Warning: This story contains acts of a sexual nature between Kevin Richardson and a partly fictional character. In no way is this story real, if only though. The name has been changed of my character It is not meant to reflect on Kevin or the BSB.
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Also some other stories you might be interested in reading are My Night w/ Howie D, who is written by this stories co-author. Others include Brian & Justin, *NSYNC Love, Just-JC, Nick & Adam, Loving BSB, Brian and Cody, Boy Meets BSB, Bangin' B-Rok, Bad Boy B-Rok, Nick & Brian, and others.
And Now on with the story.
Kevin & Dustin Part 8
Darkness.......As I lye here surrounded by strangers looking down on my body covered in a pool of blood, I feel my life slowly starting to end. My eyes feel heavy.
I can here the ambulance approaching in the background and the paramedics clearing a path to where my body lay.
Ive said my good-byes to everyone and everything I hold dear, except Kevin. The memory of Kevin is the one thing I hold onto as I feel my eyes start to shut.
The paramedics are all around me stopping the bleeding, and getting me oxygen, but I am so tired. My eyes slowly close, and then......
DARKNESS.
"WHERES MY SON," Mrs. Richards screamed while running into the Emergency Room.
"Ma'am please calm down," said the nurse behind the desk.
After calming down Mrs. Richards spoke again, "Where's my son," she said more calm.
"Tell me a name and Ill find out," the nurse responded.
"Dustin--Dustin Richards," she said.
A doctor passing by heard what the woman said and told the nurse he would take care of here while pulling Mrs. Richards off to the side.
"Ma'am come this way. Id like to talk to you in my office. Then Ill take you to see Dustin," the doctor said.
"Thank you," she responded.
They walked into the doctors office and began to tell what happened.
"First let me introduce myself. Im Dr. Bennett," he said.
"Andrea Richards. Im Dustin's mother," she said.
"Where is he. How is he what happened to him," she asked panicked.
"Calm down. We have him in the ICU. He is in very bad condition," he stated.
"Dustin was hit by a car. The driver who was arrested for drunk driving," he stated.
"Oh my God! Is he alright," she asked.
"Im not sure. Right now the odds arent good. He lost alot of blood. And there was some head trauma. Im not sure of the extent of the trauma. He is also in a coma. His condition is Critical," the doctor said.
"No," Andrea said while crying.
Dr. Bennett grabbed some kleenex and gave some to Mrs. Richards.
"What are his chances for survival," she asked.
"Im not sure. Barring any miracle....I dont think it will be possible for him to surivive," Dr. Bennett confieesed.
When Mrs. Richards heard this she immediately let out more tears.
"Can I go see him now," she asked.
"Of course. Ill take you to his room," Dr. Bennett said.
After leaving his office, Dr. Bennett and Andrea Richards got in the elevator and headed for the second floor.
"Excuse me doctor," a nurse said. "You have a call on line 3," she said.
"Ok. Ill be there in a moment," he replied.
"Dustin is in room 225. Are you going to be alright," he asked.
"Yes I think so," she said.
"Ill be down to join you in a moment," he said.
"Ok."
She slowly walked down the hall to room 225. When she got there the door was open and she slowly crept in. She was in shock by what she saw. Her son was hooked up to several machines. He had an IV running in his right arm.
"Dustin? Its mom," she said.
"Come on wake up," she said.
"Mrs. Richards are you going to be alright," Dr. Bennett asked entering the room.
"No I dont think I will. Can I use this phone to make a call," she asked.
"Of course. Ill let you be alone. Ill be at the desk on this floor if you need me," he said.
"Alright."
She knew who she had to call, but even though she knew she had to she was dreading it. She hadnt spoken to her husband in almost 2 1/2 months, and now she is gonna call and tell him that his son is in the ICU in Critical condition.
She dialed his number and listened to the ringing. It seemed to take hours for him to pick up, but he finally did.
"Hello," he said.
"James," Andrea said into the phone.
"Andrea is that you?"
"James you need to get to the hospital. Its Dustin. Theres been an accident," she said.
"What kind of accident," he asked.
"He was hit by a car. The Doctors say there was head trauma, and barring a miracle....he wont sruvive," she said breaking down.
"Ill be right there," he said hanging up.
Andrea hung the phone up then picked it back up and dialed Kelly's number. She hoped she could catch her and that she wouldnt be out studying.
"Hello," Kelly said.
"Kelly," Andrea said crying.
"Mom what is it? Whats wrong," Kelly asked.
"Its your brother. There was an accident. He was hit by a car. Hes in the hospital. Kelly I think you should get here," Andrea said.
Kelly was about to start crying but knew she had to keep calm and stay in control.
"Mom. I need you to get me a plane ticket home," she said.
They spoke briefly and arranged for her father to pick her up at the airport when she arrived and he would take het to the hospital.
This next call Kelly was dreading to make. She didnt know if she should but she decided that she had to.
In Orlando at Nick's Apartment.....
Kevin, Brian, Nick, AJ, and Howie all went to Nick's apartment for lunch. They had just gotten back from doing another interview, and Nick's place was the closet so thats where they stopped for lunch.
"What do you guys want to drink," Nick asked.
"Coke," Brian said.
all the others agreed with him.
"Ill come help," Kevin said getting up.
"Thanks," Nick replied.
"No problem," Kevin responded.
Nick and Kevin walked into the kitchen and got the sodas, while waiting for the pizza to be delivered.
"hello," nick said picking up the phone.
"Nick. Its Kelly. I hope im not bothering you but I need a number for Kevin," she said nervous.
"Kevin's right here do you wanna speak to him," nick asked.
"Yes please," she said.
"Hold on," Nick said.
"Its Kelly. she wants to talk to you. It sounds like something is wrong," Nick said handing the phone to Kevin.
"Hello," Kevin said into the phone.
"Kevin...is that you," Kelly asked.
"Ya..its me. Is something wrong," Kevin asked.
CRASH!!!
Nick had turned his back so Kevin could talk in private and when he heard the crash he saw Kevin on the floor screaming and crying. All of the others quickly ran into the kitchen to see what was going on.
"Kevin....Kevin, what is it. Talk to me," Nick said.
"What happened," Brian asked.
"I dont know. I just turned my back and then this happened," Nick replied.
"Kev, what is it whats wrong," Brian asked.
While Brian was trying to calm Kevin down Howie picked up the phone from the floor.
"Hello," Howie said into the phone.
"Who is this," Kelly asked.
"My name is Howie. and you are," he said.
"Howie its me Kelly. Dustin's sister," she said.
"Kelly. do you know what happened. What did you say to Kevin to make him break down like this. Has something happened," Howie asked.
"Its Dustin. There has been an accident. He was hit by a car. Hes in the hospital," Kelly said into the phone.
"OH MY GOD!," Howie said while letting some tears drop.
"Were coming immediately," Howie said.
"Are you still at school," he asked.
"Ya. My mom is getting me a plane ticket," she added.
"Well we are gonna be there as soon as possible," Howie said.
"What hospital is he at," Howie asked.
"Carbondale Memorial," she answered.
"Ok thanks. We'll see you soon," Howie said.
"Ok, bye."
"Howie hung up the phone and explained to the others what was going on. With help from Brian and the others while Howie was talking to Kelly, Kevin managed to calm down.
Nick then called the airport and got 5 tickets for the next flight which would be in 2 1/2 hours.
All the guys left to go back to their places and pack a few pairs of clothes. Brian went with Kevin to help him. He didnt think it would be good for Kevin to be alone right now.
In the airport Kevin and Brian were the first ones there and they were escorted to a private lounge. Brian then called management to explain what was going on, and that they would be gone for awhile. The manager wasnt too happy, but understood. He knew about Kevin, so he was understanding about him going, and he let the others go along so he cold get support. He also knew Kevin didnt need to be alone in a time like this.
The others arrived shortly and shortly after that they began boarding the plane. To Kevin, the flight seemed to take an eternity. The plane landed directly on schedule and the awaiting limo took them directly to the hospital.
Kevin walked into the hospital as calm as he could with the others. He spotted a desk and walked up to the nurse behind it.
"Excuse me," he said. "Id like to know what room Dustin Richards is in."
"And you are," the woman asked.
"Were his....were his friends," he answered.
"Im sorry. Visiting hours are over. Only family and significant others can be here now," the nurse responded.
"But..."Kevin began to say.
"Im sorry. you cant see him. If you come back tomorrow then you can," she said.
Kevin turned from the desk and began to head for the door. As he was halfway there he spotted a familiar face getting off the elevators.
"Mrs. Richards," Kevin yelled.
As Andrea turned to see who had called her name she was surpirsed to see who it was.
"Kevin what are you doing here," she asked dumbfoundedly.
"Kelly called us and told us what happened. Im so sorry," Kevin said.
"Oh i see," she said.
"Kevin Im not so sure you should be here. James is here too, and if he sees you here....Im not sure what he would do," Mrs. Richards said.
"I dont care. We are willing to take that risk," Kevin said with the others nodding their heads in agreement.
The elevator doors open to reval James Richards stepping off. When he notices that the Backstreet Boys are there, he gets very angry.
"What the hell are you doing here, huh? I thought we had an agreement," James Richards screamed.
"I invited them," Andrea said quickly knowing what would happen if they told the truth on why they were here.
"What!" James screamed.
"I said..."
"I heard what you said. WHY?" Mr. Richards demanded to know.
"Because I think they should be here. They are his friends. And what you did to him was wrong," she said.
"You used our son, because you couldnt handle the situation. You used him because you didnt like what he was," she said with pure anger in her voice.
"They're here with my consent. And since we are separated and Dustin is living with me, I say they can see eachother. Your agreement can got straight to hell. And if you even think about going public about Kevin....Ill make sure you regret it," she said angered.
"Those are some strong words Andrea. Are you willing to back them up," James asked seriously.
"If I was you....I wouldnt wanna find out," she said.
"Come with me...Ill take you to see Dustin," Andrea said to Kevin and the others.
Andrea, Kevin and the others boarded the elevator and headed up to the second floor.
"Kevin Id like you to go see him first. Hes in room 225."
"Thank you Mrs. Richards," Kevin said.
"Please...call me Andrea," she said. We will be waiting in the lounge.
"Ok," he said.
Andrea and the others walked into the lounge while Kevin slowly began walking down the hall to room 225. It seemed that he would never get there, but he finally did. As he looked in the room he was shocked as to what he saw.
He slowly walked over to the bed where Dustin lay unconcious, hooked up to several machines, all beeping. Tears streamed down kevin's face as he looked at Dustin's body. It was no longer the same. The body was not moving except for the slow rising of his chest. Dustin was so frail. He didnt have that glow around him anymore. Kevin slowly took Dustin's right hand and placed it in his carefully not to move the IV.
"Dustin," he said quietly.
"Dustin--Its me....K-Kevin."
"Oh Dustin. Dustin dont die on me. I need you. If I could switch positions with you I would in an instant. I dont wanna see you in pain. Dustin you have to come back to me. Without you my life has no meaning. I have no reason to wake up if I know you arent gonna be there."
"I Love You," Kevin said letting more tears out.
Kevin slowly removed his hand from Dustin's and pulled up a chair right next to Dustin's bed.
"No matter how long this take Dustin, Im not leaving your side," Kevin said.
Kevin's eyes slowly closed.
The Next Morning.....
Kelly slowly walked into the room. She looked at Dustin lying on the bed, and then over at Kevin who was sitting in a chair staring at Dustin.
"K-Kevin," Kelly said.
"Kelly! Hi, how are you," Kevin asked getting up.
"Im ok, I guess. How are you," she responded.
"Alright, I suppose. When did you get in last night?"
"About 1:00 AM. I was gonna come here but Dad insisted I get some rest," she replied.
"I see," Kevin said.
"Kevin has my dad been treating you ok," she asked.
"We've been pretty much ignoing eachother," Kevin responded.
They had a short conversation and then she left to leave Kevin alone with Dustin.
Night came and Kevin had not left Dustin's side at all that day. Slowly Kevin started to fall asleep.
For 3 days Kevin sat beside Dustin. Getting up only to go to the bathroom, or stretch his legs by pacing in the room. The Doctors have now taken him off of Critical Condition, but still keep him in the ICU for closer observation.
"Kevin, wake up," AJ said.
"Ugh, what is it AJ," Kevin asked.
"Kevin you need to get up. Someone leaked to the press that we are here. Now we have to go speak to them and tell them why we are here," AJ explained.
"What? Who?," Kevin asked.
"They think it was a staff member," AJ responded.
"Well Im not going. What if Dustin wakes up," Kevin said.
"Kevin I understand but...." AJ began.
"NO AJ!" Kevin screamed.
"If Dustin wakes up I intend to be there by his side. Im not leaving! Thats final," Kevin said.
"Alirght. It is gonna be on Channel 2 if you wanna see it," AJ said.
"Ok thanks," Kevin said.
"Do you need anything. Food, Drink," AJ asked.
"No Im ok."
Kevin returned his attention back to Dustin. Dustin's body was looking even skinner and more frail. If he didnt wake up from his coma soon they said he would have to start being fed intravenously.
Kevin did turn on the TV to watch the Press Conference. But none of it really made his attention waver from Dustin.
After sitting for close to 4 hours Kevin got up and walked into the lounge. In there was Brian, Nick, Kelly, and Andrea. AJ and Howie had gone for food to get for everyone. But James Richards was no where to be found.
"Kevin, is something wrong," Andrea asked.
"No, just stretching my legs," Kevin replied.
Brian could feel how Kevin felt. He was upset. He didnt wanna lose Dustin.
"Kev, come here," Brian said.
Brian got up and embraced Kevin in a hug, and Kevin just let lose more tears.
"Shh, Come on Kev dont cry. Everything is gonna be ok. Dont worry. Dustin will pull through," Brian said.
"I hope so," Kevin said.
"well I just came to see what was going on. Im going back now," Kevin said.
"Come get us if you need anything or if he wakes up," Andrea said.
"Of course."
Kevin slowly walked out of the lounge and back to room 225. As he started to walk in he noticed that Dustin's father James was in there. He felt even though Andrea said it was ok for him to be here, he didnt wanna get in a conflict with James, so he waited outside the door.
James got up from the chair and started walking out of the room. He was upset that Kevin was still here.
"Sooner or later we are going to have to talk," Kevin said to James.
"Ya, well I hope not," James said.
Kevin grabbed his arm.
"Dont you want your son to be happy," Kevin asked.
"Of course I do. What father wouldnt," he said.
"You."
"What are you implying," he asked.
"Im implying that you dont want Dustin happy," Kevin said.
"Yes I do," James responded.
"Then why did you do it? Why did you embarass him by having us arrested, and by forbidding him to see me. Further more you made him and me a wreck by telling me that made up story."Kevin said. "Yes thats right I know the truth," Kevin added.
"You told your wife about the conversation. thats why you and her have separated. Thats why you two are at eachother's throats. Am I right," Kevin said.
"look....i may have done some bad things but i dont regret what i did. I did it because i love my son. You had sex with a minor. Thats illegal. You should've paid for your crimes, but no i offered you a shortcut. I probably shoundt have," James said.
"Yes I did have sex with him, but you should have gotten all the facts before doing what you did. Everything we did I asked him first. I made sure its what he wanted. I made sure he was doing it because he wanted to not because I wanted him to. Can you understand that," Kevin said.
"No....I cant," James finally admitted.
"I understand that you 2 say you love eachother. But love is a very strong feeling. It can be mistaken. Thats what i think has happened here. I think iit would be best if you just forgot about Dustin and left.
"I cant do that....and you know it," Kevin said.
"You think i dont love Dustin....well your wrong," Kevin screamed. "I love him so much, that it hurts when were apart. My life wasnt the after the incident you pulled. I LOVE HIM! I love him so much that if I could switch places with him I would in an instant. I know your probably thinking Im just saying this, but im not. I mean it.....All of IT!"
"Cant we just try and startover," Kevin asked.
"No.....Im sorry. We cant startover. Not here and not now. Im not sure if we ever will be able to start over," James replied.
"If thats how it is....then thats how it is," Kevin said.
James left and headed for the lounge where everyone else was.
Kevin returned his attention to Dustin. He walked slowly up to him and just stood next to him.
"Oh Dustin," Kevin said while taking his hand in his.
"PLEASE WAKE UP!"
"You have to wake up."
"Uuughh"
"Dustin....."
More soft moans escaped from Dustins mouth, and he began to move.
"Dustin....Dustin its me Kevin."
"Ugghhh.....Kevin is that you," Dustin asked with his eyes still closed.
"Ya its me. Oh Thank God your awake!!! Im going to get a doctor," Kevin said.
"Ok...dont be gone long please," Dustin said.
"Ill be back in a few minutes," Kevin said.
Kevin then ran out of the room and up to the desk.
"I need Dr. Bennett in room 225 NOW! Dustin is waking up," he screamed at the nurse.
"Hell be there in a minute," she said.
With that donw Kevin ran into the lounge and opened the door.
Andrea saw Kevin and looked worried.
"Kevin what is it...Has something happened," she asked.
"Quickly. Its Dustin hes waking up," Kevin yelled.
Immediately Andrea leaped out of her chair and ran into the hall into Dustin's room followed by James and the others.
Kevin let her enter the room first, followed by James and Kelly. Then he entered with the rest of the BSB behind him.
Finally Dustin's eyes opened fully and he looked around the room for a moment. He saw all the faces of everyone and then he saw Kevin.
"Dustin are you ok," Andrea asked while getting ready to hug and kiss her son.
"Yes Im fine. I still feel tired and sore but other than that Im ok," Dustin replied.
After he said that Andrea began to hug and kiss Dustin. Dustin pulled back and grabbed onto Kevins hand.
"Dustin...honey whats wrong," Andrea asked.
"Who are you?," Dustin asked.
"What do you mean who am I. Its me your mother," Andrea said.
"Your not my mother. Id remember my mother......wait....I cant remember anyone or anything,"Dustin said.
"Kevin Im scared," Dustin said while hugging himself close to Kevin's body.
Just then Dr. Bennett came in.
"Dustin good to see your awake. Im Dr. Bennett, Im in charge of your recovery here," he explained.
"Doctor something is wrong," Andrea said.
"he doesnt remember anyone," she said starting to cry.
"Oh no, that isnt a good sign," he said. "There must have been more head trauma than we thought to have caused amneisa," the doctor added.
"Well is this a temporary thing or will it be permanent," she asked.
"I dont know. The human brain is still a mystery to us," the doctor explained. "There is alot we dont know about it."
"Dustin to you remember anyone here," Dr. Bennett asked.
"Yes, I remember Kevin," Dustin said.
"Why do you remember him," the doctor asked.
"I could never forget Kevin. I love him," Dustin explained.
"Oh I see. You and Kevin are involved," the doctor asked.
"Yes," Dustin replied.
"Doctor why does he only remember Kevin," Kelly asked.
"I really dont know. It could be because they are involved, Im not really sure," he explained.
"Well for now I suggest that you let Kevin remain here, and hopefully he can help jog Dustin's memory," Dr. Bennett said.
"I object," James yelled.
"Well having Kevin say is ok with me," Andrea said.
"Besides Im the legal guardian right now. So for Dustin what i say goes," Andrea said.
"Not entirely," the doctor said.
"I dont understand," she asked confused.
"His birthay is May 16 right," he asked
"Yes....what does that have to do with it," she asked.
"Hes 18 now. Legally he can decide what is best for him," the doctor said.
"But his condition....doesnt that allow the parent to have a say," she asked.
"Yes it does. I was just pointing out that now we have to listen on what Dustin wants as well," the doctor stated.
"Ok....well I dont object to having Kevin stay," Andrea replied.
"Good," Dr. Bennett replied. "Now if you excuse me i have to continue my rounds."
"Dr. Bennett can I ask you one more thing," Andrea asked.
"Of course," he replied.
"When will I be able to take Dustin home," she asked.
"Probably in a day or so," he replied.
"Thank you," she said.
"Your welcome," Dr. Bennett said while walking out of the room.
"Dustin to you want or need anything," Andrea asked.
"Id like everyone to leave now," he said.
"Except Kevin. Everyone but him please leave," he said.
"Alright....Kevin we will be in the lounge when your done," Andrea said.
"Ok," kevin replied.
Everyone slowly left the room excpet for Kevin. As soon as everyone was gone Dustin spoke up.
"Good. they're gone," Dustin said mischeivously.
Dustin grabbed Kevin with his right hand and puled him over. He leaned in and kissed Kevin full on the lips. He thrust his tounge deep in his mouth swirling it all around.
Kevin pulled back.
"Dustin are you sure you should be doing this. Your just waking up," Kevin said concerned.
"I dont care. Ive missed you. I want to be with you," Dustin said.
"No we cant do this. What if someone were to come in. What would they think," Kevin said.
"I dont care. I just want to be with you."
"We can be together like that later. Right now I want you to get better," Kevin said.
"Will you stay the night with me," Dustin asked.
"Of course I will. Ive been here the past week everynight in this chair. Im not about to leave now," Kevin said.
"Good. but this time you can sleep up here. I promise i wont try anything," Dustin said.
"Im not so sure," Kevin replied.
"Please??"
"Maybe. Right now i think im gonna go get something to eat. Ive barely eaten at all since I got here," Kevin stated.
"Well then i demand that you get some food. I dont want you to get sick on me from malnutrition," Dustin said.
"Alright. Want me to bring you back anything," Kevin asked.
"Just you," Dustin relpied.
"Will do....but you need to eat something, you havent eaten in almost a week," Kevin said concerened.
"Ok, just bring me back something," Dustin said.
"No problem," Kevin replied.
Kevin exited Dustin's room and decided to tak a quick detour into the lounge. He started looking for Andrea but she was no where to be found. Deciding that he didnt wanna make Dustin wait to long he left and headed for the elevator.
The doors opened and he stepped in and pressed 1. The ride was short. Kevin exited and followed the signs to the cafateria. Once he got there he saw Kelly and Nick sitting at a table. Nick noticed Kevin and waved him over.
"Hey what are ya doing," Nick asked.
"Oh nothing....I was hungry and so was Dustin, so here i am," Kevin said.
"Thats good. You need to eat.....its been awhile since ive seen you eat," Nick said.
"Ya....Im really hungry," Kevin said.
"Kevin hows Dustin," kelly asked finally entering the conversation since Kevin walked over.
"Hes good....he still doesnt remember....but at least hes awake now," he said.
"Ya thats true....I just wish.....I just wish he remembered us," Kelly said starting to cry.
Nick wrapped his arms around her and rocked her as she cried. His emotions were now doing flips. He admitted that he was in love with Brian, but he he was still in love with Kelly.
'What am I gonna do' Nick thought, 'I have to break it off with one of them.'
'But which one? I love them both'
Kevin walked away and got his and Dustin's food. He then left the cafateria and got back into the elevator and headed for the 2nd floor. He dicided he would make one more check in the lounge for Andrea, but she wasnt in there. Howie and AJ had gone back to the hotel, and Brian was in the lounge asleep in a chair. James was also gone.
Kevin sat the food down on the table and got a blanket and covered Brian up with it.
Kevin then picked up the food and exited the lounge quietly and head back to Dustin's room.
"Your back," Dustin said.
"Ya I said i was going to get us food," Kevin said.
"I know, but i didnt think it would take so long," Dustin said.
"Well i made a few detours. The lounge and I stopped to talk to Nick and Kelly," Kevin said.
"Whos Kelly," Dustin asked.
"Shes....shes...shes your sister," Kevin said.
"Oh....ok," Dustin said while spooning up some jell-o.
"Thats it??? Just ok," Kevin said.
"Well what do you want me to say. I didnt know. I dont remember anything but you," Dustin said.
"Im sorry. i dont wanna make you mad, its just that I feel so awful. Im trying to put my place in your parents place.....There son only remembers his boyfriend, and no one else. It must be tough," Kevin said.
"Ya....Im sorry if i sorta snapped at you," Dustin said.
"Its ok."
THe 2 ate quietly not really speaking, but thinking intently. At one point Kevin looked up and into Dustin's eyes while Dustin looked into Kevin's eyes. For a moment it felt like the 2 were having a converstaion without any words coming from their mouths.
"I love you," Dustin said.
"I love you too," Kevin replied.
Dustin noticed how tired Kevin looked and that he kept yawning.
"Sleepy," Dustin asked.
"A little," Kevin replied.
"Well how about you come up here," Dustin said while patting on the bed next to where his body lay.
"Im not sure if thats a good idea. What if someone were to walk in," Kevin said.
"Lock the door," Dustin said.
With that said Kevin got up and locked the door then walked back. He removed his shoes and his feet felt cold against the hospital floor, even though he was still wearing socks. He then walked over to the door and switched off the light and walked back to the bed. He carefully scooted in the bed next to Dustin.
"Thank you for coming to bed," Dustin said kissing Kevin on the cheek.
"Its nothing. Im just glad your finally awake," Kevin said.
"You know for awhile....I thought......I thought I would lose you," Kevin said starting to cry.
"Hey....shhh. Its ok....Im here....Im not gonna go anywhere," Dustin said now holding Kevin.
"This feels so right. You and me....together. Although I would rather be somewhere other than a hospital bed," Dustin said.
"Ya it does," Kevin agreed.
Dustin lifted Kevin's chin up with his finger and looked into his eyes. He then moved in slowly and kissed Kevin. Kevin kissed back, and they stayed like that for a long time. When the kiss finally ended Kevin pulled Nick towards him and the fell asleep together for the first time in many months, and hopefully not the last.
At the Hotel te next morning......
Howie rose out of the bed slowly. he looked across the room and saw AJ still asleep. Howie got up and headed for the bathroom. After peeing and taking a shower he exited the bathroom and got his boxers on and finished getting dressed.
Slowly AJ moaned and got up from the warm confines of the sheets.
"Morning D," AJ said.
"Good moring to you too," Howie replied.
"Did you sleep ok," Howie asked.
"Yep. slept good excpet when i first started to fall asleep. All io though tabout was Mrs. Richards and the pain she must be going through with her son not knowing who his mom is," AJ said.
"Ya this must be real hard on her," Howie agreed.
AJ got out of bed and got his shower and got dressed. Both Howie and AJ got in the elevator and headed into the restaurant of the hotel and ate breakfast. Once they finished they got a rental car and headed for the hospital.
In Dustin's Hospital Room.......
Brian slowly walked into Dustin's room. He looked over and saw Kevin snuggled against Dustin's body with Kevin's arms around Dustin.
'I wish i couldve been with Nick last night.' Brian thought. 'But i know Kelly needed him more. she needs a friend right now.'
Brian closed the door and walked over to the bed.
"Kevin.....Come on Kevin wake up," Brian said while shaking him.
"Uugghh.....Bri what is it," kevin asked.
"Come on you need to get up. I ran into Dr. Bennett in the hall. Hes gonna be checking on Dustin," Brian said.
"Oh....I guess I should get up," Kevin said.
"Ya...Id recommend that," Brian said.
Kevin slowly scooted away from Dustin and started to get up, but there was a problem. As soon as Kevin started moving Dustin turned over and grbbabe Kevin and pulled him back down.
"Looks like Dustin doesnt want you to leave," Brian said starting to laugh.
"Hey its not so funny. I know Dr. Bennett knows but it would still feel awkard if he were to walk in.
"Wait a minute....I locked the door last night. How did you get in," Brian asked.
"I came and checked on you last night when Dr. Bennett was coing back from a break. I had him open the door. Dont worry it was just me and him. So hes already seen you," Brian said.
"Oh."
Kevin tried again to get up but to no avail, Dustin just pulled him back down and wrapped his arms around him this time.
This time Kevin was determined to get up so he did the only thing he could think of to wake Dustin up. He leaned in slowly and kissed Dustin full on the lips. He forced his tounge into Dustin's mouth and swirled it around for a minute. Dustin immediately woke up and pulled Kevin towards him and began kissing back. Kevin pulled back after a few more minutes and just looked at Dustin.
"Finally your awake," Kevin joked.
"Whats that supposed to mean," Dustin asked.
"Well for the past 5 minutes ive been tryingto get out of bed. But you keep pulling me down and holding me down," Kevin said.
"Oh do i," Dustin said repositioning himself so he was ontop of Kevin.
"I dont think you should do this for 2 reasons," kevin said.
"1) Dr. Bennett will be coming in to check on you." "2) Brian is right behind you."
"Hi Dustin. glad to see you up and about," Brian said laughing.
"Hi Brian," Dustin said while sliding off of Kevin and blushing.
As soon as he was getting ready to speak Dr. Bennett came in the room.
"Hello Dustin. How are you this morning," Dr. Bennett asked.
"Im good thank you," Dustin replied.
"Do you remember anything. Family, Friends," Dr. Bennett asked.
"I remember kevin. and......and.
There was a pause. Dustin looked like he was thinking intently. For a few minutes he didnt say anything, but then he came back and remembered something.
"Jeff......I remember Jeff," he said.
"Jeff," Kevin asked. "He was your friend that moved right," Kevin asked.
"Yep. thats him," Dustin replied.
"Well what made you remember him," Dr. Bennett asked.
"I dont know. he just popped into my head," Dustin replied.
Andrea slowly walked into the room.
"Andrea," Kevin said.
"Hi Kevin," she replied.
"Doctor....how is he," she asked.
"well now he remembers Jeff," he replied.
"Kevin could I speak with you please," Andrea said.
"Sure," Kevin said while getting out of bed.
Kevin and Andrea walked into the hall outside of Dustin's room. Andrea colsed the door.
"Look Im letting you stay because the doctor recommends it. Im not letting you stay to have sex with my son," she said.
"But I...."
"Look when i walk in and your in bed i can get a pretty clear idea of what happened," she said.
"Andrea....I didnt have sex with Dustin last night. I promise. I would never do that with the condition hes in. All i did was kiss him. I swear," Kevin said.
"I believe you...and im sorry for accusing you.....But when I walked in and you were in bed with him it just made me think that. Im sorry," Andrea apologized.
"Thats ok. I forgive you," Kevin replied.
"How is Dustin doing," Andrea asked changing the subject.
"Good. he remembers Jeff now. Isnt Jeff his friend that moved," Kevin asked.
"Yes he is. He was here for the weekend. It was his grandparents 75th Wedding Anniversary," Andrea said.
"Thats nice," kevin said.
"Excuse me Andrea," Dr. Bennett said exiting Dustin's room.
"Yes Dr. Bennett," Andrea said.
"Dustin is asking for you," he said.
"Ok," Andrea said. "Excuse me Kevin."
Andrea left Kevin in the hallway and entered Dustin's room. When Brian noticed that she entered he said bye to Dustin and walked out. He joined Kevin in the hall and they walked towards the lounge.
"Yes Dustin....what is it," Andrea asked.
"Mom.....I wanna go home," he said.
"Do you remember me honey," she asked hopefully.
"No.....but i want too," he replied.
"Please take me home," he said again.
"I will," she said.
"Ill be right back. Im going to go talk to Dr. Bennett," she told Dustin.
"Ok....Ill be here," he said jokingly.
"Well I hope so," she replied laughing.
"Its not like i can go anywhere," he said.
Andrea left Dustin's room and began here search for Dr. Bennett. She checked the lounge to see if he might be talking with Kevin. Since only Kevin and Brian were in there she was getting ready to walk out but she wnet back in and told Kevin he could go back and see Dustin. Kevin got up and walked to Dustin's room while Andrea headed for Dr. Bennett's office.
"Come in," came through the door.
"Dr. Bennett, am i disturbing you," Andrea asked.
"No not at all. Please come in," he repleid.
Andrea came in and shut the door.
"Please sit down," Dr. Bennett told her.
"Thank you," she replied while sitting.
"Is there something wrong," he asked.
"Well I was wondering....would it be possible for me to take Dustin home today?" she asked.
"Well he is beginning to remember things. I guess you colud take him home this afternoon," Dr. Bennett replied.
"Good. Thank you Doctor, for everything," Andrea replied.
"Your welcome," he replied.
Andrea got up and walked out of Dr. Bennetts office. She was happy that her son was finally getting out of the hospital. But she was also worried. The only people he remembered so far was Kevin and Jeff. With Jeff gone that only leaves Kevin.
'Dustin will no doubt expect me to let Kevin come home with him' Andrea thought.
'I suppose it wouldnt hurt....just as long as James doesnt find out.' she continued thinking.
Andrea boarded the elevator and hit the 2nd floor button. The ride was quick and she was on the 2nd floor heading for Dustin's room.
When she got to his door she could see Kevin sitting next to him and holding Dustin's hand while they talked.
'Ill have to warn them about that,' she thought.
"Hey Dustin....how are you feeling," Andrea asked as she entered the room.
"Good.....Mom," Dustin replied.
"Do you remember me yet honey," she asked.
"No but i think it might help if i call you mom. do you mind," he asked.
"Of course not," she repleid.
"Umm, Kevin? I have a concern about the 2 of you," she said adamently.
"yes," Kevin asked.
"Umm....I think you should be careful about public displays. I mean i could see you holding his hand....And I certainly dont mind.....but if there was a reporter who saw it.....well they would find a way to blow it out of porportion. Do you understand," she asked.
"Yes i do....Im sorry," he said.
"You dont have to apologize. Its just a warning for the future," she replied.
"Ok....thanks," he said.
"Now that that is out of the way i have some good new Dustin," Andrea spoke.
"Whats that," he asked.
"Dr. Bennett is releasing you this afternoon. Ill be taking you home," she said.
At first Dustin was happy to be going home but he soon realized that she might not let Kevin come too.
"Kevin id like you to come too. If you dont mind that is," Andrea quickly added.
"Id love too," kevin replied.
"Good," Andrea replied.
Andrea left the room and proceeded to the front desk to begin filling out release papers for Dustin. Kevin helped Dustin get dressed in a pair of his clothes that Kelly brought by. Then Kevin helped Dustin out the hall and down to his waiting mother and sister.
They got downstairs and saw that a big crowd had appeared outside the lobby.
"What are all these people doing here," Dustin asked confused.
"You mean you dont remember," Kevin asked.
"Kevin...I have amnesia im lucky that i remember you," Dustin chuckled.
"Thats true. Well then now is as good a time as any," Kevin said.
"Dustin....Im a pretty popular person," Kevin began.
"Oh really," Dustin asked.
"Ya Im in a popular band called the Backstreet Boys. Brian my cousin is in it too," Kevin replied.
"I see," Dustin responded.
"So i gather all these people are here because your here," Dustin asked.
"Most likely," Kevin replied. "But I dont care about them....All i care about is that you get better," Kevin added.
"Ok....and thank you for telling me," Dustin responded.
Slowly Dustin and Kevin walked towards the front doors to the hospital. When they got there millions of flashes went off as they stepped out of the door.
Reporters were holding up microphones at Kevin's face asking questions waiting for him to answer, but all he did was grab me by the shoulder and pull me through and to my awaiting ride.
The reporters were obviously upset that he wouldnt talk. You think they would have the decency to leave him alone when they see he his helping someone out of the hospital. But they dont. Oh well
"Well were here," Andrea said after the ride from the hospital.
"Cool," Dustin replied.
Kevin helped Dustin out and up to the door.
"Home sweet home," Andrea said walking in the house.
Dustin was in aw when he stepped in his home. The foyer had a small closet and steps that led up to the second floor. Through the hall was the living room on the left and a bathroom. Then there was a den which was also a guest bedroom.
"This is where you can stay Kevin," Andrea said.
"Ok," kevin said.
He figured it wouldnt be the best thing for him to argue about wanting to sleep in Dustin's room with him. so he shrugged it off, Dustin however didnt.
"No Kevin wont sleep in here," Dustin interrupted.
"What," Andrea said.
"Kevin will be sleeping in my room," Dustin said.
"WHAT?" Andrea screamed.
"You heard me. Kevin will sleep with me. You know that we are in love, so please dont fuss over it," Dustin said.
"Dustin maybe shes right. Ill sleep down here," Kevin said coming into the conversation.
"But....," Dustin began.
"No buts," Kevin said while putting his finger up to Dustin's lips.
"Oh fine," Dustin said.
"Good now that that is dealt with...Dustin Ill show you where you will be sleeping," Andrea said.
Andrea led her Dustin, Kelly, and Kevin up the stairs.
"Dustin this is my room," Kelly said pointing to the first door on the right.
"And this is the bathroom," Andrea said. "And your room is right here," she added while opening the door.
Dustin was in aw when he saw his room. It was fairly large and nice. He had a Futon bed that was currently in a couch position. across from his bed was a small Tv stand where his Tv and VCR was. There was a dresser nest to his window where his stero was. Then on the opposite wall was his closet. and away from his bed was a small desk with a laptop on it.
"I have my own computer," Dustin asked dumbfoundedly.
"Not really. Its mine actually. I hardly use it though so its always in here," Andrea replied.
"So i guess it is yours," she said.
"Cool," Dustin replied.
"Listen if you dont mind id like to get some rest. Im pretty tired," Dustin said.
"Of course honey," Andrea replied. "Just holler of you need anything," she added.
"Alright," he responded.
Slowly everyone started to wlak out of Dustin's room
"Kevin could you stay for a while," Dustin asked.
"Sure," Kevin replied.
As soon as Kelly and Andrea left Kevin shut the door. He then walked back over to Dustin.
"What is it??? Is something wrong," kevin asekd worriedly.
"No. I just wanna spend some real time alone with you thats all," Dustin said tossing Kevin onto his bed.
"Oh really," Kevin said while Dustin hopped ontop of him.
"You know I dont think your mom would like what she sees if she were to walk in," kevin said.
"Your probably right," Dustin replied. "Oh well!"
Dustin pulled Kevin close to him and wrapped his arms around Kevin. He then brought his lips to kevin's and they met gently. The kiss lasted only for a few seconds before Dustin pulled back and spoke.
"I love you," Dustin said.
"I love you too." Kevin replied.
Kevin then pulled Dustin close and kissed agian. The kiss was longer and had passion in it. They must have been kissing for a long time because the next thing they know is that Andrea is knocking on the door telling them to come down and get some dinner.
"Wow! have we been kissing this whole time," Dustin asked.
"Looks like it. I rather enjoyed it. Did you," Kevin asked.
"You know it," Dustin replied.
Dustin slowly rose off of Kevin and helped Kevin up. They left Dustin's room and headed for the bathroom to straighten up after there activities. After that was taken care of Kevin and Dustin walked downstairs and into the ktichen to see Andrea pointing to the dining room telling them that is where dinner was. Being a polite man Kevin asked if there was anything he could do to help but she said no and that she had it all taken care of.
"There you are," Brian said as Kevin entered the Dining Room.
"Cuz, what are you doing here," Kevin asked.
"Getting ready to eat dinner. Whats it look like," he asked.
"Shutup smart ass," Kevin said.
"Ok. So what have you 2 been doing upstairs," Brian pried.
"Probably the same thing Kelly and I would have been doing if we were in her room," Nick said as he came in the room.
"Geeze. Nick you scared me," Kevin said.
"Sorry," Nick apologized.
"Thats ok," Kevin answered.
"Ok everyone have a seat," Andrea said.
She brought in the last plate of food and sat down.
"Does anyone wanna pray or do you want me too," Andrea asked.
"I will," Brian said.
Brain said his prayer and everyone said Amen as he finished.
"Ok dig in guys," Andrea said.
As soon as she said that the guys did just what she said. They filled their plates and pashed the dishes that they already had some food of.
They had a lite conversation during dinner. After dinner Kevin and Brian help clean up while Dustin, Kelly, and Nick went into the living room.
As soon as the dishes were done Kevin, Brian, and Andrea joined the others in the living room.
"Kevin come sit here," Dusitn said getting up.
"Ok," Kevin responded.
As soon as Kevin sat down Dustin sat down in his lap.
"Oh, arent we jumpy," Kevin joked.
"Yep," Dustin replied.
Andrea walked in and saw Dustin sitting on Kevin's lap. At first she looked angry but she didnt stay angry and sat down in the chair across from Dustin.
They talked well into the next morning and Kelly left for bed. Then Nick and Brian left for the hotel. Kevin and Dustin got up and headed for Dustin's room.
"Oh Kevin im so tired," Dustin said while laying down on his bed.
"Will you lay here with me until i fall asleep," Dustin asked.
"Sure," Kevin replied.
Kevin flipped of the light switch and crawled into Dustins bed. He put his arm around Dustin and pulled him close to him.
"Goodnight Dustin," Kevin said giving him a kiss.
"Goodnight Kevin," Dustin replied snuggling closer to Kevin.
The two slowly drifted off to sleep.
TBC
Thanx for reading. I'm sorry it took so long to get this chapter out. Its been pretty hectic lately. I promise that it wony take this long during the summer. Once again comments go to CJ_NM@hotmail.com