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Feeling that Way	By : KayleighSiobhan Category: Singers/Bands/Musicians > Journey Views: 5125 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: I do not know any of the members of Journey. This story is completely a work of fiction. There is no truth to it. I make NO money from this story.

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When Greg arrived at the hospital, he parked his car rather haphazardly. He jumped out and ran into the building. An older man had to step out of the way, and even though Greg apoligized , he heard the man mutter “ Damn hippie !!” He went to the emergency room reception area and told them what he was there for. A quick call back to the examining area and Greg was escorted back to see Adrian.

When he got in the room, Adrian’s eyes were closed. He called softly to him, and Adrian opened them and looked at Greg. His voice shook and he said, “ You came !” “Of course I came,” Greg said,” They called and said my name was in your pocket !” Tears ran out of his eyes, as he struggled to speak. “ I came to see you, I thought since you left your information, it was a sign you wanted to stay in touch !!! I took a late night flight, and I was out at your house at sunrise. My cab driver was supposed to wait but he didn’t and this guy offered me a ride back to my hotel. “He said… “ Adrian struggled to speak, “ he said he was your friend and that you talked about me all the time … He took me to a room and tied me to and chained me to a bed.” Greg didn’t see any point in telling Adrian, he hadn’t thought about him much since he met Steve, let alone talk about him. Greg couldn’t imagine that one quick slip had caused this to happen. But it had, and Adrian’s rape had to be connected to Steve’s attack. Greg held Adrian’s hand and stroked his hair, trying to bring some comfort to him. They sat quietly for a few moments before the nurse cam e in and said to Greg “ We want to take him to X-ray.” Greg looked down at his former lover and said “ I will be here when you get back. “ Greg went back out to waiting room, and sat down. He looked through his wallet and found Sheriff Rossi’s phone number. Rossi had given the number to him while Steve was still in the hospital, and told them that if they needed anything to please call. “ Anytime Greg, if there is anything I can do to help you, or if you or Steve think of anything that might help identify this guy.” Greg walked over to the payphone and dialed Rossi’s number.
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Back at the house, Steve held Greg’s shirt in his hands. He had pulled the long hairs out of it, and was just staring at it . He held the shirt up to his nose, it smelled like Greg’s aftershave, no strange cologne was noticeable. But Greg had definitely been in the company of someone else while he was in his nightclothes. He threw the shirt into the washer with the rest of the dirty clothes and slammed the lid. Starting the washer he heard a soft mew as Misty walked into the laundry room. He leaned over and picked up the cat, walking back in the living room. He sat down on the couch cuddling the grey kitty and trying not to cry.
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Sherriff Rossi was in his kitchen , putting the finishing touches on a pot of homemade pasta sauce. His wife of 28 years, Ilaria sat writing a letter at the kitchen table. He smiled over at her. She had put down her pen long enough to try and rearrange her thick dark hair that was always coming loose from the bun she kept it in. They had met in high school in late 40’s and it was love at first sight for both of them. Over 30 years later she still was just as beautiful to him as the day they met. Looking up she noticed him scrutinizing her, but before she could speak, the phone rang. He reluctantly turned off the flame and went to answer it. He recognized Greg’s voice and his first thought was something had happened to Steve. Greg quickly explained that an old friend of his was in the hospital and why. He didn’t go into details but he said “ I know this is connected to Steve’s rape. Adrian was in town to visit me, he was outside of my house, it is too much of a coincidence.” Sherriff Rossi said he would be at the hospital as soon as he could. He hung up the phone and said “ Honey do you mind if we postpone supper. I need to go to the hospital to see a crime victim.” He briefly told his wife what had happened. Ilaria looked sad but she said “ Go ahead dear, I will wait for you.” She knew how important the case involving the young musicians was to her husband. In some way, when ever he could help a young gay men in trouble, he felt like he was making amends for not being supportive of their son. Matthew had been gone for five years now, the pain for her had not lessened. When she heard about Steve’s rape, she felt such deep sorrow for his mother. She would have done anything to be able to hold her son and comfort him one more time. So whatever her husband could do to help another vunerable young man, she would support him 100%.
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Back at the house Steve had sat for quite a while stroking Misty’s fur till she fell asleep. He didn’t know what else to do, he needed to talk to Greg, but he was not even sure what hospital his lover was heading for. He put the cat back down on a pillow and decided to jus t keep busy for the rest of the evening. He and Greg had always been fairly good housekeepers, in fact Steve was a bit of a neat freak. However the house had been looking a bit neglected since he was kidnapped. He went to the closest and pulled out the vacuum and the dust rags and set himself to cleaning the living room. He wanted an outlet for all his anger and grief. He had the whole living room and dining room clean and sparkling before he actually looked at the clock. It was almost 9 PM and it was completely dark. He had not been alone at night since before he was abducted, hell for months befor e that. But whoever Greg was visiting in the hospital was more important then him. Was it the redhead that Greg had apparently been cuddling with at night while he was home in Seattle. Steve blinked back a few tears then quickly went to scrub the kitchen floor.
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Greg was grateful when Sherriff Rossi came into the ER waiting room. He stood up, shaking Rossi'S hand and thanking him for coming. The sherrif suggested that the two go down to the cafeteria to get a cup of coffee where they could talk. When they were seated at a table with coffee and a snack for both of them, Rossi stared very intently at the young man. “ Alright Greg, if you want me to help you, you have to be 100 % honest with me. Let’s start with who this young man is to you ?”
Greg sighed, “He is an old boyfriend, my first boyfriend. Meet him when I was in Santana, took him to Woodstock with me. Before that I always had women to date, and once I was in a band there was no end to horny chicks who wanted a rock singer as a notch on their bedpost. But there was always something missing. When I met Adrian I suddenly realized what that was. We were together for 5 years, we were each others first real love. But Adrian is really smart and he wants to be archeologist. He couldn’t go to college being drug around behind a rock band. When I left Santana, went home, worked at my parents restaurant, and he went to school. But eventually the family business went under, and I missed music. I wanted someone to go on tour with me and Adrian wanted to dig up mummies and ancient Roman architecture. So we split, I went back to California to start Journey, and dated a bit.”Greg smiled a bit thinking about his next statement’s events occured. “Then Herbie brought Steve to a rehearsal. “
“Ok, Greg ,” the sheriff gently prompted him “ How did Adrian wind up here in front of you and Steve’s house at sunrise ?” Greg looked uncomfortable and Rossi continued “ I am not judging you, I know things have been very tough for you. But you need to tell me the whole story. “
Greg was quiet a minute then he said “ It has been so confusing in my home, in my relationship with Steve. I didn’t know how to help Steve. If I touched him , would try to make to love to him I was afraid I would cause more physical and emotional damage. If I avoided being intimate I still hurt him. He thought I didn’t I want him any longer. I was in Seattle, to deal with a family issue, and I left Steve back here in San Francisco. My family would not be kind to him, he had barely gotten over his physical injuries. I thought it was best he remained at home, so Neal stayed with him. So anyway I ran into Adrian the second day I was home, we had lunch, I went home with home with him and I spent the night. The next morning I felt guilty, told him that what happened was a mistake, and the truth about me and Steve. I was even honest about the rape. But I felt so bad I left him my contact information. So I think he took it the wrong way. He must have followed me.”
Rossi asked, “Did he tell you anything about the attack ?” Greg shook his head “ Not much I had just gotten here, I only was able to spend a few minutes with him. He was at my house and he missed his cab back to the hotel. This guy picked him up, claimed he knew us, told Adrian I talked about him all the time. I do not talk about Adrian and I don’t know who would claim that. But he managed to trick him into getting into the car. “
“I assume Steve doesn’t know you slept with this guy in Seattle.” The sherrif continued.” No I just got home yesterday, and things were going really well. “ Greg looked a bit shy then said “ We finally “connected—consummated things. Was scared that was never going to happen. Then this afternoon, we got the call from here. Adrian doesn’t have anyone here, in fact he is estranged from his family at home. His parents are not accepting of him being gay. My phone number and name were apparently in his pocket.”
Sherriff Rossi said “ Alright I want you go back to Adrian’s room. Tell him goodnight and that you will see him tomorrow. Greg protested “I can’t leave him.”” Sherrif Rossi, “ You need to Greg, you need to go home to Steve and tell him the truth. I will stay with Adrian if he is willing for me too. “ The two men got rid of their trash and went back to the ER to check on Adrian’s progress.
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Steve was getting a splitting headache, he realized he had not eaten anything since breakfast. Before the call from the hospital the two had discussed going out for supper. Well obviously that was long forgotten. In fact Greg had not called all day, to check on Steve or anything. Steve had cleaned the bathroom and straightened the laundry room including changing Misty’s liter box, before he heard the phone ring. Steve dropped what he was doing and snatched the phone up. “ Greg” There was silence on the other end of the line for a minute then a soft deep laugh, “ Are you still looking for Greg ?” said a voice that Steve instantly recognized. “ I can’t wait to get my dick in you again, Steve, not to mention what I am going to do to your dick. Did that little infection you have clear up ?” Steve heard another chuckle before he dropped the phone into the receiver. He slid down the wall and sat on the floor. He didn’t cry he just sat silently, numb, and lost.
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By time Greg and the sheriff got back to the emergency area, Adrian was just being brought back. He was dozing but opened his eyes when Greg took his hand. “Hey,” he said gently. “ Adrian, I am Sheriff Rossi” the older man said from his position on the other side of the bed. Greg called me to see if I could help you. Adrian got upset immediately and said “ No cops. I don’t want to file a report.” Greg said “ Adrian, “ He is a friend” then realizing how that probably sounded to Adrian right now.” A real friend.” Greg looked over at the sheriff with graditude still obvious in his eyes. “ He found Steve, brought him home to us ! “ Sheriff Rossi said “ I am going to stay tonight, keep an eye on you if you want me to, cause Greg has to go home. “ Adrian seemed confused but he said” OK. “ Rossi said “ Alright, I will go call my wife and you two can say, Goodnight. “ He slipped quietly out of the room, to allow the men some privacy.
Greg looked at his ex and said softly “ Adrian I am sorry this happened. I will do anything I can to help you, because I know somehow this is connected to what happened with Steve. But I have to go home now. I have to tell Steve the truth about what happened, which I should have done to begin with. . I blame myself for this because it started because I did something wrong and you misinterpreted my actions. But that doesn’t change the fact that I love Steve and we belong together. Now I will be back to check on you tomorrow. Goodnight !” He reluctantly let go of Adrian’s hand, and left.
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After saying his good byes to the sheriff, thanking him for his continued care and kindness, Greg left Adrian in the man’s capable hands. He attempted to call Steve twice from a pay phone, realizing it was almost midnight. However there was no answer which really frightened Greg. He tried to convince himself that Steve had just fallen asleep. Greg, being sure that Steve’s rape and Adrian’s were connected, tried to not let him imagination run away from him. What if the rapist was watching close enough to know Greg was at the hospital and Steve was alone. After all there was a guard outside still at night, Steve would be safe. Despite that Greg race home as quick as he could without having an accident. At least he didn’t get pulled over for speeding.
The lights in the house were still on when he pulled up. He ran up and fumbling with his keys managed to get the door unlocked just as Steve threw it open. He sighed with relief and said “ Your safe !!” Why didn’t you answer the phone.” Steve looked at him, his hazel eyes ful l of hurt.” Who is he ? “ Greg sighed and started to explain “ He is in the hospital Steve, he doesn’t know anyone…. “ “No… who were you screwing around on me with… in Seattle ? “ “ Oh Steve , he reached for him. He was relieved he did not have to break the news. However Steve pulled away from him, “ I need to know what is going on Greg, before you went to Seattle you pushed me away. “ Steve , I didn’t know what to do …. “ Greg tried to explain but Steve didn’t let him. “ I found the red hairs in your dirty clothes.”
Greg was silent a minute then said “ It was Adrian. Steve cringed, he knew who Adrian was. When he and Greg were becoming romantically involved he had told Steve about Adrian. He was the first man Greg had even fallen for, his first love so to speak. Greg said, “ I regret it with all my heart, because now he is in the hospital because we slept together. I did something dumb and he misinterpreted it. Even though I told him you and I were in a serious relationship, he followed me to San Francisco. At the tears that were starting to well up and spill over from Steve’s eyes , Greg said “ I am so sorry Steve, I can’t even tell you how much I wish I could turn back the clock. Steve stared at Greg and asked “ Are you sorry you slept with him cause you hurt me or because it got him hurt ?? Greg said “ Both, because both of you got terribly hurt because of me.” “ Steve said “ You should care about me more, you said it was over a long time ago with him. I am going to take a shower and go to bed… in one of the guest rooms. Greg sighed ,” Steve that is not the answer !” Steve was putting down some extra food and water for the cat then said “ Goodnight Greg, I need to think, I don’t want you in bed with me tonight. “ He went up the steps and went into the bedroom. Steve gathered his robe and night clothes and went into the shower. When he came out Greg was standing by the bathroom door. “ I don’t want to talk anymore Greg !” Steve said, still teary eyed. Misty seemed to sense his distress and followed close by Steve. He started into the bedroom, and Greg said “ Steve, Adrian is in the hospital because he got raped. He came to the house this morning early. A guy came by and offered him a ride. He lied about being our friend to trick Adrian to get into the car. Adrian got taken in by it and wound up being raped and beaten by this man. He had to be your stalker, it had to be. It wasn’t just a coincidence. “ Steve looked at him “ Well guess what Greg, while you were holding Adrian’s hand, he called me here, he threatened he would be back.” Before Greg could say anything, Steve ushered the cat into the room and closed the door. Steve went and got into the bed, with the cat snuggled against him. He began to cry softly so he would not be heard. Greg decided not to push the issue and decided to eat and go to bed himself. He took a deep breath and went downstairs.
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