Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 15:15:28 -0400
From: Kathrine <storykath@operamail.com>
Subject: For You  (chapters 1 and 2)

Legal disclaimer: this is not meant to imply anything about the sexuality
or personal lives of the Backstreet Boys. This is fiction. If reading this
causes you to break any laws, then don't read. For the rest of you; enjoy.

Author's note: not much to say, just that I hope you all will enjoy reading
this story.  I'm currently writing chapter seven of For You, so hopefully
I'll get the other chapters out soon to catch up. Love and looneytunes,
Kathrine.

Feedback is welcome at storykath@operamail.com

 - For You -

Chapter one:

It had been a long day, all the Backstreet Boys were looking forward to having
some
days off. But they found themselves reluctant to split up and head to their
own places.
-So what are you guys up to for the next days? Howie asked while pulling his
long,
dark hair back into a ponytail. -Don't know, Brian answered. -It's been too
long since
we have gotten some time off, I forget how it goes. -I'll do as little of
everything that I
can! Nick stated, laughing a little.
-As opposed to now? AJ teased and ruffled Nick's short blonde hair. -Hey,
Kevin said,
-be nice to my man, AJ. AJ simply stuck his tongue out at Kevin. -He's just
jealous,
Nick said, placing himself in Kevin's lap. -You know how he lusts after you,
Kev.
-But Nick, you know that I go for blondes! AJ said, grinningly, and started to
let his
hand slide slowly down Nick's chest. Nick swatted his hand away. -Go play with
Howie or something!
That caused Howie to look up from his conversation with Brian. -What, me?
-Yeah,
you, AJ answered from behind Howie. -Kev and Nicky doesn't want me, so I'm
stuck
with you. He placed his arms around Howie's neck. -That's sweet, Howie said,
pretending to be angry. -So I'm like your third choice now? Brian merely
chuckled,
being the only straight and for the moment single bandmember, he had seen it
all
before.
AJ and Howie had been together for two years now, they had all known from the
start
that they were gay. Through the years AJ and Howie had seen other people, but
always ended up spending time in each other's company and enjoying it.
Brian smiled again when he remembered how Kevin, Nick and himself had
desperately
tried to make them see that they were perfect for each other.
Two years ago, Brian had the clearest memory of that day, Howie came to see
him,
looking all bewildered. -Bri, I just kissed AJ! he stated. -What am I going to
do?
-Are you sure you're in the right room? Brian asked. -I'm the straight one,
remember?
Besides, I didn't think you exactly were in need of lessons when it comes to
that, D.
-Huh? Oh, I know what to do, you jerk! But it's AJ, he's my best friend, and I
just
kissed him! -Did you like it? Brian asked smugly, like he didn't know the
answer
already.
-Yeah, Howie looked a little dreamy. -So, did AJ enjoy it too? Brian asked.
Now Howie just nodded. -It's not the kiss that's the problem, Brian, we both
enjoyed
that. It's what's coming now.
Brian sat still and quiet for a moment. -Do you love AJ, Howie? I mean, love
the
boyfriend-kinda way, more than a friend? After some seconds, Howie answered.
His
voice was low, his look was nervous, yet certain. -I think I do, Bri. It
nearly broke my
heart to see him go out with that guy last week, and I was so relieved when he
said he
wasn't going to see him again. Brian was thinking. He had always meant that
Howie
and AJ was the perfect couple and wanted them to be together. Everything was
set to
go on Howie's end, he hoped it was the same with AJ. -You gotta go talk to AJ,
Brian
finally said. -You ran out on him, didn't you?
-Kind of, Howie said, -I guess I freaked out some. I didn't plan to kiss him,
but when I
saw him tonight I just had to. -You just had to? Brain smiled. -That's real
cute, Howie.
-Now let's go find AJ and fix you two.
Brian left, dragging Howie along. In the livingroom they found AJ talking to
Kevin.
They both looked up when Howie and Brian entered the room. Brian met Kevin's
eyes
and they smiled at each other, Kevin gave a little wink. He was doing exactly
the same
for AJ as Brian was doing for Howie. From then Brian knew that Howie and AJ
would
be OK.
AJ looked up at them, first seeing Brian, than Howie. -Sit, Kevin said,
motioning
Howie to the chair in front of AJ's. -Talk.
AJ met Howie's eyes. They held each other's eyes for a little while, then they
both rose
to their feet. With Kevin and Brian watching, Howie and AJ embraced each other
and
their lips met in a passionate kiss.
-Well, Kevin said with laughter in his voice. -That'll do just fine, too!
-Hey, B! AJ's voice took Brian back to the present. -Where did you go to?
-I was just thinking about the night that the two of you got together, Brian
said. Now
he had them all thinking back. AJ was still holding onto Howie who put his
hands over
AJ's. -Come here, babe, Howie said, pulling AJ down in his lap. AJ was now
comfortably leaning against Howie's chest, resting his head on Howie's broad
shoulder. He was playing with Howie's hand, entwining his fingers with his
own.
Nick and Kevin were of a newer date, but that Kevin was gay was not news to
the
guys either. On the other hand Nick's coming out was, and understandable since
he
was very young when the group was formed. As he grew up he became more and
more
sure of his own sexuality, and his love for one of his fellow band-mates.
Six months ago Nick had come out to all of them, telling them that he was gay,
but not
telling that he was in love. He had had a crush on Kevin for ages, but Nick
were sure
that he would never have any chance with Kevin as the older man still thought
of him
as a child, his little brother.
That didn't scare Nick off though, he wanted to be with Kevin so bad. And so
he set
out to conquer his heart, an easier task then he was expecting as Kevin had
begun to
discover Nick in much the same way as Nick had with him. After some weeks
trying to
figure out what the other one was feeling, they confessed their love for each
other and
became a couple.
At first the three other boys wasn't sure on how to take their announcement,
Kevin
and Nick wasn't exactly the two any of them had expected to see to together.
But as
long as they were happy, then what the hell.
Now Nick and Kevin had been dating for three months and were still blissfully
in love,
everyday even more so.
Kevin noticed his cousin's eyes falling on him and he knew that now Brian was
thinking about the night Nick and him had told them that they were in love.
He had been just as surprised as the rest of them at the thought of Nick and
him. His
thoughts trailed back to the day where he had first noticed that little Nicky
wasn't so
little anymore, that he actually had grown up into someone that Kevin was
falling head
over heals for. Now he was the one being sure that they would never be
together, due
to the fact that Nick saw him as a father figure, a big brother. They had
fumbled
around a bit, before the night Nick had told Kevin that he was in love with
him.
Kevin had thought he was dreaming, he had to be. Could anything that perfect
happen
in the real world? The look in his eyes gave away that he was lost in thoughts
and
memories.
He could see the look on Nick's face like if it had happened yesterday. The
bright blue
eyes were unsure, but the insecurity couldn't hide the feelings burning in
them,
showing the intensity of what Nick was feeling. -I love you too, Kevin had
said.
Feeling a little nervous, quite giddy and very much in love they had kissed
each other
for the first time. From that moment on they both knew that they were meant to
be
together, the kiss was sweet, slow and passionate, making both Nick and Kevin
feel
like they had never been kissed before, untill now.
-Now Kevin's zoned out, AJ's voice came back. -It must be a family thing.
-Sorry, Kevin said, -must be the night for remembrance tonight. He pulled Nick
closer
to him, cuddling him in his arms.
-It's getting late, Howie said, -and I'm beat. Why don't we meet up tomorrow
and do
something the five of us? It's been all work and no play lately. I think we
need to
spend some quality-, non-work related, time together.
-I'm all for, Brian said, he shook his head. -You oughta think that I would
have had
enough of you guys by now, but I haven't. -Oh, you love us, Kevin said, -you'd
be lost
without us! -Sure would, cuz, Brian said with a smile. -So, when do we meet up
tomorrow and where?
-AJ's and my place, Howie said, getting out of the couch. -You all know that
AJ gets a
bit rowdy in the morning, so it's better if we all meet at noon. AJ playfully
hit him on
top of the head. -Watch it, or you won't be getting any at all!
Kevin followed their example and got to his feet, pulling Nick with him. -Come
on,
love, I'll drive you home.
Kevin and Nick still hadn't gone all the way. There had been a lot of kissing
and
fooling around, but they wanted to wait with making love till they both felt
it was the
right moment. Both being healthy young men, that decision had been put to many
hard
tests.
They all got out to the parking lot, going to their respective cars. There
were only
three cars left at that time of night, outside the studio. AJ and Howie got
into Howie's
black Mercedes. -See you tomorrow, guys, Howie said. -Bye! AJ called from the
passenger seat in the front, next to Howie who was doing the driving. Brian
got into
his Audi, wawing to them. Nick and Kevin climbed into Kevin's Range Rover and
said
goodnight to AJ, Howie and Brian.
The night was dark around them, and the temperature was mild with a cool
breeze
coming in from the ocean. -I wanna go for a walk on the beach, Nick said.
-Please,
Kev? Just for a couple of minutes? Unable to deny Nick anything, Kevin pulled
into a
parking space close to the beach they were driving past and stopped the car.
Hand in hand they began the descent to the beach, there weren't anybody else
there.
They were all alone.
When they reached the sand, Kevin stopped and removed his socks and shoes,
Nick
did the same. Still hand in hand, they continued walking along the egde of the
water,
talking and laughing. Nick glanced sideways at Kevin, he still couldn't
believe how
lucky he was, that the darkhaired, strikingly handsome man walking next to him
actually was his. The feel of Kevin's hand in his made him smile, being with
Kevin
always put him in an extremely good mood.
The fullmoon reflected in the water, lighting the beach up in a silvery tone,
along with
the gentle washing and sounds of the wawes, the setting was very romantic.
Kevin swung Nick around and into one of the sudden kisses that left Nick
breathless
and yerning for more.
Nick dropped his shoes carelessly on the ground in order to put his arms
around
Kevin's neck. Kevin let go of his hand and placed his arms around Nick's
chest, pulling
them tightly together. The wawes splashed over their bare feets, making the
legs of
their pants wet.
Slowly Kevin was letting his tongue play along Nick's bottom-lip, He could
feel Nick
letting one hand run through his dark hair before closing around his neck.
After being with Nick for three months now as his boyfriend, Kevin knew that
Nick
kinda got carried away when kissing, which he didn't mind at all. And he
wasn't
surprised when Nick kept his one hand locked around Kevin's neck and let the
other
one travel down his lower back til it reached his ass.
Feeling their bodies moving even closer together, Kevin let Nick take control.
But he
wasn't just going to stand around being kissed without giving Nick some
pleasure too.
And with that he let his hand pull Nick's shirt out of his jeans and slipped
his hands
underneath.
That caused Nick to break their kiss for a little while and he put his mouth
close to
Kevin's ear. -You know what makes me feel good, baby, he said before nibbling
carefully on Kevin's earlobe, a sure way to get him turned on. Kevin let out a
soft
moan. He continued to let his fingers run up and down Nick's back underneath
his
white shirt, wishing he could just dispose of the clothing completely.
Nick was thinking about the same thing. Sure they had all seen each other with
no
clothes on, but he had never felt Kevin's naked body under his hands. Untill
now he
had just had a hard time keeping his hands to himself in the wardrobe or
wherever they
would change. But hey, having his hands all over Kevin felt good even if they
both
were fully clothed too.
Since he was too occupied with his thoughts and with kissing and nibbling on
Kevin's
ear and neck, it took him some moments to discover that Kevin was in the
process of
unbuttoning Nick's shirt.
This was new, and Nick liked it. He wanted to see how far he could take this
and
started to pull Kevin's T-shirt out of his pants, moving it upwards on Kevin's
well-defined chest. Feeling his actions Kevin simply pulled back a bit and
removed the
T-shirt. Quickly he finished with Nick's shirt, sliding it down Nick's
shoulder and arms
before tossing both that and his own T-shirt further up on the sand. The water
was
now to their knees, and both were having too much fun to move.
A minute their eyes met and they both smiled a little. -Love you, Nicky, Kevin
said
softly. -Love you too, Kev, Nick answered.
They moved closer, letting their arms lock around each other. Their lips met
in small
kisses, as Kevin was speaking in between. -You (kiss) know (kiss) I've (kiss)
wanted
(kiss) to (kiss) do (kiss) this (kiss) all (kiss) night... -Me too, Nick
admitted with a
giggle.
-I can't see why we shouldn't, he continued, -Howie and AJ could hardly look
at each
other in the beginning before they were all over each other. -They still can't
keep their
hands off each other, Kevin answered, -but they're a little less obvious about
it now.
Both Nick and Kevin, and Brian, had learned to recognize the special look
between
Howie and AJ which usually ended up with them running off somewhere together.
This could happen two or three times a day, much to the management's
frustration and
the rest of the band's amusement. It had eventually slowed down a bit, much
due to
the fact that AJ and Howie had moved in together about a year ago. -Now we can
go
at it every time we want, Howie had said with a big smile, -and nobody can
stop us! AJ
added. -Now that's just plain scary! Brian had said. -So we'll probably never
see you
again then? Kevin had asked innocently. Nick had just smiled, at that time he
was still
in the closet and already deeply in love with Kevin.
-We've got to think about Brian, Kevin's voice brought him back to the
present. -With
two couples in the band, I don't want him to feel left out. -Now there's an
easier way
to fix that! Nick teased, causing Kevin to look at him. -He's my cousin, Nick!
Get your
mind out off the gutter! Kevin struggled not to laugh. -Besides he's not
batting for our
team, you know? -Hmmmm, Nick said, -so we need to find Brian a girlfriend so I
can
kiss you all day.
-What's with this obsession with Brian all of a sudden, Kevin asked, pouting.
-I've got
you half undressed here and you're thinking about Brian? Nick decided to tease
him
some more. -It's your own fault, he said, -you're so good to me, so I decided
to see if
your cousin was just as good. He met Kevin's eyes and couldn't withhold his
laughter.
-Oh, I'm gonna get you for this! Kevin said, taking off after Nick who was
running for
his life down the beach.
Since Nick wasn't actually trying to get away from Kevin, Kevin caught up with
him
pretty soon. He tackled the younger man and they fell to the ground, both out
of
breath and laughing. Kevin got on top and pinned Nick down.
-Now, he pondered, -what should I do to you...? A naughty smile crossed his
face.
-Knowing you, it would probably be worse for you if I didn't do anything to
you!
Nick looked up at him. -You're not gonna... -Yes! Kevin chimed and rolled of
Nick.
-Oh well, Nick said lying on his back with Kevin by his side. -Then I'll have
to ravish
you instead. Before Kevin could move, Nick rolled onto him, now the positions
were
reversed.
-So what are you going to do to me? Kevin asked, looking up in Nick's eyes. -I
think
I'll just lay here for a while, Nick said, folding his arms on Kevin's chest.
-Oh no,
you're not! Kevin protested. -You're quite heavy, big boy, and if I'm letting
you stay
on top of me, you'll have to earn it!
Nick let his hands slide from Kevin's shoulders all the way down to his hands,
then he
took firmly hold of both Kevin's hands. -Then I better kiss you, don't I?
Kevin agreed.
-Yep, you better. -OK, Nick murmured and bent down to kiss Kevin.
As their lips touched, Nick let his tongue slip inside Kevin's mouth. Kevin
met him
with his own. Soon they were lost in another sweet kiss.

Chapter two:
Kevin was smiling to himself as he was on his way home. Nick and him had just
set a
new record in the longest kiss goodnight ever. They usually took about half an
hour,
which was the reason that none of the other guys drove with them anymore. But
tonight they had been saying goodnight for about an hour.
He hated to let Nick go at the end of the night, but he didn't want to push
him either.
Kevin had been in other relationships, also sexually. But he would be Nick's
first man,
and Kevin wanted to make their first night together as special as possible. He
didn't
want it to be something they would rush into, it had to be perfect.
While trying to keep his eyes on the road, Kevin searched through the CD's to
find the
one he always loved to listen to after being out with Nick. Only Nick knew
about his
fascination for country, if he had told the other three they would never let
him hear the
end of it.
Finally Kevin found the CD he was looking for and put it in the player,
seconds after
the voice belonging to John Denver filled his car.
It was especially the slow, romantic songs Kevin liked, he had long ago
discovered that
sometimes only a country song would express to the fullest what could go on
inside
someone's heart. They also could come in handy in a romantic situation. Nick
loved it
when Kevin would sing to him, he really preferred the sloppiest, misty-eyed
ones.
One of Nick and his favourites were playing, Kevin sang along to the lyrics,
still
thinking about his blue-eyed angelface.

Just to look in your eyes again,
just to lay in your arms,
just to be the first one always there for you,
just to live in your laughter,
just to sing in your heart,
just to be everyone of your dreams come true,
just to sit by your window,
just a touch in the night,
just to offer a prayer every day for you,
just to long for your kisses,
just to dream of your sighs,
just to know that I'll give my life for you...

For you, all the rest of my life for you...
For you, all the best of my life for you alone, only for you...

Just to wake up each morning,
just to you by my side,
just to know that you're never really far away,
just the reason for living,
just to say I adore,
just to know that you're in my heart to stay...

For you, all the rest of my life for you...
For you, all the best of my life for you alone, only for you...

Just the words of a lovesong,
just the beat of my heart,
just the plegde of my life, my love to you...»

The sun was set to come up over the horizont, it was early morning. After a
look on
his watch, Kevin shook his head simply. He wouldn't get much sleep before he
would
have to get up to get ready to drive to Howie and AJ's. But spending time with
Nick
was always worth it, even if it messed with his sleeping routines.
Another, quicker-paced song started, causing Kevin to slightly tap the rhytm
on the
steering wheel with his fingers. He was soon home, then off to bed and sweet
dreams
of Nick. His thoughts had him smiling again, he didn't act this much like a
lovestruck
teenager even when he was a teenager.
His mood would have been dramatically changed if Kevin had known that eyes
were
following him, listening eagerly to his singing, and this person were only
inches away
from him.

Brian sighed for about the thousand time. Unlike Kevin he wasn't too fond of
the
incessant stream of lovesongs that seemed to pour out of the radio. They were
great
when he had someone in his life, then he could sing along, just being happy
and in love.
When he didn't have someone in his life, they were just annoying. Brian hated
to be
lonely, which was what he was feeling now. Usually he loved being around
Howie,
Nick, AJ and Kevin, but when they would go into couple-mode every now and
then,
he would feel like the third wheel. He knew Kevin and Nick tried to hold back
some,
not to make him feel uncomfortable. But you only had to look at them to
understand
how much in love they were, Brian wanted them to be able to express that to
each
other even when he was around. Another sigh escaped him.
A flashing light pulled him out of his thoughts. He looked ahead, and he saw a
big blue
car standing on side of the road. Otherwise the road was empty. At this time
of night
there hardly were any cars out at all. Against better knowlegde Brian decided
to stop,
hearing Kevin's voice in the back of his head. -Careful, Brian, you never know
who'll
be in the other car. -I'll be careful, Kev, he answered the voice.
He pulled over and turned the engine off. Slowly he got out of the car. At
first he
couldn't see anybody. -Hi! he said, -anyone here? -Yeah, a voice answered him,
-I'm in
here...hold on.  Brian locked around the car and the person who was sitting
the
driver's seat got out.
Seconds later a woman were standing in front of him. -I don't suppose that
you've got
a  spare tyre? she said with a smile. -Uhm, I..., Brian started, -well, I...
-Christ, snap
out of it, B-rok, he told himself. He regained his senses and flashed a smile.
-Sorry, but
if there's anything else you need, let me know! Now he could have kicked
himself. The
young woman just smiled back at him. -You know, that's a dangerous offer.
Brian found himself lost in blue eyes. -I'm feeling like taking a risk
tonight, he
answered. -I'm Brian by the way, he extended his hand to her. A slender hand
was put
in his, with a surprisingly firm grip. -I'm Ingrid, she said, -and I do know
who you are.
-You like our music, Brian said, hoping and wanting that this beautiful
creature would
appreciate what he did for a living. She giggled, -I'm actually quite a fan,
she said.
-Now, it's out. Hope I haven't scared you!
-You'll have to do a lot more that that to scare me! Brian said, unable to
look
anywhere but into Ingrid's blue eyes. His senses was still a bit shell-shocked
after being
hit by a blonde, blue-eyed, very attractive grenade.
-So, what are you doing out here on your own? -Just driving, Ingrid said,
-then all of a
sudden the front tyre exploded. I think I hit a nail or something.
Brian would be forever thankful to the nail in question. After listening to
her speak, he
said: -I can hear that you're not from around here. Ingrid leaned aginst the
car. -I'm
Norwegian, she said, -I'm visiting some friends of my here.
-Of course, Brian thought with a sinking feeling in his heart, -the girl of my
dreams
couldn't be from the same country as me, she had to come from around the
world.
-Well, you speak pretty good English, he said. -Thanks, Ingrid said, -I spent
a year
here working some time ago. I really love your country.
She pushed some blonde strands of hair out of her eyes. -So what are you doing
out
here on your own then, Brian? -I was on my way home, Brian said sheepishly. -I
live
not far away from here. -It's a nice neighbourhood, Ingrid stated and looked
around,
giving Brian a chance to look at her. For a minute they were both admiring the
vue.
All of a sudden a cellphone started to ring, startling them both. -That's
mine, Ingrid
said, -probably Kari wondering  where I am. She answered the phone and started
to
speak in one of the weirdest languages Brian had ever heard.
Obviously the person in the other end wasn't all too pleased with what she
heard,
Brian could hear the female voice all the way over to him. Smilingly Ingrid
got off the
phone. -That was my friend, Kari, I'm staying with her and her husband. As you
probably could hear she wasn't very happy about me driving off like that and
ending up
here. -She is right, Brian had to admit, -you could meet somebody out to hurt
you.
-Then it's lucky that I met you, Ingrid simply said, looking him straight in
the eyes.
-Ahm.., Brian started, loosing the power to utter a complete sentence again.
-Yeah.
The wind had become a little cooler and Ingrid hugged herself to keep warm.
-Where
are my manners at? Brian thought aloud. -I'll drive you home, leave the car
here to
tomorrow. -The smile was back on Ingrid's face, playing havoc on Brian's
heart-rhytm, but in a good way. -Would you? That is so sweet of you!
-But, she said, the smile fading away, -I'm keeping you up, it's nearly
morning.
-Not at all! Brian hurried to protest. -I mean, it is morning soon, but you're
not
keeping me up. It will be a pleasure to drive you home. Just be sure to give
me the
directions.
He had her laughing. -Cripes, he thought, -what is with this girl, everytime
she smiles, I
nearly forget my own name!?!
Galant he opened the door for Ingrid who sat in with a giggle. -You really are
a gentle-
man, she said. Brian who was in the middle of admiring her long, wellshaped
legs
under the short skirt, had the decency to blush.
After taking an unusually long time to go around the car, his face-colour was
almost
back to normal when he placed himself behind the wheel. As he started the
engine, the
radio kicked back in, still playing songs of love and romance. Brian suddenly
didn't
mind anymore.

At the same time, Kevin only had minutes left till he reached the entrance of
his own
neighbourhood. The last few houndreds metres were through a thick forest, one
of
Kevin's favourite places. He slowed down a bit, enjoying the drive. The first
streaks of
red and orange painted the sky, in a few minutes the sun would be up.
Then a sound reached him from the backseat. Surprised Kevin looked into the
rearwiew mirror and his heart raced from both fear and shock. Looking back at
him
was the figure of a man, in the darkness Kevin couldn't see his face. He
wasn't going
to wait for his un-welcome passenger to introduce himself though, he slammed
the
brakes down, and the car started to slide.
-NOT a good idea, he thought to himself as he fought to keep the car on the
road,
leaving him open for attack.
A large hand covered his nose and mouth. Kevin could feel a piece of cloth
with an
odd smell being pressed aginst his face. His sight became blurry almost at
once, and he
felt dizzy. The car was still out of control, sliding towards the ditch that
separated the
road from the forest.
Kevin struggled to stay awake, but he could feel his body grow powerless. His
hands
let go of the wheel and he blacked out.
By the time the car hit the ditch, Kevin was unconscious. The jeep plowed it's
way
over the shallow ditch and headed for the nearest tree. As of it's own mind it
hit square
on, making the stranger fall onto the floor. The back of the driver's seat
kept him from
getting harmed. He got up and peered around to the front seat.
If Kevin hadn't had his seatbelt on, things would have been much worse. A
trickle of
blood was on his left temple from hitting the side-window when the car hit the
tree.
Now he was lying bak in his seat, unaware of the accident and what was about
to
happen to him.
Slowly the man behind him got out of the car. He sniffed the air, but couldn't
smell
neither gas nor fire. Quickly he opened the front door, reaching over Kevin to
unfasten
his seatbelt. With his face close to Kevin's he paused for a little.
-Just a little more, my love, he said. -Then you and I will be together
forever, like we
are meant to.
He wrapped his arms around Kevin, practically lifting him out of the car. If
Kevin was
on his feet, he would be nearly as tall as the man carrying him, but the man
was built as
a bear. He showed no effort in carrying a man of Kevin's size. His pace was
steady and
quick untill he reached a minivan parked out of sight for everyone, on a
narrow road
hidden among the trees. Carefully he placed Kevin in the passenger seat. -Now
we are
going home, he said, looking down on the unconscious man. -You will like it, I
promise. I bought it just for us.
A little while later the black minivan was speeding down the narrow road, soon
to be
very far from the forest.

In a house across town, Nick put his cellphone down again. -That's weird, he
thought,
his face showing off that he was beginning to be a little worried. He had
tried to call
Kevin several times now. Nick couldn't get to sleep and just had to tell Kevin
that he
loved him once more before Kevin got home. Kevin never turned his phone off
and
always had it with him. And now Nick couldn't reach him. Something wasn't
right.
Nick was trying to decide whether or not to call Brian to hear if he knew
anything.
He checked his watch. By now Kevin should be home, he would try calling his
house.
He dialled Kevin's home-number, just to be met by the beeps that told him that
the
phone was ringing, then Kevin's answering-machine.
-Brian's going to think I'm over-reacting here, Nick thought as he dialled the
number
to Brian's mobilphone, -but I have to make sure that Kevin's OK.
Feeling a little afraid by now, Nick put his phone to his ear and waited for
Brian to
answer it.

Author's note: the song used in this chapter is John Denver's For You, written
and
owned by the same. (Except that he's dead, don't know who owns the rights for
it
now. But it's a great song anyway.)