Fic: One Armed Bandit Strikes Again (2/?)
Title: One Armed Bandit Strikes Again (2/?)
Author: Amberwinters
Pairing: Adam/Kris
Rating: R
Summary: Kris has hooked up with the biggest Diva known to humankind and hopes to tame him. Will Adam Lambert finally grow up and become the partner Kris needs?
Wordcount: 2769
Notes: Thanks for all the comments. Hope you like the next chapter. I feel so pressured not to screw this sequel up J Sorry I could not come up with a more ingenious name J
Warnings: Sex scenes, some cursing, angst, and implied drug use.
After Adam left for his interview, Kris went to the hotel gym and then down to the pool. He ate lunch and had a beer thinking it was actually kind of good to be a kept man. Tommy joined him at the poolside café,
“I just got a text from Adam saying we are having an all hands meeting at 6. Do you know what this is about?”
Kris shrugged, “Maybe he wants new curtains on the bus. He didn’t mention anything to me.” Kris looked at his phone and saw the message Tommy was referring to which meant he had to attend the meeting too.
“So how did it go with Adam last night? He was pretty pissed when I told him you left.”
Kris shrugged again, “Yeah he was pissed but he got over it fast enough. I am sure things will work out for the rest of the tour just fine.”
“What happens after the tour?”
“I don’t know. I doubt he needs an cultural events coordinator in LA.”
“No but maybe he needs a boyfriend.”
Kris laughed, “I am getting the feeling that is the last thing he needs. He really isn’t too good at the commitment thing.”
Tommy laughed, “Give him some time. Before you, he wouldn’t even sleep with a guy twice so the way I see it you are way ahead of your competition.”
Big deal. Kris finished his lunch and went back to his room. Adam must have come back briefly because there was a note asking Kris to check on his dry cleaning. When did I become a personal assistant? Where the hell was Lane? Kris did as the note instructed and intentionally didn’t argue when they said it wouldn’t be done until the next day. After all if he did the job too well, he might end up doing it all the time.
At around a quarter to six, Adam came back to the room. He glanced around the living room and grabbed Kris’ back pack that was on the couch and tossed it into the bedroom, “Didn’t you get my note we were having a meeting at six? It is not professional to have your shit out.”
Kris was pissed, “Adam, I am not your fucking personal assistant.”
“Well, Lane is on vacation and you are her backup.”
“Since when?”
“Since she went on fucking vacation. Ok, I’ll forgive you for being dumb. You are my personal assistant until she returns in three weeks. Besides, I could tell you wanted more responsibility. You were getting bitchy.”
Kris wanted to punch Adam but refrained. “What is this meeting about?”
“I have a few things I want to discuss with everyone. Plus, I have a small surprise.”
Kris just nodded knowing Adam wasn’t going to give him the scoop. Everyone arrived at six and sat down. Adam started the meeting by thanking everyone for all their hard work over the last few months. Kris was impressed that Adam could be so professional and actually lead an organized meeting. He went around the room first to ask if anyone had issues and they discussed some possible set changes.
After that, Adam began mentioning his items which included changing the tour bus curtains. Kris refused to look at Tommy in fear he would laugh. Adam continued, “As you know we were going to play three shows in Tampa after this. However, the venue we were booked at had a fire and burnt down. The only other suitable location is booked. We are going to reschedule Tampa at the end of the tour. So after tonight there isn’t another show for seven days. Since I am such a nice boss, I am buying everyone a roundtrip ticket to either LA or any equally distanced city of their choice.”
Everyone seemed happy for the break and free ticket. Everyone except Kris, he didn’t really have anywhere to go. He didn’t want to go home and anywhere else would cost money. Maybe he could stay with the buses. Adam ended the meeting and told them to let Tony know where they wanted to go before the show. Everyone began filtering out of their suite. Tommy looked over by Kris, “Why so glum? I am sure you get a vacation too.”
“I don’t really have anywhere to go.”
“I am thinking of going to NY to see my cousin. You can come with me.”
“You sure?”
“Yeah, no worries. She is really cool and won’t mind an extra person.”
Kris was happy to have a destination and would find out if he liked the city. Adam came over, “Kris, I am going to talk to my publicist and make sure he doesn’t schedule any media events in the next few days. I just want to spend time with friends and family.”
Kris just nodded not sure why Adam was telling him this. Adam must have noticed his deer in the headlights look, “You are filling in for Lane, remember? So I am informing you I won’t have any professional engagements for the next few days.”
Tommy looked at Adam, “Well, then you don’t need him to work. Kris is coming with me to NY.”
Adam looked at Kris and then turned back to Tommy, “Are you high? Kris is not going to NY with you. He is coming to LA with me. Why would he go to NY anyway?”
“I don’t know maybe to get a vacation from you.”
Kris could see Adam spinning up. “Adam, if you need me to help you in LA, then I will come to LA but I need a place to stay. I am not from there.”
“I don’t need you to help me. I kind of thought you would want to hang out with me. Maybe meet my friends and family but if you really want to go to NY with Tommy…”
Kris looked at Adam, “You want me to meet your family?”
“Well, yeah. Isn’t that what people do when they date?”
Kris couldn’t believe what he was hearing. Maybe an alien had taken over Adam’s body or he hit his head earlier. Kris felt Tommy slap him on the back, “Well, sounds like you have a better offer. I gotta go tell Tony to get me a ticket to New York City.”
Kris kept staring at Adam. Adam smiled, “This is going to be fun, Kris. For the next few days, I will act as the ‘cultural events coordinator’ and all you have to do is enjoy.”
“Where are we going to stay?”
“I have a house in the hills. It is a lot bigger than the hotel rooms so you’ll get a break from me. Plus, I promise I will be on my best behavior. Now, I have to go to the show but we are flying out tonight so just pack me an overnight bag and put the rest of my stuff on the bus. You don’t need too much either because I plan to take you shopping. My friends are very fashionable and I don’t want you to feel uncomfortable.”
Adam kissed him on the cheek and walked away before Kris could slap him. Kris definitely planned to pack his own clothes. He would be more uncomfortable wearing some crazy outfit Adam picked out. They had gone shopping together before and their taste in clothing were polar opposites. Kris liked comfortable, simple clothes. Adam took fashion way too seriously and felt a good look would make up for any uncomfortable fit. No, Kris was not going to be the boy toy Adam gets to dress up. Still, he was happy he was going to LA. Even though Adam could be an asshole, Kris would have missed him.
As soon as the show ended they headed out to the airport. Adam seemed tired from the show and pretty mellow. A few people recognized him at the airport and he graciously signed autographs. Adam could be a huge diva and asshole to lovers but he did tend to treat his fans good. Well, not the ones he fooled around with but certainly the ones that seemed to worship him from afar.
They had business class seats which Kris loved. Traveling with Adam definitely had its perks. They sat down and of course Adam insisted on the window. Kris settled in his aisle seat and was surprised when Adam grabbed his hand and kissed it, “I would have missed you if you went to NY.”
Kris was not used to dealing with affectionate!Adam and handled it by being sarcastic, “I am sure you have plenty of pretty boys in LA that would have filled the void.”
Adam squeezed Kris’ hand that he was still holding, “Nah, they would have passed the time that’s about it. I want to get some sleep, cute guy, wake me up when we land.”
Kris watched as Adam dozed off. He always looked so angelic when he slept it was hard to believe he possessed a Diva!demon inside him. Adam slept through the whole flight. They arrived in LA at six in the morning. Adam was annoyed because no car was set up to pick them up. They ended up taking a taxi to his house. Kris could not believe Adam’s house. It was more of an estate then a house. It was like one of those houses featured on lifestyles of the rich and famous. As they walked up, Kris felt like a Beverly Hillbilly. A housekeeper greeted them. Kris went in and continued to feel overwhelmed at the ostentatious decor.
“So I’ll give you a quick tour.” Adam showed him his house which contained a gym, sauna, small music studio, movie theater, pool and Jacuzzi. Kris noticed in one of the rooms, Adam had all his music awards and platinum records lining all four walls. Sometimes, Kris forgot just how accomplished Adam really was and suddenly felt intimidated. Adam just shrugged nonchalantly, “I had to put them somewhere.”
Although the house was very impressive, it had no warmth or personality. Other than a few pictures in the bedroom, there was nothing that reminded Kris of Adam. Surprising since Adam could have drawn from any number of his personalities.
“How long have you had this place?”
“About a year but I haven’t stayed here much. They finished remodeling and decorating while I was on tour. Nice huh? It has all the bells and whistles.” Kris could tell from Adam’s tone he wasn’t as enthused as he pretended to be.
“I bet it does. I guess I am just more of a simple guy but I sure like the pool and studio.”
“Well, you are going to love the cappuccino maker even more. I was once a barista at Starbucks so you are in for a treat.”
Kris sat down while Adam made them two cappuccinos. Kris was happy he came and was enjoying being with Adam. As they were drinking Adam looked apprehensive and in his usual tactless fashion blurted out, “You know I’m not your boyfriend, right?”
Here is comes. Kris wanted to kick himself for even thinking for a minute Adam wasn’t a complete bastard. Kris took a deep breath, “I thought you agreed we were dating and you wanted me to meet your family.”
“Exactly, we are casually dating and since you are my friend I’d like you to meet my family.”
Kris wasn’t sure what Adam was really saying so he wanted to make sure it was clear, “What do you mean by ‘casually dating’?”
“Meaning we are not that serious and we are not completely committed to monogamy.”
What a jerk! “Is there someone you are planning to fuck in LA? If I am cramping your style, why didn’t you just let me go to NY with Tommy?”
Adam sighed, “Must you be so dramatic?”
It took all of Kris’ belief in hell not to murder Adam at that moment. If that was not the pot calling the kettle black! Dramatic! Kris looked at Adam, “So exactly how are you going to introduce me to your friends and family?”
Adam smiled proudly, “I will simply say ‘my good friend, Kris’.”
Kris shook his head, “You are playing games with me and its mean. You made it sound like I was coming here because you thought I was special and now that we are here you are treating me like shit again.”
“I’ll admit I might have misrepresented the trip which is why I was clarifying things. Don’t I get credit for being honest?”
“You lied to me to get me to come and once I was on your territory, on your terms you changed the story. That’s manipulative not honest.”
“No, it’s just strategic. Look, I’m sorry you fell for it. Can’t we get past this and focus on having fun?”
Kris was pissed, “Fuck you. I’m not playing your games. I am going to go stay at a hotel.”
Adam snapped, “Fuck you too. You know I’m not as shallow and stupid as you think I am. Did you ever think maybe you are just using me?”
Kris stared at Adam. Oh, this was going to be rich. What did the master manipulator have up his sleeve this time?
Adam continued, “You know I am not the only one that’s fucked up when it comes to relationships. You know I met you right after you got jilted. Did you ever think maybe I was just your rebound? Yeah, maybe I am just that knight in shining armor that saves you from your first heartbreak. Once you get your confidence back you’ll probably leave me and realize you are not even fucking gay. Did you ever think of that?”
Kris was truly shocked. In truth, he never did think of that and what’s more shocking is Adam did. It was actually a very insightful observation.
“I don’t think you are just a rebound, Adam.”
“You might not think it but you can’t be sure. So, seeing as you are getting over your first serious relationship, you have never been with a man before and your life is in total upheaval, don’t you think it is prudent to proceed with caution?”
Kris shrugged, “I still don’t want to be your dirty little secret.”
“You are not. Would it make you feel better if I introduce you as ‘the guy I am seeing’?”
“Well, I guess it’s better than fuck-buddy.”
Adam laughed and Kris couldn’t help but laugh too. Kris couldn’t resist taking one more jab, “Since we are being honest, I actually find your house pretentious.”
Adam laughed again, “Me too. Maybe it will be better if we christen it properly.”
Adam dragged Kris upstairs and threw him on his picture perfect bed. Kris rolled around wildly to mess up the bedding. Adam smiled, “Much better.”
Kris held out his arms and Adam lowered himself into them. Kris kissed him, “As dysfunctional as it is, I am really starting to like this makeup sex stuff.”
“Good thing I am such an asshole then.”
Kris’ laughter quickly changed to passion when Adam started kissing him down his neck and chest. Kris loved when Adam took his time by licking and caressing him all over. In all his past relationship, which were few, sex had never been this good. No wonder Julie strayed. Wow, that thought didn’t even hurt. Yeah, this thing with Adam was not just a rebound it was the real deal. Kris cleared his mind and just focused on the pleasure Adam was giving him. No matter how selfish, self-centered Adam could be, it never seemed to extend to their lovemaking. Adam was a giver and Kris appreciated that.
Kris woke up to someone caressing his cheek. He opened his eyes and stared into glittery blue ones, “Hey sleeping beauty, time to get up. My mom is expecting us for dinner in an hour.”
“Mom? I was hoping we would ease into this with a few of your friends first.”
“Believe me, my mom is much easier than my friends. She has manners.”
Kris got up and showered. He hoped Adam didn’t try and dress him. He was nervous enough. Adam was actually dressed down in just cargo pants and a simple black sweater. Kris took that as a green light to wear his comforting flannel shirt and loose jeans. Adam laughed, “Well, if nothing else, that outfit should throw them off the trail of us being a couple.”
Kris just flipped him the finger and focused on not getting too nervous about meeting Mama Lambert.