| � Did you ever stop to think that maybe his isn�t a good idea? I mean what if she says no?� Kevin asked. � I haven�t seen her in a couple of months, but I have talked to her and she said she wanted to see me. So I�m going to Germany tomorrow,� � Nick. Think this through. You can�t just go flying off surprising her whenever you feel like it. She�s busy, and who�s gonna pick you up? Where is she staying? How are you going to convince security you�re not just another fan-� � This is something I�ve planned for a long time Kev. I�m fully prepared. I�ll be in my fianc�e�s arms tomorrow night celebrating,� � Good luck man,� Kevin said, not really meaning it. ~ Dustin stood outside the bathroom leaning against the wall, popping M&M�s into his mouth. The usual bustle of pre show preparations went on around them. Stagehands talked on walkie-talkies, costumes were transported back and forth, dancers warmed up� and Heather vomited. This wasn�t anything new to Dustin. He stood outside the bathroom every night while Heather threw up. This was their ritual. When she finished, the show would go on, and tonight wasn�t any different. Heather slowly opened the bathroom door. � You finished?� He asked. � I think so,� She said tucking her hair behind her ear. Dustin stood straight and pulled her headset out of his pocket. � Turn around.� He quickly attached the microphone and the transmitter to her and kissed the back of her head. � You can do this,� He whispered. � Dusty, I-� � Shh. No worries.� Get out there and wow em,� He said gently pushing her towards the stage. � There�s a surprise waiting for you after the show, back at the hotel,� He said. � Dusty, I really don�t feel good. In fact I gotta go back to the bathroom.� she said turning back and rushing to the bathroom. � Take off the Mic!� He yelled. � Dustin!� He turned and looked past the curtains and over to the Maxwell, one of the technicians. � We�re having problems with Rig 34. It�s not holding together.� He sighed and looked towards the bathroom Heather occupied and back to Max. � Alright, I�m coming,� Heather stepped out of the bathroom again and re adjusted her microphone. With so much going on, She quickly made her way over to the curtain and looked out. Another full house. The house lights slowly went down and the cheers began. She quickly closed the curtain and sighed. � You can do this, Heath.� Dustin whispered. � I know you�re not feeling well, but this is something you have to do. And I�ll be right here when you finish,� She nodded and leaned back against him. He wrapped his arms around her and kissed the top of her head. � Good luck,� Nick dropped his bag on the floor and looked around Heather�s large suite. He smiled in anticipation of what was to come in the hours that lay ahead. His cell pone rang, causing him to jump a little. He pulled it out of his pocket and turned it on. � Hello?� She doesn�t know?� great. Thanks man�.� � Another great show, Heath.� Dustin said holding the door open for her as they entered the hotel. � I�m just glad we got out of there before the mobs,� She said quietly. � I really wasn�t up for signing autograph tonight.� � Well what do you say to a nice warm bath, champagne, soft music and after that, making love all night,� � Can you go all night?� She laughed softly, pulling him into the elevator. He laughed and kissed her quickly pushing the elevator button to close the doors. � As much as I want to say I can, you and I both know that�s not true,� He laughed nibbling lightly on her neck. � But I can promise you it�ll be something you�ll never forget,� The elevators opened once they were on her floor and the two stumbled out and made their way down the hall, stopping in front of Heather�s door. � So are you coming in?� She asked, playing with the buttons on his shirt. � Sorry, but this is where I get off.� � You get off?� She giggled. � Shut up. Just promise me that you�ll enjoy your evening,� he said turning serious. � I�ll enjoy it a lot more if you�re there. Are you sure you won�t stay?� He smiled and looked down. � I can�t. I have a date,� He said quietly. � Oh.� She said. � I didn�t realize,� � Heather-� � No. Go ahead. We�re not in an kind of relationship or anything-� � Baby listen, you know I love you and-� � Aren�t you going to be late for your date,� � Goodnight, Heather,� He whispered. He leaned in to kiss her again but she quickly turned away. � You don�t want my lipstick on you do you?� She said softly. � No,� He sighed. He stared at her for a few minutes before turning and disappearing down he hall. Next Page |