Author Notes: The reason it has been so long since my last update is two reasons. First my computer crashed and I had to send it away to be fixed. Then when I finally got it back from my sister's friend who took forever to fix it, my father pasted away. So I wasn't in the right mood to write for this story. Whenever I tried I just couldn't get pasted two sentences. But now my muse is back in full, so hopefully it was worth the wait.
I am not making Kate Howard the same way she is in GH, because she's not really the same character. And she will not come in until next chapter. Don't fear Bruno will not actually do anything to hurt Jude.
Pairing: Jude/Tommy; Kwest/Sadie; Mason/Wally; Stuart/Yvette
Summary: Darius Mills Halloween Bash.
Disclaimer: I do not own Instant Star or its characters. I also do not own the character Kate Howard.
Rate: NC-17
Season: 2
Category: Romance/Drama
Spoilers: Up to "Personality Crisis"
Darius sucked in a deep breath as the first band began to play their songs. Portia was at the hospital with Kyle, he was schedule to come home tomorrow afternoon. He already had his things moved from his room at his old house to what would be his room here. Of course until his leg cast came off he would be sleeping on the couch. Shaking his head he did not want to think about that right now, he had a party to enjoy. Well maybe not enjoy but he did have to host it. After the day he had he was unsure he'd be able to actually get into it.
Fixing the gold crown he wore to his King costume he began to make the rounds. He had just got off the phone with his ex-wife before his children began their trick or treating. He was always filled with such pain and joy after their phone conversations. He was just glad that he got them for Christmas this year. Walking towards the punch bowl one cause of his fowl mood came into view—Bruno. He was dressed as some kind of warrior with his fake sword on his side. Chaz was next to him talking to Sean; both of them were dressed as zombies. JP was out with his family tonight; it was his daughter's first trick or treating.
Darius looked over to see Kwest and Sadie dancing to the current song. He smiled at Kwest western sheriff costume and Sadie's Miss Kitty costume. Darius could not help the smile that graced his face as he imagined Kwest as a father. He had known him as long as Tommy had and he knew no child would be so lucky. Darius gave up on the illusion of true love along time ago, but when he looked at them he almost believed in it again. The same went with Tommy and Jude. They almost made him believe—almost.
Darius didn't know whether to laugh or faint when he saw their newest talent walk through the door. Patsy Sewer was many things as Darius was finding out, but a school girl was not one of them. Yet here in front of him she appeared to be just that. Her hair was combed and put into piggy-tails that were each French-braided. She had on a white button-up short sleeve blouse that nicely curved to her body but went past her waist. She had on a knee length plaid shirt, a pair of white knee socks and a pair of polished black Mary-Jane shoes. Around her neck shore a beautiful cross necklace and a simple silver watch around her wrist. She almost looked like she did belong to some catholic school. Looking to Patsy side Darius nearly rolled his eye at Jamie as he was dressed like a hardcore gothic punk.
Darius knew the moment Tommy walked in because he could hear the gasp from the ladies behind him and then soft groans when they saw Jude. He turned to smile at his number one couple. Portia did a terrific job at making them like they belonged to the 20's. Tommy looked like a classic night club owner and Jude his star singer. As they walked in holding hands he did not miss the look that hit Bruno's face. Darius could tell right away this was going to be a party to remember.
"Nice choice Jude," Chaz smiled walking up to the couple; Tommy smiled as he put his arm around Jude's waist.
"Thank you," Jude smiled giving Tommy an "I Told You So" look. Chaz laughed as Tommy mumbled something under his breath.
"If it isn't the girl of the hour," Bruno faked a smile as he walked up to them. "Everyone is just in a buzz about your song tonight?"
"Whatever it is I'm sure you're rock it," Sean added giving Bruno a strange look at his tone.
"Of course she will," Tommy smiled looking down at her lovingly which caused Sean and Chaz to exchange smirks.
"Hello," a red headed woman dressed in a hippie outfit said to Tommy. "I was wondering if you could help me."
"We can try," Tommy said holding Jude a little tighter while giving Bruno a look. He spoke to him earlier today but obviously it didn't do any good.
"I'm Shawna Carter," Shawna explained getting Tommy loosen his grip, but only slightly. Because the only Shawna Carter he knew of was the music critic. "I was wondering if you could direct me to where Liam Fairchild is."
"I'm right here love," Liam smiled walking up to the group in a Roman Emperor's costume. Putting his arm around the woman's shoulder he smiled when he saw Jude's costume. "Why Miss Harrison you look quite ready to take the stage tonight."
"Thank you Liam," Jude blushed not used to his compliments, but knowing it was for show. They all happily watched Liam guided her away towards Darius who was now talking to several people.
So far so great was all EJ could think. So far this party was one of the best going on; she had contacts all over that had confirmed this. She had done her best to get someone from every TV station, newspaper, magazine, and even the radio here at this party. This party had to come off without one problem because everyone was watching them. Everyone knew Jude and SME were performing without their drummer.
She spotted Liam and his date talking to one of the radio talk show host; she seemed to smiling and nodding while they took glances at Jude. Turning around she felt Darius pull her to the side. Soon she was running around the room trying to find Jude. She had a million things to do like find the guys. She had yet seen their costumes and to tell you the truth she was nervous. Who knew what those two came up with? But she stopped and smiled when she Jude and Tommy.
"You two look fabulous," EJ chirped coming behind them, Jude nearly jumped out of her skin. "Sorry Jude…Darius wants you back stage now."
"Darius is over there," Tommy questioned seeing Darius charm a few people as he pulled Jamie into the conversation.
"Then go ask him why he told me to get her back stage now," EJ snapped putting her hands on her hips with a glare.
"Let me go see what's gong on," Jude told Tommy with a sigh seeing a fight in the works here. Tommy nodded as he leaned down to kiss her gently before she walked off.
"Aw wasn't that sweet," Sean joked getting Tommy to blush slightly. Then he got somewhat serious as he looked half at Jude's disappearing form and then at Bruno who was suddenly quiet. "Seriously T, how do you handle that girl, I mean no offense but she seems a little hard to handle."
"Anyone who thinks they can handle Jude is delusional," Tommy explained to his friend giving him a soft smile as he thought of the past year with Jude. "Jude does what Jude wants, and you're just along for the ride."
"Sounds like someone we know," Chaz smirked getting Sean to nod in agreement.
Jude smiled shaking the hands of people as she walked by. EJ would stop her making her talk to some of them as she made her way towards the back. Now she understood what Darius was up to. He wanted her to mingle without Tommy; so people did not just see her as Tommy's girl. EJ was of course right at her side interrupting the conversations when it got to something she didn't like. Then they would start over again with someone new until finally they were to the other side of the room towards what was considered backstage.
EJ of course went back out to the party to mingle and boost Jude and the guys up. Darius was having a backset put in that make it appear like they were actually playing in a 20's club. He was even having an old fashion microphone put in just for this song. That was why he asked the guys to pick costumes that would blend in well. The band that had been playing had ended their portion, which she had believed was supposes to be longer. But she knew from what Tommy said they were in dispute with Darius. She could hear Spied talking to someone so she followed the voice smiling as she saw them sitting down waiting.
Jude stopped and held her breath as she tried to control her laughter because she was sure this was not what Darius had in mind. She remembered the conversation. Darius asked wait no he told them their costumes needed to be blend in with her. He did not want them to look out of place on stage. That went for all the artists. He had different backdrops for each of them. But she knew this was not what he had in mind. Because right now Spied and Wally were dressed as woman; in dresses similar if not identical to her own.
She gave them a good look up and down. No detail went unnoticed; from pantyhose, to nails, their wigs and even their makeup were prefect. She could see Mason behind Wally who was just laughing at her reaction. Of all the things she imagined them to be this was not one of them. Then she laughed when she saw them walk because it was clear from the heels they were wearing they must have practiced because they didn't do that bad of a job.
"Do you like," Spied asked motioned to his black dress, then to Wally's deep blue one.
"You guys look amazing," Jude laughed walking towards them, the wig held the perfect twenties hair. "But I don't think this is what Darius had in mind."
"He said we should try to blend in with the background," Wally reminded her putting his hand on his hips; making her think of Sadie.
"Plus we wanted costumes no one would ever forget," Spied added getting Jude to nod. Jude knew that no one would ever forget seeing Spied and Wally in a dress.
"Though after tonight I will admit that I do have a little more respect for what you girls go through," Wally told her honestly as he looked at his makeup again.
"You look hot though," Mason told him giving him a sultry smile.
"You think so," Wally asked turning around to give him a smile back. Jude and Spied just shook their heads.
"I hope you guys are ready you go on in ten…ten minutes," EJ stuttered as for the first time she saw the guys. She had been right; she should have picked their costumes. "Oh my…you did not get approval for this."
EJ just looked at Jude with wide eyes then a smile grace her face as she thought of the headlines. This was going to be on every news station, MTV, E! News, she just knew it. Plus they didn't actually look that bad, actually she had seen more women who looked worse then they did right now. This told her that they even had Portia's help to do this or someone else. When she found out who helped them without going to her first she was going to ring their necks.
EJ listened closely as Darius gave his speech. She watched as Wally smooth down the skirt of the dress he was wearing, smiling as she though of how bad his feet were going to hurt in the morning. That was another plus side; the guys were getting a first hand experience on what it truly was like being a woman for an evening. Soon Darius stepped off EJ smiled even more at his wide eyes expression as he finally saw the guy's costume for the first time. Next year they will have to clear it by either her or Portia first, but that was next year.
Tommy looked at Kwest who just shrugged his shoulders but none of them missed the smirk that was now on Sadie's face. Something told them that something was up something that they were not going to like. They looked up as the stage went dark then Tommy and Kwest exchanged looks again as the curtain was brought up to reveal the 20's backdrop. Then everyone clapped as Spied and Wally walked out onto the stage. Tommy shook his head as Sadie clapped excitedly while Sean and Chaz made some whistling sounds.
Jude was right behind them; she smiled at the guys as they went to their places. No one missed the fact that they guys were not using their normal instruments. They also did not miss how easy the guys were actually getting around in their heels or dress. There was a seat for Wally to seat on while he began to pat lightly on the drums. Tommy frowned because so far he had no idea what song they were about to play, that was until Spied began to play. Jude eyes found his she smiled as she gave him a wink before she started to snap her fingers.
Never know how much I love you
Never know how much I care
When you put your arms around me
I get a fever that's so hard to bear
You give me fever
When you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever! In the morning
Fever all through the night
Sun lights up the daytime
And moon lights up the night
I light up when you call my name
And you know I'm gonna treat you right
You give me fever
When you kiss me,
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever! In the morning
And fever all through the night
Everybody's got the fever
That is something you all know
Fever isn't such a new thing
Fever started long ago
Romeo loved Juliet
Juliet she felt the same
When he put his arms around her he said,
"Julie, Baby, you're my flame."
"Thou giveth fever
When we kisseth
Fever with thy flaming youth
Fever! I'm afire,
Fever, yeah, I burn, forsooth."
Cap'in Smith and Pocahontas had a very mad affair
When her daddy tried to kill him
She said,
"Daddy, oh, don't you dare!"
"He gives me fever
With his kisses
Fever when he holds me tight
Fever! I'm his missus, So
Daddy, Won't you treat him right?"
Now you've listened to my story
Here's the point that I have made
Chicks were born to give you fever
Be it Fahrenheit or Centigrade
They give you fever
When you kiss them
Fever if you live and learn
Fever! 'till you sizzle
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn
Kyle hated many things in this world. Most people would think his father and mother would top that list but in reality they didn't. The reason for this being that he felt nothing when it came to his parents not one single emotion; though he had tried many times. When people thought about Helen Walsh they felt pity, oh the horror she must have endured. Kyle at first felt this for her many times, but then she left, and he paid the price. How could he not get himself to feel anything for her, well maybe he could say he hated her. His face was only every news station in Canada and the US. Jude Harrison and SME were the hottest new band; and this did nothing but help their sales. Yet not on word from his mother, nothing—was that what he was to her nothing.
Then his father, the man was a sure way to boil his blood but to hate him he couldn't. Not because he loved the man. No because if he hated Calvin Walsh then he still had control. Calvin would still be in his head would still be in his life. Kyle guessed that was why he long ago forgotten about his mother. As long as he felt that anger towards him as long as he hated him Calvin still had control over him. Kyle always swore that if he could ever get free, if he could ever just leave he would just forget about Calvin Walsh.
Looking out the window Kyle hated many things but at this point he hated nothing more than this hospital, these casts, and this stupid uncomfortable bed and room. With its white walls, ugly couch, and the sound of passive classical music seeping in, it drove him insane. Kyle though the point of being here was to get better instead he was finding himself getting worse with each passing day. If he didn't get out of here his body might be great but his mind was going to go.
"I come baring gifts," Portia chirped walking into Kyle's hospital room waving a bag.
Kyle laughed he didn't mean to he didn't know why it was funny maybe he was starting to feel the ill effects of this hospital room. Or maybe Portia was trying her best to make him feel better. It was probably that because the moment he laughed was the moment Portia took off her long black coat to reveal her Halloween costume. Right now Portia was dressed in an above the knee length nurse's out fit. She had on a pair of white stiletto heels, with the white cap placed neatly on her head. Her normally curly hair was straight today, which he knew from experience took her hours to do. So how could he not smile when she had gone to this trouble for him?
Kyle laughed again as she took out a t-shirt for him, he had seen it everywhere. It was black with orange letting and said "This Is my Costume." Portia came over helping him to take off the shirt he had on. She had bought this shirt a little big so that it would fit over his cast better. Right now button up shirts were his best friend, because it seemed they went on easier than the ones that slipped over his head. The best thing was that Portia was the one doing this; she had practice helping him dress from the months of hidden abuse.
"How do I look," Kyle asked as Portia helped smooth it down, and then ran her finger through his hair to smooth out the fallen strains.
"You need a hair cut," Portia frowned; mentally making a note to call someone in the morning, despite his smile she knew the look in his eyes. She had seen it more than once. "What's wrong?"
"This place is driving me insane," Kyle grumbled leaning back getting her to smile in understanding. "I just…I miss real music. Tell me again why I can't have my mp3 player."
"You leave tomorrow," Portia laughed no one knew how happy it made her to see him like this. To see him at a point where he could argue with her again, it prove to her he would live. "Darius just got your room finished today."
"I can't believe I'm going to be living with Darius," Kyle said crinkling his nose getting Portia to laugh again. "How do you live with a guy like that?"
"By not touching the hundreds of self portraits he has hanging on every wall," Trevor joked walking into the room.
"That is not nice," Portia snipped giving him a glare that made him almost sorry--almost.
When Portia was fifteen years old she begged and pleaded for a certain princess costume. It was a silver color and when you put it against her skin she almost seemed to glow. Her mother spent over two hours just doing her hair; the tiara had to be just right. When she walked down those stairs that night everyone thought they were actually looking at a princess. Portia had the walk, the smile, and the wave down to an art form. Trevor never in his life saw anyone more perfect or beautiful then Portia Mills that night. That had been his favorite Halloween costume of hers---until tonight.
Portia had her hands on her hips her eyes were cold and harsh, Trevor gave her the look. It was the look he gave her when they were child to show her she like always won. Kyle watched the silent argument wondering why he would be in here tonight. Portia explained that Trevor had grown up with them and that he would make sure Kyle got the best treatment that any hospital offered worldwide. Of course that also explained why Trevor was by his side nearly 24/7. It was obvious to anyone but Portia that Trevor Carter had a huge crush on her. Which Kyle knew probably dates back to when they were kids.
"How are we feeling tonight," Trevor asked Kyle, wanting to make sure he was fine before he left for Vancouver to see his mother.
"Like I'm ready to jump out of my skin," Kyle admitted getting Trevor to nod; he knew what it was like to have broken leg.
"Kyle I'm going to be serious with you're for a moment," Trevor sighed coming to look him straight in the eyes. Trevor found that this was the best way to get patients and certainly ones like Kyle to listen. "You've made an incredible recovery, and I don't want you to ruin it by overdoing."
"I can barely breathe without you guys hovering," Kyle grumbled, Trevor knew that once Kyle got out of here his mood would improve.
"Kyle we're just worried about you," Portia said taking his hand in hers. Kyle went to voice his opinion but he shut his mouth the moment his blue eyes met her brown ones.
"I know I'm sorry," Kyle told her softly as he took in a deep sigh. Portia was the last person he ever wanted to make sad, she had gone through so much for him. Hell his father had hit her, and if he hadn't been there he would have killed her, Kyle was sure of it. "I'm not used to all this attention…I'm sure once I get out of this place it'll be better."
"Kyle really shouldn't be eating candy," Trevor told Portia as his eyes made contact with the candy she had brought.
"Why not," Portia asked turning to look at him seriously, as far as she knew he had no allergy to them or diabetes.
"Candy isn't good for you…you should try carrot sticks or celery," Trevor shrugged getting her to smirk as she opened the bag. Trevor rolled his eyes.
"It's Halloween," Portia explained going for the bowl she brought to put the candy in. "He's stuck in this boring tiny room with a broken leg and a broken arm, so forgive me if I think a little candy is a little over due."
"I see movies," Trevor said seeing the DVD cases. He knew the visiting hours were almost over and there was no way Kyle could change the DVD player that many times.
"I got permission that as long as I keep the door shut and the volume down we can watch some classic Halloween movies," Portia explained taking them out getting Kyle to smile and laugh. From here he could see that one of them was one of his favorite horror film, he loved classic movies.
"Fine," Trevor nodded looking at Kyle who looked like a little kid on Christmas morning.
Portia sighed when he left, she hated when Trevor did that. It was Halloween and Kyle was stuck here by himself so yes she used her influence to get what she wanted. It wasn't much but Kyle deserved to have a small party, he deserved to enjoy the holiday because he was alive. So she went to the video store asking for any classic Halloween movies they had in stock. She had to end up buying them because they had nothing to rent, but Kyle was worth it. Plus she knew he loved these movies so she knew he'd watch them again and again.
She shut the door all the way she then smiled as she went back towards her bag, she pulled out his favorite pop with some plastics cups. Kyle laughed again as she gave him one. This type of food had been put on hold. Tommy would sneak him in something but it was in small amounts. She had managed to get almost every kind of candy he loved, plus some of those boxed cup cakes. He watched as she put in the first movie. He could see her frown as she got to the first scene. Kyle scooting as much over as his leg and arm cast would let him this allowed her enough room to slip on to the side of his bed.
Kyle smiled as Portia rested her head on his shoulders then laughed as she closed her eyes as the music began to play. Watching horror films with Portia was almost as fun as watching them with Jude. Though Portia would actually watch the movie, Jude spent the entire time covering her eyes and humming some song so she wouldn't have to hear or see it. Though he knew that since they were watching this one first next was one of her romantic comedy movies. Though he could not remember any with the theme of Halloween but he was sure Portia could find one.
Bruno walked up the stairs of Darius' house to one of his bathrooms. He stopped when he heard a laugh he knew, Tommy's laugh. He watched wide eyed as Jude pulled him into the bathroom with her. Tommy was laughing and he looked like he was actually trying to stop her, but at the same time he could see it was all for show. Bruno could not move, seeing Tommy sneak in to a bathroom with a girl was not an unusual scene but this was different. The look in Tommy's eyes when he looked at her, the soft way he pulled at her hand. The smile, the smile was not a usual Tommy Q smile it was something more.
Truth be told Bruno did not actually believe they were sleeping together, sure it passed his thought a few times but that was it. But here it was the proof that something more was happening between them. Closing his eyes the moments he witnesses between Tommy and Jude played in his mind. The unspoken threats from Kwest and Chaz and the very much spoken threat from Darius were there as well. Tommy was the ultimate playboy; if he could be swayed to commitment that meant no one was safe.
Walking down the stairs he looked into the room. Right now Spied and Wally were talking to the man hating lesbian Lena Jones. Twelve years she came on air as a talk show host, ten years ago she wrote her first of five books, and five years ago she got her late night talk show. If her guest was a man she spent the entire time tearing him down, and Darius Mills was one of her prime targets. Bruno shuttered remembering the group of her fans who threw balloon full of paint at their limo some years back. Yet despite her anti-male attitude she was a fan of Spiederman Mind Explosion; and he was sure their costume put them on her high list tonight.
"Is that who I think it is," Tommy gasped coming behind Bruno, who jumped a little. More shocked; if Tommy was here this soon they didn't do anything real which meant there was hope. "Sorry man."
"Yep," Bruno nodded wondering what she wanted with Spied and Wally; because there was no way they were ready to go on her show. "Lena Jones in all her evil glory…I wonder what she wants with them?"
"She's interviewing Spied and Wally for her new segment," Jude said getting Bruno to notice her for the first time.
"New segment," Bruno repeated knowing he was not going to like it.
"I don't know the specifics," Jude shrugged not really paying attention to them like they were. "Portia said Ms. Jones was a fan of the guys especially Wally; she even sent Kyle some flowers."
"Maybe she's mellowed out," Tommy said to Bruno who just gave him an as if look. "Jude is right she is a huge fan of SME."
"That couldn't have anything to do with the fact their lead singer is a female who is known not to listen to anyone," Bruno laughed rolling his eyes.
"I listen," Jude argued putting her hands on her lips.
"Only when you want to babe," Tommy agreed smirking getting her to glare at him, Bruno frowned.
He looked at them his stomach tightening in sickness, he wondered if they turned everything into flirting. Shaking his head he really did not want to find out. Instead he walked off to get himself something to drink. He looked around Chaz was chatting up some girl while Sean was talking to Jamie about something. Darius was talking to some reporter from MTV and everyone else was jamming to the band. He felt out of place some how and he didn't know what to do.
His head was swimming because he knew it was centered on Tommy, he turned around to look at them. They were dancing right now, his arms wrapped around her like no one else was around. Bruno sucked in a deep breath; he was never like this with Portia. They would go out and get their pictures taking kissing or holding hands. But Bruno couldn't put his finger on it because it was not like this; Tommy was never like this. He didn't dance with her to just hold her or kiss her forehead, he didn't watch her like his entire world mattered on her but now he did. Jude he knew due to her age and lack of experience had no idea how much power she held, but then again that was probably why he loved her.
"They love it," EJ screamed coming next to them as they made their way towards refreshments from the dance floor. "It was complete genius,"
"Once again I have no idea what you are talking about," Tommy said looking at Bruno who had once again joined them.
"The costumes Tommy," EJ snapped giving him glares, than turn to Jude. "What you see in him I'll never know…you could have anyone?"
"Hey," Tommy grumbled getting a laugh from Bruno and a snicker from Jude.
"But you are brilliant Jude," EJ said as she felt her cell phone vibrate. "They just won't stop…I love you."
"Decaf," Bruno mumbled as she skipped away. "She needs to switch to decaf."
"Unfortunately that is all EJ," Tommy grumbled.
"Don't listen to her," Jude told him softly. "I couldn't do better than you."
"Yes you could," Tommy told her seriously. "But lucky for me you decided to settle."
"I don't ever settle Tommy," Jude told him just as serious. "I always get what I want."
"I have a date with a supermodel," Spied exclaimed coming up to them. "This dressing as a woman thing was the best idea we ever had."
"Dressing in drag got you a date," Bruno frowned; even the kid had lost it or women just had no standards anymore.
"It seems dressing like this means that I am secure in my masculinity while at the same time understand the pain and struggle that one goes through to get approval from another who is never satisfied," Spied told them with a straight face.
"What," Bruno asked looking at him as if he spoke a foreign language.
"Don't ask me," Spied confessed laughing. "Lena said it on her show and before I knew it I was dancing with this hot model who is taking me to some party next week."
A few moments later Spied was being pulled away by EJ to meet some editor of some magazine. Tommy looked over at Darius; though he hid it good he was unhappy. Tommy knew that Darius was scared of Kyle's homecoming. He was afraid that something would happen to him or that Calvin might get out and go after Kyle. Darius didn't have to say it, but Tommy had known him long enough to know what was going through his former manager's mind.
Tommy looked to his side to see that Jude had left; she was now talking to Sadie Kwest and Sean about something. Sean kept looking back at some woman who was talking to a group of girls. Sadie was laughing about something and Tommy assumed that it had something to do with Spied and Wally. Rubbing his eyes Tommy was getting to the point where he wanted to leave. It was the one good thing he liked about back then; he could stay for a few hours pick a girl and leave and not one person look twice. But now he was with Jude and they would look twice and the last thing he needed was a picture of them on some tabloid.
Bruno was laughing with Spied about something; probably a girl or their outfits. Bruno had surprised Tommy by being open about Wally's sexuality. When they were touring he had always acted weird about gay men. Bruno explained that he came from a strict Christian family, and Wally beat them by explaining his uncle was a priest. At their last family dinner he spent the entire dinner explaining what happens to gays when they die. Tommy could not imagine going through what Wally or Kyle are going through.
"So I hear a woman finally caught you," a woman smirked from behind him.
"Mercy Hendricks," Tommy laughed then hugged her tightly. "How have you been?"
"Engaged," Mercy said waving a huge diamond ring in front of him.
"Who is the lucky guy," Tommy asked eyeing the ring; it didn't seem like her taste but in this business the bigger the better.
"Henry Corvine the third," Mercy said softly looking at the ring lovingly.
"Of Corvine and Corvine Law Practice of New York," Tommy laughed; it did not shock him that she was marrying one of the best lawyers money had to buy.
"I was against dating him by the way but he would not take no for an answer," Mercy explained.
"It seemed to work in his favor," Tommy smiled. "So does this mean you're not acting anymore?"
"I'm taking a three years break after my current project is up," Mercy began turning around to look at the party. "That's actually why I am here."
"Are they filming here in Toronto," Tommy questioned but knew the answer because he could see the sparkle in Mercy's eyes.
"I think we both know the answer to that one," Mercy told him turning around to face him again smirking.
"What do you want Mercy," Tommy asked feeling the clench of his stomach he usually did when she was around.
"Nothing from you baby," Mercy laughed as Tommy nodded in relief. "But your girlfriend is another matter."
Jude had ended the small interview when she saw Tommy hug a woman. The woman was about a foot or so taller than she was with short blond hair, and she was dressed like a cat. The material fit against her body like a second skin, and it didn't take Jude more than a second to recognize her. Jamie was in love with Mercy Hendricks had been since her debut on television when they were six years old. She had begun on a nighttime show that only last three years but in Mercy case that worked well because she started to do movies and now is one of the top names in the business. But she was also one of the names on Tommy's list.
Jude swore to herself that she would not be jealous of his past because they were of his past. She watched them for a second as Jude watched her wave her hand to show a ring and Jude smiled. But all because she was engaged didn't mean much; her father was married and he's now dating his former mistresses. So Jude walked towards them slowly she didn't want to come off as jealous because she wasn't. She had faith in Tommy; it was the woman of his past she didn't trust and especially not when Bruno was around.
"Did I hear my name," Jude said coming up to them smiling.
"You are so much hotter in person," Mercy chirped as Tommy sucked in a deep breath. Tommy did not think Jude was ready for Mercy or any of her friends.
"Thank you," Jude laughed blushing slightly as she came to stand next to Tommy.
"I was just prying information out about you," Mercy explained sweetly. "But Tommy is as private as always."
"Me," Jude repeated looking at Tommy who looked very nervous and uneasy.
"You and your band actually," Mercy corrected; she didn't want Jude to get the wrong idea. "I heard about your drummer Kyle and it brought up some bad memories from my own childhood. So I am throwing a benefit concert for abused and neglected children sometime in the near future and was wondering if you'd all be interested in performing."
"I'd love to but you'd have to talk to my manager Darius," Jude explained getting her to nod in understanding.
"Then I'll do that," Mercy winked eyeing her up and down as she walked away. Tommy released the breath he was holding; sometimes he wondered who he put up with some of his exes.
Wally shut the door behind him in one of the rooms here at Darius' house. Mason had no idea what was going on but Wally told him he needed to speak with him. In reality Wally just needed to be alone with him. Since Thanksgiving all those weeks ago Mason had given him space. Sure they would hang out, they would talk on the phone but it lacked what Wally was craving. Of course that was his fault because he told Mason he needed time and he needed space; but now he was not so sure.
Mason opened his mouth to say something only to have Wally crush their lips together. Mason was taken back by the kiss but he returned it without hesitation. Wally was jealous Mason knew that; some guy had come over to talk to him. Mason was out as a gay man but he did not let it define who he was. He saw that Wally had been watching them so he tried to keep some distance between him and the guy. He didn't want Wally to become mad but then again if this was what happened when he got jealous he might do it more often.
Pulling away Mason looked Wally in the eyes and smiled. He looked amazing in the color blue, it really did bring out and soft tan of his skin. Though Mason was wishing he didn't have on this stupid wig. He loved Wally's somewhat curly locks of hair that felt like silk against his fingers. Mason smiled whatever make up they used was amazing. Because so far it had not smudged once, which was good for him well.
Mason closed his eyes the moment Wally brought his lips against his again. Wally groaned as Mason moved his hand up the skirt portion of the dress he was wearing. There were benefits to being dressed as a woman Wally would say that. Opening his mouth it was Mason turn to groan as the pure and addictive taste that was Wally came to overpower him. Mason broke the kiss the moment Wally hands went underneath his shirt.
Wally just stayed like this for the longest moment; the feel of skin against his finger tips. Moving his mouth along Mason's jaw line he nipped at sensitive skin of his neck and ear. Enjoying the taste and smell that was Mason Fox; how he wished he could stay in the moment forever. Mason smiled though it felt great it also felt weird since Wally still wore his fake finger nails.
"I almost feel like I'm with a girl," Mason laughed getting Wally to laugh.
"Don't worry I won't be doing this again anytime soon," Wally laughed with him. "These shoes are killing my feet."
"We should probably get back to the party," Mason sighed; he had never done this before. He really did not want to get caught.
"Or we could leave," Wally told him looking at his watch. "I have to be home in thirty minutes."
"Can I ask what brought this on," Mason questioned as Wally touched his face.
"I like you…and I don't want my fears to keep me from seeing if there could be something between us," Wally explained softly getting Mason to nod. Yep he had been jealous. "I just need a little time before we go public."
"Baby take all the time you need," Mason told him before crushing his lips against his again.
Several minutes later Wally began his goodbyes. Wally wanted more from Mason; he wanted to lose himself in him but could not. There were still some things he needed to figure out before he could go that far. One of them being dealing with living in his house the way it was currently. Everyone told him in time it would get better but he didn't know. He had this sinking feeling that things for him would just get worse.
Getting into the car he hoped that Mason was right that given time and patience things would improve. Mason's sister had been supportive of him being gay as was his father; both of them seemed to know before he did. It was his mother who had the hardest time for it. Mason was her baby boy and it shook her world that he was gay. But after some time and patience on both of their parts she accepted him and he was sure the same would happen for Wally. It might take more time seeing as the fact that Wally's uncle was a priest but Mason knew it would happen. And if not then that was their loss.
"So what did you think," Jude asked Tommy as they walked into his bedroom.
"Depends on what you are talking about," Tommy smirked coming to put his arms around her to kiss her neck. "You amazing performance or how incredibly sexy you look."
"Both," Jude laughed then moaned as Tommy nipped at her sensitive spot.
"Well you are always amazing on stage," Tommy whispered against her ear, she smiled when she heard the sound of zipper. "And you'd look incredible in anything."
Tommy smiled as the dressed slipped off her shoulder revealing her wonderful body to him. Smiling Jude brought him down for a heated kiss; how she wanted to do that all night. But Tommy had this thing about kissing in public. He didn't mind short kisses or even hand holding but he didn't want people to think their relationship was based on sex and hormones.
His shirt quickly came off he smiled as she went straight for his pants. Lifting her up she wrapped her legs around his waist he smiled as her flesh was against his. He closed his eyes smiling as her fingers ran through his hair as she crushed her lips against his. Jude smiled as he started to move them towards his bed. She felt so good against his skin, if he ever lost this he didn't know what he would do.
Falling on the bed she laughed as he climbed on the bed to hover above her. Bending down he placed a small kiss on her lips but it only lasted a moment before his mouth moved. Jude groaned as his mouth moved quickly past her breast. She knew he was hungry; could tell that by the kiss he gave. When Tommy got hungry playful was out of the question, lingering was not an option. Hell when he got hungry so did she, so she didn't care what he did as long as it felt good.
Gripping the sheets Tommy took no time to take her into his mouth. Jude hissed out loud; she was still a little sore from their rough lovemaking last night. But after a moment he slowed down, and then she groaned because he was going too damn slow. He was barely sucking, his tongue slowly moved across her nub. When she tried to wiggle to make him speed up it did not work. Thrashing her head side to side she called out his name but it did not work. His kept his slow pace; only moaning when he could taste her.
Jude had had enough and she knew Tommy. He wanted to go slow because of last night because he still felt bad about taking her like he did. Grabbing him by the head of his hair she pulled him up to her lips flipping him over. Tommy groaned as her fingers went to his swollen erection to place the condom on. He bit her shoulder as she pushed herself on him hard and quick. Tommy had come to actually enjoy letting her take charge every now and then; and tonight she deserved it.
Lacing her fingers with his she pinned them above his head; her pace was not slow by any means. Jude had this ability to make him forget about things like time. When he was wrapped up in her the whole world stood completely still; she could consume him with just a look. When he was buried inside her his house could be on fire and he would not care. She was so much to him but most of all she was his future. When he looked at her he saw the man he could be instead of the man he used to be.
Jude hissed out loud as Tommy bit her shoulder again as he hit his climax first time; which was actually unusual. Tommy blamed it on the alcohol he had consumed. A few seconds later Jude followed him; falling on top of his bed. Wrapping his arms around her he smiled as he took in the scent that invaded his every dream. They both groaned as Jude rolled off of him. He discarded his condom as Jude shifted to get comfortable; Sadie told their father she was staying with her and Kwest tonight. Which meant that she was not leaving this bed until the sun came up tomorrow.
Kyle looked to his side to see that Portia was sound asleep. Her head was lying on his shoulder he just smiled as he ate some more of the candy that was in the bowl. Using the remote he restarted the movie; even though this was the third time would be watching it he didn't care. For one he only was able to get like five channels. Two of them had news on, one of them had some Christian thing going on, and the last two were running the same program about some miracle make-up that made you look ten years younger.
Shifting back and forth he sighed as he scrolled down the bonus features clicking on one of the cast interviews. Portia mumbled something in her sleep which was normal. This wasn't the first time he'd fallen asleep next to her, he didn't know how many times he'd fallen asleep with her holding him. Her telling him that it would all be okay; that one day the pain would go away. How many times did she tell him that he would always have her; and she meant it? When she held him he felt safe.
"Hello," Kyle whispered into the phone next to his bed careful not to move too much.
"Just wanted to see how you were doing," Spied asked falling on top of his bed completely exhausted.
"Just watching some movies Portia brought over for me," Kyle told his best friend with a smirk. "How was your performance tonight…should I be looking for a new band."
"Don't joke about that," Spied told him seriously. "We all missed having you up there with us…it felt incomplete without you."
"Thanks man," Kyle smiled into the phone. "How is Wally?"
"His father still won't acknowledge he is alive, his mother won't look at him but smiles and pretends like everything is okay," Spied began with a frown. Wally didn't want to burden Kyle with his problem, so he always asked Spied when he wanted to know. "He has to avoid his brothers because if he doesn't they push him around pretty bad."
"Damn," Kyle sighed into the phone. "Do you think it'll get better?"
"I hope so man," Spied confessed but having this feeling it wouldn't. "I really hope so."
Several hours later Darius came by Kyle's room to see that the TV was on. Portia had moved herself to the couch; Darius bit back a laugh at her costume. She had mentioned it to him but he didn't realize she was serious. Kyle was completely out, his almost empty bowl of candy sitting by the phone, along with his drink. The TV was on but the movie had long been over, so Darius turned it off. He quietly cleaned up the mess that Kyle and Portia made for their little party.
Kyle shifted back and forth showing that he was in some pain but Darius knew Kyle didn't like pain medicine. Portia had told him that Kyle didn't take medicine until the very last minute. That of course was going to change because he refused to watch Kyle in pain. He knew why Kyle did it; it was a way to remind him self that he was alive. That no matter how bad the hits were or how bad his life was at that moment he was still alive. Kyle shifted again this time he mumbled something that Darius could not make out. But by the tone he could see that he was having a bad dream. Darius sighed Kyle was in for one hell of a recovery but he would recover—Darius was going to make sure of it.
TBC
A/N: I have been asked and as for this story there will be no Kyle/Portia pairing. Now I might change my mind in the sequel to this.