Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 14:02:16 EDT
From: Bangoremail@aol.com
Subject: Jamie's Romance - Ch 24

Greetings everyone,

Here's Chapter 24.

Wow, this one turned out to be a long one.  I wanted to finish Jamie's stay
in Orlando with this chapter so it's a bit more than I usually submit in
one sitting.  I could've broken it up into two separate chapters but I
think it reads better all together.  So enjoy!

Got some great emails these last few days about the last chapter.  Thanks
to everyone who wrote and particularly to Nino, Gabriella, Adam and a few
others who I'm forgetting for their support.

Let's see...  some stories I'd like to recommend:
My Surprise Romance - Gabriella's story gets better and better
The Project - really cool
Studio in the Country - wish it would be updated soon
Brian and Me - excellent story
Search and Rescue - another great story that crosses over with Brian and
Me, boy was I surprised
Mile High Meeting - great Nick Carter story
oh and so many others.....

As usual:

This story is purely fiction and is not intended to imply anything about
the true sexuality of 'N Sync or anyone associated with their organization.
It is meant for those over the age of 18 only and those who wish to read
stories with sexual content.


******


From the last chapter:

Jamie then heard the shutting of a car door from the driveway and realized
what woke him.  He walked over to the window and noticed a strange car with
Mississippi plates in the driveway, the trunk open.  Knowing immediately
who it was he grabbed some boxers and a t-shirt from a drawer and pulled
them on as he ran out of the room and down the stairs.

He met Lance as he came into the house and threw his arms around him nearly
bringing both of them to the floor.

"Well, glad to see someone's happy to see me," Lance laughed with no real
emotion behind it.  He dropped his bags and returned Jamie's hug while
sobbing into his shoulder.


******

Jamie's Romance - Chapter Twenty-Four


Jamie held Lance for a few minutes letting him vent his emotions as he led
him to the living room.  They sat on one of the couches as Jamie comforted
him as best he could until Lance calmed enough to talk.  "Thanks, Jamie.  I
needed to do that."

Jamie leaned back against the arm and watched Lance carefully.  "We've all
been very worried about you, you know?" he said softly and with concern.
"Josh has been a wreck.  We sorta know what happened, Lance.  Your mom
called Lynn last night."


"Oh, God!" Lance sighed and he started crying again.  He sat there with his
head in his hands.  "Does Lynn know?"

"Nope, your mom didn't give any details.  Lynn knows Josh is involved
somehow and that -we- all know.  She sure tried to get us to spill but Josh
insisted that it be you that tell her.  You want to talk about what
happened?"

Lance glanced at Jamie but stayed silent.  His eyes were swollen from
crying and there were thick dark circles under them.  He swallowed and took
a deep breath.  "Well, I told my sister, Stacey, on Saturday when I took
her out to dinner.  She was so good about it that it gave me hope that
everything would be alright."

Lance leaned back into the couch fighting the memories of the past 24
hours.  "Yesterday I sat with my mom and dad after dinner to tell them.  It
took me all day to get up the courage to do it.  I told them everything
about me and about my relationship with Josh."  Tears rolled down Lance's
cheeks and Jamie squeezed his shoulder then held his hand.

Wiping his cheeks, Lance continued.  "Well, my dad got really upset and
started quoting scripture and my mom just cried.  I started getting upset
and threw back scripture at my father to counter what he was saying.  That
made him more upset and he started yelling verses at random.  My mom was
still crying but she was telling me that it was alright and that I'd
realize that I was wrong when we all calmed down."

Lance swallowed hard.  "And then I lost my temper completely.  I'm not
proud of it Jamie but I screamed at my parents that they never loved me,
that -they- were going to hell and that I hated them.  I ran to my room,
grabbed my bag and didn't look back.  I walked around town for a little
while before renting the car.  I drove all night."

Lance cried harder at that point and Jamie pulled Lance to him and hugged
him tightly.  Lance snuggled his head on Jamie's chest.

"This is so messed up, Jamie.  I just lost my family."

"Shush, no you didn't.  When your mom called she asked Josh to call her
last night."

"What?!"

Jamie nodded.  "They had a long talk.  Your mom and dad are really sorry
for how they acted wanted you to know that they still love you.  They are
very worried about you."

"They haven't disowned me?"

Jamie rubbed Lance's back.  "I honestly doubt it.  Josh said that your mom
asked us to tell you that you will always be their son no matter what.
You'll probably have to be patient with them until they can adjust to it
all and fully accept it.  You can thank Stacey, she played diplomat.  I
think they were surprised and shocked more than anything and that's why
they reacted like they did."

Lance sighed.  "What about Josh?"

"He's ok, worried sick too.  Your mom said that she was proud of your
choice.  It seems they like Josh for some odd reason," Jamie joked trying
to make Lance feel better.

"Hey, at least he's better than some mop headed freak."

"Ah, but he's my mop headed freak."

"So where's Josh?"

"He's at some place called the compound with Joey.  We're gonna see them
for lunch."  Lance nodded against his chest.

"So how are you and Justin?"  Lance's voice was very soft and fading.

"I think we're gonna be alright.  Wait... no, I know we're alright," Jamie
said happily.  He looked down at Lance and saw he had fallen asleep cuddled
up to him.  Jamie smiled and got comfortable and quickly followed.

------


Something was brushing his forehead and cheeks.  Was he dreaming or was
this real?  Still mostly asleep, Jamie tried to move but couldn't,
something was holding him down.  The stroking stopped and he felt light
kisses around his temple.  He opened his eyes to look right into some
beautiful blue ones.

"Morning, sweet pea."  Justin moved down to kiss him on the lips.

Jamie wrapped his arms around Justin's neck to hold him there.  "Mmmmm,
morning," he answered when they broke apart.  "What time is it?"

"It's almost 8:30.  How long have you been down here?"

"Lance got in around 5."  Jamie yawned.  "He drove all night.  Here, help
get him off me, we'll let him sleep some more."

Justin lifted Lance by the shoulders as Jamie got out from under him then
lowered Lance back down on the couch.  He sighed and shifted but didn't
wake.

"Poor thing, he's exhausted."  Jamie rubbed Lance's back until he was
breathing deeply.

"Is he alright?"

Jamie nodded.  "He will be once he gets some sleep.  I told him all that's
been going on.  He has some talking to do with his parents, but I think
it'll work out."

"Good."  Justin grabbed Jamie's hand and led him to the stairs.

"JuJu, are you ok?"

"Ya, I'm fine except that I really need to take a shower."  He smirked at
Jamie.  "I'm kind of gunky.  Why?"

Jamie smirked at Justin playfully.  "You're just walking a little funny,
that's all," he teased.

Justin laughed.  "All your doing, babe," he said as he leaned over and
kissed Jamie.  "And completely worth it."

They headed into the bathroom.  "Shower or bath?" Jamie asked.

"Bath," Justin said without thinking, "very hot and lots of bubbles.  I
-am- a little sore."

They stripped as the tub filled then settled into the hot water.  After
washing and lathering each other they cuddled against the side.  Justin
partially lay on Jamie who cradled him in his arms.

Justin sighed happily, enjoying the feeling of being held by Jamie.
"Jamie, have you thought much about the future?"

"You mean when you go on tour in May?"

"No, I mean like years from now."

Jamie thought for a minute.  "Well, I figured I would fall in love and
settle down.  Maybe adopt a kid or two and live happily ever after.  You?"

"That sounds just perfect to me if it's with you," Justin replied snuggling
down into Jamie's arms.

At 9:30 they were in the kitchen finishing a light breakfast when Justin's
cell phone rang.  Jamie cleared the dishes as Justin took the call.

"So what was that all about?" Jamie asked when Justin pocketed his phone.

Justin looked at Jamie closely before kissing him.  "How would you like to
go look at a house with me?"

Jamie blinked at him.  "Um, ya, I guess.  When did you decide to buy a
house?"

"Before we went to New York I was looking at some places.  I wasn't all
that serious about it, but with what happened with my mom I think it's
about time to get a place of my own."

"And the call?"

"That call was my real estate agent reminding me I still had the key to one
I didn't have a chance to see before we left.  From what I read, this is
the best of the group and I'd like you to be there when I look at it."

Jamie blushed.  "I would love to."

Justin smiled.  "Good, I want you to have some say in this since it would
be 'our' house."

Jamie beamed at Justin and a tear ran down his cheek.  Justin kissed it
away lovingly.  They left a note for Lance that they would be back and to
wait for them before heading out.  It turned out that it wasn't that far
from Lance's place.

The house was very nice indeed.  It was a typical Floridian on a large plot
of land in a quiet neighborhood.  The oversized living room had a fireplace
and led to a country style kitchen with a large dining area.  Up a half
flight of stairs was the master suite and a guest room.  Downstairs under
that was a family/game room and a another room for an office.  The laundry
room off the kitchen led into a 3 car garage.  The backyard was large and
very private with fences and tall hedges.

They stood by the kidney shaped pool holding hands.  "So what do you
think?" Jamie finally asked.

Justin chuckled.  "I was just gonna ask you the same thing."  He took both
of Jamie's hands and looked him in the eyes.  "I like it.  Could you be
happy here with me?"

Tears sprang to Jamie's eyes.  "I would be happy anywhere with you,
sweetie, but yes, this is perfect."

Justin pulled Jamie to him and kissed him forcefully.  The broke apart
panting and licking their lips.  "You make me so happy, sweet pea."  They
hugged again and caressed each other sharing soft kisses.

They looked through all the rooms again.  "Only a few things need to be
done, it really is almost perfect," Justin said, agreeing with Jamie's
earlier opinion.  "I'll need to get one of the garden tubs like Lance has
and of course I'll have to have a hot tub put in."

"You know, a country style porch with a porch swing on the back would be
really nice too," Jamie suggested.

Justin kissed him in response.  "Whatever you want, you'll have it."

"You know, I've always dreamed of being able to say that I lived in two
places."

Justin chuckled at him.  "It does have a certain appeal, doesn't it?"

Jamie smiled as Justin pulled out his cell phone and locked the front door.
He called the real estate agent and told him to put through the paperwork
and send it to Johnny.

He pocketed the phone as he got in the car.  "The paperwork is ready to go.
I should be able to sign it this afternoon at the compound then the house
is -ours-."  Justin made sure to emphasize that one word.  Jamie caught it
and held his hand and squeezed.

"That's quick."

"It's been empty for a long time because of it's size, everyone is looking
for something bigger.  Plus I guess they're eager to see it off the market.
I don't have to worry about a mortgage or anything like that, so there's no
bank involved complicating the sale."

Jamie stared at Justin as he started the car.  "Justin, I know you guys are
very successful, but just how much money -do- you have?" he asked, slightly
nervous at the question.  "No, you don't have to answer that," he said
quickly before Justin could respond, "it's none of my business."

Justin cupped Jamie's cheek with one hand.  "You have a right to know.
We're together now and I have no secrets.  The media was right about us not
getting alot out of this under Transcon.  We -were- being paid more than
enough to live comfortably just not what we felt was fair.  The royalties
from the first album are still coming in plus the group got $25 million
from the lawsuit.  With that, the stock market and my salary, minus what I
used to start the foundation, I think my net worth is around 2 million."

Jamie gawked at Justin not being able to comprehend that kind of money.

"Sweet pea, you can close your mouth."

"I'm sorry, I never imagined it was that much, it's just so surprising."

"To you and me both, babe."

------


Just before noon Jamie, Justin and Lance entered the compound through the
side door by the recording studios.

"We'll give you the full tour after lunch but this is it."

They walked down the hall pointing out some things to Jamie when suddenly a
door opened and they collided with JC who was quickly leaving one of the
studios.  Lance hung back beside the open door and JC didn't see him right
away.

"Oh, sorry guys.  I forgot my cell phone upstairs and I was gonna try Lance
again before lunch."

"Why don't you use mine," Lance offered.  JC's eyes got real big and
whooped! in delight has he pulled Lance into a crushing hug.

"Josh, I can't breath," Lance wheezed.  JC eased up but didn't let go of
him.  With tears in his eyes he pulled Lance to him more gently and soundly
kissed him.  Jamie and Justin smiled at them and let them have the moment.

"Do you think we look like that?" Justin nudged Jamie after watching for a
minute.

Jamie shook his head.  "Nah, we're much cuter."

JC and Lance broke their kiss and stuck their tongues out at them laughing.
"In your dreams, Curly," JC teased.

"Yup, awake or asleep that's all I see," he lovingly said has he ran his
hand through Jamie's hair.

"Eww," Lance said making a sick face, "too much cheese."

"And he can keep bringing it on," Jamie smiled as he leaned on Justin's
shoulder.

They continued to the dining room and found Chris, Joey and Johnny talking
over a bag of potato chips.

"Lance!!" Chris yelled nearly jumping over the table to hug his friend.
Joey joined the hug.  "Ok, group hug," Chris called and Justin and JC
joined them.  Jamie and Johnny shook hands in greeting and hung back
watching with smiles.

"Hey, something's missing here." Joey called.  They all looked around and
stared at Jamie and Johnny.  Joey went over and grabbed Johnny's arm while
Chris grabbed Jamie and pulled them both into the hug.  Jamie could feel
Justin behind him.  "Johnny you know better," Chris admonished.  "Jamie,
when group hug is called it's for everyone, our whole family and those we
love, not just the group.  And you definitely fit into the 'one we love'
category," he added putting his arm around his shoulder and kissing him on
the cheek.

"Thanks Papa."

"Lance," Joey prompted.

Lance cleared his throat.  "Lord, please bless this gathering of family and
all the works they do together.  See them safe and free from all strife.
Amen."

"Amen," everyone replied.

"Ok, let's eat!" Joey cried.

They all grabbed plates and got their lunches.  When Chris stood aside and
started laughing madly, everybody looked at him like he lost his mind.

"Hey, Justin, you doing ok?" he finally asked getting himself under
control.  Poor Justin didn't see it coming.  Jamie reached over to touch
his arm but was too late to stop him.

"I'm fine, Chris, why?"

"Oh, only asking, you're walking kinda funny."

The whole room lost it.  JC just smiled while Lance hid his snickers under
his hand.  Johnny chuckled and shook his head.  Both Joey and Chris were on
the floor doubled over.  They all looked at the couple.

Jamie was beet red with embarrassment but was laughing too.  Justin got
really pale his mouth hanging open trying to come up with something to say.
Jamie reached over and pulled him into the seat next to him by a belt loop.

"It's ok, JuJu," he whispered in his ear, "we had fun and that's all that
matters."  Justin smiled and kissed Jamie on the forehead before turning to
Chris with a smile and smug satisfied expression.

After they had all sat down and eaten some of their lunch Johnny spoke.  "I
thought I'd meet with Jamie and Justin in private and then after, discuss
it as a group, but I don't see any reason why we can't do it all at once.
If it's ok with you, Jamie."

"Sure, Johnny."

The guys tensed not knowing what Johnny had on his mind, but several topics
came to mind none of them pleasant.

"I asked to meet with Jamie because I find we have a small problem."

Justin sucked air through his teeth and Jamie paled.  The others sat
straight in their chairs.  Johnny noticed the tension and laughed.  "You
boys are way too easy and strung tighter than a guitar.  Relax, y'all.
This is actually sorta good news."

They all visibly relaxed.  Justin let the breath he was holding go and held
Jamie's hand.  "So what's up then,?" he asked.

"It hasn't been general knowledge but Kevin's wife is pregnant."  The room
erupted into howls and hoots, cheering for the friend K-Toonz.  "And she's
due at around the first of August."  The cheering ended abruptly everyone
knowing that this -was- a problem.

Lance was the first to respond.  "How much will this affect the tour?
Isn't the last date the thirtieth of July?"

Johnny nodded now becoming serious.  "Kevin asked for a six week paternity
leave, the first two weeks overlap the tour.  Liz has been having a rough
time so far and the doctors think that her last month will be pretty
touchy.  Kevin has advised us there's a possibility that he could be gone
for most of July.  At this point moving dates around is just not possible."

"So what do we do now?" Chris asked.

"It's really up to you guys.  Kevin and I talked on Friday and decided that
we'd suggest using a sub for the time he was gone."

This was answered by groans around the room but they all reluctantly agreed
that this was the only way to do it.  Replacing K-Toonz for the entire tour
was just not going to happen.  Jamie now knew why Johnny wanted to talk to
him and by the looks of the faces around the room only Lance had come to
the same conclusion.

"So," Johnny continued, "we made some... well, alot of phone calls to see
if we could get a short list of people that could fill his shoes."  He
paused seeing that both Jamie and Lance had gotten it but the others were
just sitting there dumbly.

"So what did you come up with, Johnny?" Joey asked.

"We got about five names and ruled out two because we knew they were
already busy and on contract with Backstreet.  From the other three one
name came highly recommended with many of the people we talked to and we
think he'll be acceptable to you guys as well.  I just hope he's available
and willing."  Johnny winked at Jamie.

"So who is it?" Chris asked getting frustrated.

"How do you feel about being on call for the entire tour and playing for
the last two weeks of shows, Jamie?"

Every head turned to Jamie in shock except for Lance who grinned at his
friend.  Jamie blushed under the stares.

"I'm really honored, Johnny, that you and Kevin think so highly of me.  I
met him about a year ago at a symposium in New York.  Guess I made a better
impression than I thought."

Justin beamed at his boyfriend with pride.  He wrapped his arms around his
shoulders with joy.  Everyone else whistled and applauded.

"Well, if you guys aren't sure then I can find someone else..." Johnny let
the thought trail off and suddenly found himself being pelted with napkins.

"Don't you dare!" JC laughed.  "Perfect choice."

"You know, Jamie, you're making quite a name for yourself with your studio
work in New York.  That's what really got you this gig.  You have a
promising career ahead of you and I hope you'll do this.  It will be great
for us and it will look great on your resume."

"I'll seriously consider it, Johnny."

Johnny nodded.  "I'll have the paperwork for you before you leave.  Look it
over and call me if you have any questions."

Jamie nodded smiling.  "Sure will."

"Well, that's it really.  Nothing else that can't wait."  He handed Justin
an envelope.  "This came from that real estate agent.  It just needs your
John Hancock."

Justin took it and passed it to Lance.  "Scoop, would you read it over real
quick.  You're good at that."

Lance smiled.  "Sure, no prob."

JC turned to Justin.  "So you gonna buy one of those houses?"

Justin nodded.  "Yup.  As soon as I sign this, get it into the agent and
pay, it's all mine."

"Looks good to me, great price too," Lance said as he handed the papers
back.

Justin signed them and gave them to Johnny.  "Will you take care of it
Johnny?"

"Sure will.  I'll have someone drop this off with a check this afternoon
and set you up with some home owners insurance.  I bet you could move in
this weekend if you wanted if you get the utilities hooked up."

"This deserves a celebration." Chris said.

"How about dinner at -our- house, 6 o'clock" Lance offered leaning his head
on JC's shoulder.  JC kissed his forehead.

"Sounds like a plan," Joey said happily.

Everyone agreed and went their separate ways.  Joey and Chris left to do
some errands and agreed to pick up the groceries for dinner.  Lance and JC
disappeared somewhere while Justin gave Jamie the grand tour.  Justin
showed him every nook and cranny of the compound kissing him every chance
he got.

They found Lance and JC some time later in the same studio JC was using
earlier.  Lance sat with his head on JC's shoulder.  They were listening to
the tracks JC was working on.

"Hey, Scoop, can we take your car?  We have some errands to do," Justin
asked.

"Sure, we'll see you back at the house.  Have fun."  Lance tossed the keys
to Justin.

Before they left they picked up Jamie's paperwork from the office and were
off.

"This is pretty exciting about you playing in the band, sweetie.  It's
gonna be so fun!"

"Justin, are you sure this is ok with you?"

"Of course, I think it's great."  Justin caught the slight tone Jamie used.
"What are you thinking?"

"I don't know."  Jamie sighed.  "I just don't want anyone to think that I'm
sponging off of you.  This is just what your mother was talking about."

Justin smiled at Jamie.  "Don't you worry, I'll deal with my mother, and
nobody thinks that or will.  You heard Johnny, they picked you because
everybody recommended you and I didn't have anything to do with it."

"So you don't think that being your boyfriend gave me a little edge over
anybody else," Jamie commented a little irritated.

Justin sighed realizing this was a sore spot for him.  "Listen, Jamie.  I
know Johnny and K-Toonz and they wouldn't ever think of doing that.  They
were looking for the best they could find and they're always very stubborn
about that.  For example, Josh's brother Tyler wanted to be a techie last
summer so bad he could taste it but Johnny wouldn't let him because he was
only 17.  They wouldn't bend the rules just because he was related to one
of us."

"Ok, I believe you, babe.  I'm just finding it hard to believe they asked
me."

"I'm not surprised, sweet pea.  You're so talented how could they not
choose you.  So you gonna do it?"

"You really want me too, don't you?"

"Of course I do, but it's your decision.  I'll stand by you no matter what
you decide.  And besides I expect you to be on tour with us off and on
anyway."

Jamie smiled at Justin and put his hand on his thigh as they drove.  "Ok,
then," he said after a moment, "count me in."

Justin reached down and held his hand.

------


They spent the next 2 hours at a large furniture outlet.  Jamie was picking
out some couches when Justin pulled him to the bed displays.

"Look at this," he said excitedly, pointing to a large sleigh bed.

"I like it.  It's great!"  Justin beamed at Jamie's praise.

Before they left they had chosen the bed, a nice wooden dining set, two
white couches with matching loveseat and chair, two overstuffed sofa beds,
a regular double bed and assorted end tables, night tables and bookcases.
Justin paid for the whole lot and arranged to have it all delivered at the
end of the week.

They headed to Lance's a little tired but happy to have done such mundane
chores together.  The act of jointly furnishing this house had cemented
their relationship even more and they both felt it.

------


Dinner was over and Justin was helping Jamie load the dishwasher while they
both sipped some wine.  Chris and Joey were downstairs drinking beer and
playing foosball while Lance and JC spent some time talking privately in
the living room.

"Hey, sweet pea, once Joe and Chris go home and Lance and Josh go to bed
how about a little hot tub time?" Justin asked with a kiss.

"You remember what happened when we did that last night, don't you?"

Justin smirked at him.  "I'm counting on it."

Jamie's face flushed as he felt himself getting aroused at the prospect He
pulled Justin to him and they started kissing.  Justin put his hands under
Jamie's shirt and ran his fingertips up and down his spine making him
shiver.

"Hey, hey, no sex in the kitchen," Chris yelled good naturedly,
interrupting them.

Jamie was leaning against the counter catching his breath as Justin slapped
Chris' shoulder.  "You're just jealous 'cause Dani had to go home this
morning."

"Ya?  And your point is?" he laughed.  He grabbed a couple of beers from
the fridge and headed back.  "We're gonna watch a movie if anyone's
interested," he called as he went down the stairs.  Lance and JC appeared
and followed him down.

Justin smiled at Jamie who pulled him by his belt loops against him.
"Let's join them," Jamie suggested.

"You don't want to sneak off somewhere and make out?" Justin asked with a
mock pout.

Jamie leaned in and licked Justin's lower lip out of the pout.  "Hey, I
didn't say anything about -watching- the movie, did I?"

"Ooo, making out at the movies, one of my favorites."  Justin grabbed
Jamie's hand and they went to join the others.

------


Justin was floating in some other world, lost to everything around him when
he felt a tapping on his shoulder.  He pulled out of the kiss with Jamie
and looked up at Joey.  He was on his side, half laying on Jamie, one hand
in Jamie's hair, the other up his shirt rubbing his chest.  Jamie's arms
were around Justin's waist, his hands down the back of Justin's jeans
caressing his butt.

"Hey," Joey said.

"Aren't you watching the movie?" Justin asked in a slight daze.

"It ended a half hour ago, Curly.  You guys want to break it up and say
goodbye," Joey asked with a snicker.

"Oh, sure."  Justin got up and helped Jamie to his feet.

"Sorry, Joe, we kinda got carried away.  Was the movie any good?" Jamie
asked bashfully.

"Eh, it was alright.  You didn't miss much.  Come on, the others are
upstairs."

Upstairs in the front hall they all said goodnight to Joey and Chris.
Jamie grabbed Justin's hand pulling him out the door.

"Guys, we're gonna go for a walk.  We'll be awhile so we'll see ya
tomorrow," he said waving to Lance and JC.  Lance smiled as he pulled JC
towards their bedroom.

Justin grinned at Jamie as they headed down the sidewalk.  "Very smooth,
Jamie."

"Well, I wanted to give them some privacy.  They've been through alot these
last couple of days."

Justin looked around at the quiet neighborhood.  It was late and there were
very few lights on in the surrounding houses and there was no traffic.
Justin smiled in the darkness.  Reaching over he took Jamie's hand in his.

"Justin, we should be careful."

"I don't care.  Besides, there's nobody around."  Jamie nodded in agreement
as they continued to walk aimlessly, no destination in mind.

There wasn't much talking either, the silence was completely comfortable.
They relayed their feelings through their interlocked hands and lingering
looks at one another.

Nearly an hour and a half later they returned to the house.  Most of the
lights were off and everything was quiet.  Justin led Jamie to the kitchen
and hugged him from behind.  He rubbed his lips against the side of his
neck making Jamie shiver before moving up to gently bite his earlobe.

"Mmmmm, sweetie, that feels so good," Jamie cooed.  He turned in Justin's
arms and put his hands on Justin's shoulders to caressed them and his
chest.  Justin leaned down so their foreheads were touching.  They stared
into each other' eyes as they rubbed noses.

Justin ran his fingers through Jamie's hair and leaned closer to kiss him
as the both closed their eyes.  Jamie surrendered completely in Justin's
arms.  The kiss was loving and gentle speeding up both their hearts.  When
the passion started mounting Jamie pulled away.

"So, let's go do that hot tub thing," he teased Justin, slipping from his
grasp.  Justin gave him the trademark smile that graced countless magazines
and posters and nearly dragged Jamie out the door with him.

Justin was holding Jamie around the shoulders and kissing his forehead when
they rounded the hedge and came close to the hot tub.  A low moan stopped
them in their tracks.  Looking up they saw a sight they'd never expected.

Lance and JC, it seemed, had the same idea about the hot tub.  Lance was
laying on his back with his butt hanging off the edge.  JC, standing in the
tub, was holding Lance's legs and thrusting deeply into him.  Neither of
them saw Justin or Jamie they were so caught up with what they were doing.

Lance's hands were in his hair, his eyes scrunched shut in pleasure.  Low
deep moans issued from him every time JC thrust inward.  JC held Lance's
legs tightly against his chest.  His head was back facing the stars, eyes
wide open seeing nothing.

Justin and Jamie were frozen in place from the shock of coming upon such an
intimate moment.  They both knew they should leave but found themselves
unable to break away, watching on in morbid curiosity.

"Josh, baby, I'm so close, please touch me," Lance panted, his accent very
thick.  JC smiled and reached down and traced Lance's length with a finger
tip making Lance shudder.

Justin was truly in awe.  He looked at Lance's hard cock laying up on his
stomach.  Sure, they'd all seen each other naked many times over the years
and he'd know Lance was big down there but he never realized just -how-
big.  He knew JC was no slouch either.

JC's thrust became quicker and more urgent as he grabbed Lance in his hand
and stroked him.  Lance's voice grew deeper as he approached his release.
"I love you, Josh," he panted as he came in JC's hand.  Every muscle on
JC's body stood out in sharp relief as he, too, climaxed deep inside Lance
gasping out his name.

This broke the spell around Jamie and Justin and they guiltily backed away
as silently as they could.  Making their way to the pond, they found a
patch of grass and sat side by side looking out over the calm water not
saying anything.

"I don't think I really needed to see that," Jamie finally said.

"Ya, it was like seeing your parents doing it or something," Justin replied
looking over at Jamie's profile.

"We can't ever tell them."

"I agree, it would just be too weird."  Justin reached over and took
Jamie's hand.  They sat some more in silence.

"Jamie?  I know this will sound funny, but..."

"What, sweetie?"

"It kinda turned me on."

Jamie looked over at Justin who was looking back.  He smiled at him.  "Me
too."

They moved together and Justin pulled Jamie down on top of him.  As soon as
Jamie moved his tongue to his lips, Justin sucked it deep into his mouth.
Kissing deeply they quickly undressed each other.

Jamie groaned at the feel of Justin's skin on his own.  He rubbed himself
against Justin making him moan in excitement.  Jamie broke their kiss and
licked down Justin's chest stopping briefly at his nipples, driving him
crazy with desire.  He continued down until he was hovering over Justin's
rock hard member and licked the throbbing head.  Jamie started to go down
when Justin stopped him.

"No, let's do it at the same time."

Jamie smiled and shifted around and they were quickly sucking on each other
hungrily, lying side by side.  Justin was on overload but wanted more.  He
took one of Jamie's hands and put it between his legs.  Jamie took the cue
and began to gently finger Justin's hole.  'Ah, yes that's it,' Justin
thought in his head.

He went to return the favor to Jamie and tentatively rubbed his fingers
along Jamie's crack.  Jamie tensed in a way that Justin could tell was not
in pleasure so he moved on and rubbed his thighs.  Jamie relaxed again as
they moved towards release.

Their muffled groans came more frequently.  Jamie felt Justin grow harder
in his mouth and knew it was time.  He was there too.  With a double gasp
they both came in each other's mouths as they clutched each other tightly.
Shivering together, they pulled apart, gasping for air as their spasms
calmed.  Justin turned himself around and pulled Jamie against his chest.

"Sweet pea, you taste so good and you make me feel..."  He stopped as words
failed him.

Jamie smiled and kissed Justin, both tasting themselves on their lips.
"JuJu, I feel the same way."

They held each other while their heartbeats slowed then returned to normal.
After awhile Justin started to get cold and saw that Jamie was dozing.
Smiling to himself he gathered their clothes and put them in Jamie's arms.
Jamie snuggled into them like they were a pillow pressing his face into
Justin's shirt.  Justin picked Jamie up in his arms and carried him back
into the house and to bed.

------


The next morning they were sitting around the living room chatting quietly
while waiting for Chris and Joey so they could catch an early lunch before
Jamie's flight.  Lance and JC snuggled on the loveseat while Jamie lay on
the couch his head in Justin's lap.  Justin ran his fingers through Jamie's
hair sadly.

"So what day will you guys be back in New York?" Jamie asked.

JC spoke up quickly.  Having thought this through, he knew the question
would be asked and he was ready.  "The last schedule I saw said we fly in
on Tuesday evening."  He was very proud of himself for giving an answer
that was truthful on the surface and yet carefully skirted the question
without giving the surprise away.

Justin looked at him in gratitude.  He liked pulling surprises but he
refused to lie to Jamie in any way.

They talked some more before the doorbell rang.  "Finally," Lance said as
he went to get the door.  He walked back in with blank expression on his
face, behind him was Lynn Harliss.

Justin tensed on the couch.  Jamie tried to sit up but Justin kept him
where he was pleading with him with his eyes that he needed that contact.
Jamie patted his leg and sat so he was leaning against Justin's shoulder
holding his hand.

"It's good to see you're alright, Lance.  Did you call your mother?" Lynn
asked.

Lance nodded.  "Yes, yesterday afternoon.  We still have alot of things to
work out but at least we're talking."

"Good.  I've had some time to think things through yesterday.  You and Josh
are together aren't you?"

Lance nodded as he again sat next to JC on the loveseat.  "Yes and the blow
up with my family was because I went to tell them."

Lynn nodded.  "Now it all makes sense."

She sat in a chair and looked sadly over to her son and Jamie.  "I think I
owe you both an apology.  I had no business saying what I did the other
night.  Please forgive me."

Justin looked at Jamie silently telling him that this was his to decide.
Jamie turned to Lynn.  "Lynn, I do forgive you.  I know you only said what
you did out of concern for your son."

Lynn nodded.  "I've had time to deal with the possibility that Justin might
be gay.  I always suspected but it's another thing altogether to find out
in truth.  I have some things to work out in my head, but I know I can
fully accept I have a gay son."

Justin smiled at his mother as she continued.  "And on top of that I find
he's in a relationship too.  I'm going to be honest, it's going to take
awhile longer before I can work through that.  Jamie, you'll always be
welcome at our house, I would like to get to know you better since you are
a part of Justin's life now.  But I must put my foot down on you two
sleeping together under my roof.  Don't take offense, please, I'd say the
same if you were a girl."

Jamie smiled and nodded.  "Thanks, Lynn, I'd like to get to know you better
too.  I can respect your wishes.  My mother has the same rule and it drives
my older brother insane when his girlfriend visits with him."

Justin cleared his throat needing to clear the air completely.  "Mom, I'll
always be your son and I love you so much.  I can never repay what you've
done to get me to this point in my life.  But I'm an adult now and I've
found someone that makes me feel alive and whole.  I need to start creating
a life with him, so, I'm buying a house here in Orlando and will be making
a home for us there."

Lynn nodded sadly.  "The hardest thing about being a parent is knowing that
you'll have to let go sometime.  I think I've had it easy because you've
been gone so much with touring.  Come see me before you move in.  I have
some stuff I could give you stored in the attic."  Lynn stood.  "I have
some things to do so you two come over here and give me a hug."

Justin and Jamie stood and went to Lynn and embraced her together.  As she
left they noticed Chris and Joey standing in the archway.

"Ready to go?" Chris asked.

------

The rest of the morning went quickly for Jamie and Justin and before too
long they were saying their goodbyes at the airport in a VIP lounge.

"I'll miss you so much, sweet pea.  Surprising me like this means so much
to me."

"I love you so much.  I'll miss you too but it's only a week."

Justin nodded.  "I only wish I could be there with you in my arms to wake
you up with a kiss on Valentine's Day."

"It's ok, Justin.  If meaning we have to be apart at times is the price to
pay for having you in my life then I'm willing to pay it."

They kissed passionately tears forming in their eyes.

Jamie's flight was called and they broke apart.  Jamie said goodbye to the
others and made his way to the door holding Justin's hand.

"I love you, JuJu."

"Love you too, sweet pea."

With one last kiss Jamie was gone.  Lance went over to comfort Justin who
stood crying silently.

JC leaned into Joey and Chris.  "Can you two help me with something.  I
want to surprise Lance."  Joey and Chris nodded with smiles.

"So when are we flying into New York next week anyway?" Chris asked.

"First thing in the morning on Monday." Lance answered.



tbc...

There's the latest.  Comments and suggestions are always welcome!

Jim
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