Chapter4


Chloe had been walking between Kevin and Stacie and when she suggested the Tunnel of Love Chloe thought she was joking. But she looked up at Kevin and he just smiled his cute smile with his little dimples and she had to say yes. Now, as they were getting closer, she was getting little butterflies in her stomach. She'd never really been that lucky with guys and the fact she was about to go on this five-minute ride with Kevin Richardson wasn't helping things. They got to the ride and there was a slight wait of about 2 minutes until they could get on. While they were standing in line they saw many happy SMILING couples getting off the ride. Nick looked thoroughly excited to be going on this ride with Stacie. He hadn't stopped smiling since Stacie suggested the idea. The next two boat things came along and they all got in. Kevin had gotten in first and held Chloe's hand while she climbed aboard. She sat down by him and the operator pushed them all off. Stacie and Nick seemed right at home, Stacie had put her head on his shoulder and he put his arm around her. Chloe knew that they'd probably be kissing in a few minutes cause Nick was a bit of charmer even though he was shy. She took her attention off of them and turned to see Kevin staring at her smiling. She blushed. "What?" she asked laughing.

"Nothing really, I was just, never mind." Kevin said turning back and putting his arm around her.

"No, what is it?" She smiled and looked in his eyes to see what it was.

"Well, even though we haven't known each other very long, I just wanted to kiss you the whole time on this ride." He said in his slight southern accent. Chloe felt her face turn red and she smiled.

"Well, it's okay. Cause I wanted to kiss you too." There was a slight moment of awkward silence and then Kevin leaned in slightly. Chloe closed her eyes and Kevin's lips gently pressed to hers. The instant they did she felt warm all the way through. His lips were so soft and he was being so gentle and slow. Chloe was quite enjoying this moment when he pulled away slowly. "What's wrong?" Chloe whispered.

"Nothing, I just, this doesn't seem right. I mean here at the fair on this ride like this. I'd rather it be somewhere else." He said putting his hand over hers. 'AWWW.' She thought. She kissed his cheek. "Thank you. That's sweet." She put her head on his shoulder and he put his arm back around her. Chloe had closed her eyes to savoir the moment when she heard Kevin quietly whispering the words to 'All I Have To Give'. Chloe felt so safe at that moment, and thought Kevin was the sweetest person. She even had tears in her eyes. "Chloe?" he asked.

"Yes?" She answered quietly.

"Chloe, you're one of the nicest people I've met in a long time, since we've become so famous, that has treated me like a real person and been herself around me and the other guys. That means a lot. And I just want you to know that, well I wanted you to know that." Chloe looked up at Kevin. She leaned over and gave him a gentle kiss on the cheek.

"Thank you. You are incredible." Right after their moment they burst forth into daylight again to see Nick and Stacie standing waiting for them still lip locked though. Kevin smiled at Chloe and she knew exactly what he was thinking. "OH MY GOSH! NICK CARTER!!!!!" Chloe yelled. Nick jerked his head up and was preparing to run when he saw Kevin and Chloe standing there laughing their heads off. "Ha ha. Very funny you two." Nick said not smiling. They started walking towards another ride when they heard Nick's stomach growl. "Man Nick, are you growing a baby bear?" Chloe asked. Stacie giggled.

"No I'm not growing any animals. I'm "starvin Marvin" if you have to know" he said.

"Well how about we take these ladies to dinner?" Kevin suggested.

"Great idea." Nick said when his cell phone rang. It was A.J. he'd called to check on them and see if they wanted to have dinner. Nick told them they'd meet them at the Olive Garden in 20 minutes.


All four made their way to the parking lot. Kevin and Chloe found their car quickly. Stacie and Nick on the other hand spent about five minutes trying to remember where exactly they had parked. They eventually found it and followed Chloe and Kevin's car to the Olive Garden. It was a fairly short drive over to the restaurant. By the time they got over there, the other guys were already there, waiting outside. Nick and Stacie walked up with their arms around each other's waists while Chloe and Kevin were holding hands. "Hey guys," said Brian, smiling at the four. "Ready to eat?"

"More than ready," said Nick, rubbing his stomach. "I'm starving!"

Kevin rolled his eyes and said, "We know you are Nick." The whole group made their way into the restaurant and were quickly seated and deciding what they wanted to eat.

During the course of their meal, the whole group was a having a blast telling each other past experiences that were anywhere from embarrassing to hilarious. Chloe found out that once at a concert while they were performing a new dance Kevin's pants fell down around his ankles, and the WHOLE crowd saw his brand new Marvin the Martian boxers. She about died laughing when she heard this. But, then to 'make up' she gave Kev a kiss on the cheek and he blushed. "Aww Kevy-Kev's all grown up." Brian joked. Kevin just rolled his eyes and smiled.

After their meal and after refusing to let the girls pay for their meals everybody decided that they were gonna go for a walk. They drove to the closest beach around which was really about 45 minutes away and got out to build a bonfire. Kevin asked Chloe to take a walk with him while the fire was getting started and Nick and Stacie had taken off the minute they got there and were busy playing around in the surf of the water in the moonlight. They took their shoes off and walked hand in hand down the beach a little ways. They told each other about their families and Kevin even opened up to her about his father. It broke Chloe's heart to see how this affected him but she let him talk to her. They'd been walking for about 20 minutes and decided to turn around. "Hey Chloe, listen, I know you know that after the concert I still have about 2months of touring to do right? And I won't always be that east to get in touch with?" Chloe nodded. "Well, I just want you to know that if you ever feel like that this isn't working anymore or that since I'm not always in one spot that I'll completely understand if this isn't right for you."

Chloe kind of took this information in. "Kevin, I know all the conditions. I know about the traveling and the girls and the appearances. I know all the risks of getting into this and I want you to know that I'm perfectly okay with it. And that everytime I see you I'll get the joy of rediscovering you and getting to know you ALL over again. I'll be here, no matter what. Okay?" Chloe stopped Kevin from walking and looked up to him in the moonlight.

"Chloe James, you are the most mature 19 year old I've ever met. You certainly don't act your age and you're very smart. I love that about you." Kevin smiled and gave her a hug. He held her that way for a minute and then whispered quietly in her ear, "I think I'll kiss you now." He picked his head up took her face in his hands and gently pressed his lips to hers. They both could not deny the fact that they felt something REALLY powerful go through them and carefully Kevin deepened the kiss. Chloe had turned into putty and was sure that she was in heaven. The kiss ended shortly after and they continued to walk back to the fire, hand in hand.



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