Blast From The Past

The Way

When I walk into our hotel room, I'm greeted by Joey's voice. I close the door quietly as to not disturb him or Sean and head for the sofa. I gently place the gift bag next to my side on the bed in the little cabinet. Once I find myself a comfortable position, I watch the pair as they do their thing. As talented as Sean is and he really is, I can't help but focus on Joe. The way he sings is so effortless and powerful. He makes seem as if it's as easy as breathing. No matter how many times I hear him sing, I'll never tire of listening to amazing voice. He was born to sing and to perform, whether it's to a small crowd of around ten people or in an arena full of thousands fans. I'm seriously so proud of him.

I'd record little snippets of the two of them with sending them to him later on. My stomach started to rumble but I try to ignore it as I don't want to disturb them. It has been a few hours since I got back though. "Hey babe, I didn't even see you there. Come over here." Joe gestures for me to sit on his lap. I shyly walk over to where he's sitting. "How are you both getting on with this?" I ask curiously. "Peachy! I'm starving now to be honest. Kinda need to stretch my legs out. Wanna head down to the restaurant with us?" I nod enthusiastically; happy that I'm going to be getting some food in my stomach. They tidy up the recording area away back in their cases and then we make our way downstairs.
Once we step inside the restaurant, Joey grips my hand slightly and just as I'm about to ask him to loosen up, I notice Donnie in the far corner with Danny and their security guys on the next table. "I'm okay, let's just find a nice table over by the window there." I reassure him and to myself. A waiter takes our drinks order as we browse through the menu.

I zone out and stare outside through the window as Joey and Sean talk amongst themselves. "What can I get you?" We're asked and I politely smile a thank you to the waiter after giving him my order.
"So are you planning on releasing an album followed by a little tour?" I throw my question to the pair. "Not so sure about the album as some songs I feel would be perfect for the New Kids. Definitely a tour though. What do you think baby?" Joey asks me. "You could always just do a little mini album as your fans would go crazy and when you go on tour, you'd have new songs to perform. Then again though, I'm not a musician so I don't really know." Sean smiles. "It's interesting to hear your thoughts. Joe runs on inspiration." He tells me. Joe wraps his arm around my shoulders, pulling me closer. "He's right honey. I value what you think and feel. You are an inspiration for me. How would you like to join in on a recording session with us on the next day off?" I raise my brow. "Me? I don't know what to do." My heart swells when he kisses me on my cheek. "You're adorable, Katie. I love you." - "I love you too, Joseph." I find myself blushing as he gets all soppy with me in front of Sean.
After finishing our meal and relaxing together, Donnie and Danny ask if they can join us. All of the security guys join us on the next table. Everyone orders a round of drinks and chat amongst ourselves begin.
"There's a proper bar next door, and there's a band playing if you want to continue your evening ladies and gentlemen?" The waiter informs us with a smile on his face. Damn have we been that long in here?! Joey asks me if I want us to stay with the others or head back up to our room. "Why don't we join them in the bar for one or two? Seeing as it is your day off." I lean in to him, "yes that sounds good and then we can have some alone time in our room. I've missed you today but it's been nice. Fun even. Perhaps I should say amusing instead?!" I whisper in to his ear. He raises his brow silently questioning my meaning behind what I've just told him. I smirk. Leaning in closer. "I was mistaken for another guys' girl today and that we were getting engaged." I recount what happened today with Jordan hoping to tease Joey a little. He growl's loud enough for only I to hear. "Is that so baby?!" I nod and bite my lip knowing what it does to him. Taking my hand, he leads to the bar next door where the others have already gone to.

After asking me what I'd like to drink, he leaves me at the table with the rest of the guys. I hear the main door opening so I turn to see who it is who's walking in to the bar. It's Jordan. Seeing him reminds me I need to organise for the girls to join me on the tour specially Sophie as they could get along really well I think. I quickly send a group text to the girls and invite them to join me when they are able to.
I feel more comfortable with having Jordan joining us as I know great I get on with him and how supportive he is towards me with Joey. I've noticed how he keeps looking at Joey and his arms then up at me. "I need the rest room, be right back guys." Joe randomly announces to the group of us. After watching him walk away, Jordan shuffles closer to me. "Have you given him it yet?" I shake my head. "No. Not yet. When I got back to the room, he was busy recording with Sean. That went on for a few hours and then we came down here to eat in the restaurant. I can't wait to give it to him but what if he doesn't like it, the nerves are fluttering around in my stomach." He smiles at my nervousness. "He'll love it, trust me. You know he loves his fancy jewellery and accessories. But he will love it even more because it's from you." I smile feeling more reassured. "Thanks Jay, you're a good friend to him and to me. I'm planning on giving him it once we finally head up to the room." He gently squeezes my shoulder.
Another hour or two passes by and we are ready to go to our room. Jordan sends me a thumbs up gesture as we say goodbye to everyone. Some of the guys play it up as if we're gonna have some hooky time but I think it'll be more than that when I've given him my gift.
As soon as we let the door close, Joey is upon me; kissing me, caressing my body and I have to kindly hold him back. "Wait Joe, I have something for you but let's get changed and ready for bed first." So that's what we do. While he's finishing up in the bathroom, I pick up the gift bag and hold it behind my back ready for him. "What have you got there sweetheart?" His eyes roam my body. I feel like he's undressing me even though all I'm wearing is a little nightie. "You'll have to come over to me." I tell him. Which he does. "Give me a kiss and I'll give it to you." I beg. I unwrap my arms around him then hold out the bag for him to take.

"Wow! Darling, this is incredible. I love it. Thank you. But when did you get it?" I giggle. "Today. I joined Jordan and we went shopping together." He begins to chuckle deeply. "Oh this is making sense, as this is from an actual jewellery store, the staff thought the two of you were getting engaged?!" I giggle and nod. "It was awkward but funny. As soon as I saw this, I knew you would like it." He kisses me, softly and passionately. Then we spend the rest of the night making sweet love.