Thunder! Thunder! Thunder! Thunder!
I groaned as the beginning of AC/DC’s Thunderstruck alarm tone sounded throughout the hotel room. I grabbed my phone and saw that it was 5:30 AM. I turned the lamp on and looked down at AJ, seeing a smile resting on his face. I smiled to myself and leaned down, pressing my lips to his.
“Wake up baby.” I whispered, running my index finger down his chest to his 69 tattoo. His body shook, but never woke up. I bit my lip, smiling to myself. I leaned down, pressing my lip to his neck, trailing down his chest to his stomach. He moaned as I wrapped my hand around his hardened length.
I pumped him gently, taking the head in between my lips, working his shaft along the way. I took every inch, deep throating him with no avail. “Angel.” He called out, as I swirled my tongue around the tip of his cock. “Fuck,” He whispered, “Angel.”
I smiled to myself, crawling up him and settling myself on him, taking him fully. I moaned loudly, as I adjusted myself around him. His girth was a solid 3 inches, while his length was 7 inches. I moved steadily on top of him, feeling him contract against me. I moaned, throwing my head back, feeling his hands run up my legs and resting on my hips.
“Al, I want you to fuck me.” I whispered in his ear, before I took his lobe in between my teeth, gently tugging on it. Suddenly, he was awake. He flipped us over, and turned me on all fours. Without warning, he pushed into me relentlessly, making me moan louder. “Fuck Al.”
He leaned down, wrapping his arms around my waist; his chest flush against my back, his lips were at my ear, “This what you wanted?” He whispered hotly in my ear, sending chills throughout my body.
“Yes, God Al!” I moaned, turning my head and pressing my lips to his. “I want you always.”
“You have me Angel.” He said as he thrust in and out, deeper each time hitting my g-spot. I clawed at the sheets, a sense of pleasure coursed through my body.
“Fuck Al, oh god!” I exclaimed, meeting each thrust of his. “Don’t stop. Never stop.”
“Never.” He replied, his pace quickening. He leaned up, bringing me with him. His hands roamed my front, teasing my pulsating clit. My head fell on his shoulder, my lips attached to his. My left hand resting on his left cheek; my right hand met his and brought it up to my breasts.
“Mmhm, I love you Al.” I breathed out against his lips.
“I love you baby.” He replied, turning me around to face him. I wrapped my legs around his waist as he wasted no time entering me once again. My arms were around his neck, bringing him unbearably closer. His lips fell on mine once more, our tongues danced in unison and fought for dominance. His lips left mine and made their way to the left side of my neck, biting and nibbling each inch of the skin. My left hand was tangled in the short hair he had on the back of his head, my teeth sunk in his left shoulder suppressing each moan.
“I’m so close.” I whispered, feeling the ball of fire grow more and more. “So, so, close.”
“Me, too. Stay with me baby.” He demanded, I nodded and dropped my head on the pillow, breathing heavily. His hands found mine, and held them against the bed. He raised up, thrusting harder and deeper than before.
“I can’t hold on Al, I’m fixing to –“ I started, but was cut off by his lips in an hungry kiss. I moaned against them, feeling my walls clench around him and the fire erupt. I tore my lips from his, moaning in unison with him as he filled me with his seed.
“Goddamn baby. What a way to wake up.” He said laying his head on my chest. I chuckled and kissed his head, as I ran my fingers through his hair, then up and down his back. “It’s 6 o’clock, baby.”
“I know. We need to get a shower and meet with the guys.” I said, as he pushed off of me and pulled me with him. “No funny business in the shower either, Mister.”
“Oh, someone’s being a professional already.” He said playfully. I chuckled and rolled my eyes, pulling him into the bathroom. I ran the shower water to a comfortable temperature, and stepped in, he followed suit. He wrapped his arms around me, pulling me to him.
I smiled up at him, pressing my lips to his. “I love you.”
“I love you Angel.” He whispered, pushing my head back slightly, letting the water run through my long brown hair. He grabbed the shampoo and washed my hair for me, then rinsed it as well. As I washed his hair, he washed my body, making sure I was as clean as possible. Me being the wondering girlfriend I am, I reciprocated the gesture. Once we were finished without bath, we got out and ready for the shoot.
After drying off, I fixed my hair and then got dressed. AJ grabbed his sunglasses, sliding them on. I rolled my eyes and shook my head. He chuckled and grabbed my hand, pulling me towards the door. I wrapped my arm around his waist, as we walked to Howie and Kevin’s door. We knocked, and minutes later, they emerged, greeting me with a hug.
We walked to Nick and Brian’s room, they walked out before we could even knock. Following Howie and Kevin’s actions, they both hugged me tightly. The guys and I walked to the elevator, AJ placed his hand in mine and kissed my head.
The elevator dinged, letting know us know that we were on the bottom floor. Once the doors opened, we walked out the elevator, through the lobby to outside—James was waiting for us.
“Good Morning everyone, how are yal today?” James asked before we got in.
“Great, do you happen to know where we’re going?” I asked, hugging him.
“To the Copley parking lot.” He said, as he helped me in the car. I thanked him, then watched him get into the driver’s seat. I leaned against AJ, laying my head on his shoulder.
“Did you sleep well, Lay?” Brian asked from beside me. I nodded and smiled.
“I did, did you?” I asked, looking at him.
“I did. Leighanne told me to tell you hey. Baylee told me to tell you he loves you.” He replied, grabbing my hand.
“I love him, too. I’ll call him in a little bit.” I said, making him smile.
“He’ll like that a lot. He misses you. That’s the only thing he talked about last night.” Brian said making me laugh.
“I miss him.” I replied, “Will yal please tell me about the video?
“Nice try, but no.” Brian said, squeezing my hand. I groaned and closed my eyes.
“I don’t know how I put up with the five of yal!” I exclaimed dramatically, “What was I thinking?”
“You love us!” Nick exclaimed, making me furrow my eyebrows.
“That’s debatable.” I said, propping my feet up in his lap. He looked down at my feet and back up to me with a playful disgust on his face. “Now, when we do this video. Nick I was emotion when you sing! Look like you’re going to cry like a baby!”
“Never. I’m a man!” He retorted, making me roll my eyes.
“Yes, that may be, but you’re the youngest.” I said, sticking my tongue out at him. He smirked and leaned forward to me.
“You just stuck your tongue out at me!” He said, laughing loudly. I rolled my eyes.
“Why are we in a limo?” I asked, looking at Kevin, who just shrugged. I shook my head and laughed. “Yal kill me. So who’s the director?”
“Matt McDermitt.” Howie said to me. I nodded and smiled.
“Okay.” I said, as we pulled into the parking lot at the Copley. The six of us got out and stretched. I wrapped an arm around AJ and Brian’s waist, walking with them up to the trailer. Matt walked out and smiled as he saw me.
“Madalay Jane Ramirez, bring your beautiful self here and give me a fucking hug.” His thick Boston accent called out. I smiled and wrapped my arms around his waist. I kissed his cheek, as he ruffled my hair.
“How do you two know each other?” Howie asked, looking between us.
“She introduced me to my wife, she’s around here somewhere.” He said, looking around, then back at me, “We worked on a few videos together.”
“Yes we did. He was also the photographer for a photo shoot I done a while back.” I explained. The guys smiled and nodded. “He took Diya away from me.”
“Oh, I did not! You set us up!” He retorted, making me roll my eyes.
“Yeah, yeah.” I said, walking back to AJ, who wrapped an arm around my shoulders.
“So, makeup and hair is in this trailer. I have clothes that yal will wear, then yal can keep them. Lay if you want you can pick out their wardrobes, help with hair and makeup as well.” He said, “Then we’ll get started. I think this video will be my best yet.”
“Hell yeah!” Nick called, thrusting hi fist in the air. I rolled my eyes and shook my head.
“Well yal go, there is also food in there. I need to go find my wife.” He said, excusing himself. I looked at the guys before walking to the trailer—them following in tow.
I stepped in the trailer and saw five chairs. Each guy took a seat as I began to get out clothes for them to wear. “Babe you’re wearing that, too right?” I asked, pointing at his clothes. He nodded and smiled. “Okay.”
I went through the clothes and picked Brian out a dark blue dress shirt with a black jacket and black dress pants, with a pair of black dress shoes. I got Nick a greenish brown color graphic t-shirt with a pair of dark rustic jeans, along with a brown jacket. I knew he’d wear his own shoes. For Kevin, I grabbed a black pinstripe dress shirt and a black leather jacket, along with a pair of black jeans. Howie was easy and simple, his was a white button down with wide pinstripe, and a grey blazer; he decided to wear his pants as well. AJ’s second suit was a white graphic tee with a black blazer and a grey scarf; he decided to wear his jeans and his ivy hat.
Diya walked in the trailer and immediately hugged me. I squealed and kissed her cheek. “You look so beautiful.” I said, as she smiled.
“You do, too. I bout died when Matty told me you were here.” She said with a smile, “I haven’t seen you in like months. How’s everything been?”
I looked at AJ and smiled, “Amazing. I need to introduce you to my best friends and my boyfriend.”
“Oh yes, you do.” She pressed making me smile.
“Al, Brian, D, Kev, Nicky, this is one of my best girlfriends and Matt’s wife, Diya. Diya this is my boyfriend AJ, but I call him Al. And my other best friends: Brian, Howie, Kevin and Nick.”
“Nice to meet yal.” She replied, with a small wave.
“Nice meeting you, too!” Nick exclaimed, giddily in his seat. I looked at him, furrowing my eyebrows. “Don’t look at me like that.”
“You need to calm your ass down, Nicky.” I said, walking over to him and put him in a headlock. “Are you going to calm down?” I questioned, he nodded as the guys along with Diya laughed loudly. I let go of him and kissed his head. “Love you Nicky.”
“Love you Lay.” He started, “Come and makeupfy me.” He said, holding his arms out dramatically. I chuckled and rolled my eyes grabbing a makeup wedge and some translucent makeup.
“Close your eyes.” I said, grabbing the spray bottle and spraying his face in a light mist. I poured some of the liquid makeup on my hand, and dipped the wedge in the makeup. I started brushing it over his face, making sure everything was blended. I sprayed his hair, and grabbed some mouse, running my fingers through his hair, making it look like he normally wore it—messy and boyish. “Go get dressed.”
“Yes mam!” He saluted and jumped up. I giggled and shook my head, moving to Kevin. He closed his eyes waiting for me to spray him. After spraying him, I started with the makeup on his face, and then fixed his hair.
“You can get dressed,” I said with a smile. He nodded and stood up, kissing my head before walking to the back to get dressed. “Latin Lover, are you ready?” I asked, holding the spray bottle.
He grinned, “Spray me baby!” I giggled as he closed his eyes for me to spray him. I started on his makeup, then fixed his hair.
“Go get dressed, D.” I said, moving to Brian. Howie got up and headed to the back with the guys.
“The guys are doing a couple of group performances before we start on individuals.” Diya said, I nodded and smiled. “You have these guys wrapped around your finger.”
“Damn straight she does.” Brian said with a smile, before closing his eyes so I could do his makeup. Once I was finished, I did his hair.
“You’re done Bri, you can go change.” I said, kissing his head. “These are my guys, I love them more than they’ll ever know.”
“If you don’t mind me asking, how do you two know each other?” Brian wondered, looking between us. I looked at Diya and nodded.
“I’m from West Palm Beach, Florida. I used to take dance lessons from her until my parents were killed in a plane crash. After they died, she was there for me—she took me under her wing. I kind of disappeared and ended up going to rehab, to my surprise, she was there in rehab as well. Once we got out, she took me under her wing again. She had a photoshoot, and Matt was the photographer; she introduced us. The rest is history.” Diya explained, wrapping her arms around my waist. I smiled and kissed her cheek.
“I wish I was half the person you are, Lay.” Brian said, looking at me. I felt tears well up in my eyes. I pulled away from Diya and walked to Brian, wrapping my arms around his waist, hugging him tightly.
“You are, Bri.” I started, “You are an amazing man. Amazing husband, father, brother and best friend. I’m thankful to have you in my life.”
“I’m thankful for you, too. I thank God each day for J’s smile because it’s because of you. You’ve made our lives brighter ever since you walked in.” He admitted, making me smile. I kissed his cheek, and hugged him once more before I wiped the fallen tears off my cheeks. “I love you Lay.”
“I love you Bri, now go get dressed.” I said, playfully pushing him. I moved to AJ, he wrapped his arms around my waist, laying his chin on the bottom of my sternum.
“This is the love of my life, Diya.” I said, looking over AJ’s face. He grinned and sighed happily.
“Is he also?” She started, I nodded. “I’m happy yal worked everything out.” She said, as I kissed his forehead.
“Me too, close your eyes babe.” I said, grabbing the spray bottle. I sprayed his face and started working on his makeup. After I was finished, I fixed his hat stylishly. “You’re done my love.”
He stood up and wrapped his arms around my shoulders, I took in his scent. I smiled and looked up at him, he pressed his lips to mine in a sweet kiss. “I love you.”
“I love you, Al. Yal need to go out and talk to Matt about the scenes.” I said, as the guys emerged from the back all dressed and looking amazing. He kissed me once more, before they walked out to talk to Matt.
I started working on my makeup and hair. “This is what you’re wearing. The guys picked it out.” Diya said with a dress in her arms.
“It’s a fucking slip!” I exclaimed, making her laugh. “It’s not funny, Di.” I whined, taking the dress from her. I stripped my clothes and put it on, she zipped it up for me—it fit me snug, but perfect, showing my curves. She handed me the shoes, I slid them on my feet and looked at my appearance. My phone started ringing, I grabbed it and answered it quickly before I saw who was calling.
“Hello?” I asked, putting my earrings in.
“Auntie Lay?” I heard a small voice over the receiver.
“Hey my Bay!” I exclaimed, sitting in the seat Brian had once occupied, “What are you doing up so early babe?”
“Can’t sleep. Mommy is up with me. What are you doing?” He wondered.
“I’m getting ready for a video shoot with your daddy and uncles. What are you doing?” I asked, looking at my fingernails.
“Helping Mommy pack my clothes. When do I get to see you?” He asked, “I miss you.”
“I miss you baby, and you get to see me in a little bit. I’m gonna come see you on tour, I promise. It will be in two weeks, but I’ll be there with you.” I said, hearing him sniffle. “Baby please don’t cry.”
“I want to see you though.” His little voice broke.
“Okay, how about this. I’m flying back home and I know I’ll have to stop in Atlanta, how about I take you and Mommy out for lunch before yal leave?” I asked, I knew he was smiling.
“Okay My Lay. I love you. Mommy wants to talk to you.” He said, kissing the phone.
“Okay Bay, I love you.” I said, kissing the phone. I heard him hand the phone to Leighanne, “Hey Leigh.”
“Hey baby doll, how are you?” She asked, I groaned loudly. “What are you wearing?”
“Leigh they have me in a freaking slip!” I exclaimed, making her laugh.
“Send me a picture. I’m fixing to fix him some breakfast, call me in a little bit.” She said, “I love you Lay.”
“I love you, Leigh. Tell Bay I love him again.” I said, before she hung up. Diya grabbed my phone and took a picture of me, I sent it to Leighanne. She replied that I looked beautiful and I wasn’t in a slip. I rolled my eyes and sent her a kissy face. I sighed and walked out of the trailer.
“Holy shit.” I heard Nick call. I looked over at him and the guys—they gaped and their eyes were widened. I furrowed my eyebrows and walked towards them.
“Guys, I’m in a fucking slip!” I exclaimed, hitting AJ softly in his stomach. They chuckled and each shook their heads. “I look bad don’t I?”
“Hell no baby, you are fucking beautiful.” AJ said, pressing his lips to mine. I smiled and wrapped my arms around his waist, hugging him to me.
“Well thank you. You don’t look too shabby yourself.” I said with a smile.
“Alright guys, it’s time for the ally scene. We’ll run through the song like normal, then we’ll speed the track up.” Mark explained, the guys nodded and walked towards the ally with Diya, Mark and I following them. The music started, the guys spread out—from left to right it was Kevin, Howie, Brian, Nick and AJ. AJ jumped up against the wall and landed on the ground. They ran through the song, I couldn’t help but to smile.
The guys were made for this. It was all reality. AJ really surprised me, as well as the others; he was showing the most emotion—leaning against the wall, once his part came into the song, he took Brian’s place, still showing the emotion. After the first take was over, Matt had sped up the song so he could play with it on the video; Howie and Nick switched places for the second take. I couldn’t help but to smile, tears fell from my eyes—this will always be my favorite song. Even as they’re playing it, the emotion is real.
“Are you okay?” Diya asked, wrapping her arm around my waist. I nodded and smiled, watching as the guys had finished up. AJ made a b-line towards me.
“Babe, what’s wrong?” He asked, cradling me in his arms.
“Nothing, it’s just yal showed so much emotion. It was beautiful.” I said, looking up at him. He smiled and wiped my tears away before he pressed his lips to mine.
“Those two takes were amazing! We are ready for Lay to walk down the ally alone, then Lay and AJ will have a scene together. Then we’ll move on to the next scenes.” Matt said, AJ and I nodded and walked back to where the guys were standing. “Be natural. We’re going to run through the whole song. Talk, laugh, kiss, hug, sing. Do whatever, just be natural.”
“Okay.” I said, smiling at Matt. The song started, I looked at AJ and smiled. He brought his right hand up to my cheek, and his left one to my waist. I leaned up and pressed my lips to his in a small loving kiss. I pulled away, he pressed his forehead to mine, his hands on the sides of my neck and sung the chorus. I held his wrists, as we swayed to the music. As his part came on, I looked up at him and smiled.
“Laugh like I’m funny.” He said, making me laugh loudly. He chuckled as I stepped back from him; he pulled me into him once more, my back flush against his chest. Matt walked around us with his camera. AJ wrapped his arms around my waist and rested his chin on my shoulder, and sang to me. I smiled and turned my head looking at him. He grinned and pressed his lips to mine once more. “I love you Angel.”
“I love you Al.” I whispered, my eyes meeting his. As Kevin’s part came on, I started walking away, AJ grabbed me by my hand and pulled me back to him. Our bodies flush against one another. My right hand on his chest, my left still in his grasp. He looked down at me, his chocolate brown eyes boring into mine. I bit my lip as he leaned down and brushed his lips to mine. His hand dropped mine, and found its way around my waist, resting on the small of my back. His tongue ran over my bottom lip, begging for an entrance; he slipped through fighting my tongue with his. I smiled and wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling him closer, deepening the kiss. For the rest of the song, we were glued to each other.
“Cut!” Matt said, pulling us away, “Fucking beautiful.” The guys and Diya were applauding us. I smiled and walked along with AJ back to the trailer. He had to change for his next scene. While we were in the trailer, Brian was doing his scene in the middle of the road. As we emerged, it was time for me to walk down the ally by myself. I grabbed my Pea-Coat and put it on.
Matt gave me directions to walk down the ally, across the parking lot, to the bus stop. He played the song, I did as I was told. I had to do it once more but without the jacket. After I finished, Matt wanted to get a few close ups of me; he was going to piece into the video. After we finished, it was time for Nick and I. He sat on the bench as the song played, he sang along with it. He even had to kick the trash can, which he said hurt I walked behind the bench, and disappeared.
It wasn’t long before it was Kevin’s turn in the bar. He slumped over the bar, with a glass of water. Matt played the song, I stood behind him against the wall with no jacket and looked at him. His part of the song played, he sang then he turned around and saw me leaning again the wall, I disappeared, he saw my reflection in the mirror; on his part where he belts out "Never Let You Go" he threw the shot glass at the mirror. Matt yelled cut, and congratulated us on a great job.
Howie’s scene was easy, I tried not to laugh. I was to get in a taxi, he followed me. The door was locked, but as it unlocked and he opened the door, I was supposed to slip out on the other side. We ran it twice before Matt was satisfied with the two of us.
We took a small break, I re-applied AJ’s make up for his scene. I took a sip of coffee and shook my head, waking up. I grabbed one of AJ’s cigarette’s and lit it, taking a long drag. Matt was explaining to AJ his next scene. He was to walk down the ally, sing from the first chorus through the whole song, just as the guys did. He had to do it twice, the second time he was to kick the hydrant and the top was coming off and water would come out.
Brian stood beside me as we watched AJ do his part. He rested his right hand on my shoulder, I brought my left hand up and placed it on top of his. “You’re a natural.”
“You are, too, Mr. Littrell.” I said, looking at him. He grinned and chuckled, taking a swallow of his coffee. AJ went through the first take with no harm, the second one was going to be more fun, I thought. Only this time, he started from his verse of the song and played through. He went to kick the hydrant and missed the whole part, and kicked the bolt. My eyes widened, as he groaned in pain.
“Do it again, I’m fine.” He told Matt. I furrowed my eyebrows and looked at him. He nodded and smiled. He knew I was worried. Matt restarted the song—this time he did the hydrant perfectly. He sang under the pouring water… it was beautiful.
“Cut!” Matt exclaimed, “That was amazing!”
“You’re up Bri.” I said, kissing his cheek. He grinned and squeezed my shoulder before walking with Matt to the street. I grabbed two towels for AJ, and led him into the trailer as Brian did his scene twice. AJ changed quickly, and thanked me for the towels. “You did great baby.”
“Thank you, I hope it’s going to turn out good.” He said, wrapping an arm around my shoulders. I looked at the time and it was only 12:00 PM.
“I have no doubt in my mind. The emotions yal showed for it was out of this world.” I said, wrapping an arm around his waist. He kissed my forehead and smiled. We walked out the trailer, as Brian was coming close to finishing his last take. We stood on the side and watched, as Brian got on his knees. I couldn’t help but to smile.
“And Cut!” Matt yelled, applauding, along with the crew and Diya. Matt hugged each of us tightly, thanking the guys for allowing him to direct the video. “This is going to be my favorite video, I can already tell.”
“I agree.” I said, hugging him. He kissed my head and smiled.
“It will be ready in two weeks, I’ll send the footage of what I got today in an email to you, Lay, and you can share it with the guys, also when I piece the video together I’ll send it to you on a DVD, okay?” He asked me. I smiled and nodded.
“Of course!” I exclaimed, hugging him once more. I changed, much to my dismay, Diya and Matt forced me to keep my clothes. The guys and I said our goodbyes to everyone and met James, who had our bags ready with Marcus. James took us to the airport, where we got on the private jet. Brian, AJ, Nick and I got on the queen size bed in the back and laid down. I was sandwiched between Brian and AJ, Nick was on the other side of AJ. AJ wrapped his arms around me tightly, I laid my head on his chest, and fell into a deep slumber.
I jolted away, feeling the jet hit turbulence. I sat up, breathing heavily, I looked around and saw I was the only one in the bed. Fear rushed over me as what felt like turbulence hit again; I jumped up and ran out of the bedroom, feeling myself fall forward on the floor. I heard movement behind me.
“Lay are you okay?” I heard Brian ask, I breathed heavily and pushed myself off the floor with the help of Brian and Nick. “Answer me, are you okay?”
I shook my head, trying to steady my breathing, but I couldn’t. Nick and Brian held my arms out and elevated, AJ emerged from the front his eyes widened. “What happened?”
“She’s hyperventilating,” Brian said, looking scared. I couldn’t breathe, I gasped for air. He took me in his arms and sat me on the couch. He pushed on my back gently, laying my head between my legs.
“Breathe baby, breathe.” He said, “In. Out. In. Out.” His hand rubbed up and down my back, soothing me tremendously. My breath finally got steady. I sat up shakily and wrapped my arms around him tightly.
“What happened baby?” He asked, running his fingers through my hair.
“The turbulence woke me up, yal weren’t there. I got scared, I ran in here, turbulence hit again, I fell down and started hyperventilating.” I explained, burying my head in his neck, “I was there alone.”
“I’m sorry baby. Please forgive me, I didn’t mean to leave you alone.” He whispered, I nodded against his neck, “I won’t ever leave you alone like that again, okay?”
“Okay.” I whispered, pulling from him, “I’m sorry.”
“You have nothing to be sorry for, babe.” He said, kissing me lightly. Brian tapped my arm and handed me a glass of water.
“Thank you Bri.” I said with a smile. He grinned and nodded, returning to his seat. I laid my head on AJ’s shoulder, snuggling into him. “I don’t see how yal do this shit.” I gritted out, hearing the guys laugh.
“You get used to it, Lay.” Kevin said, making me shake my head.
“Next time, just knock me out!” I exclaimed, throwing my hands in the air dramatically. “Where we going anyway?”
“We’re on the way to Florida.” Brian said, “We’ve done went to California, got AJ’s and Nick’s stuff.”
“I’ve been asleep that long?” I asked, looking between the men. They nodded and smiled.
“Kevin and Howie stayed, Brian went with me to get the rest of my stuff.” AJ said, wrapping his arm around my shoulders, kissing my head. I nodded and sighed, closing my eyes. “You want to go back to sleep?”
I nodded, “Will you lay with me?”
“Of course, baby.” He said, standing up, taking me in his arms. We said our goodbyes to the guys and walked back to the queen size bed. We laid on it, he pulled me to him, I laid my head on his chest and entwined my right leg between his. His hands clasped at my right hip, I brought my right hand up to the side of his neck. “I love you.”
“I love you.” I whispered in reply, feeling sleep overcome me once more. His light snores pulled me into a deep slumber, once again. The dull sun shone in my eyes, pulling me out of my sleep. I looked down at AJ, who was still sleeping. I saw Brian on my right, snoring lightly. I got up carefully and walked to the front where Kevin was. I sat beside him and snuggled into his arm.
“I have a bit of news.” He whispered, looking through the baby book “What to Expect, When You’re Expecting”, “Kris is pregnant.”
“That’s amazing, Kev!” I exclaimed, wrapping my arms around him tightly. “I’m so happy for you two!” Tears brimmed my eyes, falling onto my cheeks slowly.
“She just sent me a picture of her pregnancy tests. It’s finally happening, Lay.” He said with a bright smile. I nodded and grinned. “She said that her, Leigh, Leighanne, Baylee are at your house.”
“That’s fine, they all have keys. They know they can go anytime. What yal are doing before you leave is amazing.” I said, laying my head on his shoulder. “Yal have already toured for Never Gone, but it’s just amazing that yal are doing a few more shows before everything is over with.”
“Thank you for saying that. You will be joining us right?” He asked, I nodded.
“When yal come back to Orlando, West Palm, I’ll be there. I’ll do all the way up to Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Alabama, and Georgia. Then when yal have the first break, I have to fly out to LA for the Ink’d photoshoot.” I said, looking at the pages as he flipped them.
“That’s great. AJ will be really happy. I want to thank you personally for coming back in his life. You have made it a lot better; it’s amazing to see him smile genuinely again.” He said, kissing my head. I grinned.
“I should be thanking him, too.” I said, “Have you slept any?”
“A little,” He started, “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.”
“You need to nap before we get to my house.” I said, looking at him. He smiled and chuckled, but complied.
“Okay, you win. You go back to sleep.” He said, pushing me lightly towards the back room. I shook my head and sighed happily, walking to the back. I crawled back between Brian and AJ, laying on my stomach and throwing my arms over them. I laid there and thought about my life—I really and truly couldn’t be any happier.
“Lay can you get J and Brian up? We’re fixing to land.” I heard Kevin ask from the door. I nodded and sat up.
“Bri, wake up, we’re fixing to land.” I said, poking his ribs making him jump away from me. He sat up and rubbed his eyes, looking around. “We’re fixing to be at my house.”
“Okay, thank you Lay.” He said, hugging me tightly. He kissed my forehead and rolled off the bed, heading for the front. I laid beside AJ on my side and ran my fingers down his cheek.
“Wake up baby.” I whispered, running my fingers to his hair. He smiled in his sleep, curling into my. I grinned and pressed my lips to his. “Baby, you have to wake up.”
“I don’t want to.” He whispered, wrapping his arms around me tightly. I giggled and ran my hand up and down his back, “I just want to stay here.”
“I know, but you have to get up. We’re fixing to land. The girls and Baylee are at my house waiting for us.” I said, kissing his cheek. He nodded and yawned, making me yawn. I giggled and pulled him up.
“I love you, Mada.” He said, wrapping his arms around me tightly.
“I love you, Al.” I replied, kissing his head. I pulled away from his grasp and stood up, pulling him with me. We walked into the front and took our seats as Greg, the pilot, told us that we were fixing to land.
I grabbed AJ’s hand, squeezing tightly as we come into the runway at Palm Beach International Airport. Once the plane came to a stop, the guys and I got our bags and headed for my Denali—thank God we didn’t have to go through Airport Security. I grabbed my keys and unlocked the SUV, letting the guys put their stuff in the back. AJ grabbed the keys and got in the driver’s seat, starting it up. I climbed in the passenger’s seat, as the guys got in the back.
“I’m ready to see Baylee.” I said as we got on 95 heading towards my house. We turned off the ramp, coming onto a beautiful ocean front home strip. It wasn’t long before we were parked in my driveway. I got out quickly and ran inside, seeing Baylee coming down the staircase. He smiled and jumped in my arms, I held him tightly and spun us around.
“I’ve missed you Lay!” He exclaimed, kissing me all over my face. I grinned and kissed him quickly.
“I’ve missed you, too, Bay.” I said, sitting on the stairs, holding him to me.
“I see you’ve found your monkey!” Leighanne said, from behind us. She sat behind me and put her legs around Baylee and I. She hugged us tightly and kissed my head. “I’ve missed you as well.”
“It’s great to be home. I love California, I loved Boston, but flying is for the birds.” I said, looking up at her. She smiled and nodded.
“I hope you didn’t mind us coming here.” She said, I shook my head.
“Not at all, Leigh, you know that. That’s why yal have keys.” I said, with a small laugh.
“Okay, I was just making sure.” She said, running her fingers through my hair.
“Mama can I stay with Lay until she goes on tour?” Baylee asked, looking up at her.
“Baby Aunt Lay has things she needs to do.” She said, running her fingers through his blonde hair.
“He can stay. We have to go up to Georgia for a few days, then back to LA for the Ink’d magazine. But I don’t mind at all. In fact, I would love to have my Bay with me.” I said, giving him a raspberry on his cheek. He giggled and kissed my lips lightly.
“If it’s okay with your daddy, it’s okay with me.” Leighanne said, not putting up a fight. The guys walked in, dropping their bags on the floor by the door.
“Daddy! Can I stay with Aunt Lay until she goes on tour? Please, I promise I’ll be on my best behavior! Please, please, please! Mama said it was okay with her, I just had to ask you!” Baylee exclaimed, holding onto Brian’s leg. He looked up at me, I just nodded and smiled.
“If it’s okay with Aunt Lay, then you can.” He said, picking him up and hugging him.
“She said she wouldn’t want nothing else more!” Baylee exclaimed, making me laugh. “Yal leave in the morning right?”
“Yes sir.” Brian replied, as Leighanne and I stood up; she went directly to Brian for a hug and a kiss. “Do you have enough clothes to stay here?”
“I have a lot of clothes upstairs in his room, Bri. He’s got everything he needs. You and Leigh need a break, let me have him.” I said, patting his back.
“Okay, if you’re sure.” He said, looking at me.
“I’m positive.” I said, kissing his cheek. “Yal know where yal’s rooms are. Leigh, Lauren, Kris!” I yelled out.
“In the kitchen!” They yelled in reply, I giggled and grabbed AJ’s hand, pulling him behind me. They were making a spread, the table was set for supper.
“It smells so good in here.” I said, letting AJ’s hand go, and hugging Kris. I kissed her cheek, “I’m so happy for you. I get to be a Aunt?”
“Yes and more.” She whispered in reply. Tears of joy pricked my eyes. “Kevin and I need to talk to you after the tour.”
“Okay.” I said, with one more kiss on her cheek. Lauren pulled me from Kris, hugging me tightly. She kissed my cheek, and before I knew it, I was being tore away from her by Leigh. I giggled and hugged her tightly, kissing her cheek. “I’ve missed you ladies.”
“We’ve missed you.” They all said in unison. Leigh looked at me, “Are you and the hunk together?”
“I don’t know. Al are we together?” I asked with a wink. He smiled and walked up behind me, wrapping his arms around my waist, and kissed my head.
“Why yes, yes we are.” He said, turning me around and pressing his lips to mine. I smiled and wrapped my arms around his neck—the girls wolf whistled, making me laugh and pull away from him. I hugged his middle, keeping my head on his chest.
“Uncle J keep your hands off my Aunt Lay!” Baylee exclaimed, walking into the kitchen.
“Never! She’s mine!” AJ exclaimed, picking me up in his arms. Baylee grabbed the broom from the closet.
“We must fight for her!”
“Fine! Lady Leigh shall keep the tally and keep an eye on thy Fair Maiden Madalay!”
“Fine, grab your sword!” Baylee said, I looked at Kris and started laughing. “Daddy, Uncle Kev, Uncle D, Uncle Nick, come quick and watch your brother die!”
After Baylee called for them, they were there in an instant. AJ grabbed the mop and held it up. “I shall win the heart of Lay!”
“No, I shall! She’s mine little dude!” AJ retorted as they started to play fight. I couldn’t help but to laugh. I shook my head and wiped the tears that had fell from my eyes. Baylee put a number on him, hitting AJ as much as he could. AJ fell to his knees from Baylee hitting the back of his legs hard. My eyes widened as Baylee took the broom and put in AJ’s chest pushing him back lightly, winning me. AJ fell back and pretended to play dead.
Baylee walked to me, climbing up in my lap and kissed my cheek. “I win you Lay!”
“You did!” I said, hugging him. “But I think Uncle J needs some love, too.”
“Okay.” He whispered, sliding off of me and walked back to AJ, kneeling down beside him. “I think we can share her. I get to stay here for two weeks with her.”
“Smart man.” AJ said, grabbing him in his arms. Baylee laughed loudly, and stood up helping AJ up the best he could. AJ laughed and stood up, bending down and pressing a small kiss to his head. AJ walked to me and took me in his arms.
“Since he won, I have to give you up.” He said, pouting playfully.
“Uncle J I said we can share!” Baylee exclaimed, making everyone laugh. “Aunt Lay can we eat now?”
“Can we mommy?” I asked, looking at Leighanne. “Can we Auntie Leigh, Kris and Law?”
“Yes, it’s going to get cold before it’s over with.” Lauren said with a smile. “Yal take yal’s seats, we’ll get everything passed out.”
“I can help.” I said, looking at the girls, who gave me a nasty ‘sit your ass down’ glare. I feigned and grabbed Baylee in my arms and walked to my chair. He sat beside me, Brian on his left, AJ on my right. Kevin was adjacent to AJ, Howie sat in front of Baylee and Nick beside him. Lauren and Leigh passed the plates out whilst Leighanne and Kris did our drinks.
After they sat down, we joined hands for a prayer, “Dear Heavenly Father, please bless this food that is fixing to nourish our bodies. I want to thank you for bringing the women in our lives, thank you for letting us see AJ smile again. Thank you for keeping him in good health, as well as each one of us. Thank you for allowing us to know and bringing Madalay in our lives. I have a great feeling about this upcoming record. Also, this is Kevin’s last tour with us for a small amount of time—no matter what he will always be a Backstreet Boy. Please bless us for the new beginnings that we are to come to. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.” Brian closed, with each of us echoing an ‘Amen’.
We started eating, making small talk and enjoying each other before they departed. I was excited to spend my two weeks with Baylee, it has been long overdue. I was in over the moon with him; I always imagined my children being like him—well mannered, full of joy and life, it was something I thought about often.
Chapter End Notes:
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* I noticed that two of the hyperlinks won't pull up, why I don't exactly know, so here are the links:
http://www.polyvore.com/sala/set?id=144725723 =Going to Video
http://www.polyvore.com/still/set?id=172977329 =I Still... video shoot
http://www.polyvore.com/brian/set?id=154781181 =Going Home
* I noticed that two of the hyperlinks won't pull up, why I don't exactly know, so here are the links:
http://www.polyvore.com/sala/set?id=144725723 =Going to Video
http://www.polyvore.com/still/set?id=172977329 =I Still... video shoot
http://www.polyvore.com/brian/set?id=154781181 =Going Home
