"Take care of yourself... dont get sunburnt" Justin said, kissing Tara. It was the day of both of their departures, Justin to leave for his Canadian tour, and Tara to leave on spring break.
"And you take good care of yourself.. dont eat too much junk!" Tara said.
Justin snickered and gave her another kiss.
"Love you" he said quietly, privately.
"I love you too" Tara said. Justin gave her one last kiss and headed to his Benz, driving off to meet the rest of the guys to head off on their little week long tour.
Tara finished packing the rest of her Spring Break belongings, and shut the clasps on her various bags. She had an accessory case, and one large suitcase full of clothes that was jampacked inside.
"Wow, think you brought enough?" Nick said, looking at all the clothes, before she shut the suitcase.
"no..I could bring more.." Tara said, looking through her closet.
"I was kidding" Nick said with a laugh. He grabbed Tara's heavy suitcase and brought it downstairs to load into his truck.
Tara grabbed her carryon bag and her make up case and brought them down, throwing them in the back of the truck also, beside her and Nick's belongings.
Nick locked up the house and made sure everything was secure. He set the alarm system, then climbed into his truck with Tara, and drove off to the airport.
At the airport, Brian and Leigh Anne, Mar and Kevin, AJ and Karine had already arrived and were waiting for Tara and Nick. Their flight to Mexico was scheduled to leave at 12pm, noon time.
Nick and Tara walked down the hallway carrying their two first class tickets that Nick had bought. Tara had begged Nick to let her pay him back, but Nick being the sweetheart he was, refused.
"Hey Guys! you finally made it" Kevin said with a smirk.
"Nick drives soo slow" Tara said, laughing.
"No I dont! Tara just takes too long packing!" Nick said.
Tara stuck her tongue out at him and he smiled back at her.
Tara took a seat beside Mar and started picking through the pile of magazines to find something interesting to read. She found the latest edition of COSMOPOLITAN and started to read.
Nick took a seat by Brian and waited there for the announcement to start boarding.
After all the luggage was brought on the plane, they started boarding the people. Tara, Karine, Mar and Leigh Anne grabbed their carryon bags and walked infront of the boys to get in line.
Inside the plane, everyone took their seats. Nick let Tara have the window seat, and sat right beside her.
"Is he still after Tara?" Mar asked Kevin quietly.
"Oh yeah, trust me, the little guy is in love... and hes not going to fall out of it" Kevin whispered.
Mar sighed to herself and started to read her magazine again. She rested her head on Kevin's shoulder.
After a two hour plane ride, whos landing was delayed a little due to a storm, the plane finally landed.
The group of eight found their super stretch limo that was waiting for them, to bring them straight to the safety of the private resort where the outside slums could not enter. The resorts of Mexico are surrounded by large gates, allowing only resort residents and staff in only.
"oh my god! its soo beautiful" Leigh Anne said, looking out the window. The resort really was a treasure. Grass huts surrouded by large tall, dark palm trees swayed in the soft wind. The hotel was a five star hotel, equipped with pools, hot tubs, private beach area for the residents, and much more.
After signing into the hotel, the boys grabbed their room keys and walked over to the girls.
"lets go check out the room.." Nick said, holding up the key.
"What about our bags?" Tara asked.
"This is a five star hotel, Tara. They bring our bags to us!" Nick said.
"oh.. hehe" Tara said, laughing afterwards. She had never stayed in such a beautiful expensive hotel before, nevertheless, a five star hotel.
"Hey..looks like our rooms are all in the same hall" AJ said, checking everyone's room numbers.
"great! At least we'll all be nearby" Mar replied.
The group took the elevator to the top floor of the hotel, which was where all of the suites were. Each of the boys had reserved a suite which was fully equipped with a hot tub, kitchen area, living room area, a bedroom, and a balcony which overlooked the ocean.
Nick unlocked their door to their room and led Tara inside.
"I cant believe this is a hotel.. it looks more like an apartment!" Tara said, looking around. It looked very much like a home.
"Its made for comfort.." Nick said. He ran over to the balcony and opened the doors to check out the view.
"Hey Tara, come look at this!" Nick said excited.
Tara walked out to the balcony and looked out, a perfect view of the ocean.
"its beautiful.." Tara said, staring off at the waves.
"yeah.. I know!! Come on, lets check out the rest of the place"
Tara followed Nick back inside and checked out the rest of the place.
"uh oh... Tara... we have a problem.." Nick said, his voice was coming from the bedroom.
"What is it?" Tara asked. She walked into the bedroom to find Nick.
"There's only one bed.." Nick said.
"Nick.. I thought you said you asked for two.."
"I DID! Tara, I swear I did!" Nick said. The tone of his voice told her that he was serious.
"okay.. well.. lets just go back downstairs, and get another suite that has two beds" Tara said.
"ok" Nick said. He took the elevator down with Tara and walked up to the reception desk.
"Can I help you?" The lady asked.
"Hello, my name is Nick Carter. I reserved a suite for ten days, and I asked for a two bed suite, and I received a one bed suite. Can we change rooms to get a double bed suite?"
"Im sorry sir, but our accomodations are completely full. We have no rooms available." The lady said.
"Are you sure, can't you check?" Nick asked. The lady typed up the info on the computer and showed Nick the computer screen, which said that the hotel was completely full.
"ok.. thats it.. I'll just take the couch" Nick said "that solves our problem"
"No, Nick! You are NOT taking the couch.. I will! I wasnt even supposed to come" Tara said.
"No, you are the lady, you are taking the bed" Nick said determined.
"No, Nick.. YOU are taking the bed" Tara fought. She was determined also.
"Fine... we can be adults about this... we'll... just... share it.." Nick suggested.
"Share the bed? you mean like, both of us sleep in it?"
"Well.. can you think of anything better? Im not letting you take the couch"
"I guess there is no other solution.." Tara said awkwardly.
She headed to the elevator and Nick followed her.
"Tara, I never meant for this to happen... I seriously asked for two beds.."
"I know.. I trust you" Tara said.
"Then what is it?" Nick asked.
"I.... I cant tell you.." Tara said.
"yes you can.."
"how about we go for a swim?" Tara said, trying to change the subject.
"okay.." Nick said, taking the hint.
The next morning, Tara woke up with the sun shining on her face. The large window that was by the bed let in a fresh tropical breeze. Tara looked over beside her, Nick was still asleep.
Tara sat up and quietly turned on the TV. MTV's Spring Break special was on.
Nick woke up a half an hour later to the sound of the music videos.
"what time is it?" Nick asked groggily.
"Time to go to the beach, get up Carter!" Tara said, standing up and dragging Nick out of bed.
"The beach? already?" Nick asked "i havent ate yet!"
"We'll eat breakfast after we have a morning swim!" Tara said. She threw Nick's bathing trunks at him, and grabbed her new bikini, and head off to change in the bathroom, letting him change in the bedroom.
"Crazy girl" Nick said, smirking.
Tara came out of the bathroom with her new bikini on and looked for her towel.
"Wheres the towels?" Tara asked.
"You get them when you get to the pool, they give you free towels" Nick said.
"oh... well, what are you waiting for.. lets go!" Tara said, eager to go swimming. Nick grabbed the key to their room and headed downstairs with Tara, outside to the pool.
For 10am in the morning, the temperature was already about 100 degrees, an increase in temperature expected for the afternoon.
Tara jumped in the pool and Nick jumped in after her.
Coming back to the surface, Nick swam over to Tara.
"you're crazy, you know that?" Nick said to Tara "Thats why I love you soo much.." Nick said, running his finger down her cheek. Tara didnt say anything, but just looked at Nick.
"Nick.."
"I know, just friends. Dont worry, Im not going to try anything.. unless you want me to" Nick said with a grin. Tara laughed and then swam away.