Adam Blue is destined to be a rockstar. As lead singer of Viral Blue, he knows it's just a matter of time before he's on his way to fame and fortune. If he can just get a studio to sign his band and get his songs on the radio, he knows he'll make it big. When they land a spot onstage at a popular nightclub downtown, Adam hopes to get noticed. But he doesn't expect to meet sexy Paulo Raucci, owner of Raucci Entertainment, a local studio looking for fresh talent. Paul likes Adam's sound and, more importantly, likes Adam, as well. But when Paul brings the band into the studio, his partner Lewis isn't quite as taken with Adam's rockstar attitude. Lewis doesn't want to sign the band until Adam proves he's willing to work. Unfortunately, the band takes second priority to Adam's growing interest Paul ... an interest that has nothing to do with his musical career. The stress of recording their first studio album threatens to tear the band apart, and Adam's ego further drives a wedge between the members of Viral Blue. Paul does his best to keep the band together, but ultimately it's Adam's call. Adam wants it all -- his band, his first record, and his new lover. Now that his dreams are finally within reach, what does he have to do to make them come true?

Rockstar

At 10:30 Mike announces, “He’s late.”


“No, you think?” Adam is more worried about Paul than Trace at the moment, because he didn’t like all those questions Mike was asking and he wants to kiss and hold Paul if only to reassure himself neither of them is being used. The minute he sees Paul again, he’ll know it isn’t just about the studio—it’s about them, only them,and the rest of the world can go to hell for all he cares. All Paul did was run home to shower and change, same as Adam. So what the fuck is taking him so long?


If he doesn’t come back, we have to work with Lewis today. No, thank you.


Adam looks at his watch. “Give them a few more minutes.” By twenty after, he’ll call. Paul first, then Trace. He imagines what he’ll say to each of them. Paul, baby, where are you? Trace, get your ass over here now.That should work.


Chapter 49