Nifty

The last gig in Amsterdam went by without a hitch, and the following day they were on their way back home. They'd toured the city the day of the concert and were impressed with the beauty of the city and the friendliness of it's people. They'd heard about the cafes where pot was available as readily as soda was in America, but since none of the group was interested in getting high, they felt no need to explore that part of the culture. They did however, enjoy the local food, and found themselves falling in love with the city and the people. But all too soon it was time for the concert, and the next morning they were on their way back to the USA.

The flight was long and boring, and the boys slept most of the way, as did the two newest members of the Reynolds clan, baby Chris and baby Christine. Jimmy sat beside Jaden the whole flight, but his thoughts were elsewhere, a thousand miles away in the beautiful country of Germany and with a god-like boy named Lars. He knew it had been nothing more than a one time fling, but he wasn't quite ready to let it go.

Upon landing, they quickly retrieved their luggage and piled into a limo the record company had provided. They attracted a little attention, but they were used to that, and were too tired to worry about fans at the moment.

What they wanted most, right at that moment, was to get home and unwind. They dropped Jimmy off first, then Jeremy and Isaac, then Zak, and finally Dee. It seemed strange to be alone after being together for so long, but all the gang agreed they needed some time alone to just chill out and recover.

The twins headed to their room for a shower and then a nap, while their parents dealt with the little ones and took care of opening the house back up. They'd need groceries, and the older boys had agreed to watch the babies while their parents went to the grocery store. But first a shower and a nap.

They showered together and washed each other, but they were too tired to do any serious fooling around, even though they did get a semi while washing down there. They dried off and piled into their own beds, and soon they were snoring softly.

Downstairs, Mr. Reynolds was opening windows to air the house out, while Mrs. Reynolds made a shopping list. The younger twins were asleep in their cribs, and at that moment the house was quiet, almost too quiet. After being around a bunch of noisy teens during the tour, Mrs. Reynolds found she'd gotten used to the noise, and actually missed it a little, but just a little. It was nice to be home and have nothing more pressing on the agenda than what to fix for supper.

A short distance away Jimmy lay on his bed and stared at the images on his phone of him and Lars back in Germany. He knew he'd taken a huge chance allowing Lars to take naked pics, and even make a video, but he'd been too caught up in the moment to resist. If Jaden ever saw those images, he was sure it would be the end of them, but instead of deleting them, he'd placed them in a password protected vault on his phone. Now staring at the images of that afternoon, he could almost feel and taste the handsome, sexy German boy.  

Though it had been a one time fling, and probably meant nothing to Lars, Jimmy couldn't quite forget the passion they'd shared. The sex had been amazing, but to Jimmy it had been more than that. The intimacy is what he remembered most, the kissing, the cuddling, and the feel of Lars soft skin against his own.

It wasn't that he didn't get those same feelings when he was with Jaden, it was just that with Lars he had felt as if he were something very special. Lars was so far out of his league that he still couldn't believe the boy wanted to be with him, but he'd proven in every way that he was sincere, and Jimmy had finally accepted that maybe he was worthy of Lars attention.

His return home had been uneventful, although his mom did ask questions about the kidnapping, most of which had been answered in their numerous phone calls, and she soon tired of the questioning. Jimmy had excused himself to take a nap, and his mother agreed that he should rest. She gave him a big hug and told him she was glad he was home, and that she hoped he would spend some time with her and his step dad.

He'd agreed to go to dinner with them later, then gave his mom a kiss on the cheek and headed to his room. Now he lay there, his head full of thoughts that he couldn't quite wrap his head around, but eventually sleep did come.

************

The older twins sat on the sofa watching TV and holding their baby brother and sister and keeping them happy. The twins had grown and were beginning to recognize people, and had become very attached to their older brothers. The feeling was mutual, and Aidan and Jaden spent as much time with the twins as possible.

"Maybe we should suggest mom and dad go out for dinner or something. They could use some time alone, and we could watch the twins."

"Fine by me, I don't plan on leaving the house for a few days," Jaden laughed, "I just want to be me, and not have to worry about fans for a while."

"This tour wasn't too much for you, was it?"

"Naw, but I think it really took a toll on Jimmy. He's been acting really weird, especially since Germany."

"Think something happened there?"

"I dunno, he won't talk about it, but at least he doesn't seem as distant as he had been. I'll be honest, for a while I thought I was losing him."

"Oh, why do you say that?" Aidan said, giving his full attention to Jaden now.

"I can't explain it, he just seemed distant, and...and sad all the time."

"Do you think it had something to do with the kidnapping?"

"Maybe, he did say he blamed himself for the extra security and all, but even before we went on the tour, I sensed something was wrong. He said he didn't feel like he was worthy of my love, stuff like that."

"Jimmy's had a hard life, and I guess he hasn't quite accepted that things are going to be okay. I wonder if he doesn't live in fear that something is going to happen to change things again. Maybe he's afraid you're going to dump him or something, and he's trying to distance himself to lessen the pain."

"No way. I love that kid," Jaden said causing his little brother to look at him with big eyes, "You too," Jaden gurgled to the kid on his lap.

"I know that, and Jimmy has to know that too. You've proven it in so many ways. Just be patient with him, and show him that love every chance you get."

"I will, I do. In fact, he practically wore me out the last couple of nights," Jaden laughed, "Like he was trying to make up for something, or forget something," Jaden added looking flustered., "You don't think?  Naw, Jimmy would never cheat on me."

"Define cheat," Aidan chuckled, "we have the most open relationships that anyone could ever want, "As long as we still love one another in the end, what does it matter if we have a little fun?"

"I know, you're right, but if that was it, why didn't he just tell me? Heck, maybe I'd have wanted in on the fun."

"Dunno, but it probably wasn't that. Just give him a day or two to unwind and I bet he'll be back to his old self."

"I hope so. Now that the tour is over we can concentrate on just having some fun and get back to normal. I don't want to even think about music for a while."

"I wish it was that easy for me, I'm always thinking about music, about new songs to sing or cover."

"Well, why don't you make some new solo tracks for the YouTube channel? That would be fun for you, and I'm sure our fans would love it."

"I might," Aidan said smiling at Chrissy and hugging her to him, "and maybe I'll put the twins in the video."

"Hey, that's a great idea, they can cry background," Jaden teased.

"No, but what if I could capture their laughter and add it in?" Aidan said looking thoughtful.

"Oh boy, here we go. Brainiac at work," Jaden laughed.

************

There were also happy homecomings at Zak's house and at Dee's, as well as the Greens. Zak's mom, and his new dad Mel, gave Zak a welcome home dinner that night, and his brother Jason brought his BF Mark. They had a nice sit down dinner while Zak told them all about the tour, and afterwards they viewed pictures on his laptop of the places he'd been. 

Jason was envious, but not jealous, and was actually proud of his little brother and what he had accomplished. They hadn't always been close, but now they were as close as two brothers could be, and their home life was finally a happy one.

At the Greens', Jeremy and Isaac's parents celebrated the triumphant return of their sons by taking them out to dinner. At Jeremy's insistence they invited Dee and her mom, who were almost like family now, and everyone enjoyed themselves immensely.

What none of the teens knew was that on Saturday night a big welcome home party was being held at a local hotel for all their friends and family. The parents had insisted the press not be there, and Henry had agreed wholeheartedly. The group had been through enough the last few months and were due some down time.

************

The party was held at a large 5 star hotel, and they had full access to an indoor pool and some of the older kids had booked rooms and would be staying over, as were the members of the group, and of course Dee and Jimmy. Jason and Mark had also been invited to stay over, and would be sharing a room with Aidan and Zak.

Dee and Jeremy had worried that their folks insist that Dee have her own room, but the adults had finally decided that there was no use keeping the two apart any longer. They were smart enough to know that the two had done everything a man and woman could do by now, and sleeping apart wouldn't change any of that.

There was a DJ, and a surprise performance form Rocky, the boy that the twins had befriended and helped to discover. He had a small group now that accompanied him, and he had made two CD's and done one short tour. He was nowhere as popular as Alternate Love, but his life was filled with music and he was happy for the first time in his life.

At Rocky's insistence, Aidan joined him in a duet, but other than that performance the group enjoyed just being observers and listeners and not the main attraction.

There was a soft drink and juice bar, and all sorts of food, a dance floor, which was packed most of the time, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. The twins were home with a new babysitter, a girl named Linda that the kids knew from school, and the adults were enjoying the freedom of a night out. Mrs. Reynolds was tempted once or twice to call home and make sure everything was okay, but in the end she trusted Linda and had a good time.

Around midnight the party broke up and the adults and those not staying overnight began to trickle out. The hotel took care of all the cleanup and the Reynolds hurried home to check on their newest twins.

Upstairs, the teens gathered in the suite that Jaden and Jimmy would share with Isaac and Greg. There were two separate bedrooms, a huge bath, living area, and a kitchenette, and was large enough for the group to mingle before going to their own rooms.

Dee and Jeremy would be sharing a single room, a first, well at least a first with the approval of their parents, but they were in no hurry to get there. The sex was good, but they were happy just to be together and to spend time with their friends. 

"Guess what I managed to sneak in to the fridge?" Isaac said once the group was settled in the living room.

"I hope it's bubbly and alcoholic," Jaden said hopefully.

"Damn, you ruined the surprise," Isaac chuckled, "Yeah, three bottles of really good champagne. I think we deserve to celebrate tonight."

"Celebrate our return to the real world?" Jaden laughed.

"That, and the success of our latest and perhaps last tour and...the highly anticipated release of our new live album."

"I've never been a fan of live albums, but now that we've made one, I'm sort of looking forward to hearing it. I mean, the reaction of the crowd and the energy, if that translates to the album, then I think we'll have a hit on our hands."

"Yeah, I agree with Aidan," Jeremy said, "but...enough shop talk. Can't we just be normal teenagers for one night?"

"Yeah," Zak said, "I'm tired of being a star," he added chuckling.

"You'll always be my star," Aidan said leaning in to kiss Zak on the cheek.

"Aww, ain't they cute?" Dee cooed, "Now, let's get that bubbly poured and get this party started.

Despite the fact that the band, and touring, and all the fame had become a big part of their lives, they managed to keep the conversation to more normal things and found themselves easing back into their old lives.

Fame was one thing, but everyone agreed that their friendship was much more important, and hoped it would be there always, even if the fame faded away. By the time they'd uncorked the third bottle of wine, any inhibitions they possessed had fallen away, and clothes had begun to come off, and now the group of teens sat around in just their underwear, and in Dee's case, panties and a little pink bra with butterflies on it.

"You are so beautiful," Jeremy whispered to Dee, "I think you just get more beautiful every day."

"I think you're drunk," Dee laughed, "but thank you. And I think you're beautiful too, and I love you so much," she said, getting very emotional and leaning in to kiss her lover.

They weren't the only couple kissing however, and soon someone lowered the lights and things began to get more intense. The idea of going to their separate rooms never occurred to any of them however, since there were no secrets among them, save the one Jimmy was carrying, and they were comfortable being intimate with each other.

Aidan had dragged his and Zak's underwear off and Zak was now sitting on his lap facing him as they kissed deeply and erotically. Jason and Mark had no qualms about expressing their love openly, and were open to whatever else might happen, even though this was relatively new to them.

Isaac and Greg were more sedate as they necked and cuddled. Being older, they were more relaxed and not in any rush, though watching the others was certainly a big turn on.

"What's wrong?" Jaden whispered as he cuddled Jimmy, who had yet to make a move toward him.

"Nothing, why?" Jimmy said, trying to sound innocent.

"Well, we're half naked and we're in a room full of horny teens who are making out, does that give you any ideas?"

"Oh sure, lots of em'," Jimmy said, reaching down to paw at Jaden's erection through is designer boxer briefs.

"That's more like it," Jaden said, returning the favor, then frowning when he discovered Jimmy was only semi-erect.

"Oh, that feels good," Jimmy said, giving Jaden what he hoped would pass as a lust-filled look.

"Let's get these underwear off," Jaden said, reaching for the waistband of Jimmy's boxer briefs.

"Uh, how about we go to our room first?"

"Why, you aren't shy are you?" Jaden chuckled, "we've done it with all these guys before."

"I don't know, I just want you all to myself," Jimmy said, hoping he was convincing enough.

Jaden raised an eyebrow, "Something is wrong, isn't it?"

"No, yes, maybe," Jimmy whispered, "can we just please go to our room?"

"Sure," Jaden said, getting up and offering a hand to Jimmy, "Uh, sorry guys, but me and Jimmy are going to go to our room for a little while. Have fun."

No one seemed offended or surprised, perhaps because they were too busy making out, or because of the effect of the alcohol on them, and continued to carry on as before.

Once in their room, Jaden took Jimmy into his arms and kissed him wetly and passionately, "Whatever it is, we can work it out. I promise," he said, anticipating Jimmy's next words.

"I don't know, you may not think so when you find out what I've done."

"Okay, who'd you kill?" Jaden teased, "cause that might be a problem, but money can fix most anything."

"It's not that," Jimmy said, pulling away and sitting on the bed.

Jaden sat down beside him and placed an arm around him, but didn't speak. This was Jimmy's tale to tell and he didn't want to rush him, just encourage him.

"Back in Germany," Jimmy began, then looking at Jaden he sighed, "I...met someone...a boy."

"So, you made a friend, so what? I was busy, and I'm sorry if I didn't get to spend as much time with you as I'd have liked."

"I knew it was wrong," Jimmy went on, as if he hadn't heard Jaden's words at all, "but he was just so...so, amazing," he added folding his hands in his lap. His erection had disappeared, and his cock and balls were nestled between his legs as if hiding.

"More amazing than me," Jaden joked, then seeing the look of pain on Jimmy's face he frowned, "Sorry, please go on. Tell it your way."

Jimmy sighed, "I have to show you something," he said, rising and leaving the room long enough to retrieve his phone from his discarded jeans in the living room.

The others looked up in surprise when he entered, but soon went back to what they were doing, all except Aidan who sensed something was wrong. He knew from talking to Jaden that he and Jimmy had been having some kind of problem, and he supposed they were trying to work things out. He wished he knew how to help, but he knew from experience that some things had to be worked out between a couple. He could be there for support, but ultimately it was up to Jimmy and Jaden to figure things out.

When Jimmy returned, he took his seat on the bed beside Jaden again and opened his phone. He unlocked the vault where he'd stored the pics and video of him and Lars and pulled up a picture of Lars dressed only in his skimpy Speedo. Pool water dripped off him and he was flashing his brightest smile.

"This is Lars," Jimmy said numbly.

"Oh wow, he's hot. And looks like he's packing at least 7 inches," Jaden said licking his lips, "You should have introduced me."

Jimmy looked at Jaden and frowned, "Why, so you could fuck him?"

"What, no..uh, well...I mean," Jaden blubbered.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to sound so judgemental, especially after what I did."

"Which was?"

"There are more pics, here," he said, giving the phone to Jaden who took it with trembling hands."

Jaden stared at the phone for a moment, then began thumbing through the pictures. There were nudes of both of them, and then, suddenly, there were pictures of them engaged in all sorts of sex acts. He held his breath as he thumbed through all the pictures and finally he reached the video.

The video began to play, although Jaden had decided he'd seem enough, but he was powerless to look away as it played out, showing Lars and Jimmy fucking each other with abandon.

"Why?" Jaden said, once he had found his voice.

"I don't know, it just happened," Jimmy muttered.

"I mean, why show me? I'd have never known if you hadn't told me and showed me these...these pics," Jaden said looking confused.

"Because we've always been honest with each other, and I couldn't stand it any longer. I'm so sorry," Jimmy said breaking down at last.

"Babe," Jaden said, reaching over to hug Jimmy, "I'll be honest. I don't know how I feel about all this. Why didn't you just tell me when it happened?"

"I don't know, it all just happened so fast and it took me a while to figure things out. It was just that one time, and then it was over."

"And you didn't want it to be over, did you?"

Jimmy wiped at his eyes, "I don't know. I just couldn't believe that someone like Lars would want to be with me. I guess I just got carried away."

"Why would you think you aren't good enough, or sexy enough to be with someone like that?"

"I don't know. I mean, I'm nothing like that, and I'm nobody. I'm not famous, or rich."

"Is that all you think I am?" Jaden asked, turning it around, "If I didn't have any of that would I be worthless?"

"No, of course not. You're good looking, and you're, well, you're you, and you're special."

"And so are you," Jaden said, leaning in to kiss Jimmy on the cheek.

"I don't feel special," Jimmy said, turning tear stained eyes to Jaden.

"You are, you are very special to me," Jaden said smiling sadly.

"But not now, right?"

"Why would that change? Nothing has changed as far as how I feel about you. I'm hurt, but I'm not mad or upset, and..."

"What?" Jimmy said, sniffing back tears.

"I'm a little worried about the pics and the videos this guy has."

"Uh, what do you mean?"

"Well, what if this guy decides to post some of those pics, they clearly show your face."

"He wouldn't," Jimmy sputtered, "why would he?"

"I don't know, it just seems weird that he wanted so many pics and the video..."

"So you think he might have picked me just to make trouble, and not cause he wanted to be with me?" Jimmy huffed, "That makes sense, it would explain why he chose me. I was easy to lure away because he was so much hotter than me, and I fell for it."

"I'm not saying that. Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying you weren't worthy of his attention. I guess I'm just nervous because of all that's happened. The publicity and stuff."

"You mean because I got myself kidnapped?" Jimmy said sighing.

"You didn't get yourself kidnapped, that was not your fault," Jaden insisted.

"I've been nothing but trouble the whole tour. I should've stayed home," Jimmy said, covering his face with his hands.

"I'm glad you didn't. I'd have missed you too much," Jaden assured him.

"And then I go and ruin it all by messing around with this guy."

"Nothing is ruined. I told you, we'll work this out. I'm not giving up on you just because you messed up one time."

"Huh," Jimmy laughed sadly, "more than once."

"You mean...?"

"No, not that way. That was the first time I've ever been with anyone when you weren't around."

"Oh, okay," Jaden said, obviously relieved. Despite his assurance that he was okay with Jimmy messing around, it still stung to think that he hadn't been enough to satisfy Jimmy.

"I'm not a slut," Jimmy said looking at Jaden and frowning, "I've never even been tempted until...until Lars came along."

Jaden thought that was a little too convenient. What if this guy had picked Jimmy simply because he was available and vulnerable? No, he couldn't think like that. He'd meant it when he said Jimmy was worthy of anyone, even this Lars guy, and had to accept that his only interest in Jimmy had been a sexual one. Maybe he took pics of all his conquests.

"I know that babe," Jaden said, finally addressing Jimmy's statement, "If anyone is a slut, it's me," he added chuckling, "I've gotten you to do things that you probably never would have. If anything I've been a bad influence on you."

"No," Jimmy sighed, "I've liked everything you've ever got me to try. You've opened my eyes to things that I never knew existed. I wouldn't change anything we've done together."

"Don't beat yourself up over this," Jaden said finally, "You came clean and we're good."

"Are you sure?" Jimmy said, searching Jaden's face for his true feelings.

"Like I said, I'm hurt, but I'm not mad. Nothing is gonna change as far as I'm concerned."

"Except you won't trust me anymore, right?"

Jaden laughed, "Jimmy, I know you, and I love you, and you're not the kind of boy who goes around looking for hookups. I can see why you flipped for this guy, hell, I would have too. I'd have banged his blond brains out."

"I don't deserve your trust, or your love," Jimmy said sadly, "and I probably never will. You should find someone who is."

"Jimmy, love, don't talk like that. I only love you, and I don't want anyone else. You are worthy of so much more than you realize. Heck, its me who doesn't deserve you. Come here and kiss me silly," Jaden said, opening his arms wide.

Jimmy melted into his arms, but he still wasn't convinced that Jaden's words were genuine. It would take time, and maybe he'd never realize his true worth, but for the moment he was satisfied just being where he was.

************

Zak and Aidan were resting after an intense 69, engaging in some pillow talk while the sounds of sex still went on all around them.

"What's up with Jimmy?"

"I'm not sure," Aidan said frowning, "he's been having some problems with his self esteem and Jaden has been trying to help him work them out. Jaden says he thinks something happened in Germany.

Zak frowned, was it his place to tell what he knew our just let the two work things out. He supposed it would be safe enough to tell Aidan however, but he wasn't sure this was the time or place.

"They'll be okay," Zak predicted, "they love each other and they'll work it out."

"Yeah, I know," Aidan said, nuzzling his lover's neck, "are you rested yet?"

"Yeah, are you?"

"Yep, let's see if we can get the others interested in some swapping around."

"Okay, sounds good," Zak giggled, "Let's do this."

Dee and Jeremy opted out of the impromptu orgy, and instead went off to their room to do some serious love making. That left Isaac and Greg, and the newcomers Jason and Mark, but soon Jimmy and Jaden emerged from the bedroom holding hands and looking happy. They took one look at the pile of naked bodies in the middle of the floor and threw themselves in the mix.

Mark and Jason were amazed at how quickly things had escalated, and before they knew how they'd gotten there, they were coupling with partners other than their own. Jason was getting a blowjob from his younger brother Zak, while Mark was getting banged by Jaden, while Jimmy fed him his cock.

From the corner of his eye he saw Isaac blowing Aidan, who was blowing Greg forming a short Daisy chain. They swapped around frequently, prolonging their orgasms as long as possible, but eventually they all got off in one way or another.

Still piled up in the floor, arms and legs entangled, the boys recovered as they talked quietly.

"Well boys," Jaden said, summing things up for everyone there, "we're back, and things are back to normal once again."

"This is normal?" Jason joked, "then I been missing out."

"Not any more," Jaden assured him, "from now on, you and Mark are invited to all our orgies," he laughed.

"Cool," Mark said grinning, "but next time, I get to be on top.," he added, and everyone burst into laughter.

End Chapter 41

 Well, Jimmy has spilled his guts, and Jaden took it pretty well, but is this really the end of it? Will those pics and vids come back to bite him and the others in the butt, or will they only serve as a reminder to Lars of the time he and Jimmy shared? And what is it that Zak knows about Jimmy?