Disclaimer: This story is fiction it is not meant in any way to be truth or speculation about the sexality of any member of N'SYNC (although I can dream and wish). This is a story of a homosexual romance and the love shared between two men. If you are offended by this subject material then please go no further. If you are under the age of 18 please leave now. Otherwise I hope that you enjoy the story.
This is my first attempt at writing a story like this.I don't know if you will enjoy it or not, but I hope that you do. Input is welcome but please remember that this story is created from my own mind and I kind of know where I would like it to go. Also I am already an accomplished writer and poet and the poems you see here are not to be used or distributed without my express permission. They are copywritten by me and use of them or distribution is an offense. My normal forte' when writing is sci-fi fantasy so this is a new area for me. Good or bad your comments are welcome and will decide on if or how this story continues. I am very big on defining the characters I write about, but since this is a work of fiction and I take creative liscense on how the characters are portrayed, then we will just have to see how it progress'. I am not one for the wham-bam-thank you sam type of story. I prefer to build the story and the characters before diving into the sex scenes. I hope you won't be disappointed.
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Rescue Run
Chapter 3: Rescue One
I stormed down the hall and out of the building. It has been a very long time since I was this pissed off and it would be better to get out and away from the crowds. My thoughts flashed and rolled through my mind as I headed for the parking garage. I knew I wouldn't be able to get in the car because I had given Kev back his keys. There were still quite a few people hanging around outside and I had to walk through the crowd to get to the garage. That is also where the guys tour busses were and I knew that the girls were hoping the guys would be coming out. Well more power to the guys. I just hoped that these kids would never find out what assholes they could be. Damn!! Why am I so concerned about their image? I just don't understand. I have quite a few friends that are actors and I know that image plays a big role in their lives as well, but I have never been so mad when they pulled one of their stunts on me. I think I hurt more for Gwen than anything else. To see her idols trash someone like that had to of hurt her. I could care less what they think of me, I have been called a lot worse and people have tried to hurt me like that before. I am actually used to it anymore, I mean come on, I live in Vegas. There is nothing but plastic people here. All they care about is looks, money and what you can do for them. I was raised better than that. But since I don't have money and I definitly don't have looks then I am invisible when I go out. But still, I will not be talked to like that by anyone!! Especially not some stuck up snot nosed pop band. Damnit! I got into the elevator and headed to the top floor. I walked over to the edge and just kind of looked out over the area. I was fuming and never heard Kevin and Lance approach.
Jim?? Are you ok? Kevin asked.
No, now go away. I will be here when you and Aaron get back. Now go wait for him and leave me be, just get my backpack out for me. I kind of feel like writing, but with this mood I don't know. Don't worry, even though I feel like jumping, I won't. I won't give those assholes the satisfaction. I don't get it. I did nothing to them to be treated like that. Why this time of year? Why is it that at the holidays bad things always happen to me. I just stood there for about fifteen minutes without a sound around me except from down below. I saw figures running down from the strip with a crowd chasing behind them. I saw two more come from the building, seeing the crowd they started to book it towards the garage. The other crowd that was still gathered around turned to see the people running towards them. There was a thunderous scream and they started to converge on the fleeing figures.
Suddenly a hand touched my shoulder and I jumped. I knew that Kevin knew better than to touch me when I was in a mood like this. I looked to the right and Kev was looking down at the crowd. I turned to see who had touched me and all of a sudden I was lost. Those eyes, everything I feel was in those gorgeous green eyes. I couldn't seem to tear away from them. Lance reached out his hand, can you ever forgive us? Can you forgive me? I don't know why, but I need you to forgive me. His deep voice sent shivers up my spine. I just stood there lost, not knowing what to say or do. Suddenly Kevin came over.
Jim, Lance you gotta come see this quick!!! Lance I think your friends are in trouble.
How do his friends know to come to the parking garage? I asked
Lance had me call them on his cell once we saw you up here. I asked if you were ok, but it was Lance that sat here and listened to you. Kev said.
You know I really do hate you when you pull that shit on me. I looked out at the crowds again.
SHIT!!!!!
Kevin, casino mode, code blue, rescue run. NOW!!!
I flew for the emergency stairs. For a fat guy I can move when I need to. I flew down the stairs.
Kevin grabbed Lance and pushed him towards the elevator. You, cell, call for your security, Use the emergency phone in the elevatoer to call for help from hotel security. MOVE IT NOW!!!
With that done Kev headed for the stairs too. At level two I looked out over the crowd. I saw Chris and JC go down in the crowd. Justin and Joey were back to back, but you could see the fear of being in such a large crowd on their faces. I could see scraps of their clothes flying in the air as they were being pulled from their bodies by the overly exuberant fans. Well it is only a twenty foot drop, I thought and they need me just a bit faster. Without anymore thought I vaulted the rail, I hit the ground and rolled. My foot screamed in pain as I stood. I heard it snap when I hit the ground and as I moved the bones were rubbing together. The pain was unreal, but I was focused on what needed to be done. I have been through this before. When Kev and I met we worked at Circus Circus and this was a normal drill for us when there were stars in the arcade.
I waded into the mass of frenzied fans. I knew Kev was on the outskirts of the crowd watching my head as I moved around. There are advantages to being six foot five, I thought. I can always be seen in a crowd. I found JC first, I threw screaming girls left and right and pulled him to his feet. His shirt was gone, his pants were in shreds, but still provided enough cover as not to cause embarassment. I threw him into a fireman's carry and waded to the edge. Kevin took him and headed for the elevator. Lance arrived at the bottom and ran out into the area. Kevin tried to stop him, but he flew right past. Kev got JC in and told him to hold the door unless he saw a crowd headed his way. JC nodded and leaned against the inside. Get Justin he pleaded.
I reached Joey and Justin. I grabbed their hands and they immediatly tried to pull away. Listen here, I shouted. Give me your fucking hands so I can get you out of here. I am not in the mood for this. Justin looked up.
Oh my God he cried. It's you? Why are you helping us after what happened?
Because I can and even if I think you are shitheads at the moment, you guys don't deserve this. I looked out and saw Kevin headed back. My arm shot in the air, two fingers extended. Kev knew the sign, it meant I had two coming out and he headed for the nearest area to us. I made it to the edge with the guys, but it was definitly not easy. I was ready to pass out from the pain in my foot. I screamed one more at him. He shook his head. NO TWO!!! Lance went in after Chris!! he shouted back
DAMNIT!!!!!!!!! I thought, Why did he have to do that? It just makes it harder on me. I have no problem pushing and shoving my way through all these girls, but it would have been easier with only one more person. There were two groups still going crazy, I knew one was Chris and the other Lance. I made my way to the closest group. I found Chris curled up in a fetal position on the ground. Most of his clothes torn away and he was bleeding from all the scratches inflicted by the girls. I grabbed him up and headed to the next group of screaming and frenzied fans.
I was having a hard time getting through this time because I had Chris slung across my shoulders. YO!!!! THAT IS ENOUGH!!!! I shouted with the full force of my voice. I had pulled out my stun gun and had the spark flashing. I didn't use it on anyone, but the sight of it and the startled look on the girls faces from my bellow started the crowd to quiet down and part. I made it over to Lance who was lying on the ground cradling his arm and crying. Kev made it to the center about that time with several of the security guards and the boys bodyguards. I handed Chris over to them and pulled Lance up. I picked him up in my arms and turned to the crowd of girls. LOOK AT WHAT YOU HAVE DONE!! I shouted. I WOULDN'T BE SURPISED IF THEY NEVER COME BACK TO VEGAS AFTER THIS, I KNOW I WOULDN'T!! YOU ALL NEED TO GO HOME AND THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVE DONE! I EXPECT EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU TO WRITE LETTERS OF APOLOGY TO EACH OF THE GUYS. NOW GET OUT OF HERE, YOU ALL MAKE ME ILL!!! HOW CAN YOU TREAT THE PEOPLE YOU ALL SWEAR YOU LOVE LIKE THIS?!?!?!?!
I carried Lance over to the elevator where the other guys were. I looked at all of them. Michelle was sitting there trying to look at the extent of all the injuries. She looked up at me and smiled. Chris and Lance need the hospital. Chris needs to be cleaned up and have all those scratches and cuts cleaned up before any become infected. I think Lance has a broken wrist. I told her as I sat him down. And while you are at it. Call an ambulance for me. Then the world went black and I passed out.
I awoke in a hospital room, I hurt from head to toe and couldn't really move without any pain. I groaned as I tried to find a little more comfortable position. I felt a hand grab mine and squeeze. I looked over startled that someone was there. Those eyes again, what is it that draws me to his eyes everytime? I wondered.
Well hey there sleepy. How do you feel? Lance asked. His accent was heavy this time. I could tell he either hadn't got any sleep or at least any good sleep.
Did you get the number of the bus that hit me? I asked.
He got this big goofy grin on his face. Sure it wasn't you hitting the bus? I saw you over the edge. I watched you jump that distance. I saw you go in and rescue my friends. That crowd was terrible and after all that happened you still rescued us. My hero. He drawled.
I started to snicker a bit and he looked a little hurt. I grabbed his hand back as he had started to pull away. You know, when you are tired you accent in really cute. Lance started to blush and I just had to laugh. You are cute when you blush too. Oh look, I snickered, an instant sunburn.This caused him to turn even more red.
Knock it off. It isn't funny. I don't take compliments easy. He drawled.
Oh really, I teased. This could be fun then. I can think of quite a few.
Fine! Be that way. He replied and started to stand up to leave. I could see him wobble a bit and have a hard time keeping his balance.
Oh no you don't. I said. You are not going to get off that easy. Sit your ass right back down. First of all I can see you are medicated and you are not even going to try and move when you can barely walk as it is. Second, what are you still doing here and where is everyone else?
Well let's see he began, I am here because Chris and I are required to stay overnight for observation. JC is required to stay because he has a bump on the head and they are worried about a concussion. He hit his head when fell in the crowd. Justin and Joey are ok and in with Chris and JC. Michelle is in filling out everyones paperwork. You are in bed because you tore a couple of ligaments in your back and you broke your foot. The doctors think they may have to operate in your foot and put some pins in it. You splintered alot of bone when you saved us. They needed you awake though so that they could talk to you.
Lance looked away. Not really knowing what to say at that point. He felt a little ashamed over what had happened earlier and then for me to step in and save them after all of that, well to say the least, he was a little awed. I don't think I have ever met anyone quite like him before. Here we insult him and make him mad at us, and then he goes and protects our image with Gwen, Then he still goes and saves our butts even though he could have just left us there. This is someone that we as a group need in our lives. He reads us like a book. It is scary and I don't know why, but I need him in my life, Lance thought to himself.
Hello?!?!?!? Lance , would you mind coming back to earth for a minute? I asked Would you please hand me that little call button there? Uh hello?!?!?! I reached out and touched his shoulder which caused him to jump a little.
HUH??? What??? Oh, sorry I was kinda in my own little world there. he said
Yeah, I noticed. Listen hand me the call button please. Thank you. I said as he handed it over to me. I pressed the button and told the nurse on duty that I was awake and to please send the doctor in. I turned to Lance; Ok space boy, I suggest that you go to your room and crawl into bed. You are a little out of it right now.
Lance looked up and blushed. Uuuuhhhmmm..... I am in my room, he said with a slight smile. You and I are roomies for tonight.
Fine, then I suggest you go over there and crawl into bed before you fall over.
Lance looked a little dejected at that one.
Hey, I said
He turned and looked at me.
Be good and I just might tuck you in and tell you a story. I laughed a little and Lance just smiled.
He sat on the edge of his bed and looked down at the floor. Why are you being so nice after all that happened? He whispered.
SIGH..... Lance don't get me wrong, I am still very pissed off right now. I have been to hell and back in my life. I really hate conflict. I grew up knowing nothing but conflict. So by nature I now try to avoid it as much as possible. I said what I needed to say at the time. Now it is the past and I need to move on or let the anger consume and control me. Everyone deserves a second and sometimes a third chance. After that you have to earn my friendship and trust. When that happens I don't make it easy. I am very stubborn and bull headed. You think I can be an ass when I get pissed, well you should see when someone is trying to get back into my good graces.
The door opened and the doctor walked in followed by Michelle and Kevin.
I am Dr. White, Nice to meet you. You sound like a real hero.
I blushed at that. I am not a hero. I am someone that made a bad choice at the right time is all. I stated.
Well that isn't the way the media see's it, and from what Ms. Barnes here told me you are definitly one. Dr. White said looking over to Michelle.
No doc. I am just like the five guys. I am just a normal person that does something that seems to catch attention, and I hate that much attention. Can we just get down to business please.
Ok. Well from looking at the x-rays we need to do surgery on your foot. You splintered the bones fairly well and we need to put pins in. I will need you to fill out forms, take blood tests tomorrow and set up the surgery for the day after.
Fine, but no needles except when needed. If someone would be kind enough find my pants, my insurance card is in my wallet. And doc, would you mind having someone bring me a pain pill of some sort?
As the doctor left Michelle turned and looked at me. You are not paying for any of this you know? Mr. Giggles over there and his friends are. She said pointing at Lance who had his hand over his mouth to hide his giggle spell.
Hey space boy, what's so funny???? I asked
Well it just seems like I heard something similar from JC. He hates needles too. Only he says things like that a little more fearful than you do. And if someone says something about one he tries that glare of his.
Yeah well I bet he hasn't had a doctor chase him for five minutes until his father was called in to pin him down just to get a shot before. I reached and took the pillow from behind my head and threw it at him. With a gasp of pain I froze where I was. All three people in the room rushed towards me. Don't touch me if you value your body parts I growled.
Kevin looked at me for a minute. Don't even pull that shit with me. Try as you might you will not push me away. I know that trick. You get hurt or upset and you push people away. Well it isn't going to work, so get over it and let us help you.
You aren't getting rid of us that easy either Lance and Michelle said at the same time.
Fine!!! I growled giving them each the death stare. Lance flinched just a little but held his ground.
Nice to see you don't try and slink away everytime I growl. I said to him
He just smiled and came over and handed me back my pillow as a nurse walked in with some pain killers for me.
No sooner had I downed those then we could all here the fighting coming from the room next door. Michelle sighed and Lance got this wooried look on his face.
Kev, get me a wheelchair. Code blue, rescue run. I sighed.I am getting tired of this I growled and started to carefully crawl out of the bed.
What do you think you are doing?? Lance asked. Fear and frustration was written all over his face.
I am going to get to the bottom of this whole thing whether you or anyone else likes it. I growled again.
Ok well this was a strange chapter to write. I had some writer's block during it and still managed to set it up for the next chapter. As I said this is a new format for me to write in. There is a lot of me in the story and it was none of it has been fun to write about, but I need to do this for myself. I just hope that you guys all enjoy the story.
Coming soon
Chapter 4: Revelations