After All (A Jordan Knight/Joe McIntyre Fanfiction)

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The beach is packed when Jordan and Andi arrive. The other guys are all waiting on Jordan. "There you are. Where have you been? It's time to get started." Donnie can't believe Jordan's running so late for this. His eyes go from Jordan over to Andi and back to Jordan. Jordan sees the smile forming on his lips. Jordan shakes his head. "Tell me the truth Jordan" Donnie whispers. "Are you fucking her? I mean honestly no one could blame you. She's fucking sexy as hell." Jordan shakes his head, but gives himself away because he can't keep the grin off his face. "Shut up Donnie, okay, just shut up. Nothing is going on with Andi, she's my kids friend." Jordan walks onto the stage putting an end to this conversation.

Andi finds Amber standing just off stage. "Hey girl how was your and Joe's romantic escape?" Amber is all smiles with a little blush. "Oh my God it was amazing. We took a boat out and Joe found this little island. We went snorkeling and found this private cave. And we got to have a little alone time."

"I'm happy to hear you guys had a good time. You definitely deserve it. It makes my heart happy to see you happy." Amber stares at her best friend. Something isn't right with her, Andi isn't the sweet sentimental type. Andi shows her happiness through sarcasm. But she swears she sees tears in her eyes. "You okay Andi? You're not your usual crude and dirty minded self. The Andi I know and love would have made some nasty comment about me and Joe fucking in that hidden cave. What's going on?" Amber watches her best friend closely, her eyes are staring over at the stage. "Did Jordan do something today? Did he say something mean to you?"

Andi looks at Amber, "No, no he was great today. We had a really fun time. I'm just a little bummed I guess. I think I'm ready to settle down and find someone to be with. I'm tired of being single and playing the field. I want what you have." This shocks Amber, Andi's always been the girl who never wanted to settle down. She didn't believe in monogamy, thought it was unnatural to be with one person for life. "You'll find someone. It's not like you've really ever looked for the right man for you. Just open up your heart and you'll find him. Then we could double date and have dinner parties together." Amber swears she sees Andi's eyes drift back to the stage, but it's only for a second. Then she looks at Amber and finally smiles. "You know I think you may be right. I'll find my Mr. Right. So when are you going to tell me about that diamond you're wearing?"

Amber looks down at her hand, she'd almost forgotten she hadn't told Andi about it yet. "Oh my gosh Andi, I've been keeping it pretty quiet until I tell my parents. I've only told Jordan, but I swear I meant to tell you. Joe asked me to marry him and I said yes." Andi hugs Amber. "You better have said hell yes!! You two are going to make the cutest babies!" This makes them both laugh. "Slow down Andi, let us get married first before you have us having beautiful babies. You know you'll have to be my maid of honor."

"Well duh, who the hell else would you ask? I mean I'm like your only girlfriend. And I'd be honored." This time Amber hugs Andi, she squeezes her so tightly Andi almost can't breathe. When Amber looks up she sees both Joe and Jordan staring at them. She's not sure about the looks on their faces, so she just smiles and waves at them. Joe waves back and blows her a kiss, Jordan just quickly looks away.

When the show is over Amber runs to Joe's waiting arms. He swings her around as she tells him how great he was. Jordan just quickly walks back to the boat that will carry them back to the ship. "Is Pops alright? I think he's upset about me ditching him with Andi today. I'm not sure he really likes her that much. Now I feel guilty for just leaving without talking to him."

Joe takes Amber's face in his hands. "Jordan is fine. He'd never be upset with you. He loves you. And I'm sure he likes Andi just fine. Stop worrying about it. Did you tell Andi we're engaged? I saw you two hugging."

Amber starts smiling from ear to ear. "Yes I had to tell her. I just couldn't keep that a secret from her anymore. That's okay with you isn't it?" He pulls her to him, "Of course it is my love." They slowly walk to the boat, enjoying the sand under their feet, watching the sunset and just enjoying being in paradise with each other a little longer. When they reach the boat Amber lets go of Joe's hand, "I'm going to go talk to Pops."

Amber takes the empty seat next to Jordan. "Hey Pops. Sorry about ditching you today. I really should have talked to you before just putting you off. I hope you didn't mind me sending Andi to keep you company. It wasn't too terrible was it? I mean I'm not even sure you like Andi or if you two get along."

"Sweetheart, it was totally fine. I understand you and Joe wanting some alone time. You take it where you can find it. And it's fine that you sent Andi to keep me company. She's nice. It wasn't terrible at all. I actually had a really good time with her." Jordan's eyes find Andi sitting across the boat from him. She's looking at him. He smiles slightly and gives her a very quick wink. Then he turns his attention back to Amber. "Honey you have nothing to be sorry for. I'm not upset with you and we're fine. I love you for thinking about me like this though. You're such an amazing daughter. And I'm so lucky to have you."

The rest of the cruise goes by in a blur. Amber and Joe grow more and more in love. They are inseparable, spending every free minute together. The night before they disembark the ship Joe and Amber are packing up before they get ready for GPS Night. "Amber I want you to move in with me when we get off this ship. I don't want to spend a single night away from you again. And if you don't want to live in my house, we can find a place we can make ours. I just want you with me."

"Okay." Amber plays it cool but inside she's jumping up and down.

Joe grabs her around the waist and playfully throws her on the bed. He starts tickling her ribs. "Okay? Just okay? I want to see more enthusiasm out of you girl." She's laughing so hard she can't say anything. When he let's up she yells, "Yes, yes I'll move in with you. Nothing would make me happier." Satisfied with her more enthusiastic answer Joe kisses her passionately, happy they'll start their life together when they step off this ship.