Fic: One Armed Bandit Strikes Again (20/20)
Title: One Armed Bandit Strikes Again (20/20)
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: 1,663
Notes: Thank you all so, so much for reading and commenting on this fic. It was fun to wite and I hope it lived up to the first one. I am not sure if I will revisit this in the future but you never know. I decided to actually not be overly dramatic for a change and keep it short and sweet. I hope you all like the ending. All comments and concrit is encouraged and much appreciated.
Warnings: Sex scenes, some cursing, angst, and implied drug use.
Kris could not breathe and felt like he was going to collapse. Luckily, Katy noticed Kris’ near heart attack and his inability to gain control of his emotions. She turned to Adam and Dev, “It is nice to meet you, Dev. Oh Kris, that is our song, we totally have to dance. Sorry boys I need to borrow him.” Kris felt Katy pull him away and onto the dance floor. Kris was not in the mood to dance but it was better than standing there gulping like a fish. Luckily, it was a slow song.
“Well, that was awkward. Are you ok?”
“I am just kind of shocked. Why would he date him and not me? How long do you think they have been dating? It will never last. Maybe Adam is just paying him to pretend. Do you think the guy is his type?”
“Well, you definitely are not over him. Do you want to leave?”
“No way, that would make me look stupid. You have to help me save face. Pretend to be my girlfriend just for tonight.”
“Kris, that is a really bad idea. You don’t need any more negative publicity and I just know that either you or Adam will make a scene. I really don’t want to get caught up in that.”
Kris was annoyed but knew Katy was right. Still, he held her close and couldn’t help looking over at Adam. Adam was watching him and scowling. His date seemed oblivious and way too busy picking out treats on the buffet table. After the dance Katy said she had to go to the bathroom, “Do not under any circumstance confront Adam. OK?”
“I am going to wait right here.”
Katy reluctantly walked away. Kris immediately phoned Brad, “When did Adam get a boyfriend?”
“Kris? What are you talking about?”
“I am at an event and Adam just introduced me to his BOYFRIEND.”
“Oh for Chrissake, don’t you two embarrass each other enough publicly? Adam is probably just messing with you for telling the world he is incapable of having a boyfriend. There is no way Adam fell in love overnight. Is he hot?”
Kris just hung up and noticed Dev was alone. He went right over despite Katy’s warnings, “Dev, right?”
“You got it. Is there a sit down dinner or should I keep eating these snacks?”
“I think it is just a cocktail party. So, how long have you been dating Adam?”
“I don’t know, like three weeks or a month. I live in London in case you didn’t notice my proper pronunciation of the English language. So you are the infamous Kris, I would have pictured you…hotter.”
Kris just stared at the guy, feeling insulted. Dev continued, “I saw your naked pictures and I’d do you but you aren’t the crème de la crème Adam seems to envision. I am better looking.”
Kris hated this prick, “Looks aren’t everything. Are you a musician?”
“Nope, I model and do some acting. I am hoping Adam introduces me to some Hollywood types. This party seems to be a networking disaster.”
Kris noticed Adam looking over concerned but he was stuck talking to Simon Fuller. Dev looked over and blew Adam a kiss and turned to Kris, “That boy is a looker alright. Hands down the best looking person in the room and not to mention the fuck of a lifetime. I feel like I hit the jackpot.”
This guy seemed incredibly shallow, “Really, you don’t find him moody and explosive.”
Dev motioned for Kris to come closer like he was confiding a secret, “Well, just between you and me, I tune him out a lot. He is beautiful but he never shuts up. Seriously, he is a total chatter box. I like the sound of his voice but I just hear blah, blah, blah but hey nobody is perfect. Maybe the incessant talking helps him sing.”
Kris wanted to punch the guy, “If you don’t even listen to him, what kind of relationship do you have?”
“Obviously a better one than you had because he called me ‘boyfriend’. Look, sorry you came in second on American Idol and sorry you came in second in Adam’s love life but no need to get bitchy. He’s with me so get over it. Aren’t you banging that blonde?”
Kris lost it and punched Dev. Of course, Dev was a wiry fucker and immediately fought back. Kris felt them being pulled apart by security and saw all the paparazzi cameras going off. Adam and Katy came over. Adam yelled at Kris, “Why are you fighting with my boyfriend? You don’t see me pulling Katy’s hair?”
Kris was furious at Adam’s words and even more angry that Adam was looking at Dev with concern. Adam frowned, “You busted his lip, Kris. Thanks, a lot.”
“Adam, he is using you. He thinks you are just a pretty face and a good fuck. You deserve more.”
“Well, at least he isn’t judgmental and doesn’t criticize me all the time.”
“He doesn’t criticize you because he doesn’t even listen to you!” Kris felt all the anger leave his body when he realized the hopelessness of the situation. He looked at Adam sadly, “You broke my heart tonight.”
“What! I thought you would be happy. You are the one that says I don’t do boyfriends. Well, I am trying to show you I can. But as usual instead of being flattered you piss on my efforts.”
How very Adam to try and turn the tables, “Why would you even think I would like you dating someone else? You know I like monogamy.”
Adam smiled, “Exactly. I was test driving a commitment. Frankly, I am struggling a bit and that whole monogamy thing always seems a bridge too far but I am trying. This was supposed to show that I matured and was capable of some kind of commitment. You were supposed to then realize what you lost and come running back to me. Brad, suggested I just be photographed with the same guy a couple times but I thought this would be a stronger statement. Besides, I needed a dry run with the whole boyfriend thing.”
Katy looked at Adam, “What about Dev? Were you just going to use him?”
“Well…well, I was going to introduce him around and help him with his acting.”
Katy looked at Dev, “You are ok with that? Did you know he was still hung up on Kris?”
Dev shrugged, “I had a clue when he called out Kris’ name a couple times while we were fucking. Personally, I am not sure why he would picture him while he was banging me but there is no accounting for taste.” Dev leaned closer to Katy and said in a not so quiet voice, Just between me, you and the world, Adam can be a little too high maintenance for my taste anyway.”
Adam took offense, “Hey, you are not supposed to talk bad about me and you agreed not to share any secrets. I am your boyfriend, remember.”
“You mean was and Babe, it is no secret you are a diva.”
Adam rolled his eyes, “I was talking about the sex part.” Adam looked at the paparazzi standing about and shrugged, “What can I say, Kris Allen is my celebrity crush.”
Kris was still having a hard time following Adam’s logic, “Adam, why didn’t you just commit to me?”
Adam looked down, “I didn’t want to fuck up. You set the bar so high and you weren’t letting me take baby steps.”
“Adam, if you took any smaller steps you’d be going backwards. Besides, all you had to do was give up other men. That is not that high a bar.”
“It was for me! What if I did that and then you still ran back to her? Then, I would be all alone.”
Kris heard the insecurity in Adam’s voice and was not quite sure how to respond to his fears. Kris felt Katy place a hand on his arm. He had totally forgotten that she was standing by him. He looked over and saw her looking at Adam with sympathy, “Adam, love is about taking a chance. If you really love Kris, you have to be willing to take a risk. He certainly took one falling for you.”
Adam looked at Kris, “What if I screw up? If I try, do I get any do-overs?”
Kris couldn’t believe what he was hearing and needed to clarify, “What are you saying, Adam? You are going to try and be my boyfriend? You are going to try and be monogamous?”
“Maybe. Do blowjobs count?”
“Adam, everything counts.”
Kris could tell Adam was sweating and took some pity, “Look, I don’t expect you to be perfect, Adam, but I expect you to try. Try really, really hard.”
Adam smiled at the reprieve, “I can do that, cute guy…I mean boyfriend.”
Kris laughed and then felt Katy push him, “Well, since you decided to fight about this publicly at least give the paparazzi a good photo. Go kiss your boyfriend.”
Kris looked at all the cameras and then at Adam’s hopeful expression. Easy choice, Kris ran into Adam’s arms and kissed him. After a few moments they broke apart and Kris heard one of the paps call out to him, “Kris, I thought you said your life was better without him and he acts like a Diva?”
Kris cringed at hearing the words he uttered to millions of viewers during the last performance night. He turned to Adam who was looking vulnerable as he waited to hear Kris’ response, “I lied my life could never be better without him. It would be incomplete and a lot less…sparkly.” Kris saw Adam smile and continued, “However, for the record, he is one of the biggest diva’s known to mankind but now he is my Diva.”
Adam pouted, “Hey, put me back on my pedestal.”
Kris laughed, “Even with all my issues, I can’t pretend you are not a Diva but I love you anyway.”
Adam kissed him, “I love you too, cute guy.”
Kris felt like his heart was going to burst from happiness. Finally, Adam had compromised and was willing to try to have a relationship. Whether Adam could really remain monogamous was still a mystery. Kris decided not to worry about what would happen when he went on the idol tour and would be busy recording an album. The important thing was Adam was finally willing to try.
~~~FIN~~~
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: 1,663
Notes: Thank you all so, so much for reading and commenting on this fic. It was fun to wite and I hope it lived up to the first one. I am not sure if I will revisit this in the future but you never know. I decided to actually not be overly dramatic for a change and keep it short and sweet. I hope you all like the ending. All comments and concrit is encouraged and much appreciated.
Warnings: Sex scenes, some cursing, angst, and implied drug use.
Kris could not breathe and felt like he was going to collapse. Luckily, Katy noticed Kris’ near heart attack and his inability to gain control of his emotions. She turned to Adam and Dev, “It is nice to meet you, Dev. Oh Kris, that is our song, we totally have to dance. Sorry boys I need to borrow him.” Kris felt Katy pull him away and onto the dance floor. Kris was not in the mood to dance but it was better than standing there gulping like a fish. Luckily, it was a slow song.
“Well, that was awkward. Are you ok?”
“I am just kind of shocked. Why would he date him and not me? How long do you think they have been dating? It will never last. Maybe Adam is just paying him to pretend. Do you think the guy is his type?”
“Well, you definitely are not over him. Do you want to leave?”
“No way, that would make me look stupid. You have to help me save face. Pretend to be my girlfriend just for tonight.”
“Kris, that is a really bad idea. You don’t need any more negative publicity and I just know that either you or Adam will make a scene. I really don’t want to get caught up in that.”
Kris was annoyed but knew Katy was right. Still, he held her close and couldn’t help looking over at Adam. Adam was watching him and scowling. His date seemed oblivious and way too busy picking out treats on the buffet table. After the dance Katy said she had to go to the bathroom, “Do not under any circumstance confront Adam. OK?”
“I am going to wait right here.”
Katy reluctantly walked away. Kris immediately phoned Brad, “When did Adam get a boyfriend?”
“Kris? What are you talking about?”
“I am at an event and Adam just introduced me to his BOYFRIEND.”
“Oh for Chrissake, don’t you two embarrass each other enough publicly? Adam is probably just messing with you for telling the world he is incapable of having a boyfriend. There is no way Adam fell in love overnight. Is he hot?”
Kris just hung up and noticed Dev was alone. He went right over despite Katy’s warnings, “Dev, right?”
“You got it. Is there a sit down dinner or should I keep eating these snacks?”
“I think it is just a cocktail party. So, how long have you been dating Adam?”
“I don’t know, like three weeks or a month. I live in London in case you didn’t notice my proper pronunciation of the English language. So you are the infamous Kris, I would have pictured you…hotter.”
Kris just stared at the guy, feeling insulted. Dev continued, “I saw your naked pictures and I’d do you but you aren’t the crème de la crème Adam seems to envision. I am better looking.”
Kris hated this prick, “Looks aren’t everything. Are you a musician?”
“Nope, I model and do some acting. I am hoping Adam introduces me to some Hollywood types. This party seems to be a networking disaster.”
Kris noticed Adam looking over concerned but he was stuck talking to Simon Fuller. Dev looked over and blew Adam a kiss and turned to Kris, “That boy is a looker alright. Hands down the best looking person in the room and not to mention the fuck of a lifetime. I feel like I hit the jackpot.”
This guy seemed incredibly shallow, “Really, you don’t find him moody and explosive.”
Dev motioned for Kris to come closer like he was confiding a secret, “Well, just between you and me, I tune him out a lot. He is beautiful but he never shuts up. Seriously, he is a total chatter box. I like the sound of his voice but I just hear blah, blah, blah but hey nobody is perfect. Maybe the incessant talking helps him sing.”
Kris wanted to punch the guy, “If you don’t even listen to him, what kind of relationship do you have?”
“Obviously a better one than you had because he called me ‘boyfriend’. Look, sorry you came in second on American Idol and sorry you came in second in Adam’s love life but no need to get bitchy. He’s with me so get over it. Aren’t you banging that blonde?”
Kris lost it and punched Dev. Of course, Dev was a wiry fucker and immediately fought back. Kris felt them being pulled apart by security and saw all the paparazzi cameras going off. Adam and Katy came over. Adam yelled at Kris, “Why are you fighting with my boyfriend? You don’t see me pulling Katy’s hair?”
Kris was furious at Adam’s words and even more angry that Adam was looking at Dev with concern. Adam frowned, “You busted his lip, Kris. Thanks, a lot.”
“Adam, he is using you. He thinks you are just a pretty face and a good fuck. You deserve more.”
“Well, at least he isn’t judgmental and doesn’t criticize me all the time.”
“He doesn’t criticize you because he doesn’t even listen to you!” Kris felt all the anger leave his body when he realized the hopelessness of the situation. He looked at Adam sadly, “You broke my heart tonight.”
“What! I thought you would be happy. You are the one that says I don’t do boyfriends. Well, I am trying to show you I can. But as usual instead of being flattered you piss on my efforts.”
How very Adam to try and turn the tables, “Why would you even think I would like you dating someone else? You know I like monogamy.”
Adam smiled, “Exactly. I was test driving a commitment. Frankly, I am struggling a bit and that whole monogamy thing always seems a bridge too far but I am trying. This was supposed to show that I matured and was capable of some kind of commitment. You were supposed to then realize what you lost and come running back to me. Brad, suggested I just be photographed with the same guy a couple times but I thought this would be a stronger statement. Besides, I needed a dry run with the whole boyfriend thing.”
Katy looked at Adam, “What about Dev? Were you just going to use him?”
“Well…well, I was going to introduce him around and help him with his acting.”
Katy looked at Dev, “You are ok with that? Did you know he was still hung up on Kris?”
Dev shrugged, “I had a clue when he called out Kris’ name a couple times while we were fucking. Personally, I am not sure why he would picture him while he was banging me but there is no accounting for taste.” Dev leaned closer to Katy and said in a not so quiet voice, Just between me, you and the world, Adam can be a little too high maintenance for my taste anyway.”
Adam took offense, “Hey, you are not supposed to talk bad about me and you agreed not to share any secrets. I am your boyfriend, remember.”
“You mean was and Babe, it is no secret you are a diva.”
Adam rolled his eyes, “I was talking about the sex part.” Adam looked at the paparazzi standing about and shrugged, “What can I say, Kris Allen is my celebrity crush.”
Kris was still having a hard time following Adam’s logic, “Adam, why didn’t you just commit to me?”
Adam looked down, “I didn’t want to fuck up. You set the bar so high and you weren’t letting me take baby steps.”
“Adam, if you took any smaller steps you’d be going backwards. Besides, all you had to do was give up other men. That is not that high a bar.”
“It was for me! What if I did that and then you still ran back to her? Then, I would be all alone.”
Kris heard the insecurity in Adam’s voice and was not quite sure how to respond to his fears. Kris felt Katy place a hand on his arm. He had totally forgotten that she was standing by him. He looked over and saw her looking at Adam with sympathy, “Adam, love is about taking a chance. If you really love Kris, you have to be willing to take a risk. He certainly took one falling for you.”
Adam looked at Kris, “What if I screw up? If I try, do I get any do-overs?”
Kris couldn’t believe what he was hearing and needed to clarify, “What are you saying, Adam? You are going to try and be my boyfriend? You are going to try and be monogamous?”
“Maybe. Do blowjobs count?”
“Adam, everything counts.”
Kris could tell Adam was sweating and took some pity, “Look, I don’t expect you to be perfect, Adam, but I expect you to try. Try really, really hard.”
Adam smiled at the reprieve, “I can do that, cute guy…I mean boyfriend.”
Kris laughed and then felt Katy push him, “Well, since you decided to fight about this publicly at least give the paparazzi a good photo. Go kiss your boyfriend.”
Kris looked at all the cameras and then at Adam’s hopeful expression. Easy choice, Kris ran into Adam’s arms and kissed him. After a few moments they broke apart and Kris heard one of the paps call out to him, “Kris, I thought you said your life was better without him and he acts like a Diva?”
Kris cringed at hearing the words he uttered to millions of viewers during the last performance night. He turned to Adam who was looking vulnerable as he waited to hear Kris’ response, “I lied my life could never be better without him. It would be incomplete and a lot less…sparkly.” Kris saw Adam smile and continued, “However, for the record, he is one of the biggest diva’s known to mankind but now he is my Diva.”
Adam pouted, “Hey, put me back on my pedestal.”
Kris laughed, “Even with all my issues, I can’t pretend you are not a Diva but I love you anyway.”
Adam kissed him, “I love you too, cute guy.”
Kris felt like his heart was going to burst from happiness. Finally, Adam had compromised and was willing to try to have a relationship. Whether Adam could really remain monogamous was still a mystery. Kris decided not to worry about what would happen when he went on the idol tour and would be busy recording an album. The important thing was Adam was finally willing to try.
~~~FIN~~~