kiss."I'm with Tyler," "I got Sam," the two said in unison.Joey was with Chris, Lance carefully found Britney's hand, and Howie picked AJ."Oh, now I get JC." Key yelled."Does that mean I'll win?" JC asked her."No," she said bluntly. "Now who is left. Oh Aaron, Justin, and Ami Liz.""I want to go with Nick," Aaron pleaded."Fine off you go, and that leaves Justin and Ami Liz.""Kariann, will you stop using my full name, you sound like mom!""Okay, anyway, here are the rules, I will give everyone a map that they must follow. Along with the map is a list of things you must find. Which ever group gets back here with everything the need first wins." She said and handed out little maps with directions and the list."Thanks Key, this is going to be really interesting." I said as she patted me on the back."Ames, you'll love it. Ready everyone, on your marks get set GO!" she shouted. Everyone seemed to be running in every which way, while Justin and I look down at the paper."So, you ready to play one of my sisters messed up games?""Ready whenever you are." He said taking my hand and looking down at the hand drawn map."Did you find it yet?" Justin asked me."No, how the heck are we supposed to find a four leaf clover anyway.""I don't know, you sister is the one who made this thing up.""I know, so what else do we have to find?""It says find blueberries, and a leaf of an oak tree in this area.""Well, the oak tree was rather easy since we are standing below one, can you reach one of the leaves?""Yep, so did you like your day?" he asked while streching to grab a leaf."Yes, I did. I was treated like a princess or something.""And you acted like one.""Was the compliment or are you putting me down.""I was gently putting you down." he said while handing me the leaf."Boy, you better watch it.""I do, huh, and what are you going to do?" he placed his hand on his hips."Just wait, I git tricks up my sleeves you've never seen.""What sleeves?""Just shut-up and help me look for the blueberries."
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"Justin, I think we are lost.""No, we can't be lost, this is a small park." He said looking around but truly having no clue of which way to go."Well, if this is a small park then how come we can't find our way out.""Ames, calm down, we will find our back.""You said that an hour ago. Justin it is going on one o'clock in the morning. Why couldn't I have just brought the cell phone my parents gave me, then we could call some one from help. I hate this, and damm it is getting cold.""Here have this, I'm kinda warm anyway," he said handing me his jacket."Thanks, but what if we are stuck in this park all night? What if we arn't even the park anymore? What if there are some wild animals that eat people, or some poisoness plant that could infect us and we die. What if there are snakes, I hate snakes." I kept rambling on, with my what if questions for another half an hour."Ames, will you shut up, we are going to be fine.""What if there are little tiny bugs that drink your blood, and then you are instantly are dead? What if..""Ami Liz," he shouted, "we are fine.""But what if there is some..."Then he turned and kissed me, quickly."Um, um...""Um, nothing, now help me find where we are going.""Wait Justin what was that for?""That was to get you to shut up.""Okay.""It worked, now which way do you think we should go?""Um, I.. I.. guess to the left.""We just came from the left.""Oh, then to the right."How could he be so casual, he kissed me. I didn't know what to say, what to do. Did it mean nothing, because all I could think about doing was kissing him back. His eyes were a perfect shade of blue and I could tell they were staring right at me but I was to confused to care. Also, he looked really good in the suit. Why Key wanted us dressed up to go on some search in the middle of nowhere still had me puzzled. "Oh my god, what the hell was that," I said as something in the bush interupted my thoughts."Ames, it was probably some animal.""What kind of animal, what if it is a snake or something that can bite.""Here we go again with the what ifs.""Well, I don't want to be stuck out here bleeding or sick because some animal bit me. We could be one of those people on the milk cartons, or missing person adds."This time when he turned and kissed me it wasn't just a quick peck, but it was deep. I could feel every muscle in my body become tense and then weaken. The warmth of his body penetrated through mine, and the softness of his lips was so appetizing that I didn't want to pull away. He finally took at step back."It seems to work?""Huh," I said staring into his eyes."You shut up pretty fast that way.""Oh yeah.""Well, I think we should go this way since there seems to be light coming from that direction.""Okay.""Well come on," he said while giving me his killer smile and pulling my hand. After walking for about five minutes, we came to the clearing and there sat everyone else. Well, actually Sam, Tyler, Brian and Leighann, were the only ones awake."So what did you two get lost?" Brian shouted from across the fields."You could say something like that." Justin shouted back. At this time I was still on cloud nine."Well did you get all the ridiculous things Key asked for, because no one else did." Tyler said sitting up from where he and Sam were laying."Yes we did, even the four leaf clover, that took us an hour to find.""Is that right Ames?" Sam asked."Huh, oh yeah, that's right.""What's up with her?" Leighann directed at Justin."Well being lost scared her and I think she is tierd."What scared, tierd, they were not the words, speechless, confused would have gone better. He knew what happened, why I was like this, but for some reason he acted like nothing happened. People just don't kiss like that everyday, and it only made me even more flustered with my thoughts.

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~Kelli~Dear Journal,Well, as you know my birthday is coming up in about a week. However, knowing these people, I doubt they will let me forget any second of it. For Ames' birthday Key went all out with plans and renting the park and ball room. It scares me to think what they all migh come up with for my day.Anyway, I also met Aaron, Nick's younger brother. He is so aborable. For some reason, I can talk to him easier. Like with Brian's girlfriend, Leighann, and Kevin's girlfriend, Kristen, they are so nice, but yet I feel out of place. Everyone acts like they have known each other their whole life. They act that way towards me too, but I can't act that way back because I haven't known them forever. I guess it seems like every time I get closer to the group, something comes by and pushes me back out.Oh, sorry, Ames, just came in the room, and I have been meaning to talk to her for a while.Love, Kelli"Hey Ames, you okay?" I asked."Yeah, I'm just a little tierd from last night.""Well, okay, I'm going down to lunch, you coming?" I said still kind of concerned about Ames."No, I think I will take a nap. Catch you later.""Alright, I'll see you before the sound check."~Ames~"Whoa what time is it?""It is around 5 o'clock," a voice answered from the bed next to me."Five! Oh my god!" I said sitting up."Ames, it is fine I told them to go on ahead. Oh, Kristen and Aaron said to say bye." Leighann said."Aww, well, Aaron is coming back in a few weeks. So why'd you stick around and wait for me?""Well I wanted to know what happened last night that put you in such a daze.""Well, you can't tell anyone, because, it didn't mean anything, okay?""Alright, so spill it.""Well, you know how I get when I'm scared.""Yeah the 'what if' thing.""Yeah, anyway, to shut-up me up he kissed me. The first time it was just a peck.""The first time?""Yep, let me go on. The seond time, it was longer and deeper. Yet, it meant nothing. It did uwork at shuting me though.""So, you both kissed, for a long time and it meant nothing?""Well, yeah. No, it meant something to me, but really it is nothing. We better get going, you didn't come all this way to be in a hotel room with me.""You're right about that. Get your stuff and let's go."

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A few days went by and Sam had gone back to Maryland, plans for a birthday party were in gear, we were South Carolina, and I was sharing a room with Leighann."So we are going to see the campus?""Yep, it should be nice," I answered."It should be.." a knock interupted her sentence. "Yes?""You two ready in there?" Brian asked through the door."You all ready out there?" she answered opening the door."Hurry up women," AJ said."You did not just call me women, BOY, you are so gonna get it," Leighann said as AJ ran to other side of the hallway. "I love the power we have over men," she said smiling at me."So where to?" Nick asked holding Kelli's hand."LUNCH," Justin screamed from behind. The more I saw him, the more attractive he became."McDonald's" AJ called."NO" we all shouted back."How about a place like Friendly's?" JC suggested."Sounds much better," Lance answered."So this is the science wing?""Yes, AJ, this is where you would explode the whole city." Nick teased. "Anyway, Kelli what are you majoring in?""Journalism." "Should be, you seem to write alot," Brian added, "Get a scholarship?""Well, I haven't really told anyone but yes. It pays for 50%.""Nice, Ames, so what is your major?" Justin asked."I'm majoring in teaching and minoring in psychology.""Scholarship?" Tyler questioned."Yep, for my service hours and being a girl scout since kindergarden.""Aww, we have a cute little girl scout.""AJ, I swear, you are not doing to well with my patience here.""So this is it?" Lance intervined."Yep, that is it right Kelli?""Yes, I like that though, it is small, but has everything you need.""It does make it easier," Britney added, "so where are we going now.""To look at apartments to stay in.""Oh, I like this. It is nice, real nice." Nick said opening the door to a condo."Yeah, it is nice, but Nick this is like way over what we can buy.""Come on, Ames, I said we would help.""Yeah, like three thousand is helping, I would owe you my life.""Besides it is too big," Kelli said trying to help me out, know we had no where near enough money."It isn't to big if you have all of us over at the same time."The condo was two floors. The top floor had a kitchen, family room, bathroom, and two bedrooms. On the lower floor, there we two bathrooms and four bedrooms. It was much like a beach house."Nick, it is too big and expensive. It might be my favorite so far, but it is out of the question.""But Ames...""They other places that are cheaper, and smaller to fit our needs." I said while walking out the door.

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"Nick, come here a sec," I said after we had gotten back to hotel."Yeah.""Have you planned anything yet for the day after tomorrow?""Not really, I know you have it all planned up till six right?""Yep, and you said you wanted the rest of the day.""Well, I'll get it all planned, I still got a day.""Huh, we will be leaving the next morning for North Carolina so don't make it a late night.""Thanks mommy Ames.""Shut-up, tomorrow is busy, with the shoot, and show.""I know, I'm going to bed.""Okay, good night." I said turning to walk to my room."Hi!" said a voice from down the hall."Oh hi!" I said noticing it was Justin."So, we did a good job getting those two together?""Well, they would have gotten together eventually, but we just helped it a little.""We sure did, they seem to be inseperable.""No, Kelli and her journal are inseperable.""That's the truth. I think she would make a great journalist though.""She writes alot, it is kind of her release like you and basketball.""Hey how'd you know that?""I know alot stuff, observation, reading into detail, and buying many magazines.""Oh, and which one did it say I use basketball as an outlet.""I don't remember, Teen, Teen People, YM, Bop, BB, J-14, whatever else there might be.""Sounds like you are obessed.""Nope, just wanting to know what people are writing about my closets friends.""I'm sure that is all that is.""I swear.""I believe you.""Yeah right, anyway, I'm going to bed, if I plan on waking up at five to see you all in this photo shoot, I want some sleep.""Obessed.""What, I see all the pictures before the magazines even get them.""You are still obessed," he said flirting."I'm going to bed Justin.""Good night, obessed!""SHUT UP!""Night.""Good bye," I said while closing the door."What was that about?" Leighann asked."Justin says I'm obessed.""And your not?""Thanks Leighann, I love how I'm so supported.""Well, you are and so am I. Oh your face is red.""What, my face is red?""Yeah, bright red. I think you got a crush on Justin.""Whatever." "No whatevers, you got a thing for him, oww, I'm telling Brian.""Leighann don't you dare.""So, it's true.""Oh shut-up, so I got a thing for him, just like I had a thing for Joey McIntyre way back when.""But you never talked to Joey everyday, like you do with Justin.""Leighann I'm going to sleep now. It will all end up like it did with Nick anyway.""Okay, good night.""Good night."

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“Hey girl, you look out of it!” I said to Kelli as we got back from the show.“I don’t just look out of it, I am out of it. We got up at five o’clock and it is now almost mid-night. I’m going to fall over. And what is even worse, I’m scared to death of what you all have planned for tomorrow.”“Scared? Now that is an interesting feeling to feel for you 18th birthday party.”“Well, look at what they did for you, and that was just Key planning, now it is you, Key,Nick, and everyone.”“Yep, oh by the way, we are getting up at four and catching a plane to London, so we can have our first taste of legal alcohol.”“What?”“I was joking. You really need some sleep.”“Yeah, you know how Key is, ‘I want to stay up all night.’ She is driving me crazy. I love her to death but how can she have all that energy with no sleep.”“She is Key, if you would like I’ll go sleep with her, and you can have the room with Leighann.”“No, that is okay, I’ll be okay.”“You know Leighann won’t bite. She is very nice, kinda like my older sister.”“Yeah, but you have known her since she started dating Brian, like six years ago.”“I know, but you could really use the extra hour or two of sleep.”“Ames, it is just I’m kind of uncomfortable with new people, I mean look how I was when you all moved in. Instead of being the one who welcomes the neighbors, you all made the first move. I’m just starting to feel like I can open up to other guys, it seems there is a new person every week.”“Kelli, I was the exact same way, you just got to make yourself say hi. If all they say is hi back, then it is there loss. There will be many more acts coming and going from the show, so you might as well start now.”“I know, I’ve just been an only child so it was either my parents, or my journal. You guys are the first real friends I have had. I sat with people, had them over, but did they know me? I don’t think so. I’m surprised that I even said I would come on tour with you all because I wouldn’t have known anyone to well.”“But are you glad that you did?”“I wouldn’t change it for the world.”“See, now we have got to get you to bed!”“I agree,” she said while yawning.“You taking my bed?”“I guess.”“Well then come on!”The second she laid down she was asleep. However, I did worry for her a little because the whole life style was different, the hours, constantly packing, sleeping on buses, and then all the strange people. If we didn’t watch it she was going to run down. I think the best birthday gift we could have given her was a day of sleep, but we had so many plans.“Good morning did you sleep well,” Leighann asked Kelli as she arose from the bed.“Yes I did, thank you. What time is it?”“It is almost 8 o’clock.”“Whoa, that sounds so late, but then if I were at home and not on this tour I would probably be wondering if my mom would mad that I went back to sleep.”“Believe getting up at 8 with these guys is a gift.”“I know, so can you tell me what is planned for today?”“Are you nuts and risk getting killed by Ames, Key, and whom ever would like to try. I may come of strong but I got way of fighting back.”“They aren’t going to kill me or anything?”“I doubt it.” The phone in the room began to ring, and Leighann quickly answered.“Yes? Oh, okay, Key, yes, I will tell her. C-ya in a few minutes or so,” she turned back to Kelli, “Key say your parents called and we have to be ready in fifteen minutes.”“Oh okay, well, I’ll get ready and then call my parents later.”“Alright, we will be waiting down stairs.”

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“So Nick have you gotten any plans set up for tonight yet?” I asked“Ames, will you leave me alone.”“Oh my god, you haven’t. Nick I’m so gonna kill you if you take her to some basketball game.”“Ames, I got everything I way I want it. Just calm down. The plans just aren’t smooth and pointed to the direct time. I want things to just flow.”“Nick you are amazing, some how I have a feeling things will work. If they don’t you can expect to answer to me.”We all were sitting at a table in the dinning hall waiting for Kelli down stairs.“Nick go up there, so she won’t have to come down by herself.” Kevin demanded.“Yeah, that would a nice thing to do,” Britney added.“Alright but watch her be down here while I’m waiting up there.”“Nick just go,” Leighann said.“Whoa, hey girl!” Nick said as he was going to knock on the door, but it open first.“Well, hey yourself.”“So you ready to go?”“I think, can you tell me what is going to happen first?”“Yeah, and get beat up by Ames?”“Jeeze is everyone afraid of her?”“Yep, when she wants something done, then we do it, or she kills us.”“I really want to meet that side of her.”“No you don’t, anyway, let’s go.”“Alright.”“Wait.”“What?” He bent down and kissed her lips gently.“Happy Birthday.”“Thanks.”“We are here Kelli.”“Where are we?” he said looking back at me.“Here, some place in South Carolina, I have no clue where it would be on a map.”“Nice Ames.”“Sorry. Now will you get out of the car.”“Hello again,” Nick said helping her out of the car.“Jeeze, Nick you follow her like a puppy.”“Well, I would follow you Ames, but you are mean to puppies, and don’t give good kisses.”“Nick you are a pain.”“Okay, guys, what are we doing?” Kelli inquired.“You’ll just have to wait.” Nick said evilly.“I’m sick of waiting, can get on with whole surprise thing.”“Whoa, attitude from the birthday girl!" I playfully said, "Come on, it is more fun if it is a surprise.""But she should have her way on her birthday, Ames." Nick said."Will you two shut-up and stop bickering. I want to go and found out what this is all about." Kelli shouted at the two of us."Well, let's go!" I said walking into the building.

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"Oh my god, guys this is amazing, just the look of it.""Kelli this is just the opening room." Nick said looking down at her opened mouthed expression."If this arena, or whatever you call it gets any better I think I might faint.""It is an arena, and it does get much better." Nick said."Well can I faint then right now," she said staring up him."No, come you two, there is stuff inside." I said before they kissed. "Guys, you can do this later, there are people in there.""Sorry, Ames, we are coming," Kelli said while sqeezing Nick's hand for reassurance.We opened the doors and there sat the stage at on end. At the other a few tables were placed at the back and an open area with a disco ball over head was in the middle."This looks nice," Kelli said walking into the middle of the floor. "It is very beautiful, but if it is just the three of us....""Kelli, shut-up," I said. "Things are just begining to start." The lights went off, Nick exited, the stage becam lit, and the disco ball began turning."Why do I feel like I just traveled through time back to 70's?""Because you have dear Kelli, now take a sit and enjoy."The curtins openned and there sat a huge birthday cake. A voice from backstage rang over the sound system. "Kelli, for your birthday we have a great show planned with dancing, singing, and messed up acts, that Ames thought were extremely hilarious."With that comment Kelli smiled and looked at me."Oh my god, how the heck did you get them to do an extra show, on a smaller stage for me?" Kelli asked as I came from backstage."With them, I can get whatever I want. No, they all wanted to do something, I just kind of directed it.""Well, that show was amazing. It had the same numbers from the other shows, and the acts were extremely funny. I liked the one with Nick and Brian, you know where Nick played a prep and Brian played the greaser. Nick should have won the girl, but then I think I might have punched him if he were the one to kiss Leighann.""Well, I'm glad you liked it, but there is more.""More? Ames, you are crazy.""You better believe it."

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"Brian are they here yet?" I asked after becoming concerned that my plans were going to downfall."They just called, give them about five minutes.""Well, firgure out something to do for five minutes." I demanded."Ames, there are certain things like talking, which I know many people enjoy.""Thanks Brian!" I said sarcastically."Well, I'm going to go talk, you can stand here and wait.""Brian," I whined."Ames, don't even start, it is a party, have some fun.""But what if they don't get here.""Ames, that is it. The day doesn't have to be perfect.""Alright, fine. I'm going to go talk." I said running back through the doors."Jeeze that girl is crazy," Brian mumbled shaking his head and following me."Mom, Dad! Hershey and Licorace!" Kelli said running to hug her family."Happy Birthday Goober," her dad said while giving her a kiss on her head."Hi Dad! I missed you guys so much.""We missed you too," her mom answered."Aww, Ames, this is so cool.""Your welcome, I thought you would like this even though they have to go back tonight.""Really? Why?""It was either tonight or in three days. We are leaving tomorrow for North Carolina, so they are leaving at six o'clock.""But that is only two hours.""Well let's make the best of it," Nick said standing farter away then usual because her parents were there."ALright, so what are the plans?" she asked."Cake, music, and whatever you want to do," I replied."Well, let's get the cake then," AJ demanded."My he wants cake and not McDonalds," Howie teased."Let's see your AJ and that is Kevin and that is Brian," her dad said still trying to determine who was who."No, I'm Howie, that is AJ, and yes that is Brian. Kevin os over there and,""Yes, I know that is Nick," he said shaking his head back and forth. "So you are the one I hear about on the phone.""I guess," Nick said blushing.~Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Kelli, happy birthday to you~We all sand as the huge cake was rolled into the middle of the room. She blew the candles out but before we could get a knife, her dad spoke up."Wait, this isn't right. Every year she hears this song on the exact same date and it isn't going to change now." He pulled a CD out the bag he had, and ran up the stage and behind the curtain."Oh my god, I thought he wasn't going to do this. Sorry Kelli," her mom said."No, this is great. They all know my obession, and I love this song." The song 'Happy Birthday' by the Beatles took over the room, and even the dogs were barking along. When is ended she gave her dad a hug, with a tear running down her cheek."Thanks, this is so specail," she ran a hand over her face to wipe away the tear. "I don't think I will ever forget this.""Jeeze girl, just cut the cake," AJ pleaded and we all laughed at his inquirement.

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"Well, I told you things would turn out," Brian said as we danced to 'Yesterday' by the Beatles."Yes, now will you stop picking on me, or I'll find another partner.""Okay, but it looks to me that Kelli is very pleased.""I know she is, hey, Leighann, come dance with you annoying boyfriend," I said as soon as she was in hearing distance."Oh, what is he doing again?" she questioned."He is teasing me about being nervous.""Oh well, Brian go ahead.""Thanks, Leighann, I know who I can trust now.""Oh, you will be fine, but I wouldn't mind a dance.""Err, I'll go stand against the wall, at least I won't be pestered about by you two.""Alright bye Ames," Brian said pulling Leighann and making her spin.I stood there for a few moments watching everyone dance. Kelli's parents joined right in and were dancing, and Nick seemed to be a little more comfortable because he was dancing with her."You did a nice job with this birthday.""Huh, oh, thanks Justin.""So you wanna dance?""Sure," I said as he took my hand and led me to the middle of the room. Oh course, the second we got out there 'Yesterday' ended and 'Can't Buy Me Love' began."Beatles night," he said looking like he had no clue what to do now."Well, it is Kelli's favorite.""I know, so, um""Here," I said giving him my hand and spinning my hand."Thanks, anyway, don't we have to be going soon, it is about five thrity.""Really, yeah we do. Come over here," I insisted trying to still dance and move over to where Kevin was."Kev, we got to get them to airport," I said while Justin spun me toward him."Oh okay, Last Song," he shouted over the speakers. "I feel sorry for the dogs.""Well, they seemed to fine.""Bye, JC, Lance, Joey, and um,""I'm Justin, that is Joey, JC, Lance and Chris," Justin said pointing out each of his band mates to Kelli's dad."Oh, it is going to take me forever, anyway, bye Leighann, Britney, and Tyler. Oh, I got those down.""Bye," they all responded."Thanks Ames for having us, c-ya Key," Kelli's mom said, "Bye Kelli, hope you have had the best birthday and I hear it will get better." Nick blushed again."Bye, mom, dad,""Bye Goober.""Bye dad, and yes, bye bye Licorice and Hershey. Yeah bye," she said petting her pups.We all watched as they walked to there gate and got the dogs in a cage. We waved good-bye and off they were to Maryland.
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"Nick why are we all going with you?" I asked impaitently, while sitting in the car."Well, it is kinda like my late birthday gift for you too, and I want everyone to see. After that I'm doing my thing.""Oh okay, where the heck are we going.""What you don't like surprises," Kelli teased me."Okay, I get the point, I'll just shut-up now.""Thank you," Key responded, "you were giving me a head ache.""Nick you are such a dork, we both told you no.""I know but I liked it.""Kelli, I swear, he usually doesn't do things like this.""I hope not, I can't imagine getting a condo as a regukar gift.""Well, you do like it?""Yes, Nick," Kelli answered."I like it but you are crazy," I answered."I agree with that, you have any money left?" Brian asked."I got a ton of money left, come on we make like a million a year.""You are crazy, so you two going to leave so we can eat?" AJ said."AJ we are not having McDonalds," Britney shouted."But, but,""But nothing, besides, I got food inside for dinner.""Oh really, like what Nick," Howie asked."Like Ceaser Salad, and Fettuchini Alfredo.""Really, how'd you know that was my favorite?" Kelli asked."Key told me.""Oh, well then let's eat," AJ said walking up the stairs into our condo."Hey, you wait a second, let the owners in first," Leighann said pulling on the back of his shirt."Nick, that was really good. You make it or order it?" Tyler asked."I made it, late last night. I had to call my mom every five minutes though.""Well it was good," Lance added."You two gonna leave now?" Justin asked."I guess," Nick said helping Kelli up off the floor because there were no tables yet."Early morning Nick, just remember.""I know Ames, it is only eight o'clock, we will be back in time for bed." With that he pulled Kelli out the door and shut it."So where are we off too?" Kelli asked as she got in the car."Oh, it is just another surprise.""Huh, surprises are making me sleepy.""Well, it will only take fifteen minutes."


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"Here," Nick said taking Kelli out of the car."Oh my god, you are going to drop me.""No, I won't besides if I do, the sand will catch you.""We are at the beach!""Yeah, I love the beach.""So what are we going to do?""Well the first thin I plan to do is drop you in the water.""What? No, no," she screamed as he ran for the ocean. "Nick I swear.""You are going to make me fall into the water.""Put me down, PUT ME DOWN.""Here in the water?""No, no, stop, I'm going to kill you.""Yeah, you kill me."Kelli started throwing her arms and legs all over the place, causing Nick to fall in the water, and have her on top of him."I'm all wet now, oh you are so going to get it," she shouted."Go ahead, try," Nick said laying in the damp sand."You like sand?""Yes.""Good," she said throwing the sand at him. "I suspect you like it too." He threw a sand back at her. The two threw sand at each other for awhile until they came so close that Nick picked her up and kissed her. When he fell to the ground the kiss deepened."Wait, I have something for you," Nick said pulling away."What?" Kelli asked."In the car, come on." Nick pulled her up and ran to the car. "Here sit down." Kelli sat on the sand while squirming around."Here," Nick said handing her a little box."Um, what is this?" Kelli said being scared to ask."Open it first." "Oh my god, it is beautiful, but what is it for.""Well, Brian and everyone have been teasing me about us being a couple and I kept denying it. Well, this is so I don't have to anymore.""So you are asking me to be your girlfriend?""Yes, I am, so what do you."For the first time Kelli made the first move to kiss him."Is that a yes.""No,I would never date you.""What?""Of course it was a yes." He kissed her again with more passion then he ever had known."Oh, we got to go, Ames, will kill me if we don't get back soon.""On more run in the water?""Alright but make it fast.""Where the heck are they?" I said passing back and forth through the lobby of the hotel. It was going on one o'clock."Hey, you still up?" Justin asked coming of the elevator."Well the two havent got back yet.""Oh really, there is supposed to bad traffic on the highway.""I heard, but I'm still nervous.""Sit down," I sat next to Justin on the small sofa. "Relax, they will be fine," he said soothingly."I know, and I'm so tierd.""Well go to sleep, I'll wait for a while." I put my head against his shoulder and fell quickly to sleep.Meanwhile back in the car,"Oh my god, Ames is so going to kill us when we get back," Nick complained about the traffic."Oh well, can we see what else is on the radio, this commercial about Metro isn't to interesting.""Okay, oh I love this song.""I know it is so pretty," Kelli commented on 'Everything I Do, I Do It For You' by Bryan Adams."This is our song then," Nick said."That sounds good to me.""Well, that was easier then I thought.""I know, most people say it takes them forever to get a song."

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The doors swung open to the lobby as Nick and Kelli walked in."Hey you two, you okay?" Justin quietly said trying not to wake me."Yeah, we are fine, but man was that traffic horrible," Nick responded. "So how'd you get stuck baby-sitting Ames?""Well, she was passing through the lobby around mid-night and I just decided to keep her company until she fell asleep.""Aww, that is so cute," Kelli said sleepily. I nudged my head and set up."Um, hi, what time is it?" I said."It is almost two," Justin answered."They are just getting here?" I asked rubbing my eyes."Yes.""Are you crazy!" I said loudly towards Nick."Whoa, Ames, the traffic was horrible. When we left we would have gotten here by mid-night.""And you didn't call?""I didn't have a phone.""Oh smooth Nick, some crazed fan attacks you, or your stuck somewhere with me worrying to death, and you don't have a phone. Smart.""Sorry Ames, but it didn't look like you were worrying to much.""You don't know what worrying is. If anything happened to either of you I would have died.""You sound like my mom.""Sorry Nick, but that is the way I am."Kelli let out a big yawn."And Kelli is going to die of exhaustion.""Ames, come on you are going to bed too," Justin said pulling on my hand."Hey, I might be tierd, but this stuff is even more scary then being lost in the forest.""I know, I'm sorry Ames, I did try," Nick begged."I know, but you didn't even bring a phone.""I'm sorry," he said giving the puppy dog face."Stop that, you look pitiful. Go to bed now," I demanded."You need some sleep too," Justin said pulling me towards the elevator."I know, I'm going." However without realizing it, I was a little to tried to take the first step and colapsed between Justin and the couch."Come on," Justin said giving me his arm to lean on."Yeah you too," Nick said picking Kelli up and carrying her back to her room, where Key was sleeping."Thanks," she said through a yawn, "uh, good night.""Sweet dreams, c-ya at five.""Five!," I manged to say from the next door down."Girl, stop planning, go to bed," Justin said pushing me into the room and closing the door."Jeeze, she never rests.""I know," Nick responded back to Justin."Well, night.""Oh my god, it is so early," I said rolling out of bed."I know, I'm not even changing, bus equals more sleep," Leighann said."Well, that sounds like a good idea, and it makes me ready to leave.""Me too, let's go."We left the room to find that every single other person had exactly the same idea.

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"Hey anyone want some lunch," the driver shouted to us."Huh, what time is it?" Brian asked as he pushed Leighann off of his chest."Huh, are we here?" she said pushing him back."We are," Kevin answered from the table, he was all ready awake. "It is about 1.""We slept a long time," Key said stretching."Not long enough," Aj said pulling the blanket over his head."McDonalds okay?" the driver asked."What, did he say McDonalds," Aj said springing up from his bunk. "AJ you are pitiful," Howie manged to say through his giggles."Where are Kelli and Nick?" I said through a yawn."Oh they are in the back, some one shoud go wake them up." Kevin perkly said."Oh, oh, me!" AJ said running into the back."Wake up, WAKE UP!" he shouted."AJ, shut up!" Nick groaned while trying to hit AJ in the head with a pillow."Huh, what is going on?" Kelli mumbled."It is almost 1 and we are getting McDonalds," AJ answered."Are we going to change into something a little better then these old shirts," Key asked."Yep, girls in the back, we all get the front," AJ answered."Hey you all get enough sleep," Justin asked after we had gotten our food."I think sleeping on the bus helped alot," Nick answered."Yeah, I want to thank you for sitting with me last night, I know that couldn't have been much fun," I said looking at Justin."Oh, no problem, besides if I didn't come down, you would have gone crazy.""That's the truth, I still can't believe neither of them had phone though.""Alright, let's sit and eat please," Tyler said walking past me, "AJ is going for more already.""Hey girls you want to have a day planned by Leighann?" Leighann directed to Key, Kelli, and I."What, another day full of plans?" Kelli pouted."No, this is a Leighann day, believe Kelli you will love it," I answered."Oh, what are we going to be doing?""It is a girl thing, you know we can't say in front of the guys," Key whispered loudly."Oh, okay, well, I guess I'm in.""Hey, I'll be done by about seven, am I in on this too?" Britney asked."Yeah, you can show up for the best part," Leighann answered.

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"So do we have everything?" Key asked Leighann after we got from the store."Yeah, the bath cristals, make-up, face stuff, ice cream, chocolate, pop corn, chic flicks, and the kool-aid.""Yeah, and this suite works nicely, with the big tub, 4 beds, and a big TV," I added."I'm already liking the Leighann days," Kelli said."So, what did you do with Kelli last night?" Brian asked Nick after their sound-check was over."Well, lets just say you can't tease me any more Frick.""What?" Brian shouted, catching the attention of all the other guys, except Britney, she was on the stage."What Nick do now?" Kevin asked."I don't know, but he going to explain," Brian answered."We went to the beach, I gave her a ring, the end.""Yeah, sure the end, that is why you got back aroud two," Justin said."Jeeze, I thought girls were the only ones into the gossip.""Your wrong there buddy," AJ patted Nick's shoulder."I swear, that is it, traffic was horrible, and it took forever. Oh, our song is 'Everything I Do, I Do It For You'.""How'd you get that song?" Tyler asked moving his eyes suggestively."We were flipping the channels on the radio and we both gasped when we heard it. I getting back to work," Nick said walking away."God, why couldn't everyday be like this?" I asked stepping out of the tub."Because we are traveling with the biggest stars in music today," Leighann answered."Huh, we got to do this more often," I said rubbing the water off."I know, this is so relaxing," Key added."Yeah, but I think I will regret missing the show.""Kelli, believe me, you will see thousands of shows by these guys, you arn't missing anything," I said taking a shirt and walking into the other room."Alright, I'm living up this moment.""So what happened last night?" Key said with an evil tone."Well...." Kelli began but the knock on the door interupted.

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"Yes?" Key said running to the door."Hey, sorry, I'm a little late, but I wanted to shower. Looks like you've had some fun," Britney said while entering the room."Oh my god, you have no idea," I answered."So Kelli, answer the question," Key pleaded."Well, we went to the beach.""A Nick thing for you there," I said."We played in the sand, laughed, had a really good time.""And that is why you have a gold ring, with what, a small emerald on it?"Kelli blushed, "Well, you know how Brian and some of the other guys have been teasing him about us being a couple?""Yeah, but you guys really were. You kissed and it wasn't like a friend thing," Britney said."Well, let's just say, we are an official couple.""Is that it?" I asked."Pretty much, oh while sitting in the mess of traffic and flipping through channels we heard,""What, don't tell me you heard some icky love song," Key said."Shut-up Key!" I yelled."Anyway, we heard the song 'Everything I Do, I Do It For You'.""One of Nick's favorite," Leighann said."And mine, so there is our song.""Nice, it took Brian and I forever.""Leighann don't even start with that story," I pleaded."Well, anyone else have some stories, or crushes they want to tell us about, Ames!""Leighann!""Oh, Ames is keeping a secret and if I remember correctly she used to say something like secrets secrets are no fun unless I am a part of one," Key said."Jeeze, thanks Leighann!""Oh come on. Here if I tell you I got some major crush on Lance help," Britney suggested."Not really because I kind of could see that.""Well, I think I know who it might be," Kelli said."Oh god, don't say it is AJ, oh my god, Tyler?" Key shouted."No," everyone shouted including me."Okay, then who?" Key said clueless."Jeeze, my sister can't even figure it out.""Am I right?" Kelli asked."I believe so," I answered fiddling with one of the pillows."So it is Justin.""Yes it is and now what about the woods, Ames?""God Leighann, it was bad enough before.""What happened in the woods?" Key asked jumping on the bed."Well, I was rambling on with all my what ifs, like I usually do when I'm scared.""Uh huh, keep going."I could feel my face getting hot and red. "Well, to shut me up he kissed me.""Continue Ames," Leighann insisted."God, I swear I'm not telling you another thing. Anyway," I was going to say this fast, "I was quiet till a noise and when I started again he kissed me again and for a longer time.""Whoa, and that was why you were asleep the next day?" Kelli asked."Yeah, but really it was nothing.""Yeah, not yet," Leighann said getting a movie."You should have seen how cute you two were last night too," Kelli said."What? Last night?" Britney said."I was worrying about Kelli and Nick, who I still could kill, but Justin came down, sat with me, and I kind of fell asleep.""Ohhhh, more to this soap opera thing," Leighann added."Oh shut-up and make the popcorn," I shouted wanting everyone to leave me and my red face alone.

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"Well, now that the show is over, we ate, and now are just sitting here, what are we going to do?" Tyler asked."Go check on the girls?" Justin asked."Oh yeah, we can do things with out them," Lance said."Shut-up Lance, at least we don't keep our romances a secret," Justin said."Yeah, I'd like to know what they are doing up thee anyway," Nick said."Oh come on Nick, it is a Leighann day, they do all that girly stuff and talk about us," Brian said."I can't believe you talked all of us into going up here," Brian whined."Oh come on, I know you are curious," Nick pleaded."Come on," Justin said, knocking on the door."God, what the heck do they want," Leighann said getting up to walk to the door. "Oh my god, it is all eleven of them too.""Well, tell them to go away," I said.She slowly cracked open the door, "What?", but with no answer the force of eleven guys beat hers."So what are you all doing?" Nick asked walking through the door."God, will you all go away," Key shouted."Huh, didn't we solve that Ferris Buller was better then Dirty Dancing a long time ago?" Justin said realizing what was on the TV."Oh my god, you guys ate all this food, three gallons of ice cream, chocolate kisses, and all the popcorn?" Howie asked."What that is all the food we have had all day," Key whined. "Now leave!""Huh, sister, those two dragged us up here for some reason, and I'm not leaving," AJ said sitting on the floor."Fine, you can stay but we are just watching some movies, and talking about how cute those guys are," Leighann said."Sounds fine to me," Justin said sitting on the bed next to me.Key clicked her tongue, and I stared at her with the look of death and she quickly turned around."What's after this?" Lance said sitting next to Britney."Um, Now and Then, I think," Key answered."So you enjoy yourself?" Nick directed as Kelli."Yes, this was a day of utter relaxation.""Good.""If you are going to be here, you have to shut-up and watch the movie," Leighann said."Jeeze!" some of the guys mumbled."Hey!""Alright," Brian said pulling Leighann onto the bed next to him.~Kelli~Dear Journal,Well, since everyone else now knows, I might as well tell you that Nick and I are an official couple. I just hope I'm ready for another relationship. Wait, I know I am ready! This is Nick, he isn't Greg, I'm moving on, and loving it. He bought Ames and I this condo for our birthdays, and then he took me to the beach. He gave me this gold ring with an emerald on it. It fits perfectly. We also have a song, 'Everything I Do, I Do It For You', I never knew he liked Bryan Adams. Anyway, I have found that I am opening up more, especially around the girls. Like today I could easilly talk about the other night. With the guys, it is a little different, but I'm working on. Oh yeah, Ames has got a thing for Justin. Just to keep a reference of it for later.Love, Kelli

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"Hello?" Tyler said answering the phone after the sound check."Hey boy, so what's up?""Hey Sam, the same old thing.""Is that so?""Yeah, the early mornings, late nights, girls, parties.""Huh, girls parties, did I hear you say?""Oh yeah," he continued to tease."I'm glad, anyway, I have,""I know, the whole softball thing.""I love softball but yet I miss you so much.""You have no idea how much I miss you.""But, I'm dieing for a kiss, you should just come back here and forget the tour.""But JC, it is our time together before school.""I know, but I'm going crazy. Anyway, what you all doing?""They just got done the soundcheck, I think we are going to lunch, hold on. Ames we going to lunch?" he shouted."Yeah, who's on the phone?""Sam!""I say hi!""Ames says hi! Anyway, I guess I better be going. Miss you!""I miss you too, just think in a month I'll be with you everyday.""Yeah, I know, love ya bye.""Love you too," Sam said while Tyler hung up."Hey, you okay?" JC asked."Huh, yeah, I'm fine.""Man, you really do like her.""Well, yeah I do.""Well, then go home for a few days, you know surprise her or something.""But what about our time?" he asked."Man, we've got the rest of our lives, besides we are brothers and she will love it!""You sure?""Yeah, I mean you look pitiful moping around here.""Okay, oh wait Tennesse is the next city.""So?""Well, I want to see Jonathan and Steve.""Then you could go tonight and come back tomorrow or leave after Tennesse.""When's the flight tonight?""I don't know, you think I know the plane schedule?""I don't know, hey thanks!""Oh shut-up, let's go eat and get you some tickets.""Aww, Tyler that is so sweet," I said trying to help him get all his things together before the plane left."Thanks, I feel like such a dork though.""Well, you are one sweet dork at that.""Well, I think that is it, the plane leaves soon, so c-ya in Tennesse.""Hey, get some flowers before you get to her house. Oh, you did call your parents?""Yep, they are even going to come get from the airport.""Okay, well, bye.""Bye Ames," he said lifting a small bag and leaving me in his room."God, that boy is nuts," I said to myself as I could hear him saying good-bye to the people in the hall.

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"I remember when you would do things like. You'd have a day off, and fly around the world for an hour to spend with me," Leighann said after the show."Hey, I would still do that, but you are here with me," Brian answered."So, you want to go back home?""No, then I'd have to spend money on more plane tickets.""Oh you are so stupid, but come here," she said pulling his freshly clean body towards her for a kiss."See, if you were home, you couldn't do that.""You are making this moment hard Brian.""Oh sorry.""God they are crazy," Justin said walking by me."I know, but for the past six years, it has gotten better.""That is to scary to think about what they were like. Anyway, what are the plans for tonight.""I got no clue.""YOU, have no clue.""Well, I really don't care, food, party, sleep whatever.""Okay, well that was helpful.""Sorry!""Yo, Joey what you got planned for tonight?""Whatever Chris has planned," Joey shouted back."Oh great, I have a feeling we all have no clue what is going on.""Well, then you decide what you want to do.""I know I don't want McDonalds for dinner.""Good start.""I'm sick of that place, you know what, I'm going to go back to the hotel get something to eat and go to bed.""Look, you can make your own plans.""Yep, you want to come along."What, he was asking me, not like everyone else wasn't going to be coming, but I was the first. "Why not, it is better then following AJ, or watching Brian and Leighann.""Okay, well, let's go.""No one else?""Lance is with Britney, Nick with Kelli, Joey and Chris are probably going clubing or can catch up later, JC is going to go to sleep, and I have a feeling AJ will go to McDonalds, Howie will baby-sit AJ, and that leaves only Kevin and Key.""And you didn't know the plans?""Nope.""What about Kevin and Key.""They can get thier own food, let's go.""Okay!"

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Well, this was going to be one interesting meal, Justin, me, and then many questions before bed."So what did you think of the Leighann day," I asked trying to start a conversation."Seemed pretty nice to me, is that really what girls do for fun though?""You mean eat junk, relax, watch stupid movies, and talk about guys?""Yeah.""Well, that is what we do, or go shopping.""Oh, hey that looks good," he said staring at the food that was brought."We ordered it, I hope it is good.""It isn't something to nice, but fo some reason chicken and fries sounded good.""That's because it is better then a Big Mac.""I know, some one really needs to tell him to become more diverse.""We have tierd, it is McDonald's, his mom's food, or pizza.""Well, when we all go out and have some good food, he can stay in the hotel and whine to him self.""Alright, that enough pf picking on pour AJ," I said. "So we are going to Tennesse next.""Yep, go see my little brothers. I think that is the only thing I regret, not being tere for them 24/7.""Yeah, but they get to see you everywhere.""I know, don't start with the obession thing again, please, but I do miss them.""I'm not obessed, and I could see why you would miss them.""You are obessed, but they are so aborable.""I'm going to ignore that first part, you got a picture?""You are ingnoring me because I'm right, yeah, I have on in my room, after dinner you can see it.""Alright, and you are wrong.""I thought you were ignoring me.""Oh, so what, there is nothing wrong woth reading the articles, and looking at the shots, Kelli, Key, Leighann, and many many other people are just as obessed and even worse.""So you admit it?""Yes!""Hey, I was wondering where you went," Chris said standing besides the table."I decided to go and eat, you were to busy to answer me, so I left.""Fine by me, Joey and I are going out, you gonna come?""Um," he started looking at me and then turning back to Chris finishing his sentence, "Nope, I'm fine right here.""Alright, c-ya," Chris said leaving the room."Okay, why didn't you go?" I asked."They are going out, coming back tomorrow morning, and I haven't finished eating.""Aww, he is so aborable.""I know, can you see why I miss him so much?""Oh yeah, who wouldn't miss him?" I responded to Justin as he showed me a picture of Steve and Jonathan."I don't know. The worst part is neither of them talk to well, so it is lucky if I get a hi.""But that little hi, can make such a differece.""Yeah, I call them at least twice a week, and my mom even more.""That good.""The other guys tease me.""They are jealous, and JC calls at least once a week.""Well, they say I'm to young and stuff.""Oh whatever, besides we all are obessed with one thing, your family is probably the best.""Yeah, at least I don't collect pictures and articles.""Alright, I was trying to be nice.""Okay, sorry. So you miss anyone?""Well, my parents, of course my little cousins. But I have over sixty relatives so I only see most of them maybe twice a year.""Whoa, how big is your family?""My dad is one of six and my mom is one of eight.""I can see why.""Yeah, my dad's family is well knit, but my mom's is all over the country. Family reunions are the best though."The door swung open to room and Lance walked in."Oh, hey guys! Justin with his pictures again.""Hey, I would show off these two anyday.""Ha, down with you Lance," Justin said to my remark."Well, I'm going to shower and go to bed," Lance said going through his suitcase."My time to exit, c-ya in the morning.""Alright, good-night Ames," Justin called as I left the room.

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Oh my god, I had just spent the whole remander of the night with Justin. And his little half brothers looked exactly like him. I walked into the room where I found Leighann and Brian talking, or kissing, and then Key and Kelli where in the other room to the suite watching a movie."Hey, guys," I said interupting."Hum, oh, hi Ames. What you've been doing?" Leighann said trying to pry Brian away."Oh you don't want to know," I said going to see what the other girls were watching."What, hey come back here," Leighann called after me."Later, I'm really not into watching you two, hey what you guys doing?""Watching Grease," key responded."Oh, my favorite. So what is everyone else doing?""Nick is talking to his mom and everyone, some guys went out, Howie and AJ went to McDonald's, Lance and Britney went out, and you and Justin did something." Kelli answered."You and Justin?" Key asked knowing that this was going to happen and I had no way of getting out of telling the whole story."Huh, you and Justin?" Leighann said entering the room."We ate dinner, like all of you hopefully did.""Dinner," Brian said following Leighann."Oh god you told him too?" I asked looking at Leighann."No, but I think you just did.""Tell me what?" Brian demanded."Nevermind, but we ate, looked at pictures of his brothers who we will see in Tennesse and then I can back here, wanting sleep.""Wait, why can't I know all this?" Brian persisted. "I told you everything from Leighann to Harold, and you can't tell me about this dinner thing?""Hun it is a girl thing," Leighann said trying to help."Save it, he will find out soon enough, I got a thing for Justin.""What? Like you did for Nick or that other guy?""Yeah, like you had for me and Nick, while we were little pons on your playing board.""ALright, so it didn't work out to well.""You can say that again, anyway, we had dinner tonight and somehow Ms. Kelli knows to much from reading into soul.""Hey, you should look at yourself, your eyes, smile, and gleam, not mention the way you blush when you realize I'm right," Kelli said."Alright, but so far it means nothing, and I'm not going to be the one to push it. And don't any of you think about it.""Why? You and Justin did so with Kelli and Nick," Key whined."Yeah, and you better not tell a soul Brian or you are dead. That is for all of you.""Touchy, anyway, I'm going to bed, c-ya guys in the morning," Brian said leaving the room."So what really happened?" Key asked."Dammit, that is what happened, I'm going to bed.""Sweet dreams," Kelli called. "I bet what they will be about.""HUH," I said throwing a some piece of trash at her, "I never should have told you all anything, but Kelli I do bet you are right." We all laughed and I left the three to finih watching the movie. I went to bed but really laid there for a while, Kelli came in fell asleep, and finally I went to sleep, still staring at the ceiling."Hey mom," Tyler said waving towards his mother."Hello! So what was the important reason you had to come back home for a few days, and couldn't tell me over the phone.""Well, to make is short all I will say is Sam.""My, Josh was right when he said you were in deep. I thought it was trouble, not a girl," she said winking at him."Mom, stop that.""Oh, is it embarassing? I'm sorry sweetie.""Okay, you ready to go home?""Yeah, I can't believe you took a plane that came in at 2 in the morning.""It was the only flight.""I know, but I'm tired.""So am I, and I got to get up early.""So, what do you have planned now.""Your my mom, I'm not telling you.""Okay, but I could give some girl insight.""Thanks, I know you could, but really mom.""Alright, let's go home!" she said taking one of his bags.

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5 something the next morning!"Wake up girls! I need you help!" "Huh, what the heck is going on?" I said rolling over to look at the clock. "My god, it is like 5:06.""I know, but the only room the security would let me was yours, so get up and help.""Go back to sleep," Leighann called."Alright," I said standing up. "Oh my god, Sam! What.. what are you doing here?" I gasped."I was going to surprise Tyler, but you guys had to the first to know because I couldn't get in his room.""But, but he isn't here. Oh my GOD, I gotta call him," I said going through my bag to find the cell phone."What, slow down, if he isn't here then where is he?" she said looking confised."He got on a plane late last night and went back to Maryland to see you.""OH MY GOD," she yelled and then started laughing uncontrolably."Huh, what is going on," Kelli finally groaned."Sam is here!" I said back."But Tyler is..""I know, I'm calling him.""Hello?," Tyler said tiredly."Hey, you weren't up yet?""Nope, set it for 5:30, why?""Let's just say don't go over to Sam's house.""Huh, Ames you have totally lost me," he yawned."Here, listen to this," I said giving Sam the phone."Hey, oh my, I can't believe this, I'm here you there," she manged through her laughter, and handing the phone back to me."See what I mean?""You have got to be kidding. This is so ridiculous.""Yeah, especially since she woke me up and not you.""Well, looks like I'm catching the next plane!""Alright, so like in a few hours.""Yep, c-ya later, thanks," he said. "Oh my god I can't believe this," he mumbled in the backround before hanging up."Sam, I'm going back to sleep," I said while crawling back intot the bed.All she did was continue to laugh in a ball on the floor.~Sam~I rolled over when I felt something wet lick my nose, and tried to go back to my dream. However, it licked me again."Max, go away," I shouted thinking it was dog. It licked me again. I flew my hands around to shove the dog away, it wasn't till I fell to floor that I remembered I was sleeping on the couch, in North Carolina."Dam, that hurt. Who the hell is in here anyway," but before I could even open eyes, I felt his warm soft lips press against mine, and had no doubt it was Tyler."Well, it seems like we both had the same idea," he said pulling away."I noticed, sorry about that.""That is what happens when surprises arn't told to someone one on the other end.""I know, I should have called Ames or something. Oh well, we are here now.""Yeah, how'd you get your parents to let you come down here?""My mom! I begged, till she was saying get out and ever come back.""Well, you ready to get out of here, for a day of surprises, I don't want to spend it going along with the flow.""Hey!" Ames said rubbing her eyes and sitting up."Sorry, but Maryland we have more privacy.""I know, now get out of here. Oh on thing, how long is Sam staying?""Till Friday, then I have tournament to get back for.""So you coming to Tennesse?" Tyler asked."If you want me too.""Yeah, I want you to meet Mr. Timberlake! Oh this is so much better then Maryland, I get her for a week!""God, you will you two leave before you set me crazy," Ames said pulling me off the floor and pushing us out the door.

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~Ami Liz~"Oh yeah that is real fair, Britney and Key verse Ames and Kelli!" I shouted back at Key."What these teams are fair," Key screamed back."Ames, it is just a game, let's just have some fun," Kelli said trying to calm me down."Okay, but we are horrible.""Thanks, but we really are."We were at some gym while the the guys were trying to find new shoes, and North Carolina gear. All except Brian he was out with Leighann."Alright, you all get ball, since you got no talent," Key said throwing the ball at me."You know I would love to use her as the backboard every now and then," I said to myself, but Kelli over heard and let out a small laugh."Check it up," Britney said."Huh, what does that mean?" Kelli asked."Just watch you'll catch on," I said bouncing the ball to Britney. "Here go for a pass.""Okay," she said unsurly.Two hours later, the four of us were sweaty and had quit trying to play two and two, and went for the simpilar game of horse."Ames, right there," Key said waiting for me to get an R."God, I can't play this game!" I said missing the basket."Yeah at leat you don't have an S," Kelli said."Your free shot Kelli," Britney said tossing the ball after getting the rebound.Kelli took the ball, shot it towards the net, however it went over the backboard and hit the wall."Nice shot Shorty!" Key called running after the ball."Well, it isn't like you are helping me get any better, tally," Kelli said."Tally, I've never heard that one," Key laughed."Just shot the ball, I know many more names I could call you, starting with your favorite," I yelled back."Oh, don't you dare!" Little did we know, all the guys who went shopping had just walked into the gym."Man, I have alot of teaching to do for that girl," Nick said rolling his eyes at Kelli's shot."Well, it seems to me Lance here could use a pointer from Britney," Joey teased."Oh, yeah and like you got room to talk," Lance said back."Watch Britney makes it in, Key is up, she shots it goes in too," JC said trying to sound like a sports announcer. "And up steps Ames, she looks a little more nervous then the other two, she slowly sets up and aims the ball. Opps, no, Key had to make some remark, that got a dirty look. Here she goes, oh she misses, but what a nice try.""JC, will you please shut-up," Justin whined."Sorry dude!""Hey Kelli is up again," AJ said. They watched as she walked closer to the hoop to try to make her shot. After she picked her place, set her feet, aimed, and released the ball, it went flying under the net."No, Kelli put some jump into it," I said trying to help."Hey, Ames, help her with her hands," Nick called."Oh my god, how long have they been here?" Kelli said blushing."I don't know, but you arn't alone.""Yeah she is letting the ball go with two hands instead of leading the one to the basket," Nick informed."Oh no you don't, there is no way you are going to stand here and help and then take over the court," Britney said as they all walked closer."Whatever Brit, anyway, Kelli, the form with the feet and all was good. It was alot better then the last time I saw you," Justin said.

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Meanwhile back to Sam's day!~Sam~"Where the heck are you taking me. You out some blind fold over me face, take the groups car, and have been driving for at least an hour.""I have been driving for fifteen minutes, and since you destroyed my plans for today, I'm only making them better.""I'm hungry too," I said."We will eat when we get there, which is in like a few minutes.""I hope so, I can't stand this thing on face any longer.""My the ways, I could take advantage of you right now.""Like what do you have in mind?""You scare me.""I know, I scare alot of people, but that is why they love me.""Thanks for reminding me, anyway, we are here now.""Can I take it off, please," I said wanting to get out of the car and see where he had taken me."Nope, give me another minute.""Tyler I swear this better be good, or I'm going back to Maryland tonight.""It is," he said lifting me out of the car."Where are you taking me? Don't drop me!""Here," he said lowering me to groud and pulling the cloth away from eyes."Oh my god, you remembered from like three years ago.""Like you would let me forget. It was your first nationals and all you did in school was talk about it, show pictures about it, tell everyone how great it was.""I know, but we weren't even dating then.""Yep!" he said pulling my hand. "Let's get these tickets and go find Top Gun."He brought me to Carowinds, it was the theme park that sponsered the NSA (national softball assocation) when I played fourteen and under."My stomach?""Fine we will go find food, and then Top Gun.""Good!" I said running to the ticket booth. "Look the park is closed tomorrow for fourteen and under NSA nationals. This wasn't planned?""No, I had no clue.""Well, I'm going in!" I yelled after taking the ticket."That was the sixth time, I think I'm going to throw-up!" Tyler said getting off Top Gun."Ready to ride it again," I asked."Let me have a minute to breathe.""You okay?""Yeah, I love the ride, but I'm still spinning.""Okay, oh my god, look over there, girls, trading pins! Magic colors!" I screamed. "Go say hi!" It was to late for that comment, I was half way there."Hi, so what team you guys play for?""We play for Florida team," one of the girls wearing green and blue said."We are from Maryland, the Magic," the other girl said.They finished trading pins, and when the two groups diversed, I went back to the Magic girl."So, how's the magic team going?""We are pretty good, I mean we made it to nationals.""Yeah, I play Magic too, 18 and under! I'm here on a mini vacation," I said giddly."Really? You all are very good, hey your the first basemen, and an outfielder.""Yeah, hey Tyler I got fans," I called back to him and all he did was shake his yes. "I'm Sam and you are?""I'm Tori!""Well, nice to meet you!""And you, but I got to keep up with others, sorry!""Oh no, go ahead, besides my boyfriend doesn't look to hott over there. Hey c-ya around Tori!""Bye Sam!"I ran back over to Tyler how was now standing up with a water bottle in his hand."That is so cool, I didn't know they made it here.""Well, Magic is the best!""You better believe it! Hey can I have a sip!""Only if you'll get back on that ride.""You got it!"

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~Ames~"Nick what the heck are you doing? You are going to mess me up completely," I shouted as he tried to get me do something with my wrist. "Brian did not teach this to me.""Well he taught me everything I know, so just do it.""Hey you know when he is getting back?" I asked Nick before looking like a complete idiot standing with the basketball."Um, he said he would meet us..""Hey, what's up y'all?" Brian shouted as he entered the room."Nick is trying to teach Ames and Kelli how to play basketball," Key answered."Yeah, but he is confusing me too," Justin added."Nick what are you doing?" Brian asked leaving Leighann standing with the rest of the guys."The dinosaur thing.""My god Nick you have totally messed up her whole form now. Ames take a regular shot," he requested.I shot the ball and it bounced hard of the back board."Kelli now you take a shot," Brian continued, however her shot went under the net."Well you both have the form down, it is just the placing of your hands.""I told you Nick," Key called."We all did Key!" Justin agreed."Here, I want you both to get into the postition you were just in, exactly. Now take your right hand and place it on top of your head. No, not palm down, up so you can fling your wrist. Here give me the ball, now hold it there.""Um Brian what is this supposed to be doing, other then making us look like mornons.""Here, just watch," he placed his right hand above his head, his left on the other side of the ball, bent his knees, and made a perfect shot. "See what I'm getting to!""Yeah, now what?" I asked, while Nick and some of the others started to laugh. "Shut-up!" I shouted, and the room became silent."Place your left hand on the other side of the ball, all it does it help your aim. Now just fling the ball." I did. "No don't push, just move your wrist, try again." I did and it went high but with no distance. "Yes exactly, here Kelli you try.""Um okay," she said unsure, however hers did the same thing as mine."Yes, I think you have got the first part.""Brian do you know how unconfortable it is do that?""Practice Ames, you just arn't used to it. Anyway, now to get the distance simply bend your knees and when you begin to go up, fling the ball."I did so, but the ball went to the right of the backboard."That was nice, you got the form, just keep your left hand steady and always pointing forward."Kelli took the ball and shot, it actually hit the right side of the rim."You have got it, it will just take some practice. Anyway, now after learning basketball with Brian is over, what are we going to do?""I don't know about you, but I going to go take a shower, and then we can decide from there," I said leaving the gym and going to lobby of the hotel."I'm right with you," Britney called after me."I guess that means we either wait for the girls or leave!" Howie said."Don't even think of leaving us here!" Key called back."Well that was an interesting day," I said to Kelli while pulling my hair up."Yeah, at least I know how to shot, it is just a matter of doing it.""I know what you mean, and if you want some advice, ask Brian for help not Nick. He might know how to play, but he can't teach!""I noticed!""Well, I'm rea...""Hey guys, I'm back, what are we doing?" Sam said rushing into the room."We are going to go meet up with the guys," Key answered."Oh, well, I guess I'm coming too!" Key, Kelli, Sam and I went into the hallway, met Britney and went down stairs to where the guys were waiting.

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"So you guys want anything?" Britney asked Key, Kelli, and I after we decided to drive to Tennesse."Depends on what you got," I said getting up to help her."We have soda, milk, water, juice, tea, whatever. Kinda low on food, popcorn and cereal.""Popcorn sounds good to me!" Key shouted."So what are we going to do on this six hour ride?" I questioned."We got some cool movies," Britney said putting the popcorn into the microwave."Oh like what?""Go look!""Hey guys you want to help me pick out a movie?""Yeah, what does she have?" Key asked."Grease, Ferris Buller, Pretty Women, My Best Friend's Wedding, all of Julia Robert's movies, MMC, home videos.""Wait did you say MMC, as like watching JC, Justin, and Britney when they were little," Key said excited."I did, does that sound good Kelli?""Yeah, that sounds fine.""You okay?" I asked her."Just a little tired.""You can take a nap.""I know, really I'm okay, so let's watch the movie.""Here is the popcorn," Britney said carrying a large bowl."Oh my God, is that Justin and oh my that is you too!" I squealed while watching the two sing and dance to their version of 'I'll Take You There'"Yeah, we were kinda cute," Britney said."Oh, shut-up and be modest. It is alot more becoming," Key said throwing a pillow across the room. "Whatever, so you all enjoying this tour?""Yeah, this is one trip I will never forget," I said still mesmorized by the television."What about you Kelli?" Britney asked quite Kelli."Huh, yeah, I love this trip," she responded coming out of her daze."You sure your okay?" I questioned."Yeah, really, I'm just a little to caught up in my thoughts. Have any of you seen my journal by the way?""I think you left it in the front of the bus," Key said. "Man JC looks really good there, especially with those pies. That Ryan kid is yummy too.""Jeeze Key, and you say you can't stand romance.""Shut-up Ames, I just can't stand all the cutesy stuff and watching people blush.

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~Kelli~I slowly got up from the sofa, and made my way to the front of the bus. For some reason I found that I was constantly tierd. I picked up my journal and sat down on the bench and began writing.Dear Journal,I'm siiting here in the Britney bus. Key and Ames are in the back watching Mickey Mouse Club reruns. It isn't that I don't want to watch them, because I must say Justin and all those other 13 and 14 year olds are adorable. I know, I got Nick, who is just perfect. Anyway, I had noticed that the past few days, I have slowly been running down. I get tierd alot easier, and I don't want to miss anything if I were to decide to take a nap or just sit and rest. I guess, this life style just takes getting used to, but everyone else seems to have it down. Oh well, I'll get used to it.I have also noticed have become more outspoken. Well, kind of. Last night I didn't run the other direction when I realized that all the guys were staring at me and how poorly I play basketball. By the way, remind me never to take lessons from Nick. He can't teach.Well, I think since all we are doing is watching movies for the next few hours, I'm going to try to take a nap. Love, Kelli~Sam~"Stop it," I shouted at the three boys who were trying to tickle me."Oh whatever, you so deserve this for.. for.. something," Justin reached farther."Will you three get away from me, Tyler!""What?""Get off, stop, I can't breathe!""You can't breathe as in like Tyler covering your lips and you totally loose control," Chris said while he watched JC, Justin, and Tyler kill me."Thanks, Chris! Ouch, that was my hair you jerk.""Yeah, thanks Chris for the wonderful image of my BROTHER!" JC yelled, while removing his hand from my neck and walked to the sofa."Guys, I'm going to pee, if you don't let me up!" I shouted."Oh, Justin is used to that. Chris got that new dog, Busta last week and the only place he goes to the bathroom is in Justin's bunk.""Thanks Joey!" I shouted."Hey, forget about Sam, Joey you are so going down right here," Justin said getting up and tackling Joey."Finally, hey Tyler stop it, STOP!""Oh, but it so much fun," he responded. "Fun! When I get up you are going down.""Whatever girl, you are never getting up." I raised my head and kissed him, which made him roll to his side and allowing me to stand up."Never?""Hey you can't fight with kisses, it isn't fair.""I just did and look who is on the floor now," I bended down and began tickling him, till he pulled me down and pressed his lips to mine."Look, the youngest gets all the action. Hey will you two get a room!" Chris shouted.

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~Ames~"DAD!" we could hear Justin shout as the bus came to a stop."Come on guys," Britney shouted as she ran off the bus to go say hi to Mr. Timberlake."Come on," I said noticing the a small boy standing behind a tree. "Hey Kelli you coming?""Yeah, let me stretch," she said standing up from the bench she had been silently sleeping on for the past 2 hours.Key ran over to AJ and jumped on his back while I slowly walked over to the boy, which I was assuming was Jonathan."Hey, there!""Um, um, hi!""Hi, I'm Ames, are you Jonathan?""Yeah, but, how'd you know?""Your brother over there." His eye lit up and you could tell that Jonathan missed Justin just as much as Justin missed Jonathan."Hey!" Justin said running over and picking up Jonathan and spinning around. I slowly made my way over to Leighann."Now look at that!" she said pushing my side."Oh shut-up, it only makes him even more perfect.""Well, dad, Lisa, Jonathan, and Steve, um let me introduce all these people.""Juju!" Steve cried from his mother's arms.Justin took his little brother in his arms and started to walk over where we all were standing."Well, you all know JC, Joey, Chris, Lance, Tyler and Britney. Over here is Brian with Leighann!" Brian reached out his hand to meet Mr. Timberlake and shook his hand. Leighann did the same."Now over here is Howie and Kevin. Kevin is the cousin to Brian." They shook hands."This is AJ, he is the one I told you about, with the McDonald's obessesion.""Oh, nice to meet you AJ. McDonalds is only down the street if you are that desperate.""Thanks Justin, thanks alot." Aj said shaking Mr. Timberlake's hand. All Justin did was smile."Anyway, over here is Nick and Kelli.""Hello," Nick said out streching his arm.Kelli yawned but shook his hand and rested back against Nick."This one over here, who is jumping up and down is Tyler's girlfriend, Sam!""Hi, hi, hi! Tyler talked about you alot," she said shaking his hand."Yeah, thanks Sam, hey, hey, Steve that is my hair!" Justin said removing his brother grip on some of his curly locks. "Anyway, over here is Key and Ami Liz. They are good friends of the BSB gang, and live in Maryland with Tyler and Kelli.""Hi, it is Ames," I said, skaing his hand, and turning to look back at Leighann."Yeah and I'm really Kari Anne, but I like Key.""So, it is something with the Baltimore people to have nicknames?""Dad! Anyway, for all of you who don't know, this is my dad, this is Lisa, Jonathan is standing behind her and I have Steve here, who likes my hair. Boy that hurts!" he said while again removing his hand.

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"So what are we having for dinner?" Justin asked his step-mom."Oh, now that is something you'll just have to find out for yourself. Are you all staying here?""You want all 17 of us to stay here in this house? That is a little unfair to you, don't you think?" he asked."No, you'll be the one entertaining, besides you grandma has some room next door. By the way, go over there and get her, because she is coming to dinner.""Really, Grandma is coming! Is she bringing desert?""Nice, you come home and all you want to know about is food.""Hey, I miss all this good cooking!""Grandma, you home?" Justin said pushing her front door open. "Man is smells really good in here.""Hey there, come give me hug!" his grandma said walking through the kitchen door. "My you have grown like another ten feet.""Yeah, well I'm just making more room in body for that delicious food of yours.""You really know how to compliement, so how have you been doing?""I'm great, this tour has been a blast, except we seem to live off of McDonalds.""Well you arn't going to do that here! We are going to make you eat this good food whether you want to or not.""Believe, I've been having dreams about this food!""I bet you have, here help me carry some of this back over to your fathers.""You built this, wow, you got some talent," Justin said as he sat on the floor with Jonathan in the middle of the tracks."Yeah, daddy helped me.""Well, daddy helps everyone, even me!""Yep, cause daddy is cool!""He sure is, and so are you," he said while picking him up and then tickling him.I stood at the door and watched as the two brothers played around. It was heart warming to see how much they both cared for each other. Jonathan rolled over on the floor and noticed me watching them. He suddenly stood up and ran behind Justin."Hey, oh hi Ames. Jonathan she isn't going to bite you." He pulled Jonathan out from behind his back. "Does she even look like she could hurt a flea?""No," Jonathan timidly said."You can come in, unless you like watching people," he motioned to me. I slowly walked in the room and sat down on the floor with them."See, she doesn't eat people. We were just talking about the train set he made.""Yes, I could have never built something this well.""Look, the train moves on the track. This one is named Thomas, and that is Percy," he pointed to the one Justin was holding."Really, show me." Jonathan placed the train on the tracks and pushed. Justin did the same thing and the two trains crashed and fell off the tracks."Boom!" Justin shouted."Hey, Percy and Thomas would never do that."Justin smiled and said, "oh, sorry.""It okay," Jonathan said giving his brother a hug. "Here you take a train too. you can have Henry. Once a bee stung his nose.""Thank you," I said taking the train. "Choo-choo," I placed the train on the track and moved it around. "Justin should sing about trains in a song." "Yeah he should, go ahead Justin sing.""Thanks Jonathan!" he said. "What song do I know about trains.""I've been working on the railroad," Jonathan screamed.Justin began, "I've been working on the railroad, all the live long day." However Lisa called up the steps for his help in the kitchen. "Well, this will have to wait." He stood up and ran down the stairs. "Coming!""So, now what?" I said turning to Jonathan."We go find JC!" he said running out of the room.

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