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Chapter Nine
Over the next month, Nick called me a couple of times each week. If I wasn't on the phone with him, it was one of the other guys. Even though we were so far apart, we grew very close. They were my best friends.
Finally, in July, it was time to tour. Needless to say, I was scared out of my mind. The thought of being the first female in the Backstreet Boys Band made me proud, but I was also frightened by the thought of how the fans would react.
"Don't even worry about that. They'll love you," Howie tried to comfort me as I spoke to him on the phone, but he knew as well as I did that I had a reason to be nervous.
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"Ok, Mom. I have everything packed."
"Are you sure?" I nodded. "I can't believe my baby is leaving. You'd better keep up on your schoolwork. You still have to graduate."
"I will. I'll be fine. Ms. McLean will take care of me. Don't worry about it." We hugged one more time. I told my dad, sister, grandparents, and pets goodbye before taking my bags to the awaiting cab. I waved as we pulled away.
We arrived at the airport an hour later. I boarded my plane. I sat and listened to music as I made my way to Orlando.
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"One hour. I see her again in one hour. Who's picking her up at the airport?"
"My mom is. Since she's going to be responsible for her for six months, she wants to get to know her. Remember? We've been over this before Nick. Just calm down." Nick was just about to respond, but he was interrupted.
"Well, boys. I'm off to the airport to get Nikki. I'll call from the cab once I have her."
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"You must be Nikki. I'm Denise. It's so nice to meet you." She hugged me.
"Hello, Ms. McLean. I'm so happy to meet you."
"If you call me Ms. McLean one more time I'll send you home. It's Denise or Mom. Actually, I prefer Mom."
"Ok...Mom. That's going to take a little getting used to."
The whole drive home with Ms. McLean, Mom, was nice. We got to know each other well, and I really liked her. She was also a lot of fun. I could see where AJ got a lot of his personality.
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"Well, this is where AJ and I live. You'll be here when we're off tour. Nick and AJ are both waiting inside for you."
"Really? I'm so anxious to see them again."
"You go ahead inside. You can come back outside for your luggage." As soon as she said it, I was at the door of the beautiful house. AJ opened the door and pulled me in for a hug. As soon as he let go, Nick grabbed me for a hug. AJ went outside and brought my bags in. Nick kissed me passionately.
"Woah. You ARE happy to see me aren't you?" He laughed and kissed me again.
"This is just the beginning." Nick said as he smiled an evil grin.
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