The next morning, everyone was at the airport early to catch their flight to New York City. Madison had gotten little sleep the night before and was very cranky, she had been woken up at 4:30 in the morning and no one should be woken up that early. Her sunglasses were pulled down over her tired eyes and she tried her hardest not to fall asleep on the hard seat she was sitting on.
Kevin came by, handed her a cup of coffee, and continued his trek over to Michael. She took a long drink and hoped the caffeine would kick in...soon.
Nick sat down in a huff next to her and yawned. "What's wrong with you?," Madison asked.
"I'm tired, it's too early and I don't feel good."
"Ohhh..I'm sorry Nick..maybe on the flight you should try to sleep.."
"I'll try.."
"Well..maybe you shouldn't go with the guys today if you're not feelin' that good.."
He grumbled, "I don't wanna stay by myself."
Madison had to smile, he acted like a 5-year old whenever he was sick, " Well, how about if you decide not to go, I'll stay at the hotel with you. But let's wait and see how you feel when we get there, ok?"
He nodded his sleepy head and leaned back further. Madison brushed his hair back off his face as he closed his eyes.
Kevin walked over and took the seat on the other side of Madison. "What's wrong with him?," He whispered.
She turned towards him, "I don't think he feels too good. If he's not feeling any better when we get up to New York, I don't think he should do press with you all, and he doesn't either so I offered to stay behind with him to keep him company."
He nodded, "That sounds like a good idea."
Madison sighed and slipped her sunglasses off, "I'm sounding like his mother."
Kevin smiled and put his arm around her, "No, you're just worried about him."
"Plus I'm tired."
"I know.."
Everyone's heads turned as the announcer came on and announced their flight was boarding. Everyone got their things together, made sure everyone was together and proceded on-ward.
Once on the plane, everyone found their seats and got situated so they could hurry up and leave. Madison made Kevin switch her seats just so she could have the window seat; he of course, obliged.
Kevin was flipping through some papers as the pilot announced they had reached their maximum altitude. Madison was asleep with a pillow propped up against the window. He looked over and noted how tired and exhausted she looked. Dark circles were under her eyes and he could tell she was not happy to be up early. He reached out and brushed her hair back away from her face and hoped this little vacation was what she needed.
Madison woke up about a half hour later and stretched as much as she could. Kevin smiled at her, "Hey sleepy."
She yawned, "Hi."
"Have a nice nap?"
She nodded, "Yeah..it felt good..whatcha doing?"
"Readin' through some stuff.."
"Ooohh, how exciting."
"It is, believe me."
"I know..I had to do enough of it when I was working for you all."
He laughed, "Thats true."
"So, how much longer?"
"Hmmm..probably about a half hour or so.,," He said after checking his watch.
Madison nodded, "Okay.."
"Are you okay Madi?"
She nodded, "Yeah..why?"
"You just look so tired..I don't want you getting sick or anything."
She smiled and took his hand in hers, "I'm fine Kev...just the past couple days I haven't gotten alot of sleep but I'm sure I'll get some more this week."
He smiled, leaned over and kissed her gently.
After reaching the airport, finding their things, getting into the seperate vans, they FINALLY made it to the hotel, checked in, got in the rooms. And the guys had just enough time to change clothes before they had to leave again. Nick stayed behind; he had a headache, his nose was stuffy and he just felt plain awful.
Madison stayed in his room with him while he laid down. She watched tv, flipping through the channels over and over. "Stop doing that.," Nick croaked from the bed.
She looked over her shoulder at the 20-year old lying down with his arm thrown over his face. "Sorry..there's nothing on."
"Turn it off and talk."
"Ok..," she did, "Talk about what?"
He sighed and sat up a little, "I dunno...you and Kev...how are you two?"
"We're good..couldn't be better."
He nodded, "Thats good..you two belong together.."
She shrugged, "I like to think so."
He smiled, "I hope I find someone like you Mads.."
"What do you mean Nick?"
"I mean, you're smart, friendly, funny, and you know how to deal with all this..this fame. You love Kevin for who he is inside and not for being a Backstreet Boy.."
"Thats true..but remember, I did get to know him waaay before we ever started to date."
"I know...but I just want..that happiness...and sometimes I feel like I'll never find someone that can love me for me...who can put up with my being on tour 8 months out of the year..it seems so hopeless sometimes.."
"Ooohh Nick...don't say that. Of couse you'll find someone who'll love you for you. I like to think that everyone has a soul mate and one day they'll find that person they're supposed to be with. Nick, you're only 20, you have PLENTY of time to find that one girl who makes you feel complete...don't feel so pathetic..you're not."
He smiled a little, "I like the way you think."
"I know, I'm a genius."
"Yeah..sure."
She grinned, "Now..what else.."
"Ummmm.....why do you look so tired?"
"Because the past couple days I just haven't gotten alot of sleep.."
Nick raised an eyebrow, "And what has kept you up all night, pray tell?"
Madison pitched a pillow in his direction, "Shut up and it has nothing to do with Kevin, he sleeps like a log. No, the past couple nights I've just been thinking...and I can't sleep when I think.."
"What were you thinking about?"
"Stuff...everything under the sun..."
He laughed, "I do that sometimes..I just sit there thinking about stuff that happened that day and day before or whatever.."
She nodded, "Thats whats been happening but I think I'll catch up on some sleep during this week.."
"Why do you say that?"
Madison smiled, "Because, while Kevin is out doing whatever I'll be back here sleeping past noon.."
"Aww..now thats the life."
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