"Sam! Zac called me today!!!" Erica screamed into the phone after calling Sam. "Really? Cool! I haven't talked to Taylor in a fewdays. What'd Zac say?" "Well, he said that they are almost through with the new album and he and Ike and Taylor want you and me to join them on a cruise to the Carribean next week!" "Woah! Really? How long will we be on it?" Sam asked excitedly. "He said it's a two month cruise." "Wow, that's awesome! I can't wait!" "Me too! I am so excited!" Erica agreed. "Well, I am going to go now and talk to my parents about it! See ya!" Sam concluded. "See ya, bud!" ~~~*~~~ One week later Erica and Sam flew from their houses in Virginia and Florida to meet Hanson in California where they'd be starting their cruise. The girls were packed with clothes to last them and things they'd need. It was so exciting! "Zac!" Erica screamed running to Zac. She hadn't seen him in such a long time! "Erica, babe!" They ran into one another's arms and kissed as Taylor and Sam caught up. Ike was nowhere to be found. Turned out he was talking with their parents before they were to leave. "I've missed you so much, Sam." Taylor said hugging her. "I've missed you too, Tay." After getting acquainted again they all walked to the dock and boarded the cruise ship.

Once they got on the ship they went to their room.The 5 of them were sharing a 2 bedroom suite.Sam and Erica had one room and Isaac,Taylor and Zac had the other."Wow guys.This is gonna rock!"Sam said looking around the suite."Yeah,I know!"Erica agreed."I dont know about you all but Im ready to go swimming!"Isaac said throwing his shirt onto the couch and heading to get a towel."We'll go change!"Sam said dragging Erica to their room and shutting the door."Erica,this is gonna rock.2 months on a cruise with them!This will be soo much fun."Sam said excitedly as she walked out of the bathroom in their bedroom."Oh,I know.I've missed the 3 of them so much.Now we get to hang out together here."replied Erica.After the 2 were dressed they joined the awaiting Taylor Isaac and Zac by the door."Finally ready?"Zac joked."Yep lets go."Erica said grabbing Zacs hand leaving the room as Sam and Taylor followed hand in hand behind them with Isaac left with the towels.

"Ack!" Erica babbled out just as Taylor began dunking her under the water. "Sam! I'm gunna kill your BOYFRIEND!" she screamed as she started swimming after him. "Hah!" Sam laughed out. She watched as they dunked one another and just laughed at them. It was good to be back with them. They were so much fun to be around. Hanson were great guys. Not to mention boyfriends! "Hey guys!" Isaac said getting their attention. "It's 7. Time for dinner!" "Woo, I'm hungry!" Zac said out loud as he got out of the pool. "Same here!" Erica agreed throwing her arm around his shoulders. They each went to their 2 rooms and got dressed for dinner. Sam and Erica put on really cute sundresses and sandals and dried their hair. Soon they heard Taylor and Zac knock on their door and they went to answer it. Taylor was wearing really kewl disco flared jeans he liked to often sport with a button up shirt and Zac was wearing some black baggy pants with a striped shirt. "Hey chicks." Taylor said lookin Sam over. "Hey." she said back to him as Zac and Erica began walking by themselves. "Where's Ike?" Erica asked. "He saw this girl he met a concert before and he's having dinner with her." Zac replied to her. "Oh, that's awesome. Well, what happened to the chick he met at the Grammy's?" "I don't think it worked out...did it Tay?" Taylor shook his head. "Complete opposites. Ike hated everything she did! It was quite funny!" ~*~ After the 4 went down to the bottom of the ship they were seated in the dining area. They all settled on salads and then some pizza. They each talked on what all had been going on and what they'd missed.

"...then I got outta school for summer vacation and here I am now!"Sam said finishing her very detailed story about what she had been up to."Wow.Youtold us just about EVERYTHING you did.What have you been up to Erica?"Zac laughed."Oh.Not too much.School and color guard mainly."Ericasighed.Taylor laughed,"haha and you dont add ANY detail to yours!"Not before longthe 4 were up in giggles."When do we get to hear the new record?"Samasked anxtiously."Welll..Its not going to be released for atleast another month.But,maybe,just maybe,we have a special one in one of our bags."Zacanswered slyly."Are you serious?!"Erica nearly yelled."Shh.You2 will be the first to hear it besides our family and record company."Yay Yayyay!"Sam exclaimed trying to finish eating faster so they could hear itsooner.~~"Wow guys!That was awesome!!"Sam shrieked after hearing the newest album soonto be released. "Yeah.Totally awesome!"Erica agreed and an excited tone."Well,we're glad you like it."Taylor said putting his armaround Sam and kissing her gently on the cheek."Im gonna go get my jammies onnow.C'mon Sam."Erica said heading to the room."Be right back boyzzz"Sam joked closing the door slowly behind her.

That night after Taylor and Zac left to their room, Sam and Erica got a huge idea! They were talking and got the idea to go to this little club thing at the bottom of the ship and get their belly buttons pierced. They were a bit worried at how Taylor and Zac would react, but they could always be taken out. After quickly putting on presentable clothes, they looked at the clock and it wasn't quite 11, but gettin close to it. Not too late. They took the elevator down and walked inside. They told the man what they wanted done and Sam was too afraid so she made Erica hold her hand. *L* Sam picked a silver hoop and after she got it done, she realized it wasn't that bad. Next it was Erica. Erica sat in the little chair and waited as the guy put the little alcohol stuff on it. "Hehe...it's cold!" Erica said. Sam thought she was in some lack of sleep, but only laughed at her. Erica chose a silver hoop as well and when they finished they went back upstairs to their room. "Ya know, Sam, this was kinda a spur of the moment thingy...heh" Erica said plopping on her bed. "Yeah i know, but it was worth it. I like it! I just don't know what my parents or Taylor will say about it, but i like it!" "Meeeee, toooooo!" Erica stressed out. "Ugh, get some sleep!" Sam threw a pillow at her and literally knocked her out cause she fell fast asleep. ~*~ They next day Sam and Erica wore tank tops to cover their bellies til they figured the right time to show Taylor and Zac. Who knew if they liked them or not. Maybe they hated them, then again they might find them sexy...;-)