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Ch 1
Jo and Rachel headed backstage at the Westlife concert both girls not knowing what fate had in store for them. The girls waited in a room along with a bunch of other girls, mostly younger then themselves; they talked quietly about their favorite members Nicky and Kian. Rach had won tickets from a local radio station so Jo, her best friend, was the obvious person to bring since the girls had been friends for quiet awhile. Jo was 5’4, then, with brown hair (blonde on top), gray eyes, and loved to play the clarinet. Rach was also slim, had hazel eyes, red/purple hair, and was a singer. Bryan and Mark were the 1st to enter. A few younger girls rushed over to them. Shane and Kian came in next then Nicky 2 minutes later. The girls tried to get to Kian and Nicky but Rach only got Bryan and Shane then Jo got Mark and Bryan. Security was ushering the group of girls out when Kian stopped him. ‘Todd, I didn’t get to meet these 2 lovely ladies. You can leave them.’ He nodded and escorted the other girls out.

Ch 2
The girls got the other autographs. ‘You girls were the only ones who didn’t screech.’ Mark laughed. ‘Rach, can’t it’ll hurt her voice for the concert our school is having tomorrow.’ ‘You’re a singer?’ ‘I try, Jo plays the clarinet.’ ‘You don’t even have to try, she’s good.’ ‘Want to sing for us?’ Nicky asked. ‘Well… ok, only because you asked.’ She said then started singing ‘I’m Not A Girl, Not Yet A Women’. At the end everyone clapped as she blushed. ‘For that I think we should take you girls out for a drink.’ Kian said. The girls went to a bar and had a few sodas before they had to go home. Kian and Nicky got their numbers and promised to call the next day. In the morning the girls were at the practice for the show when Jo’s cell rang. ‘Hello?’ She said as Rach moved closer so she could hear the conversation. ‘Hello Jo, it’s Kian.’ ‘Hey Kian, what’s up?’‘Nothing, just calling like I promised. What time is the show?’ ‘At 1.’ ‘Great, me and Nix are coming.’ ‘But you’ll get spotted and mobbed.’ ‘Naww… we have an idea on how to hide ourselves.’ ‘We can meet you before if you want?’ ‘That would be great.’ Jo gave them directions then hung up. ‘Their coming!’ She yelled hugging Rach as the girls danced around.

Ch 3
At 1 they went outside and stood near a tree. A few minutes later two guys with hats on and goatees came up to them. ‘Hello Jo, Rachel.’ ‘Hi girls.’ ‘You could have fooled me.’ Jo said. ‘We try. I can’t wait to see the show. How long is it?’ ‘About an hour and half.’ ‘Good thing a brought some snacks.’ Nicky said pulling out some candy. ‘Nix, that is why your packing on the pounds. Hand em’ over.’ Kian said trying to get the chocolate from his band mate, the girls laughed as they ran around knocking into people. ‘I’m sorry.’ Nicky said to each person as he helped a lady up and Kian tackled him down grabbing the candy and opening it then tossing it in the trash. ‘Ki, that was so not nice!’ Nicky whined dusting himself off as the girls laughed. Rach looked at her watch. ‘We better get backstage and finish getting ready.’ ‘Ok, we’ll so get our seats then we can meet you back out here later.’ ‘Yea, good luck girls.’ Kian said pulling Nicky inside as they girls went backstage. ‘They are so cute and funny.’ Jo gushed as they sat and fixed their hair.

Ch 4
Jo went on and did fine, Rach was ending the show so she paced nervously. She was doing a mix of the Britney version of ‘I Love Rock N Roll’ then ‘I’m a Slave For You.’ She did a few moves and did some vocal warm-ups before it was her turn. The butterflies in her stomach seemed to double as the curtain raised and the music started. Rachel started singing and dancing to the beat as the crowd started clapping around after Kian and Nicky started. By the end everyone was up clapping and she bowed then hurried off the stage as everyone went on together. After getting changed and getting their things the two girls met Kian and Nicky outside. ‘Wow… Rach, that was totally awesome. You should try to get a deal.’ Nicky said. ‘I don’t know if I could do that for a job, it’s fun and all but I don’t want to do it everyday.’ ‘If you ever want to contract you should talk to us, we can get you a meeting.’ Kian said. ‘Ok.’ ‘Do you girls have any plans? We can go if you do.’ Nicky said. ‘No, we’re free.’ ‘Very good.’ The guys took the girls out to eat then they were walking around talking.

Ch 5
Over the next 3 days the girls met the guys, but after that night separately. Jo and Kian became extremely close, he’d met her after school and they’d spend hours sitting around and talking. On the other hand, Rach and Nicky were getting along but she was starting to feel something for Kian. Sure Nicky was great but there was just something about Kian. It was Friday and Westlife had a concert then they were heading out the next morning. Rach skipped school and wandered down the streets look for the perfect outfit. She found a store and walked inside bumping into someone. ‘I’m sorry.’ ‘It’s ok. I’m just really clumsy.’ ‘Hey Rach, it’s me.’ ‘Hey, don’t you have to be somewhere?’ ‘Not for 3 hours. Why aren’t you in school?’ ‘I wanted to go shopping. I need a break from school.’ ‘That’s cool. Want some company?’ ‘Sure.’ They walked around and talked then went to lunch. After Kian had to go back to the hotel and Rach continued to walk around. She finally got a pair of black pants with sparkly bottoms and then a black tube top with sparkles. She got a pair of Steve Madden platform sandals then went to go get ready.

Ch 6
Jo and Rach went to the concert together. ‘Rach, why weren’t you in school?’ ‘I had to go shopping.’ ‘Oh, nice outfit.’ ‘Thanks, you look good yourself.’ Jo had on jeans and a pink tank top. When they got to the arena Jo went up to Kian and gave him a kiss; Rach felt a twinge of jealously and went to go look for Nicky. She found him on the phone when he saw her he smiled and then said good-bye to whoever he was talking to. ‘Hey Rach, you look wow…’ He said looking her over again. ‘Thanks.’ ‘I heard you bumped into Kian today.’ ‘Yea…’ ‘You should have called me I would have loved to go shopping.’ ‘I thought you guys were busy. If I knew you weren’t then I would have called you.’ ‘This is our last night here.’ He said sadly standing up and taking Rachel’s hands. ‘Yea…it is.’ ‘But we’ll be back in a month and a half.’ ‘Such a long time.’ ‘Not really.’ ‘Oh so you won’t miss me?’ ‘I will but it could be longer. Maybe you and Jo can come out for a long weekend or something.’ ‘Maybe.’ Shane walked into the room. ‘Hey Nicky and Rach. We better go warm up soon.’ ‘Ok, I better go get dressed.’ Nicky followed Shane out of the room and Rach took a seat on the couch. Jo came in and sat next to her.

Ch 7
The girls were silent for a while both looking around not saying anything. Bryan ran into the room. ‘Hello girls, did you happen to see my wife and daughter?’ ‘No, sorry.’ ‘Thanks.’ He dashed out of the room and the girls both laughed. ‘It must be great to be in love.’ Rach said. ‘Yea, it is.’ ‘Oh, your in love with Kian?’ ‘I think so, he’s so different from what he is on TV. What do you think about Nicky?’ ‘He’s great, we just met 3 days ago…so I don’t know.’ ‘It’s ok, I know what you mean.’ Bryan came back into the room looking around for a bag. Jo handed him the one next to the couch. ‘Thanks.’ He walked back out. A few minutes later Kerry walked in. ‘Hello girls.’ ‘Hi.’ ‘Your both dressed to be out on stage. I heard about the talent show Nick was raving about how good you were. I wish Bryan and I could have gone. I bet it was great.’ ‘Rach stole the show.’ ‘You should sing at the after party. I’m sure everyone else would love to see you.’ ‘I don’t know-‘ ‘Come on Rach, it’ll be fun.’ ‘Ok, I guess I could do a little something.’ ‘Great, I’ll go tell the guys.’ Kerry hurried out of the room and Rach sighed.

Ch 8
The concert was great and after they all showered and got changed two limos took them to the after party. After a little convincing Rach got on the stage, she slowly walked over to the microphone in the middle of the stage. ‘Hi everyone, for those you who don’t know me I’m Rachel and I’m here to sing a few songs for you.’ She did her routine from the show then did a song she wrote ‘Tell Me How To Feel’. When she was done everyone applauded her and Nicky walked out on the stage. 'That's all she gets come on give it up for my girl!' He said pulling her close to him. Everyone cheered louder. When they got off the stage a bunch of comments from the guys and some of the crew greeted her. She talked for a few minutes until Nicky came back with some drinks. 'Rach, can we go talk?' 'Sure.' She followed him to a back exit and soon they were out in a alley. 'God, I'm so nervous right now.' 'Don't be nervous, it's just me.' She said smiling. 'Ok, it's cold out here so I'll get to the point. I know I've only known you for a short it me and all but I feel this really strong bond. We hardly know eachother but I want to give you this promise ring until we get to know eachother better and maybe it could be an…engagement ring.' He sad quickly pulling the case out of his pocket and sliding it on her finger.

Ch 9
There was a long pause and Nicky waited nervously as she looked at the ring. 'Nicky… this is so beautiful. Thank you so much.' She said hugging him then giving him a kiss. Nicky let out a sigh of relief. 'Let's go back inside I don't want you to catch a cold.' 'Naww…. your voice and health are much more important.' She said as he opened the door. They walked inside holding hands. Jo saw the ring on her hand and nearly fell over. Kian saw this and turned. 'Jo, are you ok?' 'Yea, I'm fine.' She said looking away this time she was felling the jealousy towards her bestfriend. When the party ended the girls said good-bye for a month and a half. The girls drove home after they stopped crying. 'What's the ring? Let me see.' Jo said as they stopped at Rachel's house; Rach extended her hand. 'It's a promise ring for now.' 'Oh… and you said that it wasn't serious.' Jo said excitedly hugging her. 'It's not like we're getting married.' 'Right now.' Jo laughed. 'He loves you I can tell.' She said. Rach smiled and opened the door. 'See yea in school.' 'Ok, bye.'

Ch 10
The next month and a half creeped by. The girls were always talking to the guys on the phone or online. When the guys got back they met the girls after school. Rach almost knocked Nicky over when she ran over to him. 'You miss me that much?' He laughed before she kissed him. 'Hmm… I did miss that.' He said kissing her back. Kian and Jo seemed kind of aquard; they hugged and shared a small kiss then the four of then went to Jo's car. They drove around they stopped at Rachel's house. 'Oh… no one's home.' She said looking at the driveway. 'I guess it should be ok, they'll be home soon.' When they got to her house she tossed her bag on the floor. 'Well… this is my house.' Rach said falling back on the couch. 'It's nice.' Nicky said looking around then sitting next to her. Within 2 minutes the door opened and her mother walked in. 'Rachel, who are you friends? Of course I know Jo but you two look awful familiar.' Rach started blushing. 'Oh your Nicky and Kian from Westlife. Her room is plastered with pictures.' 'Mom….' 'She loves you guys. Rachel is always talking about you Nicky, just treat her right.' Her mother walked in the kitchen as Jo burst out laughing. 'Your room's covered with posters?' Nicky laughed. 'Not really. A few here and there.'

Ch 11
'I'll show you.' Jo said heading up the stairs. Kian and Nicky followed her and Rach ran up the stairs and ahead of all of them. 'No, it's kinda messy.' 'Rach, it's always neat.' 'Not today. I couldn't find these pants and my clothes are everywhere.' Jo opened the door and Rach tried to stop it but it swung open all the way. She glared at Jo and she smiled. 'It's not messy.' Nicky said moving into the doorway. 'Nix, look at that one.' Kian said pointing to a group picture. 'Ahh…that one is bad. You should take it down.' 'Ok, I will.' Jo moved over to a table next to Rachel's bed. 'Aww…this is a cute picture.' She said holing up one of her and Nicky from the after party. 'Oh it is.' Kian said looked at it. Rach was bright red. 'Ok, now that we've seen my room let's go to Jo's house and see her's.' 'Nope, not today.' 'And why not?' 'Because it really isn't cleaned no lie.' She said. 'Yea, that's true.' The group left and drove around for a while before ending up at their hotel.

Ch 12
The girls saw the other guys then they split up. Kian and Jo went for a walk then Rach and Nicky went to get something to eat. Jo looked at the ground trying to avoid eye contact then Kian took her hand. 'Jo, what's the matter?' 'Nothing, it sure is nice out today.' 'I know something is wrong. Tell me.' 'I'm fine, nothings wrong.' She said pulling away from him. 'Is it something I did? Please talk to me, I want to help.' 'Ok, it is you. This just seems weird.' 'How so?' 'I don't know. Nicky and Rachel seem so happy to see eachother and we were just like-' 'I'm sorry, I didn't mean for it to come off the way, I was just nervous.' 'Me too, but I thought that maybe you found someone else.' She said looking down and kicking a rock. 'Jo, don't say that. I couldn't find anyone else better then you.' 'I'm sure you could.' Kian lifted her chin. 'I wouldn't want, Jo, I really like you.' 'I like you too.' He took her hand again as they continued their walk. Rachel looked over the menu contemplating what to get. Nicky watched her smiling. When she finally picked what she wanted she looked up to see him laughing. 'What? Do I have something on my face?' 'No, you just looked cute trying to figure out what you wanted.' She smiled as the waiter took their order.

Ch 13
'So…how are things with Jo and Kian?' 'Good, I guess. She doesn't really talk much about it. Then again we've been drifting apart lately.' She said sadly. 'Tomorrow we have to tape a show so you girls should go do something fun and catch up then the 4 of us could do something.' 'Your so smart.' 'Hey, I try.' She laughed as Bryan and Mark came over to the table. 'Care if we join yea?' 'Actually yea, we want some quality time.' Nicky said taking her hand. 'Fine, I see how it is Nicky just doesn't love us anymore.' Bryan said wiping a fake tear. 'Come on Mark, let's go get a table for us and we can spend some quality time.' Rach laughed. 'You can sit here I don't mind.' She said. 'Yea, I guess it's ok.' Nicky said reluctantly. 'Yey!! Nicky she loves us more.' Bryan said pulling up a chair next to Rachel and putting an arm around her. 'Hands off, you have a wife and daughter remember?' Nicky joked. 'I know, I know.' Bryan said removing his arm as the waiter came back. 'So where is Kerry and Molly?' 'Shopping with Gillian and Shane.' 'You didn't want to go?' 'I thought I spend some time with Mark, we might go catch a movie after.' 'Sounds fun.'

Ch 14
After eating Nicky dropped Rach off to do some homework but he was going to stop by later. Rach tried to do her homework but it wasn't working. 'It's Friday, I have all weekend.' She said tossing a book on the floor and lying back on her bed. Rachel's mother came into the room. 'Hello hunny, home so soon?' 'Nicky dropped me off to do some school work.' 'That's good. Did you two have fun?' 'Yea, we got to talk. Bryan is too funny; him and Mark had supper with us.' 'I'm so glad that you two are getting along great; he seems like a very nice young man.' 'He is.' 'As long as he treats you good and your happy; I'm happy.' 'Thanks mom.' Her mother smiled and left the room. Rachel did a little homework then got changed. Not long after Nicky was back and they went out to see a movie. Jo and Kian had gone shopping then ended up in his hotel room watching TV. 'Do you need to go home and check in or anything?' 'No, my parents knew I was going out after school.' 'Good, so…' 'What now?' 'That's my question.' Jo looked at the clock. 'It's only 8, tons of time.' Kian kissed her as they fell back on the bed. After a few minutes the moved apart and Jo sat up quickly. Kian's face fell knowing that he was moving a little too fast.

Ch 15
The next day the girls sat in a spa talking. Rachel had a huge smile on her face and Jo looked a little distant. 'Jo, what's the matter?' 'Kian, he's moving kind of fast.' 'Oh, maybe you could talk to him about it.' 'Maybe but I don't want to come off like I don't like him because I do-' 'Do you love him?' 'I said I did before but I don't know. I see you and Nicky and you guys are so happy it makes me wonder.' 'If you love him you'll know.' 'Thanks. How is everything with you?' 'Very very good.' She said smiling. 'You didn't.' 'I did.' 'Wow, congrats.' 'Thanks, he is just so great.' 'You are so in love.' 'I am, just think winning that contest changed it all.' 'Yea, it made everything different.' 'I'm sorry; we've been drifting apart. How about we can pick a day that we’ll always sped together?' 'Ok, Thursday.' 'Thursday it is.' The girls smiled and continued talking while they got massages. When that was done they went to get something to eat and met up wit the guys. They went to go see a movie then went to go play soccer. The girls were loosing pretty bad when Jo called it quits. Kian joined her as they sat at the side watching Nicky and Rach continue playing.

Ch 16
'Jo, earth to Jo.' Kian said waving a hand infront of her face. 'Sorry.' 'Not a big deal. Want to get out of here?' 'Ki, maybe we should talk.' 'Ok.' He sat back down. 'Don't take me the wrong way but we are moving kind of fast.' 'Jo, I'm sorry I didn't realize-' 'I just wasn't clear on it, it's my fault.' The two went back to watching the game but it seemed tense. Jo made up a lame excuse and said she had to go. When she had gotten far enough away she sat on a bench and the tears started to fall. She got a text message from Rach. 'Jo, what's wrong?' 'I told Ki, he was kind of shock.' She typed back quickly and started walking to her house. 'I'm sorry, if he really cares about you then he'll understand.' 'I hope so.' She typed back getting to her house and going to her room. Jo laid on her bed and looked at the ceiling back fell asleep thinking about Kian. When she woke up there was a bunch of flowers on her nightstand. She looked at the note. 'Jo, I'm sorry if I seemed upset last night. I didn't mean for it to come off that way. I'm really sorry and I hope you can forgive me. Will you please come out with me today? Just come to the hotel whenever you want. Love Kian.' She smiled at his messy handwriting and went to get ready.

Ch 17
Nicky stood in the jewelry shop looking at the rings. Bryan stood next to him. 'Bry, you came to help me. You've done this before.' 'Just pick something nice.' 'They are all nice.' 'Why don't you call Jo and have her help you?' 'Your so smart.' Nicky walked outside and called Jo's house. 'Hello?' 'Hey Jo, I was wondering if you could help me do something it won't take long.' 'I was just going to go met Kian but if it won't take long-' 'Thanks so much. I'll pick you up in 5 minutes.' He hung up the phone as Bryan followed him to the rental car. They got Jo then went back to the store. Her mouth dropped as she walked in with them. 'Can you help me pick out a ring for Rachel?' 'Sure, wow….' Jo looked at the rings then spotted a silver ring that was nice, not to flashy. 'Nicky, this one.' He looked at it. 'Yea, she'd like that.' He got it then dropped Jo at the hotel with Bryan then went to get Rach. Rach was outside her house; she had on a sundress and sandals. Nicky got out of the car and gave her a kiss. Rachel's phone rang and he knew the plane was going into action. 'Hello?' 'Hey Rachel, it's Kerry.' 'Oh hi Kerry.' 'I was wondering if I could talk to Nicky his phone isn't on.' 'Ok, here he is.' She handed him the phone. 'How is it so far?' 'Good.' 'Great, oh so you have to come back for a meeting.' 'A meeting? With who?' 'Louis, he needs to talk to you guys. Don't worry it won't be long.' 'Do I have to?' 'Yes, hurry up the other guys are waiting.' He hung up the phone. 'Rach, we have to go back I have to go to a quick meeting.' 'Ok, I can talk to Kerry.' 'I'm sorry.' He opened the door for her then went back to the drivers side and drove to the hotel. Rachel went to Kerry and Bryan's room and Nicky went into the other room.

Ch 18
Nicky stood in the room. 'Guys, I'm so scared.' 'It'll be fine.' Shane said. 'I gotta go talk to her parents.' 'Ok, have fun.' Mark flipped on the TV and the other guys watched it. Nicky hurried back to her house and rang the bell nervously. Her mother answered. 'Hello Nicky, Rachel was just outside.' 'I know about I was wondering if I could talk to you.' 'Ok, come on in.' Rachel's father sat in the living room. Nicky sat on the couch with her mother at the other end. 'I know me and Rachel have only been dating for a month but I really love her.' 'I can tell you two are so cute together.' Her mother said smiled as her father looked up from the paper. 'And?' 'And I wanted to come here to ask both of you if it was ok to ask her to marry me.' 'Wow, I'm sure you would treat her right.' Her mother said smiling. Her father looked at him and Nicky waited for his reply. 'So you really love my daughter?' 'With all my heart.' 'How long will the engagement be for?' 'How ever long Rachel would want it for.' Her father looked deep in thought then he stood up. 'Welcome to the family.' He said suddenly as Nicky got up and hugged him. 'Where's Rachel?' 'At the hotel with Bryan's wife.' 'Ok, you better get going.' 'Thank you so much.' 'No, thank you for being a decent guy and asking.' Nicky waved bye and got in the car. When he reached the hotel he ran to the room. He was out of breathe the others turned and waited for him to say something.

Ch 19
'They said ok.' He finally got out. 'Congrats, hurry up don't keep the girl waiting.' Bryan said pushing him out of the room. Nicky knocked on the door. 'Hey Nicky, Rach he's back.' Rachel came out and they left. 'What was the meeting about?' 'They just wanted to run a song by us maybe for the next CD.' 'And it was important?' 'They over reacted as usual. Now I get you for the rest of the day, no interruptions.' 'Hopefully.' She said smiling as they got into the car. When they got to the restaurant they went to the back, which was empty. Nicky looked at her hand that still had the promise ring on and he smiled. 'You still wear that?' 'Everyday.' He dug in his pocket for the box and then got on one knee infront of her. 'Rachel, I know we haven't been together for that long but I really love you and I want to know if you'll marry me?' Her mouth dropped and she nodded as the tears fell from her eyes. Nicky replaced the ring then kissed her. 'Rach, don't cry because I will.' He said wiping her tears. 'I can't help it I'm so happy. I love you so much Nicky.' She said hugging him.

Ch 20
For the rest of the day they drove around and that night they went back to the hotel and the others were getting ready to go out. 'Hey guys, you wanna come to the club?' 'Sure but I have to get changed first.' 'Me too.' 'Ok, meet us there.' 'Ok.' Nicky got changed quickly then they went to Rachel's house. Her parents were cleaning up after supper. 'Hey mom and dad.' 'Hey hunny.' Rachel looked to Nicky and squeezed his hand. 'Mom, were gonna get married.' 'I know hunny.' Her mother said hugging her. 'How do you know?' 'Nicky was a gentleman and asked us first.' Rachel looked at him questioningly. 'When did you ask them?' 'Today when I was at the meeting.' 'Yes, he's a very nice man. He better treat you right or he'll have to deal with me.' Her father said from the doorway. Rachel gave him a hug then went up to her room. 'That ring was huge.' Her mother said. 'I had Jo pick it out. I wasn't sure if she would like it.' 'She would have liked anything you bought her, she loves you a lot.' 'And I love her too.' 'I know, you can tell by the way you two look at eachother.' Her father said from the kitchen and Nicky smiled. 'Are you two gonna have an engagement party?' 'We haven't even thought about it. I suppose so.' 'Very good.' Rachel came down the stairs wearing a pair of jeans and a tank top. 'Bye mom and dad. I won't be out really late.' 'You can stay out till whenever, we know you are in good hands. Have fun you too.' Her parents said as they left.

Ch 21
When they got to the club everyone was sitting around the table. 'I think someone has an announcement.' Bryan said hitting his glass with a fork but broke it, everyone laughed. 'We're getting married.' Nicky said excitedly. Everyone congratulated them and the night pasted by quickly but Rachel couldn't find Jo and Kian seemed distant. At 12 Nicky drove Rachel home. 'Nix, how long is the engagement going to be for?' 'I was going to let you chose. I figured that you'd want to finish school and I didn't know about college.' 'I want to be with you.' She said holding his hand. 'I have a few months of school left, maybe after that.' 'Ok, that can be done.' She pulled out her wallet and a little calendar card. 'What about June 22, it's a Saturday.' 'Sounds good to me, is that enough time to get everything set?' 'We can work it out.' Nicky gave her a quick kiss before walking her to the door. 'Are you free tomorrow?' 'Only a photo shoot in the morning. We can do something in the afternoon.' 'Ok, see you tomorrow.' 'Bye.' They kissed again and she went inside. Rachel went to her room and found Jo asleep on her bed with tear stained cheeks.

Ch 22
Rach sat on the bed as Jo jumped up. 'Jo, what's the matter?' 'Everything, I broke up with Kian.' 'You did?' 'Yea, I don't know why either. I really love him but I don't want to hold him back from what he wants. I'm so scared that I'll get hurt.' 'Jo, don't cry. Kian is a good guy he isn't like Ben, he won't hurt you like he did.' 'I know but I'm so scared.' 'Don't be, everything will be ok.' 'Rach, I'm so sorry. I'm ruining one of the happiest days of your life.' 'Jo, your not ruining anything. We're bestfriends and I'm always here for you.' The two girls hugged. 'So you like the ring?' 'I love it.' 'Good because I picked it out.' Jo laughed. 'You did?' 'Yea, Nicky didn't know what you'd lie so he called me for help. It was so funny him and Bryan both didn't know what to do.' The two girls laughed and talked for a while before going to sleep. The next morning around 11 the girls woke up and Rachel took a shower and got ready and then drove Jo home. Rachel's cell phone rang as she walked to her car. 'Hello?' 'Hi Rachel, it's Kian.' 'Hi Ki, what's up?' 'I was wondering if I could talk to you abut Jo?' 'Sure, I'm on my way to the hotel.' 'Ok, see yea then.' She hung up the phone and called Nicky then went to the hotel.

Ch 23
Rachel went to Kian's room first. He answered the door and he looked like he didn't sleep at all from the previous night. 'Hi Kian.' 'Hi Rach, thanks for talking to me.' 'It's no problem. I was going to talk to you anyway, Jo was at my house last night when I got home.' 'Is she ok?' 'No, she's so confused. Jo thinks she's holding you back and she's really scared that she's gonna get hurt. Her last boyfriend was verbally abusive and the first time he hit her I lucky walked in and I helped her take care of it.' 'That is terrible.' 'I know, so that's why I'm gonna help you two in anyway I can. Right now I think it's best if you guys move really slowly even if that means starting as friends first and getting to know eachother really well; that way she cane build her trust.' 'That sounds good to me. I really do love her and I'll do anything I have to for her.' 'Right now why don't you let her think things out for awhile and me and her talked last night so I'll invite her over and all of us can talk about the wedding.' 'I'm sorry, I'm keeping you from planning it.' 'It's not a big deal. I want both of you to be happy.' 'Go with Nicky and I'll try to get some sleep or something.' 'Ok, I'll see you later.' 'Thanks so much.' 'Anytime.' She went next door to Nicky's room so they could start talking about the wedding.

Ch 24
After about 5 hours in the room they made most of the details worked out. Nicky was on the phone when Jo came to the room. 'So… how yea doing?' Rachel asked. 'Ok, I guess. I miss him already.' 'Don't worry, I'm sure things will work out.' 'I want to be with him but I'm just so confused.' 'Why don't you two start over as friends?' 'That might work.' 'Want me to get him so you two can talk?' 'Yea, I should do that though. You plan your special day and I'll try to figure out this mess.' Jo went to the door as Nicky got off the phone. 'Ok, the church is set so is the reception hall.' 'Very good.' 'So… do you have the guest list?' 'I have my family and friends now your part is left.' 'Ok, I already know who I'm going to invite.' He started writing his list as Rachel looked threw a wedding magazine that she picked up on the way over. 'Ohh… I like these invitations.' 'Let me see.' She tossed him the magazine. 'They are nice. Do you want them?' 'I don't know I was thinking of personalized ones.' 'Yea, that would be different.' Rachel looked threw the rest of the magazine and didn't see anything that grabbed her attention. 'Rach, do you want to fly to Ireland net weekend to meet my parents?' 'I'd like that.' 'Ok, good I already booked the tickets.' He said smiling.

Ch 25
In Kian's room Jo paced back and forth talking. 'Kian, I really do care about you but I have a trust issue.' 'We can take it slow if you'd like. I just can't be away from you even if we're just friends. Jo, you are so special to me. We just click.' 'Yea, we do.' She said softly sitting next to him. 'Ki, I want to be with you but we have to work at it.' 'I'll do anything to make you happy.' 'Aww… Ki, I love you.' She said kissing him. 'I love you too.' He said kissing her back. 'Let's go see how the soon to be newly weds are doing.' 'Yea.' They went to their room and saw both of them looking at a computer. 'Hey you two.' Kian said. 'How's everything going? Need any help?' Jo asked looking at the screen. 'Actually yea. Jo, wanna go out shopping and see what we can find?' 'What about us?' Nicky asked sticking out his bottom lip. 'Why don't we go and split up?' Jo said. 'Very good idea.' For the next week the 4 of them worked on the wedding then Friday Rachel went back to Ireland with the guys.

Ch 26
After the plane landed in Ireland Bryan, Kerry, and Molly hurried off. Nicky nudged Rachel who was asleep in the seat next to him. 'Huh?' She rubbed her eyes. 'We're here, come on the other guys have to fly to Sligo.' 'Ok.' She grabbed her bags but Nicky stopped her. 'I got em' come on.' 'Here let me take a few of them or your gonna fall over.' 'Come on Bryne, we wanna get home sometime today.' Shane joked as Nicky stuck out his tongue at him. When they got off the plane they were escorted into a small room filled with people. Bryan was surrounded by his family. A little boy ran over to Nicky. 'Your home!' He said hugging him. 'Hey little man.' 'Whose that?' 'This is Rachel, Rachel this is my little brother Adam.' 'It's not little anymore.' 'I know, I know. Here's my sister Gillian and my parents.' 'So this must be Rachel.' 'Hello Mrs. Bryne.' 'Don't be silly call me Yvonne.' 'So...what's the big announcement?' Nicholas asked. 'Dad, we're getting married!' 'Wow, congratulations.' When they got back to the house the questions were flying.

Ch 27
Nicky's family loved Rachel and knew how much Nicky loved her. The two spent the 3 days discussing everything and helping everyone with their travels to Rachel's city. At the end of the weekend Rachel reluctantly got on the plane. Everyone waved her off Nicky's mother turned to him. 'She's gonna make a wonderful wife, she already has the special glow.' 'Thanks mom.' 'I'm so happy for you.' She said hugging him. Rachel's parents picked her up at the airport and she told them all about Ireland and how wonderful everyone was. When Rachel got home Jo was sitting on the couch. 'Hey girl how was your trip?' 'Amazing, you should have come.' 'Naww... I'm not ready to meet Ki's family. Nicky just called and I told him the date for the prom.' 'The prom, oh my…it's like 2 weeks away.' 'Yea, goo thing they have some time off.' 'Geese, mom-mom I gotta go to the mall and get a dress!' She said frantically running. 'Hunny, calm down. Here's my card go get something.' The girls went to a few stores before finding the perfect dresses. They were light blue and silver. Jo got the light blue that was a halter top and not too puffy. Rachel got a fitted silver dress with matching shoes.

Ch 28
Those 2 weeks flew by, before they knew it they were in Rachel's living room waiting for the guys and the limo. Jo walked around nervously. 'Jo, do you realize this I one of the last school events?' 'Yea, we have to make it great.' 'Yup, go down in school history.' Rach joked. 'Defiantly. Here they are.' Jo rushed to the door as her parents followed. Nicky was the first one out. After a bunch of pictures the for of them headed to the prom. Rach stayed close to Nicky resting her head on his shoulder. 'Aww… you two are so cute. Just think in 2 months you are gonna be married.' Jo said. 'Yea, time is flying; I can't wait.' Nicky said kissing Rachel's forehead. The prom was good the group had fun making jokes and making the night all around perfect. After the prom they went to a few parties then went back to the hotel. The four of them went swimming the sat around and watched movies talking about their favorite moments of the night.

Ch 29
The next few weeks past quickly. Soon graduation was pasted and Rachel was getting ready for the wedding. Jo came out of the room with her bridesmaid dress on. ‘I look like a freak.’ She said laughing at her reflection. The dress was a light purple and was somewhat tight fitting. ‘You don’t look like a freak. You look wonderful.’ Rachel’s mother said. Rachel came out of the room with a halter dress on. It wasn’t too fancy but it was her. ‘Oh hunny; you look beautiful.’ Her mother said starting to cry. ‘Oh mom, Don’t cry.’ ‘I’m loosing my baby, but to a good man.’ She said wiping her tear as the tree of them hugged. The wedding was not going to be huge just family and close friends. Before long they were at the rehearsal for the wedding. Everyone rushed around making sure everything was perfect. After they all went back to the hotel and had a night lunch. Nicky and Rach were so happy and they both deserved to be.

THE END