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		Chapter 8: Suspicions
				Jennifer returned to the guys' place with Nick. She wanted to spend some time with him and figured he wouldn't mind if she slept over. It wasn't a big deal, she always slept over anyway. Except this time, Nick was definitely not up to having company, especially in his bed. He got changed and climbed under the covers. Jennifer eyed him curiously, wondering what was the matter with him. She pushed it out of her mind and turned off the light. She climbed in next to him and put her arm n his waist. Nick showed no reaction and Jennifer kissed his neck. Nick gently pushed her away. "Nick Carter, what is wrong with you?" Jennifer confronted. "I just don't feel like doing anything okay? I'm tired." "Like being tired has ever stopped you before," argued Jennifer. "Look, I've had a long day and I don't want to do anything," he snapped. Jennifer sat up in bed and turned on the night table's lamp. She looked at him, not believing what was going on. What had happened to her boyfriend? "Fine," she finally said. "I'm going to go home then." She got out and changed out of Nick's t-shirt and into her jeans and sweatshirt. "Good night Nick Call me tomorrow if you're up to it." Nick was torn on what he should do. A part of him wanted to call Jennifer back but the other part couldn't stop thinking about Michele. He sighed, leaned over to turn off the lamp and threw the covers over his head. It was late and he was tired. He'll deal with it in the morning. Jennifer was storming down the stairs when someone called after her. She turned to see Brian standing at his bedroom door, looking out at her. "Where are you going?" he asked. "Home. Nick's not acting like himself so I'm going home," she explained firmly. "Alright, hang on... Orianne's just on her way out. She can give you a ride. Don't want you walking." "Thanks Bri," she replied. "I'll be downstairs." She walked over to the family room and noticed A.J., Jamie, Kevin and Alexandra watching Late Night With Conan O'Brien. "Hey, Lex? You staying here tonight?" Alexandra nodded, "Yeah, why?" "I'm gonna head home. Orianne's gonna give me a lift." The others looked up from the television and sensed something wasn't right. Nobody said anything, though. She said bye and they told her goodnight. Orianne was downstairs moments later and they headed home. As soon as they left, Jamie looked over at the others. "Anyone else think that didn't seem right?" "Yeah, I thought she was staying over," Alexandra commented. "I wonder what happened with her and Nick?" said Kevin. "Probably those damn hormones of that boy," laughed A.J. *************** Once in the car, Orianne asked Jennifer what was wrong. Jennifer told Orianne the story and confided in her that she was suspicious of the time that Nick and Michele had spent together. "Oh, don't be silly! They hate each other! There's no way!" Orianne reassured, not being able to hold back a giggle. Jennifer laughed nervously, "Yeah, I guess you're right." "Well, here ya go," Orianne said as she pulled up to Jennifer's house. "Now get some sleep." "Thanks, Or." ************** Michele talked with Kaitlyn for about an hour as she filled Kaitlyn in on the details. "Ohmygod! Michele!! I never knew you were so wild!" "Hey, sometimes I surprise myself!" she laughed. "Oh, hang on, I have a beep," Kaitlyn announced and she clicked over to the other line. Seconds later, she returned, "Mich? I gotta go. Talk to ya later?" "Of course! ‘Night Kaitlyn!" Kaityln went back to the other line. "Hey Orianne, what's up?" "Ya know what's weird? Nick isn't acting like himself. Jennifer is so distraught over this that I had to drive her home. She even told me that she suspected something had happened between Michele and Nick while they were in the store! Isn't that outrageous!?"
	Chapter 9 Deception