CHAPTER I
September 1st. 1987
The "Monsters of Rock" tour was over, and Kristen couldn't have been happier. Her dream to live with James was finally about to come true. He'd been so busy in the last two months that she had barely seen him. The hefty task of detailing the living arrangements had been left entirely up to her. Through the days he was away, Kristen spent any free time conditioning the little house she picked out for them, with the hope he would like it. All he really mandated was a spare room for private rehearsal and recording. Much work still had to be done, but at least she had prepared the bedroom, bathroom and kitchen, just to give him a happy welcome in their new home. They talked on the phone the night before; he would be coming straight from the airport. She just hoped he would be in a fine mood. Long trips could turn him so grumpy sometimes, and she really wanted this first day in their home to be a happy memory. She slipped into his favorite dress, and began cooking a fine homey meal to welcome him back.
Flying from Berlin had been a nuisance. After his many trips, James still hadn't learned to sleep on a plane, not even when feeling exhausted or hung over, which he was. His head pounded all the way, and his unsteady stomach barely survived the heavy turbulence they met on the way back.
Fuck
, he really hated flying! Before leaving the airport, James talked the reluctant guys into having a couple drinks at the bar. Hopefully that would lighten his mood before he met up with Kristen.
An hour later, James double-checked the address in the paper, before stepping outside the cab onto Talbot Avenue. He stood outside a modest, one-floor house with a gable roof. The light was on and adrenaline rush ran throughout his body. [i]Kristen, baby.[/i] He walked carrying his suitcase and guitar and was about to ring the bell, but hesitated and reached for the doorknob instead. Finding it unlocked, he casually stepped inside. All of a sudden, he felt a warmth, including the irresistible aroma of food cooking. Then, through the large empty room, he found the image of his girl bending over an oven in the open kitchen, wearing her pretty blue floral dress. Her body was silhouetted by the light fabric, falling down, caressing her curvy legs. The complete sexy housewife image made him feel already at ease, not to mention aroused.
"Hoooney, I'm hooome!" he sang powerfully, with a wide smile, watching her jump in surprise.
"Oh, shit!" she yelled out, smiling back, while he chuckled, enjoying his little prank.
She watched him standing in the empty living room, messy hair, long sideburns, wearing his ragged jeans, blue flannel shirt, and leather jacket. He left his suitcase and guitar in the middle of the floor and rushed towards her. "You're finally here!" she said, almost in disbelief, and met him halfway. They stopped within inches. For some reason, their first minutes together always felt awkward after a long separation, much like they were strangers once again. They stood in silence, considering each other, just to jump into a firm hug. Neither noticed how slowly they drew close, eventually melting together in a shy, tender kiss. After that first one, came another and another, their heartbeats were sent racing, beneath their heaving chests. His hungry tongue seared her mouth passionately, and the touch of their bodies shot shivers along her spine. With their eyes still closed, he broke the kiss and ran his wet lips all the way up her neck, stopping at her earlobe, making her knees weak. He paused to whisper in her ear, "Did you miss me, baby?"
"You have no idea," she voiced softly, shivering all over. When her eyes opened, they focused on his hungry and demanding stare, which she met with the same intensity. She ran her fingers through his blond beautiful hair, and he moved his desperate hands down her back. He was happy she remembered how mad that stupid little dress drove him.
Quickly, she was swept up in his arms, and he was off, searching for the bedroom. As he walked through the first doorway on the left, James realized the room was for storage; a broom and some boxes and were lying in the dark. He kicked in a partially opened door, a few steps down the hall. Inside was another empty room. [i]Damn it![/i] He growled with little exasperation, and she couldn't help giggling a little, before taking her arm from his neck and signaling a door at the other end of the hall. Taking firm steps, James walked to the dimly lit room, and after roughly tossing his captive on the bed, he got rid of his jacket and fell on top of her, biting her lip. His lust took over, and his hands ran under her dress, from the back of her knees... to her butt... and further to the bottom of her shoulder blades. Unclasping Kristen's bra fueled her longing, and it continued as he cupped her breasts in his hands and gently twisted her aroused nipples. She felt a surge, as he slowly moved a hand from her breast, caressed all the way to her hips, got hold of her little panties, and tugged them off. He even tickled the sole of her feet, making her tremble.
Full of passion, she used all her might to roll over and on top of him. She tore off her dress and bra, herself, and then began to slowly unbutton his blue flannel shirt. He laid back, his messy hair spilled on the bed, his blue eyes scanning her intensely, while he played with her breasts. When his torso was exposed, she bent over to leave a trail of wet kisses from his neck to his belly button, all the while unbuttoning his pants. Moving violently, James gripped her wrists and forced her down, their naked torsos touching for the first time. He rammed his tongue into her mouth in an erotic kiss, growling into her throat, taking her breath away. Leaving her all smitten on the bed he got up to get rid of his clothes, as she watched him lying on her back, desire burning in her eyes. "Oh, God!" she whispered with anticipation.