Fic: The Deal (9/?)
Adam was not very happy finding Kris rummaging through his stuff and reading his private notebook. Also, the fact that the man had kept a key made it very clear Kris Allen had no sense of boundaries. For a married man he was did not seem to familiar with the whole compromise and healthy relationship model. Adam wanted to pick and choose his battles and didn’t want to be late for work. He had just left Kris in his apartment and gone to the theater. Adam was surprised when Kris called him a day later from the airport to apologize and told him to call to talk. Why was Kris tying to blur their agreement?
Adam did not want to foster any intimacy and friendship because frankly he was already in too deep. He needed barriers because he was falling hard. Sleeping with Kris Allen had been a monumental mistake, agreeing to be a kept man was just emotional suicide. The last thing he needed was Kris Allen to stop being a dick. Luckily, Adam had a feeling he would continue to be disrespectful and infuriating. Still, Adam decided to act a bit more cold and distant with Kris just to keep their relationship in a box.
Four days after speaking to Kris on the phone. Adam was missing him and sort of hoping Kris would call. On the plus side, his life was going well. He had won every night at the theater and had a number of groupies that seemed to show up at every show. Adam thought it was funny that he always had free drinks sent to him before and after the show. Some of the other actors were jealous while others seemed to treat him better.
Cale came over by Adam after a particularly good night, “Adam, you are really good. Why aren’t you trying to make it in the music industry?”
“It’s hard. I’ve been trying but nothing ever seems to pan out.”
“I know quite a few producers and even some bands that would love to have such a talented singer to work with them. Would you be interested in meeting them?”
Adam was suspicious, “Of course, I love making contacts. Why would you help me out?”
“I think you are a nice guy and maybe just kind of lost your way. You do great in the show and bring in a crowd but this isn’t really your niche and neither is Kris Allen. You two being friends might not be such a good idea for either one of you. Maybe it is time you moved on.”
Adam stiffened. Did Kris tell Cale or was he still just suspecting? Adam decided to give Kris the benefit of the doubt, “I am not exactly best friends with Kris Allen so what is the concern?”
“I know he helped you out with your rent and he fought for you to be in the show. Kris has been having some personal problems and he is not thinking as clearly as he normally does. I just don’t want him to be a target for your ambition. Instead of letting you try to seduce him, I’d rather just hook you up and get you out of our hair.”
Adam hated being bullied, “Mr. Mills, despite what you may have heard, I am not in the habit of seducing married men. I have more than proved I deserve to be in this show. Every night I have won and I am part of the reason this show is successful. I don’t need you to help me out and if you are so worried about Kris, warn him but don’t threaten me. This is harassment and I don’t appreciate it.”
Cale just shook his head, “Fine but if you fuck with Kris, I promise you that I will do everything in my power to make sure you never make it in music.”
“Considering you are basically in a glorified backup band to Kris Allen, I am not too scared.” Adam knew he shouldn’t piss Cale off more but the guy had crossed the line. Adam walked away and went home. The next day he headed to the clinic to get tested. Just has Adam suspected it took about five hours and cost him fifty dollars. Adam stopped by a furniture shop and saw the perfect bedroom set. It was kade out of bamboo and would look amazing. He talked the sales woman down from 7K to 4K which seemed like a steal. He called Kris form the store, “Hi, Kris.”
“Hi Adam, what’s up? I am glad you called.”
“Yeah, well I am at a furniture store and found my dream bedroom set. I talked the woman into giving me like a 40% discount but I have to buy it today.”
“OK, can you put it on your credit card and I’ll pay it off when I come back?”
“I only have a $2500 limit and I still have a grand on there.”
“What store are you in?”
“I am at Marty’s furniture on Melrose.”
“I’ll call you right back.”
Adam hung up feeling a bit like a loser and than just waited for Kris to call him back. Kris called him ten minutes later, “OK, Allison is coming down. She’ll pay for it and I’ll just pay her back. You will have to take her to lunch though.”
Adam wasn’t too keen on having lunch with Allison especially since he would look even more like a whore.
“OK, thanks.”
“How are you otherwise?”
“Fine. How is Canada?”
“Lonely. I am coming back Monday afternoon. Is it ok if stop by? I’d like to see you.”
Adam was surprised Kris was asking instead of dictating, “I’ll make sure I am home. What time?”
“My flight arrives at two. I’ll catch a cab straight to your place. Since the theater is dark, I thought we could spend the whole night together. I told Katy I was coming back on Tuesday.”
“Sure, Kris.”
“Great. I can’t wait to see you.”
Adam hung up. Kris was definitely acting strange. A half hour later, Allison Iraheta came bouncing in the store. She looked adorable in a loud mismatched outfit and red pigtails. She hugged Adam, “Hi Adam, I spoke to Kris and he told me you were taking me to lunch.”
“Yeah, he is helping me out with decorating my place since my credit isn’t good.”
“Well, just limit his help to paying for it because the boy does not have a sense of style. Along with his penchant for plaid, he is a total straight guy when it comes to decorating.”
Allison loved the set he chose and put it on her credit card. Adam felt a little embarrassed by everything but Allison smiled, “Adam, I am sorry if I hurt your feelings the other night. I don’t have a good filter and didn’t think about how you might feel about me knowing.”
“You don’t need to apologize for speaking the truth. If I didn’t want to be called a whore, I shouldn’t have become one.”
Allison looked at Adam, “I don’t see you as a whore and neither does Kris. Would you be with Kris if he wasn’t paying your rent?”
“No.”
Allison hesitated, “Oh. If you met him at a bar and he came on to you, you would turn him down?”
“Yes, because I know he is married and in the closet. Those are two things all out and proud gay men should avoid.”
“What if he wasn’t famous and wasn’t married?”
“Too hypothetical. Besides, I am not really Kris’ type. He may actually be gay but I think he may actually prefer a different kind of guy.”
Allison seemed confused and Adam really didn’t want to talk to a teenage girl about the fundamentals of gay sex. Adam decided to go where he shouldn’t, “Is Kris happily married?”
“He is having an affair. What do you think? Have you met Katy?”
“Of course not. Kris freaks out every time I bring up his marital status.”
“Kris is old fashioned and believes once you marry, you do it for life but she is a bitch and a terrible match for Kris. Plus, he is gay.”
“Maybe he is just experimenting or bisexual?”
“Whatever. His taste in men is definitely better than his taste in women. Anyway, instead of talking about Kris, let’s talk about you…”
By the end of the meal, Adam felt like he had undergone an interrogation. Adam drew the line when she tried to ask about his preferences in bed. After the meal, Allison insisted on coming back to Adam’s apartment to wait for the furniture delivery. Adam was surprised when the delivery included not only his bedroom set but a top of the large line flat screen TV for the living room. Allison giggled, “Kris couldn’t find you anything great in Canada so he told me to get you a TV too.”
“Great now I am going to have a cable bill to deal with. I hope he doesn’t buy me anything else.”
Allison left and Adam finished moving his stuff into drawers and fully settling in. Over the next few days, Adam found himself a bit nervous to see Kris on Monday. Since their brief conversation over the phone in the furniture store, Adam hadn’t spoken to Kris. Adam bought some pasta and sauce in case they got hungry. Kris showed up at four with a bag from one of Adam’s favorite sushi places and also a bottle of his favorite wine. Adam immediately knew where Kris had gotten the information on his preferences but wasn’t sure why Kris was bothering?
Kris kissed him briefly on the lips, “You look great, Adam. How are you?”
“Fine. I’ll put the food in the fridge. How was your trip?”
“Long, but worth it since now I get to spend a whole night with you.”
Adam was at a loss for words at Kris’ response. Was Kris drunk from the plane? Why was he acting so weirdly nice?
“So let’s see this beautiful bedroom of yours.”
Adam showed Kris his room, “You paid 4K for this? It looks like we are in the fucking jungle.”
Adam let out a breath since this was the Kris he expected. Adam was about to explain it was his apartment when Kris retracted his statement, “I meant it looks wonderful. I like the primitive motif. Bamboo is just usually less expensive.”
Adam felt defensive, “I got a good deal. Besides, you are thinking of wicker and this isn’t that. If you don’t like it, that’s fine because you don’t have very good taste anyway. Besides, you don’t have a history of spending all that wisely yourself.”
Kris became angry, “Lambert, I am trying to be romantic here and you keep fucking me up.”
Ah that explain the weirdness,“Why are you trying to be romantic? You pay me which means you don’t have to put on a show. Besides, you really are not very good at it.”
“Fine then, instead of me trying to make this about you we can do what I want the whole time.” Kris turned on the TV and sat down, “Do you have any beer?”
Adam bit his lip to not smile, at least this was a Kris he recognized, “Nope. What are you watching?”
“Monday night football. The Cowboys are playing the Saints. I hate watching the game at home.”
“You bought me a TV so you could watch sports at my apartment?”
Kris smiled, “You mean our apartment and I am only using it once a week. You can watch your vampire shows on the other nights.”
“What did Allison call you up and tell you everything we talked about at lunch.”
Kris realized his mistake, “Er…she may have mentioned a few things. Anyway, I am missing the pre-show. Why don’t you grab the wine and sit by me?”
“I hate football.”
“No man hates football. Maybe you just never gave it a chance. I think I hate sushi but I am giving it a shot since it is your favorite.”
Rent was due in a week so Adam needed to avoid pissing Kris off too much. He grabbed the wine and poured them both glasses. Adam also grabbed a magazine and started reading. As much as Adam tried to ignore Kris, Adam had to admit it he looked adorable when he got excited watching the game. Kris smiled at Adam, “How about we make this game more fun with a wager.”
“What kind of wager?”
“If my team, the Saints, win I get to penetrate you. If your team, the Cowboys, win…”
“I get to dress you up in full makeup and take you to a dance club.”
“Like a girl?”
“I am gay Kris why would I want you to be a girl? No, I will dress you like a sexy glam twink.”
Kris grimaced but nodded, “Fine, it’s a deal. Unfortunately your team is down 7 points.”
Adam began watching the game and found himself getting into it now that he had a vested interest. At half-time, Adam broke out the sushi. Kris was a bit reluctant but seemed to like it. He didn’t shovel it in like he had the Indian food so Adam figured he would be OK. Unfortunately, the second half the Saints slaughtered the Cowboys. Adam also caught the announcer mention that the Saints had been heavily favored to win.
“You gave me a losing team.”
Kris laughed, “Next week, I’ll let you pick the teams. Now come here, lover.”
Adam went over reluctantly. He hadn’t bottomed for anyone in years and was not a big fan of it. The few times he did it, he felt vulnerable and very turned off. Still, he had better get used to it if Kris turned out to be a top. Kris was kissing him which Adam really enjoyed. Kris might not know how to have gay sex but he was a phenomenal kisser.
“So, do I need to touch you special, you know to get you ready?”
Adam shrugged, “Just make sure you use lots of lube and go slow. I haven’t bottomed in a long time. Are you sure you want to top?”
“I am very sure. Maybe you will like it.”
“Considering you never topped before and only bottomed once, I am pretty sure this is going to be a bit clumsy.”
“I might surprise you, Lambert.”
Adam decided to just let Kris get on with it. He was being paid to have sex and he knew some of it was not going to be to his liking. Actually, he was lucky so much had been to his liking. Kris put out his hand, “Let’s go in the bedroom, I don’t want to compound the clumsiness with a narrow couch.”
Adam took Kris’ hand and followed him in the bedroom. Adam undressed and carefully removed his expensive bedding before lying down. Kris came behind him and started kissing his neck, “Much better.”
Kris pressed up against Adam spoon fashion. He could feel Kris’ erection and could tell the boy was eager. Kris reached down and started fondling Adam which felt surprisingly good. Kris paused and grabbed lube and condoms out of Adam’s night table drawer. He kissed Adam deeply, “I can’t wait to be in you.”
Adam kissed him back. He felt a moist finger running over his entrance and then gently enter him. Kris had slender, long fingers which were surprisingly talented. Adam relaxed a bit as Kris slowly worked him open. Kris was almost too slow and gentle. Kris whispered to him to turn over and Adam complied. Kris began to slowly enter him from behind. Adam liked that they were on their sides rather than on all fours or him under Kris. It felt less submissive and more controlled. Adam continued to relax and let Kris guide their movements. Kris set a slow and gentle rhythm which felt good. Kris reached around and mimicked the same pace while stroking Adam.
Kris seemed confident and a bit too experienced for a first time. Adam felt a pang of jealousy and wondered if he had been played the whole time or did Kris fool around on his trip. Kris began to move a little faster but stayed controlled in his thrust, “Adam, you feel amazing and sooo tight. Fuck, I am not going to last very long.”
Adam found himself actually enjoying Kris sodomizing him which was a first. Maybe it was because Kris was not being aggressive or maybe it was because Kris being so appreciative. Whatever it was it made Adam feel safe and wanted. Kris began stroking Adam harder and faster. Adam came and felt Kris come a moment later. Kris did not pull out immediately and Adam started to feel uncomfortably intimate. Adam pulled forward to separate them.
“Sorry, I was caught up in the aftershocks. Sex with you is off the charts, Adam.”
“Go get a towel to clean us off, that’s the tops job.” Adam needed a minute alone to compose himself. The last thing he needed was Kris to know he had come apart. Kris came back with Adam’s decorative towel and began wiping before he could stop him.
“You really are a barbarian. That is not a functional towel and certainly not to be used to clean semen.”
“Sorry, Katy…I always use the wrong towels at home too.”
“Kris, we both know you are married so you don’t have to try and not talk about it. This is just a business deal, remember.”
“This is separate from my marriage and I don’t want the two to mix.”
“This is a secret because you are cheating on your wife. All I am saying is you don’t have to keep her a secret from me because I already know you are not mine. But you seem to enjoy getting angry and setting up artificial boundaries so have at it.”
“Lambert, you are the one that keeps setting up walls. I am trying to have a deeper relationship with you and you keep getting obnoxious.”
“Deeper relationship? What are you talking about? Are you going to leave Katy to pursue this relationship?”
“Of course not, don’t be ridiculous.”
Although that was the answer he knew was coming, Adam still felt hurt. “Then we need not get any deeper than wham-bam-thank-you-man. It’s late and you must be tired, let’s rest a bit and maybe we can fool around in the morning.”
Despite Adam pushing Kris away emotionally, he couldn’t resist snuggling up against Kris and enjoying the warmth. Adam woke up the next day completely intertwined with Kris. It felt amazing. Adam was startled when the phone rang especially since it was only 8am. He answered wearily, “Mr. Lambert, this is the clinic, we need you to come in today to discuss the results of your test?”
Not good.
*~*
Kris was desperate to make Adam like him which led him to seeking advice from a single teenage woman. In hindsight, Allison’s age, relationship status and gender should have keyed him off that it was a bad plan. But of course, all Kris had lately were bad plans and even dumber deals. Allison insisted she read enough relationship advice columns to provide expert advice and that she knew more gay people. Kris caved and agreed to her plan of gathering information on Adam so Kris could exploit his likes and be more his type.
The opportunity arose when Adam had to purchase his bedroom set. Allison went to lunch with Adam and gathered all kinds of random information she later shared with Kris.
“Wasn’t Adam suspicious with all your questions?”
“Nah, the boy’s a talker and seems on board with the whole over-sharing thing. I like him because he asks questions back. Kris, he is so fucking hot that I am jealous. Maybe if you botch this up bad enough he will turn straight and I can have him.”
Kris did like that Adam was open and chatty. Well, that is when he wasn’t purposely trying to push Kris’ buttons or making him feel like a perverted adulterer. Allison continued gushing about Adam’s hair, his voice and his nails. Finally, she got to the plan which was for Kris to spend quality time getting to know Adam and finding things for them to do together. Kris was excited about football season and thought watching the games with Adam would be great for bonding. It worked with most of his other friends. Allison disagreed and recommended Kris surprise him with some sushi and just spend the evening talking about Adam. Kris reluctantly agreed and tried to execute the plan accordingly.
Of course it failed because Adam insisted on being obnoxious and pushing Kris’ buttons. Kris lost it and reverted to being an asshole himself. However, Kris got him to wager a sucker bet which let him have his second best sexual experience. The first had been when Adam made love to him. Kris had felt confident because the other advice Allison gave him was to watch a lot of gay porn and view some “how to” web sites. Kris gave it his undivided attention and by the time he returned to LA, he was feeling like he knew a lot more about being gay.
Seeing, reading and doing were a little different. Allison had recommended Kris pick up a real male escort but Kris drew the line before that. He simply did not want to be with any other man. Plus, he was making Adam be monogamous so aside from Katy, other men were not an option. Kris felt like Adam was into it but still couldn’t tell where fake paid Adam ended and real Adam began.
Kris tried to communicate afterwards and express his deeper feeling but Adam immediately shut him down. It seemed Adam did not want to go there. Plus, he brought up Katy again. Kris wanted to forget about Katy when he was with Adam and he wanted to pretend it was just them. Why couldn’t Adam just play along? The man was so difficult but so alluring.
The next morning, Kris woke up when Adam was hanging up the phone. Kris kissed him, “We can spend the whole morning together because I am not expected at home until the late afternoon. You want to take your turn on top?”
Adam looked at Kris with an odd expression, “Kris, I would love to spend all day in bed with you but I have to go to a dentist appointment in an hour.”
“Can’t you cancel, your teeth look fine.”
Adam laughed, “Thanks, but you are not really a qualified dentist. How about you come back here tonight after the show?”
“OK but can’t we have a quickie, I want to compare topping and bottoming while it is still fresh in my mind.” Kris kissed Adam and placed his hand on his cock, “Do you want me to use my mouth?”
Adam’s eyes darkened with lust but then he seemed to hesitate, “Nah, that would be too much what you are doing is enough.”
Kris wondered if he gave shitty head. Kris continued to kiss Adam and let Adam go down on him. Kris’ cock felt a little sore from topping. Adam was much tighter than Katy and the additional friction must have chaffed him or something. Kris told Adam to just open him up and get on with it. Adam complied and quickly put on a condom before entering Kris. Kris could feel Adam hitting his prostate and thanks to his research he knew Adam was not only skilled but physically blessed.
Kris was moaning and coming apart. Kris was on his back and looking into Adam’s eyes. Adam still seemed a bit distracted but still beautiful. Kris came from the limited friction he got rubbing against Adam’s stomach. Adam seemed to like that and came a moment later. He laid down beside Kris, “So what is the verdict? Are you a top or a bottom?”
“I think I like them both. I think I need a lot more sex to figure it out.”
Adam laughed and then became more serious, “You seemed to know a lot more than the last time we were together. Were you with another man?”
Kris wasn’t sure why he decided to be an asshole but he did, “Lambert, my being monogamous was never part of the deal.”
Adam immediately stiffened, “You are sleeping with other men! I knew you were still with your wife but you-you made it sound like it was just us.”
Kris felt horrible seeing how upset Adam was getting. Although part of him was glad Adam was jealous, “Wouldn’t that be like a commitment?”
“No it would be like fair, you fucking asshole. I can’t believe you went with another man! If you can fuck anyone-“
“Adam! Relax- I didn’t cheat.”
Adam seemed perplexed, “You are lying to shut me up.”
Kris laughed, “I swear. I wasn’t with anyone since I was with you. I have never been with another man.”
“Then why were you so…knowledgeable?”
“I watched a bunch of gay porn and went to all these websites that gave gay sex tips. I am glad my researched worked.”
Adam still seemed mad, “Then why didn’t you just say that instead of letting me think you were with other men?”
“Because I am an asshole and I wanted to see if you cared. I like you, Adam. More than just the sex, which, by the way, is off the charts, I like just being with you. I feel like if things were different, if I wasn’t married or famous, I’d kind of want to date you.”
Adam looked at Kris, “I can’t handle your mood swings. First, you make me think you are seeing other men and now you are telling me you are falling for me?”
Kris was not communicating well but more importantly he didn’t know what he wanted to communicate. “I am not falling for you. I just meant if things were different I might. Look, I am committed to my marriage and this between us is…I don’t know what. I’m sorry I should not be saying anything.”
“No, Kris, you shouldn’t. I asked you not to fuck with my heart and that is what you keep doing. We both need to stick to the deal and not read emotions into it. You are married and I am just hired help. Maybe we shouldn’t kiss anymore.”
Kris was not about to give up Adam Lambert’s lips. “Let’s just agree not to talk about deeper feelings. I like kissing you too much to give it up. You really are an awesome kisser. Besides, what is the point of paying you for sex if I don’t get to do the things I like?”
Adam still seemed a little troubled, “Adam, is everything ok? I know I was a dick but you seem more out of sorts than usual.”
“It’s fine. I am just worried about the dentist. I’ll see you later.”
Kris wondered if Adam was one of those people that freaked out at the dentist or maybe he was scared of needles. Kris had nowhere to go, “Hey, you go get done and I will just hang around here until it is time for me to go home. We didn’t sleep so well so I’d like to take a nap.”
“OK, if you insist on going through my shit again, make sure you put everything back like you found it.”
“Babe, I am going to be asleep the whole time.” Kris wasn’t sure where “babe” came from but it kind of fit. Adam raised an eyebrow at it which made Kris laugh, “Is babe offensive too?”
“I guess it is better than you calling me Lambert or asshole all the time. Have a nice rest and lock the door when you go.”
Kris relaxed loving Adam’s bed. Aside from the great mattress, the whole bed smelled like Adam. Kris finally got up a couple hours later and met Allison for lunch.
“Well, is he head over heels for you now?”
“Hardly, he’s just looking for a meal ticket not a boyfriend. It was painfully obvious that he doesn’t want anything from me outside of our arrangement.”
Allison seemed skeptical, “Are you sure you didn’t mess up?”
Kris thought back on the prior night and could not think of any reason Adam was being so cold except for the obvious. Adam didn’t like him and all the things Kris was reading into Adam’s mannerisms could be attributed to his acting ability. Allison frowned, “Did you have sex with him?”
“Yeah-“
“Kris, you were supposed to just have a romantic night. I knew you screwed up somehow.”
“The sex was the best part.” Actually, Kris also had fun watching the game with Adam and hanging out. “OK, maybe I veered off the plan a bit but that still doesn’t justify him being so cold and distant the next day. He blew me off for the fucking dentist.”
“Maybe he had a painful cavity. Anyway, I think you are reading too much into it. You’ve only known the guy less than a month these things take time.”
“How would you know? When was the last time you hired a lover?”
Allison pushed him, “Well, if you were a dick like this to him, I totally get it if he preferred a root canal. Now, how are you going to woo him next?”
Kris had no idea, “Maybe I could buy him-“
“You already bought him a ridiculously expensive bedroom set. Why don’t you cook him dinner or take him out?”
“I can’t take him out someone might see us and he eats dinner at the theater most nights. Maybe I could go to his place and draw up a romantic bath so when he comes home he can have a nice relaxing bath with candles and bubbles. Do you think he would like that?”
“That is a great emo idea. Don’t fuck it up by drowning him.”
Kris went to the store and bought the supplies before going home. Katy was working out with a trainer so Kris just hung out by their pool. His cell went off an hour later. It was Adam which made Kris smile, “Hey beautiful, how was the dentist?”
“Er…I didn’t go to the dentist. I am at the clinic and they need you to come in to be tested.”
Kris felt his whole world crashing around him, “What!”
Kris hears a sigh, “You need to come into the clinic because I tested positive for syphilis. I am sorry Kris, I had no idea and no symptoms.”
“I am not going to a fucking clinic. I will go see my private doctor.”
Kris heard fumbling, “Mr. Allen, I am the resident doctor here and insist you come in so we can trace this disease. Syphilis spreads very easily and we need to make sure all the potentially affected people are notified. You need to come in today so we can test you.”
Kris was furious that Adam was so stupid to tell them that they slept together. “He is lying about being with me. In fact, I have no idea what he is talking about. I am married and would never be with someone like him.”
The doctor took a deep breath, “Mr. Allen, if you are married that is more the reason you need to come in. Women often don’t have symptoms until it is too late. If you don’t come in we will have to assume you infected your wife and we will call her to come in.”
Kris was panicking and furious. He dressed incognito and drove down to the clinic. Kris saw Adam in the lobby and had the overwhelming urge to punch him. Kris went over, “I should have known with your reputation you would have something.”
Kris regretted his words when he saw Adam’s hurt expression, “I am sorry. I never had anything before.”
“Maybe you just never bothered to get tested. How many other men did you have to call? A hundred? You really are a piece of work.”
Kris heard a cough and then saw a fairly handsome doctor, “Since I assume you want to keep a low profile, Mr. Allen, maybe you should come into my office before you make a public scene.”
Kris and Adam went in the office and the doctor shut the door. Kris exploded, “How could you be so careless? As a gay man, you should know better than having unprotected sex. You probably knew you were infected and did this on purpose. Were you looking for a pay off? Fifteen minutes of fame?”
Adam looked at Kris, “I know you are upset but I don’t deserve that.”
“Really? You were hired for one thing and you managed to royally fuck that up not to mention that you may have cost me everything.”
“Mr. Allen, we don’t even know if you have the disease so let’s not over react. You may end up saying things you will regret. I am sure Mr. Lambert would have no problem finding another man that would treat him with more respect and appreciate him more.”
Kris was irate that the doctor was obviously smitten with Adam. Jealousy took over, “Really because most men can’t afford him. I am sure a doctor at a free clinic definitely would not be able to buy his affection. Trust me it is hard enough on a millionaire to meet Adam’s financial requirements.”
Adam just looked at Kris and shook his head, “Doctor Bray, I think I’ll just wait outside so you can examine Kris.”
Doctor Bray smiled, “OK Adam, don’t let one bad egg spoil the omelet.” Kris jaw dropped when the doctor handed Adam a business card, “There are plenty of men out there that would love to be with someone like you.”
Kris refrained from punching the doctor and just glared at Adam, “This isn’t over, Lambert.”
Adam walked out of the office and Kris turned to the doctor, “I could report you for hitting on a patient.”
“I released Adam already. Besides, I doubt you would risk any scandal. You think because you have money you can just treat people like shit but you can’t. I really hope Adam ends whatever sick thing he has with you. Anyway, let’s get you tested.”
Kris had a feeling the doctor was a little rougher with the needle than he needed to be. The doctor did however become more professional during the physical exam.
Kris felt the need to explain himself, “I never cheated on my wife before and this was just a couple times.”
“Mr. Allen, I am not here to be a moral judge. I recommend though if you do have more than one partner you practice safe sex. Do you have any sore or rashes?”
Kris mentioned the chaffing and let the doctor examine his genitals. The doctor explained that he had stage one syphilis and that the chaffing was caused by a small sore he had on his penis. He also said he needed a list of lovers so he could contact them to get tested.
“I can’t tell my wife. She has no idea I cheated and she definitely doesn’t know I am bisexual.” Kris started panicking.
“Mr. Allen, we can call your wife and tell her to come in to get tested without revealing you as a source.”
“How could she not realize it is me? We are married and so I am the only person she could have gotten it from. I should have known God would punish me for adultery. I never should have cheated with that slut. How many lovers did you call on his behalf?”
“Mr. Allen, I cannot reveal that information and maybe you shouldn’t jump to conclusions. Adam seems like a great guy and could probably do a lot better than being someone’s dirty secret.”
Kris got annoyed, “Really? Why are you considering fucking him when he gets better?”
The doctor seemed to get pissed off, “Maybe I should show him how a real man treats people.”
“Yeah, well like I said you can’t afford him.”
The doctor looked at Kris, “How long have you been dating Mr. Lambert?”
“We are not dating but I have been with him for about a month.”
The doctor nodded, “Based on your symptoms, I would guess you have had syphilis for about three months. Adam is not the primary, you are. He has only had it for maybe a few weeks and has no symptoms.”
Kris felt the world crash down. “That is impossible. I had to have gotten it from him because I wasn’t with anyone else.”
The doctor looked down, “Do you have unprotected sex with your wife?”
Kris felt like his whole world was turned upside down. He knew his marriage wasn’t ideal and Katy partied but he had assumed she was faithful. Obviously, he had been wrong. At least now he would not have to tell her about Adam. Kris realized how shitty he had just treated Adam and felt horrible. He went in the waiting room and saw Adam sitting there looking miserable. Kris went over, “Come on let’s go back to your place and talk?”
Adam looked up and Kris could see his eyes were red, “I am so sorry, Kris. I thought we were being careful and I had-“
Kris felt two feet tall, “Adam, let’s just stop at the pharmacy and then get out of here before someone recognizes me. We will talk about this privately.”
“You must hate me right now and I totally understand if you kick me out. I am so sorry for being such a fuck up and messing your life up too.”
Kris laughed, “Adam, sometimes I wonder if you are the only thing going right in my life.”
Adam did not want to foster any intimacy and friendship because frankly he was already in too deep. He needed barriers because he was falling hard. Sleeping with Kris Allen had been a monumental mistake, agreeing to be a kept man was just emotional suicide. The last thing he needed was Kris Allen to stop being a dick. Luckily, Adam had a feeling he would continue to be disrespectful and infuriating. Still, Adam decided to act a bit more cold and distant with Kris just to keep their relationship in a box.
Four days after speaking to Kris on the phone. Adam was missing him and sort of hoping Kris would call. On the plus side, his life was going well. He had won every night at the theater and had a number of groupies that seemed to show up at every show. Adam thought it was funny that he always had free drinks sent to him before and after the show. Some of the other actors were jealous while others seemed to treat him better.
Cale came over by Adam after a particularly good night, “Adam, you are really good. Why aren’t you trying to make it in the music industry?”
“It’s hard. I’ve been trying but nothing ever seems to pan out.”
“I know quite a few producers and even some bands that would love to have such a talented singer to work with them. Would you be interested in meeting them?”
Adam was suspicious, “Of course, I love making contacts. Why would you help me out?”
“I think you are a nice guy and maybe just kind of lost your way. You do great in the show and bring in a crowd but this isn’t really your niche and neither is Kris Allen. You two being friends might not be such a good idea for either one of you. Maybe it is time you moved on.”
Adam stiffened. Did Kris tell Cale or was he still just suspecting? Adam decided to give Kris the benefit of the doubt, “I am not exactly best friends with Kris Allen so what is the concern?”
“I know he helped you out with your rent and he fought for you to be in the show. Kris has been having some personal problems and he is not thinking as clearly as he normally does. I just don’t want him to be a target for your ambition. Instead of letting you try to seduce him, I’d rather just hook you up and get you out of our hair.”
Adam hated being bullied, “Mr. Mills, despite what you may have heard, I am not in the habit of seducing married men. I have more than proved I deserve to be in this show. Every night I have won and I am part of the reason this show is successful. I don’t need you to help me out and if you are so worried about Kris, warn him but don’t threaten me. This is harassment and I don’t appreciate it.”
Cale just shook his head, “Fine but if you fuck with Kris, I promise you that I will do everything in my power to make sure you never make it in music.”
“Considering you are basically in a glorified backup band to Kris Allen, I am not too scared.” Adam knew he shouldn’t piss Cale off more but the guy had crossed the line. Adam walked away and went home. The next day he headed to the clinic to get tested. Just has Adam suspected it took about five hours and cost him fifty dollars. Adam stopped by a furniture shop and saw the perfect bedroom set. It was kade out of bamboo and would look amazing. He talked the sales woman down from 7K to 4K which seemed like a steal. He called Kris form the store, “Hi, Kris.”
“Hi Adam, what’s up? I am glad you called.”
“Yeah, well I am at a furniture store and found my dream bedroom set. I talked the woman into giving me like a 40% discount but I have to buy it today.”
“OK, can you put it on your credit card and I’ll pay it off when I come back?”
“I only have a $2500 limit and I still have a grand on there.”
“What store are you in?”
“I am at Marty’s furniture on Melrose.”
“I’ll call you right back.”
Adam hung up feeling a bit like a loser and than just waited for Kris to call him back. Kris called him ten minutes later, “OK, Allison is coming down. She’ll pay for it and I’ll just pay her back. You will have to take her to lunch though.”
Adam wasn’t too keen on having lunch with Allison especially since he would look even more like a whore.
“OK, thanks.”
“How are you otherwise?”
“Fine. How is Canada?”
“Lonely. I am coming back Monday afternoon. Is it ok if stop by? I’d like to see you.”
Adam was surprised Kris was asking instead of dictating, “I’ll make sure I am home. What time?”
“My flight arrives at two. I’ll catch a cab straight to your place. Since the theater is dark, I thought we could spend the whole night together. I told Katy I was coming back on Tuesday.”
“Sure, Kris.”
“Great. I can’t wait to see you.”
Adam hung up. Kris was definitely acting strange. A half hour later, Allison Iraheta came bouncing in the store. She looked adorable in a loud mismatched outfit and red pigtails. She hugged Adam, “Hi Adam, I spoke to Kris and he told me you were taking me to lunch.”
“Yeah, he is helping me out with decorating my place since my credit isn’t good.”
“Well, just limit his help to paying for it because the boy does not have a sense of style. Along with his penchant for plaid, he is a total straight guy when it comes to decorating.”
Allison loved the set he chose and put it on her credit card. Adam felt a little embarrassed by everything but Allison smiled, “Adam, I am sorry if I hurt your feelings the other night. I don’t have a good filter and didn’t think about how you might feel about me knowing.”
“You don’t need to apologize for speaking the truth. If I didn’t want to be called a whore, I shouldn’t have become one.”
Allison looked at Adam, “I don’t see you as a whore and neither does Kris. Would you be with Kris if he wasn’t paying your rent?”
“No.”
Allison hesitated, “Oh. If you met him at a bar and he came on to you, you would turn him down?”
“Yes, because I know he is married and in the closet. Those are two things all out and proud gay men should avoid.”
“What if he wasn’t famous and wasn’t married?”
“Too hypothetical. Besides, I am not really Kris’ type. He may actually be gay but I think he may actually prefer a different kind of guy.”
Allison seemed confused and Adam really didn’t want to talk to a teenage girl about the fundamentals of gay sex. Adam decided to go where he shouldn’t, “Is Kris happily married?”
“He is having an affair. What do you think? Have you met Katy?”
“Of course not. Kris freaks out every time I bring up his marital status.”
“Kris is old fashioned and believes once you marry, you do it for life but she is a bitch and a terrible match for Kris. Plus, he is gay.”
“Maybe he is just experimenting or bisexual?”
“Whatever. His taste in men is definitely better than his taste in women. Anyway, instead of talking about Kris, let’s talk about you…”
By the end of the meal, Adam felt like he had undergone an interrogation. Adam drew the line when she tried to ask about his preferences in bed. After the meal, Allison insisted on coming back to Adam’s apartment to wait for the furniture delivery. Adam was surprised when the delivery included not only his bedroom set but a top of the large line flat screen TV for the living room. Allison giggled, “Kris couldn’t find you anything great in Canada so he told me to get you a TV too.”
“Great now I am going to have a cable bill to deal with. I hope he doesn’t buy me anything else.”
Allison left and Adam finished moving his stuff into drawers and fully settling in. Over the next few days, Adam found himself a bit nervous to see Kris on Monday. Since their brief conversation over the phone in the furniture store, Adam hadn’t spoken to Kris. Adam bought some pasta and sauce in case they got hungry. Kris showed up at four with a bag from one of Adam’s favorite sushi places and also a bottle of his favorite wine. Adam immediately knew where Kris had gotten the information on his preferences but wasn’t sure why Kris was bothering?
Kris kissed him briefly on the lips, “You look great, Adam. How are you?”
“Fine. I’ll put the food in the fridge. How was your trip?”
“Long, but worth it since now I get to spend a whole night with you.”
Adam was at a loss for words at Kris’ response. Was Kris drunk from the plane? Why was he acting so weirdly nice?
“So let’s see this beautiful bedroom of yours.”
Adam showed Kris his room, “You paid 4K for this? It looks like we are in the fucking jungle.”
Adam let out a breath since this was the Kris he expected. Adam was about to explain it was his apartment when Kris retracted his statement, “I meant it looks wonderful. I like the primitive motif. Bamboo is just usually less expensive.”
Adam felt defensive, “I got a good deal. Besides, you are thinking of wicker and this isn’t that. If you don’t like it, that’s fine because you don’t have very good taste anyway. Besides, you don’t have a history of spending all that wisely yourself.”
Kris became angry, “Lambert, I am trying to be romantic here and you keep fucking me up.”
Ah that explain the weirdness,“Why are you trying to be romantic? You pay me which means you don’t have to put on a show. Besides, you really are not very good at it.”
“Fine then, instead of me trying to make this about you we can do what I want the whole time.” Kris turned on the TV and sat down, “Do you have any beer?”
Adam bit his lip to not smile, at least this was a Kris he recognized, “Nope. What are you watching?”
“Monday night football. The Cowboys are playing the Saints. I hate watching the game at home.”
“You bought me a TV so you could watch sports at my apartment?”
Kris smiled, “You mean our apartment and I am only using it once a week. You can watch your vampire shows on the other nights.”
“What did Allison call you up and tell you everything we talked about at lunch.”
Kris realized his mistake, “Er…she may have mentioned a few things. Anyway, I am missing the pre-show. Why don’t you grab the wine and sit by me?”
“I hate football.”
“No man hates football. Maybe you just never gave it a chance. I think I hate sushi but I am giving it a shot since it is your favorite.”
Rent was due in a week so Adam needed to avoid pissing Kris off too much. He grabbed the wine and poured them both glasses. Adam also grabbed a magazine and started reading. As much as Adam tried to ignore Kris, Adam had to admit it he looked adorable when he got excited watching the game. Kris smiled at Adam, “How about we make this game more fun with a wager.”
“What kind of wager?”
“If my team, the Saints, win I get to penetrate you. If your team, the Cowboys, win…”
“I get to dress you up in full makeup and take you to a dance club.”
“Like a girl?”
“I am gay Kris why would I want you to be a girl? No, I will dress you like a sexy glam twink.”
Kris grimaced but nodded, “Fine, it’s a deal. Unfortunately your team is down 7 points.”
Adam began watching the game and found himself getting into it now that he had a vested interest. At half-time, Adam broke out the sushi. Kris was a bit reluctant but seemed to like it. He didn’t shovel it in like he had the Indian food so Adam figured he would be OK. Unfortunately, the second half the Saints slaughtered the Cowboys. Adam also caught the announcer mention that the Saints had been heavily favored to win.
“You gave me a losing team.”
Kris laughed, “Next week, I’ll let you pick the teams. Now come here, lover.”
Adam went over reluctantly. He hadn’t bottomed for anyone in years and was not a big fan of it. The few times he did it, he felt vulnerable and very turned off. Still, he had better get used to it if Kris turned out to be a top. Kris was kissing him which Adam really enjoyed. Kris might not know how to have gay sex but he was a phenomenal kisser.
“So, do I need to touch you special, you know to get you ready?”
Adam shrugged, “Just make sure you use lots of lube and go slow. I haven’t bottomed in a long time. Are you sure you want to top?”
“I am very sure. Maybe you will like it.”
“Considering you never topped before and only bottomed once, I am pretty sure this is going to be a bit clumsy.”
“I might surprise you, Lambert.”
Adam decided to just let Kris get on with it. He was being paid to have sex and he knew some of it was not going to be to his liking. Actually, he was lucky so much had been to his liking. Kris put out his hand, “Let’s go in the bedroom, I don’t want to compound the clumsiness with a narrow couch.”
Adam took Kris’ hand and followed him in the bedroom. Adam undressed and carefully removed his expensive bedding before lying down. Kris came behind him and started kissing his neck, “Much better.”
Kris pressed up against Adam spoon fashion. He could feel Kris’ erection and could tell the boy was eager. Kris reached down and started fondling Adam which felt surprisingly good. Kris paused and grabbed lube and condoms out of Adam’s night table drawer. He kissed Adam deeply, “I can’t wait to be in you.”
Adam kissed him back. He felt a moist finger running over his entrance and then gently enter him. Kris had slender, long fingers which were surprisingly talented. Adam relaxed a bit as Kris slowly worked him open. Kris was almost too slow and gentle. Kris whispered to him to turn over and Adam complied. Kris began to slowly enter him from behind. Adam liked that they were on their sides rather than on all fours or him under Kris. It felt less submissive and more controlled. Adam continued to relax and let Kris guide their movements. Kris set a slow and gentle rhythm which felt good. Kris reached around and mimicked the same pace while stroking Adam.
Kris seemed confident and a bit too experienced for a first time. Adam felt a pang of jealousy and wondered if he had been played the whole time or did Kris fool around on his trip. Kris began to move a little faster but stayed controlled in his thrust, “Adam, you feel amazing and sooo tight. Fuck, I am not going to last very long.”
Adam found himself actually enjoying Kris sodomizing him which was a first. Maybe it was because Kris was not being aggressive or maybe it was because Kris being so appreciative. Whatever it was it made Adam feel safe and wanted. Kris began stroking Adam harder and faster. Adam came and felt Kris come a moment later. Kris did not pull out immediately and Adam started to feel uncomfortably intimate. Adam pulled forward to separate them.
“Sorry, I was caught up in the aftershocks. Sex with you is off the charts, Adam.”
“Go get a towel to clean us off, that’s the tops job.” Adam needed a minute alone to compose himself. The last thing he needed was Kris to know he had come apart. Kris came back with Adam’s decorative towel and began wiping before he could stop him.
“You really are a barbarian. That is not a functional towel and certainly not to be used to clean semen.”
“Sorry, Katy…I always use the wrong towels at home too.”
“Kris, we both know you are married so you don’t have to try and not talk about it. This is just a business deal, remember.”
“This is separate from my marriage and I don’t want the two to mix.”
“This is a secret because you are cheating on your wife. All I am saying is you don’t have to keep her a secret from me because I already know you are not mine. But you seem to enjoy getting angry and setting up artificial boundaries so have at it.”
“Lambert, you are the one that keeps setting up walls. I am trying to have a deeper relationship with you and you keep getting obnoxious.”
“Deeper relationship? What are you talking about? Are you going to leave Katy to pursue this relationship?”
“Of course not, don’t be ridiculous.”
Although that was the answer he knew was coming, Adam still felt hurt. “Then we need not get any deeper than wham-bam-thank-you-man. It’s late and you must be tired, let’s rest a bit and maybe we can fool around in the morning.”
Despite Adam pushing Kris away emotionally, he couldn’t resist snuggling up against Kris and enjoying the warmth. Adam woke up the next day completely intertwined with Kris. It felt amazing. Adam was startled when the phone rang especially since it was only 8am. He answered wearily, “Mr. Lambert, this is the clinic, we need you to come in today to discuss the results of your test?”
Not good.
*~*
Kris was desperate to make Adam like him which led him to seeking advice from a single teenage woman. In hindsight, Allison’s age, relationship status and gender should have keyed him off that it was a bad plan. But of course, all Kris had lately were bad plans and even dumber deals. Allison insisted she read enough relationship advice columns to provide expert advice and that she knew more gay people. Kris caved and agreed to her plan of gathering information on Adam so Kris could exploit his likes and be more his type.
The opportunity arose when Adam had to purchase his bedroom set. Allison went to lunch with Adam and gathered all kinds of random information she later shared with Kris.
“Wasn’t Adam suspicious with all your questions?”
“Nah, the boy’s a talker and seems on board with the whole over-sharing thing. I like him because he asks questions back. Kris, he is so fucking hot that I am jealous. Maybe if you botch this up bad enough he will turn straight and I can have him.”
Kris did like that Adam was open and chatty. Well, that is when he wasn’t purposely trying to push Kris’ buttons or making him feel like a perverted adulterer. Allison continued gushing about Adam’s hair, his voice and his nails. Finally, she got to the plan which was for Kris to spend quality time getting to know Adam and finding things for them to do together. Kris was excited about football season and thought watching the games with Adam would be great for bonding. It worked with most of his other friends. Allison disagreed and recommended Kris surprise him with some sushi and just spend the evening talking about Adam. Kris reluctantly agreed and tried to execute the plan accordingly.
Of course it failed because Adam insisted on being obnoxious and pushing Kris’ buttons. Kris lost it and reverted to being an asshole himself. However, Kris got him to wager a sucker bet which let him have his second best sexual experience. The first had been when Adam made love to him. Kris had felt confident because the other advice Allison gave him was to watch a lot of gay porn and view some “how to” web sites. Kris gave it his undivided attention and by the time he returned to LA, he was feeling like he knew a lot more about being gay.
Seeing, reading and doing were a little different. Allison had recommended Kris pick up a real male escort but Kris drew the line before that. He simply did not want to be with any other man. Plus, he was making Adam be monogamous so aside from Katy, other men were not an option. Kris felt like Adam was into it but still couldn’t tell where fake paid Adam ended and real Adam began.
Kris tried to communicate afterwards and express his deeper feeling but Adam immediately shut him down. It seemed Adam did not want to go there. Plus, he brought up Katy again. Kris wanted to forget about Katy when he was with Adam and he wanted to pretend it was just them. Why couldn’t Adam just play along? The man was so difficult but so alluring.
The next morning, Kris woke up when Adam was hanging up the phone. Kris kissed him, “We can spend the whole morning together because I am not expected at home until the late afternoon. You want to take your turn on top?”
Adam looked at Kris with an odd expression, “Kris, I would love to spend all day in bed with you but I have to go to a dentist appointment in an hour.”
“Can’t you cancel, your teeth look fine.”
Adam laughed, “Thanks, but you are not really a qualified dentist. How about you come back here tonight after the show?”
“OK but can’t we have a quickie, I want to compare topping and bottoming while it is still fresh in my mind.” Kris kissed Adam and placed his hand on his cock, “Do you want me to use my mouth?”
Adam’s eyes darkened with lust but then he seemed to hesitate, “Nah, that would be too much what you are doing is enough.”
Kris wondered if he gave shitty head. Kris continued to kiss Adam and let Adam go down on him. Kris’ cock felt a little sore from topping. Adam was much tighter than Katy and the additional friction must have chaffed him or something. Kris told Adam to just open him up and get on with it. Adam complied and quickly put on a condom before entering Kris. Kris could feel Adam hitting his prostate and thanks to his research he knew Adam was not only skilled but physically blessed.
Kris was moaning and coming apart. Kris was on his back and looking into Adam’s eyes. Adam still seemed a bit distracted but still beautiful. Kris came from the limited friction he got rubbing against Adam’s stomach. Adam seemed to like that and came a moment later. He laid down beside Kris, “So what is the verdict? Are you a top or a bottom?”
“I think I like them both. I think I need a lot more sex to figure it out.”
Adam laughed and then became more serious, “You seemed to know a lot more than the last time we were together. Were you with another man?”
Kris wasn’t sure why he decided to be an asshole but he did, “Lambert, my being monogamous was never part of the deal.”
Adam immediately stiffened, “You are sleeping with other men! I knew you were still with your wife but you-you made it sound like it was just us.”
Kris felt horrible seeing how upset Adam was getting. Although part of him was glad Adam was jealous, “Wouldn’t that be like a commitment?”
“No it would be like fair, you fucking asshole. I can’t believe you went with another man! If you can fuck anyone-“
“Adam! Relax- I didn’t cheat.”
Adam seemed perplexed, “You are lying to shut me up.”
Kris laughed, “I swear. I wasn’t with anyone since I was with you. I have never been with another man.”
“Then why were you so…knowledgeable?”
“I watched a bunch of gay porn and went to all these websites that gave gay sex tips. I am glad my researched worked.”
Adam still seemed mad, “Then why didn’t you just say that instead of letting me think you were with other men?”
“Because I am an asshole and I wanted to see if you cared. I like you, Adam. More than just the sex, which, by the way, is off the charts, I like just being with you. I feel like if things were different, if I wasn’t married or famous, I’d kind of want to date you.”
Adam looked at Kris, “I can’t handle your mood swings. First, you make me think you are seeing other men and now you are telling me you are falling for me?”
Kris was not communicating well but more importantly he didn’t know what he wanted to communicate. “I am not falling for you. I just meant if things were different I might. Look, I am committed to my marriage and this between us is…I don’t know what. I’m sorry I should not be saying anything.”
“No, Kris, you shouldn’t. I asked you not to fuck with my heart and that is what you keep doing. We both need to stick to the deal and not read emotions into it. You are married and I am just hired help. Maybe we shouldn’t kiss anymore.”
Kris was not about to give up Adam Lambert’s lips. “Let’s just agree not to talk about deeper feelings. I like kissing you too much to give it up. You really are an awesome kisser. Besides, what is the point of paying you for sex if I don’t get to do the things I like?”
Adam still seemed a little troubled, “Adam, is everything ok? I know I was a dick but you seem more out of sorts than usual.”
“It’s fine. I am just worried about the dentist. I’ll see you later.”
Kris wondered if Adam was one of those people that freaked out at the dentist or maybe he was scared of needles. Kris had nowhere to go, “Hey, you go get done and I will just hang around here until it is time for me to go home. We didn’t sleep so well so I’d like to take a nap.”
“OK, if you insist on going through my shit again, make sure you put everything back like you found it.”
“Babe, I am going to be asleep the whole time.” Kris wasn’t sure where “babe” came from but it kind of fit. Adam raised an eyebrow at it which made Kris laugh, “Is babe offensive too?”
“I guess it is better than you calling me Lambert or asshole all the time. Have a nice rest and lock the door when you go.”
Kris relaxed loving Adam’s bed. Aside from the great mattress, the whole bed smelled like Adam. Kris finally got up a couple hours later and met Allison for lunch.
“Well, is he head over heels for you now?”
“Hardly, he’s just looking for a meal ticket not a boyfriend. It was painfully obvious that he doesn’t want anything from me outside of our arrangement.”
Allison seemed skeptical, “Are you sure you didn’t mess up?”
Kris thought back on the prior night and could not think of any reason Adam was being so cold except for the obvious. Adam didn’t like him and all the things Kris was reading into Adam’s mannerisms could be attributed to his acting ability. Allison frowned, “Did you have sex with him?”
“Yeah-“
“Kris, you were supposed to just have a romantic night. I knew you screwed up somehow.”
“The sex was the best part.” Actually, Kris also had fun watching the game with Adam and hanging out. “OK, maybe I veered off the plan a bit but that still doesn’t justify him being so cold and distant the next day. He blew me off for the fucking dentist.”
“Maybe he had a painful cavity. Anyway, I think you are reading too much into it. You’ve only known the guy less than a month these things take time.”
“How would you know? When was the last time you hired a lover?”
Allison pushed him, “Well, if you were a dick like this to him, I totally get it if he preferred a root canal. Now, how are you going to woo him next?”
Kris had no idea, “Maybe I could buy him-“
“You already bought him a ridiculously expensive bedroom set. Why don’t you cook him dinner or take him out?”
“I can’t take him out someone might see us and he eats dinner at the theater most nights. Maybe I could go to his place and draw up a romantic bath so when he comes home he can have a nice relaxing bath with candles and bubbles. Do you think he would like that?”
“That is a great emo idea. Don’t fuck it up by drowning him.”
Kris went to the store and bought the supplies before going home. Katy was working out with a trainer so Kris just hung out by their pool. His cell went off an hour later. It was Adam which made Kris smile, “Hey beautiful, how was the dentist?”
“Er…I didn’t go to the dentist. I am at the clinic and they need you to come in to be tested.”
Kris felt his whole world crashing around him, “What!”
Kris hears a sigh, “You need to come into the clinic because I tested positive for syphilis. I am sorry Kris, I had no idea and no symptoms.”
“I am not going to a fucking clinic. I will go see my private doctor.”
Kris heard fumbling, “Mr. Allen, I am the resident doctor here and insist you come in so we can trace this disease. Syphilis spreads very easily and we need to make sure all the potentially affected people are notified. You need to come in today so we can test you.”
Kris was furious that Adam was so stupid to tell them that they slept together. “He is lying about being with me. In fact, I have no idea what he is talking about. I am married and would never be with someone like him.”
The doctor took a deep breath, “Mr. Allen, if you are married that is more the reason you need to come in. Women often don’t have symptoms until it is too late. If you don’t come in we will have to assume you infected your wife and we will call her to come in.”
Kris was panicking and furious. He dressed incognito and drove down to the clinic. Kris saw Adam in the lobby and had the overwhelming urge to punch him. Kris went over, “I should have known with your reputation you would have something.”
Kris regretted his words when he saw Adam’s hurt expression, “I am sorry. I never had anything before.”
“Maybe you just never bothered to get tested. How many other men did you have to call? A hundred? You really are a piece of work.”
Kris heard a cough and then saw a fairly handsome doctor, “Since I assume you want to keep a low profile, Mr. Allen, maybe you should come into my office before you make a public scene.”
Kris and Adam went in the office and the doctor shut the door. Kris exploded, “How could you be so careless? As a gay man, you should know better than having unprotected sex. You probably knew you were infected and did this on purpose. Were you looking for a pay off? Fifteen minutes of fame?”
Adam looked at Kris, “I know you are upset but I don’t deserve that.”
“Really? You were hired for one thing and you managed to royally fuck that up not to mention that you may have cost me everything.”
“Mr. Allen, we don’t even know if you have the disease so let’s not over react. You may end up saying things you will regret. I am sure Mr. Lambert would have no problem finding another man that would treat him with more respect and appreciate him more.”
Kris was irate that the doctor was obviously smitten with Adam. Jealousy took over, “Really because most men can’t afford him. I am sure a doctor at a free clinic definitely would not be able to buy his affection. Trust me it is hard enough on a millionaire to meet Adam’s financial requirements.”
Adam just looked at Kris and shook his head, “Doctor Bray, I think I’ll just wait outside so you can examine Kris.”
Doctor Bray smiled, “OK Adam, don’t let one bad egg spoil the omelet.” Kris jaw dropped when the doctor handed Adam a business card, “There are plenty of men out there that would love to be with someone like you.”
Kris refrained from punching the doctor and just glared at Adam, “This isn’t over, Lambert.”
Adam walked out of the office and Kris turned to the doctor, “I could report you for hitting on a patient.”
“I released Adam already. Besides, I doubt you would risk any scandal. You think because you have money you can just treat people like shit but you can’t. I really hope Adam ends whatever sick thing he has with you. Anyway, let’s get you tested.”
Kris had a feeling the doctor was a little rougher with the needle than he needed to be. The doctor did however become more professional during the physical exam.
Kris felt the need to explain himself, “I never cheated on my wife before and this was just a couple times.”
“Mr. Allen, I am not here to be a moral judge. I recommend though if you do have more than one partner you practice safe sex. Do you have any sore or rashes?”
Kris mentioned the chaffing and let the doctor examine his genitals. The doctor explained that he had stage one syphilis and that the chaffing was caused by a small sore he had on his penis. He also said he needed a list of lovers so he could contact them to get tested.
“I can’t tell my wife. She has no idea I cheated and she definitely doesn’t know I am bisexual.” Kris started panicking.
“Mr. Allen, we can call your wife and tell her to come in to get tested without revealing you as a source.”
“How could she not realize it is me? We are married and so I am the only person she could have gotten it from. I should have known God would punish me for adultery. I never should have cheated with that slut. How many lovers did you call on his behalf?”
“Mr. Allen, I cannot reveal that information and maybe you shouldn’t jump to conclusions. Adam seems like a great guy and could probably do a lot better than being someone’s dirty secret.”
Kris got annoyed, “Really? Why are you considering fucking him when he gets better?”
The doctor seemed to get pissed off, “Maybe I should show him how a real man treats people.”
“Yeah, well like I said you can’t afford him.”
The doctor looked at Kris, “How long have you been dating Mr. Lambert?”
“We are not dating but I have been with him for about a month.”
The doctor nodded, “Based on your symptoms, I would guess you have had syphilis for about three months. Adam is not the primary, you are. He has only had it for maybe a few weeks and has no symptoms.”
Kris felt the world crash down. “That is impossible. I had to have gotten it from him because I wasn’t with anyone else.”
The doctor looked down, “Do you have unprotected sex with your wife?”
Kris felt like his whole world was turned upside down. He knew his marriage wasn’t ideal and Katy partied but he had assumed she was faithful. Obviously, he had been wrong. At least now he would not have to tell her about Adam. Kris realized how shitty he had just treated Adam and felt horrible. He went in the waiting room and saw Adam sitting there looking miserable. Kris went over, “Come on let’s go back to your place and talk?”
Adam looked up and Kris could see his eyes were red, “I am so sorry, Kris. I thought we were being careful and I had-“
Kris felt two feet tall, “Adam, let’s just stop at the pharmacy and then get out of here before someone recognizes me. We will talk about this privately.”
“You must hate me right now and I totally understand if you kick me out. I am so sorry for being such a fuck up and messing your life up too.”
Kris laughed, “Adam, sometimes I wonder if you are the only thing going right in my life.”