Chapter 8
The bright sunshine woke me up in an instant. I got dressed, and walked downstairs. I headed out for a morning jog. I went about two miles, when I came across the same park my dream; I stopped dead in my tracks.
"Wow, I thought you didn't exist." I laughed, and walked towards the shimmering lake.
"It's beautiful, isn't it?"
"Uh huh, it is, wait who said that?" I asked puzzled.
"Oh, hi, I'm Nate."
"Nate Baker?"
"Yeah, um, how did you know that?"
"This may sound weird, but, um, I had a dream about you."
"That's extremely weird!" he laughed.
"Well, I'm Brianna, nice to meet you."
"Like-wise."
"So, what are you doing here?"
"Oh, this is were I go to get my mind off things."
"Oh, yeah, it's very peaceful." I sat next to him, on the patch of dead grass, "I'm glad I found it."
"Yeah, me too, I'm having troubles. But, this place makes me feel better."
"Oh, I'm having troubles too. But, oh well!"
"Yeah, I know how you feel." He looked at me, "so, what did he do?"
"Well, he's being a complete jerk, I don't know what's wrong with him." I paused, "Well, I wish you the best."
"Oh, yeah, you too." He scooted closer to me, "How come I feel really close to you?"
"I don't know, but I feel close to you too." I raised my hand to scratch my nose, and accidentally hit Nate, "Oh! I'm sorry!"
"No, it's cool."
I looked at the scratch I put on his face, and felt horrible. The scratch was inflamed, red, and on his right cheek. I leaned to his face, and kissed it, "All better?"
"Yes…" he blushed.
"I have to…" I was interrupted.
"Brianna!"
"Ugh, no, hi Joe."
"What are you doing? Who's that?"
"Joe, this is Nate, a friend, I just meet him."
"Oh, okay, sorry!"
"It's okay."
"Brianna? That's your boyfriend?" Nate asked.
"Yes…" I sighed.
"Come on Brianna, made your favorite lunch."
"Okay Joe." I stood up, and started to walk home with Joe holding hands. I turned around, and waved goodbye to Nate, he waved back. I looked back again, but Nate was fading into the distance.
On the way home it was very quiet, which was unusual for Joe.
"Joe, what's wrong?" I asked, putting my arm around his waist.
"Nothing, you're just, I don't know, it seems like you're letting me go."
"Joe? Why would I?"
"Well, the guy back there was getting pretty close to you! No…sorry, I know he's just a friend."
"Yeah, thanks for understanding that!"
"Yeah…" he got a little teary, "I just don't want to loose you!"
"Joe, I've never seen you cry." I felt relieved. I thought he was forgetting about me, but guess not. I smiled, and I guess Joe saw because he smiled back.
I stopped and looked at him.
"What?" he questioned.
"It's just that, I thought I would never feel this way."
"Well, I'm glad you feel this way, and I'm glad you have me to feel this way about."
"Yeah…me too Joe."
We stood there for about ten minutes, until my phone started to sing inseparable.
"Who is it?" Joe asked.
"Oh, it's my agent." I happily stated, "Joe I have to take this."
"Oh, ok, no problem."
I walked behind Joe, then sat on a bench, "Hello?"
"Hey Ms. Brianna."
"What's up Taci?"
"Well, we booked you a tour!"
"Oh, awesome, when does it start?"
"In three days, so pack your bags."
"What?" I yelled, "three days? I'm not, I repeat not leaving in three days!"
"Well, I'm sorry, but the tour is already booked, and tickets are already being bought."
I sighed, "Oh," I got quiet, almost a whisper, "what about Joe? How am I supposed to tell him? How long is the tour?"
"Well, the tour is over a year long."
"A year? I can't be away for a year! Can I bring him?"
"Well, no, I'm very sorry."
"Taci, this is going to hurt him more then me."
"I know, well dear I have to go!"
"Oh, ok, see you."
I stood up, and walked over to Joe, grabbing his hands, "Joe, I need to tell you something, it may hurt."
"Ok? What?"
"My agent booked a tour for me."
"Oh, that's great!"
"Not so much, it starts in three days, and I can't bring you with me. Plus, it lasts for over a year."
"Oh, no, I understand, I have a hectic schedule too."
"Oh, thanks for understanding."
"You know this does hurt right?"
"I do, but the year will fly."
"Let's hope." He hugged me.
Those three days went by to fast. I couldn't believe I was back on my tour bus, and away from Joe. It hurt so bad to say goodbye to him. But, it's okay since I have been calling him non-stop.
"Hey Taci, where are we heading after this show?"
"Oh…um Ohio."
"Ok, oh, excuse me, Joe's calling."
"Hey Joe, what's up?"
"Just missing you."
"Yeah, same, oh, Joe, have to go, concert."
"Okay, have fun, love you!"
"Love you to, bye." I hung up the phone, and stepped out of my tour bus getting mobbed, and greeted by new fan faces.
As I struggled to get through all the screaming fans, I looked to my right, and swore I saw Joe. But, then again, he was the only thing on my mind. I finally got to my dressing room door. I turned around, "Taci, Rob, have you ever missed someone so much, that you think you're seeing them every where?"
"Yep, I can say I have." Taci answered sadly, "but that's old news."
"Oh, well, I'm sorry to hear that Taci. But, I think I'm seeing Joe."
"Oh Brianna, darling! Time for wardrobe! Lets go!" A French woman named Margarita said.
"Uh, ok?"
"Come, come, you don't want to disappoint fans!"
"I'm coming!" I sort of yelled.
I was on my last month of tour, so, the concerts were getting bigger, and defiantly louder. I walked on stage, hearing all the screams, and reading all the signs. I read one sign that said, Brianna go get Joe, he's right next to me! I laughed knowing the girl was only joking. "Hello Dallas, Texas!"
The screams grew louder, making my ears ring. The sound anybody would kill for. "I have to tell you something. I've been away from home for over a year, and I had to leave somebody behind that I love."
The crowd yelled, "Aww!"
The girl from the audience, with the Joe sign yelled, "I love you Brianna, don't be sad!"
I called a security guard over, to get her out of the crowd. She ran on stage, and hugged me.
"Well, hello, what's your name?"
"Um…uh…Jane."
"Really? Nice name!"
"Thanks", she smiled.
Then, I noticed something. Something that reminded me of Joe, "hey Jane. That bracelet looks a lot like my friends, but it couldn't be his, because his has his name on the back."
"Oh, well…"
I took the bracelet, and looked at the back, it read, Joe Jonas, "Oh, my, gosh."
He took off the wig, "Yes, it's me!" he hugged me.
The crowd awed again. I was so happy, that I didn't want to stop singing; the show lasted forever. Finally, my concert was over, but my day wasn't. I waved to the crowd, and then I ran back stage. Joe was standing there. His arms open wide, waiting for me. He grabbed me, and then lifted me up. It was so awesome to see him again, "Joe, I cant believe you're here!"
"I knew you would be happy, but I have to leave soon. I'm so sorry!"
"Oh, no, that's ok, I totally understand." I said hugging him, placing my head on his chest. He squeezed me, and then lifted me up again.
"What?" I asked
"It's just that I haven't seen you in awhile, and now I have to leave you."
"But, we'll see each other sooner then you think!"
"Yeah, let's hope."
Hey, I have some surprises for you!" he pointed to his left.
"HEY!" I yelled running toward Nick, Joe, Nicole, and Kevin. I gave each one of them a hug. "NICOLE!"
"Hey, Brianna, how's it going?"
"Good! Good to see you! What have you been up to?"
"Not, much trying to find a job. You?"
"Oh, really? I'm looking for a new background singer. Do you want the job?"
"Yeah!"
"Ok, you're hired."
"Thank you!" she yelled hugging me.
"You're welcome."
"Oh, what can I do in return?"
"Um…stop trying to break me in half!"
"DEAL!"
