Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2002 00:05:45 +0000
From: Chained Soul <expression_of_truth@hotmail.com>
Subject: 'Can't Run Away' chapter 6

Disclaimer: This story is not true. I do not know the
guys from *NSYNC. This did NOT happen. Got that? And this
story can be a little dark. I am warning you. If you like happy
endings and no tears, then this story isn't for you. Under 18
years old? Don't read this. If you do, don't blame me for any
trouble u run into. Homophobic? LEAVE. This isn't for you.
What are u even doing at Nifty???
	It's been ages since I've posted anything. I'm not going to make
excuses. I simply got tired of the story. But I've started writing again,
thinking maybe I can take this story somewhere. That maybe the plot is good
enough to warrant more than a half assed attempt. My email address has
changed. It is now Expression_of_Truth@hotmail.com Feel free to email me
with suggestions, comments, flames, etc.
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~*~ Joey ~*~

	JC stood suddenly, looking as if he hadn't wanted to hear what I'd said.
Maybe the other guys had been wrong. Maybe he didn't love me. But then he
started to fall, and I just knew he'd be hurt so I rushed over to catch him
and when he finally looked up at me, I could have sworn he was glaring.
	I don't think I'd ever felt quite so unsure of myself. I was so close to
him just then. I wanted to kiss him, wanted to know what it would feel like
to let my tongue touch his, wanted to give myself to him. But he hadn't said
a word after my admission and I didn't know if I'd be overstepping a
boundary. All I knew right then was that, scared or not, I was in love with
him and nothing could ever change it. I wanted to show him how much I loved
him, but suddenly the decision was out of my hands as he leaned up and
kissed me.
	At first, he barely touched his lips to mine, seeming hesitant, and I
thought, maybe I should pull away. Maybe he's just doing this because he
feels like he owes me this. But when I started to pull away from him, he
grabbed the back of my head and pulled me down again. This time, he kissed
me hard and I couldn't help but give in to him.
	I felt his tongue touch my lips and parted them slightly, letting him take
control. The feeling was intense and I felt like nothing had ever felt this
right or this good. He pulled away from me after a few seconds, both of us
slightly out of breath. I couldn't read his face, but his mood had
brightened considerably. At least, it seemed that way to me.
	"I'd never hurt you, Joe. Don't you see that? I'd sooner put a bullet
through my head then ever hurt you intentionally."
	And I knew he meant it. Feeling my eyes water, I turned away from him. He'd
already regained his balance sometime while we were kissing so I really
didn't need to keep my hands round his waist as they were, but I didn't want
to let him go. I'd never let him fall. The truth of this statement hits me
fully now, as I reflect; I'd never let him fall. I'd never let him be hurt.
	"I want to try this, Joe. I want to be with you. I always have. When you
turned away, I thought you hated me. The guys all told me you loved me. I
wouldn't let myself see it."
	"I'd be a fool to say no, Joshua. I don't see how anything could be worse
than this last week. Yes, I want to try this. But, understand, this is new
to me. I've been in a relationship once before, but the love just wasn't
there and I ended up getting hurt. After that, I was afraid to try again.
But, I can't deny my love for you. Believe me, I tried for a long time to
avoid it. It would be stupid of me to give up on what could be the one true
love of my life. I'll try for you."
	He kissed me again, a tender kiss. I never knew that a kiss could convey
such emotion. I was the one weak in the knees this time. I'd try. And,
somehow I knew even then, that it would be ok and we'd work it out.
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This is not the end of the story. 'The path of true love never runs smooth.'
What kind of problems are Joey and JC going to run in to? Stay tuned to find
out.
Expression_of_Truth@hotmail.com