Chapter 27
(The girls go to Taylor and Reagan’s room and then head off to where the boys are)
Kristen: (using her key) Knock knock. Hope we aren’t interrupting.
Kevin: Nah, we are just taking a break.
Leighanne: (to Taylor and Reagan) Stay out here for a second, (to the guys, sees that AJ and Nick are sulking) what’s up with you two?
Nick: (whining) Reagan isn’t home.
AJ: Taylor isn’t answering her cell phone.
Taylor: (bursts into the room) Because I’m here silly.
AJ: (shocked)
Taylor: (waves her hand in front of AJ’s face) Hello, anyone in there?
Nick: (looking around) Where’s Reagan?  Huh? Huh?
Reagan: (sneezes) Hi.
Taylor: (points to the door, Nick gets up and goes to Reagan) She’s having a sneezing fit. (Wraps her arms around AJ’s shoulders) Miss me?
AJ: (just nods)
Taylor: (looks at him weirdly) Ok, this is not my boyfriend, he’s a pod person or something.
AJ: Hush, let’s go somewhere. (Takes her hand and drags her out of the room)
Taylor: (as she’s being dragged out of the room) Guess I’m leaving…bye guys.
Nick: (walks back into the room) Guys, Ray is sick, I’m going to bring her back to her room.
Brian: Is that what they are calling it now a days?
Leighanne: (smacks him) Hush.
(AJ drags Taylor to his room and closes the door)
Taylor: Um ok.
AJ: What are you doing here?
Taylor: So he speaks. Aren’t you happy to see me? (Pretends to be hurt)
AJ: Of course I am. I’ve been worried sick for the passed few days cause your cell phone said you were out of range.
Taylor: Well, (sits on the bed) I had to go to Nagano, to pitch an ad campaign, and so I figured I’d get my cute lil butt to see my boyfriend on the way back.
AJ: (gets that devilish look in his eye) So, you came to see me huh?
Taylor: Yes, and stop looking at me like that. It’s freaky.
AJ: (wiggles his eyebrow)
Taylor: Oh no, not the eyebrow wiggle.
AJ: Yes, the eyebrow wiggle. (Wiggles his eyebrow again)
Taylor: God I’ve missed you. (jumps up and kisses AJ)
AJ: (chuckles) Works everytime.
(With Reagan and Nick)
Reagan: (grabs a box of tissues) You shouldn’t be near me.
Nick: Why not?
Reagan: (lies down on the bed) Cause I’m dying.
Nick: You’re just sick. (Sits down on the bed next to her)
Reagan: Same difference, beside you can’t get sick, you have a tour to finish. (Sneezes)
Nick: Bless you. (hands her a tissue)
Reagan: (takes the tissue) Thank you. (Blows her nose)
Nick: Now, I’m not leaving you, unless it’s for the show and for publicity, is that clear?
Reagan: (no response)
Nick: Reagan? (Looks over to see her sleeping) Aww. (lies next to her and cuddles)
(A few hours later Kevin calls AJ’s room)
AJ: (grabs phone, sleepily) Hello?
Kevin: Time for work.
AJ: Hi Kevin.
Kevin: We’re gonna be leaving in 15 minutes so get ready.
AJ: We’re leaving in 15 minutes and you woke me up already?
Kevin: 15 minutes AJ. Where’s Nick?
AJ: I don’t know.
Taylor: (in background) Try my room…528.
AJ: Try 528.
Kevin: Who’s room is that?
AJ: Taylor’s and Reagan’s.
Kevin: Oh. 15 minutes AJ.
AJ: Yes dad. (Hangs up. To Taylor) You coming with us?
Taylor: Hmmmm…free backstreet boys concert or sitting on my ass in my hotel room alllll by my lonesome? Gee what should I pick?
AJ: (hugs Taylor) I don’t know.
Taylor: Sitting on my ass it is.
AJ: Funny.
Taylor: Well since you put it that way…(kisses AJ) I’ll come.
AJ: Good.
(Meanwhile with Reagan and Nick, the phone rings)
Nick: (answers) Hello?
Kevin: You’re hard to find?
Nick: Sorry.
Kevin: We’ll be leaving in 10 minutes.
Nick: (yawns) All right.
Kevin: How’s Reagan feeling?
Nick: Well (looks at Reagan…whispers) she’s still asleep…the phone didn’t even wake her up.
Kevin: Ok. 10 minutes. See you soon.
Nick: Bye. (Hangs up, looks at Reagan sleeping, and decides not to wake her. He goes to the desk and takes out a piece of paper and writes Reagan a note that reads…Hey sleepy head, sorry I didn’t wake you but I figured it would be best to let you sleep. The guys and I have a show tonight so I’ll be back around 12.  If you need anything, just call my cell. If you want to wait in my room for me you can, just use the key I’m leaving you. Room 839. I’ll see you later. Love you, Nick. Nick puts the key on the desk and walks out.)
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