*~The Dream Of A Lifetime~*

It was about twelve midnight and everyone was still at the arena just hanging out after the concert. Although it was real late none of the girls wanted to go home and just hang out with everyone. Brian and Rachel were in their own little corner having some quality time to themselves. Justin, Antoinette, Lance, and Storm were having fun talking and getting to know one another. Kevin, Alyssa, Howard, and Lillie were sitting on the stage talking about how to make the next show better and Valondra, Nickolas, Charisma, and Alexander were off in their own corner talking as well.

“This was a really great show tonight,” Alyssa stated. “I can’t believe all the people that showed up.”

“Amazing ain’t it?” Lillie said. “You do get use to it though.”

“I’m sure ya do,” Alyssa agreed. “If I was dating a star of your guys’ magnitude I’d make sure I was comfortable with it if I really cared about the person.” They all nodded in agreement.

“Did ya enjoy the show?” Kevin asked Alyssa.

“Yeah,” Alyssa replied. “Totally; I think it was better than the first one I went to.”

“Are you going to come tomorrow night?” Kevin asked.

“If I can,” Alyssa stated.

“You’ll be my personal guest,” Kevin said and Alyssa looked at him. “So if you do come just come in the back gate.”

“Alright,” Alyssa said.

“I think someone’s got a crush,” Lillie smirked.

“Excuse me, Ladies,” Howard said. “I’m going to go join Nicky and Alex.”

“Alright,” they all said, as Howard walked away.

“So, Lil,” Kevin began, “what’s going on with you and D?”

“I honestly don’t know anymore,” Lillie replied. “He’s been so distant lately. I hope it’s nothing I did.”

“What would you have done?” Alyssa asked.

“I don’t know,” Lillie stated watching Howard walk over to Nickolas and Alexander’s corner.

“How about us four do something tonight?” Alexander suggested.

“Alex, do you even know what time it is?” Valondra questioned, as Nickolas rested his head on her shoulder.

“Yes I know what time it is, smartass,” Alexander answered. “And I wasn’t talking about now. I mean tonight tonight, ya know, after the sun rises and sets again.”

“I see what you’re saying, man,” Nickolas said.

“Ok,” Valondra said. “You don’t need to be so grouchy about it.”

“I’m not,” Alexander said.

“Whatever,” Valondra rebutted and that was the end of that conversation, as Howard sat down.

“So do you guys want to or not?” Alexander wanted to know.

“We do have off and nothing planned,” Nickolas began, “so I say sure why not. Do ya mind, Loni?”

“What does it matter any?” Valondra asked. “No matter what I say you’re going to do it anyway.” She sighed and Nickolas looked at her. “I don’t care what we do just as long as I’m doing it with you.”

“Awe, so sweet,” Charisma said, as Howard smiled at her.

“What do you want, D?” Alexander asked. “You’re not wanted here.”

“Yeah, you are, Howie,” Valondra said. “Alex’s just being a grouchy ass tonight and don’t you even say a word to me, Alex.”

“I wasn’t going to,” Alexander replied.

“You said a word to me,” Valondra said. “Actually four words.”

“Loni, what’s your problem tonight?” Nickolas asked.

“Are you PMS-ing it?” Charisma asked.

“Nothing,” Valondra replied. “If Alex’s going to be grouchy with me then I’m going to be grouchy with him. And no I’m not PMS-ing it. That was last week.”

“Thanks for sharing,” Charisma said.

“You’re welcome,” Valondra replied.

“You hit a nerve, Alex,” Howard said smiling.

“Don’t you think about starting with me either, Howard,” Valondra warned.

“Holy shit what is your problem?” Charisma questioned.

“Nothing,” Valondra replied.

“Then why are you so grouchy?” Howard asked.

“Who the fuck cares,” Valondra said getting up. “Just drop it.” She climbed over Nickolas to get out and walked away.

“Loni D, where are you going?” Nickolas asked, but she kept walking. “I’ll be back… with Lon.”

“Alright,” Charisma said. “She’s in one of her moods again.”

“Again?” Alexander repeated.

“Yeah again,” Charisma said. “She’ll get in these really grouchy moods every once in awhile.”

“Well she must not of had one for a very long time,” Howard began, “because she was really happy this past year.”

“Ya never know with Valondra,” Charisma said, as they just sat there and watched Nickolas go after Valondra.

“Loni, will you please wait up?” Nickolas practically begged going after her and she just kept on walking. “Ugh! Valondra Blake Summers.” Valondra stopped walking, but didn’t look at him and he caught up with her. “What the hell is going on?” He stood in front of her and lifted her face to look at him. “What is it?”

“Nothing,” Valondra lied looking away.

“Don’t even think about doing this now, Loni,” Nickolas said. “I’m not in the mood.”

“You’re not in the mood,” Valondra repeated. “Do you think I’m in the mood for my boyfriend to make plans for us all the time without even asking me first?”

“What is it that supposed to mean?”

“I’ll tell you what it means. It means that you make our damn plans all the time and don’t let me decide if I’m cool with it or not, Nickolas. And the plans you make are with everyone else and not just us. You only plan us time once in a blue moon when you think it’s time. You never come to mean and ask ‘Loni, what would you like to do tonight?’ It’s always ‘we’re doing this tonight, Lon’ or ‘we’re going with so and so, Lon’. You never ask me, Nick, and I’m getting sick of it.”

“Then why didn’t you say something?”

“Because I didn’t want to fight with you.”

He sighed and asked, “Are you unhappy with the way our relationship is going?”

“No I’m not unhappy. You make me happy, Nicky, but I’m just sick and tired of you not asking me if I want us to do anything. I know they’re your friends, but you also have to make us time. We get that time on the bus, but we’re not alone. I just want us to spend sometime alone with no one else around.”

“We had last night to ourselves.”

“I know, but that was the first time in how long?” He just looked at her knowing she had made a clear point. “I was hoping we could just go some place secluded where no one will find us and just cuddle, ya know, and enjoy the time we’re getting alone. Being alone with you beats being in a crowded room with a bunch of drunks or whatever trying to cop a feel.”

“I try that.”

“It’s different, because you’re my boyfriend and I don’t mind.” He smiled.

“I guess I understand what you’re saying.”

“Thank you.” He grinned. “At times it feels like you don’t like being alone with me and the crowds make you feel better.”

“I don’t feel that way, Princess. I love being alone with you and I love you also.” She grinned and he kissed her. “I’m glad you said something.”

“Excuse me?”

“Well the only reason I suggested the crowds is because I thought you liked them.” She looked at him. “I’d rather spend my free time with you then working a crowded room. Our friends are awesome and shit, but you’re awesomer and you can do things to me others can’t.” She smiled and he kissed her again. “Like I said, I love you, Princess. And you say the things I’m thinking, but just can’t say.”

“I love you mostest.” She smiled and kissed him.

“So if you want to just cuddle tonight and do nothing else then that is fine with me. I’d be honored to hold you in my arms all night…well for eternity.”

“That was so sweet.” They both smiled and kissed again.