Guilty Pleasure

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We meet up in the lobby 25 minutes later. S:"About time you showed up!" Jared:"Sorry my fault" to Julie "Well don't you look like a walking felony" Julie blushes Julie:"Thank you Jared" she is wearing a strapless painted on little crimson dress which warmed her creamy skin Me"You look beautiful baby girl" Julie:"Thank you love bug so do you" Me:"Thank you sweetheart" S:"We're gonna have to keep these two real close" Jared:"Don't worry I don't plan to let Nina out of my sight" Shannon pulls Julie close "Same goes for you my love" and he takes her lips. T:"Let's get this party started" Vicki looks beautiful in a sleeves creamy short dress! Me:"Vicki you look so beautiful" V:"Thank you sweetheart so do you and Julie you look stunning" Me:"Thank you sweetie" Julie:"Thank you honey" the boys begin to whistle, Emma's here she looks stunning in a white A-line skirt and a black and white cropped halter top. Me:"You look amazing love" E:"Thank you sweetie" the girls compliment her while the guys tease her. Me:"Ok children enough , the car's here." We go out expecting to find an SUV instead we find a stretch limo. The boys faces light up, they are still in awe of their new found fame and the perks that come with it!

We arrive at the Cosmopolitan and as promised the guys are on the guest list. The pool has been converted for the party, drinks are flowing, music is bumping and the party is already in full swing. The most impressive feature is a huge screen towering at least 50 ft in the air if not more. The screen is playing several of tonight's performances. We are all in awe of the grandeur and opulence but hey what do we expect it's Vegas! Shannon takes a look at the DJ and sees a familiar face. S:"Hey Jared isn't that Steve Aoki?" Jared:"Oh shit! That is him! Sweet!" Me:"Who is he baby? I mean I've heard of him but I'm not familiar with his work." Jared:" he's a musician, record producer, club promoter, and he even founded his own record label." Me:"Oh wow, that's awesome. Wait why is this song so familiar?" S:"You probably heard it at The Gas Lamp!" Julie:"You're right babe!" He raises an eyebrow, Julie:"What, before the Leto brothers took over, The Gas Lamp used to be our playground" Now Jared raises an eyebrow, Me:"Baby it's not as bad as it sounds" Tomo couldn't resist joining in the fun T:"Hmmm really? Care to share with the rest of the class ladies" Julie:"Nina and I worked our way through college, we both made assistant managers at the club" Me:"We were a great team we knew how to sweet talk someone out of their keys when they were too drunk to drive or sweet talk someone out the door when we wanted them out. Julie is also great at mixing drinks she has an awesome recipe you could swear your drinking alcohol. Works wonders when you're trying to sober someone up!" Julie:Hey what can I say necessity is the mother of invention!" Jared and Shannon look at each other and give each other a wicked little grin. Jared looks at me still grinning Jared:"So what other little secrets are you hiding from us baby?" thank God Nikki wasn't here! Me:"Nothing baby. All we're saying is the Gas Lamp was our niche" Julie:"Okay, truth be told yes we were a bit like Nessa but we also knew how to hustle ass!" Me:"Honestly I don't think it's been the same since we left don't get me wrong Andy is great manager but it just didn't feel the same when we went back" Julie:"God, remember when we used to host parties like these, smaller of course" S:"Really babe?" Julie:"Oh yeah! Those were always fun and the pay not to mention the perks!" Me:"That's how I met Marcus actually! He rented out The Gas Lamp for a CD release party!" Jared:"So why did you leave?" Me:"He offered me a big fat check and I was a greedy bitch!" We all laugh.

We continue talking and laughing. Vicki and Tomo reminisce about the early days when the band was still in it's garage stage. The music dies down and a familiar song begins to play, I look up at the oversized screen and my eyes open wide Me:"Baby look up it's you!" The look on Jared's face is like a kid in a candy store Jared:"Oh shit!!! Shannon, Tomo are you seeing this?" The screen was showing clips from their performance earlier. We all look up at the screen in amazement. Sean:"Ladies and Gentleman keep and eye out for these three gentlemen because you will be seeing them again! Come on everyone let's make some noise for 30 Seconds to Mars!" Sean signals for them to come on stage. The crowd cheers and claps the boys are at a loss for words as they make their way up to the stage. Sean:"Congratulations on an amazing performance guys" J:"Thank you Sean" Sean:"You're welcome Jared, you want to introduce the rest of the band?" J:"Hi everyone I'm Jared Leto this is my brother Shannon he plays the drums and this is our Guitarist/keyboardist our brother from another mother Tomo Milicevic" the guys wave and smile Sean:"Wow must be fun touring with your brother do you ever find yourselves driving each other up the wall?" Shannon decides to have fun with the crowd and lifts his arms and points to Sean like what is he talking about, the crowd laughs. J:"Well we just started touring so no, not really but ask me again next year that might change." The crowd laughs again. They continue talking a few more minutes, the crowd loves them. They agree to meet Sean in L.A. to go over the details for their appearance at the awards in the spring.

The party is amazing we drink and mingle, the guests and celebrities alike are in awe of the boys. They occasionally stop by and talk to them and ask questions and they are more than happy to answer them. Sean of course has stolen Emma if they're not cozying up to each other they are on the dance floor, I have to admit they're cute together. Tomo and Vicki are also on the dance floor while Shannon and Julie cozy up to each other. They walked off hand in hand stealing kisses. It warms my heart to see them so happy, I'm glad I brought them together, Shannon was still a sore spot for me but I guess he always will be. I felt over protective of both of them but I guess it's only natural since they're both mine.

Jared:"You ok angel?" Me:"Hmm, yeah love I'm fine." Jared looks at his brother "I'm glad he's happy." Me:"So am I baby" Jared:"They look good together" I put my arms around his waist, his eyes still trained on Shannon and Julie Me:"Yeah they do, but not as good as another couple I know" he looks at me and and smiles Jared:"You're right, they don't" he kisses me tenderly, I love his lips "All of Me" by John Legend begins to play "dance with me?" I nod and he leads me out to the dance floor. He holds me close, his lips find mine every now and again. His fingers play with my hair and caress my cheek. If I could I would make this moment last forever.

In the shadows she lurks, observes, and waits just waits. Shannon and Julie walk right past her, the sight of him bringing back old memories making her body stir. A few minutes later she catches sight of Jared, her breath catches the memory of him still lingers and her body shivers. Him:"Tell me you're joking!" She turns to face him:"Mind you're on, this doesn't concern you" he arches his eyebrow Him:"Doesn't it? Considering I've been fucking you for the last six months, I think it does" she laughs mockingly Her:"You're good baby....." She sighs deeply and turns her attention back to Jared "but you're not THAT good!" She moans as she glides her fingers down her neck and chest. Him:"You're certifiably Insane" Her:"If it makes you feel any better I didn't know they'd be here, finding them was a plus" Him:"If you ask me, you're waisting your time" Her:"Well.....I'm not! If I want your opinion I'll ask for it!" Him:"Even a blind man can see he's in love with her" Her blood boiled she wanted to back hand him but kept her composure. Her:"This was a mistake" Him:"Glad to see you're coming to your senses baby" he goes to pull her close Her:"NO! You're the mistake" Him:"Wait, WHAT!!!!" Her:"Leave!!!" Him:"LEAH!!!!!" L:"SHHH!!!!!! Lower your voice" He looks at her in shock Him"Have you lost your mind" L:"I want him back" She looks like a lioness salivating over her prey Him:"You ARE insane!" L:"I thought I told you to leave" Him:"How are you gonna get back to the hotel?" L:"Don't worry about it! Oh and one more thing make sure you're gone when I get back to the hotel" he looks at her incredulously Him:"You can't be serious right now? It's not happening Leah!" She looks at Jared with a wicked grin L:"We'll see about that" she turns back to him and looks at him coldly L:"Leave" Him:"You unimaginable bitch!!!! Just do me a favor when all this blows up in your face, and I promise you it will, don't come crying to me and expect me to pick up the pieces cause I won't be there!" L:"Go to hell!" He leaves her standing there. She's lost sight of Shannon but Jared, Jared, he's still there, so close, so very close. She sighs deeply "Soon baby....soon!"