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Autumn smiled down at the tired, sleepless faces before her. Brian looked like he got hit with a mack truck, Howie was silently dozing in his chair, Kevin's eyes were glazed over from staring out in space too long, Nick was nodding off, and Aj, poor Aj, he was dead asleep, head in his hands, face covered by his shoulders and his latest craze: pullovers.

She laughed silently. This wasn't what she hoped to accomplish by making them come out here today at this early hour. It was only...what...8 am? Makeup did wonders to under-eye- circles and that of the like. Downing several cups of coffee this morning made her revved up and ready to go.

'Okay, guys, I brought you out here today to talk about your upcoming tour, as well as the weeks before that. We have alot of promotion to do, so these next few weeks are going to be crucial. " She looked again at the faces around her. No one so much as even flinched.

She sighed, drastic measures were needed, obviously. Almost regretfully (Almost.) she quickly went outside, to the kitchenette area. Filling a huge pitcher full of cold water, she returned silently, to the meeting room. The guys, were oblvious to what she was about to do. If snores indicated that. Very loud obnoxious snores.

Nick awoke with a start, having popped his neck one to many times. He supressed laughter at Autumn's frusterated gaze. He looked at what was in her hands and his eyes openend in suprise. She put a slender finger to her lips to indicate silence. He just nodded.

He watched Brian from across the room. He had silly tired grin on his face as Autumn raised the pitcher over Aj's head.

With a grin, she let the first few droplets of water fall on his brown hair. He stirred, but the snoring continued. With a gleam in her eyes and a smirk on her face, she urged the pitcher at more of an angle, making a steady downpour cascade out of the spout like a waterfall.

'JEEZUS. WHAT THE HELL." Aj sat up with a start, shivering. His shirt was soaked to the core.

"So nice of you to join us Aj. " The fiesty redhead said from above him. She didnt try to hide the evidence. In her hands was a blasted yellow as spring pitcher, now empty. Its contents steadily soaking through his expensive clothing.

"What the hell is wrong with you?" His angry eyes just made her laugh more.

"Nothing, Aj, darling. I just need you AWAKE for this meeting. Get to bed late? Too busy partying? Oh poo, its time to come back to the real world and work the big boys job." She snickered as she set the pitcher on the table, now clearly pleased that everyones attention was on her.

"Now, gents, since I have ya'lls attention, I'm going to press on with this meeting. Like I said as this meeting started 30 minutes ago, coffee is available to you who can't keep their eyes open. Drastic measures will be taken to ensure that I get your full attention. Understand?" Her voice had an undertone of anger.

"Woah, chill, lady. Wake up on the bitchy side of the bed much?" Alex grumbled as she buried his hands under his chest, trying to warm up.

"No Alex, babe, I actually went to bed at a decent hour. Noone said your job would be easy. I'm not gonna sugarcoat it for you. You either work, or you can go home. Don't expect me to fill you in on the details because your lazy ass decided to sleep in because you had a wee bit too much fun lastnight getting trashed. I don't approve that behavior and will only tolerate it so much. I believe that all of you are grown up enough to know when you need to work, and when you can play. Right now, boys, is a time for work. I need your undivided attention. If this meeting goes well, I'll make sure the next one won't be set up at the butt crack of dawn. Seeing as how you're about to start a tour as well, I suggest you get used to me right away. If you have any problems, I also suggest either keeping them to yourself, or coming to me about them directly. Alright boys and girls, lets get onto our first topic of discussion: Promotion."

"Yes Ma'am Seargent Mc. Bitch" Alex huffed under his breath.

Autumn chose to ingore the comment. Seeing him shivering in his tacky expensive looking silk shirt was revenge enough.

"I have interviews set up in Orlando and Tampa for the start of your tour. I also have photoshoots, as well as an off day. I'll give you a copy of this schedule , but for right now, I'll read what I have, and if any of you have any suggestions, or comments, please tell me and I'll change it to your needs."

Brian looked at Autumn stunned. She would change it? No manager has ever offered to change the schedule for them. They always were given the paper of death and expected to follow it, without complaint. He felt a smile creep up his face.

"Today is Saturday, which means that all you have right now, is this meeting. you'll have the rest of the day off, as well as tomorrow off. Monday however will begin with rehersals, which start at 8am. There will be a break in rehersals to go to Disney World. There, you will sing a few songs, ride a few rides, promote your new cd, Black and Blue, have a signing, as well as grant a few lucky fans the chance to take pictures with you. you will go back to rehersals until 9 pm. After that, the nights yours,. but I caution you this, don't stay out too late, because you'll be up early in the morning for Tuesday. Tuesday's schedule consists of a radio interview at 7 am, rehersals at 9, break for lunch, photoshoot at 4pm. At 6pm you are to go to dinner with lucky fans of the "Color my world." Contest. This contest awarded two fans from 13 and up the chance to go to dinner with ya'll. They had to submit a semi- biography on themselves stating what they did to make the world a better place. A Miss Jennifer Rides from TX won for her chartiable efforts with Habitat for Humantiy, Adopt a Highway, as well as teen reach programs. Another, Michelle Tandbury, KY, won for her amazing efforts concering Brian's charity, HHC. Even though people argued about whether or not her entry should count, we couldn't ignore her efforts. Brian, you of all people should know what this amazing teen has done for your organization, with no hopes of any sort of prize. After the dinner, ya'll are free. Wednesday, rehersals start at 9am and go on through ..." she looks down on her paper and frowns."..it appears that they last all day. So, I leave you at Fatima's hands that day. Thursday however, is a jam packed day with rehearsals that start at 7 am, breakfast is provided, lunch, then at 2 pm, off to another photoshoot, this time for your tour. This concerns the promotional posters, as well as the backstage passes. There, you will also decide on the merchandising, as well as a few of the concert clothes. As you can see I'm giving you guys a lot of freedom to choose what you want. Don't take it for granted please. At 7 pm, you will go back for rehersals as well as fittings. Three more dancers will be added, who have trained extensively by themselves these past few weeks. Friday, rehearsals start at 8 am, lunch at 1, then at 4, you'll have an autographed signing at the local music store, to promote your cd. After the signing, you'll wind down with me at a beautiful italian resteraunt on the beach. Saturday is of course, a full rehersal day. Sunday is as well. Monday begins the start of your tour. Any comments? Quesitons?"

She took a deep breath and looked around the room. They looked speechless, was that a bad thing?

"Disney World?" Nick managed to choke out.

She grinned. "Yes Nick, Disney World. I promise to let you meet Mickey Mouse. We'll even get a picture, k?" She laughed when he shot her a look to kill.

"May I ask why Disney World?" Kevin's unapproved look sent chills down to her toes.

"Well, yes, you may. Disney World's occupants have all types of people. From teens to kids. Also, their will be a lot of fans, who are already excited about your appearance, seeing as how all of the tickets for the park are sold out that day. Its reached full capactiy, which hasn't happened since the last time you've been there. You'll help them, they'll help us. Plus, with ya'lls friendly demanors, you can't go wrong. Everyone whos anyone will love you. The ones that don't are just jealous." She sounded confident, again.

"Oh. I agree that Disney is a wise choice. We have a wide fan range there. Plus, we get to ride rides!" Howies voice was so excited, it was adorable.

"Then, I'm going to ask again, why the dinner with only you.? I thought you might not want to be alone with us. I thought you weren't attracted to us?" Aj belted out angrily.

"Oh Aj, of course I'm not attracted to you. Kevin, I can handle, but you, oh no. And the dinner is a mere form of relaxation before everything goes into kaos. You're welcome to bring 'lady friends' Aj. As for everyone else, feel free to bring your girlfriends. " She smiled sweetly down upon all of them.

Brian had to laugh at Alex's boyish pout. "Its okay if you don't remember their name J, I'll ask them casually at dinner."

Autumn couldn't help but to laugh.

"Okay boys, any more quesitons? I'll assume you're happy with your schedule? We can't have a pouty Aj on our hands the whole tour. That'd drive me mad." she tried to hide the laugh in her voice, but couldn't help it and laughed so hard that she had to stop for breath.

"No, Autumn, this is great. Thanks for being so concerned. Thats a rarity among managers these days." Howie winked.

"Alright guys, class dismissed. I'll see you all bright and early Monday morning. Yes, I'll be dancing with ya'll. Just for the fun of it."

"Hey, any excuse to see you in barely there clothing." Ajs flirting attempt, once again, was shot down.

"Oh don't worry hon, I'll make sure to wear only the bare essentials for you." Sarcasm was thick in her voice.

With that, she left the room quickly, leaving the guys behind. Yawning she got to her car before someone stopped her.

"Autumn?" Kevin's beautiful baritone called from behind her.

"Yes, Kevin?" She turned around to face him, startled when he was even closer that she originally thought.

"Maybe we could get a cup of coffee? I wanted to talk to you about opening acts." She smiled at him.

"That'd be great. Your's or mine? Either way, we're swinging by my place so I can change." She looked at her beloved Porshe, the at his beautiful hummer.

"Yours, I want to feel the wind in my hair." He flipped his cropped style girlishly, imitating girls she knew.

"Alright.'

"Hey, where are you two going?" Brian walked up nervously, hoping not to interrupt anything.

"Oh, we're just going to get some coffee, wanna come?" Autumn asked casually.

"Sure. Whos car?" She looked at her Porshe again and grinned. It could fit four people comfortably. Good thing for two doored- four seaters.

"Did someone say coffee?" Aj's ears perked up as he strolled casually through the parking lot.

"Yes, Aj, we're going to get coffee. You're welcome to come." Autumn just wanted to get out of these clothes.

"Will there be muffins?" Nicks stomach growled.

Autumn laughed at the 4 eager boys that were awaiting her reply.

"Yes, there will be muffins. I'll tell you what, why don't you all come to my place, and I'll make you homemade coffee and breakfast?" That slipped out of her mouth before she could stop it.

"YEA!!" Aj whopped his fist in the air excitedly. "Do we get a grand tour? Do I get to see your bedroom?"

"Aj, this is one of those times where you're creeping me out." She sighed.

"Howie? Are you coming man?" Brian asked over his shoulder at Howie, who was steadily approaching.

"Nah, man, I'm gonna go home and crash. Thanks though, I'll take a rain check." He disappeared to his own car, a shiny black Mercedes.

"Alright boys, lets all pile in my small compact car for the 20 minute drive to my condo." She yawned again.

"SHOTGUN!!!" Nick called ethusiastically, running for her car, which was 20 yards away.

"HEY NO FAIR. WHOEVER GETS THERE FIRST." Aj took off in a run, chasing Nick.

A victourious "WHOOP" could be heard as Aj pranced around to the passenger side door.

Nick, however sulked beside the car, head down, hands in pockets.

"No fair, I called it." He leaned against the car.

"Okay, play nice boys, or I'll have to give you time out." Autumn stated in her best teacher-scolding -a-naughty-student-voice.

All she got for the trouble was Aj winking at her suggestively.

After everyone squeezed into her car, she let down the top, cursing when her hair flew everywhere.

"WOAHH it has a mind of its own!!!" Brian screeched above the wind, hitting the hair with his hands like a scared cat hitting at a piece of lint.



When the ride finally came to an end, four sore Backstreet Boys unfolded themselves from her car.

"Ya'll insisted on taking on mine, now you pay the price. " She couldn't help but rub it in their faces.

She laughed at the guys eager faces upon entering her kitchen.

"Have a seat guys. I might as well give in to the fact that I can't get rid of you. And here I was thinking I'd get a peaceful day to myself." She laughed to herself..

"I'll relax you, baby." Aj couldn't help but to try agian.

"Aww, thats so sweet Aj, I'll show you how to do yoga after breakfast." She grinned and entered the Kitchen.

"Okay, so whats everyone want for breakfast?"

"Aren't you a good cook? So I could order like..an omelet, and you'd spice it up Emril style?" Brian couldn't hide the eagerness.

"Boys, just name something and I'll cook it, meanwhile, sit down on the couch and relax. Aj will show you how to, since he claims to be so good at it."

An hour, a pile of pans, batter ,stained clothes and face, plus a few "BAM's" later, breakfast was served.

"Okay guys. Chocolate chip pancakes for Nicky, An omelet with bacon, peppers, and all the like for Brian, not to mention sunny side up eggs, and some hashbrowns. Aj, you wanted walnut and blueberry pankcakes with maple syrup and whip cream, and Kevin, you wanted breakfast burritos. Did I miss anyone?" She sat the plates down accordinly to each boys request.

"Wow, Auttie, you really outdid yourself." Brian's eyes bulged as she set three heaping plates in front of him.

"Nah, cooking makes me relax, letting go of frusterations Aj brings me." She smiled sweetly at him as she herself sat down to a breakfast of chocolate chip pankcakes.

"Hey, wheres my whipcream?" Aj asked sadly.

"Aww, poor boy. Look in the fridge, go crazy."

He came back happily with a can of whipcream. He began to spray it until there was a moutain twice the size of the pankcakes on his plate.

Autumn said nothing, especially since he failed to realize that the whip cream he was currently eatting was made with soy based proteins.

I guess he still didn't notice. She watched him gobble his whipcream with a little pancake down. A little healthy never did anyone wrong.

"Well, guys, as much as I'd love for you to stay, and you know, do the dishes, or whatnot, I'm going to have to drive you back so I can take a nap." She gathered everyones plates and piled them in the sink to tackle for another day.

"Thank you for the excellent breakfast. I'm sure you won Nicky here over. Not to mention me. Any woman who can cook like you do is great in my book. Now you're never going to get rid of us." Kevin said almost apologetically. She stared in his eyes a moment before turning away. Did she want to get rid of him?

Before anyone could notice the blush on her cheeks, she was out the door, waiting by her car for them to follow.

No, she didn't want to get rid of any of them. As much as she hated to admit it, they were all growing on her. Growing on her too fast. When Kevin's lips brushed her cheek before he left the front seat, she felt her cheeks burn, her stomach flutter. Yes, too fast for her tastes.

He does have a cute butt though, she laughed to herself as she watched them walk to their respective cars.

With horrifing clarity, she realized that not once did her and Kevin talk about opening acts. Inwardly groaning, she set her alarm and fell asleep. Kevin's soft lips brushing her cheek her last memory.

Kevin grinned to himself as he watched Autumn out of the corner of his eye. Was she checking him out? Good. He'd have her in no time. Better him than Aj, anyway.

Before Aj could go to far, he caught up with him.

"Hey, Aj, I got a proposition for you, that quite frankly, you can't refuse. Whoever beds Autumn first wins. That includes cracking the shell of her oh so professional state."

Aj's eyebrows knitted together mischiveiously.

"Your on. What do I get when I win?" His arrogance shone through everything.

"That will be decided later on. I haven't decided yet."

With smiles on their faces, they happy pair walked to their cars, and headed for home. This tour was going to be great. The best tour yet.