Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 19:57:29 -0700 (PDT)
From: Chica
Subject: Star Crossed_10

It's almost there!  I think I said 3, but oh well,
you're getting more!  I lye, I know.

DISCLAIMER:  I do not know the sexual orientation of
any of the Backstreet boys, especially Nick and Brian.
 (Besides, the real wedding date for Brian and
LeighAnne was September 2.  Ahh, I love fiction.)


Chapter 10-My Best Friend's Wedding


     The long awaited day had finally arrived.  It was
Thursday,July 15, 2000.  Over 300 guests had been
invited to the wedding of the millenium.  On this
supposedly festive day, only 4 Backstreet boys were
present for the event.  As more guests arrived and
family and family had been greeted, it was almost time
for the exchange of vows that would join Brian and
LeighAnne forever.

     "I can't believe Brian is doing this."  Howie
said, stepping into the dimly lit church.

     "I can't either.  I mean, I know he's just doing
this to protect Nick, or at least that's what he
SAYS..."  AJ trailed off.

     "Of coarse he cares about Nick.  We all do.  Now,
no matter what happens in that church today, no one
act like anything is up.  This is what Brian wants, so
let it be."  Kevin stated, walking to the alter.

     In a back room of the church, LeighAnne stood in
front of a large mirror, adorned in an elegant wedding
gown, bought by her husband-to-be.  Happy thoughts
danced through her head as she thought of how perfect
everything was and how her life would now be full of
love and security.  She couldn't help but dream of her
future lifestyle:  Wife of a Backstreet boy.  How
perfect.  She cared for Brian so much, but knew she
couldn't see him as much as she liked.  'Its too bad
about his friends, though'  LeighAnne thought.
'Especially Nick.  They always did share a strong
bond.  I wonder why he isn't here?'  LeighAnne
thought, looking out the door.

     Brian, on the other hand, was trying everything
trick in the book not to break down on his wedding
day.  He stared glassy eyed at the church he used to
sing choir at every sunday.  It was the same church,
he recalled, when he talked Nick into getting
Baptised.  Brian suddenly smiled brightly as he
remembered the look on Nick's face when he went
underwater.  He was always such a wimp when it came to
getting dunked.  AJ shot Brian a questioning look as
he saw the look on Brian's face.  AJ turned to Kevin
who stood next to Brian.

     "What's with the shit eating grin on Brian's
face?  Is he really happy about this?"  AJ whispered.
Kevin raised an eyebrow.

     "I don't know, but he'd better not enjoy this TOO
much.  God knows Nick is still back in the Bahamas
crying his eyes out."  Kevin muttered, picturing the
scene in his mind.  'Keep the faith Nick'  Kevin
thought.

     "Well, I for one think this is bull..."  AJ was
silenced by the organ player as she played the
traditional wedding music.  Everyone in the church
stood, looking on as LeighAnne elegantly walked toward
Brian, a look of pure happiness on her face.  Brian
gave her a fake grin, eyeing his future wife.  Instead
of the usual happiness with marriage, Brian felt like
his heart was breaking in two at the sight.  After
what seemed like eternity to Brian, LeighAnne finally
made it to his side.  Brian lifted her veil, now
eye-to-eye with his future.  The words Kevin spoke to
him still hadn't registered in Brian's dazed mind.
Everything was happening too fast and Brian didn't
know when it would all start slowing down.

     The preacher motioned for everyone to sit.

     "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to
wittness the..."  as the preacher said those words,
Brian had a tear in his eye.  LeighAnne smiled
brightly at it, thinking it was for happiness, which
was the exact opposite of what it meant.  Brian didn't
even listen as the preacher spoke, suddenly not caring
at all.  He could feel everyone staring at him.  He
could feel Kevin's eyes burning into him, almost as if
they were trying to penetrate Brian's mind and tell
him what to do.  Brian was so confused at the whole
situation but knew that it was the only way.  He had
to marry LeighAnne and keep Nick safe.

     Nick.....the thought of the past few days clouded
Brian's mind, keeping the rest of the world out.  He
didn't hear nothing until the preacher asked LeighAnne
if she would be his wife, blah, blah.  Brian heard her
softly and emotionally say yes.  Then Brian knew this
was it.  Everything boiled down to this one moment.
Just as he was ready to seal his fate, a glimmer of
light caught his eye.  Brian followed the shimmer and
saw the source of it.  There standing by the doors of
the church was Nick.

     Nick had on a white Armani suit.  The light from
the windows had shined upon his clothes, sending a
sort of signal to Brian.  Nick stared at Brian.  He
didn't look sad, happy, upset, nothing.  He stared
directly at Brian.  Time finally slowed down as he
stared at Nick.  He looked like an angel.  The words
Kevin had said finally all made sense:  "It's not how
long you live, it's how you live your life."  All of a
sudden, nothing mattered.  He then realized how stupid
all of this was.  He was going to throw his life away,
marry LeighAnne, and end up hurting Nick more than
dying would?  It was so silly, that Brian laughed,
loudly.  Everyone stared perplexed at the laughing
Brian.  The preacher had just asked Brian if he would
be LeighAnne's till death do them part.  Finally,
Brian settled down, looking at LeighAnne.

     "I can't.  I love someone else."  Brian seriously
stated.

     "YES!!!  ALRIGHT!!!"  AJ screamed, breaking the
shocked atmosphere.  Immediately everyone stood up,
trying to talk to Brian.

     "Um, Kev, a mob of angry relatives are fixing to
attack me."  Brian nervously joked.

     "Then I suggest you run, cuz."  Kevin stated.
They exchanged a quick hug and Brian immediately
sprinted down the aisle.  Hands grabbed at him, trying
to stop him.  Brian lept past them all, and saw that
Nick no longer stood by the doors.  Brian ran past the
doors.

     "MOVE!!"  He heard his angel yell.  Nick had a
large candlestick and stuck it through the door
handles on the opening doors.  They looked at each
other quietly, not believing the other.  Finally, they
wrapped their arms around each other and kissed
passionately.   After a few seconds, they stopped and
looked into each other's eyes.

     "We'd better get going."  Nick said, leading
Brian out the side door.  Nick's purple prowler was
parked right up front.

     "A getaway car?  How romantic!  I feel like
Thelma and Louise.  Did you plan all this?"  Brian
asked incredulously.

     "Well, I've known you for 8 years.  I kinda know
how you are.  Now get your cute little butt inside
before we end up in a high speed chase with 300
people."  Nick joked, jumping into the car.

     "I love you Nick."  Brian said.

     "I love you too Brian."  Nick replied.

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Well, was it too.....predictable?
It's not done yet, so keep staying tuned!!