In His Eyes pt. 3 By Robert S.
THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION. NOTHING I MENTION IN THIS STORY IS TRUE. I'M NOT IMPLYING ANYTHING ABOUT THE SEXUAL PREFERENCE OF ANY CELEBRITY I MENTION HEREIN. SEND YOUR COMMENTS AND THINGS TO: ActivBodyControl@aol.com
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I'M REAL SORRY THIS CHAPTER TOOK A WHILE TO GET OUT TO YOU GUYS, AND I'M SORRY BUT HERE IT GOES, IN HIS EYES PART 3.
I awoke about 9 the next morning to the smell of breakfast. Pancakes, eggs, and bacon smells where filling the room, and surrounding me like a warm security blanket.
I got out the bed and walked into the livingroom room, where Josh was sitting on the couch eatting and watching tv. I sat next to him. There was a strange awkwardness in the room. Sort of like when two people kiss and don't know if the other person likes them like that.
Josh handed me a plate without looking at me, and asked:
Josh: Do you want some breakfast?
He didn't say it harshly but he didn't say it with any type of emotion at all. This was beginning to get to strange for me so I spoke:
Me: Josh, are you ok?
Josh: Ummm, well about lastnight, I was tryin to gauge your actions today then see whats gonna happen.
Me: Are you talking about the kiss and the...
Josh: Yes. I wasn't sure if you were...
Me: Gay?
Josh: Yes. And I was drunk and you were drunk, I'm sorry.
Me: Josh it's ok. I am, and I had a crush on you for the longest, and last night... I really liked it.
Josh: Oh thank God! I thought I totally ruined the friendship and possibly more that could come of this.
Me: No Josh, never that. I think you are a wonderful person. So this means you are gay?
Josh: Yes. I did have altirior motives for giving you my number last Friday.
We both smiled at eachother, knowing that a wonderful friendship and maybe a realationship was in the works. We were enjoying our breakfast and talking to one another having fun when there was a knock at the door. Josh went to open it. Justin was at the door, wearing the outfit we bought yesterday, with the other three members of *NSYNC.
Joey: What up dork?! Why didn't you tell the rest of us ya'll were goin to Great Adventure?
Chris: Yea we never been, we wanna know what its like too.
Lance: Yea we wanna go too.
Justin pulled Josh aside to tell him:
Justin: I'm so sorry. All I did was tell Joey where I was going today then the next thing you know, it spread like wildfire.
Josh: I'm gonna get you!
They all charged into the livingroom to find me in nothing but a pair of Josh's boxer briefs, which he got from 2(x)ist, mind you he sure does have good taste in undies.
I sat there in shock. There were 4 pairs of eyes that have never seen me half naked staring at me. Man I felt like I was a lab rat, being observed by scientists.
Me: Ummm, hi.
I said nervously.
Justin: Hi Rob.
Justin said happily, immediately afterward he mouthed, "I'm so sorry."
Josh: Guys this is a new friend of mine. Rob meet, Lance, Joey, and Chris. Guys, this is Rob.
Me: H..h.hi.
Then I ran out the livingroom into the bedroom to find something to put on quickly. Josh stood in the livingroom explaining everything to the rest of the guys, while I searched for something to put on.
Lance: Is that the guy from the NBC store?
Josh: Yea, he's a really honorable person.
Lance: Are you sure about that? You sure this isn't some guy that's gonna just take you to the cleaners, like Sheldon did? Or that crazy Bitch that tried to blackmail you after you told her you were gay.
Lance was speaking about Josh's ex's 5 months earlier. Josh met Sheldon while on tour in Puerto Rico. Sheldon became controling, demanding, and began to act like the bitches from the 'Celebrity' song. All he wanted from Josh was money, cars, and jewlry. One day Josh refused to buy Sheldon the $100 Nikes he wanted. Sheldon became hostile, calling Josh every name in the book and eventually tried to attack Josh, when Joey and Lance happen to walk in. Joey stopped Sheldon from attacking him, and told him that if he ever came near Josh again he would have to be put in jail for beating Sheldon till he stopped moving. That chick he was talking about was Tammi. She just was out of her mind. Josh got over them, but Lance is still very over protective of Josh.
Justin: Lance, Rob isn't like that. He invited us to his house and everything. We had a lot of fun with him.
Lance: I don't care what either of you say I still don't trust him... and you shouldn't either.
Luckily I didn't hear what they were talking about otherwise I would have threw on all my clothes and ran out the room not looking back.
I grabbed the bathrobe out of the bathroom and went casually back out to the livingroom.
Me: So, you uh, guys wanna join us at the theme park today huh?
Joey: Yup, we figure we'd just drop in. By the way Josh's underwear look great on you.
At that moment Josh and I turned a deep shade of red. Josh explained to the guys that it would be ok if they came along, but they needed to leave so we could get ready.
Josh: I'm sure I don't have to tell you guys that you definitely need to be incognito.
Chris: Of coarse, dude we know.
Josh: In about 20 minutes lets all meet in Chris' room ok?
The guys all agreed and filed out of the room. Josh and I decided to shower in the separate bathrooms to save time. Cause lets face it, the bathroom we both are in probley would have started to get steamy, and I don't mean from the hot water. We got dressed in separate rooms. We both came out our separate bathrooms with our completed out fits and looked at eachother. In unison we both said:
Josh&Me: You look hot!
We both laughed, grabbed our wallets, and caps and sunglasses, and headed out the room to Chris' room.
We knocked on the door and all the guys came to the door at the same time, ready to leave. Joey, Chris, and Lance looked at us and looked at Justin, and back at us, and back at Justin.
Chris: Jeez, you guys really planned this didn't you?
Justin pushed past Joey and Lance and stood in the middle of Josh and I, put his arms around our shoulders and said:
Justin: Yea, don't we look good?!
Chris: Yup. You girls look hot.
Justin punched Chris on the arm. Chris rubbed his shoulder in pain, then Josh began to talk:
Josh: Ok guys we need to decide whoes riding with who. Our original plan was Rob was gonna drive Justin's ML. Now, you guys can take one of ya'll rental and follow us.
Lance: Figures.
Lance said under his breath.
Justin: Whats that Lance?
Lance: I said it figures that Josh would ride with Rob.
Justin: Of coarse he would Rob is his guest.
Lance: Whatever!
I just stood by looking on wide eyed, wondering why Lance was acting like this. I just want to be the guys' friend.
Josh: Calm down Lance, lets just have some fun today. And give Rob a chance, I'm sure he'll grow on you like he grew on me.
He looked at me, took my hand and smiled. Then Joey, Chris, and Justin said together:
Joey&Chris&Justin: Awwwwwwwwww!
Justin handed me the key to the ML and Chris grabbed the keys to his rental, which was a Jeep Grand Cherokee. We headed out the 'W' to the underground parking.
Going into the Holland tunnel, Justin and I talked about what rides we wanted to get on.
Justin: I wanna get on the Chiller. I heard it shoots you to like 70 miles per hour.
Me: Yea it does, but Nitro is more exciting. Its got a 230 foot drop.
Josh: Oh boy, you two are like children.
Me: Can't help it I like to have fun.
We rode in silence listening to the radio while driving on the NJTurnpike. When we were going through Newark, something popped into my head I needed to ask Justin.
Me: Justin?
Justin: Yea?
Me: I have a question about one of your performances.
Justin: Ok?
Me: At the end of the song, were you actually supposed to rip offJanet's top and expose the tit?
Josh couldn't contain himself. He laughed so hard he began to choke.
Me: (in between laughs) Are you ok?
Josh: Yea, I just...
Then he busted out laughing again. Meanwhile Justin was turning red as a cherry, and stated:
Justin: It was a fault with the outfit.
He said this with a flat expression on his face.
Me: Well that's not what I heard.
Then both me and Josh began to laugh again, as we contiued to the theme park. After a while I began to tell them about Q-bot.
Justin: What is that?
Me: Its this thing that looks like a digital stopwatch, you scan it at the entrance of the ride then it'll tell you to come back in 10 minutes and you just walk right up and ride. No lines.
Justin: Oh we're getting that.
Me: It's gonna cost extra for it.
Josh: How much?
Me: well for the six of us it'll be about $140 extra bout if we get 3 separate ones it'll be cheaper, $50 for two people.
Josh: Cool, Me and you will share one.
He said this while looking at me. After about an hour we arived at the interchange to rt.6 to continue to the park. I told Justin to call Chris' phone, and let him know we're almost there.
~Meanwhile, in the other car~
Lance: I don't trust this guy. How can Josh just give someone his phone number like that.
Joey: Chill out Lance. Josh makes friends where ever he goes. Plus from what Justin said he has his own cash so he's not in it for the money.
Lance: I don't know.
At that moment Chris' cell rang and he answered it.
Chris: A hoy hoy?
Justin: Rob told me to tell ya'll we're almost there.
Chris: Cool deal. Let him know of our code names incase we get separated and need to be paged.
Justin: Ok, no prob.
They hung up and Justin explained the code name situation.
Justin: Chris reminded me to tell you our code names incase we get separated.
Me: Ok.
I said laughing. I felt like we were in Mission Impossible.
Justin: I'm Jason Timberland, Josh is James Sunderland, Chris is Christian Lobo, Joey is, Jack Spader, and Lance is Larry Soprano. In case of an emergency that you need to page us in the park, use these names to protect our identity. Cool?
Me: Aight I got ya. No prob.
After our conversation we got to the street where where Great Adventure was, and I turned into the entrance.
Josh: This don't look very exciting.
He was kind of right in a sence. When your on the street where you drive to the entrance of the park, it just looks like a driveway to a secluded house, Once I drove through the winding roads to the entrance to the parking lot, they gasped.
Josh: Well I stand corrected.
Justin: Oh my God! What is that?!
He said while pointing at the rollercoaster that he saw while we looked for parking.
Me: That's Superman: Ultimate flight.
Justin: I wanna get on that.
We found a parking spot and Chris parked right next to us. We all got out, Justin, Josh and I all walked side by side while the other guys walked in back of us. I had a old map of the park and I pulled it out and Justin and Josh and I crowed around it while walking talking about the rides and what routes we should take to get to them and just making a raucous.
Chris: Damn, seems like you guys are inseprable now.
All the guys were incognito of coarse but Justin, Josh and I, all looked alike. We had on the outfits we bought in the city with the sneakers in different colors. We had on white fisherman hats that covered our hair, and different colored shades that matched our sneakers. We looked like triplets. It was kind of cute.
Justin: Well I know two people are.
Then Justin laughed at his remark, while Josh and I blushed a little and looked at eachother. We walked to the gate, paid our admission and grabbed a updated map of the park.
Me: Ok guys, I was tellin, Josh and Justin about Q-bot....
Then I proceeded to tell them about what Q-bot was, while explaining I told them we should get 3 so it'll cost less and just in case we want to get on different rides at the same time. Then I pointed out on the map where we are supposed to buy them from. While this was happening I could tell in Lance's face that he was unhappy. This guy does not like me.
Me: This way guys.
I lead the way, Josh was walking next to me, so he could talk to me.
Me: Josh, I don't think Lance likes me.
Josh: Its not that Rob he's just watching out for me. He doesn't want what happened before to happen again.
Me: What happen?
He told me about Sheldon and Tammi.
Me: Oh, well I guess that would make anyone wanna protect you.
Josh: Yea. I think we should concieve a plan to get him to trust you.
Me: Your right, how about you guys some how get the two of us to go off somewhere together like on a ride so that I could talk to him.
Josh: That's a great idea. I'm gonna tell the other guys.
We got to the Q-bot building and I informed the guys of the prices so we divided up the prices. Per two guys we would have one Q-bot, so each one of us put in $25. Josh suggested that Lance and I go pick up the Q-bot's while the rest of the guys went next door to a drink stand to get a couple drinks. The plan was going well, so far. Lance and I stood in line to get the Q-bot's. After a silence that lasted forever I spoke.
Me: So you ever....
But before I could even finish my thought Lance interupted me.
Lance: I know what your doing and I'm not gonna let you. Your just using us for your own gain.
Me: Lance its not like that...
Lance: Whatever man, all of you people are the same.
Then he walked out of the Q-bot building and sat on a bench. I stayed on line and got all three Q-bots and walked back out and joined the guys. Me and Josh had one, Justin and Lance had another and Chris and Joey had the other one. We walked to our first ride the same way we walked into the park, Justin, Josh and I walking ahead of everyone. And the other three in the back sort of acting like the adults.
We got to our first ride, Batman. Its one of my favorites. We all scanned our Q-bot's and waited 7 minutes, then went to the Q-bot entrance which was called FastLane. I felt like a V.I.P. We had our own stair case up to the platform, we waved at everybody on line at the regular line, as our way of making fun of them.
Me: You guys been waitin on line long.....Oh wait I'm sorry I gotta go, when I get off tell me how long ya'll was waitin.
Josh: That was mean.
Me: I know.
Josh shook his head at me and chuckled as he fastened his seat belt. The ride felt kind of short, but it was fun.
Justin: Ooooooo! Nitro!
Josh: Yea lets go!
Joey: Hey wait up I wanna go too.
Me: We'll be right here when you guys get back.
Justin, Josh, and Joey ran to the entrance to the ride and scanned their Q-bot, while Lance, Chris, and I stayed behind and watched. After a minute or to Chris told us he wanted to play a video game and said that he would be right back. So that just left Lance and myself alone again. I thought to myself I hope he doesn't have another tantrum like he did before. I figured I attempt to start a conversation.
Me: Lance?
Lance: What?
He said this rather harshly. It kind of hurt my feelings.
Me: Lance, I really like Josh, and I wanna be able to get along with all of his friends, and that includes you.
Lance: I don't trust you.
Me: But why Lance? What is it about me that makes you not trust me. I just want to be your friend.
Before he could answer Josh and the other two came back, as well as Chris. I looked at Lance with a pleading look as I got up to greet Josh and the others.
Me: Did you guys enjoy Nitro?
Justin: It was awesome!!
Me: Cool, what you guys wanna do next?
Chris: Hey lets go to the Batman stunt show.
Josh: That sounds cool, lets do it.
We all headed to the water front stadium. Laughing at the picture Justin bought from Nitro. It was really funny. It was Josh, Joey, and Justin, sitting in a row. Josh and Joey were holding on tight to the restarint yet, Justin had both arms in the air, and an expression on his face that made it seem like he was yelling, "YEEEEEEEEAAAAAAA!" We got to the stadium and found some seats. Josh and Lance sat together, Justin and I sat together, and Chris and Joey sat together, in diffent areas of the stadium. I began to talk to Justin about Lance.
Me: While you guys were on Nitro Chris left Lance and I alone.
Justin: Yea? Did you guys talk.
Me: Yea but Lance doesn't trust me Justin. I tried to ask him why he felt this way but he didnt answer. I just want to be his friend. I just want to be accpeted as a friend.
Justin: We'll keep tryin'. He'll come around. Lance is slow to come around but he will. I promise.
The Batman Stunt Spectacular was a really exciting show. It was like watching an action movie live. I could feel the hot air of the explosions and the mist from the splashes, and the sound effects were sweetened a little just to make it more thrilling.
After the show we got on Stuntman's Freefall, Batman and Robin: The Chiller, MovieTown Water Effect, and the Giant Ferris wheel. We then decided it was time to leave this section of the park, called Movietown, and head to the section with the Superman ride, called Boardwalk. Boardwalk looked like a real old fashioned boardwalk, with games and food and an assortment of other attractions. This part of the park was also where the All Amererican Scream Machine was.
We all were getting pretty hungry so we went to the outdoor food court on the Boardwalk. Josh and I had Nathans hotdogs and shared fries. Justin and Joey had Philly cheese steaks and Chris and Lance had, some pizza. We had a great time laughing and talking. Lance seemed to be having a great time also, but I didn't wanna aproach him just yet. I figured I'd wait til we got to the Frontier Adventures section of the park, while all the guys are on Rolling Thunder. I'll stay back and have Justin suggest to Lance that he stay with me then I'll gain his trust, somehow.
We all finished our food and I mentioned my plan to Justin, and he was cool with it, so I said to the group.
Me: Hey guys lets head to Frontier Adventures.
Chris: Damn this place is like one big movie studio lot. There's a different theme to every area.
Josh: Yea, this place is cool. Thanks for inviting us.
Me: No prob. Say would you guys like to get on the first coaster built in this park in 1979?
Justin: 1979, sounds boring.
Me: It's called Rolling Thunder.
Justin: Oh, really? Lets do it!
I lead the guys to the coaster and explained I rather not get on. Staying true to the plan Justin suggested that Lance stay behind with me. I could tell Lance was on to our plan, but I guess he decided to give me a chance because he agreed to stay behind with me.
After the guys were out of sight I sat on a bench and Lance joined me.
Me: Look Lance, weather you like it or not, I like Josh. And I'm not after Josh's cash or fame. I think he's a dope person to chill wit.
Lance: I understand, and I'm willing to give you a chance, but, I'm gonna be watchin you very closely.
Me: I respect that.
We paused for a moment then I decided to speak.
Me: Say, its gonna be late when we get back. You guys can crash at my house tonight if you want.
Lance: That's nice of you...
But before he could get out his sentence we heard a loud scream, and someone yell, "LAAAAAAANNCE!" It was a fan that saw through Lance's disguise, and decided to blow his cover. People began to look in our direction. Most had a oh my God look on their face and I could tell this was going to be trouble. They began to walk quickly in our direction, then when they saw that other people were coming in our direction they began to run a little. I mention to Lance we should get up and run, so we did. But the crowd was coming to quickly for us. It was beginning to get extremely chaotic.
Me: Lance run! I'll try and hold em off for you!
Lance: But you'll get..
Me: GO!
Lance ran in the direction that he was facing as I tried to be a hero. When I realized it was more people then I could handle I put my arms up to my face, and tried to stand strong, but it was no use, I was knocked to the ground. I felt pain in my ankle as I was being trampled. I turned to look where Lance went but aparently he lost him, because when the crowd was gone I turned back to my ankle and saw Lance walking quickly toward me.
Lance: Rob are you ok?
He said with concern in his voice. The pain in my ankle was imense. I felt like I was going to black out.
Lance: Come on lets get you to a first aid station.
~Mean while, at the exit of Rolling Thunder~
Justin: Man that was really scary. I almost flew out that chair.
Josh: Werd me too.
The guy were in a frenzy when they got off the coaster till they looked around and didn't see Lance nor me anywhere in sight.
Chris: Hey you guys where is Lance and Rob?
Josh: I don't see em. Oh no I hope nothing happened to em.
Just then they heard over the park P.A. system:
Announcer: Attention Great Adventure guests, will the following people please come to the Frontier Adventures first aid shelter: Jason Timberland, James Sunderland, Christian Lobo, and Jack Spader. Its located next to the Viper coaster. Thank You.
Josh: Oh no! This cant be good. I hope they didn't get into a fight.
~Back at the first aid shelter~
I winced in pain as the nurse wrapped my ankle in an ace bandage, as Lance spoke to me:
Lance: Look Rob, I really appreciate what you did for me back there. I really have a new respect for you.
Me: So you mean all I had to do was sprain my ankle and I got your respect?
I said in a joking way, and Lance laughed, as the rest of the guys came in the shelter. They all looked very worried.
Josh: What happened, are you two ok?
Lance explained my heroic act to them all and they all seemed impressed by my act of bravery. Lance even mentioned that they all could stayat my house.
Me: Look guys I hate to ruin our day but I don't think I canhave any fun in this condition. Can we go home?
Lance: I think that's a good idea. You need to stay off that foot.
All they guys agreed and we headed to the parking lot, while Justin and Josh helping me along. We got in the ML, Justin drove while I gave directions.
We got to my place around 10 that night. We all were pretty tired. We came though my front door and I explained:
Me: Ok guys where ever you wanna sleep I don't care. There's a pullout couch in the living room, two guest rooms...
Justin: Umm the one with the glass and stainless steel is mine.
He then ran into the room and jumped on the bed. We laughed at him. Man he is a crazy guy.
Me: And there's a pull out couch downstairs. And my bed room is for me.
Josh Cleared his throat.
Me: Oh and Josh.
We said our goodnights and headed off to bed. I stripped down to my boxers, Josh had to help me with my pants because of the ace bandage. We both climbed into bed, and I turned out the light. I rolled onto my side, Josh spooned me and put his arm around me and we both fell into a sweet slumber, to await the next morning.
OK FELLAS THAT'S IT FOR NOW. ITS 2:30 IN THE MORNING AND I'M BEAT. I PROMISE I'LL HAVE THE 4TH PART OUT SOONER THAN LATER. GOODNIGHT ALL.