The alarm buzzed, waking Kat little by little. “Okay, okay, I’m up” She said to herself, hitting the off button and getting out of bed. She got dressed and walked out to see Amy, who was already dressed and making coffee.
“Morning Sunshine” She answered, handing her a cup.
“Thanks, I needed this” Kat replied, taking a long sip.
“I figured that considering you haven’t gotten up this early for a while”
“Amy, I’m nervous”
“Don’t be. I’m sure this is what Noah wants you to do”
“Maybe could you come with me? Ease the tension I’m feeling, ya know?”
“I’d be glad to since I’d be home alone anyway”
“Meg’s already at work?”
“Yepps, she left ten minutes ago”
“Oh okay, then we better be going”
Kat and Amy left in Amy’s Jeep Wrangler and headed for the studio. Noah had gotten the job for Kat when she was seventeen, she was now nineteen. She was the youngest out of the three of them but she was also the tallest at 5’8”. She had long, blonde hair and blue eyes. Amy was the eldest, being 23, and the next shortest at 5’6”. She had dirty blonde hair and bluish-green eyes. Meg was 21 and the shortest at 5’2”. She had red hair and brown eyes. They reached the studio an hour later and headed in. They were greeted by Kat’s boss, Melissa.
“Kat, I’m so glad you came. How are you?”
“I’m doing a little better”
“And you Amy?
“I’ve been getting through it, little by little”
“That’s good to hear. Anyway, we have one group at the moment working on an album”
“Only one?” Kat asked.
“Well, Limp Bizkit got finished yesterday and we’re still waiting on Britney”
“I got cha now” Amy answered smiling.
“Yeah, the boys are in Studio A” Lissa replied.
“Boys? And what group would that be?”
“Okay, I need you two to sit down”
“Alright” They replied and sat down.
“The one and only Backstreet Boys are recording in Studio A”
“That’s funny Liss, don’t play around like that”
“First off, I’m not and second off, would I honestly make something like that up?”
Kat and Amy thought about it then looked at each other and smiled, “OH MY GOD!”
“This is great but I just realized I was hungry. Anyone want anything?” Amy asked.
“I’ll just have a bagel” Kat answered.
“The boys are actually a little hungry, too. Here’s a list”
“That’s a lot. Okay, I will be back” She replied, than left.
“While she’s getting the food, I’ll introduce you” Lissa said, leading Kat to Studio A. She entered and whistled for the five of them to shut up.
“Okay fellas, I’d like to meet Kat, the one I told you about”
“Kat, meet the guys, Kevin, Brian, Nick, AJ, and Howie” She said, pointing them out left to right.
“Hi everyone” She answered shyly.
“Hi Kat, what’s up?” Nick asked, making Kat nearly faint.
“Me? Oh…uh…nothing” She barely spit out.
“That’s good” He replied, giving the ‘Nick smile’.
“Her friend is also with her, but she went to get the food”
“Are you crazy, Liss? You sent that poor girl out all by herself?” AJ asked, making everyone laugh.
“I’m sorry J, maybe one of yous can go and help”
“I’ll go, that’s if you want me to” Bri volunteered.
“Go ahead Brian, and be quick” Lissa yelled as he ran out.
“So tell us about yourself, Kat” Kev said.
“Okay, well let’s see…” She began as the others listened intently, especially Nick.
*Meanwhile*
Amy had ordered everything and was doing a pretty good job balancing all the food, when someone knocked into her. Luckily though, nothing fell on the ground. “Asshole” She mumbled as the person that hit her kept on walking. She continued back to the studio, not giving it a second thought.
“Here, let me help you with that” AJ said, grabbing a few of the bags as they walked back to everyone else.
“Thanks, AJ” She answered smiling.
“No problem, it’s Mickey D’s and I don’t mind”
“I almost forgot about that”
“Did you see Brian?”
“Who?”
“Brian, he went to help you out”
“Nope, I didn’t see anyone”
“Oh, I guess he missed ya than”
“Yeah. Listen Kat, I’m gonna go back to the apartment”
“Are you sure? You can stay here”
“I’m fine, just a little tired that’s all”
“Okay, I’ll see ya later girlie. I’ll get a ride”
“Bye everyone”
“Bye Amy” They replied as she walked out the door to her car.
*At the same time*
Brian walked over to McDonald’s, knocking into someone on his way there. He was going to say something, but changed his mind. He entered and started looking around. He gave up about five minutes later and went back to the studios.
“Where the hell were you, B.?” Nick asked as Brian entered.
“Looking for your friend” His said, directing his answer more to Kat.
“Oh, well you just missed her” She replied.
“Yeah Bri, she came back with all this food and no one helping her” AJ answered.
“Listen, I’m sorry I didn’t find her but you can’t blame me for trying”
“We believe ya, Brian, but you can leave” Melissa announced.
“Why? We have to record the songs”
“Well, we don’t need ya here until tomorrow”
“Okay, cool. I’ll see ya later guys”
“Bye B-Rok” Nick answered as he walked out the door.
He hopped into his BMW and headed for the apartment the five of them had rented for their time in New York. Brian finally arrived and walked into the building, than took the elevator up to the fifth floor. When he got off, he went straight to Apartment 13B and settled in.
Amy was already on the couch, making herself comfortable. When she was finally settled, she turned on the TV and started flipping through the channels, her eyes closing every once and a while. Before she knew it, she fell into a deep sleep.
She opened her eyes slowly, suddenly peering into a clear shade of blue.
“I’ve been waiting for you” He replied.
“Really? How did you know I would be back again?”
“Cause I saw you lying on the couch and figured I should wake you”
“The weird part is, we’re asleep, right?”
“Yeah, I was real worn out from…running”
“Why the long pause?”
“No reason, sorta forgot what happened before I was sleeping”
“Oh okay than” She replied, not too sure to believe him.
“Wait, what’s that?” He suddenly asked. There was faint melody in the background.
“Must have left MTV on again” She answered laughing.
“I see. It sounds like a slow song so…would you like to dance?”
“I don’t think I can refuse that” She replied, placing her hand in his.
He helped her off the couch and they slowly began to sway. The music was becoming louder and more clear to understand.
…Watching over me
My hopes sees
What the future will bring
When you wrap me in your wings and take me where you are
Where you and I and will be together once again
We’ll be dancing in the moonlight
Just like we used to do
And you’ll be smiling back at me
Only then will I be free
When I can be where you are
“Why do you think we’re here?” Brian suddenly asked.
“I don’t know, I suppose someone thinks we belong together”
“Wouldn’t it make sense to meet in reality instead having to be asleep?”
“That would be logical wouldn’t it now?” She said, laughing a little.
“You have a very pretty smile” He said, making her blush.
“Thanks” She said, looking down towards the ground.
“Hey, don’t be acting shy” He replied, lifting her chin as their eyes locked instantly.
He moved closer and tilted his head to make it a little easier. Their lips were about to meet when suddenly she disappeared. He kissed thin air, than realized something was wrong. He opened his eyes and she was gone. “Damn!” He said, kicking nothing but air.
“What the hell?”
“Nice to see you too, Amy” Meg replied sarcastically.
“You just ruined the perfect dream”
“Ooohhh, was Bri in it again?”
“Kat told you? That bitch”
“Calm down, I forced her to. So why was the dream so perfect?”
“Because, he was about to kiss me, and poof! I’m back here looking at you”
“You actually think that dream was true?”
“It had to be. I mean, how else can I explain it?”
“Does it look like I know what you’re talking about? I don’t think it does. Anyways, where is Kat?”
“Still at the studio, working with new clients” Amy answered, leaving out a not-so-minor detail.
“I guess that’s cool. I’m gonna go to the gym”
“Wait, what time is it? What are you doing home?”
“It’s twenty after twelve in the afternoon. They let me off cause they didn't need me”
“What? I slept for two hours?”
“I guess so. I’ll see ya later now. Bye” Meg answered and walked out the door.
“This is just getting weirder and weirder” Amy said to no one in particular.
-Jessica Simpson “Where You Are”