"Hey AJ. Do you know…" Brian froze in the doorway, the hand holding the cookie he was munching on was suspended halfway to his mouth.
AJ glanced over his shoulder at him. "Do I know what?" he asked, laying his head back on Lori's lap, looking back at the TV.
"Do…do you…uh…" Brian shook his head. "Do you know where my notebook is?"
"Up front, I think," AJ mumbled waving his hand behind him.
Brian looked at the two of them for a moment, confusion all over his face. "Thanks," he said softly, going back up front. Clicking open his cell phone, he pushed the speed dial button for Leighanne. "Hey sweetie," he said as she answered. "I've an interesting situation that I need help dealing with. >pause< AJ and Lori. >pausepause< Watching a movie. >pausepause< No. He's just got his head on her lap and she's got her arm around him. >pause< Asleep I think. >pause< Carrie went home or something. >pausepause< I think she's gonna meet us in St. Louis or something. I don't know for sure. Why? >pausepause< Yeah. But that was so long ago. Do you really think they'd be getting together after all this time? >pausepausepause< They HAVE?!?!?!? I live with these guys 24/7. You're with them a couple of weeks out of the month. How do YOU know all of this?," Brian laughed. "I must be a complete idiot. Man, did AJ know? >pause< Hmm. So what about him and Lori, I'm assuming you know something that I don't about THAT? >pausepausepause< Alesha knows? >pausepause< Yeah, I know she and Lori are best friends. >pausepause< Women. Always sticking together. >pause< Hmmm…," Brian sighed. "Oh well. I just wish someone would've prepared me for it >pausepausepause< I hope Kevin doesn't wake up and find them. >pausepause< Yeah, I know. But that won't stop him from going ballistic. >pausepausepause< Okay, baby. I love you. >pause< Okay. Bbye," he said as he clicked the phone shut. Spotting his notebook on the floor under the table, he sat down and reached for it. Opening it up, he looked at the song he'd been working on. Soon, all thoughts of AJ and Lori and Kevin and Carrie were forgotten as his mind became lost in the lyrics that he was writing.
Howie looked down at Rebecca, sleeping peacefully in his arms. He smiled softly as he thought about the last couple of days. Putting all thoughts of time and tomorrows out of their minds, they began focusing on the here and now, enjoying the company of one another. Tracing the curve of her cheek gently, he muttered, "God I wish we weren't on this stupid bus." Unable to resist, he leaned in and kissed her gently, running his hand down her arm and back up, brushing against the side of her breast lightly. She moved slightly in her sleep, pressing more of her against his hand. He ran his thumb across her nipple, feeling it harden through the flimsy material of her T-shirt. He cupped her breast, gently pushing up and squeezing, watching her eyes tighten and lips part. Letting go he smiled as a small frown turned her beautiful lips downward, and a crease appeared between her brows. He ran his hand down the center of her, resting it on her stomach, his fingers pointing down. Her tongue snuck out to wet her lips, inviting him to kiss her. His lips were on hers again, as his hand slid down further, touching her lightly through her panties. He could feel her awaken slowly to the soft caresses his fingers were giving her. Howie slipped his hand inside the black silk, feeling her readiness. Rebecca reached up, putting her hand on his arm, with a bit of pressure. Opening his eyes, he looked into her bright blue eyes, now a dark midnight color. "Want me to stop?" he whispered as he kissed her neck.
She shook her head slowly, biting her lower lip and arching her back slightly as he slipped a finger inside her. "Howie," she moaned quietly, gasping as a second finger joined the first. Her hand gripped his arm, her nails digging into it. Her breathing was becoming more erratic as he moved his fingers in and out deeper and faster.
"What baby," he whispered, nibbling her skin softly.
Feeling herself about to give in to the passion threatening to overcome her, she pushed him away. She freed her other arm and slid his boxers slowly from his body. Running her fingers down his chest, her nails left soft red marks on his otherwise unblemished skin. "You are so perfect," she murmured.
He chuckled light. "Perfect, eh?" his breath caught as she grasped his manhood at the base, squeezing and sliding up slowly, running her thumb lightly across the tip. "Do that again, and the whole bus is gonna know how much I want you," he hissed softly as her tongue teased him.
"And how much do you want me?" she asked quietly, sucking on the tip.
"I…umm…oh GOD," he groaned, biting his lip to keep from crying out as he felt her hot mouth surround him. He could feel her soft, wet tongue tracing circles along his shaft as she sucked. "God, Bec…" he moaned, pulling her up to him, crushing his lips to hers. Rolling her over, he positioned himself above her. His lips never left hers as he slid himself slowly into her tight, warm center. He hooked his arms under shoulders, his groans of pleasure buried in her as he began to push and pull himself in and out slowly. Rebecca's nails raked his back, squeezing him as she felt herself tightening around him. He felt something sting the top of his arm as his lips locked to the soft skin of her neck, muffling the cry of passion that escaped him as he released himself into her.
"Ohmigawd," Howie heard her giggled.
"What?" he asked raising his head. Looking in the direction of her gaze, his eyes widened. "Wild animal that you are," he chuckled. "That would explain the burning sensation," he muttered as he took in the teeth marks she had left on his arm.
"I am so sorry," she mumbled looking away.
"Don't be baby," he said turning her face towards him. "It's…kinda cool," he grinned kissing her softly.
Rebecca laughed. "Until you have to explain it to the guys."
He rolled off from her, pulling her close. "I'm not worried about it," he said kissing the side of her head as she snuggled up, fitting perfectly beside him. Wrapping his arms around her, he murmured, "Perfect," as they slowly drifted off to sleep.
Rolling over in his bunk, Kevin opened his eyes to find himself looking into a pair of inky black ones. He sighed, taking the picture down off of the wall. Staring at it, memories flooded his mind of the night it was taken.
Brian and Nick were off at some charity basketball game, and Howie was doing some promotional thing down in Puerto Rico. They had been given two weeks off from their tour and the boys were enjoying it to its fullest. Kevin and AJ decided to go to a club, and as usual, AJ called Carrie. She looked beautiful. The black leather pants fit her snugly in all the right places, while the see through green shirt revealed everything that wasn't hidden by the black lace bra she wore underneath. They had danced many times that night, leaving AJ to find entertainment somewhere else. He disappeared with some random girl leaving Kevin and Carrie alone. They hung out a while longer, both knowing they'd rather be somewhere else but neither wanting to make the first move. Eventually, they did make the move and spent what was to become the first of many evenings together.
The picture, taken by AJ, was of Carrie being her usual self - crazy and silly. She was sitting on Kevin's lap, her arms around his neck, pretending to be falling off. Her legs were flying out to the side wildly. She was so beautiful and carefree. He didn't realize until recently just how much she still meant to him. And now, the chance to be with her for more than just a night was his to take. But he wasn't sure he could do that to Lori. Kevin sighed again, closing his eyes. He was soon sleeping; dreaming not of hazel eyes and long red hair, but of black eyes, and hair the color of ebony.
Lori nodded. "Think he'll say anything?"
AJ shrugged. "Knowing BRok, he'll call up Leighanne and she'll tell him to see what's up before sticking his nose into it." AJ sat up and kissed her softly. "I love you," he whispered.
"I love you, too," she said, smiling.
"I hafta go call my mom and see if she's gonna be able to make it to the St. Louis show."
Lori nodded. "Okay," she said as he got up and sauntered off to his bunk. Picking up her phone, she hit the button for Alesha's number. "Hey," she smiled as Alesha answered the phone.
"HEY!!" Alesha exclaimed.
"Where ya at?" Lori asked moving the pillows around, getting comfortable.
"Ummm…just north of Oklahoma City. We've got about another hour and a half until I get home."
"Don't sound so excited, Leshers, someone might think you're EXCITED about being there."
"Whatever," Alesha replied.
"So where's that boy of yours? I figured he'd be driving you crazy."
"Nah. He fell asleep. He's been that way for a while now," Alesha smiled. "So, how's life on the bus?"
"BORING!! Kevin is asleep. Becca and Howie are giggling like little kids. I don't EVEN wanna know what's going on in there -" "You can DO that on a bus?" Alesha interrupted.
Lori laughed. "I don't know. Anyway, Brian walked in on AJ and me watching a movie."
Alesha gasped. "What ELSE were you doing?"
"Nothing. He had his head on my lap and I had my arm around him."
"Oh," Alesha said. "Hmmm…thought he caught ya'll in the middle of something. Hehe," she smiled. "Anywho. Think he suspects something?"
Lori shrugged. "I don't know. Perhaps."
"Hmmm…Nick knows."
"What?!? Why'd you tell him?"
"HE asked ME about it," Alesha said.
"Huh? Boy Wonder caught on to something?" Lori teased.
"HaHA! He does pay attention. He's not as blonde as most people think. If you look closely, he has dark roots."
Lori laughed. "You are too funny. Anyway, I should go. I know you hate driving and talking on the phone."
"Yup," Alesha replied.
"Talk to you soon."
"OkieDokieArtichokie."
Lori giggled. "Loon," she said. "Bye."
"Otay lady love ya bbye," Alesha said hanging up the phone.
"Fruit Loop," Lori mumbled turning off her phone.
