Leigh was lying on her bed. Just trying to sort out her own feelings. There was only one thing she knew for sure. She was in love with Nick. That's all. Nothing else to say.
She was listening to the love songs station. Trying to drown in her sorrow apparently.
There was a light knock on her door.
"Go away," she whined.
"Alright, but it's a long flight home and I was hoping I could stay here for the night," Nick said.
"Nick!" Leigh said. She jumped off of her bed and opened her door.
"Hey," Nick smiled.
"You're here," Leigh said. "I dreamed but I never really thought..."
"I'm sorry," Nick said.
"For what?" Leigh asked.
"For being a jerk who wouldn't listen and wouldn't look," Nick said. "I didn't realize I wasn't the only miserable one around."
"You're here now," Leigh said. "Right?"
"Yeah," Nick said. "If you'll have me?"
"Of course," Leigh said. "Do think I'm about to kill myself?"
"Huh?" Nick asked.
"I've been dying without you," Leigh said. "I can't be apart from you."
"Music to my ears," Nick said, finally kissing Leigh.
"This feels right," Leigh whispered.
"I feel so stupid for thinking you and Brian were...when we..." Nick stuttered.
"Nick, I have to tell you something about that night," Leigh said. Nick nodded. "It was my first time."
"Really?" Nick asked. "Wow, I'm glad. I mean if you're glad."
"I'm glad," Leigh said.
"I love you Leigh Taylor," Nick said.
"Yeah?" Leigh asked. "I love you too Nick Carter."
"Hey! What's that song?" Nick asked.
Leigh turned the volume of the stereo up. It was "Faithfully" by Journey. "I love this song," Nick said.
"Me too," Leigh said.
"Will you dance with me?" Nick asked.
"I'd love to," Leigh said.
They danced together for the first of many times that night. And they both thanked their lucky stars.
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