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Story by Amiddala
~~*Chapter Four*~~
Cilia rubbed her temples.
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Oh my God, I’m dreaming ! What’s happening
today is not possible. Please Lord let me sleep like this forever !
Morgan chuckled. Cilia was always funny and full of
liveliness. All her friends called her “ the little battery “, and this
nickname expressed perfectly the reality.
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Just calm down, or they will run away !
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You’re right, and this is the last thing we want,
isn’t it ?
Morgan’s uncle owned this huge concert hall, and
that was the best reason of the meeting she and Cilia had with the Backstreet
Boys. If he wasn’t who he was, the two friends would never have had this
marvellous opportunity.
They were patiently waiting for
their five stars to come in the reception room under the stage. Suddenly bob
yawned his head off and Cilia began to laugh.
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He’s the only one who’s fed up here ! Do you
realize, stupid dog, that you’re going to meet the Backstreet Boys ? What is
in your head ? Do you have a brain or something that has the same use ? They Are
the biggest group across all our universe ! Don’t tell me that you don’t
care !
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Thank you !
Cilia quickly stood up from in front of Bob and
blushed when she saw who just spoke. She wanted to disappear under the ground :
Nick, AJ, Brian, Howie and Kevin were looking at her and laughing out loud.
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I’m… Sorry, I’m confused, I didn’t know you
were there…
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Don’t be sorry, Miss. Actually, it was very funny
to watch ! said AJ, approaching.
Cilia instantaneously regained her self-confidence.
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Really ? Then I’m proud of me !
She took Morgan’s arm.
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My name is Cilia, and here is my best friend
Morgan. We’re two of your biggest fans and we’re sooooooo happy to meet you
tonight !
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Don’t you introduce our non-fan ? asked Howie D
with a grin.
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Oh yeah, I was completely forgetting ! This Sirs,
is Bob. Morgan’s dog and my favorite one to tease !
Nick gave him a friendly stroke and hugged the two
girls, soon followed by the rest of the band.
After a little moment, they all sat in the
comfortable armchairs there were in the room. Cilia couldn’t take her eyes
away from Nick., sitting right next to her. He was so much more handsome and
adorable than she imagined ! The best word coming to her mind to describe him
was “ exceptional “. But was there one word that suited ?
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Did you enjoy our show ? asked Kev a few minutes
later.
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Of course, replied Morgan with conviction. You’re
even better than you were two yeas ago !
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Did you both come to see us in 1998 ?
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Yes, and we really had a blast !
Howie D inquired :
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And did you see the one we did during the
Millennium Tour ? I mean, last year ?
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No, we didn’t.
Morgan looked down and her voice became weaker.
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I… I just couldn’t come.
Brian glanced curiously at her but said nothing.
A little too quickly, Cilia changed the subject of
the conversation.
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And what do you think of our town ?
AJ, Nick, Howie and Kev started to chat with her
about all the charms of New Orleans. They seemed to get along very well and
Morgan smiled sweetly as she was listening to them. Cilia was amusing herself so
much and that was all that mattered for now. She loved to know that her best
friend was on cloud number nine, she deserved it.
While she was thinking about
these things, her eyes closed, Brian couldn’t help but look at her. Why did
she nearly cry when Howie D asked if she saw the show ? What happened to prevent
her from coming ? She looked so fragile… And beautiful, too. Especially her
eyes were fascinating. They had something special, but he didn’t know what.
Maybe their incredible depth, their dark blue color or the strange way they had
to settle on people. Actually, they seemed to dive into minds, to go through
bodies. It was amazing. All of a sudden, Brian felt the need of getting to know
her more. He cleared his throat and decided to talk with her for a little
moment.
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And… Miss Morgan, what’s your favorite song on
the Black & Blue album ?
He was almost whispering. He wanted to chat with
her, not someone else. This was so weird, he didn’t even have any idea why.
But since Christmas he has been behaving in a weird way, so it was usual now.
Morgan slowly turned her head towards him.
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You can let “ miss “ fall, you know. Morgan is
enough for me to be sure that it’s me that you’re calling.
After a few seconds, she answered his question.
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I think my favorite song is “ I Promise You “.
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With everything I am… murmured Brian, more for
himself than for her.
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Sad memories, isn’t it ? asked gently Morgan.
He looked at her in shock.
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How do you know ?… I mean, what makes you think
that it brings sad memories to me ?
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I just know. When you sang this song during the
show, I felt it. It showed in your voice.
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I thought I could hide it…
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Don’t be upset, you hide it perfectly. I bet that
I’m the only one who noticed this.
Brian was now staring at her with big eyes.
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But how… ?
Morgan laughed.
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It seems that I’ve got this power…
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Can you read into my mind ?
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No, I can’t. All I do is feel the emotions coming
from you, it’s nothing special.
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And what do you feel ?
She sighed before replying.
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Well,… Your heart is so full with fears and sad
things… Something’s wrong in your life and it eats you from inside, more and
more everyday. Can you swear me that all this is not true ?
Brian shook sadly his head.
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Unhappily, I can’t.
They both stayed silent for
the next three minutes. Then B-Rok grinned at her.
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Wow. All I can say is “ wow “. It’s amazing.
You really get a special gift.
A smile appeared on Morgan’s lips but she
didn’t answer anything. She only stroke slowly Bob’s fur down.
Suddenly one of the band
managers came in like a whirlwind.
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Guys, it’s time to leave ! Hurry, you’re
already late and the hotel is not
going to keep its doors open all night long !
Nick grumbled.
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And what ? We’re pop stars ! They can wait for us
!
AJ stood up and asked for some attention.
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I’ve got an idea, everybody ! Why aren’t Cilia
and Morgan coming to visit us at our hotel tomorrow morning ? So we’ll be able
to talk more and learn to know each other ! I’m sure we could become good
friends !
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Ooooooo, man, this is so great ! Come on, I wanna
kiss you right now ! exclaimed Nick, jumping on his feet.
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Frack has a crush on Cilia !
Nick turned to face his best mate.
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Don’t spill the beans, please !
Cilia blushed and they all burst out laughing.
One hour later, finally back at
their hotel, the five BSB had a last little chat together before retiring to
bed.
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They are really friendly, said Howie D.
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Yes, approved Nick. Meeting them was a lot of fun !
Brian yawned and collapsed on his bed.
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She’s different.
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Who ? asked curiously Nick.
B-Rok closed his eyes and covered his body with the
sheet, saying no word but smiling.
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Who’s different ?
For only reply, Kev pulled him back by the arm and
took him off towards the corridor.
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What ? Who’s different ?
Kevin closed carefully his cousin’s room door
behind the four of them and looked at Nick, who was still whining.
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Nicky, that’s wonderful.
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What ? What’s wonderful ?
Kevin contented himself with smiling.