"Forever"
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Chapter 8
Day one of the tour. Things were really hectic! Everybody was running around from here to there, loading hundreds of bags in several cars. Finally, after what seemed an eternity they took off to the airport to board the Backstreet Airplane. TJ sat with Brian and Kevin talking about the show and Kate sat with Marc and Nick talking about the great nightclubs they would go and visit in Europe.
After flying for more than twelve hours, they arrived in Paris. There all their stuff was loaded into several busses. One bus for the Backstreet Boys, one bus for the dancers, one bus for the musicians and one bus for the technical crew. TJ's and Kate's stuff was loaded into the bus for the dancers, but they rode in the Backstreet Bus. They drove for about an hour and then they arrived at the hotel. They were only going to be there for one night, so they didn't unload everything. Tomorrow was going to be the first concert of their tour, but tonight they were free.
Brian took TJ for a romantic walk along the Seine. TJ loved Paris, especially at night. They came to a bench from where they had a beautiful view of the Eiffel tower, so they sat down. TJ sat on Brain's lap with his arms wrapped around her. It was a perfect moment. TJ turned around to face Brian. “You know” she said “I know I have been saying it a lot lately, but thank you.” “Thank me for what?” Brian asked. “Thank you for making me feel the way I do, so safe, so happy.” Brain tightened his grip around her waist. “I mean it Brian” she continued “I don't know what I would do if I loose you.” Brian's head came closer to hers and he whispered something in her ear. He said “You won't, because I love you too much.” TJ looked him straight in the eyes. You could see tears growing in her eyes. “I love you too” she said so quiet only he could hear it. Brian wiped away a single tear that had escaped from her eye, then he took a lock of hair that was hanging in her face, and put it behind her ear. His hand was still resting on her head and he gently pulled her head closer to his. They shared their first kiss there on that bench. It was a very gentle kiss, like they were both afraid that it would disappear. It was a kiss of pure love.
Back at the hotel, the rest of the Backstreet Boys and Kate were having a very joyful party. They were playing truth or dare. “AJ, truth or dare?” Howie asked. “Truth” AJ said. His decision was followed by several voices saying “pussy-cat!” “Ok” Howie continued “Of all the girls you have had in your bedroom, which one was the worst in bed?” “Jee, let me think a while” AJ said with a grin on his face “There have been so many! The worst you said, well, that would have to be Michelle. Remember her? The beautiful redhead. She looked like a million bucks, but in bed, she wasn't even worth a dollar!” Everybody started laughing. “Now it's my turn!” AJ said. “Uhm, Nick, truth or dare?” All the eyes were focussed on Nick now. “In comparison to AJ, I am not a pussy-cat, so I choose dare.” He said very confidently. “Ok, your choice!” AJ said. “Nick, I dare you to kiss Kate, on the lips, for a whole minute!” Everyone looked at him in shock. What would Nick do now? “Ok” he said “I will.” He went over to where Kate was sitting. He kneeled down before her and took her hand in his. They smiled at each other and started kissing. At first it was very gentle, but it became more passionate, like they had been wanting this to happen. They kissed for a long time, and even when AJ said that the minute was over, they didn't stop. Finally they ended the kiss and they looked each other in the eyes. They smiled once again and gave each other another quick peck on the lips. Everybody knew exactly what had happened here, no words were needed. The night was even more perfect for Kate when she also received a phonecall from her college telling her that she had passed her final year. She had now graduated.
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