Disclaimer: Nope still don't own them!

Stacy awoke to the sounded of the tv playing in the other room. Did she turn the tv on when she got back? She didn't think she did. Maybe it was on a timer or something? She got up to turn it off and was surprised when she saw Ryan sitting on the couch.

"Hey sleepy beauty."

"Hey. How long have you been here? How did you get in?"

"I've only been here about twenty minutes or so. I knocked but when you didn't answer I used my key from last night. You looked so peaceful in bed I didn't want to wake you."

"You could have joined me." Stacy said as she walked over to sit next to him.

Ryan opened his arms to her and rested his head against hers.

"I know but I really didn't want to wake you."

"I loved your gift today."

"I knew you would."

"I'll never be able to listen to Lucas' version again. It just no where near as good."

"Well thank you but don't tell him that tonight."

"Speaking of, what time is it?"

"6:15ish"

"I have to shower before we go out."

Stacy got up, kissed him on the lips and headed for the bathroom.

The hot water felt good. Her shower that morning had been so quick it felt good to now relax a little and let the water just run down her body. She turned to face the shower head and leaned her whole head into the stream of water when all of a sudden she felt Ryan arms coming around her waist.

"I thought maybe you could use some help."

Stacy fell back into his body, covering his arms with hers. She tilted her neck and his lips claimed her bare skin. Ryan wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close, leaving small kisses on her shoulder. Stacy wasn't sure there was time for a repeat of their morning make out session but she wasn't going to argue with her gorgeous man. They would just have to make it work.

When there breathing subsided she pulled away a little so she could see his face and rested her head on his forehead.

"That was um..."

"Even better than this morning."

"Yeah."

"I could kiss you all day."

"I would very much like that."

Stacy leaned in and kissed him. Not long after they finished their shower and got ready to meet up with Lucas.

"So where are we meeting him?"

"Cut in Beverly Hills."

"Some people at work were talking about that place. They said all good things."

"I've never been but Lucas has and he likes it."

"Sounds good to me."

Stacy and Ryan walked hand in hand into the packed restaurant.

"Another popular place I see."

"Let's check with the hostess if Lucas is here yet."

They made their way thru the sea of people to the pretty girl behind a podium.

"Hi we have a reservation."

The girl barely glanced at them too preoccupied with her co-worker telling her about some big celebrity that had just sat down at table 7.

"Um excuse me miss we have a reservation."

Annoyed, the girl turned to face them.

"Name?"

"I believe it's under Lucas Paver."

That got the girls attention and immediately her demeanor changed.

"Oh. Well he has already arrived. I can take you to your seats. Please follow me."

Stacy leaned into Ryan's ear and whispered:

"Is that everyone's reaction to his name?"

"That's everyone's reaction to any famous name in this town."

Ryan knew immediately where Lucas was sitting because everyone around his table was staring. Ryan was getting used to this reaction towards Lucas. Lucas on the other hand hated it.

Lucas stood as soon as he saw Ryan coming.

"Ryan you said Stacy was beautiful but I never dreamed she was this radiant."

Stacy blushed and dipped her head.

"Lucas I would like to finally introduce you to Stacy."

Stacy extended her hand to shake his but Lucas grabbed it and kissed it.

"It is a pleasure to finally meet the women who inspired the song that changed my life."

"It's lovely to finally meet you too. We both owe you a huge thanks."

They took their seats and realized the hostess was still standing there.

"I'm sorry did you say she was the girl from your song?"

Lucas looked at Ryan and Stacy. He had made a promise not to spill her name to the world and he wasn't going to break that now. They both just smiled.

"Yes. Seems my song writer here has harbored feelings for her for a very long time."

The hostess looked flabbergasted.

"Oh wow. You must be so excited. It's an amazing song and Lucas is an amazing singer. And this is just amazing!"

"Yes it's very flattering."

There was a short silence. The hostess finally got the hint and left.

"Your server will be with you shortly."

"I thought she'd never leave."

"Lucas, man, you have to get used to that kind of attention."

"Yes really Lucas you are amazing." Stacy said with an exaggerated expression.

"Oh you and I are going to get along Stacy. So I already got some of the story from Ryan but I would love to hear from you just how my little announcement affected you."

"The easy answer is I was shocked. I was watching with my sister and best friend and we were all shocked expect it turns out they always knew we had feelings for each other."

"Well our boy Ryan over here was not very good at hiding them."

"According to my sister and best friend neither was I. So I need to thank you Lucas. You gave us the push we both needed."

"I am more than happy to help the course of true love."

Stacy felt Ryan's hand grab her under the table and gently squeeze. Neither of them had said the "L" word yet but Stacy was sure how she felt. Ryan's small gesture made her think Ryan felt the same way.

"Hi my name is Mike. I will be your server this evening. Can I start you off with a drink?"

"Can we have a bottle of your best Pinot Grigio, please. We are celebrating tonight!"

"Yes of course Mr. Paver. It's not everyday you rule the Grammys."

"Thank you but that's not what we are celebrating. My two friends here have FINALLY admitted their feeling for each other. Which is so much more important and special than any Grammys."

The waiter looked at the young couple sitting across from the super star musician quizzically.

"Oh. Well congratulations then to you as well. I'll get that wine immediately."

Dinner was filled with stories of Ryan and Stacy from their years in Kids Inc. Lucas couldn't believe Ryan had ever been the lead singer in a band. The man he knew was very happy being in the background as a song writer and sometime studio musician.

"Haha. Ryan tried to be a bad ass when you first met. That's hysterical."

"Hey now. I can be tough when I want."

Lucas and Stacy looked at each other and burst out laughing.

"Nice guys. I'm really feeling the love."

"It's ok Ryan. Remember how awe struck I was by you that first day. Your 'toughness' worked...on a ten year old!"

Stacy and Lucas fell into hysterics.

"Ryan this girl is a keeper. Don't screw it up."

"I don't plan to."

Ryan looked over at Stacy and smiled.

"So Stacy do you still sing,"

"Only when I'm alone. I haven't been on stage in years!"

"Do you miss it?"

"Not really. I love my job. Plus it was Kids Inc that made singing fun. I got to perform with all my best friends and to be honest we were more like family. Something like that can't be duplicated."

"So how many of you were in the band?"

"We went thru a few line-up changes. Stacy was actually in the band the longest."

"Because I started out as the baby."

"Do you all stay in contact?"

"Pretty much. Obviously I speak with my sister and that best friend I told you I was watching the Grammys with, he was in the band too. To be honest I can't think of any band member that I sang with that I don't talk to still. I don't know the kids who came after me too well but I'm friends with one or two on Facebook."

"Wait the band continued even after you left Stacy?"

"Yeah, actually Kids Inc still performs at the P*lace."

"Ryan you need to take me to one of their shows."

"No problem. Next time we are in the city. I'm curious to see how the kids now measure up to us."

"They are pretty good. Renee and I took her twins there recently. They loved it."

"I'm sure they have nothing on you Stace. When she would sing the whole audience was memorized. Even when she was really young. She had this big voice in a beautiful little package."

"Stop it. We were all pretty good, considering our age. I was nothing special."

"Stacy you were always our star. She did a cover of 'Paperback Writer' once and was so good I couldn't keep my eyes off of her."

"The audience would go nuts for you too Ryan. Remember when you sang 'Say You Will'? The girls were eating out of your hand. I know I was."

"That's the song you played on with Foreigner, right Ryan?"

Stacy looked at Ryan. She knew he had worked with Foreigner, rearranging some of their music, but she didn't know he played on the album.

"You did?"

"Yeah. Their lead guitarist was sick the day we were set to record it so they asked me to step in. It's actually what made me agree to let Lucas record 'Love Grows'."

"You never told me that Ryan. It wasn't just that I wore you down?"

"No, although you were annoying. What Stace failed to mention about Kids Inc's performance of the song was that she and Devon, another one of our female singers, harmonized the chorus while I sang just the verses. It was supposed to look like I had to choose between the two of them. Unfortunately, I didn't play that off well as I only had eyes for Stace. I was going to tell her then how I felt but we all got wrapped up in trying to get Richie elected president. It was right after that our guitarist went on vacation and we needed to find a replacement and then there always seemed to be some other crisis. Before I knew it I was leaving for college. Working on that song again brought a lot of that back, how excited I was to finally tell you, how nervous I was about your reaction, how beautiful you looked singing that chorus to me. Even after the recording session I couldn't get your voice out of my head. I told Lucas to record the song, I figured if I was never going to tell you out right at least my feelings would be out in the universe."

"Wow." was all Stacy could muster.

"Well I guess that's a better reason then me brow beating it out of you."

"I'm glad you approve Lucas." Ryan said with a laugh

"Stacy would you like to see the place all this magic Ryan creates is done?"

"Sure! Where?"

"The recording studio is about 10 minutes from here."

Excited Stacy looked at Ryan for approval. He shook his head.

"I'm game, if you are."

"Great let's go. I walked, did you guys drive?"

"Yeah. Hop in with us."

"Thanks man."