Fic:Glamorous Glambert (1/?)

Aug 02, 2009 20:57

Title: Glamorous Glambert (1/?)
Author: Amberwinters
Pairing: Adam/Simon; Adam/Kris
Rating: PG-13/R
Summary: AU fic that takes place in a fictional country around the 1700s. Kris is a landowner, Simon is a powerful trader and Adam is a theater sensation.
Wordcount: 2681
Notes: This was my first fanfic which I have revisited and hopefully fixed some of the glaring mistakes. After spending so much time enjoying everyone’s work, I felt compelled to put myself out there too.
Warnings: Not too many, some cursing.
Glamorous Glambert

Kris had spent the last six months buried in accounting books and shadowing his father around their estate. He knew he and his brother Daniel would have to take over soon and Daniel seemed way to busy chasing girls to learn about running an estate. So Kris devoted most of his time to work and then practiced his viola and guitar in the evenings. It was Daniel’s 18th birthday and of course Daniel insisted Kris go celebrate with him which meant either going to a tavern or brothel, probably both.

The Allens were considered minor gentry. They were not as wealthy as the Sarvers or Girauds but about even with the Gokeys. Danny Gokey was in a similar situation as Kris but Danny was the only boy in his family so he was definitely inheriting all the Gokey property. Danny and Matt came over that evening prior to heading out with Daniel. Matt liked to joke around,

“About time you finally get out, Allen. You know what they say about all work and no play…”

Kris smiled, “How would you know? You never work. Besides, it’s not like there is so much going on.”

“As a matter of fact, there is. I got some gossip. You remember the Lamberts? They had the estate next to Sarver but then something happened and they moved away.”

Kris remembered Neil and Adam. Neil had been friends with Daniel and Adam and Kris had been friends for a while. Kris thought Adam was sweet but then he started to just pull away and everyone else picked on him. Kris had understood that everyone thought he was too feminine and liked boys. Kris never asked and Adam had never said. Then his family was suddenly gone.

Kris responded, “Yeah I think they had financial trouble.”

Danny decided to join in the conversation and offered, “I guess because apparently they went to the city and were dirt poor. Mrs. Lambert became a maid and I guess the boys worked.”

“OK, why are we talking about this?”

“They are back. I saw Mrs. Lambert moving back into their house. My mother said she might have found a rich man or something.”

Daniel Allen came in and was with a guy about his age, “Hey you remember Neil? Neil, this is Kris and his lame friends.”

Danny threw a pillow at him, “Just cause you’re 18 doesn’t mean you are not still a punk, Daniel. So, Neil just how did you get your house back?” Kris glared at Danny who just innocently shrugged.

Neil shifted, “Well we never lost it we just had to move to the city for a while.”

“Well, welcome back is Adam here too?” Kris smiled at Neil.

“He will come visit but he lives in the city. He’s been singing in this show and traveling around.”

Danny and Matt looked at each other, “He’s an actor?” Danny said with disdain. Everyone knew actors were basically whores.

“He is a performer and has even appeared before the King so shut up. He is very different then when you all picked on him.”

Kris wanted to dissolve the tension, “Relax Neil they are just surprised. So Adam isn’t going to run the estate?”

“No my mom and I will. Hey lets not pretend you all care and just go out.”

They went out to the local inn and ordered a lot of ale. After getting good and drunk they got a couple rooms and some working girls. Kris woke up next to some woman in the harsh daylight looked to be in her 40s and time had not been kind. Kris quickly got up and found Daniel and Neil. They grabbed a carriage and headed back home via Neil’s house. This was the first time in over a decade Kris had been on the Lambert estate. It was deserted, over grown and looked like it would take years to get things in order.

Kris sympathized with Neil, “How are you going to get this up and running?”

Neil laughed, ”Shit, not me. Adam has some friends that are gonna come down and get things in order. Adam has a lot of friends these days.”

Kris looked at Neil, ”What do you mean?”

Neil shrugged, “Kris you and Daniel have always been cool so I won’t lie. We left here destitute and we barely survived. Adam and I cleaned stables, shined shoes, picked fruit you name it. After a couple years Adam started helping out this music guy who wrote operas and taught Adam to sing. Adam started singing in some of his shows and people loved it. He was such a hit the show started selling out. I am surprised you all never heard about Glambert.”

Kris had heard about Glambert, he had heard all his mother’s friends talking about him saying he sang like an Angel but was like the Devil. They would giggle like little girls and whisper. His dad would just roll his eyes and say they were silly. Kris had also heard Matt say that it was the hottest show ever and that women were worked up and willing to settle. Taking advantage of that concept, Matt and Mike Sarver had gone to the city and attended the show a few times. The tickets were very expensive.

Kris was confused, “So Adam is in the Glambert Review?”

“Yeah, he is the fucking Glambert Review. Glambert is short for Glamorous Lambert. Adam is gonna pay to fix the estate or rather his friends will pay.”

Kris was shocked and wondered how Adam felt, “Is Adam happy?”

“How could he not be? Do you want to go to the show Friday night?”

“I don’t think we could get tickets.”

Neil laughed, “He’s my brother we don’t need tickets. Adam would love to see you.”

Kris doubted Adam would even remember him or care. Still, at least he could impress people saying he saw the Glambert Review.

+++

By the time Friday came around, Matt, Mike and Danny had decided they would go too. Neil said they weren’t invited but then Matt produced three tickets. They went together so that Matt would pay for the carriage. Matt insisted Neil take them backstage in return.

Kris was concerned and questioned Neil, “Will Adam get upset?”

Neil laughed, “Are you kidding? I am sure Adam can’t wait to show off to these guys.”

Kris wasn’t so sure after all he was an actor and people might adore him but they still thought he was below them. They arrived and he could feel the excitement in the air and listened to all the lords and ladies brag about seeing Glambert and having met him. One woman claimed she heard Glambert was the King’s favorite plaything while another argued he was the Queen’s.

They were making there way backstage but it was difficult and Neil was not having much luck. Neil was getting aggravated and yelling he was Adam’s brother. An older man came out and told Neil to wait that is brother was meeting with an important guest.

Danny and Mike looked at each other and rolled their eyes. Matt suggested they go mingle and come back after the show. A young girl with red hair came over, “Hi Neil.”

Neil smiled at the girl, “Hi Allison, can you please tell Adam I am here.”

Allison looked down, “I can’t he is in a private meeting with Simon Cowell.”

Kris was shocked since Simon Cowell was the most influential man in all Lisantia. He had more power than the king since he controlled all the trade routes and mercenaries. He heard he was abrupt and sadistic. Kris hoped Adam wasn’t involved with him. Simon had made most of his money early on in the slave trade and now he controlled all trade. Kris remembered the sweet, sensitive boy Adam was and how self conscious he had been around some of the wealthy families.

Neil was still chatting with Allison when the door to Adam’s dressing room opened. Kris could hear Adam laughing which was exactly the same as he remembered it. A beautiful face appeared in the open door. Dark hair and pale skin with vibrant blue eyes and full lips curved into a smirk was what Kris saw.

“Ali, can you get me some wine, Mr. Cowell seems to think he is going to pass out from thirst.” The guy looked over at Kris and Neil. “Hey Neil, I didn’t know you were coming tonight. Come back in about half hour or meet me after the show.”

Kris was just staring at the guy who turned to look at Kris and must have misread is shocked expression, “Don’t worry sweetie, after the show we can be introduced.” Adam smiled.

Kris spoke up, “I already know you-or did know you.”

Kris could barely recognize the Adam he knew in this beautiful raven haired beauty. Although his sparkly blue eyes were similar they were now outlined in black and fringed with equally black lashes. His freckles were covered and his lips were pinker.

Adam smiled, “How fun-recently? Sometimes I get forgetful or drunk.”

Neil pushed Adam, “It is Kris as in Kris and Daniel Allen.”

Adam looked thoughtful and then heard Simon Cowell yell, “What the fuck are you doing Glambert, crushing the grapes yourself? Get in here.”

“We’ll talk later. I’m coming, dear, I just want to make sure they pick a good wine. I know how high your standards are.”

Simon growled back, “Not high enough apparently.”

Allison came up with wine which Adam took and went back in the room. Neil and Kris went back to Matt’s booth.

Matt questioned them, “So did you chat with Glambert? I can’t believe that is Adam. He was never that good looking as a kid. Wasn’t he a redhead or a blonde? ”

Danny snorted, “He looks like a freak. Not quite a girl and not quite a boy. I heard some singers are castrated. Did they cut his balls off, Neil? Is that why he is so pretty?”

“Shut up, Danny.” Kris knew them tagging along was a bad idea. Still they couldn’t afford the carriage and a room if things went too late.

The show began and when Adam came out and sang it was amazing. He did sound like an angel with a powerful, beautiful voice that just filled theater. Kris had never seen anything like it and knew that all the fame Adam got was well deserved. At the end people were throwing flowers, women were crying and everyone was cheering. Even Danny and Mike were surprised by the audience’s reaction. They went backstage and saw Adam surrounded by a lot of rich women.

Kris saw Simon Cowell chatting away with some men, very influential no doubt. Adam came over by them. He still had all his stage make up on but was wearing a white open blouse with some tight dark pants.

Adam smiled at them all and spoke to Neil, “Sorry about blowing you off before the show but I couldn’t break away. So tell me again who your companions are.”

“They use to be our neighbors, Kris Allen, Matt Giraud, Danny Gokey and Mike Sarver,” Neil informed them.

Adam looked at all of them, “This would be a cool reunion-if we had liked each other. But let’s keep it real and not pretend. I do that all night on a stage.”

Kris was a little hurt but he knew Adam had suffered and he didn’t do that much to protect him. Kris looked at Adam and noticed Adam was staring at him.

Adam smiled, “You were OK, Allen, and the fact that you’re good looking makes you an exception to this banal group. Come talk to me while I gather my stuff.” Kris followed him apprehensively. People kept stopping Adam to congratulate him or molest him.

Kris was getting annoyed and couldn’t resist asking, “Isn’t all the groping annoying.”

Adam laughed, “Depends some of it feels pretty good. I don’t notice it that much when I am in costume because it comes with the territory. Does it bother you?”

Kris laughed, “I never get molested.”

Adam smiled wickedly, “Maybe it can be your lucky night.”

Kris felt weird and blurted out without thinking, “I like girls.” Adam didn’t miss a beat, “Well maybe we find a girl to molest you.” Simon Cowell came over and looked at Kris. He held out his hand, “I am Simon Cowell.”

Kris shook his hand, “Kris Allen. I used to be Adam’s neighbor when we were kids.”

Simon looked at Adam, “Is that when you lived I the stupid house I am paying a fortune to fix up?”

Adam looked insulted, “It is an estate not a house. Look, if you didn’t want to help I could have done it another way.”

Simon just looked at Adam annoyed, “I know you are good at getting things from people. Unfortunately, I am extremely possessive and since I am sure it would have involved you fucking someone else I didn’t have much choice.”

Adam rolled his eyes, “I do have other talents and you don’t own me.”

“True, you are good at teasing too. I may not own you but I think I am paying enough rent you exclusively.”

Adam smiled and ran his tongue over his lips wickedly, “I guess you do Simon, especially because fixing up an estate is a lot more involved than we thought. I hear my estate’s lands are overgrown and need to be cleared and planted.”

Simon groaned, “Can’t I buy you a working estate, instead?”

Adam ran his hand down the front of Simon’s body resting briefly over his crotch, “Too easy.”

Simon coughed and moved back, “I have to meet with some gentlemen on a deal but it will only take a couple hours. Why don’t you go get some dinner at Kay’s tavern and then grab a carriage to my house.”

Adam made a face, “Fine but first you are going to buy me and all my friends dinner and drinks while I pine away.” Adam fluttered his eyelashes.

Simon just shook his head and laughed, “How dramatic. Just don’t get too drunk.” Simon handed him a bag of coins before walking away.

Kris looked after Simon jealously. He didn’t know why he was mad and suddenly wanted to hit Adam. “You must be quite a tumble to have Simon Cowell buying you the world.”

Adam came close to Kris and whispered in his ear, “Oh honey, I am.” Adam ran his tongue in Kris’ ear.

Kris jumped back and Adam laughed. Kris tried to stay mad but Adam’s laugh was far too infectious and Kris found himself laughing.

Kris’ anger had dissipated, “Cowell is nicer than I thought he would be.”

Adam shrugged, “Depends which mood you catch. He is in a good mood tonight. Sometimes he can be a real bastard. He can also has a fairly short attention span and seems to like women too. He is more possessive than devoted.”

Kris, “You’re a couple?”

Kris wasn’t sure if Adam would be willing to discuss answer his questions but Kris was curious. Adam’s lifestyle was very different than country life. Plus, Kris had heard about some men liking other men but he never had seen it with his own eyes.

Adam smiled, “Not a couple, sweetie, lovers. I fuck him when he likes and he buys me lots of stuff. Simple.”

“What happens when he gets bored of you?”

Adam hesitated, “I’ll just trade down. Believe me, I have no shortage of offers.”

Kris really looked at Adam. Between his vibrant blue eyes, dark, strong brows, perfect nose and sensual mouth, Kris could see why women and men were fawning over him.

Adam had grabbed a bag, “let’s grab Neil and those jerks and go eat.”

Kris, “You are going to buy Danny Gokey and Michael Sarver dinner?”

Adam laughed, “No they are going to buy me dinner and I will use these coins on some clothes . Besides, how else can I learn about my estate and what needs to be done.”

Kris felt slighted, “You could ask me. I do help my Dad out and I am eventually going to run my estate.”

Adam nudged him and laughed, “Sweetie, I got much better things to talk to you about.” Adam looked him over with an extremely overdone lustful expression.

Kris just shook his head, “You have become very dramatic.”

Adam shrugged, “I’m a thespian, of course I am dramatic. But, I’m also very fond of cute men.”

~~~End Part 1~~~

fic, au

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