"I think you need a chill just a little bit," Justin remarked, looking over at JC who was standing next to him onstage. 

Radio City Music Hall, New York City. *NSYNC had thrown together a surprise Christmas, one-night-only show for their fans as a special gift for supporting them through their break over the last few months. 

JC glanced over at Justin quickly, his eyebrows furrowing. His fingers fiddled with his in-ear monitor, adjusting the side piece. He had felt an anxiety about performing he hadn't felt in awhile because it had been months since they had been onstage. Coupled with the anxiety of leaving Samantha alone for the first time in weeks, he was really feeling it.

The back of the house gave the guys a thumbs up. "Great work fellas. See you onstage in a half hour."

Justin nodded, "Thanks Tim, thanks all." He looked at JC and smiled sympathetically. He knew his best friend and his perfectionist tendencies better than almost anyone else. "You sound great. Don't sweat it."

JC made his way to the rack that was immediately backstage. He pulled out his in-ear monitor and placed it in his box and his microphone went back onto the red rack. He immediately walked to the water bottles and opened one, taking a long sip. "I'm gonna check and make sure that the car made it back to pick the girls up."

Justin sighed softly. "Hey." He put his hand on his shoulder. "Are you ok man?"

"Ugh." He looked up at Justin, his blue eyes filled with frustration. "Did you see the magazine J? Do you know anything about what happened? I haven't been without her since we got back for more than like an hour and I feel like a crazy man."

"Uhh what magazine? And what? What's wrong?" Justin's brows furrowed. 

"You're kidding right? Samantha's ex Julian got a spread in ESPN... penned by none other than queen liar Kat. He dogged Samantha so hard. Like, legit painting the worst picture of her character you could imagine. He used to beat the shit out of her and he's the reason she lost her child, but he blamed her for it. It's god awful, and I want to murder him, Justin. I will kill him if he ever comes close to her again."

"Ohhh, that's why Melinda said you punched someone." Justin smirked slightly, "And just so you know, if you did murder him, I'd always post your bail. I so get it."

"No, I'm fucking serious man." He looked at him dead in the face. "I don't think you DO get it. I stayed up for two days straight after Sam fell asleep thinking about how I wanted him to die for hurting her."

Justin's gaze was intent on JC's in return. "Bro, welcome to being in love and wanting nothing more than your woman to be safe and in your control."

JC grunted and pulled out his phone to check his messages, seeing that the car had arrived at Ashley's hotel but hadn't left yet. "I've never felt like I've wanted control like I do with her. She's my entire world, fuck. I can't control it and it kills me now that I've seen her in actual despair and almost danger."

"Well, she's yours from now until the rest of your lives... so don't stop reminding her that you're the man she's coming home to every night. Because I still have those same nagging issues from time to time with Ash but I remember at the end of the day she's got my last name." Justin puffed out his chest.

JC smirked. "You should have gotten on that plane with me. Because when I went to go get Sam, Julian showed up to her hotel and harassed her. I walked in JUST in time to clock him."

Justin's grin was huge. "And how did that feel?"

"It felt like I hit the fucking lottery of life, okay? I bruised my hand really good and it was so worth it. You should try it sometime." He glanced back down at his phone. "Where are the girls?"

"I've learned that Ashley is worth every moment of waiting for. Because she knocks me off my feet every damn time." He grunted. "But you're making me anxious too."

JC pulled out his phone and dialed Samantha's number. "C'mon baby..."

Meanwhile, the towncar was just pulling away from the Waldorf toward Radio City. Samantha was about to open her mouth to say something to Ashley when JC's ringback tone took over. She laughed softly as she clicked talk. "Hi baby. Aren't you supposed to be getting ready to headline Radio City?"

JC was all smiles as he leaned against the wall. "Hi baby..."

She laughed softly when she heard his voice take on the cute tone. She knew he had a big, eye-squinting smile. ""Hi sweetheart. We're on our way to Radio City." She peeked out the window. "Looks like we have about 15 more blocks."

JC let out a sigh of relief. "Okay, wonderful. I was just curious and making sure that everything was okay. I didn't know if the car would stay waiting outside the hotel or what, and I just want to make sure that you're here with me. That is all. I love you."

"The driver was fine. The valet let him stay in front. He didn't seem to be too concerned with us finishing getting ready. We should be there in about 10 minutes. Lonnie said the tickets are waiting for us inside the back door?"

"Yes, the car is pulling up in the back and Melinda is waiting for it to pull you both right inside. I didn't want you to come through the front or even the side entrance. There are fans everywhere and paparazzi. No press. I'm not messing around today." JC's voice was stern. It made Sam bite her lip. 

"Okay. I'll see you soon sweetheart. Love you too." 

"Okay, I gotta go! See you soon... love you most!" He hung up, putting his phone away as they made their way back to the in-ear monitors. He glanced at Justin with a smile. "They're on their way and should be here soon. I hope we get to say hi before we get pulled away, but really I just want them here." He kept glancing at the rear door to see if Melinda was in fact waiting there. She grinned and gave him a wave. 

"Melinda's got this. Lonnie and E are outside too. They'll be inside and ready to go before you even know it." Justin smiled reassuringly as he grabbed his monitor again. 

"Why am I tripping so hard right now? Can you please tell me?" JC rubbed his face. 

"Because you have like... years worth of neurotic boyfriend behavior to make up for." Justin grinned.

"Ughh, well I can't handle years worth. You had plenty of time. I don't." 

"When you marry her, it'll all calm down," Justin licked his lips. "Then you'll be the husband."

"Because you're SO much better about everything now that you're married," JC rolled his eyes and let out a laugh. He glanced back to see Melinda nearly shoving the girls into the hallway and he grinned hard before he ran back to the hallway. "SAMANTHA!"

She couldn't help but laugh, adjusting her coat with a smile. "Hi sweetheart." 

He immediately grabbed her, pulling her into his body with his arms around her. His lips found the spot on her collarbone that was slightly discolored from the night before and he placed a soft kiss against the skin before smiling. "Hi."

She couldn't help but giggle softly as her head tilted with his lips down on her skin. "Promised you we'd make it here in one piece."

He looked up, pulling her chin to his. He didn't say anything, just locking his lips upon hers in one single, hard lock as if to say, you're here, you're mine, and I love you.

Eric popped his head into the hallway. "2 minutes to showtime. Boys it's time for prayer and hackey. The hallway needs to be cleared out."

She smiled against his lips, letting her lips play against his just so, before pulling away after one more short kiss. 

He licked his lips slowly, looking at her before kissing her cheek. "This isn't a very long show, so we won't be that long honey, but I'll be singing for you the whole time."

"Baby, I won't ever complain about an *NSYNC show being too long." She laughed softly. 

He let out a short laugh. "Well, I will." He placed another soft kiss on her lips. "Are you guys sitting in front? You can be wherever you want."

"Do you have a spot you'd rather me be?" She straightened out the collar on his shirt with a little smile. 

He pursed his lips slightly. "I want you to be wherever you can see baby. Whether that is from the sidelines or in the very front, that's up to you. I'd love to be able to look down right into your eyes though."

"So we'll go in front then. I mean. I wouldn't want some other girl thinking you're trying to make eye contact with her or anything like that." She giggled softly. 

His grin was coy as he played at her hair. "Exactly, that's the last thing that I need right now. You'll see your seats reserved for you. Melinda will take you if you want."

She laughed softly. "Bye Josh. I'll see you after the show. Be amazing."

The girls made it to their seats just as the lights were going down. The screams reached an apex as a five part harmony began. "That girl will never be mine..." took over, and the aggressive beat filled Radio City. The fans were in a frenzy as the lights came on to reveal the five members of *NSYNC standing in front of stools, singing along. 

Sam grinned, standing up with Ashley along with the crowd. She danced along, smiling from ear to ear. It was a treat for her to see the *NSYNC side of JC and it made her heart happy. She giggled softly when he caught her gaze and winked, wiggling his eyebrows at her as he danced and stomped along. 

The song ended in a perfect five part harmony with a big bass slap at the end. The crowd went wild, soaking in every moment of *NSYNC's greatness. The guys grinned, standing there for a long moment to take in all of the love. JC and Justin glanced at each other and grinned, JC feeling a familiar surge of energy that being onstage brought. He looked down at Samantha, who grinned at him adoringly and it filled his heart with a sense of pride he hadn't felt in awhile.

"Good evening New York City! Welcome to our *NSYNC Christmas concert. We are so glad that you're here to spend your evening with us at Radio City! Dance along and sing along if you know the words to some of our favorites mixed in with some of our Christmas favorites." Justin said out into the crowd. Everyone screamed loudly and it made him grin. 

The five part harmonies of Home For Christmas began. JC hopped up onto his stool, holding his microphone. "I see the children playing in the snow, precious memories that I used to know..." He looked over at Lance and Joey and it made him smile as the harmonies filled the theatre. He looked down at Sam and it made him smile a little extra harder. The fans were still there, supporting them just as fervently as they had before they announced their break. The harmonies were still there, the brotherhood was still there, everything was in place as it had never been interrupted. He knew deep within his heart that even if things would never be the same with the band, no matter what personal changes one fifth of the band might go through, it would always come back to this feeling, moments like this and this band. 

***

The moment the group ran offstage and the band was still playing, in those 30 seconds before the lights turned on, the buzz was absolutely electric. 

JC dried his face off with a towel as he returned his in-ear and microphone. "We sounded amazing tonight."

"This show was amazing," Justin replied as he wiped his face off.

JC's grin was breathless, beads of sweat still on his face. "I think having my fiance in front of me made me work harder and I didn't know that was even possible. Getting to make eye contact with her."

Justin rolled his neck and smirked. "You, of all people have never needed to work harder, C. But yes. I've NEVER seen you like that with a woman at a show before. Glad you're wifing her."

"Fuck, I'm glad I'm wifing her too." JC licked his lips. 

Justin grinned. "Now about those wifeys. We got some after party business happening, and my after party I mean my wife and I are celebrating solo tonight."

JC laughed huskily, draping the towel around his neck. "Trust me, I don't plan on partying with you tonight. I have my own party waiting for me." He grabbed a fresh bottle of water and headed out the stage door, down the hallway to their quiet room.

"Aren't you two like... tired of each other yet?" Justin grinned, licking his lips. He had constantly been teased by JC in his earliest days of his relationships. 

JC ignored Justin and grinned as they rounded the corner and saw the two girls waiting for them. "There she is... my heart." He walked quickly to Samantha, stopping face to face with her.

She smiled at him,leaning up to place one soft kiss on his lips. "My rockstar." Her face nudged playfully against his.

He smiled, humming softly as he slipped his arm around her. He pulled her in just a little bit closer, smiling again before dipping his head a bit lower to taste her lips again, knowing one kiss wasn't enough. "All yours. Forever."

"Mmm, I'll keep that in mind," she smiled on his lips, trying to kiss but the smile took over more and more, before she needed to pull away from his lips to make a little cheesy grin as she looked down at the floor. Her feelings were through the roof.

He wrapped his second arm around her, smiling too. He knew she was having a moment and he wanted to let her have it but also couldn't stand not touching her. He let his lips run along her face, smiling against her skin. "You'd better keep that in mind because I'm pretty hard in love with you and I'm never letting you go."

She looked up at him with pure adoration. "Likewise, handsome. Your biggest fan for life isn't planning on letting you go." She smiled up at him. "Are we celebrating at home tonight or did you have other ideas?"

He rested his hand against her cheek as he looked down at her with a twinkle in his eye. "I'm celebrating where my baby wants to celebrate. I'm good at home, or if you want to go somewhere, I'm game. I just want to be around you... that's honestly all that matters to me. The way I'm feeling right now is probably going to keep me awake for hours, and I just want it all with you."

She smiled, nodding up at him. "We can go celebrate at one of my favorite spots. I just know you'll love it too." She wrapped her arms around him in a tight hug. "Do you need to shower at home first honey?"

"We can go from here. I always bring clothes with me. I'll go shower and make it fast. Do you want me to make you a drink while you wait, baby?"

"Nah, it's okay." She smiled, "I can wait until we head out. Go ahead and shower." She placed one soft kiss against his lips. 

"Mmm, I promise I'll be like 5 minutes." He kissed her again, then once more before it was interrupted by a giggle, before he made himself pull away and hurry to go shower.

***

Within ten minutes, JC had emerged back in the quiet room, wearing a pair of jeans and a long black sweater on. His hair was a damp mess and he was grinning. Sam had walked with him to the waiting towncar and she gave the driver an address that seemed familiar but not at the same time to JC.

He slipped his fingers inside of hers, squeezing her hand softly as they snuggled in the backseat. "So did you have this place all planned out in the back of your mind for tonight?" He pulled her hand up, kissing it as he looked at her with those eyes, lips up against her skin. 

"I had a couple places in mind... but I didn't know what you were going to want to do so I figured I'd defer to you if you had other plans." The car was driving downtown, down to the East Village.

"You're always my City guide," he grinned, "I tend to stick to the same places when I'm here. My driver normally recommends what he likes and I'm kind of a man of habit." 

"Nothing wrong with that," she laughed softly. "I'm definitely a creature of habit myself. I like what I like. But you know me... I'm happier somewhere away from where the scene usually is." 

"And that's why you're my soulmate," he placed their hands between their legs, resting on their laps. "A few years ago I was definitely about the scene, but it got old after awhile."

"For sure," she smirked, "There are times when the fancy clubs and restaurants are amazing but once you know what you like..."

He nuzzled his face against hers. "And I like you... so I like what you like."

The car slowed down in front of a quiet, unmarked building. There were people milling around in the neighborhood but it was typical for a Tuesday night in December.

JC climbed out of the car once the driver opened the door and he was grinning. "The only plans I honestly had for tonight were to be with you and mayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyybe get a little extra loving after the show."

Sam laughed, taking his hand once he helped her out of the car. "Joshua Chasez, you can have all of the loving your heart desires after the show." She walked up to a simple black door exterior door with a 48 above it. They walked down a few stairs and she opened another black door, like they were walking into an apartment building. They approached a sign that read Raines Law Room, please ring doorbell and someone will assist you. 

JC stood behind her, wrapping his arms around her with a little smile. "This is all so mysterious..." He leaned down and kissed the side of her face with a grin. "And I'm getting my loving in increments tonight."

"Mmm, I'll make sure that happens." She giggled softly. As she rang the doorbell, a woman opened the door for them. They stepped inside what looked like a library. "Samantha Bentley," she stated simply to the woman and nodded. 

"Ms. Bentley, good evening," the woman smiled, nodding in response. She took a double take at JC and grinned before composing herself. "Mr. Chasez. Right this way." She led them to a bookcase and grinned at Sam, before sliding it to the left. As the bookcase opened, it revealed a dark, speakeasy bar with dark wooden fixtures, a dark bar in the middle and tables, couches and booths set up around the dimly lit room. 

JC stood there momentarily, watching everything unfold in front of him in near disbelief. In all of the days of being in *NSYNC, he had never gone to a secret bar, and here was his woman surprising him with this fancy shit. He grinned, squeezing her hand. "Are you kidding me right now?"

Sam grinned. "Nope. Welcome to Raine's Law Room... one of Chelsea's hidden speakeasies." She licked her lips and handed her coat to the clerk. The room was busy, but not crowded and filled with an older crowd that was not concerned with *NSYNC in the slightest.

A jazz band was playing in the corner with a sophisticated, sensual atmosphere. The hostess walked them to a little intimate spot in the corner with two chairs next to each other. "You can ring the bell for service or approach the bar as you see fit. Please, Mr. Chasez, Ms. Bentley, enjoy yourselves this evening."

JC was looking around at everything, taking each detail as they approached the table. He even made a little circle to make sure he caught as many details as he could. When he helped her to sit down, he made sure to move his chair even closer to hers. He looked over at her with the cutest look on his face. "Samantha, I don't know if you knew this, but I've always, always wanted to go to a speakeasy. I just wasn't going to go by myself. Old things with character have always spoken to me."

"Well then, I'm glad you're here with me. I stumbled across this place when I went out with a European designer. The atmosphere is just really classy. I've sat at that bar a few times watching couples on dates together... you know, the airport game. I just knew you'd love it."

***

A little time had passed and the band continued to play. The few people in the room were mulling around, some sipping cocktails and exploring the antique decorations. Some were dancing to the jazz band, a few were seated at tables and booths. The bartenders and staff were very attentive, a few giving JC the close eyeball. Sam placed her empty Manhattan glass down on the table. 

JC was glancing around, trying to study a few more things, still in slight disbelief he was really sitting in a place with so much character. He couldn't get over that he was there with her, and she was a regular. He placed his glass down next to hers, then leaned over to pick up her empty glass. "How did you finish before me?"

Sam licked her lips and grinned. "I love John's Manhattans. What can I say?" She crossed her legs, looking at him with dancing eyes. 

He pursed his lips. "I guess I should learn what you love so much about them so I can make them for you instead. Be your at home bartender." He reached and touched on her thigh, rubbing gently. "Would you like another one? I can go get one for you." He leaned in, cupping her chin to pull her forward so he could bring his lips to hers.

"Mmm. Why don't you ask him? I don't know what makes them special. They've always been the drink that I like here. I've got lots of other things I love when you're my bartender." She smiled against his lips. 

He snuck a few more kisses. "I'll ask him, and the more drinks I can make the merrier. Never know what you could be in the mood for. Gotta keep a versatile menu for my girl." He grinned as he slowly opened and closed his lips on hers in a slow and sensual kiss, then just like that he grabbed her empty glass and made his way to the bar in a smooth motion. 

Sam bit her lip, watching him as he made his way to the bar. He was being super confident and up front and it turned her on, there was no denying it. 

As JC approached the bar, the middle aged bartender with jet black hair smiled. "Refills for you and Samantha?"

"Yes please. She happens to love your Manhattans and I kindaaaa just told her that I was going to have to come find out what kind of magic you put in them so I can make them for her at home." He smiled softly. "Only if you don't mind sharing your secret, otherwise I'll be happy to just drink and be merry with my fiance over there." 

John laughed softly. "I mean they're made with love." He nodded then reached up, sliding the bottle of whiskey onto the bar, pushing it toward JC. "Not just any whiskey, but it's gotta be the Rye. Black Label."

"Ahh, okay. I won't forget that. Love first, Black Label Rye after." He took a good look at the bottle, picking it up and studying the label. He looked over at Sam and waved the bottle at her with a grin as if to say, I found the secret...

Sam cheered from her spot and giggled. Watching JC talk to John was strangely familiar and she loved having two important parts of her life come together neatly. 

"I'll have one sent to your house if you'd like. You live in California right?" John glanced back at Sam and then smiled at JC. "You make her so happy, you know."

JC put the bottle back on the bar, looked back at Sam then at John. "She makes me happy. I'm the happiest I've ever been in my entire life and it's all because of her." He sighed happily, smiling proudly. "We just bought a house together in Los Angeles. And we're getting married in six months..." 

"Well I will definitely be sending a celebratory bottle your way." He smiled. "Enjoy your drinks tonight." He shook up Samantha's Manhattan and JC's Martinez."

"Hey man, I really appreciate that." JC extended his hand over the bar. I'm Josh Chasez. Everyone calls me JC. It's a pleasure to meet you." 

John smiled, giving him a firm handshake. "John. It's a pleasure to meet you. Take care of our girl. She's a one in a million."

JC smiled with a nod. "Not to worry. I'll take good care of her. She's definitely my one in a million. I'm the lucky one here. We'll definitely be returning, I'm sure." He took the two drinks and walked back to the table. 

"Hi handsome..." Sam was biting her lip as she watched him approach the table. 

He grinned cute, handing her Manhattan off. "Can John be invited to the wedding?"

Sam laughed. "If he makes the cut of 65, sure. Or he could always bartend for us..." 

"Oh! I would totally trust him to bartend for us, so he can come to the wedding AND get paid." He grinned, settling down next to her again. He scooted his chair even closer to hers, making the fabric arms bump. He slipped his hand back on her leg. 

"Completely works for me Josh." She grinned, taking a sip of her drink as she eyed him over the top of the glass. 

He was sipping his drink and watching her and it made him grin. "Mmm, your eyes are getting a little glassy, are you getting tipsy Ms. Bentley?" His fingertips didn't stop running along her leg.

"I'd hope that you weren't trying to take advantage of me, Mr. Chasez." She giggled softly, taking another sip. 

He let out a low laugh, taking a long sip of his drink before putting it down. "I'd hope that you already knew that I was one hundred percent about to take advantage of you."

"You mean that sneaky little eye contact during the show and little tongue action wasn't just because I was in the front row?" She grinned.

"Sneaky? Pfffft." He leaned in, kissing her cheek before mumbling against her skin. "I intentionally had you sit there." 

"Mmm," she smiled, "You know baby, I almost gave up that seat to someone else." She closed her eyes as he kissed along her skin. 

"You better not have..." He kissed a trail down her face to her ear before smiling against it. "You're my fiance babe and you deserve to be frontrow for everything."

"I am front row for everything in your life," her giggle was soft as he gave a little suck on her earlobe, "Why one little part of me wanted to share with someone... someone who only has that one little JC part in her life. Maybe that's what is going to keep her going. But then I was selfish and said... nope. I get you all to myself." Her head tilted a bit more. 

"Mmm, that's my girl." He smiled, bringing his lips down her jawline. Her perfume was sweet and it was filling his senses. "You get front row to everything, but you don't always get to see the *NSYNC side of me." He stopped, but kept his lips on her skin. "I really wanted you to be there tonight for it. It's been months."

She smiled, leaning into his body a bit more. When she was tipsy, she loved to be super affectionate with him. "Baby, can I be honest with you for a moment?"

He grinned on her jawline, letting out a little tipsy laugh. "Baby, you can always be honest with me." He pulled back enough to get a good look at her, still letting his fingers travel all over her leg. 

"I thought you pushed aside the *NSYNC JC, musical JC because of me. Because I don't get to see it. I thought that maybe you lost him and it was my fault." She leaned down hurriedly to grab her glass again, taking a long sip to push the words down. 

JC pulled away from her for a moment, staring at her for a long pause, blinking before he finally spoke. "Honey... what?" 

"I mean..." she turned scarlet and took another long sip because of the way he was looking at her. "Nevermind..."

"No, no, no. Baby..." He leaned in as close to her as he possibly could, touching her face. "I just would have never thought in a million years that that thought would even cross your beautiful mind. You see every single side of me..."

"I do, and I love every single side of you. You know this. The light in your eyes all the way to the darkest corners that you don't think I see and love. It's just... when we first met *NSYNC was your life. The music, the writing, the producing... it was all there. You couldn't wait to show me new songs you were writing. Then after the tour and the Asia trip it felt like you just tried so hard to push it away. And I thought that maybe I ruined it for you somehow. Took away your inspiration to create, or something."

He took her hands, pulling them up to his lips where he kissed them both. "Nothing could be farther from the truth. You are the reason I am still inspired to keep going. You're the reason we have more songs to write, and you're the reason I even still care to make music. Samantha baby, you changed the reason for loving my career." 

She smiled, leaning into him. "I love the frontman JC. Just as much as I love my Josh who kisses me in bed every night and makes noise in the kitchen. All the parts of you are my favorite." She couldn't help but grin. "I have some parts that are especially my favorite though..."

JC smirked hard. "Here, drink up Samantha..." He pulled her drink up again for her to finish as he took a long swig of his own. "Cause I've got some favorite parts that wanna say hello to yours." 

"Oh yeah?" She laughed so cute as she took a sip. "If you say so, Daddy."

His eyes sparkled as he leaned in, whispering in her ear. He knew the workers were watching them even closer as they became more hands on. "Just tell me when you're ready and I'm gonna take you home... to celebrate."

She grinned. "Will you dance with me for just one song then you can take me home?" She took one more sip with a cute little smirk. 

"Whatever your heart desires, my love..." He got up, taking her hands to help her to her feet. He led her to the dance floor with a confident smile before pulling her in close, sliding his arm around her, placing her arm around his neck. "I'll always love dancing with you." 

She smiled as the band began to play again, her other arm snaking around him. Her eyes captured his gaze and didn't leave them as their bodies began to move. They were both a little tipsy and knew they were in a safe environment and could be relaxed and in love. JC brought his head down so his lips touched her forehead as his body began to lead them in a direction. His hips were immediately attracted to hers as they had always come to be. His lips on her forehead made Sam smile as her body found its groove-- a slow and seductive little sway, more involved than a typical jazz slow dance but their bodies were always like hot little magnets. 

He hummed along with "I'm in the Mood for Love", tightening his arm around her a little harder, bringing her body even closer to his. His hips began to sway a bit to the lazy beat, making him smile. "This is making me think about our wedding day."

"Mmmm." She pushed her hips against his a little bit more, a slow and sensual movement. "Yeah? Tell me more..."

He made a low mmmm at the way she moved closer on him. He slipped one hand down to cup her bottom over her skirt, sitting nicely for the moment. "Just you and me, on the dance floor while everyone watches us be in love as husband and wife." 

She grinned coyly at his hand's landing place. She let herself grind slowly against him in response, just so slightly. She was thoughtful for a moment. "Watching us be together... I'll be singing along to Sade and looking in your eyes, the happiest woman ever." 

He let out a soft breath, almost like a hiss as he pushed his hips firmly into hers so she could feel what she already knew she was doing. "I'll be the happiest man... and the luckiest. I'm not going to let you leave my side."

She smiled and nodded, biting her lip once before leaning in for a soft kiss, then let her lips linger. "Was that your hello Joshua Chasez?" she whispered. 

He grinned, softly sucking on her lips. "Mmm. Not even a hello. More like a be careful there Missy, or I'll carry you out of here in the next five minutes."

She grinned coyly on his lips. "I stopped being careful on New Year's Eve. All that time being careful dancing on your little red shorts at the halloween party... and at the gala." She took a little nibble of his lip. "Mine."

He let out a groan, almost a surprised sound as he looked down at her for a long moment, lust clouding his blue eyes. "No more Mr. Nice Gentleman anymore..." He licked his lips and grabbed at hers with his teeth for a rough nibble right back. "I'm taking you home." He started to back toward the entrance they came in, his lips still on hers. 

"Mmm, we don't have to play nice," she pulled away long enough to whisper and grab her coat before she let their lips crash together again. When they stumbled into the first hallway, he backed her right up against the brick wall and bucked his hips just once at her as he pulled at her bottom lip with his teeth. "When we get back to the house... I want you naked the moment you get in the door."

She couldn't help but let her lips curl into a little naughty smirk when he said that. "Baby, your wish is my command. You're calling the shots tonight, rockstar." She licked her lips then leaned in to nibble on his again. Her hand snuck down to get a feel over his jeans as he started walking again toward the door. "If he wants that, he gets it."

He closed his eyes as her hand ran over him. "You'd better tell me there is a car waiting out there or we are getting a taxi in like 2 seconds." He grabbed her hand harshly and pressed it against the fly of his jeans, letting himself grind against her for a moment. 

"I see Daddy is ready," she grinned, "We have a car waiting." She let herself get a good grab then licked her lips and let go, walking away from him down the hall and back up the stairs. 

"Fuck," he adjusted himself, following her out the door, stumbling into the car, only taking a moment to close the door after himself before he pulled her nearly on his lap, then his hands went to her face where his lips attacked hers. She let out a low moan as her lips gave a tug against his. No sooner did the car pull away,  they ended up in front of their condo. They both stumbled out of the car and were in the elevator, where she was playing with the clasp of her skirt. As the elevator ascended, his lips were frantic against hers and his hands were all over her, helping her tug at her skirt. He pinned her against the front door, slipping his hand under her skirt to feel her. "I want you." 

She nodded, feeling a shudder take over her body when his hand slipped down to feel her. "Ohhh, Josh." She pushed her hips into his hand a little bit more. 

He grinned slyly as he pinned her against the front door, nuding her face with his so he could kiss along her neck as he messed with the lock to get the door open. "I bet you're so ready for me."

"I bet you'd love to know," she grinned, "Carry me inside."

He licked his lips as the door unlocked and he pulled her inside. "Ohhh, so now you want to play a little tease game with me?" He locked the door behind them and tossed the keys down somewhere. Just like that, she was hoisted against the door but her skirt was making its way down. 

She looked down at his hands pulling at her clothes, and back up to how grey his eyes were. "Oh, you want a little tease game?"

"No. I don't want to be teased right now. I want to fuck my fiance." He leaned down to pick her ass up as her skirt fell off her legs. Her ass was in the air and her panties were showing. He leaned in and bit her outer leg near her ass. 

She let out a low moan the way he was talking to her and handling her. "I suggest you take care of what's left before you do that Mr. Chasez." 

He smiled against her skin, walking her straight to the nearest surface which was a counter with a few scattered things, a candle and some papers. He placed her down, swiping the papers off. He looked down at her, his eyes focused on her legs, pushing them apart to get between them. "Lean back on your hands."

She smirked up at him, leaning back against her hands. "Better?" She pushed her hips slightly off the table toward him. 

"Almost," he grinned, pulling her a little closer to the edge, with one swift hand move, her panties were ripped off and on the floor. He sucked in his bottom lip with a soft hum. "Fuck yes, now it's better."

She smiled slightly at him and the way his eyes were sparkling at her. "Now, you take your clothes off for me."

He pursed his lips down at her. Within seconds, his shirt was off and his arm muscles were showing up for her. He fumbled hastily with his pants, and the next thing she knew his lips were down against hers, sucking them into his mouth with a greedy mmmm. "This what you wanted?"

"Mmm, a chance to admire my sexy ass fiance? Fuck yeah." She leaned up, stealing a kiss from him with a cute smirk. 

He let out a moan, stepping out of his briefs then he opened and closed his lips on hers, a little bit sloppily as he was focused on something else. He got himself situated up against her and it made him moan even more, needing to pull off her lips so he could take a moment to look down into her eyes. The feelings she gave his body surprised him, still. 

She knew her lover better than anything else and what his kisses were like. She looked up to see him intently looking at her, and she smiled softly and whispered, "Baby, you ok?"

His voice was low and gravely. "I'm just admiring how sexy our bodies fucking look together." He lifted her leg up around his waist slowly which caused him to press against her and almost inside her. His eyes fluttered shut slowly. 

She let out a soft moan at the combination of his words and the movement of his body. It made her tremble just the slightest bit, knowing she lost all control with him. "Mmm, I love when your body is against mine." She hooked her leg around him tighter. 

He couldn't help but just react and thrust his hips hard. You could hear her skin streak against the granite and he threw his head forward in a groan. His hand was digging into her leg. "GUH."

She let out his name in a low rushed moan as her head went back up against the wall.

He sucked the skin that was available to his lips, landing on her shoulder. It turned into a soft bite as he lifted her up a bit on his hip more to thrust again, then again, both thrusts short and hurried because he needed to feel her again. "Fuck."

She lifted her head up again, wrapping her legs around him more. She let her lips go up against his ear to be closer to him, letting him hear all her little moans and gasps of breath as his staccato rhythm took over. "Josh!!"

HIs breath was short and he grabbed her other leg up around him too. She was barely on the counter anymore as he let his hips roll into his thrusts against her. Her skin was making contact noise, coupled with his moans. He felt the sweat begin to roll down his forehead. "Ohhh, Samantha. You feel so... fucking... good." His face sloppily made contact again with her cheek. 

She grit her teeth as her body worked to let her hips up more, and she worked with his body to just be off the counter now. She was up in his arms as he was rolling those hips and thrusting in her deeply. Her lips stayed up near his ear, moaning his name and letting out short gasps and breaths as she continued to work her hips with his. "Ohhh daddy...."

He sucked in a harsh breath and picked her right off the counter. With his next thrust, she was hitting the wall next to it. "I'll do this all fucking day baby..." She was about to have a mark on her backside. "UGH. SHIT." The vein on his neck popped out. 

She whispered up against his ear in a rush, "Nobody else fucks me like you daddy.  Ever." her lips went down from his ear to start to suck on his skin where his neck vein had appeared. He was gliding effortlessly with his thrusts and she knew her body was close, and he could feel it too. 

Hearing those words come out of her mouth made him so close to the edge, he needed a gasp of air before his hips worked on her harder than before with faster, smaller thrusts, causing her to hit the wall each time. "C'mon babby.... Fly. with. Me." His words were so staggered because he was about to reach his peak and he could barely get them out. 

"YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!" She sucked in a frenzied breath that she couldn't control. Between being nearly pounded into the wall in a staccato rhythm and the feeling of his body, she could barely function. She felt herself let go and a low moan escaped. Her lips were back up under his ear so he could clearly hear how her body was going through the rise. 

He felt his body begin to tremble but he kept his perfect control, holding her and getting the last of his thrusts until he was sure she was done. His breath was almost taken away as his brows furrowed, his peak came up and crashed over him. He leaned all his body weight into her, a slam into the wall with a thrust. He stayed inside as both their bodies shook and ran through a euphoria. 

She damn near blacked out with pleasure, the euphoria was high and her entire body was on heightened alert, every inch of it. She was shaking in his arms as he knew just when to stop and how much her body could take. The perfect trust and learning they had of each other made the love like no other. 

He carefully carried her back to the counter where she could rest. He collapsed on her because he needed to. His face went full on heavy into her chest and he let out the longest groan, one of satisfaction. "Ohhh my god Samantha."

Her head leaned back again as her body melted into the counter. She welcomed his body against hers and one hand snuck up to rub on his back and arm. 

He lay on her for a solid five minutes until he could truly catch his breath. "Mmmm." He slowly pulled himself up and looked down at her with a little smile. He slid his arm under her and pulled her up and off the counter so she could be on her feet and against him again. He leaned down and placed his lips on her, softly this time. 

She smiled against his lips before she placed a few soft kisses there with a whisper, "I'm so lucky to have you as my lover Josh. You're incredible."

"Mmm, baby, I'm the lucky one. You have no idea." He picked her up and carried her into the bedroom, kissing on her softly as he walked, lovingly as he placed her in bed. 

She smiled as she settled against the sheets. She reached up to touch along his face. "Finish taking my clothes off... I want to lay with you baby."

He sat up, looking down at her as he pulled her shirt over her head, then unsnapped her bra, pulling it down. He tossed both aside. "Mmmm. Anytime you want to be naked with me, I will be happy to oblige. Damn, I am lucky."

She smiled, laying back on her side once he had everything off. "Now... THIS is the front row seat that's all mine. Oh yes, to Daddy."

He licked his lips before he leaned down to get another kiss. "Yeah? You want a front row seat? Well watch away baby..." He got up and began to walk slowly to the kitchen to get water. 

Sam grinned, yelling after him. "I SEE THAT SMIRK!"

He was back with the quickness, holding two bottles of water, smirking harder as he walked back in. "What, this one?" He couldn't help but laugh as he crawled back in bed.

"Yeah, that one that looks like you just got some." She laughed softly, sitting up and taking one of the bottles from him. She took a long sip. 

He took a few long sips of the water and then crawled under the covers, relaxing against the pillows next to her. "That was some seriously amazing sex though Ms. Bentley."

She grinned, taking one more sip of the water before lying down next to him. "Yep. I was anticipating good sex from the foyer of Raines. Definitely did not disappoint." She touched his cheek. 

He smiled, situating himself so she became tangled up in his body and his hand began to stroke her hair. "Have you ever been disappointed with me?"

"Mmmm." She was still sated from his sex, and the feeling of his fingers tangled up in her hair, up in her feelings and thoughtful. 

JC's brow shot up. "Babe... you just playin'?"

His sudden movement made her snap out of it. "Huh?" She looked at his raised eyebrow. "Oh Josh." She laughed softly. "Have I ever looked disappointed?"

He grinned, licking his lips. "I mean nooooo, but I was just making sure." He reached down and pinched the back of her thigh. 

She let out a little squeal, jumping with his pinch. "Josh! Eeep!" She licked her lips, looking up at him with sparkling eyes. "You know I'm going to ask you the same question right?"

He grinned. "Yeah? What's that question?"

"Josh," she laughed, shaking her head. "You ever been disappointed with me?" 

He laughed heartily as he rubbed the spot he had just pinched. "I mean, there was this one time..."

"One time whhhhhhaaat?" She looked at him, sitting up a little bit. 

"Yeah, this one time..." He snuggled down close to her, putting his hand on her back. "When you didn't text me back." He pressed his lips together so hard to keep himself from laughing. 

She looked at him and pursed her lips. "Joshua Scott Chasez. It was probably one of the times you sent me a picture of the goods in the mirror. I probably had nothing to say in return," she smirked. 

He scoffed playfully. "More like you were staring at it, playing hard to get or something. Or mayyyyyyyyyyyyyybe you were touching yourself. That's more like it." 

She laughed. "Actually, I did briefly consider ignoring you when you came around with that thing." Her smirk was coy. 

"Mmm, but you didn't ignore me did you?" He lay his head down on the pillow, looking up at her from an angle. "We both couldn't stay away from each other..."

Her laugh was soft and thoughtful. "I couldn't. I admit I couldn't stay away from you... and you always got a reply after that first one." She smirked playfully, "Which I am sure you always made good use of." She touched the tip of his nose lovingly. "Long distance was hard."

He lifted his face to kiss her finger that was on his nose. "Long distance was hard. ANd it was hard to also not come on too strong sometimes when I REALLY knew that I liked you... that doesn't come often for me so I had to try and keep it normal."

"I never felt like you were too strong." She smiled, bringing herself to snuggle next to him, her head falling against his chest. "I loved our phone calls and texts, then our Skypes, and  finally visits. And then the visits weren't enough..." She made a thoughtful noise, "Honestly, you were a breath of fresh air in the man department. There were no games involved from the jump."

He took a soft breath in, then sighed softly as his hand stroked her hair a bit before it traveled down to trace down her back up and down gently. "I didn't have any game to play with you. My heart knew what it wanted from the moment you walked into my life. My energy and heart knew you were the one before my mind caught up."

She smiled softly, snuggling in a bit deeper to him. He was still warm from the sex and so was she. "I'm happy we both found each other to settle down with. Now we have this time to appreciate the careers we've both built." She sighed softly. 

He took a few moments to hold and love on his woman. He couldn't have been more grateful for little moments like this one. His lips found her forehead and left them there. "I couldn't have found a better person to spend my life with. I love you most."

She smiled, peeking up at him from where she was laying. "Mmm, love you Josh." The noise that escaped from her lips was soft and thoughtful. "Mmm, you know baby, after tonight I'm going to need you to be singing to me more often." She grinned against his chest. 

He looked down at her impish grin and he let out a laugh. She could hear it echo in his chest. "Oh is that right? Made you feel some kinda way, did it?"

"Mmm, yup. Not even gonna deny that one." Her fingers slipped out, playing at the toned muscles of his stomach. His abs contracted as he laughed and it made her smile as she traced along the tops. 

"You wanna be front row for another show?" He sat up on his elbow. "I can make that happen baby. You can be in the front row for all of them." 

"Baby, it doesn't matter. I'll always gladly be wherever you need me to be." When he leaned up on his elbow, it made her slide off his chest, so she propped herself up to face him. 

"I want you to be with me always, so if I have to work and be onstage I want you there. I want to look down at you, make eye contact... the woman I'm going to always be writing my songs about." He smiled. "It's all going to be about you now." 

"Anytime you want me, I'll be there." She smiled, "Your new number one groupie Mr. Chasez." She couldn't help but giggle softly. "I think I'm going to have a lot more time on my hands for the next few months. I plan on making a lot more time between now and May." 

He sat up a little bit more and softly cleared his throat. He reached for his water to finish off the bottle. "I wasn't aware that there was even a question about you taking time." He softly traced down her arm, "I am glad you have made that official though. I definitely think it's a great idea." 

"We spent the first year of our relationship... what... apart for a good 6 months of it? Back and forth. Living out of suitcases. I'd fly to you for a night and then go back on location. Or you'd come see me for two days and then fly to the next tour stop. It was always something else. I just want to be there for you as the woman you deserve. And I want time for me too."

He nodded, continuing his light touches down her arm. When he spoke, his voice was soft and earnest. "I want to be here for you too, baby. I want time off just to be with my girl and build this relationship as we get ready to be husband and wife. I want time to be normal for a little change... because we both don't lead normal lives. But I think we can try to make it normal."

She smiled, nodding. "Not saying we both have to stop working altogether. Because I know both of us and the passion we have for what we do. But I'm glad you're feeling the way I am." She grinned. 

"Absolutely. And it's the holidays anyway. I think it gives us the perfect time to just be... and enjoy our family and loved ones. But mostly I'm going to spend my time alone with you. Because I deserve to be fucking selfish." 

She laughed softly, loving him and his candidness. "I'll be happy to have our families over but I know we'll both be so ready to send them back on their way as soon as possible." She leaned up and kissed his cheek softly. "I'm literally ready to just cook amazing food and eat a ton, and drink lots of wine and love on my fiance. So I hope you're ready for that."

JC grinned, laying on his back with a satisfied grunt. "This sounds like I've been preparing for this for a long time. Bring it on, baby."