Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2004 16:35:12 -0800 (PST)
From: Alex <storysendsu@yahoo.com>
Subject: Shut Up : Party 8

Disclaimer: This is my own personal work of fiction. The celebrity's (The
members of 98 degrees & Jessica Simpson) used are in no way the way I make
them out to be. I am in no way trying to say anything about there
sexuality. This story is for PURE ENTERTAINMENT ONLY.

Note From Author: I know that Nick and Jess are still married and I wish
them the best of luck. Drew is married to and I wish him the same. I wish
all the other members a good luck too!


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Were we left off....

I went up to the floor and slid the key card through the door. It opened
and I walked in. I could hear the radio on in the back room. The door was
closed. I went to the room and slowly opened the door. Nick was lying
sprawled out on the bed sleeping. He was wearing a t-shirt and had put on
some basketball shorts. He had the radio on, and that is what I was
hearing.

I slipped into the bathroom and did my thing. I came out and slipped into
some shorts and a t-shirt myself. I wasn't sure how to approach Nick. I
didn't want to push him away, but yet I also wanted to be here for him. I
went into the next room. Witch was a small glass room. It was meant to be a
winter porch. It worked. I sat down on the love seat and pulled a blanket
around myself. I looked outside as the snow started to fall again.

Just a few days ago I was the head of a large organization. And now, I'm
here with one of our biggest members. Feeling bad. I was always told not to
mix business with pleasure and that was exactly what I was doing. And I was
loving it. I was loving Lachey. That thought made me laugh. The snow
continued to fall as I lie awake


--------------------- Shut Up - Scene 8 ---------------------

I sat there for awhile just watching outside as the cars came and went. I
never actually realized what a busy city Cincinnati was. Out of almost
nowhere came Nick. He sat down beside me and leaned back into me. He
started to look out the window as he spoke up.

"I miss it here."

"Don't you visit often?"

"Not as much as I'd like to. The company keeps me on the go."

"I hate to be the one to say it but with 98 degrees back and 'SoulO' on the
shelves, I think its not going to be much better."

"I know, and I hate to be sitting here sulking, but sometimes its nice to
be home with your family."

"I know what you mean."

We continued to look out the window until Nick sat up and looked at me.

"How was your adventure?"

I laughed, "Interesting. The guys are defiantly a force when it comes to
shopping."

"Did they open up?"

"Ya, they weren't as pushed back as I thought they'd be."

"Jeff is good at that kinda stuff. He got us all through some rough times."

Another moment of silence.

"I can't hide it anymore Jason." Nick said that with tears in his eyes as I
scooted towards him.

"Nick?"

He kind of fell into my arms as I put my arms around his shoulders holding
him close. It was awkward moment. Most men don't cry, I'll admit that I
have before but not when people where around.

"Baby... you can tell me anything. I'm here for you."

He just cried for awhile and until he finally sat back up and faced me. I
turned my body to face his on the small couch too.

"I'm sure that you know what this about."

"I have an idea..."

"Things didn't go well. I wasn't going to talk about it but I figure if I
can't trust you then who can I trust, and I always feel better when I
vent. We all might at this little restaurant. Mom was crying the whole time
and then when I mentioned that I thought I was into guys everybody got up
and left." He cried again.

"Ohh Nick.." He looked down as he cried and I put my hand on his cheek and
pulled his face up with my other hand. I leaned in to kiss him. Tasting his
tears. "I told you that everything was going to be ok, and I still believe
that." He didn't say anything. "I'm here for you and so are the guys."

"Drew's not."

"He IS. Give him time. Your his brother and your parent's oldest
son. They'll see the light too. Just give them some time."

Nick looked up and looked me in the eyes. Smiling. We sat in that position
for about a minute before Nick took my breath away.

"I Love You" He paused looking at me.

I froze for a second and then looked at him and smiled. I leaned in and
kissed him too. Savoring the moment as I pulled back and put my for-head
against his.

"I Love You Too."

Nick pulled me into a hug on top of him. We laid there for a few minutes
with my head on his chest. Then Nick's phone rang. He picked it up as I
slid my hand up his shirt, massaging his abs.

"Hello. Ya this is Nick. What? That's awesome." I looked up at him as he
smiled. "Ya. At 6? I'll be there." Nick snapped his phone shut. "That was
the hospital. I guess that Uncle Bill had a special surgery today and they
think he's going to pull out of this thing 100%. They want me there at 6 to
see him. I guess they want to gain his memory back with us."

"That's great Nick."

"You know what's just as good?" He said with a grin.

"What?"

"I have four hours until I have to leave to be with him." As soon as Nick
said that MY phone rang. I kissed Nick as I crawled off of him and into the
bedroom to grab my phone. I walked back in and sat by Nick as I
answered. Nick moved his arms around me.

"Jason. O.. hey Eric. Ya, we still aren't sure. If you look in my
files. I've got all the time you need." I looked at Nick as he grinned at
me and put his hand on my leg. "Ok, Ya. The 31st? Aren't they still on
vacation then? I know that but they have time scheduled. Do me a
favor. E-Mail me that contract anyway. Along with the break one, and album
deal." Nick let his hand moved around on my leg up to the bottom of my
shorts. "Got it. I figured that. I can let them know. Yup. See ya." I
looked at Nick with a frown.

"Is everything good?"

"Not really. You guys are scheduled for 'Dick Clarks' new years show. I
guess its in the contract you signed. Do you remember?"

"No, I don't pay attention to those things. Justin handles all business
stuff."

"Well, besides that I need to go back the 26th to LA. I guess Mandy Moore's
CD is getting a little more attention than it needs. I need to review the
contract's between those songs and the ones that go to there corresponding
labels."

"Awww... where does this Dick Clark thing happen at?"

I smiled. "LA"

"Well, I guess it could be worth. So what are the plans than? You know
what.. lets wait until we have everybody because now all that I want is
you."

Nick leaned into kiss me as I tossed my phone to the floor. I wrapped my
arms around his neck as he again leaned back. Massaging his tongue with my
own. He let his hands go from the top of my shorts to up my shirt. Rubbing
my back. My hands were placed on the couch beside his head. He pushed up on
the shirt as we slid it off. I continued to kiss him as I got into a
straddling position on top of him. He sat up and tossed of his shirt
leaning back on his elbows. I kissed him as he pushed me back on the
couch. This time he got on top of me. He started to kiss on my neck and
then moved down to my pecks and nipples. He took each one into his mouth
gently caressing them with his tongue.

It was at that moment that I started to feel funny. This wasn't right, not
yet, and I knew it.

"Nick, we've gotta stop." He looked up at me. I felt bad.

"Are you ok?"

"No, I mean yes, I mean... I don't know. This just doesn't feel right."

He gave me a funny look. "Doesn't feel right? You don't have to be here."

"No Nick its not that. I just don't know if I'm ready. I know that your the
right one, but this is the wrong time."

He nodded and then laid his head on my stomach. "Are you sure?"

He said that in a tone that made me laugh to myself. Like a kid that was
just double checking with mom. "Nick, I'm sure. Lets not rush things
anymore. I love you and I want everything to be right. I know you know what
that's like." I wasn't hinting to the fact that Jessica made him wait four
years. I defiantly didn't want to wait that long. But the moment had to be
right. The spark had to be hotter than it was right at that moment.

"I love you" He said in a normal tone.

"I love you too Nick."

After a few minutes he got up and tossed me my shirt and swung his over his
shoulder. He stuck out his arm to pull me off of the couch.

"Lets go find something to do partner."

And that we did. Nick pulled me up and he went to the counter and called
room service. "Ah, yes, can I get a list of clubs & Events in the area?
Thanks man."

I went into the bathroom and brushed my teeth and washed my face. Nick was
in the kitchen making a few phone calls. After a few minutes I had also
changed and was styling my hair when Nick walked in.

"Damn.. who is this sexy guy." It was the corniest thing I had ever heard
but it made me laugh.

"Did they bring you your list Mr. Lachey?"

"Yup... I was thinking of this club called 'Muy Caliente'."

"Very Hot?"

"Hunh?"

"That's what it means in Spanish. Very Hot."

"O.. I thought you were just talking to me!"

"You have to be the horniest man I have ever met."

"I can't help it.. you bring it out in me."

Nick walked through the bathroom to the bedroom and got changed. He shortly
came back in wearing khaki's and a white tank top with a black over
shirt. I was wearing something similar. He went to the sink and had done
everything that I had just done.

"I talked to Drew."

I looked over at him.

"And??"

"I dunno, I guess mom and dad have been acting like nothing has been
happening. He's gonna meet us at the club and bring our stuff buy the hotel
before he goes tot he club." I turned to Nick and grabbed his hands.

"Nick, look at me. Make me a deal tonight." He nodded. "I know that things
are rough right now but they always get better. Lets just get through
tonight and we can talk a little more tonight. Tomorrow there is also time
for talking. Lets just have FUN tonight. Do you remember that word Nick."

That made him laugh and he playfully punched me in the arm. "Ok.. I'm done
with all that crap for now. Now, lets get naked and go swimming!"

I playfully punched him back and walked out of the bathroom. He smacked my
ass on the way out.

I grabbed a drink as there was a knock on the door. I opened the door and
nobody was there. I stepped back and closed the door. I started to walk
back to my drink as there was another knock. I opened it this time and
nobody was there again!! I looked in the hallway and there was Justin
laughing and holding back Jeff who was rolling back his eyes.

I just stepped back into Nick's room as they followed.

"Sorry about that Jason. Justin is odiously into games."

"I can't help it I've been cooped up in a hotel room for like what 2 days."
Justin said still holding back his laugh.

"So we heard that we were going clubbin' tonight hunh?" Jeff said.

Both guys were dressed for the occasion. Justin had on leather pants and a
Hawaiian shirt. Jeff had on almost the same pants and a see through black
shirt.

"Yup. Just one question though. What is with you guys and dark colors?"

"I'm bright!! I didn't want to overdue though." Justin said.

"Its just how we dress. Its the record labels style and we just hooked onto
it I guess." Jeff said.

Just then Nick walked in.

"Hey guys!! I'm glad that you could make it."

"We wouldn't miss this. Clubbin in our home state is always the best."
Justin said.

"I've never been to this club. Its in the top ten though so I guess that
its pretty pumpin." Nick stated.

"What about fans though? That is one thing that I hate is fans coming up
when I'm gettin my groOove on" Justin said.

"You groove? Don't make me laugh." Nick said. Just then Nick's phone
rang. He motioned that he had to take it. He walked over to the kitchen
area as me and the guys walked over to the living area.

"Any idea what that is about Jason?" Jeff said.

"No idea. He talked to the hospital a few hours ago and then talked to his
brother not to long ago." I said. Justin interrupted.

"Drew?" He said.

"Well, ya." I laughed.

"I didn't think that they were on good terms at all. I mean we all heard
about the blowout from both sides. It didn't seem good either way." Justin
said.

"Ya, believe me I heard to. Nick wasn't taking it very well earlier, but he
and I talked so I think that he is feeling better. I guess that Drew called
and said that he would drop our stuff off. Nick and I stayed at there home
the other day when the bombshell exploded. I guess he tried to talk to both
of his parents and Drew and things didn't go well. Anyway, Drew's gonna
bring our stuff to the club tonight. Although, I know that Nick is supposed
to be at the hospital at six for a family thing." I said just as Nick was
walking over.

"Everything ok Nick?" Jeff said.

"I'm not really sure actually." Nick said. I had sat on a chair and so had
Justin. Jeff was on the couch and Nick simply plopped down beside him.

"Anything we can do for ya?" Justin said.

"No, the hospital called and said that Uncle Bill pulled out of the surgery
early. I guess they had made a few mistakes in the judgment of it all and
all the problems that they had expected weren't there. Only a few.. he got
done earlier, and they didn't bother to call. They said they were just
gonna wait until he pulled out of his sleep because they had him drugged up
ya know." Nick went on as we all nodded. "Well, anyway, he pulled out of
that early and the first thing he asked for was my mom. So, that means that
he has his memory. I don't have to go to the hospital."

"That's great Nick!" I said. He just smiled. I could tell that Nick was
still a little uneasy about everything. I decided that I would break the
news to the guys.

"Well, I have some news to. I talked to the label today and there has been
a small change in plans as far as your schedule goes." I said, but was
interrupted.

"You've got to be kidding me, they do this to us everytime!" Justin said.

"But you sign the papers don't you?" I said.

"Well ya, but I don't read EVERYTHING, I just read what's outlined for me."
Justin said.

"Honestly, that is a HUGE mistake. The last paragraph this isn't in the
outline in the smaller font usually is where they can slip stuff in that
you aren't really paying any attention to. And by signing for the band you
also signed up for a performance at the New Years Eve. 7 days away." I
said. Justin just looked mad. "I don't think its a big deal though. We need
you guys to leave here on the 31st. You'll do a run through in the morning
here with a vocal coach and Leah your choreographer. There is nothing do,
we are just going to slow bring you guys back in with older stuff. Stuff
from the Revelation CD. I'm actually going to return on the morning of the
26th because my job is still waiting for me. There will also be a new
contract signing and all of that on the 2nd, but after that I'm not sure
what the label has in store for there hottest band!" I finished.

Nobody spoke for a moment.

"That really isn't all that bad guys. We can't stay here forever you know."
Nick said. "I'll probably fly back on the 26th too."

"Nick, you don't have to do that." I said. Nick just laughed a bit and went
on.

"We live to perform.. its what we love to do." Nick got up and started to
walk into the kitchen, patting Justin on the back. "Its not the end of the
world."

Just then there was a knock on the door. Nick moved over and answered
it. Drew stepped in, a bellhop behind him. The man moved our bags to the
middle of the room and then left Drew started to walk out.

"Jeff, give me a call later."

Nick had no expression as he just went to the bathroom and closed the
door. Everyone else looked shocked. A moment later Jeff walked to the
door. And slightly knocked.

"Nick.... Its Jeff, open up man."

"I'm getting ready Jeff, I'm cool."

"You sure man? I'm always here to talk ya know."

"I know, and I appreciate it. But really, I'm just finishin up. The limo
should be waiting I called them earlier. I'll meet you guys down there in a
sec, could you leave Jason behind though."

"Ya Nick that's no problem."

Just then Justin smiled and walked to the door, I got up and walked towards
the bathroom as Jeff stopped me.

"Your a lucky man Jason, don't mess up." Jeff gave a quick hug and then the
two of them walked out. I knocked on the door.

"I don't get it Jason... that's all. That's hard for the guys to get."

I slowly opened the door and slowly walked in. Nick was at the sink fixing
up his hair.

"They'll get it. Now lets go or where gonna be late." Nick smiled as I we
both walked out of the room and down into the limo.

It was about a fifteen minute drive until we pulled to the back of a
building and started to get out. I didn't get why we were pulled behind and
old building but then I realized that these people can't just walk up to
the front of a building. I laughed to myself. The door opened as the four
of us got out. We walked in, Jeff, Justin, Nick and then me. We were taken
directly to a back room. There were no lights on, just candles that dimly
lit the room. We all took a seat around the big table and 4 glasses of
water were sent around the table. I took a sip as we just sat for a second.

"Just so your read for it Nick, Drew will be here later. He's still pissed,
but I told him that the four of us are a group. He said that he wasn't
ready to talk, so just keep distance so that there is no drama."

Nick just rolled his eyes as he looked over to me and smiled.

"Lets go out.." Nick said practically pushing me out of my seat.

We got up and I walked to my left down a hallway that was only barely
glowing from the light of the club. Nick has his hands on my waist slowly
walking behind me. I had never been into one of these kinds of clubs, so
when I walked out what I saw literally blew me away.

There had to be a thousand people in the building.. there were no lights,
but there were strobes. It was pretty dark, but not so dark that you
couldn't chat or even know who you were dancing with. The music was loud
but there was also a stage on the far side for a live band. There was stuff
set up but there was nobody playing. People were jumping, dancing, kissing,
stripping, people in underwear, people in basically nothing throughout the
whole place. It was a 21 and older alcohol limit bar. Nick had to explain
that to me on the ride over. If your bartender or waiter that you had
enough, then they reserve the right to stop you.

Toxic was playing by Britney Spears as Nick and I walked into the
crowd. There were guys on guys, girls on girls, and guys on girls, and
groups. It was INSANE! Nick walked a good distance into the club as the
song was about halfway over. It then kicked into a pretty fast remixed
version. This club was hot.

Nick got out there and started dancing almost instantly. I would have to be
lying if I said that he didn't look good. He smiled. I was unsure if I
should be sexual with him or not, but you really couldn't make up faces all
that well, so Nick made the first move. He got close to me, less than a
foot away and started dancing. At first he was looking me in the eye and
then he would move down to look at my body. I would be lying if I didn't
say I was turned on. I was thankful for the poorlighting or everybody would
see that.

Nick slowly got closer as his hands reached out for mine. When we touched
it felt like electricity shot through his body and went right into mine. He
again got closer and moved a little to his left. He then got closer as he
leaned in like he was going to kiss me. But he just got close, close enough
that I could smell him, and then looked down almost at our feet. I then
took a step closer as he looked up. He then leaned in and kiss me. He took
my hands and put them around his neck. It wasn't really a passionate kiss,
it was just a sexual kiss. There was defiantly sexual tension. Nick moved
his hands around my waist. He moved his hands just a tad up my shirt so
that he was holding skin.

Nick then moved a little more to his left so that his right knee was
touching my crotch and my right knee was also touching his. We could both
feel that we were both hard. Still kissing Nick slowly moved his hands up
my sides. I got chills at his touch. Nick then moved to kiss my neck he
started to kiss and suck on the soft skin there. Almost playfully. His
hands moved up farther there on my rib cage now and Nick pulled me in a
little closer. Kissing me one more time. The same song was still playing.

My hands moved from the back of Nick's neck down his sides to his waist
line. I let my hands slip under his shirt as I held on to the waist line of
his pants. Playing with the line of his pants and boxers. His hands moved
up farther to the point were I had to raise my arms and let my shirt slip
off. Nick grabbed it and swung it over his shoulder. He then pulled me
close again. This time though, his arms went around my neck.

I was still playing with his waist line. I hated the fact that everybody
was around and I didn't want to go any farther there. I simply did as Nick
did with my shirt. I slowly slid my hands up his front side letting of his
shirt and tossing it over my shoulder.

Nick let his hands moved to my chest and then slowly went up and
down. Quickly hardening both of my nipples. He leaned in to kiss me as he
played with on of my nipples. It made me laugh when he was kissing me which
made him laugh too. Just then the song went off and another song came onto
the system. 'Pieces Of Me' by Ashlee Simpson. A remixed version. Nick
slowed down his pace of dancing because the song wasn't as fast as the one
before. He stopped kissing me and just played with my hands as we
danced. The song just didn't have the same vibe and I could tell that Nick
was feeling something that had to do with Jessica. I motioned to Nick that
I wanted to sit down and have a quick drink. He nodded and he led our way
out of the crowd.

Our waiter walked by and Nick held up two fingers signaling two beers. I
wasn't a big beer drinker but I knew that was what Nick drank so I just
figured what the hell. We walked into the dark hallway again. Nick slowed
down and turned around to face me. Although I couldn't see his expressions
all the well. I could feel his hands on my waist.

"That was great Jason..." Nick said.

"Ya, it was. I don't think I've ever had this much fun at a club before." I
said.

"You ain't seen nothin then yet babe." Nick said that and kissed me quick
on the lips and turned around and walked back over to our secluded little
table / booth area. Jeff was there, but he had a female friend with
him. Justin was there too, he was chatting with Drew. Nick took his seat
first and then I followed his lead.

Nick grabbed my hand under the table after we had sat down. I could tell
that he wasn't to sure about the girl so I made sure not to do anything to
make the girl suspect anything weird was going on.

"Hey guys, I want you to meet and old friend of mine. Her name is Ashley,
her and I met a long time ago back in high school. Its been a long time
since I've seen her." Jeff said. She smiled. There was really no need for
introductions because who didn't know 98 degrees. "This our a friend of the
group. Jason, he works with the record label."  I nodded.

When Jeff said that Drew pushed his way out of the booth. "This probably
wasn't a good idea, thanks for the drink Drew, and I'll see you guys in the
morning. It was nice meeting you again Ashley. Night." Ashley had a funny
look on her face but we all knew what was going on.

Justin got up to and started to follow Drew, but turned around to talk to
Nick and I. "I'm gonna do my best to fix this. Jeff will fill you in on
what is going on. I'll see you guys tomorrow." Nick nodded as I squeezed
his hand to show that I cared. That left only Me, Nick, Jeff and his friend
Ashley.

"So, did we miss something." Just as Nick said that a waiter came over with
water and beers.

"Well, Ashley was saying how she was looking to do some Christmas shopping
and I know that we do to. So, I was thinking, why don't we head over to
that mall in PA. I do forget exactly what's its called but I'm sure that I
remember where its at. Anyway, I was talking to the guys and they all
agreed to go." Jeff said.

"Wow, that sounds great. I was just thinking that a few weeks ago, that we
should make a trip up here for our Christmas shoppin. I think its a great
idea! What do you think Jason?" Nick said.

"Sounds good, I haven't done any shopping." I said.

"It was EXTREMELY awesome running into you Jeff, and it was great meeting
you guys, but I need to get home early if I'm going to be awake for
tomorrow's trip." Ashley said.

With that everybody said there goodbyes leaving only Me and Nick. He leaned
back and ran his hands through his hair.

"Well, what do you say Nick?"

"I think its time to go.. Or.. we could go out one more time if you'd
like." I said with a grin. He just looked at me and gently smacked my chest
and gently let his hand fall onto my leg.

"I think I'm all 'danced-out' for today." Nick grabbed my hand and we both
stepped out of the small booth. We both slipped on our shirts and Nick
again grabbed my hand as we walked out of the building he let go. We got
into the car and Nick put his arm around me.

"Do you wanna come hang out a bit tonight?" Nick said with a grin.

"I'm kinda tired tonight Nick, I think I'm just gonna call it a night. If
that's ok with you." I said.

"Its cool, I was actually hoping we could just come over and sleep." Nick
said.

"Ya, I bet that's exactly what you wanted to do tonight. Sleep." I let out
a laugh.

A few minutes later Nick and I were at our hotel. We said our goodbyes and
Nick kissed me in the car. We got out and acted like total buddies until we
got to the elevator. He gave me one more kiss as the two of us went to our
rooms.

I got undressed and slipped into bed. I feel asleep quickly, and woke up
early. The sun was actually still down when I woke up. My room was pitch
black as I made my way to the bathroom. It was probably around six thirty
in the morning. I went to bed at around 9:30. In the bathroom I got a
shower, got out, brushed my teeth, did my hair and then got dressed. I
decided on a pair of Jeans that I was particularly fond of. They were a
casual blue but faded in front and ripped here and there. I slipped on a
white pair of shoes. I went with a shirt that was blue and said American
Eagle fitness on the front. I wasn't about dressing up today. By the time I
was done and sprayed on some cologne it was about 5 am. I didn't want to
call Nick so I simply grabbed my phone and went downstairs to the lobby.

There were people up here and there, but not anything serious. The TV was
on and people seemed to be flipping channels to find something on that they
wanted to watch. I grabbed a cup of coffee, slipped on my coat and headed
outside. It would still be dark outside for almost 2 hours so I simply
decided to go for a walk, but It hadn't gone extremely cold out overnight
so I turned around and decided to just take a stroll through the hotel were
Nick and I were staying. It was Nice, probably over 200 rooms in it. There
were pools, hot tubs, fitness rooms, and even a private theater. I hadn't
realized how nicely the label put up our best talent. I went into the
fitness room and decided to go for a walk on a treadmill. I slipped off my
coat and downed the last of my coffee, tossing my paper cup into the trash
can. At just that point my cell phone went off.

"Hello?" I answered.

"Jason!! Where the hell have you been??" I heard the voice say.

"Kell?" I said. It was my best friend from LA. I hadn't talked to her in
days, and I'd almost completely forgotten about me.

"Well who else would it be silly? Now where the hell are you. I've been
trying get the word out on where you have been, but nobody is spilling the
beans. Is supposed to be a big secret or something?"

I Laughed. "Not really... I don't understand what the big secret is."

"So where are you at? It's been forever since I've had a chance to call
you. Our lives have been so busy lately."

"I'm in Cincinnati." I said.

"Why are you there?"

"I'm with some friends."

"Hmmm, I never knew that you had friends in Ohio." We both laughed.

"Me either."

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"I dunno, what the heck are you doing up at.... what is it like 2 am
there?"

"Ya, I just couldn't sleep. I knew that you'd be up and I figured that we
could catch up on good times. So what ever happened with that 98 degrees
thing?"

"It went good, the guys liked all the things that I offered."

"Good... Good..." Kelly paused. "I feel like your holding something back
from me..."

"That's because I am."

"Jason... come on now. We are best friends and you can't even let me in on
your secret."

"Its not that I don't want to. It's just that I'm in public right now and
what I need to tell you is just not something that I can say outloud right
now."

"Is everything ok Jason?"

"I'm not in trouble, in drugs, or in jail." I laughed.

"Ok, because you were totally scarin' me there babe." Just then my phone
beeped. I had a call on the other line. I pulled my phone and looked at who
would be calling me this hour of the night. It was Nick, I was surprised
that he was even awake. I quickly got back on the phone to Kelly.

"I hate to say this but I've got to go, I'll call you in the next few
days." She said ok and I flipped over to Nick.

"Mornin'." I said.

"Hey baby, I've been trying to get ahold of you.. where are you at?"

"Just walkin... you ok?"

"I'm great, the guys just called. Stop by my room when your done."

"Ok, I love you."

"I love you too Jason." With that Nick hung up the phone.

I turned the treadmill off and then I stepped off it. Grabbed my coat and
headed up to Nicks room.

When I got to the door it sounded quiet in the room. I gently tapped on the
door and I heard Nick's voice tell me to come in. I walked in and he was
sitting on the couch looking at a newspaper and drinking a bottle of
water. He motioned for me to come over and I sat beside him. Nick had on
some basketball shorts, and no shirt.

"Are you ok Jason?" Nick said as he started to set down his paper.

"Ya, I'm fine." I laughed "I was just gonna go for a walk, but it was kind
of cold out so I just hopped on a tread mill. A friend called and we talked
for a bit and then you called and here I am."

"Just makin sure, it scared me when I called your room and you didn't
answer. I thought you had left me."

"No I wouldn't do that." I leaned into him and put my head on his
shoulder. "You seem tired.."

"Ya, I'm a little tired, I actually came out here to lay down on the couch
for a bit and wake up."

"You didn't look like you were laying down to me."

Nick laughed.. "Why do must you be so difficult."

With that I pulled off of Nick shoulders as I felt him move. He laid back
onto the couch and spread his legs, and stuck out his arms and pulled me
onto him. He was stretched out on the couch and I was between his legs. My
head was laying on his right shoulder. The edge of the couch was to his
left. My hands were wrapped under his arm pits and touch his arms. His
ankles were locked into mine.

"Ya, that's a lot better." Nick whispered.

We laid like that for about ten minutes until I spoke up.

"You said the guys called you?"

"Oh, ya, I'm sorry babe."

I laughed "Nothing to be sorry about. What did they say."

"They said that they will be here in about 2 hours to pick the two of us
up. Its going to be Me, You, Nick, Jeff, Justin, Ashley, and Drew. I guess
that Drew got mom and dad's van. I'm not really sure. But we are going to
spend most of the day over there so make sure you dress comfortable."

"Sounds fun."

"Ya, I'm just glad your goin."

"Why would I not go?"

"I don't know..."

"Don't doubt me Nick." As I said that I nuzzled my face up to his neck.

"Oh, don't worry about that."

When I slowly rubbed my lips against his neck I could fill him get a
shiver, and also a little stirring down below. I keep doing it, going
slow. I could almost feel him squirming. He then brought his right hand up
to my chin and pulled my face as his came down. He looked me in the eyes
and slowly leaned down to kiss me. I could feel his tongue slowly part my
lips. I the same time I could feel his crotch getting harder and harder.

Nicks left hand moved down my side to my back and up my shirt. I could feel
him playing with my hips and lower back as his right hand held my face in
place to kiss him. My hands moved to hold myself above him. Both of my
hands were palm-down on the couch. I raised myself up so Nick did not have
to hold my face. He let his right hand move to wear his left had already
been. I slowly started to grind my hard on into his.

At just that point there was a knock on the door. I looked over to the
clock on the wall and it read 8:18. I slowly laid down on Nick as he let
out a sigh. I looked at hit, kissed him and stood up. I adjusted myself as
Nick said that he was going to get dressed. You could see his shorts were
outlining his package very nicely. My jeans covered mine. I went to the
door and opened. In popped Justin.

"Mornin' son."

"You guys seem ready to go." I said

Jeff walked in "Justin is the only morning person in the group."

"I can't help it, its the beginning of my day! I just have to be in a good
mood. Where's Nicholas?"

"Nichola is getting ready. He should be out in a minute. I thought that
Ashley and Drew were coming?" I said.

"She and Drew are out in the van. We told Nick to be ready that we would be
here early." Jeff said.

"I'm ready to go. Nick's the one that's not." I laughed.

"Well, I'm gonna go down and get some free continental breakfast. Why don't
you tag along Jason." Justin said.

"I need to talk to Nick for a moment anyway if that's all right with the
two of you." Jeff said.

"No problem, I'm starving anyway."

Justin and I walked out of the room.

"Any idea what that was all about?" I said.

"What? Oh.. Jeff and Nick have been close longer than the group in
general. Those two are worse than two girls when it comes to talking. Nick
is the only one that Jeff can really 'deeply' open up with."

"Ahh..." I said.

"Getting joules stud?" Justin said trying to hold in a laugh.

laughing myself. "No, I was just curious. Makin sure that there is no funny
business going on behind my back."

"I hope that you don't mean that the way I think you do." Justin said in a
serious tone.

"I was only kidding Justin." I slapped him on the back. "Lighten up man"

"Sorry, I guess I'm more tired than I thought I was."

Justin and I made our way down to the lobby. On a large table in the middle
of the room main entrance was rows and rows of doughnuts, there was bagels,
bowels, small boxes of cereal, many types of juices, and cups. Justin and I
immediately started to help ourselves. I simply grabbed a bottle of
water. Justin took the biggest plate he could find and he started to fill
it with as much as he could.

"You'd think you were eating for two." I said with a laugh.

Justin just laughed. I grabbed a bagel, buttered and up and Justin and I
headed over to some seats were they could see us as soon as they stepped
off of the elevator. After a few minutes, the elevator opened and out
stepped Jeff and Nick. Had on a pair of Jeans, a Ohio State sweatshirt, and
some boots and headed toward us. I had eaten about half of my bagel and
offered the rest to Nick. He kissed me and took it offering me one more
bite. Nick quickly looked around, gladly, nobody was looking. That could
have been a close call. Thank god it was still early in the morning.

"Well, lets go guys. Its getting late." Jeff said.

We got up. Justin grabbed more food and Him and Jeff were in the lead. I
was following them and Nick was behind me. He let out a small whistle as I
kept walking. I just laughed.

We got out to the van. Jeff was up front, and Justin hopped up there with
him. Handing him a donut. Nick and I hopped in the very back row. Jeff
hopped in the first back row with Ashley. The van was very nice. Leather
seating. Heating and radio controls for all parts of the van. It was also
very comfortable.

When we first hopped in I saw Drew glance a view back at Nick and I, and
immediately he changed the rear-view mirror so that he couldn't see us. I
honestly didn't know what was going on with Drew, and the whole Lachey
family for that matter. I didn't realize that Nick coming out would be that
big of a deal... I could only imagine what the fans would think.

It was about a three hour drive up to the mall. There was small chatter and
sleeping throughout the trip. There was also 2 restroom brakes. And Jeff
and Justin played small car games.

We pulled into the mall at about noon. Drew parked the van. We all gathered
out coats, and drinks and garbage and maid our way out of the van. The mall
was HUGE, the biggest that I had ever seen. As we walked to the mall Drew
made his way ahead of all of us. He seemed in a hurry. As we got to the
mall, and walked inside I could hear Christmas music playing and the mall
was heavily decorated with the most beautiful Christmas decorations that I
had ever seen. In the very center of the mall was a huge fountain that was
glowing in red and green. In the center was a HUGE Christmas tree that
almost reached up to the third floor of the mall. It was decorated with
bulb, and light after light. It was massive.

"So what are the plans guys?" Nick said.

"I have some shopping to do." Drew said, and with that Drew walked
off. Justin just nodded and followed after him.

"I need to get some shopping down for my family, if you guys don't mind."
Ashley said.

"Naw, they don't mind. I'll go with you. I don't want you to get lost."
Jeff laughed. Jeff just laughed and the two of them walked off.

"Well Nick, I guess that's leaving just you and I." I said.

"Ya, I guess so." Nick looked away from me.

"Is something wrong?" I said.

"Ya.. Everything f'ng SUCKS." Nick got up and started to walk away.

I stood up to go after him but he waved his hand telling me not to
bother. I couldn't believe this. I come to the mall to hang out with my man
and his/our friends and everybody splits and Nick gets pissed and walks
off. Just great. I sat back down and pulled out my phone. Checking my voice
mail, and then calling the airport to see if my flight was still on. It
was.

I stood up and starting to walk to the huge water wall that was falling
from the ceiling in a bit of a jungle theme. I felt like tossing in my
phone but I resisted the urge. I had no idea where I was and I really
wasn't that much of a shopper. I started to walk to the hallway to my
right. There were people everywhere. Probably here for the same reason,
Christmas.

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Hey!! I finnaly got the 8th part up! I've had a lot of computer problems
but its up now! Expect the next chapter by christmas. It also the one that
a lot of people have been waiting for!! - Alex