In the Middle
SS by Stacey
PG-13
Chapter 1:
It was a typical summer day in New York City. Britney was finished with recording her fourth album, so from now until it was time to do photo shoots and videos, she would just take it easy and chill out in the city. Today, she had been shopping (at Betsey Johnson of course!) so on her way home she decided to get her favorite frappuccino from Starbucks.
As soon as she entered Starbucks, she had a weird feeling in her stomach though, and she knew exactly was it was the minute she looked at the far table to the left. Justin was there. She hadn’t seen Justin for a couple of months, so she didn’t know what to do. Should she mind her own business or go over and talk to him? For now, she would just buy her drink and then maybe leave? That certainly seems like a good plan…
There was no turning back now; she was ready to just walk out the door. But before she opened the door, a familiar voice stopped her.
“Hey Brit, over here!” Justin called, trying not to get too much attention.
A slight smile crept from her lips as she turned around and walked towards Justin.
“Hi.” Britney said as she approached the table.
“What’s up?” Justin simply asked.
“Not a whole lot right now. Doing stuff for charities, hosting concerts, and just making appearances here and there. What brings you to New York?” Britney said as she took the seat that Justin politely offered her.
“My tour with Christina. We’re performing at MSG tomorrow night.” Justin replied.
“Oh, duh! I should’ve guessed that!” Britney exclaimed.
“Yea…so how are thing with you? You look great by the way.” Justin said.
“Things are great actually. I’ve gotten a lot done, so I’m just enjoying my little time off.” Britney replied.
“I hear ya. Well I’m glad things are working out for you.” Justin said.
“Thanks. Yea, I am too.” Britney replied with a smile.
“Well, I don’t want to keep you from anything because it looked like you were in a hurry, so I’ll let you go.” Justin said, getting up from his seat.
“Yea, well it was nice seeing you here. We should accidentally bump into each other more often.” Britney joked a little.
“Oh, you can count on it. Why don’t you come to the show tomorrow night if you’re not busy?” Justin suggested.
“All right, I’ll see what my plans are then. You have my cell #, so give me a call about it tomorrow.” Britney said getting out of her seat and clearing her place.
Justin stepped closer to her and engulfed Britney in a warm hug. He leaned closer to her to whisper something in her ear, “I remembered this was your favorite table to sit at.” He then lightly kissed her forehead.
Britney couldn’t find any words to say. She was absolutely on cloud nine right now.
“Well, I guess this is bye for now.” Britney said, taking a step back.
“Yea…bye.” Justin replied with a smile.
Britney turned around and headed for the door. By the time she was about to open it and leave, she looked back at Justin, smiled, and waved. Justin smiled back and gave her a little wink.