Forever; Chapter 9

Brian glanced at Nick again and gave him another weird look. Nick just smiled innocently and nodded his head towards the audience. Brian looked out and saw Elisa pull Liz into a tight hug and Liz say something to her. Jealousy rushed through him at an incredible pace. He wanted to be the one to hold Liz and whisper things to her, tell her that she was special. But instead Liz turned towards her best friend.

Brian sighed, who was he kidding? Liz was only seventeen. What would she want with a twenty-four year old virgin? Liz had a lot going for her, she was young, beautiful, and talented. She still had her whole life ahead of her. Brian tore his gaze off of her and smiled at some other fans.

A couple minutes later, Brian's mind was drawn back to Liz. He looked at her and saw that she was watching AJ do the weird dances he was known for. A smile covered her face that lit up brighter than the brightest star; and she clapped. Brian looked at her eyes but only saw laughter. 'Why do you care so much?' Brian asked himself, 'What does it matter if Liz has a crush on AJ?'

A voice inside Brian's heart answered, the same voice that told him that he didn't love Leigh Anne and not to marry her. The same voice that told him to wait for the girl of dreams; that she would show up soon. The same voice that told him that she would be young, only sixteen or seventeen. The same voice that told him that he would know her on site for her smile could outshine even the brightest of stars. Brian slowed down; Liz's smile was brighter than the stars! What did that mean? The voice came back, this time louder. "Yes, Brian! You care because you're in love with her, so much in love that it scares you.'

Brian's eyes widened, he did love her! He'd found her! The girl of his dreams! Brian moved towards her, not sure if it was him or his heart making all the decisions, only that he couldn't disobey.

Liz looked at AJ doing his dances and had to laugh. He looked over at her and winked and then looked at Brian in surprise. Liz looked too, her heart pounding at the thought of looking at him. Her eyes widened in surprise. He was walking towards her! She glanced at Elisa and saw her looking at Brian with a strange look in her eyes. Liz looked back at Brian and felt her heart racing even faster.

Brian walked over and kneeled in front of her, taking her hand, his eyes locked on hers. She found herself unable to look away; it was as though his eyes had a power over her. He sang his part, his eyes still locked on hers and when he was done, he gently brought her hand up to his lips and kissed it, his eyes closed. Liz felt her heart race even faster and felt her womanhood grow moist with desire and lust. She wanted to reach forward and kiss his lips. Instead, she gaped at him as he slowly opened his eyes and lifted his lips from her hand. His eyes locked on hers as he stood and he mouthed three words to her. I love you. Liz felt her eyes swell with tears as Brian backed away and went backstage. The concert was over.

"Wow! That was a great concert!" Elisa exclaimed, turning back to Liz. Liz stared at her, unable to speak. "What?"

Liz moved her mouth and finally, three words sprang from her lips; "I love you."

Eli's eyebrow raised, "Huh? Lizzie, sis, are you on drugs? Would you care to explain what the hell you mean?"

Liz shook her head, "No! That's what he said to ME!"

"Who?!"

"Brian!"

Eli's eyes widened and she let out a gasp. Then she broke out into a grin, "Lisa Ann Booze!!! You're dream has come true! We've GOT to get backstage!" And before Liz could stop her, Eli was dragging her towards the steps leading backstage. Once there, Eli looked around and saw Brian and Nick talking to two other girl fans. Liz started to walk back down the steps but Eli was stronger than she was. She held her fast in her place and waved, "Nick!"

Nick looked over and grinned and Liz felt her face flush as Brian, too, looked over. What did Eli have in mind?

Chapter 10

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