Chapter 16
By Chelle, Jennifer, Beth, Tess and Carmen


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~w/Nick and Chelle~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
After Brian and Sherry made their flying appearances, Nick joined Chelle on the deck where she's looking down at her camera.  "I am so glad you brought your camera with you. that will be some great shots to tease them with" Nick said as he sat next to Chelle placing his arm around her.

"yeah, it will be. If I learned anything from my crazy college days, it's to never leave home without my camera. Never know when a perfect photo opportunity will arise" Chelle replied with a laugh and then leaned against Nick.

"oh really. tell me about these crazy college days?" Nick asked with a curious look on his face.   Nick started to think about how he never got to go to college and always enjoyed hearing others' stories.  Chelle reminisced her college days with Nick by explaining everything from hell week of their pledge week to the crazy fraternity parties she went to.  Nick really enjoyed her story of a past blind date that was a complete klutz. 

Nick snickered, “so, this guy spills his beer all over you.  Wow, that sounded romantic”. 

“Oh, you think that was funny huh…” Chelle replied back holding her drink in her hands.  “How would you like to spend the night smelling like beer.  Not to mention this was suppose to be our spring formal”.

“What did he do for a follow up, lick you up” Nick teased  trying to lick her neck. 

Chelle looked over at Nick who was laughing at her, then gave a smirk, “oh, so I guess you do think that was funny, huh…?   Well, let’s see what’s so funny now”    Before Nick was able to hear the rest of Chelle’s reply, he was wearing the contents of her glass.

“Aah, oh no.. you did not just do that.” Nick howled.  But before he knew it Chelle was clear across the other side of the boat.  “yeah, you better run missy cuz I am gonna get you for that”.   Nick sprang to his feet and was chasing after Chelle.

“Ha ha, now who’s laughing” Chelle called out from the other side of the boat as she continued to run.  She turned to look back but didn’t see Nick behind her anymore.

“AAAAAAAHHHHHHH”  Chelle screamed as Nick caught up to her and picked her up like a sack of potatoes.  “NICK PUT ME DOWN”.

As Nick was about to set Chelle down, he tripped over a coiled up rope and fell overboard carrying Chelle with him.

“Oh, Shit” they both screamed as they plunged into the water.

Chelle came up first laughing and hollered out, “oh you big goof, I think you now win the klutz award”.   But as she finally cleared her vision, she looked around and still didn’t see Nick.  Chelle then began to panic.  “Nick, where are you?” 

Seconds later she felt something tug at her leg then saw Nick emerge from the water, with her bikini bottoms dangling from his teeth with a triumphant smile on his wet face.

  "And what do you think you'll be doing with those in your mouth?" Chelle said with a laugh but only moaned when Nick was quick to show her what he had in mind.

Nick then tossed his prize aside and captured Chelle's mouth with a kiss. Chelle then wrapped her legs around Nick's waist and was ready to enjoy some water sports.  "Damn girl, I can’t believe it.  I just can't get enough of you today!" said Nick between breaths.

"Oh really?" Chelle asked in a flirty voice.

“Hmmm mmmmm” Nick moaned into Chelle’s mouth as he and Chelle began a few water aerobics of their own.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~moments later~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
As the sun began to set, Nick and Chelle realized that it was getting late and was heading back for shore.

“Thanks, Nick for an incredible day.  I can’t remember ever having this much fun” Chelle said with a sparkle in her eye.  She was in heaven at this point. 

Nick wrapped his arm around Chelle and held her close while he stirred the boat once again.  “Me too, I didn’t think I would meet anyone like you babe” Nick said softly into Chelle’s ear and kissed her neck.  Nick then thought to himself, “god, I could get use to this.  I love the way she feels in my arms. How perfectly she fits. Not only in my arms, but also in my life”.  Nick felt Chelle snuggle deeper into his shoulder and he smiled softly as his thoughts continued.
"I don't want this to end when we leave.  I want to see her again.  How the hell am I going to convince her that what we have together could be really good. That we are perfect for each other.  I know that it’s too soon for me to have these feelings for someone I just met, but we can't give love a time table.  it just happened and we have no control over it.” 

"Penny for your thoughts?" Chelle asked wrapping her arms around his waist.

“Nah...you'll need a nickel. "  he answered with the Carter smirk.

 "Carter!" Chelle squealed then smacked his arm.

“Ya know, Inflation...." Nick replied with a laugh.

"no goofy, you were a million miles away. Where did you go?" chelle asked curiously.

Nick took a deep breath then looked into her eyes and said, “I was thinking about where we go from here."

“Back to the island, silly” Chelle teased knowing he was referring to their new relationship that was forming. 

“Ha ha, and they call me the blond one here” Nick laughed then gave a more sincere look at Chelle, “No, seriously.  I was talking about after Hawaii.  Ya know, you and me”. 

"Oh, well You go to Florida," she answered unsure of where Nick was headed with this conversation.

"And you go to California" Nick said almost in a whisper.

“No, actually I am going back to New York.  I do still have a job there” Chelle said with a distant sound in her voice.  She was still unsure of what she wanted to do.  Her friends and family all lived in California, but her new independent life was in New York.  But it was life of misery.  Her pride told her to tough it out, but her heart said to go home.  Chelle then thought ‘ where is he going with this conversation.  And did he just ask me about us.  Oh god, don’t screw up here Chelle”.

“New York, but why?  I thought the only reason you moved there was because of Jared.  I was kinda hoping that maybe you and I well, ya know?  Nick asked, afraid that she would reject him.

Chelle looked at him and sighed. So much for being the tough one with all the answers. When he looked at her like that, she just couldn't lie to him. Or to herself.  “Truthfully, Nick...I don't know what the hell I'm going to do. New York is a living hell for me...but I don't want to go running home either."

Nick sighed in relief then wrapped her in his arms and said, “ well, maybe I can help you figure that out.  Ya know, Florida isn’t a bad place to visit”.  Nick then gave her that Carter smile that always made her melt into a puddle.     Nick smiled and thought to himself, “yep, definitely gonna find a way to keep her with me.  Not gonna lose her now especially when I just found her.” 

“Florida, huh?  Sounds nice.  Well, maybe just maybe you might be able to talk me into visiting” Chelle smiled back at Nick.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Back on the Island~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

After they returned the boat, both Nick and Chelle were heading back to their hotel.  Chelle began to format in her mind an idea that she could surprise Nick with.  Since they’ve met, he’s been nothing but a prince to her and she was ready to start showing her appreciation.  She was afraid that maybe on the boat she was giving him mixed signals about not wanting to take things a step further with him.  Deep down, her heart has telling her things that her head didn't comprehend.  As the two approached the hotel hand in hand, Chelle stopped and looked up at Nick, “hey do me a favor ok?”   

“sure, anything for my chelle.”  Nick answered.

“well, I have a little surprise for you…but I am gonna need a little time alone to put it together, so…. How about you get cleaned up at your room and meet me back at my room say in like 45 minutes?”  Chelle suggested.

“awe, you’re getting rid of me already” Nick said with a his famous puppy dog look.

Chelle just shook her head and thought, “damn why does he do that, the carter pout….tooo cute”.    She then leaned up and kissed him and said, “well, the sooner you let me get everything ready the faster you’ll be with me again.”   She then whispered in his ear seductively, “and trust me, you’re going to love your surprise”.

"I am huh, can't you just give me a little hint?"  Nick said still pouting.

Chelle looked up at Nick and without any words spoken, she pulled him closer and licked his lips with the tip of her tongue then slid her tongue in his mouth. "mmmmm. now that's you're hint. see ya in 45 minutes" Chelle said with a smile then turned to walk towards her room, leaving Nick dumb founded.

'Wow, what just happened here' Nick thought to himself, "god, I cant wait for this surprise’.

"Chelle, please don't leave me hanging like this" Nick begged.

Chelle kept walking away making sure she swayed her hips a little more than usual. She glanced back over at Nick and blew a kiss to him.  As Chelle disappeared inside the hotel, Nick thoughts began racing as to what Chelle had in mind.
He was remembering his first sight of her on the plane. She had fallen asleep in her seat holding a BSB cd in her hand. He then laughed to himself, "yeah, never heard of us huh.  His thoughts then went to the memory of their first encounter right outside the pool area. "wow, I never thought I believed in the words love at first sight. but wow, maybe that's what is happening to us" Nick said to himself.  Nick then started walking towards his room so he could hurry and freshen up a bit.  He had a feeling that this night was going to be wild but special. 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~45 minutes later~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
When Nick got to door of the girls’ suite, he quickly rechecked his appearance and knocked softly on the door.

Chelle heard the knock and quickly gathered herself together.  She took one last look around the room to be sure everything was perfect as she made her way towards the door.

When Chelle opened the door, she saw Nick holding a big bouquet of red roses.
Nick was taken back a little to what Chelle was wearing. He quickly looked her over, amazed by how beautiful she looked. She was wearing a short black lace dress with black heels, that revealed her small figure perfectly. He could just imagine what lay underneath the sheer material and his imagination was getting the best of him. He hoped she had on silk. He loved the feel of silk. And garters.....that would be nice.  He found it difficult to find his voice, "wow, you look incredible" Nick gasped.

“Thanks, you're looking pretty hot yourself there" Chelle said admiring Nick's evening attire. He was wearing a dark green silk shirt that was tucked into black jeans that fit him just perfectly.  Underneath his shirt revealed his favorite gold chain that Chelle always loved seeing on him.  Chelle moved aside and let him in.

Nick gave the roses to Chelle and said with a smile "Beautiful roses for a very beautiful lady.”

Chelle accepted the flowers from Nick by giving a quick kiss in return. “You’re too much…but I love the roses.” She then took him by the hand and led him towards her room, “Well, I hope you’re hungry.  Cuz I’ve ordered us dinner.”

Nick wrapped his arms around Chelle’s waist as he followed her.  He then said with a growl, “I’m hungry alright, but not sure it’s for food right now”.

“Well, baby I think you better eat something.  Cuz you’re definitely gonna need your energy for what I have in mind for desert”  Chelle said kissing him on his cheek.

“Oh, really..mmmmm” Nick replied with an excited smile.

They walked to the table and Nick saw all the candles around the room. When they got to the table, Nick pulled the chair out for her and then pushed it in as she sat down. Nick sat down and Chelle handed him the champagne.  "Would you do the honors?"

“I would be honored too!" said Nick as he takes the bottle. "Wow this is really great, Chelle!"

“I am glad you like your surprise.  You’ve been so wonderful to me, and well.. I wanted you to know how much I appreciated that.”  Chelle said.  The two enjoyed a very romantic dinner by talking and giggling with each other.  While they were eating, every now and then Chelle would feed Nick a bite from her plate.  Nick would do the same in return but enjoyed leaving a trail on the side of her mouth so he could help lick it away himself.  “hmmm, I think that tastes much better like that”, Nick moaned as he continued licking around her mouth.

As soon as dinner was over, Nick got up and found the radio and turned on some music for the two to dance to.  He then extended his hand to Chelle and said, “may I have this dance”.
Chelle was at a loss for words.  This trip was turning out to a dream come true for her.  Not only was she finally getting a chance to be with her best friends but she was moving on with her life.  A life without Jared was beginning to seem better and better.  She then thought, “who would’ve thought the person I would be spending a romantic evening with would be my favorite Backstreet Boy, Nick Carter.  But he’ s not the Backstreet Boy I’ve read about or dreamed about.  In person, he’s sooo much more.  To me, he’s….…… MY NICKY’.  Chelle placed her hand in Nick’s accepting his invitation.  She then wrapped her arms around his neck while Nick wrapped his arms around her waist.  They began to sway to sound of the music while  they both were drifting off into a world of their own.  Loving the way she felt in his arms, Nick lowered his head to hers and gave her the sweetest kiss.  Chelle’s head began to swirl.  She was loving this feeling more and more.  She then looked into Nick’s eyes and said in a voice she barely recognized, “Nick……make love to me.”  

Nick looked at Chelle and answered with a soft voice, “anything for my angel”.

Nick gently picked Chelle up and carried her to the bed.  He wanted this night to be perfect for the both of them. He decided to go nice and slow rather than tearing off her clothes like his body was tell him to.  As he laid her down on the bed, Chelle stretched her arms up to reach for Nick.  He leaned over and kissed her sweetly on the lips before beginning his journey to the place she most desired.  At least that was what she thought. Nick reached for her foot and took off her right shoe. Then he did the same for the left.  He noticed the garter belt and with a devilish grin, he removed it with his teeth.  He found the tops of her stockings and slowly rolled them down her leg, placing soft kisses in his wake.  Chelle watched with fascination as he placed each kiss on her body.  A soft moan escaped from her lips. She was loving how gentle he was being. She could never remember a man who was filled with so much passion.  She tried to be patient, but every touch, every kiss, set her body on fire. She tried to grab his shirt, but he pulled away only to tease her more.  "Nicky please?" she cried. Her pleas undid him. He removed his shirt, tossing it to the floor. Chelle got the familiar chill that she always got when he was half naked. She began rubbing her hands across his back and soon found her way to the front of his jeans. Her hands caressed him ever so lightly. Nick turned around and stared at her. Even though he was finding it difficult to concentrate, he didn't say a word. He started to unzip her dress, revealing sexy lingerie underneath it. He realized that he couldn't hold back much longer. Not with her nearly naked under him and her hands touching him. He wanted her.  He quickly gave into the temptation and rid himself of the rest of his clothes.  Chelle pulled him close and whispered in his ear "Make love to me......now."  He looked at her and leaned in to kiss her, his every intention to make this night last forever. He reached around and unhooked the clasp to her bra, sliding it from her arms. Then he slipped the ties from her panties, leaving her completely naked to his eyes. He touched her....knowing that they were ready to become one.  Chelle whimpered..she needed him now, "Nicky...please......I want you so badly.....".

"Be patient, m love. Good things come to those who wait."  Nick looked into her eyes and said huskily, "Baby, I have never felt like this before.....I love you."

Completely stunned by Nick's word's, Chelle whispered, "Oh, God, Nicky, I've been waiting so long to hear someone say that to me. You have given me so much hope, since you came in to my life. You captured my heart from the minute I saw you.  Chelle paused for a second then as the tears that had been threatening to spill finally slipped down her cheeks she said.   "I love you, too."
Nick placed a finger against her lips and whispered, " Don't cry sweet angel....I love you...I love you," as he made them one.
They made love passionately, their declarations of love fueling their desires.