Disclaimer: This story is entirely fictional and in no way implies that Howie, AJ or Brian of the Backstreet Boys are gay. Also if homosexual sex and relationships offend you or go against a law in your residence then READ NO FURTHER!
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My Night With Howie D. Part 10 by: CJ
So there we were, just me and Howie, sitting on an empty beach with the waves crashing and the moon lighting the sand. It was incredibly romantic setting and yet we were sitting apart and not looking or talking to the other. I turned to say something and he got up and walked away. As he walked toward the condo and I felt the tears find there way down my cheek, I thought about how this had all started with just a simple trip.
We had arrived here with romantic expectations, but in only a weeks time it had come to this. It all started back in Orlando.........
The Backstreet Boys tour was finished. The guys had a month off. Total free time: no studio dates, no appearances, nothing. After I had wrapped the movie I had joined the guys and traveled with them. This proved to be a good thing because during the last month me and Howie had needed each other. It seemed that no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't get out from under the shadow of Jesse. As for Howie, he was going through his own personal problems. So we had decided that when the tour ended we would go away, just the two of us and relax. And as luck would have it, my uncle was going out of country for two months and offered his condo in Monterey to us.
So there we were. The Backstreet Boys and their pet movie star at the airport. They guys had come to say goodbye. They would be joining during the week for Howie's birthday, though he knew nothing about it. While he was on the phone one last time with his parents, I was getting the third degree from Kevin.
"Are you sure about this Craig? Why don't you guys just wait and we can have the jet called up."
"Kevin, I told you we'll be fine, we came through the airport and no one recognized us, so we should be able to do the plane, besides when we get to California, there will be someone there for us." I said.
"Alright, I just hope your prepared for it if you two are recognized. And remember, NO public displays of affection." he said with the hint of a smile.
"Yes sir!" I said and saluted him.
We laughed and he hugged. AJ came up and joined in.
"Now remember, you gotta do Disney and ALL the parks and only then can you go Vegas and get married! But tell us which casino so we can gamble while you say 'I Do'!"
"I'll try AJ, but wouldn't you be hearbroken??" I joked.
"Yes, but I suppose Howie is the better man." he threw back.
"Howie's the better man for what?" Howie asked as he came up behind AJ.
Not missing a beat AJ turned and threw his arm around me and declared," Your the better man for his love Howie, I want him, but I bow down to you because I can't compete with your charms! All I have is my craziness!"
With that they started a shoving match which Nick and Brian had to join. Soon it was a dogpile of screams and laughter. I looked over at Kevin and he smiled and nodded and together we joined in the pile. We were so involved that we didn't notice the stewardess come up until she cleared her throat. We all got up and straightened ourselves up and tried not to laugh too much.
"Your worse than my two year old twins! And here I wass hoping it would change as they got older." she said.
We all cracked up and she gave us a mock glare.
"Seriously, the flight is boarded and Mr. Dorough and Bingham need to board now."
With that we grabbed our bags and after a group hug we followed Sandra to the plane. We both had on shades and baseball caps and had dressed down. Howie snuck his hand into mine and I squeezed it and gave him a smile. We boarded the plane and were seated. We were right at the front so no one would see us. Feeling safe we pulled off our shades and smiled at each other. Howie leaned over and whispered,
"I want to kiss you, but I know that guy next to us would freak"
I laughed and resisted the urge to kiss him, instead I took his hand. Then the stewardess walked up and gave us a funny look. Howie handled it with ease though.
"This?" he asked and raised our hands,"well you see my friend here is deathly afraid of flights and its all I can do to keep him from running into the cockpit like a screaming maniac!"
With that she avoided eye contact with me and asked Howie what we would like to drink. After she had given us our drinks and walked off I smacked him across the chest.
"Thanx, now I look like the lunatic!"
"Yeah but your MY lunatic," he said and gave me a quick kiss on the lips.
I smiled and settled back in my seat. Howie kept hold of my hand and watched the inflight movie while I looked out the window. Soon my eyes got heavy and I felt myself falling asleep. Flying always does that to me. Next thing I knew, Howie was gently shaking me and telling me we were landing. I woke up and made sure I was belted. After the plane had landed the stewardess who thought I was loony led us to the exit and when we reached it turned and gave us a hard look.
"Your Craig Bingham aren't you??"
"Umm yeah."
"Oh my, I saw Cruel Summer with my brother and after that movie, it gave him the courage the come out to our family! I just wanted to let you know that you are a wonderful actor and very inspiring for other young gay males."
Another stewardess was awaiting us so after giving her a quick autograph we walked with the other one to the next gate.
"Wow! I don't know if I should feel insulted or not, she recognized you and not me!"
"Craig....hellooo earth to Craig!" Howie said waving his hand in front of my face.
"Excuse me, Mr. Dorough, Mr. Bingham? Your flight has been delayed for twenty minutes, if you would like I can show you to the VIP lounge?" the stewardess said.
"Nah, thats okay we made it this far, we'll sit over near the gate." Howie responded and pulled me in that direction.
As soon as we were out of her earshot he stopped and turned to me.
"What's wrong?"
"Howie, she knew about me! She knew!"
"Okay, Craig, its not the end of the world, so what if one stewardess knows?"
"No, you don't get it, she knew and she had no problem! Remember, Jeff's big thing is that my audience won't accept it right? Well what did she just do?"
"Okay, but that doesn't mean everyone will. You have to.....fuck it what am I saying. This is great Craig! It means that you can do what you want to now. I am behind you 100%!"
With that we walked over to the gate and saw that it was SWAMPED with people. We had taken off our shades and only had the hats on. Hopefully they would work.
"Oh my god its CRAIG BINGHAM and HOWIE D!!!!!"
And then there was always the mob scene. But before the shrieking girls could reach us the airport security came out in full force. Seems our stewardess HAD know what she was talking about and had us tailed!
We let the guards calm everyone down and did an impromptu signing while we all waited for our flight. Luckily everyone was kewl and we had alot done when the flight was called. We all loaded and were en route to Moneterey. This time Howie fell asleep. I sat there with his head upon my shoulder and I thought about what had gone on. My thought were racing a mile a minute and if I went on even the slightest it could change my career forever. I was so deep in these thoughts that when the "fasten seatbelt" light went on I was surprised. I had spent the whole flight in thought! I woke Howie up and this time when we got off the plane, our man was waiting for us with a limo and the bags already stowed inside.
"Mr. Dorough, Mr. Bingham, I am Joel your chauffeur. I was asked by your agent to be at your beck and call whenever you need transportation."
"Thank you Joel, but if you really want to make us happy, call us Howie and Craig, okay" Howie said.
"No problem, Howie." he said and opened the dooor for us. We climbed in and settled ourselves. Howie draped his legs across mine and put his arm around me. Joel got in and started the limo and asked where we would like to go.
"Just straight to the condo Joel, its 3 am!" I exclaimed.
"Actually Craig, its only midnight here and thats when the clubs get going." Joel responded.
"Maybe tomorrow night Joel, me and Craig need to get some sleep."
"No problem."
THe rest of the drive flew by and we arrived at the condo. It was kewl, it was right on the beach and had killer landscaping. The condo itself was two stories with five bedrooms total. We went in and helped Joel carry in our bags. Once we were settled Joel left, but first made sure we had his cell and pager number. After he left Howie turned to me and smile seductively.
"Wait a minute, first let me show you the room we're staying in." I said, knowing I was frustrating the hell out of him.
I led him up the stairs and showed him the next to biggest room. It had a king size bed with many, many pillows and the adjoining bathroom had a whirlpool tub.
"Okay, its great Craig, but all I really want right now is you." he said hungrily.
Who was I too stop him??
He came up to me and pulled me tightly to him and gave me a deep intense kiss. His hand roamed across my back and started pulling up my shirt. He worked his hands into my jeans and beneath my briefs and started fondling my ass. My cock was gettig harder and harder as he did this and ground his hips against mine. Then, the phone rang.
"Ignore it" he murmured from my neck.
"Hold up it may be important." I said and pulled away to pick up the phone.
"Hello?" "Craig? Good your there, I just wanted to call and let you know that there is a slight change in your plans." Jeff said. "What! Oh man Jeff for an agent you sure do pick the wrong times!" I said and looked to Howie.
He glared at me and walked out the door.
"Jeff look can we discuss this tomorrow? I am kind of busy right now." "No we can't becaue YOU need to be here in my office tomorrow." "WHY?" "Because they are taping a three part of episode of 'Guys' and you need to review the scripts and contract." "Wait....what script, what contract? I thought I was out of this Jeff?" "Nope, Brad wants you as part of this trilogy. I can't go into detail, but it is bringing Aric back and then having him disappear with Adam and Emily." "Wait, you mean Drew and Shana?" "Yep they are starring in a new movie and need the time away also, so Brad wants to do this with all three of you. It will be a cliffhanger for the month that baseball takes over and when it returns you and they will be out for awhile. The new contract has you appearing when you have time between movies."
While Jeff was telling me this Howie came back in the room with our bags and laid on the bed. I sat on the edge thinking he was still pissed.
"So Jeff, does this mean ALL my free time between movies is devoted to the show then?" "Its negotiable, YOU work that out with Brad. But your popularity is up even though you aren't even on the show anymore." "Okay, well Iam getting off the phone now, so when do I need to be there?" "My office 12 noon. Joel knows where." "Oh yeah and Jeff did you get my package?" "Yeah I'll give it to ya tomorrow. Bye."
We hung up and I turned to Howie. He was fast asleep. I went to him and kissed him on the lips. He moaned and turned over. Deciding to let him sleep, I pulled back the covers and snuggled up next to him and fell asleep.
The next morning I awoke and clock said it was 11:15, so I jumped out of bed and got in the shower. While I was under the steaming hot water, I heard Howie come in the bathroom.
"Howie?" I asked.
"Yeah, what are you doing up so early?" he asked.
"I gotta be at Jeff's in 45 minutes, can you call Joel and get the limo?"
"I guess, but I thought this was supposed to be our vacation?"
"I'm sorry Howie but Jeff called and..."
"Whatever, I'll call Joel." he said and slammed the door.
I sat there with the water cascading around me and the shampoo starting to stream down my face. What had I done? Twice in the last twelve hours I had pissed him off. I knew I would have to think of something to make this up to him, but first I had to getout the shower and to Jeff's. I hurriedly finished and threw on some Guess overalls and a Bum Equipment tee. I found Howie on the balcony in his robe.
"C'mon D, get dressed." I said.
"Why?"
"Because your coming with me and then we can hit the coast."
"oh you mean you actually want to spend the day with me?"
I walked over and put my arms around him. He was tense, but loosened up. He turned to me and smiled.
"Just promise me that the whole time we are here it won't be like this, I hate fighting with you."
"I promise, we will spend it all together and NO MORE fighting." I answered.
We laughe and then hearda horn as Joel pulled up with the limo. Howie scrambled into the rooom and got dressed while Iwent down to the limo. I got out and Joel already had the door opened.
"How are you this morning Craig?" he asked.
"Pretty good Joel, I forgot how beautiful Monterey was."
"That it is, so what arethe plans for today?"
"Well I have my meeting with Jeff and if nothing else comes up, we want to get a car and drive up the coast." I said.
Then Howie came out of the condo. He was wearing baggy white shorts and a black t-shirt. It was simple but he looked so good that i wanted nothing more than to go back in the house and continue what was started the night before. But instead we got in the limo and were on our way. After about twenty minutes of back streets, Joel pulled up to a house in a very posh neighborhood. He turned off the car and got out to open our door. We got out and I wondered where we were. Iwas just about to ask when Jeff came in..shorts!! Suprising because Jeff is usually in his suit and professional looking.
"Craig, Howie, its about time you made it, I was ready to send out the search patry! Good man Joel, I knew you would get them here."
"So Jeff where is here?" I asked.
"Welcome to my humble abode. I figured since you were Monterey also we could just do this out of the home office. Now come on in." he said and led us up to the house.
We walked in and it was great the interior was done Mediterranean and everything was white and blue. We walked down the hall to his office and I saw pictures of kids. When we got in the office there were more on the desk and I picked one up.
"Hey Jeff, your son is going to be a hottie!" I joked.
"I know, what with you and yours out there I am worried." he laughed back."Just kiddding. Thats Sam and the other is my daughter Julie. They are with their mother for the week."
"Wow, Jeff I never knew you had kids! And were divorced. You know someone for the longest time and you dont really know them." I said.
"They are beautiful kids Jeff and this is a very nice house. It must be great to have them and be stable." Howie remarked.
We turned and looked at him. He had been silent the whole time. I knew that comment was loaded with a lot to point out to me. But Jeff recovered and went on.
"Well, like I told you last night. By the way I apologize for it Howie, but Brad has this brilliant idea. You know how October is the month that FOX gets taken over by sports right? Well he wants to film a three part cliffhanger right before that. It turns out that your fellow co stars have followed your steps and are doing movies."
"Yeah, you were saying something about that last night. Drew and Shana right?"
"Yes, it turns out they are doing the same as you, but want to stick with the show, so Brad called me in to see if you would want the same offer. What it consists of is you appearing in the three episodes for the cliffhanger and maybe one or two before, and then after the show returns, you appear once in awhile."
"Like the whole Europe plot Jeff? That was pretty lame."
"No! You see all I know is the basic outline. But there will be an accident and the cast will be splitup and the survivors will search for the others, being you and Shana. It will like you all got amnesia and are wandering around blindly. That way you can make appearances sparesly and its explained. And Drew will be hospitalized and therefore have very few scenes also."
"Okay, Jeff how is it YOU know so much about this?"
"Well Drew and Shana are also my clients Craig. But what this is all going to come down to is you. They are waiting for your answer."
"You mean if Craig decides he doesn't want to do this that they won't put out the plot and those other two will just be dropped." Howie asked.
"Actually Howie, yes." Jeff replied
"Wow, you hold the power now Craig," he said and squeezed my hand.
"Kewl, okay Jeff I'll do it."
With that he brought out the contract which we went over with a fine toothed comb and when I was satisfied, signed. Then he gave me the scripts. Whilehe made the call to Brad, me and Howie skimmed them.
"Wow, it has you guys in an explosion!"
"Yeah well look at this gala ball that leads up to it, it turns out my character has...a shocking secret? Jeff hold up whats this?"
Jeff turned to us with a smile.
"Remember that discussion we had back on your birthday? Well Brad is having your character come out of the closet, and with the reaction from that....you get to do what you've wanted."
I sat there shocked but Howie hugged me and smiled and I knew I was ready for whatever would happen. Jeff finished his conversation and informed me I had a meeting with Brad tomorrow. We finished up and after bullshitting for awhile took off. We were out and getting in the limo when Jeff came out and yelled to me.
"Craig, wait I need you to sign one more thing."
Howie looked at me puzzled and I almost blew it then, but I kept a straight face and ran back to the house and went to Jeffs office.
"Heres your "package" Craig." he said and handed me the black box with a smile.
I slipped it in my pocket and gave Jeff a hug. He walked me out and I got in the limo. After we took off I told Joel that we needed to go to a car rental place.
"Well, excuse me for asking Craig, but I am hired to take you and Howie wherever you need to go."
"I know Joel, but we want a car so we can go off ourselves. Dont worry your services are still needed, but this way we can get away and you can have some time off."
I saw his smile in the mirror and knew that we were okay. We arrived at the dealer and Joel left us. We went into the sales office and the cashier about fainted. But she recovered nicely and asked what she could help us with.
"Well, my friend and I were in need of a car for the week and were wondering if you had anything in the more rugged mode?" Howie asked and charmed at the same time.
"Well Mr. Dorough, we have a line of Jeeps and trucks, what would you bbe interested in." she asked.
"I think we would like the black '96 Wrangler by the door, if thats possible." I answered.
"Oh yes Mr. Bingham all I need is for you to fill out the papers and you can be on your way."
She gave us the forms and hurriedly went to the office. Howie and I sat and I started filling out the papers whiole he rubbed my leg.
"Hey, hey remember what Kev said, no public displays!" I joked.
"I know, but who's watching?"
Right as he said that the receptionist burst through the office with two others. We laughed and as I filled out the rest of the application Howie flirted. TThe funny part was I was kinda jealous. Granted it was women and I knew I had his heart, but.....
I finished and gave the stack to her and as she processed my credit card and drivers license the other two asked for our autograph and even supplied the CD covers for Howie. Finishing and getting the Jeep keys we took off and were out of the lot in no time.
We got on the highway and headed for the coast. It was only about 2 and we had the day ahead us. We first made a stop to get a bite to eat at a little Mexican cafe. Now, I have to say one of the cool thiings for being a star in Cali is that for the most part people are so jaded and see stars all the time, that you have a relatively easy time getting around. We got a table and ordered. The waitreess gave us a double take, but other than that we were left alone throughout the whole meal. After we finshed, we hopped back in the Jeep and headed fora place that my uncle had told me about.
After two hours of misguided instructions and dead ends, we found it. This little cove where the only way down was the rocky cliffside.
We made our way down laughing and sliding and when we reached bottom we gazed back at the cliff.
"Y'know Brian would have freaked!" Howie laughed.
I started to laugh and he took me in his arms and brought his lips to mine and we kissed. If there is one thing I will never get enough of, it would be his kisses. We stayed locked and only stopped to come up for breath. We took our shoes off and I rolled up my overalls and we walked hand in hand along the beach.
Nothing was being said, but at the same time it was all being said.
We made our way up the beach and sat down. Howie laid with his head in my lap and I ran my fingers through his hair and looked and him. I knew that if was going to do it, now was the perfect time.
"Howie, the past eight months have been the best and worst of my life, but you were there with me and I can't see living my life without you anymore. I have the first part of your birthday present."
He sat up and looked at me expectantly. I pulled the box from my pocket and got on one knee.
"Howie, will you marry me?"
He looked at me shocked and I was afraid he was going to laugh as it turned to a smile, but then he threw his arms around me knocking me backwards. Laying on the ground with him on top of me we kissed.
"Well is that a yes?" i asked.
"You nut, of course it is."
I took his left hand and put the gold band on his ring finger. He looked at it and then at me. Then he went on me again and we kissed more passionatley than ever before.
We sat and watched the sunset and with the days last light we made our way up the cliff and got in the Jeep. Howie took the wheel and we headed back. I laid my head against his shoulder and he put his hand upon my knee.
"You know, you promised me this morning that nothing would come between us spending the week together, but I just want to let you know that I understand how you might need to break that now, and that I understand and want you to this." he said massaging my leg.
"Howie, I am meeting with Brad tomorrow and the filming shouldn't start for awhile, so you have me, your not getting rid of me that easily."
"Have I told you how much I love you within the last hour??" he asked.
"Yeah but why dont you say it again."
"Craig James Bingham, I LOVE YOU!"
"Well, Howard Dwayne Dorough, I LOVE YOU TOO!"
"Kewl."
"Hey THAT's my line." I laughed.
"What mine is yours and whats yours is mine." he said as he held my hand.
"Hmm you know that sounds a little like marriage vows to me."
"Well I guess we can practice, right? Hey heres an idea, lets go do it now!" he said.
"Haha, what and let AJ be right? But seriously we do need to figure out when."
"When will that be?" he asked.
"I don't know, maybe when your tour is totally over?" I asked.
"Well, I hate waiting, but I love you and am ready to wait til eternity if I have to."
"Ha! After a week you would be impatient, but thank you that was sweet. Seriously Howie, I want it bad. But we are gonna have to plan this and you KNOW its gonna be big."
"Yeah what with the number of family and friends we have. But you know, there is nothing wrong with something small. We dont have to do the celebrity thing." he said." But lets talk about this when your not falling asleep on me."
"Deal. I love you."
"And I you."
He turned to me and smiled that smile. I laid securely against him and fell asleep.