Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2000 13:08:52 PDT
From: Jim Isom <firedancer_14@hotmail.com>
Subject: Celebrity/Boy Bands/Rescue Run/Chapter 3

Disclaimer: This story is fiction it is not meant in any way to be truth or
speculation about the sexality of any member of N'SYNC (although I can
dream and wish). This is a story of a homosexual romance and the love
shared between two men. If you are offended by this subject material then
please go no further. If you are under the age of 18 please leave now.
Otherwise I hope that you enjoy the story.

  This is my first attempt at writing a story like this.I don't know if you
will enjoy it or not, but I hope that you do. Input is welcome but please
remember that this story is created from my own mind and I kind of know
where I would like it to go. Also I am already an accomplished writer and
poet and the poems you see here are not to be used or distributed without
my express permission. They are copywritten by me and use of them or
distribution is an offense. My normal forte' when writing is sci-fi fantasy
so this is a new area for me. Good or bad your comments are welcome and
will decide on if or how this story continues. I am very big on defining
the characters I write about, but since this is a work of fiction and I
take creative liscense on how the characters are portrayed, then we will
just have to see how it progress'. I am not one for the wham-bam-thank you
sam type of story. I prefer to build the story and the characters before
diving into the sex scenes. I hope you won't be disappointed.

 Comments may be sent to firedancer_14@hotmail.com

I only check my e-mail a few times a month so if I don't respond right away
please be advised I will as time permits.  Author's notes will be at the
end of each installment telling of what friends or truths there are in the
story. Until then I hope you enjoy the story.

                                                                               Rescue Run

Chapter 3: Rescue One


I stormed down the hall and out of the building. It has been a very long
time since I was this pissed off and it would be better to get out and away
from the crowds. My thoughts flashed and rolled through my mind as I headed
for the parking garage. I knew I wouldn't be able to get in the car because
I had given Kev back his keys. There were still quite a few people hanging
around outside and I had to walk through the crowd to get to the garage.
That is also where the guys tour busses were and I knew that the girls were
hoping the guys would be coming out. Well more power to the guys. I just
hoped that these kids would never find out what assholes they could
be. Damn!! Why am I so concerned about their image? I just don't
understand. I have quite a few friends that are actors and I know that
image plays a big role in their lives as well, but I have never been so mad
when they pulled one of their stunts on me. I think I hurt more for Gwen
than anything else. To see her idols trash someone like that had to of hurt
her. I could care less what they think of me, I have been called a lot
worse and people have tried to hurt me like that before. I am actually used
to it anymore, I mean come on, I live in Vegas. There is nothing but
plastic people here. All they care about is looks, money and what you can
do for them. I was raised better than that. But since I don't have money
and I definitly don't have looks then I am invisible when I go out. But
still, I will not be talked to like that by anyone!! Especially not some
stuck up snot nosed pop band. Damnit! I got into the elevator and headed to
the top floor. I walked over to the edge and just kind of looked out over
the area. I was fuming and never heard Kevin and Lance approach.


Jim?? Are you ok? Kevin asked.

No, now go away. I will be here when you and Aaron get back. Now go wait
for him and leave me be, just get my backpack out for me. I kind of feel
like writing, but with this mood I don't know. Don't worry, even though I
feel like jumping, I won't. I won't give those assholes the satisfaction. I
don't get it. I did nothing to them to be treated like that. Why this time
of year? Why is it that at the holidays bad things always happen to me. I
just stood there for about fifteen minutes without a sound around me except
from down below. I saw figures running down from the strip with a crowd
chasing behind them. I saw two more come from the building, seeing the
crowd they started to book it towards the garage. The other crowd that was
still gathered around turned to see the people running towards them. There
was a thunderous scream and they started to converge on the fleeing
figures.

Suddenly a hand touched my shoulder and I jumped. I knew that Kevin knew
better than to touch me when I was in a mood like this. I looked to the
right and Kev was looking down at the crowd. I turned to see who had
touched me and all of a sudden I was lost. Those eyes, everything I feel
was in those gorgeous green eyes. I couldn't seem to tear away from
them. Lance reached out his hand, can you ever forgive us? Can you forgive
me? I don't know why, but I need you to forgive me. His deep voice sent
shivers up my spine. I just stood there lost, not knowing what to say or
do. Suddenly Kevin came over.

Jim, Lance you gotta come see this quick!!! Lance I think your friends are
in trouble.

How do his friends know to come to the parking garage? I asked

Lance had me call them on his cell once we saw you up here. I asked if you
were ok, but it was Lance that sat here and listened to you. Kev said.

You know I really do hate you when you pull that shit on me. I looked out
at the crowds again.

SHIT!!!!!

Kevin, casino mode, code blue, rescue run. NOW!!!

I flew for the emergency stairs. For a fat guy I can move when I need to. I
flew down the stairs.

Kevin grabbed Lance and pushed him towards the elevator. You, cell, call
for your security, Use the emergency phone in the elevatoer to call for
help from hotel security. MOVE IT NOW!!!

With that done Kev headed for the stairs too. At level two I looked out
over the crowd. I saw Chris and JC go down in the crowd. Justin and Joey
were back to back, but you could see the fear of being in such a large
crowd on their faces. I could see scraps of their clothes flying in the air
as they were being pulled from their bodies by the overly exuberant
fans. Well it is only a twenty foot drop, I thought and they need me just a
bit faster. Without anymore thought I vaulted the rail, I hit the ground
and rolled. My foot screamed in pain as I stood. I heard it snap when I hit
the ground and as I moved the bones were rubbing together. The pain was
unreal, but I was focused on what needed to be done. I have been through
this before. When Kev and I met we worked at Circus Circus and this was a
normal drill for us when there were stars in the arcade.

I waded into the mass of frenzied fans. I knew Kev was on the outskirts of
the crowd watching my head as I moved around. There are advantages to being
six foot five, I thought. I can always be seen in a crowd. I found JC
first, I threw screaming girls left and right and pulled him to his
feet. His shirt was gone, his pants were in shreds, but still provided
enough cover as not to cause embarassment. I threw him into a fireman's
carry and waded to the edge. Kevin took him and headed for the
elevator. Lance arrived at the bottom and ran out into the area. Kevin
tried to stop him, but he flew right past. Kev got JC in and told him to
hold the door unless he saw a crowd headed his way. JC nodded and leaned
against the inside. Get Justin he pleaded.

I reached Joey and Justin. I grabbed their hands and they immediatly tried
to pull away. Listen here, I shouted. Give me your fucking hands so I can
get you out of here. I am not in the mood for this. Justin looked up.

Oh my God he cried. It's you? Why are you helping us after what happened?

Because I can and even if I think you are shitheads at the moment, you guys
don't deserve this. I looked out and saw Kevin headed back. My arm shot in
the air, two fingers extended. Kev knew the sign, it meant I had two coming
out and he headed for the nearest area to us. I made it to the edge with
the guys, but it was definitly not easy. I was ready to pass out from the
pain in my foot. I screamed one more at him. He shook his head. NO TWO!!!
Lance went in after Chris!! he shouted back

DAMNIT!!!!!!!!! I thought, Why did he have to do that? It just makes it
harder on me. I have no problem pushing and shoving my way through all
these girls, but it would have been easier with only one more person. There
were two groups still going crazy, I knew one was Chris and the other
Lance. I made my way to the closest group. I found Chris curled up in a
fetal position on the ground. Most of his clothes torn away and he was
bleeding from all the scratches inflicted by the girls. I grabbed him up
and headed to the next group of screaming and frenzied fans.

I was having a hard time getting through this time because I had Chris
slung across my shoulders. YO!!!! THAT IS ENOUGH!!!! I shouted with the
full force of my voice. I had pulled out my stun gun and had the spark
flashing. I didn't use it on anyone, but the sight of it and the startled
look on the girls faces from my bellow started the crowd to quiet down and
part. I made it over to Lance who was lying on the ground cradling his arm
and crying. Kev made it to the center about that time with several of the
security guards and the boys bodyguards. I handed Chris over to them and
pulled Lance up. I picked him up in my arms and turned to the crowd of
girls. LOOK AT WHAT YOU HAVE DONE!! I shouted. I WOULDN'T BE SURPISED IF
THEY NEVER COME BACK TO VEGAS AFTER THIS, I KNOW I WOULDN'T!! YOU ALL NEED
TO GO HOME AND THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVE DONE! I EXPECT EACH AND EVERY ONE
OF YOU TO WRITE LETTERS OF APOLOGY TO EACH OF THE GUYS. NOW GET OUT OF
HERE, YOU ALL MAKE ME ILL!!! HOW CAN YOU TREAT THE PEOPLE YOU ALL SWEAR YOU
LOVE LIKE THIS?!?!?!?!

I carried Lance over to the elevator where the other guys were. I looked at
all of them. Michelle was sitting there trying to look at the extent of all
the injuries. She looked up at me and smiled. Chris and Lance need the
hospital. Chris needs to be cleaned up and have all those scratches and
cuts cleaned up before any become infected. I think Lance has a broken
wrist. I told her as I sat him down. And while you are at it. Call an
ambulance for me. Then the world went black and I passed out.

I awoke in a hospital room, I hurt from head to toe and couldn't really
move without any pain. I groaned as I tried to find a little more
comfortable position. I felt a hand grab mine and squeeze. I looked over
startled that someone was there. Those eyes again, what is it that draws me
to his eyes everytime? I wondered.

Well hey there sleepy. How do you feel? Lance asked. His accent was heavy
this time. I could tell he either hadn't got any sleep or at least any good
sleep.

Did you get the number of the bus that hit me? I asked.

He got this big goofy grin on his face. Sure it wasn't you hitting the bus?
I saw you over the edge. I watched you jump that distance. I saw you go in
and rescue my friends. That crowd was terrible and after all that happened
you still rescued us. My hero. He drawled.

I started to snicker a bit and he looked a little hurt. I grabbed his hand
back as he had started to pull away. You know, when you are tired you
accent in really cute. Lance started to blush and I just had to laugh. You
are cute when you blush too. Oh look, I snickered, an instant sunburn.This
caused him to turn even more red.

Knock it off. It isn't funny. I don't take compliments easy. He drawled.

Oh really, I teased. This could be fun then. I can think of quite a few.

Fine! Be that way. He replied and started to stand up to leave. I could see
him wobble a bit and have a hard time keeping his balance.

Oh no you don't. I said. You are not going to get off that easy. Sit your
ass right back down. First of all I can see you are medicated and you are
not even going to try and move when you can barely walk as it is. Second,
what are you still doing here and where is everyone else?

Well let's see he began, I am here because Chris and I are required to stay
overnight for observation. JC is required to stay because he has a bump on
the head and they are worried about a concussion. He hit his head when fell
in the crowd. Justin and Joey are ok and in with Chris and JC. Michelle is
in filling out everyones paperwork. You are in bed because you tore a
couple of ligaments in your back and you broke your foot. The doctors think
they may have to operate in your foot and put some pins in it. You
splintered alot of bone when you saved us. They needed you awake though so
that they could talk to you.

Lance looked away. Not really knowing what to say at that point. He felt a
little ashamed over what had happened earlier and then for me to step in
and save them after all of that, well to say the least, he was a little
awed. I don't think I have ever met anyone quite like him before. Here we
insult him and make him mad at us, and then he goes and protects our image
with Gwen, Then he still goes and saves our butts even though he could have
just left us there. This is someone that we as a group need in our
lives. He reads us like a book. It is scary and I don't know why, but I
need him in my life, Lance thought to himself.

Hello?!?!?!? Lance , would you mind coming back to earth for a minute? I
asked Would you please hand me that little call button there? Uh
hello?!?!?! I reached out and touched his shoulder which caused him to jump
a little.

HUH??? What??? Oh, sorry I was kinda in my own little world there. he said

Yeah, I noticed. Listen hand me the call button please. Thank you. I said
as he handed it over to me. I pressed the button and told the nurse on duty
that I was awake and to please send the doctor in. I turned to Lance; Ok
space boy, I suggest that you go to your room and crawl into bed. You are a
little out of it right now.

Lance looked up and blushed. Uuuuhhhmmm..... I am in my room, he said with
a slight smile. You and I are roomies for tonight.

Fine, then I suggest you go over there and crawl into bed before you fall
over.

Lance looked a little dejected at that one.

Hey, I said

 He turned and looked at me.

Be good and I just might tuck you in and tell you a story. I laughed a
little and Lance just smiled.

He sat on the edge of his bed and looked down at the floor. Why are you
being so nice after all that happened? He whispered.

SIGH..... Lance don't get me wrong, I am still very pissed off right now. I
have been to hell and back in my life. I really hate conflict. I grew up
knowing nothing but conflict. So by nature I now try to avoid it as much as
possible. I said what I needed to say at the time. Now it is the past and I
need to move on or let the anger consume and control me. Everyone deserves
a second and sometimes a third chance. After that you have to earn my
friendship and trust. When that happens I don't make it easy. I am very
stubborn and bull headed. You think I can be an ass when I get pissed, well
you should see when someone is trying to get back into my good graces.

The door opened and the doctor walked in followed by Michelle and Kevin.

I am Dr. White, Nice to meet you. You sound like a real hero.

I blushed at that. I am not a hero. I am someone that made a bad choice at
the right time is all. I stated.

Well that isn't the way the media see's it, and from what Ms. Barnes here
told me you are definitly one. Dr. White said looking over to Michelle.

No doc. I am just like the five guys. I am just a normal person that does
something that seems to catch attention, and I hate that much
attention. Can we just get down to business please.

Ok. Well from looking at the x-rays we need to do surgery on your foot. You
splintered the bones fairly well and we need to put pins in. I will need
you to fill out forms, take blood tests tomorrow and set up the surgery for
the day after.

Fine, but no needles except when needed. If someone would be kind enough
find my pants, my insurance card is in my wallet. And doc, would you mind
having someone bring me a pain pill of some sort?

As the doctor left Michelle turned and looked at me. You are not paying for
any of this you know? Mr. Giggles over there and his friends are. She said
pointing at Lance who had his hand over his mouth to hide his giggle spell.

Hey space boy, what's so funny???? I asked

Well it just seems like I heard something similar from JC. He hates needles
too. Only he says things like that a little more fearful than you do. And
if someone says something about one he tries that glare of his.

Yeah well I bet he hasn't had a doctor chase him for five minutes until his
father was called in to pin him down just to get a shot before. I reached
and took the pillow from behind my head and threw it at him. With a gasp of
pain I froze where I was. All three people in the room rushed towards
me. Don't touch me if you value your body parts I growled.

Kevin looked at me for a minute. Don't even pull that shit with me. Try as
you might you will not push me away. I know that trick. You get hurt or
upset and you push people away. Well it isn't going to work, so get over it
and let us help you.

You aren't getting rid of us that easy either Lance and Michelle said at
the same time.

Fine!!! I growled giving them each the death stare. Lance flinched just a
little but held his ground.

Nice to see you don't try and slink away everytime I growl. I said to him

He just smiled and came over and handed me back my pillow as a nurse walked
in with some pain killers for me.

No sooner had I downed those then we could all here the fighting coming
from the room next door. Michelle sighed and Lance got this wooried look on
his face.

Kev, get me a wheelchair. Code blue, rescue run. I sighed.I am getting
tired of this I growled and started to carefully crawl out of the bed.

What do you think you are doing?? Lance asked. Fear and frustration was
written all over his face.

I am going to get to the bottom of this whole thing whether you or anyone
else likes it. I growled again.

_____________________________________________________________________________

Ok well this was a strange chapter to write. I had some writer's block
during it and still managed to set it up for the next chapter. As I said
this is a new format for me to write in. There is a lot of me in the story
and it was none of it has been fun to write about, but I need to do this
for myself. I just hope that you guys all enjoy the story.


Coming soon

Chapter 4: Revelations