Before they were Backstreet!
I wan't to thank Jennifer for her stories!!
Chapter 1!
"Stop it Brian!" I said shoving at his arm. "S'not my fault your a midget!" Brian said holding me by the top of the head as I swung my arms back and forth. So I was kind of short to be an 11-year-old...what's the big deal? "Brian leave Alexia alone." Tatum said coming into the kitchen. "Yes, mother." Brian said sarcastically. "Hey Tatum what's up?" I asked. "Not much really. Is Nick here yet?" she questioned as Nick walked through the door. "Hello. And welcome to lifestyles of the rich and Nickay!" he sang. "Nick is your mom waiting for us?" Tatum asked. "Yes, she is. But we are picking up Alex on the way there." Nick said. "What about Howard and Kevin?" I asked concerned. "They can't come." Nick explained as we walked out the door and hopped into the back of Mrs. Carter's conversion van. "Greetings kids!" Mrs. Carter said cheerfully. "Good-Morning Mrs. Carter." we rang in harmony.
We pulled up in front of Alex's house and the guys volunteered me to go up to the door. I stared at the house in shock, seeing how gloomy and dark the house looked hiding in the shadows. I walked up to the gate and opened it as the wet morning dew stuck to my hand. I flung it off and pushed the doorbell. Moment's later Mrs. McLean came to the door in a pink robe and a green mud mask. I gasped for air, then asked if Alex was ready to go. "No, darling but he should be ready in a moment. Why don't you come in?" she replied. She grabbed my arm and led me into the living room like a child. I sat on the couch as she went upstairs. I heard a faint yell from her and Alex mumbled something back. I got a shiver and wondered why I didn't make Tatum come get Alex instead. I jumped as the doorbell rang. It sounded like an old woman cackling. No one came downstairs so I went and looked out the peephole. I saw it was Tatum and I opened the door. "What's going on?" she asked. I heard a thump-thump-thump and seen Alex peel around the banister. "Yo what's up let's roll." he said with his collar sticking up. "Alex fix your collar you look like Elvis, you dork." I said pulling it down. "Don't touch." he said smacking my hand and pulling the collar back up. "Punk." I said swinging open the door and almost knocking him out. "Brat!" he yelled. "Do we have to bring him?" I asked Tatum annoyed. "Better yet, do we have to take YOU?" he responded. I hopped in the back of the van. The two spaces open were beside each other. "Gees, do I have to sit by him??" I complained as Alex sat down next to me combing his hair. "Grow Up." he said to me. I rolled my eyes, put my hands on my neck and looked out the window, waiting for the moment I could hop out of the van.
Chapter 2
In a recording studio:
"Okay, so you have a vocal group consisting of 5 guys, and want to set up an audition for you guys to sing?" the secretary asked Howard. "No. That's not right!" he replied. "Can we speak with the manager? He already knows us and we already auditioned" Kevin asked. "Yes, one moment." she said picking up the Jive Records telephone and calling Lou. "He said he would like to see you two." she replied. "Hey fellas! What's up?" Lou asked. "When do you think we could do our first record?" Kevin asked. "Probably in about two years. We have to get the money, and etc. first. Where are the other guys?" He asked. "With Mrs. Carter. I think they went to the mall or the movies or something." Howard replied. "So let's see, Kevin, Nick, Brian, Alexander, and Howard....how about Howie and AJ instead of your full names?" Lou asked. "Sounds good to me. Alex...I mean AJ will probably like it too." Howard replied.
At the mall:
"I like this mum!" Nick said pointing to a $100 pair of shoes. "I don't know sweetie, they are awfully expensive." Mrs. Carter replied. "They're sooooo cool!" I said jumping in front of Nick, trying to help him out. "Okay, Okay. You can get them Nick." his mother replied. Nick pranced happily along. "Tatum?" I asked turning around to see her flirting with the shoe salesman who had to be about 16. Brian was staring at her with a weird look on his face. "Bri, what's wrong?" I asked, knowing he seemed a little jealous. "Nothing." he sighed. "Come here." I motioned my hand as he came near. "I know you like Tatum, so why don't you just tell her?" I questioned. "Well, I don't think she's interested. I mean look at her." he said pointing to her still talking. "I don't think that's it. I think you're just too shy." I said looking him in the eyes. "Well, please don't tell her any of this. I only told you because I think I can trust you. Don't go up and say anything." he said starting to blush. "Don't worry, you can trust me. I promise I won't say a word." I vowed. "Cool. You're great Alexia." he smiled and walked towards AJ. "That's wonderful." I said disappointed. "He thinks I'm GREAT. Great doesn't get me a boyfriend." I sighed. I walked over towards AJ also, keeping Brian in my view out of the corner of my eye. "What are you over here for? I thought we agreed to keep our distance." AJ said pushing me away. "I didn't come over here to see you. I came over here to look at these clothes." I said. We grabbed at the same jersey. "Let got buttmunch I had it first." I complained. "This is the BOYS department. Why don't you go to the girl's department and pick out some pink frilly dress." he said yanking the shirt from my fingers. "Will you two cut it out?" Tatum said coming over and taking the jersey from AJ. "He started it, Tatum." I growled. She grabbed me by the arm and led me to the jewelry counter. "I think he likes you Alexia." she said. "Ick, I can't stand him. He's so full of himself." I said making a face. "Well, anyways, I met this great guy in the shoe department. His name was Jordan. He was cute too." she smiled. "I know! I seen him." I laughed. "I've got a question." I said. "What's that?" Tatum asked. "Do you think Brian is cute?" I asked. "He's okay. He's too shy though. You know? Keeps to himself alot. He needs to be free and let it all go!" she said tossing her hair to the side. "Would you ever ask him out?" I asked. "I don't think." she stated. I let out a loud "yessss" and she asked "Why are you so concerned?" I made a face. "Uh...no reason." I lied. "I'll be right back." Tatum said walking back towards AJ. Brian brushed past and flashed her a smile. I don't think she even noticed, because seconds later, he looked sad. I walked to him and patted him on the back. "Don't worry. There are plenty of other girls out here who would die to date you Brian." I said. "But nobody like her." he sighed.
"Alex, what's your problem lately?" Tatum asked AJ. "Nothing, what are you talking about?" he asked. "Why are you so mean to Alexia? I think she really likes you." Tatum lied. "Well, she's 11 years old. Just a kid." he ragged. "You should give her a chance and get to know her. She's really nice and I think you'll like her." Tatum encouraged. "Not in this lifetime." AJ said, walking away.
Chapter 3!
2 Weeks Later
"I can't believe you guys are really leaving!" Tatum said teary-eyed as the boys packed their stuff in Mrs. Carter's van. She gave each guy a hug before they put in the last few suitcases. "Brian, can I talk to you for a second?" I asked. "Sure." he said. "I just want to wish you good luck." I said fighting back the tears. "Thanks. I'll write you okay?" he said smiling. "But before you go, you must do something for me." I said trying to stay calm. "What?" Brian asked confused. "Go over there, and tell Tatum how you feel. You have to let her know because you're leaving us for two years, and you can't keep those feelings bottled up all that time." I explained. "But...I don't think I can..." he said. I gave him a hug good-bye. "Just, go do it Bri. Trust me, you'll feel alot better." I told him. He nodded and headed over to Tatum. She hugged him good-bye. "Tatum..." he started. "Yes, Brian?" she asked. Next, he did something I never thought I would see him do. He pulled her close and French kissed her. I put my hand over my mouth almost screaming from satisfaction. It was really cool to see him happy. As they kissed, I walked over and started giving good-bye hugs. That's when I got to AJ. "AJ...I know we got off to a bad start, and I know I seem like a brat, but I want to say I'm sorry." I said starting to cry. "It's okay, because I know I acted like a real jerk. I'm really not that bad of a person. I'm sorry too. Please, don't cry." he said hugging me. I softly sobbed in his arms until I felt him push back. He wiped the tears from my face with his sleeve. "I wish we could have gotten off to a better start." he said. "Me, too...AJ." I smiled. He kissed me on the cheek and hopped into the van waving good-bye. I mouthed to him "I'll miss you" and he mouthed "You too" back. Tatum came over and gave me a hug. "I've finally found the one I care most about, and he's leaving me!" I said crying. "I know exactly how you feel." she said sniffing.
On the plane:
"Nachos! Alright buddy!" Howie said munching on Nachos covered in cheese and salsa. AJ sat next to him, staring out the window. Across from them were Brian and Nick. They were making funny faces at each other until it hit Brian that he was leaving someone he really loved behind. "What's wrong Brian?" Nick asked. "Nothing..." Brian lied. He is very sensitive about telling people his secrets and was sure not to tell AJ any.
Later in the studios:
"Okay, 'Backstreet Boys' let's hear you do your thing!" Lou said cueing them to start to sing. AJ and Brian kept messing up. "What's wrong with you two?" Kevin asked. They looked at each other as if they were using telecommunication. "Nothing." the chimed in harmony.
Later in the hotel:
"Brian, can I tell you a secret?" AJ asked. "Sure, what's up Bro?" Brian replied. "It's Alexia. We made up before I left, and now I kind of feel bad. We were making a bran new start and I left her. She was crying and everything." AJ said. "Wow man, I didn't know you two were that close now. Can I trust you to keep this important secret?" Brian asked. "No, but I'll try my hardest." AJ replied. "I think I'm in love." He said. "With who?" AJ questioned. "Tatum" Brian answered.
Chapter 4!
About a month later
"They want us to write a few songs on this album guys." Kevin said pulling a pencil from the back of his ear. "I bet AJ wants to make one about McDonalds!" Howie joked. "I want to make one about babes!" Nick said smiling. "All the songs are about GIRLS...DUH!" Brian said, then drifted of into fantasyland. "Well, let's split up guys. AJ and Brian can go to their room and work on something Nick, Howie, and I will stay here and work on something." Kevin stated. Brian and AJ got up and walked to the door. "Be back later." AJ said closing the door. "AJ thinks he's a pimp daddy." Nick said. "Pimp daddy ooooh pimp daddy!" Howie sand. "Chill Howie. We've got to get to work." Kevin said.
"Hey, let's go get something to eat before we start writing." AJ said, pointing to the elevator, where Brian knew there was a McDonalds. They stuffed their faces. "Ya ready?" Brian asked wobbling out of the chair. "Yeah. Let's go write some songs." AJ replied.
Back at home:
"Alexia! Let's go the mall is going to close in a few hours!" Tatum called to me. "Here I come!!" I said falling down the steps while trying to put my shoes on. "Girl, we're going to miss the bus!" she said opening the door. We got to the mall and looked in a few stores. I pick up a jersey and realized it was that same jersey where AJ and I had one of our many squabbles. "Nooooooo!" I said whining.
Back in the hotel:
AJ sat on the bed staring out the window. Brian sat on the other bed scratching his head. He looked out the window and saw some sand on the beach and began to sing out of nowhere. "Can't replace the hour glass, days go, and all I do is think of you And wonder where you are at night..." AJ looked over at him and added, "ooh… I remember everything, every smile, and even all the reasons why you say I've pushed you out of my mind...." "Hey man, this is good! Write it down!" Brian said as they both started writing. "What about a title for it?" AJ asked. He sat back on the bed and lay against the pillow. He accidentally pushed against the remote and turned on NBC where they saw Good Morning Miss Bliss. "Memory Bliss...wait it needs something else..." AJ yelled. Brian looked outside again and seen a sailboat dancing over the calm ocean. "Set adrift!" Brian said. "Set Adrift on memory bliss" they chimed. "I've got Tatum to thank for this." Brian smiled. "Yeah I was actually thinking of Alexia when I sang that." AJ nodded. "Call Kevin! Tell him we've got part of a song!" Brian said. "No, wait if we call anyone shouldn't it be Tatum and Alexia? I mean, we haven't talked to them since we left anyways." AJ said. "That's right, okay." Brian said dialing their number. It rang several times then Brian heard "Hi! You've reached 432-5572. No one is available to take your call please leave your name and number and we'll get back to you...(Alexia chimes in) if this is AJ page me at 355-7743! (Tatum) Girl, chill. BYE! (They said in harmony)" Brian yelled to AJ "Write this down man!" AJ looked up confused. "It's their pager number." Brian said. "Ohh ohh ohh...okay go." AJ said fumbling with a piece of paper.
At the mall:
"God I thought I told Allan not to ever page me again. I know it's him! I'm turning this thing off." I growled. "What if that was someone else?" Tatum asked frowning. "I know it was him." I assured Tatum. "Okay." They walked down to the food court.
In the hotel, an hour later:
"They still didn't call back?" AJ asked shaking his head. "Nope I paged her over 10 times!" Brian said.
In front of the mall:
"I never knew we could buy this much stuff!" I said lifting the heavy bags and setting them on the bench. "Yeah, well the bus better be on time!" Tatum said. Then a familiar car pulled up. "Jordan! Hey what's up?" Tatum asked smiling. "Nothing really. You two need a ride?" He asked. "YES!" I screamed not giving Tatum a chance to answer. As we drove down the highway Tatum turned to the backseat where I was sitting. "Hand me one of those CDs from my smallest bag." she asked. "You've got 5 small bags!" I answered. We both fumbled through the bags not knowing that Jordan stopped breathing at the wheel. The car started drifting to the other side of the highway. I heard the beep of a Mac truck but didn't have time to react before I saw darkness.
Chapter 5!
I opened my eyes to see Tatum laying next to me in the back seat. I shook her but she didn't wake up. "Shit." I said looking to see that we were upside down. "How the hell…" is all I could say before I felt someone pulling my arm. "Stop! That hurts!" I yelled as they tugged, trying to pull me out of the car. I felt some discomfort, and heard a popping sound. "OUCH YOU BASTARD!" I screamed in pain. The man pulled me out of the twisted car and laid me on the ground. "I'm..I'm sorry. I beeped and beeped and couldn't stop in time." He stuttered. I couldn't move my arm, but went back to the car to see if Tatum was awake yet. I screamed and she didn't hear me. The driver of the truck went to pull her out when I yelled no. "Why not?" he asked me confused. "Don't you know if her neck is broke or her spine is hurt and you move her it could cause more damage that what's already done!?" I screamed. "Okay I'm sorry." He said. Soon the paramedics arrived and took us to the hospital. I was ok, with a dislocated shoulder and a fractured rib. Tatum was in the Trauma Unit, but they wouldn't tell us why. They wanted to keep me in the hospital because they suspected slight scull fracture because of unknown bleeding. I constantly disobeyed them, hopping on the elevator to go to Tatum's room. I stepped in and see doctors surrounding her as I started crying. That's when the doctors turned around and seen me. "Oh crap" I thought as they decided to guide me back to my room. "Well, what about Jordan? Is he okay?" I asked as the doctors tucked me in. "I'm sorry, Alexia." Is all they said before leaving my room.
One Week Later:
Tatum woke up suddenly. She looked up to see Howie staring down at her! "AAAAAAAAHHHHH! Howie's staring again." Howie jumped back. "Move man!" Brian said pushing Howie to the side. "Gees Louise." Howie mumbled. "Oh Brian!" Tatum said. "I'm glad to see that you're okay Tatum. They wouldn't tell us how you were doing so I got a little scared." Brian sighed. "Hey Kido, how are you doing?" Kevin came over and sat on the other side of Tatum's bed. "I'm okay I guess, I feel like I've be ran over by a truck!" she said. AJ came over then. "It's funny that you say that...seeing you don't remember what happened." he said. "And what do you mean by that?!" Tatum asked. That's when Tatum's mom walked back in. "Honey, you can't remember what happened?" she asked. "No ma'am. I remember looking for my CD in Jordan's car...then I wake up and see HOWIE." She said with a bit of anger in her voice. "Honey, you three were run off the road by a truck. Something happened to Jordan and you all drifted into the other lane." her mom said. "Ohh...WAIT. Where's Alexia? Is she okay? Can I see her?" Tatum asked. "I'll go see if she's up yet." AJ said leaving the room.
Howie's phone suddenly rang. He spoke with Lou over the phone. "He seems kind of upset here." Howie said to Kevin. "Well, I have to say that our friends and family come before the fans.." Kevin said. "Well what are you guys talking about?" Tatum asked. "Well, we canceled our first sold out US tour in New York to make sure you girls are okay. As soon as we heard about it, we hopped a plane back here to Orlando." Brian informed her. "Oh but what if this jeopardize your chance to go big here in the US?" Tatum asked. "You are more important to me than fame is." He smiled.
Chapter 6!
I was dreaming when suddenly I felt myself being shook. I opened my eyes to see AJ looking down at me. "Hey Alexia. Are you ready to go?" he asked me. "Go? Go where? I'll go anywhere with you!" I stuttered. He laughed. "They are letting you and Tatum go home now." He said. "Okay...wow I look horrible. Close your eyes!" I said as I was about to change. "Mmm! Hahaha!" AJ snickered. "You perv!" I said playfully pushing AJ. He laughed. "Let's go get Tatum and the rest of the guys." - "Okay." I replied as we walked down the hall.
The Guys we've {Tatum and Alexia} grown to know at first as Brian, Kevin, Howard, Nick, and Alexander soon became better known as the "Backstreet Boys" and started touring after they were called in high demand to places like Spain, Italy, Australia, London, and many more. They sometimes talked with the girls on the phone, Brian establishing a somewhat "long distance" relationship with Tatum. Although they hardly talked, their feelings would never change for each other. On the other hand Tatum and AJ hoped to start a relationship when the boys returned from their distant journey.
About 5 years later- The guys reclaim the hearts of millions of teen females as they hit it big here at home in their familiar American soil.
Tatum is on the phone with Brian. "Really? That's great! Okay, I won't. It's going to be hard though because she's really nosy." She whispered. "Who's nosy?" I said coming around the corner. "Gota go, see ya then!" she said quickly hanging up. "Oh, so now you're ignoring me!" I said following her into the kitchen. "No, No I'm not. It was um. Lisa." She said. "Oh, okay" I said leaving.
Before Bed
"Okay Tatum. What are you hiding? You've been acting weird today." I said reaching for the light. "Well, it's not that often you sleep over my house!" she laughed. "Oh..a.. he he ... um what's wrong with your lamp?" I said smacking it over and over trying to find the switch. She hopped in to the twin canopy bed beside mine. "It's the clapper." She laughed as the lights went out.
The next morning
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" I heard a feminine voice yell. "What huh too early. no birthday. Go away." I groaned turning over and pulling the green satin sheet over my head. "C'mon Alexia! Get up we've got to get ready to go!" she yelled pulling the sheet from on me. "ACK!" I yelled, groaning and reaching for the cover. "Late for what?" I said rubbing the sleep out of the corners of my eyes and looked at the clock. "It's 4 AM are you CRAZY?!" I moaned. "Just get dressed!" she said going downstairs. "Okay..." I said to myself before climbing out of bed and stumbling my way to the shower.
Meanwhile
Tatum calls Brian. "Helllllllo!" Brian said answering the near by phone. "Hey Bri, how's it going?" she asked. "Fine, how are you?" "I'm fine, thanks" she replied. "So is she ready?" he asked speaking loudly over AJ singing in the background. "She's getting ready. Give us about 10 minutes." She told him looking at her watch. "Well, we will be there in less than 10 minutes." He said. "Just keep her away from the windows." He said. "Okay, bye bye." She said "Bye...and don't forget the bsb bandana." Brian said before they hung up.
10 Minutes Later
"Hmm..." I thought as I looked for something to wear. "I swore I had more clothes than this seeing I'm spending the summer here..." I grabbed a near by neon green Tommy body suit, some blue Tommy jeans and a jacket. "Stupid Nest!" I said attempting to comb my waist length hair. "Hmm. Maybe we are going out." I said while putting on a tad of makeup and remembering that it was my birthday today.
"ALEXIA!" Tatum yelled. "YEAH?" I yelled back. "ARE YOU ALMOST DONE?!" she asked. "YEAH, I'LL BE DOWN IN TWO SECONDS!" I replied tying up my shoes to match my outfit. I grabbed my Tommy bag (so I'm a Tommy freak!) and raced down the steps. "I'm here!" I yelled going into the kitchen to grab a pop-tart. "No!" Tatum said smacking my hand and the pop-tart flew and hit the floor. "Oh that's cute." I laughed as Tatum's dog came and ate it in one gulp. "So, why no pop-tarts! You know how I feel about STRAWBERRY pop-tarts!" I laughed. "Ick. Anyways, here put this on." Tatum said ordering me to turn around. I turned around expecting her to put the bandana on my head, but she put it around my eyes. "What!? What's this?!" I said motioning my arms like someone turned out the lights. "You'll see!" she said guiding me out the door. "Wow. You guys should turn the A/C on it's hot in here!" I said not knowing I was outside. "Step Up 4 times" she ordered and I did. Then she took off the bsb bandana. "SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Everyone yelled as I seen the guys jump out. "Oh my god thank you guys so much!" I said hugging Tatum. "Happy Sweet 16! Alexia." I was greeted by Kevin, Brian, Howie, and Nick. "Your gifts are back there through that door." They told me as I walked and grabbed the door knob.
Meanwhile
"I've missed being with you so much!" Tatum said hugging Brian. "Seeing how you guys hit it big. Thanks for not forgetting us, the little people." She said. "How could I ever forget you?" Brian said pulling her close and kissing her. "We've got a lot to catch up on, seeing how we have grown up. Only knowing each other over the phone." He said smiling. "So where are we going! You never did tell me!" Tatum questioned him. "Well, I told your mom that we wouldn't be back for a few months..." Brian started. "Whoa MONTHS? Where are we going?" she asked. "Well, we've got a show to do in Colorado, and we thought it would be great to bring you two along, not to just see the sites, but to watch us perform." Brian finished. "Oh, that's so sweet Brian." Unsurprisingly, the couple started making out. "Oh Boy." Kevin said going to the front of the bus. "Here we go. Soon as we see some familiar faces Brian starts making out with them!" Nick complained. "Howie come play some video games with me." "Okay." Howie shrugged it off and followed Nick.
At The Other End Of The Tour Bus
I grabbed the door knob and pushed it open. The lights were off and I reached around for the light when the door shut behind me. "Okay guys. Real funny." I stuttered, feeling kind of scared. There was silence. "HAHA Game's over. C'mon guys this is NOT funny anymore." I growled. Still silence. All of a sudden with my back to the room and my face to the door, I seen a flicker of a light behind me. I spun around to see a table lit by candles. I walked over to it and seen a note. I squinted in the faint light to read the letter. "Sit Down Here" it said. I obeyed and sat in the chair. That's when I heard Jodeci's "Forever My Lady" start to play mellowly in the background.
At the opposite end of the Bus
"So what do you want to do?" Tatum asked Brian as she kneeled beside the bunk he was laying on. "Well, it's going to be a while before we get to Colorado so I figured we could just hang out for a while is that okay?" Brian asked. "Oh, yeah that's fine with me!" she smiled lying next to him on the bed. That's when Lou came in. He wanted to say something, but realized that Brian was 22 and could do what he wanted. But Tatum was 18 and Lou really didn't approve of it. He felt that his feeling were best for the group's sake. "Brian, I don't know if I want that thing to be going on in your life right now." Lou said walking past the bunk Tatum and Brian shared. "What are you talking about?" Brian asked. "You and Tatum. Doing, that." He said leaving. Tatum looked up. "Doing what?" she asked Brian. "I don't know." He replied putting his arm around her. "He's got to realize I'm not his 'little' B-Rok anymore. I'm grown and I can make my own decisions. I'm sure the fans realize that." Brian said putting his head on her shoulder. "Don't worry. We're going to have a relationship weather it kills him or not. I really care about you Bri." She said kissing his head. "I care about you too Tatum. That's why I can't wait for you to see my plans for this weekend." He smiled.
Meanwhile
AJ stepped out of the darkness sitting down across from me. "AJ! Oh my gosh!" I whispered. "Happy Birthday!" he smiled. "Thank you so much! I don't know how..." I said as he stopped me. "Shh.." Is all he said taking my hand, and pulling me out of my chair. "Dance with me." He said as we danced to the song still playing in the background. I put my head on his shoulder and smiled as I closed my eyes and drifted into a slight tranze.
Chapter 7!
The bus has been on the road for about 3 days now. They are on their way to Colorado.
"Tatum, I've got another surprise for you that I just confirmed, but...you have to wait until we get there." Brian teased. "Oh sure, tell me so I have to wait 4 more days wondering!" she replied. "Yep, but you want to know what we can do for those four days?" Brian asked. "Yes, I sure would like to know." Tatum said turning to Brian. "This." Brian said as he pulled her over and started to kiss her. Nick walks past. "There they go again. I think I need a girlfriend." He said shaking his head. "If I may interrupt you two love birds, we are stopping for lunch now at Red Lobster." I said. "Okay, here we come." said Tatum.
Waiter: "Hello and welcome to Red Lobster, can I take your orders?"
"I'll have the chicken strips and French fries." Tatum said blushing. I elbowed Tatum. "Oww!" she cracked. "I know you are not still embarrassed to order those here." I whispered. "You know I am!" she whispered back. The waiter looked at me. "Oh, sorry. I'll have the Crab Leg Dinner...no coleslaw and French fries instead of mashed potatoes." I squeaked. The others finished ordering. I was sitting at a table looking around when I spotted a table of four girls giggling and pointing our way. "Looks like you guys got some fans over at that table." I said. "If they have any sense they'll stay away from my baby." Tatum said pulling Brian's chair closer to her. "Kinky!" AJ managed to throw in. "Perv!" I said smacking him on the arm. "What was that? Hah!" he cackled, pinching my knee. "Hey you wana take this outside?!" I said joking. "Sure, it's whatever 'girlfriend'!" He said. "You two never will change." Kevin said arching is eyebrows.
Howie got up to go to the men's room. On his way there, one of the girls from the table next to us came up to him and they started to chat. "Hey look guys, Howie's flirting again." Nick tattled. "Nick, I'm going to hook you up with someone very soon." Brian laughed. "In the words of AJ, 'Show me the women'." Nick preached. "Those are some words I better not hear come out of AJ's mouth." I said looking at AJ. He faked a smile.
Howie came back to the table after hitting the men's room, with a piece of paper in his hand. "Bring some of the toilet paper out for us?" Brian joked. "No, it's the girl that I met here's number." Howie said showing everyone the piece of paper. Everyone looked at the paper, then looked over at the table. The girl who gave Howie the number flashed a smile at us. "Glad you met someone D." AJ said. "Yeah. Me too. I'm tired of being alone, and stuff like that." Howie replied. "Actually, I asked her to join us when we get to..." Howie started when Brian kicked him in the shin. "Ow! What'd you do that for?" Howie moaned in pain. "Don't tell where we are going! It's a surprise for Tatum and Alexia!" Brian hissed. "Oh, I'm sorry. Almost slipped there." He apologized
The group finished eating, paid their bill, and boarded back on the tour bus, along with the girl Howie met. "Well, this is our microwave, and that's our table where we do business, and back here is the bunks, and this is the back of the bus, where we have the entertainment here." Howie explained to her.
"I don't know, is it just me or does something just not seem right about that girl Howie brought with us?" I whispered to Tatum. "I don't like her." Tatum stated. "She doesn't seem..." Tatum stopped as Brian sat down near her. "Can I talk to my baby in private please? I've got to uh...explain something, that I thought of." Brian lied and smiled. "Ssssure ya do Brian. Yeah right." I said. "But since I'm nice like that, I'll leave." I got up and left looking for AJ.
AJ was in the bathroom, so I headed to the bunks to lie down. When I walked past a tiny little corner I looked to see Howie's mistress on her cell phone. I decided to go on my way and mind my own business.
Meanwhile
"Tatum, I picked up a little something, to let you know how much I care about you." Brian said. "Oh really?" she asked. He pulled out a diamond ring. "Oh my God!" she gasped. "Look on the inside." Brian told her. "Tatum and Brian Together Forever..." she read aloud. "Oh Brian!" she said hugging him.
Meanwhile
"Hey Girl. I'm on the tour bus. Yeah he really thinks I'm into him too. Yeah. I'm not going to forget the plan. Keep in touch. Bye." The girl Howie brought said.
Chapter 8!
Four Days Later
"Well, the hotel is booked and there's only 3 rooms available. What we can do is either double up, or..." Kevin stated as Brian interrupted. "Wait AJ, doesn't you aunt own a cabin not to far from here?" I looked at AJ confused. "Heck yeah, I forgot about that, let me call her and see." He said picking up his cell phone. "Hey if we can get it you and Brian can stay there with us." I whispered to Tatum. "Okay, thanks. Under the rock behind the glider? Got it. Thanks again. Bye." AJ said. "She said we can stay there as long as we want." He informed us. "Well, love's set let's get our bags and move on out." I said heading toward the tour bus. We all grabbed our bags Tatum and I hopped in the limo. "Hey Bri." AJ asked as they loaded the girls bags into the trunk of the limo. "Yes?" Brian replied. "This is gona be good." He smirked. "And why do you say that?" Brian asked. "You haven't seen the cabin have you?" Is all AJ said before throwing Alexia's last bag in there.
About ten minutes later they pulled up to the cabin. "Wow!" Is all Tatum managed to say. "This is so nice!" I said jumping out and running to the snow-covered yard. AJ grabbed the key and opened the door. The guys brought the bags in.
Tatum and I plopped down on the couch. "Not so fast ladies, we have to choose rooms." Brian said standing in front of us. We got up and looked at the rooms. "Ooh, this one's got leopard print everywhere!" I said in awe. "And a round bed!" AJ added in. "This room's got AJ written all over it." I smiled.
Meanwhile
"Okay, ready? One-Two-Three-LIFT!" Brian said as the two lifted the plush velvet black pool table into the far end of the den. "This is going to be fun." AJ said picking up the bag of balls. "Where did they go that fast?" Brian said looking around but only seeing an empty couch. "Look.." AJ said hiding behind the curtains and pointing. "Aww how cute...they can barley carry the logs." Brian said in a sappy voice.
Meanwhile
"Oh Howie you are so sweet." The girl said rubbing his neck. "You never did introduce us." Nick said. "Oh, I'm sorry, guys this is Diana." He said. "Nice to meet you all." She said faking a smile. "Howie let's go to our room okay?" Diana whined. "Well, I kinda promised Nick one round of Knock Out..." he said. "He can wait." She whispered.
"Woo girl these things are heavy as heck!" I said dragging it across the snow. "Ahhh!" Tatum screamed. "WHAT?" I said running over. "It's just a little deer. It scared the hell out of me." She said. "Don't give me a heart attack already gees!!" I laughed. "Now we have to take these damn things up the stairs!" I complained.
They finally got the wood up the steps and started to bring it in the house. "Look what we have here two working women!" AJ said in an announcer type voice. "Oh hush!" I said. "FUMBLE!" Brian yelled as we tossed the wood in the fireplace. "I'm going to fumble you!" Tatum threatened. "My does that coat look familiar. Where'd you get it from sweetheart?" AJ asked in a British accent. "My boyfriend so you better leave me alone before I call him to beat you up." I joked. We finally got the logs in the fireplace and lit it up. "That's better." Tatum said. "Well, look at what we have over there!" Brian said turning Tatum's head. "Wow! That's a nice pool table!" She said running over to it. "Now let's play a heated game of pool." AJ said picking up a stick. "Let's do this!" Tatum said. "Can I break?" I asked. "Sure." Everyone replied. I stood at the end of the table, looking at the angle I was about to hit the ball from.
After the game AJ suggested, "How about we go into the Jacuzzi!"
Chapter 9!
* Warning, this chapter contains slight sexual content. May not be appropriate for some readers. Just a small warning ;-) *
Everyone changes and heads into the small skylight pool room. "Wow, this is nice!" Tatum said looking around at the small bar and stools across from the Jacuzzi. "It's got a pool too!" I said running and jumping in the cold water. "How could you do that when it's this cold!?" Brian asked puzzled. I came up for some air. "I'm an American." I said shivering and getting out of the water. All four of us got into the Jacuzzi. "Hey watch your feet AJ!" Brian said shoving at AJ's leg. "Hey man I need leg room." AJ laughed. "Eww feet." Tatum said turning her nose up. "Oh...so you don't like feet?" Brian asked. "No, I don't I absolutely hate them." She stated. "Even mine?" Brian said pulling his leg up and pointing his feet at her. "EWWW YES! Even yours!" She said pushing him away. "Oh I'm sorry sweetheart." Brian said putting his arm around her and kissing her on the cheek. "We need some music." AJ said hitting the power button the remote for the stereo. "That's better." He said squirming around and finally stopping. "Wedge?" I asked laughing. "No..." He smirked showing his swimming trunks in his hand. "Oh no you did not." I said looking down through the water. "Yes, I did." He said throwing them at my head. They landed covering my face. "Ick!" I said tossing them at Tatum. "Ew why'd you throw them over here Alexia?!" Tatum said tossing them up out of the Jacuzzi. "Oh that's nice now he's going to get out naked." I laughed. "My turn now!" Brian said throwing his shorts out of the water. "My goodness I'm in a pool of naked men! What a dream come true!" I laughed. "Yeah that's right baby." AJ said pulling me towards him. "Yeah Boner!" Brian said giving AJ a high five. "I'm not even going to ask." Tatum said rolling her eyes. "Paper rock scissors says you get naked." AJ said looking at me. "Slam, pow, zing says I knock you out." I said playfully pushing AJ. "I'm for real." AJ said looking at me. "So am I." I responded. "C'mon, what's wrong?" AJ asked. "SOOOOO Brian, hey how's things going with you and Tat..." I started but noticed the two making out. "Grrr...I'm stuck." I mumbled
"So Howie what do you want to do?" Diana asked him running her hands through his hair. "Well...uh...we could...go out and maybe eat if you'd like." Howie stated. "No, I think I can come up with something better than that." She said pushing him back on the bed and kissing him. Howie pulled away. I don't think I'm ready for this with you. We hardly know each other I'm sorry." Howie said. "Hmf." Diana said. "Okay, I'm sorry for being pushy." She lied. "I just had love at first sight and it's driving me wild!" She said flipping her hair. "You're right, let's go get something to eat." She said putting her shoes on.
"AJ slow down buddy we still have plenty of time up hear." I said splashing some water at him. "Okay." AJ said looking kind of bummed. "It would be nice if you two would come up for some air before you suck each other's lungs out." I said splashing water at Tatum and Brian. They ignored me. "Hmm fine. Well, I'm getting out and getting dressed I'm hungry." I said getting up out of the Jacuzzi. "Wait, here I come." AJ said prancing happily and naked behind me. "It would be nice if you put your shorts back on though." I said throwing them at AJ. "You know you love my wet naked bod." He joked. "Yes, I do too." I mumbled. "What was that?" He asked confused. "Nothing." I replied.
Brian and Tatum finally looked up. "Whoa, where did everyone go?" Tatum said surprised. "I think I heard them say they were going to get dressed and get some food." Brian said touching Tatum's face. "Do you want to go now, or should we finish up what we started?" Brian asked. Tatum looked at Brian. "...Where were we?" She asked. "Here." Brian said kissing her.
"Hey how about taking a shower with me?" AJ asked. "No thanks, I can wait until you are done." I said. "Alexia are you sure? Is something wrong?" He asked. "Before I talk to you, please put some pants on!" I laughed. "Okay, okay." AJ said throwing his shorts on. "So, what's up?" He said sitting me down on the bed. "I don't know how to explain it." I said starting to get teary-eyed. "I don't mean to rush you into anything." AJ said putting his hand on my face. "It's not you AJ, it's me." I said letting a tear run down my cheek. "Don't cry, if you don't want to talk about it it's okay." He said hugging me.
"I could be here for years with you Tatum." Brian smiled. "Aw you are so sweet Bri." She smiled. "I've got a surprised planned a little later for you." He grinned. "Two actually." Tatum smiled. "I can't wait to know what they are!" She said pulling him close. They started kissing again. What a couple of lovebirds.
"Well I'm going to take my shower, then let you take yours and after that I've got a surprise for you." AJ said smiling. "Oh really?" I asked. "Yuuuup." He said. "Wait, come here before you get in the shower." I said. "What's u..." He started until I started kissing him.
"Okay I'm starting to prune. I thin it's about time we get out." Tatum said looking at her hands. "I guess you are right." Brian said getting one last kiss. "Well, I'm going to take a shower first, then you can get in here, then you'll get your surprise." Brian said heading to the shower. "Okay." Tatum smiled, handing Brian his shorts.
I walked into the den, that was faintly lit by the fireplace. I walked over to the window and started to cry. "I just don't get it." I mumbled aloud to myself, letting out a soft wail. That's when Tatum walked in and seen me crying. "What's wrong Alexia?" She asked putting her hand on my shoulder. "I...I don't know how to explain it." I mumbled. "C'mon tell me I'm your best friend." She said. "Well, I really like AJ and all, and I want to...you know..." I started. "Okay, I see, so what's wrong?" She asked. "I don't know I'm just really nervous I guess. Scared a little." I balled. "Well, don't be. I know you trust AJ he knows what he's doing. You said it yourself you want to do it with him, and that you are ready." She said. "Yeah but I don't know why I'm just scared." I sobbed. "Well, no one is pressuring you but my best advice is that if this is how you've planned your special day to be, in a romantic place with a romantic atmosphere, with a romantic guy in that romantic bed, this is the perfect time." Tatum said smiling. "I guess you are right..." I said as AJ and Brian both came into the den at the same time. "Are you okay?" Brian asked. "Yes, yes I'm fine." I said whipping the tears away. "Well, you can get in the shower if you want now." AJ said. "Okay." I smiled. I walked past him and grabbed his butt. "I'll see YOU later on." I smirked. He smiled. "Kinky." He whispered. "You ain't seen kinky yet..." I said walking away. "You know you can go take your shower too Tatum..." Brian said. "Okay, be right back." She said kissing him once more before leaving.
Chapter 10!
* This chapter contains sexual content that may not be appropriate for younger or some readers. Just a small warning ;-) *
::Ring:: "I'll get it." AJ said as Brian started pulling pots out of a cabinet. "Hello?" He asked. "Hey what's up AJ." A voice said. "What's up D?" AJ responded. "Nothing really, you and Brian want to go clubbing with me and Kevin?" Howie asked. "No, got a special night planned, sorry." AJ replied. "Well, okay. Later." They hung up. "Trying to go clubbing?" Brian asked. "Yep. But hand me the sauce ok?" AJ said turning the oven on.
Awhile later we returned into the living room to see a sign sitting on the couch. "Sit here" it read. "This must have been AJ's idea he's the only one that uses signs." I laughed. We sat on the couch talking and waiting. Soon the guys came in with spaghetti and sat down feeding us. "Aw how romantic." Tatum said as her and Brian sucked up the same spaghetti string. "Lady and the Tramp." I said. After the two stopped kissing Brian replied "So are you calling me the lady or the tramp?" I laughed as Tatum smacked his arm. "Just kidding." He smiled. "Should we tell them now, or wait?" AJ asked Brian. "Tell us what?" Tatum asked. "Tell us NOW!" I added. "Hmmmmmm." Brian said scratching his temple. I threw a pillow at Brian. "DO TELL!" Tatum said shaking Brian. I grabbed AJ around the neck. "I HAVE TO KNOW!" I said laughing. In a squeaky voice AJ says "Can't breathe...let go..." I let go. "Sorry, got a little carried away there." I giggled. "Well..." AJ started.
Meanwhile
Nick is just chilling with some friends and taking a break from the fame. Howie and Kevin went out clubbing with Denise. They had a show to do in about a week or so and defiantly wanted to take a little time off before they do have their concert.
"Well what!" I said to AJ. "We are going to make the video for 'I'll never break your heart' here." Brian started. "Oh that's great!" Tatum said. "Well, that's not all. You two can play our opposites in the video." AJ smiled. "Oh my goodness foreal?" I asked amazed. "Yep." Brian reassured us. "This is going to be great!" I smiled. "Let's go celebrate AJ." I said pulling him towards our room. "Brian I'm thinking you, me, and that bed in there!" Tatum smiled. "Okay, let's go!" Brian said as they ran to their room and closed the door.
"I don't know there is something about Denise I'm not sure about Howie." Kevin said shaking his head as he watched her walk to the ladies room. "There's nothing wrong with her, she's a really nice girl." Howie said shaking his head.
Brian and Tatum were in their room as Brian romanced her and soon enough they fell back on the water bed. It didn't take much for Brian to get naked and Tatum followed his lead. "I'm Brian king of the weenier, how may I be of service!" He said grabbing Tatum's leg. "Your so silly." Tatum said laughing at Brian. Soon they were making love and Tatum squeaked "Not the same as a regular bed." Brian laughed "Too fast too slow? Too hard too soft? Tell me how it is." Tatum moaned "It's fi-i-i-i-i-ine." Tatum grabbed Brian. "STOP WAIT." She said. "What? What's wrong?" Brian asked confused. "I want to be on top!" She smiled flipping him over. "Girl, you've got some potion in your motion!" Brian said.
AJ put on some slow music and dimmed the lights. "Aww how romantic." I thought. Then AJ pulled out handcuffs. "AJ?" Was all I managed to choke out. "You first." He said pushing me down and hand cuffing me to the bed. "Well, I never thought my first time would be like this." I said out loud. "This will be something you'll never forget!" He grinned. "You are a cold freak AJ!" I said before he jumped on top of me.
I bet you wonder what happens after that. Well, it looks like you'll have to wait for chapter eleven.
Chapter 11!
Soon morning broke and the young couples woke up to a major blizzard.
"Oh my god Tatum have you looked out the window lately?" I asked tripping over my robe. "No, I haven't." She said as she walked over to the window. "Damn! There must be five feet of snow out there!" She said. Brian walked out and looked out the window to see what the girls were talking about. "WHOA!" He yelled. Everyone laughed. "Looks like we'll be stuck here for a while, I better call the rest of the fellas." Brian said looking around. "Where is AJ?" He asked. "He's still in bed. I offered for him to come out here with me but we was being crabby." I said. Suddenly AJ walked out. "Hey Bro look out side," Brian said to him. AJ looked out the window. "Oh wow. Snow. Who cares." AJ slurred. "Is he always that grumpy after sex?" Tatum asked. Everyone laughed again.
"Hello?" Howie answered the phone. "Hey D, this is Brian." Howie cleared his throat. "What's up man?" He asked. "Well, we are snowed in. I don't think we'll be out of here for a couple of days." Brian said scratching his arm. "It's pretty bad here, the power went out and stuff like that for a while." Howie stated. Right then the phone cut off.
"Hey Kev, Brian said they are stuck up there for a while." Howie said looking around in the dark. "OKAY." A deep yet squeaky voice said. "Nick quit playing." Kevin said. "Oh Howie hold me!" Diana cried.
Meanwhile
"Guys, we need to find some flashlights before the lights go out again." AJ said stepping behind me, his hand brushing against my butt. "Oh AJ ready for more?" I laughed. "Haahaaa." He moaned in a silly voice. Just then the lights went out again. "Geez!" I said tripping over AJ. "OW!" Just then Brian started laughing. "What is so funny?" I asked. It suddenly got quiet. "Oh no. Don't even play that stuff this isn't funny." I said making my way to the window. Still silence. But then AJ coughed. "Okay AJ...HOLD ME!" I shivered as I looked out the window. "Why? What happened?" He said looking with me out the window. "Damn...It's morning and looks like night out there..." AJ said.
Meanwhile
At the hotel the lights were back on.
"Bored...bored.." Nick said to his self as he walked into the hall way and decided to take the stairs incase the power went out again. He walked into the game room and started playing an arcade machine. He wanted to continue his game and reached for his pocket when his quarters hit the floor. "I'll get that for you." A voice said. Nick looked up to see a bright 16 year old face covered with long blonde hair as she picked up his money. "Here you go, Nick." She said smiling. "Thank you. I guess you're a fan?" He smiled back. "Yes." She nodded and smiled. She grabbed the garbage can and started to walk away. "Wait." Nick said. The girl turned around. "What's your name?" He asked. "Ashley." She smiled as she walked out the door.
Meanwhile
At the cabin the lights suddenly came back on. I turned to see Tatum and Brian kissing. "Those two NEVER quit!" I said to AJ, throwing a house slipper at Brian and Tatum. "Yeah, well I think we should start." AJ said pulling me over and kissing me. The lights suddenly went out again but no one even bothered to speak. Tatum and Brian stood in the dark, and AJ and I made our way to the couch. That's when we all jumped to the sound of a disturbing knock knock knock at the door.
Meanwhile
Nick goes back up stairs. "Howie, Kev, guys!" Nick yelled happily. "What?" The two chimed in harmony. "I just met the coolest girl!" Nick exclaimed. "Well, that's great Nick." Howie said. "I think she works here." Nick said, "But she's a fan too!". "How old was she?" Kevin asked. "I dunno..." Nick said scratching his head.
Tatum yelled "Alexia WHAT was that?". "I don't know...i" I said puzzled. "It wasn't us." AJ added. "Well, it wasn't us either." Brian said. "Let me go see." AJ said getting up. "NO!" I yelled. "What?" Tatum said. "AJ's too precious to be killed by a psycho killer. I'll go see." I said getting up and yanking the door open....
To Be Continued In Chapter Twelve
Chapter 12!
"Well, she was cute!" Nick said smiling. "You dufo! How didn't you ask her age?" Howie stared at Nick. Nick rolled his eyes. The lights went out again. "You guys know what?" Nick asked. "What?" Nick pushed his hand through his hair. "I'm going back to bed." He stomped away. About five minutes later the lights came back on. "GRRRR!" They heard Nick growl. Kevin and Howie both started laughing. "IT'S NOT FUNNY!" Nick yelled.
"Who's out there? Quit playing games!" I yelled. Silence. I closed the door back. "No one was out there guys." I said. "So we heard." AJ replied. I heard a noise. "Did you guys hear that? I know you heard that!" I whispered. "No." Everyone chimed. I ran to the door and seen a car pull off slowly. "It's a car! Where's the keys to your aunts car AJ?" I asked. "Over there? Why?" He pointed. "Thanks." I ran, grabbed the keys and headed out the door. "Don't go out there Alexia!" Tatum yelled as I ran out to the car. I got in and tried to start it up. It didn't work. "Damnit!" I yelled. Two more tries went by then it finally started. "Yes!" I hissed. I put it in gear and it stalled. "SHIT!" I said pounding my head on the steering wheel, which made a loud "BEEP-BEEP". I looked over to see AJ hopping down the steps with one shoe on, and Tatum behind him. I sat confused for a second, then tried to start it up again. "WHERE ARE YOU GOING IN THIS KIND OF WEATHER?!" Tatum yelled as she banged on the car door which was locked. I squinted hard to see lights from a house a mile or so away. Tatum and AJ yelled and banged and I sort of tuned them out. "I gotta see what's up there..." I said. Then I smirked. I turned the engine off and opened the car door. "Are you crazy what were you about to do?" Tatum asked shaking me. "Yeah what's up with that?" AJ added. I walked back to the house. Brian stood there and looked at me. "What was that all about?" He asked. "Not a thing." I smiled and headed to my room.
Meanwhile in the hotel
Ashley, the girl Nick met in the game room was grabbing her coat to leave. She walked past her boss. "Ashley, the weather is really bad right now. Maybe you should call your mom and tell her you are staying the night." Ashley nodded. She picked up the phone and called her mom and repeated what the boss said. "She said okay." Ashley told him. He handed her a key. "You can take room 62." She headed up the stairs when the lights went out again. "Wonderful." She said. She decided to sit on the steps until the lights would come back on.
"So what are we going to do today?" Brian asked plopping down on the couch. "My aunt's boyfriend probably has some good porno hidden somewhere." AJ said sitting next to him. "You're one sick guy." Brian rolled his eyes. "I know man." AJ replied. "That's why I love him so much!" I said sitting on his lap. "You are sick too, Alexia." Brian said. "Am not!" I argued. "Don't argue with my baby." Tatum said coming over. "AM NOT NOT NOT NOT!" I said. "You're right. You are not just sick. You whine like Nick." Brian laughed. I gave him the eye. "Oooh I'm really scared now!" Brian taunted. I stuck my tongue out and stood up. "I think I'll take a shower." I said walking away. AJ tilted his head and opened his mouth. "AJ don't even try it she said no before." Brian said reading AJ's mind. "It won't hurt to ask." AJ said. He got up and followed me. I turned around. "Yes?" I asked. He shifted his weight and gave me puppy dog eyes. "Can I shower with you?" He asked. "Sure." I said heading into our room. AJ ran out and gave Brian a high five. "Men." Tatum said. AJ left. "Now, what were you saying about men?" Brian asked. "I said none of them compare to you, baby." Tatum smiled innocently. "Don't give me that 'Oh I'm innocent' look!" He said tickling her. "I know you are a bad girl." Well, you know what happens after that. Yes, of course. They start kissing again.
Back at the hotel
The lights finally came back on and Ashley headed up to her room. She opened her door when Nick over. "Hey, Ashley!" he smiled. "Hey Nick, how's it going?" She asked. "Good? How are you?" He replied. "I'm good. Just sick of the lights going on and off." Nick shifted his weight. "I know what you mean." He stopped. "Would you like some company for a while?" He asked shyly. "Sure, why not?" She smiled back. Nick suddenly remembered something. "So how old are you?" He asked. "I'm 16." She said. "Oh, that's cool." He nodded.
At the cabin
Well, of course the day went by and Tatum, Brian, AJ, and I stayed in the cabin and had fun anyway. It started to get late. Brian and Tatum were huddled together on the couch sleep and AJ was sleep in the chair. That's when I decided to make my move. I went back in my room and put on some old jeans and a "Phat Farm" sweatshirt. I put my robe on because I had to go back through the living room where everyone was. I hid the robe behind the chair and put my coat on. I realized they would hear me go through the front door, so I snuck out the back. I hopped in the car and it started the first time. I started leaving the yard when the car slid to one side then back. "Whoa shit!" I laughed. I made my way onto the road, heading a mile away to this mystery house...
To Be Continued In Chapter Thirteen!
