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Chapter 17



Later, at rehearsal, I was stuck with Jord up in the security booth behind the stage. The tech crew had set up a room with moniters on the entrances and seating areas, and it was here that we would spend the concerts keeping an eye on things.

I wouldn't let myself be alone with Jord. I forced Adam to stay with me whenever he was around, making up lame excuses. I promised myself that we would never be alone again. I didn't know how I would do it, but I would.

After I got used to the equipment, and the codes for the venue security, I wandered out to watch the guys perform.

It was a small venue, would probably hold 10 000 at capacity. Their stage took up most of one end, with huge screens and a massive platform. I sat down in one of the folding chairs set up on the floor to watch their rehearsal. Watching AJ made me feel so guilty, I had lied to him, and I never wanted to do that. I sighed, feeling horrible.

"What's wrong, Babe?" Summer asked as she sat down beside me. I hadn't even noticed her come over.

"Nothing..." I started, not looking up at her.

"Bullshit." she answered. "It's Jord, isn't it?" she asked.

"Yeah..." I started again. I really didn't want anyone to know, but I knew that I had to tell her. She would bug me till I did anyway. "Fine... he came onto me before we met in Kevin's room. Big time. He grabbed my arms and wouldn't let go... I was so scared Summer! What do I do?" I asked, a sob catching in my throat.

"Shit! He didn't! I'll kill him!" She yelled, standing up.

I grabbed her arm. "No, please don't! I don't want AJ to know!" I pleaded with her.

"Babe," she said, sitting back down. "This is serious. Promise me you'll tell someone, AJ even, if he ever does it again?" she said, looking at me.

"Yeah, ok, I guess. He deserves to know anyway. I'm avoiding Jordan for now, but I can't forever. Oh, God! I don't know what to do!" I put my head in my hands and tried not to cry.

Summer put her arm over my shoulders, comforting me. "I dunno, but here comes AJ..." she said.

I hadn't even realised that they had taken a break. I looked up, blinking my eyes to chase away the tears. I stood up to greet AJ, who was looking rather yummy in a tank and huge black jeans. He had a towel over his shoulder and a bottle of water. "Hey there, McLean!" I gave him a hug, but quickly pulled away. "Ewww...." I groaned, wiping sweat off of my shirt. "Work hard?" I laughed.

H grabbed me and pulled me tight to him. "What do you mean? I'm not swaety..." he laughed wickedly as he held me to him, despite my squirming.

"Let go! Gross!" I squeeled.

Summer stood near, laughing. "I'm gonna go find Nick, Cass... Remember your promise?" she said over her shoulder as she left.

"Yeah, yeah.." I managed between giggles. I squirmed to face AJ, pushing my palms against his chest. He only held me closer, against my futile efforts to remove myself from his sweaty embrace. I was laughing when I gave in and leaned against his damp shoulder, glancing behind us.

Jordan was standing there watching us with hatred in his eyes. I stiffened, and AJ relaxed his grip on me. "Baby, you ok?" he asked, turning to follow the direction of my gaze, but Jordan had left. "What's wrong?" he asked, concerned.

"Nothing..." I told him. Three times. He didn't believe me and I knew it.

Just before he asked me again, Kevin hollared at AJ. "Bone! We're not done! Get up here!" He yelled.

AJ grinned and kissed me quickly. "I'll talk to you later, ok?" he asked. I could tell he was worried.

"Ya, later." I replied as he climbed back up stage. I sighed, feeling even more guilty about lying again. I got up and went back to the security room to go over more stuff for the show.

When I opened the door, I felt myself being pushed in, as I stumbled inside, the door slammed behind me. I turned, suprised, and saw Jordan standing there. "What the hell?" I asked, shocked and afraid.

"Now, where were we?" he asked as he locked the door, and I heard the deadbolt lock click closed.

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