There stood the BSB. The girls were in awe.
H: Hi. what took you so long?
T: We were trying to get through the crowds of people looking for you.
B: Exactly how many people were there?
T: A lot. Let's just leave it at that.
Driver: It's time we get going.
So Taina and Keshia along with the BSB got ready to get on the bus. The guys were perfect gentlemen and got their bags for them. Then they got a tour of the bus.
KR:............and this is the sleeping area. Taina, you will sleep in the bunk underneath Nick's. Keshia, if it's all right with you, you will sleep on the bunk on top of Brian's.
T&K: Okay.
(Taina and keshia whispering to each other)
K: I know you're gonna like sleeping under Nick
T: Like you don't mind being on top of Brian.
K: I don't.
T: I don't either.
Meanwhile, the driver drove of to some mall so that everyone could get ant last minute things that they needed. On the way there, the guys and girls were sitting at the part of the bus where it looks like diner booths with the leather seats. As they, were going along, they got to know each other better. Taina was sitting sideways across from Brian who was in the seat next to Keshia who was also sitting sideways. Nick was sitting in the seat next to Taina, sitting sideways. The others were on the other side of the bus. They got quiet for a minute and Taina looked out of the window.
T: This isn't the way to the mall.
B: We have to go to a smaller town where there are less people.
T: Oh.
A while later, they were at the mall. They got off the bus and decided to shop as one big group for a while. First, they went to Big and Tall because Nick and Kevin needed new pants. They had to get measured for them so while the others were browsing, Taina and Keshia decided to go get some more T-shirts and shorts because they didn't have that many. So they told the guys where they were going and left. They were trying on clothes and being silly. They lost track of the time. As they were stepping out in some capris and short tank tops, the boys stepped into the store and saw the two of them. Taina jumped behind Keshia because she didn't want anyone to see her. They tried to go back into the dressing room but A.J. stopped them by saying....
A.J.: Damn y'all look phat.
Taina turned around blushing.
T: Thanks but, we were just being silly. We don't even wear clothes like this.
B: Oh. Well you two do look nice in those though. Are you gonna buy them?
K&T: No!!
A.J.: Why not?
T: It's not my style.
Keshia and Taina went back into the dressing room and changed back ino their regular clothes. They paid for their T-shirts and shorts and everyone went back to the bus.
T: Are we gonna stop anywhere else?
KR: No.
T: Good. Now I can change.
So she went into the bunk room to change. When she got there, Nick was just pulling up his pants.
T: OOPS! Sorry.
She turned to leave.
N: That's ok. I was done.
T: Oh.
N: Can I talk to you for a while after you're done doing whatever you gotta do?
T: Sure.
He walked out. Meanwhile, Keshia was at the back of the bus reading a book when Brian went in and sat down next to her.
B: what are you reading?
K: Sisters and Lovers.
B: Is it good?
K: Yeah.
She didn't feel like reading anymore so she decided to talk to Brian since he sat next to her.
B: You look young. How old are you?
K: I'm 19 going on 20.
B: That is young.
K: No it's not.
B: Well, compared to me you are.
K: So, where are we off to?
B: We're going to Nebraska.
K: What are you gonna do there?
B: Charity concert.
All of a sudden, Keshia started laughing.
B: What's so funny?
K: I just remembered reading something a while ago that talked about all the times celebrities made mistakes at their concerts.
B: What's so funny about that?
K: They talked about how you fell at a charity concert.
B: Awwwww man...... They actually wrote about that?
K: Yup.
Keshia had a magazine next to her and Brian reached for it, accidentally poking her in the side without noticing. She laughed.
B: What?
K: You poked me.
He looked confused.
K: I'm ticklish.
B: Oh.
Awkward silence. Then he poked her again and she poked him back and they started tickle-fighting. They ended up laying on the couch with Brian on top of her. They looked at each other for a second and then pulled away. Sparks were already flying between them. Meanwhile, Taina just remembered that Nick wanted to talk to her. She found him in the bunk area.
T: Hey.
N: Hey.
T: You wanted to talk to me?
N: .......... Oh, yeah. I just wanted to pick up the conversation you were having with everyone but just you and me.
T: Sure.
So they talked for a long while and laughed a whole lot.
N: You have a cute laugh.
T: Thanks. How do you sleep on the top bunk?
N: I don't know. I just do.
T: I mean, there's no ladder. How do you climb up?
N: A boost.
T: Oh.
N: You wanna try?
T: Sure.
N: Is "sure" you're favorite word?
T: Kinda.
He boosted her up.
T: This is too high. One extra roll and I'm on the floor. Let me down.
She started to climb down but slipped. Nick caught her and they looked into each other's eyes. Then he leaned down and gave her a peck on the lips. Then another one. Then one more. Then Taina pulled away.
N: What?
T: It's just a bit too soon.
He pouted.
T: Awwww.... Will a hug make y fell better?
N: No........ But a kiss will.
T: No.
N: A French.
T: Noooooo.
N: Both. And I'm not giving up either.
T: ALRIGHT!! ALRIGHT!!! You get both!! Happy?
N: Yes.
He tried to kiss her. but she pulled away and went to bed. So did he. Meanwhile, Keshia was watching MTV and I WANT IT THAT WAY came on. She put the volume up and started singing along. Brian came into the room and sat down. Keshia didn't notice him until Nick held the high note in the song. She turned around and stopped.
B: Were you having fun?
K: I happen to like this song a lot.
B: I can tell.
She started to blush. She turned off the TV and they started to talk. Brian kept making funny faces and telling funny stories. They were both rollin'. After a while..............
K: I'm going to sleep.
B: Me too. I'll walk you.
They walked to the bunks and Keshia was about to kiss Brian on the cheek because he wasn't looking but, he turned his head and she ended up kissing him on the lips. She tried to pull away but, He moved in so she was like what the hell and they kept kissing. Then HE pulled away.
B: I've been wanting to do that since I saw you in that outfit at the mall.
K: I was trying to kiss you on the cheek but you turned your head.
B: I know. Let's go to sleep.
He gave her a boost to her bunk and they went to sleep.
