Nick arrived at his bandmate’s nightclub, Tabu. He spotted Howie in the VIP section with their other bandmates, AJ, Brian, and Kevin. He went over to them.

       “Hey, what’s up,” Nick said.

       “Nick, we have to have a talk with you,” Brian said.

       “About what?” Nick asked sitting down.

       “Well, first, we have a band that plays here and we want you to watch them and see what you think of Hayley,” Brian said.

       “Who’s Hayley?” Nick asked.

       “The guitar player, well, one of them, she has brown hair with blond streaks,” Howie said.

       “We are looking for a new guitar player,” Kevin said.

       “Why do we need another guitar player?” Nick asked.

       “So that we have a new sound,” Kevin said.

       “I see, so how do you know about this girl?” Nick asked.

       “Howie has listened to her play last night,” AJ said.

       “She’s awesome, Nick, she has talent, she has what it takes,” Howie said.

       “Live from Tabu, here is Pink Slip!” John announced. The guys watched the band play. Howie told Nick which one was Hayley and Nick looked at her and he just stared. She played a guitar solo and he was blown away. After the band was done playing, they got their stuff together. Kevin went over to Hayley and introduced himself and brought her over to the table.

       “Guys, this is Hayley, Hayley, this is Nick, Brian, Howie, and AJ,” Kevin said.

       “Oh my gosh, I can’t believe I’m meeting you guys,” Hayley said as she sat down at the chair.

       “Well, we wanted to meet you, and offer you something,” Howie said.

       “What?” Hayley asked.

       “We need a guitarist for our band, and we have heard you play and we would like you to be a part of our band,” Kevin said.

       “There are stuff that needs to be signed but we want you in our band, you are good at the guitar, not good, great, awesome,” Howie said.

       “You want me to be a part of your band,” Hayley said.

       “Yes, we do, you are talented and you have what it takes,” AJ said. Hayley looked at the table.

       “I never thought I would get asked to join a band by the Backstreet Boys, I never thought I would get this far, I love playing in clubs, but to play on a big stage in front of screaming fans, I don’t know if I can do that,” Hayley said.

       “Hayley, we really want you in our band, you are amazing with the guitar and that is what we are looking for,” Kevin said.

       “Can I think about it?” Hayley asked.

       “Sure,” Kevin said. She went over to her bandmates. Nick couldn’t stop staring. He felt someone nudge him. He looked at Brian. Brian was smiling.

       “You got it bad for her, don’t you,” Brian said quietly.

       “Yeah, I do, she is the one for me, I know it, she’s so beautiful,” Nick said quietly.

       “Nick’s got a crush,” Brian said.

       “I think he does,” AJ said. Hayley came back over.

       “I’ll do it,” Hayley said.

       “That’s great, thank you,” Kevin said.

       “If me and my band can be one of the opening acts,” Hayley said. The guys looked at each other.

       “You got a deal,” Kevin said.

Three weeks later, everything was set. Hayley arrived at the studio for practice with her band. Nick, Howie, AJ, Kevin, and Brian were there waiting.

       “Nick, Brian, Howie, AJ, and Kevin, this Mike, Jack, Karissa, Ally, and Mark, my band,” Hayley said.

       “Hi,” the guys said.

       “Hi,” Mark said. Mike, Jack, Karissa, and Ally said hi.

       “Okay, on the tour, you guys will be first, so that Hayley can have time to relax before she goes onstage with us,” Kevin said.

       “Okay,” Mark said. Kevin, Howie, Nick, AJ, and Brian went to their practice room.

       “Hayley, you are so lucky,” Karissa said.

       “I know, Nick won’t stop staring at me,” Hayley said.

       “I think he likes you,” Ally said.

       “You think so?” Hayley asked.

       “Girl, a guy doesn’t stare at you for anything else, he likes you,” Karissa said.

       “I hope I play good onstage, I hope I’m not where Nick will be most of the time,” Hayley said. What she didn’t know was that Nick was standing behind her. Karissa and Ally didn’t notice.

       “Hayley,” Karissa said.

       “I’m serious, girls, I hope Nick is on the other side of the stage,” Hayley said. Nick quietly walked away and down the hall. He went into a empty room and shut the door and leaned against the door and took a deep breath. He figured she wouldn’t like him. She didn’t want him near her onstage. There was a knock at the door. Nick moved away and opened the door and saw Brian.

       “Hey Frack, you okay,” Brian asked.

       “I just heard Hayley tell Karissa and Ally that she doesn’t want me near her onstage, that she hopes that I’m on the other side of the stage,” Nick said.

       “Oh man, Frack, I’m sorry,” Brian said.

       “Why can’t anyone like me?” Nick asked.

       “People do like you,” Brian said.

       “Like who,” Nick said.

       “Everyone, me, the guys, your family,” Brian said.

       “I want Hayley, Brian, I really like her, I know she’s the one for me, but she doesn’t like me,” Nick said. What they didn’t know was that Hayley was standing outside the door listening to everything.

       “Frack, I’m sorry,” Brian said. Hayley peeked in and saw Brian wrap his arm around Nick and hug him. Nick wiped his eyes and closed his eyes. Hayley went back down the hall. She ran into Ally and Karissa.

       “Hayley?” Ally asked.

       “Nick thinks I don’t want to be near him because I don’t like him, god, I like him a lot, he’s the one for me,” Hayley said.

       “Then tell him that,” Ally said.

       “I can’t, too scared, I know he likes me and all, but I can’t talk to him,” Hayley said.

       “We’ll play a song and dedicate it to him,” Ally said.

       “Which one,” Hayley said.

       “Ultimate,” Karissa said.

       “Yeah, okay,” Hayley said. They went to get ready. Hayley found Kevin.

       “Kevin, tell Nick that Ultimate is dedicated to him,” Hayley said.

       “Which one is Ultimate?” Kevin asked.

       “The one I sing,” Hayley said.

       “Okay,” Kevin said. He went to find Nick as Hayley and her band went onstage.

Chapter 2

Kevin, Nick, and Brian came up to AJ and Howie, who were watching the screens backstage. AJ took the mic.

       “Performing for the first time on tour, the first opening act, Pink Slip!” AJ said. They performed two songs. Hayley stepped in front of the microphone in the middle and they performed Ultimate. Kevin told Nick it was dedicated to him. He listened to it and smiled. After they were done, they came backstage and Hayley saw Nick looking at her.

       “Nick, let’s go get ready,” Kevin said.

       “Can I talk to Hayley first?” Nick asked.

       “You can talk to her after the show,” Kevin said as he pulled Nick down to the hall to the dressing rooms.

Hayley watched Nick go and sat down. Ally and Karissa sat down beside her.

       “I wanted to talk to him,” Hayley said.

       “You’ll get to after the show,” Ally said.

       “I hope so,” Hayley said.

       “We can talk now,” Nick said coming up to her dressing in his outfit for the show.

       “Did you like the song?” Hayley asked.

       “Yes, I did,” Nick said.

       “Nick, I never said I didn’t like you, it’s just I do like you, a lot, and if you are in front of me onstage when I’m playing, I won’t play good because I’ll just stare at you and wouldn’t concentrate,” Hayley said.

       “I understand, but you will have to because where you are onstage is on my side of the stage, that’s how it is,” Nick said.

       “Hayley, just play and pretend you are in a club,” Ally said.

       “But I’m not in a club, I’m in a venue with a thousand screaming fans,” Hayley said.

       “How would Nick be distracting, he’ll be too busy performing for the fans to be a distraction,” AJ said.

       “Just watching him would be a distraction,” Hayley said.

       “You like him, don’t you,” AJ said.

       “Yes, she does, and I like her, okay, AJ,” Nick said looking at him. AJ held up his hands.

       “Okay,” AJ said.

       “Hayley, I was wondering if you would like to go out after the show,” Nick said.

       “Sure,” Hayley said.

       “Um, we are leaving for the next city after the show,” Kevin said. Hayley frowned.

       “How about riding on my bus with me and we can just hang out,” Nick said.

       “That could work,” Hayley said. Ally and Karissa looked at each other.

       “Hayley, it’s time for you to go on,” Kevin said. Hayley got her guitar and went out with the band.

Three weeks went by. Nick and Hayley got to know each other. Karissa and Howie had started dating. So have Ally and AJ. Hayley, Ally, and Karissa were sitting backstage talking while the guys were in a meeting.

       “AJ is so sweet to me,” Ally said.

       “So is Howie, I know where he gets his nickname, Sweet D,” Karissa said. Hayley smiled.

       “So how are things with you and Nick, are you two a couple yet?” Ally asked.

       “Not yet, we are just taking things slow and easy, we are not officially a couple, although I wish we were,” Hayley said.

       “Girl, you need to do a little seduction,” Ally said.

       “I don’t want to rush things and I’m waiting until after marriage to take that step,” Hayley said.

       “Yeah, yeah, but he is so hot, Hayley, go after him, I know you want him,” Ally said.

       “I do want him, but I want to wait until after I’m married,” Hayley said.

       “Okay, okay, okay,” Ally said. Nick came out with Howie and AJ behind him. AJ and Ally went off on their own as did Howie, and Karissa. Nick sat down beside Hayley.

       “Hey girl,” Nick said. Hayley smiled at him.

       “Hey yourself,” Hayley said.

       “Wanna go do something?” Nick asked.

       “Sure,” Hayley said. He held out his hand and she took it and they went out the door and walked down the street. They went to the beach and held hands.

       “Nice night,” Hayley said.

       “Yeah,” Nick said.

       “You okay?” Hayley asked looking at him.

       “I need to ask you something,” Nick said.

       “What is it,” Hayley said.

       “Will you be my girlfriend?” Nick asked.

       “I thought you’d never ask, yes, I will,” Hayley said smiling.

       “You thought I would never ask, girl, are you crazy, you know I like you, a lot, well, now I have fallen for you,” Nick said cupping her face in his hands.

       “I have fallen for you, too, Nick, I know you are the one for me, I always have known,” Hayley said. Nick smiled and leaned down and kissed her lips softly. The kiss deepened and they held each other as they kissed.

Chapter 3

Nick walked down the hall to his dressing room. Someone grabbed him and pulled him into a room and he saw Brian.

       “Brian, what’s going on,” Nick said.

       “Leighanne broke up with me, I have to go talk to her now, can you cover for me,” Brian said.

       “I can’t cover for you during the show, Frick,” Nick said.

       “Nick, please, just sing my parts, okay, I have to talk to her now,” Brian said.

       “Kevin is going to be mad,” Nick said.

       “I don’t care, I have to go to Leighanne,” Brian said. He ran out of the room. Nick came out just as Hayley came down the hall.

       “Hey baby, what’s wrong,” Hayley said.

       “Brian just left to go after Leighanne, I have to cover for him, god, Kevin is going to hit the ceiling,” Nick said.

       “What am I going to do?” Kevin asked coming up to them.

       “Um, Brian just left, Leighanne broke up with him and he went after her, I’m suppose to sing his parts during the show,” Nick said.

       “How could you let him go!” Kevin yelled.

       “Kevin, don't yell at him,” Hayley said.

       “He left before I could, Kev, he ran out the door, he doesn’t care if you are mad or not but he has to go to her, I can sing his parts, man,” Nick said.

       “We aren’t a group without him, there is no way we can go on without him,” Kevin said.

       “Kev, we can,” Nick said.

       “Nick, just stop, okay, we can’t go on without Brian, how can we explain his absence,” Kevin said.

       “Family emergency,” Nick said.

       “If it was that, I would be gone, too,” Kevin said

       “He got sick?” Nick asked. Kevin glared at him.

       “Dammit, Nick, I don’t want to hear your excuses for him, we are not going on,” Kevin said.

       “Do you hear all of them out there, Kevin, a lot of fans came to see us, we can’t postpone or cancel, if we do that, we won’t have any fans left, if you keep this up, me, AJ, and Howie will go on without YOU,” Nick said as he took Hayley’s hand and walked off. Kevin stood there.

Nick and Hayley found AJ and Howie and told them what was going on. Kevin came up to them and told them that they were going on.

After the show, the guys went to shower while Ally, Karissa, and Hayley waited for them. Nick came out while the girls were talking and they didn’t notice him.

       “Hayley, what if Nick finds out that you are just using him to further your career,” Karissa said. Nick’s heart sank and he walked off down the hall to his dressing room.

       “I don’t know what you are talking about, Karissa, but I’m not using Nick for anything, I am in love with him, he is the one for me, he is the guy for me, if I didn’t play the guitar, if I didn’t have any talent, I would still be with him because I have feelings for him, I care about him, I actually care about him,” Hayley said.

       “I know you do, girl, I’m just kidding,” Karissa said.

       “Don’t kid around about that, if Nick heard what you said, he would think I’m using him, and he would end things with me, if he does, I don’t know what I’d do, I can’t go through another heartache in the love department,” Hayley said.

       “We know, Hayley,” Ally said. Karissa nodded. Kevin came up to them.

       “Hayley, can I talk to you?” Kevin asked. Hayley followed him down the hall to his dressing room. Kevin closed the door.

       “What is it, Kevin?” Hayley asked.

       “Are you using Nick?” Kevin asked.

       “No, I’m not, why do you ask that?” Hayley asked.

       “Nick overheard you, Ally, and Karissa talking, and he heard what Karissa said,” Kevin said.

       “Kevin, I swear to you that I’m not using Nick, she was just kidding, I know it wasn’t funny and I told her that, I couldn’t do that to anybody, I swear, I already had my heartbroken before, god knows what would happen to me if it happened again,” Hayley said. Kevin sat her down.

       “What happened?” Kevin asked sitting beside her.

       “My ex, he didn’t like it that I was a virgin and chose to save myself for marriage, so he went out and found a girl and slept with her countless times, one time, he decided to bring her to my place, and sleep with her in my bed and I walked in on them,” Hayley said. Kevin wrapped an arm around her.

       “Are you still a virgin?” Kevin asked.

       “Yes, I am, I’m still saving myself for marriage, god, Kevin, I hope Nick doesn’t break up with me, I couldn’t take it,” Hayley said. Kevin hugged her.

       “I’ll talk to him, you go on out to your bus with the girls,” Kevin said. Hayley nodded and went out and saw Nick talking to Karissa and Ally. She walked past them and went out to her bus and got into her bunk and laid there. She heard footsteps and she looked up and saw Nick.

       “Karissa told me the truth, I know you aren’t using me,” Nick said getting into the bunk with her.

       “That’s right, I’m not,” Hayley said. He pulled her close.

       “You are not going to lose me, okay, and I will never cheat on you,” Nick said.

       “Kevin told you about my ex,” Hayley said.

       “Yeah, I promise with all my heart that I will never do that to you, I will wait for you, you are worth waiting for, but I know you are the one for me,” Nick said kissing her neck.

       “I could never do anything to hurt you, Nick, you are the one for me,” Hayley said. He kissed her deeply. She moaned as he held her close. They heard voices and broke apart and Nick got out of the bunk with Hayley behind him. Karissa, Ally, Mark, Mike and Jack got on the bus.

       “I better get to my bus,” Nick said.

       “I’ll see you later,” Hayley said. He kissed her hungrily. He hugged her and got off the bus and went to his bus.

Chapter 4

They arrived at the next city and checked into a hotel. Nick came over to Hayley.

       “Hey, want to share a suite with me?” Nick asked hugging her from behind.

       “Sure,” Hayley said. Brian came in looking exhausted and heartbroken. Hayley looked at Nick and he nodded and went over to Brian and talked to him. Kevin saw Brian and watched as Brian collapsed against Nick. Hayley went over there and talked to them and came over to Kevin.

       “Leighanne used him to further her career,” Hayley said.

       “Damn her,” Kevin said.

       “Take it easy on him, Kev, he’s heartbroken,” Hayley said.

       “I’m going to, he’s family,” Kevin said. Brian came over.

       “Hey cuz, I’m sorry for running out like that,” Brian said.

       “Come here,” Kevin said hugging him. Brian cried on his shoulder.

       “I loved her so much, and all she did was hurt me,” Brian said.

       “I know, cuz, we won’t let her get away with it,” Kevin said.

       “What, Kev,” Brian said.

       “She will pay for what she did,” Kevin said.

       “Kevin, just let it go,” Brian said.

       “Brian, you are my cousin, she hurt you, I can’t let her get away with it and be happy, she should be hurt too,” Kevin said. He walked off. Brian looked at Hayley. She shrugged. Kevin came back and they went to the venue for practice. Hayley, Karissa, Ally, Mark, Mike, and Jack got up onstage and got their instrument together. They performed their songs. After they were done, they looked at Kevin.

       “Practice one more time, and you can just relax until the show tonight,” Kevin said. They practiced again and after they were done, they got offstage except Hayley.

       “Do I go relax or do I need to stay up here?” Hayley asked.

       “Go relax, Hayley,” Kevin said smiling at her. She went offstage and went backstage and sat with Ally and Karissa and talked with them. A blond girl came in.

       “Is Nick here?” she asked.

       “Who are you?” Hayley asked.

       “I’m Willa, his girlfriend,” she said.

       “You what!?” Hayley said.

       “I’m his girlfriend, who are you,” Willa said.

       “I’m Hayley, I’m his girlfriend,” Hayley said.

       “Well, sorry, honey, but Nick and I never broke up,” Willa said. Hayley’s heart sank and she ran out the door. Ally and Karissa followed. Mark, Mike, and Jack sat there. Nick came backstage and looked around and saw Willa.

       “What are you doing here, Willa,” Nick said.

       “I came to see you, Nicky,” Willa said.

       “Don’t call me, Nicky, you bitch, get out,” Nick said.

       “But Nicky, I came to see you, we are dating,” Willa said.

       “We broke up, remember, you got your record deal and broke up with me, why bother coming back, unless, you lost your record deal,” Nick said.

       “I did,” Willa said.

       “Gee, too bad,” Nick said. Mark called Hayley and told her to get back there.

       “Nick, I really want to be with you again,” Willa said.

       “Too bad, Willa, I don’t want you anymore, get the fuck out of my life,” Nick said.

       “I can’t, I love you,” Willa said.

       “No you don’t, you don’t know what love is!” Nick yelled. Hayley came in with Ally and Karissa behind her.

       “I do, too, know what love is, I love you, Nick, always have!” Willa said.

       “No, you only love me because of what you can get for dating me, a fucking record deal, well, you can forget it, because you and I are over, FOREVER!” Nick yelled,.

       “Nick, I don’t care about a record deal, anymore, I just want to be with you and make up for what I did to you!” Willa said.

       “Forget it, you hurt me, Willa, I have moved on, I don’t have feelings for you anymore, I don't love you anymore, I don’t even like you anymore!” Nick said angrily.

       “Nick,” Willa said.

       “Billy, get her out of here,” Nick said.

       “Nick, please, I’m sorry for what I did,” Willa said.

       “Listen, honey, he said he didn’t want to be with you, he said it was over, I’m his girl now so beat it!” Hayley said angrily.

       “Look, honey, you can keep dreaming, he will always be mine,” Willa said.

       “Actually, she’s right, Willa, Nick is with Hayley, so why not just give it up and move on,” AJ said. Willa slapped Nick. Hayley slapped Willa and Willa jumped on her and they began to fight. Nick grabbed Hayley and pulled her away while Billy and Eddie grabbed Willa.

       “Get her out of here!” Nick said angrily. They took Willa out the door.

       “I’ll make sure she’s not allowed anywhere near where we are,” Kevin said. He went to find Jeff. Hayley pulled away and went to Nick’s dressing room. She looked in the mirror and tried to clean herself up. Nick came in.

       “I’m sorry about that,” Nick said.

       “It’s not your fault,” Hayley said. Nick took the tissue and gently pressed it against her eyebrow.

       “I don’t want to lose you,” Nick said.

       “I don’t want to lose you either,” Hayley said. He kissed her hungrily.

       “You never will, I love you, Hayley,” Nick said.

       “I love you, too,” Hayley said with tears in her eyes.

       “I just can’t let you go, I just want to hold you forever,” Nick said holding her close.

That night, after the show, Nick and Hayley went to their hotel suite. Nick closed the door and turned and Hayley jumped on him.

       “I need you,” Hayley said.

       “Hayley,” Nick said.

       “Make me yours, Nick, please,” Hayley said hugging him.

       “Hayley, you said you wanted to wait until after marriage,” Nick said.

       “I can’t wait any longer, Nick, I need you now, I want you to make love to me, please, make me yours!” Hayley said.

       “Hayley,” Nick said.

       “I mean it, Nick, please, I need you to make love to me, make me yours, be my first,” Hayley said. Nick looked at her.

       “Hayley, you’ll regret it,” Nick said.

       “The only thing I’ll regret is if you don’t make love to me,” Hayley said.

       “Hayley, you told me you wanted to wait until after you get married to take that step,” Nick said. Hayley looked at him.

       “Nick, please, make love to me, I can’t wait that long, please make me yours forever,” Hayley said.

Chapter 5

Nick let her down and walked around the room. Hayley stood there watching him. Tears fell down her cheeks.

       “Hayley, you told me that you wanted to wait until you were married, I respect that, why the sudden change of heart, huh, what are you scared of?” Nick asked.

       “I’m scared that Willa will do something to me, like hire a guy to kidnap me and I’m scared that I will get raped,” Hayley said as she stood there crying.

       “You know I would not let anything happen to you,” Nick said coming over and cupping her face in his hands.

       “You don’t know what would happen, I’m scared that if I don’t do this now, I will lose my virginity to some guy who is raping me, I want to lose my virginity to a guy that I love, and that is you, Nick, I love you and I want this, I know I do!” Hayley said crying. Nick held her close.

       “Baby, shhhh,” Nick said. There was a knock at the door. Nick opened the door and saw Kevin.

       “Everything okay?” Kevin asked.

       “No,” Nick said. Kevin came in.

       “What’s wrong?” Kevin asked.

       “Hayley wants me to make love to her, because she’s scared that she will get raped, she’s scared that Willa will come after her and hire some guy to kidnap Hayley and take her and rape her,” Nick said.

       “Hayley, honey, you know Nick will not let that happen, none of us will, there are bodyguards everywhere and no one will let anything happen to you,” Kevin said.

       “I know, but still, something could happen,” Hayley said.

       “How about you two get married so you can do it,” Kevin said. Hayley looked at Nick.

       “There’s an idea,” Hayley said.

       “Whoa, it’s too soon,” Nick said.

       “So?” Kevin said.

       “Kev,” Nick said.

       “I have no problem with it, I’ll get a justice of the peace and the guys,” Kevin said.

       “Family?” Nick asked.

       “No time,” Kevin said.

       “This is ridiculous,” Nick said.

       “Nick, it’s a good idea, that way no one can tear us apart,” Hayley said. Nick looked at her.

       “I guess we could, and have a family wedding after the tour,” Nick said.

       “Marry me, Nick,” Hayley said.

       “Okay, okay, I will,” Nick said hugging her. Kevin smiled and left to make arrangements.

       “Are you sure about this?” Nick asked.

       “Yeah, that way, we can make love, and I won’t have to go back on my word, you know, about waiting until I’m married, you were right, I was just scared, but now that we are getting married, I don’t have to be scared anymore, tonight, I will be your wife, and tonight, I will lose my virginity to you, and be with you forever, and love you forever,” Hayley said cupping his cheek.

       “Are you sure you aren’t using me?” Nick asked.

       “Nick!” Hayley said.

       “I just had to ask,” Nick said.

       “No, I’m not using you, why would I use you for,” Hayley said. Nick looked at her.

       “Sex,” Nick said.

       “Nick, if I wanted sex, I would go find a random guy and go for it,” Hayley said.

       “Hayley!” Nick said.

       “But I don’t want any guy, I want you, you are the one I love and want to be with,” Hayley said.

       “I love you,” Nick said.

       “I love you, too,” Hayley said.  They kissed.

Chapter 6

Hayley snapped out of her daydream and looked around and saw that she was backstage. Ally sat down beside her.

       “Hey, you okay,” Ally said.

       “Yeah, I was just daydreaming,” Hayley said.

       “About Nick?” Ally asked.

       “Yeah,” Hayley said.

       “You two make a great couple,” Ally said.

       “Really?” Hayley asked.

       “Yeah, you two belong together,” Ally said. Hayley smiled. She looked up and saw Willa come backstage.

       “Where is Nick?” Willa asked.

       “Who are you?” Hayley asked.

       “I’m Willa, his girlfriend,” Willa said. Nick came backstage and saw her and smiled. He took Willa into his arms and kissed her. Hayley sat there. Ally and Karissa looked at each other.

       “Girls, this is Willa, my girlfriend, Willa, this is Karissa, Howie’s girlfriend, this is Ally, AJ’s girlfriend, and this is Hayley who is the best guitarist ever,” Nick said.

       “I would really like to hear you guys play,” Willa said.

       “I think I’m going to be sick,” Hayley said. She got up and ran to the bathroom and closed the door and leaned against the wall and slid down crying. Ally and Karissa came in.

       “Hayley,” Ally said.

       “It was all a lie, he didn’t want to be with me, it was all a lie!” Hayley said softly crying. Ally hugged her as Hayley sobbed. Karissa went out and grabbed Howie and pulled him into his dressing room.

       “What is going on, Howie, who is Willa,” Karissa said.

       “Nick’s supposedly ex-girlfriend, he told us guys that he broke up with her, I thought he wanted to be with Hayley but I guess he and Willa never broke up, I can’t believe he lied to us, I can’t believe he would do this to Hayley!” Howie said.

       “Hayley is crying her eyes out in the bathroom, he really hurt her,” Karissa said.

       “Damn him,” Howie said.

       “You don’t have a girlfriend besides me, do you,” Karissa said. Howe shook his head.

       “No, I don’t, you are my only girlfriend, I have an ex, Claudia, but she and I broke up a year ago, I know AJ doesn’t have another girlfriend besides Ally,” Howie said.

Hayley walked out of the bathroom with Ally. AJ came over to them and hugged Hayley.

       “Kevin is really yelling at Nick, I mean, tearing him apart, Willa is gone, she broke up with Nick when she heard that Nick got together with you,” AJ said.

       “I can never be with him again, it’s over, forever,” Hayley said as Nick came up to them.

       “No,” Nick said. AJ looked at him.

       “You lied to me, Nick, and you expect me to just forget about it, think again, you don’t really know me, I can’t forgive and forget, I can never be with you, ever, just stay away from me,” Hayley said as she walked back down the hall. Nick leaned against the wall.

       “You screwed up this time, Nick, big time,” AJ said taking Ally’s hand and walked down the hall to his dressing room.

Chapter 7

Hayley walked down the hall. Someone grabbed her arm and pulled her into a room and closed the door. She looked and saw Nick standing there.

       “What do you want,” Hayley said coldly.

       “We have to talk about this,” Nick said.

       “We don’t have to talk about anything, you lied to me, you said you wanted to be with me, but you already had a girlfriend, I can’t be with a liar,” Hayley said.

       “I was going to break up with her,” Nick said.

       “You came backstage and kissed her right in front of me,” Hayley said.

       “I’m sorry,” Nick said.

       “I don’t care anymore, just stay away from me,” Hayley said.

       “Hayley, please, give me another chance,” Nick said.

       “No,” Hayley said. She headed for the door. Nick pushed her against the wall.

       “I can’t let you go,” Nick said.

       “Well, you are going to have to, because I can’t be with a liar,” Hayley said.

       “I love you, Hayley, I love you so much that it hurts, I can’t be without you, you are the only one for me,” Nick said.

       “What,” Hayley said.

       “I love you, Hayley, I always have and I know I always will, you are the only one for me and that is the truth,” Nick said.

       “I can’t,” Hayley said. Nick kissed her softly.

       “Please give me another chance, I will not hurt you again, I promise you that I will never hurt you again,” Nick said. She looked at him.

       “Okay, I’ll give you another chance, but if you hurt me again, it’s over for good, no begging me to take you back, it’s over for good,” Hayley said.

       “I will never hurt you again, I promise,” Nick said. He kissed her deeply. Ally and Karissa came in.

       “Hayley?” Ally asked. Hayley pulled away and looked at them and smiled.

       “You forgave him,” Karissa said.

       “I gave him another chance, but he knows what happens if he hurts me again,” Hayley said.

“Nick, you will have to deal with us, if you hurt her again,” Ally said.
“I know, I know, I won’t hurt her again,” Nick said.
“You better not,” Karissa said. They left the room. Nick and Hayley continued kissing. She ran her hands through his hair.
“God, Hayley, I want you so bad,” Nick said kissing her neck.
“I want you, too, I need you,” Hayley said.
“Oh god, wait, it’s your first time and you wanted to wait until you are married,” Nick said.
“I don’t care anymore, I know what I want, and I want you to make love to me,” Hayley said. Nick looked at her.
“Are you sure?” Nick asked.
“I need you, Nick, I can’t wait anymore,” Hayley said. He kissed her deeply. He locked the door and lifted her up and pressed her against the wall. He laid her on the couch and got on top of her. Nick pulled off her clothes and pulled his off. He slowly and gently made love to her.
Afterwards, they laid there holding each other. Hayley laid her head on Nick’s chest.
“Wow,” Hayley said.
“I know,” Nick said kissing her forehead.
“Thank you for being gentle,” Hayley said.
“I didn’t want to hurt you,” Nick said. There was a knock at the door.
“What!” Nick said.
“Nick, Hayley needs to go onstage,” Kevin said. Hayley got up and got dressed. She kissed him deeply.
“See you later,” Hayley said.
“Yes you will, baby,” Nick said kissing her neck. She smiled and kissed him and went out the door. Nick got dressed and went out and saw Hayley and the band going onstage. He felt someone tap his shoulder. He looked and saw his mother.
“Mom,” Nick said.
“Hello Nickolas,” Jane said.
“What are you doing here,” Nick said.
“We need to talk,” Jane said.
“I want to watch this band perform, one of the guitarists is in the
Backstreet Band,” Nick said. Jane stood behind him and watched the screen.
“Ladies and Gentlemen, Pink Slip!” AJ said. Nick watched the screened as Pink Slip performed. Nick smiled every time Hayley appeared. After they were done performing, they came backstage. Ally and AJ hugged. Karissa and Howie hugged. Hayley jumped into Nick’s arms and hugged him tight. She saw Jane and got down and just stood there.
“Hayley, this is my mother, Jane, Mom, this is my girlfriend, Hayley,” Nick said.
“You’re Hayley?” Jane asked.
“Yes,” Hayley said.
“You don’t belong here,” Jane said.
“Excuse me?” Hayley asked.
“I want you out of my son’s life,” Jane said.
“Mom,” Nick said.
“I’m sorry, Nick, but I have heard about Hayley, Willa told me about her so I tracked down Hayley’s ex, who happened to be a record producer, he told me that she used him to get a record deal, that she never really loved him,” Jane said.
“I don’t think so,” Ally said.
“Mrs. Carter, her ex was an abusive drunk who beat Hayley every chance he got,” Karissa said.
“We are her best friends, Mrs. Carter, we have pictures of all of Hayley’s bruises, and her ex’s criminal record, she never dated a record producer, her ex was a no good drunk who couldn’t get a job, Hayley had to work her butt off to support him,” Ally said.
“We have known Hayley since we were little,” Karissa said.
“We know her better than anyone,” Ally said.
“I don’t use people to get what I want, I wasn’t expecting to be in the Backstreet Band, I didn’t con my way into it, we went to Howie’s club because he heard us play in Karissa’s garage since he lives in the same neighborhood as Karissa, and he asked us to perform at his club, so we did, and he brought the guys in and they signed me on to play in their band, I said yes if only the band could be an opening act,” Hayley said.
“That was my idea by the way,” Mark said.
“My feelings for your son are true, he and I got together and then I
discovered that he was still with Willa and didn’t bother to tell me and told the guys he broke up with her, but he really didn’t,” Hayley said. Jane looked at Nick.
“Is this true,” Jane said.
“Yeah,” Nick said.
“Hayley, I’m sorry for what I said, you do belong here,” Jane said. Hayley smiled.
“Thank you, Mrs. Carter,” Hayley said.
“Sit down here and let’s chat,” Jane said. Jane and Hayley sat down on the couch and they began a conversation.

Chapter 8

Hayley and Nick went to the hotel and got on the elevator and headed up to their suite. Nick looked around and stopped the elevator between floors. He looked at her and smiled and pushed her against the wall and kissed her deeply.
“I love you,” Nick said kissing her neck.
“I love you, too,” Hayley said.
“How about making love in an elevator?” Nick asked.
“Is this a fantasy of yours?” Hayley asked.
“Yeah,” Nick said nibbling her earlobe. The phone rang. Nick looked at it and picked it up.
“Hello, yes, there’s no problem, just having some private time, what, okay, bye,” Nick said. He hung up and pushed the button for their floor.
“Fantasy over?” Hayley asked.
“Yes, dammit, that was the front desk, a lot of angry people want to come up and can’t on one elevator, they need two elevators,” Nick said.
“Oh well, we have a bed waiting for us,” Hayley said smiling. Nick smiled.
“Yes, a bed, a huge one,” Nick said. They arrived at their floor and went to their suite.
“Nick,” Kevin said.
“What, Kevin,” Nick said.
“Group Meeting, my room, now,” Kevin said looking at Hayley. Nick groaned.
“I’ll be back, go get a quick shower, baby,” Nick said kissing her before following Kevin. Hayley went into the suite and got her clothes and went to the bathroom and got into the shower. She got out and dried off and got dressed and walked out and saw Kevin, Howie, AJ, Brian, and Nick sitting on the bed staring at her.
“What’s going on,” Hayley said drying her hair.
“What’s going on is that you are a liar,” Kevin said.
“What,” Hayley said looking at them strangely.
“You lied, you can’t play squat, that’s why you have Mike there, he plays your parts while you fake it, he admitted it,” Kevin said. Hayley rolled her eyes.
“Mike’s jealous because he wants to be in the Backstreet Band, and he wants me out,” Hayley said.
“Stop lying, Hayley,” Nick said.
“I’m not lying!” Hayley said putting the towel back in the bedroom. She came out and looked at them.
“Why would you do this,” Kevin said.
“You know what, I don’t give a shit anymore, you all choose not to believe me when all of you know that Mike is the one lying, I’m getting my stuff and I’m gone, Mike can have his way and take my place, see how good he is first,” Hayley said. She got her stuff together and started out the door but was grabbed by Nick.
“Don’t go,” Nick said. Hayley pulled away from him.
“I can’t be with people who think I’m a liar, I am not a liar, have a nice life,” Hayley said coldly as she went out the door. She walked down the hall and saw Mike smiling. She went up to him and punched him.

“Asshole, I’d like to see how long you last, you lied your way into the band, they will find out how good you really are,” Hayley said hitting him with her bag before getting on the elevator. She saw Nick running down the hall. The doors closed and Hayley leaned against the wall and closed her eyes. The doors opened and she walked through the lobby and out the door and hailed a cab and got in and went to the airport. She got on a plane back to Florida. She sat in her seat and looked out the window and closed her eyes
as tears fell down her cheeks.
Meanwhile, back at the hotel…
Karissa and Ally stared at the guys. Mike was smiling. Mark and Jack were glaring at Mike.
“How could you let her go, you know Mike is lying, he can’t play shit,” Karissa said.
“Shut up, Karissa,” Mike said.
“You are a lying sack of crap, Mike,” Mark said.
“Guys, Hayley is the best guitar player in the band,” Ally said.
“Mike lied because he’s jealous because Hayley was the best player and in the Backstreet Band,” Karissa said. Kevin looked at Mike. Mike hung his head.
“Is this true, did you lie?” Kevin asked. Mike nodded slowly.
“Guys, we have to find Hayley,” Brian said. Nick came in.
“She’s gone,” Nick said.
“Where?” Brian asked.
“She got on a plane back to Florida,” Nick said.
“Nick, you go get her back, we have two days off, after tonight’s show, Ally, think you can fill in for Hayley in the Backstreet Band?” Kevin asked.
“Yeah,” Ally said. Kevin gave her the music for the show. Ally studied hard.
“Mike, get your stuff and leave the tour, you are no longer a part of the band,” Mark said.
“Fine, I don’t need you losers,” Mike said. He left. Kevin looked at Howie, AJ, and Brian.
“This is one big mess, we should have believed Hayley,” Kevin said. Brian, Howie, and AJ nodded.
“I love her,” Nick said.
“Then go to her tomorrow,” Kevin said.
“I have to go tonight,” Nick said.
“Kevin, let him go to her, before she can’t be found,” AJ said.
“Go,” Kevin said. Ally told Nick where Hayley lives and he ran out and went to the airport and got on the next flight to Florida.

Chapter 9

Nick arrived in Florida and found Hayley’s house and went up to the door and rang the doorbell. The door opened and Hayley stood there. He looked at her. She stepped aside and he went in and she closed the door and locked it and turned and he pressed her against the door.
“Come back with me, Mike is gone, thanks to Karissa, Ally, Mark, and Jack, they got him to admit that he was lying, if you stayed, you wouldn’t have had to leave,” Nick said kissing her neck. She closed her eyes and relaxed against him as she held onto him. She pulled back and cupped his cheek.
“Nick, you should have believed in me,” Hayley said.
“I know, I know, I know, baby, I didn’t know what to think, but I know you never lied to me, I should have known you weren’t lying, I’m so stupid,” Nick said resting his head on her shoulder. She held him close.
“I love you too much to lie to you,” Hayley said.
“Please come back with me, I need you there and everyone else does, too,” Nick said. He kissed her hungrily. He picked her up and carried her into the living room but she stopped him.
“Nick?” Hayley asked.
“I want you,” Nick said kissing her neck.
“Bed, down the hall,” Hayley said. He carried her to her bedroom and closed the door and laid her on the bed and got on top of her. He pulled his clothes off and pulled hers off. He slid a condom on and he slowly made love to her. (Note: there will be love scenes later on in the story) Nick collapsed on top of her and buried his face in her neck.
“I love you so much,” Nick said.
“I love you, too,” Hayley said. He kissed her neck and moved to her lips and kissed her deeply.
“Come back with me,” Nick said.
“I will,” Hayley said. Nick grinned and kissed her. They got up and Nick went into the bathroom. He came out and got dressed. Hayley got dressed. Nick hugged her from behind.
“Don’t ever leave me again,” Nick said nuzzling her neck.
“I won’t,” Hayley said. They headed back to catch up with the tour. They arrived in New York and went to the hotel and found AJ and Howie in the lobby.
“Hey!” AJ said.
“Hayley, glad you came back,” Howie said.
“Thanks,” Hayley said.
“Come on, everyone is in Kevin’s room,” Howie said. They went up to Kevin’s room. Hayley walked in and saw Kevin, Brian, Ally, Karissa, Mark and Jack sitting around.
“Hayley!” Ally said getting up.
“Hey,” Hayley said as Ally hugged her.
“Hayley, don’t leave like that, you know Mike lies about everything,” Mark said.
“I know, but I did give him a good punch,” Hayley said.
“Yeah, you nailed him good,” Mark said smiling.
“Yeah, with my fist and my bag,” Hayley said.
“I guess we shouldn’t mess with Hayley,” Kevin said.
“That’s right,” Ally said. The lights went out and someone screamed and the lights came back on and everyone looked around.
“Oh no, where’s Hayley!” Nick said.
“Out here, idiots,” a voice from the balcony said. They ran to the door and saw Mike holding a knife to Hayley’s neck.
“Let her go!” Nick said as he started for them but was held back by Kevin and Brian.
“I don’t think so, she is going to pay, with her life!” Mike said. Hayley looked at Nick. He struggled against Brian and Kevin as they held him back.
“Let her go, Mike, you ruined what you had when you lied,” Kevin said.
“She ruined it by joining the band in the first place!” Mike said. Ally stepped forward.
“Mike, please, think about this, you saved her life once, remember, you protected her, you told her you would never hurt her, you promised her!” Ally said.
“Oh god,” Mike said. He let Hayley go and she ran to Nick and he held her close.

Chapter 10

Hayley woke up and saw that she was in her room and she sat up. Ally and Karissa came into her bedroom.
“Hayley, come on, we have to get to Tabu for our gig tonight,” Ally said.
“Tabu?” Hayley asked.
“Yeah, the owner asks us to come play again tonight, remember,” Karissa said.
“Howie?” Hayley asked.
“Yes, Howie Dorough of the Backstreet Boys, he owns the club, we met him, remember, last night,” Karissa said.
“I had this weird dream,” Hayley said.
“What about?” Ally asked. Hayley told them about her dream.
“Wow, me dating Howie, you dating Nick, and Ally dating AJ, cool,” Karissa said. They went to Tabu. They were setting up. Mark and Jack came over to them.
“Mike isn’t coming, he moved to Michigan with his folks,” Mark said.
“Oh,” Ally said. Howie came over to them.
“Hi guys,” Howie said.
“Hi, Mr. Dorough,” Mark said.
“Please call me Howie,” Howie said.
“Okay,” Mark said.
“Are you missing someone?” Howie asked.
“Mike moved to Michigan, they left this morning,” Mark said.
“Oh, well, I brought my friends in to listen to you all,” Howie said.
Hayley looked and saw Nick, AJ, Brian, and Kevin in a booth. She looked at Howie and looked at her guitar.
“Well, have fun,” Howie said. He went over and joined the guys. Hayley looked at Ally.
“Okay, Take Me Away is the first song, and Hayley, you’ll perform Ultimate,” Mark said.
“Okay,” Hayley said.
“Ladies and Gentlemen, joining us for the second night, Pink Slip,” John said. They performed Take Me Away. Then Karissa and Hayley switched and Hayley looked up and saw Nick staring at her. She looked at Ally and performed Ultimate and stared at Nick the whole time. After the song was over, they packed up their stuff. Hayley put her guitar in her case and saw feet in front of her and she looked up and saw Nick standing there looking down at her. She stood up.
“Hi, I’m Nick,” Nick said holding out his hand.
“I’m Hayley,” Hayley shaking his hand. He smiled.
“Would you like a drink?” Nick asked.
“Sure,” Hayley said. He led her over to the bar and she ordered a coke. Nick ordered water.
“Hayley!” Ally called. Hayley looked at Ally and went over to her and they talked about something. She came back and sat down and smiled at Nick. She took a drink of her soda. They talked for thirty minutes.
“So how did you learn to play the guitar like that?” Nick asked.
“Mark, he’s the guy who played the drums, he is very good at all the instruments, he and I grew up together, he’s like a big brother to me,” Hayley said.
“That’s cool,” Nick said. She took another sip. Nick took her hand and kissed it.
“Would you like to go out on a date with me?” Nick asked.
“Yes,” Hayley said. Nick smiled.
“How about now?” Nick asked.
“Sure,” Hayley said. They went out the door and Nick took her to Kelsey's Pizzeria.
“Like pizza?” Nick asked.
“I love pizza,” Hayley said. They went in and sat down. They talked until they ordered and continued talking.
“So, do you have a boyfriend?” Nick asked.
“No, I’m single, what about you, got a girlfriend?” Hayley asked.
“Yeah, Willa Ford, but she’s out on the road with N’Sync,” Nick said.
“Do you miss her?” Hayley asked.
“No, I just don’t know where the relationship is headed,” Nick said. The food arrived and Hayley took a slice and took a bite.
“Do you love her?” Hayley asked.
“Honestly, I thought I did,” Nick said.
“But you don’t?” Hayley asked.
“Things change,” Nick said.
“You two are still together, right?” Hayley said.
“Well, yeah, but I don’t know how to end it,” Nick said.
“Oh,” Hayley said.
“I didn’t ask you out to use you to help me break up with her, I just saw you and really wanted to get to know you,” Nick said.
“You did?” Hayley asked.
“Yeah,” Nick said.
“Nick?” a voice behind him said. He looked and saw Willa standing there.

Chapter 11

Nick sat there looking at her. Willa glared at Hayley. Hayley just sat there looking at the table.
“Matt said that you are cheating on me, is this the slut you are cheating on me with,” Willa said angrily.
“Willa, I’m not cheating on you, I just met Hayley tonight, she’s a guitar player,” Nick said.
“I don’t care who she is, how could you do this to me!” Willa said angrily.
“For the last time, I’m not cheating on you, I’m just having pizza with a friend, that’s all, besides, I was thinking of breaking up with you anyways,” Nick said.
“What, why!” Willa said.
“Honestly, I don't love you anymore, I’m sorry, I thought all day yesterday and today,” Nick said.
“I can’t believe you, after all the time we were together, you don’t love me anymore, have you ever loved me?” Willa asked.
“Yes, I did, but I don’t anymore, I’m sorry, it’s just how I feel,” Nick said. She slapped him and stormed out.
“I’m sorry about that,” Nick said.
“It’s okay,” Hayley said. Nick’s cell phone rang. He got up and went outside to take it. Few minutes later, he came in.
“I have to go, family problems,” Nick said. They paid and went out to his car and got into his car and they went to her house.
“Do you want to talk about it?” Hayley asked.
“Yeah, my mom kicked my dad and sisters out of the house and is keeping them from my brother,” Nick said.
“That is not right at all,” Hayley said.
“My mother pressed charges against my dad, saying that he abused her and she’s afraid of hers and Aaron’s life,” Nick said.
“But she doesn’t care what happens to you or your sisters?” Hayley asked.
“Not now, because my sisters are siding with my dad, she doesn’t know whose side I’m on,” Nick said.
“Go talk to her, I’ll go with you,” Hayley said. Nick nodded and drove to Marathon.

Chapter 12

They arrived at the Carter Compound and went up to the door. Nick opened the door and went in and looked around. He saw his mother come in from the living room.
“Hi Mom,” Nick said. Jane hugged her oldest son. Aaron came in and saw Nick. Nick hugged Aaron.
“Mom, this is my friend, Hayley, Hayley, this is my mother, Jane, and my brother, Aaron,” Nick said.
“Hi,” Hayley said.
“Hi Hayley,” Jane said.
“Hi Hayley,” Aaron said. They went into the living room.
“Mom, what is going on,” Nick said. Jane looked at Hayley.
“You know I kicked your father out,” Jane said.
“Mom, why,” Nick said.
“He was too controlling and he abused me,” Jane said.
“Mom,” Aaron said.
“How?” Nick asked.
“He pushed me into the shower and hit me,” Jane said.
“That is not true,” Aaron said.
“Aaron,” Jane said.
“Mom, you know Dad never touched you!” Aaron said.
“Aaron, quiet,” Jane said.
“Mom, tell the truth,” Nick said.
“I am, you weren’t here, Aaron, you didn’t know,” Jane said.
“So what, I know Dad, he wouldn’t hurt anybody!” Aaron said running upstairs.
“Mom, he’s right, Dad wouldn’t hurt anybody,” Nick said.
“If you want to take your father’s side, then get out and don’t come back!” Jane said angrily. Aaron came downstairs with his bags. Jane looked at him.
“I’m leaving with Nick, Mom, I can’t stay here with you,” Aaron said.
“Aaron, I have custody of you!” Jane said.
“I’m going to live with my brother!” Aaron said walking out the door. Nick looked at his mother.
“You are pushing everyone away, Mother, I suggest you do something to gain everyone’s trust back,” Nick said. He took Hayley’s hand and walked out the door to his car and got in and looked at Aaron.
“You can stay with me for as long as you want, little bro,” Nick said.
“Thanks, bro,” Aaron said. Nick drove up to Orlando and they went to Hayley’s place.
“You two can come in if you want,” Hayley said.
“Sure,” Nick said. They went in and it was dark and quiet. Hayley checked the house.
“Karissa and Ally are asleep,” Hayley said.
“Can we stay here, I’m tired,” Nick said.
“Me, too,” Aaron said.
“Sure, I’ll get some blankets,” Hayley said.
“Where’s your room?” Nick asked.
“Why,” Hayley said.
“We can sleep in there,” Nick said. She got blankets out and went to her room. They followed. Aaron whispered to Nick and he took two blankets and went to the living room.

Chapter 13

(Okay, so she had another dream! I thought of something different! So here we go!)
Hayley woke up and saw up and looked around. She sat up. Nick came in and sat down.
“Hey baby, how are you feeling?” Nick asked.
“Okay, I guess,” Hayley said.
“Are you sure, I know Mike must have scared you, holding a knife to you,” Nick said.
“I don’t know why he did it, I don’t know why he was like that,” Hayley said.
“I guess jealousy, I mean, you are the best player in the band and you are in the Backstreet Band,” Nick said.
“Let’s move on and just enjoy being together,” Hayley said. Nick smiled and kissed her deeply and he leaned her back down on the bed and laid on top of her and pulled her clothes off and pulled his off and they made love.
Three weeks later, things were going smoothly on the tour. Hayley was out shopping with Karissa and Ally. Hayley was in one of the stores when a hand grabbed her and pulled her into a hiding spot and she saw Nick.
“Nick, what are you doing,” Hayley said.
“I missed you, baby,” Nick said kissing her neck.
“This is suppose to be a girl’s day out,” Hayley said.
“I know, I know, but I missed you so much,” Nick said hugging her close. She smiled.
“I missed you, too,” Hayley said as she leaned against him.
“I have to talk to you about something,” Nick said.
“What is it,” Hayley said.
“I’ll tell you when you get back,” Nick said.
“All right,” Hayley said.
“I love you so much,” Nick said stroking her cheek.
“I love you, too,” Hayley said. He kissed her hungrily.
“I better go and let you shop,” Nick said.
“I’ll see you later,” Hayley said.
“Okay,” Nick said. He kissed her and left. Hayley went out and found Ally and Karissa.
“Hey, where were you,” Ally said.
“Nick was here, he wanted to talk to me about something later,” Hayley said. Karissa looked at Ally.
“I know what he wants to talk to you about,” Ally said.
“Ally, don’t,” Karissa said.
“No, she has to know,” Ally said.
“What is it,” Hayley said.
“A week ago, AJ and I had a fight and I ran out and ran into Nick and he took me to your room, it was when you were out with Kevin and Brian working on some material for the show, we were talking and one thing led to another and we ended up in bed,” Ally said quietly.
“You slept with my boyfriend?” Hayley asked. Ally nodded.
“We both regretted it, and we swore that you and AJ wouldn’t know about that night,” Ally said. Hayley looked at the floor.
“Our friendship is over, you are nothing to me,” Hayley said. She walked off and went back to the hotel and walked into her room and saw Nick watching TV. He looked up and saw her and came over to her. She looked at him and slapped him.
“How could you,” Hayley said. She went into the bedroom and started packing her stuff.
“You know, don’t you,” Nick said softly.
“Yes, I know, you slept with Ally, how could you, do I mean nothing to you, am I not good enough,” Hayley said.
“You mean everything to me, I don’t know why it happened, it was only one time and it will never happen again,” Nick said.
“I don’t care, we are over, Nickolas, so over, no more!” Hayley said.
“Hayley, please,” Nick said. She got her stuff together.
“I’m going to go stay with Mark and Jack, I’m not leaving the tour, just that you and Ally are nothing to me, don’t even try to talk to me,” Hayley said. She walked out the door and went to Mark’s room. Nick leaned against the wall and slid down and cried.

Chapter 14

Ally walked into her and AJ’s room and saw him sitting there. He looked at her.
“How could you do this to me,” AJ said.
“AJ, it was a mistake,” Ally said.
“A mistake, sleeping with Nick!” AJ said.
“Yes, it was, I didn’t plan on it, it happened, but it won’t happen again, please, don’t break up with me,” Ally said looking at the floor.
“I’m not going to, but you have to make it up to me,” AJ said.
“Anything,” Ally said.
Meanwhile in Mark and Jack’s room…
“Hayley, this isn’t going to be good for the band, you and Ally not
speaking,” Mark said.
“Who is Ally?” Hayley asked.
“Hayley, stop it, I know she and Nick hurt you, but you can’t let this affect the band, this could be our chance, at a record deal!” Mark said.
“I know, but I can’t be her friend, Mark, she hurt me deeply, she and Nick broke my heart,” Hayley said. Mark hugged her. He looked up and saw Ally standing there at the door. He shook his head. She quietly ducked out.
The next day, Hayley was backstage. She saw AJ come in and go to his dressing room. She got up and followed him and went in after him and he turned to close the door and bumped into her.
“Hey Hayley, how are you holding up,” AJ said. Hayley shut the door and locked it and pushed him against the wall.
“I want revenge,” Hayley said.
“Hayley, I am still with Ally, I love her,” AJ said.
“So,” Hayley said.
“Hayley, getting revenge ain’t going to change things,” AJ said. She grabbed him and kissed him deeply. He pushed her away and held her arms.
“Hayley, stop this, okay, you getting revenge ain’t going to change
anything, what’s done is done, they are already hurting,” AJ said.
“I want them to know what it feels like,” Hayley said.
“Hayley, you can hurt Nick all you want, but don’t hurt Ally anymore than she does, she already lost you as a friend, it almost killed her,” AJ said.
Hayley walked out the door and to her dressing room and got ready for the show. She walked out and saw Mark, Karissa, Ally, and Jack waiting for her. She walked past them and they went out onstage. Nick sat backstage. AJ sat down. Nick looked at him. AJ patted his hand and Nick rubbed his face with his hand.
“Hayley wanted to sleep with me as revenge for what you and Ally did, but I pushed her away,” AJ said.
“Why,” Nick said.
“Because revenge won’t change anything,” AJ said.
They heard the crowd and heard the band play. Nick flipped on the TV and watched the band. After they were done, they came backstage. Hayley went to her dressing room without looking at Nick. Ally went to AJ and they hugged. They went to AJ’s dressing room. Nick sat there. He closed his eyes.
“Nick, you okay,” Brian said.
“No,” Nick said.
“Nick, you messed up, okay, is she suppose to just forgive you like nothing happened,” Brian said.
“I just love her so much, I feel so lost,” Nick said.
“Then you shouldn’t have slept with Ally,” Brian said. He went to his dressing room.

Chapter 15

Nick got ready and went out and waited until it was time to go on. The band was standing around. Kevin looked around.
“Where is Hayley, she is suppose to go on with them,” Kevin said. He looked at Nick. He shrugged. Nick went to Hayley’s dressing room. He knocked on the door. He opened the door and saw Hayley laying on the couch. She looked at him.
“Uh, the band’s waiting for you and Kevin ain’t happy,” Nick said. Hayley groaned.
“Tell Kevin to buzz off and leave me alone, I don’t feel good,” Hayley said.
“All right,” Nick said. He went back to where the band was waiting.
“Well?” Kevin asked.
“She doesn’t feel good,” Nick said.
“Get Ally,” Kevin said. AJ and Ally came up to them.
“Hey guys,” Ally said
“Ally, can you take Hayley’s place tonight, she isn’t feeling good,” Kevin said.
“Okay,” Ally said. She got her guitar and went out with the band. Nick stood there thinking. The guys went onstage. Karissa went to Hayley’s dressing room and saw her lying on the couch watching the TV. Karissa sat down.
“Hey, you okay?” Karissa said.
“I don’t feel good at all,” Hayley said.
“Want to go to the doctor,” Karissa said. AJ’s mother, Denise came in.
“Denise, Hayley doesn’t feel good,” Karissa said.
“What’s wrong, sweetie,” Denise said sitting down beside her.
“I don't feel right,” Hayley said. She went on and told Denise everything.
“Hayley, I think you might be pregnant, you missed your time of the month, right,” Denise said.
“Yeah, I was suppose to have it two weeks ago,” Hayley said.
“You might be pregnant, honey,” Denise said. Hayley looked at the TV just as Nick appeared on the TV, dancing during one of the songs.
“Oh god,” Hayley said softly.
“Let’s go to the hotel and we can do a home pregnancy test,” Denise said.
They went to the hotel and checked in and Karissa went to get a pregnancy test while Denise helped Hayley to her room. She laid down on the bed. Karissa came in and Hayley went into the bathroom and took the test and stood there waiting. Twenty minutes later, she came out crying.
“It’s positive,” Hayley said. Karissa hugged her. They went to the doctor who confirmed it. They returned to the hotel and went to Hayley’s room and Hayley laid down on the bed.
“I can’t believe this,” Hayley said.
“Hayley, you have to tell Nick,” Karissa said.
“No, I don’t want him to know, I don’t want anything to do with him!” Hayley said.
“You are having his baby, how is that not having anything to do with him when you are having his baby, a child that is a part of him!” Karissa said.
“Karissa, I don’t want to be with him!” Hayley said.
“I’m telling him,” Karissa said. Denise sat down.
“Go, Karissa, tell him, I’ll keep her here, Karissa is right, Nick has the right to know,” Denise said. Karissa ran out. Hayley looked at Denise.
“He hurt me, Denise,” Hayley said.
“I know, honey, but he has the right to know that he’s going to be a
father, you two need to talk about this,” Denise said.
At the venue…
Karissa ran in and found Nick and Kevin talking. Karissa grabbed Nick and pulled him to his dressing room and pushed him in and closed the door.
“Karissa, what’s going on,” Nick said.
“Nick, it’s Hayley, there is something you should know,” Karissa said.
“What is it,” Nick said.
“She’s pregnant, Nick, with your child, she didn’t want you to know, but I told her that you had the right to know,” Karissa said.
“Omg, I’m going to be a father, where is she,” Nick said.
“At the hotel, room 34244,” Karissa said. Nick ran out the door and went to the hotel and went to Hayley’s room and knocked on the door. Denise opened the door and saw him. She let him in and told him Hayley was in the bedroom. He went to the bedroom and saw her lying on the bed looking out the window. She saw him and sat up and reached out for him. He sat down on the bed and took her into his arms.
“I’m so sorry, Nicky!” Hayley said crying on his shoulder.
“What for, sweetheart,” Nick said.
“For breaking up with you, I know AJ forgave you and Ally, I have been thinking about why I couldn’t,” Hayley said.
“Baby, I understood, I made a mistake, I hurt you,” Nick said.
“I want to start fresh, right now, you, me and our baby,” Hayley said.
“That’s what I want,” Nick said.
“I love you, Nick, I was lost without you, that’s why I want you back,” Hayley said.
“I will never hurt you again, Hayley, I promise you with all my heart and soul,” Nick said. She kissed him softly.
“I never want to let you go again, it was hard walking away from you, even if you hurt me,” Hayley said.
“Let’s just be happy again and forget all about the pain,” Nick said.
Hayley smiled.
“Let’s do that,” Hayley said. They laid down together and held each other and talked.

Chapter 16

The next day, Hayley and Nick walked into the venue together for practice for the second show that night. Everyone was sitting around talking. Hayley hung back when she saw Ally.
“Baby?” Nick asked.
“What if I lost her for good, I mean, I told her she was nothing to me,” Hayley said.
“She still cares about you,” Nick said kissing her forehead. They walked in and everyone looked at them. Nick held her hand tight and saw everyone smile.
“Are you two back together?” Brian asked.
“Yes, we are,” Nick said smiling at Hayley.
“It’s about time,” AJ said grinning.
“I didn’t do anything, I just walked into the room and she was holding her arms out to me and apologizing for breaking up with me, but that’s in the past, it’s a fresh start, and some other news, we are having a baby,” Nick said.
“We know that, my girl couldn’t keep her mouth shut,” Howie said looking at Karissa.
“Sorry, guys, I was just excited about one of my best friends having a baby, I just had to tell everybody, so Nick, you will have to call your family because I told Hayley’s family,” Karissa said.
“Hayley,” Ally said. Hayley went over to her.
“Come here,” Hayley said. Ally got up and they hugged. Everyone smiled.
“I’m so sorry,” Ally said.
“Forget about it, it’s a fresh start,” Hayley said.
“Come on, let’s practice,” Mark said.
“Hayley, you feeling okay?” Kevin asked.
“Yup,” Hayley said as she followed her friends. They went onstage and they practiced.
That night, Hayley and Nick were sitting in Nick’s dressing room talking and holding each other when there was a knock at the door.
“It’s open,” Nick said resting his head on Hayley’s shoulder. The door opened and Ally and Karissa came in.
“Hayley, Ryan’s here,” Ally said.
“What, how did he find me,” Hayley said.
“Who is Ryan?” Nick asked.
“Her ex-boyfriend,” Ally said.
“The one who cheated on her,” Nick said. Hayley walked out and saw AJ and Howie standing in front of Ryan. Ryan saw her and went around them and came over to her and kissed her. She pushed him away and wiped her mouth.
“Don’t you dare do that again and why are you here,” Hayley said as Nick came up behind her with Ally and Karissa.
“I want you back, Hayley,” Ryan said.
“You can forget it,” Hayley said.
“I’m lost without you, I know I messed up, but I didn’t want to wait until marriage to sleep with you but I regret what I did and I would like to have another chance,” Ryan said.
“No,” Hayley said.
“Hayley, I promise that I won’t mess up again,” Ryan said.
“I don’t care, I’m over you, I have moved on, I’m with someone else now,” Hayley said.
“Who,” Ryan said.
“Me,” Nick said coming up behind Hayley and put his hands on her shoulders.
“And I’m not a virgin anymore, I slept with Nick and I’m having his baby,” Hayley said.
“Oh my god, you told me that you wanted to wait until you were married and you wouldn’t change your mind for anything and now you go sleep with him and you are pregnant, you are a liar!” Ryan said.
“Hold on, okay, she made a choice, okay, learn to live with it, maybe she just told you because you weren’t the one she really wanted,” Nick said.
Ryan swung at him and Billy and Eddie grabbed him.
“I can’t believe you, I loved you, you were the only one for me,” Ryan cried.
“All right, one more chance,” Hayley said. Ryan went to her and hugged her.
“I won’t hurt you again, never again,” Ryan said. Nick went to his dressing room and slammed the door. Ryan went off with Mark and Jack. Hayley covered her face and cried. Ally and Karissa hugged her. Brian, Kevin, AJ, and Howie went to Nick’s dressing room. Hayley sat down on the couch.
“What have I done!” Hayley cried.
“Hayley, why did you go back to Ryan,” Karissa said.
“I don’t know, I’m so stupid, I love Nick, now I made a mistake and went back to my ex, I’m so stupid!” Hayley cried.
“Tell Ryan to fuck off and leave you alone,” Ally said.
“I might do that,” Hayley said. Ryan came in.
“Hayley, I’m sorry for asking you for another chance, you moved on and I accept that, be happy, with Nick,” Ryan said. He left. Hayley ran to Nick’s dressing room and knocked on the door. Brian opened the door and saw her and shook his head. She heard Nick crying. Hayley whispered in his ear. Brian nodded. And closed the door. Hayley, Karissa, Ally, Mark, and Jack went onstage and performed. Brian, Kevin, Howie, AJ, and Nick watched from Nick’s dressing room. When Hayley sang Ultimate, Brian told Nick it was dedicated to him. Nick smiled a little. After the song was over, Nick went out the door and stood there waiting for Hayley to come backstage. When she did, she saw him and he took her into his arms and kissed her deeply.
“Don’t ever do that again, don’t leave me again, I never want to be without you,” Nick said.
“I’m so sorry for that, I made a mistake but I won’t make it again, I promise, I love you and only you,” Hayley said. They kissed and hugged tightly.

Chapter 17

Ally and AJ went to their hotel room. Ally got into the shower and was rinsing off when AJ got in behind her and pulled her close.

       “I love you,” AJ said kissing her neck.

       “I love you, too, Alex,” Ally said.

       “I love it when you call me Alex,” AJ said. He pressed her against the wall. They made love in the shower and they got out and continued on the bed.

Karissa and Howie were making out on their bed. Howie pulled back and smiled at her. She smiled back and looked away.

       “What’s the matter, baby,” Howie said.

       “I was thinking of something Mark was saying earlier tonight,” Karissa said.

       “What was it?” Howie asked.

       “I think he wants Ally,” Karissa said.

       “Oh great,” Howie said.

       “Yeah, I know, she and AJ are in love and now Mark wants her, I hope he gets over it and leaves them alone,” Karissa said.

       “Me, too, if he loses Ally, he will go to the bottle, he always drinks, but it could get worse if he loses her,” Howie said.

       “I better talk to Mark,” Karissa said. She went to Mark’s room and knocked on the door. Mark opened the door and let her in and closed the door.

       “Mark, do you want Ally,” Karissa said.

       “Yes, I do,” Mark said.

       “Mark, don’t go after her, AJ has a drinking problem and if you take Ally from him, he will go to the bottle and it will be the end of the Backstreet Boys and we won’t be touring anymore,” Karissa said.

       “Damn,” Mark said.

       “Being with Ally is the only thing keeping AJ from going to the bottle,” Karissa said.

       “I won’t go after her,” Mark said.

       “Good, because I bet there is a girl out there who is right for you,” Karissa said.

       “There is,” Hayley said coming in.

       “Who,” Karissa said.

       “Nick’s sister, BJ, she’s coming here to join the tour to be with Nick,” Hayley said.

       “How old is she,” Mark said.

       “20,” Hayley said.

       “Is she cute?” Mark asked.

       “You will find out when she comes,” Hayley said.

       “We’ll see, then,” Mark said. Hayley went back to her and Nick’s room. Karissa went back to her and Howie’s room. Howie laid on the bed reading a book.

       “Hey,” Karissa said lying down.

       “Well?” Howie asked.

       “He won’t go after Ally, we are going to set him up with Nick’s sister, BJ,” Karissa said.

       “WHAT!” They heard Nick yell from next door.

       “Uh-oh,” Karissa and Howie said.

In Nick and Hayley’s room…

       “I can’t believe this, you want to set up my sister and Mark on a date,” Nick said.

       “Well, it will keep Mark away from Ally, if he goes after Ally, it will send AJ to the bottle, do you want that!” Hayley said.

       “No, I don’t,” Nick said.

       “Then, let Mark date your sister, it would be better than him going after Ally,” Hayley said.

       “I just can’t believe you would do this without asking me first,” Nick said.

       “Nick, she is your sister, not your daughter, she is old enough to make her own choices,” Hayley said. There was a knock at the door. Hayley opened it and saw a blond girl standing there.

       “BJ?” Hayley asked.

       “Yeah, you must be Hayley,” BJ said.

       “Yeah, come on in,” Hayley said. BJ came in and she ran to Nick and they hugged tight.

       “I missed you, bro,” BJ said.

       “I missed you, too, sis,” Nick said.

       “Thanks for letting me join the tour, Mom thinks it will keep me out of trouble,” BJ said.

       “It will,” Nick said.

       “BJ, are you dating anybody?” Hayley asked.

       “No, I’m trying to find the right guy,” BJ said.

       “Come with me,” Hayley said. They went to Mark’s room and knocked on the door. Mark opened the door and she heard BJ sigh.

       “Mark, this is BJ, BJ, this is Mark, one of my bandmates,” Hayley said.  They just stared at each other.

       “It’s nice to meet you, BJ,” Mark said.

       “Nice meeting you, too,” BJ said.

       “Would you like to come in and talk?” Mark asked.

       “Sure,” BJ said going in. Mark looked at Brizee.

       “She is gorgeous, Hayley, thanks,” Mark said. He went in and closed the door. Hayley went back to her and Nick’s room smiling.

Chapter 18

Hayley went in and saw Nick sitting on the couch, kissing Willa.

       “Nick!” Hayley yelled. Nick broke away and saw her.

       “Hayley,” Nick said. He got up and came over to her.

       “How could you, you bastard!” Hayley said slapping him.

       “Hayley, it’s not what you think!” Nick said.

       “Not what I think, I walk in here and find you kissing your ex and it’s not what I think!” Hayley said angrily.

       “Hayley, I asked him to kiss me to help me get over him, I am moving on with my life and letting go of the past,” Willa said.

       “I don’t care, I don’t care anymore, we are over, Nick, I mean it, no more chances, we are through!” Hayley said.

       “Hayley, please, no!” Nick cried. Hayley shook her head and went into the bedroom and packed her stuff. Nick came in.

       “Hayley, please, don’t leave me!” Nick cried.

       “I told you that I would give you one more chance, I did give you one more chance, I told you no more chances, you blew it!” Hayley said getting her stuff together. Nick grabbed her and pushed her against the wall and held her there.

       “You are not leaving me!” Nick said angrily.

       “Let go of me!” Hayley said.

       “No, never, you are mine, dammit!” Nick said.

       “You blew it when you kissed Willa!” Hayley said.

       “If you leave me, I will make sure you and your band never play anywhere again, I will make sure no one will want you, I can do that, you know, just a couple of calls,” Nick said angrily.

       “Are you threatening me,” Hayley said.

       “No, I’m telling you what I could do if you leave me, you mean more to me than anything, I can not let you go,” Nick said.

       “You shouldn’t have kissed Willa,” Hayley said.

       “That was the only time and it didn’t mean anything,” Nick said. Hayley looked at him.

       “Let me go, you asshole!” Hayley said.

       “I didn’t want to do this, Hayley, but I don’t have any other choice, I can’t let you go, if you leave me, your career in music is over, I’m not joking around here,” Nick said. She looked him in the eyes and knew he wasn’t kidding. She cried and stopped fighting. He kissed her hard and he pulled her to the bedroom and he pushed her on the bed and laid on top of her. He pulled her clothes off and removed his clothes and made love to her. He laid there holding her close.

       “I didn’t want to do it, Hayley, I didn’t have to have to do it, but I can’t let you go, I’ll die before I let you leave me, you have my heart, if you leave me, I will kill myself, I cannot lose you, I love you more than life itself and I’m lost without you, do you understand me, do you get what I’m saying here,” Nick said.

       “Yes, I do,” Hayley said. He closed his eyes and went to sleep. She looked up at him. She knew that she couldn’t leave him. She knew she had to stay. She closed her eyes and went to sleep.

Chapter 19

The next day, Hayley sat backstage with Karissa and Ally. She told them everything.

       “Hayley, you shouldn’t have let him do that!” Ally said.

       “I had no choice, it would end my music career, he has the power to do that, two calls is all it takes, I had no choice,” Hayley said. Ally looked at Karissa.

       “Kevin and the guys would stick up for you,” Ally said.

       “It’s more than that, he said he would kill himself if I left him,” Hayley said.

       “He’s just trying to make you feel guilty,” Ally said.

       “Ally, I looked in his eyes, he wasn’t kidding, he wouldn’t have said it if he didn’t mean it,” Hayley said.

       “Like he would really kill himself,” Ally said.

       “Ally, it proves just how much he loves her, how much she means to him, he’ll be lost without her,” Karissa said.

       “Why are you taking up for him, he kissed Willa and Hayley walked in on it!” Ally said.

       “True love, girl, he truly loves Hayley,” Karissa said.

       “So what, he blew his last chance so he would say anything to keep her,” Ally said.

       “Ally, shut up,” Karissa said.

       “I’m going to find AJ, at least he doesn’t cheat,” Ally said. She left the room.

       “Hayley, I just want you to be happy, but it was just a kiss, he loves you, he has proved it to you on what he is willing to do to hold onto you,” Karissa said.

       “I know, I know,” Hayley said.

       “Talk to him, okay, tell him that you love him and you will never leave him, and be truthful, okay, he is scared that he will lose you,” Karissa said. Hayley nodded. She went to find Nick. She found him in his dressing room playing video games. She sat behind him and put her hands on his shoulders and rubbed them.

       “Hey,” Hayley said resting her chin on his shoulder.

       “Hey,” Nick said resting his head against hers.

       “You aren’t going to lose me, okay,” Hayley said.

       “I’m sorry about last night, I’m not usually that way,” Nick said. Hayley kissed his neck.

       “You were scared, that you were going to lose me, last night showed how much you love me, how much I mean to you,” Hayley said wrapping her arms around him from behind.

       “I love you, Hayley, and I would do anything to hold onto you,” Nick said. She kissed his shoulder.

       “I know, let’s forget about last night and move on together, okay, I mean it, I’m never leaving you, I love you too much to leave you,” Hayley said.

       “You were going to leave me last night,” Nick said.

       “I was upset, but I would have been back,” Hayley said.

       “I can’t bear to think of what life would be like without you in my life,” Nick said.

       “You have my heart, and I know you wouldn’t give it back,” Hayley said.

       “You have my heart, Hayley, no one else does, only you,” Nick said. He ended the game and pulled her into his lap and she straddled him. She stroked his face and looked at him.

       “I love you so much,” Hayley said.

       “I love you, too,” Nick said. They kissed deeply.

AJ and Ally went in and saw them kissing. They saw that Hayley had her hands down Nick’s pants. Nick had his hands up her shirt.

       “Hey!” Ally said. Nick and Hayley broke apart and saw them.

       “Hey, what’s up,” Nick said.

       “Get your hands off of her, Nick,” Ally said.

       “Ally,” Hayley said. Ally grabbed Hayley and pulled her out the door.

       “I’m stopping you from getting hurt again, Hayley,” Ally said.

       “Ally, have you gone crazy, it was just a kiss!” Hayley said.

       “You are in denial, he’ll hurt you again!” Ally said. She took Hayley back to the hotel.

Chapter 20

Ally dragged Hayley to her room and pushed her in and closed the door and locked it.

       “Are you crazy, he blackmailed you, he told you he would kill himself, why would he do that when he has all the fans and his family!” Ally said.

       “He loves me,” Hayley said.

       “Hayley, he threatened to end your career if you left him,” Ally said.

       “He could, you know,” Hayley said.

       “But Brian, Howie, AJ, and Kevin would say otherwise,” Ally said. Hayley looked at her.

       “Why are you doing this!” Hayley said.

       “He hurt you too many times, Hayley, and you keep taking him back, AJ agrees with me that you should break up with Nick and move on with your life, we all will go back and play in clubs, we will continue playing at Howie’s club, AJ will ask Howie if we can just do that,” Ally said.

       “I love Nick, Ally, and he loves me,” Hayley said.

       “He has a funny way of showing it, he slept with me, you know, and now he kissed his ex!” Ally said.

       “But he loves ME!” Hayley said.

       “Hayley, he has hurt you and you always took him back so he is going to think it’s okay to hurt you because he thinks you will always take him back, you need to show him that you won’t always take him back, let’s go home to Florida tonight,” Ally said.

       “Do Karissa, Mark, and Jack feel this way?” Hayley asked.

       “We are going, Briz,” Ally said. Karissa, Mark, and Jack came in. Hayley looked at them.

       “Ally, stop this, you can’t keep her from Nick, they love each other, love is stronger than anything,” Karissa said.

       “But he has hurt her a lot and he is going to expect her to take him back every time!” Ally said.

       “Well, that’s true,” Karissa said.

       “Hayley, go home, we all will go,” Mark said.

       “But the Backstreet Band,” Hayley said.

       “Ally, stay and play in Hayley’s spot,” Karissa said. They went and got Hayley’s stuff together while Ally went to the venue.

Karissa called Howie and told him everything and he told her to take care and he’ll call her every night. Mark, Karissa, Jack, and Hayley went to the airport and got on a flight back to Florida.

Chapter 21

Nick paced backstage. Ally came in and saw him and he saw her and went over to her.

       “Where is she?!” Nick said.

       “Heading home to Florida, away from you,” Ally said.

       “WHAT!” Nick yelled. Brian, Howie, AJ, and Kevin came running in.

       “I sent her home, Karissa, Jack, and Mark went with her, I refuse to let you hurt her again,” Ally said.

       “Nick, let Hayley go, you hurt her too many times, she keeps taking you back,” AJ said.

       “I was not going to hurt her again, god, I love her so much!” Nick said leaning against the wall. He slid down and buried his face in his hands. Ally watched as he fell apart. She looked at AJ. He looked at Brian, Howie, and Kevin. Brian nodded and went to call Hayley. Ally knelt down in front of Nick.

       “Nick, I’m sorry, I just didn’t want her to get hurt again,” Ally said. Nick glared at her.

       “Get away from me,” Nick said.

       “Nick, man, she was just looking out for her best friend, okay,” AJ said. Nick got up and ran down the hall. Ally leaned against the wall.

       “Ally,” AJ said.

       “I screwed up, he hates me,” Ally said.

       “He’ll realize that you were trying to be a good friend,” AJ said. She collapsed in his arms.

       “Please don’t leave me,” Ally said.

       “Baby, I’m yours forever,” AJ said kissing her head.

That night after the show, Nick’s cell phone rang. He picked it up.
“Hello,” Nick said.
“Nick, it’s me,” Hayley said.
“Hayley, where are you?” Nick asked.
“In Florida, we are going to catch up with you guys in Dallas,” Hayley
said.
“So you will be there in Dallas when we get there?” Nick asked.
“Yes, Mark’s getting the flight information now, and the tickets, we should
be there when you guys get there,” Hayley said.
“Good, god, baby, I love you so much,” Nick said.
“I love you, too,” Hayley said.
“How come you are coming back,” Nick said.
“Ally called us and told us to come back, Nick, I understand why she did
this, she didn’t want me to get hurt again, and she wanted to show you that
I can’t take you back every time you hurt me,” Hayley said.
“I know that, Hayley, I promise that I will never ever hurt you again,” Nick said.
“I know, baby,” Hayley said.
“I’ll see you in Dallas, baby, I love you,” Nick said.
“I love you, too,” Hayley said.
“Oh, how’s the baby doing?” Nick asked.
“Still in there, it’s fine,” Hayley said.
“I can’t wait to be a father, Hayley,” Nick said.
“I know, I’ll see you in Dallas,” Hayley said.
“Okay, bye, baby,” Nick said.
“Bye,” Hayley said. He hung up and smiled.

Epilogue

The tour arrived in Dallas. Nick got off his bus and saw Hayley standing there with Mark, Karissa, and Jack. He ran to her and hugged her tight.
“I love you so much, don’t ever leave me again,” Nick said.
“I won’t,” Hayley said. Mark and BJ hugged. Nick smiled. His sister told him that she and Mark got along great and are going to start a relationship. Nick talked to Ally and they were friends again. He told her that he understood what she was doing and promised her that he won’t hurt Hayley again. Karissa and Howie hugged and they all went to the venue.
“Nick, we are lucky,” Howie said as they heard the sounds of music echo through the venue.
“Yup, I know, man, you have Karissa, AJ has Ally, and I have Hayley, and I know that we will be happy for the rest of our lives,” Nick said.
“You got that right,” AJ said. They knew what Nick said was true and no one could break the three couples up.

The End!