Dead Man Walking ~ 5/? ~
When Kris arrived at work the next day he cursed loudly, it was raining and he didn't bring a coat or an umbrella with him so he had to run from his car to the prison. He was soaking wet and when he entered the cafeteria he was surprised that nobody was laughing wit him, there wasn't even anyone talking... Everything was quiet... He looked around cautiously and walked up to Allison
" What the hell is going on here? It has never been this quiet before... "
Allison just shrugged and Kris looked at her, wondering what was wrong with her. She never just shrugged at him...
Then he suddenly heard someone tapping his glass on the table in a very familiar tune... He looked around and suddenly everyone was tapping their glass on the table in the same tune, then they all began to sing and Kris' jaw dropped almost to the floor... They were singing, well some of them were, others were just butchering the song, " Let It Rain " still tapping the melody with their glass or their hand. When the song was over Kris looked around at all the smiling, beaming faces in front of him and he he had to wipe away a tear before he spoke
" Wow, uhm... " he cleared his throat " I don't know what to say to this... " he looked over at Allison " You knew about this? " she smiled and nodded " Wow... Seriously, thanks for letting them butcher my song! " everyone laughed and so did Kris, he turned back to face the room " No, you know it really touched me... Thank you! " he held his hand on his heart and as he walked up to his table to eat the prisoners applauded him. When he sat down he looked over at Adam and Brad, they both winked at him and he gave them a grateful smile in return. He just knew those two were behind this, who else would come up with something so ridicilous but yet so sweet...
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A few days later, Adam was sitting in Kris' office again, waiting for the private detective to arrive. Adam was just talking to Kris about how he missed the stage and all the glits and glamour, he was sick of the stupid grey uniform they had to wear here and he hated the fact that he didn't have his make up and nail polish. Kris just listened to him ramble on when someone knocked on the door
" Come in "
The door went open and a bright smiling guy stepped in to the office " Kris Allen, it's been a while! "
Kris stood up and walked up to the guy, also smiling brightly " Matt! It sure has... " he opened his arms to give Matt a hug who returned it happily
They pulled away and Matt took place on the other chair, next to Adam. He looked back at Kris who was making his way to the other side of the desk " So, what can I help you with? "
" First I'd like you to meet someone " he gestured with his hand to Adam " Matt, meet Adam, Adam, meet Matt "
Matt looked surprised at Adam and held out his hand " Adam Lambert! I didn't recognize you... Nice to meet you! "
Adam smiled and shook Matt's hand " Yeah, I can imagine you didn't recognize me... " he gave Kris a meaningful look, Kris chuckled, then he turned back to Matt " Nice to meet you too "
Kris gave a copy of Adam's file to Matt who started reading it, he encircled some things in it and when he was done reading it he turned to Adam " Can you tell me something more about the people in your neighbourhood? Are their people who have problems with you or the other way around? "
Adam thought about it for a minute " No, I don't see them much with having to tour around the world, but if I see them, they're always very nice to me, there's no one I'm having problems with "
" Hmm " Matt scribbled something down " No other artists in your neighbourhood? "
" Yeah, there is one... Danny, he lives across the street from me, together with his brother Andrew " Adam glanced at Matt and saw the thoughtful look on his face as he scribbled something down again, he quickly added " But Danny is not a murderer, I just can't imagine him hurting a fly, let alone murder two kids "
" I'm not assuming he his the murderer Adam " Matt smiled politely " But I think I do have to talk to those two, you don't know what jealousy can do to people... "
" I didn't say Danny was jealous of me " Adam started panicking a bit " We don't talk much, but when we do it's always nice. Everyone loves him... "
" Relax Adam, I'm just gonna talk to him and his brother, it's not like I'm gonna arrest them and throw them in jail "
" Oh " Adam relaxed a little " I think a talk can do no harm... "
Matt smiled and nodded " My thoughts exactly! " he turned his face to Kris " I'm ready to give it a try. Now, about payment... "
" I can pay " Adam piped up
Kris shook his head " I don't think you're allowed to get out of prison to pick up some cash. I'll pay for it now and you can pay me back later "
" But- "
" No but's Adam! I insist " Kris looked determined
" Ok " Adam sighed, feeling a little uncomfortable " I will pay you back though! "
Kris smiled " I know you will " he turned back to Matt " Now Matt, you know this is a secret operation... Don't tell anyone I asked you to do this,not a word " he hesitated a minute " Not even to Cale... "
Matt smiled knowingly " I understand, I won't say anything to anybody "
Adam looked confused " Why does this have to be a secret? "
" I normally work for the cops, now I'm kinda gonna work against them... I've did this a few times before for Kris 'cause he's an old friend of mine "
" Cale knew about this? " Adam looked over at Kris
Kris smiled shyly " He usually did, yes... But now I don't want him to know... "
" Why? "
Kris sighed " Adam, I can't tell you everything now, can I? I still have a private life you know... "
Adam was taken aback by that sudden outburst and didn't say anything anymore, he just stared at the desk
Matt looked uncomfortably from one to the other, then he stood up " I think I should go" he looked over at Kris " I'll let you know when I have news about the case " he shook Kris' hand, then he turned to Adam " It's an honor to work for you mister Lambert " he shook Adam's hand too and walked to the door, glancing one more time over his shoulder before he walked out and closed the door behind him
Adam was still staring at the desk, then he stood up and walked to the door
" Where are you going? " Kris asked softly
" Back to my cell, you don't need me here anymore " Adam's voice cracked a little
" Don't " Kris stood up and walked up to Adam, grabbing his arm and turning him around to face him again, he looked up in those gorgeous blue-grey eyes which made him melt time and time again " Please, don't leave like this... " he moved closer to Adam and wrapped his arms around him, mumbling softly " I'm sorry " into his chest
Adam placed his arms around Kris' back, rubbing circles on it , then he let his head rest on Kris' shoulder, whispering softly " It's ok, I understand... "
They stood there for a few minutes, they didn't even know for how long exactly, then Kris pulled away, straightening the rimples in his clothes, he smiled at Adam " Come on, I'll bring you back "
Adam smiled back " Thanks, it's always nice having company during that long walk " he winked at Kris 'cause his cell wasn't that far away from Kris' office, he just wanted Kris to know he really enjoyed his company
Kris understood completely 'cause a huge grin was spread across his face as he let Adam walk in front of him out of the door and through the hallway until they arrived at Adam's cell
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Adam and Brad were walking through the hallway when they saw Allison and Kris talking and laughing a bit further down the hall
" I always wondered how Allison became a guard " Adam said " I mean, she looks like she's still a high school student or something "
Brad laughed " I'll show you how she became a guard... and how looks can be deceiving "
Suddenly Brad pushed Adam against a wall
" What the hell are you doing? " Adam yelled angrily
" You son of a bitch! " Brad yelled back and jumped at Adam, punching his stomache
Adam fought back, still not having a clue about how this fight had started suddenly he heard footsteps running through the hall and he saw Brad being pushed away from him and he felt two strong arms around his own waist , holding him tightly
Brad was sprawled down on the floor, Allison right on top of him, arms around his middle. Brad was laughing as Allison pulled him up very roughly, she looked questioningly at him
" What the hell has gotten into you Brad? "
Brad smiled at her, then he looked over at Adam " I think I've made my point here! " he winked and Adam couldn't help but to burst out laughing
" What the hell? "
Adam heard behind his ear and turned his head to see Kris standing right behind him, then he looked back to his front and down at the hands around his waist... Kris' hands... He couldn't help but smile...
Kris saw Adam's gaze at his hands and quickly pulled them away " I'm sorry " he said quickly, getting all red in his face
" No worries " Adam smiled " You had to stop me from jumping at Brad and kicking him " he looked at Brad and winked
Kris smiled shyly and walked away, together with Allison who was shaking her head in disbelief.
When Adam and Brad continued their walk through the hallway, Adam turned to Brad
" I guess I should thank you for that "
" Thank me for what? "
" For letting me feel those adorable strong arms and hands around my waist "
Brad's eyes lit up into a playful spark " No prob my friend, anything to push the little love affair "
Adam laughed and threw his arm around Brad's shoulder, just like that, they continued their walk...