Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2001 20:44:23 +0530
From: Mystify !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <mystify19@hotmail.com>
Subject: Love Brought Us Together

Disclaimer: Hello!!!!!! This story, "Love Brought Us Together" is a work of
fiction. It is NOT meant to imply Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson or any
other celebrities sexual preference. If sexual relationships or slash
fiction troubles you...then you are obviously in the WRONG plce.

Comments,suggestions,emails, anything is welcome. If you want to see certain
characters together then mail me and tell me. I'll try to work something out.
Have a nice day :)

    Kanchan.


      ``~``~``AJ``~``~``

      I looked around the room. We were in the airport in the VIP lounge. We
being Kevin, Howie, our       bodyguards Ted, Steve, Carl and myself. Our
flight to L.A. had already been called. We had to board in
  about five minutes. Thankfully, we mostly had to board because of security
measures.

      I was never more thankful for that then right now. There was no sign
of Brian and Nick yet. I watched   as Kevin looked completely calm, but
every few seconds he quickly looked towards the door and back.   I knew he
would know once Nick was in the room, he always did, but right now I wanted
to know   where Frick and Frack were.

      There was a big commotion outside before the door opened and a member
of the airports security   team came inside, looking out of breath. He
looked around, but before he could say anything Kevin was   in front of him.

      "What's wrong? Where are Brian and Nick?" he asked.

      The man took a deep breath before speaking, "They're stuck outside.
Your bodyguard...umm," he   tried to remember the name.

      "Q or Lonnie," I said helpfully.

      He looked at me relived, "Um yeah, Lonnie said that they need help
outside."

      Before the words were out of his mouth Kevin had turned to Carl, who
said, "We're on it."

      The four of them left the room, while we stayed inside. Normally one
of them would have stayed with   us in the room, but because of the crowd
outside all three of them went.

      In knew Kevin was worried, hell so was I. Brian and Nick had gotten
separated from us. Carl had   pushed Kevin forward and inside the room.
Kevin had not argued because he knew that it could cause   more trouble if
he insisted on staying outside and waiting for them. He also knew that Q and
Lonnie   were out there with Brian and Nick.

      A few minutes later, we were told to get on the plane. Kevin kept
looking at the door and slowly   moving forward, with me behind him. We were
moving slowly towards the door that would lead us into   the plane. Just as
we were about to go through the door, the lounge door opened and Brian came
inside   with Ted and Lonnie behind him.

      Brian stood in the middle of the room, trying to catch his breath.
Kevin immediately moved forward.

      He stopped next to Brian, "Are you ok?"

      Brian nodded and smiled, "Yeah."

      Just then the door opened again. Steve, Q, Carl and Nick came inside.
Q had his hand on Nick's   back. Q, Steve and Carl looked relived while Nick
looked shaken up.

      Kevin stepped forward and gently pulled Nick into his arms. Nick
buried his face into Kevin's neck   and put his arms around his back.

      I looked at Howie who just smiled. Howie decided to take charge since
Kevin didn't look like he   cared right now whether we missed the flight or
not. Actually, I didn't care right now either. I think even   Howie and
Brian could tell from the way our bodyguards were looking that they were
relived that they   had all five of us in their sights. And from the way
Nick was holding onto Kevin that something had been   wrong outside.

      "Come on guys. We gotta get on the plane," he said gently.

      Brian, Ted, Steve, Lonnie came over and stood next to us. Carl put his
hand on Kevin's shoulder.   Kevin pulled away from Nick and kissed him on
the forehead. He took his hand and walked over to us.   We smiled and
stepped onto the plane.

      We had the entire first class section to ourselves, for once. Thank
you god, for small favors. In the   state we were all in, I was happy that
we didn't have anyone watching us. Brian plopped into a seat and   closed
his eyes. All of us quickly settled into our seats. The plane started
moving. They'd held up the   flight for 10 minutes for us already.

      Nick sat down slowly. He seemed frightened or sluggish. Howie sat down
and I sat down next to him.   Nick and Kevin were sitting across the aisle
from us. Brian and Carl were in front of them. Ted and   Steve were in front
of Howie and me. And Lonnie and Q were behind us. We had divided our
attention   between Nick, who was in Kevin's arms with his head on his chest
and Brian who was taking slow deep   breaths.

      We didn't say anything until we were in the air, knowing Nick and
Brian didn't particularly enjoy flying.

      Once the seatbelts sign was switched off, Brian immediately removed
his seatbelt while Kevin gently   removed Nick's.

      He softy asked, "Bunny you ok."

      Nick started nodding his head but quickly brought his hands and placed
them on either side of his   head. Kevin turned Nick's head gently towards
him and moved his hands away from his head.

      Before Kevin could do anything else, Brian turned around and kneeled
on his seat and said, "Kev be   careful. He hit his head."

      We all quickly looked at him.

      He sighed and said, "He got pushed and hit the wall."

      I looked at Brain, "Are you ok? Did you get hurt or something?"

      He shook his head and smiled.

      Q said, "Nick may have a couple of bruises on his arms. Those girls
were pulling on his arms. God,   don't their parents care that they're out
of the house at this hour?"

      That got a laugh out of all of us. It was after midnight, but these
girls were not bothered. I sighed and   shook my head. My attention was
brought back when Kevin started speaking.

      "Let me see your head Nicky," he asked softly.

      He gently pulled Nick's hands away from his head and moved Nick's hair
away from his face and   looked at his head.

      He pressed the button for the airhostess.

      "May I help you sir?"

      "Yes, can you please get me a cloth and some ice water in a bowl or
something please?"

      She took one look and them and smiled, then nodded her head and went
away.

      "Kev," I said softly, "What's wrong?"

      Kevin kissed Nick's head and turned to us, "There's a bump on his
head. I just want to put a cool   cloth on it."

      The airhostess came back with a tray. On it she had set a bowl, with a
cloth in it and some cold   water. Howie opened up his tray table and
motioned for the airhostess to set the tray on it. When she   went away,
Howie squeezed out the water from the cloth and handed it to Kevin.

      Kevin took the cloth and gently placed it on Nick's head. We all heard
Nick's "ouch' before he jerked   his head away from the cloth that Kevin was
holding to his head.

      Kevin sighed, "Come on bunny please. It'll only sting a little bit but
it'll help. Come on please, do it for   me. Just hold still."

      ``~``~``Kevin``~``~``


      I again placed the cloth on Nick's head. I watched as Nick shut his
eyes in pain. I felt so bad that   Nick was hurting. I kissed Nick lightly
and held him.

      The airhostess came back with a tray with sodas and water on it. We
each took a glass of water or   soda. I took one glass of water and made
Nick drink it.

      The airhostess asked me, "Excuse me sir?" when I looked at her she
said, "Is he ok? Do you need   anything else? A first aid kit?"

      I shook my head, "No thank you. He just bumped his head."

      She nodded, "Ok sir. If any of you need anything, just let me know."

      Brian smiled, "Thank you."

      ``~``~``AJ``~``~``


      A few minutes later Nick lifted his head and looked at Brian and
started laughing. We were startled.   He goes from scared to happy. Brian on
the other hand started laughing too. I guess we aren't mean to   understand
why they are laughing. It's a Frick and Frack moment.

      Nick turned to Kevin, "Now can you take this away," he said motioning
to the cloth.

      Kevin checked Nick's head then nodded moving the cloth away. He gently
kissed the bump on   Nick's head and smiled.

      "You feeling better now baby?" when Nick nodded he asked, "Do you hurt
anywhere else?"

      Nick shook his head no. But Brian caught Kevin's attention and pointed
to something.

      Q asked Brian what was wrong and Brian replied, "Nick's got some
bruises on his wrist."

      "I'm fine guys. Stop worrying," Nick said.

      The rest of the flight passed peacefully. Everyone but Carl, Lonnie,
Nick and me fell asleep. Carl and   Lonnie were listening to music or
something. Nick had his head on Kevin's shoulder and was playing his   game
boy. I was listening to my disc man and just trying to relax.

      When the airhostess's voice came through, saying we would be landing
in sometime Carl and Lonnie   started waking everyone up. Kevin had woken up
when I wasn't paying attention and was talking to   Nick. When the seatbelt
sign came on, all of us dutifully put our seatbelts on again.

      Once we landed, Steve, Ted and Lonnie walked outside to check the
security measures, while Carl   and Q stayed with us. A few minutes later
they came back.

      "Guys, there are fans out there, but security measures are better. We
have been told there are more   fans outside the hotel. Our bags are being
removed from the plane right now and taken to the vans they   have for us.
When you guys come outside, no stopping. Smile, wave whatever, but don't
stop to sign   anything. We don't want a repeat of Orlando ok?" Ted said.

      When we nodded he continued, "Walk outside, there is a limo in front,
get in that. Brian and Howie   you guys go first. AJ, Nick and Kevin you
guys are right behind them ok?"

      Brian, Howie, Lonnie and Steve walked forward. I walked to the door
and waited. Kevin moved   forward and took Nick's hand in his. They entwined
their fingers together and Kevin kissed the back of   Nick's hand. They
smiled and each other and came and stood next to me.

      I walked forward with Ted next to me, Nick followed with Q next to him
and Kevin was behind them   with Carl next to him. We managed to get out of
the airport and join Brian and Howie in the limo without   much trouble.
Security here was much tighter; having being informed of the trouble we had
in Orlando.

      I breathed a sigh of relief and closed my eyes. I opened them 10
minutes later and looked around.   Howie was talking softly to Kevin, who
was holding Nick's hand. Brian was looking out the window. I   caught Nick's
eye and smiled. He smiled back.

      "Does your head hurt anymore Nicky?"

      "Not really. Just have a slight headache because of it."

      I nodded, "What about the bruises you got?"

      He held up his right arm out towards me. I saw a few red marks on his
wrist.

      He smiled, "They don't hurt."

      I nodded my head. We reached the hotel where we would be staying for
the next two days and saw a   lot of fans standing outside. They started
screaming as soon as the limo came into sight. I looked at Nick   and Brian
and saw them look at each other and shrug.

      I saw Kevin look at me and then at both of them, "Relax guys. Ya'll
are not going to get stuck again."

      Brian flashed Kevin a faint smile, and then looked at Nick. Nick
looked at Kevin and smiled.

      "I already trust you with my heart," he said softly.

      Kevin smiled and looked at us.

      "They'll clear a path for us. Just run through and into the hotel. No
stopping."

      The limo stopped in front of the hotel doors and the limo opened the
door. Carl stuck his head inside   and looked at us.

      "Come on guys. Just run in ok?"

      We nodded our heads and looked at each other. Brian took a deep breath
and stepped outside.   Immediately the screams got louder. Once Brian was
inside the hotel, Carl motioned for Howie to go.   After that, he motioned
for Kevin to go. Kevin squeezed Nick's hand, smiled at me and stepped out. I
   looked at Nick; we exchanged a smile and waited. Carl motioned for me to
come out. I winked at Nick   and stepped out. Carl stuck his head back in
and looked at Nick.

      He smiled, "Come on Nicky. Be ready."

      Nick smiled faintly and moved towards the door. He took a deep breath
when Carl nodded for him   to come out. As soon as Nick stepped outside the
screams got even louder if that was possible.

      ``~``~``Justin``~``~``

      I looked up from the sofa where I was sitting and taking to Joey when
I heard the loud screams,   signaling that most probably the BSB were here.
I was proved right, when I saw Brian Littrell run in the   door. I saw JC
make his way over to him.

      We had been waiting in the hotel lobby for about half an hour waiting
for our rooms. I looked up and   by now, Howie and Kevin were in too. I
watched Kevin look towards the doors. I didn't see Nick   anywhere so I
figured he was looking for him. AJ came in next.

      A few minutes later, two bodyguards entered followed by Nick and three
more bodyguards. Nick   immediately went into Kevin's arms. I watched as
Kevin hugged him then released him.

      I watched as Kevin frowned when JC said something to him. He said
something to Nick, Brian, AJ   and Howie. AJ started walking towards us but
stopped suddenly and turned back to watch Kevin and   Nick. I too, watched
to see what was happening.

      Kevin cupped Nick's face in his hands and said something to him. Nick
shook his head. Kevin said   something and kissed Nick's forehead. Nick
shook his head and together with Brian and AJ they came   towards us.

      ``~``~``Brian``~``~``

      I sighed as I saw Nick's face. He just didn't want to be separated
from Kevin right now. But he was   also in no state to be dealing with the
hotel's management. It was best to leave that to Kevin, Howie, JC   and
Lance.

      Joey stood up when we reached them. We exchanged a few words with him
but it was obvious that   all of us were tired. Chris and Justin weren't
even moving. Chris looked at Nick who had said a few   words then become
silent. He looked at me and raised his eyebrows while motioning towards Nick
with   his head.

      "We had some trouble at the Orlando airport. Nick and I got caught
with the fans before we could   reach the VIP lounge."

      Chris winced, knowing what it felt like to get caught like that
between the fans. He looked towards   Nick again to see him looking towards
Kevin. He smiled. I looked towards where Chris was looking to   see why he
was smiling.

      Chris saw me looking at him and asked, "What? I was just...just thinking
that they really love each   other a lot. It's so obvious."

      I smiled, "Yes it is. And now they can show their love for each other.
They don't have to hide it."

      ``~``~``Kevin``~``~``

      I had not wanted to leave Nick in the limo. I had wanted us to go
together or at least for him to go   before me. But I have to listen to
security.

      Where is he? Ok I see him. I saw Nick enter the hotel and look around.
When he saw me he came   towards me. I immediately hugged him.

      JC told us our rooms weren't ready yet I turned to the others.

      "Our rooms aren't ready. We need to settle something. Nick, Brian and
AJ, you guys go over and   wait for a few minutes ok?"

      AJ nodded and started walking towards the guys of NSYNC. Brian waited
for Nick. But Nick shook   his head.

      "Please Kev, I don't want to go there," my love said softly.

      I cupped Nick's face in my hands, "Please baby. It's just for a few
minutes, then I'll be back with you   ok?" I knew he was not happy. He
always got scared when he got caught with the fans.

      "Just for a little while baby," I said and kissed Nick's forehead.

      Nick again shook his head, then walked away with Brian ad AJ. I sighed
and rubbed my eyes. I felt   someone's hand on my shoulder. I turned and saw
Howie and Lance standing there.

      "Come on Kev, he'll be fine. Brian, AJ and the other guys are with
him," Howie said.

      I nodded and went with them to talk to the hotel manager. I don't
believe how silly they are being.   They are supposed to have our rooms
ready before we even get here. While talking to the hotel   manager, I kept
looking over at Nick. I saw him sitting next to Brian.

      ``~``~``45 minutes later``~``~``

      We finally got the room keys and walked over to where the other guys
were sitting. By now our   bodyguards were standing near them. I didn't
understand why they had formed a circle around them.   Apparently Lance
didn't either.

      "Why have they formed a circle around the others?" he asked.

      I shrugged, "I don't know, but lets find out."

      Q moved aside when he saw us coming, Carl and one of NSYNC's bodyguard
had been with us.   Now they stood next to Q. We moved into the circle they
had formed and saw why they were all   standing here.

      All six guys were asleep or almost getting there. Brian had his head
on Nick's shoulder and Nick's   head was on top of Brian's. AJ, Chris and
Joey were trying their best to stay awake. Justin was sleeping   with his
head on Chris's shoulder.

      I smiled and knelt down in front of Brian and Nick, while Lance
motioned to AJ, Joey and Chris.   Chris started waking up Justin. I gently
lifted Nick's head off Brian's shoulder so that Brian could   straighten up
once he was awake. I gently shook Brian's shoulder. He groaned, opened his
eyes and sat   straight. He winced and started rubbing his neck.

      I caressed Nick's cheek, "Nick? Nicky come on wake up."

      He opened his eyes and looked at me, then blinked a few times, getting
adjusted to the lights. His   hand immediately went up to his neck and
started rubbing it. I stood up and held out my hand to him. He   took it and
stood up, rolling his neck around a little. All of us started towards the
elevators. Justin, Chris,   AJ, Lance and Joey went into the elevator.

      Before we could go in though the hotel manager came up to us.

      "Mr. Richardson, I'm sorry but you have to sign some papers since your
manager isn't here," he said   with an utterly fake smile.

      What is this guy, stupid or something? We've waited 45 minutes and now
he remembers I have to sign   something...

      I sighed and turned to the rest of the guys, "Ya'll go on, and I'll go
finish this."

      I saw Nick looking at me, I looked at him and smiled, "You go up
Nicky. I'll be there in a few minutes   ok?"

      He sighed and nodded. He looked at me then rolled his eyes towards the
manager. I smiled and   kissed him on the forehead. He turned and went into
the elevator with the others.

      ``~``~``Nick``~``~``

      I entered the elevator. Brian, Howie and JC were already inside. When
we reached out floor, JC   handed out the keycards to everyone. They quickly
said goodnight and went into their rooms. He gave   me mine last. Then went
to his own. I saw that he was opposite Kevin and my room.

      I was about to go into our room when I saw Q coming towards me. I
leaned against the doorway and   waited for him.

      He smiled, "Hey Nicky."

      I smiled back, "Hey Q. What're you doing? Not tired?"

      He laughed, "I have to wait until all of you are safely locked up in
your rooms, then I can rest a bit   easier. Oh yeah, your bags will be
brought up in a couple of minutes."

      I nodded my head, "Well are you going to be standing right here," I
indicated the hallway outside my   room.

      "Yes. Why? Nick no fans are going to be able to sneak in," he smiled
reassuringly.

      I chuckled, "I know. I want to go for a shower so will you give Kevin
this keycard when he comes   up?"

      He took the keycard I held out to him, "Sure kiddo. But hey, be
careful of that bump on your head   ok?"

      I saluted him, "Yes boss," and went inside, closing the door behind
me.

      I looked around the room, and then sat down on the bed. I quickly
pulled off my shoes and socks and   stood up again. I kept my watch, wallet
and cell phone on a table and took of my belt and kept it there   too. After
taking off my jeans and t-shirt I went into the bathroom and started the
shower.

      ``~``~``Kevin``~``~``

      I went with the manager and signed whatever paper I had had to read
through it before singing it, so it   took about 10 minutes. After I was
done, I went towards the elevators. I saw Ted, Steve and Lonnie   standing
there with bags around them.

      "Hey guys," I didn't see Carl and Q anywhere, "where are Carl and Q?"

      Ted smirked and looked at Lonnie and Steve then looked at me again,
"Carl's right behind you Kev."

      I turned around to see Carl grinning at me.

      I frowned and shook my head at him, "Why do you always sneak up on
me?"

      He started laughing, "Practicing Kev. Gotta be on my toes."

      I smiled and got into the elevator with Carl.

      "Where's Q?" I asked him.

      "Oh he went upstairs to see that everyone goes into their room and no
one else is on the floor who   doesn't have to be there."

      I nodded. We waited in silence till we reached the floor. I stopped
and slapped my hand against my   forehead. Carl just raised his eyebrows and
looked at me.

      I looked at Carl and said, "I don't what room I'm in. JC had the
keycards, I don't know what room   number card he gave Nick."

      Carl smiled and pointed to Q, who was standing against the wall a
couple of doors ahead of us.

      We walked towards him, "Hey Q, what room is Nicky in?" Carl asked.

      "This one," Q said pointing to a room.

      I smiled, "Thanks."

      He held out something to me, "This is your keycard. Nick said he was
going for a shower so he gave   it to me to give you."

      I nodded and took it from him, unlocking the door. I waited outside
until I got our bags and took them   inside, and then locked the door. A few
minutes later, Nick came out of the bathroom with only his   boxers on. I
saw his hair was still dripping with water.

      I had taken off my jeans and shirt and I was lying down on the bed in
my boxers. I sat up when I saw   him and motioned for him to come to me. I
made him sit in front of me and took the towel from him and   gently dried
his hair, being careful not to hurt his head. Then I ran my fingers through
his hair. I felt him   relax and moved the towel away.

      I pulled back the blankets and we both lay down. I kissed his neck and
sighed. It had been a long day   and we were tired.

      I hugged him close to me, "I love you Nicky," I whispered.

      I felt him smile against my chest, "I love you too Kevin," he murmured
before he fell asleep.

      A few minutes later, I was fast asleep too.


      ``~``~``The next morning...9:40am``~``~``

      The guys from NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys received telephone calls
at 8:30am...wakeup calls.   All of them had to meeting with managers, to
discuss their schedule.

      ``~``~``Howie``~``~``

      I left my room and looked around to see if anyone else was around. I
had no idea, which rooms the   others were in...well I knew Brian was in the
room next to mine. I didn't know which room Kev and   Nicky were in though.

      I knocked on Brian's room door and waited to see if he was still in
there or not. A minute later he   opened the door.

      "Hey Howie, come on in," he said while putting his belt on.

      I stepped inside his room.

      "What time do we have to be downstairs?" he asked.

      "Before 10," I replied.

      "Ok, let's go. Hey do you know room AJ and Kevin and Nicky are in?" he
asked when we got out of   the room.

      "No, lets just call their cell and see," I said.

      Brian nodded, I called Kevin's cell phone and waited. It rang a few
times...

      "Morning Howie," I heard Nick's voice say.

      I smiled, "Morning Nicky. Are you two ready?"

      "I'm ready, well almost ready. Kevin's taking a shower."

      I could hear some rustling in the background, "Ok, what room are you
guys in?"

      "Where are you guys?" he asked.

      "We are," I looked at the closest door's room number, "outside room
number 703."

      I saw the door to room number 703 open a little; "Well then you better
come in since you are right   outside our room."

      I hung up the call and motioned for Brian to come with me into room
number 703. We knocked and   entered. I saw Nick putting his belt through
the loops of his jeans.

      "Hey Howie, hey Brian," he said without looking up.

      "Damn Frack how do you do that?" Brian questioned, "Howie didn't tell
you I was with him."

      Kevin had opened the bathroom door and heard what Brian said. He
chuckled and came outside.

      "Morning guys. Brian how many times will you ask the same question?"
he asked as he pulled on his   shoes.

      I smiled, "Morning Kev."

      Brian went and sat down on the bed, next to him Nick was lying back
with his arms crossed behind   his head.

      "How's the head?" Brian asked Nick.

      "Hmmm...oh, not hurting anymore," he replied quietly, and then looked at
Kevin.

      Kevin smiled back and shook his head slightly.

      I looked at my watch, "Come on guys, we better go. We have to be down
in ten minutes."

      Brian stood up and looked down at Nick, "Coming Nick?"

      "No," Nick replied.

      Brian held out his hand and pulled Nick up. Nick stood up and ran his
fingers through his hair. He   brushed his hair then turned to us.

      "Well, what're you guys waiting for? Let's go," he said while putting
his cell phone in his pocket.

      We left the room and walked towards the elevators. We got inside and
Brian pressed the button for   the lobby. Kevin was standing behind Nick
with his hands on Nick's shoulders, gently massaging them. I   smiled at how
much love you could feel between them. Nick saw me looking at them and
raised his   eyebrows. I shook my head. He just smiled and closed his eyes.

      The elevator doors opened and we stepped outside. We went into the
room they had set aside for all   of us. I saw Chris was already in there. I
didn't see any of the other guys from NSYNC around, so I   guessed they
hadn't come down yet. Chris waved us over so we joined him at the table
where he was   sitting. We ordered some stuff, when the waiter came up to
us. A minute later he came back with coffee.

      When he went to pour some for Nick, he quickly shook his head,
indicating he didn't want coffee.

      "Can you please get me some orange juice?" Nick asked sweetly.

      The waiter smiled and nodded. Chris, Brian and Kevin were talking
about what we had to do for the   day. I was listening to them. Nick though,
when I looked at him, seemed to be in his own world. He was   moving his
finger on the white tablecloth, as if he was tracing some design.

      The waiter set a glass of orange juice in front of Nick, who smiled,
"Thank you."

      ``~``~``Brian``~``~``


      The waiter brought our breakfast and set it on the table. I took a
bite of my eggs and looked up.   Kevin had cut the first bite of his omelet
and held the fork out to Nick, who smiled and took it. This was   like a
ritual between the two of them. They always ate the first bite of the others
food. Nick ate the piece   of omelet and after forking some of the eggs on
his plate he passed it to Kevin.

      I saw Chris looking at them. Nick caught his gaze and smiled.

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