Chapter 16

Emmie looked cautiously around the bus’s interior, it was small, very small. How did five guys live like this?  She peeked into the bunk Richie said was his, the one they’d be sharing.  She smiled, she did like the idea of being snuggled in such close quarters with him. Nice and cozy. Her things and Gia’s were stashed under the bus in the luggage compartments. She’d brought only her airline carry-on bag onto the actual bus with her since Richie said they’d only spend one night sleeping on the bus, tonight then check into a hotel in the morning when they arrived.  She made her way back up to the front lounge where Gia, Jon and Richie were sitting. She was glad it was only the four of them and the bus driver, the  other guys had traveled on ahead to enjoy their two days off while Jon and Richie had chased after them. It was gonna take her some time to get used to this way of living that’s for sure.

She sat beside Richie and leaned her head on his shoulder as she kicked off her shoes and curled her legs under her. She smiled her thanks when he handed her a can of coke.


Gia followed Em onto the bus , she had heard about what these buses had looked like but never thought she would actually get the chance to step on to one much less sleep on one. After all bus travel was beneath them according to Aunt Regina. Jon gave a her a quick tour , considering they had to hit the road according to Paul their bus driver. Gia glanced over the sleeping compartments , awfully small but very snuggly  then wondered  if they had planned on any hanky panky , would there be room enough , chuckling to herself Stop it Gia for fuck’s sake you act like you can’t go a day without sex when you’re around him . Next came the bathroom , which they had been told about the rules , only pissing  can be done on the bus causing Gia to chuckle . Then last was the back of the bus and if she didn’t know better , Jon had a naughty twinkle to his eye when he showed her . It had a L-shape couch, a tv located above the couch speakers to the side , Damn good place for entertaining , a grin spread over her face when she suddenly realized what the naughty twinkle was about.

With the tour over , he led her back to the front lounge , motioned for her to sit while he grabbed two frosty beers out of the fridge and joined her. This was definitely going to be interesting she thought to herself, as she took a sip of her beer.

After some time of silence Emmie finally spoke. “So, 3 more guys? And they won’t mind us being here crowding in?”


Richie slung his arm around her then chuckled “ Na , they will love it watch out for Alec though “ he warned

Gia of course being of the curious nature asked “Why? “

“Al loves women, every-ones women.” Jon laughed.

‘“Oh, and the other’s what do they like “ Gia asked again , taking another swig of her beer , then snuggled closer to Jon , her head on his arm .

Jon thought for a moment then laughed “well, about the same.” He couldn’t help but laugh even more when Richie grinned and agreed with him.

“That really tells us a lot “ Gia teased “ So tell us about the road ? What can we expect ? and be honest “

Richie nearly choked on his beer , shooting Jon a should we or shouldn’t we warn them look .


‘A’right Kidd,  Well ladies where to begin , lets see first its travelling to the show , checkin’ in then we have either fuck off time or we have interviews, photo shoots, then soundcheck then dinner , then the show which is about 2 to 3 hrs long then its party time , we meet the ‘fans’ and the majority of them are diehards , but we do have quite the groupie following , after that we go back to the hotel and get fucked up and fucked or crash depending how tired we are “ Richie rambled on his rockstar persona taking over for a moment .

Emmie merely blinked as she tried to digest his words. She stuttered “fu--Fucked up or... or fucked?” The profanity felt strange on her tongue. She’d never heard him speak so bluntly.

Gia mearly snickered “ Sounds like a night down on the strip-- oh so I heard anyway “

Richie grinned “Sorry darlin’ loads of profanity on a tour , especially from asshole over there “ he pointed to Jon.

“Look who’s talking !” Jon countered.

‘Damn Em, don’tcha just feel the love here “ Gia laughed , as intertwined her arm with his

“ See told ya , The Kidd over there its fuck this fuck that , seems to be his favorite word lately “ Richie flashed a teasing grin towards Gia “I wonder why  “

Emmie sat wide eyed as a doe caught in headlights as the banter continued.

Jon rolled his eyes, “Lately? hell man it’s been my word of choice since I was like, nine. Aint much changed in years, where you been?”

“Do you kiss your Ma with that mouth ? “ RIchie continued to taunt or thats right you kiss Gia with that mouth .

Gia rolled her eyes “OK who turned your crank today ? “

“Jon simply laughed “That’s just Richie... Hey Em... I want you to meet the REAL Richie Sambora....” he looked at Gia and whispered “Poor thing...”

Emmie gave a quiet smile but said nothing. He’d said ‘wild’ and she was finding out he meant it! But still, everything he’d said had been said with a smiling, joking demeanor, absolutely no malice in his tone,  so he really didn’t seem all that different from the Richie she’d come to know in Jamaica.

Gia laughed all the while wondering if Em could really handle the wild side these boys seem to suddenly possessed in a matter of mere moments it seemed. “So when do I get to meet the REAL’ Jon “ she asked.

“You already have babe, “ he laid a hand reassuringly on her leg then grinned mischievously “But you will get to meet my evil alter ego tomorrow night around 9pm.” he winked.



Richie let out a hearty chuckle “ Darlin just you wait , girls are lined up around the block for Kidd here , most half naked too , flashing their tits  and some have been known to flash their southern regions too . ‘ He paused seeing Em’s shocked expression  , then placed his hand over hers, “It's all for show , you girls are who we will go back to the hotel too “

Emmie blinked a few times, “For show...I’m sure it is.”

Jon mumbled to Gia “He’s just diggin himself deeper and deeper aint he?”

“ I do believe he is “ Gia giggled  “Is your evil alter ego this bad ?? “

“Afraid so babe.” he answered honestly.

Richie sobered up “OH baby I didn’t mean -- Hell  I well shit you wanted to know what goes on and well “

Richie’s apology caused Gia to laugh even harder “ He always so -- whats the word “ she leaned in “pussy-whipped?? “

Jon chuckled “No, not at all, that’s why this is so damn funny.”

Emmie chewed her bottom lip a bit and couldn’t help but chuckle just slightly. She looked at Gia, “Toto, I don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore.”

A small chuckle escaped Gia’s lips “No Dorothy I don’t believe we are , and for that I am so happy “  she leaned in those lips enticing her begging her closer , closer til she captured his “ I wanna rock and roll all night and party every day “

Richie leaned in , a mere hair’s breath to Em’s lips “Welcome to the Crazy world called Rock and Roll darlin’