We pulled into the mall parking lot. The parking lot was packed. "Whoa...pleez don't tell me Ike, Tay and Zac decided to promote their new CD again...I DON'T WANNA STAND IN LINE,"Kait whined. There was a huge line coming from the Sam Good doors. "Oh great,"Jason groaned. "YEAH,"I screamed! "Hailee chill..why r u so excited,"Jason scolded. "I luv talking to tale to the fans,"I said staring out the window. "U're weird...u know that,"Jason teased. I ignored him. "U guyz get out and I'll find a parking spot,"he said. He dorpped us off. We went over to the line where the girls with Hanson shirts on were. "Why is everyone in a long line,"Kait asked politly to the girl infront of us. "HANSON IS IN SAM GOODY SIGNING AUTOGRAPHS,"she freaked. I laughed at her. I always thought they were funny when they freaked. "Oh...well u know they're normal teenage guys,"Kait said trying to straighten her out. "I KNOW..but they're awesome...and VERY FINE<" she replied. I started laughing hysterically now. "How long have u been here,"I asked finally calming down? "Well, I got here at 10 AM, but I forgot my allowance and my mom had to drive me back home,"she said almost about to cry. "I'm sure they'll still be there...if they aren't I'll get u an autograph,"I said realizing I had just revealed I knew Hanson. "HOW? U KNOW HANSON?,"she screamed...."NO WE DON'T...we have.....umm...uhhh.. CONNECTIONS..yeah..connection,"Kait said. "Yeah..thatz..thatz..it...connections,"I said nervously. "Oh...,"she said turning back around. "Kait..why'd ya' do that,"I asked? "I didn't wanna watch her have a heart attack..she's alittle obsessed u know...,"Kait grinned. I laughed. "Omigosh..did u know Zac has a girlfriend,"the fan behind us announced to the fan next to her? "No he doesn't,"I said turning around. "Yes he does..besides..how would u know,"she snickered?! "what does she look like then," I ask? "She has light brown hair, with blond streaks, brown eyes...she's about 13....and she's about h-h-his heigth,"she said realizing the description fit me perfectly. My mouth dropped wide open and so did her's."WHAT? I 'm not Zac's girlfriend,"I screamed!!! "Weeeelllll....someone on the net said u were...I mean u're always together,"she yelled back! "I just his BEST FRIEND,"I shreiked! "OMIGOSH...U R,"she screamed! Then she looked at me again..."NO U'RE NOT U'RE LYING,"she yelled! "We'll see...I'll bet u we can get into Sam Goody before ANY of u,"I snapped. "Go ahead..try,"she replied. Kait was about to die laughing! "Hey girls...WAIT,"Jason yelled! "Why did u get out of line,"he asked...his voice cracking! Hisvoice always cracked when he got mad. "Becuz...we're they're best friends..and not fans..and so why should we stand in line if we aren't going to go drool over how sexy they r,"I said. "Oh...works for me,"Jason replied. We went up to the door that was surrounded by security. "HEY...we're Hanson's friends...and...they won't care if we go in..SO LET US IN,"I screamed. "Go get back in lin kids,"he laughed. "NO..look bud we're serious..GO ASK THEM YOURSELF..tell them Jason, Kait and Hailee r here,"Kait yelled! The guard rolled his eyes and went into Sam Goody. Zac peaked out of Sam Goody...which led to a roar of screams. Security walked back over and opened our door. "Sorry kids,"he said. "Itz okay..we go though this A LOT,"I said. He chuckled. "Thanks again,"Jason said. I ran in Sam Goody. I grabbed a CD and ran to the autograph table. "OMIGOSH..I LUV U GUYZ.AHH..IKE U'RE SO FINE...U'RE AWESOME..CAN I HAVE YOUR AUTOGRAPH,"I teased while screaming at the top of my lungs. They all started laughing at me. "Umm..Hailee..don't u think Ike is alitle old for u,"Tay teased. "JORDAN TAYLOR HANSON..,"I screamed hitting him on the shoulder. "Hey Jason..where is Kris,"Ike asked laughing at me. "Oh..itz my turn to take the girls to the mall,"Jason said. "Well u might wanna stay..we could see a couple hot girls,"Ike said grinning. Jason pulled upu the closet chair and sat down in a second. I laughed. "Where's Stacy," Taylor asked? "Oh..she decided to stay home...she didn't know YOU would be here,"I said. Everyone stopped what they were doing to look at Taylor, who's face was blood red! "Sit down,"Zac said to me..he scotted over in his chair. Taylor pulled over a chair for Kait. Kait and Taylor started talking. "When do the fans come in,"I asked? "soon,"Zac replied. *15 minutes later* The first couple fans poured in. The girls outside became hysterical. As the formed a semi-calm line they had the new CD signed. I laughed at some. They were either just be slient and stare....or talk and talk and talk. Then the girl that said I didn't know them...and that I made the bet with walked in. When she saw me sittin' with Zac she glared. "Zac, thatz that girl,"I wishpered. She sat her CD infront of Zac. "Hi,"she smiled at him. I smiled just to be nice....but instead she glared a t me. "Hey, man this is my best friend, don't be dissin' her,"Zac teased. I laughed...and she just mvoed on. "I think she is slightly mad,"I grinned. "Oh well....she seemed way rude anywayz!" An hour and half later the line ended. "Dang.....do you guys have writer's cramp yet,"Kait asked? "Nah, it really isn't that bad....but we gotta go now...c u guys at home,"Ike replied. We left for home...with my new CD I made them all sign!

*****Chapter 5~Tour Time

The phone rang and I was first to answer, as usual!

"Hello?"

"Hailee, itz Zac!"

"Hi!!"

Hi, you know how we're touring this summer right!?"

"Yeah..we'll miss you!"

"Well, maybe not...I was wondering if you and your siters wanted to come tour with us!?"

"What US...NO WAY...WOW..HOLD ON!"

"MOOOOOOOOOOMMMM...Zac wanted to know if Stacey, Kate and I would go tour with them this summer!!!?"

"Oh yes, Diana was disscussing that with me.your dad and I talked about it and you girls can go!

"REALLY..WOW..THANKS!!!!!"

"Zac...my mom and dad said YES...I'm so happy! U leave next week though..right?

"Right! Early. Ok?"

"OK! BYE!"

"BYE!

***the day before we left

Kate, Stacy and I literally packed out whole room. Josh had ran off to play with Mac! "You guys are goin' on tour with Ike, Tay and Zac,"he asked? "Yeah...why,"Kate asked? "Just asking....Josh said you were going on a big trip with them..or something,"Jason laughed. I chuckled at the though! "HAILEE,"Chase yelled. "WHATIE,"I screamed?! "Go get Josh,"he yelled!" "K!" I ran downstairs and out the door. Some of the fans got alittle jumpy to see who would come to the door. Ashley , the smaller sibs sitter opened the door half way. "How many,"she asked? I turned. "7 fans...,"I replied. "K,"she replied. We had to be extra careful around their house with the fans, because we didn't want any pix taken when they came to the door, inside the house...ect. Ashley moved over and Tay shoed up. "You need Josh,"he said smiling? "Yup,"I replied. "C'mon in,"he said opening the door. "TAYLOR,"scrame a fan. Tay hated when he just had to shut the door in the fans face, but he did. He ran over to the window. He knocked on it to get the fans attetion and waved back. I looked out the kitchen window. The girls frantically waved back We laughed "I love you, You love me" I heard the Barney theme coming from the living room. Mac and Josh's eyes were glued to the tv. I ran over and picked Mac up. "Hey6 Mac,"I said givig him a hug. "No, No wanna see BARNEY," Mac yelled kicking his feet. Tay and I laughed and so I set him back down. I picked up Josh and he put his arms around my neck and layed his head on my shoulder slowly falling to sleep. "Thanks,"I whispered to Tay. Tay nodded. I opened the door and walked across the lawn. Josh and Mac looked so much alike is was scary. The girls that it was Mac and started yelling,"MACKIE!!!" Josh woke up and waved I laughed. I got to the garage and put him down . He ran over to the door and turned the doorknob, which was the same heigth as him. I pushed the door open. He dissapeared and I went back up to my room. Kris was flexing infront of the mirror in the bathroom, when I walked by. I couldn't help but laugh. He jumped and slammed the door shut I walked into my room. Kate was on the phone with her boyfriend Kyle. I sat down on the floor. "STOP IT,"Stacy screamed as she ran with her pillow raised Jason was popping her with a kitchen towel. Stacy's hair was all over and her expression was extremely agrivated. Jason leaughed and walked away. "Here,"I said handing her the brush. "thanks,"she replied. "I can't wait 'til tommorow,"I groaned. "Oh I know.......what did Tay say,"Stacy asked? "Nothin," I replied gittin gup from the floor.

*****Chapter 6 Who? What? When and Where?

The next day came very slowly but it had arrived. Our alarm went off at 3 AM. I rolled off my trundle bed on accident and hit the floor. I got up, then felt around for the alarm. I couldn't see a thing. The beeping noise was getting annoying!!! "Hailee are you gonna get it,"Stacy asked? "I'm trying,"I repled. I hit something and it fell to the ground. The beeping noise stopped. "I FOUND IT,"I said! Kate laughed. I flipped on the lights. "Ohhhhhh,"Kate groaned rubbing her eyes. "Sorry,"I said. We all took quick showers. I dried my hair and pulled it pack into a ponytail. I put on some make-up and some comfy travelling clothes. I had on my ADIDAS wind suit pants. A big t-shirt t-shirt that said 'Brat' on it. I pulled on my ADIDAS tennis shoes and came back in my room to find that Kate was basically wearing the same thing except she had on Nike pants and a shirt that said 'The Good News Is I'm Me, The Bad News Is You're You!'. He hair was in a ponytail too. We both laughed when we saw eachother. Then Stace walked in matching Kate and I. Stacy laughed. She had on red ADIDAS pants and a shirt that said ' Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice...Girl who you tryin' to fool!?' She had just finshed putting her hair in a ponytail. "Freakyyyyyyy..."Stacy said. "Yeah..,"I replied. "Ok..are we ready,"Kate asked? "Yup,"Stace said. We all picke dup our duffel bags and quietly hauled them downstairs. We told everyone 'bye' last night I opened the garage door. We all walked to the white van and set our stuff with everyone else's We walked over to the garage door and opened it We walked in and Mrs. Hansons was fixing an early breakfast. "You girls know how to dress comfy,"she said smiling! "Yup,"Kate replied. "Well, do you girls want some breakfast,"she asked? "Sure,"We all replied! She had cooked bacon, scrambled eggs, pancakes and oatmeal for Mac. Ike came in "Hi Ike,"I said. "Hey he said. The whole family eventually came to the kitchen We all ate. Stacy, Kate and I helped clear the table. I went up to Avie and Jessie's room. "HAilee could you help me put my hair up," Avie asked? "Sure Avie,"I replied. At the Hanson's I was like a second sister. "I want my hair braided like Avie's,"Jessica said. "K,"I replied. I ended up doing her hair just like Avie's because she decided she thought Avie's hair-do was neato after all! We went back down stairs. Walker was loading the van I saw that two pplz were already in the van, so I got my backpack of stuff to keep me occupied and got in the van. I saw Zac and someone I'd never seen in my life. She was leaning her head on his shoulders. Zac never said anything to me about this! "Hey,"I said acting as if I knew sho she was. I was so mad. How could Zac just not tell me. We were best friends, but I was having second though. I sat down in the back seat with them. "Hey Hailee,"Zac said not even looking at me. Then after Walker loaded the whole van he left to gather everyone. Then who ever she was started the mooshy stuff. I rolled my eyes and got in the seat infront of them I couldn't get over what he had done!

*****Chapter 7 Hello, I'm Alive!

Everyone got in the van. Nobody said anything about Zac and the girl. Stacy and Kate sat next to me and kept looking at me and asking 'What was going on?' "I don't know, so leave me alone,"I finally said. They knew I was mad! We always knew what was wrong with eachother. I turned on my discman. I popped in the Tuesday's CD. I put it on track 10. One part really described my mood at that moment.

Maybe I'm crazy/but i've got these photgraphs/i take them out some night/so i can remember how we laughed/

And when I see your face/i can almost feel you here/I've got to catch myself/from falling under/the spell of souveneirs

Then the chorus, but the next part was the best!

Afraid of opening/ my deepest thoughts to you/ i hid them in a jar/ and pushed away your love/ i wonder/if you knew

I turned off the CD player as we arrived at the airport. I grabbed my backpack and jumped out of the car. Kate and I went to the back to get our bags. We both could hear Zac and that girl talking. "who are those other girls,"the girl asked? Kate and I stopped for a second to hear what Zac said. "Oh...those 3 girls? They're just neighbors,"he replied. I perposally yanked my duffel bag out of the back of the car and made the wheels slam down on the concrete. Kate hugged me knowing exactly my point of the whole ordeal! I wanted to cry. Zac jumped at the sound and looked at me with the duffel bag in my hand. I glared back. Zac stared back. "Zac? C'mon,"the girl said. She walked over and glared at me. What had I done to her!?!? She then pulled Zac away. I felt a tear fall from my eye. Stacy walked over and wiped it away. "I know, I saw,"Stace said. Well all embrassed in a huge hug. Tay walked over. Non eo f us bothered to ask exactly who 'that girl' was, because at them oment none of us wanted to know and I wanted to explanation from Zac! "You girls ready,"Taylor asked? "Yup,"I said sighing. "You ok,"Taylor asked concerned. "Yeah, couldn't be better Tay how 'bout yourself,"I replied. "Nu-huh..this isn't you Hailee...what is wrong,"Tay pressed on? "If you sit by me on the plane I'll tell you,"I replied. We soon were getting on our own private part of the plane. I found my seat and sat down. Tay sat down next to me. I explained to Tay and he replied with,"Well, I would tell you who she is but you want Zac to tell you, and I understand that...I'm really sorry Hailee,"he replied giving me a quick hug. "Thanks Tay,"I replied. I relaxed, but my mind was still filled with questions and inside was on fire!