Chapter 17
At the hotel, there was a swarm of girls out front waiting for 'NSync to return and when Tyler and Kevin stepped out of the limo, they started booing Tyler. Carlos and 'Bull' were with them so they rushed them into the hotel. Tyler tried not to listen to what the crowd was yelling at her but she couldn't help it.
Inside, on the elevator, she collapsed into Kevin's arms crying. Kevin's heart was breaking for her because the girls had been unusually cruel. He thought to himself, "This is Lou's fault."
Kevin picked Tyler up in his arms and carried her to her room. She had her head on his shoulder and was fast asleep when 'Bull' opened the door for Kevin. He was grateful because the room had been trashed with a message written on the mirror.
'Bull' asked, "What do you want me to do?"
"I need to put her to bed," said Kevin softly. "She doesn't need to deal with this right now."
"Take her to my room and I'll handle this."
'Bull' opened his room which was across the hall from Tyler's room and Kevin took her to the bed. He slipped her shoes off and pulled the covers over her before going back to where 'Bull' was standing.
"Who would do this to her?"
"I expect it was Joey. He's the only one who knew we were coming back here."
"This guy is insane. What's it going to take to convince him to leave her alone?"
"I don't know. The restraining order isn't going to do any good because Tyler's not going to press charges."
"Why not?"
"Because she wants him in the baby's life." '
Bull' said, "She's too sweet to have been hooked up with a jerk like that. Don't let her get away, Kevin."
Kevin smiled, "Not this time."
"Go be with her and I'll handle this."
In the room, Kevin stripped down to his boxers and then lay beside Tyler with his arms around her. She slept peacefully like this for about an hour. Kevin was on the verge of dozing off when he felt Tyler begin to stir. He heard her mumbling and realized she was having a bad dream. He kissed her tenderly on the neck and whispered, "Baby, wake up."
Tyler heard Kevin's soft voice and woke slowly. She opened her eyes and realized they weren't in her room. She asked, "Where are we?"
"'Bull's' room."
"Why?"
"Your room had been trashed and 'Bull's' cleaning up. Tyler, I know you don't want to hear this but I want you to listen to me. Joey is the only one who knew we were coming back to the hotel. He has raped you once and tried a second time. He has slapped you and threatened to take your baby from you. He's not going to stop until YOU have the restraining order enforced."
"Have him arrested?"
"It's the only way you're going to get it through to him that you aren't going to put up with it."
"That'll hurt his career."
"Baby, which would you rather have? Joey arrested or you hurt and one of us in jail for killing him?"
Tyler looked up at Kevin and saw how serious he was. "I don't want anything to happen to any of you. What about Nick?"
"Nick will be fine! I don't think Joey will do anything about it."
"Why did Nick punch him anyway?"
"He was the closest. Believe me, even Howie wanted to deck him."
Tyler giggled at the thought of Howie doing something like that. He was always the peacemaker, even when they were growing up. She asked, "Why didn't you do it?"
Kevin hugged her tight. "Because I was holding my baby."
Tyler loved the feeling of Kevin's arms around her and she became aware that she was still dressed. She said, "I need to change but my clothes are across the hall."
"I'll go get them."
Kevin and Tyler got up and Kevin picked up his pants. When he did, the ring fell out of his pocket. Tyler saw it and picked it up but Kevin grabbed it from her.
Tyler laughed, "What was that?"
"Nothing you need to be concerned with...yet."
Tyler put her arms around Kevin's waist trying to get the ring. "Come on, Kevin! Let me see."
Knowing that he could easily hold Tyler off, Kevin laughed and said, "Not yet! Learn to control yourself."
Still trying to get the ring from Kevin's hand, Tyler said, "I can't when it comes to you."
Kevin said, "I like that thought. Please, baby. You'll find out soon."
"Promise?"
"I promise from the bottom of my heart."
Tyler let Kevin get his pants on and she watched him put the ring back into his pocket. She smiled and put her arms around him again when he was ready.
"Kevin, I love you."
Kevin put his hands on the sides of her face and kissed her, his tongue parting her lips and teasing her tongue. He pulled away and whispered, "I'll be back in a minute, baby."
Tyler watched Kevin leave and went back to sit in the window to look at the lights. She knew that the ring was an engagement ring and she knew Kevin was waiting for the right time to ask her. As she sat in the window, Tyler decided to surprise Kevin by changing into his shirt. She went to the bathroom just in case 'Bull' returned with him.
In Tyler's room, Kevin found 'Bull' talking to hotel management who were very apologetic, especially when they realized who Kevin was. Security was with there as well.
'Bull' said, "Kevin, I had to call management because there was damage to the room and they in turn called the police."
"That's cool. What's going on now?"
"The cops are on their way now."
"I'm going to get Ty's clothes so she can change."
'Bull' frowned. "There aren't any clothes here. I looked everywhere for them. Tyler can get a pair of my sweats out of the dresser if she wants."
"Thanks."
"The cops are going to want to talk to her."
"Just knock on the door. She's awake now."
Kevin went back across the hall and found Tyler sitting on the bed. He smiled when he saw that she was wearing his shirt.
"Where are my clothes?"
"Whoever trashed your room took them, including my tour jacket."
"No, Lou took that last week. He said it didn't look right since I was about to marry Joey."
"He's really lost it."
Kevin lay down on the bed and put his head in Tyler's lap. She brushed his hair back and said, "At least he's in jail."
"Uh...Ty, I haven't told you this yet but they didn't find Lou. He'd disappeared along with his goons."
"So this isn't over?"
"You're with me now, baby, and I'm not going to let anything happen to you. How long do you think you can stay out of work?"
"I don't know. That's something I've been thinking about though. I'm not sure I want to go back, Kevin. I mean, I love my job and all but I love being with you."
"What would you do?"
"Fatima offered me a job once. I could take her up on the offer."
"What about the baby?"
"That's what's keeping me from making my final decision, along with wanting to talk with you."
"Baby, I want you with me every second but you have to do what's best for you. Until Lou is caught, 'Bull' is your bodyguard. You won't have to worry about security. You also have a wedding to plan."
"No one has asked me to marry them...yet," teased Tyler.
"Yet," smiled Kevin. "Be patient."
"You keep saying that but I'm not the one who keeps bringing it up."
Kevin grabbed Tyler by the waist and pulled her down on the bed. He started tickling her and Tyler half heartedly tried to fight him.
Out of breath, Tyler finally said, "Okay! I'll be patient."
Kevin stopped and lay beside Tyler. He propped his head on his hand and put his other hand on Tyler's cheek, turning her to face him. He kissed her tenderly and said, "I promise, you won't have to wait long, Tyler."
"As long as I'm with you, Kevin, it doesn't matter," whispered Tyler. She put her hand on his and turned slightly to kiss the palm of his hand. "Make love to me, Kevin."
Kevin traced the line of her jaw with his index finger. "There's nothing I want to do more, Tyler, and I've dreamed of having your body next to mine ever since I left you in Kentucky."
"But?"
"The cops are going to want to talk to you when they get here."
Tyler closed her eyes and said, "Can this get any worse? Their fans hate ME and it was Joey who did all this!"
There was a knock at the door and Kevin said, "Come in."
'Bull' came in, "Kev, the detectives are here."
"Thanks. We'll be out in a minute." 'Bull' left and Tyler started to get up. Kevin stopped her and said, "Baby, OUR fans adore you! Don't let the girls downstairs bother you. I adore you and I'll be here for you."
"Thanks, Kevin, but how long are your fans going to love me when they find out I'm pregnant by Joey and you're going to be unavailable?"
"They won't care! They'll love you because you're a good person."
Tyler smiled, "I wish I had your confidence."
Kevin smiled, "You do. 'Bull' said you could wear his sweats. They should be in the dresser."
Tyler checked and found a pair. She pulled them on and then she and Kevin went across the hall. She was shocked by what she saw in her room and turned to Kevin. He took her in his arms as she started to cry.
A detective asked, "Miss Dorough, is this your room?"
Through the tears, Tyler said, "Yes."
"Do you know who would have done this to you?"
"My ex-boyfriend or his manager."
"And that would be?"
"Joey Fatone and Lou Pearlman," said Kevin.
Tyler added, "He's in the group 'NSync."
"Why would he do this?"
"I broke up with him yesterday."
Kevin said "Detective, it's kind of an involved story."
"We've got time. We need to know why and have a probable cause before we can do anything about this."
"He's right, Kevin. I'll be okay."
Tyler went to the couch and the detective sat across form her. Kevin sat on the arm of the couch and Tyler leaned against him. With Kevin's help, Tyler told the detective everything about the last four months.
When she was done, the detective said, "I'd say we have probable cause. Do you know if there's anything missing from your room?"
"The only thing I had here were some clothes. Detective, I don't want to press charges. I just want Joey to leave me alone."
"Miss Dorough, what he's done is a crime and just because he's famous doesn't mean that he should be exempt from following the laws. If he's not stopped, he could hurt you seriously."
Kevin said, "I've tried to tell her."
Tyler looked at the men in the room, the words on the mirror, and then at Kevin. He smiled at her to reassure her and she said, "Do whatever you have to do."
"Are you done with her?" asked Kevin.
"How can we reach you?"
Kevin gave them Linda's and Christine's numbers. "Christine is Tyler's attorney and she can reach us any time."
"Thank you, Mr. Richardson," said the detective. "Would you mind if I asked one favor?"
"No, not at all."
"My daughter is a huge fan of yours. Could I get an autograph for her?"
"Sure. 'Bull', do you have any pictures with you?"
Carlos, who had joined 'Bull', handed Kevin a picture of the group from his briefcase and Kevin autographed it.
"Thank you so much."
Kevin took Tyler back across the hall and met 'Bull' at the door.
"Kevin, I'll stay with Carlos. She looks like she needs to be left alone."
Tyler had already gone into the room and Kevin said, "Thanks. She's just tired of all this."
"I understand. I'll make sure you two are up in time for the flight."
Kevin went in and closed the door behind him. Tyler was standing at the window looking at the city lights again. She had taken the sweats off and his shirt hung just below the curve of her butt. Kevin stopped for a minute to take in the sight. Then he moved to her and put his arms around her waist. He nuzzled her neck, kissing her ear lobe and the inside of her neck.
Tyler turned to face Kevin and look him in his eyes. Oh, those gorgeous eyes. They were going to be her downfall. She reached up and kissed him tenderly.
Slowly, Kevin unbuttoned the shirt and then slipped it off letting it fall to the floor at her feet. He ran his fingers lightly down her arms and wove his fingers in hers. He pulled her to him and their bodies pressed together.
"You are so beautiful," whispered Kevin.
He held both her hands behind her back as he kissed her deeply and passionately.
Kevin led her to the bed where he had her lay down while he took his pants and boxers off. Tyler reached over to touch him but Kevin stepped back. Tyler pretended to pout and Kevin laughed.
"Tonight is about you, baby," said Kevin as he lay beside her. His hands roamed slowly over her body as he took one aroused nipple into his mouth, flicking his tongue over the excited nub.
Tyler moaned as she ran her hands through Kevin's hair.
Kevin let go of her nipple and placed feathery kisses along her stomach. His hair and goatee tickled her as he moved slowly but it only added to the growing excitement that Tyler felt. He stopped at her belly button and then ran his tongue back up to her neck, stopping at her lips. He was positioned over her with the head of his erection just on the edge of her wet pussy. He entered her slowly as he kissed her deep. Kevin pulled back from the kiss and locked his gaze on Tyler's eyes. He stroked in and out slowly and Tyler met each stroke hungrily. The passion slowly gave way to an urgency and Kevin's stokes began to quicken. Tyler wrapped her legs around Kevin's waist and grabbed his butt. Kevin stoked in and out quickly and as waves of ecstasy flooded over Tyler, she felt Kevin shudder. The two climaxed together and then collapsed in each other's arms.
They lay together in silence for what seemed like an eternity. Kevin finally broke the silence when he said, "You are my heart and soul, Tyler."
Sleepily, Tyler responded, "You are my heart and soul too, Kevin. My best friend, my lover, my soul mate."
