Adam's POV

When I saw the picture, I was in shock. I didn't even know there was a pap nearby…But, then again you never know when they're near you. They've been taking pictures of fucking everything and anything. Like, even if I'm walking from one store to the other barefoot they'll snap a picture and make it look like I was fucking Gandhi! Seriously, they need to stop invading my privacy. But I'm assuming avoiding the pap just comes in the entire bubble package of becoming a famous rock star…

After looking at the picture thoroughly, I thanked GOD that Tommy was to the side so his hair covered his ear…I didn't need to explain why the person I was kissing had an elf ear. That would be so fucking exhausting. Everyone who had met him just thought that he got back from a costume party. He honestly didn't like me lying about it. He looked really sad when I thought of that excuse and I felt like shit for doing that. However, to be honest, I didn't feel like explaining it all to them. "Hi, I'm Adam Lambert, and the person I'm in love with is an elf…" Yea, I so did not feel like discussing that with Kris and everyone…I'm not ashamed of Tommy at all. I love the fucking FUCK out of him, but he was different. In a really significant way, and I didn't want people to think…I don't know, I want him to be perceived as normal, I guess; it's hard to explain.

I was currently in the green room with the paper on my lap. My legs were crossed in my tight zebra pants. Everyone seemed to love these pants, and I didn't blame them. I loved them too. I had on my famous QUEEN t-shirt and an excessive amount of jewelry. My dark nail polish was still intact and I had a smoky texture to my eyes. I heard a pair of heels click on the granite tile and I glanced up at Allison who had her hands on her hips.

"Alright, Mr. Lambert. Nobody kisses their brother like that," Allison said, walking up to me. I sighed, running my fingers through my hair. "Come on, tell Alli who he is…" she said, sitting down cross legged on the couch right across from me. She was in a pair of tight red pants. They showed off her really nice legs. "Adam, let's go." She was determined and when she wanted something, she wanted it right then and there. No exceptions.

I slumped in the chair next to her. "Okay…We…use to work together, then something happened and we haven't seen each other for like, three years…And it was the first time I saw him, and…Our relationship is complicated. But, it's kind of awkward between us, and we just…" I sighed. She laid a hand on my knee and I looked up at her. Her eyes now showed concern and were laced with her understanding my situation. I really didn't know what to do. I loved Tommy, and I knew he loved me, but I couldn't bring myself to say it.

"Sweetheart, it's alright. Just…ignore it, alright? Baby, do you want to come out, yet?" she asked and I shook my head. To be honest, I didn't feel like being ridiculed again for my fucking sexuality. It's not that I was ashamed of it or anything, but the world is fucking messed up with close-minded people…And…If I were to say I had a boyfriend, that would just mean Tommy would get more attention and people would find out he was an elf and I didn't need this kind of stress right now. I didn't want to be selfish, but I was doing this for him too.

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Today was shopping day! YES. And I was taking Tommy with me. I was going with Alli though because the other constantans didn't seem to like shopping, but FUCK. We were in LA and I loooovveeeddd shopping. I invited Tommy along. Maybe he could get some cool clothes or something. When I called him up and invited him, he seemed more than happy to go. I couldn't wait for him to get here. When he finally showed up, he pulled me to the side. I was smiling, but his serious expression ripped it off my face.

"What are we gonna do about the picture?" he asked. He seemed concerned about it, but I didn't want him to be. It was my fault for not being more careful. He's got nothing to worry about.

I shrugged. "Just deny it. If anyone asks, I just said you were my brother to get you in…But you're my best friend, okay?" His eyes suddenly grew sad and my heart clenched up.

"You mean…You're not gonna tell them we're…" he gulped, "a couple?"

I shook my head and he looked down sadly. I frowned and pulled him into a hug. He tensed and didn't hug back. Oh, no, he was mad. But I didn't want him to be! I hated making him anything but happy. "Please don't be sad, Tommy…I'm just not ready…" I whispered.

"ADAM!" he hissed in a low whisper, pushing out of my grasp. "You're never ready! You weren't ready to have sex, bite me, be my boyfriend, make out with me, and now you're not ready to go public! WHAT THE HELL?" I sighed, grabbing a baseball hat and shoving it onto his head so no one would see his ears. He had on baggy pants so his tail was in that. He seemed even angrier when I did that. Like I said, I'm not trying to cover up who he is, I'm just trying to protect him, but he doesn't seem to grasp that…Am I being a bad boyfriend? I don't know, I'm so new to this kind of crap!

"Tommy…" I whispered, pressing my lips onto his. He tasted sweet, like candy. It made a flood of memories cloud my mind, but I pushed them aside. This was the present and I needed to remain in reality. "Baby, this isn't a good time…After Idol, I promise, we'll do it all. Have sex, go public…And I'll claim you, but…I just can't right now, so much is going on…" He sighed sadly, but believed me, looking up and smiling.

"Alright, Adam. After Idol we can get back on track?" he asked and I nodded, grabbing his hand and kissing his fingertips. He giggled and I smiled leaning down and kissing the inside of his ear. I kissed up and bit the tip and he moaned lightly, leaning into me. I whined, pulling back and smiling at him.

"I promise," I said, letting go of him and walking back to Allison. She smirked and glanced at Tommy.

"Oh, Adam, he's so small. Just the way you like them, right?" she asked and I blushed, sighing. I grumbled and Tommy glanced at me. "Oh, sweetheart, I know about your little relationship. We can stop at a sex shop if ya want," she suggested and my face heated up. Tommy smirked. They were like twins, I swear to fucking GOD.

"I really like you," he said, laughing. This was going to be such a long day with the two of them.

We ended up walking and talking about the most random things. Allison and I had to stop and sign a few things for the people that recognized us, and Tommy seemed really surprised that all these people were infatuated with me. To be honest, it made me embarrassed…I don't know, having all these people like me. None of them knew my secret. Because if they did, none of them would look up to me anymore, that's for sure.

We got to a jewelry shop and I told Allison to take Tommy to Hot Topic or somewhere in the mall. He didn't seem too suspicious and followed her. I walked into the store and up to the lady at the counter. She recognized me and I gave her an autograph.

"Hi, can I get a custom made necklace, please?" I asked and she nodded, taking out a notepad. "I'd like to it be in the shape of a bat…And engraved I want it to say Vampire's Elf." She seemed confused but scribbled it down.

"I'll call you as soon as it's ready," she smiled and I gave her the American Idol address so she could ship it. I smiled, nodding and walking over to Hot Topic to meet Tommy and Alli. I didn't want the necklace to be in the shape of a heart because that was cliché, and Tommy seemed too punk ass to actually wear a heart. Plus, in myth, vampires turn into bat's so I thought it fit perfectly. The saying took me awhile to think of…But "Vampire's Elf" popped out of nowhere. Because, once I do bite his neck, there's no going back. He's mine, and mine alone. He's going to be my elf…All mine.

My little elf.