Anita was now a senior in high school and Brian was a part of the band called the Backstreet Boys, which were very popular among her and her friends. While Anita still was in love with Brian she had always kept it a secret. The night she and Brian made love had forever been engraved on her heart and mind. She had had boyfriends through the years and Brian had had his share of girlfriends. But neither of them had found a keeper.

'Ok, remember you plane takes off at ten so you have to be at the airport two hours early!'

'Ok, I got it! Brian really, you have to stop worrying. I'm not a baby anymore.'

'You'll always be my baby live with it!'

Anita was going to spend her spring break with the guys. She had done it a few times before and was looking forward to it again this time.

'Right, see you tomorrow dork!'

'Yep, butthead!'

The next day Anita was on the plane and ready to see her guys as she called them. She remembered last year, during the time she had been involved with Thomas, but now that she was no longer in a relationship Anita was fired and ready to meet men. Twelve hours later Anita landed in New York and was fill with anticipation.

'Yo, NITA'S!'

One of the boys body guards yelled to her. Anita turned and looked at him her eyes instantly lighting up. His name was Robert and he was a very close friend. She then walked over to him and gave him a hug.

'So where are the guys?'

'In the studio like always...I swear give them anytime off and they still find a way to work.'

'Well, no one becomes successful sitting on their butts!'

Anita said with a giggle as she got into the rest car. First they stopped off at the 'Four Season' and Anita got organized and took a shower to remove post journey glow (Authors note: horses sweat, men perspire, women glow, so sue me, it's a cheerleading thing)

Anita walked into the studio just as Brian was going into the booth to sing. Nick noticed her and walked over to say hi.

'Hey chica!'

'Nickers!'

They gave each other a huge hug and when Anita pulled away a flicker in Nick’s eyes suddenly caught her. He seemed different to her. Her eyes narrowed thoughtfully.

'So when did you get in?'

'What.. Oh, bout ten minutes ago.'

Anita felt sorta foolish, here she was acting like a little baby who had never seen a guy before in her life. And come on this was Nick, Hell-o he has known her since she was 14. He even was there for her awkward braces and when she was freaking cuz she thought she was fat. They went through a lot together. Nothing to worry about.

'How was the flight?

'It was good.'

Nick chuckled and then the two of them went over to the couch in the room and started to catch up on old times. They both found that there was a lot more in common between each other then they ever knew. Brian then came out and saw them and quickly smiled and walked over to them.

'THERE'S MY BABY GIRL!' Anita turned and looked at Brian her eyes instantly lighting up.

'B-ROK!'

They gave each other a huge hug Brian lifted Anita off the ground and spun her around as she giggled.

'Brian, put me down...I can't breath!'

Anita laughed out in pure happiness.

'Yeah B, don't go scaring her away I think the rest of the fellas wanna see her to you know!'

Nick said playfully as he smiled at Anita.

'Scare my baby Anita away. Never! Couldn't happen even if I wanted it to!'

'Hey! Wanted it to!'

Anita then started to pout and Brain couldn't help but chuckle at her face. So grown up yet so full of innocence, he thought.

'Cutie! You know I'd never wish you to be away!'

Brian then put his arm over her shoulder and walked her over to the others. Nick the whole time couldn't help but feel memorized by Anita. Something had changed...something was different, he didn't quite know what yet. But one thing was for sure; he didn't want to let Anita out of his sight!