All during the sound check JC couldn't keep his eyes off Mandi. He couldn't get the image of her sleeping peacefully in his arms. He couldn't get rid of the feel of having her there in his arms. And he definitely couldn't get rid of the feeling he had for her. 'Feelings,' he corrected himself as he walked off the stage with Joey. He'd been able to tell when she woke up because he whole body had tensed up. He'd let her think he was asleep so she wouldn't jump all over him. When Joey stopped walking, JC did too. He looked over and Mandi was standing right beside him, looking a little uncomfortable. He smiled, as he usually did. She smiled back, looking totally normal again. 'Is that good?' he wondered.
Mandi looked around the crowd, still amazed at the people who came to the concerts. 'This is great,' she thought, smiling. *~*FLASHBACK*~* Mandi's eyes widened, along with JC, Joey, Lance, Justin and Chris's. There were probably two thousand girls standing out there, only half of which were actually going in the venue. When it was time for the concert to start, the lights went out and the screaming started. When the music began, Mandi took her cue and walked out on stage. Tim, the drummer, looked at her with wide eyes. "Mandi! What are you doing?" "I have to tell these girls something." she said, looking around the coliseum. She cleared her throat and the screaming quieted down. "*N.." "Where ever I go.." the guys' voices actually overtook the girls screaming. "SYNC.." she said. "Whatever I do.." "Will.." "Whenever my heart is crying out for you..." "Rock.." she continued. "Wherever I go.." "Your.." "Whatever I do.." "World!" she screamed at the top of her lungs. "I'm crazy for you!" the guys sang as they and their dancers ran on stage. *~*END FLASHBACK*~* She smiled at herself as she bent down to get some water, glad she didn't have to to that anymore. When she stood up, she was face-to-face with JC. "Omigosh!" she breathed, putting her hand over her heart. He smiled. "I didn't mean to scare you." Mandi took a closer look at his face, realizing he wasn't JC. His face was stronger and his voice, like his face, wasn't as friendly. "Do I know you?" he asked. "That would depend on who you are.." she said, staring at him still. He grinned. "My name is Josh."
Josh stared at the girl. "I'm Andi." she said. "Mandi?" he asked. "No, Andi. Mandi quit." Josh stared at her a little while longer. "Do you know where she went?" She thought for a minute. "She went off to do some kind of animal work in Alaska." she told him. "OK, thanks," he said, walking away. She didn't know it, but she'd just given him all the information he needed.
Mandi sighed. 'This has got to be the most boring show in the world!' "What is the name of this show again?" she asked Joey. "Huh?" he asked, pulling away from Sheena. "Nevermind!" she giggled, looking over at Chris, Tina and Kayla. "Some kind of soap opera. Jordan Knight is guest staring on it!" she said, smiling. "He is so fine!" 'And a good kisser and a spoiled little brat..' Mandi thought. "Well, it's boring. I'm going to bed!" "Bed?" Joey asked, his ears seemed to perk up like a puppy dog's. "Not you, ME!" Mandi laughed, standing up. "That's okay..." "JOEY!" Sheena exclaimed, hitting the back of his head. "I was just joking!" he whined. "Well, actually, I'm gonna eat first." She walked into the kitchenette to find JC sitting at the table with his head in his hands. "What's the matter cutie?" she asked, sitting beside him. "Huh?" he asked, jumping up. "Oh.. yeah.. I'm fine.." he said shaking his head. "You scared the crap out of me!" Mandi couldn't help but giggle. "Were you asleep?" "Yeah. Mandi, can I ask you a question?" JC asked. "Sure!" she said. "Who is Josh?" Mandi's eyes opened wide. She was surprised by her urge to tell him everything. "Um..." she said. "Josh is my brother." "You are THAT scared of you brother?" JC asked, concern clouding his gorgeous face. Mandi stared at him. "I'll tell you, but you have to promise not to tell." she said, trying to lighten the mood. He smiled. "I promise!" "Pinkie swear?" she asked, holding out her pinkie. "Pinkie swear?!?" JC laughed. "OK," she said. "When I was thirteen, Josh..." Chris opened the door. "Mandi! TelePHONE!" Mandi and JC groaned. Mandi stood up, took the telephone and walked into the bunk room. "Hello?" she asked. "Mandi? This is Josh. I know you lied."
MAndi ran up to Louand Brittney, bawling. "MANDI!" Lou cried as she reached him. "Oh my God! Mandi, what's the matter?" Brittney asked, hugging her. "I'm afraid I'm going to have to quit the tour.." Mandi stuttered.
