CHAPTER 8

*Nicole's P.O.V.

When Chris and I got to the hotel, we saw Jay, Jeff and Adam. I said hi to Jay and Jeff and I gave Adam a little smile. I couldn't bring myself to hug him. After we all talked for a few minutes, Chris and I went to the locker room. I turned on the radio and listened to whatever was on, while reading a book. Chris decided to get in the shower since he wanted to for a run. While he was in the shower, I started thinking about everything. I laid down on the couch and thought.

First I meet Adam and I instantly fall for him. Then, Chris kisses me and tells me he understands if I don't feel the same. Then Adam gets jealous and we fight. Then Chris is there to save me. He makes me feel better. And he didn't do it to get me to like him. He did it because that's who he is. I was deep in thought when Chris came out of the shower. He walked over to me and waved a hand in front of my face.

"Earth to Nic." He said smiling. I looked up and smiled. He turned around and grabbed a white tank top and threw it on. While he did his hair I knew that I had to make me decision.

I looked at Chris, his gorgeous blond hair, his amazing blue eyes. He was strong and handsome and a sweet guy. He looked at me through the mirror and smiled. I smiled back.

Then there was Adam. He was tall, about 6'4". His long, curly blond hair. His intense eyes. He looked at me and sent chills up in my spine. But that fight. He said that he didn't care.

I knew I had to make my decision and I knew what it was. When Chris finished his hair, he turned around. "You like?" He asked. I nodded and smiled. "Good." He answered. He sat down to slip his sneakers on and I sat next to him.

"Chris, look at me." I said. He looked at me, our eyes locked. I got up my nerve and I leaned in and kissed him. It was a soft sweet kiss, I pulled away and looked at him.

"What was that for?" He asked with a smile.

"I made my decision." I answered.

"Good." He leaned in to kiss me. "It is me right?" I laughed and smacked him. He took my face in his hands and pulled me closer to him. He gently started to kiss me. As the kiss deepend, he wrapped his arms around my waist and he started rubbing my sides. I put one hand on his face and one on his chest. He continued to deepen the kiss, gently opening my mouth with his toungue. He intertwined our toungues. We kissed for a couple minutes, pulling away when we were out of breath.

"Wow." I said. Chris nodded and hugged me. He got up and grabbed a water bottle to take on his run with him. I stood up and walked up to him, so I was standing in front of him.

"So are we 'together'?" he asked using finger quotes. I nodded and stood on my tip-toes, kissing him again. "Good." He answered and kissed me on the cheek, slowly leaving the room.

I sat down and started reading again, until someone knocked on the door. I got up and answered the door. To my surprise it was... Adam. I let him in and he apologized. I accepted it. I still wanted to be his friend. Then he did something that I had wanted him to do since I had met him. He tried to kiss me. I knew I couldn't kiss him. So I told him the truth. Then I left the room. I walked past Jeff and Jay, and I went to talk to Stacy, Trish, and Amy.

*Adam's P.O.V.

Her and Chris, together? I looked around the locker room Nicole had left me alone in. "He got to her first." I told myself.

"Who?" I turned around to see Jay and Jeff standing behind me. "We just saw Nicole walk out of here. What happened?"

"Her and Chris are together." I said. I noticed Jeff smile. "What's so funny Hardy?" I asked, infuriated that he found this funny.

"Nothing Ad, chill. It's just.... nothing." He answered.

"DAMN IT!" I yelled. Jeff and Jay jumped. "What's so fucking funny about the girl I'm in love with and one of my former best friends together!?"

Jeff got right in my face and yelled back. "You are! If you hadn't been such a dick, then she wouldn't have run to Chris! You can't blame either one of them for you being an idiot!"

Jay separated us. "Guys chill. Jeff's right Adam. You let jealousy and pride get in the way of you being with the girl you love. If Chris makes her happy, then you should be happy for her!" Jay looked me in the eyes and I knew he was right.

We all left the locker room and separated. I went to be alone. But when I got where I thought I would be alone, I was proven wrong. Outside, sitting on the ground by himself, with his head in his hands was.....Chris.

A/N: Ooohhh, what's wrong with Chris? Hmm.... R&R and tell me what you think!!! Thanx for the reviews so far. *** I have to say 1 thing: SCHOOL'S OVER TOMORROW!!! Except for the damn finals! Oh well, LOL. Thanx everyone!!! :) Nickie***