The Heart of Mars & The Heart of Space (A Mick Mars/Tommy Thayer Love Story)

Chapter 2-Tour Press Conference (Tommy Thayer POV)

A/N: Hello my lovelies! Another new chapter that I hope you all like!

The Meeting of the bands was interesting, and I thought kind of fun, but it really took an interesting turn when I met the eyes of Motley's guitarist, Mick Mars. Those intense icy blue eyes, they were amazing....so beautiful. How the hell had we never actually met, well officially that is, before now? I don't get it, but that intense gaze boring into mine...My heart was racing and felt like my face was on fire. His eyes flashed with many emotions, before glazing over and hardening before dropping his gaze from mine. What was that?! I must admit that I was extremely disappointed, those eyes and that long raven silky hair. I just could not get it out of my head, no matter how hard I tried....

Currently, I am sitting at my station swathed in a robe putting on my Kiss make-up or as Gene loves to call it: War Paint. Me & the guys are getting ready for a press conference to officially announce, "The Tour". Eric is usual giving his daily lap dance to Gene, he does it to mess with him and it's hilarious. Vince knows about it and thinks the same thing...Well he does now, at first not so much.

I sigh, finally finishing up my make-up and thoughts drifting once again to a certain icy eyed, raven haired guitarist. It was like being struck by lightning, looking into his eyes, the things I felt in that moment...I can't even... I Wanna get to know him more, but from what I know he's not really a people person and is very closed off. I'm brought out of my musings once again, by who else? Eric Singer.

"Yo, Tom what's up with you? You seem distracted.... Oh, I bet I know!", He sing-songed. Eric is like a brother to me and crap of course he would notice if somethings off.

"Eric, it's nothing. Really, man...I'm ok. Just leave it please. ", I sigh. It's nothing and yet everything at the same time. Nothing will come of these feelings I'm having...right?

Eric's gaze was serious as he arched an eyebrow, "Tom, your full of crap, and I know better. I'm not stupid. Now, this has to do with a certain mysterious raven-haired guitarist for the world's most notorious band doesn't it? One Mick Mars...Oh Thomas, I noticed even though I was distracted by Tommy Lee...", He trailed of dreamily at the mention of his fellow drummer and I could tell he was smitten. Now, THAT would be an interesting pairing. Two of the world's most hyper people, who were similar and yet opposite at the same time. Eric talked a lot, but it's what made him so loveable. I stood up and finally got my costume put on, nervous about seeing Mick again, wanting to see him and yet not at the same time. Would he talk to me? Would it be too awkward or no?

Before I knew it, it was time for the press conference. These are always interesting.... Once I spotted Mick, the air seemed to leave my lungs with a Whoosh. Even under all the grease paint, I bet everyone could tell my blush. During the whole thing, I kept hoping he would look my way whenever I glanced at him, but he never did and why did that hurt so much? I still want to try and talk to him though...Ah-hah, maybe now's my chance since the press is clearing out and everyone is just standing around talking. Nikki and Paul are talking together is loving low voices and groping each other a bit, those two can't keep their hands off each other. Likewise, Gene and Vince were in a similar state and Eric and Tommy Lee, were loudly and animatedly discussing drumsticks.

I walk up to Mick, who seems to be over everything, but again those eyes...There is a hint of envy in their depths, along with once again a swirl of other emotions. Finally, he looks up at me icy blue eyes widening a touch, my palms are so sweaty.

"Um, uh...Hi. I'm Tommy Thayer...though I'm sure you knew that...", I stammer. God, that was awkward. I did not know what else to say or that I could say...

Surprisingly, he spoke, "I know...it's nice I guess to officially meet you...Now I got to go", He grunted and dropped his gaze walking past me. Ouch! I guess he's not much for socializing, but man did I really screw up that bad? Why was he in such a hurry to get away from me? Somehow, I was determined to find out...I wanted to get to know him, officially that is. Still, it really stung, him walking away like that. Maybe he's been hurt like me, who knows what will happen next? I just want to solve the mystery, and why does it have to be so hard to deal with feelings?

A/N: Well the two guitarists have spoken to each other, though it was awkward. And both try in their ways to deny there is something there, but the mind can only fight the heart for so long... And Eric is smitten with his fellow drummer. Hope you guys like this chapter!....Stay tuned for more!