Reunited
SS by Diane

Britney looks at the magazine in her hand. These pictures are so precious, she thought to herself.

"J, are you sure you want to do this now?"

Justin wraps his arms around her waist and looks over her shoulder.

This was all a puzzle left for the public and media to solve. It's been 1 year and 6 months since the announce of their breakup.

These pictures were taken in the Summer of 2001 during the engagement. They were supposed to be part of their wedding album. It was all

perfect until... The Breakup.

Britney thought and thought of this engagement over and over in her head. She finally came to the conclusion that she was way too young to get married especially with a career like hers. At first it just a break between them. Not an official breakup. But just to get some space and think things over. Time and more time passed when they realized that they needed and official break. They were so young and already in a serious commited relationship. So they decided to make an official break to see things through and test their true love.

"You know. That was kind of smart. Because putting the pictures in a more public and popular magazine will definitely cause a stir and the thoughts will come in faster. But by putting these special pictures in a magazine like "Hello," people would think something's fishy and slowly figure this out. My baby's smart!" Justin smiles.

"Half of it was your idea.." Britney giggles.

"How long do you think they'll know something's up?" She asks looking into his baby blue eyes.

"It doesn't matter. All that matters is that we're here. Together again." Justin whispers placing a soft kiss on her lips.

"This time though, it will be different. We will answer all their questions confidentally and not hide a single thing. We're not going to lie but we'll answer the questions when it comes."

"Yea..." Britney sighs.

"C'mon I'm starving. Lets not worry about those pictures. They'll find out sooner or later." Justin says taking Britney's hand.

As soon as the pictures were released, the public and the media just thought of them as "adorable" and "so much love." Then some people started getting curious. "Why are these pictures released now and not right after they were taken? I smell something fishy.." One reporter had said.

What the media didn't know yet was, Justin and Cameron weren't together anymore.

--- FLASHBACK ---

It was at an airport when Britney and Justin ran into each other, July of 2003. Cameron was with Justin at that time. They had stared each other in the eyes for what seems like forever when Cameron pulled Justin away.

"Justin we have to go. I'm going to be late."

"For what?" He asked never looking at her.

"For reasons Justin! Lets go!"

Britney finally spoke up. "Hi Cameron. Justin.."

"Hey Britney! Long time no see." Cameron said trying to sound nice and putting on a fake smile.

"Yea.. I hope you guys are good." Britney says softly and turning away to leave.

Justin looked down with a pained expression showing in his eyes. "God, she looks so beautiful. I miss her..." He said to himself.

He tried to shake away those feelings as he grabbed the luggage and walked to the plane with Cameron by his side.

Two days later, he ended it with Cameron. Justin felt as if he was in a forced relationship that he didn't want to be in. He felt he didn't need anyone. Except for one person. Britney.

The phone rings as Britney got up sleepily and answered it.

"Hello?"

No answer.

"Hello??" She asks with more force.

She was about to put the phone down when his voice fills the silent, making her heart jump.

"Brit..." Justin says slowly, realizing that he just woke her up.

"Wait.. Were you already sleeping? I'm sorry, maybe I should call back another time." He mumbles quickly.

"Justin, it's fine... What's the reason for your call?"

"God Britney .. Can't I just call without you thinking that theres a big reason? Maybe I just want to know how you're doing."

"No, wait i'm sorry. I didn't mean it to come out that way.. Its just that.."

Justin cut her off.

"No you're right. I'm sorry. Actually theres IS a reason why I called.."

"Ok.. Will you care to tell me then?" She said after a few long seconds had gone by.

"Britney. Are you busy tomorrow?"

"All I have is some dance rehearsals in the morning. And by 5:00 pm, I'll have some free time to myself. Why?"

"Well.. I was wondering.. Can I stop by and see you around 6 then?"

Britney's chest rises and nervousnes settles in.

"Ok." She said finally, wondering what it was all about.

--- END OF FLASHBACK ---

Britney and Justin sit comfortably on the couch at Justin's LA home. He has his arms wrapped around her and were watching TV. Even though they both paid no attention to it. Justin was placing soft kisses on Britney's neck when she turned around to face him.

"Justin?"

"Hmm?"

"A month ago..  When we agreed to start over again. What made you do it?"

"Uhm. Brit. I think you know what makes me do it. You baby." He winks.

"Justinnn.." Britney whines slapping him playfully on the arm then ended up in a fit of laughter.

"Ugh... I mean like .. What made you call me and try to work things out again?"

Justin chuckles.

"I know what you meant.. Uhm I guess I missed you terribly. And I missed you terribly."

"So it takes you a year and a half to miss me terribly?" Britney asks cocking an eyebrow.

"Brit...... Can we talk about this another time? I was enjoying myself until you turned your little self around. I want you right now."

Britney laughs. She starts to place kisses on his lips.

"This. Discussion. Is. Not. Over." She said in between kisses.

Justin carried her to their bedroom never once breaking their passionate kiss.

I was a fool to ever leave your side

Me minus you is such a lonely ride

That break-up we had has made me lonesome and sad

I realize I love you 'cuz I want you back, hey-hey

I spent the evening with the radio

Regret the moment that I let you go

Our quarrel was such a way of learning so much

I know now that I love you 'cuz I need your touch, hey-hey

Reunited and it feels so good

Reunited 'cuz we understood

There's one perfect fit and sugar this one is it

We both are so excited 'cuz we're reunited, hey-hey

I sat here starin' at the same old wall

Came back to life just when I got your call

I wished I could climb right through the telephone line

And give you what you want so you would still be mine, hey-hey

I can't go cheatin' hone, I can't play

I found it very hard to stay away

As we reminice on precious moments like this

I'm glad we're back together 'cuz I missed your kiss, hey-hey

Reunited and it feels so good

Reunited 'cuz we understood

There's one perfect fit and sugar this one is it

We both are so excited 'cuz we're reunited, hey-hey

Oh

Lovin' lover this is solid love

And you're exactly what I'm dreamin' of

All through the day, and all through the night

I'll give you all the love I have with all my might, hey-hey

Reunited and it feels so good

Reunited 'cuz we understood

There's one perfect fit and sugar this one is it

We both are so excited 'cuz we're reunited, hey-hey

- - - - - - Reunited by Peaches and Herb