*At The Bowling Alley*
With their bodyguards in tow, the foursome walked into the bowling alley. Not too crowded for a Sunday afternoon, thank goodness. It was hard to go anywhere in Florida when you're a Backstreet Boy but the guys loved to do things that made them feel as normal as possible. As they got settled at their lane there was the initial traditional rush of fans, mostly younger kids and the guys took a few moments to talk to them and sign autographs and take pictures, then the bodyguards kept everyone at a distance so they could bowl and have some privacy and told any other fans who approached them that they'd be happy to talk to them when they were done if they wanted to wait. Which they of course did as patiently as possible while they stood around watching them.
Kimmy was completely dumbfounded by it all. Shayla had become used to it. Kimmy and Shayla were getting along great and laughing at AJ and Brian's friendly competition when it came to bowling.
"So I gather everything got worked out last night after we left?" Kimmy asked Shayla.
"Well we did. I can't speak for Nick and my sister, but yeah we're ok. Nick was trying to talk to her when we left so who knows what will happen," Shayla said.
"AJ told me a little about what's going on. Sounds like a soap opera. I can't believe someone would do something like that," Kimmy said.
"I know, I couldn't believe it either. But if you met her you'd understand," Shayla said.
"Well, I hope it works out for all of you," Kimmy said.
"Me too. So, what's up with you and AJ? Did you have fun last night?" Shayla asked.
Kimmy became all smiles as she watched AJ take his turn. He and Brian were playing while the girls sat this one out. "He's cool. We have lot's of fun together. I don't know, we'll see where it goes, but I definitely like him, alot," she said.
"Uh huh," Shayla said ready to get the dirt on the couple. "So how was the ride home last night?" she giggled.
Kimmy and Shayla laughed and giggled quietly as Kimmy told her some of what happened last night and Shayla told her about her and Brian. It felt good to have a girl friend to talk to and gossip with. Shayla hadn't really had any friends since moving and obviously no longer had Leighanne for a friend. McKenzie was there but it was different because that was her sister. And now there was Jen of course but she didn't know anybody not related to her.
"Oh my god, he actually said that?" Shayla asked giggling as Kimmy told her about AJ talking about his tattoo last night.
"What are you two up to?" Brian asked sitting next to Shayla, putting his arm around her. He rolled his eyes when flashbulbs immediately started popping behind them all because he'd put his arm around her.
"They're whipering and giggling Rok. What do you think they're talking about. They're talking about us of course," AJ said as he added up the score of the game so far.
Brian got up to take his turn giving Shayla one of his smiles. "Only say good things about me while I'm gone."
"I only know good things so that shouldn't be hard," Shayla said smiling.
"Oh puh-lease," AJ said plopping down next to Kimmy with his hand on her shoulder as more falshbulbs went off as people took pictures. "You two are so sickening sometimes," he said of Brian and Shayla. "All sugar and spice and oh so nice," AJ said complete with whiny voice and hand gestures. Kimmy and Shayla laughed. "So what were you two saying about me?" he asked wiggling his eyebrows as he kissed Kimmy's nose.
"We were talking about your tattoos," Shayla said. "Ya know, you never told me AJ, why is it you have the number 69 tattooed on your belly button?" the look in her eye and tone of her voice told him she knew about last night. Even his bodyguard, Marcus, had to laugh at that one.
"You told her didn't you? You little traitor. Didn't anyone ever tell you not to kiss and tell?" AJ said teasing Kimmy and starting to tickle her sides.
"Aaahhh AJ!" Kimmy screamed.
"Ohhh, I love it when you scream out my name," AJ said with a devilish grin. "And you!" he said reaching over and grabbing Shayla's arm and pulling her over into his lap and tickling her. "You better not tell anyone about that."
"Ok, ok, I swear," Shayla laughed so he would stop.
"Hey, I thought I told you to keep your mitts off my woman," Brian interrupted taking Shayla by the hand and pulling her up and into his arms for a kiss. "Oh I hate not being able to hold you and kiss you in public, without someone feeling like they have to take a picture of it," Brian said as they saw more flashes go off.
"Oh it's ok baby. Don't let it bother you," Shayla said.
"How can it not bother you. It's you they're taking the picture of. They have to have a picture of Brian kissing his girlfriend," he said mocking the headlines.
"That's right, I'm your girlfriend and proud of it and that's all that matters," Shayla said kissing him again.
"God, I love you," Brian said.
"I love you more though. Look at what I have to put up with," she laughed referring to all the fans.
"Thank god you do, cause I couldn't live without you."
"Awwww," AJ said then followed it with a gagging noise and sticking his finger down his throat as Brian and Shayla kissed. They were interrupted by Brian's cell phone ringing.
"I'll get it." It was in Shayla's purse so she sat down and answered it while Brian and AJ went back to bowling.
"You two gonna play this time?" AJ asked.
"Sure why not. Girls against guys. We're gonna whip your skinny little butts," Kimmy said.
"Oh we'll see about that," AJ growled.
"Hey Kev what's up?" Shayla asked after Kevin had said hello on the other end.
"Hey Shayla what are you guys doin? We just stopped by your house and no one was home?" Kevin asked.
"We're bowling with AJ and Kimmy. What do you mean we? Whose with you?" Shayla asked.
"Jen," Kevin said. "We were out driving around and stopped by but you weren't there. Which bowling alley are ya'll at?"
"Um, we're at Town City Lanes(sorry I don't know any real names of places there). You guys gonna stop by?" Shayla asked.
"Yeah, we're not far from there so we'll stop by. How crowded is it?" he asked.
"It's not too bad, but they know we're here and once they find out there's 3 of ya'll here it'll probably get worse but hey, you know how it goes. Just prepare Jen before ya get here. You got your guard with ya?" Shayla said.
"Yeah, he's behind us somewhere. I'll let him know we're stopping. See ya in a bit kiddo," Kevin said.
"Ok we'll send Marcus out to meet ya," Shayla said hanging up. She told Marcus they were coming and to go help them because they'd probably need another guard to get through.
"Who was it?" Brian asked. "And it's your turn."
"Kevin. He and Jen had stopped by the house. They're coming here," Shayla told him picking up her ball.
"Cool, I guess we'll be making a lot people's day today. Three Backstreet Boys in one place. Aaahhhh!" Brian said pretending to be a screaming fan making them all laugh.
"Come on Shay, you're up babe," AJ said.
"Ok, ok, keep your pants on," Shayla said.
"For now at least," Kimmy said.
"Spoken like a true smart ass," AJ said giving her a peck.
"If I get a strike here you gotta take your shirt off," Shayla teased AJ.
"You got a deal sweetheart. Now bowl dang it," AJ bellowed.
AJ removed his baggy shirt revealing his wife beater underneath, causing a few shrieks from the girls around them. He tossed it to Shayla as she laughed having bowled a strike.
"Now what about if I get a strike? You gonna take your shirt off?" he chuckled.
"I don't think so bone. You wanna play strip bowling, do it at your house. That's probably where we should've bowled anyway," Brian said.(authors note: AJ has a bowling alley in his new house.)
"Nah it's just not the same. Besides think of the thrill I just gave those girls," AJ laughed. "But I will take ya up on that strip bowling thing next time you're over," he said laughing and acting crazy knowing Brian didn't mean for it to be with Shayla.
There was suddenly all kinds of commotion behind them. They turned around to see that Kevin and Jen had come in and people were going nuts realizing they had 3 of the BSB there. Kevin stopped for a minute and signed a few autographs before coming over. Marcus had walked Jen on over while Kevin's guard stayed with him while he took a few pictures.
"Geez, I'm surprised you guys even bother going out places like this. Is it really worth it?" Jen asked as she put her things down and changed her shoes.
"You'll get used to it," Brian told her.
"I hope too," Jen said smiling.
"You will, it's obvious he's smitten with you," AJ said batting his eyelashes.
Jen smacked his arm and hugged Shayla. "What's up girl?" she said. "Everythings ok with ya'll I take it."
"Oh yeah we're fine. Sorry about that last night. We didn't mean to make ya'll leave like that," Shayla said.
"It's ok. It was late anyway," Jen said as she hugged Brian and AJ hello.
"So no one was home when you stopped by the house huh?" Brian asked. "I guess Nick and McKenzie must have gone somewhere which means they must have made up."
"I hope so," Shayla said. "They probably went to Nick's mom's. It's Sunday, that's what they always do."
"Well, if they were home, they didn't answer the door or the phone, so maybe either way that means they made up," Jen said.
"What's up guys?" Kevin bellowed finally making it over and slapping Brian and AJ high fives. "Hello ladies," he said to Shayla and Kimmy.
"Glad ya'll could make it," AJ said.
"Sorry about all that sweetie," Kevin said to Jen giving her a quick kiss.
"That's ok," Jen said.
"Ok, we're seriously getting our butts kicked here and I've already lost my shirt, so I say we call this game and start over so Jen and Kev can play," AJ suggested.
"You just don't want us to wipe the floor with ya," Kimmy said.
"Honey you can wipe the floor with me anytime you want as long as you're on top of me," AJ laughed.
"Oh god," everyone groaned.
"You fall for those lines," Shayla asked Kimmy.
"Of course she does," AJ said. "What's wrong with them?"
"Oh nothing, nothing at all mister 'let me show you why 69 is tattooed on my belly button'," Shayla said teasing him again.
"I'll get you my pretty....and you're little dog too," AJ cackled at her making everyone laugh.
"Alright, alright, what's the teams gonna be?" Kevin asked.
"I say we bowl as couple's," Brian suggested.
"That's just cause you know we'd kick your butts," Kimmy said.
"That's exactly why," Brian laughed.
"Ok let's bowl then," Kevin said. "You're up sweetie. You go first," he said to Jen.
As Jen got up and was just about to take her turn, AJ blurted out, "so did you guys have sex too last night?" to Kevin causing Jen to mess up and get a gutter ball. She turned around and glared at AJ and everyone lauged.
"You can do that over baby. He's just being an idiot," Kevin said laughing. "Smooth AJ, real smooth," he said to AJ giving him a look.
"What I was serious. We've all discussed our sex lives already so it's your guys turn now," AJ said.
"Good job sweetie," Kevin said as Jen came back and sat down after bowling a strike. Kevin gave her a kiss as lots of flashes went off yet again. Jen became a little shy when that happened.
"Don't let it bother ya Jen. They'll stop in a little bit," Shayla said.
"AJ we are not discussing that kind of stuff with you, now take your turn," Kevin said. He gave Jen an apologetic look.
"Ok," AJ said getting up and taking his turn. "So, in other words you didn't have sex yet did ya?" he said as he came back and sat down.
"AJ!" Brian scolded as everyone tried not to laugh.
"I'm just giving them a hard time. Maybe speed up the process a little bit, you know," AJ said grinning. "Nah I'll stop. I'm just kidding Jen really."
"That's ok AJ, I know you have a one track mind and can't think of anything else. Your own sex life isn't enough for you so you have to be involved in everyone elses too," Jen said with a smirk on her face.
"Oooohhhh!" everyone said. "Go girl," Brian said.
"Touch`e," AJ said realizing it was time to stop teasing her.
Kevin gave her another kiss and smiled at her before getting up to take his turn. He looked at AJ and laughed as he passed him. AJ grumbled something and everyone laughed at him. Jen got up and walked up to him putting her arms around his neck from behind his chair and kissed him on the cheek. "It's ok AJ, we know you can't help it." Everyone busted up laughing as AJ continued to pout while plotting his revenge.
After a few minutes of thinking he finally came up with something. And on Jen's next turn up he turned to Kevin and said, "ya know we were talking about taking this game back to my house and playing strip bowling. Maybe that'll get her in the mood and then she'll have sex with ya."
"AJ!" everyone yelled laughing as he sat there with a triumphant grin on his face.
"Buddy, I'm gonna kill ya. You realize that don't ya?" Kevin warned him with a glare.
"I think we're even now," AJ said smacking Jen on the butt as she walked past him on her way back to sit down by Kevin.
"I'd say so," Jen said with a grin of her own. "I believe we just won the game and with the margin we beat you by, I'll take you on in that game of strip bowling anyday naked boy."
"Damn, what is it with this family?" AJ asked about Shayla and Jen. "You guys are to quick witted. It ain't normal." Everyone laughed at AJ's expense and packed up their stuff. After signing a few more autographs and taking some more pictures as promised, they met the girls outside and all went out to dinner before going home.