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

Chapter 3- Rehearsals & Band Bonding Time (Mick POV)

A/N: Please enjoy!!

We have now reached the rehearsal phase in preparation for the tour. Thoughts of Tommy Thayer played in my head on a continuous loop and those chocolate doe eyes of his, those sparkling eyes. Again, with the sparkling eyes. What the hell is wrong with me? Why wont these thoughts go away? I can't seem to get him out of my head! I hate feeling this way, so out of control and so vulnerable. I can't be attracted to him or is it just attraction? All these feelings are so confusing and quite frankly scare the shit out of me. It's never felt quite like this...never.

Currently, we are in the rehearsal building and are sharing space with Kiss. Makes sense I guess, since there are two married couples mixed from both bands and all. Still, it strangely frightens and elates me at the same time. Rehearsal is going great, some bickering amongst us, kids running around, what we call normal, but others call chaos. Suddenly I am brought out of my thoughts, by the arrival of Kiss and once more my eyes land on Tommy Thayer and I freeze. Dear god, why?

His eyes raise and his gaze lands on mine, his gaze mesmerized. No way, no! He can't...Right? He seems in awe, as I work my magic on my guitar getting lost in the music and for some reason lost in him. That dark hair, those eyes that jaw line and the way he fills out his jeans...Get it together Mars!

I drop my gaze finally and Motley's rehearsal continues. I notice that Paul and Nikki are eye fucking each other and so are Vince and Gene, ugh! They keep this up and they'll end up with 2 dozen kids between them, but I was jealous that they could be so open in their lust and in their love. I wasn't good for anyone, much less my tommy.... wait why did I think of him as my Tommy? He's not.... he can't be, he won't be.... Meanwhile, Eric Singer seems to be eyeing T-Bone.... I can see where they are headed and god help us, two of the world's most hyperactive drummers...Don't get me wrong, I am fond of Tommy Lee, he's like an annoying little brother.

Finally, our rehearsal comes to and end and Kiss sets up or begins to...But of course first off, Paul and Nikki share some loving kisses and so do Vince and Gene. Speaking of Gene, he slaps Vince's ass and I roll my eyes...Those 2, really...

"Hey, Barbie! We gonna move out of the way or what?!", I growled out making my annoyance known.

"Screw you old-man, and you know you love me!", he said sing-singing the last part. I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms and glared.

"Look I'm gonna sit down.... Back hurts and I need a cigarette.", I sighed as I proceeded to just that light one up. It had been a while and maybe it would help calm my nerves, maybe.

Kiss, meanwhile, began their own rehearsal. I don't know why I was still hanging around, but I found myself glancing at Tommy Thayer. He did not need to even look at the fret board and was lost in the music. Kiss really does not get enough credit for their musicianship. Finally, they were done and STILL I kept lingering around, I got up out of my seat.... I should go home, but before I could do anything further T-Bone's voice exclaimed, "I want food! Oh dudes, we should all go out & get some, like you know bonding time!"

"I love the way you think Lee," Singer exclaimed eyeing Lee dreamily. Those two, always ready to eat. Nikki eyed me sideways and raised a brow, "Come with us old-man! You need to socialize more!"

"Nikki, I want to go home, my back..." I started to protest, but it didn't hurt that bad...it wasn't the real reason why I was antsy. I turned to go when that voice, whose owner I couldn't get out of my head spoke out, "Please Mick, I lo---I mean would love to have you join us, but if you're really hurting that bad, it's ok", Tommy said those chocolate sparkling eyes flashing at me as a blush spread across his face. Finally, I nodded...

"Ok, I'll go...", I spoke looking at him. Dinner with him, with 8 people plus 6 kids.... well, this would be interesting. Tommy smiled at me and THAT really did make me feel strange....it did things to me, it was like a rainbow amidst my darkness. My heart pounded in my ears, roaring like thunder... Still my mind says this does not mean a thing....

A/N: Oh Mick, quit denying yourself! I hope that you guys enjoy this chapter! Stay tuned for the next one, which will be back to Tommy's POV & his perspective on dinner etc. Much Love to you all!