Chapter One
The day, bright and sunny, seemed perfect for lying out by the pool. Renee, Allison, Hamidah, and Megan were visiting Orlando to see if they wanted to take jobs there. Each had been offered a different job of course. Renee was going for a publishing company. They were to meet with her tomorrow. Megan had been offered a job in a psychologist's office. The one she applied to, that was closer to where she currently lived, put a good word in for her here. They couldn’t give her the job, but tried to get her a better one. Hamidah, who had amazing ideas for fashion, came to Orlando for a fashion design contract. She talked to a man down in Miami about it and he sent her up here. She was meeting with him the previous day also. Allison appied for a teaching job and accepted when she got the job because her friends would be with her.. She always seemed like the type to perform in some way though. Every time one of the girls would bring that up she would respond with “To keep their attention, you need to perform!”
“Boy this is relaxing!” Hamidah sighed placing her sunglasses on top of her head.
“Sure is!” Allison murmured half asleep.
“ I’ll go into work with a great tan!” Megan laughed.
“You don’t need one. The patient wont care if you look good or not!” Renee smiled at her friend. “Neither will my readers.”
“My students won't care!” Allison said. She sipped her coke and sat in down under her chair again. “All they care for is how close summer is. I hope the kids here are as nice as the ones back home!”
“They will too care!” Renee cried. “That’s the age boys start noticing girls! And you’re a young teacher...”
“What are you saying?” Allison laughed. “I’m not going to any interest to them. I’m their teacher. To children , I’m evil.”
“No you aren’t evil.” Hamidah announced. “You’re half-evil. Kinda like Scott.”
“Hamidah, he couldn’t be evil! He didn’t see his father his whole life!” Megan giggled. “he probably had a good psychiatrist.”
“Of course he did!” Renee smiled. “But not as good as you!”
Allison laughed and took her sunglasses off. Standing up, she walked over to the pool. Trying to cool off, she stood on the first step adjusting to the water’s temperature. Megan, Hamidah, and Renee took advantage of this. She had her back turned! The three culprits shoved Allison into the freezing water. Allison cried out in surprise and grabbed Megan’s arm. Megan took hold of Hamidah trying not to fall in. Renee backed up laughing. She didn’t get wet.
Allison emerged laughing. Splashing the others she turned to Renee. After all, she pushed her in too!! Soaking her friend, they all continued to play, keeping their minds off the following day.
***
Five guys wandered up to the pool area but only three of them accually lived in this apartment building. They seemed so intent to have a relaxing time, the five guys didnt notice the four girls rowdily splashing around in the pool. This, after all, seemed to be the only break they had in what seemed like forever to five young guys.
AJ noticed the girls first. He was about 5’ 9” and tatooed. He flirted with anything he could get close to. So four girls splashing around in a pool quickly caught his attention.
Brian, quickly noticing AJ’s lack of attention to his friends, followed his gaze. Catching sight of the girls too, Brian first saw what seemed to be the woman of his dreams. She seemed about 5’ 6” also, and extremely kind. Watching her roughhouse with her friends, he immediatly knew they would get along perfectly. She had the perfect length of dirty blonde hair, it fell softly around her sholders. Smiling to himself, he debated whether or not to apprach her. He was the laid back type who let the women come to him.
“Whatcha starin’ at man?” Brian’s thoughts were suddenly interupted by his best friend. Nick Carter.
“Oh nothing.” He sighed wondering if Nick would ever leave him alone long enough for him to go talk to that girl.
“I like the tall one.” Nick announced.
“Which one?” Brian asked, hopefully the more blone one. Brian thought to himself.
“Megan.” Nick stated.
“How do you know her name? You’ve never met her! Which one’s Megan?” Brian looked up at Nick confused.
“I over heard those girls talking. Yes I am aware i’ve never met her. The blone one.” Nick grinned. “Which one do you like?”
“None!” Brian answered smiling himself.
“Oh right! You can tell me man!”
“The other tall one. Ya know? With the brown hair?”
Nick laughed. “Her name’s Renee. I think...”
“Which one do you like Bone?” Brian asked, snapping AJ out of his daydream.
“The shorter one, with the cute curly black hair. She seems funny.” AJ smiled. “Look at Kev! He’s staring!”
Looking over at Kevin, Brian noticed his cousin was looking at the shotest one. She laughed and played and realized that Renee had noticed them all staring at them.
“Hey Kev! Her name’s Allison!” Nick yelled loud enough for the ladies to hear.
Kevin looked away blushing furiously as Allison looked up. “How do you know my name?” She called.
“I over heard you guys talking!” Nick grinned. “This is Kevin.” He pointed to Kev.
“That’s nice. Nice to meet you! All of you!” She called. “I nee to go get ready. The first day of school is tomorrow!” Sighing she stood up. “We still need to unpack and set up our apartment!”
“We’ll do that tomorrow after our meetings.” Megan said
“You had it basically ready when we showed up. So dont worry about a thing.” Renee added. “We can do it.”
“I’ll start on it after my shower.” Allison called over her shoulder. Waving to the guys she left.
Chapter Two
The girls had showered, and they sat in the middle of the living room unpacking box after box of possessions. They already finished putting the correct boxes in the rooms they had claimed. After a long day and a few hours of unpacking, they decided to order in some food. After all, they were hungry. “How about Pizza?” Hamidah suggested. Her brown eyes lighting up.
“Mmmmm. That sounds good.” Megan mumbled, her voice muffled through the box she currently dug through.
“Is that okay with everyone else?” Hamidah asked picking up the phone. “What toppings do you want?”
“Sure that’s fine.” Allison replied. “I don’t care. What toppings do you want Renee?”
“Whatever.” Renee answered. “I’ll eat anything.”
“Okay!” Hamidah smiled. “We’re getting anchovies!”
“NO!” All the girls cried in unison. “Don’t you dare!”
“I’m kidding! I’m kidding! Geez! Relax! I wouldn’t eat that! Yuck!” Hamidah looked disgusted at the idea.
****
Next door, the boys were enjoying their time off. Their job kept them busy so free time, on being off tour was a rare occurace for them. The only three that accually lived in the apartment, Kevin, Brian, and Howie, the quiet one of the group, all wondered who their new neighbors were. AJ, being the typical AJ type, only cared about the whereabout’s of theose “cute girls” he saw that afternoon. He couldn’t stop thinking about the one with the tight black curls bouncing around her shoulders, her bright smile. She seemed so sweet!
“We might want to over and meet our new neighbors.” Howie suggested.
“I will.” Kevin offered. “I’ve got nothing better to do.”
“Cool. Tell us all about ‘em!” AJ said looking up.
“Sure, sure. I’ll just tell them that I'm their neighbor, but my room mates didn’t feel like coming to meet them.”
“Don’t say that! That’s rude!” Howie exclaimed.
Kevin laughed. “Okay D. I’ll tell them you guys were busy.”
****
Megan looked over at Hamidah and Renee. “Did you ever catch the names of those cute guys down by the pool?”
“I think the tallest one was Kevin. The blonde one called him Kev...” Renee answered.
“The blonde one, oh you mean the cutest one.” Megan grinned.
“I think that Kevin guy was the cutest, isn’t that his name Renee?” Allison announced.
Hamidah laughed. “Accually the best looking was the one with the tatoos. I think his name was AJ?”
“Well, I think the short one with the dirty blonde hair looked the best.” Renee sighed. “How did they know your name Allison? Have you seen them before?”
“And you didn’t tell us!” Megan looked amazed at the possibilty.
“You guys are crazy. There is no way I would fail to mention five adorable guys that look like that. The one with the curly hair seemed pretty nice too.” Allison smiled. “Tomorrow after work we can go on a scavenger hunt for cute guys.”
“Preferably them.” Hamidah laughed.
Their conversation stopped as they were interupted by the doorbell. The sound of blaring music sounded from next door. “Pizza!” Renee cried. They all looked at Allison.
“Fine. I’ll get the door.” She sighed. Walking to the front of the apartment towards the front door, they others couldn’t see her. As she pulled open the front door she gasped. This couldn’t be the pizza man! Before her stood Kevin, the guy from the pool.
“Hi.” He replied looking shocked himself. “We’re your new neighbors.”
“Hi, my name’s Allison. Where are your friends?”
“I’m Kevin. They’re inside. Want me to go get them?”
“Sure. I’ll introduce them to the rest of this apartment.” Allison smiled. “We just ordered a pizza. Would you like to join us?”
“Nah, we just had our dinner. Thanks. Let me go get 'em.”
Shutting the door Allison squealed, “Oh my god! They’re our neighobors!” Flying into the living room she gasped, “Those guys from the pool are our neighbors!”
****
Slamming the door behing him, Kevin hoped one of the fellas would look up. No one did. “Fellas?” He called.
Brian looked up. “So they’re that bad huh?”
“No...”
AJ cut Kevin off. “Are they better looking then the girls we saw at the pool today?”
“That’s what I’m trying to say!” Kevin laughed. “They are the ladies from the pool!”
“So you’re saying you, Brian and Howie live next to four gorgeous women?” Nick asked in disbelief.
“Exactly! They want to meet you guys!” Kevin walked over to the door and opened it. “Now.”
Quietly following Kevin in complete awe, the rest of the guys couldn’t believe they sent Kevin to go talk to the new neighbors. Why hadn’t they all gone? It would have been eaisier. As they pondered this, Kevin knocked on the door. This time, they were greeted by all four of the girls.
“Hi! I’m Allison. This is Megan, Renee, and Hamidah.” The short one with brown hair replied.
“I’m Kevin, this is AJ, Nick, Brian , and Howie.” Kevin smiled.
“Nice to meet you.” Renee said, looking at Brian. “Would you like to come in?”
“Yeah, we just ordered a pizza. Want to join us?” Megan grinned hoping the anwser would be yes.
“No I’m sorry.” Brian sighed. “We just ate. Nice to meet you too.”
Nick was gaping like an idiot at Megan and she giggled. AJ too, couldn’t take his eyes off of Hamidah. She grinned enjoying the attention.
Chapter 3
“I can’t believe you have a date tonight Hamidah!” Megan squealed. “You’re so lucky!”
“They’re all very nice too!” Renee added. “It’s just Howie isn’t as quiet as he first seemed.”
“Nope, he could talk for hours. He’s AJ’s best friend.” Hamidah sighed pulling out her favorite shirt. The one she would wear on her date.
“I can’t believe that they are famous in Europe! They’re in a band!” Allison still couldn’t believe it.
“Yep, The Backstreet Boys.” Renee laughed at the name. “I’ve seen that market.”
“What market?” Megan asked.
“The one their group is named after... ya know?” Hamidah replied popping her head out from her closet. The girls had placed themselves on the floor of her room so that they could finish unpacking for her wile Hamidah enjoyed her time getting to know AJ. That day, Megan succeeded in getting the job she applied for at the psychiatrists office.
She acted as if it wasn’t important, but the other girls could tell she was extremely happy with her new job.
Renee, a talented writer, got her writing to be published. She seemed extremely proud of herself. After all, she didn’t believe her friends when they complemented her writing and having someone’s professional opinion approve it flattered her.
Hamidah succeeded in selling some of her ideas and was even scheduled to show them off herself in an upcoming fashion show. Her designed were unique and Megan, Renee, and Allison couldn’t wait to see what the final product would look like. They also wanted to see how popular it would be.
Allison came how from work that day beaming. Her class, according to her, acted like angles. She laughed at how paranoid she had been. Worrying if the students would be as kind as the ones she subbed for back in Miami. Even the older teachers respected her.
Just then the doorbell rang and Hamidah went running to answer it. Waving to the other girls she exited on AJ’s arm. “So where are we going tonight?” She smiled.
“Where ever you want to.” AJ replied. “I always do what the lady wants.”
“Great. We can see a movie.” Hamidah grinned.
“What movie?” AJ asked, “I haven’t seen one for a long time.”
“I don’t know what’s playing. Let’s go check it out.”
****
Nick sat bored at the kitchen table. He wasn’t hungry. He just couldn’t get his mind off of Megan. The only problem, if he asked her out, would she say yes or would she just laugh in his face? AJ left for his date with Hamidah just a few moments before, and Brian, and Kevin were next door getting to know the two they liked leaving Nick and Howie bored in the apartment. “Want to play a video game?” Howie asked trying to find something entertaining to do. Or something other than sitting around.
“Okay.” Nick stood up and followed Howie to the living room.
“If you like her that much just go ask her out. What have you got to loose?” Howie looked directly at Nick pinpointing his problem.
“I don’t want her to say no and laugh in my face!” Nick responded.
“She could say yes. If you don’t go ask you’ll never know what her answer would be.” Howie smiled, glad to see Nick looking a little happier at the thought of Megan saying yes.
“Well... I dunno.”
“Go on man. You have nothing to loose.”
“I have my dignity,” Nick looked at Howie, smiled, then walked next door to chat with Megan. Howie followed. Being in a small apartment by yourself is very boring.
****
Grinning, Brian looked over at Renee who laughing at his most recent joke. He sighed and replied, “Megan, what do you think of Nick?”
Renee gasped. Megan thought he was the cutest of the group! What is he doing? She wondered.
“Well,” Megan began glancing angrily at Renee “I really like him.”
“Good.” Brian replied in his slight drawl. “He likes you too.”
“He does!” Megan’s grin lit her face. Looking at Renee she asked, “You didn’t tell him?”
“A secret’s a secret.” Renee grinned.
“Renee isn’t the type to break a secret. You know that.” Allison looked up from her conversation with Kevin. Happily she added, “Kevin and I are going out tomorrow night.”
“Good for you! So are me and B.” Renee responded.
Sighing, Megan looked at the floor. “Aw Meg!” Allison cried as someone knocked on the door. “I’ll get it!”
Pulling open the door Allison was the least bit surprised to find Nick on the other side of it. “C’mon in!” She piped.
Slowly, and carefully he made his way over to Megan. Howie smiled at the group and sat next to Kevin.
“Uh........ c...can I talk to you outside for a minute Megan?” Nick lingered by her chair nervously.
“Sure.” Megan took in a slow breath trying to relax herself. He just wants to talk. She reminded herself. Following him outside, she noticed he was terrified. “I wont bite!” She teased.
“I...I know.” Nick stammered. “It’s just...I...I...I really like you.”
“I like you too Nick. You’re sweet.”
“Would you like to out with me tomorrow night? I mean, only if you--”
“I’d love to!” Megan said excitedly. “What time are ya picking me up?”
“Seven? or Eight? What’s better for you?” The sooner we get there the longer we can stay!” Megan laughed. Opening the door she asked, “Wanna stay and chat for a while?”
“Sure! That sounds like fun!”
When they walked in Howie cried “Told you Nick! Ya had nothing to loose!”
“So when’s your date?” Renee asked.
“Same time as yours is.” Megan said.
“Poor Hami! She’ll be here alone!” Allison cried.
“No she wont! AJ will take her out again! You know he will.” Kevin shook his head at AJ’s habits. “As long as she’s with him, she wont be bored.”
“That’s what I’m worried about.” Brian laughed. “Those two being alone.”
“Don’t worry, Hamidah’s a good girl.” Megan looked at the guys.
“But AJ’s not.” Howie laughed. “Oh well, what can you do?”
Chapter 4
The next morning Allison’s alarm went off startling the whole household. Groaning, she hit the off button and forced herself out of bed. As she dragged herself into the kitchen for some breakfast, she realized everyone else was already up. Plopping down in the seat next to Megan she asked, “Why are you guys up? You don’t need to be ready untill later.”
“The phone rang this morning. Didn’t you hear it?” Renee asked looking concerned.
“No. Why.” Allison was wide awake now, feeling her stomach tighten with fear as she realized something was wrong.
“Well, Rob called.” Hamidah replied as casually as she could. “And he’s coming to visit.”
Allison’s mouth hung open. “He called?! How did he get this number?”
“Well, he said your mom gave it to him.” Hamidah looked startled at Allison’s reaction. “Why?”
“He and I broke up three months ago remember?” Pushing her chair back from the table she stood up and walked to her room. “I need to get ready.”
Feeling dizzy and confused, Allison picked up the outfit she layed out the night before. Why is he calling now? Why? Didn’t he have Tammy to love him?! Bitter memories filled her mind. Rob was her ex-boyfriend. They had broken up because Allison hadn’t payed enough attention to him. And he had begun to date Tammy when Allison explained she would be busier that usual trying to get her degree as a teacher. Rob had dated Tammy for a good two months before she caught them kissing in the backseat of his car one day. I would’ve loved for him to call three months ago... He just wants something.
Waving goodbye to her friends, she left for work.
****
“ She looked ready to cry.” Megan announced as soon as Allison left the house. “I think she’s upset.”
“I would be too if my ex called me like that!” Renee sighed. Allison was normally the cheery one of their group. This was akward having her be so silent all morning. “Oh well, at least her date with Kevin will cheer her up a little.”
“Yep! I can’t wait to see where Nick takes me tonight.” Megan grinned. “I bet you’re just as excited Renee.”
“Well not for you,” Renee laughed. “but I am excited to see Brian tonight.”
“Wait. You guys are going out? And you didn’t tell me?” Hamidah asked.
“We did last night. You were still in a daze from your date with AJ.” Megan grinned.
“Oh, sorry.” Hamidah blushed. “It’s just... we had such a good time!”
“We heard all about him from the other guys last night. They said he’s flirtatious.” Renee smiled down at Hamidah as she stood up. “I’m going back to bed. It’s only 7:30.”
Megan and Hamidah nodded. Yawning, they made their way to their rooms for the rest they needed.
****
“Bye! I’m going to work!” Megan called. She was elegantly dressed in black bell bottoms and crisp white blouse. Accenting her thin waist, she placed a silver belt around her hips. She hoped to make a good impression on her first day at work. Running her hand through her blonde hair, she departed, wondering what the day would bring.
****
Later that afternoon, Renee and Hamidah were lying on the couch. Hamidah sat with her feet underneath her designing her newest idea. Renee, worked on a new story. Each sat staring at their work, wondering what they could do next. Suddenly there was a knock at the door. Renee rose to her feet and opened it. Expecting on of their neighbors, she gasped at seeing who it was. “Rob! Why are you here?”
Rob was about six feet tall with jet black hair highlighted by blonde streaks running through it. “Where is she?” Rob growled. “You gave her my message right?”
“Of course--” Renee’s mouth dropped open.
He cut her off. “Baby? It’s me! I’m back! Come on out and see me! It’s been three long months! Come on baby.”
“She’s not a dog.” Renee snapped.
“Oh Renee. It’s you.” He grinned. “The one who told her to break up with me.”
Renee ignored his comment. “She’s at work, and we’re all busy tonight.”
“She’ll make time for me.” He sneered. “When will she be back?”
“Any minute now.”
“Good. I’ll wait.”
Just then Allison came strolling in. “Hi guys! I’m....” Her voice caught in her throat at the sight of Rob. Finally she managed to squeak, “home.”
“Baby!” Rob cried. Running up to Allison he wrapped his arms around her waist pulling her closer for a kiss. She shoved his backward.
“I need to make a phone call.” Rushing into her room she slammed the door shut.
“Well, Rob, she’s busy. We’ll give you a call...” Hamidah was cut off also.
“NO!” Rob yelled. “I came to tlk to her.” He pointed to the door. “and i’m going to.”
“She’s busy.” Renee snapped.
****
Brian looked over at the wall seperating the girl’s apartment from their own. Next door he could hear angry bickering from two people and yelling in another room. The yelling sounded allot like Allison. He could also hear Renee raise her voice every once in a while in the living room. “Sound’s like a big fight to me.” He stated.
“Sounds like Renee, Allison, and someone with a really deep voice.” Howie replied.
“Allison is yelling at her mom over the phone for giving some guy their phone number.” AJ announced, strolling out of his room.
“Who is Renee yelling at?” Brian looked interested.
“Hold on! I havent gotten to listen to her yet!” AJ shook his head and leaned against the wall listening intently. “Some guy by the name of Rob....... He and Allison broke up a few months ago...... he wont leave them alone!” AJ grinned. He enjoyed doing this. “Someone needs to go over there to straighted him up.”
“I will, she’s my girlfriend after all.” Kevin looked up from the song he was working on.
“No, I will.” Brian announced. “He’s fighting with Renee, not Allison. Plus you need to start getting ready for your date now, if you want to make it on time.”
Chapter Five
“Oh really?” Rob’s eye’s shined. “Then why does she have time to chat on the phone?”
“You call that chatting?” Hamidah yelled. “Listen to her! She’s practicaly hyserical!--”
“Aww then she needs comfort.” Rob walked towards the bedroom where Allison was currently on the phone with her mother.
Then there was a knock on the door and Renee stalked over towards it. Pulling it open, she and Hamidah were relieved to see Brian on the other side of it. “Oh! Good! You can help get him out of here.” Renee sighed.
“Where’s AJ?” Hamidah seemed to have forgotten about the chaos in her living room.
“Back in the apartment.” Brian sighed. Stalking over to Rob who was coaxing Allison outside the door, he said, “Would you mind?”
“Would I mind what?” Rob looked astonished. “You’re her boyfriend? Ha! What a little pipsqueak!”
The door suddenly swung open. “He has a better body than you!” Allison cried.
“Oh, that’s not true baby. You know it too.” Pulling Allison into his arms again he grinned at her.
“Oh get off your high horse!” Allison snapped.
“Renee, Hamidah? Wanna come next door? This could last a while.” Brian asked.
“Sure!” Renee cried. “Just, I’ll need to come back here to get ready... ya know.”
“I’d love to.” Hamidah grinned. “AJ’s over there right?”
Brian sighed. “Yes he is. Where’s Megan?”
“At work. She’ll be back any moment.” Hamidah awnsered.
As if on cue, Megan walked into the house. senseing a fight, she noticed Rob. Sighing, she asked, “What’s he doing here.”
“I don’t know!” Allison cried. Breaking free of Rob’s grasp, she ran to her room sobbing.
“Come over to my house Megan.” Brian said.
“No, I think I sould get him out of this house first.”
“Why are y’all against me?” Rob looked at them with big innocnt eyes. “I just came to see my girlfriend.”
“ I am not your girlfriend!” Allison screamed from her room.
“Then again,” Megan said. “I think I will join you next door.”
*****
“So, what’s going on next door?” AJ asked casually as Megan, Brian, Hamidah, and Renee, walked through the door.
“The biggest fight you could imagine.” Renee sighed flopping down on the couch next to Kevin. “I swear, that guy gets more annoying every time I see him!”
“Why did she start dating him?” Kevin asked.
“I dunno.”
“That’s a very good question.” Hamidah announced. “I think because he was good looking she thought he might be nicer when they were alone.”
“Alone?” AJ asked looking up.
“You know, like out on dates.” Megan added.
“Oh.”
Then there was a knock on the door. Brian opened it and smiled kindly as Allison said, “He’s gone. You guys came come back if you want. I need to get ready.”
*****
Megan sat on the couch looking at her reflection in the pocket mirror in her hand. “Oh! I forgot!” Running to the bathroom she sprayed a tiny bit of perfume on her neck. “Just for the touch.”
“Bye guys!” Renee called. “I’m leaving!”
“Bye.” Allison mumbled.
“Come on! Cheer up!” Hamidah directed her friend. “Kevin’s allot better than Rob ever will be.”
“I hope so. Bye Renee! Have fun.” Allison smiled. “Do I look ok?”
“Wonderful. You look great!” Megan said. “Well, see ya! Nick’s here.”
Linking her arm in his they left. “So, do ya like the beach?” Nick asked.
“Yes. Why?”
“We’re gonna eat by it. And watch the sunset.”
Nick took Megan to a little resturant by the ocean. He reserved a table outside so they could enjoy the sunset and the sound of the waves crashing on the shore. “This is beautiful!” Megan gasped.
“Not as beautiful as you.” Nick wispered wile they waited for their dinner.
Megan felt her cheeks grow warm. Hoping Nick didn’t notice, she looked down at the table. “Thank you.”
“It’s true.”
Megan looked up at him, and their dinner arrived. “Thanks.” She told the waiter.
For the rest of dinner, Nick and Megan got to know each other by talking and laughing. They knew, this relationship, would be a long happy one.
*****
“So Brian, where are we going now? It’s too early to go home.” Renee looked over at Brian as they walked out of the resturant. “Wanna go for ice cream?”
“That sounds great! My treat.” Brian grinned.
“No! You payed for dinner!” Renee cried.
“So, this is a date. I’m supposed to be a gentleman. Paying for dinner is one way of doing that.”
“So?”
“Renee, let me pay.” Brian laughed.
“Fine!” Renee smiled. “I pay next time.”
“Who says there is going to be a next time?” Brian called after her as she strolled to the car.
Renee looked back at Brian and smiled. “I do. This is allot of fun. So we have to do this again.”
“Okay. I don’t object.” Walking up to Renee, Brian slipped his arm around her sholders.Turning to her, he kissed her. Pulling away he added, “We’ll do that again too.”
Renee’s heatr seemed to beat faster in her chest. She hadn’t expected him to do that, but that only made her enjoy the kiss more.
*****
Leaning back in Kevin’s car, Allison sighed. Kevin kept asking about Rob telling her that he would love to help. She told him everything because for some strange reason, she trusted him. He had taken he to a wonderful Mexican resturant, and now they were heading for a walk on the beach. Something Allison and Kevin both shared as the most romantic place.
“Are you okay?” Kevin asked, puling her door open and helping her out.
“Yes. I’m fine. Just tired from fighting I guess.” Taking his hand they began to stroll down the beach, letting the water lap softly at their bare feet.
“Good. I don’t want a bummed date.” Draping his arm across her sholders, he looked deep into her eyes.
“I guess I was just afriad of this turning out the way it did with me and Rob. I mean, I really like you... and...you’re so nice.” Allison looked up at the stars.
“Maybe this will change your mind.” Kevin waited for Allison to turn back so he could look into her eyes. Pulling her into a tight hug, he wispered, “I think you are a sweet person, and I would never cheat on you. I’ll never break your heart.” Pulling away, and placing his hands on her sholders, he looked into her eyes again.
For no reason, Allison leaned forward an kissed Kevin under the stars. Slipping her arms around his neck she allowed him to kiss her back. Kevin held her waist, and when they both pulled away, they were breathless.