Fic: One Armed Bandit Strikes Again (17/?)
Kris was surprised that he was starting to get fan mail and his popularity was growing. Kris even saw an article that focused on Adam being a player where more than a few men claimed he was a callous, self centered lover that wasn’t romantic at all. Another former one night stand, claimed that he was happy to see someone had used Adam for a change.
Kris felt bad. On Saturday, they had a press conference and Kris was asked about Adam and Katy. Kris recognized he was not very media savvy but decided to just be honest. “Adam is a great guy and if it weren’t for him, I wouldn’t be here right now. We are no longer together but are still friends.” Kris realized he just implied they were dating, “Not that we were ever a couple but we are less now.” The reporter was looking at him like he was crazy. Kris panicked, “In another words, we are not sleeping with each other anymore.”
Judging by the reporters face, Kris guessed he gave TMI. The reporter smiled awkwardly, “Have you gotten back with Katy O Connell?”
“As for Katy, we are just good friends at the moment. I am trying to focus on my career which may not be going anywhere after this interview.”
The reporter laughed, “You are refreshingly candid. So after things settle down professionally will you date a man or a woman?
Kris rubbed the back of his neck, “A woman. Frankly, they are high maintenance and a little too dramatic.”
The reporter laughed, “I supposed that observation was based on the infamous Glambert.”
Kris realized what he had said and tried to recover, “I just…think…women are easier. I mean not easy but more committed…can we talk about something else.”
“Sure.” Kris continued the interview without totally choking on his knee. After they finished up, they had a few hours off so Kris decided to run back to his apartment and make sure Adam didn’t trash his stuff. Kris arrived and found Adam had changed the locks. Fucking bastard!
Kris had the taxi take him to Adam’s house. The security guards gave him a hard time but eventually let him in. Adam was actually home and sitting on the couch as Kris came in. He was wearing jeans and a t-shirt but looked gorgeous. Kris hated how good Adam looked even in casual clothes. Kris good see the remnants of yesterdays eyeliner which made Adam’s eyes pop.
Adam smiled insincerely, “So to what do I owe the pleasure of your visit?”
“You changed the locks to my apartment.”
Adam shrugged, “Oh, I decided to sublet it after all. My friend Danielle needed a place and I didn’t think you would want anything from me anymore so I gave it to her.”
“Where is my stuff?”
“I had it boxed and put away.”
“Couldn’t you have called? That is a really shitty thing to do.”
Adam shrugged again, “Well, in case you haven’t read, I am known for being an asshole to people.”
Kris heard the bitterness, “I am sorry you are getting negative attention. I am also sorry about implying we were over. I think we need to just be friends. Remember, when you said you were my friend first and you would be willing to step back.”
Adam just stared at Kris, “So you really are dumping me. I don’t fucking believe you. So now that you think you can stand on your own, you want to end things between us?”
“Adam, I just think we want different things.”
“Yeah, you want a fucking wife!”
Kris shook his head, “Adam, I wanted a boyfriend but you wouldn’t give me that.”
“I was trying but you were rushing me.”
“Rushing you? I waited months and was only asking you to not fuck everything that moved. I really wasn’t setting the bar all that high.”
“No but you kept picking at my one weakness. I asked you to move in with me and told you I loved you. In return, without so much as a text message, you dumped me and ran back to your girlfriend. That is really mean and selfish.”
As usual, Adam was trying to turn the tables. Kris sighed, “Katy is not my girlfriend she is my ex. You are friends with Brad. Why is it so hard for you to believe I am just friends with Katy?”
Adam stood up suddenly and went by Kris. Adam must have just showered because Kris could smell the lavender shower gel on his skin. Kris heard the alarms going off in his head, Warning! Danger ahead. Adam ran his hands through Kris hair, “God, I miss you.” Adam kissed his neck and Kris meant to push him away. Unfortunately, Kris’ body translated that idea as just tilting his head more to give Adam better access. Adam took it as a green light.
Adam started kissing him and undressing him. Kris’ anger turned to passion and they were naked in no time flat. In the back of Kris’ mind he knew this was wrong but was powerless to stop it. Adam carried a naked Kris to the bedroom and dropped him on the bed. Adam proceeded to lick and nibble his way up Kris body from his toes to his mouth. Kris was hard as a rock. Adam worked his way back down and began to suck Kris off while preparing his body for sex. Kris just gave in to the pleasure and let Adam ravage him. Kris was burning with need. He wanted Adam in him and tried to communicate that nonverbally. Adam must have understood the signal because he pulled off Kris’ cock and put on a condom.
Adam proceeded to plow into him hard and deep. Kris loved it and pulled Adam in deeper. Kris kissed Adam, “God, I missed you too.”
Adam kissed him, “Yeah, she could never fill you this good. I just needed to remind you how good I feel in you.”
At first Adam’s words didn’t register but then Kris realized what he said. Kris went to push Adam away but Adam pinned his wrists over his head and changed the angle. Kris felt the pleasure radiating through his body and decided to split hairs after his orgasm. They both climaxed together. Kris slowly recovered and pushed Adam off him. Adam rolled over and tossed the condom toward the waste basket. He smiled at Kris, “You can’t give that up anymore than I can. So, I will take you back as long as you stop hanging out with your blonde bimbo.”
Kris sat up, “Excuse me?”
Adam rolled on his side and ran his fingers down Kris side, “I said I will take you back.”
Kris pushed Adam’s hand away and stood up, “Adam, in case you forgot, I…DUMPED…YOU. I don’t want you to take me back. Look this was a big mistake. Maybe we need to just stay apart.”
Kris watched Adam’s expression change, “You are choosing her over me! I fucking hate you! After everything I did for you this is how you thank me. You used me! Did you and that whore plan this whole thing? My mother was right you are a heartless, bastard.”
Kris just stared at Adam like he was crazy, “Is there a hidden camera? Because, that was quite a performance. Do you really think I used you?”
Adam stood up and pulled on his jeans, “We’ll see how far you get without me. You better make arrangement for your shit because if it is in my house tonight, I am burning it all!”
Adam stormed out of the room. Kris just collapsed against the wall. He called Brad and told him what happened. Brad and his boyfriend came over and helped Kris move his stuff into storage. Luckily, Adam had left the house after their blowout so there was no further drama. Kris was really shaken and angry. Worse he arrived at the mansion late and had to endure a lecture from one of the handlers.
Kris took a shower and went to bed. His cell rang at midnight. He answered without even checking who was calling and heard Adam’s voice, “Ok, maybe I over reacted a little.”
Kris hung up and turned off his phone. No way was he forgiving Adam that easily. The next day he woke up still pissed. The theme was any billboard charting song so pretty much wide open song wise. Given Kris’ mood, he decided to go with “Apologize” from One Republic. He was pretty happy with the arrangement he worked out. He called Katy that evening to make sure she wasn’t mad about what he said in the interview. Kris had become so used to Adam’s tantrums he just assumed everyone overreacted. Katy seemed to not care at all. She was happy he called her a good friend.
“Did you sleep with Adam yesterday?”
Kris was caught off guard, “Why would you ask me that?”
“Sorry. I didn’t mean to pry but I was just wondering if he was lying. He was on America’s top 40 Countdown today. Ryan mentioned you made a point to say you were just friends now and Adam responded by saying he agreed if that friendship includes sex. Then Ryan said you gave an interview a couple days ago and stated clearly you weren’t sleeping with Adam. Adam responded by laughing and saying you didn’t mention it when you guys slept together yesterday.”
“What a jackass. Yeah, I kind of did. It was a mistake.”
Katy laughed, “Well, at least he’s not a liar too.”
“No, just an asshole. He changed the locks to the apartment he gave me and then threatened to throw out my stuff. I had to waste the whole day moving my stuff into storage.”
Katy paused, “He gave you an apartment?”
“Er…well, he wanted to give me some space…I was staying at his house…I worked for him.”
“So you were totally living off the guy? What was he getting in return?”
“Er…me. I mean we were friends.”
“It sounds a little one sided to me.”
Kris became defensive, “Well, you didn’t have to put up with his bullshit. He is the world’s biggest diva. His label paid me to be on Adam mood management. Well, then they fired me and Adam…sort of paid me for that…OK, maybe there were some unhealthy aspects to our relationship.”
Katy just patted his hand, “Well, I am sure it is more complicated than I am thinking. So, I guess he was only paying for all that when you were having sex? Do you have to pay him back?”
He wasn’t sure what Adam expected. Kris shrugged, “I hope not because I think it is a lot of money. He might have paid off my parents and Julie.”
Katy laughed, “You must be really good at the gay thing.”
Kris laughed, “I have gotten more comfortable with sex since you and I were together.” Katy had been Kris’ first and really the sex between them hadn’t been anything to write home about. They had both been virgins and lacked technique and experience. Kris couldn’t help wondering what it would be like now…
Kris went to bed. His phone rang at three in the morning. It was Adam. Kris was worried something happened so he answered, “Adam, is everything OK?”
“No, I miss my cute guy. I want you to come home.”
Kris could tell Adam was either drunk or high. Probably a bit of both, “Adam, I don’t live with you anymore. I have a public storage cubicle now.”
“I’m sorry I got mad. I don’t want you running back to girls. I’ll be better. I want you back. I thought about you the whole time I was fucking this guy tonight. He even looked a bit like you.”
Adam would never get it, “Adam, am I supposed to be flattered that you picture me while fucking someone else? Frankly, I don’t find that comforting. You don’t get to have your cake and eat it too.”
“Can’t we work out an arrangement? How about I give you back your apartment and I give you some spending money? I don’t think you will win American Idol so I will even finance an album. All you have to do is come back home.”
Kris blood ran cold. Adam actually considered him a whore. Instead of offering promises of fidelity, he offered him money. It was like a bucket of ice water being thrown in his face, “Adam, I have no desire to be your boy toy. I wanted to have a relationship but it is obvious you are incapable of that. I also don’t think you are capable of being just a friend so I don’t think you should call me for a while.”
“Like how long? A couple days? Was my offer bad?”
“I am not a whore, Adam and it is obvious you see me as one. Please, don’t call me again.”
Kris hung up. He felt really sad but tried to just channel it into something productive. He ended up staying up the rest of the night. The next day they worked on their group number and got ready for performance night. Kris went out on stage and saw Katy and her friends in his section. He noticed Adam and Monte sitting in the audience. That’s right as a rock god, Adam could get seats anywhere at anytime. Prick!
Kris sat down at the piano and looked over at Adam as he began
I'm holdin' on your rope,
Got me ten feet off the ground.
And I'm hearin' what you say,
But I just can't make a sound.
You tell me that you need me,
Then you go and cut me down...
But wait...You tell me that you're sorry,
Didn't think I'd turn around...
And say...
That it's too late to apologize.
It's too late...
I said it's too late to apologize.
It's too late.
Kris looked over at Adam and saw sadness in his eyes. Kris continued the song,
I'd take another chance,
Take a fall, take a shot for you.
I need you like a heart needs a beat,
But it's nothin' new.
I loved you with a fire red,
Now it's turnin' blue...
And you say...
Sorry, like an angel
Heaven let me think was you...
But I'm afraid...
It's too late to apologize.
It's too late.
I said it's too late to apologize. YEAH!
I'm holdin' on your rope,
got me ten feet off the ground.
After the show, Kris went into the main room expecting an Adam confrontation. He hoped Adam didn’t mess with Katy. Kris looked around but didn’t see Adam anywhere. Katy came over and hugged him. “You sounded amazing up there. I can’t believe how talented you are, Kris.”
“Thanks. Did you meet Adam?”
“Yeah, he came over and introduced himself. He said he couldn’t stay but he was polite to me. I know he is a jerk to you but fuck he is hot. I could kind of understand letting him get away with some shit. That boy is too beautiful for his own good.”
Kris had never heard Katy speak like that and thought it was funny. “Don’t get too excited, he is totally gay.”
Katy laughed, “Aren’t they all…anyway, he left so you can relax. He did say you needed to call either him or someone named Lane. He said it was urgent.”
Kris had a bad feeling about it. He tried not to panic but finally decided to step outside and call Lane, “Kris, I am glad you called. Your ex wants fifty thousand dollars or else she is releasing the photos tomorrow. What do you want to do?”
Fifty thousand dollars! “I thought she would take ten or twenty?”
“Blackmailers are greedy. Especially now that people are starting to think you have a shot at winning so they are worth more.”
“I don’t have that kind of money and never will. The show doesn’t pay that much. If I don’t win, I’d never be able to pay off a loan that big.”
“Kris, Adam is willing to pay the money if you want him to maybe you should call him.”
Kris hung up with Lane. He wondered if this was an elaborate ploy to get him to agree to be Adam’s whore. Kris called Adam.
“Kris, I won’t waste your time apologizing for the other night. Julie contacted us and is asking for fifty thousand dollars. I would have just paid it but I think don’t think that is going to stop her. I think you need to prepare for their release.”
Kris panicked, “I’ll be ruined. I’ll be humiliated.”
“I saw the pictures. They aren’t that bad. In fact, I’d say they were pretty hot. Anyway, tell me what you want me to do? I’ll pay the money if you ask me to but I think it will be worse if they find out you tried to pay her off and hide it from the show.”
Kris just started hyperventilating. “Kris, calm down. I have my lawyers looking into your contract with the show. Hopefully, this will just be another minor set-back. I am really sorry because frankly you are an amazing musician. Even though, your song felt like a slap in the face, you sang it beautifully.” Adam paused, “I really hope it isn’t too late…Anyway, just hang tight. As soon as I hear back from the lawyers, I’ll give you a ring. You’ll get through this, baby. You really are stronger than you think.”
Kris hung up and went by Katy. She immediately noticed he was pale, “What’s wrong? What did he do now?”
“Not him, Julie wants fifty thousand dollars or else she is releasing the pictures tomorrow.”
“That is a lot of money. Will they throw you off the show?”
“I don’t know, Adam’s lawyers are looking into it.”
Katy nodded, “How far are you willing to go to keep it private? If he makes you an offer to be his whore, will you accept?”
Kris looked at Katy, “I know the right answer is no but I don’t know. I’m fucked up.”
Katy kissed him on the cheek, “I think you will do the right thing in the end.”
Kris felt bad. On Saturday, they had a press conference and Kris was asked about Adam and Katy. Kris recognized he was not very media savvy but decided to just be honest. “Adam is a great guy and if it weren’t for him, I wouldn’t be here right now. We are no longer together but are still friends.” Kris realized he just implied they were dating, “Not that we were ever a couple but we are less now.” The reporter was looking at him like he was crazy. Kris panicked, “In another words, we are not sleeping with each other anymore.”
Judging by the reporters face, Kris guessed he gave TMI. The reporter smiled awkwardly, “Have you gotten back with Katy O Connell?”
“As for Katy, we are just good friends at the moment. I am trying to focus on my career which may not be going anywhere after this interview.”
The reporter laughed, “You are refreshingly candid. So after things settle down professionally will you date a man or a woman?
Kris rubbed the back of his neck, “A woman. Frankly, they are high maintenance and a little too dramatic.”
The reporter laughed, “I supposed that observation was based on the infamous Glambert.”
Kris realized what he had said and tried to recover, “I just…think…women are easier. I mean not easy but more committed…can we talk about something else.”
“Sure.” Kris continued the interview without totally choking on his knee. After they finished up, they had a few hours off so Kris decided to run back to his apartment and make sure Adam didn’t trash his stuff. Kris arrived and found Adam had changed the locks. Fucking bastard!
Kris had the taxi take him to Adam’s house. The security guards gave him a hard time but eventually let him in. Adam was actually home and sitting on the couch as Kris came in. He was wearing jeans and a t-shirt but looked gorgeous. Kris hated how good Adam looked even in casual clothes. Kris good see the remnants of yesterdays eyeliner which made Adam’s eyes pop.
Adam smiled insincerely, “So to what do I owe the pleasure of your visit?”
“You changed the locks to my apartment.”
Adam shrugged, “Oh, I decided to sublet it after all. My friend Danielle needed a place and I didn’t think you would want anything from me anymore so I gave it to her.”
“Where is my stuff?”
“I had it boxed and put away.”
“Couldn’t you have called? That is a really shitty thing to do.”
Adam shrugged again, “Well, in case you haven’t read, I am known for being an asshole to people.”
Kris heard the bitterness, “I am sorry you are getting negative attention. I am also sorry about implying we were over. I think we need to just be friends. Remember, when you said you were my friend first and you would be willing to step back.”
Adam just stared at Kris, “So you really are dumping me. I don’t fucking believe you. So now that you think you can stand on your own, you want to end things between us?”
“Adam, I just think we want different things.”
“Yeah, you want a fucking wife!”
Kris shook his head, “Adam, I wanted a boyfriend but you wouldn’t give me that.”
“I was trying but you were rushing me.”
“Rushing you? I waited months and was only asking you to not fuck everything that moved. I really wasn’t setting the bar all that high.”
“No but you kept picking at my one weakness. I asked you to move in with me and told you I loved you. In return, without so much as a text message, you dumped me and ran back to your girlfriend. That is really mean and selfish.”
As usual, Adam was trying to turn the tables. Kris sighed, “Katy is not my girlfriend she is my ex. You are friends with Brad. Why is it so hard for you to believe I am just friends with Katy?”
Adam stood up suddenly and went by Kris. Adam must have just showered because Kris could smell the lavender shower gel on his skin. Kris heard the alarms going off in his head, Warning! Danger ahead. Adam ran his hands through Kris hair, “God, I miss you.” Adam kissed his neck and Kris meant to push him away. Unfortunately, Kris’ body translated that idea as just tilting his head more to give Adam better access. Adam took it as a green light.
Adam started kissing him and undressing him. Kris’ anger turned to passion and they were naked in no time flat. In the back of Kris’ mind he knew this was wrong but was powerless to stop it. Adam carried a naked Kris to the bedroom and dropped him on the bed. Adam proceeded to lick and nibble his way up Kris body from his toes to his mouth. Kris was hard as a rock. Adam worked his way back down and began to suck Kris off while preparing his body for sex. Kris just gave in to the pleasure and let Adam ravage him. Kris was burning with need. He wanted Adam in him and tried to communicate that nonverbally. Adam must have understood the signal because he pulled off Kris’ cock and put on a condom.
Adam proceeded to plow into him hard and deep. Kris loved it and pulled Adam in deeper. Kris kissed Adam, “God, I missed you too.”
Adam kissed him, “Yeah, she could never fill you this good. I just needed to remind you how good I feel in you.”
At first Adam’s words didn’t register but then Kris realized what he said. Kris went to push Adam away but Adam pinned his wrists over his head and changed the angle. Kris felt the pleasure radiating through his body and decided to split hairs after his orgasm. They both climaxed together. Kris slowly recovered and pushed Adam off him. Adam rolled over and tossed the condom toward the waste basket. He smiled at Kris, “You can’t give that up anymore than I can. So, I will take you back as long as you stop hanging out with your blonde bimbo.”
Kris sat up, “Excuse me?”
Adam rolled on his side and ran his fingers down Kris side, “I said I will take you back.”
Kris pushed Adam’s hand away and stood up, “Adam, in case you forgot, I…DUMPED…YOU. I don’t want you to take me back. Look this was a big mistake. Maybe we need to just stay apart.”
Kris watched Adam’s expression change, “You are choosing her over me! I fucking hate you! After everything I did for you this is how you thank me. You used me! Did you and that whore plan this whole thing? My mother was right you are a heartless, bastard.”
Kris just stared at Adam like he was crazy, “Is there a hidden camera? Because, that was quite a performance. Do you really think I used you?”
Adam stood up and pulled on his jeans, “We’ll see how far you get without me. You better make arrangement for your shit because if it is in my house tonight, I am burning it all!”
Adam stormed out of the room. Kris just collapsed against the wall. He called Brad and told him what happened. Brad and his boyfriend came over and helped Kris move his stuff into storage. Luckily, Adam had left the house after their blowout so there was no further drama. Kris was really shaken and angry. Worse he arrived at the mansion late and had to endure a lecture from one of the handlers.
Kris took a shower and went to bed. His cell rang at midnight. He answered without even checking who was calling and heard Adam’s voice, “Ok, maybe I over reacted a little.”
Kris hung up and turned off his phone. No way was he forgiving Adam that easily. The next day he woke up still pissed. The theme was any billboard charting song so pretty much wide open song wise. Given Kris’ mood, he decided to go with “Apologize” from One Republic. He was pretty happy with the arrangement he worked out. He called Katy that evening to make sure she wasn’t mad about what he said in the interview. Kris had become so used to Adam’s tantrums he just assumed everyone overreacted. Katy seemed to not care at all. She was happy he called her a good friend.
“Did you sleep with Adam yesterday?”
Kris was caught off guard, “Why would you ask me that?”
“Sorry. I didn’t mean to pry but I was just wondering if he was lying. He was on America’s top 40 Countdown today. Ryan mentioned you made a point to say you were just friends now and Adam responded by saying he agreed if that friendship includes sex. Then Ryan said you gave an interview a couple days ago and stated clearly you weren’t sleeping with Adam. Adam responded by laughing and saying you didn’t mention it when you guys slept together yesterday.”
“What a jackass. Yeah, I kind of did. It was a mistake.”
Katy laughed, “Well, at least he’s not a liar too.”
“No, just an asshole. He changed the locks to the apartment he gave me and then threatened to throw out my stuff. I had to waste the whole day moving my stuff into storage.”
Katy paused, “He gave you an apartment?”
“Er…well, he wanted to give me some space…I was staying at his house…I worked for him.”
“So you were totally living off the guy? What was he getting in return?”
“Er…me. I mean we were friends.”
“It sounds a little one sided to me.”
Kris became defensive, “Well, you didn’t have to put up with his bullshit. He is the world’s biggest diva. His label paid me to be on Adam mood management. Well, then they fired me and Adam…sort of paid me for that…OK, maybe there were some unhealthy aspects to our relationship.”
Katy just patted his hand, “Well, I am sure it is more complicated than I am thinking. So, I guess he was only paying for all that when you were having sex? Do you have to pay him back?”
He wasn’t sure what Adam expected. Kris shrugged, “I hope not because I think it is a lot of money. He might have paid off my parents and Julie.”
Katy laughed, “You must be really good at the gay thing.”
Kris laughed, “I have gotten more comfortable with sex since you and I were together.” Katy had been Kris’ first and really the sex between them hadn’t been anything to write home about. They had both been virgins and lacked technique and experience. Kris couldn’t help wondering what it would be like now…
Kris went to bed. His phone rang at three in the morning. It was Adam. Kris was worried something happened so he answered, “Adam, is everything OK?”
“No, I miss my cute guy. I want you to come home.”
Kris could tell Adam was either drunk or high. Probably a bit of both, “Adam, I don’t live with you anymore. I have a public storage cubicle now.”
“I’m sorry I got mad. I don’t want you running back to girls. I’ll be better. I want you back. I thought about you the whole time I was fucking this guy tonight. He even looked a bit like you.”
Adam would never get it, “Adam, am I supposed to be flattered that you picture me while fucking someone else? Frankly, I don’t find that comforting. You don’t get to have your cake and eat it too.”
“Can’t we work out an arrangement? How about I give you back your apartment and I give you some spending money? I don’t think you will win American Idol so I will even finance an album. All you have to do is come back home.”
Kris blood ran cold. Adam actually considered him a whore. Instead of offering promises of fidelity, he offered him money. It was like a bucket of ice water being thrown in his face, “Adam, I have no desire to be your boy toy. I wanted to have a relationship but it is obvious you are incapable of that. I also don’t think you are capable of being just a friend so I don’t think you should call me for a while.”
“Like how long? A couple days? Was my offer bad?”
“I am not a whore, Adam and it is obvious you see me as one. Please, don’t call me again.”
Kris hung up. He felt really sad but tried to just channel it into something productive. He ended up staying up the rest of the night. The next day they worked on their group number and got ready for performance night. Kris went out on stage and saw Katy and her friends in his section. He noticed Adam and Monte sitting in the audience. That’s right as a rock god, Adam could get seats anywhere at anytime. Prick!
Kris sat down at the piano and looked over at Adam as he began
I'm holdin' on your rope,
Got me ten feet off the ground.
And I'm hearin' what you say,
But I just can't make a sound.
You tell me that you need me,
Then you go and cut me down...
But wait...You tell me that you're sorry,
Didn't think I'd turn around...
And say...
That it's too late to apologize.
It's too late...
I said it's too late to apologize.
It's too late.
Kris looked over at Adam and saw sadness in his eyes. Kris continued the song,
I'd take another chance,
Take a fall, take a shot for you.
I need you like a heart needs a beat,
But it's nothin' new.
I loved you with a fire red,
Now it's turnin' blue...
And you say...
Sorry, like an angel
Heaven let me think was you...
But I'm afraid...
It's too late to apologize.
It's too late.
I said it's too late to apologize. YEAH!
I'm holdin' on your rope,
got me ten feet off the ground.
After the show, Kris went into the main room expecting an Adam confrontation. He hoped Adam didn’t mess with Katy. Kris looked around but didn’t see Adam anywhere. Katy came over and hugged him. “You sounded amazing up there. I can’t believe how talented you are, Kris.”
“Thanks. Did you meet Adam?”
“Yeah, he came over and introduced himself. He said he couldn’t stay but he was polite to me. I know he is a jerk to you but fuck he is hot. I could kind of understand letting him get away with some shit. That boy is too beautiful for his own good.”
Kris had never heard Katy speak like that and thought it was funny. “Don’t get too excited, he is totally gay.”
Katy laughed, “Aren’t they all…anyway, he left so you can relax. He did say you needed to call either him or someone named Lane. He said it was urgent.”
Kris had a bad feeling about it. He tried not to panic but finally decided to step outside and call Lane, “Kris, I am glad you called. Your ex wants fifty thousand dollars or else she is releasing the photos tomorrow. What do you want to do?”
Fifty thousand dollars! “I thought she would take ten or twenty?”
“Blackmailers are greedy. Especially now that people are starting to think you have a shot at winning so they are worth more.”
“I don’t have that kind of money and never will. The show doesn’t pay that much. If I don’t win, I’d never be able to pay off a loan that big.”
“Kris, Adam is willing to pay the money if you want him to maybe you should call him.”
Kris hung up with Lane. He wondered if this was an elaborate ploy to get him to agree to be Adam’s whore. Kris called Adam.
“Kris, I won’t waste your time apologizing for the other night. Julie contacted us and is asking for fifty thousand dollars. I would have just paid it but I think don’t think that is going to stop her. I think you need to prepare for their release.”
Kris panicked, “I’ll be ruined. I’ll be humiliated.”
“I saw the pictures. They aren’t that bad. In fact, I’d say they were pretty hot. Anyway, tell me what you want me to do? I’ll pay the money if you ask me to but I think it will be worse if they find out you tried to pay her off and hide it from the show.”
Kris just started hyperventilating. “Kris, calm down. I have my lawyers looking into your contract with the show. Hopefully, this will just be another minor set-back. I am really sorry because frankly you are an amazing musician. Even though, your song felt like a slap in the face, you sang it beautifully.” Adam paused, “I really hope it isn’t too late…Anyway, just hang tight. As soon as I hear back from the lawyers, I’ll give you a ring. You’ll get through this, baby. You really are stronger than you think.”
Kris hung up and went by Katy. She immediately noticed he was pale, “What’s wrong? What did he do now?”
“Not him, Julie wants fifty thousand dollars or else she is releasing the pictures tomorrow.”
“That is a lot of money. Will they throw you off the show?”
“I don’t know, Adam’s lawyers are looking into it.”
Katy nodded, “How far are you willing to go to keep it private? If he makes you an offer to be his whore, will you accept?”
Kris looked at Katy, “I know the right answer is no but I don’t know. I’m fucked up.”
Katy kissed him on the cheek, “I think you will do the right thing in the end.”