Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 07:32:04 CDT
From: CH
Subject: In The Groove pt. 14

*Author's Note: Damn, I didn't know it was gonna go on for this long, lol!
But I love doing it, though. I love to write. And just so yall know, I write
all the time,about all sorts of things.* Cinn

                   IN THE GROOVE PT. 14

     In the limo, on the way to the party, Britney and Jasmine rubbed each
other's hands until they became warm, silent. Once they were, they became
more animated. There was a sense of anticipation in the limo. "Tonight, I
become a woman!" Britney said, smiling big. "Eighteen now.....I'm no longer
jail bait to horny old men," she joked.
      "Just because you're no longer jail bait doesn't mean I can't cuff
you," Jasmine said. "And what do you want with horny old men?"
    "I'm just joking, baby. You know that!"
    "Yeah, and you can't accuse me of rape now, either!" Jasmine said,
shaking her head. "It looks like it's just full speed ahead now," she
added,laughing.
    "And you know this, man!!!" Britney said, scooting closer to Jas.
    "Are you hungry?" Jasmine asked.
    "Yes, a little...." Britne's stomach growled.
    They laughed, and laughed even harder when Jasmine's growled in return.
    Jas playfully moved to the other side of the limo, taunting "I'm staying
away from you ---I don't want my stomach to growl all night long!"
    "Well, okay then..allright...when you need some lovin', don't come my
way
either!" Britney laughed, moving over next to Jasmine.
    "Move!"
    "No!"
    "Yes!"
    "Are you ticklish?"
    "No," Jasmine said with her best deadpan face. "Are you?" she asked back
eagerly, hoping to sway britney from tickling her.
   "No, of course not," Britney said airily.
    "Well, we'll see." Jasmine said reassuredly.
    "What do you mean?" Britney asked.
    "Don't worry about it."
    "Believe me, I won't," Britney assured her, moving away. She began
mock-pouting, sticking out her bottom lip.
    Jasmine tried not to smile as she asked, "Why did you move way over
there?"
    "I don't wanna "infect" you with my stomach." Britney took out her
compact and touched her lipstick up. "We're here.....Oh my God,
honey....look !"
   Jasmine looked out past the tint at the club. In the front was a huge
banner that said "HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRITNEY!" with blinking musical notes drawn
all over it. There were limousines everywhere, and cameras as well. But
Britney hadn't noticed that, but the banner. Jasmine noticed the
people...famous faces, everywhere. She could feel herself becoming shy. The
limo was pulling to a stop, and papparazzi was getting into position.
Jasmine saw a woman who must be Britney's mother standing to the left of one
of the ropes. The girls gathered their purses and looked at each other.
    "Are you ready?" Britney asked her.
    "Yes." Jasmine said.
    They took a deep breath and the limo driver opened their door.
    "And here she is now, the birthday girl, Britney Spears, who arrived
with... Jasmine Hall, one of her friends and dancers..." ET's Mary Hart was
saying as they got out of the limo. The girls held hands as they walked up
to the red carpet and up to Linda, Britney's mom.
     "Hi, mom."
     "Hi, baby."
     "Hi, Mrs. Spears."
     "Hellooo...who are you?"
     "I'm Jasmine, a dancer."
     "Oh, nice to meet you..." Mrs. Spears said, looking at their hands
linked. She joined them and they walked up the red carpet.
      "Your father may be here, you know. I don't know. But he said he may
come."
      "Really, daddy will be here?" Britney said, love glowing in her eyes.
      "Baby, I said I'm not sure. But he might."
      Britney squeezed Jasmine's hand and smiled at her. Jasmine smiled back
as they went inside.
      The club was all decked out for Britney's party. Tommy Hilfiger, who
paid for it, went all out. DJ Kid Capri was spinning records,and a cool
house mix of salsa music was playing. Some people were dancing, and others
were just lounging at their tables.It was semi-dark inside.
     Left and right, people were approaching Britney to hug her and
congratulate her, also introducing themselves to Jasmine. Jasmine couldn't
believe she was here,among all these celebrities. It was too many at one
time for her. She didn't mind them really, but were they real?
     "What's your name?" Sarah Michelle Gellar asked Jasmine while Britney
was chatting with Joshua Jackson nearby.
     Jasmine almost said "Buffy," but caught herself and said,"Jasmine
Hall."
     "Oh, how do you know Britney?"
     "I'm a dancer for her."
     "Oh. I thought you might be something more than just her dancer.I saw
how you two came in, and was just wondering."
     "Oh." Jasmine didn't know what to tell her. Her and Britney hadn't
talked about who they should tell and who shouldn't be told. She decided to
change the subject.
     "Do you have any movies coming up? I really loved "Cruel Intentions." "
     "I have a few things in the back burner. I so admire you. How long have
you been dancing?" Sarah asked her, touching her arm.
     "Um...about ten years, if you count in the bedroom." Jasmine stuttered,
laughing nervously. What was this?
     "Oh....would you dance with me if I asked you to?" Sarah asked her,
smiling sexily.
     "What?" Jasmine said, shocked. Sarah kept stroking her arm.
     She stepped up close to her and whispered into her ear, "Unlike some
people, I'm not hiding my sexuality." She kissed Jasmine's cheek.
    "BITCH, WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING??????" Britney yelled.
    The music stopped.
    Brintey's father walked into the club.

TBC