Beat to Their Heart (7 page)

“Okay, buddy.” She grabbed the small music cube she had for when she wanted to clean without headphones in. Plugging in her iPod, she hit play. It happened to be a song by Joey’s band. The beat made her start to dance.

“Dance, Mommy, dance with me. Come on, Mommy.” Milo grabbed her hand, giggling, and together they danced in the kitchen to some good old rock-n-roll.

*****

Looking around the room he waited to see what would happen next. He was positive no blood would be shed, but that was about it. Marty looked pissed as hell, claiming they couldn’t fire him, that he had their contract. But the thing he didn’t expect is it only took three of the four members to fire him. Then he did the whole yelling and screaming thing about how he was going to sue and they would never be anything more than a one hit wonder without him. The whole time he just sat there. He didn’t give a shit about them. He was just as bad as the men he grew up with in the streets. Acting like they cared when they wanted something in return, but when shit hit the fan, it was always your fault. Their lawyer had security take him out of the building before all three signed Scarlett as their new manager. They still needed Booker's signature, but after what Marty did to him, he didn’t think it would be an issue.

“So, gentlemen, this is going to be good for all of us. I have big plans for the band. But we need some new material. I want to do a tour, but not long like Marty did. Those things just kill an artist and it doesn’t sell like it should. So you have about a month before I want you in the studio laying down some tracks.” Joey was starting to see she would be good for them.

“Booker is going to be an issue though.” That was an unexpected statement.

“He stays.” Joey wasn’t going to budge on that.

“Oh God no, I didn’t mean he’s leaving the band, I mean he is going to be a problem with the writing because he needs to detox. I have already talked to a few facilities and we can get him in. If he doesn’t do it willingly, I will need your help. Yes, the hard rock image is good to put out, but not to live it. I need you all to be in your best shape. So play a part of a hardass, but this is a business, gentlemen.”

“He’ll go, even if we tie his ass up and drag him there ourselves.” Mickey looked at her and then the rest of them. He had to agree, it seemed that Scarlett had her head on straight and would make them into something great.

“Works for me. You know this is going to be all over the press within a matter of hours, and if it hits the major social networks, which I’m sure it is already there. Twitter is blowing up. Be prepared for backlash and I don’t trust Marty. He will cause trouble for you all. Make sure you keep your skeletons in the closet, but if they come out, be prepared to deal with them. I don’t need you all breaking down or getting drunk over it. We don’t need any more negative publicity.”

The meeting went on for another hour as Scarlett, Mickey, and Hunter outlined a new way to promote the band, and what type of music was hitting large right now. He was excited she stayed away from anything pop, or teenybopper as he called it. By the time they all left the office it was decided they'd go out to dinner. He wasn’t all that hungry, but agreed upon it since it was to celebrate the new deal they all just signed. It was a good feeling, but he really didn’t want to be around all the people staring at him. It was unnerving. He was used to being in the back behind the drums, not in center stage taking pictures with fans. After signing various things they sat down to eat. The place was nice, but he would have been fine with just a burger and fries, but a steak sounded good. As they ate their meal he kept checking his phone. He sent a few texts to Sky asking when she started her shift and if she was having a good day. Her short responses made him think she must have been busy with her son. A child like that demanded a lot of attention.

That simple thought made him wonder if maybe this was a bad idea. He liked kids, always wanted some, but a child with special needs was in a whole different ballpark. But even as he thought about it, it didn’t make him want Skylar any less. Maybe he just needed to sleep with her and get her out of his system. Food came and left without an issue between any of them. Hunter and Mickey wanted to see Booker, and he did too. He didn’t want to tell the guys he was going to sneak down to see Sky. Well if he could with her working. He thought of a plan that might help get him to see her without looking like a stalker.

*****

An hour later he and ten large pizzas in his hand used the front entrance and was happy to see no reporters were hanging about at this time. The story had already broke about new management for Chasing Tail. Shockingly, Mickey thought it was a nice idea to provide dinner for the ER staff that helped Booker. The three of them walked to the front desk where a woman with short black hair looked up at him.

“Hi, ma’am’. I’m Joey Hart, this is Mickey and Hunter. We wanted to bring the staff some dinner tonight since they took such good care of our brother last night. Do you think we can set this down somewhere?” The woman looked up at him with big blinking eyes before nodding, hitting a button making a set of doors open to the back of the ER. She provided instructions to go to the back nurse’s station and they could tell him what to do.

As they walked he was happy to see the ER wasn't that crazy, but then again, he didn’t know what it would look like if it was. A few nurses stood there and whispers were heard. Mickey walked in front of him telling the staff about the pizzas. They directed them to the break room and he did his best to see if he could see Sky.

He decided to take a chance. “Do you know if Skylar is in yet?” He saw Mickey roll his eyes, and Hunter chuckle. So they did know his plan.

“Oh, Sky, she is with a patient. I can see if she is free. Do you want to wait here for her?”

“If that’s okay?”

“Sure, give me a minute.” The woman left and Mickey and Hunter used that time to go check on Booker before wishing him good luck.

“Joey, what are you doing here?” Sky was standing at the door wearing some pink scrubs. She looked so cute in them. His instincts took over and he stalked her, his need driven by something deeper. Her big brown eyes went wide. “Joey, I’m at work.” She backed away from him until she was against a wall.

“I missed you and wanted to see you. Damn, woman, you get sexier every minute.”

“Joey, please,” she whispered.

“Please what, baby?” Keeping his eyes on her, she licked her lip as if trying to say something. “I need you, Sky. I need you so damn bad I ache.” He pushed his growing erection into her. Her gasp was all it took and he claimed her mouth, feeding his desire for her. She was his, he wasn’t taking no for an answer, and it was time for him to make her realize it. Here and now.

Chapter Eight

Sky didn’t know what to say or do. Her body was on fire, that is what Joey did to her. He made her forget anything and everyone around her. So many people today told her he wasn’t good for her, he was all about the sex and drugs. He had money, and fame, why would he be interested in her. Hell, she even asked herself the same question, but then, he walked in and looked at her. The simple look of his eyes as they pinned her steady in place made her panties wet and her body ache for him. But here she was kissing him, hard in the break room while she was working. His strong arms lifted her up allowing her to lift her legs and wrap around his firm body. God, he was huge. The remembrance of the first night she met him still lingered, but he seemed to have put on more muscle. Holding him around his neck she gave herself into the kiss, shamelessly rubbing herself on the bulge in his jeans, trying to gain some sort of friction to set her off.

“Sky, what you do to me, the way you woke me up and make me feel. I don’t know if it’s real, or if I just need to fuck you out of my system, but I can’t stop thinking about you. You’re under my skin.” He licked her neck biting just hard enough to have a hint of pain, but not break the skin. She had never been so turned on in her life. Every sexual partner she had been with was sweet sex in the bed with the lights off. This, what they were starting, was purely dirty and wrong, and she craved it. Every ounce of it called to her.

“We can’t, not in here. Joey, people can walk in.”

“Fuck, your right, but I need you so bad, baby.” He pushed into her again and that was the last straw. She knew a place that wasn’t used because it was under construction.

“I know a place.” The words slipped out and just liked that she was on her own two legs pulling Joey with her to the secluded area of the hospital. She found the small office and pushed open the door walking in. Before she could turn and shut the door, Joey had already done it and turned the lock.

“You’re full of surprises aren’t you, Sky.” Once again he stalked her like a predator stalking his prey. Her body hummed with anticipation.

“I can’t believe I’m doing this, I never do this, I don’t know if I should now.” She was trying to find a viable excuse, but nothing seemed right.

“Oh no, baby, this is happening, and it’s happening now.” Just like that he grabbed her, setting her ass on the table, devouring her mouth with his. His hands went to the hem of her shirt and lifted it up freeing her. She really wished she had put on a nice lace bra or something other than a sports bra, but with work it was best not to bounce around too much. That didn’t seem to stop him at all as he lifted it up, but the damn thing got stuck on her. She couldn’t help but laugh. It seemed to ease some of the growing tension. Both of them seemed to be wound so tight and a simple sports bra getting stuck made then both calm down a little. Raising her arms she worked on freeing herself, and this seemed to be the time Joey took one of her nipples into his mouth.
Oh shit.
She almost came just from his mouth on her. She forgot how sensitive her nipples were. After having Milo, they stayed that way. Once freed, she ran her hands into his hair holding him to her. He didn’t disappoint when he switched sides. While using his free hand he played with the breast he just finished sucking.

Joey released her tit with a pop and looked down at her. Damn her tits were perfect. Large and full with nipples he couldn’t get enough of. But he needed more. Reaching behind him he pulled his shirt up and off before claiming her lips again. Skin to skin he felt her hardened nipples press into his chest. Sweet whimpers and moans came from her and that’s what he needed. Pulling her down off the table he flipped her over, making her bend over with her ass out before tugging her pants down. Reaching into his back pocket he found his wallet and fished out a condom. Undoing his belt and jeans before letting them fall enough to free his cock. Ripping the foil packet open, he then slid the condom down his length.

Wanting to make sure she was ready for him, he ran his fingers through her folds and found her wet and wanting. Pushing a single finger in her, he pushed in and out, getting her used to it while he started to stroke his cock. Sky started to push back against him and it was the signal he needed. Lining his cock up to her entrance he started to push in. She was tight with her legs still bound by her pants at her ankles. Pulling out some he grabbed her hips and slammed into her, pushing her forward until he was seated balls deep inside her.
Damn, she was tight
. Not giving her a moment, he started to move. Swirling his hips then pulling out and slamming in again. Over and over he did this and her moans and whimpers drove his ego to new heights. He needed her. This time instead of going slow, he moved with purpose.

“Yes, oh God, yes. Harder, I need it harder, Joey.” Her words hit his ears and he lifted her so her back was against his front. Pulling her up, he moved his hips in quick movements while sliding one hand down to her clit.

“That’s right, baby, feel me. Feel me take you deep and hard. You’re mine, Sky. No one else. Mine,” growling the last statement as he gave her all he had. Primal need overtook him and pinching her clit while he bit her neck again sent her flying as she called out his name, making him empty his seed inside the condom inside her.

The room smelled like sweat and sex. Pulling out of her slowly, she winced and he wondered if he was too rough with her. He normally didn’t care about his sexual partners, but something about Sky made him wonder if he should have been soft with her.

“Did I hurt you?” Turning her, he searched her eyes, but he couldn’t miss the huge smile and dreamy eyed look on her face.

“Did you hurt me? Umm, no, but I have rubber legs. Don’t know if I can walk for a minute,” she laughed, looking at him.

“You are simply amazing, you know that?” He couldn’t help but kiss her again, this time nice and slow. Savoring her. Stepping away he found a box of tissues and removed the condom before throwing it away. Zipping up his pants he looked around for his skirt. Sky was already putting her clothes back in place. He really wished she didn’t have to. He had seen her a few times, but nothing compared to seeing her naked. Pale alabaster skin covered amazing curves. She wasn’t stick thin, like the women he went for in the past, or the many groupies he had seen. She was real. Once the both of them were righted and looked normal, he took her hand before unlocking the door.

“I want to take you out.”

“Out, like a date?” Was that what he wanted. Yes, that is what he wanted. After only having her once, he wanted her again. It seemed that fucking her out of his system wasn’t going to work. She was so much more.

“Yes, a date. What do you say? Do you have a night off, or day off, or something with your schedule?”

“Oh, Joey, I don’t know. My days off I’m with Milo. I don’t date.”

“Don’t date, huh. Okay, how about a compromise. We can go out the three of us. Is there a place Milo likes that we all can go.”

“You want to meet my son?” Skylar was lost at his statement. She just had her mind blown having sex with Joey, and now he wanted to take her and Milo out. Every other guy who had asked her out, hadn't wanted to meet him. If anything they avoided him.

“I would like to, if it’s okay with you. Would Milo be okay with it?”