Affair

Chapter I

"Holy shit," Ben says as he walks into the tour bus. He looks around, an amazed look on his face.

Jacob follows him and looks around. The bus seems huge, with two bedrooms and a place for everyone to hang out. There's a table for the four of them and two doors in the back.

Caleb and Frank come in, and the four of them sit down together. "So, what're we doing for sleeping arrangements? There's two rooms with bunk beds," Caleb explains, looking at everyone else.

"How about we do Jacob and me, and you and Frank," Ben suggests, making Jacob's face snap over to him.

Fuck, how am I supposed to do that? Jacob thinks.

"I mean, I'm cool with that," Frank replies and Caleb nods his head. The three of them look at Jacob, who just follows Caleb's action and nods.  "Well alright, let's go put our stuff in our rooms."

Jacob and Ben walk to the left room together.  They get in and close the door.  Jacob puts his stuff down and yells, "I call top!"

"Not if I have anything to say about it!" Ben replies and tackles Jacob.

The two wrestle around, laughing.  Suddenly, Ben is on top and has Jacob's hands pinned down.  He grins and leans down close.  Jacob's eyes widen before Ben moves to his ear and whispers, "Looks like I get top."

Ben then hops up and climbs up the stairs to the top bunk.  Jacob stays on the floor, his face bright red.  He takes a minute to calm down and stand up.  He then sits on his bed with his phone in his hand.

Fuck, what if he saw my face?  He can't know that I like him, he's married for god's sake.

*~*~*

Ring, ring

Ben picks up his phone and looks at the caller ID.  He rolls his eyes before putting on a fake smile and answering.  "Hey baby," he greets his wife.

Jacob looks up at him, confused.  Ben talks to Melissa for a while on the phone.  When he eventually hangs up, Jacob looks over at him, an eyebrow raised.  "What was that little eye roll about?" Jacob asks, crossing his arms.

"Can I be one hundred percent honest with you?" Ben asks, to which Jacob nods.  "I'm not exactly happy with Mel."

Jacob's eyes widen as his arms uncross. Ben comes down from the top bunk and stretches his arms. "I'm going to get a snack," he says before walking out and closing the door.

Jacob puts his face in his hands, trying to contain a smile. "Just because he's not happy with his wife doesn't mean he's gay," he whispers to himself, but the smile refuses to leave.

Ben walks back in with a granola bar. He munches on it as he asks, "What's up with you?"

Jacob looks up and responds, "Just a nice message from a fan."

Ben nods and sits down next to Jacob, a smile on his face. "Are you hungry? I'm going to make food soon," Ben tells Jacob.

Jacob just shrugs and answers, "I guess so.  What're you going to make?"

"Probably something simple, like grilled cheese," Ben says, smiling.

Jacob just nods and lays down.  Ben stands up as he finishes his granola bar.  "I'll go start on that," he says and walks out again.

*~*~*

"Dinner's ready," Ben yells throughout the bus.

Jacob stands up and stretches his arm. He walks out of the room to the smell of grilled cheese filling the room.  He sits down at the table where there's eight grilled cheese sandwiches on a plate.  Plates for each band member are placed around the table and Ben sits at one of the seats.  Jacob sits next to Ben as Caleb and Frank walk out.

The four of them sit down together and each grab two sandwiches.  Jacob takes a bite before saying, "Mmm, this is delicious."

Ben just smiles, and his cheeks turn a little pink. "Thanks," he mumbles after taking a bite of his own sandwich.

"Yeah, it's really good," Frank agrees, smiling with food in his mouth.

Caleb just nods as the four of them keep eating.  When they finish, Jacob gets up and collects everyone's plates.  "I'll do the dishes," he informs them, walking over to the sink.

*~*~*

"Well goodnight guys," Ben says to Caleb and Frank.

"First day on the Beautiful Destruction tour bus completed!" Frank replies, throwing his hands in the air.

The other three clap, smiles on their faces.  They all then say their goodnights before they split into their groups of two.  Once they're in their room, Ben throws his Green Day t-shirt off and reveals his chest, which is in good shape.  Jacob looks at Ben's chest for a little bit too long before Ben chuckles and asks, "Like what you see?"

Jacob looks up, flustered, and shakes his head.  "N-no!  I wasn't-"

Ben just laughs.  "I didn't mean it dude, I know you're gay but we're just buds," he says.

Jacob just nods, his heart cracking slightly.  He decides to take his own shirt off.  He catches Ben trying to catch a glimpse at him without getting caught.  Jacob then takes off his jeans and walks over to his bag.  He takes a minute to find his black sweatpants.  He then stands up and slides them on his legs.  When he looks back at Ben, he's sliding his grey sweats on, too.

Jacob can feel his heartbeat increasing with every second.  The guy he's liked, maybe even loved, for a few years now, is right in front of him with no shirt and sweatpants on.  Jacob couldn't help but blush slightly just thinking about it.

"Well, I guess I'm going to my top bed," Ben says in a teasing voice.

Jacob wants to intervene, but he lets it go. He walks to the bottom bunk and lays down, thinking about the man above him. A smile crosses his face as the deep voice says, "Goodnight Jake."

"Goodnight Ben," he replies, closing his eyes.