Chapter 24
"So what are you going to wear to the party tonight Sparkle?" LizBeth asked as she looked through Sparkle's closet.
"Um, I'm not sure." Sparkle said quietly.
"Are you okay?" LizBeth asked as she stopped searching through the clothes.
"Not really. I feel confused, worried, and sad."
"WHY!?"
"Oh I dont know LB. Maybe because Zac left."
"But why are you worried and confused?" Sparkle looked down.
"Because.. Taylor told me he still liked me."
"But that shouldn't matter to you though because you don't like him." Sparkle looked up at her and then looked down again and sighed.
"You don't right?" LizBeth asked.
"I don't know. I've been getting these feelings inside me and they.. I dont know."
"Sparkle, its okay. I know how you feel."
"Thats not it LB. He also told me, very softly, that he loved me."
"Oh my G-d. You're kidding!"
"I wish. But he said it." Sparkle said in smile.
"Wait... You have to forget about Taylor. You and Zac..."
"Me and Zac what LB? Anyways... About the party... lets figure out something to wear.."
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"Zac sweetie are you okay?" Mrs. Hanson asked.
"Mom, I feel like crap. I started coughing up blood earlier. I feel like I'm going to pass out."
"Come here, lets lay you down. Get some rest."
"What about the concert?"
"We are going to have to cancel it." Mrs. Hanson said that and Zac soon fell asleep.
"Boys, I talked to your father, and we're going to have to cancel the concert. Zac doesn't look good, not one bit." Mrs. Hanson announced to Tay and Ike.
"OH, and I was looking forward to that concert too." Isaac said.
"Well, you boys are free to do whatever tonight." Mrs. Hanson left the room.
"So what are you going to do Ike?"
"Just stay here. Relax. What about you?"
"I'm going to Ryan's party tonight."
"Ryan? Ohhh.. Ryan. Be careful. We both know how his parties get."
"Yeah. But why should I be careful?"
"Well what if it gets out to the press or a fan is there?"
"It's not like the press cares anymore. Not right now anyways. They are too busy stalking N'Sync. I'm glad we get a big break."
"True."
"Well I'm going to go get ready. Later."
"Bye"
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"So are you having fun?" LizBeth asked as she took a sip of her beer.
"Oh yeah, a blast." Sparkle said not meaning it.
"Cheer up Spark. Come on. Lets dance." LizBeth knew Sparkle loved to dance and that would cheer her up. She grabbed Sparkle's hand and led her to where everyone was dancing. Sparkle started dancing with her friends. She had to admit that she was having a good time. Everything was going great. Nothing could ruin it. Well, at least thats what she thought. Two hours of dancing and having fun Sparkle went to go sit down. She couldn't believe that she hadn't took a drink the whole night. She was proud of herself. She stood up and went outside. She looked up at the stars and started to think about Zac.
'I love you Zac.' Sparkle kept telling herself over and over. She wondered if he was thinking of her too.
"So thats her huh?" Ryan said to Taylor.
"Yeap. The girl of my dreams." Taylor said with a smile.
"Thats my homegirl. Shes really hot. But isn't she dating your brother dude?"
"Yeah.. But I don't care."
"Damn, You must really like her...Since you and your brothers 'always get along.'" Ryan quoted one of Taylor's most corniest lines about him and his brothers of supposely always getting along.
"So are you going to talk to her?" Ryan asked.
"I'll have to wait a while." Taylor said putting a grin on his face. Sparkle then went back inside and started to dance some more. She noticed someone dancing, and lets just say it wasn't exactly the greatest thing to look at. Then, a slow song came on. Sparkle was going to sit down but then someone grabbed her by the waist and started dancing. She had no idea who had grabbed her but didn't resist. She put her head on his shoulder, her face facing his neck. He smelled so good. She felt like she never wanted to let go. When the song ended she looked at who she was dancing with. It was Taylor. She smiled.
"I thought you were supposed to be at a concert.."
"It was cancelled."
"OH." Sparkle couldn't believe how great looking he looked. She wanted to kiss him. Badly. She had to hold back because she thought about Zac. On top of everything, her and Zac were still going out, and Zac had no clue of what she was doing or feeling. Eventhough she held back what she wanted to do, Taylor didn't. He leaned in and touched her lips with his. Sparkle took it by surprise but didn't pull back. She kissed him back. They carressed each other toungues and then stopped.
"Taylor, I can't. Zac.."
"Zac doesn't need to know.." Taylor smiled and kissed her again. This time Sparkle kissed him more passionately. Slowly Taylor pulled her back. They stopped kissing and Taylor held her hand and led her into a room.
"Taylor..."
"SSsshhh.." Taylor laid her on the bed and started kissing her neck. Sparkle couldn't believe what she was doing. She wasn't drunk or stoned, yet she was doing the most stupid thing she could ever do. She knew what she was doing was wrong, but she couldn't help it feel that she wanted this.
"I feel like I'm dreaming Taylor.."
"You're not." Taylor started unbuttoning her shirt. Sparkle just laid there with no emmotion or sound.
"Taylor, what if.."
"Dont say anything Sparkle." Sparkle looked at what she was doing. She wanted to stop. But it was too late. Way too late. After everything happened, Taylor told Sparkle in her ear..
"I love you Sparkle..."
"I love you too Zac."