Chapter 17
~*~In the Boys Bathroom~*~
"Awww man, those girls were freakin’ crazy. This one
girl tried to rip off one of my bloody earrings!" Yelled AJ
as he examined himself in the mirror.
"I know. One of the girls, tried to take my wallet out of my back pocket. When I tried to grab for it, she gave ME a dirty look. Like it was my fault she’s a thief!" Nick said cringing.
AJ laughed. "Brian owes us MEGA!!!! When we find him, lets throw him out to them!"
Nick started laughing. "No better yet! Lets throw him out in his BOXERS!!!!"
AJ began to jump up and down. " No wait! Lets get Leigh Anne to trade underwear with him. I can just see it now, in tomorrows newspaper. ‘Backstreet Boy exposed-in Victoria Secret Panties!!!"
Both guys slapped high fives. Then AJ looked at Nick's face. "Whoa man. Somebody out there needs to cut their fingernails. Your bleeding!"
Nick glanced in the mirror, at the scratch on his cheek. "Yea I know, but it’ll stop, come on lets go find Brian and the girls"
~*~Sam and Stacey~*~
"Ohhhh, I can’t dance anymore, lets get something to drink!" shrieked Stacey as Busta Rhymes stopped.
Sam giggled, and ran back to the bar. " 2 bloody mary’s!"
The bartender laughed, and starred at Sam, realizing this would probably go on all night long. Stacey looked around, trying to spot Nick or AJ.
"Do you think they're alright?" she asked Sam, who had already chugged down half her drink.
Sam rolled her eyes. "Who cares? I’m having fun!" Pulling Stacey to a table, the 2 girls sat and took a breather.
"Can you believe that we’re graduating tomorrow? Then what are we going to do?" Stacey said, with excitement.
Sam’s joyful expression stopped, and was replaced by a somber one. " uhhh, Stacey I kinda have to tell you something. You see-...."
"Hey girls!" yelled AJ and Nick, as they ran over to their table. Sliding into the booth, AJ and Nick both looked worn out.
Forgetting all about Stacey, Sam got up, to go get a refill, and drinks for Nick and AJ. AJ followed her, leaving Nick and Stacey alone.
Smiling Stacey glanced up at Nick and Gasped. "Nick! What happened?"
Nick blushed. "Nothing. Just some excited fans."
Stacey reached up and touched his cheek. "But your bleeding. I didn’t know they would hurt you."
Nick shrugged. "I’m fine. Don’t worry. How many of those have you had?" he asked nervously, glancing a her drink.
"Only one. Why?" she answered.
Nick shrugged again. "I’m not much of a drinker, I just wondered if you were."
Her expression darkened. "No I’m not either. Remember? My parents were killed by a drunk driver."
Shit! Nick cursed himself silently. Why did you have to bring up her parents?
Sighing he glanced at her. "I’m sorry I forgot" he said, still kicking himself.
She chuckled. "It’s all right Nick. Its not the end of the world. But I think we should watch Sam. Alcohol does strange things to her."
They sat in silence for a minute. "Hey! There’s Brian!"
Stacey glanced up, relieved.
"BRIAN! HEY B-ROCK! OVER HERE!!!!!!!!" Yelled Nick.
Brian and a pretty Blonde walked over. "Yo Frack! Wuz up?" Said Brian hugging him, as he stood up.
The blonde kissed his cheek and said, "Hey Nicky Pie" while the boys stood chatting for a minute, the blonde sat down.
"Hi! I guess Nick forgot about you for a minute. I’m Leigh Anne, I’m Brian's girlfriend, and that's Brian. And you are?"
Stacey reached over and shook her hand. "Hey! I’m Stacey."
Leigh Anne nodded, and smiled. "Brian! Will you go get me something to drink? I left my other glass at the bar."
Brain, looked over realizing that he had ignored the other pretty blonde at the table. "Sure sweety. Uh, Nick. Are you gonna introduce me?"
Nick slapped his head. "Oh! Sorry! Brian this is Stacey, Stacey, this is Brian my best friend!" Nick said looking proud.
Stacey smiled shyly, and shook his hand. "Nice to meet you."
Brian smiled warmly, and brought his attention back to Leigh Anne. "What do you want to drink?"
Shrugging she said, "Surprise me" and then left to go to the girls room.
AJ and Sam had come back, this time, Sam was drinking beer.
"Oh gosh, she blitz already!" Whined Stacey.
AJ came over, and whispered something in Nick's ear. Then he walked back to Sam and both headed for the exit.
"Gee, I wonder where they’re going" Stacey said dryly, rolling her eyes.
Nick laughed. "I think AJ said they were going to try out your hypothesis on peanut butter but I’m not sure."
Stacey laughed, shaking her head. Brian and Liegh Anne both returned and the two couples stayed at the club until 2 in the morning.
"Holy jesus! I have to graduate tomorrow! I need some sleep. Nick you think you could drive me home?"
Nick stood up and stretched. "Of course. See ya tomorrow at the studio B-Rok, love ya L.A."
After saying goodbye, Nick got Stacey’s coat and grabbed her hand. "Now, It may be a little rough out here, just don’t let go of my hand. Okay?"
Nodding Stacey squeezed his hand, and They went outside. Although many girls had gone home, there were still roughly about a hundred there. Crowding around them Stacey felt Nick's hand tighten, as he pulled her threw.
"Hey ladies! I hope I see you real soon at the next concert! Have a good evening!" He yelled, as they reached his car. Opening her side up, Stacey jumped in.
After Nick had the car started, They both let out sighs of releif.
"Wow! They’re really crazy!" Stacey exclaimed, her eyes flashing excitedly.
Nick laughed. "I know, It may interfere sometimes, but I feel like James Bond, when I have to fight off all those women!!!"
Stacey laughed and leaned her
head against the head rest. As Nick pulled onto the freeway, he
began to ask her about Graduation. Noticing she wasn’t
answering, he glanced over to see her sleeping. Oh man, this
has been one hell of a night.