Carribbean Connections

[Raevengeance]

Pairings:
Erica/Nick
Nichole/Drew
Connie/Justin
Rae/Jeff

Info on the Cruise Schedule for the reference of the writers:
7-Day Western Carribbean Cruise on Carnival Triumph
Saturday - depart Miami 4pm
Sunday - Day @ Sea ('Fan Cruise' Event on board)
Monday - Cozumel, Mexico 7am-12 midnight
Tuesday - Day @ Sea ('Fan Cruise' Event on board)
Wednesday - Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands 7:30am-4:30pm
Thursday - Ocho Rios, Jamaica 8am-3:30pm
Friday - Day @ Sea - ('Fan Cruise' Event on board)
Saturday - Cruise ends in Miami - leave ship @ 8am.

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To my fellow writers - if you have suggestions for events for the people attending the 'Fan Cruise' - please post them in one of the other threads about this story so we can all discuss them and make a decision.

[Raevengeance]

98 Degrees was finally ending their self-mandated hiatus in 2005. Between their last performance together on 9/10/2001 and re-entering the recording studio as a group in the fall of 2004, Jeff and Nick both hit the studio and released solo albums with varying degrees of success depending on how someone defined success. Drew did some acting during the break, while Justin returned home to Cinci and began working on the management side of the business, as he helped some local (Cinci area) artists who were trying to get their break in the industry.

The quartet got back together in early 2004 and quietly began their preparations for their return to the studio - and hopefully the top of the charts. As they worked on writing and recording the new album, they tossed around different ideas for promoting the album - and getting the news to their fans. Nick remembered hearing about a fundraiser that the Dorough Lupus Foundation did on a regular basis - a cruise in the Carribbean. "Guys, how about we do a Fan Cruise?" Nick suggested.

"You want us to do what?" Drew asked.

"Take a fan cruise - to get our music to our fans," Nick repeated.

"Why a cruise?" Jeff asked, not that he minded the idea of some time in the sun - and seeing women in barely-there swimming suits.

"Why not? It will provide us some relaxation time - and time that we can set up different events for our fans who do attend the event."

"Nick, that's a nearly impossible promotion!" Drew argued.

"Why is it impossible? Different sports teams do fan cruises every year - and so does the Dorough Lupus Foundation, and that was actually what gave me the idea," Nick argued.

"You want us to copy a Backstreet Boy?" Jeff asked, extremely surprised.

"Come on, Jeff. Howie isn't that bad - and their fans LOVE the cruises, and the only member of the group they are guaranteed to see is Howie. From what I've heard, the fans are also respectful of his and other celebs privacy during the cruise because there are set times where the fans have time to interact with the celebs. Come on guys, let's at least run the idea past our management and see what they think."

"You get the logistic information - and then get it to Josh and Michael," Drew replied.


**More of the intro to come later - but it's a little background info for everyone**
and the DLF-cruises is where I got the idea for this fan fic if anyone really cares ;) :)

[Raevengeance]

"Man, what did I get myself into?" Nick asked himself as he attempted to contact Howie D or someone else [arse]ociated with the Dorough Lupus Foundation to get the information about the cruises they had done in previous years. Finally, after several attempts, Nick got in touch with Howie and was able to get the information he wanted. Overall, it sounded to him at least like it would definitely be do-able. Howie faxed the information to him, and Nick went straight to see Josh and Michael - their current management team.

"Nick, are you SURE this is what you ALL want to do to help promote the album?"

"I won't lie, Drew is slightly skeptical, but if we can get it to work - he has agreed to do it."

"Ok - first we need to find a cruise line who is willing to work with us to host the cruise."

"I have sort of been calling around - and Carnival seemed open to the possibility," Nick replied.

"OK, we'll get in touch with them and see what we can work out," Josh replied as Nick left the office to join othe other three in the recording studio.

Within a week, Josh and Michael felt they had a fair deal worked out with Carnival - and they were able to select a time that coincided with the scheduled release of the first single and that was a 'slower' time for the cruise line - at the end of April. Details finalized, the pair called a special meeting with the group to get the information to the quartet.

"What's up?" Justin asked as they enterred the meeting room at the recording studio.

"Well, first, I hope Nick wasn't lying about all of you agreeing to a fan cruise to help promote the next album," Michael answered.

"We agreed - but told Nick that he needed to get the information about doing it to you and Josh," Drew answered.

"Which he did. And since we now have a contract with a cruise line, it's a good thing that you all agreed before Nick brought this idea to our attention."

"It's all set?" Nick asked.

"Yep, we've talked to Devon and he has agreed to add an information page to the official website along with a link to the travel agency that is handling all bookings for our fan cruise block of cabins."

"So, when are we going?" Jeff asked.

"Well, the best time for the cruise line was a departure date of April 30, with a return to port in Miami on May 7."

"Awwwwww, Sugar gets to celebrate his birthday with the fans," Drew teased.

"What about my birthday?" Jeff asked. "What if my family has plans to do something special?"

"Jeff, this is better for everyone - it will be cheaper for the fans because it's a slower time for the cruise line, and just think of all the presents you'll get from your fans," Josh tried reasoning.

"I'm NOT going to go if my family has plans for a birthday party."

"Bring your family with you if they want to celebrate along with you."

"Maybe this is a good thing. I could always find a new girlfriend during the trip," Jeff said, TRYING to find something positive that could come out of being made to travel on his birthday.

[Raevengeance]

~*~Rae's P.O.V. - February, 2005~*~

"A Carribbean cruise? You are kidding, right?"

"Nope, we wanted to give you something special that you'd always remember for your birthday. We're just sorry you have to wait until April to go and enjoy it."

"I guess it's ok - gives me some time to tone up and get a base tan before I go," Rae admitted, wondering why her two friends from college decided to send her on a cruise.

"Glad you're so understanding about it. And just think, one of the best rooms all to yourself for a week."

"Best rooms - by myself? You two aren't coming with me?" Rae asked.

"We can't - we could only get the money for a single trip - not for three of them, sorry," her friend Alexa (or Lex as her friends referred to her) explained.

"And yes, we got you one of their ocean view cabins or suites, whatever they call them, with a balcony - the highest grade they offer," her other friend Trisha added.

"You two can't do this. Can't we cancel this and just take a trip somewhere the three of us like we always do during the summer?"

"We already did this - and no, the trip can't just be cancelled - there has to be proof of a serious injury or family emergency for a refund to be issued."

"And, we've also put money into your onboard account - so you shouldn't have to worry about your soda or alcoholic beverages."

"I am paying you both back for this - I swear!"

"We won't take your money - this is your birthday present and you don't return a gift to the giver!"

"But..."

"You go - have fun - and find yourself a Hottie."

"I wish at least one of you was going to be coming with me."


**just a note - Rae is going on the cruise as a regular p[arse]enger - who is going to end up meeting Jeff. The rest of you girls can add your parts - telling how you decided to go on the cruise - add away, looking forward to what you all add to the story**

[Kristen07]

Here's mine, Rae :)

Nichole Andrea Fernborogh sat around her gorgeous apartment, bored. The living room was probably big enough to fit someone else’s whole apartment in it and everything it was luxury. Yep, she was one of those girls you loved to hate in high school because she seemed to have everything. Perfect looks, all the money in the world, all the friends, the dream boyfriend. But she was never mean or stuck up about this, because she didn’t believe that money or things like that give people superiority to others. Yet she also had to keep her guard up because she didn’t know who her true friends were.

And she had never experienced true love before. All the guys she had ever dated had used for her money, just to have as arm candy or some reason like that. They would be able to get what they wanted and just leave her there like she meant nothing to them. Nichole wished she could experience REAL love, just like her older brother, Jeremy, 26, and sister, Katie Lynn, 27, both of whom had recently gotten married.

So she had decided to go on a cruise, to get away from her life. To somewhere where no one knew who she was and how much money she had, and then maybe she could find the true love she was seeking. It was going to be in April, and everyone asked her why she had to go then, it was too cheap and off-season. But Nichole shook them off, saying that she had to take it now and couldn’t wait till summer.
And after she had made a reservation, she had learned that 98* was hosting a fan cruise the same week she was going to be there. And this was a dream come true, because, though no one knew this, 98* was one of her favorite. They were, a sort of guilty pleasure if you will. But she absolutely loved their music and she thought they were all hot guys, but Drew Lachey in particular. His sweet face, the sarcastic sense of humor, those hazel eyes… she just melted when she saw him on TV. And finally she would get to meet him, face to face. She hoped that she would actually get to talk to him, but she wasn’t so sure. There would be so many teenybopper fans there going all them. But still…. She couldn’t wait till that week she would leave.

[orlyscaligrl]

Here is my part. Sorry it took awhile. I was very busy this week.

Connie's POV

Connie was driving home in her baby-blue convertible in Los Angeles, California. She was driving home from her job at famous magazine company. She was listening to 102.7 KISSFM. They were playing "The Hardest Thing" by 98 degrees, her favorite group. After the song finished playing, she heard Ryan Seacrest's announcement.
"Hello Californians, this is Ryan Seacrest. I have a special annnouncement to make. 98 degrees is hosting a fan cruise on the Carnival in Florida. This comeback is very big for we haven't heard from these guys in a while. Anyways here, in my hand I have a ticket and p[arse] to this cruise line. The first caller to call will get to go on this ticket and get to go to this cruise. All expenses will be paid for. I'm waiting for the first caller." Connie immediately got very excited and immediately grabbed her cell phone and called the radio station. Fortunately she had on speed dial and was the first caller. She was very happy.
"Hello, who is this," Ryan answered.
"This is Connie," Connie answered excitedly.
"Well Connie, I'm glad to tell you that you are the first caller so you win the the trip on the cruise with 98 degrees!"
"Omg! Omg! This is so cool!" Connie said. Everyone around her was staring at her. Fortunately this was during a red light and her car was not in motion.
"Well congratulations." Connie then gave Ryan, her address in order to send the tickets. She was so excited and can't hardly wait to meet her favorite group.

[littleprincessj]

Okay...yes, I finally have my add for you all! I'm sorry it took me so long but I hope y'all enjoy it and I can't wait to read more from you ladies!


“Erica! Erica!� Erica Denya kept walking through the busy hallways of Sacred Heart College. “Erica!� She turned to see her best friend Kimberly racing down the hall after her.
“Whoa…did you have to run? You almost lost your skirt there hun.� She laughed pointing to the uniform skirt that was showing more than need be. Kimberly rolled her eyes.
“It’s not my fault we have to wear these stupid uniforms…its college, give me a break! Didn’t we do this in high school?� It was Erica’s turn to roll her eyes.
“Hello! You’re the one that wanted to go to a Catholic college….a PRIVATE College mind you…stop your complaining.
“Yeah, yeah…� The two pair continue walking down the hall.
“So what did you have to flag me down to ask me about?�
“Stop by my dorm after your last cl[arse] today…I’m out of here now but its important okay?�
“You’re pregnant!� People stopped in the hall giving looks.
“No…Iâ€℠¢m not pregnant stupid! Don’t yell that someone like Sisâ€â€�â€Â� Speaking of the devil. “Sister Patty, hi…â€Â� Kimberly laughed shyly.
“Ms. Hinxman…Ms. Denya.� They both gave small, nervous smiles. “Everything is okay here?�
“Yes Sister Patty, I am just on my way out for the day and Erica is heading for��
“Physiology…â₠¬Â� Erica butted in.
“I see…� She gave the ‘eye’ and then wished them a good day before finding her next student to freak out.
“Okay well I’m going but meet me there…�
“Okay, I’ll be there…I promised Mike I’d meet him for dinner though.� Kimberly rolled her eyes. “What?�
“Nothingɉۈ ‚Â�
“Kimberly…†�
“Erica, come on if you can’t even admit the guy is worthless and treating you like crap why should I come out and say it? It isn’t going to change your mind.�
“Kimberly, Mike is a good guy…just misunderstood.�
“Yeah okay…since when was it misunderstanding to sleep with Angela Amato?�
“I’m not listening to you…� Erica walks off for her cl[arse] and walks in five minutes late.
“Ms. Denya, it’s good to know you’re joining us today.� Professor Pierce said causing snickers from the ‘peanut gallery’ Erica sat down next to her boyfriend Mike and rolled her eyes ignoring the cl[arse].
“Great…this is [freak]ing fabulous.� She mumbled and opened her notebook.

~*~

“So…dinner tonight…looks like I can’t make it babe…� Mike stood in front of Erica giving her an excuse…again. She was sick of it, sick of being lied to, sick of being stood up.
“Okay well have fun…� She walked off not wanting to deal with his right now. She headed up for Kimberly’s dorm and knocked.
“Hey you made it…� Erica smiled.
“Of course, when have I not?� She walked in. “Let me just change out of this ridiculous uniform first.�
“Okay hurry…� Erica headed into the bathroom and changed into her favorite ‘True Religion’ jeans her mom bought her for her birthday last year after she begged. She grabbed her green Gap tee and threw on the knit white sweater over that. She pulled out her brush and brushed through her silky shoulder length brown/caramel colored hair. She left her hair down loving the way it brought out her hazel eyes and put on some chap stick before throwing the uniform in her bag, looking over her petite self in the mirror and going back to find Kimberly on the bed.
“Okay so what did I [b]HAVE to come here for…?� Kimberly smiled wide and looked at her.
“I can’t go and you’re my best, best friend…I got to thinking I know how much you love 98 Degrees and I can’t just let this go up to no use so…� As soon as she said 98 Degrees Erica’s attention was there.
“Kimberly spit it out would you?�
“Okay, you know Kiss in the morning with Ross, Courtney and Steve?� Erica nodded. “They’re doing that contest where they’re giving tickets away for a cruise…a fan cruise that 98 Degrees is doing!� Erica squealed.
“You’re going? You’re so lucky!� Kimberly hit Erica in the head with the tickets she pulled from behind her back.
“You don’t listen…I just said I can’t go…but I am not letting these sit around.� She handed them to Erica.
“The ticket is yours…everything is in there…the ticket, itinerary, your p[arse]es, all the information you need…it is all there.� Erica was jumping up hugging her best friend and screaming.
“Kimberly I owe you BIG time…you don’t even know…thanks so much!� Erica hugged her again.
“No problem, I’m glad they’re getting good use. Just make sure you pinch Nick’s [arse] for me.� Erica laughed and hugged her.
“I will…I’d do anything for you right now.� They laughed and Kimberly made sure Erica had everything she needed so it wouldn’t be lost before saying bye. Erica walked back to her dorm room with a skip in her step. On her way back to her room though she walked right by Mike…with his tongue down some blondes throat. She looked at them and shrugged her shoulders walking into her dorm room and closing the door behind her. She leaned against the door and smiled even after what she just saw.
“I don’t care…nothing’s going to piss me off or put me in a bad mood now.� She smiled and walked into her room tucking her possession in a safe place.

Okay that’s my add…I’m sorry it took me a year to get it out. Hehe…but I hope you guys like it! Can’t wait to see the rest of yours!

[Raevengeance]

~*~Arrival on the Cruise Ship~*~

*The Guys' POV*

April finally arrived and with it, the 98 Degrees Fan Cruise. Jeff was STILL slightly upset that he would be 'working' on his birthday, but he was also hoping that he would find someone with whome he could start a relationship.

"Guys, this better end up being fun," Jeff stated as the quartet made their way to the ship.

"It will be - we have 75 fans booked for the cruise, so it isn't like the fans will be over running the ship and forcing us to stay locked in our cabins, plus they're all a little 'older' so they should definitely give us some space," Drew replied.

"Welcome aboard the Carnival Triumph. I'm Brittnee the ship's cruise director. Can I help direct you to your cabin?"

"Yes, please. Where are we supposed to be going?" Justin asked.

"Can I have your names, please?"

"Oh, right - it's Justin Jeffre, Nick Lachey, Drew Lachey, and Jeff Timmons," Justin replied.

"You're all on the Empress Deck. Mr. Jeffre, you're in number 7288, Mr. Nick Lachey is in 7294, Mr. Drew Lachey is in 7298, and Mr. Timmons is in 7289."

"Are those all together?" Jeff asked.

"They're close, three are on one side of the ship, and the other is on the opposite side of the ship."

"I am guessing that my cabin is the one on the opposite side of the ship from the other three?" Jeff asked, somewhat upset that he was rather 'isolated' from the other three guys.

"I'm sorry, sir. But at the time your reservations were made those were the only 4 suites we had remaining. It may be possible when the party in the cabin next to you arrives that they may be willing to switch with one of your friends."

"Guys?" Jeff asked, hoping one of them would be willing to switch rooms if he could convince his 'neighbor' to change cabins.

"If you can convince whoever is in the suite next to you to change, I'll switch cabins," Justin offered. "But YOU have to ask, Jeff."

[Raevengeance]

~*Rae's POV*~

Rae was still trying to understand why her friends were insisting on paying for all of her activities during the cruise they had given her as a birthday present. As she made her way onto the ship, she was trying to take in all the sights and not paying attention to where she was walking, and she ended up bumping into someone. "Oh, excuse me. I wasn't paying attention to where I was going."

"It's alright. There's no harm done."

"Well, if you'll excuse me, I need to find out where the room I will be calling home for the next week is located."

"Allow me to escort you to the cruise director then, Miss..." Jeff started before realing he didn't know what her name was, but he did know he wanted to get to know her better. "I'm sorry, I don't know your name."

"My name is Rae...Rae Carlson. And you are?"

"Jeff - Jeff Timmons. Perhaps you've heard of me?"

"Are you supposed to be famous or something?"

"Well, you could say that. Have you ever heard of the singing group 98 Degrees?" Jeff asked, surprised that he had met someone who didn't recognize him - while not having any of the fans of the group around to maul him.

"That name does sound familiar."

"Do you remember the song Invisible Man? I Do? Give Me Just One Night - Una Noche?" Jeff asked, hoping she wasn't completely unaware of the music he and his friends sang.

"Oh yes, now I remember the group. I really liked the song Una Noche."

"Hi, I'm the ship's cruise director, Brittnee. Can I help you find your cabin?"

"Yes, I'm Rae Carlson. I would love to have the [arse]istance."

"Yes, Ms. Carlson. You are on the Empress Deck - in room 7295. Oh, Mr. Timmons, this would be the party in the suite next to yours."

"Had you wanted something, Mr. Timmons?" Rae asked.

"I did, but I changed my mind," Jeff answered quickly, wanting to keep this vision of beauty close to him for their trip around the Carribbean. "How about we head up to find our cabins together?"

"Sure, excuse me, Brittnee, are the bags that were checked this morning delivered to the cabins already?"

"Yes, Ms. Carlson."

"Thank you," Rae said before turning back to Jeff. "Alright, let's go ahead and find the rooms."

"So, Rae, what brought you on this cruise?" Jeff asked.

"My friends gave me the cruise package as a birthday present."

"Ah, well why didn't either your boyfriend or your friends join you?" Jeff asked.

"Nosey-much, Mr. Timmons?"

"Please, call me Jeff, and I was just curious as to why someone as beautiful as you came onto this cruise alone."

"Well, Jeff - if you must know, my friends couldn't get the time off right now - and they had pooled their money to pay for my trip - so they couldn't have afforded to buy tickets for themselves as well."

"And your boyfriend's excuse?" Jeff prodded.

"There is no boyfriend right now. I think that my friends are hoping that I'll find romance on the ship."

"Well, would you do me the honor of allowing me to be your escort for dinner this evening?"

"Are you scheduled for the early dinner seating, Jeff?"

"I'm not sure, but I am sure things can be worked out even if I wasn't."

"Well, I would like to have someone to eat with, so if we are on the same meal schedule, I would be delighted to have you join me."

"Good, so when is your birthday?" Jeff asked.

"Oh, my birthday was in February - my friends just opted to buy my cruise ticket for this time of the year because it was cheaper."

"Oh, I had been hoping we could celebrate together."

"Is your birthday soon, Jeff?"

"Actually, Rae...my birthday is today, and I'm stuck on a working vacation."

"A working vacation?" Rae repeated.

"My group is having a fan cruise this week, so while we have the days at sea, we have some different events for the people who purchased their cruise packages through a specific travel agent."

"Oh."

"What?"

"Well, I didn't know anything about that, so I guess I won't get to see you very often during the trip."

"It's only a couple of hours at the most when we have things happening, so we can still spend some time together. If you want, you can join the fun as my guest."

"Well, let me think about that."

"Hey, is this the person with whom I'm trading cabins for the cruise?" Justin asked meeting them at the door to Jeff's cabin.

"Actually, Justin, you can keep your cabin on the other side of the ship," Jeff said causing Justin to wonder what exactly had changed his friend's mind about the cabin swap.

[Raevengeance]

**a little note for the other girls writing this story**

you can see a 'floor plan' for the ship by clicking the link here - Carnival Cruis Line - Deck Plan - The Triumph (http://carnival.com/Deck_Plans.aspx?shipCode=TI)

Also - the rooms of the same cl[arse] (same color code) near the guys are all booked by other 'regular' guests on the cruise line.

[littleprincessj]

Alright here it is…enjoy!

~*Erica's POV*~

“Have fun…pictures, take PICTURES and don’t make a fool of yourself.� Erica rolled her eyes laughing at Kimberly’s remarks.

“Bye…� She hugged her before preparing to depart for her cruise. When she got onto the ship she couldn’t believe Kimberly had given this up for her. “I owe her…BIG time.� She said to herself. She slowly followed the line of people in front of her and then when she saw a cruise ship director she stopped and asked politely for help.

“Hi, can I help you with anything miss?� The young woman asked Erica.

“Um…yeah, I have no idea on how I got about finding anything on here yet, could you help lead me to my room?� She showed her the information with her room etc…

“Of course ma’am… That’s my job.� The woman smiled and Erica followed. She stopped in front of room 7307. “Empress Deck, room 7307.� She smiled and handed the papers back to Erica.

“Thank you very much.�

“You’re welcome, enjoy your stay.� Erica smiled and opened the door. She gasped at the sight. ‘Kimberly is going to have a stroke when she finds out what she p[arse]ed up.’ Erica laughed to herself taking inventory of her room. The room was enormous; she walked through the separate sitting area and out onto the private balcony. She looked out and laughed at the view. ‘It’ll be better once the boat actually sets sea.’ She walked back inside and closed the doors. She walked into the dining/kitchen area and took note to the refrigerator she had, ‘what am I going to need that for?’ she wondered and continued her exploration. In the entertainment/living area there was an entertainment center with a TV/VCR/DVD player. ‘Living the high life.’ She joked to herself. Finally, she got her belongings and headed for the bedroom area. She loved her room immediately. Of course she liked the entire room but the bedroom area was beautiful. She put her bags by her bed and walked into the joining bathroom. There was a marble countered sink and whirlpool. She turned the light off and went back into her bedroom. She saw the dressers and walk in closet. She began opening her bags and hanging her clothes up neatly. As she was hanging up one of the dresses she’d just purchased she heard ruckus in the hallway. She put her dress down and walked out into the hall. She tried stifling her laugh when she saw the scene out there. There was a young, handsome man pulling through the hallway with a very large amount of luggage, cursing while trying to look at his room information.

“Um…excuse me, do you…uh need help?� She asked hoping he wouldn’t take his frustration out on her. He looked up at her and she gasped seeing his face, and seeing him for the first time. Nick Lachey…

“Hi, yeah that would be great if you think you could give me a hand…my brother and our friends are still getting on board. I was ahead of them; otherwise I’d ask them to help me.� He continued speaking and Erica shook herself out of her dazed state.

“Well here let me…� She stepped forward grabbing two bags. “Goodness, you packed more than me and I’m a girl…I thought I had to pack for every occasion.� Nick laughed and she smiled back. “What room are you?� She asked.

“Uh…� He flipped the paper over and searched for it. “7294…�

“Oh my…� She giggled. “C’mon, you’re all the way on the other side over that way.� She pointed diagonal from where her room was.

“Oh, I’m sorry…let me take those back I don’t want you to have to go all the way over there.� He said beginning to take his bags back.

“Nonsense…I insist.� She gave him a smug smirk.

“Okay well thank you…� Erica and Nick walked all the way down the hall and then across to the other side and down that hall till finally coming upon Nick’s room.

“Your key…?�

“Oh yeah…� He handed it to her since she was in front of him and she unlocked it. She walked in seeing the room was almost identical to hers and then turned back to him.

“Where would you like these bags Mr…� She trailed hoping he’d make an introduction.

“Oh, what a fool I am.� He dropped his things and held his hand out. “Lachey…but just call me Nick.�

“Lachey…? That sounds vaguely familiar.� She said playing dumb. Nick smiled seeing her reaction. She had almost gasped at first but she caught herself.

“Well I’m in this group, you may have heard of…� She looked at him. “98 Degrees…� She nodded.

“Um…you could say that yeah.� She shook it off and decided not to comment on anything.

“Well, I’m guessing you’re a fan since you’re on this cruise…� He [arse]umed.

“No, not necessarily…I mean, my friend is the one who got this ticket but she couldn’t go so she gave them to me.� ‘So what I was a fan…he doesn’t need to know.’ She said to herself.

“Oh, well what a nice friend you have.� She nodded. “I introduced myself…�

“Oh how silly of me, I’m sorry…I’m Denya…�

“Denya…?†� He asked. “I’ve not heard that name before…very unique…�

“No, no…sorry that’s my last name. My first name is Erica…�

“Aha…beautiful name for a beautiful girl.� She blushed.

“Stop…� She smiled. He smiled at her blushing and then picked his things up.

“Well…thank you for your help.�

“Here let me just help you carry these into your room…� She picked them up and walked them into his room which again was identical to hers. “Where would you like them?�

“There on the bed is fine…thank you.� She placed his bags on the bed and stood there looking at him.

“Well…I should…�

“Yeah, I should probably get unpacked.� Erica nodded. “But hey, you walked me here…let me walk you back to your room, only seems fair. Besides, I’ll learn my way about the ship at least.� Erica and he laughed.

“Okay thanks…� He closed his door behind them and walked Erica back to her room. They stopped in front of her door.

“Well, thank you again; sometimes I need that little boost of help. My head wouldn’t be here if it weren’t attached to my neck. That’s how I am…� Erica laughed.

“It was no problem, I’m glad I could help you out Nick.� She reached her hand out to him and he shook it.

“Maybe I’ll catch you on the decks somewhere.� She nodded.

“Maybe…†� She opened the door and stepped inside. “And hey…if you ever need some help on sense of direction…� He interrupted her.

“Room 7307…� He smiled and she nodded back smiling. She waved and he smiled waving back before walking away back to his room.

Okay there’s my add. Hope it was okay, I can’t wait to see what the rest of you come up with!!

[orlyscaligrl]

Here's is my add. Sorry it took so long.

~ Connie's P.O.V ~
Connie soon walked into her suite on the Empress deck.
"Nice," she said in amazement. Her room had a large window with a beautiful view of the ocean. The sun glistened into her room. The room had a large Queen size bed. It also contained a fairly large TV, DVD player and VCR. It also had a small set of 2 chairs and a table with a vase of lilies. "Wow. I sure won big from Ryan Seacrest," Connie said looking around her room. "But I wish Lori was here to enjoy it with me." Lori is Connie's best friend and co-worker. "Oh well hopefully I can have fun and meet some new friends and maybe hook up with Justin Jeffre," she said to herself with a smile. She,then, changed into her pink bikini and put on a sorong around her waist and some sunblock and sandals. Later she walked to the upper deck by the pool. Soon the boat set sail and Connie and the other p[arse]engers waved goodbye to the crowd that was by the dock even though Connie didn't know anyone. After that, she found a white folded chair by the pool and settled herself down. She lied on her stomach and put her sungl[arse]es on and began her tanning session. A few minutes later, Justin walked in very tired after being mobbed by fans. He was intended to find some place to relax. His room, though very large and lavish, was a bit too cramped and isolated.He wanted some fresh air. To his dismay, most of the chairs were taken. Normally, Justin would be in awe by the women in swimsuits but he would exhausted. Fortunately, he found a seat right next to Connie.
"Um is this seat taken?" Justin asked.
"No," Connie said acting as if she didn't care. She was wearing her sungl[arse]es with her eyes closed and enjoying the sun. Justin took off his shirt leaving his swimming trunks on and laid down on the chair next to her. Justin, then, began humming to himself and Connie overheard him.' Wow. He sounds a lot like Justin,'Connie thought. She took off her sungl[arse]es and realized it was Justin. She tried to stay calm but inside she was freaking out.
"Um don't mean to interrupt you but are you Justin of 98 degrees?" Justin sat up to see the most gorgeous woman he had ever saw. He was breathless.
"Um yeah," Justin said shyly hoping not to be mobbed. Connie remained calm on the outside but on the inside she was freaking out.
"Oh hi! I'm Connie. Connie Patterson," Connie introduced herself. They both shook hands nervously.
"Nice to meet you Connie," Justin said with a smile.
"Nice to finally meet you too Justin," Connie said.
"So how did you get a ticket on this ship?" Justin asked.
"Oh I won it from 102.7 kissfm with Ryan Seacrest," Connie explained.
"Cool. So you must be living in Los Angeles," Justin presumed.
"Yup. I work in a magazine," Connie explained.
"Oh," Justin said rather disappointed thinking she was one of the sleezy reporters. Connie noticed that he did.
"Um not that kind of magazine. It's more of a literary magazine. I'm the short-story editor," Connie explained.
"I see," Justin said with relief. " So you like to write?"
"Omg! I love it! I just love being creative and writing stories and stuff," Connie said happily. They began to make small talk and they found that they had a lot in common. As they talked more, they liked each other more. Their long conversation was interrupted by Justin's beeper saying he needed to be somewhere.
"Well I have to go. It was nice getting to know you."
"You too," Connie said with a smile.
"Hey um what dinner are you going to?"
"The first one."
"Oh me too! Would you like to be my date?" Connie laughed in relief and happiness.
"Of course!
"Great.See ya there," Justin said and he left. Connie just laid back on the chair not believing what just had happened.

[Raevengeance]

Rae and Jeff's story

As Rae let herself into the cabin she was [arse]igned, she noticed a door in the room that opened to the back of a door so she [arse]umed it would connect her suite to the suite that was occupied by Jeff Timmons. As she went to put her clothes into the dresser and closet space that was available to her so her suitcases could be sent to the luggage hold, she heard someone knocking. As she reached the door that led to the hallway, she realized it wasn't the main door that was being knocked on - but the door in the wall that she had noticed earlier.

"Hey, Rae, open the door!"

"Jeff!? What are you doing?" Rae asked opening the door.

"Apparently we have adjoining and connecting rooms."

"Remind me to keep my half of that door locked," Rae said laughing.

"What? Don't you want to hang out with me?"

"We'll see."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Jeff asked.

"What I meant is that I don't mind hanging out with you during the day - but I want to ensure that I am staying in my room ALONE at night. I am NOT in the mood to be used as a vacation plaything for some popstar."

"Why would you think that's what would happen?" Jeff asked, confused.

"Like you don't have enough other females around you all the time. Come on."

"No, you come on. We are going to enjoy ourselves and get to knwo one another better tonight."

"Fine, let me change real quick, alright? This is not an outfit that I want to spend the day wandering around the cruise ship in all night."

"Sure, I'll wait right here."

"Wait in YOUR ROOM!"

"Nope, I'm not letting you leave this room without me."

"Do I need to call the security detail on this ship?"

"What would they do? You willingly invited me into your room."

"And now I'm telling you TO GET OUT!"

"Sorry, not without you."

"Fine, let's go then."

"I thought you were going to change."

"I changed my mind," Rae answered, shutting the door behind her as she and Jeff went to explore the ship.

[Biondo Sorto]

Jeff is such a [freaky] dork :P Gotta love him though :)
Great add chikas

[Raevengeance]

Originally posted by Undercoverblonde06@3/1/05, 04:29pm
Jeff is such a [freaky] dork :P Gotta love him though :)
Great add chikas
Jeff ain't [freaky] (at least not that he's let on yet :P) He just doesn't wanna lose his gal ;)

[Biondo Sorto]

Well then....he's still a dork. :P

[littleprincessj]

has everyone made their add at least once? i wanna do my add and get working on it but i didn't know if everyone finally had something written in.

[littleprincessj]

oh oh...on topic of Jeff...I was reading my paper today and looking at upcomming concerts...he's coming to the Webster soon, I don't know if i can go b/c i just bought tickets for the Ryan concert this Saturday and Kelly Clarkson and Green Day tickets just went on sale...of course I find out about Jeff AFTER i've purchased my other tickets. :ugh:

[Kristen07]

I've added once, but i think I need to add another one. but you can go ahead and write since I'm not so inpsired at the moment.

[StargateGirl]

Is this story still going?

[littleprincessj]

i hope so! i really want to addd mine but i want others to have the chance to add and get their story/summary part out, i dont know if everyone has added so i want them to have the chance but i really hope we're still working on this!

[Raevengeance]

Originally posted by littleprincessj@3/30/05, 10:47am
i hope so! i really want to addd mine but i want others to have the chance to add and get their story/summary part out, i dont know if everyone has added so i want them to have the chance but i really hope we're still working on this!
Jess,

Go ahead and add your part, I would just try to avoid mentioning Kris's character/guy in yours - because where we're at right now - it's ok if someone adds 'ahead' of the others ~ it may jump in time a little bit, but it'll be alright for her to do her 'meeting' with the guy/getting on the ship even if others of us are a little ahead of that - because we're all writing from either the girl's or guy's point of view - so it'll work out.

Just try not to jump too far into the future ~ keep it that first day on ship.

[littleprincessj]

Okay, I'll work on it tonight then :)

[StargateGirl]

Can't wait to read it. :)

[CeeCee]

You have to update this story, I loved how it started, the idea seems really really cool. Keep the adds coming. :)

[orlyscaligrl]

I'll probably update this weekend. I'm not sure.

[Kristen07]

Shoot, I still need to add one! i'll do it soon, I promise :)

[StargateGirl]

I know you girls are busy and all, but I just wanted to remind you about this story. :)

[Raevengeance]

Kris?
Iyleen?
Jess?

[littleprincessj]

Originally posted by Jeffs My Favorite Star@5/29/05, 10:06pm
Kris?
Iyleen?
Jess?
Aha! Very glad you just posted that Rae! I've got 2 stories floating around me...and I just found one. :wink: I think if I reread everything right now I might actually be able to post something tonight! :huh:

I hope the rest of you girls caught this post like I did cuz' it'd be nice to see this story going. :D

[Kristen07]

I have been in a writing funk the past few days and really can't get too much out. Hopefully I can come up with something soon :)

[Raevengeance]

it's ok, kris - whenever - just wanted to make sure you all remembered it ;)

[StargateGirl]

:^:

[littleprincessj]

hehe Les....maybe I'll reread this right now and draw...I mean write something up, I wish I knew the path the other girls were going in too. Ladies....??? Where are you?

[Raevengeance]

Originally posted by littleprincessj@6/28/05, 12:18am
hehe Les....maybe I'll reread this right now and draw...I mean write something up, I wish I knew the path the other girls were going in too. Ladies....??? Where are you?
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I'm at work >P

and at the moment (I have no clue where I was going with this since it's been a while LOL)

[littleprincessj]

Originally posted by Jeffs My Favorite Star@6/28/05, 06:56am

I'm at workÂÂÂ* >P

and at the moment (I have no clue where I was going with this since it's been a while LOL)
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hehe so funny. >P I knew you were around...I've heard from you, but I don't know where the other girls ventured off too. I don't remember my add...well I sort of do. Maybe I'll read over it later today.

[Kristen07]

Ok ladies..... i'm gonna add tonight. I think I have an idea for the next add and I'm tired of seeing this stroy delayed becuase it's too good of a storyline. So look for an add toinght.

[littleprincessj]

Originally posted by *~writer_wannabe~*@6/28/05, 06:31pm
Ok ladies..... i'm gonna add tonight. I think I have an idea for the next add and I'm tired of seeing this stroy delayed becuase it's too good of a storyline. So look for an add toinght.
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Same here...I have to reread the whole story though first. Can't wait to see your add Kris!

[Kristen07]

The update ain't happening tonight. I tried to write some....but I WAS NOT happy with what I wrote. But hopefully I can get something good for y'all in the next couple days

[Raevengeance]

Up for the gals :)

[Raevengeance]

okies - unless one of my co-writers gets around to adding to this in the next week - I am gonna lock this and declare the story dead

[littleprincessj]

Alright, my word is being weird so sorry for any mistakes, but here is more from me, and I can’t promise it’ll be the best cuz’ we’re missing adds from some so I don’t know exactly what’s going on. Right now in my story they’re finally leaving, they’ve boarded and they’re “sailing away� hehe.

That night Erica decided she was going to eat at one of the buffets held in one of the dining halls. She was cooped up in her room all day once she’d boarded. She’d yet to take a tour of the ship, she figured when she got really bored she’d do that. She made herself more presentable and made her way towards the dining hall. As she walked down the hall and had almost reached the door leading to the dining hall something…rather someone stopped her.

“Erica was it?� The voice asked and she turned coming face to face with Nick. She smiled when she saw his outstretched hand reaching for hers. She hesitated at first then placed her hand in the warmth of his.

“Are you stalking me?� She teased.

“Me…? Never…� He opened the door guiding her through first.

“Usually I’d say it’s you being stalked…� She smiled and he led them to a table by the window looking out at the deck.

“Luckily, I haven’t been mobbed…yet.�

“You seem so sure…�

“We’ve got loyal, faithful fans…� Erica nodded. ‘I know that for sure.’ She said to herself.

“Well, Mr. Lachey, considering we are at the buffet, I propose we get some food.�

“Why Ms. Denya, proposing already?� She laughed and got up sticking her tongue out at him.

“Cute…real cute…�

“Yes, I know I am…� He stood holding her hand as they walked towards the buffet line.

“[friend]y too…� She observed. They flirted for the next ten minutes while they waited in line for dinner. As they made their way back to the table Nick was stopped by a couple people who had noticed him on board, he simply signed autographs and smiled for the cameras then found his way back to where Erica was waiting patiently for him.

“I don’t know how I’d be able to handle that day in day out…� She said concerning the fans that’d stopped him just now.

“It all comes as a part of the job. They’re great…feels great to meet our fans.� He smiled and Erica nodded. “Speaking of fans…you really aren’t a fan? Just your friend?� He asked curiously, Erica was unable to hide her grin giving away her little fib. “Aha! She lies…� He teased.

“I might be a little bit of a fan…� He arched his brows.
“Little bit…?� He asked waiting for her to elaborate.

“Okay…so I’ve seen you every time you’ve performed within a 100 mile radius of my town no matter how I had to get there, or pay. I might own every CD and every single released in the U.S. not to mention numerous overseas ones…and yes, I may have some posters in my dorm…� She blurted out and then felt the blush in her face.

“Just a little bit…� He said with a tease to his voice and dropped the subject. They finished dinner and Nick walked with Erica back to her cabin. He stopped in front of her door as he had earlier that day.

“Well, I had fun tonight, the guys already busied themselves and I would’ve just been stuck in my cabin bored…this was much better.� He smiled and Erica smiled back, she was nervous, do they hug, kiss? Shake hands… ‘You idiot NOBODY shakes hands anymore.’ She laughed to herself and her fears were quickly in the past when she felt his lips brushing against hers. A short peck was all it was but it was enough to make her melt…make her go numb. She didn’t know what to say now.

“Well…Iâ€â⠀žÂ¢m sure I’ll see a lot more of you around here Erica…â€ÂÂ� She heard his voice and woke up from her dream.

“Of course…� She smiled and hugged him. “Lots…� They both smiled and she opened her door as he walked away.

“Hey Nick…� She called to him and he turned.

“Yeah…?†�

“I was just thinking…how much I’ve wanted to take a tour of the ship and…� Nothing else needed to be said, with one huge grin he took hold of her, wrapped closely to him and they began their exploration of the ship.

Okay it was short but I wanted to get something out and like I said, word is being weird, and I don’t know what the other girls are doing with their adds.

[Kristen07]

Awww very cute. I had part of an add but i deleted it so I have start over again. Hopefully it'll come soon.

[littleprincessj]

Thanks Kris :)

[CeeCee]

Girls. I just came back to this forum after some time apart, and came across this stry once again. I like it and I kinda would like to be able to order you all to WRITE more of this :) What say you? ;)