Chapter 4:

Nick walked back into the house, a bag full of bagels and two coffees in hand. He placed them down in the kitchen on the table. He noticed it was very quiet and knew Jess had overslept because she must have been really tired. He decided to check up on her. He left his keys on the table along with his cell phone. He locked the front door on his way to the stairs. He opened the door to the master bedroom and saw his sleeping beauty sound asleep. He sat on the bed next to her and caressed her face. “You’re so beautiful, Angel. I love you.” He kissed her lips and pulled away. She began to stir so he leaned in and kissed her again.

“Hmmmmm. I like that wake up call. I could get used to it.” She said quietly, her whole body waking up.

“Morning sleepyhead. How are you today?”

“Great and you?”

“Better now that your up.”

“Well, it was one hell of a wake up call.” She smiled.

He thought to himself, ‘You’ll have more of that once you’re my wife.’ On the outside he smiled.

“What time is it?”

“9.”

“Omg, bagels.. I forgot..”

“Taken care of, sweetie.”

“Oh, Nick. You didn’t have to.”

“I wanted you to sleep. So I did it. I brought you mocha coffee.” He smiled.

“Sounds great.” She said. “Give me a kiss.” She ordered. He nodded and leaned in and kissed her.

“Happy 5 year anniversary.” He whispered.

“Yea, you too.” She smiled. “We going out tonight?”

“It's a secret.” Nick said devilishly.

She purred and he kissed her. “Time for me to get up and get dressed.” She announced.

“I’ll wake Aaron up.” Nick said and he left the room to give her privacy. She threw on snap pants and an old music shirt from her high school band. She quickly pulled her hair up and washed her face. She touched her eye, which was lighter in color, but it still hurt. She threw on her fuzzy Steve Madden slippers and walked down the stairs. She heard Aaron’s sleepy voice coming from the kitchen and knew Nick had dragged him down.

“Morning, guys.” Jess said as she walked into the kitchen.

“Morning.” Nick and Aaron said, not looking up from buttering their bagels. Jess looked into the bag of bagels and saw her favorite, cinnamon- raisin.

“Yummy.” She said, taking it out. “Thank you, sweetie.” Jess said as Nick wrapped his arms around her waist.

“Anything for you. Being friends since we were born helps knowing what you like.” He said, kissing her cheek. He let go and picked up his plate and orange juice, following his brother into the den, to eat while watching TV. Jess sighed and began to put away the butter and cream cheese. She took the coffee that Nick had gotten her and took it into the other room.

The guys were watching MTV for music videos. Christina Aguilera’s video for Come On Over Baby (All I Want) came on and the guys groaned. “Hey! I love this song!”  Soon, Jess’ voice was harmonizing with Christina’s and she began to move in her seat. Soon she couldn’t take it and got up and started dancing. She held out her hands to Aaron and he accepted and began to dance with her. Nick ran into the closet, taking out a video camera and began to tape his girlfriend and brother dancing. That song ended and BSB’s The One video came on and Jess continued to sing and dance. She made fun of her boyfriend’s little pelvis thrust dancing. The video ended and NSYNC’s It’s Gonna Be Me came on. Jess smirked and began to do the choreography.

“Who taught you that?” Nick cracked as he zoomed in on her movements.

“The guys’ choreographer!” Jess exclaimed, laughing as she watched Nick’s face turn into a puss. “Shut that stupid camera off!!!” He obeyed and Aaron snuck upstairs to finish packing, eating and getting ready to leave.

“How did you get to meet the choreographer, I mean you have Fatima to learn moves!” Nick said.

“I went to a concert.” She mumbled.

“You.. You what?” Nick asked, quite dumbfounded.

“I went to a concert because I knew Justin’s girlfriend from school. She invited me because we haven’t seen each other since grade school. She went to a different high school than I did. I spent the day with NSYNC and everyone. It was tons of fun. Nick you have nothing to worry about. I got a tape on how to do the dances.. The choreographer is only 17! Anyways.. I wanted to learn it.”

“Baby. Why didn’t you tell me?”

“Because of your reaction.” Jess said, looking down at the floor.

“Oh, Baby. I’m sorry for being jealous but I don’t want to lose you.”

“You won’t lose me, Nick. I promise you.” Nick smiled and his blue eyes sparkled as hers looked into his and they kissed on the agreement. Her stomach rumbled. “Rumbly in my tumbly.” She said. Nick just looked at her weirdly. “Winnie the Pooh says it.” She explained. She sat back on the couch, finally getting to eat her bagel. Soon it was 20 minutes to 10 and Aaron was downstairs with his stuff, ready to leave. A limo beeped and Jess ran into the bathroom to brush her teeth and use the toilet, leaving the two guys getting Aaron’s stuff in the car. She ran down with her cell in hand and pocketbook and sweatshirt in another. Jess locked the door and ran down the steps toward the limo. She jumped into the limo and rolled off the seat. “Oops.” She said, looking up at the brothers. “Oops I did it again, I fell off the couch, o yes I did.” She began to sing. A pillow was thrown at her and she began to laugh. The door closed and the limo began to move. Aaron’s cell phone began to ring.

“Hello?” He said as he picked it up, laughing at the other two people frantically looking for their phones. “Unhuh. Alright. I think I’ll make it if I even stop for autographs. Bye.” Nick and Jess looked at him questionably. “There is a mob at the airport.”

“Oh my god. How is my eye?”

“Baby, it's fine.”

“Where are my sunglasses?” Jess said frantically as she looked into her purse. “Finally.” She said and took them out, placing them on her head for the mean time. Aaron and Nick exchanged glances. Nick moved to the back with her and put his arms around her.

“Baby, your eye is fine you can't tell. Everyone wants to see your beautiful face.” He said, turning her head with his hand.

“It still hurts, though. It's got to look bad.” Jess said.

“Not at all.” Aaron piped up, trying to help Nick.

“Thanks A. Alright, I’ll go with out em.” Jess said and Nick grinned, kissing her neck. They arrived at the airport and the door opened to see Q. “Hey, Q. Nice to see you again.”

“You too, Miss Jessica.” Q said, holding out his hand to help her out.

“Thank you.” She said to him as her eyes adjusted and her ears were hearing screams. Nick took her hand and led her to the trunk of the limo to take Aaron’s stuff out. Flashes went off by the millions as the couple moved together. Aaron came out and the mob screamed louder. Jess and Nick had placed his stuff at the entrance and were waiting, Nick signing a few autographs and taking pictures with Jess. Soon the three, with bodyguards made it through the airport to Aaron’s gate.

“Bye Jess. Thanks for living with me for a day.” Aaron joked.

“I’m sorry I couldn’t come earlier. But we got one night out of the trip, huh?” Jess hugged Aaron.

“Thanks, Nick. Now I go home and rest for a day and go back on tour.” Aaron said.

“No problem, little brother. Take care of mom, dad and the rest of our siblings.” Nick said. He hugged Aaron and put his arms around Jess as Aaron went through the gates to the airplane. The couple walked back together, Nick stopping a few times for more autographs.

 

Chapter 5:

“Mmmm. Nicky, don’t start something you can't finish. I have to get ready for tonight.” Jess said, as Nick kissed her neck.

“I can finish it.” Nick mumbled, not letting that stop him from kissing her.

“In the shower?” Jess joked.

“Hmm.” Nick answered, his mouth leading to her chest. Her scent drove him nuts.

“That’s different, I’ve never made love in the shower before.” Jess said.

“That’s great to hear.” Nick laughed slightly. ‘At least she’s not cheating on me.’ His hands wandered to the hem of her shirt and tugged on it. She raised her arms as he pealed it off her body. Nick quickly threw his off, also pulling his jeans off as Jess seducingly walked to the bathroom. (Is seducingly a word? I don’t think so because Word is being a butt with spell check) His eyebrows went up as he saw her girlfriend wiggle on purpose, getting her snap pants off. She threw her head back and winked at him, quickly jetting into the bathroom. Nick sprinted across the room and when he arrived inside, she was waiting, the water running inside the shower. Nick grabbed her into his arms, his hands quickly moving to the clasp of her bra as he kissed her mouth, moving down her neck. Soon the rest of their clothing was on the floor and Nick stepped into the shower, helping Jess in with him. He forcefully pushed her up against the wall, unknowing of his force and moved away from their kiss. He was about to apologize as Jess just smiled and kissed him, more passionately this time. Nick slapped his forehead and cursed at himself. He began to open the curtain to run and look in his jeans for what he needed when Jess pulled him back. He searched her eyes for an agreement with her head. She nodded and breathed in. Nick’s arms went around her body, moving her up against the tile, her nails dug into his back, to help remain up against the tile. He entered her as her breathing became more rapid. She moaned as his lips brushed against hers and he began his pace. Nick’s lips escaped hers and traveled down her neck as her fingers run along the back of his neck, turning him on even more. She knew he loved it when she did it and that it drove him mad. Moans were heard coming from the couple as the group walked into the house. They looked at each other and turned right around, walking out of the door. Laughing together, they left the premise and decided to drop by tomorrow. Jess screamed as Nick got more and more passionate with her. Their lips met in a fiery kiss.

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“Baby, you ready?” Nick asked, opening the door a crack, peeking in.

“Nicky, come here.” Jess said. “Zip my dress please.” She turned around as Nick walked up to her.

“You look so good. But you know the dress would look better on the floor.” He teased her, one finger on each strap of the dress.

“Niiiiick.” She whined and he zipped her up. She turned in his arms. “Thank you, sweetie.” She kissed his mouth, she pulled away to take a look at Nick. “Wow, someone looks hot tonight.” She teased him by running one finger down his shirt. She looked up at his face and smiled. “The hair completes it, sweetie.” She looked into his baby blue eyes. “The eyes are defiantly a sexy feature too.” She giggled.

“Are we done with surveying me?” Nick took her in his arms and could smell her perfume. “Tommy Girl we have on?” Nick asked. She nodded, content in his arms. “And what’s this?” He asked as he found the clip holding up her hair.

“Don’t touch!” She said, hitting his butt.

“Hey… you had enough touchy touchy of my butt this morning.” Nick teased.

“Don’t touch the clip, I had just gotten it perfect. I’ll let you take it out later though,” she said.

“Ohhh sounds good.” He smiled; he pulled away from their embrace and took her hand. “Are you ready?”

“Um.. let me put lip gloss on then I'm ready.” She said, letting go of Nick’s hand. She searched the top of the dresser for it and put it on. “Good?” She asked, taking a hold of her boyfriend’s hand.

“Unhuh.” He reached down and kissed her. “You don’t need it anymore.” He grinned evilly. “You want presents before or after dinner?”

“Up to you. Now?”

“Sure.” He grinned. “Meet ya downstairs in two.” He kissed her cheek and ran downstairs. Jess went to the various suitcases she had, looked in one and there it was, her presents for him. It took her forever to find him something. She took them into her arms and ran downstairs.

“Nick?” She asked, looking around at the bottom of the stairs.

“In here, sweetie.” His sweet voice called. Nick’s dogs sniffed at her shoes as she walked past them. “Close your eyes.” He said, covering her eyes with one hand and taking the presents from her. She obeyed and his hand disappeared. He placed her present in her arms.

“Ohh, Nick!” She opened her eyes to reveal a cocker spaniel in her arms. “OMG he’s adorable.”

“She.” Nick said.

“She’s adorable!” Jess squealed. “I’ll call her Nicole.” Jess smiled at Nick. “Thank you.”

“She’s to keep you company if you can't go on tour with me. But I know you’ve always wanted a dog. My dogs rent yours.. so I got you your own puppy.”

“Nick I can't hug you put I want to!” Jess giggled as the puppy licked her face. “Ok, open your presents.”

“Alright.. But that isn’t the only present for you.” He said, looking into her sparkling eyes as she petted her puppy. He took the presents and sat on the couch, Jess following him. He opened the small box first. “OMG, Jess.” He said as it revealed a simple silver ring with their initials engraved in it with the year.  “I love it.” He said and kissed her cheek, she looked into his sparkling blue eyes and smiled.

“I’m glad. Let me put it on you.” She said and he handed her the ring. She put it on his ring finger. The two kissed as the puppy wiggled in Jess’s arms.  “Next present.” She breathed when they broke apart.

“Alright.” He said and picked up the next box. It was another jewelry box. Inside was a necklace with a key on it. Engraved was ‘Jess’s heart’.

“A key to my heart. You hold the key to my heart.” She said, turning red.

“Oh, baby.” He said, taking her face into his hands. “I love it.” He put it on and it added to how he looked.

“You are so hard to shop for, baby.” Jess laughed. He opened the envelope to find a gift certificate to a CD/movie store.

“Thank you baby.” Nick said, kissing her.

“You're welcome.”

“Your turn!” Nick said, jumping up to the pile on the table. He put them in front of her and took the puppy into his lap. “Hi Nicole. I’m your daddy.” Jess giggled to see him talk to the puppy like that. His dogs wandered into the room watching intently as another dog was on Nick’s lap.

“OMG, Nick.” Jess said as she opened a box that had pearl earrings.

“I know these are very important to you.” Nick pointed to her grandmother’s string of pearls on her neck. “I knew these would complete the outfit.”

“Thank you. I’ll put them on before we leave.” She kissed his lips. “You’re so sweet.” She smiled. She opened another box, inside was more lip-gloss he knew she loved. She laughed. “Thanks sweetie.” Another box was a cell phone.

“So we can chat while I’m on tour and you don’t have to be home.” He flashed a smile.

“Thank you.” Another box was a set of Joe Boxer stuff, like boxers and a t-shirt. He knew she loved those pajamas, so had them made for her with Winnie the Pooh on it. Her name was on it. “Nick. Ohh. How?”

“Don’t worry about it. All I want to know is if you like it.”

“I love it.” She smiled and kissed him again. “Thank you for everything.”

“You’re not done. More will come later.” He said, his eyes dancing. “Now go put the earrings on.” She smiled and got up, taking the box with her. She moved into the bathroom as Nick introduced Nicole to his dogs. Jess came back out, grinning. “Looks fantastic.” He said.

“Nick, you over did everything.” She said.

“No, I have no reason to think that.” He said. “Shall we go?”

She nodded and picked up her puppy. “Bye cutie. I’ll see you tonight. You’re so cute.” She gushed, hugging her new puppy.

 

Chapter 6

Our Future

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