The show went great and the group was still amped up with energy. They decided to go out and celebrate. They arrived at the restaurant where the hostess brought them to the private room in the back. They walked back to the table and Kirstie walked back with Mitch whispering in his ear, "Who do I sit by?"
Mitch smiled and said, "Whoever you want to sit by."
"I don't want to hurt anyone." Kirstie said.
Mitch patted her on the back, "You won't. Hang back and wait for everyone else to sit. The seats will appear. Besides, you can sit by me."
Kirstie linked arms with Mitch and smiled and entered the private room laughing. She looked around and saw that everyone was seated and there were two empty spots. Mitch winked at her and smiled and said, "See, I told you."
"Yep, you did." Kirstie said.
The two empty seats were between Scott and Kevin. Avi was sitting on the other side of the table across from Kevin. Kirstie sat down beside Scott and Mitch sat beside her. Scott looked over as she sat and smiled, "I'm glad you sat here."
Kirstie smiled and said, "Me too." She quickly glanced at Avi who was staring at her. She smiled and then looked at the menu. They were all starving. The waitress came around and took some drink orders and went to go get them. She came back with the drinks really quickly and decided to give them a few more minutes before ordering the food.
"What are you going to get?" Scott asked Kirstie as he reached down under the tablecloth and reached for Kirstie's hand. Kirstie almost jumped because she wasn't expecting it. Scott had lightly touched her hand and turned it so he could hold it. She held it and felt her heart race a little bit. She wondered if Scott could feel her heart beating through her fingertips because she felt like it was going to burst out of her chest. She giggled to herself and Scott smiled.
"I don't know, maybe the grilled chicken." Kirstie said. "How about you?" she asked Scott.
"I am suddenly not in the mood for food." Scott answered softly with a small smile as he squeezed her hand.
Kirstie blushed. She laughed and then looked back at her menu. Was Scott flirting with her? Was he actually really flirting with her? She needed to finish that kiss that they almost had. She heard Avi in the distance of her mind and then snapped out of it and said, "What did you say, Avi?"
Avi repeated, "Kirstie, you were so good tonight. Your voice was amazing!"
"Aw, thanks, you were amazing too. In fact, everyone was." Kirstie said as she raised her glass.
"Here's to us," she said.
Everyone tapped their glasses together and drank.
The waitress came around and collected the orders and menus. She said that it shouldn't be long. Everyone was having a great time. Mitch was talking with the driver and tour manager. Kevin and Avi were talking about the great arrangements of the night. Scott and Kirstie were both sitting quietly. Scott still had Kirstie's hand. She turned to Scott and softly said, "So, earlier this evening, in your dressing room?"
Scott smiled, "What about it?"
"What happened?" Kirstie said with a smile back.
"I don't know. I think that we both know what was about to happen." Scott said.
"Is that something that you want?" Kirstie asked.
Scott nodded and said, "Yes. Is it something that you want?"
Kirstie nodded back and bit her bottom lip. Scott wanted to lean in and kiss her right then and there, but knew better not too. Mitch turned to Kirstie and Scott and could feel the tension between the two and said, "Hey guys."
Scott looked at Mitch and said, "Hey."
Kirstie cleared her throat and turned towards Mitch and said, "Hey."
Mitch was worried about Avi, worried about the group dynamic, but mostly of Avi reaching across the table and hurting Scott. Kirstie could tell that Mitch was concerned and said, "Mitch, do you have a minute, can we talk?"
Mitch smiled and said, "Sure."
She turned to Scott and said, "Maybe you can come meet me outside in about five minutes?" She smiled and turned to walk outside with Mitch. Scott smiled back.
Kirstie walked outside with Mitch and the cool air hit them both. They both laughed because they left their jackets back at the table. Kirstie said, "Mitch, what is wrong?"
"I'm just worried about Avi and how he will react to you and Scott getting together?"
"You think that Scott and I are going to get together, really?" Kirstie said excitedly.
"Yes, have you seen the way you two have been acting?" Mitch said with a smirk.
"I thought we were hiding it pretty well." Kirstie said.
"Um, maybe to an outside, but, not to a BFF like me. I know you both so well. I can tell he is way into you and that you are way into him. The only problem, one of our friends back there at the table is also way into you too. He is going to be crushed." Mitch said.
"I know. I just don't know what to do. I want to kiss Scott so bad. It's crazy. We haven't even gone on a date yet, I'm breaking my dating rule." Kirstie said.
"Kirstie, I think that it's okay." Mitch said laughing.
Kirstie then looked at Mitch and said, "Okay, you have to go back inside now. Scott is about to come out here."
Mitch said, "Why is he about to come out here?"
"Because I asked him too, we need to talk privately. We will be back in a minute. Keep Avi at that table." Kirstie asked.
"Yea, I'll do that. But, you need to talk to Avi. Don't let this turn into something and let Avi find out. He will be hurt and then it will hurt all of us. I know that you and Scott need to figure out what's going on, but be considerate of everyone else." Mitch said. He walked back inside and passed Scott on the way. Scott was beaming and Mitch couldn't help but smile. He was truly happy for his two friends. Mitch sat back down at the table and Avi looked over and asked, "Where's Kirstie?"
Mitch said, "Oh, I think Kirstie had to go to the ladies room."
Avi said, "Oh, okay. Well, Scott had a call and he said that he'll be back in a few."
Mitch looked down at the menu and just shook his head to himself.
Kirstie was regretting not grabbing her coat; she was on the verge of shivering. She walked to the side of the building and saw Scott walk towards her. He reached out to her as he got closer and said, "Where is your jacket?"
"Inside, on my chair." Kirstie said.
Scott pulled his jacket off and put it around Kirstie and she was instantly engulfed in his scent. She looked up at Scott and said, "Thanks."
He nodded and folded his arms together and said, "What did you want to talk about?"
Kirstie took a leap of faith and made a move. She said, "I didn't want to talk. I wanted to finish where we left off." She put her arms around his waist and he wrapped his arms around hers. He reached one hand up to her cheek and moved a strand of hair that was blowing in the wind behind her ear. He leaned down towards her and she found herself leaning up to him. Scott leaned closer and kissed Kirstie. He kissed her like he had not kissed anyone. Kirstie kissed Scott back. She couldn't believe that she was actually kissing Scott. She tried to hug him tighter to get closer to him which was almost impossible. They were completely obvious to everything around them. They finally broke free and both took a breath. Kirstie couldn't stop smiling and Scott hugged her and kissed her on the top of her head. He was so happy in this moment.
"Kirstie, you are amazing." Scott said.
"You aren't so bad, yourself." Kirstie said back.
"We better get inside, before others start coming to find us." Kirstie added.
"So, are we an item now?" Scott beamed.
Kirstie didn't want to commit until Avi knew the truth. She smiled and said, "Yes, but secretly for now. I need to have a huge heart to heart with one of our good friends, Avi."
Scott said, "Yes, I know."
Scott said and they stepped inside, "By the way, you are an amazing kisser."
Kirstie smiled and handed his jacket back to him. She got to the table and Scott sat down too. She was out of breath and Mitch turned towards her and he could tell right away. Mitch smirked at them both and shook his head. The food arrived shortly thereafter and they ate as if they were all starving. Kirstie and Scott talked and laughed the entire night and Mitch would occasionally join in. Avi noticed it across the table, but didn't say anything. He wondered if he would every have a chance with Kirstie. He thought that maybe he should make a move and he could show her how much he cared for her. They headed back to the tour bus full and a little bit tipsy with all of the drinks. David, their designated driver for the evening, said good night to them and headed to the back where his bunk was.
Kirstie got ready for bed and headed to the back to chill out for a bit and drink some water. She didn't want to wake up with a hangover. She saw Avi coming towards the back as well.
"Hi Kirstie, I see you are starting on your hangover cure now." Avi said.
"Well, just trying to avoid a headache in the morning." Kirstie said.
"I wanted to talk to you." Avi said.
"I wanted to talk to you, too." Kirstie said.
"What about?" Avi asked curious.
"Well, I just wanted to make sure that we were on the same page." Kirstie said.
"Of course we are." Avi said as he reached for her hand.
Kirstie grabbed his hand and placed it back in his lap. She turned to face him and knew that this was going to be difficult. Avi turned to face her as well.
"I don't think you see." Kirstie said softly.
Avi reached for Kirstie's shoulder, "What I see is a beautiful, talented, amazing, woman."
Kirstie just couldn't bring herself to tell Avi, so she said, "You are so sweet, Avi. I'm tired; I'm going to go to bed now."
Avi sat there wondering why she walked away from that. He was trying his best to be romantic. Maybe she was really tired. He headed off to his bunk and saw that Kirstie made it in hers. He closed his curtain of his bunk and rolled over and was sleeping before anyone else.
Kirstie curled up on her side thinking about everything. She didn't want to hurt Avi. She didn't want to hurt Scott. She never would have thought that both Scott and Avi would like her, nonetheless, at the same time. She heard her phone buzz and looked down at the text message from Scott.
TEXT: Hey, Kir, are you sleeping yet?
TEXT: No, just about to go to sleep.
TEXT: Do you want to come over?
TEXT: Maybe in a little while when everyone is sleeping. Maybe we can hang out in the back room and watch a movie.
TEXT: Ok, I'll head back, see you in a few.
TEXT: Okay.
Scott headed back to the back room and saw that it was empty. He smiled and pulled out a blanket and pulled out some DVD options. Kirstie headed back there and closed the door behind her.
"I wish we could lock this." Kirstie said with a smile.
"Ohhh, really." Scott said.
"Okay, just stop your mind right there, I was just wanting some privacy. Avi doesn't know yet." Kirstie said with a small frown.
Scott frowned, "I didn't think he did. I am expecting him to yell at me when he finds out."
Kirstie sat down beside Scott, "He's not going to yell at you."
"Do you want me to tell him, Kirstie?" Scott asked.
"No, I want him to hear it from me." Kirstie said.
They sat and watched a movie, The Wizard of Oz, which made them talk about Todric's video they did. They laughed and talked and held hands. Scott put his arm around Kirstie and leaned over and kissed her cheek. She smiled and turned to him and they kissed gently at first. Then, they were making out. The movie was still going and Scott leaned back down on the couch where he was flat and pulled Kirstie on top of him. They rolled to their side where they were face to face and they continued to kiss. Scott wrapped his arms around Kirstie as she wrapped hers around him. Scott felt like he could kiss Kirstie forever and she felt the same way. She suddenly realized how out in the open they were and sat up quickly. Scott sat up too, "Did I do something wrong?"
"No, not at all. We just have to be careful. I don't want Avi finding out this way." Kirstie said.
"Okay." Scott said.
She then leaned over to him and said, "You are such a great kisser, Scott."
She gave him a small peck and leaned back over.
He smiled. They watched the rest of the movie and sang along to the songs and eventually drifted off to sleep.