Hearts & Stars (A Paul Stanley X Tommy Thayer Rock & Roll Love Story)

Chapter 5- First Show (Paul Stanley POV)

Dinner when we had Tommy sign contracts to officially join Kiss, well join on paper. I mean he'd practically been a member for years at this point, waiting in the wings. In any case, Dinner was an interesting affair. It did make me see some things or realize them about Tommy. Thanks to the Demon aka Gene and his mate, oh those two.... Purposely, because I know they sure as hell planned it to where I was sitting next to Tommy and let me tell you that was sweet, sweet torture. Every touch of his leg brushing against mine, whether by accident or not...just every touch period. I finally saw that night, that perhaps my feelings weren't so one-sided. The way that Tommy's eyes kept finding mine, the conversation we had, the way those orbs of his would sparkle looking at me, the slight blush that adorned his cheeks....and oh, that jawline of his!

Still, I sense that he's holding back. I know this very well because I am. I think back to the conversation that I'd had with Gene. Yes, I was jealous of just how easily Eric could make Tommy laugh, I was jealous because Tommy wasn't doing that with ME. I had no reason to be jealous of Eric as I know well & well, he's married to Gene, and they are very much in love.

How do I not see it? How'd I not, see? How'd I NOT see that maybe Tommy feels the same way about me that I do about him? Love is blind, or so they say, and reluctance and insecurities are their own kind of poison.

Kiss is having a show tonight, no we are not really touring.... well not a major one. Just two or 3 shows. Mainly it's to introduce & show case our new Space-Man, one Tommy Thayer. Oh Tommy! And Speaking of Tommy.... He bursts thru the door past the super-man curtain and exclaims, "I'm not late, am I?!" Currently I'm in our dressing room waiting for Gene & Eric to arrive and get ready for our show.

"Breathe, Tommy! No, you're not late. Your fine, seriously...Didn't happen to see Gene or Eric, did you?", and Tommy rolls his eyes.

"Actually, I DID...more than I wanted. I caught them screwing.... ugh!"

"Sorry you had to see that. And that is traumatizing...", I say as I lay a hand on his shoulder in reassurance and he blushes at my touch and laces his fingers with mine, making my breath hitch. I find myself not wanting this moment to end...I wonder if he can feel the affect, he's having on me right now?

"Tell me about it, from what you'd said you've caught them plenty. How do they NOT have more than two kids?", Tommy reluctantly it seems let's go of my hand and reluctantly I let go of his and he goes behind a screen and comes out with a robe on. Oh, not going to lie...would love to see what's underneath.

Gene & Eric finally show up looking freshly fucked...Tommy's right about wondering how they don't have more kids. In any case we finally start getting ready, make-up costumes etc.....

"Genie...I thought I heard a noise or something earlier outside the. Well...ya know?", Eric says to his husband, and I notice Tommy go quiet but there' s a smirk pulling at the corner of those perfect lips of his....

"Eric how could you POSSIBLY have heard anything over you & Gene going at it?" Tommy is highly amused.

Gene points a finger at Tommy accusingly, "You saw us didn't you Thayer?"

"Why demon whatever do you mean?", Tommy continues to smirk and gives puppy dog eyes.

"Gene why are you surprised? Do you know how many times I've caught you and Eric over the years?", I raise an eyebrow at him & Eric and Gene just grumbles...but good naturedly.

Before I know, all of us are costumed, face paint on & ready to go.

"Nervous Tommy? You've got this! We've got you!", his smile let's me know he believes me and if that doesn't tug at my heart strings....

The show starts & hey it's Tommy's first with us & he's doing great! More than great.... He has his own very masterful style and flavor that he brings to the table. He really is a perfect fit for the band...time will tell if I can ever bring myself to tell Tommy...but time will tell if he's the perfect fit for me.

The fans seem to be digging Tommy and he's in his element, we all are. Plus, I can't deny how good he looks in spandex....and well let's just say now...so glad my guitar can hide my reaction, at least that's my hope. The show passes by in a blur, and we take our final bows, adrenaline coursing thru our veins, the thrill of it all never gets old!

Once backstage....

"Tommy you really did great out there! More than great really.... you were amazing!" I enthuse and my breath hitches at the way those eyes of his shine at me.

"Oh, that means so much to me! And coming from you Paul...Thank you!" No need to thank me if anything I should thank YOU.

Gene and Eric also offer their congratulations, pats on the back and Tommy is positively beaming and that makes my heart beat faster.....

A/N: Yes!!! Got a chapter out before work!! Oh I do so hope you guys liked this!! Much love to you all!! oh, will work on the next chapter of shock my love tonight when I get off & hopefully have that out...as well as working on Sixx's Kitten...stay tuned!