My Valentine
SS by Diane

"Hello?"

"Oh hey Brit. Sorry if I woke you." Justin stammered hearing Britney's groggily voice.

Britney suddenly sat up eyes widen.

"Justin? No, that's ok.. Is there something wrong?" A hint of worry laced Britney's voice.

"No, everything's fine."

Relief went through Britney.

"Ok.. Then what's the reason for your call?"

A few seconds of silence passed by as Britney heard only the sound of Justin breathing.

"Justin?"

"Oh uhm.. You're in LA right?"

"Yea."

Justin had no idea why he was so nervous to ask her.

"Would you like to meet up with me for lunch maybe?" He finally stuttered out.

Britney didn't know what to say.

"I take that as a no. Sorry if I bothered you." Justin said disappointedly.

"Wait no, don't go." Britney said quickly. "I'd love to have lunch with you."

Oh god, what am I getting myself into. Britney thought to herself.

"Really?" Justin brightened as relief passed through his body.

"Yes really. Why not?" Britney smiled.

"Ok that's great. How about 12 PM at the Ivy?"

Britney looked over at the alarm clock reading 9:46 AM.

"Sounds good. I'll see you there then."

"Ok bye, Brit."

"Bye Justin."

'Wow, I wonder what this is all about.' Britney put down her cell phone and stared at it.

A sudden knock on the door startled her as she quickly got back from her thoughts.

"I'm coming."

Britney opened the door to see Fe standing there with a fresh cup of coffee.

"Hey boo, did I wake you?"

"Hi Fe. No, I was already awake. Just got off the phone with someone." Britney smiled as Fe handed her the cup of hot coffee. "Thanks for the coffee."

"You're welcome sweetie. Was that someone anyone special?" Fe winked.

Britney laughed softly.

"Well yeah I guess you can say he's pretty special."

They continued to walk back inside her hotel suite as they sat down on the sofa.

Fe smiled and nodded waiting for Britney to say anything else.

"Fe."

"Yes Brit?"

"Justin. It was Justin. He invited me to have lunch with him today." Britney stared down at her hands.

Fe gasped.

"Oh really? That's nice." Fe smiled brightly.

"Yeah but I'm not so sure about it all, you know? I don't know if I'm doing the right thing."

"Well Britney. All I can say is. You two enjoy today."

Britney looked at Fe curiously and furrowed her eyebrows.

"C'mon boo. Don't tell me you forgot what today is." Fe opened her mouth in surprise.

"What Fe? Today. Not anyone's birthday I don't think.."

"Britneeeey. It's Valentine's day!" Fe squealed touching Britney's knee.

"Oh my god. Feb 14th, it is. I can't believe I didn't remember that." Britney laughed.

Britney's face suddenly turned serious.

"Fe, if it's Valentine's day, shouldn't he be doing stuff with Cameron? She wouldn't be happy if I was having lunch with him. Or what if she's going to be there? What if they're just going to tell me some news and -"

Fe cut her off. "Britney. Enough with the What If's. The only way to find out if that you talk to him. I personally don't think she's gonna be there with him."

Britney nodded her head slowly.

"Yeah. We'll see."

A knock came on the door once again.

Britney stood up, "I'll get it."

"Room service. Hmm, I didn't order anything yet." Britney said as she opened the door to find a young man in a white uniform outfit.

"Hey, what can I do for you?" Britney smiled at him.

"Hi, Ms. Spears?"

"Yes."

"I have some deliveries for you." The young man smiled softly as he took the bouquet of flowers from the cart.

Britney gasped softly as he handed her the flowers.

"Aww. Oh wow. My favorite pink and white roses with long stems of white tulips."

"Thank you. Was there a card or note with it?"

"No ma'm. Unless it's tucked on there somewhere. But other than that, there's all it is." The young man nodded.

"Ok thank you." Britney smiled softly.

"No problem." The young man waved and left to his other tasks.

Britney closed the door behind her and smelled the flowers.

"Oh my. Those are so beautiful!" Fe exclaimed as Britney walked back towards her.

"Yes aren't they." Britney smiled.

"Who are they from?"

"Fe, there's only one person who me these exact same flowers."

"Justin." Fe's eyes widened again.

"Hmm mm." Britney nodded still gaping at the flowers.

"Wow." Fe said giddily excited as to what she thought was gonna happen.

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Justin sat looking around at the Ivy. He smiled to himself as he recalled some special memories he had here with her. He looked at his watch.

11:56.

She should be here soon, he thought.

"Hey sir, are you ready to order?" A waitress came by.

"No, I'm waiting for someone." He smiled.

"Ok no problem. I'll come back in a little bit." The waitress smiled back as she walked off.

Justin picked up a magazine that was laying in the center of the table and began flipping through it.

He looked up when he heard someone clear their throat.

"Brit." He smiled standing up to hug her.

"Hey Justin." She smiled wrapping her arms around his neck and smelled that familiar scent of him.

"You look beautiful." Justin said as they pulled away.

"You don't look so bad yourself." Britney giggled.

After they pulled away, they both sat down in their chairs, feeling that awkward tension.

"So, uhm. How are you?"

Light conversation, Britney thought.

"I'm good. You?"

"Good." Britney nodded.

They picked up their menu and started to look through it."

"I think I'll have what I usually get, the shrimp special." Britney skimmed through the menu.

Justin nodded, "Yeah me too."

Just then, the waitress came by back again.

"Hi. Are you ready to take your orders?" The girl smiled.

Britney and Justin looked up at her.

"Yes. We'll both have the shrimp special and some salad." Justin smiled.

"Ok sounds good. Would you two like to have our special Valentines Day dessert with that?"

"That'd be awesome." Justin grinned.

"All righty. We'll have your food ready in a few. By the way, you two look so cute." The girl giggled.

Britney blushed and smiled.

"Well, thank you. I think the beautiful one here is her though." Justin nodded to Britney.

"Justin." Britney blushed. "Aww that's sweet of you," She smiled at the girl.

The girl smiled and nodded, going back to the kitchen.

"So uhm, Justin. I wanted to ask you something." Britney nervously fidgeted with her hands on her lap.

"Ok." Justin said encouraging her to go on.

"I .. I'm confused. I don't know what all this is about. And I was just reminded this morning that it's Valentine's Day today. I can't believe I didn't remember," Britney chuckled softly, " And well, why are you here with me? Shouldn't you be with someone? Especially on this special day.."

Justin took a deep breath.

"First of all, I'm not with her anymore. So no, there's no one for me to be with on this special day. Except only one person I've always only wanted to be with especially on this day." Justin smiled softly.

Britney looked up at him.

"Oh. You and Cameron -"

"Yes. We broke up. So you don't have to worry about her because she's no longer part of my life." Justin took Britney's hands that were now resting on the table.

"Oh ok. I'm sorry."

"For what?"

"I don't know."

Justin chuckled, "Typical Britney. Always apologizing in the wrong moments."

"Shut up." Britney glared then laughed.

"I missed that." Justin said softly.

"What?"

"Your smile and that laugh."

"Oh," Britney blushed, "I missed you too, - I mean your smile and laughter." Britney corrected herself.

Justin chuckled, "I know what you mean. Britney, god you don't know how much I really do miss you," He took her hands in his and stared into her eyes.

Chills went up Britney's spine.

God, he's the only one who could ever do this to me. Britney thought to herself.

"I.. I miss you too Justin. So much."

They stared into each others eyes as they both slowly started to lean in over the table.

Justin tilted his head to the side and their lips were a couple inches apart.

They both jumped and suddenly pulled away when they heard someone clear their throat.

"Sorry to interrupt. But I have your food ready." A waiter smiled, taking the plates out of the tray.

Britney and Justin laughed softly and smiled at him.

"Those look delicious, thank you," said Britney.

"Yes. You don't have the best timing but thanks." Justin winked.

"Justin." Britney glared.

Justin laughed and put his hands up in defeat, "I'm kidding man, I'm kidding. You have a great day today." Justin smiled at the waiter.

"Thanks," The young man chuckled, "Seems like you two will have a really good one today too." With a wink he walked off.

Britney laughed softly, shaking her head.

"What?" Justin mumbled after a bite of his food.

"Nothing. He was a cute one."

Justin raised an eyebrow.

Britney pretended to ignore him and took a bite out of her food.

When she looked up, she found his eyes still staring at her.

"What?"

"Ya know, its not nice to hit on waiters when you're having lunch with your own date."

"What? I wasn't hitting on him. I just said he was cute." Britney stated.

Justin sighed and went back to eating his food.

"I guess that hasn't changed," Britney said trying not to smile.

"What are you talking about?"

"Your jealousy."

"I wasn't jealous."

"That's not what I'm seeing." Britney raised her eyebrows.

"What's there to be jealous of? I'm the one having lunch with Britney Spears." Justin stated matter-of-factly.

Britney laughed.

"I guess so."

After a few minutes of eating in silence, Justin spoke up.

"Do you have anything planned for today?"

"I don't think so," Britney looked up at him. "Why?"

"I was just sort of wondering," Justin cleared his throat. "If you want to come to my house and just hang out you know?"

A smile slowly crept among Britney's face.

"That.. that sounds great. I'd love to."

Britney noticed Justin's face relax and was smiling at her with the most genuine smile.

After they were finished eating, the waiter brought on the receipt and Justin gave him his credit card.

They walked together to the back to get their cars.

"So uh. You can just follow me." Justin unlocked his car and looked over at Britney a few parking spaces to the right.

"Ok." Britney smiled.

Britney parked her car behind Justin's on the driveway to his garage.

She closed her eyes for a few seconds and thought about what she was doing.

She jumped slightly startled by the knock on the window.

"Hey, you ok in there?" Justin had a concerned look on his face.

"Yeah, yeah. I'm fine," Britney smiled at him as she unlocked her door.

Justin stood back as she climbed out.

"You sure? You know if you don't want to do this, it's ok. I mean -"

"Justin, I'm fine." Britney cut him off.

"Brit, we may not have been together for a while but that doesn't mean I know you any less. I can see it in your eyes that something's wrong," Justin placed his hands on her shoulders and looked deeply into her eyes. "What is it?"

Britney looked down and sighed.

"Can we talk inside?"

Justin kept his eyes on her and nodded, "Yeah, let's go."

Britney followed him into his house. He motioned for her to sit on the couch and she did so.

Justin sat beside her and waited for her to talk.

"Justin.. I'm. I'm just scared. I don't know where this next step is taking us. I know part of me likes it and wants it but the other part just wants to hold back. I don't want to go through any pain like that ever again."

Justin nodded and put his hands softly on hers, "I feel the same way, Brit. Exactly the same way. But, don't you think we still have something? Don't you feel that our love is worth taking a risk for?"

"Our love." Britney said softly.

"Yeah. You.. you do still love me right?"

Britney stayed silent for a few seconds.

"Oh god. I didn't know. I thought, I thought. I'm sorry, I was wrong to think we could work it out. I thought there was still love. I shouldn't have - "

Britney placed her lips over his to cut him off his ramblings. The kiss grew intense as she opened her mouth more for him.

She pulled away to catch her breath.

"Wow. What was that for?" Justin whispered still shocked by her sudden move.

"I still love you, Justin. I never stopped and I never will." Britney finally managed to say.

A smile crept on Justin's face as he leaned back down to touch her lips with his.

"I missed you." He mumbled against her lips.

"I missed you too." Britney giggled leaning in to continue the kiss.  

They spent most of the afternoon just watching TV and sharing intimate kisses.

"So we're really going to work it out." Britney leaned her head against his shoulder.

"You say that like it's a question." Justin chuckled, "Of course baby. We were meant to be." Justin smiled turning his head to kiss her softly on the head.

"I'm glad. I've never been as happy as I am when I'm with you."

"Me too. Only you can make me truly happy."

Britney giggled as she looked at his eyes, then down to his lips. She captured his mouth with her own as he continued to deepen their kiss.

She straddled his lap with his hands rubbing on her thighs. She started kissing down to his neck making him moan softly.

Justin couldn't take it anymore so he rolled them over so that he was laying on top of her on the couch. He started kissing her neck, her hands caressing his newly growing curls.

Just as he was placing his hands under her shirt, the phone rang.

"Damn." Justin muttered as he rested his forehead against hers and gave her a short kiss before he got up to get the phone.

Britney giggled and sat up.

"Hello?" He said with a little annoyance in his voice.

"Got you at a bad time?" Cameron said over the phone.

"What? Why'd you call?" Justin said irritated.

"Damn, Justin. Just wanted to see how you were doing."

"Well, I'm doing great. Better than ever. Bye. And don't call me again." Justin was about to click off the phone.

"What the hell is your problem? Don't you miss me at all?" Cameron spat.

"No, I don't. Please, just leave me alone ok?"

"You know you want me back." Cameron said huskily.

"Goodbye Cameron." Justin rolled his eyes and hung up on her.

Justin started walking back towards the couch where Britney was sitting.

"Cameron?" Britney raised an eyebrow.

"Yeah. Don't worry about her. I want nothing to do with her." Justin softly smiled and kissed the side of her temple.

"Ok. But what did she want?"

"Me." Justin laughed.

"Hah. But who doesn't?" Britney winked.

"I don't care who does. Just as long as you do."

"That's good. Same goes for me." Britney smiled.

They leaned in for another passionate kiss. 

"What do you want to eat for dinner?" Justin asked Britney as he took a glance at the kitchen.

"Hmm. I want to cook something for you."

"Oh really. As long as it can't kill me then I'll be up for it."

Britney laughed as she slapped his arm playfully.

"No, really. I've learned how to cook some good stuff." Britney raised her eyebrows up and down.

"Very well then. I'd love to try some of Miss Britney's hot cookin'."

Britney giggled, "Ok. I'll look in your kitchen to see what you have." Britney said standing up.

Justin followed her and wrapped his arms around her waist.

"From what I can see, I think I'll be able to make some spicy chicken, rice, and mashed potatoes."

"Mm. Sounds really good."

"I'm going to need some things from the store though. Do you think you can get me some pepper, gravy, and lettuce?"

"Of course. Let me go get my keys and I'll be right back."

"Ok, and I'll get started on what I can with these. Thanks sweetie."

"Yep. I can't wait to see what you make." Justin smiled as he leaned down to give Britney a quick kiss on the lips.

Britney slapped his butt, "Hurry up."

Justin laughed, "I'll be getting you back for that."

"And I'll be waiting," Britney laughed.

"Oh wait. One more thing!" Britney yelled as he opened the door, "Get some ice cream."

"How could I forget," Justin laughed. "All right baby I'll be right back."

Britney began to get out the pots and pans and start preparing the stuff she needed.

She started to sing as she put vegetables in the pot and mixing them. She was frying chicken in the other pan.

After about 20 minutes of cooking, she heard the doorbell ring.

"What'd he do with his keys." Britney mumbled to herself.

She put her mitten off and went to get the door.

"That was kind of quick." She laughed.

She stopped shortly and her eyes widened as she saw who was in front of her.

"Cameron. What are you doing here?"

"Britney? I should be asking you that question." Cameron glared.

"I'm here with Justin."

"Oh really. We'll see about that." Cameron scoffed as she shoved her way in.

"You should leave. I don't think neither of us want you here." Britney said as calmly as she could.

"No, I think you should leave. Justin doesn't need you. For a long time now he hasn't."

"That shows how much you know." Britney said getting angry.

"Yeah I do know. He loves me, not you. Can't you get that over in your little head?" Cameron stepped forward.

"Cameron, you and Justin are over. He told me that, and I know that. So what you're doing here, I don't know. But it's best if you just go." Britney pointed to the door.

"Uh no. I don't think so. What's that smell? You cooking something?" Cameron looked towards the kitchen.

"Oh my god. I better go check on it." Britney rushed to the kitchen and turned off the stove.

Cameron laughed as she followed her in the kitchen, "So this little bitch can cook?"

Britney just glared at her and muttered under her breath, "Like you can do anything."

Cameron heard this as she moved forward to where Britney was standing.

"What was that?"

"Nothing."

"Oh I heard you."

"Good for you. What are you going to do about it?" Britney retorted.

Cameron fumed, her hand went across Britney's face.

"What the fuck is going on in here?!" Justin yelled as he rushed over to Britney, shoving Cameron away.

"Brit, baby are you ok?" He ran his hand softly over her face looking upset.

"I'm ok."

Justin turned around and walked towards Cameron.

"What the hell are you doing here?! And how dare you to put your hands on her!" Justin fumed still walking towards her.

"Oh hi, Justin." Cameron smiled nervously.

"Don't fucking play with me, you bitch."

Cameron gasped, "Did you just call me a bitch?"

"Yes I did. You know you are damn lucky I was brought up to never hit girls." Justin pointed a finger at her.

"Fuck you. And fuck that slut over there." Cameron trembled pointing a finger at Britney.

Justin pulled her hand down, "Don't ever call her anything like that."

Cameron just laughed and shook her head.

"Just get the fuck out of here, Cameron. I don't ever want to see your damn face near my sight or Britney's ever again. You understand? Or there will be some serious trouble." Justin said angrily.

"Whatever. You're delusional."

"Just get out damn it. NOW."

Cameron glared at him and Britney both as she walked out of the house.

Justin just stood there breathing heavily until they heard her car get out of the driveway.

He suddenly turned around facing Britney as he leaned down to hug her close.

"I'm so sorry about that." Justin said softly placing kisses all over her face.

"It's all right, Justin. I'm ok, a little shocked but ok." She smiled at him, "Are you ok? You were a little tense."

"I know. I'm ok though. I just can't stand anyone to hurt you. Especially physically like that."

"I'm a toughie. You should know that." Britney laughed.

Justin laughed with her. He took her face in his hands and looked solemnly into her beautiful brown eyes.

"I love you."

Britney bit her lip, tears started to form in her eyes.

"I love you too."

Justin smiled and leaned down, kissing her deeply.

He pulled away softly, and looked at her with the most gorgeous eyes going deep into her soul.