Aj sat down in his recliner, thinking about what had just happened. How could he do that to Theresa? He was so deep in thought that the ringing of his cell phone made him nearly jump out of the chair.
"Hello?" He asked, softly, recognizing Theresa’s cell number.
"Hi Baby, you miss me yet?" She giggled into the phone, making him smile.
"Of course, I don’t understand why I even let you out of bed this morning…" He smirked, knowing she was blushing slightly.
"Oh Aj, behave. Well I just wanted to call and tell you that I made it to Madrid alright and the photo shoot while only be until tomorrow and I’m flying back, but I don’t think I’ll be there in time for the cook-out, I’m sorry Baby." Theresa sighed.
"It’s alright, I understand about your work, call when you get in and I’ll come pick you up at the airport. I miss you like crazy, Honey." Aj sensed she was getting ready to get off the phone and made it a little easier for her. "Well Babe, I know that all the people want to make you gorgeous, though you don’t need any help. Have fun, and don’t flirt with any of those male models!"
"Oh, of course not, and don’t you flirt with anyone at all until I get back. Love you Baby." She made a kissing sound and hung up the phone.
"Love you too…" Aj breathed, turning off his phone as well. He reclined back in his chair and patted his lap for Vegas and J.D. to join him.
**~~****~~**
Kevin watched Stephanie stare out the window silently, and figured she was still mad at him. "Baby, I’m sorry I left this morning but I had to, you have to understand…"
"What? Oh, no that’s not what I’m thinking about…" She trailed off, watching with mild attention at the passing houses.
"Then what are you thinking about. You can talk to me if you need to, you know that, don’t you?" He asked, causing her to look over at him. She nodded and tried to think off something to say.
"Oh, I was just thinking about what Aj and I were discussing today. Theresa left for a photo shoot so probably won’t be in for the cook-out and he was kinda bummed out about it." She stated quickly, biting her lip to keep herself from mentioning anything else.
"Oh, don’t worry about, J, he’ll be fine. He’s got you to hang out with him when Theresa’s busy. Oh, which reminds me, when we start up tour next month are you…" Stephanie suddenly cut him off.
"What? Next month? When did you find out about this?" She asked, realizing next month was only a week away.
"I thought I told you earlier. I found out about three months ago. Anyway are you going to come along? Theresa will probably be busy the entire time and Aj wouldn’t mind having someone to talk to. And I certainly wouldn’t mind having you to keep me warm at night." Kevin smiled at her noticing her still downcast face.
"I don’t know Kevin, I wanted to start being in music videos again. I haven’t done anything in so long and they need an actress for Lenny Kravitz’s new video ‘Again.’ I kinda wanted to try out and…" Stephanie explained, feeling a little upset that Kevin didn’t want her on tour to talk with, he just wanted a bed warmer.
"But, what am I supposed to do on tour without you?" He made a slight pout and she sighed.
"I don’t know, maybe Aj will keep you company." She muttered, slightly agitated he was against her going back to work. She could hear him grind his teeth.
Kevin knew she was still mad at him, but he didn’t think she’d just leave him on tour to go play movie star in a music video. If she wanted to be in a video she could be in one of theirs. But she already had been, that’s where he had met her. On the set of ‘Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely,’ she had first started talking to Aj, and succeeded in getting him with Theresa, one of his many favorite Victoria Secret Models. Aj had introduced Stephanie to him and they hit it off great but didn’t start a real relationship for a few months. He continued towards home, speeding a little and turned up the radio to get away from the silence in the car.
**~~****~~**
"J, help me out here please! I’ve become a basket-case, literally. I wanted to tell Kev about what happened, but we got on the subject of the tour coming up and he made it sound like he only wanted me there as a bed-warmer. Someone to take care of him after he got off stage. He acted so silly when I said I wanted to try out for a music video. Lenny Kravitz’s has a new one coming out and they need a young actress…" Stephanie sighed into the phone, as she splashed around some of the water in the pool with her feet. She sat down at the edge and put her feet in the cool water.
"Babe, I don’t know what to tell you except, if you want to try out for a music video go ahead, I’ll always cheer you on, no matter what. And forgive Kev, he isn’t good at saying when he wants you there. I’m positive it’s more than just that. Hey, Theresa called, she said she’s be in after the cook-out, probably late that night so you’ll get to see her soon." Aj smiled, missing Theresa more than ever. He heard Kevin’s voice in the background and Stephanie sigh.
"Hey Bone, can I let you go? Kev’s gotta use the phone and he forgot to recharge the battery in his cell-phone. I’ll call ya later, or talk to you at the cook-out." She muttered into the phone, twirling her hair anxiously around her finger.
"Sure Babe, are you guys coming over early to help me with the cook-out?" Aj asked, picking at his fingers softly, still needing to explain what exactly happened earlier.
"Of course, if you need me, I’m there. Love you Bone. Talk to you tomorrow."
"Love you too Sweets." Aj hung up the phone.
"Here Kev." Stephanie tossed him the phone and rose from the concrete ground and walked towards the house.
"Where ya going Baby?" He asked before dialing in Brian’s number.
"I thought about just taking a swim. So I’m going to get changed." She explained, stepping through the sliding glass door and shutting it behind her.
She quickly ran upstairs and got changed into her light pink bikini, decorated with small white flowers, grabbing a towel on the way out of the bedroom. She stepped out onto the back porch, noticing Kevin still on the phone and tossed her towel onto a nearby lounge chair. She pulled her hair up into a claw clip and walked down the steps into the pool. The cool water engulfed her sun warmed body and she relaxed completely, forgetting Kevin was even out there.
"Do you want some company?" His deep voice asked, as she leaned against the side.
"Well, I suppose, since it is your pool…" She smiled softly, hoping to just be able to forgive and not worry about it anymore. She heard him walk away and released her long dark chocolate hair from the small clip. She dunked her head under the water, staying under for as long as she could. When she finally came up for air, she noticed Kevin dive into the pool at the deeper end. She watched his strong, powerful body as he swam towards her. He moved so gracefully through the water, her eyes refused to look away. He came up right in front of her, leaving their faces only inches apart.
"Are you still mad at me Baby?" He asked, giving her his best puppy eyes. She shook her head softly, ducking away when he leaned in for a kiss. He gave her a confused look and she just smiled, swimming away from him towards the other end of the pool. He swam after her and caught her leg, pulling her back to him. He held her body tight against his and kissed her nose.
"You sure you’re not mad at me?" He whispered, moving her wet hair away from her neck and kissing her ear lobe softly.
"Uh-huh, I ain’t mad at ya…" She muttered, shivering when he began kissing her sensitive neck. He traced back up to her lips with his tongue and kissed her passionately. They sank under the water, using each other as an air source as they held onto the other. When they came up for a breath, laughter broke them apart.
"God you guys, we were wondering when you were going to come up for air." Brian chuckled, sitting down at the edge of the pool with Leighanne at his side.
"What do ya need, B?" Stephanie asked, moving away from Kevin’s grasp and towards the stairs of the pool. She stepped out and searched for where she had put her towel.
"Kev invited us over for dinner. But I guess we’re a bit early. Sorry to interrupt, but we thought we could help you out." Leighanne smiled brightly, tossing Stephanie a towel from the nearby chair.
"Thanks Leigh." She reflected the smile and walked into the house. She quickly hurried to change into jeans and a blue baby-doll tee shirt with Gonzo from the ‘Muppets’ across the chest. She slipped on her black flip-flop sandals and returned to the kitchen to start preparing dinner. She heard the sliding glass door open and felt two strong arms wrap around her, drawing her back to a firm, wet chest. Kevin kissed down her neck, sucking on her earlobe.
"Now Kev, stop. Your cousin is here, behave. What are we doing for dinner?" She asked, allowing him to turn her around in his arms. Kevin didn’t seem to be paying attention, he leaned in to her face and captured her lips with his. His hands groped down her body, squeezing her small butt and creeping under her small tee shirt.
Stephanie felt his fingers meet her bra clasp and moved away. She smirked softly and shook her head. "Not now, go get dressed. I’ll go see if Leigh and Bri need a drink."
Kevin watched her swinging hips as she left the kitchen to the back porch, her puppies following her out. He smirked and rushed upstairs to get changed. When he returned, he found Brian, Leighanne, and Stephanie all sitting out on the deck drinking cokes. He motioned for Brian and Leigh not to acknowledge he was there and listened to Stephanie speak for a moment.
"…well, I didn’t exactly mention that Lenny called and asked me to come to NYC to be in the video, I think Kev would flip out just a little..." she sighed, noticing Leigh’s constant stares behind her. She felt her face blush slightly and turned around to meet Kevin’s curious face.
"And I’d flip out because?" He inquired, rubbing his goatee slightly.
"Umm, no reason," she muttered, ‘Except that you’d die if you knew what I get to do in the video with Lenny.’ she thought to herself.
"But you said…" Leighanne started only to be silence by Stephanie’s glance.
"Hey Leigh, why don’t you help me inside, cooking?" She stated, standing from the chair and pulling Leighanne towards the house with her.
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