She was just putting on her earrings when there was a knock on the door. Jess opens it and there stands everyone. Everyone being all of Nsync and Britney. The guys are just staring. She had on lavender leather pants and one of those handkerchief tops and very high heeled shoes. Her hair is swept up, and she has glitter around her eyes.

Brit - "Oh my God. Jess you look beautiful."

Jess - "You say that like its surprising."

Brit - "It's not. It's just a big change."

Jess - "Well are ya all coming in or is the hallway where the party is." She opens the door more and lets everyone in, except Lance is still standing in the hall. "You coming in baby." She takes his hand and brings him inside. "Everyone just make yourselves comfy." Joey is already going through to fridge.

JC - "this is a nice place you got here Jess."

Jess - "Thanks. It might not be very big but I like it and it's mine."

Britney and Justin are sitting on the couch. "At least it's clean this time."

Jess - "Well I'm trying to get better about that. So where are we going KP." That's what she calls Chris.

JC - "yeah what's the big secret?"

Chris - "we are going here." He pulls out tickets to an April fool's party.

Lance - "But that's tomorrow."

Chris - "That's the whole point. Don't you guys get it?" Everyone shakes their heads.

Joey, who has found a beer. "I get it. The joke is it's before all the other jokes right."

Chris - "Something like that."

Justin - "I still don't get it."

Chris - "Well if we wait around for you to figure it out we'll never get there. Now let's get Pixie girl's birthday bash going."

Jess - "Pixie girl?"

Chris - "Yeap with all that glitter all you need it a big ass set of wings and you would be the sexiest pixie I've ever seen."

JC - "And how many pixies have you seen?"

Chris - "Well Tinkerbell is a pixie. Granted she is a cartoon but I think she's kinda hot." They all laugh at Chris. "What?"

Brit - "Never mind let's go."

They all head downstairs and pile in the limo. There is a van following them that has some of their security in it. Once inside Jess sees that they had gotten her presents.

Jess - "What is all of that?"

JC - "presents."

Jess - "You guys didn't have to."

Brit - "Here open mine first."

Jess - "Okay." She starts opening it. It's a baseball hat that says 'I'm the bitch who's in charge.' Jess laughs. "Oh Brad will love this."

Brit - "I figured you could wear that when you direct my video."

Jess - "direct your video."

Brit - "yeah they want you to do it."

Jess - "But I've never directed before. Are you sure?"

Brit - "Absolutely."

Jess - "okay." She puts it on. "How's it look?"

Chris - "Looks like you're the bitch in charge. Here's mine." She opens it.

Jess - "A fire extinguisher."

Chris - "I figured you might need it for all your drunken asshole friends who insist on doing flaming shots."

Jess - "I'll keep this handy."

Joey - "Here."

Jess - "I'm suddenly afraid."

JC - "its okay it's from me and Justin too."

Jess - "Like that makes it safe." She opens it to find a gift certificate to lots of different fast food places.

Justin - "Lance said you eat out a lot."

Jess - "I do."

Joey - "there's more at the bottom." She digs.

Jess - "A brochure for cooking classes. Cute guys. You put them up to this."

Lance - "Not me." He hands her a big box.

Jess - "and what's this." It's a silky robe.

Lance - "You're other one looked kinda beat up."

Jess - "Thank you." She leans over and kisses him.

Chris - "hey I didn't get a kiss." He leans forward and Jess kisses his cheek. "Not exactly what I was looking for."

Joey - "Come here baby." He leans towards Chris. And Chris leans towards Joey. Jess thought for a minute that they would actually kiss but Joey back away at the last minute. "Nah way man. You'd do it."

Chris - "I just want those big sexy lips all over me."

Jess leans closer to Britney

Jess - "Are they always like this?"

Brit - "Pretty much. You get use to it."

They get to the party that is already in full swing. The security entourage kind of fades into the background. Their little group was able to find a table close to the dance floor. This thing was more of a rave then a party. No one couldn't hear a damn thing. Lance goes to get drinks and Jess heads to the dance floor with Chris and Joey while JC scans the crowd for eligible girls. Britney and Justin just go do their own thing on the dance floor not to far from everyone else. By the time Lance gets back to the table Chris had found himself a girl and Jess was just dancing with Joey. She sees him and waves, he waves back.

Jess - "Joey I'm going to go see Lance."

Joey - "What are you doing with him?"

Jess - "Excuse me?"

Joey - "You're way too grown for him."

Jess - "And I suppose I'd be better off with you."

Joey - "Yeah he's just a kid."

Jess - "You're younger then me too."

Joey - "yeah but I'm not as young as he is."

Jess - "I like Lance Joey. I like you too just not the same way."

Joey - "Suit yourself."

Jess - "I will." She heads to the table.

Lance - "Joey hitting on you again."

Jess - "yeah he's impossible."

Lance - "He's having trouble processing that I got the girl this time."

Jess - "Yes you did." She kisses him. "Whatcha get me?"

Lance - "I don't know they were just handing it out to everyone. It's not bad, kinda sweet you'll like it." Jess takes a little sip and winces. "Oh it's a little strong."

Jess - "A little strong. I hope I have a stomach left after tonight."

They all get a little drunk and dance most of the night. JC decided that it was time to go home when Britney and Jess got up and started dancing on the table. They dropped Lance and Jess off at her apartment. They were both pretty wasted but managed to get inside before taking each other's clothes off.

He reached around behind her back and untied the string while kissing her. "Did I tell you how much I like this shirt? It so much easier then dealing with a bra."

Jess - "I'm glad you like it." He slips it off over her head and walks backwards towards the bed.

The feel of his shirt against her naked chest was exciting if cold. She unbuttons his shirt and slips it off his shoulders before he lays her down to help take off her shoes and pants. She closed her eyes and he kissed his way back up her body. His necklace feels warm from wear it was tucked inside his shirt all night. He starts kissing her face.

Lance - "You are so wonderful." His complements always make her smile because she knows he's sincere. "I love you."

Jess - "I love you too."



She wakes up in the morning and he's gone.

Jess - "Lance?" No answer. "Lance, are you still here?" His note is lying on the dresser.

Jessica,
Hey baby sorry to run off on you this morning. You were sleeping so good I didn't want to wake you. You probably forgot that we had to head out to LA this morning. I'll call you later or you can give me a ring you know the number. Oh and just something for you to think about. The AMA's are in like a week and a half, I'd like you to go with me. No big thing I just would really like you there. I miss you already.

Love, Lance

Chapter Thirty-Nine

Author's note: There is much more to this story. In Chapter 41 I will be introducing a love interest for Nick. And soon will be getting more into Kevin and Loren's relationship. Because when I was reading this it seems like it's a little one sided cause Brian's my favorite and I just really love the character of Jessica. But I will try to broaden the story more in the future. And since I am not having so many problems with updating my site anymore I should be able to get the other chapters that are already written posted with in the week. I know I've said this before but it's my mission now. Also I will try not to dwell on the time that Jess is with Lance because I know that not everyone likes both bands but he is an important part of the story.