Shock My Love! ( An Ace Frehley/Tommy Thayer Love Story)

Chapter 6- Masking, Lessons &Tensions that Start to boil (Ace POV)

A/N: Here things are really gonna start to heat up, especially towards the end! Hope you guys enjoy this chapter! And yay me, getting one out before work!

The two days had passed, And Tommy was due to arrive any minute. I can only imagine how his lesson with Peter went...I'm sure it was a nightmare. Peter had instantly hated Tommy's guts and so I can picture very much the icy reception I am sure poor Tommy got. Not that it excuses my own behavior...no not by a long shot. My time with Tommy was something else, I had barely spoken to him at all. Not only that, but I was also very standoffish, and I know that I was acting like an asshole. I admit I was jealous that he could play my parts so well and without having to look at the fret board of his guitar...No, it wasn't really jealousy...I mean a little envy sure, but I admired his talent and commitment. I know I wasn't making it easy on him and hiding how I really felt about him. And how I felt, well I didn't show...couldn't show. How could I? There was tension between us, and I understand and know it will only get worse.

I am brought out of my musings by a knock in my door & I open it and discover of course it's Tommy, guitar in hand and the one on whom all my thoughts are on and have been on. He looks exhausted, like he hasn't slept. There are bags under his eyes, and he just seems to be a wreck. Oh, he's hiding it very well by his facial expression.... but I can see it in his eyes how very mentally tired he is.

"Whoa Tom, um are you up for today? Maybe we should skip it?", I take his guitar from him as we make our way to my living room and begin to set up. He still hasn't spoken...but finally he croaks out...

"I'm just a little tired is all. I don't want to talk about it. I'm here to help you practice.", he just shrugs. "Now have you been practicing?", he manages a slight grin.

"Yeah, Tommy I have.", I answer quietly and then we get down to it. Despite the tense atmosphere between us, practice goes great music wise. I am really getting the hang of it and I think when the time comes for a tour, I'll be ready. My fingers are remembering their old magic. Too soon the day's lesson ends, and I find myself so disappointed when Tommy leaves. I just felt so empty, my house was just so empty. I will admit that I found myself looking at him whenever I could, and I don't believe he noticed. I had tried to talk more, which I did manage to get some smiles however slight out of him...but his eyes were so sad and that bothered me.

Days passed and we had more practices, and my old skills were getting better and better. It was fun re-learning and playing kiss songs. It makes me nostalgic for the old days when the four of us: Gene, Paul and myself were truly one. Things between Tommy and I continued to deteriorate, and I found myself feeling more and more guilty. Oh, we were civil to each other and stuff, but I still had an attitude, and I didn't know what to say to him and make it better, well if I could make it better.

And now here we are, one rainy night...and things are getting ready to break.... Tensions between us at an all-time high....

"Your really doing great Ace, I think you'll be ready for sure. You've got this.", Tommy stated with a smile that didn't reach his eyes.

"You really think so?", I asked.

"Oh, Ace I do, you don't really need me I think..." He muttered and I almost didn't understand the last part of what he said.

"What did you say? Come on Tom, tell me.", I demand with my arms crossed.

He sighs, "It doesn't matter, I don't matter...and why the hell would you care? You don't ever really talk to me, hell you don't even look at me!"

"Tommy..." I sigh before continuing. "Tommy, I know there's no reason or excuse for..." Tommy cut me off quickly...

"Your damn right!! You think this has been easy for me? Do You?!! I have had it with all this fucking bullshit!!", he shouts eyes blazing as he sets his guitar down.

My own eyes widen and then all hell really breaks loose with what happens next.....

A/N: Forgive me for the cliff-hanger! You can imagine what's gonna happen next and it wont be pretty but it will finally get Ace to pull his head out of his ass as far as his feelings go....Hope you enjoyed this chapter! Stay tuned!