One Light Burning: A Bon Jovi Fanfic

Chapter 7

I didn't see the guys that much for the next week. They were pretty busy recording the album, promoting their band, making appearances, and doing gigs.
I didn't really have time for the shows because of work but I did get to go to one and hang back stage. It was so fun seeing them preform, being there for Richie when he got off stage. He'd run straight to me, still pumped and sweaty from the show, sheer excitement on his face. I couldn't help but feel happy for him, he was so in love with what he was doing. I was proud he was perusing his dreams and doing a good job at it.
I fell back to my usual routine of work, clean, sleep, repeat. It was different this time though. I was motivated.
With his schedule getting busier and busier I started to get a little worried. What if me and Richie never got to hang out anymore? What would happen when he went on tour? Would he completely forget about me? It was a sad reality, but one I had to face
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One day while at the drugstore I felt a tap on my shoulder and turned to find Jon.
"Oh hey Jon." I said surprised. "I didn't expect to run into you here." This random run in made me a little nervous. Just talking to a guy as good looking as him set me on edge, but then I also had to push away the temptation of him too.
Jon gave me a huge smile, his cornflower blue eyes gleaming. I couldn't help but notice how toned his arms felt as one wrapped around my shoulder for a casual hug.
"Yeah I dropped in to get something to drink after rehearsal. I feel like I've barely seen you in the last week, how've ya been?" He wasn't being as flirtatious as usual thank goodness because I don't think I could resist his charm if left alone with him.
"I've been ok, just working and stuff, nothing too exciting, though I did enjoy your show the other night." This was nice, making friendly conversation.
"I enjoyed you being there, you're our favoring groupie." He gave a wink as he cooly leaned against the shelf. "Hey listen Richie won't shut up about you, I think he's having withdrawals since he hasn't gotten his daily dose of you in a while. We have some free time tonight so stop by the hotel, surprise him."
Oh thank goodness, I'd been on Richie's mind as much as he'd been on mine.
"Of course sounds great. I miss him so much." I went back to looking through the candy bars, contemplating which one to pick.
"Do you miss me?" Jon said in a low voice, making my breath catch.
I know I shouldn't pursue this. Jon just wants to get into my pants, it's not worth it. Now instead of contemplating chocolate I was contemplating whether or not to get Jon off my back or play along with his little game.
I turned back to face him.
"Jon listen, we can't do this. I can't hurt Richie and neither can you. He really doesn't like the idea of you and me so just make this easier on the both of us and give it up. You're so cute, you could get any other girl you wanted anyways." I said as gently as possible, hoping the compliment at the end would help.
"Since when is Richie the boss of you? It's not like he's your fucking boyfriend or anything. You're obviously into me and I'm into you." He leaned in closer to me, his eyes angry and baffled.
I'm gonna guess he hadn't been turned down a lot.
I wavered for a second, my eyes flicking to his soft pink lips only inches away. It wasn't long but long enough for him to notice.
"You're a grown woman, one of the most independent women I've ever seen. Since when do you let someone control you? Just because you and Richie are close doesn't mean he owns you. Do what you want. Or more like do who you want."
I let out a breath, shaking my head at a loss for words before simply walking away, the candy forgotten.
"You can't resist me and I'm not giving up." Was the last thing I heard before walking out the door, ignoring the stares from all the people in the store who had heard our argument.
I was in a state of shock all the way home.
I was really attracted to Jon. I mean who isn't? He was funny, talented, charismatic, smooth, and drop dead gorgeous. But he wasn't Richie.
Though I find it a challenge to not fall prey to Jon's flirtation, it was Richie who I had genuine feelings for. We'd only known each other a short time, but whenever we were together I could feel my love towards him growing. It wouldn't feel right at all messing around with another guy. I didn't resist Jon because Richie told me to, I resisted him because deep down I knew I would hate myself for giving in. I would never betray Richie like that. He doesn't want me with Jon for good reasons and I'm going to respect that.