The Shoot - Part Eight by Gboy
DISCLAIMER - I don't know Nick Carter or any of the BSB's or any other celebrity mentioned in this story. If you are under 18 or are offended by the thought of two men engaged in sexual activities then please dont read.
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PART EIGHT
"Has anyone seen Carl?" Nick asked AJ
"Not for a while." He said as he sipped his ice water
Nick moved on, asking Kevin, Brian, Howie, Natalie, George ...... everyone! Darren Hayes came on over the stereo system, Insatiable rang out as Nick continued on his quest. He moved along the crowded dance floor looking left to right. No-one had seen Carl in ages. The only place he hadn't been was the toilet. He made his way through the throng of people. The door was only a few meters away.
******** "What the fuck do you think you're doing?!" I shouted as I pushed Hayden away from me. This was not a situation I was comfortable with. He may be hot but that didn't give him the right to go groping guys in the toilet.
"Come on," He protested "You cant tell me you didn't like it!"
"I don't even know you!" I tried to push past him
"Hey, don't rush off! We can get to know each other." He gripped the back of my head and pulled me into another kiss. I tried to push him away but he was strong. He pushed me up against the sink and planted his tounge in my mouth.
******* "Jem" Nick placed his arm around her shoulder "Have you seen that wayward boyfriend of mine?"
"He's not THAT bad!" She chuckled "I have'nt seen him in ages."
"I know this may sound stupid," Nick flashed his winning smile "But I miss him when he's not around!"
"Uh huh," She nodded "That sounds VERY stupid!!"
"Thanks!" Nick smiled again "So were's your right arm?"
"Huh?"
"The hottie Hayden?"
"What do you mean 'right arm'?! We're not attatched at the hip you know! Anyway, he's around somewhere. Mingling about, doing the 'star' thing."
"I'm just glad it's his job tonight not mine, for a change."
"I'm gonna get a drink," Jem smiled at Nick "You want one?"
"Nah," He kissed her on the cheek "I'm gonna find lover boy!"
They parted company, Jem to the bar and Nick still looked around for Carl. The music pounded through the speakers, the smoke clung to the air. The milling people were interspursed with the occasional journalis and photographer specially chosen for the event.
"One place left." Nick said to himself as he neared the toilet door.
******** I heard the door open. Hayden pulled away from me and turned to see who it was. I looked over his shoulder straight into the face of my boyfriend.
"Nick, listen," I started but he just stared at me in Hayden's embrace.
"You got a problem?" Hayden sneered
Nick took one last look at me then turned and walked away.
"Get OFF me!!" I said as I kneed Hayden in the nuts! He doubled over in pain. I ran out of the toilet and into the smoke-filled room where the after film party was being held.
"Nick!" I called as I caught sight of him weaving in and out of the crowd. He ignored me.
He passed AJ, knocking his glass to the floor, as he moved unblinkingly forward.
"Hey boy...." AJ started but Nick just pushed past him. "Whoa! Slow it!"
"Leave me alone AJ," I heard Nick say. I pushed my way toward them. Nick moved off and I lost sight of him. I came up to AJ.
"Where did Nick go?" I asked him
"What's wrong with him?" AJ answered my question with another one.
"AJ please!"
"I don't know...." He looked at me as I desperatly ran my fingers through my hair. "What's going on?"
"He's got the wrong end of the stick, that's what wrong." I told him "I've got to find him and explain."
Just as I was about to make my way to the exit I felt a hand on my shoulder. If it was Hayden I swear I was going to lay him out, in front of everone. I turn and came face to face with Jem.
"Has anyone seen Hayden?" She was like a dog in heat.
"No," I said through gritted teeth "But if you see him you can punch the son-of-a-bitch in the face." I stomped off to find Nick. I wasn't about to have my relationship with Nick ruined by one stupid kiss, one that wasn't even my fault.
I pushed the door open and was hit by a blast of cold air. I saw Nick. He had just driven out of the car park in the limo.
"Shit!" I kicked a dustbin that was by the door. I heard the door open again and Jem and AJ were standing by me.
"What the hell is going on?" Jem asked me.
"Nick caught...." I was just about to tell Jem that the guy she was hunting was queer and a bastard. "Never mind."
"Hey you can tell me anything." She placed an arm around my shoulder "Honest."
"Even if it'll break your heart?" I asked with tears forming in my eyes.
"Yeah" She looked confused "Of course, sweetie."
I looked from her to AJ; "Hear me out before you do or say anything." He nodded. "Nick caught me kissing Hayden." I felt AJ and Jem tense up as the words left my lips, but they remained silent. "HE kissed ME. Jem i'd never hurt you and AJ you must know by now that i'd never do anything to hurt Nick. He means so much to me." I started crying.
"I believe you." AJ said quietly "I'll talk to Nick." He walked off to grab a ride from somewhere. Jem stood quietly.
"Jem?" I turned to look at her. She turned her eyes to me. Her hand cracked around my face. "Fuck!" I was in shock more than anything.
"That's for being a prick." She said sternly "Now if you'll excuse me I have to go and castrate one Jedi knight."
She turned on her heel and pushed her way back into the smoke filled hall. I had no idea what she did next but at that point in time I had more important things to worry about.
"Nick?" AJ approached the door of Nick and Carls hotel room.
"Go away." Nicks voice wafted through the closed door. He sounded deflated and defeated.
"I just want to talk." AJ waited before adding; "Please."
The door opened slowly and Nick appeared in the gap.
"Did Carl come with you?" He asked
"No." AJ shook his head
"Probably off screwing his way through Miami." Nick moved to let AJ in. As he walked in AJ saw three bags all lined up by the bed
"You really thingk that little of him......?" Nick looked at AJ with a look of regret "Actually I told him not to come." AJ continued as Nick sat on the bed.
"Wise move." Nick ran his fingers through his hair; "Tell me something....."
"Yeah?"
"What is it I do to make people cheat on me?" Nick looked wide-eyed at AJ
"What?" AJ stuttered
"Well first you," Nick stood and moved to the window that overlooked Miami, "now Carl."
"I didn't cheat...... We moved on. We both agreed." AJ protested
"YOU agreed, it was just accepted that I'd fall into place as usual. Good little Nicky." He slammed his fist on the window "What the fuck do I do? Am I THAT repelant?" He turned and fixed AJ with a stare that penetrated his very soul.
"For gods sake! You are not repelent! I've talked to Carl," AJ took a breath "He hasn't cheated on you " AJ removed his ever-present shades and returned Nick stare.
"He told you that." Nick wasn't going to accept things that easily
"Yes he did and I for one believe him!"
"You couldn't stand him that long ago!"
"Things change!" The shouting was getting louder with each word
"Don't I know it! People you think you know turn out to be complete assholes!"
AJ knew this was one fight that he win this fight easily; "Look, why don't you just wait till he gets back and then talk to him?"
"He is never setting foot in this room again." Nick could be VERY stubbon sometimes. He moved from the window towards the waiting suitcases and picked them up.
The cab trundled along the lamp lit streets of Miami. I was lost in my thoughts as row upon row of houses, hotels and various other buildings flashed past me. I wanted to turn the time back. I wanted to go back to that first night Nick and I had met. It was so special, the start of the future and the end of the past. I know that sounds melodramatic but that's how it felt. To have your life completely change after one meeting was the stangest and most exciting thing ever. The lights all blurred into one as the ride went on. I felt a hot tear roll down my face. I had hurt Nick and yet at the same time I was hurt myself. I had had my future snatched from me by one randy film star and now it would take ever ounce of love, hope and determination Nick and I had to get us back to where we were on that first night. The ride was over. I had now to face the present. Future and past forgot for now and hopefully not for ever. I needed Nick, and nothing would make me ever doubt that or risk his love again.
I stepped out of the cab outside our hotel. I had to convince Nick I wasn't messing him about. I knew from personal experience how hurtful it could be to find a loved one with someone else. I pushed open the double doors and walked in. Nodding to the receptionist, I made my way to the lift pushing the button to our floor. The lift seemed to take an eternity. The doors slowly parted, I turned towards our room.
Nick dragged the case to the door. He pulled the door open and...........
The door to our room was open, maybe I had a chance........
flung the case so hard it crashed into the opposite wall. Nick grabbed the next one and did the same.
Maybe not then. I saw my cases fly from the room and smash open on the wall sending my clothes cascading through the air. I ran to the door.
"Nick please." I saw his beautiful face so full of pain. The pain that I had put there.
"Leave me alone." he didn't sound angry, or even upset. He was dissapointed, that hurt more than anything.
"I'm sorry," I blabbed "Please hear me out?"
He turned his crystal eyes on me. I felt a chill up my spine. Even as we were fighting for our love he still turned me on with the slightest stare.
"I can't talk now." He kept his eyes fixed on me. He turned and closed the door.
I looked at the door for what seemed like an hour before I started packing my bags again. What ever was happening with Nick and I there was still a music video to shoot. We were flying to Paris in less than 7 hours. I had to get some rest. Our...... NICK'S door opened again and a twinge of hope passed through me. But it wasn't to be. AJ stepped into the corridor.
"Will he talk to me?" I asked pathetically. Aj just shook his head.
"Come on, we have a long day tomorrow, you can stay with me." We picked my bags up and I followed AJ to his room. In the corridor we passes Brian, Kevin an Howie.
"What's up guys?" Howie ased
"Nothin'" AJ answered "I'll talk to you guys later."
AJ opened the door to his room. I grabbed his couch and fell into a restless, dream filled sleep.
Part Nine will be here soon. Lots of traveling to come!!
CYA gboy
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