I went into the living and dialed up Lance's number. "Hello?" answered a familiar voice. "Um hi is this Lance's room?" "Yes but ahh, he can't come to the phone at the moment who should I say called?" "Oh, ahhh, Jason." "Oh Jason! I'm sorry man, hold on, I'm sure he'll talk to you."
In the hotel room... "Lance it's Jason, do you wanna talk to him?" Lance looked nervously at JC "I don't know Josh, I'm sure he saw the newspaper." "Lance listen, I'm sure he just to talk about having dinner, he probably didn't even see it. And even if he did would it be so bad?" "I just don't anyone to know about," "Bud it's a little late for that now, besides they didn't mention why he shot at us, Look just talk to him for a while, maybe it will calm him down. Jut let me know when your finished." "Okay Josh, thanks."
I waited for about five minutes before I herd Lance's voice o the other end of the phone. "Sorry Jason, I was umm in the bathroom?" "Sounds like you aren't too sure of that :James." I laughed a little to let him know I was joking. He laughed quietly. "I hope I didn't call at a bad time." "No not at all, like I said call anytime." "I just wanted to make sure you guys we're okay." "Thanks for checking up on us, we're fine. Actually we have the day off today, If you up to it would you like to hang out with me?" "Umm sure just give me about an hour or so to get ready, where should we meet?" "I'll come and get you, if that's all right." "Sure just let me give you my address."
I could tell his voice was a little shaky, but I didn't mention it to him. we said our good-byes and I told my parents what my plans where. They we're reluctant to letting me go out, but Assured them I would be home early.
I went up to my room and pulled on some clothes and combed my hair. I went outside to wait for Lance. Which I admit wasn't a safe idea, but hoping we could make a fast getaway before any screaming fans came out . Moments later a really nice BMW pulled in front of my house and out stepped a good looking young guy with a huge smile.
"Hay Jas, ready?" Lance called out. "Yup." I got into the car it was beautiful! I never been in such a fancy looking car before. "I'm afraid it's just us again today, is that all right?" "That's fine, I think I'm getting use to your company anyway." "Good." "I love your car!" "Thanks, It's one of the first things I bought for myself." "Beats driving around in a family station wagon." "I guess, but I do like it, I don't know much about cars, Chris helped me pick it out." "Chris?" "KirkPatrick? from the group." "Oh, sorry." God I felt so stupid! I didn't want him to now I wasn't a huge fan of theirs, but I think he has the feeling know. "Don't worry about it." he said. "I won't tell him. You want to listen to the radio?" "Sure." He stuck in a CD and pressed the play button. "Hope you don't mind country?" "I could take it or leave it actually. Some of it is good though." "Do you like our music?" I bit my lip when he asked me that, what should I say? No I hate you guys? "Actually I never really listen to it. I'm more into the old stuff." "Hay no problem, actually it's kinda a break. I guess that's why you didn't act crazy when you saw me in the hospital room." "I was still in a daze really, but now that I got to know you a little bit, I can't help but like you." "Well thanks, it's always nice to make a new friend. So are you hungry?" "You bet, I know of a great pizza place not too far, we should take it home though, in case you'd rather get mobbed by high school girls." "I like that idea!" I had to laugh at that even though I was somewhat disappointed, I didn't expect him to be gay, but then again I didn't expect myself to be either. "Relax, I'm kidding. We can bring back to the hotel." "Perfect. So when do I get to meet the rest of the guys?" "When ever your ready to come to dinner with us, I promise we will all be there. Besides you did talk to Josh this morning." "Josh?" "JC, Sandra's love. You really don't listen to us do you?" "I don't know that much about you guys I guess." "Finally I met someone who doesn't ask a bunch of questions I already herd." he smiled at me again, I couldn't help but smile back. "Just turn over there and around the corner then look for a sign that says Pizza Pie. And that's it."
I got our order, (I went inside alone just case we needed to make a run for it) Then Lance drove back to the hotel where he was staying at.
"Please don't mind the mess. We haven't been very organized lately. I guess I'm at fault for that." "No problem, You see my bedroom sometimes." "you want to eat on the balcony?" "Sure!" "I'll get us some drinks and cups, what do you want to drink?" "Diet soda if you have any if not water will be fine."
The room was huge! it almost looked like an apartment building. There was two bed one unmade (Funny, he's is as untidy as I am) suitcases where by the beds a large TV and VCR and a small bar.
"So how long are you in town for?" I asked Lance when we were outside "Not long I'm afraid, about another week or so." "Well that's not long, but if you'd like I'd be glad to be a tour guide for you guys anytime your free. I grew up in Massachusetts." "I think I might take you up on that offer. How are you feeling lately?" "I've been better. I have to go back to the hospital this weekend to get new bandages, then nurse said she is going to give me some to take home so I can do it there." "Well that will save a trip out I guess." "Yeah. Can I ask a personal question?" "I think I know you well enough to say yeah." He grinned at me. "Do you got a girlfriend?" "Actually I just broke up with mine, not too long ago." "Bummer." "Breaking up is hard to do, but you live through it, how about you? Got someone special?" "Me? No, To tell you the truth, I haven't been on many dates." "Really? That's odd." "why do you say that?" "Well, You look kinda cute, I figured you had a girlfriend." "Well I don't know wether to slug you or thank you."
We bother laughed, but honestly? I was speechless, did he really say I was cute? During the rest of the pizza we were silent. Lance cleaned up and I went over to the couch and flipped on the tv. He looked a little nervous around me all of a sudden. I really wanted to ask him about the newspaper article, but I didn't want to upset him.
"You want to rent something?" He asked all of a sudden. "Sure, do they have good movies?" "mostly old ones, but a lot of them I like"
We wen through the list until we saw a movie we both agreed on. We decided to see E.T Sure it's a kids movie but I still cry at the end. I looked over at Lance and noticed tears in his eyes as well.
"What?" He asked in defense. "I just think it's cute that Mr. Pop Star cries while watch E.T" "You were crying to Jason!" "I'll show you who'll be crying soon!" I picked up the pillow behind me a swung it at him witched of course turned into a pillow fight.
"Actually I needed a good cry. My life lately has been well blah?" said Lance. "How cane you say that? You have the most interesting life out of everyone I ever knew!" "because everyday I do the same thing. I see the same people, the only thing that changes are the scenery at that's the only thing I wouldn't mind not changing, do you understand?" "I think I do." "Like today, I feel guilty about not going with the guys out to the mall, but seriously how many malls can one person stand?" "Well hate to tell ya Lance, Malls are practically the only good thing about Massachusetts." "it's not just that. I'm sure you've seen the newspaper today." "Yeah, I was afraid to bring it up to you." "Well then you probably know that, that guy was after one of us." "Yeah. You have no idea how sick I felt when I read that, I was so worried about you and the guys, which is why I called you this morning." "Jason, that guy that shot you, well he was my boyfriend." "Boyfriend?!" "Yeah. I'm sorry, I should've told you earlier. Jason, I'm gay, and hope you can understand," "Whoa wait a minute, of course I understand, I just met you, I have no right to judge you. Which is probably why I've been feeling really weird whenever I get close to you." "What do you mean?" "Well, I umm, I think I love you." Funny at that moment I could've sworn I herd the theme song to the Partridge Family ringing in my ears. "Well, I guess I don't have to worry wether or not your mad at me." "There no way I could be mad at you." it seemed like the perfect time, the perfect moment. Lance leaned forward and so did I. Our lips touched and met. We shared our very first kissed together.