| Chris walked into the studio and saw Claudia and the other guys reahearsing.He walked past them and put his bottle of water and bag of chips on a chair.He walked over to Claudia and stood by her and looked at what she was looking at (the guys dancing). "Did I miss anything big?",Chris asked as he walked over and tried to join in. "Nothing big.................we just started about five minutes ago.Claudia walked over and switched the tape to another song.Claudia walked over to the guys and danced with them looking straight into the mirror then turned to the guys.They were all so focused,espescially Chris.She stopped when they had almost finished the dance.She stood their happy at what they had acomplished.She waited as the song finally finished and told them to sit while she made a call to Brian Lukow.They waited and talked like they always did.Everyone was sitting and joking around while she made the call. "Brian,the guys are ready.........we don't need to push back the date.We're fine.They'll be preforming.......they are like experts now.I'm very proud of them.",Claudia said and waited for Brian to answer.She looked back at the guys and smiled and then focused her attention to the answer. "Alright then!The plane will be leaving at 11:30, so the guys should be their at 10:30.You know the rush.Plus,if they see some fans,or vice versa,they would have time to talk and sign stuff.I'll see you tomorrow,Claud'.",Brian answered.Then Claudia put down the phone and got the guys together.She put her arms around each and everyone of them and hugged them. "Now Claudia!You're not going to cry are you?",Matt said jokingly.Claudia laughed as she wiped away a tear.They all laughed until they saw her tear. "What did we do?",Greg whispered quietly to them and Claudia.She shook her head and answered,"You didn't do anything.I am crying of happiness.You guys are doing so well,I am so lucky I am a part of it."She finished and the guys looked astonished.They were doing good,but the never knew it would make Claudia that happy.They laughed and embraced her.When they let go,she immedialty told them to start practicing.She said it with a heartless tone.They turned around to Claudia and she smiled and winked. ********************************************************* Lily walked over to Greg's house and saw him sitting outside.She waved to him as he looked at her.She walked over and sat by him.They started to talk and knew they were hitting it off.Lily laughed and kissed Greg on the cheek and Greg slid his arm around her. "Do you Chris and Lana are going to last?I mean.........for some reason I haven't seen them together for a while.",Lily asked as she put her head on Greg's shoulder. "I don't know.......I haven't seen them together in a while, too.Did Lana say anything about that?",Greg replied. "No!She says that everything is alright.I'm sure she is trying to spend more time with her sister." "Yeah.......and I guess Chris is trying to respect that.He's a good guy.I've known him for quite a while now.He is the happiest whenever he is around Lana." "I know!Same with her............they never stop smiling when they are with each other.They look SO cute together.They are so perfect for each other, too.I hope nothing is wrong.",Lily said worrily.Greg laughed and moved in closer to her.She grabbed his hand and wondered what would happen to Lana and Chris. ********************************************************* Matt grabbed the phone and sat by the kitchen table.He slowly dialed Stephanie's number.Then he waited as it rang.He heard her voice and smiled. "Steph?It's Matt...................how are you?",Matt asked wishing it wasn't so silent and hoping she would perk up like she usually does. "Matt?",She asked almost shocked she started to cry. "Steph? You alright?What's going on?",Matt asked worried and confused at the same time when he heard her cry. "I'm alright. I'm am just so glad you called!I haven't heard from you in.......quite a few..........months.I was so sad that you might have found someone else." "Oh,Steph!I love you so much! I would never do that to you.I am going to California tomorrow.I was hoping you would like to spend the night at my house.I mean to...... catch up on things.You don't even know what's happened.Please!",Matt answered.He meant everything from the bottom of his heart.He waited and heard her giggle. Matt realized he had missed her giggle. "Okay,Matt.......I'll come over.But only for a few hours.My relatives are coming tonight.I'll see you in a few.Bye.",Stephanie answered and put down the phone.Matt relaxed and ran to the door.He opened it and sat on the steps and waited for Stephanie.He smiled at all the good memories he had shared with her in the past.He laughed and saw her turn the corner.Matt stood up and realized he had forgotten how beautiful she was.He ran up to her and hugged her.He smiled and felt the warmness that he hadn't felt in a long time.He had realized missed that warmness.They greeted each other and then Matt grabbed her hand.He led her inside and they walked up the stairs.When they came to his room, she sat down on his bed and he sat down next to her.He hugged her again and kissed her.He realized he had missed her kiss.They sat their kissing until she pulled away.They sat their for the rest of the night talking at what had happened when they were apart.Matt realized somthing else.He had missed her. ********************************************************* Lana laid on the little couch on the patio looking at the stars.She had never seen that stars brighter than they were tonight.She looked at the brightest star and closed her eyes and made a wish.She wished that her and Chris will last forever.She opened her eyes and heard only the crickets.She looked over to her side and saw the picture her mother had taken with Chris and her.She smiled and slowly picked it up.She looked at it and knew Chris was not like most guys she has dated.He was different.She yawned and fell asleep.The picture was still in her hand and a few moments later it slid off her hand.It fell to the ground and the wind blew it to the far side of the patio.The stars kept on shining through the night. |