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I was sitting in my room looking at all the Backstreet Boys posters and pictures that I had up. 'I have to meet them, somehow.' I whispered to no one. I put on the CD player and turned up Millennium. I had entered every contest and paid big money to see them in concert, yet I havent met them. Little did I know the latest contest I entered would give me the chance to do so.
The next day when I woke up I went down stairs to get some cereal. I was yawning and only half awake. The phone rang and as I was yawning I picked up the phone and said "Hello?"
"Is this Rachel?" The man said on the other end of the phone
"Whos calling?" I asked a little weary because I havent heard this voice before.
"My name is Joe Neismith. Im calling about the MTV Backstreet Boys Contest." The man said. My mouth hung open. I couldnt believe it.
"This is her." I said, "did I win?"
"Yes, You did! You get to spend a whole week with the boys!" he said excitedly
"AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! OH MY GOD!!!" I screamed. My mom came running in to see what was wrong.
"Whats the matter?" she asked.
"I won. I won!!!!!" I screamed
"Won what?" she asked
"To spend a week with BSB!" I continued to yell almost forgetting about Joe on the phone.
"Are you still there!" I heard him yell in to the phone. I regained some of my composure.
"Oh yes, yes. Im still here!" I said still screaming
"Ok, calm down. Let me tell you what you need to do. You will leave in 3 weeks so take off from work or school" he said
"Schools over" I said still energized
"You know what I mean." he said laughing. After he gave me the details and we hung up I was bouncing off the walls.
"What did he say?" My mom asked
"He said we leave in 3 weeks to meet the boys! He said I could bring you guys too so the 4 of us are going to Florida!!" I finished then ran up stairs to tell my sister and my dad. My sister was so stoked!
--------3 weeks later-------
I cant believe Im going to meet them! Oh My "God!! Im going to meet Nick!!" I yelled and my sister Ashley agreed. The last 3 weeks were hell and heaven all at the same time. Hell because it took 3 weeks for this day to come and heaven because I was going to meet them. My friends were so jealous! They begged me to take them with me but I couldnt but I promised them autographs and pictures.
We got to the airport and boarded the plane. The plane ride seemed to take forever but when we landed I wanted to run off the plane as fast as I could but my parents being the slow pokes that they are, it took almost twice as long to get off the plane. My sister was just as excited as I was.
"Come on" she said in a whinny voice.
When we finally got off the plane we were met by Joe.
The boys are waiting at Nicks house. If they came out to meet you they would have been mobbed Joe said leading us outside.
"Thats ok. Lets just go then." I replied. When we walked out of the airport there was this long stretch limo waiting for us.
"WOW!" My family and I said in unison. We got in and it had a t.v./vcr, a bar, and headsets so we could all listen to our own music if we wanted. But I wasnt interested in that, I was to busy thinking of what I was going to say to the Backstreet Boys.
It took like 20 minutes to get to Nicks house but it felt like forever. We pulled up to the gate of his house and all I could do was say "Oh my God!" Nick is in there
"I guess Nick is your favorite, uh?" Joe said.
"What gave you that idea?" My mom said laughing a little. I shot her a shut up look and that made her laugh a little more. We got out or the limo and went to the door.
When we got to the door there was a note on it. It read..
"We are in the back. Just go around.
-Nick"
So we headed around back and as we rounded the corner I saw Nick TRY and dive in to the pool but it didnt quite turn out right and he landed on this stomach. I heard the other boys and Nicks parents laughing at him as he came up from under the water. I had to laugh a little to. Joe spoke up when we fully entered the yard.
"Hello! We are here!" he said smiling. I was speechless. My sister and I just smiled.
"Hello!" they all said in unison.
Nicks mom came over to us and said with this big warm smile on her face. "Come in, come in and have something to drink and some lunch!"
"Oh, thank you" my mom said and turned to me as Mrs. Carter walked to the table.
"Who is she?"
"Thats Nicks mom, Jane Carter" I replied.
"Oh ok." Then we walked to the table and Joe spoke up.
"Rachel, why dont you introduce your family to everyone?"
"Ok" I said as I introduced me family then Joe introduced everyone to us, like I didnt already know who they were! As Joe introduced us to everyone all I could do was look at Nick. He was still dripping wet from being in the pool. Damn, He looks FINE I thought to myself. After the introductions were made we all sat down for lunch. Nick pulled out the chair for me to sit and Brian did the same for my sister, Ashley, and my dad of course pulled the chair out for my mom (Oh how sweet! I know I know). As I sat down Nick dripped on me a little and I started to laugh.
"What are you laughing at?" he asked a little nervous
"Nothing, youre just getting me wet!" I said laughing harder.
"Oh sorry" he said as he blushed a little and grabbed a towel
"It's ok. It is hot out here anyway." I said to him to make him feel better.
During lunch we all started talking about all different things. We talked about the flight, and how I won, just different things.
"Where are you from again?" Nick asked me
"New York" I said back taking a drink of my soda.
"Oh really! What part?" he asked
"Eastern Long Island."
"Cool. What do you like to do for fun?" Nick asked
"Well, I like to play sports, video games, hang out with my friends, go to the beach, stuff like that." I said smiling.
"Do you really like video games and the beach?" Nick said giving me a look like Do you like them just because I do?
"Yes, I do. Even ask my family." I said back returning a look Come on you have to know Im telling the truth (AN: I really do like video games and the beach. That is no lie!)
"Ok I believe you. Want to catch a video game later?" he asked smiling.
"Sure but I have to warn you Im pretty good!" I said laughing.
After about 2 hours of talking my dad asked, "Where are we going to stay?" everyone turned to look at Joe to see what his answer was.
"Well, we had you set up in this great hotel but Jane and Bob insisted that you stay with them." Joe said.
"I dont know. I dont want to put them out." my dad said implying that I just met Nick and he doesnt want anything going on, if ya know what I mean! (HE HE HE)
"Nonsense. We have enough room in this house for 3 families!" Jane replied.
My sister and I at the same time said, "Please dad can we?" then Nick and his brother and sisters chimed in with "Yea dad, please, can they stay?"
"Alright, alright!" he said but if I have any trouble we are going to the hotel he said in that dad discipline voice.
"Oh yes sir!" Nick, Ashley, his siblings and me said at the same time then we all saluted him. We all burst out in laughter.
"Oh no! We have two more Carters on our hands!" Kevin said laughing at what we just did.
"Hey what is that supposed to mean?" Nick said hitting him in the arm.
"Nothing, its just that you guys act like youve known each other forever. You guys have the same sense of humor!" Kevin said getting up "Now Nick for hitting me you now have to be killed! Muaaaaahahahahahaha" he said as Nick took off and Kevin chased after him. Everyone was in a fit of laughter. Kevin caught Nick and picked him up and put Nick over his shoulder.
"Kev, Im sorry. Please put me down!" Nick said half laughing and half yelling. Kevin swung him around and walked to the pool.
"Ok, as you wish!" Kevin said and threw him in the pool. Brian went up behind Kevin and pushed him in the pool.
"Hey who did that?" Kevin said as he came out from the water.
"Thats what you get for picking on Nick!" Brian said laughing. I couldnt help but laugh at these guys. Nicks parents were laughing along with mine. After that little scene Joe said good-bye and our folks went in to the house. My sister and I were left with the boys. Two of which were still in the pool splashing the hell out of each other. I went over and stood next to Brian.
"What a riot, huh?" he asked me looking at Nick and Kev in the pool.
"Yep. Thats why I love you guys." I said to him.
They finally got out of the pool and I was still laughing at what had happened.
"Oh Miss Rachel, what are you laughing at?" Nick said coming up to me.
"Oh nothing" I said still laughing Just how funny you two are.
"Oh really. Lets see how funny it is when I get you soaked!" he said slowly coming near me with that cute little devil look in his eyes (Backstreet Boys homecoming in Orlando, check out I need you tonight when he says Orlando, Ive got a small, small idea you'll see that cute little devil look. Lol)
"Oh no you dont." I said ducking behind Brian
"Come here you!" Nick said laughing and I ran but I let him catch me. He put his arms around me getting me soaked but I didnt care I loved this, who wouldnt! Meanwhile, Kevin was going after Brian for pushing him in the pool, which ended when Kev got his revenge and Brian was now in the pool.
We all hung out and talked as the three guys and I were drying off. We talked about different things but I wont bore you with that. The sun was starting to set and the other four guys had to go. They were all tired since they had been up since 4 that morning for a photo shoot. So we said our good-byes and see ya tomorrows.
"Ashley, come here I need to show you something!" Aaron yelled to my sister and she ran to see what he wanted.
"My brother really likes your sister." Nick said to me after Ashley left.
"I know, she likes him too." I said to him. Until we got to Nicks house, Ashley was a dedicated Nick fan but once she saw Aaron, well you know.
Nick looked at me and asked, "Do you want to go to the beach? "
"Yes, that would be nice" I said. "I would love to watch the sun set. I never really get a chance to do that."
"I know. Neither do I." Nick said to me. We walked down to the beach and walked along the edge of the waves. We talked and laughed. We found a nice spot and sat down facing the sunset.
I"'m having such a great time. This is the best thing that has ever happened to me." I said smiling.
"I'm having a good time too. Im glad you're happy." He said to me looking at me with those baby blues eyes. I just got lost in them; they were so warm and caring.
What we didnt know was there was some one watching us. Out of the blue four men came out from behind the sand doons. Before we knew it, three of the men jumped on Nick and the other one held me and put a hand over my mouth so I couldnt yell. They hit Nick in the stomach, which knocked the wind out of him, he couldnt yell either. They were wearing masks so I couldnt see who they were. They handcuffed his hands behind his back and gagged his mouth. Nick turned his head towards me. His hair was in his face but I could still see his eyes. They were pleading for help. The men then picked Nick up to his feet and took us to a black van. They threw us in.
Two of the men sat in the back and guarded us while the other two sat in the front. "W...What do you want with us?" I asked nervously
"You will know in time" one of the men said.
All of the men were big in build. They were all either the same height as Nick or a little taller but they all had more of a muscular build then Nick. I pulled myself closer to Nick. I put my hand slowly behind his back to see if I could undo the handcuffs but I couldnt so I just held his hand and he held mine. He tried to tell me that it was going to be ok but since his mouth was gagged he had to tell me with his eyes and by squeezing my hand. I would have taken the gag off but they were watching us like hawks. After about an hour the van stopped.
Were here! one of the men said then the back doors to the van opened and they dragged us out.
"Cmon!" one guy yelled at Nick.
"Hm hoing!" Nick muffled.
"Dont get smart with me boy!" the same man yelled. He then looked at me with the shut up look. I again pulled closer to Nick and held his arm.
We entered a building and walked down a long hallway. We entered a big room that was sound proof. In the back of the room there was a jail cell type thing in the back.
"Put them in there" the leader said "you can take that stuff off him now. They can't run or yell. No one will here them in here." he finished. One of the other men took off the gag and handcuffs. They then pushed us in the cell. We turned and looked at the men as they locked us in. Then walked out of the room. Nick and I want over and sat on the cot that was there.
"Whats going to happen to us?" Are they going to kill us? I asked starting to cry.
"I dont THINK that they are going to kill us. They want us for something." Nick said putting his arms around me. We sat back against the wall. I put my head down on Nicks shoulder. I shivered a little because the room was so cold.
"Are you cold?" Nick asked looking down at me.
"Yea a little" I replied in a whisper. Nick then pulled me closer and rubbed my arms. A few minutes later I fell asleep in his arms. I dont know how I did but I did. I just felt safe with him.
I woke up sometime later to find that it was Nick who had his head on my shoulder. He was out cold. He looked so peaceful. I gently pushed some of his hair out of his face and he squeezed me a little tighter. I didnt mind, I was glad he was with me.
The moment was ruined when one of the men came in the room still wearing a mask and slammed the door. Nick jumped awake.
"AAAAWWWW! Isnt that cute he" said sarcastically "sorry to ruin the moment!" he finished with a laugh.
"What do you want?" Nick asked angrily
"Whoa pretty boy, youll know soon enough." he said.
"Who are you? What is your name?" I asked
"You can call me Vince." He said. "Let me tell you this now, if you do what you are told you will be fine."
"Where are the others? You didnt hurt them did you?" Nick asked.
"No. We dont need them. In fact all we needed was you. She just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time." he replied pointing at me.
"What did I do?" Nick asked concerned getting up from the cot.
"Let me just say this, youre the most popular guy in the world. You have blond hair, blue eyes and youre the baby of the group the Backstreet Boys. Fans will pay anything to see you released unharmed." Vince said
"Money! Is that what you want? I have plenty of it!" Nick said walking till he was up to the bars. He put his hands through the bars and continued, "Let us go and Ill give you the money."
"It is not that simple. Im surprised that you dont recognize my voice. I went to school with you."
"No I dont." Voices change. Nick said looking down. "Did I do something to you? I dont remember hurting anyone."
"Nick, you dont get it! You got to leave school constantly while the rest of us had to go and try hard to get somewhere. Now look at you! Youre a big ass mega star!" Vince yelled.
"What?" Nick said walking backwards towards me then stopped. "I worked hard to get what I have! Thats why I left school a lot to try and become what I am today! "
"You were a little shit then and youre a little shit now!" Vince continued to yell.
The other men came running into the room to see what was going on.
"Whats going on?" one man asked
"Nothing Rick" Vince said pissed.
"Lance, Chris, and I are going to get something to eat. Want anything?" Rick asked
"Yea a burger." Vince replied
"What about them?" Lance said pointing to us.
"What about em?" Rick asked.
"They gotta eat too" Lance replied back shrugging his shoulders.
"Not now!" Rick said back.
"Ok" Lance sighed.
"Were off" Rick said. "Oh and dont tell to much of the story. I heard what you told them, so just shut up!"
"Ok, jeez." Rick said walking with them out of the room.
I looked at Nick.
"Someone from school? But who?" he said close to a whisper.
"I dont know but I just hope they let us go soon." I said terrified.
"Me too." he said coming over and hugging me. We went back and sat on the cot in to the same position we were before. He held me close and told me it would be all right. I fell asleep again in his arms. I woke up about an hour later.
"Rachel, honey, wake up" Nick said in a whisper. 'Did he just call me honey? I like that!' and I smiled to myself but quickly responded.
"What's wrong?"
"They're back and angry. I can hear them through the door."
Sure enough the men came back in with a television.
"Look at this!" Vince yelled "I told them no cops in the damn note!! They disobeyed!"
The newscaster on the television spoke
-------Backstreet Boy, Nick Carter and Rachel Smith (Not my real last name. Safety people!) a fan that won MTVs BSB contest, have been kidnapped! Last night a ransom note was found telling Mr. Carters parents to hand over 30 million dollars for the release of both Mr. Carter and Miss Smith. But until the police can figure out where they are nothing can be done. More on this story as it develops ------
I looked at the time on the bottom of the television.
"Its 8am." I whispered to Nick.
"We have been gone for 12 hours." he whispered back. We heard Rick yell.
"This is NOT GOOD!!!"
"Well be okay." Chris said trying to calm Rick down.
"No we wont! This is going to backfire!!!"
I looked at Nick and he looked back and said in a whisper "We need to get out of here!"
Rick stormed out of the room and the others followed close by.
"We got to get out now!" Nick said to me and I've got an idea he got down on his stomach and got underneath the cot. "What are you doing?" I asked as he came back up with a spring in his hand.
"I'll use the spring to open the door to this cell" he quickly replied smiling a little. I got up and stood next to him as he reached his hands outside the bars and put the spring in the lock. After a few tries the door opened. He looked up at me and smiled.
"Lets go!" he said taking my hand. We went over to the door that lead in to the room and opened the door slowly.
"I dont see anyone." He said, "Lets go but stay behind me."
"Ok "
We were so close to getting away, when there they were standing and talking. They still had the masks on. We tried to duck out of the way but we werent fast enough.
"HEY GET BACK HERE!" Rick yelled as they pulled out their guns. We bolted the other way. We heard Rick say "Split up!" We ran and ran but were running in circles. We eventually ran into a dead end.
"Shit!" Nick said. As we turned around to go back, Vince and Rick were standing right there. Their guns pointed at us.
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