I had been so busy with school lately that I rarely had time to myself so when a weekend came with no homework, I took full advantage. I took myself out on a date to the movies.  I was in line at the concession stand behind this guy who ordered way too much food. I was lost in my own thoughts wondering how he was going to carry all that food since no one else seemed to be with him.

One glance was all it took. “Aaron? Carter?!” He turned around and sure enough it was him in the flesh.

Now I was always a Carter girl….fan…but of Nick. Of course when Aaron came out with his first album I supported him because he was Nick’s little brother but it was always Nick I loved.

“Yes?” He said turning around to face me. His smile was so sweet and shy like. I introduced myself and made small talk while he finished ordering his food, told him I was a fan. He was very sweet and spoke quietly. He had a hoodie over his head, my guess trying to hide from fans like me. He shouldn’t have turned around. As I spoke to him, I couldn’t help but think back on a time when I met Nick. I was a little shocked at how shy Nick was. Aaron seemed to be the same way. He asked me what movie I was seeing; when I told him which one, coincidently he was also seeing the same thing. What I didn’t expect was when he asked if I was alone.

“Yeah” I shyly said quite embarrassed. How lame I felt at that moment that I was on a date…with myself.

“Me too; why don’t you come sit with me.” Seriously? Aaron Carter was at the movies, in my town a town he doesn’t even live in, alone? No way. But he was and I didn’t care why. My date alone turned into a date with Aaron Carter.

I don’t think I even watched the movie; my heart wouldn’t stop racing sitting next to him. But even the greatest moment must come to an end and when the movie ended, so did our “date.”

“That was a good movie.” He said as we walked out.

“Yeah it was fun. It was great meeting you too.” I politely told him. After a short goodbye we walked towards opposite directions.

The next day life went on to my normal routine. No one would have believed my night anyways so I never told anyone. Not even my best friend.

A few days later my best friend Danielle came over. She was lying across my bed as I was working on school work for the following week. “You devote too much time indoors. It’s always homework, homework, homework. You need to get out more. You need to come with me.” She moaned.

“Come with you where?”I responded.

“I don’t know. Out; Away from the house and school; we should go to a club tonight.”

Usually I didn’t drink and I wasn’t much into clubs since most of the club experience was drinking. However, I did love to dance and knowing her, she wasn’t going to give up; so with not much hesitation I agreed to her plans.

We weren’t at the club more than half an hour and although my friend was enjoying herself shot after shot I decided to hit the dance floor. Of all songs for me to dance to the DJ put on Aaron Carter’s new song Dance with me.

I was a pretty good dancer and never minded dancing alone although that didn’t last more than five minutes. I found myself surrounded by guys. I was trying to ignore them allowing myself to focus on the song and Aaron’s voice as much as I could over the loudness of the people and the speakers itself. Next thing I knew a guy was all in my ear singing along to the song, not that I could hear him very much but I could feel his hands around my waist. I just wanted the song to be over so I could get away from this drunk guy hanging on me.

~I LIKE THE WAY YOU DO YOUR THING, BABY U LIKE MY SWING AND I KNOW U WANNA DANCE WITH ME THEY’LL REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE ‘CAUSE YOU’RE DANCING WITH A STAR AND I KNOW YOU WANNA DANCE WITH ME~

When the song was over I opened my eyes to see not only Aaron standing right in front of me but it was his hands around my waist. I was so speechless.

“I take it, you like my new song?” He yelled leaning close enough for me to hear him. He smelled so good.

“What are you doing here?” I blurted out.

“Guessing the same thing as you.” He said. “I’m here with a couple of my boys and I saw you. I recognized you from the other night. Autumn right.” That wasn’t a question. He remembered my name.

“You drinking?” What was wrong with me? Why couldn’t I put a full sentence together? I felt so dumb but with the loud music, hopefully he wasn’t noticing.

“I am twenty-two you know.” He laughed. Now I felt really dumb. “Let me buy you a drink.” He offered. I followed him through the crowd to the bar. “My friend.” I said remembering I had left her even though she was most likely fine on her own. “I’ll buy one for her to. What’s your preference?” He ordered drinks for us and we met up with Danielle who was dancing with some random guy. After a few drinks…even though I don’t normally drink, I couldn’t turn one down from Aaron, I loosened up enough to really enjoy myself and danced a little more with Aaron. By the end of the night, Danielle and I joined him and his friends in the VIP area. Thank goodness we took a cab.

“Thanks for coming out with me the other night.” Danielle said folding clothes. I was hanging out with her at work. “I still can’t believe who we were chillin’ with! And you never told me you dated him!” She hissed at me. Danielle was my best friend. I met her in middle school when we were both dating the same guy. Instead of hating each other, we chose to hate him and have been best friends ever since. We tell each other everything sparing no detail.

“Okay I was never dating him nor was the movie a date.” I corrected her.

“Still you should called me right after! I would have called you. Aaron’s really grown up.” She told me with a smirk on her face.

“Whatever, he’s still young.” I replied as a matter of fact.

“That’s right, so the fight over Nick continues.” Only one guy was worth us fighting over and that was Nick Carter. It was a crush we both had in common.  “But hey, he looks just like him so why not.”

“Why not what?” I wasn’t quite following her.

She spun around holding a piece of lingerie. “He would love this on you.” She said winking at me.

“Okay.” I said rolling my eyes at her, “I’m outta here.”

“He’s a guy autumn, that’s all I was saying.” She called out after me. She preferred the fantasy world over reality but I loved her anyways, she was my crazy and I was her normalcy.

I walked out of her store and wondered aimlessly out into the mall.  I grabbed a bite to eat and sat down in a corner of the food court.

“I find it hard to believe you are sitting here alone again. A pretty girl like you should have boys going crazy over you.” Aaron said placing his food and sitting down with me.

“What the….? We gotta stop meeting like this” I laughed. I’ve bumped into him for the third time this week and still he got my heart racing every time.  “What are you doing here? You don’t even live in this town. Are you stalking me?”

“I kind of enjoy meeting like this.” He laughed. “For a fan, you sure don’t act like one.” He smiled as he stuffed his face full of burger. If only he knew. “Oh my gosh, aaron carter is sitting at my table!” I squealed in the best high pitched voice I could do. I made him almost choke on his food with my impersonation. “Wow.” Was all he managed to choke out. Were we flirting? Was I flirting with him? I quickly shook that thought out of my mind and drank my coke so I wouldn’t say anything else stupid. “I actually live in Miami now and no I’m not stalking you but it is odd how we keep running into each other like this.” He continued.

“This isn’t Miami lost boy. You’re in Orlando.” I told him. Oh my goodness, I was flirting with him. “Really? Damn, I thought I was someplace else.” He joked back. We finished our lunch together and walked around the mall…..together. I couldn’t help but notice ever since Danielle pointed it out, how much Aaron did resemble Nick in a lot of ways; He even had the same traits as Nick did; shopping.

“What are you still doing here?” Danielle asked me as I approached her. “I just spent the afternoon with Aaron Carter and I’m pretty sure we were flirting!” I blurted in one big breath.

“Oh you like him don’t you?” She said too calmly for what I just told her.

“Did you hear me? He was flirting with me! I was flirting back!”

“He is a little hottie! You can have him and I’ll take Nick.” She joked.

“I can’t have him and I can’t like him like that either. He’s too young for me. Even if he were my age I’m not dating him.”

“Ok first of all, you’re only four years older, not that old. And second, he seems into you.”

“How would you even know that? He’s just a flirt, just like Nick is. It’s his personality. He’s not into me.” I said.

“Well he’s coming this way.” She pointed out.

“Hey autumn can I talk to you for a minute?” He asked. Oh how I melted hearing my name from his mouth. Danielle walked a little in front of us giving him some privacy but I noticed her looking at us from the corner of her eye. Probably analyzing every detail of our conversation. I waited for him to start and he looked as if he didn’t know where to begin.

“I don’t usually do this but I thought, how often do I run into the same girl in one week? I’m actually going back to Miami tomorrow and I was wondering if I could get your number? I’ll give you mine if you promise not to give it out.” I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.

“Um…sure.” I gave him my number and he put his in my cell. “I’ll call you.” He smiled. “Hey what’s your last name?” He asked me. “Summers. Autumn Summers.” I told him. “It’s been a pleasure hanging out with you Autumn Summers.” He smiled and walked away. Only two guys could walk away and leave me breathless like that, both had the last name Carter.

Of course when he was out of sight, Danielle and I resorted back into our inner teen and couldn’t believe that really had happened!

That night as I lay in bed, I randomly put his music on the first thing to play was One Better. *You should know that I can Be more than you will ever need I’ll show you something new to see I'll be the one you can believe I’ll be one better*

I always looked at Aaron as young; Nick’s little brother. Now don’t get me wrong, I never in a million years thought I would ever be with Nick let alone Aaron. This was a fantasy that would probably go nowhere but I was having fun while it lasted.

Almost a week went by and I hadn’t heard from Aaron. Not that I expected him to call but a girl could hope. It was hard concentrating on school, I couldn’t get him off my mind.  A couple more days went by and still nothing. Then I got a call.

“Auntumn?” the voice asked. He even sounded like Nick on the phone. I knew who it was though because Nick would never have called me. Why would he? I tried to be cool though. “Yes, who is this?” That was so stupid, I knew who it was. He was making me act so out of my character.

“This is Aaron Carter.”

“Hey. What’s up?”

“Sorry I didn’t call you sooner, I’ve been a bit busy.” I told him I understood. “I was thinking we could hook up…” Him saying that made me choke on my own spit. Good thing I wasn’t drinking or eating anything. “in Palm Bay this weekend and hang out.” ……silence…. “You still there?”

I composed myself enough to answer him. “Um….” I had nothing. Now I know any other girl would jump at this chance but I was an adult ….and I had to keep reminding myself that he was too.  I was silently questioning his motives. Palm bay was right in the middle of where we both lived….why would he want to meet half way if he wasn’t expecting anything? But I wasn’t going to pass up this chance. “I would love to.”

That day couldn’t come soon enough. It was hard not telling my best friend where I was going and what I was doing but I knew I probably would have psyched myself into not going or something. I did however tell her on the drive down there. Just in case something bad happened. Had to be responsible. She freaked out, went through a million different scenarios on how this weekend could go. Like I said, crazy!

I pulled into this beach club to park where I was told to meet him. Sure enough as soon as I texted him I was there, he came out.

“Hey!” He said as he came out to greet me. I couldn’t believe the beach was right there, it was beautiful. I got out of my car and looked at the scenery. He came over and gave me a tight hug. His hug was comforting. I couldn’t help noticing his arm muscles and how strong he looked. It was hard seeing him this way when all I could picture was the little blonde in red overalls jumping in the air with a sky background.  I still had my guard up I mean a Carter or not, he was still a guy. He walked me into this building that overlooked the harbor. The water was a crystal clear blue. Inside was just as beautiful. I quickly looked around for the second bed. My fears were at ease when I found that there were two separate bedrooms. I put my overnight bag in one of the rooms and walked outside to enjoy the view.

“I’m really glad you came” He said joining me outside. “Me too.” I said. I really meant that. “Those are cute shoes but I hope you brought sneakers.” He said noticing my wedge sandals. I looked at him curiously. He had planned a full day of fun for us! Hiking, kayaking, snorkeling, how were we to fit all that in one day? We did somehow! It was so much fun! Until I had a small panic attack as we were snorkeling and I saw a shark! I was deathly afraid and I clung to Aaron like no other. “It’s okay, relax. Breathe. Calm down, relax.” He instructed me in a soothing tone. I whipped my face mask off trying to catch my breath. I think I hit Aaron trying to take the dang thing off.  Then I made the mistake of looking into his eyes; Big mistake. Although, it did help me forget about the shark. When I calmed down I felt him holding my hand. He held my hand all the way back onto the shore. “You okay?” He asked me. “Yeah, I’m okay. I’m going to take a shower.” It was starting to get dark anyways. I walked into the room and quickly made it into the shower. I let the cool water wash over my face. I kept visioning his eyes looking into mine. He was concerned and just trying to calm me down but that stare was….something. Something I hadn’t felt in a long time. Usually I was attracted to blue eyes. Aaron’s brown eyes really caught me. What was I doing? What was I thinking coming here? He was probably a player and took girls here all the time. Deep down though, I didn’t feel like that was true.

“I’m sorry I freaked out back there.” I said sitting across from him in a small chair. I was towel drying my hair when I noticed he was staring at me; I was fully dressed. I had shorts and a tank top on. He noticed me looking at him and that brought him out of his trance. “You’re scared of sharks?” He guessed. “I don’t know what it is; I’ve always been that way.” He went on to tell me that they are more afraid of me than I am of them but that wasn’t going to fix my fear. From the way he was talking I could tell he had another one of Nick’s traits; his love for the ocean.

After dinner we politely said goodnight and I retreated to my own room. I couldn’t sleep though. It was so peaceful, so quiet with only the noise of the soft waves crashing and then I heard faint singing.

* I can see the lighting, I can hear the thunder I can feel her heartbeat, but I can't find her*

I grabbed a throw blanket and walked out onto the white sand and saw Aaron sitting there singing.

* She got style, she got class*

He must have felt my presence or something because he quickly stopped. “That was pretty.” I told him as I sat down next to him. “May I join you?”

“Sure, I don’t mind.” He looked at me intensely. “Did I interrupt you, Your song? I could go back inside.” I offered. The way he was looking at me so hard, I thought I had maybe bothered him. “No, I enjoy your company.” We sat in silence looking out onto the water. This was a romantic setting and I wasn’t sure he and I were being romantic or even if I wanted to. It was a little awkward. I decided to lighten the mood.

* Tonight is the night I'm feeling right Its time to party I'm calling my boys to come roll with me*

I looked at him from the corner of my eye smiling; he was just looking at me in kind of a shocked manner so I carried on.

*Oh end of the week runnin' the street, The strip is crawlin' With honeys that cant get enough of me* I tried to sing and popped my face collar. It made him smile.

“What was that?” He smiled. “You wanna party?”

“It is Saturday night.” I shrugged. “It is a Saturday night in fact its a party day.” He continued saying the lyric. He stood up offering to grab my hand to help me up. It was innocent enough so I held on steadying on my feet. We changed into different clothes and walked down the strip to see what the nightlife was like. It wasn’t long until we found a little spot set up for dancing. Aaron and I exchanged looks as we walked over and joined the locals dancing. They were playing the hit songs like Lady gaga’s Telephone and Usher’s OMG, Aaron was not only a great singer but he was just as great a dancer. Then Lollipop came on. I love dancing to that song. I think Aaron enjoyed watching me more than actually dancing with me; I didn’t mind. I think he was surprised by my moves. I never danced professionally but one would think I would have by the way I move. We eventually made our way further down the strip to see what more was down there but when we came to the end we opted to walk back on the beach. Aaron took my hand in his, I just smiled. No harm done in holding hands. I was very shocked by the move though.

When we reached our place we decided to stay outside and talk for a bit.

“I’ve had a lot of fun today autumn, thank you for this.”

“I should be thanking you, you invited me here. This was all your idea. Today was such a great day. I enjoyed it too.” I wanted to say more. I wanted to say what was on my mind but I didn’t know how to.

“I can’t ever remember a time when I had this much fun with a girl who just enjoyed it for what it is.”

“What….what does that mean?” I asked a little confused.

“You’re not like most girls I hang out with. The girls around me are so drama and just want to date me to say they dated Aaron Carter. Or hang out with me just to say they’re friends with Aaron Carter. You say you’re a fan but you act like I’m just a normal guy and that’s so different than what I’m used to.”

“Well I am older than you and probably most girls you hang out with….”

“You are? How old are you?”

“27”

“Well that would explain your maturity. But you’re not that much older than I am. Besides, you’re around my brother’s age and I’m used to being surrounded by older adults. No offence.” There was none taken. I tried to read his face but it was just so serious like he just wanted to talk. So I listened.

“Despite what you may have heard or expectations you’ve had of me, I’ve never done anything like this for a girl. I mean I have driven four hours to see a girlfriend but nothing like this. This could be taken a romantic way but I just wanted to show you a good time and get to know you. I hope that’s okay.”

“When you grabbed my hand, were you testing me?” I asked. I didn’t know where that question came from, it kind of just slipped out.

“I was trying to calm you down so the shark didn’t eat us.” He laughed.

“No,” I laughed. “ I mean when we were walking just now.”

“Maybe a little. Just to see how you would react. I’m sorry.”

“It’s okay. I’ll tell you now. I was shocked when I first met you and I think this is a fantasy but you are a normal guy away from all that celebrity and I like the person underneath that I’m getting to know. I would never tell anybody about this; With the exception of my best friend because we tell each other everything.” I smiled.

“Anyone ever tell you what a beautiful smile you have?” That made me blush. I was bracing myself for him to kiss me but he didn’t. We stayed out there talking for hours. I got to know a side of Aaron most people probably never get to see. He really is a caring person with a lot of heart. He’s come from a tough childhood but he is so caring and really has a lot of love to give. He puts most of it into his music for his fans. I stayed up listening to him talk for as long as he was going to. He was pouring his heart out to me; a person he didn’t know all too well. I thought maybe he just needed someone to listen and no one in his life had.  After he was done, he wanted to know all about me. I never thought that he would even care but as I spoke, he listened to every word. I don’t even remember where we left off. I must have drifted off because next thing I knew, I awoke in the bed.

“Wake up sleeping beauty.” I felt him gently waking me up.  “I hope you don’t get seasick!”

“I do.” I moaned very drowsy still tired from the night before.

“Sting rays!” I pointed out. There was a school of sting rays right beside where we stopped. Aaron took me out on a jet ski and we jetted until we were far in the water yet it was still shallow enough to swim around.

“You scared of them too?” He joked with me.

“No,” I laughed but quickly became alarmed, “Aaron what are you doing?!”

“Swimming with them.” He said gently sliding into the water. “Come in.”

“Are you insane?! They will sting you!” I was much panicked. We were in the middle of nowhere in the open water, sure it was a little shallow but I didn’t know the first thing about driving a jet ski. What if something happened to him?!

“Come in here. The water is warm. I won’t let anything happen to you. I promise. Trust me.”

I must have lost my mind; as a matter of fact I was pretty sure I was having an out of body experience because next thing I knew, I was in the water once again clinging on for dear life on Aaron as the sting rays swam around us.

“Oh, it’s touching me!” I was screaming  but trying to keep calm  so they wouldn’t eat me.

“Look at me,” Aaron grabbed my face with both hands making me look at him, “They won’t hurt you. I’m here with you. Please trust me.”

“But they are wild stingers.” I said almost crying as I was shivering scared.

“I’ve swam with them before. They won’t hurt you.”

“Promise?”

“I promise.” He kissed my forehead and just like that, I started to calm down. Oh that Carter charm. What was he doing to me? I was under his spell which meant I was no longer in control. I didn’t know how I felt about that.

“Well every good thing must come to an end.” I quietly said but loud enough for him to hear. I drug my overnight bag to the living room as we were getting ready to leave and head back to our homes.

“Come here.” He called out to me. He was watching the sun begin to set. It was such a gorgeous sight. I always appreciated nature’s beauty and I could see Aaron did too. I didn’t know where this courage had come from but if he wasn’t going to kiss me here and now, I was going to kiss him.

He was a bit taken back at that but took my hand in his and looked into my eyes for what seemed like forever. “You know,” He cleared his throat, “This doesn’t have to end.” When I didn’t say anything he continued. “I like you Autumn. I think you are so different than any other girl I’ve dated and I want to know you more. Will you take a chance with me?”

Was he serious? Will I take a chance on him? More like would he ever date a girl like me, a regular girl? I knew his fiancée was a normal girl but still, I had so many different emotions running through me.

He hugged me goodbye and kissed my forehead as I got into my car. “Drive safe and call me when you get home.” He said.

Driving home was such a blur. I didn’t even go straight home; I went to Danielle’s and told her everything!

I was lying in bed talking to Aaron on the phone. We spent most nights that way; Talking every night sometimes for hours on end. He wasn’t joking when he said he wanted to know everything about me. Things with him were moving at a very fast pace. Not only was he getting to know me on such a personal note but I was getting to know him too and I was really starting to like him more and more.

“Can I ask you something silly?” I said one night almost embarrassed to ask.

“You can ask me anything sweetheart.”

“Every night I usually fall asleep to your music. Will you sing something for me?”

“Really?” I was regretting saying anything. “That’s sweet. What’s your favorite song?”

“One better.” I told him.

*Give me half the chance I’ll make you understand That what I got to give Is so much more than this
Than you'll ever know I don’t say what’s on my mind But you’ll find this out in time Don’t always open up I’m not quick to trust And let someone inside*

Hearing him sing that song on the phone was so much better. I loved every minute of it and hung on to every word. I thought how weird the song seemed to fit us at the moment. As I listened to him sing I realized just how true the song was. I had heard from interviews and such that he did find it hard to trust people and he often kept things to himself. He wasn’t like that with me though, or at least he hadn’t been. With all our past conversations, he was very open with me.

* I’ve got a lot to learn Never felt this way before But I gotta say what’s right for me You should know that I can  Be more than you will ever need I’ll show you something new to see, yeah I’ll be the one you can believe I’ll be one better, Yeah I’ll be one better*

“Thanks Aaron, Goodnight.” I quietly said placing the phone down beside me listening to him finish the song.

“Goodnight beautiful. Sweet dreams.”

Weeks went by like this but eventually the calls got shorter and less frequent. Aaron was working hard on his music and became busy. I understood but I was sad. I was really starting to fall for him if not already and I missed not talking to him as much. Even Danielle started to notice. Maybe this was a good thing. The whole situation did seem too good to be true.

“I hate to see you so down friend so we’re going away for the weekend, four days of vacation, you need it and I know I for sure need it! So pack your bags, cute clothes and a bikini but it’s a surprise so I won’t tell you.”

I looked at her like she was crazy.

“I planned this so let’s go our flight leaves in a couple hours.” She told me pulling my bag out.

“Flight, where are we going?” I asked excitedly. Maybe this was what I needed to get my mind off Aaron. Snap my head back into reality.

“Told ya, not telling.” She winked at me.

We got on the flight and I should have noticed where we were going but I was paying no mind to my surroundings. All I noticed was It was a very small plane, another thing I hated, so I was more concerned on how long I was going to be on this thing. Luckily not long.

“Miami?” I asked a little hurt that of all places my best friend could have taken me too, she chose Miami. Not the place to get my mind of Aaron but whatever. “Why didn’t we drive?”

“Sorry, I wasn’t going to spend four to five hours in a car when we could be here so much sooner!”

We picked up the rental car which was a very nice looking Cadillac Escalade for a rental.

“What are we even doing here?” I said annoyingly. I wished to be anywhere but Miami. What if I ran into him? He hadn’t called me lately. What would I say?

“I’m meeting a guy!” She said nervously. Now I was really annoyed. “You could have left me home!” I moped.

We pulled up this beautiful condo right on South Beach.  We went inside and up to the apartment she was looking for. “I don’t know why I have to come along with you.”

“Here it is.” She rang the doorbell. “Because I’m bringing you to see your boyfriend; Surprise!” Just as she said that, Aaron appeared in the doorway. “What!?”

“You made it.” He smiled welcoming us in.

I hugged him hello as we slipped inside. I was so confused and still a little annoyed.

“I missed you. I wanted to see you.” He explained.

“He came up with the plan, I just executed it. By the way, nice ride.” She said to him.

“Not a rental.” I said to myself.

“No, definitely not.” He laughed. “Since she brought you here, I offered my car so you wouldn’t have to rent one. Well let me show you ladies around.”

His place was huge and decorated so nicely. It was incredible! There were these huge windows that over looked the ocean. The view was to die for. When you walked inside, to the left was the living room and Aaron had black furniture against white walls and while plush carpet. It was very elegant. To the right was the kitchen that was very open with only a bar like counter separating the two rooms. Straight one from the living room was a bathroom and a guest bedroom.

“You girls can stay in here if you’d like,” He offered.

“Oh no thank you, this is your time together and I don’t want to be a third wheel or anything, I’m perfectly fine staying somewhere else but thank you for the invite.” Danielle said politely.

“You sure? You’re more than welcome to stay here but the choice is yours. Let me show you the upstairs.” He led us up this spiral staircase and down this short area.

“Anyways, this is my room. You can also stay in here if you’d like or in the other room if you prefer.” He offered me.

His room was like nothing I had ever seen before. If I had a dream bedroom, his would be it. Everything was so white from the walls to his bed sheets to the plush carpet. But there were also hints of baby blue. It was just so inviting, so relaxing and refreshing. And of course his room had huge bay windows overlooking the ocean. It was all so very open but he was on the top floor. Most of his views were overlooking the water but his bedroom had the best view, it seemed so peaceful. I put my bag in there for the time being. He showed us the master bathroom that adjoined to another room. I was dying, he had my dream tub. It was a huge garden tub. I wanted to jump in it right then and there but I refrained. It had a his and hers sink and a huge shower. Just like the rest of his place, it was beautiful. “And this is my studio.” There was so much stuff in there and I didn’t know what any of it was but it looked very expensive I thought.

“You have such a nice place.” I told him.

“Thanks. This is Miami for ya.” He shrugged it off. He was probably used to staying at places like this. I sure wasn’t!

“Well I’m gonna get going, have fun.” Danielle said picking up her bag as we made our way back downstairs. 

 “Hey how are you getting around?” Aaron asked her.

“Um…walking?” She answered.

“Well I was going to offer you my caddy for the weekend, Just don’t dent it.”

“You serious Carter?!” I was thinking the same thing! Was he serious?!

“How else are you going to get around?”

“Like I said, with my two feet.” She said shocked that he would even consider loaning out his car.  

“I’ll let you borrow my car, it’s fine. I have another.”

“What’s your other car, I could probably take that one.”

He laughed to himself, “You can’t take my Porsche! Sorry.”

“Gotcha. Thank you so much though! Well have fun,” She said running out the door. “I’m outta here! Do everything I would do!”

“Danielle, where are you going?” I called her before she reached the door.

“To find me an Enrique Iglesias or some Miami hottie which ever I find first.” She winked and was out the door quickly. Probably before Aaron could realize he just loaned out his car.

 “I’ve missed you. I’m sorry I didn’t call.”He said wrapping his arms around me nuzzling his face in my hair.

“This makes up for it.” I said looking around, so thankful I didn’t put up much of a fight with Danielle for coming here. I sat next to him on his sofa stretching my feet over his legs. He rubbed my legs with one hand and took my hand in his other interlocking our fingers. He leaned his head back on the couch staring at me and I leaned forward until our lips met. We did a lot of kissing that weekend. He also showed me around South Beach. We had lunch at the pizzeria he co-owned and showed me all the shops I couldn’t help but to go into. We had fun but it was the next night that was so romantic and put everything in perspective for me.

We had just finished this amazing pasta dish Aaron cooked up.

“That was so delicious.” I complimented on his cooking. I was so full.

“Thank you. I can’t make much but the stuff I do know how to cook, I make well.” He handed my glass of wine as we sat on the floor by the fireplace. “You know, you are the first girl I ever cooked for.”

“Really?”

“I’ve never cooked a meal for a girl before. “

“Well I feel special then.” I said shyly.

“You are special.”He told me.

I noticed his keyboard in the corner. “Will you sing for me?” Without hesitation he got up and started to play. I followed him over and sat on the edge of a chair.

*There's somethin' that I've got to say You're always with me Even though, you're far away Talkin to you on my cell Just the sound of your voice Makes my heart melt Oh girl, well it's true I'm all about you I'm all about us No, baby, you never have To question my love*

He stooped like he was in deep thought, “It’s like I wrote these songs for you before I even met you.”

I was so taken back by his words. I was speechless. I didn’t know how to respond but I knew exactly what he meant. His songs did appear to fit the stage our relationship was in at the moment.

*But it's always you That I'm singing about There is only one these words Are going out to Oh girl, I'm all about you I know you worry sometimes, Some other girl will make me forget you're mine There's not a doubt in this world That anyone could take the Place of my number one girl It's true I’m all about you* He looked at me when he sang.

I closed my eyes focusing on the sound of his voice. Being completely in the moment with him; Thinking how many girls would kill to have a moment like this. We had been getting close very fast and I wasn’t sure how to grasp what was going on. I wanted to let whatever was happening happen but where was it going?

*Oh girl, I'm all about you When i close my eyes i can see you It's like your right here And this feeling's only gettin' stronger You're with me everywhere*

He sang with such emotion. Once he was done singing he stood up and kissed me. He kissed me like he’s been holding back and was now able to completely let go and show his feelings. He kissed me all the way upstairs where he shut the door behind us.

His room was beautiful but the downside was in the morning, it was so bright! I woke up to find myself alone. I changed and walked out into the hall to find where Aaron was. He was in his studio. There was a song playing he was listening to that I’d never heard of before.

~I just want to chill with some girls tonight~ I recognized his voice. It was some kind of unreleased track. The beat was really nice. I walked over to him and massaged his shoulders.

“Morning, Did I wake you?”

“Not at all, The sunshine did.”

“Yeah, it does get pretty bright in there, I should have warned you.”

“It’s cool.” I made myself comfortable on a couch he had in there as he messed around with some buttons. There was so much high tech stuff in there. I wondered if other people in the building could hear his music but a lot of the floors beneath him were vacant. Something about celebrity privacy or something; I didn’t understand.

“Wanna hear something?” He offered.

“Sure.” I said. I never would have guessed him to be such a morning person. He seemed so upbeat….then again…

He pushed some more buttons and put on a new song I knew. Planet Rock. He bobbed his head up and down moving to the beat. He sang along to the track. I was enjoying the impromptu show.

*I’m on a mission I gotta get that girl*

We spent that day at the beach soaking in the sunshine and warm water. Danielle joined us as well and we watched as Aaron surfed. I told her all about what had happened and how I was feeling about it. I wasn’t sure what exactly was holding me back. Maybe the fact that our lives were so different; I was older than him and never have dated a guy more than two years younger than me. He was this famous star and I was just a normal college girl. Then there was the fact that I have no idea how Aaron felt. For all I knew, this was some game he played with all the girls just to get what he wanted. I knew that wasn’t it though because of the way he had opened up with me.  I was falling for him and I still wasn’t convinced I wanted to be. I just saw this ending badly; badly as in my heart being crushed. I knew of his quick engagements and of his rumored cheating which signaled to me that he wasn’t ready for a serious commitment and I needed more than that. Danielle and I were laying on our stomachs talking.

“From everything you’ve told me I think he just wants someone to love and love him back and knowing you, you are that girl and I think it scares him. I mean from the way you’ve been telling me he’s been acting around you, it sounds like he’s a hopeless romantic.”

“He is very romantic D but what is this. I’ll go back home and go back to normal life and then do what? This again? I’m not going to be one of those girls sitting around waiting for a guy ya know.”

“I don’t think he’s that way. You need to talk to him before tomorrow. Get your feelings out there, tell him how you are feeling and see how he reacts. It can only go two ways.” She said as we rolled over. “He doesn’t want anything serious which then you can move on or…”

“Or what? We date? Ha.”

“What is so wrong with dating him? If he’s interested in you, go with it. He is a normal guy underneath.”

I thought about what she said. I had to know where we stood so I could figure this out.

“Ahhhh!” We both screamed. Aaron came over to us dripping cold water on us. “Come surf with me.” He offered shaking his hair soaking us more. “I don’t surf.” I told him. “I can teach you.” He outreached his hand waiting for me to join him. “Can you teach me?” Danielle suggested knowing I didn’t want to go out there right then. “Of course, come on.” He helped her up and the two went deep into the water. I did eventually join them. Watching the two walk out in the water though, I couldn’t help let my mind wander and imagined what it could be like if he was my boyfriend. I couldn’t picture it.

It sucked that I was leaving the next day. As much fun as we were having, I knew I was going to have to talk to him before I left. There were feelings getting involved and I needed to know if they were just mine. The opportunity came later that day.

“Hey I want you to hear this.” He called out to me. He walked into the living room putting in a cd as I stood against the kitchen counter watching him. He put on kind of a slow song.

*She's just like a storm  She's running on the waves, washing up on the shore  She's coming out of thin air (she's coming out of thin air)
She blew in like the wind Became more than just a friend*

He walked over to me and placed his hands on my face as he sang along to the song.

*And now I just can't wait to see her face again That girl so beautiful, got a body I can't forget She got style, she got class And her smile's like the sunset*

“We should talk.” I told him. It was then or never. As the music played softly in the background I sat myself on the counter and braced myself not knowing how this conversation would end.

*I can see the lighting , I can hear the thunder I can feel her heartbeat, but I can't find her I can feel the rain all over my face  Like a hurricane, she's taking me away.... Came out of nowhere
I was not prepared*

“What’s up?” He asked me waiting for me to begin. Problem was, I didn’t know where to start.

“Aaron, these last few weeks; hanging out, talking all the time; it’s been wonderful but I’m kind of wondering where this is going. Last night….”

“Was amazing.” He cut me off. “I knew this was coming sooner or later. I understand your concerns.”

“Do you? I’m wondering what ….we are….what I am…to you.”

“We’re friends.” He said. He quickly looked as if he shouldn’t have said that. He shouldn’t have.

“Friends.” I repeated. I could feel my emotions bubbling and I didn’t want him to see me upset. I had gotten my answer. That’s what he thought of me. Of last night. What a typical guy thinking his could have anything he wanted when he wanted. Well that wasn’t sitting well with me. I jumped off his counter and walked to the guestroom shutting the door behind me. I stared out the window out into the ocean trying to get my emotions in check. I wasn’t about to let him see me cry. I heard a soft knock on the door as it crept open.

“Autumn.” A soft whisper came from his lips. He came in slowly as if I might not want him in there but it was his house after all, who was I to tell him to leave. I watched him out of the corner of my eye as he sat on the bed watching me. “I shouldn’t have said that.” He said tenderly.

“It’s okay Aaron, you said how you feel. Don’t apologize for that.” I said still not looking directly at him.

“No, I shouldn’t have said that because it’s not entirely true.”

When I didn’t say anything, he continued. I wasn’t going to say anything.

“We are friends. But I like you so much more than that. I thought I didn’t have to say it, I figured my actions showed how I felt.”

I turned around now trying to read his expression, still listening to what he had to say.

I didn’t want to ruin this weekend but I couldn’t go home without knowing exactly where I stood with him.

“I’m so used to dating teenage girls never questioning me. You challenge me. I’ve never had that. I like spending time with you. I think about you when you’re not here.”

He walked slowly towards me.

“I might have been out of line last night but I couldn’t help myself.”

He brushed my hair away from my face, so close I could feel his breath on my skin.

“I love your smile. I love your laugh.” He held my face in his hand looking deep into my eyes like he was getting lost in them. “I love how when the sunlight hits your brown hair it has a tint of red. I love the way you look at me like you’re looking past all the judgment.”

He backed away like he was reluctant he was saying too much. I grabbed his hand hoping he would go on. Not that I wanted him to continue all the stuff he loves about me, although that was nice to hear. I was getting the answer I was searching for.

“I love how you close your eyes when I’m singing you my music.” He smiled. “Like you’re really listening to the emotion I put behind it.”

“Like I’m…” I cleared my throat, feeling a huge lump in it. “Feeling your emotions.” I grabbed him pulling him closer and wrapped my arms around the back of his neck, my forehead resting on him staring into his eyes.

“I’ve always thought I’d been in love but I’ve never felt like this before. Like this when I’m with you.” He whispered in a low raspy voice.

I backed up a little taking in what he was telling me. Now it was his turn to pull me closer to him.

“I’m hopelessly falling in love with you and it scares me.” Right then I fell into his arms. This side of Aaron that I never knew he had; he was in love with me. Just as I was with him. We stood frozen in time neither one knowing what to say. He pulled himself together realizing everything he had just told me. And I said nothing. Everything that had been on my mind and I had nothing to say at that moment.

After a few minutes of total silence he got up and said he needed to go for a walk. I sat in the room for an hour. I wanted to call Danielle and tell her what had just happened but at the same time I didn’t want to talk; to anyone. I sat alone until I thought I had my own feelings figured out. I walked out looking for Aaron but he seemed nowhere to be found. I decided I needed some fresh air so I walked down to the strip. I hadn’t meant for the conversation to get so intense but I guess Aaron is an intense person with strong emotions.

I didn’t want my last night here to be a bad one so I walked back hoping he was back as well. I put my bags down in the living room and began to look for him until I noticed he was on the balcony.

“Hey. You okay?” I kindly asked as I joined him.

“Yeah, I’m fine.”

“I’m sorry I made you leave your own house.”

He smirked a little but said nothing. Was he mad?

“You mad at me?”

“Why would I be mad at you?” He asked looking at me.

“I don’t know. It got pretty intense.”

“Yeah we did.” He said swallowing hard, knowing our conversation wasn’t over. “I poured my heart out and you had nothing to say.” He said walking inside. Okay so he wasn’t mad. Just hurt.

“Aaron, I didn’t know what to say.”

“I told you I’m in love with you and you just stood there. I get it.”

“Get what?” I said not quite following him. I could feel my walls building back up. I wasn’t going to fight with him. I couldn’t. I wouldn’t allow us to. I wasn’t going to lose him after everything that was said and done. He stared at me saying nothing. “We’re not fighting over this.” I told him.

“I’ve never been so open and vulnerable with a woman before, or anyone for that matter. It just kind of came out.”

“Then make it mean something. Don’t hide your feelings now.”

“I should say the same to you.” He mumbled.

“You finally want to hear me out now?” I tried to control my tone but it came out meaner than I meant it to be. “You’re not the only one who has feelings involved. My heart got invested in you before I even knew what was happening. I wasn’t sure where this was going, what you expected of me. I don’t want to get hurt.” I had no control, the tears were coming and as hard as I tried to fight them back, a few tears escaped running down my face. That got his attention.

“What are you saying?” He said as he wiped my tears away with his long sleeve. “I could never hurt you.”

“I’m in love with you too and you don’t know that you could never hurt me. No one ever really means to hurt people, it just happens.” I said wiping my own tears away trying to compose myself.

“I will never hurt you. I want give you better than that. I want to be better than that.” He said so sincerely. “I want to give you the world. I want to give you everything I can.” He stroked my cheek with his hand. “Give me a chance to be your boyfriend.” That threw me for a loop. I wasn’t expecting him to say that but there it was. The turn  I was looking for on the empty, windy road I was driving.

“Aaron, you and I lead two very different lives; I’ve thought a hundred different ways on how you and I could work and it ends up the same way. My heart split in two.”

“It takes two to make any relationship work. I’m willing to work hard if you are. Open your heart and take a chance.” Although it wasn’t only Aaron’s voice telling me to take that chance. I stood for a moment fighting back and forth on the right thing to do. What were the odds that this could actually work between us? If I didn’t take the chance, I would never know.

I threw my arms around him completely letting go of all my fears and what if’s. “I love you.” I whispered in his ear.

“I love you too.” He replied.

Months went by and our relationship continued to grow. We would talk almost every night and switch off visiting each other. Every other weekend he would either visit me or I would go to him. It was just like any other long distance relationship. About five hours away from each other, wasn’t so bad. Occasionally when we would go out, he would get recognized. That was a little odd for me considering that no one really knew about me. Especially when the last thing anyone knew was that he was engaged. That was awkward when people asked him about it in front of me but we dealt with it. I was quickly learning how intense Aaron could be at times. We were becoming extremely close very fast. Although he was used to the way he lived his life, I wasn’t. Some things were harder to deal with than others but when it was just the two of us dating Aaron was surprisingly easier than I thought it would have been. I was just worried when school started up again that it wouldn’t be as easy anymore but I didn’t have to worry about that now…..it was Aaron I had to worry about.

“I’m coming.” I called out to the person knocking at my door. I quickly washed the peanut butter off my hands and ran to answer the door. “Aaron! What are you doing here?” It was the middle of the week and I was supposed to be visiting him that weekend.

“I wanted to see you!” He replied giving me a big hug.

I invited him inside my apartment so happy to see him. It was still like a fantasy that he was in my life so even though we had been together for months, I was always so happy when he came around.  I offered him some peanut butter cookies and a drink as we caught up and he told me why he was really there.

“I  have to go out of town so I won’t be around this weekend.” He told me.

“Oh. When do you leave?”

“Tomorrow afternoon. It’s just for a few days.” He informed me. 

I was sad but I understood. I knew he went in and out of town. He usually went during the week, that’s when we would have our phone conversations. However, this was the first time he was going for the weekend leaving me behind; as his girlfriend.  Living five hours apart was hard but I couldn’t imagine him living out of state. Why was I thinking about that, he was going to come back. I couldn’t stop myself from asking though.

“You are going to come back right?”

“No.” My heart sank.

“I’m kidding! Of course I am. The reason I’m going is because I got show to do; in New York.”

“What?!” He had been working so hard on his music and this was a great thing for him. “That’s amazing!” I threw my arms around him.

“Wanna come with me?” He asked in mid hug.

“Seriously?!” I asked in amazement.

“I want you to come with me.” He said taking something out of his back pocket. “Two tickets to New York, Me and you.”

“This can’t be real.” I said to myself looking at the tickets. “Of course I will come with you!” I said as happy as I could be, “I’d follow you anywhere you asked me to.” Okay so I know I sounded cheesy but he knew what I meant.

He stayed with me that night and we enjoyed a date night in. He popped popcorn and we cuddled on my couch watching some scary movie. I loved our moments like this; rare moments that most people didn’t get to see.

“I can’t believe we’re really here!” I said looking at all the bright lights and big buildings outside of New York City.

“I’m just glad we survived the plane ride.” Aaron said nonchalantly pulling his wallet out to pay for the hotel room. He wasn’t too keen on flying. He had told me that Nick also had the same fear of flying. It was still so weird to think that I was dating Nick Carter’s brother. Not too long ago, I was so in love with Nick now I was so in love with Aaron. But this was a different kind of love. Real in the flesh love and Nick was becoming more of a normal person to me every time Aaron spoke of him. I appeared to be living in a bubble with Aaron. Most times it was just the two of us, like it would be with any other guy. This wasn’t any other guy though, it was Aaron Carter and when we did go out and he got recognized, I was thrown from the bubble I managed to create and smack right into a reality I felt I didn’t belong in.

“So what’s the plan?” I asked him riding the elevator up to the floor. I had to stay out of my head because as of lately, I was driving myself nuts. Be in the moment I would tell myself.

“Well, as soon as we settle in I have to go to the dance studio and meet my dancers for the show. I mean, I don’t really have time to sightsee and show you around but you’re more than welcome to come watch me or go shopping. I’m sorry baby.”

“I understand. It’s okay. Actually I have a cousin who lives here, is it okay if I do my own thing and meet up with you later?” I felt weird asking him that but I had never been to New York before and I wanted to see what I could in the short amount of time we were there.

“That’s fine love. Here, take this. Buy what you want,” he said handing me his credit card.

“I can’t take that. I can buy my own stuff.”

“I know you can but I feel bad not being able to take you out.”

“It’s fine. This is all about you, don’t worry, I’ll be fine.”

After we got everything situated in the room he took a quick shower and was out the door. I noticed a box against the wall and looked inside. I had the cutest idea. I had to buy an outfit for the concert. So I spent the day and the next day shopping and sightseeing.

It was the third day we were there and Aaron had been working hard with his two dancers making sure the chorography was right. The show was that night. This time I was with him watching him do what he does best. After the dancers had left for the afternoon Aaron and I stayed behind so he could rehearse some more for the five song set.

“I’ll be right back, I gotta take this call.” He said taking a break. Dance with me was still playing and I felt like dancing so I went in the middle of the room and mimicked what Aaron had done but added my own style to it. I spun around and almost lost my footing seeing Aaron standing there.

“Didn’t mean to scare you; I’ve never seen you dance like that.” He said in amazement.

“Yes you have. As a matter of fact you danced with me to this song in the club when we first started hanging out, remember?”

“I remember; that was different. I’ve never seen you dance like I do. How do you know the chorography?”

“It’s not that hard after watching you.” I told him.

“Hold on a sec, dance to this.” He said switching the music he put on a Bone Thugs N Harmony song.

I listened to the beat for a second

*Everybody wanna sound like, sound like, sound like Bone, Bone, Bone! Everybody wanna rap like, rap like, rap like Bone, Bone, Bone! As we continue to pick up the pieces, they follow us Kings ‘til the sundown. Deadly issues of telekinesis, better show love or lay down*

Moving my hips, arms, and feet, I began to move my body to the beat for a few minutes. Then I felt kind of dumb, why was he making me dance for him?

“You have rhythm. You’ve never danced professionally?”

“You know I haven’t. I just love to dance.”

“I should have made you one of my dancers.” He Came over to me and continued to dance to the song with me. I did what he did.

“Alright you should get back to rehearsing.” I stopped him.  “I’m gonna go back to the hotel and get ready. I’ll see you at the show.”

I walked around checking out the venue; it was packed with giddy girls excited to see their favorite musician. I made it to the backstage area where Aaron was. I hadn’t come with him since he had to be there early and had my reasons for not wanting to come then.

“Wow, you look amazing…..wait, what are you wearing?” He laughed at me.

“What? You don’t like it?” I said smoothing out my shirt. I had on tight blue jeans with black wedge sandals. My hair and makeup was done thanks to my cousin who owns a salon. I wanted tonight to be special because it was special for Aaron.

“Did you pay for that?” He asked me.

“Yes I did! I’m showing my support.” I flirted with him.

“Thanks but if you wanted one of my shirts, I would have just given you one.” My new black shirt was plastered with Aaron’s face on it.

“No.” I pretended to whine. “Tonight I’m just a fan and being a fan means buying merchandise.” I winked at him. “Good luck tonight, I love you.” I hugged him and walked back to the front of the venue where I did score front row only because I knew how to get through a crowd.

Not long after the music started to play making the crowd scream and go crazy!

~I KNOW YOU WANNA DANCE WITH A STAR FLO-RIDA.. AARON CARTER BABY
HEEEEEEY I KNOW YOU WANNA WANNA DANCE WITH A STAR TURN THE LIGHTS DOWN BABY- YEAH WE GOING HARD PARTY ALL NIGHT LITTLE MAMA, THAT'S MY JOB STEAL THE SHOW GIRL LIKE SOMEBODY GOT ROBBED YOU DO YA' THING, IM THE LIFE OF DA CLUB WATCHING MY SWING, ARE YOU DOWN TO ADJUST SWERVE IN MY LANE GIRL I WON'T MAKE IT TOUGH I LIKE YOUR FRIEND LET ME SHOW YOU WHATS UP HEEEEEEEY HOLD ON THE FUNCTION GET LIVER YOU READY FOR THE HEAT, IM BRINGING THAT FIRE MOVE TO THE BEAT, GET DOWN WITH FLO-RIDA YOU COULD JOIN IN CAUSE THE SHINE IS MUCH BRIGHTER

And then Aaron’s voice could be heard over the speakers making the crowd scream even louder as the lights dimmed right on cue.

“TURN DA' LIGHTS DOWN NICE AND LOW EVERYBODY MOVIN’ TONIGHT ON THE FLOOR LET’S PARTY RIGHT NOW I’LL LET YA’ KNOW YOU GOT MY BODY BURNIN’ BABY OUTTA CONTROL”

The lights then went crazy as Aaron appeared on stage signing “I COULD BE YOUR FAVORITE
TELL ME WHAT’S YOUR SIGN GIRL PERFECT PICTURE PAINTED NUMBER ONE ON MINE GIRL YOU GOT ME OH OH OH OH OH”

The crowd went wild and I went right along with them acting just like any other fan would. I felt so proud of him. This is what he had worked so hard for; his fans. I looked around at all these happy girl’s faces singing along and screaming for Aaron. I couldn’t believe that Aaron was my boyfriend. This guy on stage singing his heart out to all his adoring, loyal fans was my man. It was such a great night watching him up on stage. It was more than a great night because it was actually the first concert I’ve ever seen of Aaron. I’ve been to plenty of Backstreet Boys shows but never Aaron’s so this was special.

“How you doing?” He screamed out to the crowd. “They screamed and cheered back. “You ready to party?!” More cheers erupted from the crowd. “Then let’s party!” He yelled. “Every where I go somebody I know Wants to come and kick it wit me” He began to sing.

After Saturday night he sang the Perfect Storm. He came close to the edge of the stage bending down to sing to the crowd. He was trying to pull me on stage but I shoved the girl next to me in my way, I knew she would appreciate it more. She did. She started to cry happiness when Aaron was singing directly to her. It was sweet.

He sang Planet Rock and then came back out for an encore of To All the Girls where he thanked the crowd for being so loyal and promised that this was only the beginning. He put on such an incredible show, the whole place was high of energy and Aaron definitely played off that.

“That was so worth waiting five years!” One girl exclaimed to her friend. “yeah his new music is ripped!” Her friend agreed.

I waited till everyone filed out of the building. Aaron eventually came out on stage and took a seat next to me on the edge wiping the sweat off him.

“So how did you enjoy the show?” He asked me quite out of breath and dripping sweat.

“For my first concert seeing you, it was beyond my expectations.”

He smiled and bent down to kiss me. “I need a shower.”

“Yeah, you do.” I teased crinkling my nose at him.

“I gotta go out back for a meet and greet, I know my fans are out there, they saw me coming in.”

“I’ll meet you back at the room.” I gave him a quick kiss goodbye.

I walked towards the back entrance where I knew the artists come in and out. Sure enough there was a huge crowd waiting for him and I could see his head taking pictures and talking to the fans. He really did give everything he had to his fans.

I walked in the room and saw a very exhausted Aaron laid out on the bed in nothing but a pair of shorts. Soft music played from his phone, no words just a soft beat but it wasn’t long before he was spitting out rhymes.

*I see you dancing all across the room. You know it’s just the little things you do. I like the way you turn around take your time and I can’t wait, tonight I wanna make you mine. I know you want me baby. So let me say your mine. Girl I’m looking at you, and you’re looking at me come on and be my girl.*

I sat down next to him running my fingers across his abs. How was I this lucky? I definitely appreciated what I had.

I woke up to him nuzzling me gently bringing me awake. “I don’t want to leave.” I moaned. “I want to stay like this forever.” I didn’t want to open my eyes and face the day.

“Forever?”

I turned around still embraced in his arms as he softly kissed my face.

“Forever.” I stated. I never figured my life would take this turn and crash me into Aaron Carter. However, somehow we were working as a couple. I couldn’t deny that we had crazy chemistry. Our lives seemed to be destined to combine. It was more than a physical thing, it was deep emotional connection we had.

“I think it’s time you should meet my family.” He said dangerously. After everything he had told me about his family, I was a little nervous about meeting them. With the exception of Nick, I had met him before. But would he remember me as a little teenybopper that’s now dating his younger brother?  Would his family just think of me as using Aaron to get closer to Nick like so many other girls had done with his sisters? I was nervous alright. But meeting the Carter family is a whole other story.