I can still remember the way Shauntae backed away from me that day, admitting that she was lying. I can still hear the way AJ started laughing and the way Nick grabbed me into a bear hug.
Later that night, Nick and I went for a walk on the beach. The sun was setting and he was gripping my hand. My love for him was so great that it hurt. Suddenly Nick pulled us to a stop and turned me too face him.
"Ahh, alone at last." He said teasingly.
I laughed and kissed the tip of his nose, "I love you."
He pulled me close and I cuddled close to him, "I love you too, Lisa." I closed my eyes as he ran his fingers through my long, silky hair and kissed the top of my head. He was all I knew at the moment. I felt safe being in his arms and allowed him to gently rock us back and forth.
He sang a song softly in my ear as we rocked and I wanted to throw him down and kiss him until we were both out of breath! Somehow I maintained that urge and just held him close, breathing his scent in deep.
"Nick, I love you." I couldn't say it enough.
Nick tilted my head upward and I stared into his blue eyes. Slowly his lips lowered over mine and captured them, claiming them as his. I allowed him to pull me closer still and my body melted into his. When Nick pulled back, I was breathless. I nuzzled my face into his chest and he wrapped his arms protectively around me.
"Show me the meaning of being lonely," Nick sang in my ear, "Is this the feeling, I need to walk with? Tell me why I can't be there where you are, there's something missing in my heart."
I sighed happily, "Oh, Nicky, I love your voice."
Nick chuckled softly and whispered in my ear, "When you see the boys, don't go into Kevin's room. I left him a surprise." His voice was mischievous.
I laughed, "Chaos at it again, I see."
Nick laughed, "Wait until it's Frick's turn! He'll be mad at first but eventually he'll laugh about it, maybe even get some revenge."
The sun went down and we walked back towards Nick's white corvette. He dropped me off at my apartment and kissed me goodnight, promising to come back the next day.
The next day found me at Brian's house. All of the Backstreet boys were there and they were having a cook out. Nick had called me and asked me to come. I agreed and by the time I pulled up, Nick and Brian were playing basketball and AJ was singing and dancing to a song on the radio and I just had to laugh. His hat was one that I'd never seen before and of course, his trademark sunglasses were on. Howie was reading a magazine and Kevin was at the grill.
I walked over and snuck up behind Nick. Brian saw this and hide the grin on his face by making a slam dunk. I touched Nick's shoulder and he jumped about five feet.
"What the?!" he cried, turning. When he saw me, his look of alarm changed and a grin appeared, "Well, hello, Lisa."
Brian laughed at Nick so hard his face was red. I laughed and touched his shoulder, "Calm down, Frick! Breath! Come on, Brian, breath!!"
Brian finally caught his breath and leaned against the garage door, breathing heavily. "I've never seen Frack jump that high before! Wow, Lisa!"
Nick scowled at him and pulled me into his arms, planting a loving kiss on my lips. "So good of you to come, my dear."
I laughed, "Nicky, you're funny."
Nick grinned, "Lisey, you're beautiful."
I smiled, he was so sweet! I kissed him, "You're so handsome."
He smiled and pulled me even closer, "I love you." as our lips met, AJ let out a hoot.
I blushed and buried my face in Nick's shoulder. He laughed and held me close, walking over to the picnic table. We sat and Howie glanced up.
"Oh, hi Lisa. I didn't know you were coming."
I nodded, "Nicky invited me."
AJ walked over and sat beside me. He leaned over and whispered in my ear, "Chaos is known to be very jealous." Then he winked.
I laughed and leaned back against Nick. He was sitting with one leg on either side on the picnic bench and I was sitting between his legs, leaning against him. He wrapped his arms around me and kissed my ear.
I tilted my head up and looked up into his eyes, "Hi."
He leaned down and kissed my nose, "Hey, baby."
I giggled softly and enjoyed the sight of his sapphire eyes. Brian walked over and dropped the basketball and leaned against the table. "You two look like a couple of love struck teenagers."
Nick shrugged, "So? I love her and we're both teenagers."
Warmth washed over me and I leaned back even farther into him and rested my head on his shoulder. On the radio a Backstreet boys song came on. Instinctively I started singing it. It was 'Everybody (Backstreet's Back)' Nick started singing with me, touching his nose to mine.
I laughed, "Gee, I didn't know that you knew this song!"
Nick grinned, "Oh yes, I know it very well."
Together we sang and when it came time for his solo, I shut up and let him sing. "So everybody every where, don't be afraid don't have no fear. Gonna tell the world make it understand, as long as there'll be Lisa I'll be comin' back again."
AJ sung the chorus and I stared into Nick's gorgeous eyes. Nick turned me around to face him and he leaned forward, touching his forehead to mine. I kissed his nose gently and smiled at the loving look in his sapphire eyes.
"You know what?" I asked him.
"What?"
"I love you."
Nick's eyes softened, "I love you too, Lisa."
I leaned in and stole a teasing kiss. Kevin cleared his throat and we glanced over. "Um, guys, it's time to eat."
Nick and I reluctantly pulled apart and turned to face the table. Howie passed out the paper plates, plastic cups, and plastic silverware. Kevin set the plate full of cooked meat on the table and AJ grabbed some chips and pop. Nick tossed the basket ball over towards the basket ball hoop. I poured the drinks as Brian sat beside Nick.
"Yummy, this looks good." Kevin said, sitting down across from his cousin.
Howie nodded, "Yes it does. Um, I think I want a hamburger."
AJ grabbed a hotdog as I grabbed a steak. Nick and Brian both took steaks and started eating. I watched the two of them horseplay as they ate, making each other laugh and show their chewed up food. I had to laugh as Nick made Brian spit up Pepsi.
"EWWW!!!" I cried as Brian sprayed the front of Kevin's T-shirt with Pepsi. Nick burst out laughing and Brian looked embarrassed as he laughed, wiping off his mouth.
"BRIAN!!!!" Kevin screamed, standing up and looking down at his soaked shirt.
"Nick made me laugh!" Brian exclaimed.
"Nick." Kevin said, turning his hard eyes onto the younger, blonder boy. "Stop behaving like a child."
Nick rolled his eyes, "Aww, stuff it, Kevin. You have to let us have some fun."
Brian wiped up his mess as the other two got into an argument. Kevin frowned, "Nick, shouldn't you act your age?"
Nick stood, "I am. I'm only nineteen, Kevin, not twenty-seven!"
I touched Nick's arm gently and he looked down at me, his anger instantly leaving his face. "I'm sorry." He said softly, directing it to me.
I nodded and touched his hand to my face. Kevin and Nick sat down and the picnic continued on without any hassles. Nick and Brian joked around some more but no more food flew across the table at anyone. Out of no where I started singing '!0,000 Promises'. The boys listened as I sang, hitting every note correctly. Nick joined, then Brian and AJ. Soon all five of them were singing with me. I opened my eyes and smiled at the guys.
"You can really sing." AJ said, grinning.
"Thanks…" I said.
Nick hugged me, "That's my girl!"
Sitting there in Nick's arms made me feel immortal. I leaned over and kissed his cheek.
A month later, Nick was gone, shooting a video and I was pacing in my apartment, worrying about him. I was deeper than ever in love with him and waiting for him to return home to me. Over the months I had meet a new friend. Her name was Tiffany Smith and she liked me for me, not because I was dating Nick Carter. I really thought she was a sweet girl and she quickly took over as my best friend. Liz got a little jealous and we had numerous fights about this.
"Lisa," Liz exclaimed, "I've been your best friend ever since you moved here!!! Why are you choosing her???"
I frowned, "Liz, she is very nice to me and I like her! She doesn't like me because I am going out with Nick Carter!"
Liz snorted, "But I was your friend before you fell in love with him!!!"
I sighed and sat down, "Please Liz! Don't hassle me about this!"
She left me alone for awhile. Then, when Nick and I had been dating for seven months, she started up again, only this time it was about Nick and I.
"Lisa, I honestly think that you two shouldn't be going so fast!"
"What do you mean?" I demanded.
Liz shook her head, "Oh please Lisa! I know you two have sleeping with each other for a month now!"
I shrugged, "So?"
"What will happen if you get pregnant? Huh? Then what will you do?!" Liz demanded.
I sighed, "The he would take care of the baby and I."
"Oh puh-lease!! Nick would leave you!!"
I stood and glared at her before storming from the room. What if Liz was right? What if I did get pregnant and Nick left me? Then what would I do?