**Chapter Two**

The next morning, Brandi woke up to the sound of clanging in the kitchen. She got out of bed, put her robe on, and walked into the kitchen. There she found Gianna trying to cook breakfast. "Morning. I'm making breakfast for you." she remarked. "You mean trying to, right?" she giggled. "HEY!" Gianna snaped. "I'm going to go take a shower. Hopefully breakfast will be done by then!" Gianna glared at her but then started laughing. After her shower, Brandi got dressed into her new leather pants, she got for her birthday, and a red tanktop that says Princess on the front. She sat down at the table across from Gianna. She ate her food really fast so that she could call Nick. Once she finished, she found his number and called him. He told her to come down to his house and gave her directions. As soon as she hung up the phone, she packed her stuff, told Gianna where she was going and left. After 45 minutes of driving around aimlessly, trying to figure out where his house was, she finally found it. She gasped at how big it was!! She couldn't believe her eyes!! She grabbed her stuff and walked to the door and knocked. Nick answered the door wearing faded khakis a tight white t-shirt. He came out, gave her a big bear hug, and kissed her. "I missed youso much!" he exclaimed. "I missed you, too." she said giving him another kiss. He took her by the hand and gave her the grand tour of his home. At the end of the tour she asked what he had planned for the day. "Let's see. First off, a picnic on the beach. Second, swimming in my pool. Thirdly, a walk on the beach underneath the stars." he told her. "Wow, such a fun day!" "With a surprise at the end." he revealed. "Oh, I can't wait!! This is going to be so much fun!" she exclaimed. "We better get a move on so we will have more time for the surprise!" He could tell that she was really excited. He had already packed a picnic basket. They walked, hand in hand, to the beach. It was the most breath-taking site! She loved how the sun was beaming down on the dark blue ocean water. He laid out the red and white checkered blanket. Nick sat down and she sat down right next to him. She laid her head on his shoulder and stared out into the ocean. He wrapped his arms around her. "It's so beautiful out here." she told him. Yeah it is, isn't it. Well, what would you like first? A pepsi or some food." he asked her. "I would like a Pepsi please." "Coming right up!" He grabbed two cans of Pepsi. "So, do you live in your house alone?" she asked him. "Most of the time. Sometimes one of the guys would come down for the night or my brother would come visit me." he explained. "Doesn't it get lonely sometimes?" "Yeah it does but I'm not here that often because I go on tour and stuff."

They ate and talked for a couple of hours. "Well, now lets take a swim!" "Alright." She helped him pack up the picnic stuff and they walked back to the house. "I'll get changed. Where's the bathroom?" she asked. He walked her upstairs. "Here you go." he said. She went into the bathroom and closed the door. She got changed into her black bikini. She threw her clothes on over it and walked out of the bathroom. She noticed that his bedroom door was opened so she figured he had already gone downstairs. She saw him sitting on the couch waiting for her. She took her towel out of her bag. They walked to his indoor pool. It was an Olympic sized swimming pool with a hot tub on one end. She walked over to a lawn chair and put her towel down. She took off her clothes that she threw on over her bikini. Nick sneaked up behind her and put his arms around her waist. She turned around and noticed he already took of his shirt. He looks really sexy without his shirt on she thought to herself. He grabbed her and brought her to the hot tub. He got in first and then he pulled her onto his lap. She wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him passionately. She brushed her tongue against his lips. she kissed him deep and more passionately than before. It started to get dark out so they got out of the hot tub. "Go ahead and take a shower, i will be waiting for you in the living room." Nick said.

Brandi quickly walked to the bathroom and turned on the water. She washed her hair, wrapped the towel around her wet body, dried off and put some clothes on. She oacked her stuff and ran downstairs. She saw Nick waiting for her on the couch. "Sorry I took so long." she said walking over to him. "That's okay. Well, its off to the beach for a romantic walk underneath the stars." Nick said grabbing her hand. He led her to the secluded beach behind his house. "It is so beautiful out here!" Brandi exclaimed looking into Nick's beautiful blue eyes. He pulled her closer to him and kissed her. She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled closer. She could feel the waves of the ocean on her ankles. She pulled away from him. "Its starting to get a little cold outside. Let's go back inside." "Alright. The surprise is already set." he said carring her in his arms. When they walked inside, Brandi gasped with surprise. "Oh my gosh, its so beautiful!" Brandi exclaimed. She stared at how beautiful the table was set up. "Here is your surprise. Aromantic dinner for two." Nick said grabbing her hand. You didn't have to!" "Of course I did. I love you with all my heart. You deserve it." Nick exclaimed grabbing her hand and guiding her to the table. He pulled out the chair next to her and sat down. They ate in silence. She kept thinking about how much she wanted Nick but didn't want to rush into anything. After dinner they walked into the living room. Nick put in a movie. He sat on the couch and Brandi placed her head on his shoulder. he wrapped his arms around her and they fell asleep. She woke up to find herself in Nick's bed but he wasn't there. She got up and walked downstairs. She could hear him talking to a girl. There she was Nick's ex-girlfriend Mandy, making out! She stood there in tears. She couldn't believe her eyes!! She stared in disgust. They finished and Mandy kissed him and left. He walked towards the stairs and saw her standing there with tears running down her face. "Look, I wasn't doing anything with her. She was all over me!" Nick pleaded. "Why!?!" Brandi cried and ran out the door. She jumped into her car and drove to Brian's house where Gianna and Brian were cuddled on the couch watching t.v. "Brandi what's the matter? Where's Nick?" Brian asked. "You mean the jerk that cheated on me?!" Brandi cried. "OMG! Mandy was over! Nick should really lock his door." Brian laughed. "Why are you laughing?" Brandi looked at him confused. "He didn't tell you? Mandy has been wanting him back but he doesn't want her." Brian said. Brandi sunk into the couch and satrted crying. She laid down and fell asleep. She awoke to see Nick's face. She hugged him and kissed him. "What was that for?" Nick asked. "For everything. I'm sorry I ran out on you. I should've believed you. I......I....I love you!" Brandi studdered. "I love you, too." he replied back.