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For the next few parts I have to say I had help from Claire. We spent 3 hours in a classroom (much to 5 other people's amusment. They thought we were writing rude stuff cos they had never heard us laugh like we did before) thinking up story lines we could use. Anyway, back to the story.
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The next morning is a Tuesday. Hanna phoned Cherie to ask how her date with Kian went.
"It was horrible!" said Cherie. "I really like him. I think I messed up really badly. I didn't have much to say. He probably hates me now."
"No he doesn't" said Hanna. "He came back last night saying he made a fool of himself because he didn't kiss you. He thought you would think he was being too pushy. He really likes you. He wants to go out with you again."
"Really?" asked Cherie.
"Yes" replied Hanna.
"Ok I'll phone him. Cya!"

Cherie hung up the phone and then dialed Kian's mobile number.
"Hi Cherie!" said Kian.
"Hiya!"
"Look" said Kian. "I'm sorry about last night. I really honestly do like you. Do you want to go to the fair this afternoon?"
"Yeah sure" said Cherie.
"Alright then" said Kian. "We'll pick you up at 2pm?"
"Ok. See you then" said Cherie.
They both put their phones down with a smile.

That afternoon, Shane, Hollie, Nicky, Hanna, Mark, Claire, Cherie and Kian went to the fair which was in town for a couple of days. They all went in a van but split up when they got there.
"Ok we'll meet back here at 6pm" said Shane.
Then they all went off in separate directions.

Shane and Hollie went to the haunted house. Hollie didn't want to go on it at first but Shane begged until she finally gave up and went in. They came out of the other end kissing.

Nicky and Hanna went on the dodgems. They kept arguing about who was going to drive so in the end they had a car each. They kept crashing into each other. They got off the dodgems and went to get some ice cream.
"Ummm Mint choc chip. My fave" said Hanna.
"Mint choc chip it is" said Nicky. "I might just have chocolate".
Nicky brought the ice cream and they went and sat down. Nicky kept staring at Hanna.
"What?" asked Hanna. "Have I got some on my face or something?"
"No. I just like watching you" he said smiling.
"Is that good or bad?"
"Oh it's definitly good" replied Nicky. "I love you" he said kissing her on the cheek.
Hanna smiled back "I love you too" she said putting some of her ice cream on his nose. She starts laughing and runs off. Nicky chased after her.

Mark and Claire found their way to the ferris wheel. They we're going round but when they got to the top it stopped. Claire starts to panic.
"Are you alright?" asked Mark.
"Oh...yeah fine...considering the fact that I hate heights!" she answered.
"Why did you agree to come on this ride in the first place?" asked Mark.
"I dunno. Cos I was with you" said Claire.
Mark puts his arm around Claire.
"I've got to tell you something. Will you promise you won't laugh?" said Mark.
"No I won't laugh" said Claire.
"Well...I think I'm in love with you" said Mark.
Claire smiled. "I love you".
Mark sighed with relieve. "I thought you were going to say something like I never want to see you again!" said Mark.
"No. I really mean it" said Claire.
"So do I" said Mark.
As the ferris wheel started again they kissed until they got to the bottom then jumped off.

While they were all at the fair, Bryan. Kayleigh, Raychaelle and Julie went to the cinema to see "Ghettoblaster".

1 month later
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Both bands were in LA trying to break America. The hotels they were staying at were across the road from each other. Mark and Nicky were sharing a room and so was Claire and Hanna. Nicky and Claire decided to swap for the night.

Mark was sat on his bed when claire came in with a bottle of wine and two glasses. Mark put the radio on quietly so you could just hear it. Claire unbuttoned Mark's shirt and took it off......

The next day the girls flew off to Japan to do some promotional work for Never giving up. They boys stayed in America. On the plane the girls had time to sit down and talk.
"So what did you all do last night?" asked Raychaelle.
"Not much" said Claire. "This and that" she added smiling.
"Yeah right. You and Nicky didn't swap rooms for nothing" said Julie.
"I don't really want to know what those two did last night" said Kayleigh.

Meanwhile...back in America, Nicky, Mark and Bryan go shopping. Mark buys a $2,000 engagement ring.
"Isn't it a bit too early to be getting engaged?" asked Bryan.
"No not really. I love Claire, she loves me. Why not make it official?" said Mark.
"You've only been going out for just over a month" said Nicky.
"Just because I've got her a ring, it doesn't mean I will ask her yet.

Two days later both bands were due to appear on Live and Kicking. The MTV Europe music awards were also that night so Westlife were going to stay at the girls's house.

At the London studios they did a rehearsal before the show started. The girls sang their new single. Halfway through Bryan came on stage wearing a skirt, tights and a wig. He pretends to sing and dance with the girls only to fall over his tights which had fallen down. The others were watching and laughing.

The show goes well. Afterwards they go back home. Claire and Mark go out to the back garden. Hanna goes for a bath and the others sit down to watch a DVD before they have to get ready.
Outside Mark and Claire are sat on a bench on the patio.
"Um...I'll just get straight to the point" said Mark. "I love you loads and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?"