Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2001 01:36:08 EST From: Cazbyrnefeehily@aol.com Subject: Shane and Nicky Part 5 (gay/boybands) Shane and Nicky Part 5 cazbyrnefeehily@aol.com Disclaimer This is a work of fiction about the Irish boyband Westlife, none of it is true, because it's FICTION. If you're not supposed to be here, kindly leave, otherwise enjoy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------ Shane was watching Nicky, he couldn't snap out of it. He loved him. Why! Why do I feel so strongly! He thought to himself "How you coping?" Shane spun round and came face to face with Mark. "Mark" He smiled "Ahh well you know me. I'll be fine" "I hope so, I really do. Did you sort things out with Nix?" "Kind of, we're going to talk later, I was lucky because I thought he was going to blank me, he looked as if he would tell me to go to hell. I was so scared Mark!" Shane had fear in his eyes, Mark wrapped an arm around his friend to comfort him. Nicky glanced over and noticed Shane, he wished he could comfort him. He knew it would cheer Shane up, it made him all warm inside, his face lit up as he thought about it. Shane looked over at Nicky's smiling face, it made him happy to see him smile, he returned the smile. Shane was takenaback when Nicky blushed and averted his eyes What the....?Could he be? Nah as if he would, only in my dreams. He thought to himself Louis walked in and told the lads that the meet and greet was about to start. They went to sit on the couches. Three girls walked in, all happy, their voices highpitched. Shane focused on the fans instead of Nicky. Time passed quickly, but something made him look towards the door. There was a guy in his 20s, dark brown hair, blue eyes, he was staring right at him. Shane looked away, but whenever he looked back he was still staring, it made Shane uncomfortable, that is until he smiled at Shane. He returned the smile and Shane approached him. He held out his hand and the stranger readily shook his hand "Woah strong grip!" He giggled "I'm Shane, how do you do?" The stranger gazed at him "I know who you are, I'm Josh" Josh was very bold and whispered to Shane "You're cute" Shane's face turned the deepest shade of red "Thank you Josh" He was really embarrassed, he was being hit on, but he felt awkward. Nicky glanced over at Shane, he didn't like this strange man leering at his best friend, he felt protective of him. As he was walking over he caught the end of the conversation. "So Shane" Josh leaned in close "Now would be a good time to return the compliment" Shane glared at Josh, he couldn't believe the nerve of the lad "Do you think I'm cute, well do you *Shane*?" He felt like a naughty schoolboy who had been dragged to the principal's office. He was about to reply when Nicky gently touched his arm, Shane jumped but smiled when he saw who it was "Shay, Kian wants you" Nicky winked "Oh right, cheers Nix. Nice meeting you....Josh right?" He shook his hand again but Josh was reluctant to let go "You never answered my question Shane" "Didn't I?" Shane asked innocently "Oh how rude of me, what was the question again?" Nicky glared at Josh and he backed down "Umm...Forget it, good luck for tonight" He glanced at Nicky "Both of you" He slipped out of the room Shane and Nicky started laughing "Thanks Nicky, I felt so uncomfortable" "I kind of noticed" Nicky softly replied, which made Shane want to grab him and kiss him, but he didn't. Nicky smiled and they walked over to the rest of the lads The three girls were gathering their signed posters up and getting goodbye kisses off Kian, Bryan and Mark. Shyly they approached Shane and Nicky, and asked for a hug. They grinned and offered big hugs and kisses to the grateful fans Louis came in to usher the fans to their seats "Wasn't there a male here as well?" Louis enquired "Oh yeah" Nicky smiled "But he's already gone" "Okay, well concert's in an hour, good luck lads" Louis left and the lads went to get changed for the concert. They all had on blue suits, with white shirts, top two buttons undone, hair gelled back if needed. They were fitted with earpieces. 10 minutes before the concert the crowd was getting louder and louder, they all huddled for a group hug. Shane blushed as his head was against Nicky's shoulder, he could almost taste Nicky's aftershave, the scent tickled his nose, he smelt Nicky's hair, he knew that he'd never forget the alluring aroma. He was the first to break the hug. No-one noticed how much he wanted to stay close to Nicky, he had to get through the gig. Nicky patted him on the back and whispered "Good luck mate" Shane smiled "You too mate" "Are you ready for the five hottest guys from Ireland!" The loud voice echoed around the arena "Scream for WESTLIFE!" The arena shook as Westlife ran onto the stage, screams deafening them. Shane walks to the front of the stage and smiles at the crowd, taking his microphone he shouts "Hello Dublin! Can you tell me what makes a man!" He grinned as the crowd erupts and stamps their feet. The music starts and Shane grins as he sings his heart out. The fans always give him a buzz The concert went along brilliantly. Nicky could feel Shane watching him, and he'd smile at him. Soon it was time for Nicky to sing and he was nervous but well hyped. They all sat on stools. Nicky smiled as the crowd screamed "NICKY!" He spotted Georgina in the crowd and smiled at her. Licking his lips he ran his fingers through his hair and started to sing I've been trying to reach you (crowd screams) Cause I've got something to say But you're talking about nothing at all And you're slipping away Shane's stomach was in knots, he loved the sound of Nicky's voice, but he also spotted Georgina making eyes at Nicky, this made him bitter because she had the man he loved. We were crying together It was a long time ago Before you walk out that door And leave me this way Just hear what I say You make me feel, You make me real For the rest of my days, in so mnay ways You make me feel I've been trying to leave you (More screams as Kian sings) Why should we go on like this? But my heart can't breathe When I hear you say It's better this way You make me feel, You make me real For the rest of my days, in so many ways You make me feel Ten thousand light years away (More screams as Mark sings) >From you Keep thinking maybe It's time to let go But by the end of the day I still want to say do you? You make me feel, You make me real For the rest of my days, in so many ways You make me feel I've been trying to reach you (More screams as Shane sings) Cause I've got something to say For the rest of my days, in so many ways. You make me feel Nicky and Kian bowed and got the loudest scream of the night. "Thank you" Nicky said while saluting the crowd The concert progressed and it came to the last song. "Seasons in the sun" The crowd loved it, and they did a final bow, ran off for the costume change for the encore. They ran back on dressed in white and sung "Angels wings" and "Fool again" Shane teased the crowd "Geez, would you look at the time, we should get going lads, don't you think?" "Definitely" Kian joked "I mean we could do one last song....But....Nah" "You think they want one more song Ki?" Shane yelled "Maybe" He yawned "I'm so tired though" Kian stretched out his arms and the crowd went wild as the music to "Flying without wings " began. The lads belted it out, the crowd sang along loudly. But sadly it was time to go, they ran off the stage, the crowd still screaming. Backstage they were bundled with towels and dressing gowns, they rushed onto the tourbus. Georgina and Bethany scrambled on after them, looking for thir boyfriends. Bethany squealed as she spotted Mark, she practically dived on him, his face lit up as she kissed him hungrily. Shane chuckled as they locked lips. Georgina found Nicky, sat next to Bryan, he was wiping the sweat off his forehead. She walked over to him and kissed him passionately. Shane couldn't watch them, he closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep. He dreamt of Nicky, they were cuddling, it felt really good. Nicky was whispering "Shane" over and over again "Shane. Shane" "Mmm Nicky" He mumbled "Shane, wake up!" Bryan was laughing at him Shane sat upright and blushed, they were back at the hotel "Where's Nix?" "Georgina dragged him into the hotel" Bryan answered Shane's face fell "Shane, I don't think they're gonna.....You know. She wanted a drink" "Oh right" He said happier "Well lets go" Shane and Bryan walked into the hotel and got in the lift. When it reached their floor Shane went into his room and took a shower. Georgina was downstairs getting drunk. Nicky wasn't in the mood, she was really drunk "Ki, can she crash in your room tonight? Doesn't look like she's in a fit state to go home" "Well sure, but why doesn't she kip with you?" "Shane wouldn't like it, and I promised him we'd talk" "Okay" Kian smiled "I'll take her up when I've finished my drink alright?" "Cheers Ki" He kisses her cheek and walks up the stairs, he reaches his room and opens his door. He hears the shower and walks into the bedroom, flops on his bed, he falls asleep. When he wakes up he sees Shane sat on his own bed in tshirt and boxers "Didn't realise I'd fallen asleep" Shane crawls into his bed and avoids his eye. Nicky wonders why he's acting so shy "You okay Shane?" Shane didn't reply, so Nicky continues talking "You know you wanted to talk, well I'm listening....Shane?" Shane's crying softly, but Nicky can't hear him, so he assumes he's either asleep or avoiding him. He shrugs his shoulders and walks to the bathroom, as he passes Shane's bed he notices that his eyes are closed. Nicky's happy that he wasn't avoiding him, because they really needed to discuss Shane's feelings. Nicky got a shower, meanwhile Shane's eyes opened, and they were brimming over with tears, he cursed himself for loving someone who would never return those feelings. He closed his eyes again and saw Nicky singing "You make me feel". A smile flickered and faded as the tears returned. He got out of bed and walked over to the window, gazing out at the still night. His life had been like the still night until he met Nicky, and then everything changed, his life was full of colour, light and happiness. He mistook those feelings for friendship, but lately he has to face facts, he loved Nicholas Byrne. His body ached from turmoil, anguish, worry. If Nicky would return those feelings, he knew that he'd feel as light as a feather. His love would pick him up, nourish his weak state. Shane was snapped out of his thoughts by the bathroom door slamming shut. Nicky was before him in tshirt and boxers. wet hair, daft grin on his face "Hope I didn't wake you up" "No I wasn't asleep" "So you heard what I said?" "Oh yes, I heard" "Well why didn't you say anything?" "Why do you think Nic?" "I know about your.....Feelings Shane, I wish I wasn't straight" "Well you are straight, so just drop it ok?" Tears were threatening to fall so Shane moved away "I can't drop it. I love you Shane" "But Nicky, the love I have for you goes way deeper than your *love* for me, anyway where's Georgina?" "Oh she's with Kian. She's drunk, she's crashing in his room tonight" "Are you missing her?" "What? I only saw her an hour or two ago, look lets not talk about her. I know what it does to you" "It doesn't do anything Nicky" "It does, I take it this is your comedown after the gig. You were so hyper before it, now you seen subdued" "I guess I'm tired" "Well, come on get to sleep, we'll talk later ok?" Shane looked at Nicky, he was smiling. Shane let the barriers down and smiled too, he kissed Nicky on the cheek and rushed into bed. Nicky stood there gobsmacked, he wasn't expecting that at all, he stroked his cheek, wondering why he kissed him. Just before he was so defensive, cold even. Nicky smiled and went to bed TBC