| Chapter Twelve ...I wanna be with you/if only for a night/to be the one who’s in your arms/to hold you tight… Brian was still holding Anabella in his arms, his heart melting at her words, when someone knocked on the door. Quickly, they both pulled away, not wanting anyone to know about them, but for different reasons obviously. AJ poked his head inside. "Hey, guys. You ready to roll? We're all going out to eat, then to a club. Got way to much energy tonight!" he said. "Yeah, be there in ten bone." Brian said. "A'ight." AJ shut the door and Brian turned and grinned at Anabella. "You up for a club? I want to see you on the dance floor." Anabella smirked back, “Well, I already saw you dancing, and I must say Littrell, you're pretty damn flexible." "Ooh. Damn." He kissed her quick on the lips. " I have to run and take a quick shower, be back in 2 minutes." he said, heading towards the bathroom connected to his dressing room. "Okay. I'll wait here." she said, taking a seat on the couch. Brian quickly started the shower and stripped down before he stepped in. As he was washing his hair, the guilt began to strike him. Brian, what are you doing man? You took wedding vows in front of you family, friends, and your wife. You can't be falling for another woman! he mentally scolded himself. Yeah, but at the same time, your wife went and destroyed the trust in your entire relationship. He thought bitterly. Well, whatever you do, you must tell Anabella that you're married, she obviously doesn't know. He finished showering and stepped out, wrapping a towel around his waist. Damn he whispered, realizing he forgot to bring his change of clothes in with him. Sighing, he opened the door and walked back into his dressing room. Anabella looked up from the magazine she was reading and did a double take. "Um Brian, I'm pretty sure you have to actually wear clothes out to eat. I'm not positive, but I think they may enforce that, Backstreet Boy or no Backstreet Boy." "Funny, I left my clothes out here." he said, picking up his clothes and heading back into the bathroom. "You've got a dirty mind there Bella." "You like it." she said, not looking up from her magazine. " Oh you know it." he said, disappearing into the bathroom once again. He emerged two minutes later, in loose khaki pants and a blue unbuttoned shirt with a white wife beater underneath. “Hubba Hubba!” Anabella whistled, walking over to him. She wrapped her arms around his waist and leaned into him. “Sexy, very sexy.” She whispered. “Oh?” he said, raising one eyebrow. “Yes.” She nodded seriously. “You know who I think is very sexy?” he whispered. “Hmm me? Right?” “Yeah.” He said softly, lowering his head down to hers and kissing her softly. They softly broke apart, “Come on Bella, we better go before they start looking for us.” He whispered. She sighed, “Fine…let’s go.” She said. Brian chuckled at her disappointed voice. “I promise to dance with you tonight.” He whispered into her ear as they left his dressing room. “Ooh baby. Only if you bust a move like in Larger Than Life…nice kick there buddy.” she giggled. “Ooh, you’re bad Bella.” He laughed as they met up with the rest of the guys at the end of the hall. “Finally!” Nick exclaimed. “Let’s go. I’m STARVING!” “Tsk. Nicky Nicky, no whining.” Anabella admonished. Everyone laughed as they headed into the awaiting taxis and left the hotel. Anabella was squished in between Nick and Brian in the back of one, while AJ, Kevin, and Howie shared another. “What? No limo?” she joked. Nick laughed, “She’s squished in between two Backstreet Boys and she’s complaining about the transportation. Where do we find these people Rok?” Brian laughed as Anabella pouted. “ I don’t know man, I don’t know.” Finally they all jumped out of the cabs and headed into a restaurant that was located right next to one of the clubs they wanted to visit. After a quick meal (interrupted by some food fights, courtesy of Nick and Brian) they made their way into the club. None of the boys seemed to notice if Brian and Anabella were acting a little more friendly than usual, since they all had a few drinks with dinner. They immediately grabbed a table in the back of the club and ordered drinks. Anabella was once again in between Nick and Brian and across from AJ, Howie, and Kevin. She downed her drink and went to stand up. “I didn’t come here to sit and drink.” She announced. Brian stood up to let her out. She grabbed his arm and led him toward the dance floor. “Shit, she’s feisty when she drinks.” Nick laughed. “She’s feisty, period.” Kevin said. “She’s right guys, come on, lets go dance.” Howie said. They all finished their drinks and headed out onto the dance floor, trying to make their way over to where Anabella and Brian were dancing closely. Anabella had her arms around his neck and Brian’s hands were dangerously low on her hips. They were laughing and shouting over the music. “Damn, I’d say if Rok weren’t a married man, he’d be making a pass on Anabella.” AJ said. “I think he IS making a pass at her.” Nick frowned. They all started dancing around the area where Brian and Anabella were. Nick was trying to keep his eye on them, just to be sure they weren’t getting too out of hand, afterall they did have a few drinks in them, he reasoned. It was difficult to watch them and dance at the same time, and after about twenty minutes, he lost them in the crowd. A slow song came over the speakers and Nick found himself wrapping his arms around some random girl. “Oh MY GOD! You’re Nick Carter, aren’t you?” she shouted. “SHHH!” he said loudly, “We don’t want to attract a crowd.” Inwardly he groaned. This is going to be a long night. Meanwhile, Brian and Anabella were dancing wildly when the slow song came on. Anabella wrapped her arms around Brian and settled her head onto his shoulder as Mandy Moore’s “I Wanna Be With You” played. I try, but I can’t seem to get myself to think of Anything, but you Your breath on my face Your warm gentle kiss I taste The truth I taste the truth You know what I came here for And I won’t ask for more I wanna be with you If only for a night To be the one Who’s in your arms To hold you tight “Brian?” Anabella asked, raising her head. “Yeah?” “Do you…want to go back to the hotel?” she asked him. “Do you mean…” he trailed off. “ Only if you want to.” She said. “ Are you sure?” he asked. “Yes.” She answered. “Go get your stuff and meet me by the door in five minutes, I’ll tell the guys we’re leaving.” He kissed her quickly on the cheek. She gave him a smile and he could feel his heart begin to pound. This was not a night of ethics or morals, this was a night that would be memorable. He quickly found Kevin dancing with someone. “Hey Kev, me and Bella are gonna head out. She’s not feeling too well. She kind of drank too much.” He added. “Oh, ok are you two going to be okay?” “Yeah, we’ll be fine. See ya later.” Brian headed toward the door to meet Anabella. She was standing there, looking as sweet as ever. He took her arm and led her outside where they hailed a cab and settled in. The ride was short and uneventful. Both Brian and Anabella hearts were skipping beats in anticipation. The cab let them off in front of the hotel and they made their way inside and into the elevator. They finally made it into Brian’s room where they both suddenly turned shy. Anabella sat on the edge of the bed while Brian stood. Brian broke the silence first, “We don’t have to do anything, we can just hang out and talk.” He said, sitting down next to her on the bed. She looked up at him and they stared at one another. Anabella licked her lips unconsciously and Brian was drawn to them. He placed on finger on her lips and she kissed it softly. He brought his hand around her chin and brought her closer to him. So I’ll hold this night like I would’ve if you were mine to hold forevermore “You’re beautiful.” He whispered, gently kissing her lips. She brought her hands up to his face, holding it in her hands. Slowly she worked her way down, and pulled his blue shirt off of his shoulders, leaning down, she kissed both of his shoulders softly. And I’ll savor each touch that I wanted so much to feel before, to feel before She pulled him close to her, hugging him close to her, like she needed him to survive. He wrapped his arms around her, feeling her loneliness and wanting to make it all better. How beautiful it is Just to be like this Slowly that night, they undressed and became one being, chasing all the shadows of their pasts away and welcoming each other into their worlds. Ooh baby I can’t fight this feeling anymore Drives me crazy, when I try to “Brian” Anabella breathed. “Bella.” He whispered. So call my name Take my hand Can you make my wish Baby your command? They lay there in the dark, cuddled close together, breathing heavily and as they drifted off to sleep, with Brian’s arms protectively over Anabella, they knew, what they didn’t want to admit. They were falling in love. I wanna be with you If only for tonight To be the one Who’s in your arms To hold you tight I wanna be with you, There's nothing more to say, There's nothing else I want more than to feel this way. I Wanna Be With You |