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~~*Chapter Four*~~

     Cilia rubbed her temples.

-         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.

-         Just calm down, or they will run away !

-         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.

-         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 !

-         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.

-         I’m… Sorry, I’m confused, I didn’t know you were there…

-         Don’t be sorry, Miss. Actually, it was very funny to watch ! said AJ, approaching.

Cilia instantaneously regained her self-confidence.

-         Really ? Then I’m proud of me !

She took Morgan’s arm.

-         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 !

-         Don’t you introduce our non-fan ? asked Howie D with a grin.

-         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 ?

-         Did you enjoy our show ? asked Kev a few minutes later.

-         Of course, replied Morgan with conviction. You’re even better than you were two yeas ago !

-         Did you both come to see us in 1998 ?

-         Yes, and we really had a blast !

Howie D inquired :

-         And did you see the one we did during the Millennium Tour ? I mean, last year ?

-         No, we didn’t.

Morgan looked down and her voice became weaker.

-         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.

-         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.

-         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.

-         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.

-         I think my favorite song is “ I Promise You “.

-         With everything I am… murmured Brian, more for himself than for her.

-         Sad memories, isn’t it ? asked gently Morgan.

He looked at her in shock.

-         How do you know ?… I mean, what makes you think that it brings sad memories to me ?

-         I just know. When you sang this song during the show, I felt it. It showed in your voice.

-         I thought I could hide it…

-         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.

-         But how… ?

Morgan laughed.

-         It seems that I’ve got this power…

-         Can you read into my mind ?

-         No, I can’t. All I do is feel the emotions coming from you, it’s nothing special.

-         And what do you feel ?

She sighed before replying.

-         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.

-         Unhappily, I can’t.

    They both stayed silent for  the next three minutes. Then B-Rok grinned at her.

-         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.

-         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.

-         And what ? We’re pop stars ! They can wait for us !

AJ stood up and asked for some attention.

-         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 !

-         Ooooooo, man, this is so great ! Come on, I wanna kiss you right now ! exclaimed Nick, jumping on his feet.

-         Frack has a crush on Cilia !

Nick turned to face his best mate.

-         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.

-         They are really friendly, said Howie D.

-         Yes, approved Nick. Meeting them was a lot of fun !

Brian yawned and collapsed on his bed.

-         She’s different.

-         Who ? asked curiously Nick.

B-Rok closed his eyes and covered his body with the sheet, saying no word but smiling.

-         Who’s different ?

For only reply, Kev pulled him back by the arm and took him off towards the corridor.

-         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.

-         Nicky, that’s wonderful.

-         What ? What’s wonderful ?

Kevin contented himself with smiling.

Chapter Five
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