Chapter 7
"So he sent you a plane ticket to go to Tampa?" Nikki asked Jana on the phone the next day.
"Uh… yeah."
"Are you going?"
"I’m not sure yet."
"Well it’s in like a week or so isn’t it?"
"A week and a half." Jana replied trying not to sound like she was counting down.
Nikki laughed a little and said, "Counting down?"
"No."
"Bullshit."
"Ok I’m going."
"You are?"
"Did I just say I was?"
"How come?"
"Well I want to no use in wasting a plane ticket."
"Sure."
"You know what eat a dick ok just eat one."
"Why are you getting salty all of a sudden?"
"Cause you’re pissing me off."
"You are so falling for him."
"No I’m not."
"Uh huh."
"I’m going now. Talk to you later Nikki."
"See avoiding it. It’s ok I understand he’s yummy."
"Eat a dick." Jana said then hung up the phone before Nikki could say anything.
The twenty-fifth came all too quick for Jana because before she knew it she was sitting nervously on a plane to Tampa wishing she didn’t get on the damn plane. She didn’t want to see Nick. She didn’t like the person she was when he was around she was too vulnerable which made things easier for someone to hurt her. She couldn’t help who she was when he was around, it was just the way he was, the way he acted and the way he made her feel. She started to drum her fingers on the armrest and silently pray that she didn’t make a mistake while she was done there or Nick didn’t try some elaborate scheme for her to fall in love with him. She knew after her stupid mistake he’d probably be trying harder to get in. But she still wasn’t all that sure that he really cared, she was still pretty convinced he just wanted sex.
Before Jana realized it she was in Tampa and in a cab on her way to the hotel she was staying at. Nick had everything covered. She hoped that maybe she’d only see him at his concert and then leave. She was smarter than that though she knew he’d have something up his sleeve and she’d end up seeing him more than she really wanted to. The cab pulled up to the hotel Jana got out and grabbed her bag and headed inside while getting a few dirty looks from some fans standing outside. She gave them dirty looks back as she made her way to the front desk. She got her key and headed up to her room and when she got in there she noticed she was sharing the room with Nick.
"Fucking great." She said as she read the little note he left her.
"Hey!" Nick said as he walked in the door.
Jana turned around and glared at him.
"You got my note." He said with a cheesy grin.
"Yeah, why couldn’t you get a room just for me? Or let alone with two beds so you wouldn’t have to sleep on the couch?"
Nick shrugged and said, "I’m not sleeping on the couch."
"Oh but you are Blondie." Jana retorted with a smile.
"I missed you Jana."
Jana stared at him trying to figure out if he was serious or just messing around.
"I’m serious."
Jana rolled her eyes and flopped down on the couch resting her feet on the table.
"I’m glad you decided to come."
Jana rolled her eyes and said, "Yeah sure."
"Pissed already and it isn’t even five."
Jana flipped him off.
"Well tomorrow I’m going to rock."
"Woo." Jana said as she twirled her finger.
"If you aren’t excited about it then why did you come?"
Jana shrugged and said, "Free trip?"
"I don’t think that’s why."
"Are your cocky ways coming back again?"
"You certainly bring it out in me."
Jana rolled her eyes as she lay down on the couch.
"What are you doing?"
"What the fuck does it look like Blondie?"
Nick just looked at her.
"I’m going to take a fucking nap is that ok with you?"
"Sure."
Jana sighed and closed her eyes.
"This is going to be fun." Nick muttered as he walked into the bathroom.
"I fucking heard that." Jana yelled when he closed the door.
"Didn’t except for you not to." Nick yelled back from the bathroom.
Jana sighed heavily, she was already starting to regret this he looked so hot, she rolled on her side and closed her eyes again and tried to fall asleep.
"Nick if you fucking poke me one more god damn time I’m going to fucking kill you." Jana muttered as she lay on her back with her eyes closed while Nick continued to poke her to get up.
"It’s time to get up almost three in the afternoon. Damn girl you can sleep you must know that."
"I enjoy my fucking sleep damn it." Jana said as she opened her eyes and looked at him smiling at her. Her heart couldn’t take this; he was truly breath taking because she didn’t think she could take a breath. That little fucker didn’t have a shirt on. He was so doing that on purpose.
"Come on wakey wakey."
"Eat a dick." Jana mumbled as she rolled on her side, he back facing him.
"I’m not replying to that."
"Happy for you."
"Fine I’ll leave you alone."
"There is a God."
"Ok I’m leaving you alone now."
"Goodie."
"I’m going to the other room."
"Not fast enough."
"Come on Jana get up. I’m so excited about tonight and damn it I want to share my excitement with you."
"Keep your dick in your pants." Jana mumbled.
"You have a dirty mind."
"I know."
"Come on." Nick begged.
"Oh my fucking God Carter I’m on the verge of killing you literally. All your teeny fans are going to be so sad when you’re dead." Jana said as she sat up and stared at Nick.
"You couldn’t kill me." Nick said acting innocent.
"Wanna bet?" Jana asked with raised eyebrows.
"I’m not saying anything cause you’re scaring me now with all the talk of killing me." Nick said as he pouted a little.
"God you’re a puss."
"No I’m not."
"Ok." Jana said sarcastically.
"Come on you have to get ready."
"For what?"
"My concert dummy."
"It’s not until tonight."
"Duh! But I have shit to do."
"And why am I included in your shit?"
Nick shrugged and smiled as he got up and said, "Because you just are."
Jana rolled her eyes as she slowly got up from the couch.
"I feel like your fucking lap dog." Jana said as she followed Nick around.
"Oh but you are honey." Nick replied as he put his arm around her shoulders.
"Remove your arm please."
"You ok Jana?"
"Yes, why?"
"Because you just asked nicely if I’d remove my arm most of the time you’d threaten me or at least use the f word once."
Jana smiled a little then shrugged.
"Strange woman you are."
Jana turned around and grinned at Nick then walked off.
//That Night\\
"Stop fucking fidgeting!" Jana yelled at Nick as he sat on the couch in the back of the club.
"I’m nervous!" Nick yelled back.
Jana sighed and said, "Nick you’re going to be great you know that because you’re cocky. Don’t worry there’s hella people out there just to see your pretty face." She finished with pinching his cheek.
"Was that your hallmark moment for the decade?"
Jana pointed her finger at him and said, "Watch it I was being nice."
Nick just smiled.
"Stop fidgeting!" She yelled louder than before and Nick stopped then Jana smiled to herself.
They sat in silence until a crew member came back and told Nick they were ready for them.
Jana looked at Nick and saw how nervous he was she smiled, it was funny, and then said, "Nick that’s your cue. Go be pretty."
"Stop calling me pretty." He snapped.
Jana pouted a little then wrapped her arms around his neck and hugged him and said, "You are though." In his ear then walked off laughing.
Nick just shook his head and walked out of the room.
Jana stood to the side of the stage. She had a great view of Nick. He looked amazing up there and he was loving it. He sang the single ‘Help Me’ first then other fast songs and he was to a point now where he started to sing some slow ones he just finished with one and was about to start another.
The music began and he searched the crowd for Jana he found her and smiled. Jana tried her hardest not to smile back at him but damn him for being so hot.
He started to sing and Jana listened to his amazing voice.
You're like candy to my eyes
Like a movie that you've seen
But gotta watch just one more time
With that smile you're wearing
It's a beautiful disguise
It's just something you put on
To hide the emptiness inside
And you seem so lonely
But you don't have to anymore
A rebel without a cause
If you feel as though you're always
Stranded on the shore
Like a thief in the night
Lemme steal your heart away
Baby if a reason's what you're lookin for
I'll be yours
I'll be yours
One you've never had before
I got a feeling if I gave you some
You'd probably want some more
Did you know that baby
You're the bluebird in my sky
I only wanna make you happy
Cuz I love to see you fly
And if you feel lonely
You don't have to anymore
A rebel without a cause
If you feel as though you're always
Stranded on the shore
Like a thief in the night
Lemme steal your heart away
Baby if a reason's what you're lookin for
I'll be yours
I'll be the raft in the tide
I'll be yours
I'll be the truth in the lie
And once more
When no one opens the door
I'll be the home that you're lookin for
//The Next Day\\
Girl I love to watch you
Nick looked around the club and back to Jana trying to keep eye contact with her. He wanted her to listen to every word.
If you're a heart without a home
During the whole chorus Nick stared right at Jana. She smile slightly at him and then looked away. She knew what he was trying to do and after hearing those words and the way he sang it made her want to finally give up everything, tear down her walls all for him. And she hated that; no guy has ever been able to make her feel this way.
I'll be a new sensation
Jana closed her eyes and just listened to Nick sing and before she knew it she was crying. She looked around to make sure no one saw but Nick saw her before she wiped her face. He smiled at her and she smiled back. A real smile, a meaningful smile. How dare he make her cry? She laughed at herself for thinking that while he continued.
If you're a heart without a home
I'll be yours
I'll be yours
He finished the song and Jana sighed heavily wondering what the hell kind of trance he just put her in. The next song started after Nick told them it was his last one, so Jana decided to head back to the hotel since she was leaving in the morning she needed some sleep at least she thought that’d be a good excuse.