| The next item Annabelle pulled from the box was a movie ticket stub for Star Wars Episode III. “The first time I ever met the guys,” Annabelle sighed, “the first time I met JC.” Flashback Annabelle sat in the passenger’s side of Lance’s car, nervously wringing her hands. A lot had happened in the month since Annabelle had met Lance. After signing a contract, Annabelle began recording her album. Now the album was complete and ready for release, but Lance had decided that it would be better to tour first. Since Nsync was about to embark on another tour, Lance decided that Annabelle would be their opening act for a few months. ' Now Annabelle was about to meet the other members of Nsync. She had heard so much about them from Lance, and even though Lance constantly assured her that they would love her, she was still nervous. “Jams, are you sure they’ll like me?” Lance gave a frustrated sigh, “Belle, I’ve told you 20 times, they’ll love you. Trust me, as your manager I know these things” Annabelle was about to make a comment about Lance’s new found psychic powers when he announced, “We’re here! I see the guys.” Annabelle quickly glanced at herself in the mirror and redid her ponytail. “Whose idea was it to see Star Wars Episode III? I don’t like sci-fi movies.” Annabelle complained. “Don’t let JC hear you say that” Lance warned. Annabelle thought he was joking, but she noticed he was serious she immediately became more nervous. As they approached the other people, Annabelle practiced what to say. ‘Should I open with a joke? Maybe just a simple hello? With my luck, they won’t speak English’ “Belle, I’d like you to meet Justin, Joey, Chris and JC, guys this Annabelle Cooper” Lance introduced. Justin was the first to step forward. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Belle. Do you mind if I call you Belle?” Annabelle responded by simply shaking her head 'no'. “I think I’ll call you Sleigh Belle, or maybe Southern Belle. Nah! I’ll think of a nickname just give me time” Chris stated shaking Annabelle’s hand. Annabelle turned to face Joey. “Hello” She shyly said. “No need to be shy with me, I have a feeling that we’ll be GOOD friends” Joey suavely delivered. “Um...how about no?” Annabelle responded feeling the last of her nervousness vanish. All of the guys instantly erupted into laughter. Finally, Annabelle turned to JC, and immediately noticed his stunning eyes. Suddenly, her nervousness returned worse than ever. “Bella, Lance has told us so much about you,” JC told Annabelle “don’t worry it was all good.” Annabelle hadn’t heard a word he said; she was to busy looking at JC. If Annabelle wasn’t infatuated with JC to begin with, he sealed the deal with one action. He smiled. End Flashback |
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