Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 21:09:59 +0000 From: Nick Johnson Subject: Nick and Ashley-Chapter Three DISCLAIMER: I don't know O-town nor am I implying anything or affiliated with them, J records, MTV or ABC or anything...This is strictly fantasy. The fact that Ashley Parker Angel and I were born on the exact same day almost 21 years ago is the closest resemblance I have to the boys. FIRST THINGS FIRST: I'm gonna really start working on this story now. The first two chapters were kinda short but this is my first attempt at a story so bear with me. I'm trying to make the next few chapters more enhanced. Nick and Ashley: Chapter Three Rehearsal was light. These boys could do these dances in their sleep-good thing though since their huge tour with the Backstreet Boys started tonight. On the rehearsal stage hours before the show O-town was truly giving it their all. They needed everything to be perfect this tour. This could make or break their status among boy bands and the entire pop genre. All the way to the left Trevor, sporting a semi afro look, followed by Erik, the bands highest voice was carrying the bridges behind all of the choruses. All the way to the right was Dan, his dark brown hair now highlighted with small blond highlights in them for the tour, was busting out his moves which from a mile away could be seen that he was easily the best dancer. To his right was Jacob, his dreds seemingly falling over his face as if they just didn't care anymore yet his babyface seemed to add a nice contrast to that hardcore image. Directly in the middle was Ashley, the looks of the band. He seemed to be the poster child for O-town. He didn't mind it at all, he actually enjoyed being the face of the group. It gave him a lot of attention and respect, which is what he was trying to build in this business and as long as it was good for the band then it was good for him. "Alright guys that's enough. Go and take a break, get some dinner, and start getting ready for the show. Makeup at 6:30 and Wardrobe at 7:15...show starts at 8." Josh, their new choreographer, exclaimed. Josh was picked up about a month or two ago. He was an Orlando native and seemed to really click with the boys since he was only 21 years old. He had light brown hair with green eyes that seemed to stare right through you. He was an amazing choreographer and loved his job, which made him a natural fit for O-town. They all headed back to their dressing room, which was one humongous room instead of individual rooms. They felt this would promote band unity. This huge room had everything 5 guys could need. It consisted of 4 large couches, 3 large mirrors, 2 TVs, Dreamcast and Playstation 2 with a VCR. Dan was the first one to enter and quickly stripped off his tank top to reveal a very well cut chest with darker nipples and a dark brown trail of hair right below his belly button. "Orlando is definitely hotter than Ohio." Dan states the obvious. "Still not used to sunny Florida Danny boy?" Jacob says "I called my mom this morning and they said they have 4 inches of snow already on the ground." Dan replies "You know I've only touched snow like once or twice." Ashley, native of Redding, California, says. Erik and Dan sat there with their mouths open. "All you Cali boys suck. Snow is awesome. Snowball fights are so much fun." Erik says proudly, native of NYC. "Enough snow talk...who wants to get some tony hawk 2 in before we get ready?" Trevor proclaims. "You're on Trev." Ashley declares gladly accepting the challenge to get his mind off of certain things before the show. <<<>>> A Ford Expedition seemed to be the only thing that could keep the boys all together and comfortable at the same time so Lou always seemed to have one around. A limo would be too conspicuous so the Expedition was a nice way to travel. After about a 35 minute drive Lou pulled up to 500 W Livingston Street right in the middle of downtown Orlando. This was the home of the Expo Centre Orlando Centroplex. The boys got out of the car and looked around at the sky that was getting dark already due to the winter schedule of the sun. They all went inside to get ready. About an hour later, Ashley had just gotten his outfit that he will start out wearing tonight from their wardrobe manager Luisa. He kindly thanked the woman in Spanish. She barely spoke English and Ashley began to pick up on a few key words. One of them being "Gracias", meaning "Thank you" of course. He brought the outfit back to the dressing room. He was alone for once, since all the guys had already gotten dressed and he was last. Ashley quickly stripped down to just his gray boxer briefs that were very revealing due to the fact that they were brand new and kinda tight. Ashley started to think about the upcoming show and then he started to get nervous about meeting Nick again. "Hello?" A voice came from the door. Ashley quickly turned around and saw the object of his new affection Nick Carter staring at him in just his boxer-briefs. "Sorry I knocked but no one answered." Nick said "I guess I was just in my own world." Ashley responded. Ashley just then realized how close to being naked he actually was and he started to blush. "Don't worry about it buddy, we're both guys here. There's nothing that you have that I don't." Nick said to ease Ashley's embarrassment. Ashley decided not to worry about it since this was one of the guys he was going to be on tour with and spend many days with. "I just wanted to come and wish you guys good luck but I guess it's just you in here." Nick said. "Yeah I'm usually the last one to get ready. I don't really know why but that's how it usually works out." Ashley responded. "Ok well I guess I'll let you get ready. I'm sure I'll be seeing more of you around the tour. By the way we're having an after show party tonight. You guys are of course welcome." Nick said. "Thanks a lot. I'll definitely be there and I'll tell the guys." Ashley responded. "Alright see ya there." Nick said while closing the door. Ashley took a deep breath after his experience with Nick. 'Good job Ash. Way to make a good impression on him---in your underwear.' Ashley thought to himself as he starting to put on his leather pants for the show. "Where's Ashley?" Jacob asked the group. "You know him, he's always late." Trevor answered. Ashley came running into the room. "Sorry guys, got held up." "Yeah yeah let's just bring it in guys." Dan says. The guys got huddled together. A circle of 5 that portrays unity. It portrays how hard each of them had to work to get this far but they could not have done it without leaning on each other. "Our Father who art in heaven..." The 5 boys prayed the Lord's Prayer together with a few encouraging words right after and with an "O-TOWN" chant on 3 they were ready to go. They ran out on stage and were immediately greeted by 20,000 proud screaming their brains out waiting to hear the hometown boys. Each boy took a stool and began their now famous routine of "Baby I Would". "Would I walk the fire just to be with you? Would I cross an ocean just to hold you? Would I give up all I had to see you smile? Would I walk through hell and not think twice? Baby I would, Baby I will Baby I'd do that gladly I'll be all you need and do anything to make you happy Baby I could, Baby I can do anything you ask me, Baby I can, Baby I could, Baby I would Would I be the harbor always there for you? Would I be the shelter that shields you? Would I be the loving light to light your way? And would I defend you with my life? Baby I would, Baby I will Baby I'd do that gladly I'll be all you need and do anything to make you happy Baby I could, Baby I can do anything you ask me, Baby I can, Baby I could, Baby I would I'll keep you from the cold I'll be there to hold you And if tears lined your eyes, I would be the one to dry them I would risk it all and give it all to you Baby I can, Baby I could, Baby I would" Half the crowd was crying by the end of the song and the other half was chanting O-town after this beautiful ballad. A smile came to Ashley's face, as he loved touching people's heart with his voice. He glanced over to the side of the stage and saw Nick Carter clapping in a very respectful manner recognizing the talent. Ashley flashed him a smile and turned back to the crowd. The show was almost over. O-town had truly rocked the crowd and proved to be an excellent opener for Backstreet. The boys finished with "All or Nothing" and had the crowd practically eating out of their hands. All five boys stood at the very front of the stage giving their all to the final song and the crowd was definitely appreciating it. "Thank you Orlando. You're awesome! We love you. " Dan screamed out right before all of the boys ran off stage. "What a rush!" Jacob screamed out backstage. Ashley ripped off his sweat soaked shirt and laid on a couch topless with just ripped jeans on his legs. He took a few swigs of water from his Poland Spring bottle and just sat there basking in the glory of their performance. Lou Pearlman came in and congratulated all the guys with a very proud smile on his face as a father would have right after his sons' performance. "Guys, awesome job. There's some people that wanna say a few words to you." Lou declared. "Fans already Lou?" Erik asked. "Not exactly" Lou said as he opened the door Five men entered the room clapping in a way that seemed to just lift all the attentions of O-town. The Backstreet boys entered into the door and stood there clapping. "Great job guys. You really did awesome out there and I speak for all of us when I say that we are truly excited to have you on tour with us. Keep that up and we may be opening for you some day." Kevin Richardson of BSB declared. The guys of O-town stood up and approached the guys of their "rival band" and were immediately greeted by hugs. Ashley could tell right from this moment on that this was going to be a great tour. Nick came over to him and embraced him and whispered in his ear "I almost didn't recognize you with your pants on." Ashley immediately blushed, as Nick knew he would have the upper hand in jokes for a long time. Nick laughed and Ashley saw the beginnings of some good friendships. "I don't know if Ashley told you guys but we're having a large party after the show and you guys are all invited of course." Nick declared to the whole room. "Yeah guys it's at my place on the outskirts of Orlando so I'll leave some directions for y'all and you can just come over whenever you guys want." Brian Littrell said. The room was filled with "thank you's" and "we'll definitely be there's". "Alright guys we got a show to put on...good job again." Howie exclaimed before everyone left. A herd of wild elephants could not remove the smiles off the faces of the O-town boys as they finally had a feeling of belonging. Ashley couldn't seem to get Nick's hug out of his mind and how great his whispers felt on Ashley's ear. In the faint background you could hear some Backstreet tunes being played as the crowd went crazy again for the feature presentation. Ashley began to get changed and began to look forward to what could be a great evening. TO BE CONTINUED... <<<>>> ---ND---