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Chapter 1
"CJ, would you hurry up? You're going to be late for school," Diane
yelled.
"Give me a break, Diane. After all, it's my last day."
"Don't get attitude. You still have to get to school or you won't
graduate."
"I can't wait till graduation. As soon as I graduate, I am off to UNC."
"Whatever. You know you'll miss me, and want to come back."
"Yeah right!"
Ain't now way in hell I'd come back here. At least for a year. She's
right, I will miss her, but it won't be anytime soon. CJ thought.
"OK, I'm counting to three, and if you're not down here by the time I'm
done, there won't be any apartment for you to live in."
As soon as Diane said that, CJ came running down the stairs.
"You're just going to hold that apartment over my head until tomorrow,
aren't you?"
"Exactly."
"Well, I'm going to school. Remember, me and Alyssa are going out tonight
with AJ and Nick tonight. Also, after school, me and Alyssa are going to be
shopping. I won't be home until late. I'll see you later."
CJ went out to her blue Dodge Durango with silver rims which was a gift
given to her on her 16th birthday from Diane. CJ has blonde hair that comes
down to her shoulders, size 8, 5'11, tanned skin, icy blue eyes, and is 17.
CJ drove over to Alyssa's house. She pulled into Alyssa's driveway, got out
of the car, went up to the door, and knocked. After a few seconds, Alyssa
came to the door ready to go.
"You're late," said Alyssa.
"Good morning to you too," CJ said in a sarcastic tone.
"What took you so long?"
"I had trouble finding something to wear today."
"Why didn't you pick something out last night?"
"I was on the phone with Nick until midnight. After I got off, I went to
bed."
"Don't you think you two talk to each other enough?"
"No."
"I can't believe today's the last day."
"I know. Have you figured out what you're wearing to Destiny's party yet?"
"No, I'm probably going to buy a new outfit when we go to the mall. How
about you?"
"I think I'm going to buy a new outfit too. Nick wants me to wear that
blue minidress I wore to your Christmas party."
"He wants you to wear that thing! No offense, but that thing was too low
cut, tight and the straps kept coming off your shoulders."
"Wait a minute. No wonder he wants me to wear that thing."
"Yeah that's our Nick for you."
"Yeah, I know," CJ said as she pulled into school parking lot. "Look
there's Nick and AJ waiting for us."
CJ parked the car, and the two girls got out to go greet their boyfriends.
"Hey, Nick," said CJ as she kissed him.
Nick has short, blonde hair that's up to the tip of his ears, a little
chubby, 6'1, white skin, blue eyes, and is 19. Nick and CJ have been dating
for eleven months. They met in the beginning of eighth grade, but didn't
start dating until the middle of junior year. They met each other through
Ivy, CJ's older sister who is now engaged to Nick's older brother, Paul.
"Hey, AJ, baby," said Alyssa as she kissed him.
Alyssa has light blonde hair that comes down to her shoulders, size 8,
5'10, milky white skin, steel blue eyes with gold highlights, and is 17. AJ
has black hair when it isn't dyed a strange color, and it's styled so many
ways, he's very muscular, 5'9, brown eyes, and is 19. Him and Alyssa have
been dating for a year. They met in the middle of sophmore year, but didn't
start dating until the beginning of junior year.
"What took you guys so long?" asked Nick as they walked into the school.
"Second bell is about to ring."
"Well," said Alyssa as she pointed to CJ, "little Miss CJ over here is
the reason we're late because she didn't know what to wear. She could of had
her outfit picked out last night, but she was too busy talking to Bottle
Blonde over here."
"Would you stop calling me 'Bottle Blonde'?" Nick asked with an angry
tone to his voice.
"Sure, Nicky."
"Don't call me Nicky."
"Ok, Nicky."
Nick was about to respond, but second bell rang, and they had to get to
class.
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Chapter 2
When it was lunch, they discussed what they would do that night.
"How about we go to the movies?" suggested Nick.
"No, we did that last weekend, baby," said CJ. "How about we go to the
beach?"
"No, I've had enough of the beach," said Alyssa. "How about we go to the
Iceplex?"
"That sounds cool," said CJ. "I haven't been ice skating in a long time.
How does that sound, guys?"
"Cool with us," they both answered.
"So," said AJ, "what time are we picking you girls up?"
"You mean," said CJ, "you're not going to the mall with us?"
"Hell no!" yelled Nick. "You girls take way too long to buy an outfit. It
takes you like four hours to go to six stores to look for shoes, and then
when you're in the seventh store, you decide you want the shoes from the
first store. I'm never going shopping with girls again."
"Well," said CJ, "I'm sorry we've ruined your guys' shopping experience."
"You didn't ruin it," said AJ, "Nick's just being a wuss."
"I am not."
"Nick," said CJ, "don't argue."
"Whatever."
The bell rang, and they went off to their classes. After the final class,
all the seniors cheered, and went out to the parking lot where a water fight
has started.
"Nick!" CJ screeched as Nick dumped a glass of ice water on her. "You're
getting it."
CJ chased Nick with a water gun she had in her backpack just for today.
"Alyssa," said AJ as Alyssa came towards him with a big cup of ice,
"don't you dare."
Alyssa threw a handful of ice at AJ as Nick came, and poured water on her.
"Nick! You're mine!" Alyssa screamed as she went chasing after him.
"Oh, AJ," said CJ as she came at him with her water gun, "prepare to get
soaked."
"CJ, don't even..." AJ wasn't able to finish because CJ had already
soaked him. "I tried to warn you. Do you listen? No." AJ pulled a Super
Soaker from behind his back. "Now who's going to get soaked?"
"AJ, good old friend. Did I ever tell you how cute you look wet?"
"Why thank you, Crysta Jewel, but that's not going to save you now." AJ
pulled the trigger, and totally soaked CJ from head to toe.
"Alexander James! You are so dead!"
CJ chased AJ around the parking lot trying to get a perfect aim of him.
Suddenly, something cold went down her back. CJ turned around, and saw Alyssa
standing there with her cup of ice. She had a huge grin on her face.
"Oh my God! That's so cold!" CJ yelled as she tried to get the ice cube
out of her shirt.
Soon, the water and ice cubes ran out, and the seniors ended their water
fight.
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Chapter 3
(CJ's Car)
"I hope you don't mind if we drop by my house first, so I can change,"
said CJ as she drove out of the school parking lot.
"No, as long as you don't mind driving over to my house, so I can get
changed too."
"Nope. Well, let's go to your house first."
They got to Alyssa's house, and Alyssa changed. After Alyssa changed, CJ
drove over to her house, and changed. Then, they were off to the mall.
"So, where do you want to go first?" asked Alyssa.
"How about Rave?"
"Sure."
The girls went into the store, and looked at some dresses. Finally, CJ
and Alyssa got an outfit.
"I hope Nick likes this," said CJ as she looked at her beautiful dress.
It was a blue glitter spaghetti strap dress. It showed just enough of CJ's
thighs.
"He better. You spent like two hours picking it out. Do you think AJ
will like this one?" Alyssa bought a red tube top and an orange skirt that
came to her knees.
"Yeah. It looks so cool. What time are we meeting the boys at your house?"
"Around seven. It's six now. We should have enough time to drive by my
house to drop the outfits off. Do you think you can sleep over?"
"Of course. We'll drive over to my house, and I'll pack up."
"Ok."
CJ and Alyssa drove over to CJ's house to get CJ's things. After that,
they went over to Alyssa's house. While CJ was getting ready, Alyssa called
up AJ.
"Hello," answered AJ.
"Hey, AJ, it's Alyssa."
"Oh, hey, baby. What's up?"
"Well, CJ's getting ready, and I'm only going to take a few minutes, so
come get us now."
"Well, look who's little miss bossy."
"Don't get smart. Just get your fine ass over here."
"Well, if you put it that way... I'll pick up Nick, and I'll be on my
way. See you when I get there."
"Ok, love ya."
"Love you."
Alyssa hung up, and got ready for their date tonight. The boys came
around ten minutes after Alyssa and AJ's conversation.
"Hey, Nick, what's up with the hair?" asked Alyssa with a laugh as AJ
pulled out of the driveway.
Nick's hair was wet, and little messy. He got an angry expression on his
face.
"I just got out of the shower when AJ came. Since I don't want to be late
for my baby," said Nick as he gently grabbed CJ and kissed her,"I got dressed
and left. It will dry."
"Typical Bottle Blonde excuse," said Alyssa.
"Stop picking on him," defended CJ. "I think he looks cute with wet hair.
Nick, what are you going to do if it doesn't dry by the time we get to the
Ice Plex? You know it's freezing in there. You can catch a cold or
something." CJ thought a moment. "I know. We'll drop by house, and I'll use
my hair dryer."
"You heard the girl, AJ," said Nick. "To CJ's."
"Whipped," AJ coughed.
Nick playfully slapped AJ on the head.
"We won't take long," said CJ as they went into the house. "Diane's at a
business meeting, so just make yourself at home." CJ took Nick's hand, and
guided him up the stairs.
"No making out up there," joked AJ.
"Awww, man," said both CJ and Nick.
"You ain't down here in thirty minutes, I'm coming in there," said Alyssa.
"Yes, Mom," said CJ. "Come on, Nick."
Nick followed CJ into her room. CJ went into her bathroom, and got the
hair dryer.
"Nick, get that chair by my dresser, and sit it right there," said CJ
pointing at a spot beside her bed as she plugged in the hair dryer.
"Where do you want me to sit?" asked Nick.
"In the chair, silly. Why do you think I had you get it?"
Nick sat in the chair as CJ sat on the bed, and turned on the hair dryer.
Soon, Nick's hair was dry, but it was a big fuzz ball.
"Here, let me get my brush, and fix this up." CJ got her brush, and
started to brush Nick's hair.
"CJ, can I ask you something?"
"Sure."
"Do you love me?"
"What?!?!" asked CJ in a surprised tone.
"You heard me," said Nick acting as if CJ needn't be surprised. "Do you
love me?"
"Nickolas Gene, of course I do," answered CJ still shocked by the
question. "Whatever gave you the thought I don't?"
"Nothing. I just wanted to know because we're through with high school,
and... CJ, you're going to UNC, and I'm going to NYU. I've tried a long
distance relationship before, and it didn't work out. I love you, CJ, and I
don't want to ever lose you."
"Oh, Nick, I'll always love you. No matter how far away we are, I won't
stop. So, don't worry about it."
At that moment, Nick started to kiss CJ passionately.
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Chapter 4
"I knew it," said Alyssa as she opened the door, and saw CJ and Nick. "I
told you, AJ, they'd be making out. Do you listen to me? 'Oh no, they're in a
hurry to get to the Ice Plex'," mocked Alyssa.
"Don't you ever knock?" asked CJ who was a little
dissappointed that her and Nick were interuppted.
"No," said AJ.
"Let's go," said Alyssa. "I want to ice skate."
"All right, all right," said Nick. "Let's get to the Ice Plex."
The four teens piled into the car, and headed for the ice skating rink.
They got there, and put on their ice skates. They skated for a while; then,
they decided to take a break.
"Nick, if you ever swing me around like that again, so help me God,"
angrily said CJ. "You almost killed me!"
"Sorry, I was only playing around. I didn't know I hurt you," said Nick
giving CJ a sad puppy dog look.
"Don't fall for it, CJ," said Alyssa as she saw her friend's expression
softening. "It's one of his weapons. Don't let it work on you."
"It's ok, Nicky. Just don't do it again." CJ was the only one who was
allowed to call Nick, Nicky. She only called him that after he apologized or
when she would want to show affection.
"Damn, lost another one," said Alyssa.
"I can't believe I almost forgot," said AJ.
"Forgot what, baby?" asked Alyssa curiously.
"My best friends JC and Justin are coming down this Monday. They're going
to stay for a month or so. They're even thinking about moving down here."
"That's great," exclaimed Alyssa. "I finally get to meet JC. You always
brag about how tight you two are, and you always say something about Justin."
"Justin's coming down," said a very unhappy Nick.
"What's the matter with that?" asked CJ.
"He's never really liked Justin," explained AJ. "See Justin's good at
everything he does, and..."
"Nick's jealous," interruppted Alyssa.
"No," said AJ. "He thinks Justin shoves it in everyone's face that he's
so good at everything. He's even got a basketball scholarship to UNC."
"Wow. At least we're going to have one thing to talk about when I meet
him," said CJ. "The Tar Heels kick ass!"
"Gators," corrected Alyssa.
"We're not getting into that argument," said CJ. "I'm entitled to my
opinion, and you're entitled to yours."
"I know. My opinion is that the Tar Heels SUCK!!"
"Whatever, Alyssa."
"Do you always have to act that way, Alyssa?" asked Nick.
"What way?"
"Like whatever you say is right." Nick always thought that Alyssa thought
that her word was it. Whatever she'd say is like the Bible or something.
"She doesn't act like that," said both AJ and CJ. CJ just glared at him.
She couldn't believe he'd say such a thing about her best friend.
"I'm just saying," said Nick. "I don't mean to insult her."
"Well, you are," said AJ as he got up to hit Nick, but Alyssa held him
back.
"Remember what CJ said, AJ," Alyssa said trying to calm him down. "It's
his opinion. He's not insulting me."
CJ finished putting on her shoes, and stormed out of the rink. Nick got
up to chase after her.
"She must be pissed off," said AJ. "Can't blame her. You know this is the
first time I've ever seen her get angry like that."
"I've seen her that angry a couple of times. She just needs to cool off.
He shouldn't have gone after her."
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Chapter 5
"CJ!" yelled Nick as she went out the door.
Nick followed her outside to see CJ sitting on a bench that was in front
of the building.
"Nick, get the hell away from me. That puppy dog look isn't going to work
this time, so don't try it."
"CJ, I'm sorry," said Nick as he sat beside her. "I was just angry at the
way she said it, not at her. I was also mad at the fact little Mr. Justin is
coming down here. I never meant to get you mad." Nick tried to look at CJ,
but she had her head turned.
"You never mean to do anything, but you do it anyway."
"Look, how about we go inside and discuss this?"
"No, just leave me alone."
"CJ, I'm sorry I hurt your feelings..." Nick saw a tear hit her leg. He
realized she was crying.
"Oh great. I made my girlfriend cry. What a wonderful boyfriend I am."
"It's not because of you," said CJ.
"Don't lie and try to make me feel better, I know it is."
"No it isn't. I was just remembering this one time my parents took me ice
skating with Alyssa, and she got into a fight with some other friend I
brought along."
"Oh, CJ, I'm so sorry," said Nick as he hugged her. He keeps on
forgetting she's been really sensitive since her parents were killed in a car
crash because some jack ass decided to drink and drive. CJ just kept crying,
and Nick just held her till she was through.
"Sorry, I soaked your shirt," apologized CJ as she dried her eyes.
"You don't have to apologize. It's AJ's shirt anyway."
CJ laughed a little. Nick was glad she was feeling better.
"I didn't mean to get you upset. Do you want to go back inside now?"
"No. I just want to go home. I'm sorry, but I don't feel like being here
anymore."
"Don't worry. Let's go back in there, and tell Alyssa and AJ."
Before they could get up, Alyssa and AJ came out.
"So," said Alyssa, "how's everything?"
"We worked it out," said Nick, "but CJ wants to go home."
"You sure CJ?" asked AJ.
"Yeah. I'm sorry if I ruined the night."
"No, you're not," said Alyssa. "We just want to make sure that you do
want to go home."
"Well, I do."
"Fine, AJ, let's go."
AJ drove over to CJ's house. Nick walked in with CJ. There was a message
on the answering machine. It was Diane saying that she wasn't going to be
home till sometime tomorrow afternoon.
"CJ, do you still want to go over to Alyssa's house?"
"No, I'm really not in the mood. Could you tell her for me?"
"Sure."
Nick went out to tell Alyssa. CJ sat down on the couch.
"I don't want you staying by yourself," said Nick. "Whenever Diane goes
on her trips or whatever, you either go to Alyssa's or she comes over here."
"I'll be ok, Nick. I'm seventeen, not seven."
"I don't know, CJ. I'm just worrying about you."
"Well...why don't you sleep here? You can sleep in the guest bedroom or
something. Just make sure we're up before noon."
"You ok with me staying here?"
"Yeah. I'm going to need help putting boxes in and out of the car
tomorrow anyway."
"All right let me go tell them."
Nick went out to the car.
"Don't you try anything," said Alyssa.
"I won't. I respect CJ totally."
"Yeah you better. Let's not bring up the Prom incindent."
"Hey she stopped it. I'd never force her to do anything that she didn't
want to do."
"I'm just warning you, Nick. Because if she comes to me tomorrow, and
tells me you tried something, I'll kick your ass."
"Me too," said AJ. "CJ is like a sister to me."
"Don't worry, I won't. Make sure you're here by noon to help her pack up.
Don't forget her stuff that's at your house, Alyssa."
"Ok, see ya later."
"Bye."
Nick waved as AJ and Alyssa drove away. He went back into the house to
find CJ sitting on the couch watching TV.
"Alyssa and AJ said they'd be here around noon."
"That's cool."
Nick still thought about what Alyssa said about the Prom incindent. He
still could remember it so well.
"Wow, what a night," said CJ as her and Nick got into his car. "Where are
we off to now?"
"Adam's Mark."
"What no party?"
"There are no parties scheduled for tonight. Not unless you want to go
somewhere before we go to the hotel."
"Nah."
Nick and CJ had just gotten back from the prom. Their Senior Prom at
that. Now they were going to go to the Adam's Mark to stay for the night;
then, go hang with Alyssa and AJ the next day. Nick pulled into the parking
lot, and him and CJ went to get the keys for their room.
(Man, I'm so nervous. I mean I love Nick, but I hope he doesn't think I
want to sleep with him. I'm just not ready for that yet. God, I think I'm
going to throw up.) CJ thought.
They got into the room. It was very nice. It was all blue, and the one
bed there was a water bed.
(Oh God. Nick is going to be expecting something. I don't want to upset
him, but I'm not ready to do it.) CJ thought nervously as she looked up at
Nick.
"Well," said Nick, "did you bring something to change into?"
"Yeah. I'll go change now. You can change out here, and I'll use the
bathroom."
CJ went into the bathroom to change. She walked out to find Nick lying on
the bed looking at the ceiling. He only wore a pair of green silk boxers and
a muscle shirt. CJ changed into one of Nick's Tampa Bay Bucs jerseys that he
gave her and a pair of black beach shorts.
CJ, trying to act calm, walked over to the bed, and layed beside Nick. He
looked at her; then, went back to watching the TV. CJ just looked at him, and
inspected every last thing about him. She did like the way his muscle shirt
is a little too tight, and showed off his pectorial area and his biceps which
weren't yet tattooed.
(You know, I shouldn't be so nervous. Me and Nick have been dating long
enough. He loves me, and he said he wouldn't ever push me to do anything I
don't want to do. Just because we're in a hotel room, and lying in the same
bed means nothing.)
Nick looked over at CJ. She was still checking him out.
"CJ," Nick whispered.
"Hmmm?" CJ didn't realize that he was looking at her.
"Uh, is there something you'd like to say?"
"Wha.." CJ looked up at Nick to see him looking at her. She quickly
stopped, and suddenly became interested in the TV.
Nick clicked off the TV, and embraced CJ. He looked into her eyes, and
started kissing her. He had to admit it, he did want to make love to her.
Although, he is willing to wait for when she was ready. He loved her a lot,
and didn't want to blow it just cause he was excited.
He slowly started to lay her on the bed. CJ did think of stopping him,
but her body told her not to. She loved Nick, and she started to think that
she should lose her virginity to him. Nick was now on top of her, and he
slowly started to remove her shorts.
(CJ stop him. You promised yourself you'd wait until you guys were
engaged to do this. You'll regret this. Stop him. If he loves you, he'll
understand.)
CJ pushed up on Nick. Nick backed off.
"Nick, I'm sorry," CJ couldn't say anymore. She couldn't even bring
herself to look in his eyes. She laid down on her side, and tried to hold
back the tears.
"CJ, don't apologize. Look at me." CJ just laid there. Nick gently took
her shoulder to get her to look at him. She shook him off. Nick got up, and
walked to her side of the bed. He bent down on his knees, and looked her in
the eyes. CJ tried to roll over on the side, but Nick took her arm to stop
her. "CJ, you don't have to be sorry. I love you. And I love you enough to
wait until you're ready. Don't worry about it. I love you."
"Really? You're not mad at me?"
"Of course not. CJ, if I would get mad at you just because you didn't
want to sleep with me, you can have both Alyssa and AJ kill me."
"Got yourself a deal."
"Good."
Nick climbed back in bed, and him and CJ went to sleep.
"I love you, Nick," CJ whispered.
"I love you."
"Earth to Nick," CJ called when she saw Nick wasn't responding to her.
"Huh?"
"Did you hear a single word I said?" CJ waited for a response. Nick just
looked at her with a clueless look on his face. "Oh my God! What were you
thinking about that was so important that you couldn't hear a word I said?"
"Prom night."
"Oh. Anyway I just asked you if you were mad at me."
"No. Why would I be mad at you, Crysta?" Nick only called CJ by her first
name when he was worried about her.
"Well, I yelled at you over the stupidest things. Plus, I ended our date
early."
"CJ, don't be silly. I'm kind of glad you ended it early. We have some
time alone now."
"Yeah I guess that is a good thing."
"Well, I'm tired. How about we get some sleep?"
"Oh, so am I."
"Where am I sleeping?"
"My room."
"Uh, what if Diane comes home?"
"Nick, she said she wouldn't be home until after twelve, and I told you
we'd be up before then. Don't worry. Now, come on."
Nick and CJ went up the stairs, and went into her room. Too tired to
change, they went to bed in the clothes they wore that night.
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Chapter 6
"CJ, CJ," Nick whispered as he gently shook her. "Wake up. It's 11:30,
and Alyssa and AJ are here."
"Huh?"
"Wake up. Alyssa and AJ are here to help you pack. Alyssa brought your
stuff over. Get dressed, we'll be downstairs waiting."
"Is Diane home?"
"No, but she just called, and told me to tell you that she wouldn't be
home until sometime around five. Just make sure you call her when you're all
moved in."
"Ok. Well, you go on ahead downstairs, and I'll be right down after I get
changed."
"All right."
Nick went downstairs where Alyssa and AJ were talking about Justin and
JC's visit.
"So, are they staying at your house?" asked Alyssa.
"Yeah. Hopefully, they'll move down here. We could all hang out,"
answered AJ.
"I can't wait to see JC again," said Nick. "Can't say the same about
Justin."
"Nick," said AJ, "what do you have against Justin?"
"I told you. He shoves in people's faces that he's so good at everything
he does. Like when he got that basketball scholarship to UNC, he just kept
telling me about it because he knew that I didn't get accepted to UNC."
"It's all in your mind, Nick," said AJ. "After he got accepted, he kept
telling me how he was sorry for you because you didn't get in. Actually, he
felt kind of bad because he got in and you didn't."
"Whatever. I just never liked him, AJ. I'll be nice to him while he's
down her, but don't expect me to be buddies with him."
"Nick," said Alyssa, "just be nice to him for CJ's sake. She really would
like to meet him since they're going to the same college. Plus, she's heard
so much stuff about him and JC that she'd like to see if they're anything
like AJ said. Just remember that."
"I will."
"Hey everybody," said CJ as she came downstairs. "You ready to pack?"
"Yep," said Alyssa.
"All right. There are boxes in the garage. Nick and AJ, could you please
go get them?"
"Sure thing," said AJ as him and Nick went to the garage.
"Come on, Alyssa, I have a couple suitcases in my room for my clothes."
CJ and Alyssa went to CJ's room, and started packing.
"How do you do it, AJ?" asked Nick as he picked up another box.
"Do what?"
"How do you and Alyssa date this long, and never get into any major
fights?"
"I don't know. We've gotten into fights just not big ones. Why?"
"It's just that I was thinking about that big fight me and CJ got into
last night. I've never seen her that pissed before. Just the way she stomped
out the door, you could tell. I'm just worried that when we go off to
college, something's going to happen, and that'll be it."
"Nick, if you really love her, nothing will happen. Trust me."
"Thanks, I needed some confindence."
AJ and Nick gathered the rest of the boxes, and went to CJ's room where
her and Alyssa were laughing.
"What are you girls laughing at?" asked Nick.
That just made the girls go into an uproar of laughter.
"This is priceless," said Alyssa between fits of her laughter.
"What is it?" asked AJ as he peered over to take a peek. "Oh, my God!
Where did you get that picture?!?"
"What?" asked Nick as looked at it. "Oh, my dear God! CJ, where did you
find this?"
It was a picture of Nick and AJ on Halloween when they were like 12 or 13
years old. Nick was dressed like Vanilla Ice with pants ten sizes too big, a
Miami Hurricanes grey sweatshirt, and his hair styled the way Vanilla Ice had
it. AJ was trying to be the guy who sang "Rico Suave" with tight pants on, a
leather jacket, and a bandanna on his head.
"Your Mom gave it to me when we first started to date."
"Give it here," said Nick as he tried to snatch the picture from CJ's
hand.
"No, you look cute as a white rapper."
"Nick, just let her have it," said Alyssa. "It's not like she's going to
put it in the newspaper or anything."
"Just don't show anyone else."
"Whatever you say, ice ice baby." That sent the girls into another fit of
giggles.
"Hey, AJ, what exactly does rico suave mean?" cracked Alyssa.
"You girls are so funny," sarcastically said AJ. "Remind us to laugh next
time."
"Come on," said CJ. "We best start packing."
It took the four teens a couple of hours to get everything packed up.
"AJ, could you do me another big favor?" asked CJ.
"Go ahead."
"Could we use your car for taking some boxes to the apartment?"
"Sure."
Alyssa and AJ started putting boxes in AJ's car. While Nick and CJ put
her suitcases and most of the boxes in her jeep.
"Where's this apartment at now?" asked Alyssa.
"Spring Gardens. It's apartment J131."
"All right, meet you there."
Nick and CJ drove off with Alyssa and AJ following them. They got to the
apartment, and put all the boxes away.
"This is a nice spacious apartment," said Alyssa. "How many rooms does
this place have?"
"Two, so if you get tired of your parents, Alyssa, you can come live with
me."
"Cool. Hey, didn't you have to go to work today?"
"No, but I have to go tomorrow."
"I say we celebrate," said Nick.
"We should rent videos or something," said Alyssa.
"Well, we can't do that here," said CJ. "As you can see, nothing's hooked
up."
"Can't do that at my house either," said Alyssa. "Parents are home, and
they still haven't approved of me dating AJ."
"Not at my house," said Nick, "my parents are having guests over."
"Well," said AJ, "since I'm the only other one here who lives in thier
own house, we'll just hang out at my house, and order some pizza. Instead of
renting movies, we can get one off Pay-Per-View."
"Cool," said everyone.
They all drove over to AJ's. They ordered the pizza. While they were
waiting for thier food to arrive, there was a knock at the door. AJ grabbed
the money for the pizza, and opened the door.
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Chapter 7
"Hey, man, I told you. We ain't your bitches no more," said a guy.
"JC, Justin, what are you guys doing here?" AJ exclaimed. "I thought you
weren't coming in until Monday."
"Ah, we didn't have much else to do, so we decided to come early," said
JC.
"So, who do we have here?" asked Justin as he walked into the living
room. "Nick, my man, sup?"
"Hey, Justin, nothing really. Long time, no see dude."
This Justin guy is sort of cute. Wait, what the hell am I thinking?
thought CJ as she checked out Justin.
Justin had an afro of blonde and brown hair, a little muscular, around
Nick's height, golden tanned skin, blue eyes, and looked around her age.
"Well, well," said JC as he joined Justin in the living room, "who are
these two lovely ladies?"
JC had black hair, almost as muscular as AJ, AJ's height, perfect white
skin, blue eyes, and looked AJ's age.
"Justin, JC," said AJ, "this is my girlfriend, Alyssa."
"Hi, it's so nice to meet you. I've heard so much about you guys."
"Same here," said JC.
"And this is Alyssa's best friend and Nick's girlfriend, CJ."
"How do you do?" asked Justin as he shook her hand.
"I'm fine. Nick's told me some stuff about you guys, but I hope to get to
know you better."
"As do we," said JC.
"So, Justin," said AJ, "how are you and Britney doing?"
"We broke up a couple of months back. I found out she cheated on me."
"Oh, Justin," said Nick, "sorry to hear that man. I thought you would
forgive her. I could have sworn I told ya that, AJ. But be happy, Justin,
because there are tons of beautiful Florida girls looking for a man."
"So, what were you guys doing before we dropped in?" asked JC.
"We were watching a movie on Pay-Per-View, and waiting for a pizza,"
answered Nick.
There was a knock at the door. AJ got the money, and opened the door. It
was the pizza. AJ paid for the pizzas, and brought them into the kitchen.
Everyone got some slices, and continued watching the movie till the end.
"So what are the plans for tomorrow?" asked Justin.
"I don't know. Maybe we should play mini-golf," suggested Nick.
"I can't," said CJ. "I have to go to work, and still have to clean up my
new apartment, so it looks liveable."
"That's too bad," said JC.
"Maybe next weekend," said Alyssa.
"Yeah," a disappointed Nick said, "next weekend should be good."
"Wait!!! We can't," said Alyssa, "we're graduating Friday."
"That's right, and our friend Destiny is having a party," CJ informed.
"Oh I remember Destiny," said Justin.
"Yeah you should remember her," snidly said Nick.
"Huh?" said both Alyssa and CJ.
"I kind of dated Destiny for a week or two. See after I broke up with
Britney, she was there for me and that's how we hooked up. Anyway, do you
think she'll let us come?"
"Probably," said CJ.
"That's cool," said JC. "Can't wait."
"Well," tiredly said CJ, "I have to go to work tomorrow, so I better get
to my messy apartment."
"Ok, I'll see you later," said Alyssa.
"It was nice meeting you guys," CJ said to JC and Justin.
"Nice to meet you, too."
"Nick, want me to drop you off?"
"No, I'll just stay here and catch a ride with AJ."
"Ok, then. Bye bye, baby."
CJ kissed Nick good bye, and got her to car and left.
"CJ's a nice girl," said JC.
"She is," agreed Justin. "You're on lucky man to have a girlfriend like
her, Nick."
"I know."
"Better watch out, Nick," said AJ, "looks like you have some competition."
"Like CJ would dump me for them," Nick scoffed.
"Never know," said Alyssa. "After all, CJ did say she'd dump you if Jeff
from 98 Degrees or if Ryan Phillippe divorced Reese and asked her out."
"What are the chances of that happening?"
"Slim to none."
"See."
"Anyway," said JC, "how long have you and CJ been friends, Alyssa?"
"Ever since we were seven... which is... ten years. She moved down here
from Ohio, and she lived right down the street from me. I was the first
person she met. After that, we were like inseperable. Everywhere one of us
went, you'd find the other not too far behind."
"How did you and AJ meet?" asked Justin.
"AJ's been a friend of mine two months prior to us dating, and we just
sort of hooked up. Unlike CJ and Nick."
"Yeah, I knew CJ's older sister Ivy because she dates my older brother
Paul. It's just that I never actually met CJ until the beginning of eighth
grade year. After that, we were friends until I'd say around the middle of
our junior year, and then we hooked up."
"Cool," said JC and Justin.
"Well, I'm tired," said Alyssa. "I'm going home. Nick, you want a ride
home?"
"Yeah. Thanks. I'll see ya'll later."
"Bye."
Alyssa dropped off Nick, and went home.
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Chapter 8
The next few days went by fast. Everyone was excited that they were
finally graduating. Finally, the big day came.
(CJ's Apartment)
"CJ, come on," said Alyssa as she waited for her friend. "We have to get
there early, and meet the boys."
"Ok, ok. I'm almost ready."
"CJ!!!!!!!!"
"Ok, I'm done. Jeez, I was almost done. I know you're in a hurry to see
JC and all, but come on."
"At least I'm not as excited as you to see Justin."
"Whatever."
"You know you think he's cute."
"Yeah. He's just the sexiest thing. I'm leaving Nick for him," CJ said
sarcastically.
"See doesn't it feel better to tell the truth? Anyway, let's go."
The girls go into Alyssa's car, and got to the Ocean Center where the
Graduation would be held. They met up with the boys and took thier seats. The
graduation began. Two hours later, CJ, Alyssa, Nick, and AJ received thier
diplomas. They met JC and Justin, and went to AJ's house, so they can get
ready for the big bash at Destiny's. It started at eight and ended when the
cops were there threatening to shoot in tear gas.
"I hope Shamari is there," said CJ. "That's my girl right there."
"She's so nice," added Alyssa.
"Come on, ladies," said AJ as he held the door open for them. "Nick, I
said 'come on, ladies'."
"Shut up. Transvestites last," said Nick as he got to the door.
AJ, JC, and Justin rushed for the door, and pushed and shoved to get
through. Unfotunately, poor Justin was last.
"Justin," said Nick acting surprised, "did you have a little operation
you didn't tell us about?"
"Shut up, Nick," said CJ who was checking Justin out. He had on leather
pants that were a bit snug, and a tight white sweater with a white wifebeater
under it.
Justin's looking pretty good, but not as good as Nick. Why am I checking
Justin out?? What has gotten into me? thought CJ.
"Away we go," said AJ.
"PARTY! PARTY! PARTY!" chanted JC, Justin, and Nick.
"Are we the only sane ones around here?" asked Alyssa.
"For now, I'm sane," said CJ. "I don't have any guarantees for the party.
Sorry."
"I knew it."
They got to the party, and went inside. CJ immediately saw Shamari,
Destiny, and Shamari's boyfriend, D'Angelo.
"Shamari, girl, what's up??" asked CJ as her, Nick, and Justin walked
over.
"Nothing, except, you better be prepared for a roommate at UNC!!!!"
"OH MY GOD!!!!!!! YOU GOT ACCEPTED!!! I'm sooooo happy for you!!!! We are
definately going to be roommates."
Shamari had straight black hair, around a size eight, 5'10, black,
chocolate brown eyes, and eighteen years old. Her boyfriend is famous R&B
singer D'Angelo. I don't even think I need to describe that fine man. Destiny
had blonde hair that comes down to her butt when it's down, size six even
though she eats like a pig, 6'2, a nice beach tan, pretty hazel eyes, and
seventeen. Destiny was going to Yale to major in law.
"I hope you guys are having a good time," said Destiny. "Oh hey, Justin.
What's been up??"
"Oh, hey, Destiny," Justin said shyly. He forgot how pretty Destiny was.
"What are ya two doing here?" Destiny asked as she looked at Justin. He's
still just as fine as he was when they had that thing.
"Me and JC are visiting for a few months, and we're thinking of moving
down here. I'm going to UNC also on a basketball scholarship."
"Really?? That's good. I'm proud for you."
"Destiny," called a voice from behind Justin, Nick, and CJ.
They all turned around to see where the voice came from. When Justin
turned around, and saw who it was, he just about fainted.
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Chapter 9
"BRITNEY!!" yelled Destiny. "What are you doing here??"
"I'm visiting my best friend Mandy, and she told me that she was invited
to the party. I was like, I 've gotta see Destiny."
Britney hadn't seen Justin until she was looking to see who else was with
them.
"Justin," Britney said surprised, "what are you doing here?"
"Me and JC are here visting AJ. We're thinking about moving here."
"Wow. That's cool."
"Brit," said a blonde haired girl who looked no more than 16, "aren't you
going to introduce me to everyone?"
"I would if I knew them all."
"Let me," said Destiny, "this is my best friend Shamari, her boyfriend,
D'Angelo, this is our friend CJ, her boyfriend, Nick, over there is AJ, and
his girlfriend, Alyssa."
"I'm Mandy," introduced the girl as she shook everyone's hands. "Hey,
Justin, what's up?"
"Nothing really."
"Hey everyone, I'm Britney."
Britney shook hands, and said the usual greetings. Britney had short
strawberry blonde hair, blue eyes, around 5'8, from what CJ could guess she
looked like a size eight, and around CJ's age. When Britney turned around to
hug Justin, CJ could see a fairy tattoo on the small of her back. She also
has a belly button piercing. Britney started trying to make small talk with
Justin while Mandy looked at Nick.
"I say, let's dance," said Justin.
"Yeah, Destiny," said Shamari, "when are you going to play some music?"
"Now, I guess. It looks like everyone has shown up."
"Hey, Destiny," said Justin.
"Yeah."
"You owe me a dance sometime."
"Ok."
Destiny put on some music, and the party began. CJ and Nick were dancing
like crazy while AJ was trying to get Alyssa to dance.
"Come on, Lyss. You know you can dance."
"I know I can dance. It's just you dance really crazy."
"Look at Nick. CJ isn't complaining."
"That's because she's dancing crazy too."
"Please, Alyssa," said AJ as he looked at her with those sad, brown eyes
of his.
"Ok. Damn, AJ, you're just as bad as Nick."
AJ took her hand, and guided her out to the dance floor.
"Hey, Justin," said Destiny who was already tired from dancing, "I'm
going to sit these next few songs out. Ok?"
"Ok."
"But I'll be back because I need to talk to you."
"Ok." He watched as Destiny left.
"Justin," said Britney. "You wanna dance to the next song?"
"Sorry, Britney, but... CJ wants to dance with me next song."
"Oh." Britney got a disappointed look on her face as she watched Justin
walk over to Nick and CJ.
"Hey, Nick, could I possibly borrow CJ for the next couple of songs?"
"Why?" asked Nick as looked at Justin as if he lost his mind.
"Britney keeps on asking me to dance, and I've gently told her no, but
she doesn't listen. Just now, she came up to me again, and I told her I was
dancing with CJ. I'm sorry I understand if you don't want to."
"That's ok," said CJ as she got up."I'll dance some songs with you. Do
you mind, Nick?"
"No, I don't mind. Justin if your hands go any lower than her waist, I'll
break them."
"Don't worry, they won't."
"And if you touch her somewhere else on her upper area, you'll be sorry."
"Nick, please," CJ said as they walked off.
CJ and Justin walked out to the dance floor, and started dancing. Britney
watched them with a hateful glare in her eyes.
"What's the matter?" asked Mandy.
"It's that CJ girl."
"What about her?"
"Justin wouldn't dance with me because he supposedly had to dance with
her."
"I smell bitterness."
"It's not bitterness. Do you even know who she is?"
"No."
"She's the little sister of Ivy."
"And?"
"Ivy was the girlfriend of Aaron."
"Who's Aaron?"
"That boy I was two timing Justin with. Ivy caught us and she told her
boyfriend, Paul later on, and he told his little bro, Nick, and Nick told
Justin."
"Oh."
"I know Justin's just trying to avoid me, but I'm getting back with him.
He can't deny his true feelings about me. He knows he wants me; he just can't
admit to it. He will though, and I'll do anything to get him back."
"Why do you want him so bad? You can get plenty of other guys."
"Look at him. He's too fine and too nice."
"Whatever, Britney. I don't even want to know what you're up to."
"You're going to have to know because you're helping me get him back."
"Oh no. I'm not getting into this."
"Oh, yes you are. You're my best friend, Mandy. You're super smart, and I
saw the way you were looking at Nick."
"Yeah, so. That's CJ's boyfriend."
"That's right. Well, I'll hook you up with someone else."
"Hey, Britney," said Destiny as she, Shamari, and D'Angelo came up to
them.
"Oh hey, Destiny."
"What were you guys talking about?"
"Justin. What else?"
"Speaking of Justin. Guess what I'm going to do," said Destiny.
"What?"
"I'm going to try to hook back up with him tonight. I mean I saw the way
he looked at me, and I really missed him."
"Oh," said Britney sadly. She wanted to get back with Justin. Destiny was
her friend, but Britney loved Justin more than life itself.
"Britney, I know you really want him back. But, I beg of you. Please let
me try again with him. If we break up, then I'll reccomend you to him."
"I know, Destiny. But I really love him. And I want him back."
"Well," said Shamari, "from what I've seen, it looks as if he doesn't
want you."
"He does, he just won't admit it yet."
"Come on, Britney," exasperated Destiny. "I hate to say it, but it was
your fault. You broke his heart by two timing him with Aaron."
"Justin should have paid more attention to me, and I wouldn't have had
gone to Aaron."
"Oh, whatever, Brit," said Destiny. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to
use the bathroom."
"I'll get him, Destiny!"
"Not before I do."
"D'Angelo," said Shamari, "I wanna dance."
"All right then."
Shamari and D'Angelo started to dance to a fast song. Soon, they were
beside Justin and CJ.
"Hey, girl," said Shamari. "Where's Nick?"
"He's over on the couch. I think he's mad at me because I'm dancing with
Justin."
"I hope I'm not causing a fight between you two," said Justin with a
worried expression on his face.
"Oh, no. I told him he could dance with a girl if he wanted to. Just in
case though, one more dance; then, I'm going back to Nick."
"Ok."
"So, Justin, where are you and JC from?" asked Shamari.
"Tennessee."
"Cool. Oh have you met my boyfriend, D'Angelo yet?"
"Not yet. Wow. I can't believe you're here, and nobody had attacked you
yet."
"Well, I'm in disguise. Only Shamari and her little group of friends know
who I am."
"Ok, the song's ending. Last one, Justin," reminded CJ.
The next song was "Where You Are" by Jessica Simpson and her boyfriend
Nick Lachey from 98 Degrees.(Well I guess we gotta put the EX in there now.)
This was one of CJ's favorite songs. She looked at Justin, and saw how
nervous he suddenly got.
"CJ, if you want to go dance with Nick now, you can."
"That's ok. I don't mind slow dancing with you. (author's note: who
wouldn't? Just imagine yourself all cuddled up in Justin's arms. *sighs
dreamily* ok on with the story.) Unless you think I have cooties or
something."
"No, it's not that. I just didn't want Nick to be pissed at me."
"He won't be."
CJ put her hands on Justin's shoulders, and he put his hands on her
waist. He remembered what Nick said just then. Nick watched with a jealous
look on his face.
Why am I jelous? CJ told you she loved you. Besides she's just doing this
as a favor for Justin. Nick thought to make himself feel better.
"Hey, Nick," said Mandy as she came up to him.
"Hey... Mandy, right?"
"Yeah."
"So, what's up?"
"I was just wondering if you'd dance with me since CJ's dancing with
Justin. Also, I really love this song, but I have no one to dance with."
"Sure."
Nick took Mandy near CJ and Justin, and started to dance with her. He
didn't want to get too close because he didn't want CJ thinking he was spying
on her. Mandy was in heaven as she got a little closer to him. She could
smell the cologne on him. It was her favorite scent, Gravity.
"Look, there's Nick," said Shamari.
"It looks as if he's found someone to dance with him," commented D'Angelo.
"Isn't that the Mandy that Britney knows?" asked CJ.
Justin looked, "Yeah that's her."
"Well, now Nick has someone to dance with. Oh my God, look at AJ!"
Everyone looked where CJ pointed. AJ had his shirt lifted up, and was
pumping it. CJ looked at Alyssa; Alyssa's face was red from embarrassment.
"AJ, cut it out right now," Alyssa said through clenched teeth. "You're
embarrassing me."
"I told you I could dance crazier than I was."
"Ok ok now cut it out."
"Someone must have spiked the punch," a person called refering to AJ.
"No," CJ heard JC yell, "he likes to get freak nasty like that when a
slow song is on. He thinks it's sexy. Well, AJ, we hate to tell ya this, but
it's not."
"I haven't been to a party like this in a long time," said Justin.
"Me either," said CJ.
"Hey, CJ," said Shamari, "song's almost..."
Shamari wasn't able to finish because the music stopped, and the lights
went out.
"What's going on?" yelled Alyssa.
Some people were screaming. Especially CJ becuase one of her fears was
the dark. She grabbed hold onto the nearest thing which was Justin's arm.
"Sorry," apologized CJ.
"It's ok."
"CJ, CJ!" yelled Nick. "Mandy, you ok?"
"A little scared, but I'll live."
"I'm over here, baby, " CJ yelled back. "What happened?"
Nick was about to respond when there was a hideous scream.
"Who was that?" CJ said.
The lights came back on.
"Oh my God! What the hell happened?" asked Alyssa.
"CJ, thank God you're ok," said Nick as he came running over. He hugged
her real tight.
"Nick," said Justin, "she's ok."
"You don't get it, Justin. She has a fear of the dark."
"Oh. Sorry."
"Where's Destiny!!!!" shrieked Shamari.
"I don't know," said D'Angelo.
"We better go looking for her."
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Chapter 10
Most of the people at the party had left. CJ, Alyssa, Mandy, Britney,
Shamari, D'Angelo, JC, Justin, AJ, and Nick were still looking for Destiny.
One could not believe how many rooms and tiny spaces there were in the huge
mansion. Suddenly, Shamari started to hit herself lightly in the head.
"What's the matter?" asked JC.
"I just remembered that Destiny told me she was going to pull a prank on
everyone at the party. I bet that was it."
"We're still finding her, so we can kick her ass for scaring us like
that," said Alyssa.
"Yeah," said CJ as she opened a door.
Destiny's bloody body was hanging from the top of the door. CJ screamed
as she ran to bury her head in Nick's chest.
"Oh my God!!" yelled Alyssa.
"Uh, CJ," said AJ. "It's a manniquin."
"Huh?" CJ removed her head from Nick.
"It's a fake. Destiny must have dressed it up to look like her."
"She is so DEAD!" yelled CJ. "She almost gave me a heart attack!"
"I don't know where she's at," said Shamari in a worried tone.
"I say we split up since this house is so huge," said Britney. "It could
be Shamari, D'Angelo, and JC. Nick, CJ, and Mandy. Then AJ and Alyssa. Then
me and Justin."
"I'm sorry," said Shamari, "but I want to rearrange groupmates."
"I'd like to see you think of something better," said Britney in a snobby
tone.
"I will. Me, D'Angelo, CJ, and Justin. Alyssa, AJ, JC, and Nick. You and
Mandy."
"I don't like that arrangement," said Britney.
"Neither do I," said Nick. "I want to be with CJ."
"Fine. Justin and Nick, switch."
"I still don't like those arrangements," complained Britney.
"She needs to quit her bitching unless she really would like me to shut
her up," whispered Alyssa to CJ. CJ tried to stifle her giggle.
"Well," said CJ, "I don't think it's right to have two groups of four and
one group of two. Britney can be with us and Mandy with Alyssa."
Britney was about to complain again, but decided against it.
This CJ girl is pretty nice. If I stick with her maybe Justin will love
me again. Britney plotted.
"Ok, let's go," said Britney.
Justin mouthed thank you to CJ. CJ nodded. Everyone went their ways.
Alyssa's group stayed downstairs while CJ's went upstairs.
"Look," said Britney, "where are we supposed to search first?"
"Let's just start with the first door and make our way around," said
Shamari.
"Oh, ok. That makes sense."
CJ was glad Alyssa wasn't here otherwise Alyssa would have had something
to say about a blonde, and would make Nick angry. They checked almost all of
the doors except four. First door, nothing. They opened the second door,
nothing. Shamari was really shaking by the time she got to the third door.
Shamari hoped they found Destiny soon. Destiny was her best friend, and she
don't know what she'd do if something happened to her. She just wanted this
night to be over with.
CJ noticed how nervous Shamari looked. "Here, I'll open it."
CJ opened the door to find a person in a bed.
"Here she is," said CJ. "Ok, Destiny, the joke's over. You scared us with
the lights. And me with the manniquin. So, get your ass up, so I can kick it
before Alyssa gets up here."
Destiny did not stir one bit.
"Stop your faking," said Shamari as the rest of them followed CJ into the
room.
"Destiny, this isn't funny anymore," said CJ.
Everyone was starting to get scared.
"Destiny," said CJ as she walked closer to the bed. She stopped when she
saw a red liquid dripping in a puddle on the floor. "No," CJ whispered as she
lifted the blanket. She almost fainted when she lifted it. "NO!!!!!!" CJ
screamed.
Destiny was dead. That puddle of blood was from her wrists which were
pale blue. The gashes were deep. CJ could see the veins as they dripped more
blood into the puddle on the floor.
"CJ, what's wr..." Shamari started to say; then, she saw Destiny's dead
body. "Ha, ha. Very funny, Destiny," said Shamari nervously.
"I don't think she's faking this," said D'Angelo as he checked her pulse.
"She's joking right?" asked Shamari close to tears. "She's just playing a
prank. This is all a whole joke. Yeah, that's it. Any minute she's going to
pop up and say 'Gotcha', and start laughing at how stupid we were to get
scared. I just know it. Get up! Say it! Laugh!" Shamari started to breakdown
as D'Angelo shook his head. Shamari realized Destiny was gone for good.
"D'Angelo," said CJ who still wouldn't believe it, "you're in this, too.
I know you are, and I don't think it's very funny."
"It's no joke," said Britney as she wiped a tear away.
"Shut up. Who asked you?" snapped CJ.
"CJ..." Nick began as he started to cry, "it's not a joke. It's real.
Destiny's de..."
"Don't even say it, Nick. She's not dead. Don't look at me like I'm
crazy."
Nick went to hold her, but CJ backed away. She kept on repeating, "It's a
joke."
"CJ, come here," said Nick as he tried to grab her arm.
"No."
CJ jerked away, and went running out the door. Nick didn't even get to
call her name when he heard her scream, and a thud.
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Chapter 11
"Oh my God!! CJ!!" Nick yelled.
Nick went running out the door so fast that no one got a chance to stop
him. As he ran down the hall, he prayed she was ok. He didn't even hear
D'Angelo calling him back. He was relieved when he saw Alyssa holding CJ as
she cried. By the look on everyone's faces, Nick knew they didn't have a clue
about Destiny. D'Angelo and them had just got out there as Alyssa was about
to say something, but Justin said it for her.
"Dude," said Justin, "what happened up there? We heard screaming, and we
didn't know where it came from. Then, we heard CJ's scream and a thud. We
went running over here, and CJ was bent over on the rug. I guess she tripped
over it."
"Yeah. What the hell happened?" asked a concerned AJ.
Nick told the whole story. When Nick was done, there wasn't one dry eye.
Justin couldn't believe it.
"No. Destiny!!!!!" Justin yelled as he ran up the steps. JC ran after him
and so did Britney. (of course.)
Justin refused to believe she was dead. They were going to hook up that
night. He really liked her, and now they weren't going to get another chance.
He was at the door, but as he opened it, JC stopped him.
"Justin, come back downstairs. You don't want to see what's in there."
"Yeah, Justin," agreed Britney. "I can comfort you."
"No you can't," tearfully said Justin. "Just stay away from me."
The three of them went back downstairs. Justin apologized for causing
everyone to get more upset.
"I can't believe it," said Mandy. "Who could have killed her?"
"I don't know," said Alyssa. "We're going to call the cops. We should
leave Nick and CJ alone. Let's go."
CJ was on the couch crying. She was facing forward, but the minute Nick
sat down beside her, she was crying on his shoulder.
"I'm sorry, CJ. I know how close you, Alyssa, and Shamari were to her.
I'm sorry."
"Why?" CJ sobbed. "Why?"
"I don't know. I'm just glad you're okay. CJ, I can never describe in
words how scared I was when I heard you scream and that bump."
"I was okay. Like Justin said, my heel caught the rug."
"Still, I don't know what I'd do if something was to happen to you. I
never never never want to lose you. I love you, CJ."
"I love you, too, Nick."
"The cops are on thier way," said AJ as he entered the room with everone
else behind him.
"Hey, CJ," said Justin, "you going to be okay?"
"Yeah, I'll be fine. Thanks for asking."
"Justin," said Britney, "will you be ok?? I'm here if you need me."
"I'll be all right, Britney. Thanks for the offer." Justin rolled his
eyes when Britney turned away.
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Chapter 12
3 Months Later:
Destiny's death was a shock to everyone. CJ and everyone else decided
they would go to college at a later time.
"Dear Ivy," CJ wrote.
Thanks for the flowers for Destiny's funeral. Everybody appreciated it.
It's a shame you couldn't get down here. Nick said to tell Paul for him to
write him back or he'd beat Paul's ass. That Nick. I love him anyway.
About the investigation, the police wrote it off as a suicide. They found
a note addressed to Shamari from Destiny saying she couldn't take the stress
anymore. And they found a knife wither her fingerprints and blood all over
it. Can you believe it??? I never thought Destiny would do that. Poor Justin
is still upset. I feel sorry for him.
On to another subject. I still haven't decided when I'm going to go to
UNC. I think I'll do it like right after spring break.
Some good news, Justin and JC are moving down here. They're going to live
with AJ until they find a place. Plus, Shamari is moving in with me. Her and
Destiny were going to live together, but now you know.
Well, I'm going to let you go now.
Love ya,
CJ.
CJ put the letter in an envelope, and put a stamp on it. She got to her
phone, and called up Alyssa.
"Hello," a man's voice said.
"Is Alyssa there?"
"Hey, CJ."
"JC, is that you?"
"Yeah."
"What are you doing over there?"
"Just visiting Alyssa. Hold on. Alyssa, phone. It's CJ. Here she is."
"Thanks. Hey, Alyssa."
"Hi. What have you been up to?"
"I just got done writing Ivy."
"Oh. You wanna come over?"
"Sure. I'll be over in a few minutes."
CJ got into her jeep, and went over to Alyssa's. By the time she got
there, Justin and AJ were there too.
"CJ, sup?" asked AJ as he opened the door for her.
"I was bored and decided to come over. Nick's still at work."
"What are you doing here?" asked JC acting disgusted.
"I decided to bless you with my beautiful presence," joked CJ.
"Thanks. Anyway, where does Nick work?"
"Spencer's in the mall."
"Where do you work?"
"Publix. I'm a cashier."
"How long does Nick work?"
"He's off at seven."
"Cool. Anyway, have you decided when you're going to go to UNC?"
"Yeah. I'm going to be enrolled after Spring Break."
"Does Nick know?"
"Damn, JC," said Justin as he entered the room, "why you all up in her
grill?"
"'All up in her grill'?" mocked CJ.
"See, Justin here doesn't speak English all too well. His natural
language is ebonics."
CJ, Alyssa, and AJ cracked up with laughter. Justin's face was a little
red from embarrassment.
"I'm sorry, Justin," said CJ between breaths," but it was the way you
said it."
"Whatever."
"JC pissed off Justin again," said AJ.
"Justin, what's wrong? You were just fine a couple minutes ago. Then
after you got off the phone you've been so grouchy," said JC.
"Who was on the phone?" asked CJ.
"It was Britney. She wanted to know what I was doing this weekend. I
couldn't think of anything and now I have to go see a movie with her."
"Poor baby," sarcastically said AJ.
"Up yours, Alexander James."
"You need to chill the fuck out, Justin Randall."
"Yeah shove it up your ass."
"Chill!" screamed Alyssa.
"Alyssa, mind your own damn business," said AJ.
"Don't talk to her like that," said CJ.
"Don't tell me what to do, Crysta Jewel."
"EVERYBODY CALM THE HELL DOWN!" yelled JC.
"Well," said Justin, "if AJ would learn how to shut up..."
"No, you need to shut up," said AJ as he stood up to face Justin.
"What are you going to do about it?" said Justin as he got up in AJ's
face.
"Stop it!" screamed CJ. The guys turned to face her. "You are both acting
so immature right now. I hate it when people fight especially my friends. Now
just sit there and shut up."
"Don't tell me I'm immature," said Justin as he walked towards the door.
"And you're the one who needs to shut up, and mind your business." He stomped
out the door and slammed it.
CJ went to go after him, but Alyssa stopped her.
"CJ, don't make things worse just sit down."
She did as she was told. AJ apologized for everything. They talked for a
couple of hours. Soon, it was past eight, and CJ had to get home.
"Well, I better go because I told Shamari I'd be back before nine, and I
have to call Nick."
"Ok, I'll see you tomorrow," said Alyssa.
"Bye."
"Bye, CJ," said both JC and AJ as CJ said bye to them and walked out the
door.
She saw Justin sitting on the porch swing. Thier eyes met, but she
quickly turned away. She was still mad at the way he acted. She started
toward her jeep.
"CJ," Justin called out.
CJ ignored him, and got out her keys.
"CJ, wait." Justin walked over to her.
CJ got into her jeep, and backed out of the driveway. Justin stood in the
driveway watching her drive off.
"I didn't mean to talk to you like that. I'm sorry," Justin said to
himself, and went into the house.
"Well, well look who's done pouting," Alyssa said.
"I'm sorry. I'm just mad, and I didn't mean to take it out on you guys."
"That's fine with us, but how'd it go with CJ?"
"She ignored me."
"Oh, she's pissed," said AJ.
"How would you know?"
"Justin, I've known her as long as I've known Alyssa. When she ignores
you, that means she's angry at you. When she goes off by herself, she's
upset. If she's quiet, she really has something on her mind."
"Jeez, AJ," said Alyssa. "You just know everything about her don't you."
"You're the one who told me."
"Well," said Justin, "I should go and apologize."
"Not right now," said Alyssa. "You give her time to cool off. Then when
you apologize, look in her eyes and give her the puppy dog look. It gets her
everytime."
"Well, look at the time," said AJ, "I have to go to work tomorrow, so I'm
going to go now."
AJ kissed Alyssa good night and left as JC and Justin said their good
byes to Alyssa.
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Chapter 13
CJ slammed the door to her apartment.
"Dumb jerk," she muttered under her breath.
"What's wrong, CJ?" Shamari asked.
"Justin."
"What'd he do?"
CJ explained how Justin and AJ were about to get into the fight. She told
her how she tried to stop it, but Justin got angry at her. Then how he tried
to apologize.
"He was mad over that?"
"Yeah. That's such BS ain't it?"
"I agree with you that he shouldn't have gotten angry, but you should
have heard him out instead of just driving off like that."
CJ thought a moment. "I guess I should of listened to him."
"Tomorrow, after work, you should talk to him."
"I should. Anyways, on to something else. What did you and D'Angelo do
today?"
"After work, we went to McDonald's drive-thru, and just drove around
while we ate. It was actually pretty romantic."
"Wow. Well, I have to call Nick."
"Ok. I have to take a shower anyway."
Shamari left as CJ dialed Nick's phone number.
"Hello," a boy's voice answered.
"Hi, Aaron."
"Oh, hi, CJ. How are you?"
"I'm doing good. Excited about turning 13?"
"You bet! Mom says I get to have a party and invite all the people I
want."
"Oh. Am I invited?"
"Of course, you're first on the list."
"What about Nick?"
"He's not invited."
"Oh I see. Did you two have another fight?"
"No. I'm going to steal you from him. I can't have him there while I'm
doing it."
CJ couldn't help but laugh. Aaron was so adorable. He's had a crush on CJ
since she first met him. "You don't want an old person like me."
"Yes, I do. I'd treat you better than Nick does."
"Hey Shorty," CJ heard Nick in the background, "stop trying to take my
girlfriend."
"You told me to start looking."
"Yeah, but not at mine. Get your own."
"Think about it, CJ. I have to go. Love ya, bye."
"Bye."
"I see you're taking a liking to my little brother."
"He's so cute, Nick."
"You want him? He's yours."
"That's mean."
"It's just tough love. How was your day?"
"Just fine. How was yours?"
"It was good. I missed you though."
"I missed you, too. I found out next time I'm off."
"When?"
"Tomorrow and Saturday."
"Two in a row?"
"Yeah."
"When do you want to go out?"
"I haven't figured that out yet. I tell you what, let me sleep on it, and
I'll tell you tomorrow. What time you working to?"
"Till four. I'm getting my new schedule tomorrow."
"Ok. Well, I'll call you tomorrow. Bye, baby."
"Bye. I love you."
"I love you, too."
"Love you, CJ," Aaron said from the other phone in his room.
"I suggest you get off the phone and stop hitting on my girlfriend if you
want see 13."
"Ok, ok."
"Bye, Aaron. Nick, don't kill him."
"I'll try not to."
"Bye."
"Bye."
CJ hung up with Nick and started to laugh hysterically.
"What are you laughing about?" asked Shamari as she sat on the couch with
CJ.
"Nick's little brother Aaron. He's so cute."
"What'd he do now?"
"Tried to steal me away from Nick."
"He's just adorable."
"I know. He's going to be a ladie's man when he gets older."
"Just like Nick."
"Ha, ha. I best be the only lady he sweet talks."
"Well, I'm going to bed. Good night."
"I'm going, too. See ya in the morning."
Shamari went to her room, and CJ to hers.
I better call Justin, and hear what he has to say. CJ thought as she went
to sleep.
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Chapter 14
"Hey, CJ," Shamari said, "Justin was on the phone. He said he'd be over
in ten minutes."
"What? I just got out of the shower!!!"
"Well, you better hurry."
"If he comes before I'm out..."
"I'll send him in there. And if you're naked, I'll go to my room once I
start hearing noises."
"Shamari!!! That's the first sick thing I've heard come out of your
mouth. Congradulations. You're finally one of us."
"Oh goodie. Anyway, I'll have him wait out here."
"Thanks."
Shamari left so CJ could dress. A few minutes later, Justin arrived.
"Hi, Justin," Shamari said.
"Hey, Shamari, is CJ even up yet?"
"Yeah, she was in the shower when you called. She told me to tell you
that she'll be out soon."
"Ok."
"Well, come in and have a seat. I'll check if she's dressed." Shamari
went to CJ's bedroom door. "CJ, you dressed?"
"Yeah. I'm brushing my hair. I'll only be like another minute."
CJ pulled her hair into a ponytail. She went out to the living room to
find Justin sitting on the couch. Him and Shamari were talking.
"Hi, Justin."
"Hi, CJ."
"I'll leave you two alone. CJ, I'll be in my room."
"Thanks, Shamari."
CJ sat on the couch beside Justin.
"Look, CJ, I'd appreciate it if I could say what I need to say without
interruption."
"Ok."
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to take out my anger about Britney on you guys.
Especially you. I know you just said that to get me and AJ to stop fighting,
but when I get mad, I sometimes can take it out on others. I understand if
you're still mad at me. I just had to say I'm sorry, and explain myself."
Justin looked into her eyes with his sad blue eyes.
CJ laughed a little. "I take it Alyssa and them told you about 'the puppy
dog look'."
"Yeah. Am I forgiven?"
"I guess I can forgive you. I understand. You really don't want anything
to do with her, do you?"
"No. She cheated on me, and I don't want her back. She just can't get
that through her head. Did you see that silver ring she had on her ring
finger? You know the one that has the heart shaped turqouise set in the
middle then has two garnets on each side?"
"Yeah it's beautiful."
"Well, that was my six month gift to her. The turqouise is her birthstone
and the garnet is mine. Inscribed on the inside is 'Our love is eternal.'
What a crock that was."
"She still wears it? Man she must really want you back."
"I know."
"Do you know why she cheated on you?"
"No. I really cared for her, and I loved her. Hell, I worshipped the
ground she walked on."
"How'd you find out?"
"Well, it started with the boy's girlfriend finding out. She and her
friends saw them. I guess the girl broke up with him. A couple of months
later, she started dating Nick's older brother, Paul, and she told him
everything. Well, he told Nick. Nick knew from the description that it was
Britney, and he told me. Then, I broke up with her." Justin looked over at
CJ. She had a look of shock on her face. "What's wrong?"
"That boy Britney was cheating on you with was my sister's boyfriend
Aaron. She broke up with him, and started dating Paul. That's how me and Nick
met."
"That's weird."
"I know. I'll tell you what. How about me and Nick, Alyssa and AJ, and
Shamari and D'Angelo join you and Britney at the movies?"
"I don't know if Britney will go for that."
"Who said she had to know? I'll tell everyone about it, and we'll act as
if we didn't know you'd be there."
"That's pure genius. Thanks, CJ. I'll find a way to make it up to you."
"No need. I know you really don't want to get back with Britney.
Personally, I can't stand her, but if this is what it takes to never see her
again, I'm in."
"So, call me when you get all the info, and we'll put it together. But,
make sure it's together by tomorrow. That's when we're going."
"Ok. I'll call everyone now. Do you want to stay?"
"No, that's ok. I have to tell JC the plans. I'll see if he wants to come
along."
"All righty then. I guess I'll talk to you later. Bye."
"Bye."
Justin walked out the door and closed it.
She's so nice. I'm glad she forgave me. Justin thought as he walked to
his Mercedes, and drove back over to AJ's.
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Chapter 15
"Hey, Shamari, you can come out now." CJ called out as she closed the
door after Justin.
"So what happened?" Shamari asked when she got out of her room, and sat
on the couch.
"I forgave him. Alyssa taught him 'the puppy dog look.' Are you and
D'Angelo doing anything tomorrow?"
"Not that I know of. Why?"
CJ explained to Shamari about Britney. Shamari agreed to go. CJ; then,
called up Alyssa. She said her and AJ were in. Now, CJ had to persuade Nick.
Seeing how he really doesn't like Justin, he might not do it. CJ had to make
sure she asked him the right way.
"Hello," Nick answered.
"Hi, Nicky. How are you?"
"I'm doing good."
"Nick, you do know how much I love you, right?"
"What do you want, CJ?"
"First, before I tell you, you've got to promise you'll listen and not
decide until I'm done."
"I promise."
CJ told Nick about the plan, and used every good reason she could think
of to get him to do it. Just like she had expected, he refused.
"No way, CJ. I'm not doing him any favors."
"But, Nick, you know how he feels about Britney."
"I don't care. He can handle it himself. Besides, even if we don't go,
he'll have Alyssa, AJ, Shamari, and D'Angelo."
"Nick, please. Can't you please put your disliking for him aside and just
think about it?"
"No. CJ, you know how I feel about him."
"Please. This could be our date. Besides, if it were you, he'd do it for
you in a heartbeat."
"I don't care. We can do something else."
"No. You can do something else because I'm going." CJ was starting to get
an attitude with him.
"Don't you think Britney's going to suspect something if you're there by
yourself?" Nick started to get an angry tone in his voice.
"No. I'll be with JC."
"What do you mean you'll be with JC?"
" I don't think I have to explain it. You know perfectly well what I
mean."
Nick hesitated before he talked again. CJ thought he'd hung up.
"Nick?" CJ asked quietly.
"What?" he snapped.
"Are you angry?"
"Yes," he snapped again.
"You angry with me?"
"No," he sighed. "I'm angry with myself that I'm actually going to do a
favor for Justin."
"Look," CJ just decided to not go because she didn't want to be getting
Nick mad, "I understand if you don't want to go. We can do something by
ourselves."
"No, no. We'll go."
"You sure?"
"Yeah."
"Thanks, Nick. I know you really don't want to."
"As long I'm nowhere near Justin, I'll be fine."
"Ok. Well, I have to go. I told Justin I'd call as soon as everyone was
in."
"Bye."
"Bye."
CJ hung up the phone, and flung herself onto the couch.
"CJ! What's up? You look upset."
"I am upset. Nick's all pissed at me because of Justin."
"Did he say he was angry at you?"
"No, but I could tell he was by his voice."
"I'm sure he isn't."
"He is. I didn't mean to. All I was trying to do was be nice."
"Look, if Nick's mad at you, he can go to hell. He has no reason, even if
he doesn't like Justin, to get mad at you. He can put up with him for a few
hours. Don't go thinking it's your fault."
"Thanks, Shamari. How about we do some shopping?"
"I'll take you up on that."
CJ and Shamari grabbed thier purses and went to the mall.
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Chapter 16
AJ's House (The night of the movies):
"Hey, Justin," said JC, "what time we going to the movie?"
"7:15."
"What movie is it?"
"Scream 3"
"That's out on video. What movie theater is playing that?"
"This $1.50 theater behind the Volusia Mall."
"We saw that already. As a matter of fact, you and Britney were still
dating when we saw that because she was with us."
"She just wants an excuse to grab onto my arm."
There was a knock at the door, and Justin let in Nick.
"AJ here?"
"He's up in his room."
"Thanks."
AJ was listening to the radio when Nick knocked.
"Come in."
"Hey, AJ."
"Hey, Nick, sup?"
"Nothing."
"What's wrong?"
"What do you think?"
"You mad about the Justin thing?"
"Yeah, and I think CJ thinks I'm mad at her." He hasn't talked to CJ
since thier little argument. He hoped she wasn't angry with him when he got
over there.
"Why'd she think that, Nick?" asked Alyssa as she entered to room.
"I got angry over the movie thing, but I told her it wasn't about her. I
know her though. She's going to think it's her."
"Nick," said Alyssa irritated, "you know how CJ thinks. You should know
better."
"Stop talking to me as if I were a child!"
"Then, stop acting like one!"
"I'm not arguing with you, Alyssa. I have to get going. I told CJ I'd
pick her up at 6:30, and head straight here."
"What about Shamari and D'Angelo?" asked AJ.
"They're riding with us."
"See you later, Nick."
"Bye."
CJ was watching TV when Nick arrived.
"Hi, Nick."
"Hey. Where's Shamari and D'Angelo?"
"Shamari's getting ready, and D'Angelo has yet to come."
"Look, CJ, I want you to know that I'm not angry with you."
"I know. I just don't like it when you get that tone in your voice. It
makes me think it's me that's upsetting you." CJ tried not to sound upset,
but she knew she was.
Nick hugged CJ. Nick lifted CJ's head up to his with his finger. He
kissed her on her cheek; then, moved down to her lips. She parted her lips to
allow some of his tongue in as she ran her fingers through his hair.
"Ahem," said D'Angelo.
CJ jumped. "Oh, uh, hi. We didn't hear you knock."
"Shamari told me to come on in, and I did. Then, right here are you two
playing tonsil hockey."
"Get used to it," said Shamari. "They'll be doing that at the movies."
"No we won't," said CJ. "We're not like you. Let's not forget the time we
had to go see The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps again just because you guys
were making out the whole time."
"Yeah, I'll admit to that. But, dear CJ, let's not forget when we had to
go see Here on Earth three times because you and Nick couldn't keep your paws
off each other."
"Ok, ok. We're sexually horomoned charged teenagers," said Nick, "but we
have to get going over to AJ's."
"Come one, everybody," said CJ.
Nick and them drove over to AJ's and followed him to the MFC Cinema 6.
There, they met up with Britney who had brought along Mandy. Britney was
surprised to see AJ and them with Justin. Justin lied and said they were
going to see the same movie, and figured they'd just go together. He could
tell she was upset, but he didn't care.
"Hi, Britney," said CJ as she got out of Nick's green Dodge Durango.
"Hi, CJ," said Britney.
"I hope you don't mind us tagging along."
"No, not at all."
Everyone bought thier tickets, and got thier seats. Shamari was at the
end; then, it was D'Angelo, Britney, Justin, CJ, Nick, Mandy, Alyssa, AJ, and
JC. Just like Justin thought, every little scary moment Britney was grabbing
onto him. CJ was sitting there. This movie didn't phase her one bit. Mandy
was fine until one part when she "accidently" grabbed Nick's arm. Nick looked
over.
"You ok?"
"Uh, yeah. Sorry. Just a little scared."
"That's ok. Next time, don't grab so tight."
Mandy blushed. She excused herself, and went out into the lobby.
"Nick," whispered CJ.
"Yeah, baby?"
"Can you refill my drink?"
"Sure. Be right back."
"Where's Nick going?" asked Alyssa.
"I asked him to refill my drink."
"Oh. What do you think about the movie?"
"Just like the other two, blood everywhere and very predictable." Alyssa
laughed.
"What are you laughing at?" asked AJ. Alyssa leaned over and told him.
"Boy is that true."
"I'm going to get some more popcorn, Britney." Justin got up.
"Ok."
"Liar," CJ mumbled as he walked over her since he wasn't giving Britney
the satisfaction of having to walk over her. (Like the song says, "Can't get
no satisfaction, baby".)
"Shhh." Justin smiled at her. "She doesn't have to know about that."
Justin went into the lobby, and told the guy more popcorn. He was looking
around when he saw a couple making out near the arcade. The guy looked
familiar. He looked closer, and couldn't believe his eyes. It was Nick and
Mandy.
Oh my God! That SOB. How could he do this to CJ? I better not let them
see me. Justin thought as he went back to his seat.
"Was Nick out there?" asked CJ as Justin sat beside her.
"Yeah. He was just getting out of the restroom," Justin lied.
Nick and Mandy came back in. Nick handed CJ her drink. Justin glared
hatefully at him. I don't know if I should tell CJ. How can I? She's in love
with Nick. I can't tell her. There's no way. I can't believe Nick. Justin
thought as he looked over at Nick who had his arm around CJ. Justin had to
resist the urge to start beating him right there.
Mandy's such a good kisser. Wait! What am I doing?? CJ's my girlfriend,
and here I am making out with Mandy. I don't want to hurt CJ by telling her
it's over. Well, until I make up my mind about what to do, I'll just start
seeing Mandy also. Nick thought as he looked over at Mandy and smiled.
The movie ended, and Justin was thankful the date was over. Britney
waited for Justin to kiss her, but he didn't.
"I'll see you later, Britney."
"Bye." Britney went to kiss him on the lips, but he walked off. "Uh, how
rude." Britney turned around to see Mandy smiling as Justin and them left.
"What are you smiling about, Mandy?"
"Me and Nick made out in the lobby."
"You're kidding me."
"Nope. I went out to the lobby because I had to use the bathroom. I came
out, and there's Nick buying a drink. He came over to see what I was doing,
and we talked for a few minutes. Then, we just started kissing."
"Good kisser?"
"You bet. He's going to start seeing me behind CJ's back. See, he wants
to dump her, but he doesn't want to hurt her feelings. He said he still has
feelings for her."
"You go get him."
"I kind of feel bad though. After all, I'm ruining CJ and Nick's
relationship."
"So. It isn't like CJ can't find another boyfriend."
"Still. She really cares about Nick, and he still cares for her."
"Mandy, listen, this is the millennium. It's not the fifties where you
just wait around for a guy to ask you out, and if your crush was taken 'oh
well.' Today, you ask the guy out, even if he's taken or doesn't want you,
that can't stop you. You like Nick, and he has a girlfriend, but don't let CJ
be the reason for you not to go out with him. Didn't he say he kind of wants
to break up with her anyway, but he doesn't want to hurt her?"
"Yeah."
"So, technically, you're not doing anything wrong."
"If you look at it that way, I guess not."
"See. Don't let CJ stop you. I mean, she's nice and all, but she can get
another boyfriend."
"Thanks, Brit. What would I do without you?"
"Be single forever."
"Let's go home. I want to hear about you and Justin."
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Chapter 17
"Hey Justin," said JC as he sat down on the porch swing with him. They
were still at Alyssa's because AJ and her were talking. "Anything the matter?"
"No, why?"
"It's just that after the movies, you've been acting upset. You sure
nothing's wrong?"
"I might as well tell you, but you can't tell anybody, and I mean
anybody."
"I won't. What is it?"
"When I went out to get more popcorn, I saw some people making out by the
arcade. I looked closer because they looked familiar, and it was..."
"Who?"
"It was... Nick and Mandy."
"Justin, you sure?"
"I'm positive. I saw Nick kissing Mandy."
"Did they see you?"
"I don't think so. You can't tell anyone, JC."
"I promise I won't. I feel bad for CJ."
"I know. She really loves Nick, and here he is cheating on her. It's
going to hurt her really bad when she finds out. I should know."
"You gonna tell her?"
"Nah, I can't. It'd break her heart in two."
"I can't believe Nick. That jerk. How could he do this to her?"
"I don't know. Maybe, hopefully, that was just a one time thing, and it
won't happen again."
"I hope not."
CJ's Apartment:
"Nick, you want to come in?" CJ asked him while they were still out in
his jeep.
"Um, not tonight. I have to work tomorrow, and I'm tired. Maybe some
other time."
"You sure? We can just cuddle on the couch."
"CJ, I'm real tired. I have to get to bed."
"Ok. I'll call you tomorrow."
"I won't be home. I have to work; then, I'm going to the library to help
Aaron with a project he has to do over Christmas break."
"Oh. See you later." CJ leaned over to kiss him, but he turned away.
"Nick, what's wrong?"
"Nothing. I just have to get home."
"Whatever."
CJ got out of the jeep, and slammed the door. She watched Nick drive out
of the parking lot. She waved, but he didn't see her. She went into the
apartment.
"Good night you guys," said CJ when she saw Shamari and D'Angelo on the
couch.
"You tired?" asked Shamari.
"Yeah. I have to go to work tomorrow anyway."
"All right then. I'll see you tomorrow."
"Good night, CJ," said D'Angelo.
"Night."
CJ got changed and sat on her bed. She thought about the kiss her and
Nick shared before they left. She couldn't believe what had just happened
between them a few minutes ago.
What's wrong with Nick? Is is me? He acted as if he didn't want anything
to do with me. Maybe he just had a bad day. I hope that's all it was. CJ
thought as she laid down and went to sleep.
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Chapter 18
A couple of weeks went by, and Nick was still seeing Mandy behind CJ. He
apologized for how he acted, but things haven't been the same. Britney was
still trying to win Justin back. Of course, Justin kept being polite, but he
couldn't take it anymore.
"Shamari, I'm going for a walk. I don't know when I'll be back. It will
be before midnight, though. If I'll be later than that, I'll call."
"I'll see you later."
"Bye."
CJ walked over to the cemetary where her parents were buried. She'd go
there, and put fresh flowers on thier graves every once in a while. Nick
usually came with her, but yet again, she couldn't get a hold of him. She
called Alyssa's, but JC told her that Alyssa and AJ were out on a date;
however, he'd tell them she called. CJ went into the cemetary with white
roses. She bought them from a flower shop down the road.
Meanwhile, Justin was driving around when he saw CJ go into the cemetary.
What's she doing there? Maybe she's visting Destiny's grave. Might as
well go see. Justin thought as he got out of his car, and went into the
cemetary.
He couldn't find CJ, and thought he lost her, but he found her. She was
between two graves on her knees laying white roses on them. Justin walked
behind her. He saw a tear run down her cheek.
Why's she crying? Whose grave is she putting flowers on? I know for a
fact that Destiny was buried way in the back. Justin read the names on the
two graves. Carolina Denise Silver Born: June 8, 1961. Died: April 12, 1994.
Chase Roger Silver. Born: October 2, 1962. Died: April 12, 1994. Silver, why
does that name sound so familiar? Isn't that CJ's last name?
Justin looked down at CJ, she was sobbing. She still hadn't noticed he
was there. Justin found a tissue he had in his pocket, and handed it to her.
"Thanks," CJ said. She realized someone was there, and turned around.
"Justin?"
"You ok?"
"Huh? Yeah, I'm... fine. What are you doing here?"
"I was cruising around, and I saw you go in there. I didn't mean to
follow you. CJ, who are these people?"
"It's a long story."
"I have time. You wanna talk about it over something to eat?"
"I'd love to, but I didn't bring my purse with me. I just brought enough
money for the flowers."
"It's on me."
"I couldn't."
"Yeah, you could."
"You sure?"
"I told you I'd pay you back someway, didn't I?"
"Thanks."
Justin held out his hand for CJ. When CJ got up, she laid her head on
Justin's shoulder. He put his arm around her. CJ needed to be comforted and
was glad that Justin understood. He helped her into the car, and drove off.
"You wanna tell me now?"
"I guess. Those people were my parents. They were killed by a drunk
driver when I was eleven. Ivy is really my foster sister, and Diane is my
adopted Mother. She was my Mom's best friend. My parents had this will
written out that said if anything was to happen to them, she'd become legal
guardian. Alyssa and me never really talk about it." CJ could feel herself
about to cry again.
"I'm sorry, CJ. I didn't mean to pry." Justin put his hand on her arm.
"It's ok. I just need to calm down."
There was a long silence. Justin couldn't take it, and turned on the
radio. The DJ was talking, and then he started to play a song. The song was
"Where You Are," the song CJ and Justin slow danced to.
"Remember when we danced to this song?" asked Justin as he looked at CJ.
"Yeah. I remember you didn't want to dance with me because you didn't
want to make Nick angry." CJ sighed. She has no clue what's been going on
between her and Nick. She loves him a lot, but they've been fighting so much.
Justin pulled through a McDonald's drive thru, and got him and CJ
something to eat. Justin drove to a park, and him and CJ took a walk. CJ
wanted to eat, so they found a bench to sit on. They talked about the usual
stuff, friends, the other colleges they were going to go to, and other things.
"Justin," said CJ, "is it me or has Nick been acting weird towards me?"
"I don't know. He never really hangs out with me."
"It's just that he acts like he never wants to be around me. He's always
somewhere else, and has other more important things to do. I think he wants
to break up with me."
Justin realized what he had hoped was a one time thing wasn't. Nick was
cheating on CJ with Mandy. All Justin wanted to know was why. CJ's the
sweetest girl and treats him like he's the only thing she's got. If he wants
to date Mandy, he should just dump CJ and prevent her from the heartache.
"I'm sorry, CJ. I don't know what's with Nick."
"Neither do I," CJ started to cry. "I don't know what's wrong. I'm
starting to think it's me." Justin held her as she cried. "It's my fault,
Justin. I've been getting angry at him, and that results into more fights.
I'm surprised the relationship has lasted this long."
"It's not your fault. Don't ever think it's you. Nick doesn't understand
what you've been through." Justin wiped a tear from her eye. He suddenly just
wanted to kiss her. CJ looked at him as he got closer to her.
Justin's going to kiss me. I know it. Wait, I'm still dating Nick. I
can't do this to him. But, he's been treating me like crap lately. One little
kiss wouldn't hurt. Justin's been so nice to me. I can't it's not right, but
I want to. CJ thought as she looked at Justin's lips getting closer. (I'd
just kiss him. Those nice lucious lips of his.)
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Chapter 19
As Justin's lips were about to touch CJ's, she pulled away. (Had ya
thinking she was going to do it, didn't I?)
"Justin, you're a great friend. And that's all I want us to be is
friends. I'm real sorry, but I can't do this to Nick."
"It's ok, I understand." Justin was a little disappointed since he knew
that Nick was doing the same thing to her, but he was glad that she wanted to
remain faithful.
"Oh my God! Look at the time! It's 11:30. I told Shamari I'd be back
before midnight."
"Time flew by. Come on."
The trip home was a silent one. Both Justin and CJ were thinking about
what almost happened. Justin couldn't believe how brave he gotten. CJ just
couldn't believe Justin almost kissed her.
Does this mean he likes me? No, no. He just felt sorry for me. That's all
it was. At least I hope so. I wonder how his lips would have felt though.
Hold up, what the hell am I thinking? I'm going to stay true to Nick. CJ
thought as she looked out the window.
"We're here," Justin said breaking the silence.
"What?" CJ recognized her apartment. "Oh, you want to come up? Have
something to drink?"
"I guess. I just have to call JC."
"You wanna use our phone?"
"No, I have my cell."
Justin called JC, but nobody answered. They walked into CJ's apartment.
CJ found a note from Shamari on the counter.
Dear CJ,
There's been an accident. Get over to the Halifax hospital, ASAP!!! We'll
be waiting.
Shamari
"What?" Justin asked. "Let's get over there. That might be why JC didn't
pick up."
"Who could've been in an accident? What if it's Nick?"
They ran back out to the car, and drove over there as fast as they could.
CJ prayed that whoever it was is okay. She hasn't heard from Nick in a while.
It could have been him. When they got to the hospital, CJ didn't even wait
for Justin to stop the car; she jumped out.
"CJ, wait!"
CJ didn't even hear him. She ran into the hospital. Shamari was there
waiting.
"What happened?"
"Yeah, what happened?" asked Justin as he finally caught up with CJ.
"AJ and Alyssa were in an accident."
"They were in a..." CJ caught her breath in her throat. She could feel
her knees start to go weak. "What kind of accident?" Her voice started to
falter.
"I don't know all the details. They were driving, and someone hit them
from the back. That sent them skidding. AJ stopped it in the grass. Then,
that same person side swiped them, and they almost tipped over."
"Are they ok?" CJ could feel the tears about to fall. She couldn't lose
Alyssa. Alyssa was her best friend. She's already lost Destiny.
"AJ has a concussion. Alyssa got whiplash and a fractured wrist. They'll
be ok."
"Oh thank God." CJ was starting to feel some relief.
"Where's everybody?" asked Justin.
"They're getting something to eat at the snack machines."
"Justin," said JC, "there you are."
"Why didn't you pick up your cell?"
"I didn't bring it with me."
"CJ," said Nick, "are you ok?"
"No. Why the hell would I be? My best friend and her boyfriend were in a
crash. They could've been killed."
"Well, they weren't."
"Still, Nick. You don't get it. I didn't even know who was in the
accident. I thought something happened to you."
"CJ, why would you think that? You worry way too much."
"No, I don't. I haven't heard from you in days, Nick! I have every damn
right to be worried. Hold on, you're right I shouldn't have thought that. Not
talking to me for days at a time isn't unusual."
"You make it sound like I'm a bad boyfriend."
"Maybe because you know it's true."
By this time, everyone was there. Shamari, D'Angelo, JC, and Justin. Nick
just stood there, and looked at CJ. He wasn't able to believe what he just
heard. How could CJ say that to him?
"Why are you taking so long to respond, Nick? I told you it was true."
"Whatever, CJ. I don't see why you're blaming me. Why's it always my
fault? You ever think you've been a bad girlfriend?"
"How have I been a bad girlfriend, huh? Nick, I call you everyday, but
you're never home. You're out with friends, or you're just too busy for me.
I've done my part to show you that I love you. And not once lately have you
ever told me you loved me. Not once do you call me back, or you come over to
just talk or to cuddle. So, don't call me a bad girlfriend!" CJ glared at
him, and stormed out of the hospital.
"Nick," Shamari and Justin said, "how can you say that to her?"
"Because it's true."
"How would you know?" Justin replied angrily. "You haven't been around
her enough to know."
"It's none of your business, Justin. Stay out of it."
"No, CJ's my friend. I'm going to make it my business."
"Whatever."
"No, it's not 'whatever.' This evening CJ was crying because she thinks
you don't love her anymore."
"What were you doing with my girlfriend?"
"We were talking, and I don't like the way you treat her."
"What are you going to do about it?" Nick asked as he got up in Justin's
face.
"I'll show you right now." Justin shoved Nick. Nick shoved him back.
Justin and Nick started to fight. Every punch Jusitn thrown was for CJ.
He couldn't stand to see her upset And why was she upset? Because of that
asshole of a boyfriend.
Nick couldn't stand Justin. How dare he try to steal his girlfriend? Nick
would show him what happens. D'Angelo and JC tried for at least five minutes
to get them off each other.
"What the hell's going on?" a voice said.
"AJ!" Jusitn exclaimed.
"Why are you two fighting?"
"Justin here," said Nick, "is trying to steal CJ away from me."
"Bull. She's my friend."
"Next time you go anywhere near her, I'm going to kick your ass."
"Well, I plan to hang out with CJ whether you like it or not. So, you
might as well go through with that threat now." JC held Justin back as he
tried to go for Nick again.
"Justin, you need to chill out," advised AJ.
"Go to hell, Justin." Nick said as he walked off.
Nick stormed outside. He saw CJ sitting on a bench. Nick thought back to
the day at the iceplex. They've gotten into another fight just because of
Justin. He started to walk towards her, but CJ saw him and started to walk
off.
"CJ, wait up. I'm really sorry for how I've been acting lately. I didn't
mean to say that. You know how I get when I get mad."
"Nick, why have you been avoiding me all month? If you want to break up;
then, do it. Don't keep doing this to me."
"Doing what?"
"Acting like you love me one day, and then act like you're being forced
to be with me the next."
"CJ, I'm sorry. I don't want to break up. I'm just stressed because we're
going off to college in three months, and I won't see you for a long time
until summer."
"You sure that's all? Nick, you had me thinking it's my fault."
"CJ, I love you." Nick kissed her. CJ just sighed because she was just
exhausted from the day. She leaned her head against his chest as they walked
back into the hospital.
Nick decided not to tell CJ about Justin and him fighting yet. He knew
she's been through enough tonight. Everyone except Justin and JC were
relieved when CJ and Nick came back with their arms around each other.
"CJ," said AJ, "you can see Alyssa now."
"Thanks."
CJ walked into Alyssa's room. Alyssa had a cast around her wrist and a
neck brace on due to her injuries. CJ was happy that she was ok though.
"Thank God you're ok," CJ exlcaimed as she hugged Alyssa. "Shamari told
me everything. Do you know who did it?"
"No. The cops already questioned me. I was about to bust out laughing at
one point because they asked me if I was doing anything sexual with AJ. I was
like 'Excuse me?' The cops were all 'Well you do have a fractured wrist.' I
couldn't believe they would actually think that."
"Oh," CJ started to laugh some. "That is a bit ridiculous. How are you
feeling?"
"Ok. I get to go home tonight. My parents are just going to love to hear
this story. Knowing them, they'll be asking me the same questions the cops
did. What took you so long to get here?"
CJ told most of the story to Alyssa. She left out the part about her and
Justin almost kissing. She didn't need Alyssa bugging Justin about it, and
she just wanted to forget it anyways. She went on to tell Alyssa about
"I can't believe Nick would say that to you. No wonder him and Justin got
into that fight," Alyssa said afterwards.
"What fight?"
"While AJ was in here, Justin and Nick got into this fight. We could hear
them yelling since they were right outside the door. I guess Justin was
getting angry with Nick because of the way Nick's been treating you lately."
"They fought over me?"
"Nick got jealous because he thought Justin was trying to take you away
from him."
"Jeez. I was wondering where that shiner under Nick's eye came from. I
thought it might have happened at work or something."
"Nope. Justin got him. AJ saw Justin do it before he stepped in."
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Chapter 20
A few days went by. The police were baffled about who did that to AJ and
Alyssa. They questioned everyone. Especially Justin and CJ since they were
the only ones out in a car when the accident took place. Nick and CJ were
getting along better. Unfortuanately, Nick was still seeing Mandy.
"CJ," said Shamari as CJ just got home from work, "you got mail."
"You sound like my computer when you say that," CJ joked as she took the
envelope from Shamari. The envelope had CJ's name. That was it. No return
address, or even her address for that matter. "Weird."
"I know. I got up, and came out here. It was under the door. Someone must
have slipped it there."
"It's not Nick's handwriting. His isn't this neat."
CJ opened the envelope, and found two pieces of paper. It was some sort
of poem.
When the visions around you
Bring tears to your eyes
And all that surround you
Are secrets and lies
I'll be your strength
I'll give you hope
Keeping your faith when it's gone
The one you should call
Was standing here all along
And I will take you in my arms
And hold you right where you belong
'Til the day my life is through
This I promise you
This I promise you
I've loved you forever
In lifetimes before
And I promise you never
Will you hurt anymore
I give you my word
I give you my heart
This is a battle we've won
And with this vow
Forever has now begun
Just close your eyes
Each lovin' day
And know this feeling won't go away
'Til the day my life is through
This I promise you
This I promise you
Over and over I fall
When I hear you call
Without you in my life, baby
I just wouldn't be living at all
And I will take you in my arms
And hold you right where you belong
'Til the day my life is through
This I promise you, baby
Just close your eyes
Each lovin' day
And know this feeling won't go away
Every word I say is true
This I promise you
Every word I say is true
This I promise you
I promise you
"This is a beautiful poem. I'd like to know who wrote it."
"Let me read it." Shamari read it, and had tears in her eyes. "This is
beautiful. I want to know who wrote this one."
"I can't recogzine the handwriting. Boy, ain't no way Nick or any of the
boys are seeing this. Nick will flip out. Just wait till Alyssa reads this.
You want to go over to Alyssa's with me?"
"Sure. D'Angelo is doing some autograph signings at the Virgin Megastore
in Orlando. He won't be home until later in the evening." Shamari and CJ
drove over to Alyssa's.
"Hey, CJ," said AJ as he let them in.
"Sup? Where's Lyss?"
"She's in the kitchen."
"Alyssa!" yelled CJ.
"What!?!?" Alyssa yelled as she came out of the kitchen.
"There you are."
"What are you doing here?"
"Can we go somewhere private?"
"Ok."
Alyssa led CJ and Shamari into her room. CJ handed Alyssa the poem. She
read it, and wanted to know who wrote it. CJ of course told her she didn't
know.
"You going to show Nick?"
"Hell no. He'd go crazy. This is between the three of us. It goes no
further. And that includes AJ."
"Come on, CJ. You can trust me."
"I'm just saying."
"Where's Nick?"
"He's at work; then, he's hanging out at home."
"When are you guys going out next?"
"I have no clue. I'm going to drive over there later tonight. What about
you and AJ?"
"AJ, me, and JC are going out to dinner and a movie. Want to come with?
You can be JC's date."
"Oh that's tempting, but me and Nick want to be alone. Well at least I
do."
"I'll go," said Shamari. "I don't feel like being in that apartment
alone. I'll be JC's date."
"Oh D'Angelo got some competition now?" teased Alyssa.
"Maybe. If JC treats me right."
"JC and Justin are here!" yelled AJ.
"Speak of the devil." CJ said as the girls walked downstairs, and greeted
the guys.
"Hey, girls," said Justin.
"What exactly are we doing?" asked JC.
"We're going to see The Grinch. Before that we're eating at Wendy's,"
said Alyssa.
"No, we're eating at McDonald's," said AJ. "I'm loyal to my restaurant."
"Whatever. That's all really. Oh, JC, Shamari will be your 'date'
tonight."
"Really? That's cool."
"CJ, you sure you don't want to come with us?" asked Shamari.
"Yeah, I'm sure."
"Well, we better get going. See you guys later."
"Bye," said Justin and CJ.
"Well, Justin, I'd stay and talk, but I'm going to spend some time with
Nick. I'll talk to you later though." said CJ as she walked out to her jeep.
"I'm glad that you and Nick are doing better," said Justin. "I'm real
sorry I got into that fight with him, CJ. It's just that I hated to see you
upset."
"It's ok, Justin." CJ turned on the radio. "Where You Are" was on.
"Hey, it's our song."
CJ laughed. "Well, I'll see you later."
CJ pulled out of the drive and started off to Nick's.
I'm so happy me and Nick are getting some time together alone. I just
hope he doesn't say anything about the fight. I really don't like it when he
bad mouths Justin. Oh well. I won't say anything about it, so maybe he won't.
CJ thought as she pulled into his driveway. She knocked on the door.
"Who's there?" Nick yelled.
"It's CJ."
It took a few minutes for Nick to get to the door. He answered the door
wearing a pair of Tommy jeans. CJ couldn't help, but check him out. His chest
was getting a little more defined and she could see the beginning of a six
pack forming.
"CJ, what a surprise."
"Yeah, sorry I didn't call. Can I come in?"
"Sure."
Nick led CJ into the living room. She sat down on the couch. She tried to
push the nasty thoughts coming into her head away.
"Do you want something to drink?"
"Just some water, please."
"Ok."
"Nick, I'm going to use the bathroom, all right?"
"Go on ahead."
CJ went upstairs. She was walking down the hall when she noticed Nick's
bedroom door partially opened. Thinking Aaron might be doing something bad to
his room, she opened it. She couldn't believe what she saw.
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Chapter 21
"Mandy!" CJ screamed. Mandy was lying on Nick's bed with nothing but an
oversized shirt on her. CJ knew it was probably Nick's. "What the hell are
you doing in here? And wearing that?"
"Uh, uh, hi, CJ." Nick ran up the steps the minute he heard CJ scream.
She turned to face him. "What's she doing here, Nick?" CJ didn't need to ask
that question, for she knew the answer. She just hoped it was all a big
mistake.
"CJ, there's an explanation for this."
"Nickolas Gene Carter!! I can't believe you! Why?? Why??" CJ ran
downstairs; Nick ran after her.
"CJ, wait! Just wait!" Nick yelled as he grabbed hold of her arm.
"How long has this been going on?" CJ jerked out of his grasp. Nick gazed
away. "Oh my God! That long. I should have known. All those times you weren't
home, you were with her. That's why you acted so weird when you were with me.
That's it, WE'RE THROUGH!!" CJ stomped toward the door. Nick went to grab
her; she pulled away. "Don't you touch me. Don't you fucking touch me. I
never want to see you again!!"
CJ got into her jeep, and drove off. She was so mad at Nick. She couldn't
go home because she knew D'Angelo was probably there, and she wasn't about to
upset him. She was so deep in thought that she was surprised when she pulled
into AJ's driveway. Alyssa will comfort her. CJ got out of the jeep, and rang
the doorbell. Then, she realized that Alyssa wouldn't be there. Her, AJ, and
JC went out.
"CJ," said Justin, "what are you doing here? I thought you were heading
over to Nick's."
"I forgot that Alyssa and AJ were out. Tell her I stopped by." CJ started
to walk away, but Justin gently grabbed her shoulder.
"CJ, what's wrong?"
"Nothing. I just needed to talk to Alyssa."
Justin knew she was lying. She didn't look in his eyes when she said it.
"CJ, please don't lie to me. If you don't want to tell me, just say so."
CJ just hugged Justin as she sobbed onto his chest. "Oh God, why?"
Justin was beginning to worry. "What happened? What did Nick do?" She
just kept crying. Justin guided her into the house, and sat them on the
couch. "CJ, you can tell me what's wrong."
"He... he... ch.. cheat..ed on me."
"He what?" Justin said acting surprised.
"W..it..with Man.. Mandy."
"I'm sorry."
"I should have known. All those times he lied to me, and said he was
busy. He was with her. I loved him. How could he?"
"I don't know, CJ. He's a jerk."
"Hey, Ju.." AJ started to say as he and the other three got in the door.
"CJ, what's wrong, girl?"
"CJ," said Alyssa. They all looked at Justin with one question that
didn't need to be asked.
"She just found out Nick was cheating on her," whispered Justin.
"He what? With who?" exclaimed Alyssa.
"Mandy."
"Oh, CJ. I'm sorry. Come here." Justin got up, so Alyssa could sit and
comfort her.
"I'm going over there to have a talk with him," said AJ who's face was
beet red. "He's so getting it." AJ stomped out of the house.
"AJ! Jesus!" yelled Alyssa. "I'm going to kill Nick."
"If AJ doesn't do it first," said JC.
"Why? How could he?" asked CJ over and over.
"He's messed up. I don't know why he did this."
"I mean Mandy was on his bed with nothing but a t shirt on. I can only
imagine what they were about to do before I got there."
"Ewww," said Alyssa. "You want to go wash your face off?"
"Yeah." CJ, Alyssa, and Shamari went into the bathroom.
"Next time I see him, his ass is mine," JC said. "I guess it wasn't a one
time thing. Poor CJ."
Alyssa came out of the bathroom. "I'm driving over to Nick's. Can you
guys go with Shamari and CJ to their apartment? Because we are going to hear
the whole story when we get there. Plus, I think CJ would like it if she had
us for support."
"Sure."
"Thanks." Alyssa headed out to her car, and headed over to Nick's.
He is so dead when I get over there. Mandy, too. Alyssa thought as she
prayed to herself that AJ hasn't killed Nick yet.
"We're going with you guys over to the apartment, CJ," said Justin when
CJ and Shamari got out of the bathroom.
"Ok. Where'd Alyssa go?"
"Over to Nick's."
"I didn't want to cause this much commotion."
"It's ok," said JC as they all headed out to CJ's jeep. CJ gave Shamari
the keys because CJ really wasn't in the mood to drive. CJ sat up front with
Shamari while the two boys were in the back.
"How are you feeling?" asked Shamari as she drove.
"I'm just so mad, upset, hurt, and... I don't know how to describe the
way I feel."
"I know how you feel," said Justin. "I was like this when I found out
about Britney."
"We're here," said Shamari as she parked the car. "D'Angelo is going to
flip when he hears about this."
"I know," said CJ as they entered the apartment.
"CJ," said a surprised D'Angelo. "Where's Nick?"
"I don't feel like going into it now. Basically, he cheated on me with
Mandy."
"Britney's friend?"
"Yes. Now, AJ and Alyssa are burying his body in the backyard."
"I know you're joking, but when Alyssa and AJ are angry, they're
unpredictable."
"I'm taking a nap. I'm so tired. Wake me up when AJ and Alyssa get here."
"All right. Justin and JC, you can sit down you know," said Shamari.
"Ok." Justin took a seat on the loveseat and JC sat beside him.
"I'm not dwelling on the Nick sitch because I know we will when AJ and
Alyssa get here," said D'Angelo.
"Well," said Shamari, "it's going to be Christmas soon, and I'm having
this big dinner. I was hoping, Justin and JC, you guys could make it. AJ and
Alyssa said they'll be here."
"We're in," said JC. "I'm staying here for Christmas. Since I spent
Thanksgiving with my parents."
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Chapter 22
Nick's House:
"Nick, how could you do this to CJ?" asked Alyssa.
"I don't know. I just started to like Mandy and it went from there."
"Why didn't you just break up with her, then?" asked AJ. "That would have
been much much easier for her."
"I was going to, but I still had feelings for her. I couldn't choose who
I wanted, and..."
"And you decided to be selfish, insensitive, and have both," finished
Alyssa.
"No. I decided to be a dumbass, and choose both. I was going to break up
with her, but I couldn't do it."
"I'm disappointed in you," said AJ. "You should have seen her when me,
Alyssa, Shamari, and JC got back from the movies. She was really upset. It
took us an hour to calm her down."
"Wait. If you, JC, Shamari, and Alyssa were out. Who was with CJ when she
came over?"
"Justin," said Alyssa.
"Justin. He was with CJ? Alone?"
"He was comforting her, Nick," said AJ.
"I bet."
"What does it matter? You're not dating her anymore."
"Look, I'm sorry for what I did. Just tell CJ that."
"Stop being a chicken, and tell her yourself," angrily said AJ as he took
Alyssa's hand. "Bye." Alyssa got into her car, and AJ got into his. They
drove over to CJ's.
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Chapter 23
Alyssa and AJ went over to CJ's, and told her what was said. CJ really
didn't care much about what Nick had to say. She was over him the minute she
saw Mandy on his bed. A couple of weeks went by and Nick and CJ haven't
talked any. If Nick was to call, CJ told herself she'd hang up on him. She
wasn't going to listen to one word he had to say. Soon, it was the week of
Christmas.
CJ's Apartment:
"I can't wait till Christmas," said Shamari as she hung a mistletoe on
the doorway.
"Neither can I, baby," said D'Angelo as he grabbed Shamari and kissed her.
"What was that for?"
"You were under the mistletoe."
'That's why guys favorite holidays are Christmas and New Year's. They
have an excuse to kiss a girl," CJ cracked.
"Well, I better be the only girl he's kissing," joked Shamari. She
realized what she said. "Oh, CJ, I'm sorry. I forgot..."
"That's ok. I'm over that. As a matter of fact, I wish I knew who wrote
that song. I'd hook up with them."
"What if it was AJ?"
"You better be kidding. Alyssa would kick his ass for writing it, and
mine for saying that."
"You bet I would," said Alyssa as she came into the apartment.
"Don't you ever knock?" asked CJ.
"No," said AJ, Justin, and JC as they followed Alyssa.
"What are guys doing?" asked JC.
"We're putting up decorations," said D'Angelo. "Then we're decorating
that tree I picked up."
"Is it real?" asked AJ.
"Yeah," said CJ, "real plastic. (Just like Britney. Sorry I had to say
it.) He bought that at K Mart."
"Why'd you have to go and tell them? I wanted to see if he'd fall for it."
"He's not Nick," joked CJ.
"Good one," said Alyssa.
There was a knock at the door. Shamari opened it. "I can't believe you'd
come back her, and with her."
CJ looked as Nick and Mandy walked in. Nick was holding a box.
"What's that?" asked CJ.
"This," said Nick, "is stuff you left at my house, and gifts you bought
me. Sorry it took so long to get it all back to you. I had to hunt for some
things."
"Why, thank you, I guess." CJ took the box from him.
"You decorating for Christmas?" asked Mandy.
"No, we're decorating for Easter," whispered JC as CJ walked by. CJ just
looked at him and laughed.
"Yeah we are. Nick, I'll get your things now."
CJ went into her room, and started getting things that belonged to Nick
or gifts from him. CJ was looking at the pic of Nick and AJ on Halloween when
Mandy came in.
"Hi, CJ."
"Hey."
"I hope you're not angry at me."
"No."
"Found any new boyfriends yet?"
"Nope."
"What about Justin? You two are pretty close."
"He's my friend."
"Sure."
CJ put some more stuff into a box, and handed it to Mandy. "Mandy, could
you give this to Nick?"
"Sure thing."
CJ thought about what Mandy said. Me and Justin? I can't. Like I said
Justin's my friend.
"Hey, Nick," CJ heard Mandy say, "you're standing under the mistletoe.
You know the rules."
"Oh, God," CJ whispered.
CJ got up, and went out into the living room. Nick was going through the
box, and Mandy was looking. Suddenly, Mandy's eyes saw something that
interested her. She lifted it out of the box.
"Ooh, Nick," she cooed, "it's so pretty." Mandy had in her hand the
silver heart locket Nick got CJ for Valentine's Day of that year. "Can I have
it?"
"Can you have it?" CJ said angrily. "Of course, you can have it." CJ ran
over to Mandy, and shoved her on the floor. She slapped and punched Mandy;
Mandy only tried to fight back.
"CJ!!" everyone yelled.
CJ punched Mandy in her face while Mandy kept scratching CJ. Justin, JC,
and AJ finally got CJ off of Mandy. She kept trying to go for Mandy.
"Nick, " said AJ, "get her, the stuff, and get out."
"Bitch," yelled CJ, "if you want it, I'll let you have it."
"CJ, calm down," said Justin.
"That was my Valentine's Day gift from him. How dare she ask if she could
have it right in front of me!"
"CJ," said Alyssa, "you're bleeding. You've got scratchmarks all over.
Mandy may not hit good, but she's like Freddy Kreuger with those nails."
"Justin," said Shamari, "there's a first-aid kit in the bathroom closet.
Could you get it, please?" Justin ran off to get the kit.
"I'm sorry," said CJ. "It just made me so angry."
"It's ok," said Alyssa. "You beat her ass. She's got a lot of bruises on
her. You must have been holding that in."
"No. I'm not a violent person."
"Bull. CJ, admit it. That felt good."
"Maybe just a little...oh hell, if felt so theraputic."
"That's the CJ I know," said AJ.
Justin came back out with the first-aid kit. Shamari fixed up CJ.
Afterwards, everyone finished decorating the house. Next, they decorated the
tree. Then, they talked over some egg nog. Finally, Alyssa and them had to go.
"I'll see you guys later," said CJ.
"Bye."
Alyssa saw Justin smile as CJ hugged him and told him thanks for being
there. Justin was blushing as CJ let go. Alyssa noticed this and decided
she'd have a talk with Justin.
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Chapter 24
"Justin," said Alyssa as they got in AJ's house, "we need to talk."
"Ok." Justin followed Alyssa out to the backyard.
"Justin, I'm just going to get to the point. Do you have a thing for CJ?"
"What? Alyssa, where did you come up with this?"
"Honest, Justin. Yes or no."
"We're only friends."
"Justin, I've seen the way you've been acting around her lately."
"You promise not to tell anyone."
"Of course."
"I've fallen so deep for her, I can't stop liking her."
"Justin, how?"
"I don't know. She's just the sweetest thing."
"Did you write her that poem?"
"It's a song. She showed you?"
"Yeah, but only me and Shamari. Have you written anything else for her?"
"Yeah. Recently most of the song I have written are about her. I just
wrote this one two days ago entitled 'I'll be Good for You'." (I wonder where
that one came from.)
"Why'd you give her the song?"
"It just felt right at the time."
"Justin, that's sweet of you. Ask her out."
"I can't."
"Why not?"
"Not now. I'm waiting."
"Whatever you say."
"Don't tell her, Alyssa."
"I won't."
Alyssa went back into the kitchen, and got the cordless. She went back
into the bathroom, and called CJ. I hate to have lied to Justin. Alyssa
thought as she dialed up CJ's number.
"Hello," said CJ.
"Hey, CJ, it's Alyssa."
"Hey."
"I've got to tell you something."
"What?"
"You know that song?"
"Yeah, what about it?"
"Justin wrote it."
"You're kidding me."
"Nope. He wrote it. CJ, he's got it for you."
"No way. This is a joke."
"I'm not joking. The only reason he hasn't asked you out yet is because
he's scared."
"Did he say that?"
"No, but I could tell."
"Alyssa, do me a favor."
"What?"
"Can you get AJ, JC, and you to go somewhere? I'm going over there to
talk with Justin."
"Mmmhmmm. Ten dollars says that when I come back, you'll be kissing."
"Whatever."
Alyssa got off the phone with CJ. She went downstairs to get AJ and JC.
"Listen, guys. CJ needs to talk with Justin. We're going to go out and
hide in AJ's car."
"Ok, and why is this?" asked JC.
"Because Justin likes her and I just told her."
"I knew it," said AJ. "You owe me twenty dollars, JC."
"You bet on this?"
"Yeah. By the way, if we come back, and they're kissing, you owe me
twenty-five dollars," said JC.
"You're on," said AJ.
"I can't believe you guys," said Alyssa as they went over to tell Justin.
"Justin, we're going to the store," lied Alyssa. "Stay here just in case
someone drops by or the phone rings," said Alyssa.
"Who's going to stop by at 8:30 at night?" asked Justin suspiciously.
"You'd be surprised." Alyssa and them went out the door just before
Justin could say another word. They got into AJ's car and slid down very low
in the seats.
CJ told Shamari and D'Angelo what was going on. She then headed over to
Alyssa's. She couldn't believe it. Justin did like her. She was totally
clueless on what to say or do when she got over there.
"CJ," said Justin as he opened the door. "Is something wrong?" This was a
surprise to see her here without her calling.
"No, I just need to talk to you. Where's Alyssa and them?" CJ asked as
she went in the living room.
"They went to the store. What do you need to talk to me about?"
"Justin, remember when I said I just wanted to be friends?"
"Yeah."
"I've changed my mind."
Before Justin could ask, CJ kissed him on the lips. Justin was in
complete shock as this was going on. He couldn't believe it. Here was CJ
kissing him, and she's the one who made the move.
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Chapter 25
"You call this talking?" asked Alyssa as they came in the door.
"Hi, guys," said Justin. "That was a quick trip."
"We were hiding in AJ's car," said JC.
"Huh?" asked both Justin and CJ.
"CJ, I'm shocked," said Alyssa. "Ten dollars, CJ."
"You guys have such perfect timing," said CJ as she handed the ten
dollars to Alyssa. "Always when I'm kissing."
"Like you haven't been doing that for the past ten minutes," said JC.
"Where's my twenty-five dollars, AJ?"
"Here." AJ handed JC the money.
"I don't even want to know," said Justin.
"You don't need to," said CJ. "Justin, let's go somewhere, so we can
talk."
"Oh, you have to 'talk' again," said AJ. "I thought that you guys had a
nice 'conversation' while we were gone."
"Yeah, you go 'talk'," said JC.
"Shut up," said Justin as he took CJ's hand and led her to his Merecedes,
and left.
"CJ, you want to tell me what's going on?" asked Justin as he looked at
the road trying to figure out a place where they could go to talk.
"Alyssa told me."
"Told you what?"
"Don't act stupid. She told me about the song."
"She promised not to tell." Justin had a bit of anger in his voice.
"Don't be angry with her. She was doing this for our own good. Why didn't
you ask me out?"
"I don't know. I was just scared you'd still want to be just friends. Is
that what made you change your mind, the song?"
"No. It was very sweet of you though. You're just a caring guy, Justin. I
mean when I first met you, I was checking you out and even compared you to
Nick."
"Really?" Justin looked over at her; she nodded.
"Mmm hmm. I should have left Nick for you then."
"I can't believe this."
Justin put his arm around her shoulders. He was so glad that she wanted
to be with him. Justin put on the radio. "Where You Are" was playing.
"This is our song," said CJ.
"Yeah. Even though it's kind of sad."
They didn't say much else. Justin kept driving until they were at an old
abandoned parking lot. CJ looked over at Justin with a questionable look on
her face.
"I don't know exactly what you're thinking, but if it has anything to do
with the backseat, you can forget it."
"No, I just wanted to be out of the house, so we could be alone."
"Hey, Justin."
"Yeah?"
"You don't have to think of anymore excuses to get out of dates with
Britney."
"Yeah. That's funny."
Justin leaned over, and started kissing CJ. He wrapped his arms around
her to pull her closer, but CJ pushed him back.
"What's wrong?"
"It's just...uh...I'd like to take it...uh...slow."
"Oh, I'm sorry. I should have known that."
"No, that's ok. It's just that I went fast with Nick, and I just don't
want to make the same mistakes with you."
"CJ, are you..."
"A virgin? Yes. Even though I had a close call with Nick on Prom night."
"I was just wondering."
"And you?"
"No."
"With who? Britney?"
"Oh my God. No way. I never did that with Britney. It was with my first
girlfriend, Danielle. She found out she was moving away to Europe. Our last
date we rented a hotel room and... you know."
"What happened after she moved away?"
"She decided it was time for us to see other people."
"Your heart always gets broken, doesn't it?"
"Yeah. I just love my girlfriends too much from the beginning. I found
out the girls needed to chase a little."
"I don't want to chase you," pouted CJ.
"Tell you what. I'll be lazy and let you catch me then," said Justin as
he kissed her on the cheek.
"Good. I'm lazy too."
"Well, we better get back before they start betting on what we're doing,
and what time we'll be back."
"Ten bucks say they did."
"Let's seal that with a kiss."
Justin and CJ kissed one last time before they left.
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Chapter 26
They got back to Alyssa's house, and found them sitting in the living
room.
"10:35," said AJ. "Damn, Alyssa. Here's your thirty bucks."
"Thank you. JC?"
"Damn, here."
"Ten bucks, Justin," said CJ as she held out her hand.
"I thought you were joking."
"You kissed on it. Ten dollars."
"Told you they stopped somewhere to make-out," said AJ. "Twenty dollars.
Both of you."
"Damn, we might as well make this a weekly thing," said Justin.
"That's a good idea," said JC.
"He was kidding," said CJ as she looked at Justin, but he wasn't smiling.
"You're kidding?" Justin still didn't smile. "Tell me you were kidding.
Justin? Justin, you were kidding, weren't you?"
Just started to laugh. "Oh, CJ, of course I was."
"I knew that."
"Yeah." Justin winked at everyone.
"So," said AJ, "you two hooked up?"
"No, we're just friends with benefits," joked Justin.
"I better get home," said CJ. "Shamari is going to want to know what
happened."
"Bye, CJ," said Alyssa.
"I'll walk you out," said Justin as he opened the door for her.
"So, when are you working next?" asked CJ as she got in her jeep.
"Till Christmas, but I'll come over after work tomorrow. Maybe we can do
something."
"I don't know because I'm working the afternoon shift until Christmas. I
guess we'll see each other then."
Justin and CJ shared one final kiss, and she left. CJ drove home and told
Shamari everything. Shamari was happy for CJ. The days that passed CJ and
Justin couldn't really see each other just because they were too busy. Soon,
it was Christmas.
"When did Justin say he'd be here?" asked Shamari as he and CJ set the
table.
"After he got home from work and got dressed."
"When is that?"
"Five. Alyssa, AJ, JC, and him are coming together."
"I'm so happy it's Christmas. Plus, it's a much better Christmas since
you and Justin got together."
"I know. I can't wait till we get our gifts. I want to see what Justin
got me. I feel like a little kid all over again."
"I know me too. Nothing D'Angelo can get me can top how he serenated me
with "How Does it Feel" for last year."
"Yeah and he got us all copies of "Voo Doo" before it came out."
"So what did you get Justin?"
"You're just going to have to wait. I didn't tell Alyssa and I'm not
telling you."
"So not fair."
"Life isn't fair, so why should I be?"
"Ok. Little miss smartass."
"I know she's smart," said Justin as he let himself in, "but an ass? I
don't know."
"Hey, Justin," said Shamari.
"Hi. Hey, CJ."
"Hi, Justy. Can I have a peek at my present?"
"Who said I got you one?"
"You better have, or I won't give you yours."
"We'll see."
"Dinner's ready," called Shamari as she got out of the kitchen.
"I'm not eating that. You do not want to know what could be in there,"
sarcastically said D'Angelo. Both Shamari and CJ smacked D'Angelo in the back
of the head. "Ow, what was that for? Why do I have to sit between these
girls?"
"At least you got a girl to sit with," pouted JC.
"Awwwww," all the girls said as they got up and hugged JC. JC was beaming
a big smile. The guys all glared at him angrily.
"Quit your bitchin'," said Justin. "If you want a girl that bad, I could
always hook you up with Britney."
"No way. I'd never become so desperate."
Everyone enjoyed their meal despite what D'Angelo said. Afterwards
everyone progressed to the living room to open up the gifts. The guys opened
theirs first. Shamari, Alyssa, and CJ all got their men watches. (But they
weren't some 30 grand or 3 grand or whatever it cost ones.). They got JC a
pair of jeans he said he liked. The girls opened their gifts. Alyssa looked
at AJ because his gift was nowhere to be found.
"Don't worry, Lyss, I got you one." AJ walked over to her and pulled out
a small package.
"Cheapskate," coughed Justin and JC.
AJ gave them "the look" and they immediately shut up. Inside the package
was a ring. Alyssa just gaped at it.
"Alyssa, it would do me great honor if you'd be my wife."
"Oh my God," whispered the three girls.
"So?"
"Oh, AJ, of course I will," Alyssa said through tears.
CJ noticed Justin's gift was also nowhere to be found. "Umm, Justy, I
love you and all, but it's too early for marriage."
"Oh I know that, baby girl. I got you something that'd be best given to
you when we're alone."
"Oh really?" asked JC and AJ.
"You guys are sick," said Alyssa lightly hitting AJ on the arm.
When everyone left and it was just Shamari, D'Angelo, CJ, and Justin,
Shamari and D'Angelo decided they go out and do something so Justin could
give CJ his present. Justin told CJ he'd be right back as he went out to his
car. He came back with an acoustic guitar in his hand. He sat CJ on the couch
as he kneeled in front of her and sang to her the song that he had written
her.
"Till the day my life is through this I promise you,"
finished singing Justin as CJ started to sob. Justin stood up and nearly fell
back as CJ jumped up and hugged him.
"It was beautiful, Justin. Thank you so much," CJ managed to say.
"Anything for my baby girl," said Justin as he lifted her head up and
looked her in the eyes as he bent down to kiss her.
CJ loved Justin with all her heart. She wasn't going to let anything take
him away from her. Little did she know Justin was thinking the same thing.
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Chapter 27
December faded away into January. On New Year's Eve, D'Angelo asked
Shamari to marry him. Meanwhile, Justin and CJ became closer and closer. A
couple months later, CJ and Justin were walking around the mall. Justin and
CJ had just gotten out of the Champs store. Well, CJ had to practically drag
Justin out of the store after Justin saw this outfit he had to have.
Unfortunately, it was a tad expensive.
"CJ, you don't understand, I gotta have that outfit," Justin begged as he
tried to go back in the store.
"Justin, that outfit you "just gotta have" is a hundred and fifity
dollars. I can't see how it's worth it. It's just a shirt with shorts and
shoes."
"But they're North Carolina. It'd be the perfect outfit for me to
practice in."
"Justin, just save up for it then. Don't blow your whole paycheck that
you're already saving up for college and for your fancy little BMW you saw."
"I'm a man I can't save money like you girls can do."
"Oh whatever. I don't want to hear it. Let's go into Pacific Sunwear.
Maybe there's a shirt of a reasonable price you can buy."
"I doubt it."
Britney, Mandy, and Nick were in Pacific Sunwear as CJ and Justin walked
in. CJ and Justin didn't see Britney and them, but Mandy saw them.
"Hey isn't that CJ and Justin over there?" asked Mandy.
"CJ? Where?" Nick asked as he jerked his head up and looked in the
direction Mandy was pointing. Nick hadn't seen CJ in the longest time and he
missed her.
"Yeah that is," said Britney. She wondered why Justin and CJ were at the
mall. "Mandy," whispered Britney, "let's go over there and you kiss up on
Nick to rub it in CJ's face."
"Ok. Come on, Nick." Mandy grabbed Nick's arm as the walked over to CJ
who was looking at shirts.
"Hey, CJ," called Britney.
"Hi, Britney."
"So how's it going?"
"Pretty good." CJ looked up at Nick; she noticed he was staring at
something behind her. CJ turned around to see Justin came back from trying on
a shirt.
"So did you decide which shirt you wanted?"
"Yeah. I got the blue Billabong one."
"That's the one you look good in."
"Thank you, baby girl," Justin kissed CJ on her cheek as he wrapped his
arms around her waist. This angered Nick.
Britney was in shock. Did Justin just kiss CJ? Oh hell no. They are not
together. This can't be.
"Justin, are you two dating?" asked Britney hoping she was seeing things.
"We have been for a month."
"You're joking," said Nick. He didn't care that CJ got a new boyfriend,
but why did it have to be Justin?
"No, we're not," said CJ as she looked at Nick. She knew Nick was mad,
and she didn't want him to be.
Nick's looking sort of good today. I wonder what would of happened if we
were still together? Whoa hold on what am I saying??? Justin is my boyfriend
now. He treats me good. Not once have we gotten into any major fights. I need
to stop this right now.
"Justin, let's go now, please," said CJ as she took Justin's hand.
"Ok, bye guys."
"Bye."
Justin and CJ went out to Justin's car. Justin noticed CJ hadn't said a
word since they left the store. He knew something had to be wrong.
"CJ, what's wrong, girl?"
"Justin, can we go to your house? I need to talk to you." She looked out
the window as she said this.
"Sure."
Justin drove over to the house. The whole ride there was silent. Justin
was worried. AJ or JC weren't home when they arrived at the house. CJ told
Justin she wanted to go to his room; she needed to talk to him in private.
"There's no one here, baby girl," said Justin as he looked at CJ.
"I know, but just in case someone does come home."
"Ok, come on."
Justin led CJ to his room. She sat on his bead, and Justin took the seat
right next to her. He looked at her, but she didn't look at him. She was
admiring a Micheal Jordan autographed poster on his wall.
"CJ," Justin said. She still didn't look at him. "CJ, what's wrong?"
"Justin," CJ bowed her head down, "don't get mad." She could barely get
the words out.
"I'd never get mad at you," he put his hand on her cheek, and tilted her
head so he can look in her eyes. He could see the tears about to fall. Justin
was getting scared of what she had to say. "CJ, what is it?"
"Justin, when I saw Nick at the mall, I started to think about the
relationship we shared. And I realized I still had feelings for him. I still
love him, but I love you. I'm confused so much right now. I feel so guilty
for feeling the way I do especially after all he's done to me, I still love
him. I'm so sorry, Justin. Really I am." CJ got up from the bed, and started
to walk out the door with her head down. She was already crying.
"Does this mean you want to break up?" Justin asked.
"Huh?" CJ stopped in her tracks, but she didn't turn around. "No, of
course not. I just wanted to tell you and be honest."
"Then, why are you crying?"
CJ turned around to face him. He wasn't mad at all. She could see he was
more surprised than angry.
"I thought you'd get mad and want to break up."
"CJ, come here." Justin patted the spot where she sat before. He waited
for her to sit down before he continued. "I love you, and I'd never want to
hurt you. Especially the way Nick did."
"You promise?" CJ wiped some of the tears away off her face.
"I promise, baby girl."
He drew her close to kiss her. CJ pulled away to look at him. How much
more perfect could he get? Justin looked at her; he could see some tears
still falling. He kissed them off her cheek; then, kissed his way down to
her lips. The kisses became more passionate, and soon Justin realized that CJ
was taking his shirt off. He raised his arms for her to get it off. Before
she could kiss him again, Justin stopped her.
"CJ, I love you a lot, but I'm willing to wait."
"That's why I want to do this. You better lock the door." CJ took off the
muscle shirt Justin had on underneath his shirt.
Justin did as he was told, and sat back on the bed. Him and CJ started to
kiss again. He laid her on the bed as CJ tried to take off her shirt. Justin
noticed her hands were trembling.
"CJ, if you want to stop anytime, let me know," Justin said.
"I don't."
CJ once again attempted to take off her shirt, but she couldn't get her
hands to stop shaking.
"Here let me," said Justin as he grabbed her hands. "You just relax. I'll
take care of everything."
Justin took CJ's shirt off as well as the rest of their clothes. He
embraced her as they became as close as two people could intimately get.
BRITNEY'S APARTMENT:
"I just can't believe they're together," said Britney as she and Mandy
got in the door.
"Well, you better," said Mandy.
"That should have been me with Justin. Not CJ!"
"Britney, move on. There are tons of guys who would love to date you.
What about Nick's friend Brian?"
"Mandy, Brian's married."
"Oh. What about Kevin?"
"Oh God girl. Weren't you listening to them when we were talking? Kevin's
married too."
"Well I'm out of ideas then."
"Yeah it'd figure you'd go for the guys who are already taken," joked
Britney. Then, an idea hit her.
"That was real funny, Britney, real funny."
"Hold on, Mandy. I think you just gave me an idea."
"Did it hurt?"
"Shut up."
"Well, what is it?"
"Ok here it goes..."
AJ'S HOUSE:
Justin collapsed onto CJ. CJ couldn't believe what she just did, but she
didn't regret it. She looked at Justin as he looked up at her.
"Are you ok?" asked Justin.
"A little sore, but I'll live." CJ smiled at him. "Justin, could you go
get me something to drink? I know that sounds weird, but I'm thirsty."
"Ok." Justin got up and pulled on some boxers as he headed towards the
door.
"Justin," CJ called out. Justin turned around. "I hope I wasn't all that
bad."
"Of course, not. You did beautifully, baby girl." Justin smirked.
"Besides, I'm sure we'll be able to practice more later on."
"I love you."
"I love you too."
Justin went downstairs. CJ decided she needed to get some clothes on.
She couldn't find her own. Lord only knows where Justin threw them during
their fit of ecstacy. She went over to his closet, and pulled out an
oversized North Carolina t-shirt. She was just pulling it on as Justin walked
back in.
"Sorry, I had to put something on and I couldn't find my own clothes."
"That's ok. You look sexy in it anyways."
They laid back down in the bed. CJ laid her head on Justin's chest and
just listened to his heart beat as she fell asleep. Justin just looked at how
beautiful she was. He's a very lucky guy to have a girl like her. He grew
tired and soon fell asleep also.
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Chapter 28
"I just called CJ's house, but Shamari said she was still out with
Justin," said Alyssa as her and AJ went into his house. "I wonder what they
could be doing."
"It's 11 o'clock at night. What do you think they could be doing?" AJ
cracked as he sat on the couch.
"Yeah I wouldn't be surprised."
"Hold on, baby, I'll be right back."
"Ok."
AJ had to use the bathroom. As he walked to the bathroom he heard
breathing coming out of Justin's room. Being the curious person he was, he
opened the door to find both Justin and CJ asleep in Justin's bed! He looked
around the room to find both CJ's and Justin's clothes everywhere.
"What the hell went on in here!" AJ said a little too loudly. Justin and
CJ both jumped.
"AJ," CJ said as she sat up, "don't get angry."
"Why should he get angry?" asked Alyssa as she walked up to the door. She
then saw why AJ yelled. "Oh my God. CJ, you didn't. Justin?"
"Ok, so I did it. Why are you guys having a freaking heart attack about
it?" CJ shot back.
"CJ, we need to talk." Alyssa walked into the room and gently grabbed
CJ's arm as she led CJ out of the room. Justin watched as CJ and Alyssa
walked out. AJ; then, looked at Justin.
"Justin, there are you few things you're going to need to know."
"Like what?"
"I'm glad that you and CJ felt that you guys were ready to take your love
to that level. But, I'm warning you right now, you do anything to hurt her in
any way, I'm coming after you. If CJ hurts, you hurt. Got it?"
"AJ, I understand why you are being so protective of her. I just want to
let you know that I'd never hurt CJ. I love her."
"Well, I'm glad that you do. I'll leave you alone now." AJ walked out of
the room.
Meanwhile, downstairs CJ and Alyssa were having their own "discussion".
"CJ, I just don't get this. I thought you were saving it for marriage."
"No, did I ever say I was? I was saving it for the one guy I loved.
Justin was him."
"Ok, I get that, but what stopped you from giving it to Nick on Prom
night?"
"I didn't feel right. Do you have to be all up in my business right now?
I'm still tired and I'd like to go back up to bed."
"Ok. I guess I was just surprised. I'll talk to you tomorrow."
"Good night." CJ went upstairs to fall asleep in Justin's arms yet again.
The next day, Britney decided to go through with her plan to get Justin.
"CJ," said Justin over the phone, "meet me after work. I have something
to tell you."
"Ok. See you around five."
CJ hung up with Justin. She wondered what he had to tell her.
"Hi, is Justin there?" Britney asked the person over the phone. She had
called AJ's, but JC told her he was at work.
"Hello," Justin answered when he got to the phone.
"Justin, it's Britney."
"What do you want?"
"I need to talk to you about something after work."
"What about?"
"You'll see."
"Whatever."
Justin waited for Britney and CJ after work. He saw Britney coming up to
him.
"Make it quick, Britney. CJ is on her way here."
"Don't you have any manners?"
"Not when it comes to you. Now, what is it?"
"It's just that, Justin, I still love you." Britney got closer to him. "I
want us to be together. Forget about CJ. Come back to me."
"Hell no. You can forget it. I love her. Any good feelings I had of you
are gone and will never return."
"I bet I can change your mind."
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Chapter 29
CJ got out of her car. She knew she was late, but she stopped at the mall
first. Justin wouldn't mind. She came around the corner to see Justin and
Britney kissing passionately.
"Justin," CJ said quietly and in shock. Justin pushed Britney away. "Is
this what you had to tell me? That you're still in love with Britney?"
"CJ, this..."
"Shut up. I never want to see you again."
CJ ran off. Justin went after her, and Britney followed.
"CJ, please, let me explain."
"No, you told me you'd never hurt me like Nick did. You lied to me.
Here." CJ threw the bag she had in her hand. "This was the outfit you just
had to have yesterday. See, Justin this can be taken back. Last night, I gave
you my virginity and I wish I could take that back." CJ started to walk off
again.
"CJ, hold on," Justin went to grab her. CJ slapped him in his face.
Justin held back his tears as he saw the one girl he truly loved walk out his
life.
"Well," said Britney who was still in shock after finding out some new
information, "looks like you and CJ are through. Now, about you and me."
"There will never be a 'you and me', Britney. I'll never forgive you.
Don't ever come near me again."
Justin went to his car to chase after CJ.
Great! There goes my chance with Justin. All because of CJ. I'll get her
back.
CJ drove over to AJ's knowing Alyssa would be there. She knocked on the
door. AJ answered it.
"CJ, what's wrong?"
"Is Alyssa here?"
"No, she's still at work. Come in." CJ came in and sat on the couch. AJ
could see her crying. "What happened?" asked AJ as he sat beside her.
"Why me? Everything bad always happens to me."
"What do you mean?" CJ told him about seeing Justin and Britney.
"You're kidding."
"I wish I was."
"Oh that's it. He's dead. I warned him."
"Look, I have to go just in case he comes here. Tell Alyssa to stop by."
"Are you going to be ok? I can have JC drive you home."
"No, no that's all right. I'll be fine."
CJ got into her jeep and sped off. She went to her apartment. When she
got in, she could tell by the look on Shamari's face that Justin was already
there.
"I told him to go and never come back here. AJ called right after you
left."
CJ immediately went to her and cried on her shoulder. She kept on asking
why. Shamari just sat there and thought of ways to make Justin's death look
like a suicide.
"Look, you go get some rest. And, when you wake up, I'll make you
something nice and hot."
"Ok. Thank you, Shamari."
"You're welcome, sweetie."
AJ'S HOUSE:
"Justin!" yelled AJ when Justin got in the door. "I warned you about
this. You have a one second head start before I kill your ass."
"Let me explain, AJ."
"Time's up."
"AJ, please listen."
"You got one minute starting...now." Justin quickly told him what had
happened. "She kissed you?"
"Yeah and CJ had the perfect timing to be coming around the corner at
that minute. I didn't have a chance to push Britney away before CJ saw us."
"Look, Justin, I'm sorry. I should have known you wouldn't do anything to
hurt her. It's just that CJ was so upset."
"I understand. But, how am I supposed to get her back?"
"I don't know, Justin. I suggest you give her a few days to cool off."
"Yeah I better. I love her so much, and Britney had to ruin it."
Three days went by, and CJ still didn't talk to Justin. Also, Britney
decided that CJ had to pay for ruining her chance with Justin.
"Hello, Shamari, you here?" called CJ as she walked into the empty
apartment. "Guess not."
Suddenly, CJ was attacked from behind. She started to struggle, and got
free. She ran to her bedroom to call 911. CJ could hear the attacker break
things. Finally, the attacker started to break down the door. CJ hung up the
phone knowing she couldn't get in touch with 911 fast enough. The attacker
busted the door down. CJ ran towards the person and shoved them down. She
didn't know who this was, but she was going to find out. Whoever it was
pushed CJ of off them, and grabbed a vase to use as a weapon. CJ tried to
pull herself back up, but the attacker broke the vase over her head knocking
her out.
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Chapter 30
Ok Britney fans...I'm sorry for the chapters following this. I understand
that you don't like reading about your role model being trashed by a Justin
fan. And I know you're going oh she just doesn't like Britney cuz she's got
Justin. That's not true. I like Britney, and I'm comfortable enough w/ that
to write this. Besides I mean it's just a story it's not like I mean any of
this.
"Wake up, sleepy head," a voice said.
CJ opened her eyes slowly, and couldn't believe it. Right there was
Britney. CJ's head hurt from where she was hit. CJ felt handcuffs on her
wrists, and she was on a couch.
"What? Britney?"
"Yeah. Nice to see you didn't get amnesia."
"What's going on?"
"See, since me and Justin can't be together, I'm blaming it all on you."
"What? You can't blame this on me."
"Really?" Britney pulled out a handgun. "I beg to differ."
"What are you going to do with that?"
"What do you think?"
"Britney, you can't..."
"The hell I can't!" Britney slapped CJ in the face with the gun.
CJ knew that had to break her jaw. Surprisingly, there was only a pain.
"Why?"
"Why! Why?!? God, haven't you figured it out by now??? I had a chance
with Justin until you came along. Then, when you two started dating, I
thought that was it. But, I decided if he remembered the good stuff, he'd
take me back. That plan would have worked if you didn't come running along
and saw us."
"Bitch! How could you!!"
Britney slapped her in the face again. "Shut up! So, I thought that was
it, I'd never get Justin. I had to get my revenge on you. I decided this
would be great. I kill you, Justin's sad, I comfort him, and he'll fall back
in love with me."
"Keep telling yourself that."
"Won't you ever learn to shut your mouth?" Britney kicked her in the ribs.
"Owwwww. I can't believe you."
"Well, believe it, honey. This will be the last time Justin will ever
have to think about you."
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Chapter 31
Justin knocked on CJ's apartment door. It pushed open. Justin couldn't
believe his eyes; the place looked like a tornado went through it. There was
broken glass all over the place, furniture pushed over, and the coffee table
through CJ's bedroom door.
"CJ! CJ!"
Justin ran to her bedroom and saw the phone pulled out of the wall. He
noticed there was some blood on it.
"Oh my God," he whispered.
He looked around when something shiny by the bed caught his eye. He
picked it up. It took him a minute to realize what it was. When he did, he
started to shake with fear for CJ.
"No, no. CJ! CJ! God, no!"
Justin ran out to his car and peeled out of the parking lot.
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Chapter 32
"Britney, think about what you're doing," CJ tried to stall for time.
Surely, someone had to be there by now.
"I already did. I have it all planned out. I'm making it look like a
suicide just like Destiny's."
"What?!? You did what? You killed Destiny! How could you!"
"She was flirting with Justin. You know they did used to date and they
were going to hook up that night, but I stopped it. See, Destiny told me
about the prank. Lights would go out, hideous scream, you'd go looking, and
someone would find the fake body. Unfortunately, that hideous scream was a
real one. I hid in the room she was going to be in, and when she came in, I
pinned her to the ground. Then, I slit her wrists. I think we all know what
happened afterwards."
"Were you the person who did that to Alyssa and AJ?"
"Yeah. I should have killed them, but I didn't want to hurt AJ. He's hot."
"Why?"
"Alyssa was mean to me."
"That's not a very good motive."
"Well, it is for me."
"I don't believe this. So, what are you going to do? Shoot me in the head
and get my fingerprints on the gun? How are you going to explain why I was at
your house?"
"Oh that's easy. You came over in a jealous rage about seeing me and
Justin, and you had a gun in your hand. I tried to fight you off;then, you
shot at me, but you missed. I go to run away, but you shoot again and you hit
me in my leg. I fake dead, so you can't kill me. Seeing what you've done, you
shoot yourself."
"Justin won't ever believe that."
"So? The cops will and that's what matters. I hope it was good while it
lasted CJ. Oh yeah, that night you and Justin made love, he was picturing me
instead of you. I'll take good care of him for you."
Britney cocked the gun; she pointed it at CJ.
"Don't," a voice said.
The girls looked to see where the voice came from. Justin stepped into
the living room. He looked at CJ. She was bleeding and bruised.
"Britney, don't."
"Why not?"
"Because... I still love you. It's just that I used CJ to get over you.
It didn't work."
"What?" CJ asked. "Justin, how did you know where we were?"
Justin held up the ring he found by the bed. It was the same one he gave
to Britney for their six month. "Let her go, Britney. She won't tell. Take me
instead."
"Why should I?"
"We can be together forever."
Britney thought a moment. She looked at CJ; then, she looked at Justin.
"Deal. Under one condition."
"What is it?"
"We move away from here, so you guys can't communicate."
CJ could see Justin trying not to cry. "Deal."
"Good."
Britney got out the keys, and uncuffed CJ.
"Since I'm so nice, I'll let you two say good-bye. Make it quick."
CJ walked over to Justin. "Don't do this," she whispered.
"I have to."
"Justin," CJ started to sob, "please."
"CJ, you get out of here. I need you to promise me something, no matter
what you hear, you do not come back to this house. You keep walking."
"No, I refuse to."
"CJ. Please, I don't love you anymore. Just go."
Justin turned his head. She looked at Britney who waved CJ off with her
hand. CJ went out the back way. She knew Justin was lying. He loved her; he
only said that to get her out of there. CJ's thoughts were interuppted by a
gunshot. Justin's yell followed. CJ turned around and just stood there. She
didn't know whether to stay or go running. CJ took off for the house. If
Justin was hurt she wasn't going to leave him for Britney. CJ opened the
door. It creaked loudly. She stopped and waited for Britney. When she saw
Britney didn't show up, she walked in.
"Justin," CJ said quietly.
She started to walk; she made sure she kept an ear out for Britney. She
starting walking towards the bedroom when she tripped. She turned around to
see what tripped her and screamed. It was Justin's body.
"Oh my God," she whispered. She crawled towards his moveless body.
"Please don't be dead. Please. Justin, baby get up." CJ started to sob when
she saw her boyfriend wouldn't move. She turned around, so she didn't have to
see him. "Why Justin? I swear I'm going to kill Britney when I see her." Her
sobs became harder when she began to think of how she'd never see him again.
She stopped when she felt a hand on her back. She turned around to see
Justin had opened his eyes, and was breathing. "Justin. I thought you were
dead."
"She got me in my arm. Baby Girl, you know I didn't mean what I said. I
love you so much. When I saw that ring in your room, I couldn't describe the
fear I had gotten right then and there. I came in here just as she was
describing Destiny's murder. I couldn't believe it." Justin took a hold of
her hand.
"I thought she was going to kill me. I was so scared."
"Well, let's get out of here, so we don't give Britney another chan...CJ
WATCH OUT!!!!!!!!!"
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Chapter 33
CJ quickly looked behind her to see Britney with the gun ready to shoot.
CJ quickly lunged at Britney; she had to get that gun. The girls fought for a
few minutes when Britney shoved CJ to the ground, and got on top of her.
"HE'S MINE!!! I LOVE HIM!!!" she screamed at CJ.
"Well, if you loved him , you wouldn't have shot him, you psychobitch."
(Again let's remember that I like Britney.)
"That's it!!!!" Britney pointed the gun at CJ's head. CJ closed her eyes.
"No!!!!!!" Justin lunged towards Britney.
He struggled with her on the ground. CJ watched as Justin tried to get a
hold of the gun. Justin was on top of Britney and almost had the gun when the
gun went off. CJ screamed. Justin stood up and Britney just laid there in
shock. CJ didn't know who got shot or if anybody got shot at that. Her
question was quickly answered when Justin grabbed ahold of his stomach, and
dropped to his knees crying out in pain.
"JUSTIN!" cried out CJ as she ran to him. She looked up at Britney with
hate in her eyes. "Look at what you did!"
"Oh no," Britney whispered. She looked to the door, and looked at CJ and
Justin; she sprinted off to it.
"I don't think so." CJ jumped up and ran after Britney.
She tackled Britney to the ground. The impact on falling knocked Britney
out. CJ found the handcuffs that she had on earlier and put them on Britney.
She looked back to see Justin had laid on the ground, and there was blood
seeping through his shirt.
"Oh my God. Justy." She ran to him, and kneeled beside him. "We have to
call 911." She went to get up, but Justin grabbed her arm.
"I already called them. I called them on my cell phone when I was driving
over here." Justin laid his head in CJ's lap.
CJ was crying as she watched Justin try not to wince in pain. "This is
all my fault."
"How is it your fault?" Justin looked at her.
He couldn't even begin to describe the pain he was going through at that
point. His stomach felt like it was on fire, and everytime he moved even a
centimeter it would burn more. He began to cry too. He had to do something to
get his mind off the pain, and to calm both him and CJ down.
"Now baby there are times when selfishly," Justin began to sing their
song, "I wish that you were here with me. So I can wipe the tears from your
eyes and make you see. Everynight when you are dreaming, I'm here to guard
you from afar." Justin just had this feeling that he was going to die. He
tried to keep it off his mind, but the thought just bugged him. "I love you,
baby girl."
"Don't even," CJ said angrily. "You're not going to die. I won't let
you." Justin brought his hand to her face, and caressed it. CJ cried more;
she was so scared. "Help," she whispered; then, screamed. "Help! Please
someone come."
As if God was finally answering her prayers, the cops came in through the
door. They called for the ambulance and they came to take Justin away. CJ
rode with him on the way there. When she got there, she saw Alyssa and all of
them. Alyssa immediately ran to her, and hugged her tightly. Everyone asked
if she was ok, but I think it was pretty obvious that she wasn't. The doctors
checked her over, and she just had a few cuts and bruises. If it weren't for
Justin, I'd be in the operating room right now. CJ thought as she found a
spot to sit in the waiting room. She didn't know when, but she fell asleep on
JC's shoulder. Sometime during the night she was woke up by a scream. She
turned to realize that it was Alyssa's. She looked up to see the doctor that
had taken in Justin.
"How is he?" CJ asked.
"We're sorry miss, but we lost him."
"What?" She thought she didn't quite hear him all that well.
"We were almost done with the operation when he flatlined, and we tried
everything to revive him. We couldn't bring him back." The doctor lowered his
head down, and left.
CJ was in shock. Justin was dead? "No," CJ whispered. "No, no, no. There
must be a mistake." She violently shook her head as JC hugged her. When she
saw AJ cry and felt a tear drop on her shoulder from JC, that's when she
realized it was all real. Justin, her first real love, died and because of
her. CJ sobbed onto JC's shoulder as she thought about life without Justin.
She couldn't even imagine it.
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Chapter 34
CJ was crying when she felt her shoulder being shook and her name being
called.
"CJ, CJ" Alyssa was trying to wake her up because the doctor was there.
"Justin," CJ cried out as she woke up. She looked up to see the doctor.
"You fell asleep," explained Alyssa as she tried to calm CJ down.
"He's dead."
"He is?" asked Alyssa as she looked up at the doctor.
The doctor looked from CJ to Alyssa and shook his head. "I came out here
to tell you that Justin made it through the surgery. Both bullets are out of
his body, and if someone wants to go see him, they can. Only one at a time
though."
CJ couldn't believe it. The whole scene in her head was a nightmare.
Justin was alive, and doing well. (Come on now, you'd think I'd kill Justin?)
Everyone agreed that CJ should be the first person to go see him. She
followed the doctor to his room.
"Is he awake?" asked CJ before she went in.
"He should be up any minute now."
"Thank you."
CJ went in and just about cried when she saw Justin. He had two tubes in
his arm and had something up his nose. That could have been her, and it
should have been her too. At least that's what she thought. CJ sat in the
chair by Justin's bed, and held his hand. She laid her head down on his arm,
and cried a little. She couldn't stand to see Justin like that. She always
had a thing against hospitals. She felt someone rub her head. At first she
thought it was Alyssa or someone, but when she looked up she was greeted by
Justin's smiling face.
"Hey, baby girl." He wiped a tear off her face. "Why are you crying? I'm
alive aren't I?"
"I had this horrible nightmare before I came in here. You died while they
were operating on you. It scared me so much, Justy." She looked away.
"Hey, hey," Justin tilted her face to his. "Listen to me. I lived through
all of this because of you. I love you so much." Justin reached for something
on the table by him. "This is what I wanted to talk to you about that day you
saw me and Britney."
CJ realized it was a small box. Justin opened it to show her a ring. CJ
was speechless. "Justin..." That was all she could manage out of her mouth.
"Crysta Jewel, it would honor me so much if you would let me have your
hand in marriage. What do you say?"
"Of course I will." CJ hugged Justin, but gently, so she didn't hurt him.
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Epilogue
Shamari and D' Angelo, Alyssa and AJ, and CJ and Justin were married in
March right before they went off to college. Alyssa and AJ went to UF. While
Shamari, CJ, and Justin went to UNC. Shamari and CJ were dorm mates and
Justin was one door down. D'Angelo did promotions and toured while Shamari
was gone.
After college, AJ and Justin started to sing together. Alyssa owns the
record company they're signed on. CJ became an accountant for them, and
Shamari manages them. AJ and Justin now open up for D'Angelo.
Nick and Mandy...Mandy left Nick for another guy. Nick went on ahead to
NYU and is now in his own business managing his little brother, Aaron. Him
and CJ have only seen each other twice after the mall. One time was at the
wedding, AJ had to invite him. The other time was this charity concert that
both D'Angelo and Aaron performed at.
As for Britney, she was charged with two counts of attempting murder.
She's now in a county jail for 20 years. She does regret what she did, and
can't believe she ruined her life like she has. (Sorry Justin or Britney if
you ever read this.)
Now, Shamari and CJ are expecting mothers. CJ can hardly wait until her
kids are old enough to know the entire story of how her and their father got
together.
~*~The End!~*~
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