Chapter 5

Nikki led AJ to the bedroom where he would stay. "Here you go. It's got a waterbed and everything."

"Did you get it for $50 dollars?" AJ asked.

Nikki laughed, thinking about the story of how Brian had bought a fifty dollar waterbed. "Naah, it's brand-new, my parents got it a month ago. I'm sorry about earlier. I didn't mean to scare the crap out of you. I'm just very implusive."

"And hormonal!" Allie yelled from down the hallway.

"Shut up!" Nikki screamed. She then focused her attention back on AJ. "Will you forgive me?" she asked, her voice soft and innocent.

AJ gave her a half-smile. "Well, sure. Make sure it doesn't happen again," he said.

"Okay." Nikki walked out of the bedroom, leaving AJ alone with his thoughts.

This has got to be the most insane fan experience I've ever had, he thought as he turned back the blankets on the bed. At least the girls weren't pulling at his hair or clothes or screaming in his ears every five seconds.

He definately liked them, all in their unque ways. Allie was the sarcastic one of the group, she took things with a large grain of salt. And she was definately an individual. Her rhinestone-studded tank top, velvet pants, and hippie-esque jewelry showed that she marched to the beat of a different drummer.

Madison was like Allie, only more laid-back. She was like the chill pill of the group, able to keep the insanity level from rising. He liked that she was so on top of things yet was able to have a light outlook on life.

Rachel..... well, she was cute, but a little too panicky. AJ was all about spotinatety, and she just didn't offer that. And Nikki? A little too spontaneous, even for him. She's gorgeous, though, he thought as he curled up beneath the sheets and fell asleep.

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Nikki basically bounced into her room where the other girls were. "How'd it go?" Madison asked.

"Okay," Nikki said, her voice light and almost floating on air.

"Um, Nikki?" Rachel said, reconizing the tone in her friend's voice. "You're planning something, aren't you?"

"Guys," Nikki began, "I know this is sort of crazy, but think about it: AJ thinks we saved his life. I don't think he'll mind if we sort of kidnap him."

"Kidnap?" the other girls said, their faces all equally covered with shock.

"Um, Nikki?" Allie began. "That's sorta, I dunno, illegal!"

Nikki put on a pouty face. "Come on! It'll just be for a few days. We have spring break, and Mom and Dad won't be getting back for awhile anyways. It'll be fun, just listen to my plan." She began to explain, and the other girls listened intently.

"It's brilliant," Madison said.

"I'm game," Allie said.

"Rachel?"

Rachel sighed. "What the hell. Count me in. Even if this does end up getting me on America's Most Wanted."

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