Chapter ~ 20

~2 Weeks Later~

What a hectic 2 weeks it's been! Angela and Toni got all the BSB dances finished! They were starting as opening act for Brandy's US tour and starting their own US tour in January promoting their new self-entitled CD. They were going on tour with Allie next week. After much convincing, Jarrett put Allie on Brandy's tour also.

Allie and Brian recorded 'I'll Be There For You.' And did a music video that would premiere within a week. Their single would hit stores and radio by then also. Just in time for the tour. Allie was ecstatic. She couldn't wait to be in the public eye. Angela and Toni were 2 of 10 back-up dancers on N Sync's tour. They would be in Europe from Oct. - Jan. Then back to the states for promos for their self-entitled CD debut. Then they would start a tour in Feb. - April. Just like the BSB which could spark some competition.

It was the morning when Angela and Toni had to leave on the N Sync tour. They were saying goodbye to everyone in their driveway.

"You guys take care and call me." Allie said to her 2 best friends.

They nodded and had a big hug. "Don't forget, when you leave to turn everything off." Toni reminded Allie.

"I know, I know. Just have a good time." She said. She gave them another hug and wiped away her tears. Angela and Toni said goodbye to the other guys, Monica, and Rachel. Then they went to say their personal good-byes to AJ and Nick.

"I love you." Nick said with a sniffle. "Here. I want you to have this." He handed her a black velvet box. Angela wiped her tears away. "Oh Nick. You didn't have to get me anything." She opened the box and gasped. Inside was a gold necklace chain with a diamond heart and gold key on it. "It's so beautiful." She took it from the box and put it on around her neck. "See it has a key and a heart. Because you're the only one that can open my heart." He said sweetly. Angela flung her arms around his neck and held him tight. Not ever wanting to let go. She felt so safe, so warm, so loved in his arms. "Don't forget about me ok?" She said still holding him.

"I'll never forget you." He backed away. He pushed her hair away from her face and wiped her tears with his thumb. Then he kissed her.

~With AJ and Toni~

AJ and Toni were hugging and crying. "I love you so much." She told him.

"I love you too." He replied. He backed away and reached in his pocket. "For you." He handed her a small velvet box.

Toni opened it and gasped in shock. "Oh my god AJ." Toni looked at him and he got down on one knee. He held her hand. "Toni I love you so much. I would do anything for you. I never wanna lose you. Will you marry me?"

Toni stood there speechless. Everyone was staring at her. "I don't know what to say."

"Say yes! He's cute!" Rachel yelled. Everyone laughed a little.

AJ looked up at Toni. "Well? What do you say?"