Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2001 17:34:32 EST
From: SweetAngel472023@aol.com
Subject: 'A Second Chance' Chapter 6

'A Second Chance'
Chapter 6

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. If you are underage, please leave or at
least make sure you don't get caught. If you are homophobic, what are you even
doing here?

How is everyone? I know this Chapter is kind of late, but with school
starting I've been really busy.
Thanx again to all the people who've been sending me e-mails: it just makes
the writing so much more worthwhile.
So, enjoy the party. J

    The Backstreet Boys were sitting in their limousine on their way to the
hotel. They were running a little late because it had taken Nick hours to get
ready. Since only Brian knew the real reason for that, all the other guys
were making fun of him. Nick tried to smile, but he was just too nervous. His
hands were shaking and he was terrified. He took a few deep breaths and told
himself to calm down. The only other time he could remember being this
nervous was their very first concert. He sighed. He got through that, he'd
get through this too.
    The guys of N*SYNC were already at the hotel. They were sitting in the
large conference room that had been reserved for them. The large table had
been removed and instead there were a few chairs and bistro tables along the
wall. On the other wall there was a buffet and a cart with a TV and a CD
player. Justin had dragged along Britney for moral support and she was trying
her best to calm him down.  She had just gotten him to stop shaking when Nick
walked the door.
    "Oh my God, Brit, there he is. I can't do this!" Justin whispered.
    "Don't be stupid. Of course you can. Just talk to him." She said,
thinking 'How did I get into this situation? I'm helping my ex-boyfriend to
get together with another guy!'
    The two bands started talking. Soon Lance and Brian were comparing dance
moves, and AJ and Joey were making fun of each other's hairstyles. Justin was
looking at  Nick from across the room, trying to get up the  courage to talk
to him Finally he just walked over.
    "Uh, hi. How's it going?" He asked, trying to sound nonchalant.
    "I'm ok. How bout you?" Nick replied.
    "I'm fine. We...kind of need to talk, don't you think?" Justin managed to
stammer.
    "I guess so." They left the room together to find a place where they
could talk in private. As soon as they were alone, and awkward silence
spread. Neither of them wanted to start, waiting for the other one to say
something. Finally, Nick broke the silence.
    "I heard you broke up with Britney."  He said.
    "Yeah. It was because of you." Justin said with a weak smile. Nick
swallowed hard.
    "Because of the kiss?" Nick couldn't believe his luck. Justin nodded.
    "I didn't wanna admit to myself that I'm...attracted to guys. But after
what happened it got so hard to deny. So I came out."
    "Wow. This is like... a dream. You know I've had a crush on you for like a
year?" Nick asked.
    "Really? You know what I've been wanting to do for a few days now?"
Justin inched closer to Nick.
    "I've got a pretty good guess." Nick whispered. The next second he felt
Justin's lips on his. Careful at first, then more daring they explored each
other's mouths with their tongues. Nick's hands wandered up and down Justin's
back, then went under the shirt to touch his smooth, muscular chest. Finally,
they broke apart, breathing heavily.
    "That was way better than I could've hoped for."  Justin sighed. They
stayed in that close embrace for another few minutes, just standing still,
relishing the feeling of having the other one close by.
    "Maybe we should go back in." Nick suggested.
    "Maybe." Justin agreed, but neither of them moved. Nick kissed Justin on
the cheek.
    "Come on, Curly. Let's go."
    "Only if you kiss me again."
    "I think we can arrange that." Nick smiled and pulled Justin closer.  The
kiss was slower, softer than the one before, but just as passionate.
    "You liked that, didn't you?" Nick asked with a giggle. Justin looked
down on himself, noticing the obvious bulge in his pants.
    "Hmm, we better wait till that calms down before we go back. Someone
might get ideas about what we've been doing out here." Both started laughing.
They were interrupted by Howie who came towards them with a cell phone in his
hand.
    "Nick, I've been looking all over for you.  BJ is on the phone. She wants
to talk to you." Howie said, handing him the phone.
    "I'll be just a second." Nick excused himself and walked a few steps away.
    "Hi BJ. How's it going? Yes, I miss you too. Ok, well have a happy New
Year.   Love you!" Nick hung up and turned around just in time to see Justin
run out.
    "Justin, wait, what's wrong?" He yelled, racing after him.  Justin
stopped.
    "When were you going to tell me that you have a girlfriend?"  He yelled.
    "But..." Nick didn't know what had just happened, but then it clicked. 'BJ!
He must think she's my girlfriend! Damn!'
    "Wait! I can explain." Nick caught up with Justin and grabbed his arm,
but Justin moved away.
    "I'm sure you can. But I don't wanna hear it." Tears were welling up in
his eyes. He'd done it again. Just like so many times before he'd given away
his heart too willingly, making himself vulnerable. And now Nick had just
thrown it back at him.
Without even thinking were he was going to go he raced out of the hotel and
into the night. He ran until he got to a small park and sat down on a bench.
The tears that were now flowing freely down his cheek mixed with the rain
that had come seemingly out of nowhere. Why, why, why? Why had he trusted
Nick like that? He barely even knew him. He sighed deeply and glanced at his
watch. Ten minutes until midnight. What a way to start the New Year.

Ok, so this Chapter is kind of short, but I had to do it that way because I
wanted to leave you on this cliffhanger. Will Nick find Justin? Will they
make up in time to welcome the New Year together?
Tune in next time to find out!
Take care,
    j