Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2000 06:12:02 -0800 (PST)
From: Chica
Subject: Star Crossed-Last Chapter

Well, say goodbye to this story! ::sniff:: I have to
say that I thank everyone who read this story, and
double thank those who e-mailed me. With everyone's
support, it gave me the confidence I needed to finish
this story. Well, business comes before pleasure, so
here is the disclaimer everyone has grown to love. =)

DISCLAIMER: I do not know the sexual orientation of
the Backstreet
boys. Everything in this story cannot be proven true,
which therefore means it is fiction. Please don't
think it's real and hate the boys.


Epilogue- August 10, 2005 New York, NY

          "....only three days later their bodies were
found in an abandoned
building somewhere in Maryland. This 'suicide' letter
was found and kept confidentially." Kevin stated,
pulling out an old piece of paper.

          "It is fairly long, but mostly states that
they planned their own deaths so they could be
together forever. Now whatever happened between the
time we last seen them and their deaths is uncertain,
but it must have been bad enough for them to carry out
their plans. Throughout all this, it just makes me
sic....no, outraged that someone would kill two
innocent young men because they were in love. I guess
I blame society more than anything. If only everyone
would just learn to accept things that are different
and embrace change, then everyone would benefit from
it.

          "As I told my cousin before, it isn't how
long you live, but how you live while you're alive.
Everyone seeing and hearing this right now, please
just listen to your heart. No one but God has the
right to judge others actions. Was it fair? What good
did it do anyone? All it did was devastate two
families, destroy several lives, and darken the paths
of millions of our fans. Was it worth it?" Kevin said.
Everyone in the conference room was speechless. No one
knew what to do or say. Then one reporter slowly
clapped his hands. A few other joined in. Then a few
stood up, followed by others. Eventually, everyone was
clapping and standing. Kevin smiled slightly. Howie
and AJ stared at Kevin, disbelieving. 'He's actually
smiling.' Kristen thought, smiling herself. She ran to
her husband and held him tightly.

          "I'm very proud of you." Kristen whispered
in Kevin's ear. "I'm
proud of you too." Kevin whispered, holding her close.


          After several more questions from the press,
the three remaining members and Kristen could leave.
As they were walking out the door, one reporter caught
AJ's eye.

          "Colleen?!" AJ whispered, looking at one of
the female reporters. He diligently walked to her and
tapped her shoulder. When she turned around, it was a
woman who looked nothing like Colleen. AJ winced,
apologizing to the lady. He continued to walk out.
Kevin had seen the incident and put an arm around AJ.

          "I can't believe you still miss that girl,
Bone. You really did feel something for her, didn't
you?" Kevin asked softly.

          "Yeah, I did. And I still do." AJ whispered,
hugging Kevin tightly. Kevin closed his eyes, praying
to God. 'Dear heavenly father. Watch over AJ and help
him through all of this. He needs love so much these
days. Also, take care of my cousin Brian and Nick.
Tell them I'll be there when this life is over. Amen."


            After some more tears were shed and the
press got everything out of them, the remaining
Backstreet boys got to leave. As soon as Howie's
Corvette sped away, a lone figure that had stood
behind everyone at the press conference moved into a
darkened corner of the building. The person dialed a
few numbers into a concealed phone, awaiting a very
important and much needed answer. The sound of an
answering machine picked up.

          "[Hello, this is the Ricardi residence. We
are not home, so please leave a name and a number
after the beep. BEEP]"

          "It's me, guys. Pick up." The figure said
into the phone.

          "Hello?" A cautious voice answered.

          "Hey Nick. What have you been up to lately?"
The person asked.

          "Colleen! I haven't heard from you in ages!
We haven't been up to much. Just living the life of
'deceased' teen idols."  Nick stated happily.

     "Anyone recognize you yet?"  Colleen asked
worriedly.

     "No, not really.....oh, this one guy...He walked
up to me with this dazed look on his face, and I
thought 'oh shit, does he recognize me?'  He walked up
to me and asked if I played on Dawson's Creek!  I
swear girl, I was this close to pissing all over
myself."  Nick said.  Colleen laughed.

      "I found the guys today."  Colleen whispered.

     "Really?!  Did you find out where they're
staying?"  Nick asked in a frenzied voice.

     "Yes.  At the Brighton hotel.  I'm going there
next."  Colleen answered.

     "I miss them so much.  Ever since we went into
hiding, we've missed everyone."  Nick said sadly.

     "Do you regret it?"  Colleen asked.

     "Heck no!  I wouldn't have it any other way."
Nick stated, staring at Brian's sleeping form.  A
smile spread across his face.  "Not one bit."

     "So did y'all....."  She trailed off.

     "Why are you asking that nasty qustion?  And yes,
we did.  Twice."  Nick answered.

     "If it was so nasty, why did you answer it?"
Colleen questioned.

     "Because I can.  By the way....he umm....he
kinda....proposed..."

     "Really?!  It's about time!  Five years of
waiting is a long time!"

      "You think it's long?!  I'm the one living it!!
No, I could've proposed just as much as he could.  He
just has more balls."  Nick stated.  Colleen let out a
laugh.

     "You know, I never asked this question:  How did
y'all two fake it?  I mean, they found your
bodies...."

     "We don't want to tell, if you don't mind.  Let's
just say that it took a lot of money to convince
people...hey, how did you fake yours?"  Nick asked.

     "That I CAN tell!  You see, all they found were
dental impressions.  All I had to do was pay a lot of
money to have a dentist make a copy of my teeth, place
it in, basically, a corpse, and barbque it.  I learn a
lot from television."  Colleen stated proudly.

      "WHY did you?  I mean, whoever sent that note
wasn't after you..."

     "I know....but I wanted to get away from my damn
dad.  Ass.  You should be glad I'm alive!  If I
wasn't, who would you get to be your blood hound?"
Colleen asked.

     "I don't know, really.  Thanks alot, though."
Nick stated sincerely.

     "No problem.  The guy who sent that note was
arrested.  He had all these plans to kill the two of
you in his basement.  He pleaded guilty to wanting to
kill you, but now he's not being accused of 'killing'
y'all."  Colleen said.

      "Wow.  Why isn't he?"

      "The guys went on TV stating that y'all killed
yourselves."  Colleen giggled.

      "Oh my god!  What a dumbass thing to do!!"  Nick
said loudly.  Brian stirred a little, and Nick quieted
down.

      "Well, I'm off to meet the guys.  Think AJ still
likes me?"  Colleen asked.

      "I don't know...maybe.  Well, it's almost dinner
time.  Bye Colleen."

      "Bye Nick."  They both hung up.  Nick laid down
on their bed, gathering Brian in his arms.  Brian
sighed contentedly.  Nick gently kissed his neck.

      "I love you Brian."  Nick said with pure love in
his voice.

      "I love you too, Nick."  Brian whispered,
holding Nick tighter.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Aww!!  They're alive!  I'm sorry....I hate sad
endings.  Fooled ya, huh?  Happy?  Pissed?
Exceptionally pissed?