Jon's POV
I arrived back in the room, slumping myself down on my bed with a frustrated growl capturing the attention of the guys. "What's up kid" Joe pipes up as he sinks himself on my bed next to me, giving me a tap on the knee. "Just Chrissie, She really knows how to get me going ya know" I responded with a sigh while rubbing my temples, "Steve, what was it you guys were talkin bout when we came in? It couldn't have been a headache" I gestured with my hands. "She said she had sumthin to tell ya, but didn't actually say what It was and she told me not to tell you coz she was telling you tonight, so don't say nothin or I'll kick you're ass" His witty response lingering in the air whilst he wagged his finger at me. "I wonder what it is?" I asked myself while thinking of all the things it could be. "She said sumthin bout her past, I dunno" He muttered with a shrug. "What do you think it is Jonny" Joe exclaimed with a gulp of his beer. "I dunno, I guess I'll find out later though, right?" I let out a half hearted laugh. "Oh yeah, I just remembered. She heard our conversation about going home......So there's that aswell" I let out a frustrated moan at hearing his words. "You guys really need to talk man" His serious tone haunting my thoughts. Our stomachs began to talk to each other as the hunger set in so we decided to order pizza and coffee from room service. Stuffing our mouths with the steaming pizza, the sauce oozing from our lips, the savour of pepperoni in the air, the mozzarella stretching as we bite into it. After food we had a little jam session, playing various songs before we head out for the photo shoot.
We arrived at the Studio for the photo shoot 15 minutes earlier. David the assistant here greeted us and was showing us around when I heard the sombre notes of a piano in the distance. "What's that sound?" I queried David as he ushered us through the halls, but before he had a chance to speak, the answer burst from Steve's lips "Its Chopin". We all turned to face him, our mouths parted in shock, "What? , I know my shit" He shrugged through his words. As the sound got closer, David let out a sigh "That will be Chris, We let her practice here when no one else is using the studio, you guys will be going in after her, she's nearly done" He explained with a hint of sadness while ushering us to the double glass doors. As we peered through the window we saw a woman ballet dancing, her moves ever so gentle and slow yet sad in a way, as she turned, we all saw her face. "Jonny, that's Chrissie" Steve exclaimed in shock, "Well she did say she could do ballet" Joe giggled as he pressed his face against the glass. "Oh, you guys know Chris?" David piped up while crossing his arms, curiosity written all over his face. "Yeah, She's a friend" I stated as I gazed at her beauty in awe.
After a long pause David let out another sigh of sadness, I noticed a lone tear running down his cheek as he looked on at Chrissie, the sombre notes hanging in the air. "Hey, You okay man?" Steve concerned as he patted David's shoulder. "Yeaahh. The poor kids been through a lot you know, with what happened to her family....." He trailed off as the song transitioned into the sombre notes of Beethoven. She tip toes her way around the room, her arms flowing through the air like calm waves. Her dancing is so beautiful and flawless. She flew threw the air, kicking her legs out as the melody deepened. we continued watching her until the clock sounded, telling us it was 1.30pm.
When she finished dancing I entered the studio leaving the others just outside. "Hey...." My soft notes tickling her ears as I snuck up behind her. She gasped as she turned round to see me "Jonny, What are you doin here?" She exclaimed in shock. "I'm here with the guys, We're doing the photo shoot here, we caught some of the dancing, It was so beautiful" I smiled through my words as I pulled her hand in mine. "Thankyou, you're so sweet" Giggling a little at me. We were interrupted as the band along with the photographer and some assistants burst into the studio. "Let's get this set up shall we?" The photographer sounded, ushering the assistants to set up the backdrop. "You wanna stick round for abit" I questioned as I rubbed circles in her hand with my thumb. "Well I don't wanna get in the way of anything" She shrugged whilst looking down to the floor. "You won't get in the way, You'll make it more exciting, trust me" I reassured her in a gentle tone. She rolled her eyes with a giggle "Okay, I'll stay for abit then I need to go get ready for our date" She stated. The mention of our date turning my cheeks a shade of purple.
She stayed for the first half an hour of the photo shoot which the first 15 minutes just included setting up the shoot and getting them ready. The rest of the shoot went by like a snail, Now it was time to go pick up Chrissie. I knocked on her apartment door, I heard a bang and some shuffling, the tapping of footsteps then the door swung open, The subtle sexy notes of Etta James-I just want to make love to you sifting through the air. My eyes fell across her from head to foot, I was left speechless. She wore a short, strapless black velvet dress with black studded heels and her smooth hair was straight, flowing down by her face. "woww......Yo-You" I cleared my throat as I stuttered "You, look amazing babe" I shook my head in amazement.
Chrissie's POV
I was just putting the last of my makeup on when I heard a knock at the door. A surge of excitement flew through my body, I suddenly felt my stomach churning with nerves. I ran out my bedroom, grabbing my bag before accidently slamming the door. I ran to the front door, inhaling a deep breath before opening the door. Jon stood in the doorway fashioning a sexy smile, a leather jacket, tight skinny jeans and boots. He stood there in silence while gazing over my body as I did the same with him. "Woww......Yo-You" He stuttered before clearing his throat "You look amazing babe" he breathed as he shook his head in amazement. My flushed cheeks hot with blood, A bashful smile sitting on my lips "Ohhh, thankyou.....You look very handsome yourself" My sexy whispered response titillated him. The sexual tension gushing out of our lust ridden eyes. "I'll just turn the record off then we can go" I smiled through my words as I gestured to the record player.
As we made our way out of my apartment, there was a cab waiting for us. He ran to the cab, opening the door for me and reaching out his hand to help me inside before closing it behind me. He joined me in the other side, sliding along the seats and placing his arm around me, "So where are you taking me" I exclaimed excitedly with a beaming smile. "It's a surprise babe" He whispered into my ear whilst grazing his finger down my neck. As the taxi is whizzing round town he places his hand on my cheek, pulling my lips up to face him, "So beautiful...." He whispered whilst moving closer to me, caressing my cheek. Our moment was soon interrupted as the cab driver slammed on his breaks, causing me to pull away from Jon in a panicky state, gasping as I clasp his hand like a vice "What's goin on???" My breathy response sounds as the panic rises in my throat. "Sorry, I just missed the lights" The driver stating to Jon, Jon looking down to me, concern in his eyes "Hey...Hey, Its alright" He reassures me as he strokes my cheek. His touch soothing me as I slowly release my grip on his hand.
The cab came to a stop outside a restaurant, He opened the door for me, letting me out with a smile. "What is this place?" I queried as we walked towards the entrance, "It's a 50's restaurant, found out bout it off a friend of mine, It's supposed to be real nice" He responded as he held the door open for me. "Oh Jonny, This Is amazing, but this place looks expensive, are you sure this is okay" I questioned Whilst linking my arm round his. "Of course It's okay, come on" He whispered as he led me to the waiter. The waiter greeting us as we stopped at the small desk "Good Afternoon Sir, Madam. Do you have a reservation?" He queried Jon. "Ugghh yeah It's under Bongiovi" Jon whispered. The waiter double checks the reservation "Of course Sir, right this way" He stated while ushering us to a table in the corner of the restaurant.
He placed the menus on the table for us and took our drinks order. While we were thinking of what to eat to the sound of The Andrew Sisters- Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, we had a chat. "So tell me more about yourself, your family" he questioned between sips. I felt the lumps forming in my throat, forcing them back down as I plucked up the courage to answer "Well I grew up with my Mom, Dad and brother, my grandparents came over from Rome and we've lived in America ever since" His eyes widen with intrigue, leaning forward which shows me he's certainly interested in what I'm saying. " My mothers name Is Rose, My dad's name Is Leo and my brothers name Is Leo after my dad, I was born In New York then we moved to California and I grew up there. After school I went to college to study dance, but I was always singing on the side, Then I came back to New York, what about you?" I explained before taking a large sip of wine. "Wow, Ummm well my family is originally from Italy too, my great grandparents came here. But I was born in New Jersey" letting out a light hearted laugh as he spoke "My brothers are called Tony and Matt, my mothers name is Carol and my fathers name is John Francis, I was named after him" I couldn't help but smile when he spoke about his family, I knew he had brothers because sometimes he would complain about them over the phone and how he would be roped into babysitting them. " A man named Al, A real family man, taught me guitar, I was never really a one for school, I was always playing in the bars the night before, actually I graduated school by the skin of my teeth then I came to New York to work in the power Station " He trailed off with a sip of his drink "wow, that's great, what was the first song you learned on guitar?" my eyes never leaving his while we talked "Oh, House of the rising sun of course" shrugging through his words.
The waiter returned to take our food order and quickly left us alone again. "So what do your parents do for work?" I gazed up at him through my fringe as I sipped my drink, "My mom is a florist and my dad cuts hair.... he's been cutting mine and my brothers hair our whole lives" He confirmed with a nod "Actually speaking of home, I'll be heading back home next weekend, So I was wonderin if ya wanted to come back with me" He stammered, letting out a sigh, as if he'd been keeping it in all day. "You really want me to come with you?" A Cheshire cat grin growing on my face, I stretch out my hand to meet his, interlocking our fingers together. "Yeahh, of course, I mean I still live with my parents but they'll be fine with it" He giggled through his words. "I'd love to come" smiling up at him, He pulls my hand up to his soft plump lips, feathering kisses on my knuckles, leaving me giggling when the waiter clanks the steaming hot plates onto the table, pulling us apart.
We sat and talked for what felt like hours after we finished our food, the more we spoke, the more I realized that he's just a really nice down to earth guy, he's very funny, I couldn't stop laughing at some of the stories he told me. "So you still love Elvis?" I queried him with an inquisitive look, "Yeah of course.... when he was young though" letting out a devilish laugh, "What about.......Bruce" pointing my finger in excitement, "You kiddin? I got fired from a shoe store for turning up the radio too loud when one of his songs came on " nodding in affirmation before taking a swig of his wine. He glanced down to his watch "7pm" he mumbled to himself "Hey uhh Would you like to stay at mine tonight? we can drop by your apartment to grab some clothes" He stated before finishing off his drink. "Yeah... Umm that would be great" Smiling away to myself. He called the waiter over to pay the bill, I insisted I pay for myself but he wouldn't hear it, then we headed out for the cab.
We arrived back at my apartment a little after 7, I dumped my bag on the couch. He offered to help me pack so I was slightly nervous for him seeing my bedroom for the first time. I have a double bed with purple bedding draped over, a wardrobe, a dresser for my lingerie and a dressing table next to it where I do my hair and makeup. On the walls I have a picture of Lizzie and myself accompanied with various posters and a picture of my family next to my bed on the nightstand.
As we enter my room I could see his eyes scanning my room, his mouth partially open as he takes everything in. He takes a seat on the bed as I drag out my bag, "Hey this bed is pretty comfy, wanna test out the springs honey?" he flirted while winking at me, tapping his hand on the bed next to him, I shake my head at him with my flushed cheeks, letting out a nervous laugh. Just as I'm about to open my wardrobe, I squeal a little when I feel his strong hand pull me towards him causing us to fall onto the bed with me straddling him. His hands grasping my waist, His lust filled eyes undressing me as he bites his lip. I slap his chest playfully "You behave..." giggling a little as I push myself up off him . I swing the doors of my wardrobe open and grab a pair of skinny jeans and a shirt, I also grab my favourite little black babydoll for bed which Jon gawked at "mmmm, Can't wait to see ya in that" He flirted, "and what makes you think you're gonna see me in this" I claim with a cocked eyebrow leaving him with a pout. I give Jon my clothes to put in my bag while I grab a clean pair of lingerie. "Ya know, you're just makin this worse darlin" He flirted as he watched me place my lingerie in the bag, "Well would you rather me not wear anything at all?" enticing him with a sexy stare before I throw In my makeup bag, toiletries, socks and a pair of heels and biker boots.
Just as I was finished I heard his voice sound from across my room "Who's this?" He queried me while holding up a photograph, "That----That's my family" I force out, trying to hold my composure, "Will I get to meet them sometime?" He questioned with a smile. "Umm...." I choked out, my face dropping to the floor as tears form in my eyes, upon seeing my reaction, he jolted across to me "Hey.....Hey.....What's wrong? You can tell me" he whispered with a concerned look, wrapping his arms around me. "Ummmm, It's about my family" I squeeze out between sniffles, "It's okay, just take your time, I'll listen" He softly spoke as he caressed my cheek.
I released a deep sigh "In January last year, I had applied for a few different dancing jobs and you had to go and audition for them and my mom, Dad, brother and myself would always go to them together, to support me and this one audition my dad was working so it was just the three of us...." I let out a shaky sigh.
"And we would always drive up in the car and the roads were a little icy this particular time" not even making eye contact with him for fear of crying. he rubbed my arms as reassurance to carry on "I-I had my audition music Chopin, playing in the car and we were all laughing and happy and we were going across this bridge when out of nowhere this truck comes driving at us on the wrong side of the road so my mom swerved out the way and she couldn't stop the car coz of the ice..." I trailed off as I looked up at his face. I could feel the tears beginning to prick up in my eyes, "It's alright, just take your time" His soft voice soothed me, so I continued.
"and the car went flying off the bridge and the water below had a layer of ice on top and I didn't have my seatbelt on and as the car broke through the ice, the force sent me flying through the window, I broke nearly every bone in my body" I stopped for a moment just to catch my breath, forcing back the memories that were flooding my brain.
"I was left lying in the water for ages until help came, I remember the water being freezing, I couldn't even move and I was in agony, my whole body was hurting, It was the only way I knew I wasn't dead" I trailed off and I heard a soft "oh my god" slip from his lips.
"After a while I heard shouting and I remember someone dragging me from the water then I woke up in hospital 2 weeks later, I still couldn't move, there were pins and metal in my legs and arms and that was when they told me, I was the only survivor..." My speech ceasing as I looked to the floor, his hands gently swiped away my tears and lifted my face up to meet his "I'm So Sorry, I can't begin to imagine what that was like" he whispered while caressing my face, "My dad didn't find out until 5 hours after it happened....He thought we were at the audition...".......... "You know for months after it happened I had these re-occurring nightmares of the car going into the water, I would wake up in a cold sweat screaming, I don't have them as often now, last one was a couple of months ago" I explained while fidgeting with my hands.
He placed a light peck on my forehead before staring deep into my emerald apertures "You are so strong and so beautiful, thankyou for telling me" He whispered before pulling me in for a loving embrace, rocking from side to side "Ummmm, Jon?" I whispered into his neck "Yeahh..." whispering as we rocked "Just in case It does happen, In case I have a nightmare when I'm with you, because they can be pretty bad....If you play some music........It'll calm me down quicker" my voice barely above a whisper at this point "Just coz when I had them in hospital, my dad would play music and It calmed me down...." I nervously looked down to my feet. I felt his hand on my chin, lifting my face to meet his "Don't worry, I'll look after you" he pulled me in closer for an embracing hug. "So where's your dad now? He still in New York?" Whispering into my hair "Yeah, he's still in New York....I stop by to see him every once and a while" ..... "You could come with me next time I go...If you want" Pulling away to examine his facial expression "I'd love that.." A smile brightening up his features.
After a few minutes of hugging, we reluctantly pull away from each other "You got everything you need" He quizzed while gesturing to my bag, I nodded in affirmation "I just want to change clothes, So you can turn around while I do, but before you do, unzip my dress" I requested with a smile, He nodded, placing his hands on my shoulders and spinning me around so my back is facing him. He grasped the zip with his finger and thumb, undoing my zip until it reached the bottom of the dress. The velvet material falling away, revealing my bare back and lace knickers. Lightly gliding his finger down my spine before pulling away, sending shivers through my body. He quickly turns away, facing my bed while I go to my wardrobe and pull out a pair of leggings, top and leather jacket. Once I was dressed I slid my converse on while he grabbed my bag. I double checked everything in my apartment before heading for the door, locking it behind us.
We arrived back at his crammed stuffy apartment, we were just sitting having a few drinks and chatting away "Can you remember that night we stayed up till 4 in the mornin talkin on the phone" gesturing to me with my beer bottle, I looked up to him, Nodding my head "Yeah... I think my dad was gonna murder me" I exclaim while he pulls me closer under his arm. "You said you'd be my girl if I told you a good joke" A giggle bursting from my lips "Yeah you had me laughing for ages after that joke".
"Ummm Jonny?" I ask quietly "Yeah darlin?" giving me a light squeeze "Do you mind if I use the phone to give Lizzie a call please?" his blue orbs shining as he looked down to me "Yeaah suree" giving me a nod before releasing his hold on me.
I slid myself off the bed and made my way to the other side of the room and sat myself by the phone, taking it in my hand I started to dial Lizzie's number, humming along while waiting for her to answer. I heard a click at the end of the line telling me she's answered
"Hello, Lizzie speaking"
"Hey Liz, It's Chris"
"OHHH!! How was your date?"
I laughed a little at her excitement "It was great, he took me to a 50's diner"
I heard a loud gasp before she answered "I bet you loved that"
Trying to keep my voice as low as possible so he couldn't hear "Yeah, I had a lot of fun, we talked for ages about everything........and he asked me to go back with him to New Jersey next weekend"
there was a long pause on the phone before a loud shriek caused me to pull the phone away from my ear, I looked over to Jon who was just staring at me twisting my face in shock, he must have heard her, my cheeks flushed red
"OH MY GOD.......That's so great, are you gonna go?"
"Yeah I'm really excited" I couldn't help but grin at the thought of me going with him to see his home town, it'll be a great way to get to know him better.
"So have you guys kissed yet?" I quickly glanced over to Jon, my face beating red, he winked at me, just making me worse, he clearly must hear our conversation, the volume of her voice was pretty loud through the phone
"No not yet..."
"I'm sure he'll kiss you when he takes you home with him"
I started to day dream about what our first kiss will be like. His soft lips lapping over my own, his wet tongue gliding against mine......I was snapped out of my trance by Lizzie
"CHRISSS...."
"YEAAH.....I mean I hope so...I wish he'd hurry up and do it"
"Steve is a great kisser....."
"I'll make sure to tell him..."
"You wouldn't...."
"Oh but I would...."
"If you do that, I could tell Jon you've never done anything with a guy"
I gasped so loud Jon probably thought I was having a heart attack or something "You wouldn't..."
"Oh.....But I would" Mimicking me from earlier
"JOONNNN..." She screamed his name through the phone before I held the phone to my chest, blocking her voice. I turned to Jon with a nervous smile, he just looked on at me with a puzzled look.
"I will tell him.......If he asks me out"
"I think he will....I mean he's taking you home with him for god sakes"
"We'll see.........I told him about my mom and Leo"
"Oh gosh, how did it go?"
"It went alright, He didn't give me any pity, he said I was strong...."
"and you are Chris, You are so strong"
"Anyhow, I better get goin, I'll call you next week okay?"
"Okay, byee, have fun and be safe"
"I will, byee" I heard the click at the end of the line and put the phone back in the holder. I walked back over to the bed and slid back on next to Jon. "What did she say?" Jon quizzed me while throwing his arm over my shoulders "Oh, You know, Just Lizzie being Lizzie" Letting out a nervous laugh "So have you told your parents that I'm coming?". "Yeah, they're looking forward to meeting you" lightly squeezing me closer to him with a smile. "I'm just gonna put my pajamas on" smiling up at him nervously, he nodded and I slid off the bed, grabbing my bag and heading into the bathroom. I quickly took my clothes and underwear off and put my little black babydoll on which barely covered my ass but it was comfy.
I threw everything in my bag and hesitantly stepped out the bathroom, covering myself with my bag. His jaw unhinged when he saw me, I grew more red by the second the longer he was looking at me. "C'mere" His voice a mere whisper while he pats the bed next to him. I drop my bag on the floor and crawl on to the bed, sliding in next to him. "I see you have a tattoo" His sexy smirk flirting with me "Oh yeahh..." giggling nervously through my words. I try to yank the soft satin material down to cover it but with no success "Could I see it?" His husky voice enticing me, no words are able to form in my mouth so I simply nod. He leans down so his head is above my thigh, he runs his velvet fingers up my silky skin, his warmth tickling me. I gasp quietly at his touch. He gazed down at my rose vine tattoo, trailing his fingers along, following the vine up my thigh. He was just about to lift my nightie up further when I grasp his hand, gasping in shock. "What is it? What's wrong?" A worried expression on his beautiful face. My voice was all breathy "I-I don't have anythin on under---" My heart was going ten to the dozen, not because I didn't want him to touch me, but because I did. He was silent for a moment before a smirk raised his lips "Oh...right....well I'll try to keep my hands to myself but you're really makin it hard babe... I mean after all.... all I had for the past month was that sexy photo of you" My cheeks went fire engine red and my eyes widening. I wasn't entirely sure what he meant by 'makin it hard', my heart was almost bursting from my chest "Uhhh....makin wha-what.....hard" struggling to get my words out at this point. My breathing was so heavy, it looked like my chest was bouncing up and down. My skin felt like It was on fire, a tingling sensation burning through my veins. He grinned a little, moving his face closer to mine, closing the gap between us. I could feel his breath tickling my skin "Everything.." His voice a mere whisper against my lips. I gasp a little when he pulls me in, connecting out lips for a passionate kiss, swiping his tongue against mine, his hands wandering up and down my waist. I wrap my hands round his neck, brushing my fingers through his fluffy mane. He pulls me up onto his lap, so I'm straddling him. He gently tugs at my bottom lip as he pulls away to pepper kisses along my jawline, moving down to my neck, nibbling and sucking on the tender flesh. A small moan escapes my lips when he sucks on the tender spot of my neck "Found it again.." A devilish laugh tickles my skin.
By the end of the night, we were drunk out of our minds, completely unable to string two words together. We passed out in bed, curled up in each others arms, the warmth of his arms wrapped around me. It feels so good to be held by him, his scent and warmth is so soothing. My light snoozes and his heavy breathing the only thing filling the silence as we drift off into the dream world.