Be Alright

Chapter 22: Playtime

This boy and his games, I thought and laughed to myself. That last line felt really familiar. I bit my lip, smiling like a fool at the card. At the other end of the couch there was a wrapped box. I gently tore off the paper and inside was a box of chocolates. There was a note inside that said:

"I will buy you expensive chocolate."

I suddenly remembered where the two lines were from. In the OLLG video Justin had written "I have your scarf, if you want it back, find me!" on a paper, and he'd also written "I will buy you expensive chocolate." I reminisced for a minute, remembering the video. I felt that damn nostalgia again..It hit me pretty hard. I thought about where to look for the next balloon.

'Here's a hint I think you really might need: It's where we had a little fight, good luck..and I hope you succeed.'

A little fight? Well the first time we fought was...back at my arpartment. I remembered clearly now. It was about Chris. Justin got all possessive and finally admitted that he wanted what we had to be exclusive. So..I was guessing I'd find a balloon at my apartment. I drove back and Caroline answered the door, grinning.

"Justin came by." She said. "He was being shady but told me not to say anything."

I narrowed my eyes at her and then grinned as she moved aside. I walked in, and right near the wall where Justin and I had yelled at each other, there was a floating blue balloon with a card attached. Underneath was a small bag.

"He's such a catch." Care swooned and I laughed shyly, reaching for the card.

Congrats. You found the second balloon; I knew you probably would. But can you find the third one? I really think you should.

In order to find the next ballon, I guess you'll need a clue.. How about we get something sweet? An icy treat just for you.

We don't have to go somewhere special- somewhere close will do just fine. Don't get lost babe, I can't wait till you're mine.

I couldn't stop smiling. I felt myself tearing up at the memories I had related to One Less Lonely Girl. I opened the bag, and inside was a photograph. It was one that Justin and I had taken the other day. He was kissing my cheek while smiling, and I was beside him, laughing. I remember telling him that it was my favorite picture that we took. Under the photo was a bag of Hershey's Kisses. I turned it over where I found more writing.

"I will shower you with kisses."

My vision started to blur and the tears began to fall as I remembered this part of the video. I didn't really know exactly why I was crying, but I was. I sunk to the ground and sat. The song brought back so many memories from when I used to obsess over Justin, wait for new music and get excited when he came close to home.

"Hey..Are you okay." Care asked, putting a hand on my shoulder. I nodded and laughed. "Do you know where to go?" Care asked. "I read the card on the balloon...sorry." She bit her lip nervously as I chuckled.

"It's fine." I said, wiping my tears with the back of my hand. "...This one's much harder than the last..But I think I know where to go."

"Where?" She asked.

"Well..Back before the tour..Justin and I always used to go for ice cream at N'ice Cream's. It's just a few blocks down from here, so it's close and he said "Somewhere close will do just fine." I answered. Care just stared at me and pulled her lips into a fine line.

"You KNOW don't you?!" I said, taking a step towards her. She turned and ran as I started to chase her.

"Tell me!!!" I yelled and laughed breathlessly.