Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2000 17:59:58 EST
From: SweetAngel
Subject: A Second Chance - chapter 1

Justin and Nick

    I've read so many stories about Justin and JC or even Justin and Kevin,
but apparently no one ever thought of putting the two babies together. So I
have taken it upon myself to write a love story for those two.
    Keep in mind though that I'm not a 'fan'. I don't really listen to
N*sync or BSB, I just find that some of them make for very cute
couples. Therefore, I don't know much about the personality of the members
or the names of family members and such. So whenever I come across
something I don't know or am not sure about I will make up something. Feel
free to let me know the real info so I can use it in future stories.
    So, without further ado I present the first chapter of 'Justin and
Nick'.

Disclaimer
    The usual stuff applies. This is a work of fiction, the product of my
over active imagination. I am not implying anything about the sexuality of
the members of the two bands. And if you are underage or find the thought
of two men in love and/or having sex repulsive, please leave.

Chapter I 'Justin and Nick'

    Nick folded up the poster as the last words of 'This I promise you'
faded out. He glanced at his darling one last time as a knock sounded from
the door. Frantically he put the CD back in the cover and hid in a drawer
together with the poster just in time before the door opened. Brian came
in.  As he saw his friend hastily push the drawer shut a quick smile spread
over his face.
    "You should really learn to lock your door before you start a
worshipping session." Brian advised.
    "First of all, it's not a 'worshipping session'. All I do is listen to
music and look at a poster. Second of all, my door doesn't have a lock, so
all I can do is hope that no one comes in."
    "I really don't get you. I mean, he's not even cute!" Brian snickered.
    "Like you would know. You're not gay." Nick put on a fake pout, which
caused Brian to laugh uncontrollably.
    "C'mon Nicky. We have go downstairs.  It's almost time for dinner and
the boys got here like two minutes ago."
    "I was actually hoping I'd get a chance to talk to you. I'm kinda
scared about this summer. I mean, how am I supposed to stay sane when I'm
gonna be with Justin for six weeks and I have to act straight?" Nick
sighed. Brian flinched. He was the only one who knew that Nick was gay, and
sometimes it pained him to see how much Nick was affected by always having
to hide his true self. It was partly a self-inflicted pain on Nick's part,
he could just come out and get it over with. But on the other hand Brian
admired Nick for staying in the 'closet' for the bands sake.
    "Well, you have to be clear about what you expect from Justin. Do you
think you guys would have a chance if you came out to him?" Brian
asked. Nick shrugged his shoulders.
    "I don't even know if I like him like that. I mean, I don't even know
him. I just think he's cute and has a sexy voice. Besides, he's probably
straight because he's going out with Britney Spears. So I'll just do what
I've been doing for the past year - act straight." He put on a forced
smile.  Brian was once again impresses that Nick could be so cheerful
despite the prospect of having to put on another act.
    "Let's go down to dinner. And Brian, wipe that frown of your face. It's
Christmas Eve after all. Be happy!"  Brian couldn't help but smile at Nicks
attempt to cheer him up. He led the way to the door and almost ran into
Kevin who had just been about to open the door himself.
    "I was looking for you guys. Dinner is ready."  Kevin said, then turned
around to descend the stairs. Brian looked at Nick and knew that they were
thinking the same thing 'Close one!'

    The five members of BSB and Nick's family sat down around the table and
piled food on their plates.
    "Before we eat, I have some news." Kevin announced. "I talked to Carson
and they can fit us in for an interview. But...it will be
tomorrow, on the Christmas special, and we'll have to do it together with
N*SYNC. MTV thinks it's a good opportunity for a 'meet and greet' before we
go on tour together this summer. So no vacation tomorrow. We have to be in
Now York by 5pm to make it in time for the interview. I already booked a
flight." A collective groan sounded form all around the table. Kevin just
smiled. He had expected something like that. And he couldn't help but laugh
as Nick voiced their concerns.
    "Does that mean no Christmas presents for us?" He asked, with a voice
like that of a little child.
    "You can open your presents, as long as you are willing to get up at
like 8 in the morning." Kevin said. Three napkins and a slice of turkey hit
him.
    Soon everyone was busy eating and talking.


    Justin entered his room and was about ready to walk out again right
away.  He knew they'd left quite a mess, but he didn't remember it being
that bad. A long sigh escaped his lips as he stared at the heaps of
wrapping paper, tape, and ribbon.
    "Justin, are you cleaning up your room?" His mother asked from
downstairs. Her voice brought him back to reality.
    "Yes!" he yelled back and started to collect the pieces of wrapping
paper off the floor. Yup, he and Britney had done a good job of messing up
his room. And to think all they'd done was wrap gifts. Even though he
wasn't gonna be there for most of the day tomorrow, he still wanted his
family and friends to get their gifts he'd gotten for them. He threw a wad
of paper at the wastebasket and missed. Annoyed with his inability to even
get a ball of paper in the basket from such close range he got up to try
again. As he looked up his eyes met the photograph on his desk. It showed
him and Britney.  The picture had been taken sometime last year, and it
showed Justin and Britney sitting on a bench in his backyard. Her head was
resting on his shoulder and a blissful smile was on her face. Their hands
were interlocked and the smile on Justin's face was sincere, which led to
the conclusion that the picture must have been taken sometime before he
found out. Before he found out that something was utterly and totally
indescribably wrong with him. In other words, he was gay. No, he didn't
want to accept that. The prettiest, most talented, sweetest girl in the
whole wide world was his girlfriend and all he could do was lust after
other men. He had been thinking about telling her because he knew that it
was unfair for her to keep silent, but he couldn't bring himself to do
it. As long as he didn't accept himself, he wasn't ready to tell anyone
else, he knew that much. But what was he supposed to do? Momentarily
forgetting about his task of cleaning up the room he plopped down on his
bed to think, but he soon fell asleep.


    There, that was my first chapter. Not very long, I know, but it is more
of a prologue. I hope the next one will be longer but I won't promise
anything.
    And just in case you were wondering: yes there will be sex, but not
until the last chapter or so. I'm more interested in building real
characters with a real relationship. So for those of you looking for quick
sex, you'll have to find a different story.
    One last thing, I appreciate feedback of any kind, even it's just to
say 'hi'. Since this is my first time ever of writing anything for 'nifty'
it would really help if you guys would let me know what you think. Thanx!
j