Up Above Ep 1-54

Up Above Ep 1

Nicodemus: Nicholas where are you my boy?! *I called*

Nichelle: *Chuckles softly* You know our son, he's probably off & about with Mariah or his sisters.

Nicodemus: *Sighs* But he's newly 19 my love & I think its beyond time, he stopped playing childlike games & take on his responsibilities.

Nichelle:  *Kisses his cheek* I know, I very aware of his age & what he should be focusing on, but Nie he's still young. He isn't ready yet.

Nicodemus: But then, when will he be? What if I allowed him to make the decision? Do you know how long both of us would be waiting. No Nic, I know our son, he's always got his head in the clouds & isn't very interested in someday taking my place.

Nichelle: Thats because you pressure him too much, he's beginning to draw back. Maybe if we-

Nicodemus: My dearest queen, I love you so much & Nicholas & all our daughters, but I can't afford to just sit here & wait. He's got to properly trained, he's becoming a man. 

Nichelle: And I love you & them & I understand Nico. Mm, indeed he is.

Nicodemus: Then its settled, once he comes home we're going to all sit down & talk.

Nichelle: *Kisses him* So it is.

I'd been born & raised in the Pacific Ocean, along with my six other sisters, whom I will all go to detail shortly. I am Nicholas but, friends call me Nick, I'm the only son of King Nicodemus & Queen Nichelle. I'm the youngest & the only rightful heir to the throne when my father passes down his kingdom to me. Ever since then though, I've only wanted to have fun & live my life the way I wanted. All I truly want is freedom, but with my father constantly insisting that I get my head of out the clouds (sort of speak) its a bit more complicated. I know 1 day eventually I will have to take over & accept my responsibility, but for now I think I should be free to do whatever I choose.

For 19 years I've lived in the sea, its always been my home ... 1 I've always found so fascinating & full of life, specially here so close to California's amazing shore in Mailbu. Mostly life here is peaceful & nice, except for the occasional predators we all run into from time to time. Back when I just a young boy, I remember being so afraid of when my father told my sisters & I, stories of humans on land & how truly different they are from us. He said that if ever even 1 caught @ least a glance @ us, that 1 human would tell many others & before we'd know it ... they'd be searching all over until they'd find us never stopping. My father says to them they only see us either a piece of meat to sell for big amounts of money or sometimes as a science experiment.

Either way my father was very clear in telling all of us to stay far away from them as we can, to never engage 1 even if they're hurt or stranded. My mother however has a completely different view of her own about humans. When my father isn't around she always told us that while some humans may be that way, that others might surprise us. Upon hearing that, I didn't really fully understand what she meant & to this day I yet to uncover what she meant. On the other hand, I felt torn on what to feel. I mean I know I should stay away from them, but as I matured more & began to learn more how them, my views have changed. In secret, I hope I can meet 1.

Mariah: There you are, Nick! *In I raced towards my bestie* I've been looking for you all over! *Catches breath*

I chuckled, this little red spiked bundle of energy is my BFF, aka Mariah. Only she would be swimming all over looking for me, trying to keep up.

Nick: *Winks* About time you caught up Mar.

Mar: Hey, you know I'm only a small starfish. I can't always keep with you boy, can't you slow down?

N: And go sea slug speed (no offense of course to them), no way girl.

Mar: Well it was worth a shot, so what's with the hurry anyways huh?

N: *Grins* Well, I thought we'd take a trip & see what's going above the water, you in?

Mar: *Coughs & laughs* Thats a good 1 buddy. Whew! For a sec there I thought you were serious.

N: But I am, Mar.

Mar: No, no, no, you can't be. Haven't you heard your dad tell you a million times that-

N: I know, I know, but we'll only be there for a little bit & besides we'll be very careful, please girl?

Mar:  *Sighs* I can't believe I 'm saying this ... but okay I'm in.

N: Excellent! Lets go! *Starts to swim away*

Mar: Um Nick, can I get a ride please?

N: *Swims back to her fast catching her in my hands* Already done. 

Mar: Sheese, you're so fast merman.

N: The fastest.

Mar: Alright the fastest, so what's so exciting about up above anyways, well besides the new year thats just started?

N: Promise not tell any1?

Mar: Scouts honor.

N: Well, I'm hoping to observe an actual human up close.

Mar: Oh, is that all? *Gasps* Nick, I don't know about this.

N: Trust me, it'll be fun & exciting.

Mar: Yeah & really epic if we both get caught.

N: Chillax, Mar no worries.

Mar: I hope you're right.

Ep 2

Nick: It'll be great, I promise.

Mar: Yeah, I mean most likely. So how long have you wanted to see 1 up close?

Nick: For awhile now.

Mar: Uh-huh. Girl or boy?

Nick: *Blushes* What does it matter?

Mar: Oh Nick, you know I've known you since birth. You can't hide anything from your bestie, so spill.

Nick: Well-

Mar: Don't be shy boy, you can tell me, @ least I can keep it a secret ... unless you prefer to tell your sisters?

Nick: *Shakes head fast* No way!

Mar: But why not?

Nick: Oh if I told them about this, they'd be all over me & worse tell dad, no thats not what I need.

Mar: Okay, so previous question-

Nick: *Sighs* Okay, I'll tell you but this is really something that no 1 really knows but you.

Mar: Say it Nick, you can do it.

Nick: *Goes for it* I'm more into guys than girls.

Mar: Well, duh like I said I already pretty much knew that no biggie.

Nick: No biggie?

Mar: Yeah no sweat, I mean you're obviously not ready to tell any1 else, but eventually they might just all figure it out.

Nick: What do you mean?

Mar: Well think about it Nick, you haven't really responded to any of the mermaids you've met & known all of your life.

Nick: Oh shoot, you're right. I haven't been discrete have I?

Mar: Well maybe a little.

Nick: I can't imagine what my families going to think when they eventually find out or catch on.

Mar: Trust me, every1 will be cool, except maybe your dad.

Nick: Just as I thought. He'll absolutely flip.

Mar: And maybe Anya too seeing how she's like your 3rd guardian.

Nick: Speaking of her, I'm surprised she didn't come & find me before you.

Mar: Well when Nicodemus wants you, he'll for sure summon Anya to find ya.

Nick: Anyways enough on that subject, look Mar we're nearly there. *Points*

Mar: Hip hip hooray!

Nick: Now now-

Mar: *Giggles* JK!

Nick: *Smiles shaking head* Okay then, lets take this slow. We'll go close to shore so we gotta be careful-

Mar: *Scoffs*

Nick: Ah-ah-ha, just relax.

Mar: *Takes a breath*

Nick: Better?

Mar: Mm-hmm.

Nick: Good, as I was saying we'll be okay luckily for me I still appear human thanks to my upper half.

Mar: Right & if some1 just happens to see your tail then what?

Nick: Thats the beauty of it Mar, no 1 will get a chance to see. Remember this waters a little darker blue then others.

Mar: Oh so thats what you're relying on? Oh boy-

Nick: Zip it girl, its time to rise up, you ready?

Mar: I guess.

Nick: *With 1 deep breath I rose up out of the water & to the surface with her. Immediately, I felt the rush & coughed a little as my eyes began to fix on every single thing around me. It was unbelievable! There wasn't an overcrowd of people like I though there'd be (but its only January). I caught sight of a few surfers a few ways down to the south. What fascinated me the most was how bright & warm the sun was up above. And the air, my gosh was a whole different thing. The beach itself was secluded & just absolutely perfect for Mar & I's little adventure here. I couldn't have asked for a better setting. More than anything though I wanted to take an actual step on land, but how could I with flippers? I sighed, if only I thought*

Mar: Wowie, this is quite nice & something, but like Nick there's no people except for those guys down the way. You don't plan on going towards them do you?

Nick: *I broke out of my thoughts to answer her* See I told you so. I knew you would like it. *I looked over in their direction about to decide when my ears picked up a whistling sound coming from the beach. I turned to face the shore & literally gasped as I found the source of it*

Mar: *Faces in the same direction* Ooh, looks like we have our very 1st after all. Its a guy Nick, even better!

Nick: *Blushes* I can see that.

Mar: Well *Pushes him* you gonna go observe him or not?

Nick: *Starts to get nervous*

Mar: Oh? Now you're nervous?

Nick: Please just give me a few min's.

Mar: *Smiles understanding* Of course, I'm sorry. *Looks again @ the handsome looking stranger* He's very cute, Nick, great choice.

Nick: *Laughs a little* Mar-

Mar: Right, I'll just be a watching, good luck.

Nick: Wait, why am I nervous in the 1st place?

Mar: Because you want more than anything to go right up to him & say hey baby?

Nick: Mar! *I blushed, then covered my mouth. That had been too loud I think?*

Mar: Better duck down before he sees you. *Quickly disappears*

Nick: *Does so with her, heart beating so fast* OMG that was too close.

Joe: *I was walking on my fav secret beach by myself (for once) enjoying the freedom of just being me & not my rockstar self. Don't get me wrong, I totally love it. The music, performing, meeting the millions of fans, but above all I just being able to do something that I love every single day*

Ep 3

Joe: *So whenever I can, since I live close by & can easily drive here whenever I can, I try to come often. I love just being able to walk on the tannish sand, to breathe in & out the sea's awesome air, to see he sun shining brightly down, the waves breaking again & again ... its all just all so zen. And for once I'm not getting texts every sec from my manager, my parents, bodyguard & more. Overall I love CA, its the best. Just as I was continuing to walk about whistling, I thought I heard a voice shout "Mar!" So I turned around, no 1 was behind me, nor was there any1 on the beach, nor in the water* Hmm. *I mused aloud. I get the feeling I was not alone as I thought as I was. I sighed. That would be pretty typical, its like they don't trust me to come back. I mean I'm fully capable of being on my own & the consequences (if there is any)* Hello! *I decided to call out to give whoever it was a chance to just come out of hiding & show themselves*

Nick: *Eyes widen*

Mar: Ooh busted!

Nick: Not funny.

Mar: *Laughs* I think it is.

Nick: Aren't you worried?

Mar: Nah.

Nick: Wanna share why?

Mar: Because I just thought of a way to make you make you human. You're going to love me!

Nick: Whoa wait how?

Mar: Well ...

Nick: You know I'm not big on suspense.

Mar: *Snickers*

Nick: Seriously Mar.

Mar: Alright. I'll let you in on the biggest secret ever. See I have this really cool & special ability to grant 1 wish to a pure of heart soul. And you're just in luck, Nick you can wish to be human!

Nick: I can?! *Doesn't believe it*

Mar: Yes! Do I have to spell it out for you? Wish it before he leaves or something!

Nick: But Mar, I'm very confused. I thought you didn't want me to go near a human?

Mar: As a merman boy, but as human like him, like why not?

Nick: You would do this for me?

Mar: Of course, your my BFF. I want you to be happy. And right now I can tell this would make you the happiest, so I want you to go for it.

Nick: But what about you?

Mar: I'll be fine. I'm smaller remember, so I'll be right here watching.

Nick: Q though.

Mar: You wanna know how exactly this works?

Nick: You know me so well.

Mar: You know it. *Giggles* Okay so once you wish it, it becomes a done deal & when you are ready to return to the sea you only need to come directly back here & call me.

Nick: So I could stay for as long as I want?

Mar: Yes, but you know your dad would flip & call the entire ocean calvary. So I suggest you have fun, but keep in mind the time okay. Don't get too caught up in him. *I teased*

Nick: But wait.

Mar: You'll be fine Nick, just be yourself.

Nick: Think so?

Mar: I know so, I have the upmost confidence in you. Now go!

Nick: *Smiles brightly hugging her* Thanks Mariah, I love you!

Mar: I love you too, now go meet your very 1st human!

Nick: Alrighty, here I go. *Wishes to be human*

Mar: *Shines brightly as the secret & special magic starts to work itself around Nick's tail changing it to 2 of his very own legs* Oh yeah! *I cheered* Now you're so ready.

Nick: *@ 1st I sank down, so I swam up to the surface & took a deep breath & started swimming to the shore. It was a lot different but I made it, splitting the ocean water from my mouth & looking down to gaze @ my newly acquired legs. For I moment I'd almost panicked for fear of being stark naked, but thankfully my bestie had covered that part with a cool & same color as my tail dark blue board shorts. I was all set, next I turned to smile expecting to see the same handsome guy there on the beach, but when I did I didn't see any sign of him. I bit my lip, was I too late? Did I miss him?*

Joe: *I gave it a good 5 min's as I waited & got no response, so I hid behind a largish rock behind me waiting for the culprit to come out. In no time I got sight of him, a young boy with brown thick curly hair & white milky skin. My mouth went dry as I continued to stare. He was very cute, even cuter when he was pushed to shore by the oncoming waves. I then frowned seeing what was happening. I suddenly got irritated & strode right over to him* You there, what is your name? *I demanded*

Nick: *My eyes widened so big turning to look up @ the guy I'd been searching for. He was even more handsome up close. His eyes were so brown & his hair was short, but very sexy. And his muscles ... I knew I was blushing just gazing @ them. It was a good thing he'd asked a q, else I wouldn't have broken out of my little trace. I stammered, his tone seemed a little unfriendly* I-I um-

Joe: *When the adorable little dude didn't answer me, I huffed* Fine, its okay you don't have to say. Listen, I don't appreciate being spied on. I know you were watching me.

Nick: *I blushed even deeper looking down. I'd been caught, but @ least I was in this form*

Joe: *When he still didn't say anything, I continued* Listen, whoever or whatever press you're with, I want you just to leave okay?

Ep 4

Nick: *Thats when I looked back @ him. He actually thought I was some sort of reporter or something, like those I've read about in stories. I had to speak up & tie up this misunderstanding* Actually I don't have anything to do with that. I'm just a regular person. *The last part sounded a little lame, but it was still true*

Joe: *I sighed* So what then, are you a fan then? Or getting something for you girlfriend so you can make yourself look good?

Nick: *His accusations were starting to get rude, so I sighed too & attempted to get up. But as I tried I ended up falling back down* Darn it. *I muttered*

Joe: *Watching him try & get up was actually kind of funny* What's the matter, your legs fall asleep or something?

Nick: *I'd read about that too. That was my perfect way to save myself from further embarrassment* Um, yes they did.

Joe: *Laughs* Heh, I hate it when that happens. Here. *I offered a hand. He hesitated for awhile until I spoke again* Well you going to take it or not?

Nick: *Again I blushed & @ last took his hand gasping as he pulled me up fast. The feeling was immensely cool, that his hands like mine were soft but his seemed to have quite a stronger grip* Thank you.

Joe: *Looking into his eyes as he finally stood up, I got mesmerized again. @ his full height he was pretty much the same height as me. My hand held his for awhile, not letting go*

Nick: *I then pulled my hand back & just stared @ him. This really wasn't going as I thought it was. I began to try & walk away but I fell right down hard*

Joe: *When he pulled away, my 1st instinct was to re-grab his hand but from the look on his face I didn't pursue it* Hey where you going- *I started asking till he suddenly went down. It happened fast, I couldn't tell if he had tripped but I quickly ran in front of him kneeling down to help back up* Whoa, you okay there ... *I realize I didn't even know his name* sorry what's your name?

Nick: *I just looked away debating weather to actually tell him or not, so I shook my head* I'm fine thanks, um never mind that. I'm just gonna go.

Joe: *I gaped at him* What why? *I asked him*

Nick: *Looks @ him sadly* This was a big mistake, I want to go back home. *Tries to get up again. Ugh stupid legs*

Joe: *Taken aback by his eyes, they look so different than they did previously. It made my heart race that he was like this* Please don't go. *I begged*

Nick: *I bit my lip* I have to, I don't belong here.

Joe: What do you mean?

Nick: *My eyes widened. Shoot! I wasn't supposed to say that aloud. I blushed & looked back towards where I'd left Mar*

Joe: Is something wrong?

Nick: *Nods looking back @ him. Part of me wanted to stay & just set things straight. Another part just wanted to run & hide away*

Joe: *Its like he wanted to leave & in truth its not @ all what I wanted. I couldn't get it, 1 min I was annoyed & acting all jerk-ish, the next thing I just wanted him to stay* Listen, I'm sorry about earlier. My accusations weren't right were they?

Nick: *Speak man, speak say something!* No, like I said I'm just a regular boy. I'm sorry for bothering you.

Joe: *Grins* I see. And you're not bothering me, I'm the 1 thats sorry for acting like a jerk. My names Joe, Jonas.

Nick: *I blushed shaking his hand* Nice to meet you, Joe. *Even his name seemed to fit him perfectly. God I was really starting to get super nervous, not to mention whenever I tried to remotely get up I just fell back down. Okay so I'm not used to walking @ all, but this is absolutely ridiculous*

Joe: *I titled my head to the side continuing to grin* Nice to meet you, although it would be even nicer if I got your name.

Nick: *I bit my lip*

Joe: Please?

Nick: *Dear lord, those eyes* Nick- *Clears throat* I'm Nick.

Joe: There you see, Nick. *Just as I spoke his name, I couldn't help but feel a sort of connection. I decided not to push for a last name seeing how as he seemed a little on the shy side* So, you come here often?

Nick: *I resisted the urge to chuckle* Um, no not really. Its kinda of my 1st time here. *I admitted shyly*

Joe: Really? So how'd you find it then?

Nick: I was swimming & happened to find it. *Well in a way I thought*

Joe: Ooh, cool. You don't mind the temperature huh?

Nick: *Shakes head* No I love it, the oceans awesome. *I smiled*

Joe: *Grins brightly* I agree with you, it sure is. *As we got to talk more, I began to fall deeper & deeper, so interested in him. He wasn't like most guys, he was ... stellar to me. Eventually he finally got back to walking, though I helped him. I must admit he was highest kind of cute, he reminded me of a child learning to walk for the 1st time. When 5:00 PM arrived, he suddenly gasped* You have to go home?

Nick: *Nods looking down. I didn't want to go home, not yet. It had been a really fun day with Joe, I just didn't want it to end* Yes.

Joe: *Pats his shoulder* When can I see you again? *I asked him*

Ep 5

Nick: *Blushes seeing a sparkle in his eyes, stammers* T-tomorrow.

Joe: Awesome! What time?

Nick: How about noon?

Joe: Perfect, its date. *Winks & waves bye leaving with the biggest smile on my face. I think I've mostly definitely fallen for Nick. I mean I'm so excited, I can't wait to see him tomorrow. There's just something about him I can't quite figure out. He's got a sort of different kind of aura*

Nick: *Once I was fully sure he was gone & had left the beach, I dashed back into the water diving down*

Mar: *Immediately swims up to him & squeals* OMG, he SO likes you!

Nick: *Blushes wiping my wet curls away from my face* No he doesn't.

Mar: Nick, seriously he does!

Nick: But I don't know if he's even-

Mar: Boy did you not hear what he said to you? He's so into you. *Twirls happily* So tomorrow @ noon right you'll see him again?

Nick: Yep, now we better go.

Mar: Aww, it appears you're right. Make the wish then so you can get back to swimming & we'll talk.

Nick: *Closes eyes making the wish*

Mar: *In a few sec's Nick was back to his merman self, as we journeyed back home together. By the time we got home, I could tell I'd talked too much* Sorry. *I apologized* I'm just so excited for you Nick, like really.

Nick: *Smiles winking* Its fine, truth be told I am too, but I'm also nervous.

Mar: *Giggles* Don't be, you did beautifully & you seemed comfortable talking to him.

Nick: Not @ 1st though.

Mar: Listen, don't worry about it. I have a really good feeling about this.

Nick: *Tilts head to the side* You do?

Mar: I do. I think he's perfect & he did say date. This is so awesome!

Nick: *Shushes her* Keep it down girly, we gotta keep this between us.

Mar: You got it, Nick.

Anya: Prince Nicholas! *Swims abruptly past them both, before rewinding & stopping in front of them* Your father King Nicodemus & mother Queen Nichelle would like to see immediately.

Nick: *Oh man, what now? I wondered* Very well, cya later Mar. *Waves letting Anya lead me to my parents*

Mar: Okay good luck! *I called & swam by myself towards my own room*

Nick: So Anya, what's this about anyhow? Dad trying to convince me to start my training to become king?

Anya: Now, now Nicholas you know he only wants you to take it more seriously.

Nick: *In other words, just as I thought, blah blah blah. Thankfully I know my mothers on my side & will support my wishes. Even as Anya went on & on, I found my thoughts drifting back to Joe. I sighed wishing tomorrow would come fast. I feel something for him & I want more than anything to be his. Back on the beach I felt like we connected & shared interests. He's a famous singer, which explains why he thought I was some1 else bothering him. It must be difficult sometimes living life like that, where you can barely go places without being followed. He explained that thats part of his life, but on the other hand the rest if all about making music & having fun doing so. He'd even sung a few of his songs to me. The moment I heard him start to sing, I felt my heart beat like crazy. His voice was every bit of amazing & more. It took my breath away & made me smile. After he finished, thats when I told that I could sing too. But as I had said it, I suddenly felt shy again. I'd never really sung before in front of some1, specially some1 like Joe*

Nick: *He just grinned that irresistible smile & pouted quite convincingly for me to sing, whether it be just a little bit. So I'd taken a deep breath & decided to sing an original of mine. When I began I started off soft, almost inaudible but as I got more into I just let go & sang from the heart. As I wrapped up, his expression made my heart flutter once again. He clapped happily & even embraced me, saying how stupendously & wonderfully gifted my voice was. He had compared it to an divine being's or as they say an angel. The compliment made my face completely flushed to the max & even more so because of how close his body was to mince when he hugged me. I could stay in those arms forever. He's not like any1 I've ever met, he's like a God*

Anya: Nicholas stop spacing my Prince, your parents are ready to see you. *I interrupted his thoughts*

Nick: *With that all thoughts of Joe were put on temporary hold as I nodded swam into the throne room sighing. This should be good*

Anya: *I could tell the boy wasn't in the mood for this sort of meeting, but regardless when his father requests it ... lets just says its not negotiable. The moment I'd broken him out of his thoughts, I couldn't help but see a change in his face. From before he looked dreamily in space, the next he looked tired & a little sad. Its been 19 yrs, I think its beyond time the boy had a girlfriend to spend time with, maybe this would lift his spirits. His father would be most pleased if he found some1. As future king, the boy needs a queen to rule with. As he went in the room, I stayed outside waiting patiently listening in to their conversation*

Ep 6

Nick: *Swims before them, nodding* Mother, father ... you wanted to see me.

Nichelle: *Smiles swimming over to embrace my son* Don't look so sad, my Nicholas.

Nick: *Hugs her back* I'm not mom, I promise.

Nicelle: Good. *Pulls away to kiss his forehead* Are you hungry my dearest?

Nick: *Can't help but smile warmly* Starving.

Nichelle: *Chuckles, summoning a seaweed specialty that he's always loved a lot to float over to him* There you are, eat up.

Nick: *Takes it taking a bite* Mmm, thanks mom.

Nichelle: Your welcome sweetie.

Nicodemus: My son, now that you're here I'd like to discuss your plans on starting your training with me.

Nick: *See what I mean, like I said no new news to me. Just the same conversation repeatedly* Dad, I thought you understood that I wasn't ready to start.

Nicodemus: See here Nicholas, you are going to be 20 yrs old within this year & still haven't changed. I must insist that you start & accept who you are.

Nick: *So he's playing the age card* And if I still don't want to-

Nicodemus: *Shocked* You don't want to become king?

Nicelle: *Swims back to my husband putting a hand on his shoulder* Dearest like I said before he isn't ready, we must respect that.

Nicodemus: *Frowns & sighs heavily* I don't understand my son.

Nick: *Swims up closer to them both* I just don't think I'm ready to take on all this, dad.

Nicodemus: *Shakes head*

Nichelle: Nicholas sweetie, you can leave now, I'll talk to him.

Nick: *Nods swimming away fast out of the room. I wasn't expecting it to go that way, but I'm grateful. I was hoping that mom would come in & interject like she did & convince him otherwise. Though I feel for my dad, I know how much he wants to start the training & all, but honestly I just don't want be involved yet. My thoughts went directly back to Joe,  if I had said yes to my dad then I wouldn't have been able to meet with Joe again. The very thought of not being able to see him again made my heart clench*

Anya: *Hmm. Well that went better than I'd imagined. I'd half expected to hear the King blow some sort of steam, but he didn't. The Queen is really good about soothing him*

Nicodemus: *Very tired* Nichelle, I swear he's acting like he just wants to be a regular subject-

Nichelle: *Kisses his forehead* But my darling thats only normal for him to feel. He's changing, I see it.

Nicodemus: How so my love?

Nichelle: Well ... did you notice how happy he was before coming in here?

Nicodemus: *Eyes widen* How did I miss that?

Nichelle: *Giggles softly* Oh Nico, I used my gift of shared sight to see through Anya's eyes.

Nicodemus: Oh, I always forget that wonderful & most unique gift of yours. Anyhow, do go on Nic.

Nichelle: From what I can tell, he looked like he had a very good day, maybe he's met some1.

Nicodemus: *Grins* Well then that changes everything, we must know more. Anya! *I called*

Anya: *Instantly there in the room* Yes your highness?

Nicodemus: I want you to keep a close eye on Nicholas if you would please, but be discrete as possible. I don't want him to even know he's being followed or watched, understood?

Anya: Yes sir, understood. I shall do my very best.

Nicodemus: And furthermore, Nichelle will use her gift to see what you're seeing.

Anya: Excellent your majesty.

Nicodemus: Very good then, goodnight Anya we shall be retiring now to sleep.

Anya: *Bows* Goodnight my King & Queen. *Leaves*

Nichelle: Goodnight Anya & thank you. But my dear, I'd rather not spy on our son like this.

Nicodemus: What's the difference Nic? You spied on him from before.

Nichelle: *In truth I'd only did so because I actually saw what Nico didn't know yet. I knew all about my son's day, about becoming human & meeting the human named Joe Jonas. I knew my husband wouldn't sit well when he'd find out the truth, which is why I didn't mean to speak aloud of this. I just couldn't contain it any longer. I haven't seen my son with that look of love & now that it was finally happening, I slipped & now Nico has made this plan to spy on him. I know for certain that Nicholas isn't ready to reveal any of this yet, least of all to Nico. For the time being, I can create a bit of an illusion to divert the actual truth. It will buy some time for Nicholas to grow comfortable with coming to me & then to Nico about everything* You are right. *I smiled holding his hand guiding him to bed* Enough of talk for now, its time to lie down & sleep.

Nicodemus: *Smiles warmly @ her & yawns* Indeed it is. *Together we swam to our room & got into to bed underneath our covers. I then leaned to kiss her beautiful lips* Goodnight, Nic

Nichelle: *Kisses back tenderly smiling* Goodnight Nico. *As he closed his eyes, I thought of the only way to keep everything in my control for now, by showing him an an alternative scene of Nicholas spending time with Mariah or of him as his usually explores our world*

Ep 7

Nichelle: *I trust my son & I believe when he's ready he will make an excellent king. I love him so much & all of the girls, but I am truly so happy that he has found interest in some1. Most mermaid mothers should be shocked & upset that their only son would prefer men over women, let alone a human. It doesn't bother me in the least though. I fully support it, the 1 notion I'm concerned about is keeping my son safe. That is why I watch over him. I actually don't need Anya to see him. I can actually see through my son's eyes without him knowing. Its how I've been able to keep tabs on him since he was born & all my girls as well too. Nico relies on me to report to him & update him on what they're all doing from time to time. He knows I can see the eyes through another in range, as I said before about seeing through Anya's. It was relief that hadn't asked to look through Mariah's eyes, but even if he had wanted me to ... I would've told him something close to the truth, but not all the way. I don't like lying to Nico, but I'll only do so for Nicholas till he figures out what is in his heart & what is the right thing to do*

Nick: *I was happy when I'd finally arrived to my room, but just as I though I was home free all 6 of my sisters suddenly blocked my way*

Nina: Not so fast little bro. *I waved my right finger from side to side*

Nara: What's up Nick? *I chimed*

Natalie: *Smiles* You look beat, another awesome & fun father & son chat?

Nia: Oh guys leave him alone, he's tired I'm sure.

Neva: So? We still wanna hear all about everything.

Nicole: *Giggles* Now now, we should all be going to bed.

Nick: *Yep, 6 sisters, gotta love them though. Nina's the youngest next to me & Nicole is the oldest. All of them are different in their own ways, for example, Nina is always the first to question pretty much everything I do, kinda of just like dad. Then there's Nara who's always so happy & pretty chill & non-bothering. Natalie is cool & is understanding, like mom. Nia is usually shy & quiet, though when it looks like I'm being picked on too much she tries to convince the other girls to lay off & let me be. Next is Neva, who just loves to know ALL thats going on, she definitely can not keep anything a secret. Lastly Nicole, plays the part of being the wisest often leading us to follow her example* Can't a guy catch a break? *I asked them all* It started off as great day, but dad made it a little ... well you know.

Nicole: *Pats his shoulder* We're sorry Nick, we'll all chat about in the morning. To bed ladies, capice?

Nina: Aw man! *Folds arms across chest*

Nara: *Pouts* Okay then.

Natalie: *Waves* Night then, Nick sleep well buddy.

Nia: Good night brother, cya in the morning. *Hug him fast*

Neva: This isn't over, Nickster, I wanna hear dets tomorrow morning.

Nicole: Neva! *Scolds her*

Neva: Alright alright I'm going. Night then every1. *Swims off*

Nicole: *Makes sure they all go to their rooms following, then comes back into Nick's room* Night Nick. *Turns to go*

Nick: *Waves to the girls, hugs Nia, watching them go* Night girls. *When Nicole came back in, I stopped her & hugged her* Thanks Nicole.

Nicole: *Winks* Anytime Jerry. *I teased*

Nick: *Laughs* Oh no! Not my middle name!

Nicole: *Chuckles* Booyah! *See sometimes I'd stop the leader/oldest role model thing & just be myself, which can be just as silly as the rest of the girls*

Nick: Oh yeah ANNE?

Nicole: *Bursts out in a fit of giggles*

Nick: *Can't help but join her*

Anya: *Checking in on them* Shush, time to sleep both of you.

Nicole: *Covers mouth straightening myself, nods* You're right, night you 2. *Swims away to my room*

Nick: *Waves yawning* Night. *Swims to my own bed immediately relaxing into it*

Anya: *Smiles. Kids. I shook my head turned his light off returning to my own sleeping quarters*

Nick: *That night as I eventually fell into a peaceful & much needed sleep, I began to dream of Joe. It started of where he & I had left off on the beach together. The next thing I knew he was asking me to come with him & take a ride & see the sights. I was hesitant & unsure, worry got the best of me. Thats when I turned to leave & return home, he pulled my wrist & my head turned back to face him. In his eyes I saw a look that I'm sure if I was a candle I'd melt right into wax, with those brown piercing eyes looking @ me like that. [What?] I'd asked him. He grinned that perfect grin & shook his head chuckling saying, [You don't really know do you?] I shook my head cluelessly. He continued to grin & sauntered over to me. It was by far the most sexiest thing I'd ever seen. It was like I stuck in time eyes locking together, falling more into him. I wanted to tell him that I loved him, but fear kept me from speaking*

Ep 8

Nick: *Fear of rejection, fear of putting myself out there so soon, fear of him finding out what I am, fear of being away from him & not ever being able to see him, fear that meeting him was just a dream*

Joe: *When I'd got back to my apartment, I was still lost in thought of Nick. Even when my manager began to question me about every little single thing that had went on, its like I didn't hear him* Can't you just chillax man, stop panicking everything was fine.

Manager: Calm down he says to me? You know how successful you are & how many people want so much to meet you in person? And you tell me to calm down cause its no worries @ all to walk outside & whatever freely like a normal person?

Joe: Yeah, yeah, yeah. *I laughed & sat down relaxing peacefully onto my couch. Nick's face ... my God, I couldn't get him out of my head.*

Manager: Great! *Waves hands in the air, he's not even listening to me! Earth to Joe, come back down to reality will you please?

Joe: *Sighs* Why?

Manager: WHY? We have a lot to do! We have to get you to your next gig, I mean hello? Do you even remember dude?

Joe: *Scoffs* Of course I do.

Manager: Well then you better get into the zone, cause you're on in a hour! Now come on, lets go. You relaxed enough, time to rock.

Joe: Alright, alright I'm a going. *Follows him out to the helicopter ready to fly us over to Studio City*

Manager: *I don't know what had happened to Joe earlier, but now its like he became a whole different person when he came back. Whatever it was, I just needed to know he was up for performing tonight*

Joe: *Once I was there, I soon went on stage & sang my songs, but this time in a different way especially when I sang "Make You Mine." The chorus especially, cause instead of the crowd & sea of teenage girls I saw Nick's smile, heard his cute giggle, saw the way his legs kept on making him fall till I helped him out. I grinned continuing to sing & think only of him. Just like the song title, I just wanted more than anything to make him mine. I'd never wanted some1 so much, I wanted Nick*

Nick: *The next morning I rose as my eyes opened seeing the sunlight shining through my bedroom's window. I yawned softly uncurling from my covers of seaweed & swam over to my window gazing out* Morning world. *I sang happily*

Anya: *Hears him rise* Mm, time to get up. *I went to his room 1st* Morning Nicholas, my you're in a cheerful mood this morning. *I noted*

Nick: *I smiled bigger knowingly giggling* Its just another awesome day in the neighborhood.

Anya: That it is. So the usual for breakfast then?

Nick: Actually I'm just going to have a small bite to eat & then be off.

Anya: Uh-huh, well then-

Nick: S'ok Anya, I can get it. Thanks though, I'll see you later, kay bye. *Swims off fast towards the kitchen*

Anya: *Whew that boy took off faster than I expected. He's definitely up to something. @ least usually he stays for breakfast before heading out for another adventure of his. I chuckled. Guess its time to subtly follow him, like I repeat oh boy*

Nicole: *Gets up hearing the morning bells, swims over to my front door finding a blur swim past fast, but still I was able to recognize it as Nick. I shook my head, looks like he's already out & about typical exploratory Nick. He's always pretty much on the go, he's always been like that everything fascinates him. I know he just loves getting out & being with Mariah or course, they're pretty much inseparable its so cute. I then proceeded to brush my hair just as Nia came in with a curious tilt of her head* Morning Nia, what's up where's the smiles? *I asked her continuing to finish up with my hair while watching her in my mirror*

Nia: *Giggles* Well, I was going to check on Nick & he wasn't there.

Nicole: *Nods turning around to face her* I see, well thats because our adventurous little brother has left the palace.

Nia: He's left already? But what about breakfast?

Nicole: If I know Nick, its that he's already got a snack all set to go & is munching on it as we speak. 

Nia: Yeah thats probably true, but I really wanted to try & get him to hang out with us like he used to always you know?

Nicole: I know, I know Nia. But he's growing up. He's no longer a baby boy, you know.

Nia: Yeah, I mean I get that & see it. But still it just feels like he doesn't have time for us anymore.

Nina: *Just then I snuck up on both of them & scared Nia big time* Surprise!

Nia: *Swims fast around behind Nicole squealing* Nina!

Nina: What? Its fun. So what's the haps?

Nicole: Nina, seriously doesn't that ever get old?

Nina: Nah, not in the least.

Nicole: Good grief-ess girl. Where's Nara, Nat, & Neva?

Nina: Well last I checked Neva was sleeping in & wishes not to be disturbed @ all till she gets her & I quote "beauty sleep." Nara's already left to the kitchen probably eating her usual healthy fav's. And finally Nat is reading a book, she's probably reading the same 1 over about peace & inner harmony.

Ep 9

Nina: So lemme guess boy-o has left huh?

Nicole: Cha only like so 30 seconds ago news girl.

Nina: *Chuckles* Thats Nick, always in a hurry. He split pretty fast though.

Nia: Mm-hmm. *Agrees* So what do we do now?

Nicole: Breakfast & then we'll go visit the Commerson's dolphins that are passing by today just before they head towards the Indian Ocean.

Nia: Sweet, I can't wait to see them! Its been so long.

Nina: *Nods* She's right, what are we like standing around here (sort of speak)? Lets get movin' girls! *Swims off fast*

Nicole: Right!

Nia: *Follows them swimming behind*

Nichelle: *I'd woken up all before the kids & Nico, I'm a naturally early riser. My usual routines are as follows, I go for a swim round the palace greeting the guards & subjects that are already out & about. I also do this to check the status update of the ocean, what's going on daily I should say. According to the news & what I could gather, it looked like another beautiful warm sunny day. In the following week though, the water temperature would become slightly colder, but we're all used to winter so it isn't an issue. Another reason after I'd finished making my rounds, I soon saw my son getting up looking as happy as ever. He was most excited & anxious to see Joe again. I warmly smiled to myself as I continued to watch him race from his room to the kitchen as fast as his tail could muster. He then proceeded to get what he wanted & went back to swimming straight over to Mariah's room waking her up in the midst of her sleep*

Nick: *I decided to get a seaweed bagel, banana & apple, along with ice cold glass of water. As I speedily swam with everything in my hands, I raced to Mar's straight into her room exclaiming* Rise & shine missy, its time to wake up girl!

Mar: *Groans* Five more minutes please!

Nick: Nope! *Gets her up out of the bed easily tossing her up & then back down*

Mar: *Now awake, squeals* Alright alright! *Laughs* You drive a hard bargain.

Nick: Its a BIG day!

Mar: *Shakes off whatever sleepiness I had left, laughing again* Yeah no kidding, big date with Mr. Jonas OMG!

Nick: *Blushes, suddenly feels unsure* What if he doesn't remember?

Mar: Hey no doubts or what ifs, he'll be there & if he's not, he's not worthy of you.

Nick: Oh Mar.

Mar: Boy I'm serious. I have high hopes he's the guy for you, but above all I don't want you to get upset just in case. Just know this, you Nick are the most amazing & wonderful person I've ever known. You're my bestie & I love you so much, now come on & lets go meet your date.

Nick: You always make such great speeches Mar.

Mar: *Chuckles* I know, not come on we've got an hour before its time. I don't want you to be late.

Nick: *Scoffs* Pushy.

Mar: You know you're ready to flip right out of the water like a dolphin, you can barely contain or hide your excitement.

Nick: *Swims holding her in my arms leaving from her room starting the journey to Malibu again* I can't lie about that.

Mar: Bet you were totally dreaming of him, not that I blame you, like I said he's quite a charming rockstar. Oh! Will you sing for him again?

Nick: I'm not sure.

Mar: Well I think you should, cause from my observation he was mesmerized by your voice. *Giggles*

Nick: *Laughs @ this* Sure he was.

Mar: I'm telling you, you sing beautifully Nick. 

Nick: Thank you Mar.

Mar: Your welcome. *I could tell that by the way he swam with even more speed, he couldn't wait to finally arrive. I'd never seen him so full of excitement since he was baby boy. If only his family could see him now. I think overall Nick will relax when he gets on land again cause he'll be with just Joe & free to be a human. Though its a good thing that we arrived 30 minutes early so he could practice properly being able to walk* Try it again, you can do it. *I cheered him on*

Nick: *Starts again trying my hardest to walk right down the beach, stumbling a bit but finally I managed to walk upright*

Mar: Whoo-hoo! You go boy!

Nick: *Jumps in the air screaming loudly* YES!

Mar: Oh yeah celebrate my friend & work it!

Nick: *I began to test myself further by starting to jog along the shore breathing in & out*

Mar: *Smiles* You're doing awesome, keep it up!

Nick: *Eventually I gained enough confidence to break into a full run. The air blowing into me was so refreshing as I started to pant. Finally I collapsed on the sand making a sort of sand angel I guess you'd call it*

Mar: Very original! *I called continuing to watch him till I got an idea to wash up on shore with him* Hello buddy.

Nick: *Laughs smiling* Mar you're on shore!

Mar: Duh, I know that but I can't sit back & watch you have all the fun & besides this starfish has to get her share of the sun too.

Nick: Hmm, yeah, but don't forgot you gotta disappear before he comes.

Mar: No worries, I'm only staying for a little bit. Besides any longer I'd probably cook or burn, whatever that word is.

Ep 10

Joe: *Last night's gig went awesome as always, by the time I'd finished I was completely wiped & headed back home. The next morning I'd woken bright & early, naturally its apart of being famous got places to go & people to see, but as I went through the usual routine of my busy schedule I kept on checking the time making sure I knew. For 1 thing I didn't want to be late, cause I planed on being early. And no matter what I was going to see Nick. I'd made sure to clear out some time today again, which drove Tim my manager crazy, but screw it. Tim & every1 else by my side could probably tell that I was somewhere else. And when 11:15 hit I was like cya ya all later & I was off in my car driving down to the beach. The second I arrived which was like 11:45, I parked & ran down the secret pathway thats a little bit of a slant but I got down it fast. It was perfect weather once again, it was a good thing I'd changed clothes before I left. I decided to go for the casual look with shorts, a v-neck & of course sandals. As soon as I was about to come around the largish same rock, I pulled back seeing Nick lying on the beach laughing cutely, it was like music to my ears*

Nick: Later Mar. *I waved her bye as she soon returned to the sea*

Mar: *Smiles seeing Joe watching, knows not to speak as I dipped back into the water*

Nick: *Laughs, as I laid back down comfortably with both my arms behind my head looking up @ the sky. Life on land was sure fun. I began to hum softly then as I closed my eyes for a little bit feeling so relaxed*

Joe: *My God, my throat went dry just watching him. He really was so beautiful. Without thinking I went over to him as quietly as I could without making a sound & kneeled next to him staring taking in his beauty & that perfectly wonderful hum of his. I licked my lips eyeing every part of him. Those curls were so sexy & shiny, they looked so soft. And then there's those eyes that are closed but still I can see them, they've been permanently etched into my memory forever. His face so flawless & those lips ... so pink & kissable. Moving downward his skin is so incredibly white, I long to touch it starting @ his stomach working up to his neck. I love he's wearing the same exact outfit & completely shirtless, mm mouth watering. As much as I wanted to continue to stare, I didn't want to get caught, so I stood up like I'd just arrived just now & greeted him* Hello Nick!

Nick: *My eyes opened up fast blinking & finding Joe in front of me. He showed up, he actually remembered. Ugh, focus say something back* H-hey Joe. *I stammered smiling also getting up. Well I'm off to great start, already got tongue-tied. Joe looked cool with his outfit, it made me blush realizing that I should've maybe worn something else too*

Joe: *I beamed @ him pulling him into a hug, I just couldn't help it. The guy was so irresistibly cute. He was still a little wet from the ocean, but I didn't mind 1 bit & he smelled amazing*

Nick: *Before I could register what was happening, Joe crushed me into him. I'd squeaked a little @ this, kind of frozen @ 1st. I was scared he'd hear my heart beating fast against my chest. Then Mariah's words repeated in my mind & I took a breath & relaxed hugging him back. It was time to let go & just have fun. It was time to live a little & take a chance, though its kinda of a big chance ... I'm going to go for it. If I just ran away, I know I'd regret it & always would wonder what if. Mariah's right, no what ifs or buts. His hug was warm & crushing, but most of all so warm*

Joe: *Holding him was the best feeling, we just fit together. I still couldn't believe how fast I'd fallen for him & how little I still knew about him. I smiled though, that would change though after today* So you ready to cruz? *I asked him pulling back finally releasing him though if I could ... I swear I'd never let him go*

Nick: *I blushed* You mean in your car?

Joe: *Grins* Thats the plan, or do you wanna stay here for a bit?

Nick: *Thinks for a sec* I'd like to go with you, but I don't really have a shirt to wear. *Looks down. I mean this looks perfect for the beach, but I wasn't too sure about going into the city looking the same*

Joe: *Gestures for him to follow me back to my car* No problem, I have a shirt you could wear.

Nick: Cool. *Follows him finding a black Aston Martin convertible car parking alongside PCH (@ least thats what I read it was called)* Wow. *I mused looking @ it*

Joe: *Smirks* Like it?

Nick: *Nods* Its nice.

Joe: Thanks. *Winks, goes to open up the trunk getting the shirt & handing it to Nick* Here you go.

Nick: *Examines it a little* Thank you. *Puts it on loving the feel of it*

Joe: *He looked so hot without the shirt on, but now the way it just hugged his abs ... like whoa. The shirt was a solid-colored blue striped trim crewneck, it was a henley placket with cuff frames & a left chest pocket. It was cotton & had 4 buttons for closure*

Ep 11

Joe: *It suited Nick well, thats when I pulled out my cell & took a pic of him* Smile, Nick.

Nick: *I was touching the material when I looked back up @ him* What?

Joe: *Chuckles* I wanna pic of you.

Nick: *Blushes smiling looking @ him*

Joe: *As I snapped the pic, my breath just caught in my throat seeing his blush cover his face*

Nick: *The way he stared @ him, how we just seemed to stare both together was amazing. It was perfect. As much as I could stay like this, I forced myself to clear my throat*

Joe: *That sound pulled me out of my daze & I apologized walking around to the other side of the car opening the door for him* I'm sorry about that, after you. *I gestured for him to get in*

Nick: *I got in still blushing like always* Don't be, its fine & thanks. *My 1st car ride I thought. I'm really on a adventure for sure*

Joe: *I smiled & closed his door going back around to get into my side starting up the engine & taking off down the road*

Nick: *Just as he started to drive I looked back feeling for the 1st time my life that feeling of leaving a friend. I already missed Mariah*

Joe: *I looked over @ him then seeing his attention was directed back towards the beach* You alright, forget something?

Nick: *Yeah my bestie back in the water, but I couldn't exactly say that now* Yeah, I'm fine.

Joe: *Concerned* Your sure?

Nick: Positive. *I knew she'd want me to have fun & not to worry, so I turned back & smiled reassuringly*

Joe: *It felt like he wasn't telling me something, but I didn't press it any further. Instead I turned on some music catching a good song on, starts to sing along*

Nick: *Hearing him sing again was so angelic, but I just had to ask him* What song is that?

Joe:  *Winks @ him* The bands called Thriving Ivory & the song is "Flowers For A Ghost."

Nick: *Nods listening to it before noting* I like it, the piano in the background is awesome.

Joe: For sure. The rest is even more awesome. *I said during 1 instrumental part of it*

Nick: *Continues to listen to the lyrics & Joe going back to singing along with them*

Joe: *Sings* Oh ohh, oh love. Yeah don't ever say goodbye.

Nick: *Suddenly the song seemed to change & it slowed, it was quite beautiful. It gave me chills*

Joe: *Takes in a breathe whispering* Best part about to come up. *Tells him*

Nick: *Nods waiting for it to come*

Joe: *Starts to sing* I said, I'm only human. *x6* I'm human, I'm human. *Continues to the very end*

Nick: *He was right about that particular part being the best. It gave me goosebumps*

Joe: *When I'd finished I looked over to see a swirl of emotions on Nick's face* What'd you think?

Nick: *Giggles* In 1 word: stellar.

Joe: *Chuckles* I'd thought you'd say something like that. Its really amazing song, I love it.

Nick: Yeah & I just heard for the 1st time & I already love it too. *Music in general I love, it just depends of what it sounds like*

Joe: *I wanted to say to him I thought he was really amazing, but I bit my lip & instead said something else* So what other artists do you like?

Nick: *Uh-oh. A music topic question. It was a good thing I was prepared. I'd made sure to look up it on the net while I'd been traveling with Mariah. Our internet works the same, but its got extra speed which is good when you really need an answer. In my search I narrowed it down picking only the 1s I really liked the most* Well, I like OneRepublic, Stephen Jarak, & Andy Grammer.

Joe: *All of which I knew & was also familiar with* All excellent choices. *I complimented*

Nick: Thanks, what about you?

Joe: *Grins* Oh I have a lot of fav's ... Chris Brown, Usher, Daughtry, Adele, Adam Levine & more.

Nick: Thats cool. *Wonders deciding to ask* So where are we going?

Joe: Some place to eat, its 1 of my usual places to go, its called The Sage Room.

Nick: Sounds neat, what kind of food do they have?

Joe: Mostly Italian, I hope thats alright. If not we can go somewhere else if you-

Nick: No no no, I'd love to go.

Joe: So cute.

Nick: I'm sorry?

Joe: *Clears throat. Shoot I'd slipped, good thing I could cover it up for now* Cool, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. They've got the best cuisine in Malibu, in my opinion.

Nick: *I could've sworn he said something else, but I just shrugged. It was probably just my imagination. The way he described it made my stomach already growl in anticipation* Opps. *I blushed, my stomach was too loud how embarrassing*

Joe: *I chuckled patting his shoulder* No worries dude, we'll be there shortly. Its right here on PCH, real close by.

Nick: *I smiled upon hearing this. That was good to know. Being away from the sea for the very 1st time was so new to me. It comforted me that it remained in view as he continued to drive along the coast down south to the restaurant. When we arrived, I looked around noting how nice & simple it looked with its green hedge in front of its entrance*

Ep 12

Joe: *Soon as I parked & got out going over to Nick's door I helped him out taking his hand* Welcome Nick to The Sage Room. *I sang*

Nick: *Laughs taking his hand. This was perfect this alone, the way he was such a gentleman & so kind. It was making me smile endlessly as we walked in together. Whoa my 1st real live restaurant, mmm & did it smell amazing. I was most excited & all the while still nervous, as Joe went ahead of me approaching the hostess who greeted Joe with an extra big smile. She was definitely already flirting with him. She didn't even bother to acknowledge me as she continued to give Joe all the attention*

Joe: *Honestly I didn't care for the girl as she went on about their daily specials & the way she seemed to be obviously into me, but it wasn't her that whom I wanted to make mine. That special spot is reserved for Nick only. When she finally left I just sighed & rolled my eyes grinning @ Nick* You believe that?

Nick: *Pretends not to act like anything happened* Believe what?

Joe: Oh c'mon her, man. She was concentrated on me, it was like kind of suffocating, thank goodness she left.

Nick: *Shocked by this* You- She- Why-

Joe: *Chuckles leaning in a bit. I wanted to say so badly how cute he was being* You're awesome. *I complimented him*

Nick: *Kind of confused* I am?

Joe: *Nods yes* Definitely.

Nick: *Blushes trying to hide it with my menu* Thanks, so are you.

Joe: *Smiles @ him, then goes to look @ the menu too; makes a suggestion* The salads here are a nice starter meal & best of all they're organic. I highly recommend the spinach gorgonzola dates pears & walnuts with mixed greens & beets, its so good.

Nick: *The combination sounded a little weird, but if he says its good then I'll give it a try* Mm, okay then I'll have that 1.

Server: *Comes over to them greeting them both* Hello good afternoon welcome to The Sage Room, my name's Darci & I'll be your server for today. Can I start you 2 with something to drink or perhaps a salad?

Joe: *Turns to look @ her* Hi, yes we'll have the Gorgonzola salad, make that 2 & to drink I'll have a pomegranate lemonade. What about you Nick?

Nick: *Looks @ the menu trying to pick something* Um, I uh- *Eyes narrow on 1* Ginger ale, for me please.

Darci: *Nods writing down their choices* Very good, brb with your drinks. *Leaves*

Joe: Nice choice, is that a fav of yours?

Nick: Um actually I've never really tried it.

Joe: Really?

Nick: Yeah. *Bites lip*

Joe: Huh, interesting. Well I'm sure you'll like it, but then again its not for every1. Y'know my manager Tim actually hates it & won't drink it. He says it tastes terrible & every time I'm like seriously dude if you don't like it, like stop talking about it & get something else, y'know?

Nick: Whoa, well what does he like then?

Joe: Tonic water, now no offensive but that stuff by itself like talk about yuck!

Nick: *Laughs* Really its that bad?

Joe: Well to me, but every1 has their preferences whether its food or drink.

Nick: Thats true.

Darci: *Returns with their drinks & salads* Here you go, enjoy & NP. I'll be back shortly. *Leaves again*

Joe: Thank you very much. *Says to her, then speaks to Nick* Mm! Eat up Nick. *Starts to eat my salad slowly*

Nick: *I sniffed my plate a little earning a funny look from Joe* I um was just- *Darn it, that was so weird*

Joe: *Smiles. Every second I find him becoming cuter & cuter, is that even possible?* Don't stop on my account, smell is just as important as taste believe me.

Nick: *Turns red* I'm sorry.

Joe: Don't be, please go on.

Nick: But its emba-

Joe: Not in the least. Its cool with me.

Nick: *Shrugs* Alright then. *Sniffs it some more before picking up a fork & taking a single bite & chewing it in my mouth*

Joe: *Grins* Soo?

Nick: *Chews some more swallowing, then I lowered my fork again to take it another bite* Mm-hmm!

*Nods*

Joe: *Grins impossibly wider* I knew you'd like it.

Nick: *Finishes chewing before speaking* I do, you're right its very good.

Joe: Awesomeness, high-5 to that man.

Nick: *Laughs, high-5ing back. Together we ate chatting in between till we'd finished pretty much @ the same time. I looked over @ through the glass window seeing the ocean & I sighed starting to think of what Mar was doing. If I knew her as well as I knew I did, she definitely followed us along the coast probably by speedier methods though like getting a ride from a passing dolphin or larger fish*

Joe: *As far as I could tell, everything was going perfectly. Nick & I just were meant to be, I just knew it. I had no doubt in my mind that he & I would be great together as a couple. I mean the way he just savored his food like it was the very 1st time trying & indeedy it was for him & it was just so fascinating to watch. I'd never met a person quite like Nick, he was so different & I loved it. From time to time though I watched as he would look out @ the water & it was like all happiness went away & sadness took its place*

Ep 13

Joe: *I wondered why, but just as I was about to ask him Darci came back asking what we wanted to order for our main courses* I'll have the Spaghetti Tiger Shrimp Corsica & Baked Eggplant, Artichokes, & Goat Cheese Pizza.

Nick: *Looks like its my turn once again* And I guess I'll get the ... *Scanning till I settled for something that looked pretty appealing* Spaghetti Vegetariani Primavera with Tofu in Basil Pesto please.

Darci: Awesome choices. *Notes them down, nodding & then leaves*

Joe: Ooh thats a rather long mouth full there, that alone sounds pretty good haven't had that yet.

Nick: *And here I thought he knew all the meals, well almost all I guess* Yeah, well I hope so. What about yours?

Joe: Hmm? Well they're both equally my fav's, I can't seem to part with them. I mean here & there I might change & pick something else, but I love those 2 the most.

Nick: Sounds like a lot of food for sure.

Joe: *Smiles shrugging* When you're hungry you're hungry.

Nick: Yup.

Joe: So what's up?

Nick: *Raises an eyebrow* Um, just chilling with you. *Sips on my drink staring @ him*

Joe: *Smiles shaking head* Nah, I mean a few min's ago you looked a little sad for a moment there, I was just wondering why.

Nick: *My body froze & I immediately felt bad, instead of showing him I was having the most coolest time in my whole life on land I showed him I was missing the ocean & Mar a little* I'm sorry about that, I'm not sad just a little um ... *Gah this harder to say than I thought*

Joe: Go on, please?

Nick: *Takes a breath* I'm just a little nervous.

Joe: *Heart clenches @ this* Well I think I can help with that.

Nick: Really, but how?

Joe: *Puts up 1 finger signaling hold on & gets up to find Darci letting her know my plan*

Nick: *Slightly confused but watches him curiously* Okay.

Joe: *I nodded @ Darci thanking & then returned to Nick telling him the news * Alrighty thats officially set, follow me. *Gestures to him*

Nick: *Stays seated still* Why, what's going on? What about our meal & drinks?

Joe: *Winks* Already taken care of, just trust me kay c'mon. *I'd almost added cutie pie to the end of the sentence but I bit my tongue to keep it from being voiced aloud*

Nick: *I titled my head to the side & smiled getting up following him past other tables & people sitting eating together carrying on their own conversations. I then found myself outside on their patio section of the restaurant & I couldn't help but smile even wider. I finally got what Joe was getting @, even though he didn't know the truth about me he still succeeded in making me feel better & less nervous*

Joe: *I could tell he felt a lot better, the ocean must be helpful in calming his nerves. I was more than happier to switch tables & move, plus the fresh air was always much better than the A/C air* Mm! *I breathed in the seas wonderful aroma*

Nick: Thanks for that, really appreciate it  Joe. *Sits down @ our new table which is now directly against the ocean & every where I look its in perfect view*

Joe: *Anything for you, baby* No worries, man. So after this what do you say to a little walk? There's a bunch of cool places to see or if you want we could see a movie or something?

Nick: *I chuckled. It was nice to have options. Eventually the sea & I would have to be separated 1 way or another* How about both, they sound fun.

Joe: You sure else we could pick-

Nick: *Stops him* Its cool, plus I wanna see the city little by little.

Joe: Gotcha. Oh trust me you'll love it, Malibu's awesome!

Nick: For sure. *Agrees, then blushes recalling something that Joe said from yesterday. He said this was a date, but nothing more. I wanted to ask him flat out, but as I thought that I was too shy to do so. All & all he'd have to make the 1st move, but it seems doing this whole lunch thing is pretty much step 1. Once again this is all new to me & have no idea what I should be doing besides trying to fit in & act like I'm 100% human*

Joe: *Just as was about to tell him something, Darci brought us our meals*

Darci: Here you are guys, enjoy & careful they're both really hot. Do you need anything else in the meantime?

Joe: No, thanks Darci we've got it from here.

Darci: *Nods smiling* Alrighty enjoy. *Leaves*

Nick: *Breathes in the smell* Mm, smells very good to me.

Joe: I couldn't agree more, Nick. *Licks lips as I detached 1 slice of my pizza & began to nip @ it* Oh my god. *Savors*

Nick: *Smiles also trying my own meal* Oh wow.

Joe: See? This is why I love this place, they never fail to disappoint.

Nick: *Nods still eating* Uh-huh.

Joe: *Puts my 1/2 eaten already slice down on my plate giving Nick 1 slice for himself* You gotta try this.

Nick: *Smiles swallowing what I was already eating, as I took the slice from him taking my time to try it & get its taste; eyes widen then*

Joe: *Knows he's so enjoying it* Awesome right?

Nick: *Nods enthusiastically nibbling*

Ep 14

Joe: *Chuckles* You got leftover cheese on your lips. *Just as I stared directly @ his lips, I suddenly zoned out transfixed on them. Its like they were calling me to kiss them senseless*

Nick: *Blushes quickly wiping my mouth with my white napkin* Wups. *I said weakly*

Joe: *Comes back then. Oh man, fantasy now over* Darn it. *I mumbled*

Nick: Excuse me?

Joe: *Grins* I said darn it.

Nick: Yeah I thought so, but why?

Joe: Cause I was just about *Kiss your beautiful & luscious lips right here & now* take a pic of ya.

Nick: No! *Squeals then covering mouth*

Joe: You can be loud its alright, we're the only 1s outside right now. You scream even & nobody will care.

Nick: I'm good now, no thanks.

Joe: Oh c'mon. I'll scream & yell then .. ahem. *Clears throat* Whoo!

Nick: *Laughs* Actually thats called whooping.

Joe: *Looks @ him, stands up abruptly* You're right, I'm cheating. *Screams* YEAH LOOK @ ME WORLD!

Nick: *Blushes deeply trying to get him to sit back down* Joe, please sit back down. *Doesn't really understand what's making him freak out like this, but in turn I also think its quite funny but still he's being awfully loud*

Mar: *I'd followed them against all odds, luckily I found a good buddy of mine, a stingray passing through heading to Mexico* Thanks again for the lift Stan!

Stan: No problem-o senorita, take care Miss Mariah. *Swims on*

Mar: *Waves* You too! *Okay now that I'm here @ their little restaurant but I'm still too far away. What's a girl to do? As much as I should respect their time alone together, Nick's my bestie & if something happens to him I'm responsible for him. Thats when I got an idea decided to join Nick on land. I quickly changed my red spiked starfish self into a young girl like age 20. I giggled excitedly, I was in perfect disguise & neither Joe nor Nick would recognize me. Well here goes nothing & with a little wobbliness I got the whole walking thing & went on in. Hmm, looks like I need to change my plan of strategy here, time to become a fellow waiter. So with that I magically changed myself to look like 1 & went in not getting stopped by any1 yet, thank goodness so far so good. I realized then I needed a name tag. So I created a name & went with it. And it was good timing then cause then I turned back to see the guys arriving & it was time to look convincing & believable. And when I told them my name aka Darci, they still didn't suspect a thing. Not that I expected Joe to cause he doesn't even know about me yet. And as for Nick he doesn't know about my little secrets*

Mar: *I was especially pleased when Joe came over requesting to change tables from inside to outside. I squealed silently watching him lead Nick out, looks to me like things were going pretty well. Nick was smiling & even blushing @ times. Then when Joe started whooping & screaming, I was ready to start doubling over with laughter. Gotta admit Joe was kind of random, but guess that was his thing*

Joe: *Starts to sing a song then, 1 of my other fav's: "Haven't Met You Yet" by Michael Buble* 

Nick: *Blushes hearing his amazing singing voice starting to fill my ears, watches him. For awhile he closed his eyes singing, but then towards the chorus he opened them & our eyes both locked. I looked away for a moment, but then looked back still blushing deeper*

Joe: *Continues on* And I know that we can be so amazing & baby your love is going to change me & now I can see every single possibly. mmm. *This part of song I directed @ Nick, this was pretty much my way of saying how I felt, but I wasn't going to stop @ that. Thats when I began to walk closer to him so that he could exactly who I was singing for*

Nick: *My heart was racing so fast, I couldn't look away. His voice was dreamy & so awesome. I began to consider the possibles that he was actually singing for me. But it couldn't be, could it? Any onlooker might agree & say the same as Mar, that Joe likes me, but still here I am questioning it. I should just be like Joe do you like me? But how can I?*

Joe: When I'd finished the song, I wanted nothing more than to press my lips to his & just tell him*

Mar: *Smiling big watching. C'mon Joe, tell him he feels the same way too!*

Nick: *He looks like he really wants to say something, could it be...?*

Joe: *Begins* Nick I-

Nick: Yeah?

Joe: *Leans forward locking our lips together @ last*

Nick: *Gasps surprised. He's actually..!*

Joe: *Deepens the kiss tugging those curls I've been longing to feel all day long*

Nick: *Moans* Joe..

Joe: *Suddenly I heard my name being called then* Huh?

Nick: *Claps hands aplauding him* That was awesome, Joe.

Joe: *Darn it that felt so real though* Thanks. *But I'm sure I can make it real*

Mar: *Blows lips making it as if I blew a raspberry. Well so close & yet so far. But I got a feeling Joe's got this. I know Nick's never going being the dominate 1, so might as well sit back & watch it all play out like 1 of those romantic movies I've heard about*

Ep 15

Joe: *After lunch we finished up, & started walking out of the restaurant together. It was such a great day, perfect for hanging out with my Nick* Man I'm so stuffed, the dessert definitely put me over the top. *Pats my stomach*

Nick: *Chuckles smiling* Yeah I know, I feel the same. But seriously it was really awesome, I enjoyed it a lot thanks, Joe.

Joe: *Flashes him a brilliant grin* NP. *Stretches arms out above my head* Wanna know something I've been wondering?

Nick: *Walking alongside with him down the street taking in my surroundings & of course Joe* What's that? *Asks him*

Joe: I haven't been bothered by 1 single fan or paparazzi person, its actually kind of weird.

Nick: Hmm, thats true I hadn't noticed till now. *Shrugs* Maybe for once you've got that break you've been waiting for.

Joe: *Exhales deeply* Well whatever the case, I love it this way. Freedom is the best! *But moreover its just better cause than I can just hang with Nick & not be hassled with the whole rockstar-ness*

Nick: Totally. *I agreed nodding*

Joe: *Continues walking seeing something eye catching, well besides Nick here well actually nah nothing can compare to him* Look dude, there's a street fair going on, lets go check it out!

Nick: *Street fair? What's that I wondered? Shortly then I discovered what exactly what it was. There were many different table stands selling items from food, drinks, jewelry, to just random things & more. It was a little crowded but pretty neat. Best of all Joe told me there was always guaranteed live music too* Wow. *Was all I could pretty much say taking it all in. Man, if only Mar could see this*

Joe: *Wiggles eyebrows up & down mischievously* Sweet huh?

Nick: Yeah no kidding. Do these kind of things always happen?

Joe: It all depends, sometimes yeah. And ooh! *Stops walking*

Nick: *Stops along with him* What's up?

Joe: Its themed.

Nick: Huh?

Joe: Here & there it'll be themed like for Hawaii Day & of course for major holidays & things. And it looks like today its ocean themed, see *Picks up a flyer showing him* its like a Sea Fest. So that means it be all about the ocean & everything from all its animals & more.

Nick: *I smiled* Really? *I was officially excited now as we started to check out the different varieties of booths.

Joe: Yeah really. *Walking with him also looking; comments* Aw that sucks when they sell items like this. *Holds up a starfish thats dried out & no longer alive*

Nick: *Smile fades backs away turning back; bites lip starts to walk away*

Joe: *Puts it down quickly follows him* Nick? *Grabs his shoulders to turn him around & as I did I saw in his eyes so much sadness* What's wrong? *I asked him*

Nick: *Holding back tears* Its nothing. *I said looking down @ the ground*

Joe: *What I did then, I couldn't help ... I tipped his chin up & pleaded* Please tell me, I wanna know Nick.

Nick: *Sighs* Seeing that just upset me. How could they just sell it like that & why?

Joe: *Nods patting his shoulder* I know, its not right. It was once a live creature & now its just used for decoration for display just for show.

Nick: I see. *Suddenly backs away from him a little for the 1st time noting how close Joe is to me. Suddenly I heard a drum sound & I looked to my right & saw a a small stage with a guy seated down playing. He also had a microphone*

Drummer: Yo afternoon Mailbu! What's up? And welcome to the 1st Sea Fest! *Hears the cheering & applause* Thank you guys, well 1st off what do you say to a randomly picked audience performance? Would you guys like that? *I heard many yeses, so it was a go* Alrighty, you there by the seaweed stand to the right, curly hair dude *Points to him* yeah you pointing to yourself you're up! *Gestures for him to come up to the stage*

Nick: *Points to myself mouthing me & when the drummer confirmed yes, I gulped & walked down. People had cleared a path for me to travel down, it was kinda different but I still continued to walk till I was finally on the smallish stage*

Drummer: Welcome dude! *Shakes his hand extending my mike to him* What's your name & where are you from?

Nick: *Shakes his hand nervously turning around to see the whole crowd of people staring @ me watching, including Joe* My name's Nick & I'm from Mailbu.

Drummer: Awesomeness man, a local dude I love it! *Hands an extra mike to him* Well here ya go, Nick sing whatever you like.

Nick: *Takes it as I decided to sing a familiar tune I'd heard before by Michael Buble called "Hollywood"*

Drummer: *Notes his choice giving a thumbs up sign

Joe: *I bounced on my heals waiting eagerly to see what he chose to sing. I knew whatever it was it would sing straight to my heart cause the last time he sang he just blew me away*

Nick: *Begins to sing the lyrics going on eventually to the main chorus* So don't go higher for desire. Put it in your head, baby, hollywood is dead, you can find it in yourself ... Keep it in your head hollywood is dead.

Ep 16

J: *I instantly recognized the song & its original artist & my mouth dropped open hearing him go through the main chorus. Every1 in the crowd had disappeared from my view, the only 1 I saw & cared about was Nick. My mouth went dry just watching him having an incredible moment on stage. I just knew he'd be brilliant. He went from being the shyest & quiet boy I've ever met to actually breaking out & shine like the inner star I know he is. He's got so much talent, he just needs to unlock it & let it continue to show. He's truly amazing, that voice, that face, those eyes. Just then my cell buzzed & I got a text from my manager asking where I was that he needed me to get back to the studio. I shook my head turning it off immediately. How dare he even try & interrupt my time. I wasn't about to go & leave just like that, I still had more planned. Tim could call & text all he wanted & send whomever to try & get me, but I'm not budging*

N: *Nerves got the best of me @ the beginning, but then when I closed my eyes for a few seconds & breathed slowing my accelerating heart beat & I sang with my heart. I let go & went into my own world, my own comfort zone. It felt like when I was in the water swimming freely, no limits the whole space to explore & go where I want. But then being on land it just was all so surreal, it still just didn't seem real. 1 min I was upset, the thought of leaving had even crossed my mind. But then this happened & now I'm on the stage singing in an actual live human crowd, me. Where had this sudden confidence come from, this isn't like me but I think I like it. No1 here knows who I really am, I can be whoever I want the skies the limit. Its my time now & I love singing. With every note I felt stronger & in control, soaring wonderfully with the music, it just felt so right. And when I finished my ears were drowned by clapping, whooping & excitement. It made me smile brightly as I softly said into the mike* Thank you.

Drummer: *Also clapping* Yo, yo give it up for Nick 1 more time! *Strings an arm around his shoulders* Now how about a little switch my main man is gonna take some requests so say tuned! *Leads Nick off the stage & back down to the ground* Dude seriously that was hot!

N: *Blushes* Thank you.

D: *Smiles extending my hand seeing his now pinked tinted cheeks* I'm Marcus Fegan.

N: *Shakes his hand nodding* Nice to meet you.

J: *In that split second Nick finished singing, I tried to get closer but the crowd began to get in my way & the last thing I could see was the drummer leading Nick away. I quickly scanned & re-found them talking together* Hey Nick, there you are! *Greets him* That was AMAZING!

N: *Turns to the left seeing Joe coming towards us* Hey Joe, thanks. This is-

J: *Eyes widen in surprise* Roshon Fegan? *Raises an eyebrow* What are you doing here?

Marcus: *Laughs* I get that a lot, but actually I'm not Roshon. I'm his twin brother, Marcus. *Extends hand*

J: *Shakes it slowly* Get out.

M: Crazy, huh? Not too many know about me, but trust me that'll change soon.

N: *I watched quietly, honestly @ 1st not knowing what was going on but then got it* So you're a drummer?

M: Yeah, I got mad skills baby. *Flashes him a big grin*

J: *Burns a little with jealously; clears throat clearly annoyed*

N: *Impressed* Thats cool!

M: It is. *Turns back to his other friend* Wait a sec, aren't you Joe Jonas?

J: *Fakes a smile* Yeah.

M: Oh my God, I thought so! You rock dude! *Hits his arm*

J: *Bluntly* Thanks.

M: Wowsers this turning out to be a great day catching the both of you here. So you enjoying the fest?

J: We actually just got here.

N: *Adds in* But so far its been interesting.

M: *Walks over to Nick once again letting my arm fall around him* Well there's plenty to see, ya know we even got a museum & small aquarium?

N: *Perks up* That right? I'd love to see it.

M: Well let me be your guide, Nick. *Smiles*

J: *Gritting teeth; runs past them & stops right in front of them* Hey!

N: Joe?

M: Something up man?

Joe: Yeah, something IS up. See Nick's with me, we can manage alone.

N: *Cheeks warm; bites lip*

M: *Unwraps arm from Nick's shoulder* Point taken, well guess I'll cya guys around.

J: *Gives him a look & takes Nick's hand leading him away without another word*

N: Bye Marcus. *Waves over my shoulder*

M: S'long Nick. *Waves back & walks back to the stage*

N: *Turns back to face Joe seeing his demeanor change* Joe what's wrong, you seem tense.

J: *Tense was putting it mildly, that Roshon lookalike had no right to touch Nick & move in it like that. I was glad he had sense enough to back off & leave him alone. I sighed & calmed looking over @ Nick* I'm sorry I just didn't really-

N: *Sums it up* You didn't like Marcus.

J: *Chuckles* Not really.

N: I see but I don't get why.

Joe: Isn't it obvious Nick?

Nick: *Shakes head* Not to me.

Ep 17

Joe: *Crushes our lips together no longer to hold back; hands wrapping around him bringing our bodies closer together*

Nick: *Shivers @ 1st melting into the kiss & his body; heart racing uncontrollably*

Joe: *Feels the sparks & electricity, its really addicting. His lips are every bit of soft as I'd imagined, the feel irresistible & unforgettable. I licked his bottom lip hoping to earn access inside his mouth*

Nick: *Pull away from the kiss breaking it, panting softly*

Joe: *Takes in his look, my God he's so undeniably sexy* Nick I really like you. I've been wanting to kiss you since I 1st met you. I've been holding it back, but I can't anymore. *Takes his hand holding it gently*

Nick: *Looks @ him blinking, a smile starting to spread; giggles*

Joe: *Grins* Please say something.

Nick: *Blushes speaking softly almost in a whisper shyly smiling* I like you too, Joe.

Joe: *Jumps in the air whooping* YES!

Nick: *Turns even redder* Joe, keep it down will ya.

Joe: *Shakes head* I'm so happy Nick right now, you have no idea. *Hugs him spinning him in a circle*

Nick: *Squeals hanging onto him laughing happily; feels the same happiness overflowing throughout the both of us*

Joe: *Sets him back on the ground staring into his eyes falling & falling deeper in them* Will you be my guy, Nick?

Nick: *Beams; has my hands on his chest for support* Yes.

Joe: *Smile broadens chuckling* So awesome.

Nick: *Side smiles* So what now?

Joe: Well baby, if you still like to check out the 2 places that dude mentioned then we can start with that?

Nick: *Blushes* Sure.

Joe: *Smiles taking his hand walking with him* You're so cute Nick, ya know that?

Nick: *Looks down* You think so?

Joe: *Lifts his chin* I know so, you're so beautiful.

Nick: Joe. *Whispers*

Joe: *Winks touching the top of his head playing with his curls* Baby, you so special, there's just something about you like I'm so drawn to you, you're my angel.

Nick: *His words made my heart skip beats & my stomach fill with butterflies, I was left breathless. I couldn't speak, speechless & shy, all I could do was blush & smile biting my lip trying to hide my nervousness, but surely he could see exactly how much I was. My 1st real boyfriend, my 1st real date, my 1st real crush*

Joe: Whatcha thinking baby? *I asked him wondering what was going on in his mind*

Nick: *Stammers N-Nothing.

Joe: *Pouts* Please I wanna know. *Hopeful*

Nick: *Blushes* I just can't believe you like me.

Joe: *Laughs* Why is that so hard to believe?

Nick: *Shrugs* IDK really.

Joe: Sure you do, baby.

Nick: *Takes a breath letting it out* You're you & I'm me.

Joe: So you think just cause I'm a famous blah blah you don't think you're good enough for me? Well you get that thought out of your brain cause baby trust me when I say that you're so good for me. Its me who isn't worthy of you, of your beauty & everything that makes you shine.

Nick: *Smiles brightly* Really? *Still incredulous*

Joe: Really baby, I've never felt this way about any1 like this. Its so strong, its definitely electric.

Nick: I feel the same, its like fireworks.

Joe: *Grins* And more, so much. Its wowing.

Nick: *Laughs* You're so funny.

Joe: That why you like me?

Nick: Yeah & also cause I like how you're so sweet & romantic. *Blushes shutting up* Um, pretend I didn't say that.

Joe: *Smirks* Uh-uh baby, too late you said it & I love it. I'm happy you see me like that, cause I will always show you how you make me feel ... like so. *Begins to sing: "The Way You Make Me Feel" by Michael Jackson*

Nick: *I'd heard this song before, but hearing from Joe like always I listened & smiled warmly blushing & chuckling when he was start busting out some random MJ dance trying to impress but the thing is ... anything he does, I'm truly am impressed & falling harder for him for the second*

Joe: *Shortly after finishing my little serenading for my baby, we arrived @ the aquarium* Wow, this is cool. Which direction should we go?

Nick: *Points to the Pacific sign* That way.

Joe: Sounds neat to me, lets check it out. *Still lacing hands together @ least until Nick pulled away to run off looking @ a tank filled with lots blue mackerels swimming together in a circle. The tank's light reflected off them creating a very neat effect. They were small, but long & so many in 1 tank* Cute little guys aren't they?

Nick: Scomber australasicus.

Joe: Come again, huh?

Nick: *Smiles facing him* Sorry its the binomial name for them.

Joe: Ooh cool. *Reads the info about them*

Nick: *Giggles softly* Min'na ga kon'nichiwa.

Joe: *Stops reading to look @ him stunned* Did you just speak Japanese?

Nick: *Guilty smiles* Um yes.

Joe: Really? *Fascinated* Thats very cool, Nick but like what did you say?

Nick: *Translates* I said hello there guys to them.

Joe: Aww, how sweet. Do you speak any other languages?

Nick: *Blushes turning away murmuring* Yeah.

Joe: *Follows him definitely intrigued* Which 1s baby?

Ep 18

Nick: Latin, spanish, italian, portuguese, greek, german, french, & more & of course english & others.

Joe: *Gapes @ him* Whoa!

N: *Blushes shyly* So...

J: *Stops him before he change the subject* So you can speak like a lot of languages? Man, I thought knowing 1 language was tough. Is that a requirement of your school or something? Or did you learn them all just for fun?

N: Yep, I know it is kind of a lot for sure. Well once you take the time to get a hand of each language, it comes pretty easy, just gotta keep on practicing. And a little bit of both you could say.

J: *Smiles nodding understanding* Well baby, its official.

N: What is?

J: That you continue to impress me, I love it.

N: *Laughs not believing his words* Really?

J: *Tips his chin to stare into his eyes* Absitively posolutely!

N: *Shakes head smiling* You made that up didn't you?

J: *Grins* Actually its not mine, but seriously its catchy isn't it?

N: Yes. *Agrees giggling walking on forward looking @ each tank's inhabitants saying hello to each 1 softly*

Joe: *If anything each step Nick made, every sound from his voice ... my God, my heart clenched in response. Everything Nick is ... is just so beautiful. Even as he informed me about each species, I was amazed & captivated. As he spoke he just drew me in. I mean if any1 else was telling me the same info he was, I probably would've tuned out & been bored, but with Nick there was no way I could ever be bored. If anything Nick made everything, even the littlest of things remarkable. I don't know how he did it, but I knew for certain that I wanted him by my side. Back earlier when I'd told him my feelings for him, I didn't only just want to say "I like you Nick." I would've told him I was deeply in love with him for the 1st moment. My heart wanted to say it, but my my mind said differently. Above all I didn't want to lay it all on the line just in case he didn't feel the same, but then @ the same time I also didn't want him to say no. It dawned on me that I never really considered if Nick would actually say no & not like me back. What would I have done then?*

Joe: *As I pondered that for a few minutes while Nick went to use the restroom & get some water. I decided then that he didn't like me back, I would've done everything I could to try & change his mind because simply I couldn't be without Nick, I just couldn't. The connection, the pull, he just moves me. I don't ever want to be without him*

Nick: *Returns back then tapping his shoulder* Hey.

Joe: *Turns around grinning big* Welcome back baby, missed ya. *Touches his cheek*

Nick: *Smiles* I was only gone for a few min's, but I missed you too.

Joe: *Continues* Wanna go this way next? *Gestures to the left*

Nick: Sure. *Follows him looking around seeing what the next section was exactly. I soon found my answer. The tanks were much larger & many had crowded around it gazing @ the creatures swimming around inside. I knew without looking what was inside a: shortfin mako shark* Isurus oxyrinchus. *I mused aloud*

Joe: *Looks from the tank to him* What does that translate to?

Nick: *Doesn't look @ him* It means "sharp nose." *Suddenly 1 shark in particular stopped swimming & came closer to the glass staring directly @ me*

Joe: *@ this the people gasped moving back in shock, including me. Only Nick stayed still & didn't look fazed. As I looked back & forth between the predator & him. If I didn't know better I'd say that the mako was creepily stalking after Nick*

Mako: *Speaks in Portuguese knowing that only he will be able to hear & understand me. Príncipe Nicolau [Prince Nicholas]*

Nick: *Boa tarde senhor. [Good afternoon sir]*

Mako: *Speaks english then. What are you doing here your highness & on land?*

Nick: *Smiles guiltily. I am sightseeing*

Mako: *Shakes nose. A prince doesn't belong on land more or less with humans. If your father knew he'd nearly create a tsunami*

Nick: *Please senhor, I just want to see what its like up here, what its like to walk amongst them*

Mako: *That isn't wise my Nicholas. They can be cruel & unkind. They don't have compassion always*

Nick: *You sound like my father, please I don't need to be warned. I'm well aware of the risks & again this is my decision. I appreciate you're concern but I'll be fine*

Mako: *Narrows eyes. Very well as you wish, but don't say I didn't warn you young prince. Obviously you've got a lot to learn in your discovery of humans, you should never trust 1. But ... it seems you already have. That human there next to you is accompanying you isn't he*

Nick: *Nods. He is*

Mako: *Chuckles. I'd take care Nicholas, he's a typical male rockstar who think the world revolves around him. He'll break your heart, better not to fall for him. The crush you have on him now, isn't good*

Nick: *Gasps. He's not like that @ all, he's different. And how do you know how I feel about him?*

Ep 19

Mako: *Scoffs. Believe me when I say that he isn't, they're all the same & 1 way another they'll hurt you. As for your feelings, its not hard to read your expressions, body language & his as well*

Nick: *I was about to say more when Joe tapped me on the shoulder. Thats when all contact with the mako broke & he swam away from me* Sorry. *I blushed looking down embarrassed*

Joe: *In the time being, I watched not wanting to interrupt whatever was going on. The people seemed to continue back & forth staring @ Nick & shark. I gave it a few minutes till I spoke his name* Nick, you doing alright baby? You don't have to be sorry, you did nothing wrong. But like what was going on with that shark?

N: *Here came the questions, this part I was afraid of. What explanation could I give him? Luckily before I could answer him a guy with a name badge came over*

Employee: Hi there, enjoying the aquarium? *Asks them both* I'm Sam.

N: Yes, its cool. Nice to meet you, I'm Nick.

J: *Nods* And I'm Joe. It is, but man did you see what was up with that shark just a few sec's ago?

Sam: Thats good. Oh yeah, I saw that pretty gnarly if you ask me. The sharks never come that close, they don't really interact with us unless we're about to become their meal. But here on land @ least we've got the upper hand.

N: What is his name? *I asked wondering*

Sam: We don't really name them, but I secretly call that 1 ... Brutus. He's got a major attitude, way different than any of the others in the tank. He's very aggressive & extremely dangerous.

N: Why is that?

Sam: Dude he's a shark I think that pretty much says it all. But if you want another explanation I'd say he's just POed that he got caught & has to spend his days in tanks moving to each & every sea fest going on.

N: Will he ever return to the ocean?

Sam: *Scoffs* Not likely my friend. He's stuck & isn't going anywhere, anyways 1 less of him out there to cause problems y'know.

N: *I then saw what Brutus had meant then, but I refused that every single human being was the exact same, it just couldn't be* Anyways, catch you around I guess bye. *I grabbed Joe's hand starting to walk away*

Sam: *Shrugs uncaringly* Cya then, have a nice rest of the day. *Walks away*

N: *I wanted to yell @ him & his rude behavior, but I didn't want to start anything over it. But it did frustrate me greatly*

Brutus: *Sends him a message: Didn't I tell you Nicholas, believe me now*

N: No! *I yelled out loud; covers mouth. Darn it*

Joe: Nick what's going on baby? *He's acting differently*

Nick: I'm so sorry, Joe, but can we just leave & go see the museum please?

Joe: Of course we can. *Leads him out & directly there getting to it in a matter of minutes* Well here we are, you better?

Nick: Yeah, much sorry about that again.

Joe: Its fine, but I'm still wondering what's up.

Nick: It was nothing, I guess I took Sam's words too much to heart & just felt it was wrong.

Joe: So you disagree with sharks being kept captive like that?

Nick: In a way, yes. I know that'll there not my fav creatures of the sea, but they still were born their naturally & don't deserve to be caged.

Joe: Wow, you're passionate about the things you care about.

Nick: *Blushes* As in too much right?

Joe: *Shakes head* Not ever, I find it all so fascinating believe baby.

Nick: *Laughs* You sure you're not joshing me?

Joe: I would never Nick, not with you.

Nick : *Smiles trusting him* Mm.

Joe: *Grins with him* So wanna take tour & see what we'll learn next?

Nick: Ready & waiting.

Joe: Ooh look @ this they've got a section about mermaids, how neat.

Nick: *Nervously coughs as he took my hand leading me directly in. Don't worry, I reminded myself. He doesn't know, I haven't told him. There's no way he could piece together, not yet anyway*

Joe: Looks like they're also called water spirits, interesting huh. Whoa look @ these 2 paintings. *Reads the info aloud* "The Land Baby," by John Collier (1899) & "The Fisherman and the Syren," by Frederic Leighton. They're certainly differently displayed from cartoons like Ariel.

Nick: *My heart beat was seriously acting up. They seemed to have a lot of paintings, portraits, legends & also some literature. The depictions were interesting to see, but in the end history had changed us mer-folk we were more advanced now* Who's Ariel? *I asked confused*

Joe: *Eyes widen* Nick, don't tell me you've never seen The Little Mermaid?

Nick: *Still doesn't get it. I mean I've seen mermaids of all ages pretty much*

Joe: *Sees that he's not piecing it together* Its a animated movie.

Nick: Oh! *Understands then* No, I haven't seen it.

Joe: Seriously?

Nick: Yeah, is that bad?

Joe: No, not @ all. We can watch it sometime, its kind of for kids but what the heck we can still watch it.

Nick: *Laughs a little smiling* Sounds fun, can't wait.

Joe: Awesome! I just know you're gonna love it, baby.

Ep 20

Nick: *After completing the rest of the tour of the museum & the walking around to see the last of the Sea Fest, Joe drove me to his house. By that time it was 5:30 PM & the it was starting to get cold. When Joe parked, I stared opened mouthed @ his house murmuring* Whoa.

Joe: *Chuckles* Yeah I hear that a lot, do you like it?

Nick: *Nods* Like it, its huge. *So this is what a mansion looks like, hmm very nice*

J: *Grins brightly as I got out of the car & walked over to open up Nick's side talking his hand* Welcome to Casa Joe.

N: *Giggles @ this*

J: *Shows him the inside switching on the lights* Would you like anything to drink? *Asks him as I locked the door & turned to face him*

N: *Bites lip shyly* Just some water would be fine.

J: *Winks* You got it, baby. I'll be back in a jiffy, in the meantime make yourself @ home. *Pads over to the kitchen*

N: *Then I was left alone to walk slowly about taking in his home, which was quite as amazing on the inside as the outside. All & all, it was so cool, Joe was certainly living the life. I then stepped into the living room seeing the hugest TV LED screen (I'm guessing), fit with a sweet sound system by the looks of it. Indeedy it was kind of like a movie theater I suppose, though I have to go to an actual 1/experience. And his sofa was spacious an L-shaped, its color a brown chocolate. As I felt it, testing it Joe came back in surprising me*

J: Your water sweet Nick. *Hands it to him*

N: *Blushes like crazy* Thank you.

J: My pleasure, so I see you found the living room. You ready to watch that movie I promised you?

N: *Takes a sip before answering* Okay.

J: Cool, you can have a seat while I find it on demand. See I don't actually have the DVD, else I'd do it that way, but either or I prefer on demand.

N: *Sits down holding my drink* Alrighty. *Actually I didn't have the slightest idea of what he was telling me. Boy do I have a lot of research to do, it seems like all I know so is not enough. I watched as Joe grabbed a nearby remote as he soon found exactly what he wanted*

J: *Sets the remote next down, plopping down on the couch next to Nick getting comfy* All set, oh almost forgot do you want anything to snack on? I've got it all, snacks galore, just name it.

N: *I'd almost asked it he had some dry seaweed to snack on, but then as I thought about it ... I realized how incredibly silly of a request that was, plus it was dorky. Like he'd have seaweed on him, yeah right Nick* Um, how about some pollcorn? *Wait a minute that didn't sound right*

Joe: *Laughs* You mean popcorn?

Nick: *Shrugs trying to cool* Uh, yeah.

Joe: I'm on it, don't move. *Jumps off the couch running back to get started*

Nick: *Sighs big. Great 1 Nick, I gotta get 1 of those apps of something, else I'm never gonna learn what the heck to say. @ least I was sort of close, mm-hmm yeah right*

???: *Barks to speak to him* Hello there, stranger.

Nick: *Yelps looking around for the source of the voice

???: Down here, brown eyes.

Nick: *Looks down @ the ground seeing a golden haired dog laying down below my feet* Um, hello?

???: I'm Elvis, Joe's retriever. And you are?

Nick: I'm Nick.

Elvis: Nice to meetcha Nick. So you Joe's boyfriend?

Nick: *Blushes stammering* I-I

Elvis: *Chuckles* Way to play it cool, boy. No worries I can tell. I also know you're special else I won't be actually able to communicate with you. Where are you from Nick?

Nick: *Whispers knowing he'll still hear me* The ocean, my full name is actually Prince Nicholas.

Elvis: *Smiles nodding; on my paws now* Well, its a truly a honor then Nick. What sort of creature are you?

Nick: *Bites lip nervously debating whether to say it aloud* I'm a merman.

Elvis: *Eyes widen; wags tail* Really? How fascinating! I've never met an actual merman before, this just keeps on getting better. But wait why the heck are you out of the water?

Nick: I've been spending the day with Joe.

Elvis: Hmm, guess I should've figured. You plan of spending the night?

Nick: *Blushes again* No, my family will be worried.

Elvis: I can imagine. Do they know you're here?

Nick: No, its my secret. My best friend knows but she's back in the ocean covering for me.

Elvis: A little word of advice, Nick.

Nick: *Gulps* What's that?

Elvis: Take care on land, its quite different as I'm sure you already know.

Nick: Mm, will do my friend.

Elvis: *Ears perk up* Joe's coming back with the snacks.

Nick: *Smiles* Thanks Elvis, it was nice talking to you.

Elvis: Likewise Nick.

Joe: Back! *Has a big white & red stripped bucket along with napkins for the both of us* Butter popcorn is served, nice hot just the way I like it. *Joins Nick back on the couch once again next to his side* Ooh perfect timing the movie's just beginning too.

Nick: *Smiles taking my 1st handful of popcorn tasting it* OMG, mmm!

Joe: *Grins winking* Isn't it so GOOD or what?

Nick: MMM-HMM! *Eating more*

Ep 21

Joe: *Smiles impossibly wider* Good to know. *Wraps an arm around his shoulders watching the screen with him; also puts subtitles on it too just in case*

Nick: *Blushes watching the movie with him*

Elvis: *Laying at the foot of the couch watching with them. Its kind of ironic that they're watching a mermaid movie. I wonder if Nick will ever tell Joe the truth. It does make me wonder how long the boy can keep up the charade. But then again, Joe could never really possibly figure it out unless Nick were to accidently transform. I forgot to ask if he goes into water, will he become his natural self? Guess I'll have to ask some other time, cause by the looks on both their faces they're happy watching  & spending time together. Its cool to see Joe actually happy, seems Nick has made him feel like just Joe not famous Joe*

Nick: *The movie was kind of meant for girls honestly but I had to admit it was kind of cute & funny. Sebastian especially, he went through a lot of to look after Ariel. Flounder kind of reminded me of Mar & definitely King Triton reminds me of my dad. The movie kind of in way has some similarities to what's happening with Joe & I, but  its still completely different. For 1 thing @ least there's no evil sea witch stalking the both of us, thank God*

Joe: *Soon as the film ended I turned & grinned getting up from my warm spot next to him* Before I ask you how you liked the movie, allow me to sing for you. *Gets a cordless mike out*

Nick: *Blushes watching him; smiles curious what he's going to sing*

Joe: *Begins to sing: "Under The Sea", my way*

Nick: *Chuckles watching him begin. He brought an interesting twist to the song, compared to the original*

Joe: *Scats a little shaking it up a bit*

Nick: *Smiles brightly*

Elvis: *I smiled watching them. Joe usually does try to swoon the girls with music, but usually its his own. Joe's clearly into Nick & vice versa, its kind of sweet. But I still worry about Nick being on land. I'll have to look after him just in case. But now that I think about it, how is Nick going to get home? If he asks Joe, he'll definitely ask questions & its not like Nick can drive an actual car so now what?*

Mar: *I tell you 1 thing RPing is ... SO MUCH FUN! I love it! I got such a thrill becoming the drummer on stage aka Marcus, hee hee. I'm so clever I amaze myself. I made it so convincing that Joe actually stepped up & claimed Nick practically. I mean on the inside I wanted to scream & jump up & down @ the breakthrough. Its exactly why I decided to play the role, I knew that it would be perfect. I had a feeling that Nick wouldn't back down from being chosen to be on stage, for reason being Nick was too shy & maybe a little scared to say no. Any who my boy sang beautifully, good thing I knew the song. I'd figured he pick a popular well known song. Watching Nick sing it, I could tell the crowd felt him & Joe too. Nick could mesmerize any1 with his voice. Then after the singing & trying to butt in by dragging Nick off attempting to make Joe jealous, I succeeded & left them to be a bit. Afterwards I grabbed a bite to eat for myself & then found them back @ the aquarium checking out the ugly & always mean species the mako sharks. I saw then that single shark single in on Nick*

Mar: *Thats when I used another awesome magic ability allowing me to hear every part of Nick & the shark's conversation. I then listened intently understanding what the older shark was getting @ with his warning, but Nick choose to pay it no mind. Brutus or whatever his real name was just trying to warn Nick before the fact. But I know Nick, he'll stand behind his decisions to the fullest. And I know he's really into Joe & now best of the 2 are a couple, like finally took them both long enough! You could see the want & need in Joe's eyes I mean like man come on. And my Nick, well he's Nick, he's obviously so happy to know that Joe feels the same about him. Next I watched as the guys were approached by sound random dude by the name of Sam simply & by the look on his face & what I heard from that convo Nick was happy. But I'm glad that changed when they arrived @ the museum. Its so funny that they had a whole section dedicated to mermaids ... you think they would've had something else like Orca whales or something, but hey I'm not complaining. But on the other hand, Nick's like freaking out but he's got nothing to worry about unless he decides to come clean & tell Joe his little secret, but there really isn't much chance of that, not with Nick anyways. I know he'll wanna wait, after all they just starting dating today. But something just tells me that Joe will take it well. Its not too crazy of a story to explain well maybe just a little, but like so what? A merman prince is in love with a human, love's like happening. And if anything I want to help as much I can to keep them together *

Ep 22

Joe: *Finishes singing grinning brightly* I assume you liked it? *I teased*

Nick: *Claps hands together* I loved it!

Joe: *Beams* I'm so glad. *Sets down the mike & gives him an the biggest hug I could give* Thank you, Nick.

Nick: *Giggles* I didn't do anything, you did all the singing & very nicely BTW.

Joe: *Chuckles too* No, I mean for being here with him.

Nick: *Blushes hiding my face in his neck; whispers* Your welcome.

Joe: *Rubs his back up & down with both my hands slowly; finds his lips pressing a sweet kiss to them*

Nick: *Moans responding instantly* Joe mm-nn.

Joe: *I never thought hearing my name like how he had just voiced it so beautifully would affect me so. Nick made my name sound like honey. Oh God I love I him so much; kisses him deeper slipping inside his mouth*

Nick: *Tangles my fingers up towards his head gripping his hair with small grips making him groan in turn. I smiled, I guess that was a sign he liked what I was doing. The kiss felt so blissful, never ending even when we both needed to breathe ... we couldn't separate for long before coming back to 1 another*

Elvis: *Oh boy, this is where I have to bow out & fast. 1st off they deserve some privacy & 2nd I just don't want to hear them, its kind of awkward. So then in order not to hear them I had to leave the house & go outside & hang about waiting for it be over*

Joe: *Pushes Nick back into the sofa; still kissing him*

Nick: *Gasps & moans @ the same time falling back with Joe climbing on top of me then; feels his body weight lower on mine. We're so close now* Joe ... *Panting heavy*

Joe: *Getting so hard, wants to thrust into him but every part of me is trying to now to move too fast. But from every moan he emits, my strength to say no is breaking by the seconds. I don't know how much longer I'll last*

Nick: *I sensed then that if I didn't find the will to push him away then, that this could lead to others things ... things I'm not so sure I'm really ready for & not on the 1st date thats for sure. I pulled back from the kiss finally*

Joe: *The moment I felt the loss of lip contact I immediately missed it* Nick, everything okay? *I asked hoping that I didn't overstep things*

Nick: *Looks @ him biting my lip* Yeah, just think its time I go back home ... its getting late. *Notes the time which is about 9 PM. My father is going to have a fit for sure now*

Joe: *Gets off of him* Oh, okay. *Kind of disappointed* You sure you have to go home? You could spend the night if you wanted. *Offers*

Nick: *As much as I wanted to take him up on that offer, I just couldn't. I was in enough trouble probably as it is* Yeah, I'm sure. I'm so sorry, maybe another time. *Gets up too brushing myself off*

Joe: *God he looked so hot, lips pink, cheeks flushed, hair a little messed up. Remind me again why I'm letting him go? Cause he's got to go, besides there's always tomorrow to spend time with him & believe me when I say ... I want nothing more to spend every moment with him* No worries Nick, I can drive you home. So where do you live?

Nick: *So not the question I want to answer right now. Oh dear God what do I do now? I have to make up something & fast!* Its okay I've got it all taken care of. *Sure I do, Nick. I'm far from the ocean in his house & even if I did somehow find my way back, it'll be even later when I get back home. This is not looking too good*

Joe: *Raises an eyebrow. I really had wanted to give him a ride & see where he resides, but I guess he had it all covered* Okay well @ least let me walk you out & wait with you till your ride comes.

Nick: No! *Shouts then* Thats sweet of you Joe, but there's really no need. *I didn't mean for it to sound rude, but I had to say it. I just can't risk any questions that may to lead to my secret. I will tell him when I'm ready, but for sure now is not the time to*

Joe: *I wanted to question why, but he really didn't want me to come with him, I had to respect what he wanted; nods pecking his lips walking him towards the door* Well, goodnight Nick I'll cya tomorrow.

Nick: *Smiles pecking back; walks alongside him* Goodnight Joe, yes tomorrow sounds great. *Waves walking out of his house towards the street deciding to veer to the left so he couldn't see me no more if he was watching me still*

Joe: *I watched him already missing him a lot. In a matter of seconds he had disappeared from my sight. I'd almost went after him, but I stopped myself. If he said he had a ride, he had a ride. But thing is all he said was that he had a it taken care of. What if he didn't really? What if he just said all that to ease my worries? But why would he lie about that? Too many questions were starting to plague me. Heck its dark out & he's all by himself waiting? And if he should get hurt or attacked or something, what then? Thats when I went outside looking for him to find no sign of him; screams* NICK!!

Ep 23

Nick: *I was literally freaking out, I had no plan what so ever. I needed help, but question who could I turn to now other than Joe? I mean I didn't know any1 else*

Mar: *I'd followed him & Joe of course to the mansion hanging outside waiting when I bumped into a golden dog* Why hello there, waiting for some1?

Elvis: *Twitches nose* Actually waiting for my master to finish making out with his new boyfriend. You?

Mar: *Eyes widen* You talking about Joe & Nick right?!

Elvis: *Nods once* Yes, you know them?

Mar: *Exclaims* Do I? Well of course I know Nick, he's my bestie! I helped bring the 2 of them together today, I've been secretly watching over them just keeping an eye on Nick.

Elvis: Wow, cool. Thats good cause he needs another person to look after him, especially since this is his 1st time on land & all.

Mar: So you know about him then I presume?

Elvis: I do, he told just me awhile ago while Joe was making popcorn for the movie they were watching.

Mar: Ooh! They had a great day today, I just knew they would! *Squeals*

Elvis: *Shushes him* Keep it down, there might hear you girl.

Mar: *Laughs* Sure they will, BTW I'm Mariah, Mar for short & you are?

Elvis: I'm Elvis Joe's dog.

Mar: *Smiles patting his head* Very nice to meet you Elvis. So how long have they been making out?

Elvis: Don't really know.

Mar: *Chuckles; was about to stay more when Nick suddenly appeared out of the blue walking out from Joe's place* Nick over here!

Nick: *Looks @ the girl calling my name standing with Elvis. How does she know my name?*

Mar: Nick come over boy, its me MAR!

N: *Super shocked stammers* M-m-mar?!

Mar: Yeah like hello who else would it be?

N: MAR!

Mar: Yeah, its me now like quit saying my name boy & get over here!

N: *Runs over to her & Elvis* What are you doing here?!

Mar: *Grins* I'm undercover! I've got your back Nick. *Winks holding a thumbs up sign*

N: *Gapes* You've been following us this whole time?

Mar: *Nods still grinning but guilty* Yeah pretty much, but I'll tell you more on the way back home. We're got to get back before you dad blows a gasket! *Whistles calling a taxi almost about to past us by* TAXI!

Elvis: Nicely done.

Mar: Thank you, well it was great meeting you Elvis but Nick & I got to jet & I mean like now.

Elvis: Good night you 2, take care cya tomorrow then. *Runs off hearing Joe starting to come out of the house*

N: Mar what the heck are you doing!? *Scolds her*

Mar: *Takes his hands leading him into the taxi; turns to the driver* Malibu & step on it please.

Cabbie: *Nods taking off: starting the meter*

N: *Whispers yells* Mar what on Earth is going on, talk to me please.

Mar: Chillax little loverboy, so I followed you & Joe cause naturally I was worried about you & of course wanted to see what the progress was with you 2. *Holds up a finger* Hold on a second. *Makes something appear magically in my hand* There we go.

N: *Eyes widen* Oh my God. What did you just do?

Mar: Tell ya soon. Can you vocalize for me please?

N: What?

Mar: *Whispers into his ear* Y'know vocalize, use your special merman pipes for me.

N: Do I have to?

Mar: Please its important!

N: Alright ... *Vocalizes*

Mar: *In the meantime records the sounds; signals* Okay we're good.

N: *Observes curiously* What are you doing girl?

Mar: And voilà, now we can talk freely. See what I created were some headphones to put on our cabbie's ears so he couldn't hear our conversation. How you ask? Well its pretty simple, I recorded the sounds you made from vocalizing & made they play on loop for him to listen to while we talk. As you should know Nick, that merman & mermaid's vocalization has the power to hypnotize humans. So be careful with that, you don't ever want to do that with Joe.

N: Okay then, but like besides the fact we now have privacy, why do I get the feeling you're up to something.

Mar: *Smiles cheekily* Maybe.

N: I knew it, well spill it girl. 

Mar: *Pouts* Okay I confess I don't really have the exact human money to pay Mr. Cabbie here, okay?

Nick: Mar! You're gonna get the poor guy in trouble, he's just trying to make a living!

Mar: I know that! I promise I'll pay the man back, I've probably got some way to turn our clams or something into dollar bills or whatever.

Nick: *Sighs* I'm going to hold you to that.

Mar: Deal. *Shakes his hand then pulls him into a big hug* So you & Joe like OMG!!

Nick: *Blushes* Yeah.

Mar: You guys are so adorable! Between the breakfast, the Sea Fest & then later on with the movie ... The Little Mermaid of all films, like how romantic! For s sec there I thought you were gonna spend the night!

Nick: Mar I can't believe you! I told you to stay in the water.

Mar: *Shrugs* And miss all the fun? You kidding me, it was such a blast!

Nick: You. I. Ugh!

Mar: *Giggles* Overall how does it feel to be dating Joe?

Nick: Like a dream. *Smiles goofily*

Ep 24

Mar: *Squeals loudly* This is beyond awesome! So you gonna see him tomorrow?

Nick: *Nods* Yes, only if ... *Frowns* dad doesn't ground me for being out late.

Mar: Ooh right, well maybe you'll be fine & we'll be able to sneak in & be off the hook.

Nick: *Shakes head* Yeah if only.

Mar: *Thinks for a moment then* Ooh I've got it!

Nick: *Mutters* This outta be good.

Mar: Aurelia aurita! *Exclaims*

Nick: Yeah? ... What about them?

Mar: Well as they're also called moon jellyfishes & they have a special ability & that my friend is invisibility.

Nick: Really? *Skeptical*

Mar: *Gives him a look* Its really true. And best of all we can use it to sneak in without being noticed.

Nick: *Exhales* Okay well its the only plan we got so we'll just go with it. I just hope your right.

Mar: Trust me Nick, its gonna work just like a charm. Have I ever let you down?

Nick: *Smiles* No of course not, Mar.

Mar: *Hugs him* Its all gonna be alright, I grantee it.

Nick: *Laughs softly. Shortly we arrived back @ the same beach I'd arrived @ to meet Joe. After getting out, Mar & I quickly hid when she took off the headphones or merphones as she liked to call them. The cabbie driver looked completely confused & was looking around trying to find some1 to question how he'd got here. We watched together as he shrugged after a few min's & drove off as the magical merphones disappeared into thin air. Thats when Mar & I raced for the water & dived back in* Ah, mmm! *Enjoys the feeling the ocean*

Mar: Uh-huh like yeah!  Its great back to be a starfish again, being a human is cool & all, but I LOVE this so much better!

Nick: *Back to my merman self as well swimming freely* Whoo home! I hear ya, but it was really fun too.

Mar: No place like the ocean, now lets go find us a jelly & fast before it gets any later.

Nick: *Doing all these cool moves happily keeping up with her; nods* Right, but wait don't they only exist in the just in the Indian Ocean?

Mar: *Scolds him* Boy what's the matter with you? They live in our waters too & the Atlantic too.

Nick: *Grins* Wups?

Mar: Oh brother, what am I going to do with you?

Nick: Love me always?

Mar: Hmm, can't argue with that I do love you.

Nick: And I love you.

Mar: *Giggles* Now focus boy-o they usually like to spend all their time in the deepest darkest of places, follow me I think I've got a read on a few nearby now.

Nick: Well then lead the way, lets swim! *Follows her feeling the water starting to get a littler cold* Whew, its getting a little chilly.

Mar: Don't worry we're not staying too long. *Locates them then* Target acquired look!

Nick: I see them, but like now what?

Mar: Leave it to me. *Waves 1 down* Hello there can we talk to you?

Moon Jelly: Yes?

Mar: Good evening, my friend. We need to ask a favor.

MJ: Okay.

Mar: Can you help make the both of invisible, please?

MJ: *Doesn't say anything*

Nick: *Swims in front of Mar* Please we need this.

MJ: *Glows granting them their wish* Very well.

Nick: *Now invisible along with Mar* OMG thank you so much!

MJ: Your very welcome, good night now. *Swims away*

Mar: Wow, this is pretty COOL! *Starts to swim away with Nick* But I don't get why the jelly paused when I asked?

Nick: *Shrugs swimming* Maybe she just had to think about it more?

Mar: It beats me, but I'm glad it worked.

Nick: Me too, but what happens when we want to be visible again?

Mar: That part's easier, just say visible. *Shows him* And then invisible too go back, its simple as can be.

Nick: Wow!

Mar: Totally. Now sssh, we're almost there c'mon.

Nick: *Nods whispering* Alright. *Together we swam & shortly then we arrived @ the palace. We headed directly for our rooms then saying our goodbye & goodnight's for now. I then got in bed whispering then* Visible. *Eyes close expecting to go to sleep when a voice cleared its throat; sits up then* Good evening Anya.

Anya: Nicholas, your parents would like to see you now.

Nick: *Great, so much for getting away with it* Okay. *Doesn't bother to fight against it, gets up & swims following her to the throne room* Evening mom & dad. *I smiled*

Nicodemus: Good evening son, I'm glad you're home. For a moment there ... I thought you gone past curfew. *Raises an eyebrow in question*

Nichelle: Evening sweetie. *Smiles happily knowing just how well his day went*

Nick: *Smiles @ my mom, but then it faded as my heart began pounding loudly; licks lips* No no of corse not.

Nicodemus: Good. *Says sternly* Anyways my boy, I have very good news for you.

Nick: *Relaxes somewhat* And what's that?

Nicodemus: Come on in! *Calls*

Nick: *Eyes widen watching a beautiful girl my age swimming over towards us in smiling @ me. I should've know he was up to something fishy. He's invited a princess probably for me to spend some time with to make me fall in love with*

Nicodemus: Nicholas my boy, meet the lovely & very beautiful ... Princess Xyana of the Atlantic Ocean.

Ep 25

Xyana: *Bows for the king, queen & prince* Its nice to meet you all, thank you for inviting me. *Raises head*

Nicodemus: *Beaming* Its our pleasure my dear.

Nichelle: It is, welcome Xyana. *Didn't know about this till now. Oh dear, Nicholas doesn't look happy about this & I don't blame him. After seeing how perfectly happy his was with Joe, he's not going to want to be pushed to be with any1 else other than Joe. But obviously my husband doesn't know what's going & how he feels, so naturally Nico is interfering & stepping in making this decision on his own which I'm certain Nicholas & I both don't like it ... not that I don't like the girl. She's positively ravishing, but I just know my son is deeply in love with Joe & vice versa. I feel like this will make things more complicated for Nicholas. Suddenly then I got an idea, I then used powers to freeze my husband, the princess & Anya waiting nearby. Now it was just Nicholas & I*

Nick: *Princess Xyana was beautiful with long black curly hair, brown eyes ... her skin pale almost pretty much. And her tail was pink as could be matching her strapless tube top perfectly, is was definitely very feminine. She overall appeared like a sweet girl, but I knew the only relationship I'd have with her was a platonic 1. Suddenly when I was about to bow to her to be polite & greet her something strange happened. Every1 had frozen but when I looked around thinking that I was the only unfrozen 1, I saw my mother swimming towards me smiling warmly* Mom? *Asked worriedly* What's happening?

Nichelle: *Raises my hand signaling him not to worry* Don't be alarmed Nicholas, everything is alright. I just needed to speak to you but without your father & every1 else hearing us.

Nick: *Nods, still not fully relaxed* What about?

Nichelle: Oh Nicholas, you're really in love with ... Joe aren't you.

Nick: *Heart hammers against my chest; stammers* H-h-how did you know?

Nicelle: *Hugs him then* Oh my dearest son, I've been watching you & him since you 1st met the other day. I only watched over you to protect you, as did Mariah & Anya did, but with Anya she was assigned this morning to watch you. However son, Anya saw the illusion that I had created to report back to the king. You father is concerned about you finding a princess, ergo the reason for Xyana's presence here now. I understand all your feelings & including those for Joe & I want you to know I fully support & respect them.

Nick: *Gasps loudly hearing it so clearly in those few sec's of silence not really returning her hug just yet* You've been watching me too?

Nicelle: *Pulls back* I'm sorry if you feel that its an invasion of privacy but please understand that I was only looking out for you. Its not about trust because I trust you completely & Joe as well, he's quite a gentlemen. I want you to know I approve of him. I was hoping you'd tell me all about it time, but when Xyana came into the picture I knew that right now was more suited.

Nick: *Heart clenches feeling bad; hugs her back now* Oh mom.

Nicelle: *Holds him for a long time letting him warmly* My son is growing up so fast. *Voice breaks a little; beaming in happiness kisses his head*

Nick: *Blushes groaning* Mom.

Nicelle: *Giggles* What a mother can't hug & kiss her son?

Nick: *Chuckles* You can, but you realize sometimes you dad just don't see that I'm becoming a man.

Nicelle: Mmm, how time flies. *Sobs quietly looking @ him wiping my eyes with the back of my hand*

Nick: Don't cry mom, I'm still here.

Nicelle: Yes, but for how much longer? And now you've found love, the greatest & wonderful feeling any1 could ever experience.

Nick: *Turns redder* You're sure your okay with this? With Joe & I being together, I mean after all he is human & I'm well ... me.

Nichelle: Oh honey I'm so happy, I couldn't be prouder. Your love for Joe, is so sweet & his for you, its really truly lovely. As far as I'm concerned it doesn't matter Nicholas, you've both touched each other's hearts.

Nick: *Cries a little unable to hide it anymore. I was so happy she approved of everything, I was so worried what she would think in the end. Suddenly I paused asking her* Did you say that Joe loves me?

Nichelle: *Smiles brightly* Its not hard to see, in his eyes & smile he really does.

Nick: *Heart speeds up shyly smiling* I .... feel the same about him too. I love him.

Nichelle: I know my love, I know. So you going to see him tomorrow correct?

Nick: Yes. *Blushes nodding* But how am I going to manage that now that dad is trying to play match maker for me?

Nichelle: Well after I unfreeze them, you & Xyana talk & you can just be honest & tell her that you're in love with some1 else. I have a feeling she loves another as well.

Nick: But what about dad, he'll-

Nichelle: Leave you father to me, Nicholas.

Nick: *Sighs wondering aloud* Should I just tell him the truth?

Ep 26

Nichelle: Yes, but I know you're not ready to do so. There's still so much to establish with Joe, like dates, meeting his parents, spending more time getting to know all about him & of course getting romantic together.

Nick: *Goes back to blushing once again* I know, its all pretty nerve racking for me. I'm so new to all this.

Nichelle: *Nods understandingly* You're doing beautifully sweetie, I know you're smart & know to make the right decisions.

Nick: *Smiles big* Thank you mom you're the best, I love you.

Nichelle: Aww, your welcome Nicholas, I love you too my son.

Nick: *Hugs her again* What if when ... I finally tell Joe he doesn't react well?

Nichelle: *Embraces him back humming softly considering his question carefully* My son its alright to worry & doubt, but its also good for you to trust that he'll understand.

Nick: To trust me heart?

Nichelle: Exactly.

Nick: You positive?

Nichelle: *Laughs beaming* Indeedy, Nicholas-

Nick: Mom can't you just call me Nick?

Nichelle: *Nods in agreement smiling still*  Hmm, I suppose your right darling. For the longest time I've always been so used to calling you by your full name. Honestly its so cute to say.

Nick: *Hides face with hands* Mother!

Nichelle: What? *Shrugs innocently*

Nick: *Shakes head laughing loudly then stop realizing that every1 else is still frozen* Say since when can you freeze family & friends?

Nichelle: *Spins around winking* Easy Nick, I've got magical powers to do whatever I wish & want. Besides how else could I talk to you without your father knowing? Anyways honey, I'm gonna unfreeze them now so you can tell Princess Xyana what you need to tell her. And I in turn will speak to your father.

Nick: Deal, but wait what about Anya? Won't dad realize that he's getting same reports of me & Mar always hanging around?

Nichelle: I've got it taken care of Nick don't even worry, just promise me 1 thing?

Nick: *Smiles nodding* Awesome & yes anything.

Nichelle: Whenever you're ready to tell Joe who you really are & everything ... I'd love to meet your boyfriend in person.

Nick: *Blushes hard* I promise, but it might be awhile mom. I know I'm not anywhere near ready to come clean.

Nichelle: I'm sure you'll get there soon dearest. *Smiles giving him a hug; then returns next to my king's side resuming every1 back to normal* Well Xyana & Nick. *Gestures for my son to take the initiative*

Nick: *Thats the sign for me to take her away from the throne room to talk; smiles waving to my parents* Excuse us. *Bows as does she as I took her hand as we swam away together*

Xyana: *Giggles following him happily waving to his mom & dad* Goodnight King & Queen, it was nice meeting you.

Nichelle: Likewise my dear goodnight you 2. *Waves smiling equally in turn*

Nicodemus: *Waves all well* Goodnight Princess. *Watches them swim away, instantly turns to my wife* I think that went really well, I have a really good feeling about this don't you my love?

Nichelle: *Chuckles a little @ my husbands excited-ness* Nico I think you're getting ahead of yourself.

Nicodemus: *Puzzled; looks @ her* How so?

Nichelle: Well for starters he did want to find his own true love on his own.

Nicodemus: Hmm. If I let him do that, it'll be forever in waiting. I just want to see him happy with a girl, maybe then he'll want to become king & get married & then start a family together. We'll both be grandparents & happy to retire.

Nichelle: Oh Nico, you're completely obsessed with Nick becoming king ... please my love give it a rest.

Nicodemus: So now you're siding with our son?

Nichelle: I'm only agreeing with him because as we both know he's not ready, but if you could just be a little more patient than you'll be happy to find he'll soon fulfill his destiny.

Nicodemus: You see the future Nelly?

Nichelle: *Giggles @ the nickname he gave me*  Its only a strong feeling & the faith I have in Nick.

Nicodemus: So then I sent the Princess here for nothing? Is he not interested in her? Is she not beautiful enough?

Nichelle: Nico relax my love, take deep breathes.

Nicodemus: *Does so slowly*

Nichelle: Very good, now listen & please hear me out. Xyana is beautiful & a princess but I'm afraid Nick rejects your idea because you're deciding this all on your own. He responds more to being able to being able to make his own decisions & the you'll understand better of what it is he wants.

Nicodemus: *Sighs loudly* So an arranged marriage is out of the question? *Teases*

Nichelle: *Raises a playful eyebrow* Very funny, but were you actually considering that alternative?

Nicodemus: Maybe?

Nichelle: Nico.

Nicodemus: Okay so it was a bit in the back of my mind, but I was really hoping that love would just happen. But now I feel bad for her, what if she feels something for him & he doesn't return the same feelings?

Ep 27

Nichelle: I see, love will happen for Nick sooner than you think. And as for Xyana I wouldn't be worried, he'll let her know how he feels.

Nicodemus: Oh great Pacific what a mess this all is.

Nichelle: Like I said my love, do not worry ... everything will be alright I assure you.

Nicodemus: Oh Nelly, I really do hope so.

Nichelle: *Kisses his lips*

Nicodemus: *Chuckles loving her kiss* I love you my Queen.

Nichelle: *Smiles happily* And I love you my King.

Xyana: *Meanwhile, as I swam with Nick as he led the way away from the main throne room which was so big & spacious not to mention very open. Nick's parents seem super nice, I've heard nothing but wonderful comments about them. They rule this entire part of the ocean together & have 7 kids, so I've yet to meet each of Nick's sisters. I'm sure they'll be just as great. Suddenly we stopped, which is when I spoke up* Soo Nick-

Nick: *Smiles a little* Well I guess 1stly Princess-

Xyana: *Giggles* You don't have to call me that if you don't want to y'know.

Nick: *Smiles more* I know its kind of a habit when I'm near by dad, he likes everything proper when it comes to titles.

Xyana: *Nods* I get that, family expectations.

Nick: Yep, so anyways Xyana I just want to be real honest with you-

Xyana: Let me guess you like some1 else?

Nick: *Blushes squeaking* Yes.

Xyana: Awww! *Squeals really over the top*

Nick: *Blushes even more* How did you know?

Xyana: Well, I could just tell from that starting sentence & I've heard from your dad that you've been off away from the palace ... so I just assumed you were with the 1 you liked.

Nick: Actually I was with my best friend-

Xyana: Mariah the cute & spunky little red starfish I've heard so much about?

Nick: *Laughs* Thats her.

Xyana: Aww, well its getting late Nick. I'll see you tomorrow, good night. *Kisses his cheek waving bye; swims away to my guest room*

Nick: *Inclines head also waving* Night Xyana. *Watches her swim away, she was really a sweet girl, truly. If I wasn't with Joe & actually preferred girls I think I almost see myself with her. I blushed, nah thank goodness for Joe. Soon an Xyana was out of sight, I swam back to my room with lightning speed. I quickly showered & brushed my teeth then raced over into bed. I couldn't wait to see Joe again, I was already counting the seconds. I smiled thinking back to our day going though everything we'd encountered together. The date had been really sweet & tons of fun. Even though Mar had followed us all over secretly & mom had watched from the water, I now felt more safer to go back on land. Its good to have @ least 1 parent on my side now, & she knows it all now ... I just hope dad will take the news well. My mother sure seemed to have a lot of  confidence in telling both him & Joe everything. What's the worst that could really happen if I tell either 1 of them? What are the pros & cons for each? Well for Joe, he's human of course he'll do 1 of 2 things: freak out & break up with me or as my father would put it: tell others about finding a real live merman letting the whole world know. Either reaction was bad & I certainly didn't want to experience them*

Joe: *I looked all over up & down my street calling Nick's name, but I never heard a voice returned back. I was really worried now, how'd he disappear so fast? I bit my lip, I feel in my gut a strange feeling. Suddenly then I heard the sound of my retriever's bark. I looked over to my right seeing Elvis come running over to me* Hey, boy. *I greeted him kneeling down to his level taking his head into my hands scratching both of his ears with the tips of my fingers* Elvis *I began now able to keep all these inner thoughts in my mind* I'm worried about Nick. I can't find him him & I know he left, but I didn't see who picked him up or how he left actually. Did you happen to see him? *I asked*

Elvis: *Barks. Now I know very well that I can't communicate by actual human words with him, but I certainly can bark & nod & try to give him an answer; nods barking yes*

Joe: *Eyes widen smiles* So he's safe boy?

Elvis: *Nods again barking*

Joe: Oh, thank God. *Claps hands together standing up; relieved, lets out a breath* Good, well then c'mon Elvis time for bed. *Starts walking back to the house with him*

Elvis: *Smiles. I'm glad his mind is @ ease now about Nick. I followed next to him keeping the pace & going inside*

Joe: *Opens the front door as I left it unlocked to go search for Nick, lets myself in & Elvis as I closed it & locked it once we were both on inside. I then watched my boy run upstairs waiting @ the top of the stairs for me to follow. I smiled & started to go up turning to go left down the hallway to my room. I turned the door knob going inside as did he. He immediately curled up into his bed near my bed closing his eyes as I started to get undressed*

Ep 28

Joe: *After taking everything off, I got all my clothes & walked over throwing them into my washer & started a load pouring 2 capfuls of detergent closing the lid once I got all the clothes inside. Next I went to the bathroom & turned on my shower waiting for it to briefly warm up before going inside sliding the glass door. I spent the next 10 minutes washing & cleansing myself fully, once finished I turned off the water & got a long dark purple towel nearby & wrapped it around my hips stepping out; whistles random tune. After drying off I put on a fresh pair of boxers & a t-shirt, then padded over back to the bathroom to dry my hair & also brush my teeth. Once I was completely finished & ready for bed, I climbed in bed & turned on my TV finding a new series called Touch coming on. I watched the 1st episode seeing that it starred Kiefer Sutherland & his son in real life, David Mazouz I think is his name. After watching it, I moved on to the 2nd episode fascinated by the show's concept. David who plays Jake in way reminds me of Nick for some reason, must be the brown curls. All thoughts of kissing Nick, touching & just being with him flooded my mind. I really do wish he would've chosen to stay with me, guess I'll have to mention to him next time*

Joe: *It dawned on me then when I turned off the TV after the show ended, I turned off the lights & laid there looking up at the ceiling lost in thought ... I barely knew Nick. I don't know where he lives, where he was born, does he have any brothers or sisters. Essentially I didn't know any of the basics about him, not even his birthday. The only things I knew were his name, that he really loved the ocean & its creatures, that he sings beautifully just like an angel, that he can be shy & kind of quiet & to himself but once he gets comfortable around whoever he's with he seems to relax more. Plus he speaks so much different languages its quite crazy, but very cool @ the same time, I really do love it. There's also the fact that everything he does seems to be almost completely new to him, like he's all doing this for the 1st time, not just the boyfriend part but I'm really starting to think just being ... around people & stuff. I think before he just maybe kept to himself, pretty mysterious I admit & I like it, but I am really curious to know more. Eventually I feel asleep, my thoughts still fully on Nick even subconsciously. All & all, I just couldn't wait to see my Nick*

Nick: *Deep in many thoughts, all of which were about Joe ... suddenly I heard whispering. I sat up fast seeing my 6 sisters all gathered around my bed* What are you all doing here? *I whispered yelled @ them. My God, they should be asleep just like the rest of the kingdom*

Nicole: Okay, okay we'll explain but we're all just really curious what happened today with you.

Nick: What do you mean, I was with Mar all day.

Nina: We know that already!

Nicole: *Scolds her* Nina!

Nina: *Groans* What?! I'm just stating the obvious here.

Nia: *Speaks up* Girls, let Nick talk please c'mon.

Nick: Thank you. So *Concludes what they all want to hear* you all want to know about the new Princess & stuff I assume?

Neva: YES! *Squeals*

Natalie: *Nods* It would be nice to get an explanation since dad's being so secretive.

Nick: *Explains to them why she's here*

Nicole: Hmm. *Purses lips a little* I guess I should have known, dad really does want you to just finally be with some1, so I mean it does make sense. But ... it doesn't mean that I don't know that its not what you want right?

Nick: No, its not.

Neva: But WHY? I heard she's so nice & really so pretty, what's stopping you Nick?

Nina: Yeah, why are you so scared?

Nick: I'm not scared & I know all that Neva, but honestly she's not who I want to spend my life with. I know I just met her tonight, but I've already made my decision & I hope you all can respect it. Mom does & so does Mar.

Natalie: I get that & I respect it too. But Nick that also brings us to ask another question ... *Pauses unsure of how to continue*

Nia: *Quietly finishes for her* Are you ... gay?

Nicole: *Also includes in* Cause if you are we're okay with that, its your choice & we won't judge you for it. We'll always love you little bro. *Smiles warmly*

Nick: *Blushes turning on my bedside lamp. I guess it was only a matter of time before my sisters would realize it. There's no pointing it hiding it anymore, in a way I'm glad they figured it out on their own. Its sort of weird though, cause normally I should be freaking out & probably be trying to come up with a fast idea of how to not tell the total truth. There really isn't a reason for me to do that, not when they're all still looking @ me waiting for answer* Yes. *Feels so good coming clean*

Nina: I knew it! I told you girls!

Neva: So did I! OMG thats great Nick! *Hugs him then*

Nara: Very sweet Nicky, good for you bro. *Gives a positive thumbs up sign*

Ep 29

Natalie: Mm, I had a strong feeling & now I know.

Nicole: We all did, so Nick how long have you felt this way?

Nia: *Strangely quiet but smiling wanting to hear what he'll say next*

Nick: *Smiles big hugging Neva back* Since awhile, now.

Nara: Aww.

Nina: So any crushes yet?

Neva: Yeah, any mermen you like hmm?

Nick: *Blushes deeply* Girls, seriously.

Nia: Its okay Nick, if you don't wanna tell us. After all you just told us your biggest secret.

Nick: *Laughs in my mind. If only they knew where I've been really going, OMG they'd all have a field day for sure. To tell them or not to tell them? I thought about it for a while so lost in thought & finally came up with my decision* Listen, I also have another big secret I want to you tell you all.

Nicole: Okay, we're listening. *Nods to the other girls to quiet down & listen to what he has to say*

Nick: *Begins to tell them about Joe & being human ...everything up until now*

Nicole: *Listens intently face showing no expression*

Nina: *Mouth drops open keeping it that way for awhile*

Nara: *Shocked, mouthing wow*

Natalie: *Smiles the entire time*

Nia: *Blushing just like Nick; very stunned*

Neva: *Wants so badly to scream OMG to the top of my lungs*

Nick: Finishes shortly* So thats what's been happening, so um what do you all think?

Neva: *1st to speak* I think you're the luckiest person ever, Nick!

Nina: Yeah, I agree. Who would've thought you & a human? Its just wowing!

Nara: And by the way you described Joe to us, he sounds like an amazing guy.

Natalie: So you're going to see him tomorrow, for your guy's 2nd date?

Nia: Thats so sweet! *Giggles finally able to except it*

Nicole: This is just like a beautiful romance unfolding, I'm so happy for you Nick. I've never seen you smile so much talking about 1 person. So 1 q, you've told us now, now all's left is dad & Joe?

Nick: *Beams happily* Thanks you guys I'm very happy, I'm glad you understand. I thought you'd be upset with me or say I'm nuts or something. And yes Joe, is really so amazing. *Blushes* Yep the date's tomorrow & I'm so anxious to see him again. It feels like we're just meant to be.  *Nods @ Nicole's q* Yes, I think dad will be the very last person I tell.

Nicole: Oh Nicky, of course we wouldn't be upset of say that. This is really stellar news, you've fallen in love!

Nick: *Chuckles* Thank God & I think so too. 

Neva: Yeah! So when do we get to meet him?

Natalie: She means when you tell him of course, you ready for that?

Nick: Oh boy. *Blows lips slowly* I don't know I've been holding off doing that, but I know I have to do it soon. I know he'll probably starting asking more q's about me & my life & I'm going to have a hard time coming up with something .... I'm not really looking forward to it to be honest.

Nara: Its okay to feel this way, but it is getting time to tell him. I'm sure he'll be understanding.

Nia: You can do it Nick. *Tells him*

Nick: *Smiles big* Thank you all for the support, but I'm still not sure.

Nicole: Well, whenever you're ready just know we'll all be there for you. In the meantime, you sleep well Nicky. *Blows him a kiss goodnight; gestures to the girls* Come now girls, time to get back to bed.

Nick: Thanks again girls.

Nina: *Protests* NP! Aww man, but!

Nicole: No buts Nina.

Nina: *Pouts* Okay then, well goodnight baby bro & sweet dreams! *Winks swimming off after giving a quick hug*

Nick: Thanks you too, Nina.

Nara: *Hugs him next* Night bro, love you & cya in the morning.

Nick: Night Nara, love you too & yep.

Natalie: *Kisses his forehead then* Get some sleep, you've got quite a day tomorrow, night Nick.

Nick: *Laughs softly yawning a little* I will, you as well night Nat.

Nia: *Gives him a warm hug* Nighty night Nick-Nick.

Nick: Night night Nia.

Neva: *Also gives him a hug & a kiss* Tootadles Nickster, & don't forgot to dream of Joe. *Grins waving bye*

Nick: *Blushes yet again* Thx, Nev's, night.

Nicole: *Last to say goodnight waiting till all the other girls have cleared out of Nick's room, turns back to face him* Nick.

Nick: Nicole?

Nicole: *Smiles twirling then* I really am happy for you. But I do want to meet Joe someday, we all do.

Nick: *Nods* Thank you Nic. And you will once I tell him everything.

Nicole: I'll hold you to that, goodnight sweet Nick. *Swims away to my own room*

Nick: Goodnight sweet Nicole. *Closes eyes falling into a blissful sleep. The next morning I rose just as excited & nervous as the previous day quickly racing to eat breakfast briefly running into Xyana & saying bye. Next I ran into my sisters who waved knowingly  & positively cheered for another amazing day. Lastly I caught my mom & she gave me a big hug & kissed me on the head & wished me a wonderful day as well. Mar joined too then as I said my byes to my family before dad could swim out & ask for me*

Ep 30

Nick: *With Mar, we swam speedily to the secluded beach both reaching it in record time. I then wished to become human & landed on the beach with the same board shorts as before laughing* Whew made it!

Mar: Yeah, I'll say! *Also joining him but today just as my regular self* So what's on the agenda today you think?

Nick: *Laughs some more catching my breath* IDK actually but I do have a request today, Mar.

Mar: *Guesses* You want to be fully alone with Joe, without me following you guys all around ... which I might add is not as easy as it looks when you're just a starfish.

Nick: You guessed it, I'm sorry-

Mar: Pah, don't be sorry. I get it, 3's a crowd understandable.

Nick: Thanks girl.

Mar: NP, but promise me you'll take care of yourself & you better tell me all the sweet dets.

Nick: *Winks* Deal.

Tim: Joe!

Joe: *Groans* Go away.

Tim: C'mon wake up man!

Joe: No. *Covers face with pillow*

Tim: *Shakes head shouting as loudly as possibly* GET UP!

Joe: *Groans again frustrated* What?!

Tim: *Grins* Very good, now that I've got your attention its time to get ready. We're leaving from LAX in 2 hrs for your world tour so hurry up! *Leaves him then slamming the door*

Joe: *Eyes widen sitting up fast* OH my GOD ... *Whispers Nick. This can't be happening, no. I completely forgot about the tour. *Thoughts racing through my head trying to come up with an alternative* Shoot! *Huffs. As quickly as I could I got dressed ignoring all q's of where I was going & why & got in my car driving straight to the beach*

Nick: *The 2nd I sent Mar away, I made her swear she was actually going to stay in the water this time. The reason being because I'm also trying to get the courage to tell Joe the truth. Suddenly then I heard the purr of an engine & my heart thudded against my chest. I stood up quickly, waiting to see him coming down to the beach directly to me. Today I'd changed into something different feeling that the same outfit was a little boring, so I went with a blue plaid long sleeve shirt & regular jeans, with brown sandals*

Joe: *Soon as I arrived @ Nick & I's always meeting area, I beeped my remote to lock my car & headed down to see him. Instantly our eyes connected & I ran over to him hugging him tightly* Nick there you are, morning baby.

Nick: *Blushes squealing @ the intense hug* Morning Joe.

Joe: *Pulls back from the hug only to give him a very passionate kiss*

Nick: *Moans @ once feeling our strong connection* Joe, mm-nn.

Joe: *Makes the kiss deeper; pulling him as close as possible*

Nick: *Moaning loudly* Ooooh, Joe.

Joe: *Pulls back in a quick spurt pushing him onto the sand, climbing on top of him; grabs his face in my hands connecting our lips again*

Nick: *Panting @ the incredible feeling of him above me; kisses back* J-Joe ohh my god! *Feels his arousal pressing hard against my thigh*

Joe: *Steadying my breathing then looking @ him with such intensity*

Nick: *My whole body felt like it was on fire & in his stare, that feeling continued to grow ... how was that possible?* Joe. *I squeaked feeling small*

Joe: *Sighs heavily frowning @ bit before asking him flat out* Baby I want you to come on tour with me.

Nick: What? *Tour?*

Joe: *Explains* Yeah, I'm going on a world tour. I'm leaving here in 2 hrs & I want you to be by my side. I completely forgot, Tim just reminded me this morning. I realized that I'm going to be gone for awhile till I get back home again. And I don't want to be without seeing you, please say you'll come with me. It'll be really fun & we can be together & spend more time getting to know 1 another.

Nick: *My whole froze then & all previous fears just came to a sudden halt & all new fears arose. How could I 1 sec ago being feeling so much pleasure & the next be so scared & sad. I was now regretting coming onshore. I wasn't expecting this @ all. I heard everything he had said, but my mind still couldn't fully wrap around it. I just couldn't leave & go with him, heaven knows I want so much to, but I just can't. Mother, if you're there please I need you right now. I need help, please freeze this moment please*

Nichelle: *I heard Nick's plea & I appeared then freezing time once again*

Nick: *Cries running to hug her now caring about my clothes get soaked in the water as I ran to her* Oh mom!

Nichelle: Ssh, Nick don't cry.

Nick: *Pulls back from her* How can I not? You heard what he asked me. I don't know what to do now, I'm so lost.

Nichelle: *Wipes his tears away* Oh honey, I think you're getting too worked up about this. I have a solution, would you like to hear it?

Nick: *Nods choking back a sob threatening to escape my lips*

Nichelle: There is a way for you to go with Joe, spring is coming up fast Nick & it is time for your father & I to leave the kingdom to travel around to the other ocean kingdoms. You & your sisters will be fine on your own I know, so you see no need to worry.

Ep 31

Nick: But won't dad, wonder where I am if he wants to see me?

Nichelle: I'll take care of everything my son, leave it all to me.

Nick: So you're really alright with me leaving like this & being away from home?

Nichelle: I am sweetheart, you'll be fine & after all no matter where I go I'll still be able to watch over you. You won't truly ever be alone. *Smiles*

Nick: But Mar, Anya, the girls, Xyana-

Nichelle: *Hugs him again* Trust in me, I'll tell them all including Anya & actually Xyana is going to be going back home.

Nick: *Smiles happily laughing hugging her back; asks* Thanks, mom. Wait she is, why?

Nichelle: Lets juts say she loves another too. *Winks pulling away* And your welcome son.

Nick: Mm, I see. Well, I guess there's no more to say but goodbye for now. *Hugs her 1 more time* I'll miss you a lot.

Nichelle: And I will miss you just as much, take care Nick & have fun. *Pulls back kissing his forehead, then waves bye disappearing back to the palace & returning everything to unfrozen*

Joe: *Worried for the long silence* Nick, please say something anything.

Nick: *Smiles brightly* Yes!

Joe: *Grins just as bright; embracing him* Oh my God, yes!

Nick: *Heat swells so happy in this moment. I was actually going to go with him, just Joe & I; giggles a little*

Joe: *Grins widely pulling back* So you ready to leave? Don't worry about packing or anything, I'll get you everything you need.

Nick: *Smiles more* Sounds great, thanks Joe. *Smiles fades*

Joe: *Sees his facial expression change* Baby?

Nick: *Tell him. No. You NEED to do this. No. Its NOW or never. But. You've got to tell him* Joe I have something to tell you-

Joe: *Nods* Okay, what it is it. *Doesn't move, watches & listens*

Nick: *Takes several deep breaths* I'm not what I appear to be, there's something I've been hiding from you.

Joe: *Doesn't understand what he's trying to say* Go on. *Adds in fast* Wait are you with some1 else or are you not into guys after all or is it something else?

Nick: *Smiles laughing* No the only person I'm with is you. And of course I still like guys, else I wouldn't have let you kiss me. Its something else, something you may not be able to understand. It won't make sense, but please try to keep an open mind just hear me out. And if you still want to be with me ...

Joe: I'm glad, because I really like you & kissing you, just being with you. *Steps forward touching his arms with both my hands* Nick whatever this is all about, you can tell me baby. There's nothing you can tell thats going to make me change my mind about you.

Nick: *I wanted to believe him, I wanted to trust in what he'd just said to me. But then ... all haunting words of my father always saying negative comments about them not ever being able to understand us. But no more, I couldn't live in fear no loner. He has to know. I know what Joe & I share is something really special, something just beyond magical. Even though neither of us have said it to each other, I feel in my heart that he loves me & I feel the exact same, I love Joe & I want so much tell him that. Oh God, where to even begin. Should I tell him 1st then show him or should it be the other way around? I sighed heavily & took a step back into the water*

Joe: *Confused; raises eyebrows* So you going to go for another swim?

Nick: *Stops* Wait what?

Joe: Your clothes *I pointed to them* where wet when I 1st hugged you. I figured you went for swim.

Nick: *Blushes recalling* Oh yeah, um right.

Joe: So you just wanted to tell me you want to swim in your clothes?

Nick: No. *Shakes head* Thats not it, just watch Joe & then I'll explain everything I promise. *I could feel my heart pounding hard, every step I took back into the water worry after worry swirled within me; says aloud finally* I wish to become what I truly am. *Speaking it differently than I usually do whenever I transform back. My clothes disappeared all except for my shirt which was all the way fully wet as was my curls. My blue tail was in pain sight. @ 1st I couldn't bring myself to gaze into Joe's eyes afraid of his reaction. I'd only heard a small gasp escape his lips & I closed both my eyes tightly together. I afraid to see his expression especially if it was 1 of disgust or worse. I prayed then with all my might that he would understand, that my mother & sister's belief in this moment was going to be alright. It was long shot to hope for it to end good, but still I prayed for it. I don't want to deceive him any longer. The truth should set it right, I can only hope that I've not made a grave mistake in doing so though. I shouldn't doubt Joe, but just as he doesn't fully know me ... neither do I know him. We're still strangers, 1 of land & 1 of the sea. We're like opposites, but in a way we need each other. I wonder now was it fate? Maybe even destiny? Was Joe meant to find me or was I meant to find him, were we meant to find each other? So many q's, but now I'd made my decision I couldn't go back*

Ep 32

Nick: *We're in broad daylight, he can see me & I can see him. My secret, is revealed. Now its all comes down to this moment, will he accept me or not? Am I scared? You have no idea*

Joe: *Watching him then I thought he was trying to be playful & tease me, but when he spoke those few words together it made me wonder what he really meant. I then got my answer, as Nick transformed right before my eyes into ... which was "what he truly was."  My breath was lost seeing the real him* Wow, I was so not expecting this. *I said aloud*

Nick: *Still doesn't look @ him* I'm so sorry.

Joe: *Gives him a look* Don't say that. *Getting closer & closer to him also stepping into the water*

Nick: *Shivers feeling his breath on my face then* I-

Joe: *Tips his chin up gently* Please open up your eyes baby.

Nick: *Slowly obliges opening them to look directly into his eyes; confused* You're still here.

Joe: *Grins chuckling* I am. Why would you ever think I would ever leave?

Nick: *Stammers* B-but I'm a-a, I'm-m not a human-n.

Joe: *Winks* So you're a merman, so what? You're still super hot & the only 1 I want to be with.

Nick: *Can't seem to wrap around with what he's saying* Joe, please don't joke just tell me how you feel.

Joe: *Frowns then* I'm not joking Nick, I'm very serious.

Nick: You can't be, you're taking this-

Joe: What? I'm taking it what?

Nick: Like its nothing.

Joe: Nick, human or merman or both I still want to be with you.

Nick: *Smiles big then* Sincerely?

Joe: As sincere as can be, baby. *Wraps my arms around his waist holding him against me & for the 1st time feeling his tail pressed against me* I actually have a confession of my own.

Nick: *Blushes* O-okay. *Scared to breath*

Joe: *Pecks his lips sweetly* I'm in love with you, Nick.

Nick: *Almost falls back, feels Joe's arms tighten to hold me steady*

Joe: *Smiles catching him; not going to let him fall* I realize this is might be a little early to say, but I really mean it Nick-

Nick: *Kisses him then, heart swelling; pulls back to say what my heart's been wanting to say* Oh Joe, I love you too. I wanted to say it the other day, but I thought it was to soon too.

Joe: *Smiles even bigger hugging him* You do? You did?

Nick: *Chuckling* Yes.

Joe: Wow, we both love each other, its like-

Nick: Perfect. *Concludes dreamily*

Joe: *Pulls back admiring him*

Nick: *Feels shy under his gaze* What?

Joe: You're beautiful.

Nick: *Blushes again biting lip nervously*

Joe: Can I? *I asked him gesturing*

Nick: *Nods not able to really speak right now*

Joe: *I waited for his consent & once I got it, I began to retract my hands from his waist traveling down to his hips feeling his smooth scales. They were shiny thanks to the light from the sun shining on them. He was in 1 word: stellar. I wasn't lying @ how beautiful he was. As I thought back to our time together, it all clicked together & made sense ... why he acted how he did & everything else. He was really experiencing all this for the 1st time. This prompted me to ask another q as I smiled* I want to know all about you Nick, will you tell me?

Nick: *I beamed nodding & in so I told him all I could* Okay, so I'm not just a merman I'm a actually a prince of the Pacific & only son to my father & mother, who are King & Queen of this region as well. I have 6 sisters: Nina, Nara, Natalie, Nia, Neva, & Nicole.

Mar: And of course I'm Mariah, or Mar for short! *Exclaims appearing in on their scene now* HELLO!

Nick: *Sees my bestie then floating randomly in the air* Mar I thought I told you to stay back-

Mar: In the water. *Finishes for him* I know, I know but your mother told me everything &your sisters & Anya & well we all couldn't keep from coming to see you.

Nick: *Eyes widen freaking out* Whoa, whoa wait what?!

Nina: *Pounces on him then from the water making him land on the sand on his back* You little slugger you!

Nara: *Nest to arrive* Nina get off him, he can't breathe girl. *Scolds her*

Nina: *Pouts rolling off of him; blows a raspberry* I still pinned ya Nicky!

Nick: *Panting still in total shock*

Natalie: *Arrives then brushing the sand off his shoulders* Hey bro, um surprise. *Grins a little*

Nick: Yeah, so I'm seeing.

Nia: *Waves smiling appearing next* Hiya. 

Nick: Hey Nia.

Neva: *Grins ruffling his hair going over to him too* Miss us?

Nick: *Laughs* Loads Nev's.

Neva: I knew it. *Laughs*

Nicole: *Smiles giving him a hug* Sorry we interrupted, you 2.

Nick: *Rolls eyes hugging back* No worries sis.

Anya: *Shows myself them* So this is what the big fuss is all about? Wow-ie. *Concludes*

Nichelle: *Last to finally appear out of the water* Yes Anya, its so sweet is it not?

Anya: Shocking & totally not good in the King's book, but yes guess now that I see it for real ... its quite sweet.

Nick: *Looks to to my right* Mom! Anya! *Rushes to hug them then* You're all here!

Nichelle: Hello my darling, Nick. *Embraces him warmly*

Anya: *Joins in too* Hiya, Nicholas.

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Nick: *I couldn't believe it, my whole family excluding my dad was here with Joe & I. ... Joe. OMG JOE! I looked back to him giving him an "I'm sorry expression": whistles then catching every1's attention instantly* Girls, mother I'm thrilled you're all here but I was just starting to tell Joe here everything & now its kind of like- *Pauses unsure of how to put it delicately*

Nichelle: *Smiles warmly* Mm just as I thought, not to worry. I have a way to make up for that, but 1st Nick don't forget your manners my dearest. *Clear throats gesturing towards Joe who's still surprised, but quite calm*

Nick: *Blushes stammering* J-joe I'd like you to meet my family. These are my 6 sisters-

Nina: *1st to hug Joe* Its a absolute pleasure to meet the famous & most handsome Joe Jonas, I'm Nina.

Joe: *Before I could even say anything about him being of royalty, a whole bunch of characters appeared right before my eyes. Wow, a talking starfish & jellyfish & 7 beautiful ladies all of which are from the sea & Nick's family & friends, I'm assuming. This was honestly all a very unexpected surprise, but so far I was really enjoying it ... the experience & just finally being able to get to know Nick's true self. Its wicked cool & I definitely can't wait to learn more about him, all them really. From what I observed as they each greeted my Nick, was that they were really missing him & concerned, it was very touching. When Nick's 1st sister introduced herself I grinned hugging her back* Likewise Nina.

Nina: *Giggles* I'm the youngest next to Nick here, I suppose thats why I give the him a hard time cause I love being playful.

Joe: *Laughs* Cool, I see.

Nara: *Comes forth next making my intro nodding sup* Hey Joe, I'm Nara. *Shakes his hand*

Joe: *Shakes her hand* Great to meet you Nara.

Nara: Same here. You are the 1 for Nick, I see the love for him & vice versa.

Joe: *Grins more* Thanks, I really do love him so much.

Nara: Aw's, congrats!

Natalie: *Curtsies smiling* I'm Natalie, its awesome to meet you finally.

Joe: *Bows* Very awesome, Natalie.

Natalie: *Chuckles* Wow, you're a smooth operator.

Joe: *Laughs too* And you're a very sweet girl.

Nia: *Shyly steps up forward next* Hi Joe, I'm Nia.

Joe: Hiya Nia, nice to meet you.

Nia: *Giggles whispers to Nick* He's so cute.

Nick: *Blushes* Yeah, he so is.

Joe: But *Adds in smiling big* my Nick's so much cuter.

Nick: *Completely red*

Neva: *Giggles loudly* Ooh, Joe you're pretty cool I like you. So when's the wedding?

Nick: *Shouts* NEVA!

Neva: What, you 2 are obviously going to be together for a long time & eventually start a family-

Nick: OMG, Neva! *Covers her mouth; super embarrassed; stammers* S-sory about her, she's a little crazy-

Neva: *Mutters: I AM NOT!*

Joe: *Can't help laughing* No worries, & all are fair q's. Hopefully all in good time all that will happen. *I smiled @ Nick. The very thought of being with Nick definitely had a beautiful ring to it. Nick Jonas, my husband. Yeah, I really the sound of that. I hope he will too* 

Nick: *Left breathless seeing the look he's giving me, so happy & warm. My heart skipped a few beats. He wanted to marry me & start a family? I couldn't help myself then, I left Neva's side & ran to Joe kissing him*

Joe: *I smiled even more as I watched him run over to me, our lips connected in passionate kiss. I cupped his face & made it deeper sighing when we pulled away together to breathe*

Neva: *Squealing like so much*

Nicole: *Shushes her not wanting to disturb their moment*

Neva: *Gestures a motion of zipping lips smiling; gives a thumbs up sign*

Nicole: *Rolls eyes chuckling to myself; goes back to watch them*

Joe: *Leans in to peck his lips sweetly* Love ya Nick.

Nick: *Dreamily sighs beaming happily* Love you too Joe. *Takes him over to meet Nicole & the others*

Joe: *Takes a guess* This must me the beautiful, Nicole.

Nicole: *Gives him a hug giggling* And you must be the 1 & only Joe.

Joe: I am. *Hugging her back* You also must be the leader here.

Nicole: *Smiles nodding* How'd you know?

Joe: You just look like it.

Neva: *Blows a raspberry snickering*

Nicole: You'll have to excuse both Neva & Nina, they're still kind of immature.

Neva: Hey, what's wrong with that? *Protests* Right Nina?

Nina: Yeah, I agree! *Backs her up*

Nicole: No comment girls. *Winks*

Joe: On snap. *Laughs* Nick, you honestly have the sweetest sisters I've ever seen.

Nick: *Smiles widely* Thanks, yeah they'll grow on you fast, I love them. *Clears throat then finally taking him over to my mother & Anya lastly* Joe, I'd like you to meet my mother Queen Nichelle & a friend of the royal family Anya.

Joe: *Bows to both of them inclining my head* Its such a pleasure to meet you both.

Nichelle: *Pulls him into a hug* The pleasure its ours both then.

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Anya: Hi Joe, its nice to meet you as well. I'd hug you but then again I don't want to sting you.

Joe: *Waves @ Anya; hugs Nick's mom back* I see where the girls get their beautifulness from & Nick. You're a very beautiful woman Nichelle & so blessed to have such a wonderful family.

Nichelle: You're a charming young man aren't you? I can tell we're all going to get along swimmingly. *Chuckles*

Joe: *Smiles also laughing then asks* So where's Nick's dad?

Nick: *As I watched Joe & them quietly, I just smiled. This was all going so well, big difference from what I pictured but then again I'm completely thankful that everything is happening just like this. I was worried that by them being here all @ 1 time would be a little too overwhelming, Joe's s'amazing. I then froze @ hearing him ask about my dad, this was were all happiness kind of disappeared for me. The moment dad found out about Joe, OMG I'd be in a heap of trouble*

Nichelle: Well Joe my dear, he is away attempting to help a local grey whale in crisis. He is the King, formally called Nicodemus or Nico for short by loved 1s. I'm afraid he's the last of the family to know about you & Nick.

Joe: *Eyes widen suddenly getting it* Oh, I see. *Looks over @ Nick* He's not going to approve of us or me is he?

Nick: *Sadly shakes head* No, he won't. Its mainly why I kept everything a secret & that of course I didn't know how you were going to react to all this. I'm still surprised you're not freaking out, this is a lot to take in.

Joe: Baby *Walks over to hug him closely soothing him* I understand, don't be sad. I'll be here for you, I'm not going anywhere. It is a lot of info, but I'm immensely enjoying every second of this.

Nick: *Pulls back* You are?

Joe: Yes. *Kisses his lips softly*

Anya: *Smiles slightly trying to drown out the sounds of all the girls awwing*

Nichelle: Joe I know Nick & you have to get going soon, its been terrific meeting you & we'll all look forward to meeting again. Girls say your goodbyes, its time to let them be.

Anya: Cya Joe, take care of our prince & have a safe journey.

Joe: Thank you Anya I will. *Assures him*

Anya: *Waits beside the Queen nodding*

Nina: Aw, well we'll miss you both incredibly. *Hugs Joe & Nick together*

Joe: *Chuckles hugging her with Nick* As will we, naturally.

Nick: *Hugs back* So much, Nin.

Nina: *Sniffles* Don't make me cry, Nicky.

Nick: *Kisses her forehead feeling my own tears coming*

Nina: *Closes eyes then joins next to Anya*

Nara: You 2 have a great time okay?

Joe: Will do. *Winks*

Nick: Nara. *Hugs her*

Nara: Everything will be fine, I just know it never fear promise me.

Nick: *Smiles wiping my tears* I promise.

Nara: Thats my big bro. *Hugging back tightly, then pulls away swimming over to Nina*

Natalie: Oh great Pacific, I'm gonna miss ya Nick. And Joe here too.

Joe: We'll stay in touch.

Nick: Definitely.

Natalie: *Laughs* Can't wait fellas, you both have an awesome-tastical time. *Falls in line with Nara*

Nia: *Gives a kiss to Nick & Joe's cheeks* You 2 lovebirds take easy, kay?

Joe: *Nods giving her a warm hug* You've got it girl.

Nick: *Blushes also hugging her* Oh Nia.

Nia: *Smiles* Take care of yourself Nicky.

Nick: *Nodding starting to cry all over again*

Nia: *Hugs him again then joins Nat; holding back serious tears right now trying to hold it together for Nick*

Neva: *Just as emotional but trying to be super supportive & not show it either* You both are going to have a blast I just know it, so don't cry baby bro! You've got your man here. *Winks grinning*

Nick: *Giggles sniffling* You're right Nev's, thanks.

Joe: *Gives her a hug* We'll take lots of pics of everything to send to you all.

Neva: NP Nick-ster! *Laughs facing Joe* You better! We're all holding you to that. *Hugs them both happily then pulls away to join Nia*

Nicole: *Last but not least to give them the biggest hug of all* Proin vobis cave tempus habent, & astrorum. *Says them in Latin before pulling back joining the last of the line next to Neva disappearing with all my sisters & Anya then as we all waved together smiling & balling in tears unable to hide them any longer*

Nick: *Sobbing quietly hugs her back before she & the others left; waves whispering* Bye.

Joe: *Holds him* What did she say baby?

Nick: *Translates for him* She said: We love you both, take care & have a stellar time.

Joe: *Grins* Aw well its official.

Nick: What is? *Looking @ him curiously*

Joe: I love you & your family so much! *Exclaims*

Nick: *Giggles hugging him* And I love you & they do too.

Nichelle: *Nods beaming brightly* Nick speaks the truth Joe, we truly do. *Gives them each a hug & then a kiss on the head* Well I won't keep you any longer, time we see each other next time, farewell my loves. *With my powers I transports them directly to the airport; returns to the sea with my daughters & Anya*

Ep 35

Nick: *After saying a quick I love you to my mom hugging her back & very lastly Mar, we appeared fully dressed in the airport (LAX I'm guessing), my human legs back in tack. Thanks to my mom's magic nobody noticed anything, she must have frozen time here for a few sec's to get us both here without being noticeable. I turned to see Joe dressed in a new outfit & so was I, making me blush*

Joe: *Whispers* Wowsers, more magic. Ya know that was super cool. We just saved a lot of time, but never mind that, *Takes in his new clothes* cause right now you look so hot. I'll have to thank your mom later on. *Tempted to pull the collar of his black leather towards me to kiss him senseless right here & now*

Nick: *Recognizes that look snapping out of my daze; whispers back* Not here, Joe we're in public.

Joe: So? *Teases*

Nick: *Blushes harder* 

Joe: I'll save it for later then, sound good baby? *Whispers into his ear

Nick: *Heart overwhelmed, nods*

Joe: Awesome. *Back to normal tone* So ready to meet my insane & overreactive manager?

Nick: Uh, *Hesitant* sure?

Joe: *Laughs* No worries, he's not too bad maybe a little annoying sometimes but mostly tolerable.

Nick: *Chuckles softly* Good to know.

Tim: *http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeR1HQ9NFOw*JOE! *Sees him them rushing over to him fast* Thank God you got here pretty fast man! I was freaking out thinking you were going to be late like always, but this is realyl nice.

Joe: *Bro hugs with him* Chillax dude, its all good really good *Grins @ Nick*. Hey, I'd like to meet my boyfriend Nick. Nick, this here's crazy Tim.

Tim: *Looks over to Nick greeting him cooly; ignores the crazy comment from Joe besides way more interested in meeting Nick* Hey there, so you're the boyfriend its great to meet you. I see now why Joe's been so distracted lately. You're a cute 1, dude. *Shakes Nick's hand*

Nick: *Blushes dumbstruck; shakes his hand* H-hi, its nice to meet you too. *Stammers feeling a little nervous*

Joe: *Frowns quickly moving between Nick & Tim* Yeah he is isn't he, but he's my cute 1 man. *Narrows eyes*

Tim: *Backs away retreating knowing I probably overstepped my greeting* I know that, just joshing ya both. *Laughs* C'mon guys, we've got a plane to catch. *Points to the private terminal* This way, luggage is stowed & everything is ready to go. *Starts walking away from them*

Joe: *When I'd told Tim in a short text on the drive to see Nick before I learned about his merman-self, I decided it was time to tell some1 about my feelings for Nick. He'd pretty much accepted it not caring I was gay. He just didn't want me to go public just yet, which I agreed to cause I know its probably the best thing for Nick & I to keep in just between us. But definitely I wouldn't mind telling the world whole exactly how I feel about Nick, he's just so beautiful he doesn't even know how much he means to me. Watching Tim's reactions now, I was questioning his preference for the same sex. I definitely didn't like his little moment with Nick, & I could tell Nick wasn't too comfortable with it either. I waited then putting such space between Tim & us starting to walk together; whispers* Sorry about that.

Nick: *Shakes head shaking it off* Its okay.

Joe: No its not, did I mention he can be a little weird too?

Nick: *Chuckles*

Joe: Change of plans, you stick with me just in case he tries to get friendly with you again.

Nick: Well, I wasn't about to sit next to a complete stranger was I?

Joe: Not in a million years. *Reassures him*

Nick: *Sighs* Thank goodness. *Follows Joe all the way inside the plane gasping @ how cool its designed* Wow!

Joe: *Taking my mind of the whole Tim situation I smiled watching my baby's sweet & tender reaction* You like? *Grins*

Nick: No, I think the word is LOVE!

Joe: *Laughs showing him his seat* Great, cause we'll be spending the next couple of hrs on here.

Nick: Sweet! *Sits down leaning back laughing* Whoa.

Joe: *Chuckles* That would be the reclining position to lie back like you're sleeping.

Nick: *Sighs closing eyes* This is nice, I'll think I'll just stay right here.

Joe: *Sits neat to him watching him as the pilot then started to make his preparations to start our takeoff* Comfy baby?

Nick: *Smiley nods* Mm-hmm, very! So where are we flying to 1st? 

Joe: We'll we're going to hang in Cali, but just fly over to San Francisco.

Nick: Sounds fun, heard of it but of course never been.

Joe: You'll like it, there's neat city & there's this-

Nick: Golden gate bridge?

Joe: Yeah, exactly how'd know?

Nick: *Whispers to him* I've heard tales from traveling fishes & many other creatures.

Joe: *Grins loving to hear about his sea life*

Nick: *Blushes* You're sure your fine with-

Joe: A million billion trillion percent baby. *Winks* Nichelle transporting us was so awesome, so I'm guessing with her magic we wouldn't even really need the plane itself huh?

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Nick: *Shakes head* No not @ all, but she doesn't want to draw too much attention. I know right now she's been shielding us, why do think on our 1st date yesterday there wasn't any usual paparazzi people.

Joe: *Eyes widen* She's been covering us?

Nick: Yep.

Joe: Thats perfect, then we don't have to worry about the press & fans than.

Nick: Mm, indeedy. So what's San Francisco like?

Joe: Oh my gosh, where to begin. It's a packed metropolis, kind of like New York City but as I've heard they're much friendlier & less aggressive. There's lots to see like art museums & the symphony, the bridge as you already know, the zoo, the Strybing Arboretum & Botanical gardens, & best of all the exploratorium & much more. And when you're standing overlooking the view from the Point Bonita Lighthouse near the mouth of the bay ...  OMG its like so neat cause you're above the clouds almost. The sunsets are amazing too, the colors just shine. And wait till you see the BEACHES. *Says sing-songy*

Nick: *Fascinated* Sounds really beautiful.

Joe: Ah, its okay but when compared to you ... nothing can compete.

Nick: *Blushes* Are you always going to put the moves on me?

Joe: Yes, cause I can't help myself like now. *Pounces on him kissing him*

Nick: *Blushes even more squealing, kisses him back chuckling* You're s'funny.

Joe: I am? *Teases huskily*

Nick: *Nods pulling back breathlessly* Mm-hmm.

Joe: *About to lean back in for another kiss, already wanting more when Tim came over snapping a pic of us; gives him a bugged look*

Tim: What? *Shrugs innocently* You gotta have your 1 pic of you 2 together on board the plane.

Joe: Thats awfully nice of you man, but we're in the middle of something. *Gestures from Nick to me*

Tim: *Rolls eyes* I know that, but I need to know what you guys want to eat they're starting to prepare the food, so what's it going to be?

Joe: Anything, is fine. *He's starting to get on my nerves now*

Tim: *Not bothering to listen to him going on* I know its all good for you Joe, but what about Nick here. Is he able to eat anything? No special circumstances?

Joe: *Stands up then but then realizes he's got a point; turns back to face Nick about to ask him*

Nick: *Laughs* Thanks for the concern guys, but I'll be fine. I'll just have a glass of water.

Joe: But Nick-

Tim: *Butts in* But dude, we've got these really tasty gourmet TJ's Shrimp On A Stick Corn Dogs, they're so GOOD!

Nick: TJ's? *Has no clue what that is*

Joe: *Explains for him* It stands for Trader Joe's, its a small grocery store its my fav.

Nick: Oh. *Slightly self-conscious*

Tim: *Surprised* You've never heard of TJ's?

Nick: *Blushes shaking head* No not really.

Tim: *Nods & smiles* Well say no more cause I'm going to make them for you, you're gonna flip DUDE! *Leaves them then*

Joe: Be right back, baby. *Instantly goes after him not trusting him*

Nick: Umm, okay. *Watches. That was different I guess; looks out the window watching us take off from the ground. My heart started racing, I needed to hold on to something, so I choose the handles of the seat gripping down on them kind of hard. I was traveling by air & now I was officially freaking out. I took several deep breaths as we lifted off really fast, almost too fast for my liking. I don't think I like this, walking was hard enough, swimming is easy & comfortable, but flying is like even more foreign & scarier to me. So I tried closing my eyes & keep them closed for the next few min's & when I opened them I looked out to my little window & saw we were completely in the air. I groaned not feeling too good*

???: Aw, you doing okay Prince?

Nick: *I opened my eyes then seeing a mini projected image of a Maui's Dolphin, also called popoto (Cephalorhynchus hectori maui), in front of me floating* Um, could be better ... who are you?

???: *http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwhiEvRpT0g* Oh excuse me, where are my manners, I'm Dalal you're official protecter from here on in. *Winks*

Nick: *Raises an eyebrow about to say more when Joe came back sitting in his seat; gets up then*

Joe: *Looks up @ him* Everything alright?

Nick: *Nods whispers* Yes, just going to go to bathroom.

Joe: *Nods too understanding* I'll be here waiting for you. *Grins*

Nick: *Blows him a quick kiss rushing off to the bathroom*

Dalal: *Disappeared way before Joe could see me: follows with Nick invisibly*

Nick: *I ran over finding the correct door going on inside, locking it then. I actually didn't need to go, but I did need the water to just refresh me. So I turned on the sink then & splashed my face multiple times sighing, then I dried it with a towel nearby*

Dalal: *Reappears again waving* Hiya.

Nick: *Sees the the same dolphin again, turns around* Hey Dalal, very cool name. So I'm going on a limb here but let me guess, my mother sent you to watch over me right?

Dalal: Thank you & yup, & of course I'm going to be meeting you @ San Francisco shortly.

Nick: *Laughs* Why not teleport here now?

Ep 37

Dalal: Hey, I don't question the Queen's orders. And plus I'm coming from the northwest waters of New Zealand's North Islands & I prefer to swim, that whole teleporting stuff gives me the heebie-jeebies.

Nick: Same with me & flying, a little.

Dalal: Or a lot, but hey not judging.

Nick: Hey. *Smiles*

Dalal: So anyways, I'll just tell you how I work. So as you already know I'll be your protector on this trip of yours, but I'll only be there when you need me. Naturally you'll want to be with your boyfriend & thats where I'll definitely step out & be far away to give you guys some privacy, but if something should come up then I'll just beam over only cause its necessary & I'll just grin & bear cause like I said I don't really like beaming over, but whatevs. Oh & more importantly FYI Nick you best watch out for that Tim character, he's definitely got a thing for you & Joe doesn't like it 1 little bit.

Nick: Got it girl & I appreciate that all a lot. *Blushes @ the last comment* What? No way.

Dalal: Way.

Nick: Wow.

Dalal: Yeah, clearly you don't even know how cute you are which is why you'll have to more careful. He's definitely got his eyes set on you.

Nick: *Nods* To be honest I'm not really used to all this, I mean I'm still in shock that I'm in the air right now traveling with Joe for his tour.

Dalal: Mm-hmm can you say OMG!

Nick: Exactly, well I should get back. I'll cya soon ... *Thinks of a good nickname for her* Dala.

Dalal: *Giggles* Alrighty sounds good, cya then Nick & aww I like that. *Waves bye disappearing*

Nick: *Waves also clearing my throat opening the door walking directly into Tim; blushes backing away* Sorry, excuse me.

Tim: *Grins like a Cheshire cat* No worries Nick, you feeling alright? *Feels his forehead* You look a little paler now.

Nick: *Laughs nervously* Doing fine. *Starts to walk back to Joe immediately going straight to my seat laying back fully against it*

Joe: *Hovers over him concerned* Baby you don't look so good.

Nick: *Groans weakly* I don't think I like-

Joe: Flying?

Nick: Yeah, I'm sorry I'm just not used to it.

Joe: Don't worry about it, it happens for most people it'll past I assure you. *Kisses his forehead* So I'm guessing you don't want to eat right now?

Nick: *Stomach growls pretty much answering for me*

Joe: Aww baby you're hungry, allow me to fix that. *I grabbed 1 shrimp corn dog & fed it to him slowly watching him intently*

Nick: *As Joe fed me & I chewed it all enjoying the new taste a lot, I began to feel much better. I guess I hadn't even realized how hungry I was. I suppose the breakfast I ate wasn't enough so naturally I was running low on energy, but I still think a little bit of was definitely from the air sickness. Once I downed about 4 out of the 6 corn dogs, I was still a little hungry & had a craving for something else* Do you perhaps have any fruit to nibble on?

Joe: Absolutely, what kind would you like?

Nick: Um, how about mango? I've always wanted to try 1.

Joe: Baby say no more, I'm on it. *Gives his arm a gently squeeze & leaves again to get exactly what he wants*

Nick: *Pats my belly happily closes my eyes lies back again* Mm those corns dogs were amazing!

Tim: *Secretly/quietly watched the scene then hid so Joe wouldn't see or catch me. As soon as Joe was fully gone, I stepped out smiling answering Nick* Aren't they?

Nick: *Eyes open* Whoa!

Tim: *Sits comfortably in Joe's chair* Sorry did I scare ya?

Nick: *Shakes head lying* No.

Tim: *Shrugs* Anyways dude, I just wanted to say that I look forward to spending more time getting to hang out with ya when Joe's busy.

Nick: *Smiles slightly nodding*

Joe: *Comes back then clearing my throat loudly in annoyance seeing where Tim was* Ahem, Tim thats my seat man.

Tim: *Gets up instantly* Okay okay I'm a going, I'll be in my section of the plane napping if you gents need me, ciao. *Leaves them finally*

Joe: *Watches him leave turning back towards Nick* Was he bugging you again?

Nick: A little. *Repeats what he said previously*

Joe: *Sits down handing Nick a plate of perfectly sliced mango pieces on a on a tray with a tall glass of ice water, fork, & napkin; nods* Oh so he does, does he?

Nick: *Takes the tray gratefully drinking the water 1st gasping appreciatively* Yeah, I actually didn't realize that there would be points of this journey where you'd be busy. I'd almost forgot that you're famous.

Joe: Nick I assure you, I'll be with you as much as I possibly can. I originally thought that Tim would be good company for you, but now seeing his behavior in the last hour alone I've changed my mind. I'm going to have a serious talk with him & tell him to back off.

Nick: *Nods moving on to eating the mango* Mmm, this is so-

Joe: *Chuckles smiling* So tasty & sweet, much like yourself baby.

Nick: *Blushes laughing* Joe.

Joe: Its true, anyways I'm glad you like it. Its awesome trying new foods isn't it?

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Nick: *Smiles* Thanks Joe, & yes it sure it. *Shortly after I finished every piece of the seriously amazing fruit & drank all the water, I sighed in happiness & started to close my eyes falling asleep then*

Joe: *I took his tray & set it aside watching him fall into a peaceful & much needed sleep. Trust me when I say, traveling takes a lot of energy sometimes. I'm used to it & throughly enjoy it, I imagine Nick will adapt & adjust in time. Its important for him to feel comfortable cause we're going to flying to a lot. I decided now was the perfect time to wake up Tim & confront him about Nick so I got up quietly & went straight over to find him napping just as he said he'd be. He was wearing 1 of those black plain sleep masks snoring lightly. I wickedly grinned & leaned closer to tug @ the mask pull it away as far as I could to stretch it before letting go; stands back up upright watching him get angry*

Tim: *Jumps instantly waking up, sits up abruptly pulling off the mask eyeing the source of this* JOE what the fudge DUDE?! *Mad now*

Joe: *Crosses arms, shrugging* We need to talk.

Tim: *Rolls eyes* Okay, well you could've woken me up without the smack in the face. Any who what's up?

Joe: *Continues to stand glaring @ him* I think you know what. Ever since I introduced you to Nick, you've been flirting shamelessly with him & don't even try to lie to me or deny it cause I know you man & how you work ... especially when you're interesting in some1. Was I not clear that Nick is taken?

Tim: *Stammers* D-dude I-

Joe: *Gets in his face* Listen Nalinder [Tim's last name] consider this a warning, got it?

Tim: **Blinks nodding* I'm really sorry dude, you're right. We cool now?

Joe: *Considers it* Yeah.

Tim: *Bro hugs with him* Good, cause you know I don't really like hostility between friends. *Shakes his hand*

Joe: *Returns it laughing* Yeah, that I know. *Shakes his hand* Truce.

Tim: *Grins* Sweet. Wanna jam a little with some classic guitar? *Offers*

Joe: Sure. *Takes a guitar as he does the same strumming random notes together; hums*

Tim: *Strums with him also scatting a little* Yeah whoo!

Nick: *I remember pretty much sleeping for the rest of the flight & when I woke back up I found myself covered with a warm white blanket. I yawned & stretched looking out the window* Where are we? *I mused aloud seeing a whole new place*

Joe: *After the jam session ended, I returned to my seat just in time to buckle up for our landing, we'd made it in 1 hr & 5 min's. Shortly once the plane had fully stopped & its engine was powered down, Nick woke up & I grinned brightly* We're arrived baby, perfect timing. *Kisses his lips sweetly*

Nick: Mm. *Smiles kissing back pulling back to look out @ the window again* Wow, that was fast.

Joe: Indeedy. *Stands up unbuckling his seatbelt extending my hand* Ready to see the city?

Nick: You kidding, yes! *Takes his hand laughing as he brought me to my feet; follows with him. As he led the way down the plane's aisle & to the front to exiting it. Suddenly @ the end of the long corridor my eyes widened seeing the biggest man I'd ever seen in my life* Whoa. *I stared @ him*

Joe: *Chuckles* Nick, I'd like you to meet my bodyguard & friend, Robert Feggans or as we like to call him Big Rob.

Rob: Yo Nick, heard a lot bout'cha man great to meetcha. *Shakes his hand*

Nick: *Shyly smiles & shakes his hand* Um hi, its nice to meet you too sir.

Rob: *Laughs a booming laugh* Big Rob is fine, Nick. *Turns to Joe* Y'all ready to do this?

Joe: *Nods* Bring it, we're ready. *Walks following him with Nick*

Nick: *Whispers to Joe* He's really *Stammers for the right words*

Joe: Massive?

Nick: *Chuckles* Yeah, pretty much.

Joe: Well its who he is & he's proud of it. There's no reason to be shy around him, he's very chill trust me. And look on the bright side, he won't hit on you.

Nick: Thats awesome & kay. *Laughs again* You sure?

Joe: Positive baby, he's straight & is always going on about his beautiful wife & kids.

Rob: *Stops then feeling Nick knock into me, turns around to face them leaning down to look @ Nick seeing his blush starting to form. I chuckled & smiled as I extended my right hand with my palm facing upward*

Joe: *Watches: grinning knowingly*

Nick: Um... *Not sure what I'm supposed to do*

Rob: C'mon Nick, you can shake hands can't you?

Nick: Oh!

Joe: *Laughs*

Rob: Hmm, you don't get out much do you?

Nick: *Smiles guiltily* You have no idea.

Rob: No prob, just try it. *Waits*

Nick: *Goes in to do so only to be left puzzled from him pulling his arm up to his shoulder creating a thumbs up sign*

Rob: Got ya. *Chortles; pounds his fist then* Now you do the same to me. *Tells him*

Nick: *Doesn't really know what the point of this is, but still I didn't question it*

Rob: *Smiles patting his back* Its my greeting to ya Nick.

Nick: *Smiles too* Thanks Big Rob.

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Rob: Don't mention it. Now follow me, we've got the car waiting to take you to the hotel. And then Joe, you've got to get ready for the interview before tonight's show.

Nick: *All news to me* There's a concert tonight?

Joe: Yep, its going to be great Nick. Big Rob & Tim here with be with you while I'm on stage. But I'll have breaks to come see you. And after we change & get settled in we gotta jet, the interview won't take too long hopefully. Then afterwards I've got rehearsals & sound checks for tonight before I go on. Its going to be kind of crazy & hectic busy, but just bear with me okay it just takes some getting used to.

Nick: *Takes it all in biting my lip*

Rob: Don't stress about it Nick, leave all the worries to me. I've got your back.

Nick: *Breathes beaming* Awesome, well what are we waiting for? Lets go for it!

Rob: Yeah, yeah! He's pumped, follow me fellas.

Joe: *After getting into the car with the guys & Nick so began the ride from the airport to the hotel, but of course naturally thats when the screaming started when we arrived. Fans came rushing from all over calling my name loudly trying hard to get my attention. I waved & blew them kisses, this in turn making their scream go up an octave or 2 as we all got out of the car. The paparazzi were also present scattered around closer than the fans snapping pics. I then whispered to Nick asking him* So any pics they take right now of us arriving together, they won't actually have any of them with you in them?

Nick: Highly unlikely. *Whispers back* It'll confuse them a lot & the same goes for vids they try to get ... no matter if the fans or who else tries to film me. See right now they're probably thinking that they're getting a great scoop but in reality when they go to play the material back only you, Tim, & Big Rob will be in it. It'll be like I'm invisible, & like right now they'll ask q's most likely & get my voice recorded but that too will be erased, so no worries my mom covers tracks very well. 

Joe: Okay that is wicked awesome wowsers! For right now, I'll continue to introduce you as a friend okay baby?

Nick: *Nods* Works for me.

Reporter1: JOE, over here!

Reporter 2: Who is that with you JOE?

Reporter 3: Is he a new band mate?

Reporter 4: Who is he & what's his name?

Nick: *Q's after q's, neither Joe & I could get a word in. Instead thats where Big Rob came in blocked their view long enough for us to get pass them & the endlessly sea of screaming giddy girls* Oh my God. *I breathed my mouth hanging completely open*

Joe: *Whispers huskily into his ear* Baby welcome to Hotel Vitale. *http://www.hotelvitale.com/index.aspx*

Nick: *It was so modern inside & out, all & all really beautifully designed. Next thing I knew we were in the panoramic circular suite. The concierge was giving all on earful of the suite's amenities & how that they'd added a private access to a salt water swimming pool. Honestly when the man said that last part I was happily gone. I was already fantasizing abut diving into it letting my tail be free & best of all Joe & I could spend time together in it. Judging by the smirk on his face he was thinking of the exact same thing as me. It made me blush like crazy. I imagined our 1st swim together would be so indescribable & stellar. Finally when the concierge left, Tim clapped his hands together whooping*

Tim: Well you've both got an amazing suite & view here, but we can all gaze @ it another time, right now we've got to get Joe changed here. As for you Nick, you can change if you want to its up to you. Big Man.

Rob: Yeah Tim?

Tim: I'm holding you personally responsible for Nick's safety, think you can handle it?

Rob: No problem.

Tim: Good, thats what I like to hear. Alrighty lets move it guys, we've got an INTERVIEW in an 1 so MOVE It! *Leaves the room*

Rob: *Shakes head* That guy gets on my nerves.

Joe: Mine too. See Nick's thats why we call him crazy Tim.

Nick: *Laughs* Yeah I get it now.

Rob: And he's jerk & I heard about him bugging ya Nick, I'll keep any eye on him make sure he don't try anything else funny.

Nick: I'm starting to see that & oh you did? *Blushes embarrassed* Thanks I appreciate it.

Rob: No thanks necessary, well I'mma be out waiting for you. Take your time, we've got plenty of it. *Leaves them*

Joe: *Grins happily* Finally we're alone. *With 1 smooth movement I was over in front of Nick pressing my lips to his, slips inside his amazing mouth*

Nick: *Moans throwing my arms his neck kissing back. This brought about the hottest make out session yet between us. We were both kind of hard, pulling back I reminded him whispering breathlessly* We better get ready.

Joe: *Groans* I wish I didn't have to now, cause right now I've rather just stay here with you.

Nick: *Smiles big* We'll still be together, you've just got work to do.

Joe: Hmm true that I do & thats right you will be. So baby you going to change? *I asked eyeing his body up & down repeatedly*

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Nick: *Giggles* Yeah I guess, but what should I wear?

Joe: *Winks finding him the an ideal outfit* Try this on. *Gives it to him*

Nick: *Shyly smiles taking it* Thanks, um are you going uh-

Joe: Watch?

Nick: *Nods flushing*

Joe: Can I stay @ least for a few more sec's please? *Gives him a pouty sexy look*

Nick: *Oh God, try to resist be strong ... 5 sec's* Okay. *Turns more red removing my black leather jacket 1st tossing it on the beige square chair*

Joe: *Licks lips admiring him & @ the same time I'm trying to restrain myself from kissing him again & pushing him on to the cal king bed*

Nick: *I removed my socks, shirt & pants next leaving me left in my boxers feeling slight exposed; doesn't meet Joe's eyes*

Joe: *Walks moving myself closer to his bare chest continuing to take it all in, every inch of pale creamy skin*

Nick: *Blushes heatedly. I could feel his eyes roaming over my body & if anything it made my body warm with every passing second. And it certainly didn't stop my heart beat from accelerating into overdrive*

Joe: *After so much gazing, my hands seemed to move @ their own accord touching from his cheeks to his neck slowly spending time @ his collar bone, then lingering @ his chest & stomach probably the longest* Nick baby you're so beautiful. *@ that moment our eyes my heart skipped a few beats & I couldn't restrain myself. Our lips sought each others hungrily, the need was too much*

Nick: *Clings to him forgetting about where he needed to be. The way he always said I was beautiful made me fall even more head over heels (sort of speak) in love. He his kisses grew more passionate & our breaths both panting like we'd been running, I pulled back & once again tried to remind him* Joe, we've really got to go.

Joe: Mm. *Sighs finally agreeing* Alrighty then, my turn to strip then. *Moves both my eyebrows suggestively removing my clothes purposely slow getting such satisfaction watching him getting all antsy & shy just the way I love my Nick; chuckles as I too now stood in my own boxers returning to peck his lips* I'll be ready in no time baby. *Pulls back to wink staring to walk away but not before I slapped his butt teasingly*

Nick: *Squeals loudly* Joe!

Joe: Love ya too, Nick. *Disappears into the on suite*

Nick: *Watches him till he was fully gone from my sight, lets out a shakily breath* Love you too, Joe. *I looked back @ my outfit & put it on then in a matter of sec's. I was about to check out how I looked when Dala appeared for real hovering in the air with a big full-length mirror showing me my reflection: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xU-t8zSVUOE&feature=related*

Dala: You look fantastic! *Exclaims* Joe made a great call. 

Nick: *Chuckles* Yeah I guess so. Hey Dala, wait a min girl you're late.

Dala: *Makes the mirror vanish so I could talk to him easier* Whoa whoa, what do you expect I traveled the old fashioned way & I had to locate you. I mean without your mom's awesome GPS thingy I don't think I would've even found you.

Nick: Which is why you should've just beamed. I made it through my flight.

Dala: *Giggles* That you did. And like I said no beaming for me. More importantly I got here just in time. I see Joe's covered with that Big Rob fella & now you have me on your side, so you should be good.

Nick: I'll have to convince you eventually then, gradually is probably best. And yeah, so far Big Rob is really cool.

Dala: *Scoffs laughing* I'd like to see you try. And yep, so you psyched for everything today?

Nick: I think I smell a bet. *Grins laughing too* And you kidding? I'm so psyched, slightly nervous too but thats like normal right?

Dala: Deal, its a bet. And yeah for sure, no worries it'll be fun & good for you. *Begins to count* 5,4,3 ...

Nick: Cool & totally. *Raises a curious eyebrow; smiles* Why are you counting?

Joe: *http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4qKUhj4Sq0* Okay I'm ready, & OMG wow! *Eyes Nick's outfit*

Nick: *Blushes shyly rolling eyes* C'mon you're just saying that, its not that wowing. Now you on the other hand look ... wow!

Joe: *Shakes head walking from my side of the room to him* Uh-uh baby you're ... breathtaking. *Begins to circle him until my eyes fell on a dolphin floating nearby* Friend of yours? *I asked*

Nick: *Smiles giggling softly* Thanks so are you. Joe, I'd like to meet my bodyguard Dalal, or Dala for short.

Dala: *Waves* Hiya Joe, so great to finally meet you in person. Sup rockstar?

Joe: *Chuckles waving hello* What a cute little dolphin, & an even cuter name, super to meet you too Dala. Well with Nick here with me & you now, I'm going to say this is as perfect as it gets.

Dala: *Makes a happy thrill laughing* Nick.

Nick: *Smiles leaning next to Joe* Yes?

Dala: He's a dream, OMG you're SO lucky!

Nick: *Laughs*

Joe: Actually Dala, I'm the lucky 1, Nick's my dream guy.

Dala: Uh-oh Tim's coming back in. *Time for me to disappear* Good luck guys!

Tim: *Bursts in then* JOE C'MON MAN- *Stops seeing Nick*

Ep 41

Joe: *Clears throat* We're ready, chill out. *Grabs Nick's hand leading him out before Tim could say another word* Ready Big Man. *Pats his shoulder*

Rob: Bout time y'all, lets book it. *Leads the way*

Tim: *Follows silently behind Joe & Nick, mostly trying not to stare @ Nick but its proving to be harder than I previously thought*

Nick: *Taking another round through the main lobby out to the street once again experiencing the full effect of screams of girls of all ages it seemed & the paparazzi were working even harder to get pics. @ this I just chuckled, but @ the same time I kind of felt bad for them I'm sure they were upset when they realized they didn't have what they thought they got. As we all got into the car once again, I was mostly too busy looking out the windows taking in the city. Eventually we arrived @ the radio station & we all got out being usher into the building to the top level. While Joe did the interview I watched from the next room staring @ him through the glass standing alongside Big Rob & Tim. It made my smile widen watching him answer each q directed @ him. He was humble & charming, funny & sensitive, incredibly witty ... he just seemed to have  strong magnetism about him. Mostly all the q's was about his tour & where he was planning to go & of course about his music. The last few q's were from incoming listeners asking him q's about himself & about what musicians inspired him & so on. The q that perked me up the most was definitely "are you dating any1?" I blushed & bit my lip, freezing & waiting for his answer. In response Joe just chuckled & said no he's single. Thats actually when Big Rob whispered to me*

Rob: *Whisper yells* Yea right! He's with you.

Tim: Thats right he is. *Mutters*

Nick: *Blushes brightly whispering back to them both* Need I remind you he's just trying to keep our relationship a secret.

Tim: Its for the best Nick, paparazzi will have a field day with the real truth.

Rob: Pahh forget that nonsense, I know Joe very well & he won't keep Nick a secret for long, he's too into him.

Tim: Well yeah, he's going to have to keep his lips sealed or it might very well destroy his career.

Rob: You making accusations?

Tim: I'm just saying.

Rob: *Rolls eyes turning back to Nick* Ignore him, he's just being the usual jerk.

Nick: *Nods not taking any of Tim's words to heart*

Tim: *Hisses* I heard that.

Rob: Yeah, so?

Tim: Look I'm sorry Nick, I don't want to put any worries on you shoulders or put down Joe, he's my friend.

Rob: Too late you kind of already did.

Tim: Don't you have other duties dude, go do some rounds or something, better yet go to lunch.

Rob: Yeah yeah I'mma a going. *Tells Nick flat out* I'll be back shortly, y'all don't go anywhere. *Leaves the room, but secretly what Tim didn't know was that I had a hidden camera installed in the room to show me their status & allow me to hear their conversation. Joe had made his requests clear to be as sneaky as possible & discrete. Joe still didn't trust Tim, nor had he really forgiven him which is why I was more than happy to pitch in & bust his chops & get him fired. I give him less than 5 min's to break. And when he does thats where I get the pleasure of throwing him out once & for all*

Nick: *As they argued, I continued to keep quiet. I was observing Tim's true colors & so far I wasn't liking them, even though he apologized it still didn't feel like a true apology. If anything it felt like a lie. I was shocked when Big Rob just left & gave in so easily, but hopefully he knew what he was doing ... I mean he seemed confident. My thoughts were broken away when Tim sighed loudly*

Tim: Really I'm sorry about all that.

Nick: *Decides to ask him a q I've been wanting to ask* You don't like Joe & I together do you?

Tim: *Taken aback* What makes you say that?

Nick: I get that vibe from you, Joe & Rob do too so what's up?

Tim: *Shrugs* Dude its just that *Pauses unable to phrase it*

Nick: That? *Repeats*

Tim: That I'm still not fully used to Joe having a boyfriend you know.

Nick: You sure? Cause you seemed fine with it @ the airport.

Tim: I was trying to play it cool & supportive, but truth was I was freaking out. And then the whole hitting on you thing just happened & I couldn't stop. It'll take some time for me to return to myself, point is Joe's a great guy & so are you Nick, you 2 are meant to be.

Nick: Really? *Can't help but be kind of skeptical*

Tim: Yeah & I'm sorry for making you uncomfortable & stuff, I promise from now on I'll act normal. *Gives a positive thumbs up sign*

Rob: *Watching & listening to everything yells @ the screen* What a bunch of shizz! *Munches on a few red seedless grapes walking back towards them into the room* Back fellas.

Nick: *Smiles accepting Tim's change of personality for now; waves @ Rob returning* Hey. Ooh they got grapes?

Rob: They sure do, want some?

Nick: Sure I mean if its okay.

Ep 42

Rob: No worries, hang on. *Walkies* Bring me up some more grapes, please to the top level.

Nick: *Laughs* Wow, just like that?

Rob: Yup, cool isn't it? *1 min later the grapes arrived & also some water, & pretty much a whole lunch buffet* Thanks guys, Nick help yourself.

Nick: Thank you. *Nibbles on the grapes 1st taking in their sweet taste* Mm.

Tim: Ooh they've got a veggie sub, heck ya! *Grabs it hungrily*

Rob: *Begins to eat the baked mac & cheese with parsley on top*

Nick: *Taking in everything the table had to offer not sure of what to choose*

Rob: I recommend that fish tacos they're awesome.

Nick: Really? What kind of fish?

Rob: Halibut. *Smiles*

Nick: I see, thx. *I took 1 taco & slowly tried it & in the end I ended up liking it a lot*

Rob: See? I knew you'd dig it.

Tim: *Still busy eating not really listening to them*

Joe: *Mainly during the whole interview I couldn't help but stare from time to time @ Nick, even when I answering q's. You can say Nick distracted me, @ this I just chuckled to myself cause its so true. I've been counting down till I go could be done & go over & see him. @ the same time I wanted to keep an eye on him even though I trusted Big Rob to do so & over Tim, but I still felt protective over Nick. Only hrs ago I found about his merman self, which in turn makes me grin widely. All I can think about is: him, me & the pool tonight. Thankfully after some time had passed the interview was finally complete & I shook my interviewers hand & then sprang out towards the guys finding them all immersed in their food* Hey all, enjoying lunch without me?

Rob: Hey a guy's gotta eat. *Munching*

Joe: Uh-huh. *Folds arms directly my attention towards Tim* And your excuse is?

Tim: *Shrugs* I'm hungry dude, besides I'm eating can't talk right now. *Goes back to eating*

Joe: *Shakes head rolling my eyes muttering* Typical. And as for you *Saves the best for last* you enjoying yourself baby?

Nick: *Blushes brightly swallowing before speaking; chuckles shyly* Yes, very much.

Joe: *Smiles* I'm glad, everything been alright since I've been gone?

Nick: Yeah. So you hungry?

Joe: *Stomach growls* I think you know my answer. Hmm what to choose from such an assortment? *Muses aloud* I'll try the pineapple & mushroom pizza it sounds very appetizing.

Rob: *Nods chewing* Mm-hmm!

Nick: *Giggles watching him dig into a nice big slice*

Joe: *Groans appreciatively* Oh yeah this IS VERY GOOD.

Nick: *We continued to eat till all 4 of us were stuffed to our core. Next we headed back to the car getting in & this time the drive was a little longer to a place called The Fillmore. Its where Joe was going do his performance for tonight. It was another interesting place with lots of pics on the walls & hanging crystal chandeliers from the ceiling. Joe said this place was a historic club that usually offered a great space from meetings, special events of course concerts & more. And for his soundcheck, I got to have a front row seat watching him warm up. By this time, he'd changed clothes again & was now wearing something more just casual & more suited for him, but more importantly he looked hot & I mean literality. He was working up a sweat doing his songs & dance sequences. In my opinion even without the crowd of screaming fans, he still owns the stage. Mar & Dala were right, he was a true rockstar. Every song he sang, he gave it everything. He was himself & completely @ home. His gaze still fell on me, always our eyes locked & for those moments, it felt like it was just us in the whole room. My cheeks flushed when he winked & my heart beat crazily when he waved & mouthed I love you*

Rob: *Looking back & forth between their chemistry & body language, I could tell that they only saw each other. In way it was nice seeing Joe find some1 who he really cared about. Nick was definitely special 1 of a kind, he has a good heart. I'm glad @ this point I didn't really have to worry much cause Tim the jerkasaurus had backed off & was too busy making calls & giving every1 orders. The man definitely carried a lot of stress. Still I kept an eye on him, cause I know in his mind he's just looking for the right opportunity to get Nick alone without Joe there. I can read him & as long as I'm around his evil plan isn't going to happen on my watch*

Tim: *As usual life was chaotic, but for the moment things appeared to be looking fine. Joe's soundcheck went great as well, the lights were ready to go & the sound levels were good too. All that I needed to be concerned about was that the band & Joe's dancers were going to give a good show alongside him. Then there were calls back & forth between the rest of the team, it was crazy but the norm for me I'm used to it. What I'm not used to is watching Joe flirt continuously @ Nick, can't say I blame him. I'd rather pay attention to Nick too, but I've got loads to do & only so much time to do so. All I know, is our time together will come 1 way or another*

Ep 43

Joe: *Jumps off the stage then landing on my feet pretty much scaring every1 including Nick* I'm fine. *I told them all; walks up to Nick* Ready to go baby?

Nick: Is the soundcheck & rehearsal done already?

Joe: Yup. C'mon lets go, we have plenty of time before the actual concert to have some fun.

Nick: But what about the guys? *Gestures to them*

Joe: Ah they'll be fine, plus Big Rob will following us of course & so will Dalal too.

Nick: But don't you need to stay-

Joe: Ah-ah-ah, no more work for now. Rockstars need some time to themselves too y'know. Plus I'm been itching to ditch this scene for awhile.

Nick: *Smiles getting up from my seat; giggling* Okay then I'm in.

Joe: *Grins widely walking with him out of The Fillmore taking the car starting its engine while finishing buckling up*

Nick: *Gets in the car* So where we going?

Joe: Its a surprise I can't say just yet.

Nick: *Laughs still smiling* Can I get a hint?

Joe: *Driving off to our secret destination through the city streets* Hmm, I suppose thats only fair. Lemme see, what kind of a clue can I give you without you guessing easily?

Nick: Kay, how about this what's the purpose of the place we're going to?

Joe: An excellent q baby, its actually a place to discover, learn, & have fun.

Nick: Sounds very cool.

Dalal: *Appears then in the backseat floating* Doesn't it?

Nick: *Gasps turning around to see her* Hey, don't sneak up on us like that!

Dalal: *Chuckles* What, I wanna see the sights too.

Joe: *Looks @ her through my mirror* Hello Dalal, so glad you could join us.

Dalal: Naturally, nice moves on the rehearsal BTW. I can't wait for the concert!

Nick: I thought you'd watch over me invisibly.

Dalal: That is still true, but when I saw what you guys were up to I couldn't but make myself visible. Plus I never said anything about not appearing when I wanted.

Nick: *Laughs a little* Okay fine, but speaking of you watching everything aren't you hungry?

Dalal: Not to worry Nick, I kind of splurged @ that buffet Big Rob got for you.

Joe: Oh yeah? What did you end up choosing?

Dalal: It was kind of a tough pick, but I finally went with the tuna salad. I eat a lot of fish naturally, but the way this stuff was made like yum!

Joe: Ha ha, I know I agree. So Dalal, where'd you come from?

Dalal: I traveled from New Zealand, my goodness what a journey that was from there to here, whew.

Nick: *Explains* She doesn't like beaming yet, but I'm going to hopefully try & change that.

Joe: Hmm, I see smell's like a bet to me.

Dalal: Oh it is & its going to be 1 I win, cause many of my friends back home have tried to get me to do the same & I was like uh-ah no way.

Joe: So wait back up you swam all the way here? How many miles is that?

Dalal & Nick: 6,788.56 miles (10,925.1 kilometers).

Joe: *Eyes widen* Holy cow, thats crazy!

Dalal: I know, but it wasn't so bad I like to travel & plus swimming is so much fun, this whole floating thing is new to me but its kind of neat @ the same time. I believe 1 of your friends Nick, what's her name was it Mary? Maya? Mia?

Nick: Mariah or Mar as we call her?

Dalal: Thats her, she thought I should give the human look try & I was like maybe-ish cause according to her she totally preferred her regular self.

Nick: *Beams* Thats true she just wasn't used to it, but things like that take some time. I'm doing pretty well now.

Dalal: Mm-hmm I can tell. Wow this is a really nice city, quite different from back home.

Joe: I can imagine so. What's it like there where you live?

Dalal: Its beautiful Joe, you & Nick should visit sometime. Its off to the right from Australia, & its ideal to my species we love it there.

Joe: *Nods smiling* Definitely, I'd love to see it in person. So Nick mentioned you're a Maui/Hector's dolphin.

Dalal: I am, thats how people can tell thanks to my rounded dorsal fin, kind of reminds you of Mickey Mouse's ears don't you think?

Nick: Yes like so much. *Giggles* It makes you unique & quite a cutie pie.

Dalal: *Blushes smiling* Aww you're too kind, right back @ you Nick.

Joe: He's right, its really cool. *Smiles shortly after driving for so long stops* Surprise guys! We're arrived you 2.

Nick: Wowsers! *Exclaims seeing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeiwP184A2g*

Dalal: Yeah ditto! *Mouth drops* Where are we?

Joe: Nick & Dalal, I present to you the Exploratorium, a museum & laboratory. Ready to be have some real fun?

Nick: Absolutely!

Dalal: Yes, wowie this place is awesome, I can tell its going to be great!

Joe: *Chuckles & parks as we all went in together checking out everything it had to offer from amazing & intriguing science exhibits & experiments with water, electricity, sand, metal balls & spinning patterns & more. With every step, each of our smiles grew & our curiosity. We played & explored, taking lots of pics & doing a few vids as well: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8Vvlpsx6DU&feature=related*

Ep 44

Nick: *My fav part of this was walking around to each part of the exploratorium & finding something both Dalal I'd never seen before it, to say it was all so cool was really an understatement. It was colossally stellar! I was learning so much & having an awesome time. I couldn't go 2 sec's without being wowed, as we continued to walk on. To me it was like a field trip but only it was a million billion times more fun, especially just hanging with Joe & Dalal cause we laughed as all 3 of us turned into little kids. Honestly, it was the highlight of the day it was perfect. Even when we'd finishing touring every part of the inside, Joe showed us the outside where we took a nice walk around the lake* This place is so gorgeous.

Dalal: Ya I'll say, & aww's little duckies they're so cute! *Squeals happily pointing to them swimming freely in the lake; wanders closer hovering above the water watching them*

Joe: *Makes my move pulling Nick closer to me* You're gorgeous.

Nick: *Blushes remembering that we're in the public* J-J-Joe-

Joe: Yes baby? *Wraps arms around him resting my chin on his shoulders smiling*

Nick: *I felt my face warm up even more; looks down* We're in public.

Joe: *Knows what he's getting @* Yeah that we are, so? *Decides to tease him*

Nick: *He wants me to say it, so I did sighing* I thought we were going to keep our relationship private in public.

Joe: *Nods* I do recall that, but thanks to Miss amazing & too cool Dalal she's given us cover of being invisible to all others except Big Rob who's been following & standing by from afar with his binoculars or binoc's as I like to call them. So you see to any regular person, fan or whatever they can't see us.

Nick: *Chuckles* I guess I should've figured, can't be without magic for long. And I was wondering why they didn't stop us for our tickets back when we 1st arrived & went inside, but yet you still kindly payed for all our admissions.

Joe: Hey I still fully support any good museum that I enjoy, plus its still a small price to pay to experience all they have to offer. Now lemme ask you something else.

Nick: You're so sweet. *Smiles putting my head back so I could see him even if it was upside down* Ask away.

Joe: Would you care to dance? *I asked wiggling both my eyebrows up & down*

Nick: *Blushes again* I'd love to, but where did you have in mind?

Joe: Hmm, I figured the concrete was just too ordinary for us so how about on the lake?

Nick: *Gasps looking away seeing where he was looking* You mean hovering just like Dalal is?

Joe: Precisely my Prince. *Bows gallantly*

Nick: *Turns back seeing his position & my heart just clenched whilst my stomach felt like it fluttering with butterflies. I bowed as well* I'd be most honored Mr. Jonas. *Smirks cutely seeing his reaction*

Joe: *Takes his hand; whistles to Dalal signaling her*

Dalal: *Brings my attention back to them flying closer to them smiling* Your wish is my command. You 2 are now free to walk & dance on water! *Giggles going back to play with the ducks*

Joe: Thank you girl! *Calls to her*

Dalal: *Calls back to him* Your welcome fellas!

Joe: *Leads Nick to the very middle of the lake smiling pulling him close swaying slowly with him*

Nick: *Smiles too moving with him; laughs*

Joe: *Raises an eyebrow* What's funny?

Nick: *Looks @ him shyly* I'm not that good of a dancer.

Joe: *Grins kisses his forehead* Baby you dance beautifully, just being with you I swear is all I'll ever need in my life.

Nick: *Hugs him still dancing, my insecurely of not being much of dancer fading from my mind quickly as he words whisked me away* Oh Joe.

Joe: *Continues* I meant every word, Nick you're perfect. *Pecks his lips* I love you so much.

Nick: *Pecks back feeling his side of his head with my fingers closing any gap between us. My heart was on accelerate & I knew Joe was causing it as he poured his heart out to me. I couldn't help but cry, feeling a few tears of pure happiness fall down my cheek* I love you so much too Joe you're the 1 who's perfect & so kind.

Joe: *Closes my eyes putting my hand over his heart feeling his heartbeat beat as wildly as my own. I took his 1 of his hands put it on my own heart* Nick my Prince Nicholas, you're my everything. You make my world a brighter place & its because of you that I'm happier than I could ever be. I'm fallen for you hard *Panting now* its so hard to control myself when I'm around you.

Nick: *Eyes half closed, exhaling loudly* Joe ... I-I *Stammers*

Joe: Yes Nick?

Nick: I-I-I want to-

Joe: To? *Hangs on every word he says*

Nick: *Whispers* Have-

Joe: Sex? *I asked him; mind & heart racing a million zillions miles per seconds*

Nick: *Blushes turning completely red; nods continuing on* I know this is out of the blue, but I've been thinking about it secretly in my head. 

Ep 45

Nick: @ 1st I debated if it was too soon, but every time I thought about it I came to the same conclusion we love each so much & its not going to change, you & I are inseparable & I want nothing more to be yours, all yours.

Joe: *@ this point I was too stunned. If anything I was beginning to wonder it this was some sort of daydream *I want you so much & you alone, are you sure about this Nick because if you are I'd love to but if you're not ready I want you know that I'll wait for you forever until you are.

Nick: Ready for what? *Puzzled*

Joe: *Now officially confused* You didn't-

Nick: *Kisses his cheek then giving him a guilty "I'm sorry look"* I'm sorry I was just-

Joe: Teasing me further? *Grins downright slyly*

Nick: *Blushes turning back to what he'd previously said* Joe, I feel the same & I'm sure, nervous but sure.

Joe: Well thats normal & its a big step for us, 1 I can't lie & say that I never expected you to ask about this but I'm so glad you did. So when did you start thinking about this?

Nick: *Blushes even redder looking down* Well mostly when I was laying in my bed last night, my thoughts trailed back to when we're kissing back @ your house on your sofa. I couldn't help wonder what would've happened if I didn't leave, seeing how we were both getting hot & heavy. *Squeaks*

Joe: *Nods smiling @ our fond little memory. It was 1 I continued to think of for the rest of the evening mostly in my dreams*

Nick: *Goes on* And then while we were traveling on the plane when I fell asleep I was having dreams of us- *Can't seem to continue feeling slightly embarrassed*

Joe: So its been on your mind too then?

Nick: *Eyes widen* You've-

Joe: Yup, guilty as well.

Nick: *Smiles shyly slightly chuckling* So does this mean we're going-

Joe: *Steps closer to him pecking his lips brushing my fingers over his bottom lip when I pulled back to gaze @ him* Like I said if you want to then 100% yes.

Nick: *Pecks back already getting lost in his lips & touch, feels like I'd melt right here & now into his strong arms* Tonight?

Joe: *Grins widely* Unless you want to wait? *I offered. I wasn't trying to talk him out of it & neither was I against the idea, I just wanted him to be absolutely sure cause this is all about him. I know he's so pure & this'll be his 1st time & I want to make it as special, romantic & memorable as I possibly him because I want to show him just how much he means to me. My love for him is so great, my heart just sighs happily*

Nick: Looks directly into his eyes kissing his lips murmuring* No, tonight please.

Joe: *Kisses him back smirking* Some1's in a hurry.

Nick: *Blushes hitting his shoulder lightly* You're just as eager.

Joe: I can't lie about that, I am very much. Tonight it is then baby after the concert.

Nick: *Adds in* Sure you won't be too exhausted from singing & dancing?

Joe: *Grins quite widely* Not likely gorgeous, I'll be fine.

Nick: Uh-huh. *Raises a eyebrow giggling* What about our privacy?

Joe: Well between Big Rob & Dalal, I'm sure we have nothing to be worried about.

Dalal: *Comes back to them then* I heard my name, what's up?

Joe: You wanna tell her, or should I do the honors? *I ask him*

Dalal: Ooh, tell me what?

Nick: *Blushes whispering quickly into her ear*

Dalal: *Pulls back screaming* OMG!!!

Nick: SSSH! *Hisses pushing 1 finger to my lips*

Dalal: Don't you shush me Nick, besides nobody can hear me or us. *Goes back to screaming in absolute happiness*

Joe: Wow. *States* If I didn't know better I'd say she's twice as excited.

Dalal: *Stops screaming* Are you kidding this is like so cute! You're mother & sisters & Mar especially are going to flip! OMG! I gotta tell them ASAP!

Nick: *Yells* DALAL!

Dalal: JK! *Raspberries them* You can tell them when you're ready to, but just know this its kind of hard hiding a sweet & romantic secret like this.

Joe: Well then girl, that only makes you the best but you do make a good point. What do you think about it Nick?

Nick: *My face was on fire & I was rocking on my heels trying not to be so nervous but guess it was hard for me. I nodded then agreeing, besides I did need to tell them & get some advice* Okay I will. *Then just like that I didn't need to even call my mother cause a big screen appeared in front of us showing just mother, but I knew my fam & friends weren't too far behind* Hello mom. *I greeted waving @ her. It was good to see her even if it had just been only this morning I was with her*

Nichelle: Hello my love, I see you had a safe flight & so far have had an enchanting time. *Waves to Joe & Dalal as well* Hello Joe & Dalal, how are you my dears?

Joe: So great Nichelle & how about yourself?

Nichelle: Very well thank you & aww I'm so glad.

Dalal: I'm so happy, my Queen the guys have BIG news! *Squeals doing a happy dance*

Ep 46

Nichelle: So I've overheard. *Chuckles* So now as a mother I must ask you Nick, is this what you truly want?

Nick: *Smiles @ her & then @ Joe* It is, I'm ready.

Nichelle: *Sheds a tear beaming*

Nick: *Sees this* Oh mother you're crying. *Can't help but feel like getting all emotional too*

Nichelle: I know. *Laughs wiping it away* I assure you I'm fine, I'm just extremely happy for you both. This is a wonderful step for you both. So mainly I wanted to know if you had any q's to ask me?

Joe: *Smiles hugging Nick, his mother was really so truly amazing* Baby I'll step away with Dalal for a bit so you & your mom can talk, we'll be right over here if you shall need us. *Winks knowing he needed time with her alone as I walked away*

Nick: *Blushes knowing exactly what he's doing, I couldn't help from smiling widening he's always so sweet. I turned back to my mom finally asking* Mom, I am honestly nervous, what if I'm no good @ this kind of thing? *Doesn't watch to actually say it just yet especially in front of her*

Nichelle: Oh darling there is nothing to worry about, Joe's a gentle lover & he'll guide you through everything. Once you 2 are comfortable & find your own steady rhythm together, you'll both be fine. There's also something I should tell you above anything else, as a young merman you have secret gift, we actually all do being mermaids & merman & also because we're of royalty.

Nick: *Holds breath for a moment then letting it out shakily* What is the gift? Its not bad is it, its not a curse or anything right? *Starts coming up with my own conclusions*

Nichelle: *Chuckles shaking head* No my son nothing like that. Its a good gift for our kind. Naturally a female & male can reproduce together & so on, but seeing how you're Nico & I's only son, you also have been blessed with the same gift. You therefore don't need a female, unless you truly preferred 1. In this case you're with Joe & in short with I'm trying to tell you Nick is that you are capable of having a baby with him.

Nick: *Too lost for words as my mind whirled around this new information. Finally when I did speak I just gasped whispering* Why didn't you tell me sooner? Does this mean if we'd gone all the way on our 1st date & we ... you know ... I could've wound up pregnant?

Nichelle: Nick I didn't feel that anything more was going to happen that night, but because I now know your plans for tonight I thought that it was best to tell you now. That night you could've conceived a baby, but I assure you before anything remotely came close to that I would've stopped time & told you right then.

Nick: *Understands now* Thank you mom, you look out for me always I love you so much for that. I'm sorry for my tone, I'm still a little shocked. And I'm not so sure how Joe's going to take this. We just want to be together. The thought of having a baby together never even crossed my mind.

Nichelle: Oh sweetie, I love you so very much too I always will be there for you. And don't be sorry, I can understand why you're upset. Joe will be understanding, he supports you so much. The simplest thing to do is 1st discuss it together & if you both decide you're not ready to start a family, then you both should highly consider protection.

Nick: I know that & I feel better now that I've processed all this. I can't believe this, but I think I just got even more nervous then I previously was.

Nichelle: Nick its alright to feel that way, no matter what you & Joe decide I will be fine with.

Nick: You don't think I'm too young to start a family? We're not even married, I mean we only just met 2 days ago.

Nichelle: *Chuckles warmly* You're growing up & your wants & needs are changing rapidly. I believe very much that Joe would make a wonderful husband for you & in the future or whenever you decide to raise a family together, I believe that too will a most amazing experience.

Nick: Really? *Smiles feeling my heart leaping @ the thought of it all*

Nichelle: Indeed I do.

Nick: *My worries drifted over to my dad then* Dad will not be as happy & supportive like you. Does he know I can have a child with a male?

Nichelle: He does, but I know he's long forgotten that detail. He's always just assumed you'd end up with a nice princess mermaid & marry her & raise children together, but actually Nick darling thats what he wants. You will eventually need to tell him before he finds out, I can only stall him for so long. He's King remember that, he always knows all but for now he's still in the dark.

Nick: I see & I will eventually. *Bites lip* Then definitely Joe & I will be using protection, but what if that were to fail?

Nichelle: An excellent q, I anticipated the exact same q. *Makes a small box appear in front of him* Take these, they'll help you.

Nick: What are they? *Takes it*

Nichelle: You can call them a special form of protection, a much more stronger condom than human 1s.

Ep 47

Nichelle: It is full-proof & will help. If you still have doubts-

Nick: *Blushes interrupting then* I think we'll be good with these now, thanks again mom, for everything.

Nichelle: *Beams* Your very welcome darling, but I actually have a few more presents for you. They're from your sisters. *Transports them to him* Each of them thought of you & wanted me to send them, including Mar & Anya too.

Nick: *Grins brightly* Oh my gosh, where are they all anyways?

Nichelle: They're spending some time with your father, him & I will be leaving tonight to travel to other ocean kingdoms.

Nick: Oh yes, I recall that. So should I open all these right now? *Gestures to all presents which was way more than I thought there was going to be*

Nichelle: Actually I have other instructions & I quote: *Clears throat changing my demeanor completely* Nicky we wish you so much & we wanted you to have these, we hope you love them & don't forget to chat with us soon, love your sisters & Mar & Anya. *Smiles* Thats the end of their message, I shall leave you now. I love you Nick so very much, my amazing son.

Nick: And I love you so much too mother & thank you & I will chat with them soon I promise, have a safe journey with dad & tell him I love him too.

Nichelle: I will darling, take care & remember to call me if you need me.

Nick: I know.

Nichelle: I bid you a good afternoon & evening my son, bye for now. *Waves blowing him a kiss & takes the magical screen away*

Nick: *I waved & made a heart with my knuckles then went back to Joe & Dalal telling them everything about my mother & I talked about except the part of me being fertile. I did however show the wrapped gifts, but I decided to wait & open them later tonight with Joe so he could see them too. Shortly then afterwards we got some lunch & had a picnic & even asked Big Rob to join as well. During that time we just talked & spent some time relaxing & being playful. During that time Dalal remained invisible deciding to take a nap above us. Finally the sunset arrived & we watched in awe gazing for the longest time @ its beautiful & stunning view till the sun disappeared. Thats when we left & all headed back to The Fillmore so Joe could get ready for his concert. It was complete & utter madness surrounding the small inside venue with so many people. It amazed me we were even able to walk inside, Big Rob & the rest of the security, I just had to hand it to them. They knew exactly what to do & did it so quick, I was wowed when we all walked backstage. I got to watch as Joe got dressed & completely ready to perform. His 1st outfit was so hot, it was a black v-neck t-shirt which nicely showed his chest a little & his muscular arms &. What made it really stand out was the right of the v part it had a sparkled gold along from his shoulder to the middle of his chest almost staying very near to the line of the shirt*

Joe: *Puts on my ear piece clapping my hands together* Alrighty now I'm ready to rock baby, so how do I look? *I spun leaving both my hands up in form of a w*

Nick: *Whispers eyes bugging out* S-so hot.

Joe: *Grins pecking his lips sweetly* Right back you Nick. *Winks* And after I finish here, tonight is all about YOU baby.

Nick: *Blushes pecking back murmuring* I look forward to it.

Joe: *Kisses his forehead gently ruffling his curls smiley* Me too.

Tim: *Bangs on his dressing room* Less than 5 min's JOE!

Joe: *Nods grabbing Nick's hand while opening the door* Right then watcha standing there for man, lets go do this, whoo!

Nick: *Following him to the stage, still blushing cause Joe hasn't let go of my hand. Looking over my shoulder I could see Tim & Big Rob & all the rest of his team following behind us. I could the screaming of the VERY loud crowd as the lights turned off & the band started up. We all walked up the steps & from the curtain I could see part of the audience & wowser it was so packed from front to back. I could tell there was not 2 empty stop left in building. Suddenly Joe whispered to me & I strained my eyes to listen to him over the many over sounds around us*

Joe: Nick, you'll be sitting up in the 1st balcony with Big Rob & Tim so we'll be able to see each other all night long & when I take breaks to change the guys will take you back to me, okay?!

Nick: *Nods excitedly telling him* Got it, have a great show!

Joe: Will do baby, enjoy! *Kisses him then not caring about anything else but Nick then leaves to go on stage making the volume go up even louder & louder* WHAT'S UP SAN FRANCISCO, ARE YOU GUYS READY TO HAVE SOME FUN?! *The crowd of screaming girls roared back: YES!* ALRIGHTY THEN THIS SONG I'M SURE YOU ALL KNOW, ITS CALLED "SEE NO MORE."

*http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRB0kDpoI-s&feature=my_liked_videos&list=LLHgP1otYNBHlds5exa2XNxQ*

Ep 48

Nick: *I kissed back dazed & then was rushed to my seat just as Joe had said & promised. It was a perfect view, already he was waving @ me making me blush & waved back. I listened & watched as the 1st performance began. In truth, I hadn't listened to any of his music yet so this pretty much was going to be my 1st listen of each 1 of them. The girls certainly knew the lyrics & sang along with Joe, they all had they're hands up waved to him, some even trying to touch or reach out to him. It sort of made me chuckle. As Joe sang, I focused on him watching him move around the stage as he hit some amazing notes while vocalizing. I grinned seeing how passionate he was when it came to singing & performing. He looked so HOT, oh My GOD! He kept on looking up towards to me, our eyes locking every time he did so & my heart just leapt. The lights shining on him & the way he moved, great pacific unlike the song title I definitely did want to see some more. Even as I thought that, I inwardly blushed feeling like I was on fire, why was it really warm all of sudden in here. Was it the lack of oxygen or the fast that he was strutting & dancing really turning me on so much? I'll say both for now, undeniably he owning the stage*

Joe: *The stage gave me a perfect view of Nick & if anything, I'd say he was enjoying the show immensely. This was my intention though right from the get go, cause I wanted him to get a sneak peak sort of speak. I was looking forward to spending time with him afterwards & @ the same time I was nervous too. Nick's so unique & its because of that, I'm so drawn to him. From where I stand right now I feel different & its all thanks to him. Its like he's opened my eyes to everything & for the 1st time I'm actually seeing not just looking. Its hard to put into words, but I know the feeling is so strong. Nick my sweet prince I dedicate every song to you my baby. I'm going to make this show even better than anything I've ever done. I've got a plan, but I'll save the best for last. I'm just getting warmed up. As I continued singing & moving about finishing the song, I got a huge screaming response from the crowd, but what grabbed my attention was Nick & those beautiful brown eyes, even from far away I could see they were so amazed & I'm just getting started* San Fran *I paused then earning jumping up down from the girls in the front* You all enjoying yourselves so far?! *Again more screaming, I swear its crazy hearing it all the time, I love it though. It pushes & drives me to make it a nigh they'll all remember*

Joe: *Grinning & nodding my head to music starting up for "All This Time, I walked back over to my mike & gripped it with both my hands closing my eyes feeling my song. With the beat I lost myself in it & sang my heart out, making every note & breath count*

Nick: *I stared in awe hanging on every lyric he sang, it sounded so beautiful. Everything about the song grabbed me. God my heart was beating out of my control almost. I could tell he was putting everything into this & if anything it made him shine. Suddenly then Big Rob tapped my shoulder & before I ask what was up he gave a pair of special glasses* What are these for? *I shouted over the song asking him, looking down the different kind of spectacles*

Rob: *Shouts too so he could hear me back* Joe wanted you to have them, you'll see what they're for soon enough.

Nick: *What was he up to I wondered as I turned back to watch Joe once again*

Joe: *After finishing up, I continued on to perform "Fastlife & Love Slayer." As the lights dimmed to the point the audience could no longer see me, as when I went backstage immediately going to grab a drink of water panting & pretty much sweating by this point. After I got a enough of the cool & nice refreshment I spoke* BR bring Nick now.

Rob: *Speaks back on the radio* 10-4, we're already heading your way.

Joe: *Grins breathlessly* Thanks man. *Goes 1st to quickly change my shirt, shoes to a new outfit with a hat*

Nick: *When it came to walk back over to meet Joe, I found him in a new outfit looking even hotter, something I didn't know was even possible* Hey. *I smiled blushing* You're doing so amazing out there! *Bubbly exclaims*

Joe: *Grins even more seeing him arrive in on the scene* Hey baby! *Kisses his cheek pulling back chuckling* I'm so glad, cause I got still more to come & *I sang* a surprise in store just for you. *Winks*

Nick: *Blushes further* What sort of surprise?

Joe: *Whispers in his ear* My own hint is the glasses BR gave you, just make sure to keep your eyes peeled cause the surprise can happen @ anytime.

Rob: 2 min's DJ danger. 

Joe: *Nods* Got it. Okay better get back, love you baby. *I whispered into his ear & then left off to run back towards the stage for the next song*

Nick: *Smiles* Sounds cool, love you too. 

Ep 49

Nick: *Follows back with Rob to my seat just in time for Joe to begin "Kleptomaniac, Take It & Run (which this especially made me blush the most cause he locked directly @ me the entire time & just those lyrics except for the girl part I'd swear he was directing the song's lyrics just towards me), Not Right Now." We got to see other again when he changed again for his next songs, & of course he pulled me in for a sweet kiss as he slowed things down on stage when he returned singing "Lighthouse & Sorry"*

Joe: *Finally I after singing "Just In Love," it came time for my surprise; grins @ the screaming of more, more, more sounded throughout the whole place* You guys want more? *I asked them & I knew all them wanted more* Alrighty then, I'm going to need your help then. I want to bring out some1 special, but 1st to do so I need you to learn his name ... *Pauses clapping, the audience so far with me doing the same with their hands* help me to bring out Nick!

Nick: *@ the very moment my whole face reddened & my heart went into crazy hyperdrive. Suddenly all I could hear was my name being chanted from all corners* Big Rob what's he doing?

Rob: He's being Joe, but a million times more random than usual. Put those glasses on now, he wants you to read a message for your eyes only.

Nick: *Hesitantly puts them on gasping seeing the message he was talking about. It said: "Prince Nick will you come down to the stage & sing with me now?"* He wants me to- *Pauses* Do you know what it says?

Rob: In this case yes, cause I'm in on it. So what's it gonna be?

Nick: But what will we sing?

Rob: Its up to you 2, I'm just gonna deliver ya to him if you say yes.

Nick: *I went back & forth in my head trying to decide & finally then I realized why was I over thinking this so much, everything I've experienced with Joe has been amazing. Just because I'm suddenly nervous shouldn't make me say no. So I nodded getting up already following Big Rob whom strangely seemed to know my answer. Soon enough I was back in front of Joe, instantly we crossed the room to each other & I blushed* W-what are we singing?

Joe: *Says to the crowd before going backstage* Hang 10 every1 & when I come back, we'll be ready for ya, for the time being enjoy some jamming & vocals from the rest of the team. *Hears screaming when I leave, goes backstage just in time to see him coming in too; smiles brightly* Well baby I was thinking of a "Make You Mine" duet, what do you say?

Nick: *Freaks out a little* But I don't know the lyrics-

Joe: Thats why we're going to go through it right now. *Grabs his hand taking him to my dressing room closing the door. I gave him a lyric sheet & turned on the instrumental part of the song & sang the whole song for him while he followed the lyrics & when I finished up I turned the music off for a moment* Now its your turn, I'll help ya.

Nick: *Nervously I started, Joe jumping in on occasion when I wasn't too sure but by the end of it we'd made it work* Wow. *I breathed*

Joe: Yeah I'll say. Now I just want to hear you by yourself, don't hold back anything baby, scream it, shout it, own it, let go & just be you.

Nick: *I nodded & tried it again this time on my own. And this time I followed his advice & it went a little bit better than my 1st attempt & by the end of it I think I almost had it all down. The chorus I remembered easily, but the other verses were a bit tricker for me* Will we both be singing all the parts together or splitting them up?

Joe: Hmm, I say whatever you're comfortable with doing & we'll do it that way. I realize this all really short notice & I'm asking a lot to learn a song & get on stage, but baby if its too much you don't have to do it. I just really wanted to do something special with you & plus I really do want them to hear you.

Nick: But what if I freeze up or disappointment them?

Joe: Baby you won't, on the inside we're all nervous & jittery but on the outside we can show them the power of our voices blended together. I believe in you so much & I know you can do this, take all your worries & just listen for a moment.

Nick: *I took a deep breath & listening finding my ears hearing my name being chanted yet again*

Joe: *Knows that he hears it* Now close your eyes.

Nick: *Closes them trusting him*

Joe: *Moves closer to him singing the main chorus to him putting his name in the place of baby*

Nick: *Joins in with him keeping my eyes closed still, my voice getting stronger & confident with every passing second*

Joe: *Switches the instrumental music on & we sung together starting from the beginning till we finished* Nick that was-

Nick: So awesome! *Exclaims feeling so much better now* I'm ready Joe, but I think for now I'm just come on in the main chorus.

Joe: Got it baby. Okay so I'll start, & Big Rob will give your own mike & ear piece to & also tell when to come on cue, sound good?

Nick: *Nods* But am I dressed right for this? *Gestures to my clothes*

Ep 50

Joe: *Tips his chin up looking @ him lovingly* You look so beautiful, Nick definitely all eyes will be on you now. *Kisses his lips murmuring* You'll be stellar I just know it. *Winks pulling back taking his hand leading him out finding Big Rob waiting along with Tim* Okay we're a go, Big Rob you know what to do. *Turns back to Nick letting go of his hand slowly* I'll see you out there.

Nick: *Smiles chuckling* Mm-hmm! *Watches him run back to the stage* Well guess here goes nothing. *I murmured*

Rob: *Pats his shoulder* You'll do awesome, just have fun with it.

Tim: *Adds in positively* Yeah Nick, just let everything flow & it will just fall into place.

Nick: *Nods taking the mike & putting the earpiece in with the help of the guys* Thanks. *Smiles waiting for my cue*

Joe: *Returns back on stage going straight over to my mike* We're ready for you now, so c'mon I need y'all to clap your hands & sing with me this song called "Make You Mine *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78_nMmGUTmU&feature=related] The music started up, earning a big response from the crowd when I began singing the 4 1st verses making it so passionate stopping to pause @ the end of the last versus before the chorus* Every1 please welcome my surprise special guest: Nick to the stage! *Gestures to him coming on the stage & I swear I grinned so big I was sure I was going to stay that way the entire night* Nick wanna help me finish this last song with me? *Screams from the crowd saying there was absolutely no rejections*

Nick: *Takes a shaky breath steadying the last of nerves walking up onto the stage joining Joe & for the 1st time I felt all eyes on me & the bright lights almost blinding me. For a sec or 2, I stood still & gulped. I can do this, I can do this*

Joe: *Repeats the last verse staring directly @ him* Let me get close to you & I'll show all you need & more ohhh.

Nick: *That was all I needed to get myself going* So gonna make you mine tonight, night.

Joe: *Together with him* I wanna rock with you 'till sunrise. Can I, let me do all the little things you like. Ooh, so will you let me blow your mind, mind.

Nick: Want you to have the time of your life. Can I, let me do all the little things you like. *A brief break in the song happened as we moved to different parts of the stage doing our own things before coming back to 1 another* I'm gonna make you mine tonight. I wanna rock with you 'til sunrise. Can I, let me do all the little things you like. *Sits on a tall wooden stool that had been brought out thanks to 1 of Joe's guys letting him take this next verse where he slows things down somewhat. All the while, I just watched as he slowed stepped step by step drawing closer & closer to me singing*

Joe: Game zone, let me know. Baby, we can take it slow. If you wanna let me know we'll go, ooh. Now I don't know who you are. But you shine like a star. If you let me, I can take you so far. And baby now, ohh.

Nick: *Joins him once more getting off the stool smiling while still singing*

Joe: *Sings it out with him happily & proudly* All the little things you like baby, whatever you want to do, baby it's up to you. Tell me what's on your mind, I want to do all the things ...

Nick: You like. *Finishes with him; heart swelling from how fun that was the energy, the song, the crowd, everything especially Joe*

Joe: Give it up every1, 1 more time for NICK! *Claps & whoops along with all them*

Nick: *Waves grinning widely saying into the mike* Thank you guys!

Joe: *Bro hugs with him* Thank you so much San Francisco, thanks for having us, take care night all! *Waves & blows kisses to them bowing along with Nick as he waved again too. Together we exited the stage to be bombarded by Big Rob, Tim & every1 else* Whoa, whoa guys easy its only just the beginning of Nick's singing, they'll be more opportunities.

Tim: *Immediately cutting in above the rest of the voices* You guys were a BIG hit, they love you both. From here on in, Nick's going to sing that song with you.

Joe: Now hang on just 1 second Nalinder. *Now almost face to face with him but not quite* He is the 1 who gets to make his OWN decisions, not you nor any1 else.

Tim: Yeah & what about you Joe, will you make the decision for him? *Toys with him then breaks into laughter* Man you should see your face, I'm only kidding. Of course Nick's got a choice but I am being honest about the crowd's response, awesome work the both of you.

Joe: *Just as I was about to blow up @ him for his rudeness, he covered up & made it seem like a joke. I just rolled my eyes semi-laughing moving on to be guided by Big Rob* Big Rob to the hotel stat please.

Rob: You've got it, follow me the car's already awaiting for you guys.

Tim: Wait were y'all going?! There's a party happening just for you 2-

Joe: *Walking with Nick following BR still turning back shooting him a serious look* We'll pass, thanks.

Ep 51

Tim: *Stunned* Oh, okay then well ... you guys have a good night. Just remember we have 1 more day here & then we're off to Dallas. *Waves bye heading to my own car to the party, I needed distraction*

Joe: *I'd already know about the time we had left in San Fran, its why I didn't waste even a second of it. So after the drive back, Nick & I bolted up to the our room shutting the door saying goodnight & goodbye to Big Rob for now as he nodding knowingly & left to his room across from ours. I pulled Nick in grinning big* Wait here I have another surprise for you.

Nick: *Beams* Really?

Joe: Yup, just give a few sec's baby & I'll be right back. *Pecks his lips reassuring him, padding off to the towards my things to get the 1 item I was searching for* Ah-ha, here we are. *Grins brilliantly*

Nick: *Looks @ the item perplexed* What's that for?

Joe: You'll see. *Goes back over to him wrapping the item around his head making sure to fasten it properly* Step 1 is complete.

Nick: *Now blinded* My surprise is a blindfold? *Laughs trying to feel for him* Where are you anyways?

Joe: Not exactly, this is merely to create some extra suspense, plus you look so sexy but I'm not going to lie I already miss seeing those eyes. *Uses my finger to trail up his spine* I'm behind you.

Nick: *Shivers @ the feeling stammering* S-so you're teasing me then?

Joe: *Walks around to crashing our lips together passionately keeping us locked till we both pulled away panting already heavily* Lets just say I just want to make this a unforgettable night for you Nick, I love you so much. Now *Puts both my hands on his shoulders making him turn his back to me leading him to sit on our bed* you wait here & I'll be right back I promise. *Leans in to grab his face kissing the side of his cheek*

Nick: *Kisses him back moaning in his mouth as the suddenness of such a hot kiss leaving the both us completely breathless. My face was warming up fast, my body shaking for more* I love you too, Joe so much. *Squeals not expecting the sudden turn in direction* Whoa! *Follows him glad he leading the way cause for sure I'd be stumbling. I sat down feeling the bed* Oh, okay. *Smiles* Hurry back. *I added in*

Joe: Got it sweet my prince. *Disappears*

Nick: *I heard nothing then as I tried to strain my ears to pick up any little thing. He must be tip toeing I figured*

Dalal: *Appears in front of him giggling a lot*

Nick: *Immediately recognizes the voice* Dalal?

Dalal: Guilty as charged, sup?

Nick: *Laughs* Well clearly Joe & I *Clears throat* you know.

Dalal: Oh! *Eyes widen in realization* Well nobody told me this, sorry!

Nick: Its okay, I'm just waiting for him to come back.

Dalal: *Giggles again* He's into surprises isn't he?

Nick: Yeah, so you watched the last 1 right?

Dalal: You kidding, like naturally yes! It was out of this world!

Nick: For real?

Dalal: Hey I don't lie, I mean it. Anyways I don't want to keep you from Joe, you guys have a wicked awesome time, ta! *Disappears leaving them to be the rest of the night*

Joe: *Goes to dim all the lights to a nice & perfect romantic setting for the 2 of us, all the while getting 1 of my presents for him putting them into his hands* This is for you.

Nick: *Before I could say bye to her, Joe came back in putting something in my hands. I felt around it identifying it a rose bouquet, the soft petals giving it away & its smell as I inhaled them deeply* Mmm-nn, they smell great Joe thank you; you didn't have to get them for me.

Joe: I know that, but I wanted to. *Smiles touching his hand gripping it gently* You can take the blindfold off now.

Nick: *Takes it off as my eyes settled on him; gasps nearly falling off the bed settling the flowers off to my right* Joe oh my God what are you wearing?

Joe: *Wearing: http://www.zaphon.com/images/P/MS-6886.jpg* Like them? *I thought they matched your tail's color nicely.

Nick: *Blushes deeply nodding unable to form any words*

Joe: Speechless I see. *Takes his hand guiding him to the private room of the saltwater pool. I was the 1st to jump right in loving its perfect warm & @ the same time cool temperature* Coming in baby? *I asked surfacing*

Nick: *Stares mesmerized blinks nodding shyly before jumping in with all my clothes still fully on my body; resurfaces* Hey. *Smiles seeing him nearing me with a big smirk* What are you up to?

Joe: Well *Swims to him till we were face to face* 1st off I don't see your tail. *Points to his lower clothed half*

Nick: *Blushes again whispering* I wish to be my merman-self. *Glows then, all my clothes disappearing as I grinned jumping up showing him my whole form out of the water before making a giant splash*

Joe: *Seeing him transform again made my heart race, I could feel it thumping against my rib cage. He looked beyond beautiful, he was enchanting. My mouth felt dry as I gasped & then laughed hard when he splashed me. When he came back up I grasped his soaked curly locks & sought his lips kissing him*

Ep 52

Joe: *I pushed our bodies together hard, hearing him squeak in response* You're so sexy Nick.

Nick: You are too. *Whispers*

Joe: *Pecks his lips* Lets swim. *Trails hands down his tail* I wanna play. *Winks*

Nick: *Blushes* Sure, but word of caution.

Joe: And what's that?

Nick: My tail's more powerful than you know.

Joe: Meaning you can tail slap me out of this pool & send me flying right?

Nick: Yeah, pretty much but I wouldn't do that.

Joe: *Smiles* Although it would be kind of fun to try sometime.

Nick: 1 thing @ a time. *Takes his hand* Hold your breath kay.

Joe: *Grins nodding doing so squeezing his hand gently*

Nick: *We submerged together, exchanging a smile as I then grinned taking the lead. I started off @ a slowish speed to let him get use to being pulled through the water. Within a few min's he let go of my hand pointing up & I followed up with him* You okay?

Joe: *Chuckles* Never better, baby. But I do have a request.

Nick: Okay.

Joe: *Takes hold of his shoulders* You can go @ your regular speed or better yet, show off & show me exactly how fast you can go.

Nick: *Laughs* You sure about that?

Joe: Bring it.

Nick: Oh, I will. *Now that he assured me that he didn't care for slowness, I took his hand again while he took a deep breath & we went back under. This time I kicked into high gear, thankfully the pool was large enough to do so. And when we resurfaced, he was chuckling so hard for a moment it worried me* Hey what's wrong?

Joe: *Gasps calming down from the laughter* Nick that was AWESOME!

Nick: *Laughs softly* Glad you enjoyed yourself. Let me guess you wanna go again?

Joe: You read my mind & yes.

Nick: *Rolls eyes; smiles* Kay. *We stayed linked mostly beneath the water, but here & there he would let go randomly & just watch me swim freely doing flips. My fav moment was when he was swimming 1/2 of him in the water while his back remained almost dry & I was underneath him matching his speed easily. It was fun though cause @ the end of the line, he caught he breath & gripped my hips pulling me in for another passionate kiss. Eventually after so much playing, racing & teasing, I decided to get out using my upper arms to lift myself out of the pool resting on the cool ground. I used both my arms to lay & tuck my chin in, while my tail draped curving like a C*

Joe: *Stays in the water touching his scales, rubbing & tracing randomly so fascinated* You know you never opened your gifts from your sisters & every1.

Nick: *Props up a little on my right elbow* You're right, I'd almost forgotten. I'll go get them-

Joe: Nah, you leave you sexy self right where you are & I'll be right back. *Lifts myself out of the water clinging to the edge of the pool to pull myself up; pads over to where Nick had set the big gift basket*

Nick: *Waits for him to return; smiles seeing & hearing him fun back joining me* Wow they certainly went all out.

Joe: *Smiles big* Yeah, I'll say. And look there's a note, want me to read it?

Nick: Please? *Flips tail cutely*

Joe: *Grins* I can't say no to that. *Clears throat reading* Dear Nicky, we love you so much little bro & we miss you so much. We all know you're going to have the time of your life. Any who, we figured you'd be busy getting settled in with Joe so we came up with this idea. We wanted to each give you gift cause we all just couldn't decide on only 1. So 1st from Nina, she wanted to say the following: My gift's probably the best cause I know you & Joe are going to use it definitely soon so hope you guys like it. *Pauses waiting for Nick to find Nina's gift*

Nick: *Finds a strangely shaped item that had from Nina on it, shrugs opening it up; puzzled holding it up* Uh, I don't get what this is.

Joe: *Takes it from him examining it; chuckles* Well baby, she's provided us with something very useful. Its coconut lubricant.

Nick: What's it for?

Joe: *Winks* For preparing you for the night of your life.

Nick: *Blushes realization hitting me like a wave* OMG! *Covers my mouth*

Joe: Bet she'll love that reaction, cause I know I do. *Continues reading on still reading from Nina's message* PS: Joe he'll probably freak out & when he does you gotta take a pic of that please!

Nick: *Shakes head groaning* I'm going to grr!

Joe: *LOL's loudly taking a pic with my cell* Check now thats set.

Nick: Thanks a lot, Joe. *Folds arms pouting a bit*

Joe: Oh baby, your very welcome. *Reads on next from Nar* My gift is something that you'll remember us bye.

Nick: *Opens Nar's gift finding a necklace made of shark teeth; shows Joe* Well @ least, its fashionable.

Joe: Mm, very cool. *Puts on mine as does Nick; reads Nat's next* My gift is a actually educational, enjoy guys.

Nick: *Finds a large book opening it up to see all the information about San Francisco* Wow, it tells you everything about the city we're in.

Ep 53

Joe: Ooh that'll come in handy, very magical too. *Reads Nia's now* Dearest brother, I thought you & Joe could use my gift whenever you go to the beach.

Nick: *Finds a small glass bottle reading a note attached to it* Use this when Joe wants to not have to worry about him holding his breath.

Joe: Nice, now we can swim together without having to come back up & forth. *Reads Neva's next* Nicky, my gift is actually 2 things. I'm sure you can tell they're from me.

Nick: *Finds hers easily blushing showing Joe* Typical Nev's.

Joe: *Eyes widen* So she got that for us?

Nick: Yup. *Super embarrassed cause they were boxer briefs, but what made them different & stand out was Joe's said his name & mine said prince Nick & mine was way more revealing in the front*

Joe: *Smirks* I'm definitely going to have to thank her major for them, yours especially. And last but not least *Finishes with Nicole's* Nick this last gift is from Anya & I, use it wisely.

Nick: *Finds an item that resembled a computer* Wow. *Holds it up examining it*

Joe: Its like a iPad. *Notes its sleek form*

Nick: *Reads the attached note* According to her thats exactly right, but its like a cooler version. It can help me stay in contact with the girls.

Joe: Sweet & excellent. Well, overall these are really awesome gifts, but where's Mar's?

Nick: *Looks around for it finding a gold box with a blue satin ribbon opening it to find absolutely nothing* Thats weird.

Joe: *Leans over to him inspecting it & finding the same result* Hmm, maybe its invisible?

Nick: Hmm, it could be. *And then just like that a projected message appeared showing me Mar*

Mar: *Voice pre-recorded version relaying the message* Hey Nick, I miss you loads mister! I'm literally freaking out over here & so are the girls, the only 1s who seem calm are Anya & your mom. But its a good freaking out cause you're finally getting to go on a real adventure with your 1 true love, I swear I haven't stopped squealing. Anyways, thx to Dalal's status update for you & Joe I hear you & him are going to take it to the NEXT level, OMG!!!

Nick: *Covers ears for a moment*

Joe: *Laughs watching; so amazed*

Mar: *Continues* So with that said, I know the girls put together a series of gifts, so thats why I wanted to make mine extra special & unforgettable. Nicky my bestie always & Joe you handsome rockstar, I present with something super good so enjoy lovers! *A plate of premium large 4 Maine lobster tails appears hovering in the air down to their level; message ends*

Joe: *Breathes in the heavenly smell* Mnn!

Nick: Mm I know! Wanna eat them?

Joe: Hell yeah!

Nick: *Laughs taking the 1 of the tails* Ooh & look it, they're already pretty much ready to eat too.

Joe: Works for me. *Grins taking 1 of my own; begins to eat along with Nick* Oh my God!

Nick: *Nods happily in agreement taking in between* They're so plump & tasty, these are definitely from the North Atlantic.

Joe: *Stops eating for a sec* Really, do you recognize the taste?

Nick: Yeah, you could say that plus usually lobster like these come from those ice cold waters you know.

Joe: Cool, this worked out great. *Resumes eating* 

Nick: I couldn't agree more, she sent probably the best gift.

Joe: Well, food is always appreciated.

Nick: Yep. *Giggles continuing to eat with him eventually finishing it all up easily; burps @ the end blushing* Opps, excuse me. *Covers my mouth*

Joe: No worries, baby. *Pecks his cheek taking away his hand, tries to kiss his lips but Nick pulled away* Your breath is perfect no matter what, Nick plus we've eaten the same exact thing so, so what.

Nick: *Shakes head leaning away whispering quietly; returns to human form dressed in blue boxers standing up now back to dry*

Joe: Hey, where ya going? *Tugs on his hand catching it in time*

Nick: *Back to him now already turned facing away from him & glad for it cause my face is pretty on fire right now* Going to freshen up, brb.

Joe: *Lets his hand go* Don't be too long. *Watches him walk away, licking lips already thinking all the amazing things we're going to do in bed*

Nick: *Meanwhile back in the bathroom I brushed my teeth throughly & the gargled too making sure my mouth was completely clean*

Joe: *Gets up then grabbing the coco lube padding back to the room not caring that I'm dripping wet from the water rolling off my body; finds Nick in just in time when he was coming back out* My turn then. *Winks kissing his head before going into the bathroom he was just in*

Nick: *Jumps not expecting Joe to be there, relaxes feeling his lips on my skin; blushes watching him walk away while I went back over to the bed sitting on its edge playing with my hands waiting*

Joe: *Comes back then; heart stops seeing him* My God.

Nick: *Looks up shyly* What is it?

Joe: You. *Eyes him growling a little*

Nick: *Shivers; smiling a little shallowing nerves saying something that I never thought I'd ever say* Well, come over here show me some love.

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Joe: *Smirks big* Oh I will my sexy little prince.

Nick: Bring it on, rockstar. *Winks; eyes suddenly widening, bits lip*

Joe: *Sees this* Baby something wrong? *Sits beside him on the bed touching his hand gently*

Nick: Joe I have something I have to tell you before we continue any further.

Joe: Okay, go ahead. *Waits patiently*

Nick: *Sighs* Earlier when I talking with my mom, she told me another fact about myself I didn't know.

Joe: Really? *Excited to hear what it is*

Nick: Yeah, but its kind of weird & might come as a bit of shock.

Joe: Baby no matter what you say, I promise you I'll understand.

Nick: *Smiles continuing mustering up the courage* Well alright if you insist. This is isn't easy to gather, but in short I have the ability to produce a baby.

Joe: *Jaw drops beaming widely* You can get pregnant?!

Nick: *Gulps nervously* Yes.

Joe: *Hugs him fiercely* OMG baby thats AMAZING!

Nick: *Shocked* You're not upset?

Joe: *Pulls back kissing his nose cutely* Of course not, I'm thrilled.

Nick: You are?

Joe: You kidding? Yes! So tell me the dets. *Wraps an arm around his shoulder*

Nick: Joe you sure you're not freaking out, cause you know I would understand if you are.

Joe: *Kisses him smiling murmuring* I am freaking out.

Nick: *Pulls back frowning* I knew it.

Joe: *Tips his chin* Not that kind of freaking out, the kind of freaking out where I just want to just bounce up & down with utter happiness. In fact *Stands up doing so* I'm gonna let it all out, excuse me.

Nick: Okay, some1's overly hyper.

Joe: Its the way I am. *Shrugs* Why don't you come & join me?

Nick: And I would do this why? *Teases*

Joe: Cause you need to release all those little worries & be free now c'mon.

Nick: *Chuckles shaking head following his example; smiles big*

Joe: See you're enjoying yourself, just as I knew you would. Now bring on the dets please baby, I'm very curious now how this works.

Nick: *Explains bouncing with him* Well so remember our 1st date & how we're @ your house getting kind of serious?

Joe: Yeah. *Grins happily*

Nick: Well if we'd taken it farther & hadn't used protection I would've gotten pregnant.

Joe: *Stops bouncing; once again awestruck* Seriously?

Nick: Seriously. *Stops too*

Joe: *Eyes widen shrugging again* Thats something else, I can't even classify that.

Nick: Yeah me either, but according to my mom she says its a unique gift for being a merman of royal birth. And in this case we decide we don't want to have to think about having a baby so soon, she's given us a special sort of condom thats more full proof to use.

Joe: God bless you & your endless beautiful gifts. *Hugs him* Baby this is truly stellar news & I'm not gonna lie, I want us to have future together so when you want to have a baby boy or girl or both of our very own I'll be ready whenever you are. Ooh a special kind huh?

Nick: *Blushes hiding my face in his chest for the longest time staying there pretty much almost glued against him*

Joe: *Knows that he expected me to literally freak out, but seriously every time Nick tells me something new its even more magical & fantastic. I don't know why but I just seem to adapt to any news he tells me & I know its all because of him. The way he presents the information 1st of all, he's so hesitant & worried I can see it in his eyes. No matter how many times I sincerely tell him that I'll always keep an open mind, he still fears expecting a different reaction from me. Honestly I'd never ever be upset, I don't even think its possible to get upset or mad @ him. Nick's a awesome guy, I love him so much*

Nick: *The silence seemed to drone on till I finally couldn't stand it no longer & I broke it* Joe please say something, anything.

Joe: *Pulls back seeing him look scared & fearful for the worse; crushes lips together sweetly earning a shocked squeak from him*

Nick: *Moves in sync kissing back falling into him*

Joe: *Pushes him back against the bed climbing onto him not breaking our kiss, as I used my hands to steady him back against the soft cover. If he wanted me to prove my love then I would show him because for Nick I swear I'd do anything*

Nick: *Pulls back then pushing @ his chest panting softly* J-Joe?

Joe: *Stares into those eyes feeling my whole body go weak @ the sight of them* Yes, baby?

Nick: Are we still going to ...

Joe: Make love?

Nick: *Blushes nodding shyly*

Joe: Only if you want to, its your decision Nick.

Nick: I want to so much. *Confesses* But I want to do this with the protection.

Joe: I do too. *Admits as well* Then we shall use it. *Reveals the coconut lube* I'll got my item, where's this special condom?

Nick: *Blushes even more; points over to my things* I'll get it, but um ... *Looks @ him smiling a little* I need to get up 1st.

Joe: Oh! *Grins rolling off of him onto the bed letting him get up*

Nick: *Giggles leaning off the bed to get up; turns my head back slightly* No worries. *Finds the box my mother had give me earlier today; walks back to Joe showing him sitting back down keeping the box on my lap*

Joe: Wait a minute *Sits up watching him walk over to his gifts* how'd I miss this?

Nick: Well *Smiles sheepishly* my mom knew I'd want to keep it hidden till I was ready to tell you, so she kept it invisible for me. So now that I've told you its reappeared & made itself visible.

Joe: *Smiles* You're mom's the best, she thinks of everything doesn't she?

Nick: Yep, she is & does, its why I love her so much.

Joe: *Heart melts seeing him glow, I could his mother & him were so close. Thats when I suddenly had the urge to ask him ...* Nick can you tell me about your dad? I recall earlier when I met your mother, sisters, Anya & Mar that Nichelle had mentioned your dad is the last to know about our relationship.

Nick: *Sighs deeply falling back against the bed with the box; looks up @ the ceiling* Well you know already that he's the King of Pacific Ocean & my father. He's slightly older than my mother, he has the same color hair as me but its a little darker & he has light brown eyes. He's about 6' 2" & pretty much he very stubborn, controlling, & powerful ... & on on rare occasions his temper can get scare the living daylight out of any1 angering him. On the brighter side of dad he's courageous, strong, humorous when he wants to be, protective, & wise. In a lot of ways we're so different from each other, but here & there we relate sometimes. Mostly now a days he's been trying to convince me to become the next King so naturally I can 1 day take his place become ruler, but the thing is I don't want that responsibility yet. My mother @ least understands that I'm not ready, but dad doesn't seem to ever get the hint. He even tried to set me up with this princess from the Atlantic, named Xyana. And while she was beautiful & all, she isn't the 1 I want to be with. Luckily thanks to mom once again, she helped in convincing my father to send her back.

Joe: Wow! *Exclaims* But Nick why wouldn't you want to be King?

Nick: Well with that royal title comes conditions & expectations, he wants me to get married & start a family, with a girl & so in short he doesn't know my sexual orientation or about you. Believe me when I say he'll be extremely upset when he does find out, its why I want to hide the truth for as long as I can. But even as I say that, its only so long I can do so & mom too, she's been covering so much for me. I feel bad for lying, but I just know he won't take any of this news happily like her.

Joe: I see, so you don't want to be bothered with that just yet. But Nick considering how your family took everything so far, I can't help but wonder about your dad maybe he'll surprise you.

Nick: *Shakes head sadly* He won't, I know him.

Joe: Well then maybe you should tell him 1st before we go any further. *Suggests*

Nick: *Sits up abruptly* Are you CRAZY?!

Joe: Yeah, I've been told so but not the point. Nick he needs to know, you should get it over with.

Nick: I can't believe you'd say that! *Jumps up pacing back & forth* He'll take me away & never let me see you again!

Joe: *Freezes* No. *Whispers*

Nick: *Looks down @ my feet not meeting his gaze* Now you realize, I'm not kidding when I say he'll separate us, he HATES humans.

Joe: Why though?

Nick: He knows what you're capable of, to him he thinks you & every1 else if they ever found out about our true selfs ... you'd tell others & eventually the word would get out fast & my kind would become experiments or worse.

Joe: But Nick, I'd never do that to you & any of the others.

Nick: I know that, but he refuses to accept that humans can show compassion. Joe please understand that I don't want him to know. I don't want him to take me away from you, I love you.

Joe: *Smiles going over to him hugging him closely kissing the top of his head* Nick I love you so much too & I do understand. And I'm sorry if I upset you, I didn't realize what your dad would do.

Nick: *Heart beats furiously; pulls back to press a kiss to his lips* I'm sorry too, I didn't mean to yell @ you.

Joe: *Smiles caressing his cheek* Don't be, you needed to let it out & I'm so glad you did.

Nick: *Yawns cutely* Mm-hmm.

Joe: Sleepy sweet prince?

Nick: *Shakes it off* No.

Joe: Yes.

Nick: Nope.

Joe: *Chuckles* You're stubborn too, y'know that.

Nick: *Laughs* Bad habit I guess, can't really help it.

Joe: Hey its fine by me, just as long are you sure. So 1 final time I'll ask, would you rather just go to sleep or continue-

Nick: *Threads my hands into his hair pulling him in for a hot kiss; pushing him back towards to the bed making him fall back with me on top of him. Holy crap when did I get so bold?*

Joe: *It was a side of Nick, I hadn't thought I'd ever see. Instantly it made me hard & I knew his answer. We kissed for the longest time feeling each other every chance we got. Slowly I managed to get his boxers down past his thighs down his legs, disregarding them off randomly to the floor*

Nick: *The second I felt myself completed naked, I pulled back panting heavily blushing seeing him stare slowly roaming his eyes all over me. I looked up @ him shyly, moving my hands from his shoulders down his amazing firm chest down to the tight silk blue boxer briefs he was wearing. I pulled them down just as slow teasing as best as I could. I too threw them to the floor staring @ him eyes bugging out seeing his arousal*

Joe: You're so hot. *Nips his ear whispering against his cheek*

Nick: No, you are. *Breaths back*

Joe: No way baby, you win. *Trails down his neck kissing lightly*

Nick: Teasing me still? *Moans*

Joe: You can call it that, but to me its something else entirely.

Nick: Yeah? Ohh .... *Shakes a little*

Joe: Yes, I call it getting properly aquainted with your amazingly creamy skin & body.

Nick: *Squeals in pleasure when I felt his tongue swirl around my erect n****e* Joe ... ahhh.

Joe: *Sucks harder getting drunk on the sounds coming from him*

Nick: *Arches up; gripping his shoulders hard* Nnn, nn-hh.

Joe: *Pulls away kissing it lovingly; goes to give the other the same attention only slowing it down relishing in hearing him moan even more from my administrations*

Nick: Joe-ee! ... *Pants* N-ahh, mmy G-god!

Joe: *Smirks pulling away to nuzzle the middle of his chest* Oh Nick.

Nick: *Tugs his hair again* Joe please. *Begs*

Joe: *Not 1 to not please & treasure him, so I continued spending most of my time dipping my tongue around his belly button, earning the cutest giggles I could ever imagine*

Nick: *Almost crying from laughing so much* J-Jo-Joe hee he ha ha, JOE!

Joe: *Huskily tells him* You know how much you're driving me crazy baby?

Nick: No. *Gasps out trying to get air*

Joe: *Grips his hips then catching him off guard*

Nick: Ohh! *Arches up again. I swear every touch from him was electric, I wanted it & I knew he did too*

Joe: You *Kiss* are *Kiss* so *Kiss* stellar *Kiss* baby.

Nick: *Kisses back weakly @ this point unable to form any forms; my heart felt full. It was because of our love for each other, it was moving us in so many ways ... so heaven sent* Joe. *Moans in his mouth*

Joe: *Sneakily lets my hands travel down to his member taking a hold of it for the very 1st time*

Nick: *Pulls away from his kiss fast feeling the new sensation* Ahhh. *Squeals hitched-picthed*

Joe: So vocal, I love it baby. *Tells him truthfully; speeds up the movement rubbing him harder than before*

Nick: *Thrashing & arching like crazy* Scheiße! [Translation: S**t!]

Joe: *Grins brightly taking a guess @ the language choice* German baby?

Nick: *Nods crying out again loudly* Nn ah!

Joe: Translation please?

Nick: *Too far gone to say in actually aloud, instead points to grab the iPad that the girls had gotten for me* G-grab ... it.

Joe: *Pouts* But that would require me to get off of you.

Nick: J-just do it, you'll b-be right ... back ahh.

Joe: *Shrugs finally letting go up his erection getting off of him to quickly get it, coming immediately back to him not wasting any time* Here ya go. *Grins handing it to him*

Nick: *It was a good thing he'd gotten off of me because I was definitely coming close to well ... coming. I took the iPad & found the translate app fast & showed him what I'd said blushing in the process*

Joe: *Takes it back looking @ in interest, eyes widening & chuckling seeing & understanding the reason he refused to say it aloud* Cursing now I see. *Teases*

Nick: *Blushes even more* It was an accident.

Joe: *Chuckles again patting his back* There are so accidents, but any who I found it very sexy especially hearing it in German.

Nick: *Flips myself to hide myself into the pillows not even thinking of the consequences of my innocent actions*

Joe: *Mouth drops because now I had the perfect & I do mean PERFECT view ... of his arse; licks lips immediately taking advantage of the situation also catching my baby off guard as I gripped his white cheeks hard*

Nick: *Lifts head* Huh? *Looks back finding Joe groping my backside* JOE! *Blushes super red*

Joe: *Winks* Yes my Prince?

Nick: What are you doing? *Moans*

Joe: Touching you. *Leans closer to kiss the back of his neck*

Nick: *Feels shaky in this position not to mention vulnerable, completely his for the taking*

Joe: *Squeezes his buttocks firmly loving the feel & intense softness of it*

Nick: Jjjjjjjoe!

Joe: *Takes my hands away unable to wait any longer for the moment to come; grabs the coconut lube getting my fingers coated enough before trailing them back to him. I rubbed @ his only entrance slowly earning in turn the loudest sexiest cry/moan from him*

Nick: O-Ohh m-m-y ... ahh GOD!

Joe: *Pushes in 1 finger making sure to let him adjust to this new experience; kisses all over his back to help my baby relax so it isn't so painful*

Nick: *Him penetrating like that was .... God ... there were no words for it. To say it was new was an understatement, it was downright different & strange. It hurt a little bit, but I tried my hardest not to let it phase me. Soon enough I spoke* M-move now.

Joe: As you wish, baby. *Stretches him throughly before I added the next finger & the next*

Nick: *I moaned uncontrollably as my hips pressed back against his fingers*

Joe: *Seeing him becoming more used to my fingers thrusting into him turned me on even more, deeming it was time I pulled them out slowly*

Nick: *Whines loudly* H-hey ....

Joe: *Shushes him hotly telling him* Shhh my love, what's coming next will be even better I assure you.

Nick: *Shakes waiting eagerly knowing what was about to come* Don't forget the condom. *Reminds him pointing the the box nearby*

Joe: Got it. *Opens up the box finding plenty of condoms in it, so I picked 1 & opened it putting it on myself quickly*

Nick: How does it feel? *Asks curiously*

Joe: *Smacks his butt lightly* Fits like a glove, its perfect. *Returns to Nick positioning myself close to him breathing in* Baby you ready?

Nick: *Squeaks surprised* Yes! *Nods* Be gentle though.

Joe: Anything for you, Nick. *Means it, as I slowly pushing in taking it inch by inch*

Nick: *Cries out biting my lip*

Joe: *Kisses his head nuzzling him lovingly whispering into his ear* Don't hold back your sounds, let every single 1 out. I'm sorry that it hurts, I promise you it won't last long.

Nick: *Nods groaning in pain again*

Joe: *It broke my heart hearing him cry out & groan like he was, its why I didn't dare go any harder or faster. I promised him gentleness, I just want to make love to him. To me its not just sex, its so much more than that. Its love, a love so strong & being inside of him now like this is so phenomenal. We're connected, bonded as 1* Baby I love you so much, hold on my Prince I'll be your strength.

Nick: *Hearing his voice soothed me & just like that after we stayed still together, I finally whispering to him* Please move, Joe.

Joe: You sure?

Nick: Yes. *Nods using 1 of my hands to reach backwards to find his*

Joe: *That was all I need to hear, complying with his request I pulled out slightly & thrust back in as slowly as I could. Definitely for me it was not as easy as I though it was going to be because I wanted to move more, but I held back. The slow pace seemed to go on & on, but in the meantime I set out on a mission to strike that 1 area where Nick would cry out in pleasure*

Nick: *Pushing back against his erection inside me, we moved soft & slow together. I was moaning lowly, panting into the pillow beneath my face. This feeling ... it was almost too much, it felt so good. We seemed to fit together perfectly. His groans of pleasure were making squirm, mixed with the thrusts I was losing my mind. Suddenly then he hit a particular part of me & I arched high into his chest crying out his name in ecstasy* JOE UHHH AHHH-NN!

Joe: Baby ... how ... do .. you ... feel? *Breathes in between thrusts*

Nick: *Moans* S-so ... good ... so ahh, h-hit there again please!

Joe: *Angles my hips as best as I can to hit the special spot of his finding it* Nick God. *Groans pulling out suddenly then*

Nick: *Whines & whimpers @ the sudden lost* J-Joe?!

Joe: *Flips him over from his stomach to his back* I want to see your face. *Pushes back inside of him groaning again* Nick!

Nick: *Arches back high kissing his lips: moaning in his mouth* Joe!

Joe: *Thrusts just as delicately as I did before*

Nick: *Thrusts with him crying out yet again* JoEY!

Joe: *Heart clenches hearing him call me that* Nicky!

Nick: I-I ... think I'm ... ahhh ... close ...

Joe: *Smiles kissing him passionately* Mmm-nn baby ... me too. *Continues to thrust*

Nick: *Cries out then throwing my head back* AHHH JOE! *Comes*

Joe: *Seeing him come undone like he did had to be the most erotic thing I'd ever seen. I shortly followed after groaning loudly* OHHH UH NICK! *Falls on top of him drained of all energy*

Nick: *Panting heavily* Joe .... that ... was ...

Joe: Magical.

Nick: Yes .... *Eyes flutter tiredly, fading fast*

Joe: *Sees this; pecks his lips* Sleep now baby.

Nick: *Closes eyes letting it consume me*

Joe: *Pulls out of him gently, smiles watching him for the longest time. Nothing in the world could ever beat this feeling of being with him, I love that boy so much. I wanted to rest along with him, but then as I looked @ my come covered stomach & his, I decided to quietly get a luke warm cloth wiping the both of us clean. As soon as I finished I also took off the condom throwing it away & I returned back to him climbing back in bed snuggling his cute sleeping self closely to me. I stared @ him, softly caressing his skin tenderly till eventually sleep too enveloped me lastly recalling whispering* I love you Prince Nick.

To Be Continued :-]

Author's Note

Contains episodes 1-54, enjoy :-P