A week before my 20th birthday the guys were back on Long Island for two shows. Of course I went. Early in the morning I met Nick and the guys at the hotel. We hung there for a half-hour before going to set up for the show. After all the interviews and photos, Nick and I found ourselves alone in his dressing room.
"Finally, some time alone!" Nick laughed.
"Yea." I agreed.
"I have something for you." Nick said going over to his bag.
"What?" I said curiously.
"I got you a birthday gift." He said smiling handing me a small box. I opened it to reveal a necklace and charm saying 'Nicks' Babylove' on it.
"Oh Nick! It is beautiful!!" Was all I could say. I gave him a big hug and kiss. I put it on and it fit great with the Backstreet Boys chain I had bought about 2 years before I met Nick.
"I want you to have this too." He said taking off his prized gold anchor necklace.
"Oh Nick.. I can't take this. You love it too much." I said.
"Not as much as I love you. Look at the back." He said softly a sly smile on his face. I turned the anchor around, It read 'To Rachel, I Will Love you forever. Nick' I was about to cry. Who knew that I would be this happy and this in love with a man.
"Nick come on we gotta go on stage!" Brian yelled popping his head in the dressing room.
"Coming!" Nick yelled back. He took my hand and we walked to where he had to start backstage. Then I went out to stand next to the front row and I watched the show.
After the show we went back to the hotel. Since they had another show the next day on the Island, I stayed with Nick. We said our good nights and went back to the room.
That night we made love for the first time. I made love for the first time to the man I loved to death and I knew he felt the same way.
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~That may~
Well the tour ended. As well school for me. On the morning of the 20th someone was knocking at the door.
"MOM GET THAT!" I said still in bed trying to sleep. She did and I thought it was for her. My head was facing my wall and I didnt hear anyone enter my room. Someone put a hand on my shoulder.
"Mom?" I questioned. "I'm trying to sleep." I finished. I felt a kiss on my neck. I turned around fully awake.
"Nickolas!" I said putting my arms around him. "You love to surprise me don't you?"
"Well I love to see you smile!" He stated smiling. Oh how that smile made me melt. Then he leaned down and we kissed.
"Let me get changed." I said going to get up.
"Well we could wait a bit on that." he said with a mischievous smile.
"What are you thinking about Carter?" I said with the same smile.
"I could show you." He said moving closer.
"You dont know how much I want you to but my folks are home and if they hear anything you will be out of here soooooo fast." I said hugging him.
"Damn!" He said biting his lower lip. I got dressed and we decided to go to the beach. As the sun was setting Nick and I walked down the beach just enjoying being together. Of course Ken followed behind us. It was an ugly reminder that Rick was still out there.
We stopped to look at the sky. It was beautiful.
"Babylove?" Nick said to me softly.
"Yes sweetie?" I asked. Nick got down on one knee. I was just... OH I DONT KNOW!.... I just watched him.
"Rachel, I love you with all my heart and soul. You are my sun on a cloudy day and my star at night. You make me completely happy. Ever since I met you I've felt whole. So I ask you my babylove, will you marry me?" Nick finished looking up at me. Ok now I was crying.
"Nickolas, I love you also with all my heart and soul, so yes I will marry you!" I said and Nick jumped up and picked me up and kissed me. I looked back at Ken and he was smiling.
'You knew' I mouthed to him. He nodded yes and winked.
Ok when we got back home my dad was less then happy with what happened.
"YOURE ONLY 20 YEARS OLD!" He yelled.
"But he loves me and I love him!" I yelled back. "Sorry dad but we are getting married." I calmed down enough to say. He was still upset but he backed off.
"Rachel I just want you to be happy but not to move to fast." He said calming down.
"Dad I am happy. For the first time in my life I am truly happy." I said looked my father in the eyes. He hugged me.
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Nick bought a house here on Long Island. Not a big place but one we could live in and I could manage on my own when he went off on tour and I was left here to go to school. Nick lived with me most of the time. Except touring and going to Florida for group recordings and such. Even though he just got off a tour another one was set to start on June 8th. I would go with him.
I'm not gonna go into details about what happened when BSB fans found out about the engagement but let me just say this even though some were mad the Boys still sold out every show on the tour.
