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A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes Chapter 8 Denise and AJ stood against the far wall of the slowly emptying room, barely maintaining their conversation as they both distractedly watched the side door, waiting for the "missing persons" to reappear. Toni sat chatting with Dennis and Tommy, two of the Backstreet bandmembers, enjoying herself immensely, but wondering where her friend had disappeared to with Kevin. Toni had been impressed with Kevin's chivalrous behavior and suspected that the two were falling for each other rather quickly. The door finally opened and Brian walked through the archway, talking to an unseen someone. He paused as he realized he was no longer being followed, rolled his eyes and chuckled to himself. He shot AJ a knowing grin before crossing the room and joining Nick to say good-bye to the last fans. A few minutes passed before Kristy stepped back into the room with Kevin right behind her, his hands on her sides and his head on her shoulder next to her ear. He said something that only she could hear that caused her to giggle and turn her head to smile at him. He took advantage of the proximity of her lips and captured them in a quick, breathtaking kiss. Kevin turned his face after the kiss ended, still smiling. His smile broadened into a wide grin as he saw the looks of surprise on the faces of his "brothers" and the other people in the room. Only Toni and Brian didn't seem phased, and in fact they both smiled knowingly at the couple as Kevin wrapped his arms around Kristy's waist and pulled her back to his front. Kevin chuckled and raised an eyebrow at Nick's gaping mouth and dumbfounded stare. "Close your mouth Nickolas. We are not cod-fish," Kristy quoted from Mary Poppins in a perfect British accent. Nick shut his mouth, but continued to look at them with obvious surprise. "You. Her. When?" "Articulate there Frack," Brian shook his head. "And really, it's not that big of a shock that they got together. I mean, that WAS the whole point of our little plan, wasn't it?" "Yeah, but this IS Kevin we're talking about," AJ cracked, to which Kevin turned and gave him the "evil eye". "I guess I'm not surprised that it happened... just the time frame it happened in." Kevin leaned his cheek against Kristy's head and pulled her closer, feeling more comfortable and content then he could remember. "As Frick and Frack have pointed out, I DID have a little help." Brian and Nick exchanged grins and turned to the couple, "You're welcome Kevin!" they said in unison.The guys and several of the members of the band decided to join Kristy and Toni for a night on the town. Since Nick was underaged, he couldn't go to the club Kristy was going to be meeting her friends at, and Brian decided to stay behind to keep his best bud company. They waved good-bye as Kristy, Toni, Howie, AJ and Kevin piled into the limo and made Kristy promise to come by and see them the next day. "So, where are we goin'?" Howie asked as the limo headed away from the arena towards downtown. A separate tour vehicle was taking the dancers and bandmembers to the club where they'd all meet up. "A club called 'Royals.' It's a great dance club... if you like retro and 80's alternative type music, which I do!" Kristy smiled. "Umm, I should tell ya though, it has, ahh... a 'diverse' clientele." "A gay bar?" Kevin asked, somewhat surprised and pleased by Kristy. He considered himself to be pretty worldly... he'd seen a lot of things, and little shocked him anymore... especially people. But he was really enjoying this time with Kristy because she continued to surprise him with her multifaceted personality. She had many layers, and he was looking forward to seeing all of them. Kristy smiled at the group, "More like and 'all types' club," she explained and smiled brighter as Kevin put his arm around her shoulder and gave her a little squeeze. "Sounds good," AJ grinned appreciatively. He liked this girl and thought she would be very good for Kevin. The fact that their attraction to each other was almost tangible was just a bonus. "So, define '80's alternative' for me," Toni asked as the limo neared the club. "Synthesizer bands... New Order, OMD, Eurasure..." Kristy started, smiling as she named the groups she'd listed to in her teen years. "The Cure, Pet Shop Boys..." Howie added with a grin. "Yaz, Alphaville..." AJ contributed as Kristy nodded in response to each. "And the best synthesizer group of all..." Kevin paused and smiled, looking expectantly at Kristy. She returned his smile, and together they finished his sentence, "Depeche Mode!" Toni laughed, "OK, OK, I get the idea! I think I've heard of some of them before." Kristy gave a dramatic gasp, "You THINK you've heard of them?! That kinda statement could get you shot where I grew up," she giggled. "I can't remember a high school dance where they didn't play 'Forever Young' by Alphaville or 'Only You' by Yaz." Kevin nodded, "My school was more mainstream 80's, but I listened to that kinda stuff too. Now I'm glad I did," he said as Kristy turned her head and looked up at him. Their eyes held each others and Kevin could feel himself being drawn in by her. "Uh... we're here," AJ announced softly as he, Howie and Toni all exchanged amused looks. Kristy reluctantly broke their gaze as the driver opened the door. AJ got out first, then Kevin stepped out of the black stretch limo, both men drawing curious and appreciative looks from many of the people in line. Kevin held out his hand for Kristy to join him, and he smiled as a single manicured hand appeared from within the luxurious car to take his. Next two tan legs appeared, just like a Hollywood star gracefully making her grand entrance. Kristy then peaked her head out of the door and smiled brightly as she stepped onto the curb and into Kevin's waiting arms. The bouncer at the door waved and called out to Kristy as the group stood waiting for the Boys' dancers and the guys from the band to join them. "Hey gorgeous! Ready to dance?!" Kristy turned with her friends and headed for the door. "Hi Michael!" Kristy said as she kissed the intimidating man at the door on the cheek. "Anybody else here yet?" "Oh yeah, they're all inside at your guys' usual tables," Michael smiled fondly at Kristy and assessed the others with her. "Well, aren't we traveling in the right circles?" he teased as he grinned appreciatively at Kevin, Howie and AJ. Kristy rolled her eyes, "Sorry sweetie... wrong team!" Causing both her and Michael to giggle. He smacked her on the butt and let their group in VIP entrance. Howie waited till they were inside, "Was it my imagination, or was he trying to look at my ass?" Kristy giggled and patted Howie on the shoulder, "He was definitely looking at your ass!" "But it's such a nice ass, D!" AJ chuckled and patted Howie on the butt, causing the whole group to burst out laughing. Howie simply rolled his eyes, used to his best friend's antics. "Before we hit the dance floor... or the bar," Kristy said, directing the last comment to AJ with a grin, "We have to pay homage to the royal family." Kristy smiled and led the group to a stunning looking woman in an elaborate sequin gown, sitting with a formally dressed man. "Darling!" the woman said, with a slightly deep voice, as Kristy and her friends approached them. Kristy turned to Kevin and quirked her eyebrows a bit, a smile tugging on her lips. Kevin's eyes widened slightly and he gave Kristy an enlightened smile as he realized the gorgeous woman was a drag queen. "Your Highnesses," Kristy said as she curtsied gracefully before the two thrones. The woman gestured to Kristy, beckoning her forward as she rose. Kristy approached them and accepted light kisses on her cheeks from both of them. "Princess, we were beginning to think you weren't coming. But you're here and you brought guests!" the woman said, smiling down at the group. "Allow me to introduce my friends," Kristy started. She turned to Toni, the Boys and the other tour people and smiled at the formality of the situation. "This is Queen Isabella and King Harrison. Your Majesties, this is my friend Toni..." at which, Toni curtsied. "Delightful girl," Queen Isabella commented and Kristy smiled and nodded at her friend. Kristy introduced the dancers and the bandmembers, ending with the guys, "This is Howie..." Kristy said as he bowed. "I am humbled to make your acquaintance," Howie smiled, his deep brown eyes twinkling. "As are we," King Harrison replied. He lowered his voice, "We are quite big fans!" "This is AJ..." as AJ stepped forward, gave a deep bow, and kissed Queen Isabella's hand. "Oh, this one's a charmer!" she exclaimed with a throaty laugh, to which Kristy and the others are chuckled and nodded their agreement. "And this is Kevin..." Kristy introduced him, her smile warming as she caught his eye. Kevin stepped forward and bowed. As he lifted his head, his eyes held Kristy's and she could feel her breath catch in her chest. "Well aren't you just about the best looking thing on the planet?" Isabella smiled appreciatively at the handsome man in front of her. Kevin blushed and looked to Kristy for assistance. "Hey!" Harrison pouted, to which Isabella leaned over and softly kissed him. "Oh, you know you don't have anything to worry about, silly!" she comforted and teased him. "Besides," she continued, "He clearly is enamored with our Kristy," causing both Kristy and Kevin to blush slightly, their eyes still locked. "Now you kids go have fun! And you..." she said to Kevin as he held out his hand for Kristy, "Treat her like the princess she is!" Kevin pulled Kristy to him and kissed her lightly, "I was planning on it!"Next: Chapter 9 |