chapter twenty-four


Scott took Kel's hand and walked her around to the a few yards away from the bus. Scott stopped and turned and looked at Kel. "We only have a little while longer." Scott said. It was eating him up inside.

Kel nodded. "I know."

Scott and Kel were silent for a moment. They watched each other, trying to read unspoken emotions. "There won't ever be anyone like you." Scott said. Kel felt horrible.

"Don't make this harder than it is, Scott. Please." Kel said and leaned into Scott, resulting in him wrapping his arms around her.

Bob watched from the slightly opened door of the tour bus. He ached in his stomach. He figured he had no chance with Kel not only because his brother took her but also because he was always on the go. A star that had a 40-date tour every couple months. He couldn't think of a way to keep up a relationship.

Bob wanted to stop watching but he couldn't. He just stared at the couple and yearned for it to be him. It always had to be Scott. Bob figured Scott had the sex appeal, because he was able to strip for thousands of screaming fans every night.

Kel listened to the soft beating pattern of Scott's heart as her head rested on his chest. "I can hear your heart, Scott." Kel whispered.

Scott smiled. "What's it saying?" He asked in the same hushed voice.

Kel giggled. "It doesn't want you to leave me." Scott smiled. Kel picked her head up and looked at Scott. She would never look at celebrities the same way again. They were true people. Just like everyone else.

Bob blinked harder as every minute went by. They just stood there hugging as if egging on his insanity. He couldn't take much more. He wanted to tear them apart and keep Kel for himself, though he knew if he tore them apart Kel would for sure never like him. He was torn.


When Lauren and LS arrived at the fairgrounds, it was completely different. The clean-up crews hadn't shown up for work and the place was a mess. But there was no sign of life. Everything was still and it bothered Lauren. But she was determined to find Kel.

"Come on." Lauren ordered and headed to where she knew the buses were parked from the night before.

As the two girls approached the bus area, Lauren saw something she wish she wouldn't have. Her best friend and her celebrity crush hugging. Giggling. Talking together. Looking in each other's eyes. Lauren would never admit it, but she was downright jealous. It had been her motive the entire time.

Lauren worked her way towards the couple. Kel's eyes were focused on Scott and Scott's back was turned to Lauren.

Bob lost his patience. He headed for the two and had no intention of turning back. He wanted them apart and fast. Neither Scott nor Kel saw either Bob or Lauren or LS, until they were quite close. Kel looked towards Lauren and LS, and Scott towards Bob.

Scott spoke first. "Hey, Bob, what's up?" Scott said, releasing Kel.

Kel spoke next. "Lauren! I'm so glad you're alright! Hey LS!" Scott and Kel had smiles on their faces, greeting the visitors. But Bob, Lauren, and LS did not. LS's face wasn't in a scowl, but Bob and Lauren's faces were.

Then Bob--"I can't watch you two anymore. Just stop!" Bob said, and took his hands and separated the two. Scott and Kel were stunned. Then Lauren spoke up.

"I thought we were friends, Kel. Now I'm not sure..."