II.

Joe's POV

I got a good night's sleep but I was not the first one up, Nick had to shake me a few times and I realized that I fell asleep on the kitchen table beside him. Nick was chuckling, adorably I might add, because my head was on the table while my mouth hanged open as I drooled. I felt spit on my mouth and wiped it off embarressed but I smiled since I made Nick happy, i'm glad I had the power of humor. Kevin woke from our commotion and asked what time it was, I looked over at the clock and it said 2:30pm. At first I just said it calmly since I was relaxed but then my eyes shot up in alarm when I thought it over in panic, I looked back at Kevin to see his eyes also widen while I heard Nick behind me mutter,"Crap.." We all, maybe around the same time, shot up from our seats and scrambled around the bus going in different directions. "It's already two in the afternoon!?" Kevin yelped in alarm, "We should be ready by now, everyone is going to be expecting us..!" Then Kevin tripped as he tried to balance himself on one foot while he put his boot on his other.

I was franticly searching through my drawers to find an acceptable shirt and brushing my hair at the same time, trying to make it look perfect but remembered about my hairstylist and gave up. I looked over to see Nick calmly putting on his black leather jacket over his white shirt, Nick was not really into style, only if it was his own but he always put on a show with whatever he wore. When we were fully dressed we ran out the bus door to see where we were and I noticed that we were parked near a huge stadium, the heading said something about a baseball league competing but what made my heart pump was that it also said welcoming rock star sensations the Jonas brothers. I looked over to see a few dark figures making their way towards us, when they got closer I could see Big Rob, our driver 'Bill' and a woman, possibly the owner of the stadium. "Good, you're up, we were about to wake you ourselves.." the mysterious woman said to us smiling, we told her we had a long trip and she understood which was cool.

Then we had to follow her as she told us about her stadium, she agreed to let us use it especially since we're stars but she had expectations. Of course my brothers and I were used to this, every performance we ever made had a price and that price was to follow the host's rules or guidelines. Big Rob had to follow us because the woman said there were some tourists coming by and might be huge fans of ours, I loved Nick's enthusiastic reaction to it, Nick didn't like mobs. But getting to the point here, we were not supposed to trash the stage of course or fiddle with the huge television's effects or specialties. Yeah, blah, blah, blah... and so on. Finally she left us to get powdered up by our stylists and professionals, then finally "Thank god...almighty..." got to practice and use the equipment.

Big Rob was now busy with a few fans that were screaming, "We love you guys!" at the top of their lungs but we ignored them as we played one of our top songs 'S.O.S' a few times. Nick and I got to practice a flip routine, Nick was getting better and left me awe struck by his perfect performances while all I could do was help by lifting him up and doing a cartwheel. When our practicing was over and we were ready, we also got dressed in our performing clothes that our designer made for us and did our hair again.

It was now around 6:30pm and in about an hour we were going to perform for thousands of people, I was excited and nervous but I always had confidence in our band. "Alright let's huddle up guys..!" I called to the band in excitement, "Let's make this performance phenomenal, alright?!" I asked while I had a idiodic grin plastered on my face as my eyes bulged, Nick saw my expression and chuckled loudly while everyone else smiled and nodded. We broke up and we went down the hall that led to the stage we just practiced on. I could hear the screaming fans as we neared the stairs and my blood pumped ferociously, my brothers and I ran and the audience exploded at our appearance.

"How are ya doing tonight, New York?!" I yelled excitedly through the microphone and got screams as a response. "Well i'm definitely glad to be here tonight!" I answered and I gave a short nod to my brothers and the band to start playing. I started dancing to the beat immediatly, rocking out crazily while both of my brothers played their guitars in unison. My voice echoed through the stadium along with Nick's as he joined me, I loved Nick's voice when it got to that high pitch it was extremly sexy. Then my attention was distracted, by Nick. But I kept at my timing and never faltered with the words, whenever I looked at Nick for a long time than necessesary I walked behind Kevin to lure my eyes away.

Now the song was almost over and I was at the peak of my resistence, if there was another moment longer in that song I would of jumped Nick but I knew what the consequence was and I held on. Finally, after all the sweat, breaths, and constant movements, we were done with our performance. It was worth it though because we always made the audience go crazy, it made our band proud and I knew we made a spectacular show. I looked around to see where Nick was as we all made our way offstage, as usual I didn't have to worry because Nick was behind me unless he got curious and wandered off, which I hated sometimes. Nick looked tired, I always got worried when he looked this way, he had diabetes and I always wondered if that was the cause but I never knew.

I let him pass me to watch his every movement as we kept on moving to our dressing room, he was wipeing his face off with a towel because he was so sweaty, that was a turn on for me. When we got inside my brothers and I immediately changed into new clothes, again Nick's muscles were shown to my eyes for a fraction of a moment and I took the sight in, I was getting hard and it wasn't good. We thought our duties were over for the night until we were told that we had a final interview, not good, I was still hard. The worst part was that Nick was suspicious of my odd behavior, I was so uncomfortable that I couldn't completly relax and be funny like I always was, well at least it wasn't noticeable through my pants, yet.

We were interviewed by a guy who seemed cool and talkative but he asked us odd questions, mainly about our opinions on things. Then that same question that previous interviewer asked Nick was now directed at me, "So Joe, what do you think about your brothers? Do you guys ever get tired of each other or fight once in while?" The guy chuckled slighty, waiting for my answer. I was still uncomfortable and when I spoke it cracked slighty, causing a stir from Nick who was sitting beside me, "I think my brothers are awe-ssome of courssse... Kevin iss.. always enerjetic while Nick is a genius in everything he does but we get along just fine..." I stuttered a little bit but I could breathe again in relief because the guy seemed satisfied and moved on, asking my other brothers questions.

I had to keep my cool still because I noticed Nick glance at me every so often as the interview kept going, he gave me worried glances and I felt him nudge me with his elbow as if expecting my humor, I didn't want to let him down but I had to this time. This interview was pretty tense now because my ease was gone and I got impatient for it to end and luckily it did, "Well thanks guys for coming, it was a pleasure to talk and meet with you.." We all got up to shake the guy's hand while Kevin replied, "No problem, thanks for having us..." Then we left the room with so many cameras and made our way to our tour bus, my sanctuary awaiting. As I walked beside Nick, he came closer to me and muttered, "You okay? You seem a little gloomy.."

My heart melted by his concern, what I also loved about Nick was that he was so sweet, "Yeah, just tired that's all..." I smiled back in assurance then Nick smiled back and left me alone as we finally made it to the bus safely, Big Rob dropped us off. The rest of our band members had their own place and we said goodbye as we walked down the street, finally we got to rest but there was much more than that, this night was not to be forgotten. It 9:45 when we got inside our bus, Kevin went to bed without saying anything, weirdo. But Nick and I fiddled around in the kitchen and I was suprised Nick stayed up with me, minutes passed and I couldn't help but look up at the clock, it was 10:15 and it was later than our usual bedtime.

"Well, it's time for bed..." I announced with a dissapointed sigh, Nick's face was so adorable when he got confused, "Wha..? aw man!" But he didn't complain and followed me down the small hallway until we were inside our room. What I was expecting finally came and without Nick's notice I looked over quickly as he changed. He was only in his boxers and they were hanging down carelessly, his butt cheeks jutted out nicely and I bit my bottom lip to control myself as I kept watching. His back was to me but it made it alot better since his eyes wouldn't find me there unless he turned around, plus I could see his muscles just fine and they moved around, curving his body nicely and beautifully.

But I didn't expect this, I was so transfixed, so tempted that I didn't look away in time and before I knew it Nick turned around and met my eyes staring back at his. He froze for a few moments then finally broke the silent tension, "Joe?" as he said this, he was pulling on his pajama pants francticly and I knew I couldn't back this one up. "There was, umm.. something on your back..." I replied lamely and nervously, hoping he would take the bait but he didn't. At first he gave me a questioning glare then he walked up closer to me, his eyes never wavering from mine until he finally stopped in front of me.

"Were you staring at my butt?" he asked while his eyes lowered in embarressment, my heart plumented to the ground from what I caused him, he looked confused and startled. "Yeah, i'm really sorry.. I didn't mean to make you feel.." But I was cutt off, "It's cool, just didn't know what you were doing, it's my fault for being so careless.." Nick's lowered eyes wandered over to his bunk and stopped, "I'm tired, going to bed.." All I could do was keep staring at Nick dumbly from shock then I broke from my state and quickly caught his arm with my hand to stop him. He did stop but from suprise and looked up at me in question, this was the time I said it and honestly I didn't regret it, "Nick, I- lllike... you.." I finally said stuttering at first and lowered my eyes for the dread that was to come.

But it didn't come and as I looked up boldly, Nick's head was turned away and lowered tensely, then there was a long moment of silence until Nick finally said something, "I like you too..." My eyes grew wide but never left Nick's troubled expression as I let go of his arm in weakness from his words. We stood by each other for a few moments until Nick went to his bunk, he pulled the curtains around and was silent in his bed, I was left standing and watching to see if Nick was even alive but after a few dissapointing minutes I climbed above his bed and laid on my own. I turned out the lights and kept my eyes open for awhile until I said what I had in my head, "Nick, I don't just like you, I love you..." There was an uncomfortable silence and as my tension relaxed I gave up and went to sleep.

Nick's POV

Another morning came and of course along with it, work. Since we are so famous we never have long breaks unless the summer comes or important matters. After what happened last night, I was never the same around Joe. I averted his gaze as he smiled over at me then I would acassionally glance up to see Joe's reaction without his notice and it made me cold sometimes because he looked sad and worried. I couldn't help it though because of how Joe said those 'words' to me, it's ok to love your siblings but like a lover, it made a shiver travel up my spine every time I thought of the idea.

The troubling thing I kept inside for so long was the feeling I had for Joe, it was like a lover's and it confused or scared me. But now was not the time for Joe and me, it was time for the Jonas brothers, the three amigos. We had to get ready for a few things but those few things are like an enternity to us. Today we had a photoshoot for a certain magazine and we had to be there soon, we were already on the road and eating a nice breakfast. I distanced myself from all through the ride, whenever Joe found new ideas to get close to me I either go bother Kevin, who doesn't mind my company or our bus driver.

I could tell Joe was mad or jealous because he pouted whenever I walked away. Then we finally arrived at our destination and were led inside the building to be introduced to our photographers, my brothers and I got into some nice looking clothes and our hair done, Joe wanted to curl my hair like he sometimes does and enjoys but I told him no and did it myself. Then came the pictures, I could tell Joe loved it because he was smiling comfortably but I didn't know why. I was dressed in a white shirt topped with a black leather jacket and blue jeans, my hair was thick and some ladies that took my pictures looked at me bashfully and hesitated at first.

When my pictures were over I watched Joe's poses for his. He smiled over flirtatiously at some of the camera women and they giggled a little, whispering to each other, I rolled my eyes 'Show-Off'. Kevin's were also finished and we got to take a break before our group pictures came. "Wow, this is one of the best photoshoots ever, eh guys?..." Joe asked smiling as his eyes traveled upward dreamily. I never liked taking pictures, especially since my eyes were sensitive to light. Kevin set down his can of coke, "It's alright..." I think the reason why Joe liked it so much was because of the girls or something else, just didn't know what it was, it felt wrong.

But I soon found out when we started taking pictures of our group, me. When I was ordered to pull off my leather jacket slightly to reveal my chest underneath my white shirt, I could feel Joe's gaze on me behind my back. It was akward at first but then it got worse for me, my face felt hot from the intensity of that stare, I felt naked and violated but I tried to control myself. After what seemed like tortous hours for me, they finally paid off and we were done with our pictures. Joe kept smiling dumbly and talking about how good his pictures were, "Man.. I was so hot, my hair was perfect and everything..." Kevin rolled his eyes at me behind Joe's back, "Yeah Joe we get it, you're a god, woop dee doo..!" I started sniggering until Joe turned around angrily.

His eyes darted right at me with a look in them I couldn't describe, "You thought they were good, right Nick?" I was startled by the tone of his voice, it pierced through my heart and I couldn't look away from him. "Yeah, they were cool.." Kevin nudged me roughly and I looked to see him give me a dissapointed and angry glare. Joe smiled warmly at me then turned around and kept walking to our bus, Kevin and I followed slowly. But I still kept my distance from Joe because Joe was getting alot more closer and more friendly with me, when I let my guard down he would touch me inappropriatly and say things to me like, "Such a stud" or "Pretty boy". I was suprised that Kevin never realized what Joe meant.

It got to far, I had to do something and I did. When Joe and I went to see another baseball game with our free time off from stardum, he wrapped his arm around my waist and pulled me closer, like a hug, I was not a hugger. "So how'd you like the game sport?" he asked chuckling with amusement, I was not in a good mood. "It was alright.." I murmered, luckily Joe heard me but his hold on me tightened. I felt like smacking him but I would never do that to my loving brother, "Joe, please let go.." I mumured again silently, Joe didn't hear me clearly. "Hmmm?" he replied under his breath but I could see his eyes underneath his eyelids as they traveled up to my face. "Joe, please let go of me, I don't like it.." Joe's eyes widened slightly but his grip immediately loosened and his arm retreated, "Sorry.." he muttered.

After that Joe never touched me, I felt terrible for sometime because I think I hurt him but my justice over-ruled my feelings. Joe invited me to the baseball game and even paid for my tickets, the least I could do was be nice but I never could, I had limits and I blew it. Then we both got back to our bus where we met Kevin, doing practically nothing but looking annoyed, in the kitchen. "Where did you guys go? Better yet, without me!?"Kevin asked with a whining voice. Joe sighed in irritation but he turned his head to me and gave me a quick smirk and wink before turning back to Kevin, "Nick and I decided to spend more time together, you know we need it..." I was confused by this statement but I catched on when I saw Kevin smile, "O... well no biggy, I suppose time is time.."

I stood beside Joe in the doorway for a moment until Joe passed me to the bedroom without even glancing at me, I felt cold suddenly but I shook it off and sat with Kevin as he childlishly played with a ball he got from some store. "So Nick.. how was the game?" Kevin always wanted to know everything that goes on, he always wanted to be 'involved'. "It was alright..." I replied back without talking about Joe and I, one of Kevin's eyesbrows shot up in question while he chewed on his upper lip, "Alright? No drama, action, interesting details?" I looked at him in annoyance, "Kevin, why do have to know? It was just a normal game, geeze..."

After that, Kevin gave up through the rest of the day and after an hour of agonizing boredom it was time for bed. Joe never came out to talk, instead he was still cooped up inside his bed, when I got inside the room he didn't even turn to acknowledge me, I apologized with defeat. "Joe?" Suddenly Joe twitched slightly, then turned over on his side so I could his face and eyes as they rested on me. "Yeah?" His voice sounded irritated and cold, it made me jump in suprise by the tone, "Joe, i'm really sorry about earlier, I was a real jerk.." I hung my head, I couldn't help it. "It's okay, I went to far, heh... couldn't help it..looked nice.." My head shot up to meet Joe's intense gaze, I blushed but smiled, "I had a great time you know.."

Joe's eyes lit up like an igniting fire but what suprised me was that he shot up from his bed and jumped down to stand there, staring at me. I had an aprehensive and uneasy feeling within my gut when Joe began to approach me but I didn't move. "I had a great time too.." Joe muttered as his eyes lowered and roamed over my body, the simple action brought a shiver up my spine. He finally stopped in front of me and slowly raised his arms to place both of his hands on both of my shoulders, they rested there for long moments. "Nick?" My transfixed stare came up to meet Joe's face again and my heart stoped, Joe's eyes were locked on mine and his lips parted slightly, he was breathing heavily. "Yeah?" Joe's body came closer and I could feel his chest press up against mine, it felt good.

"Do you love me?" The question threw me off balance, literally. My legs trembled and before I could slip Joe hands retreated from my shoulders and suddenly wrapped around my waist. Joe was very strong and his colounge, he wore for the day, circled around my senses like poison, it was intoxicating and I felt drowsy. "Yeah Joe.." I replied weakly as he held me close, the friction was getting to me. "No.." Joe replied, his voice huskier now and his face tilted slightly while it got closer to my neck. His breath tickled my skin and his mouth came right up to my ear and he whispered, "I mean, love me?" I knew what he meant now, I just didn't know, I tried to fight this wrong feeling but I couldn't, this feeling was so good.

But my mind could not fight my heart this time, "Yes, Joe I love you.." Joe's arms tightened around me while he withdrew his face to give me a warm look. "Can I kiss you?" he asked, his lips parting as if hungry. I nodded, my breath left my body for a few moments from shock, I couldn't say anything more but I didn't have to. Joe leaned his face closer to mine slowly, I leaned mine forward to cut the distance and our lips met. I was so scared yet so excited that it left my body paralyzed in a standing position while I shook from the feeling of Joe's lips, they felt a little rough but full as they encased my bottom lip and sucked, I blushed and closed my eyes for a few moments from the feeling. Then Joe withdrew to rub his thumb across my bottom lip, I saw him bite his lip and lick his lips, I almost moaned as he caressed me.