CHAPTER 14 - FAR AWAY FOR FAR TOO LONG...

This time, This place
Misused, Mistakes
Too long, Too late
Who was I to make you wait
Just one chance
Just one breath
Just in case there's just one left
'Cause you know,
you know, you know

Voices echoed loudly through the crowded buliding of the London airport. His breathing was heavy, as he ran inside the buliding, towards the front desk. "I need the first flight out to New York City."

"Okay, sir. Just one moment please." The clerk said, as she began clicking away on her computer.

"Please ma'am, this is an emergancy. I need to get to New York as soon as possible."

"Okay Mr Timberlake, I have one open seat available in couch. Is tha--"

"Yes yes, it's fine. Just charge it to my account."

The clerk finished checking everything and handed him his ticket. "Here you go Mr. Timberlake. Enjoy your flight."

"Thank you." He said quickly, making a run towards his gate. Through the crowded buliding, Justin ran through the crowds of people, trying his hardest not to run, trip, or hit anyone. He finally made it to his gate, handing the flight attendant his ticket and running down the terminal.

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* New York, New York *

That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I miss you
Been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you'll be with me
and you'll never go
Stop breathing if
I don't see you anymore

Shannon smiled slightlyss, as she stepped inside the buliding of Regis and Kelly. This was actually her first apperance and live television. She was starting her first World Tour, her debut album was finally finished and released. This was her brand new start. As a artist and as a woman. She took a deep breath, her bodyguards walking beside her, walking though the buliding towards her dressing room.

"Good morning and welcome to Live with Regis and Kelly. And here are your hosts, Regis and Kelly!"

The entire audience cheered, as Regis and Kelly walked towards their seats on the stage. "Welcome everyone! Today we have a special guest, who is here to talk about her first World Tour, which kicks off today here at Madison Square Garden."

Kelly smiled at Regis, as she turned to look at the camera. "Please join us in giving a round of appaluse for America's hottest new star, Shannon Michael!" Everyone cheered once again, as they all stood up, watching Shannon walked up the stage.

"Good morning Miss Michaels, thank you for being on the show."

Shannon smiled brightly. "Awe, the pleasure is all mine, and please call me Shannon."

"Well, Shannon." Regis chuckled. "Please tell us about your upcoming tour."

Shannon chuckled, as the audience cheered. "Well, it actually starts off today at Madison Square Garden. And it's been something I've been looking forward too since the beginning of my career."

Kelly smiled. "And I see that you first started off as an opening for Justin Timberlake's solo tour. How was that?"

The entire audience cheered, at the mention of Justin's name. But Shannon's heart dropped to the pits of her stomach. "Um... Well, it was quite evidentful." She answered quietly. "I learned alot about the tour life and I'm hoping it mine will be just as successful as his was."

"Well we hope so as well." Regis and Kelly smiled. "We'll be back after this short announcement."

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* J.F.K. airport, a few hours later *

On my knees, I'll ask
Last chance for one last dance
'Cause with you, I'd withstand
All of hell to hold your hand
I'd give it all
I'd give for us
Give anything but I won't give up
'Cause you know,
you know, you know

The plane had landed just a few minutes ago, with the buliding just as crowded. He ran through the buliding, exiting the front doors. With his luck, a taxicab pulled up to the curve. "I need to get to Madison Square Garden." He addressed the cab driver, as he closed the door.

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* Madison Sqaure Garden *

That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I miss you
Been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you'll be with me
and you'll never go
Stop breathing if
I don't see you anymore

Shannon sighed heavily, watching her reflection in the mirror. In just a few minutes, she would be on stage for her first world tour. But her mind seemed to be else where at the moment. She looked at the picture of her, Justin, Brad, and Sylvia sitting in her desk. The picture was taken during the Justin's Christmas party. They both looked happy and possibly in love. But his feelings were far different from hers. He would never care for her the way she cared for him - he didn't love her the way she loved him. She pushed back the tears that threathen to escape, as her manager knocked on the door. It was showtime.

On my knees, I'll ask
Last chance for one last dance
'Cause with you, I'd withstand
All of hell to hold your hand
I'd give it all
I'd give for us
Give anything but I won't give up
'Cause you know,
you know, you know

So far away
Been far away for far too long
So far away
Been far away for far too long
But you know, you know, you know

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For the first time, Justin was grateful for his current status. He was able to get into Madison Square Garden without a problem. Well, except the billions of people who wanted to have a nice piece of him. He ran through the arena without a problem, knowing the place like the back of his hand. He stopped around the VIP section, as he noticed Shannon finishing her first song. The auditorium went wild, once the sone ended and for the first time, he noticed how incredibly beautiful she looked in his eyes.

I wanted
I wanted you to stay
'Cause I needed
I need to hear you say
That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I forgive you
For being away for far too long
So keep breathing
'Cause I'm not leaving you anymore
Believe it
Hold on to me and, never let me go
Keep breathing
'Cause I'm not leaving you anymore
Believe it
Hold on to me and, never let me go

"SHANNON!!!"

Shannon pulled the mic away from her mouth, as she heard her name being yelled. She looked around confused, trying to figure out where the sound came from.

Justin gasped, as he noticed Shannon looking around confused. She heard him? Was he actually that loud? He tryed again. "SHANNON!!!" He exited the VIP section when he noticed her looking his way, her eyes clear with confusion.

He jumped on the stage, as the girls whom were in the audience screamed loudly at his appearance.

"Justin?"

"Shannon.." He stated softly. "I can't help it anymore. I love you too much to be far away from you any longer. I'm sorry I messed up and I'm sorry I hurt you by pushing you away." He stopped for a few seconds, noticing the tears in her eyes. "Please forgive me. Please let me be the one you love and the one you want to spend the rest of your life with. Please give me another chance. Please never let me go."

His breath caught in his thoart, when he realize thr entire auditorium was cheering and sighing happily. He looked at Shannon, a small smile spearding her lips. There was nothing else to be said.

He wrapped his arms around her in a tight embrace, as he catured her lips with his in a swift movement, making the crowd go crazy once again.

"I thought you were afraid to fall in love?" She asked, after she parted away from his lips.

"I am... But something's you can't help who you fall in love with. Even though you're afraid of it."

Shannon smiled, as she kissed him again. "So does this mean we're finally together?"

Justin chuckled, kissing her softly. "Forever." He sighed happily. "Forever, until to the death do us part."



THE END