Chapter 8

As they pulled into Nick's driveway, Aaron came running out. "Hey guys, where'd you guys go?"

Dawn's eyes widened and quickly replied, "We went roller-blading and shopping."

"Why didn't you ask me to come?" Aaron whined.

'He's not so shy anymore,' thought Dawn.

"Shut up Aaron! You're too young." Nick said rudely.

"No --"

"Quit it guys, you have guests," Brian warned.

Nick looked up at Theresa and Dawn and blushed. Then he looked up at Aaron and apologized, "Sorry bro, it's been a long day. I'll ask you next time alright?"

'Oh man, he's so damn cute!' Theresa thought.

"Hey you guys want to play Nintendo?" Aaron asked. Dawn's ears perked up.

"Actually, we've got to get going." Theresa said.

Dawn's face fell. "Yeah, our parents are going to wonder where we went," she realized.

"Well you owe me one then!" Aaron grinned at them.

Dawn melted at his smile. 'He's so cute! God, I wish I could stay for 5 more minutes to hang with Aaron.'

"Where are you guys staying again?" Nick asked.

"At the Grand Floridian." Theresa replied.

"What room?"

"306, why?"

"Just curious, maybe we'll call you up sometime."

"OK."

"See ya later then, it was nice meeting you two."

"It was my pleasure."

Everyone laughed. Lots of hugs and kisses all around.

Theresa and Dawn climbed into their jeep and started making their way back to the hotel.

"Man, what an awesome day!" cried Dawn. "I can't believe that we hung out with the Backstreet Boys."

"Yeah with a few exceptions." Theresa said coldly.

"Come on Theresa, Nick was just being helpful."

"Did you see the way he looked at her?"

"You hardly even know him! Maybe she really needed help or something."

"Yeah but..."

"Theresa, did you see that girl, she doesn't even add up to you. Her clothes were torn up, she was dirty, she had tear stains all over her face, her eyes were puffy. God she was a total wreck."

"Yeah but..."

"Theresa, think about it, you hardly know him, to be in love with him, plus he's a Backstreet Boy. Theresa, he's not yours...."

"I know Dawn, just shut up! Just cause Aaron wasn't with us today, doesn't mean you can shoot Nick down!" Theresa yelled.

"What? That's not what I'm trying to do. And Aaron has nothing to do with this.." By this time Dawn was already tearing up. "I was just trying to help."

"God, I'm sorry Dawn. It's just that everything was going perfect until that bitch came along."

"Whoa, calm down, no name calling here. Remember you don't even know her. You can't possibly..never mind. I guess it is true that I wanted Aaron there, I wish he came, but I guess that's life."

"Yeah it's true. I'm sorry! Maybe next time, you and Aaron will hit it off..and you know the rest."

"If there is a next time," Dawn said doubtfully.

"Have faith!" Theresa said trying to restore her best friend's mind with happiness.

"Aaaahh!!!" screamed Dawn. "I can't believe we met the Backstreet Boys. No one's ever going to believe us."