“Now I’m not usually a hater, but I gotta hate on you in this case Justin. I’ve seen picture of your baby’s mama.” The sound effect of a howling wolf played in the background. “And you’re dating Cameron Diaz. How the hell did you get A-list celebrity and non-celebrity tail like those two? Come on man what’s your secret?”
Holding her phone against her ear with her shoulder, Kiki had to stop painting her toenails because she was laughing so hard. “Oh my gawh, I can’t believe they asked you that. What did you say? I can just picture the fire blazing in your eyes and your nostrils flaring.” She laughed again at the thought, knowing how defense he got when he was questioned about his personal life. “Did you throw a tantrum and storm out?”
“Oh you know me better than that. Would I snub a compliment like that?”
Kiki shifted her eyes upward. “Oh how could I forget? All hail pimp daddy JT.”
“That’s right baby.”
“Anyway…” She stressed, rebuffing his cockiness. “It sounds like they didn’t give you a hard time or get too personal. Maybe you even had some fun?”
“I did actually. It was pretty easy considering my personal life has been a free for all for the past month. They asked a couple a questions about Pix, Cam, you.”
“What’d they ask about me?”
“Just if me and you were really as cool with each other as we look.”
Providing her own answer to the question, she said. “Sometimes.”
He grunted at her smart ass remark and retaliated. “I said I would hope so since I’m still tappin’ that ass.”
“Eww, you perv! You’re lucky I know you’re not stupid enough to lie like that.” He was cracking up on the other line and she was tempted to hang up, instead she continued with her questioning. “Now what did you tell them about the album.”
“Ha ha. No. I’m not giving you any details. You have to wait just like everyone else.” He could vividly imagine the pout on her face, knowing how anxious she was and annoyed that he wouldn’t give her any inside information. “I was pretty vague with what I said, but it was enough to pique their interest.” He told her as he stretched out on his hotel bed in downtown Virginia Beach’s Hilton. “We talked about the fall release and the club tour to promote the album. After that it was just a few questions about the movies I did and then some random chit chatting.”
“Oh who cares! I already know all that.” She huffed and whined. “You’re no fun.” He started cooing to placate her and she yelped. “Oh shut up. I’m gonna leave it alone for now though because speaking of shows, I have something to ask you.”
“That is?”
“I know you’ll be back home by then, but are you free in two weeks next Saturday?”
Intrigued, he quickly grabbed his Blackberry off the end table to check his schedule. “Yeah I am. Why?” Her wick giggle told him that something good was in store……
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Almost a month ago Kiki got a call from an old friend of hers, Robin Antin. With the group becoming a pop success, she and the new LA stage director, Leslie, wanted to channel some of that hype into the burlesque show at the Roxy that had lost a little of its luster with the music and the new Vegas club. They had been putting on some special event shows and the latest idea in the pipeline was a Dolls Reunion Show. They wanted to get a bunch of the retired dolls to perform for the night and at the top of their list of dancers were Kiki and Tami, if they were interested. Kiki was more than interested and so was Tami when she got the call. Both loved being a doll back in the day and wouldn’t mind stepping into that roll for one more night. After accepting the offer without hesitation, they decided to make a whole night of it with their friends.
The inner circle was meeting up at Joey and Tami’s on the night of so they could all ride together in the limo bus that he rented. With the exception of Tami and Kiki who were leaving for the club earlier for costume and make-up, the rest of the group was in the den for some pre-partying.
Upstairs, Tami had just finished helping Kiki straighten her hair and came down to join the others. “Joey, turn your cell on. Josh’s been trying to call you.”
“It is on.” He pulled it out of his pocket and saw that the LCD screen was in fact off.
“Apparently not. But its okay, he just wanted to let you know that we don’t have to wait for him. He’s gonna meet us at the club.”
“Did he say why?” He wondered as he turned on his cell and checked his missed calls.
“Nope.” She simply stated.
“You know it might just be me, but Josh had been acting super secretive lately.” Maya voiced her observation, not really thinking anyone else would feel the same.
“No, it’s not just you. I’ve noticed too.” Tami co-signed on the suspicion.
“Maybe he’s being so secretive because he doesn’t want your nosey asses in his business.” Justin added his unwanted two cents with that jackass grin on his face.
Trace and Joey were playing Halo, chuckling, happy to see yet another person brave enough to stick it to the girls. Maya and Tami were glowering at Justin, ready to cut him down until Kiki walked into the room, having heard his comment and did the honors.
“I know you’re not talking about somebody being nosey.”
Once again she stole Justin’s thunder and his grin turned into a scowl.
“That’s right stay out of grown folks conversation.” Tami taunted. “Did you call a taxi?” She asked Kiki.
Joey saw her nodding out the corner of his eye as she sat down at the bar with the other girls. “I still don’t understand why you’re taking a taxi.”
“Because it’s a waste of time for you to drive us all the way to Sunset and back.” Kiki said and with a shrug she added. “It’s not a big deal, you’re paying for it anyway.” He balked at her and she beamed. “You are Mr. Transportation for the night right?”
He was still staring at her in incredulous awe, killing his man in the process, when his girlfriend’s open hand popped out in front of his face. He looked up at her, biting her lip and smiling as she batted her eyes charmingly. Grumbling he pulled his wallet out and handed her some money.
“Thank you baby.” Tami cooed. Tossing the now useless controller on the floor, she settled into his lap and laid a big kiss on his lips, making up for plenty. Getting comfortable, she moved on to the next favor she needed fulfilled. “Now I know you guys just want to enjoy the show.” Both Justin and Joey looked at each other in annoyance knowing exactly what was coming. “But I’m sure you have no objection to taking some pictures and meeting some scantly clad hot chicks.” Tami grinned and wiggled her eyebrows at them.
This time giving each other a sly look, Justin and Joey both shrugged. They could push through it if they really had to.
“Hey!” Cameron admonished Justin and lightly smacked him on the chest.
“What?” He grinned impishly and pecked her cheek to appease her, a move that seemed pretty stupid when he thought about it. She knew what a Pussycat Doll show involved and she still made the choice to come.
At the bar, on the other side of the room, Kiki was getting a water from the mini fridge and Maya was sitting in front of her on a stool. Both were completely in tuned to the conversation and they were thinking wondering about Cameron’s reaction to the photo op.
“Damn a couple of minutes for some pictures with a bunch of panty wearing strangers. I’d be worried about my man’s half naked baby mama dancing on a stage in front of him for a good hour.”
“I know. I was so surprised when Justin said she was coming. Hell I’m surprised she’s so cool about him being here.”
Maya’s eyebrows arched in a facial shrug. “Hey if she’s that secure with herself and their relationship, I say more power to her cause I don’t think I could deal with that.”
“Well she has nothing to worry about in the first place so whatever.” If she did have a problem with hers and Justin’s friendship, she’d just have to get used to it. “Come on let’s go mingle and stop whispering over here. They’re going to think we’re talking about them.” She came from behind the bar and moved to join the majority of the group at the sectional in front of the TV.
“But we are.” Maya said, following her and Kiki snorted to stifle a laugh.
“So when are we leaving ladies?” Trace asked now that he’d finished his game and both girls in question where nearby.
“After we leave you guys should probably head out a half hour later.” Tami suggested.
“Hear that Maya, it’s your last call.” Kiki smirked down at her sister from her perch on the arm of the sofa. “Are you sure you don’t want to be an honorary doll tonight?”
At the first of the two rehearsals they had for the show, Kiki mentioned off hand that her sister was coming to the show. Confident that her sister could hold her own on the dance floor “ it was probably in her blood like Kiki’s - Robin offered to let Maya take a stab at being a doll for a set. She said having a trio of hot Latina sisters on the stage would definitely heat up the show.
Maya had declined last week when she chose not to come to the final rehearsal and she was declining tonight. “No thanks. I already told you I’m only here because Sage is out of town and I had nothing better to do. I’m not here to be a glorified stripper.”
Some snickers came from the others, but they were pretty much ignored in favor of blowing off Maya.
“Boo to you too.” Kiki said.
“You could have just taken your crabby ass to the Kappa party with the others.” Tami capped on. The annual Kappa Alpha Psi banquet and party was this weekend and being alumnus Derek and Trent had gone bringing their wives with them. She had been welcomed to join them, but in the end she decided against it and chose the best. “Be honest “ you know you want to. You’re just scared.”
“That and she’s a prude.” Kiki jabbed, but Maya only chuckled, completely unfazed.
“Yeah well at least I didn’t drop my panties for the first superstar who smiled at me.”
This time the room blew up with laughter and “ohs”, not even Tami could stop herself from busting out. Kiki just glared at all of them, Justin in particular who was sitting there looking all smug. Maya had a point so she couldn’t get back at her, but she could definitely burn him.
“Cheyenne’s existence does make that kind of hard to deny - for the time being at least, I’m still looking for her real daddy.”
And just like that the tables were turned. Everyone started laughing at Justin after his smile immediately fell off his face and he cried out in offense. “Hey!”
“Don’t get mad at me you’re the one who turned down the paternity test.” She continued to tease, pushing his buttons even more.
“That shit’s not funny Kik.” Not that he doubted Cheyenne was his, but he still didn’t like when people said his baby wasn’t. Damn her for still knowing how to get under his skin.
Lucky for Justin, he was spared any further taunting from Kiki when her cell started jingling.
“Hello…Yes….Oh, okay. We’ll be right out. Thank you.” She popped off the sofa and proudly announced to Tami. “The taxi here. It’s meow time.” She purred and with a giddy grin, she did a little shimmy.
Just as excited Tami beamed and quickly kissed Joey goodbye before bounced out of his lap. She gave a little wave to the other and said. “See you guys at the club.” Joining Kiki, they practically skipped over to the doorway and grabbed their bags that were waiting at the side.
“Don’t fall off the stage cause I’ll laugh.” Trace yelled out while everyone else was saying their own goodbyes. Tami flipped him off and Kiki ignored him.
“Adiós babes and enjoy the show.” Was her saucy parting and she waved over her head as she and Tami departed.
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At the Roxy, the inner circle was taken to the table the girls had reserved for them in VIP. Low and behold, already there waiting was Alex and JC with his arm around a woman who was very familiar to all of them, yet a total stranger.
Alex was greeted first with clutches from the guys and Maya scrambling to get a hug.
“Oh my gawh, what are you doing here?”
He explained that it was a surprise visit for everyone, but most of all for Kiki and Cheyenne. Their birthdays were in the coming months, but he’d be in production for six months starting in the beginning of April. He had talked to Marissa weeks ago about the surprise for his family and she told him all about the PCD night that she’d be missing. He decided he wouldn’t and would pop up to surprise the little dolls.
“That sound like a great opportunity for you Alex. I’m glad you came home before you got bogged down.” Maya smiled. “We should come up to see one of your shows, have a New York City weekend or something. A trade off for this one.”
He was all for that, especially if it involved the same shockers as tonight’s because it was “already panning out to be rather interesting.” He said, nodding towards JC who was introducing his friend to the other. “Imagine my surprise when I found those two waiting together at this table.”
“I bet “ Hey. Joshua.” Maya called out his name in a melodic voice and he turned to her in trepidation. Cute little smile or not, she was going to grill him for not telling her about this. All the girls were since they were his self appointed panel of dating critics.
“What’s up My?”
“I don’t know. You tell me. Who’s your friend?”
Next to him, JC heard Joey snickering, “Dude you are in so much trouble,” but when he saw Eva tense up, he amended. “Not you. It’s C that’s gonna get it for not telling them.”
JC rolled his eyes and prepared himself. When it came to his love life, his business was also the business of every woman in his life. Luckily none of them were overbearing about it and he knew it was out of love, especially considering his bad luck in the dating game. They wanted to protect him from getting hurt anymore and that meant a lot to him, knowing how much they cared. It was the reason he was here now, introducing them to Eva.
After hitting it off at a club in Miami, they stayed in contact back here in LA and after months of dating in secret, they decided to make it official. She’d met his parents and siblings and now it was time to meet his second family. Funny, they were both more nervous about this one than the previous which went fabulously. Hopefully this would too.
“Maya this is my girlfriend Eva, Eva this is the Maya.”
“You have some serious explaining to do Scotty boy.” She leered at him intently and a second later wore a beaming smile when she turned to Eva. “Hi I’m Maya. It’s nice to meet you.”
A little relief over her kindness marred Eva’s face, but she was still clearly nervous as she shook Maya’s hand. “It’s great meeting you too. Josh has told me a lot about you guys.”
“Oh its all lies. We’re not that bad. I bet we’ll get along famously.” JC snorted and she quickly stuck her tongue out at him. “So have you been to a dolls show before?” The way Maya was immediately befriending Eva was genuine, but at the same time she had an ulterior motive. How else was she going to get to know if she was suitable for JC?
“I was actually a guest doll for a night last year.”
“Well damn, maybe I should reconsider.” She said to those in the group that were at the house. “I’m the only girl here who’s never been one.”
“That’s because you’re a prude.” Alex commented casually and then wondered why the four newcomers found it so damn funny.
Maya opened her mouth to retort, but the owner of the Roxy and Robin Antin showed up to personally welcome them. They came bearing a bottle of Cristal on the house, a camera, and four other dolls. A bundle of pictures, in various arrangements were taken and with a thank you, they all left the group to settle in and enjoy the show that started minutes later.
The emcee for the night walked out on the stage to greet the crowd which had worked itself up into a small frenzy “ clapping, shouting and whistling. He started the introduction to the show by briefly talking about the history of the Pussycat Dolls “ how it started, how far it had grown, and will continue to grow. Tonight’s show was in honor of that success made possible by the original Pussycat Doll troupe who grew from meager begins to the worldwide sensation that it is today.
“So without further adieu, I present to you, the legends, the originators: The Pussycat Dolls!”
Again the crowd rose in its cheers, the emcee exited the stage and the curtains opened to reveal the first act consisting of the very first dolls like Robin and Christina Applegate. After their amazing routine, the girls who were considered the new dolls back in the day “ the millennium dolls “ took their turn.
With the sultry melody of Red Light Special coming out of the speakers, the six girls including Kiki and Tami strutted out from behind the curtain.
Decked out in red and black outfits of bikini tops or corsets and boy shorts or micro mini skirts, the dolls danced around tempting and teasing their audience to the edge. Every guy present, single and attached even with said significant other sitting right next to them, had their full attention on the stage.
At the inner circle’s table jaws dropped when they spotted Kiki and Tami, in particular, those belonging to the guys who had never seen them perform as dolls. Maya and Alex cheered them on with catcalls and whistles, used to the rather audacious side of their sisters. Joey was slack jawed. He always found his girl incredibly hot, but this was different, more intense and Lord was he turned on.
Impacted the hardest was Justin. He was completely stunned and couldn’t peel his eyes off of Kiki. Out of all the girls, she stood out, heating up the stage all on her own as she sensually snaked and dipped her body to the music. For longer than necessary, especially with his girlfriend seated right next to him, Justin was mesmerized. It wasn’t until JC started hooting that he snapped out of it and casually peeked at Cameron to see her attention was thankfully on the show. Damn, if his reaction was going to be like this every time Kiki stepped on stage, he would have to keep it under control. But that was something he didn’t think he could honestly do.
Another alternation for the senior dolls and then Kiki and Tami’s troupe came out again this time in a variety of leather get ups and welding riding crops as they danced to Showdown. The irony of this routine wasn’t lost on anyone, least of all Justin. Here he sat watching on of his exes giving him and every other male in the room a serious hard-on while she whined and popped her hips to the music of another ex of his. Shit like this only happen to him.
More rotating between the troupes, and the girls were back dressed up as naughty nurses, stethoscopes and little hats included, making the males and even some of the female audience members wish they had a Fever just as the song said. And Justin was ready to be the first in line for a check up from Nurse Kiki.
Fuck me! Did she really have to bend over like that? Couldn’t she have gone down a little more, give me a better peek up those tight ass legs and under that hot little piece of skirt?
Licking his lip and as inconspicuous as possible, Justin shifted in his seat to relieve some of pressure in his jeans. Right about now he could rip Kiki off that stage, without a concern for anyone least of all Cameron, and show her what happened to teases like her. This extremely sexually charged and inhibited side of her was so new and almost unbearably exciting. How the hell was he supposed to go on for the rest of the night as if he didn’t want spread her out on the nearest flat surface?
It had been a long time since he felt this way about Kiki, this crazy heat for her. He had cut himself off from those feelings and now it was all flooding back and he didn’t think he’d ever be able to hold it in again. Right in this moment, he realized that Kiki was not just his friend. The truth was that he’d never had strictly friendly feelings towards her, there was always something more. Since their break up he’d just been going through the motions without her in his life. What was he going to do now that she was permanent part of his life and his attraction to her was back in full force?
Last but not least, the millennium girls’ final act, during which, to their friend’s surprise, both Tami and Kiki were two of the three vocalists as they danced to the Spice Girl’s Holler. And boy did the crowd holler. At the end of the routine the crowd was on their feet - cheering, hooting, etc. “ the inner circle being the loudest. The curtains fell and came back up a few minutes later with all 12 dolls on the stage bowing as their standing ovation continued.
When it quieted, Robin got on the microphone and thanked the girls for participating and helping her build the Pussycat Dolls to what it was today. She was so touched by how enthusiastic they all were in putting on this show after some of them hadn’t performed as dolls in years.
“But then again, what is it we say?”
“Once a doll, always a doll.” They called out in unison.
Finally she thanked the fans, new and old, for all the support throughout the years that kept the Pussycat Dolls running strong.
“My love and thanks to you all.” She blew the crowd a kiss and made her final parting. “I hope you had a fun time and have a great night!”
Another bow from the girls and a bout of applauds and the curtains went down for the night.
“Wow that was a great show. Kiki and Tami were amazing.” Eva was the first to comment at the table once they all settled back in their seats.
“Yeah that was actually one of the best shows I’ve ever seen them do.” Maya revealed as she sipped on her mojito “ the bottle of Cristal long gone.
“They sure did the damn thing. And interest playlist huh J?” Trace teased.
“Fuck you.” He playfully threw back.
“Ow!” Joey suddenly howled and everyone turned to see Kiki and Tami approaching them.
Both were still in costume - Kiki was in a corset, a mini ruffled skirt and a pair of knee high stiletto boots. Tami wore a long sleeve mesh half shirt over a bustier, a mini ruffle skit as well, a pair of fishnet stockings and mid calf Doc Martins.
More catcalls from the others followed and they curtsied demurely, as if they weren’t acting like a couple of sex pots not ten minutes ago.
Sitting at the end of the settee, Joey grabbed Tami and pulled her down into his lap. “Where’s that side of my Tams been hiding?”
“I gotta have a little mystery about myself to keep you on your toe right?” She coyly responded and he leaned up to lay a small, but steamy kiss on her. One that promised of more to come later at home.
At the other two settees, Kiki was getting her praise from their friends, in particular, the surprise visitor.
“My Kiki girl has turned into a Sexy Mama.” Alex exclaimed.
Pulling away from her congratulatory hug with Maya, Kiki squealed. “Alex!”
It caught Tami’s attention and she bounded off of Joey’s lap over to Alex’s empty side. “Oh my gawh what are you doing here?” He pulled away from Kiki, un-trapping Maya from between the two and embraced Tami.
He explained his visit, how he wouldn’t be able to come home for Kiki’s and Cheyenne’s birthdays when the time came so he was here now.
“Aww that’s so sweet.” Kiki beamed. “How long are you gonna be here?”
“Until Wednesday.”
“Oh goody. We’ve got a lot of catching up to do.” The whole family constantly kept in touch with Alex, keeping him up-to-date with the current events of their lives, but some changes just had to be seen rather than heard. “But right now we need the collective verdict on our mind blowing performance.” Kiki proclaim in a playfully cocky ire.
“Pretty damn hot.” Joey said outspokenly. “Hotter than the ones I’ve seen in the past.”
“You guys were great.” Cameron complimented.
“Impressive voices.” Justin smirked at Kiki and she groaned.
“Oh gawh that was the worse. If I wasn’t dancing too, I probably would have peed my pants.”
“You’re performance anxiety is so fuckin’ twisted.” Tami said.
“I know that so shut up about it.”
“I don’t know I’ve seen better.” JC teased with an unimpressed shrug.
“Oh whatever J-“ Tami trailed off and titled her head as she looked at the new person sitting intimately at his side. “Josh, why are you all hugged up with one of the Desperate Housewives?”
Kiki heard her and leaned forward to see this new development. She chuckled. “Way to go Joshua.”
The couple blushed at the off beat compliment while laughing embarrassingly.
“Hi I’m Kiki.” She introduced herself now that she’d put them on the spot.
“And I’m Tami.” She gave a friendly smiled, glad to see JC had a new girlfriend who looked like she had some class this time around.
“This is the rest of my peanut gallery Eva. Girls, my girlfriend Eva.” The last part of his introduction was said with obvious joy and that already showed that this girl was making their friend truly happy.
“Nice to finally meet you.” Eva smiled.
“How long have you guys been dating?” Tami asked while returning to sit on Joey’s lap next to her and JC as opposed to the tiny spot on the settee with her siblings.
“Almost 4 months now.” Eva stated and at the surprised looks she explained. “We wanted to keep it to ourselves for awhile.”
Celebrity or not, every person at that lounge could understand wanting some of their lives kept private.
Kiki had been listening and observing when a thought popped into her head and she just had to voice it. “It’s starting to looks like Latina fever is contagious around here.” A burst of laughter resulted in her quip and to a select few, she followed it up with. “Consiguieron probar y ahora se enganchan”
Those in the know, the most fluent, were cracking up.
“Ok from this point on, can we please speak English only tonight ladies?” Joey asked. The way they were laughing he wouldn’t have been surprised if they had made a crack at him. He along with JC had been the butts of a joke that they couldn’t understand more than once. And now they have another ally in the mix, he grumbled to himself as he watched Eva’s face redden from laughter.
“Um hello. Take a look at the people sitting around this circle with you. You’re the minority now buddy - you and your two boys. So I suggest the three of you either go get some lessons, or sit there and shut up.” Maya poked fun at them and Kiki, Tami and Alex mockingly applauded. The guys in question weren’t amused.
“Wow. Josh said you guys were funny.” Eva breathed deeply trying to get her laughter under control.
Joey quickly corrected. “Ain’t a damn thing funny about their evil asses.”
“Aw José we still love you guys.” Maya exclaimed and blew him a kiss which he ignored.
“Oh stop pouting. You know you love us too. Not that you have a choice.” Tami tickled his ear and he swatted her away. She went to sit next to Eva so they could talk while Joey cried on JC’s shoulder. “If you stick around you’ll see we basically run the show around here. And you’ll find out that we’re a little protective of Josh.” She informed her right off the back so she’d know the deal. “I’m sure you already know this, but he’s one of the few Prince Charmings this world still has. He’s like a brother to us and we care about him a lot, so you have to take good care of him. Okay?”
Tami especially had formed a close friendship with JC since the first year she and Joey were dating. She had seen him have some tough times, getting his heart stepped on more than once. Being the type of person who was happy when her friends were happy too, Tami was more than anxious for JC to find someone who truly cared about him and wasn’t out to hurt him.
“Oh I will.” Eva looked at JC adoringly and when he returned the glance everyone could see how deeply they felt about each other.
“Aww chicas, look.” Tami reached over the divide between their seats to shake her best friends who were having a conversation at the other end of the arch. “Our Joshy finally found someone.” She gushed with happiness for him as did Kiki and Maya when they caught the look between the new couple.
JC could help the blush that spread out on his face at all the mushy attention his friends were giving him.
“You three are seriously slow.” Trace shook his head at the girls’ over dramatic antics.
“See and I was just about to give you this number.” Kiki pulled out a piece of paper from the little pocket in her skirt. “It’s from one of our fellow Dolls who wanted me to give this to you. Her name’s Bianca.” She said knowingly and her sentence barely finished, Trace lunged at her trying to grab the number, but she moved it out of his reach. “Nuh uh.”
“Come on Kiki don’t play.”
“Let me think about it first. I am slow after all.”
“Wait a minute Bianca Reagan? I thought she moved to Texas.” Maya piped in.
“Yeah for school. She just graduated and now she’s back in Cali.”
“And she’s gotta crush.” Tami sing-songed as she and Kiki cheesed at Trace.
After bumping into him on her way backstage and taking the time to talk with him for a minute, Bianca was smitten. Knowing he was friends with Kiki and Tami, she nervously admitted her attraction to Trace and asked if they would let him know that she was interested.
Face split into a wide smile over that bit of news, Trace decided to put it all on the line. “Kik you may be slow, but you are also the most beautiful, the sexiest woman on this planet Earth.”
“Wow you really want that number to lie like that.” That comment got a piece of lime thrown at Justin from the drink she’d been sharing with Alex. He dodged it with a laugh and she snarled at him before turning back to his begging best friend.
“Come on Kiki, please. Please.”
Satisfied with his groveling, she handed it over. “She said to call her tomorrow.”
Trace looked down at the number and pumped his fist in the air victoriously before slipping it into his back pocket.
Taking note of the time Tami announced. “We probably should get changed Kik. I seriously need a shower and then we can get out of here.” She said in regard to the group.
“What’s the hurry? I mean, have we even decided where we’re going next?” Joey asked.
The plan was to club hop, but what clubs was still up in the air, so why not stick around until a decision was made? The Roxy was pretty pumping tonight.
“Well first off there’s the no fraternizing policy.”
With Tami’s words Justin and Kiki’s eyes met and they both grinned. That was one policy they both knew they had a problem following in their shared past. Feeling flirtatious she winked at him before she stood up and stretched.
“The male customers especially, get the wrong idea like we’re making ourselves available when we party in the club afterward. And that’s not exactly smart when a bunch of drunk horny men are involved.” Kiki clarified. “Besides, if everyone agrees, we were thinking of going downtown. Shai and his brother just opened a new club down there.” Consensus agreed with the change of venue and were on aboard for the ride. “Cool beans then. We’ll meet you all on the bus. Come on Tam.”
The two girls maneuvered through the limbs and furniture and walked off towards the dressing rooms.
Hanging back to finish their drinks before boarding the bus, the others went about chatting and enjoying the music. All with the exception of Justin who had been lost in staring after Kiki, his eyes glued to her barely covered hips as they swayed fluidly with each step. Ever since she’d been unveiled on that stage he’d been captivated by her, even now as she disappeared backstage. Feelings still stirring and knowing they’d only get stronger as the night progressed, Justin was getting really worried that he wouldn’t be about the contain it.
Realizing that he was in another Kiki induced haze, he shook his self out of it and checked his surroundings to make sure no one noticed. Unfortunately someone did for he had been staring in the same direction just at the other temptress of the night, but not nearly as longingly. When their eyes meet, Joey’s gaze held the question: What’s that all about man? and Justin’s almost unperceivable shrug said: It’s what it always had and apparently always will be when it comes to Kiki. He’d just witnessed his ex-girlfriend perform a very sultry sexually charged show. How was he expected to not feel something when he shared with that woman a very strong, intimate relationship that ended before its time?
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Since their arrival had cause a commotion, the paparazzi that wasn’t there before had shown up and Joey called the driver when they were ready to go, having him meet them at the back entrance that was blocked off to the general public for avoiding the press. The owner of the Roxy helped coordinate some of the security to let the bus through and with no hindrance, the group piled onto the bus. It wasn’t a long wait before Kiki and Tami joined them.
When they got on the bus, they were each lugging a black duffle bag and dropped them in front of their seat before sitting down.
“What’s in the bags?” Joey inquired when Tami settled next to him.
“The outfits we worn during the show. We get to keep them as a thank you.” Kiki answered and Joey’s head whipped back in Tami’s direction.
He grinned with a spark of desire in his eyes. “Really?”
“Mmhmm. Whip and all.” She leaned over to give him a teasing kiss.
“You’re putting some of that stuff back on when we get home, you know that right?”
“I’m counting on it.” She dropped a few more kisses on his mouth and then pulled away. Now was not the time to be intimate with a bus full of their friends.
In the back, Justin was feeling rather envious of Joey. Wishing he could have the same after, after show with Kiki and not his girlfriend sitting right next to him, totally oblivious to his less than faithful thoughts. He was hoping that when she got on the bus with more clothes on now, he’d be able the calm down. Luck was not on his side because her backless red top that made it clear she had nothing on under it and her might-as-well-be-painted-on jeans weren’t helping him out at all. She was still looking too damn good and at this point he wasn’t sure he could keep his hands to himself.
All set to go the bus started pulling away, but the driver stopped when someone knocked on the door and a muffled “wait”, came from outside. He opened the door and Asia, one of the Dolls, came aboard with 2 take out bags in her hands.
“You guys almost forgot your food.”
“Oh! Thanks babe.” Being the closest Tami got up to retrieve the bags and passed one of them off to Kiki.
“Sure thing. And I’ll call you guys next time I’m in town and we’ll go out.”
“Sounds good.” Tami answered and the two pecked each other on the cheek.
“Bye Kiki.” She waved as she walked off the bus.
“Bye hun.” She responded back and started sorting through the bags, passing Styrofoam containers to her sister and Alex seated next to her on the left side of the bus.
Tami sat down across from them with Joey, JC and Eva and distributed the medium order sized containers to her side. The last three take out boxes were passed to the back where Justin, Cameron and Trace were sitting.
Joey opened up his box to see a mass of greasy, but tasty starches, dairy and meat. “What’s this?”
“The best load fries ever, delivered from the steak hoagie place across the street.” Kiki explained. “We used to get them all the time after a show. It served as a nice coating for getting shit faced at an after party “ like we’re gonna do now.” She giggled. “And it was also refuel.”
“For what?” Joey asked, obviously confused about what they did that warranted the need to refuel.
Reading his mind, Tami snapped. “Excuse you. I know you probably won’t agree, but even though we might have only been ‘shakin’ our asses around in our underwear’, its still takes just as much hard work as it does for you to air hump around in leather pants and bedazzled glitter shirts.”
Alex started coughing when his laughter and food got caught in his throat. Maya was rolling against Kiki’s shoulder as she was laughing and hitting Alex on the back. Hell the whole bus was in hysterics and the boys in question, again, were the exception.
“Hey you asked for it.” Tami dismissed the glare her boyfriend had steadily aimed at her.
“I don’t think it’s you guys’ night honey.” Eva laughed and ruffed JC’s hair. He shot her a jokey sneer and leaned over to kiss her cheek. Even if it meant he had to be the butt of the jokes tonight, he was happy to see she was having a good time with his friends.
“That was so wrong.” Alex chuckled now that he could breathe. “Aw man I missed you girls.”
“We all missed you too Alej.” Tami smiled lovingly and Maya pecked his cheek.
The two were then drawn into conversations with the others around the bus leaving Kiki and Alex with some time to talk one-on-one.
“So any dirt going on with the rest of ‘we all’ that they’ve been keeping from me when we talk?”
“Oh please, you’re the family shrink. We all call you first whenever we have problems.” Alex was a real people person and gave the best advice. “If there’s any dirt you’re the first to know.” She said. “Everyone’s good. They’ll be happy to see you.”
“And my little Pixie Stick?”
A big smile broken out on her face as she shook her head. “Living up to the name - acting like she’s got sugar in her blood. I swear one day she’s gonna bounce off a wall, literally.”
“But then get right back up.”
“Probably.” She laughed with him. “How’s Reed?”
“Good. He sends his love. He would have come, but he’s got a big presentation with some new clients coming up so…” Alex informed. “Which means I gotta bring him something back from Melrose while we’re out here.” He rolled his eyes and Kiki laughed.
“We can definitely hit that up especially since we’re absolutely having a shopping day while you’re here.”
“We better and my baby better come with us. I have to get her birthday present.”
“Yeah we’ll pick her up from Lynn’s tomorrow and then you can spoil her,and me! 2-5!” She gushed.
“I know. Old lady.”
“Shut up.” She pushed him and he grabbed her, tucking her into his shoulder.
They sat close for the rest of the ride while talking and joking around with everyone else, one glad to be home with his surrogate family and the other glad to have her surrogate brother home.
On the outside the group of friends having fun made a nice picture, but for one person things weren’t so serene. Even though he was playing along with everyone, laughing and adding in the occasional side jab or opinion on whatever topic was being discussed, Justin was in conflict. No matter what he did, he just couldn’t keep his intense focus off of Kiki like he should. He felt like he was being tested: Could he resist this returned attraction to her that seemed stronger than ever? Could he control himself before he did something that he couldn’t take back and would probably lead to rejection? If he was being tested he knew by the end of the night he’d most likely have a big ass F.
Author's Chapter Notes:
Since I mention new folks and things I do not own I'm putting in another disclaim - I own nothing, but my own characters and locations.
Enjoy the new chappie beloved readers!
Enjoy the new chappie beloved readers!
Chapter End Notes:
Now I have no knowledge of the nature of the relationship or break up between JC and Eva Longoria. All I know is that I'm a fan of them both and I thought they were so cute together so since this is my story, they are going to be cute and happy together again. (Tony Parker who?)
Eva Longoria
Consiguieron probar y ahora se enganchan. = They got a taste and now they’re hooked.
Song Credits:
Red Light Special: TLC
Showdown: Britney Spears
Fever: Kylie Minogue
Holler: The Spice Girls
Story Tags: daddyj
