Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 12:09:54 +0000
From: Angel1313@att.net
Subject: Open Your Eyes ch.6

Open Your Eyes
Chapter Six

Disclaimer: I don't know/own/have anything to do with *NSYNC. If you don't
like homosexual relationships, what are you doing in Nifty anyway? Feel
free to send me feedback, I'd really appreciate it. Thank you, and enjoy!
-Angel1313 ^_^

Note: This is from Lance's point of view, so it will be in first person.
I'm not really Lance, so if I get something about him totally wrong, you
can tell me, but, uh, I *do* have a literary license, you know!  =P

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	Wow, I don't think I could've asked for a better opportunity then
the one I've got today. Britney's in town, as in Britney Spears, as in
Justin's ex-girlfriend. He'll have to tell her about him and JC, but of
course he won't. That should put a considerable rift between those two,
creating the perfect opening for me to get JC!
	In fact, Justin's out to lunch with Britney right now. That's why
I'm going to go out with JC. I can't believe he said, "Yes"! Joey gave me a
weird look when I asked JC to lunch; maybe he's finally realizing that the
group member I like is JC. Or maybe he's surprised I didn't invite him and
Chris. I feel sorta bad, but they're best friends, right? Joey will have
plenty of fun with the old man, I'm sure.
	Ah, someone's at the door. It's got to be him! I'm so excited!
Okay, I've *got* to calm down. I don't want him to know that I like
him. Well, not until he breaks up with Justin, that is. I hope I didn't
over dress. Naw, it's cold, it makes sense that I'd wear a sweater. This
one's pretty clingy, too. I hope he notices!
	"Hey, Scoop, you ready?" More ready then I think you know. Wow, and
he looks good, too. His pants look a little big on him though. Maybe
they're new; I don't think I've seen them before. But he *is* wearing one
of my favorite sweaters. It's red, and it's extremely tight. How hot can
this boy get?
	"Yeah, let's go." Oops, almost forgot to answer him there. I got
too caught up looking at his hot body! I've got to be more careful!

	"So, did I hear Britney's sweet voice this morning?" I'd better
start now. I want him to be over Justin by the time this conversation is
over.
	"Yeah, she stopped by to see Justin this morning. They went out to
brunch." This is going to be easier then I thought! He's already
uncomfortable talking about them!
	"Yeah, those two are so cute! Remember when she flew out to New
York City just to spend a night at a club with Justin? She was on tour,
too. How sweet of her." Just smile sweetly, Lance. Don't let it turn into
one of your shit-eating grins.
	"Yeah, that was nice of her, I guess." Ha! I've got you now,
boy. When I'm through with you, you'll never trust Justin again!
	"Ew, but you know what? I heard they got caught making-out or
something. I mean seriously, you leave those two alone for a couple hours
and it's like their brains fly out the window and their hormones take
control. I heard Brit was dating someone at the time, too. I guess that
won't stop them!" Look at his face! I *do* sort of feel bad for making him
feel this way, but if it means he'll be mine, it's worth it.
	"Yeah, I um, guess they can be pretty reckless sometimes. But I
don't think they're doing that now." Really? `Cause you don't look too sure
there, Jace. It appears that I'm getting through to you quite well. You
must've had insecurities already. I knew you didn't love that skank Justin!
	"Aw, don't worry about it. I'm sure Britney and Justin aren't going
to do anything. After all, you two are sharing a hotel room. Although, I
wonder if Brit's got her own place..." Just trail off. Leave it to him to
fill in the blanks. Oh! Look at him! I've got him. I don't even need to try
anymore. This was just *too* easy!
	"Yeah, um, so how was clubbing with Joey last night?" Changing the
subject, huh? Bull's eye. That means I got him. No question about it. He
and Justin are through.

	"Lunch was nice."
	"Yeah, it, um, was. Thanks, Lance." Oh wow, he's not even *trying*
to act happy. Boy, is Justin going to be surprised when he gets back from
his date with Britney!
	"Well, I guess I'll see you later, Jace. Don't forget: soundcheck
and seven tonight! We should ask Joey and Chris what they want to do for
dinner. And if Justin shows up, ask him too, okay?" Heh, just had to bring
up Justin, didn't I? I can be so evil sometimes!
	"Yeah, I'll be sure to ask him if I see him. Later, Scoop." *If*
you see him? This couldn't have worked out better!

	I guess we're not getting together for dinner after all. It's okay,
Joey, Chris, and I are going to get some pizza or something. I wish Chris
wasn't gonna be there, but it's all right since Justin and JC are staying
in to "talk." Normally that'd be a bad sign, but after my lunch with JC,
I'm pretty sure I know what they're talking about. This is gonna be great!

	The concert went better then usual. I don't think JC looked at
Justin once during all of "Promise" and "God Must Have Spent." Does it get
any better then this? Ha, and Justin's suffering, I can tell. He doesn't
have a clue as to what's going on. You know, for people who claim to be
best friends, they really do have trouble communicating.
	We're almost back at the hotel. Hmm, I know what will make things
more tense. "So, Justin, how was your date with Britney? How's she doing?"
There. That won't really give him a chance to correct my original
question. Oh, and look at JC! Justin, you are in the doghouse! Permanently,
if I have any say in the matter.
	"She's doing great. She's gonna head over to Europe for her new
tour, so she wanted to say good-bye. We had a great time together." Perfect
opening!
	"Yeah, I bet you'll miss her a lot."
	"Yeah, I will." JC, are you listening to this? So I was right,
after all!
	Well, we're here. Ha, Justin looks so sad. He's *so* pathetic! What
was he expecting? For JC to be *happy* for him and Britney? What an
air-head!
	"Hey, Lance?" What now, bimbo?
	"Yeah, Just?"
	"Can I talk to you for a little bit?" JC didn't say that *I*
brought up the him and Britney thing, did he? If he didn't... What an
opportunity!
	"Yeah, sure, c'mon in." Heheheh...

	"So let me get this straight: he actually thinks that you're
cheating on him with Britney?!" Wow, I've got more influence over JC then I
thought!
	"Yeah, so like, we're kind of fighting right now. I'm not dating
her though, honest! Why would he think that I am?" Are you stupid? Why
wouldn't he? The rest of the world does.
	"Maybe he just doesn't trust you." I've got to start off small.
	"Maybe?! Are you kidding me? He obviously doesn't, or else my
friendship with Brit wouldn't be a problem." Ah, he's getting
angry. Excellent!
	"Yeah, I mean, she's going to be in Europe for the next couple
months. I think it was sweet of her to come to say good-bye." Sweet? Yeah,
right. But I bet you're dumb enough to believe me.
	"I know! It's like, why can't he see where I'm coming from?" This
is getting better and better. Justin's about ready to dump JC already!
	"You know what? If he's acting all jealous of *Britney,* one of
your best friends, imagine what it's going to be like down the road. He'll
start controlling everything you do, and choosing everyone you see. I bet
he'll even be jealous of the time you spend with you family." Not
likely. JC loves your family just as much as you do. Hopefully I've gotten
you too riled up for you to see that, though.
	"Yeah! I mean, if he doesn't respect me enough to trust me, and to
let me do my own thing, then I guess things just aren't gonna work out
between us! Thanks for your help, Lance."
	"It was my pleasure, Justin." Really.
	"Well, I told Chris I was gonna head over there. You gonna come? I
think we may watch a movie or something." No thanks, I've already spent
*way* too much time around you.
	"Naw, it's okay. Joey said that you guys were gonna watch `There's
Something About Mary,' but I'm more in the mood for action. I think I'm
gonna watch `Jurassic Park' or something like that." Good excuse! I doubt
he'd want to stick around and watch that.
	"Okay, cool. I'll tell Joey. Maybe he'll want to watch."
Thanks. I'd like to have his company.
	"Thanks. Later, Curly." Much later, if I have a choice.
	"Later."

	"Yeah, so I was all by myself in there! Chris and JC were talking
or something, and you were in here with Justin. I'm glad you invited me
over, though. You can only watch `There's Something About Mary' so many
times." I'm glad you came, Joe. It's nice to spend some time with someone I
actually like, especially when I'm in such a good mood.
	"Unlike `Jurassic Park' which is great every time you see it,
right?" Maybe I should have gone for a comedy. I love that smile!
	"Of course! What's better then watching a bunch of dinosaurs eating
annoying people?" Watching Justin and JC break up?
	"Say, I've got some chocolate ice cream. Want to have some?" I'm
not sure why I offered my ice cream all of a sudden, but I'm glad I
did. His eyes sure lit up when I mentioned food!
	"Yeah, that's be great!" Then let me go get it.
	I hope he doesn't think it's weird that we'll just be sharing the
carton. Naw, it's Joey, what do I have to worry about?
	"Oh, Ben and Jerry's! I love this stuff! It is best straight out of
the carton, isn't it?" Can he get any more perfect? Maybe we *are* on that
"best friends" frequency.
	Well the movie's starting, so I guess I'll just settle down with
the two biggest comforts in my life: chocolate ice cream and Joey
Fatone. What a great finish to a great day!

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Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry this is out so late! I told Red I was going to
have it out some time ago, but I haven't really had access to my computer
the past couple of days! Truly sorry, I'll try to be quicker with chapter
seven. I hope you liked this one, though! -Angel1313 ^_^