The set went fantastically.

Vince introduced them as 'Motley Crew', everyone played their parts perfectly, and Tommy nailed the drumming, especially on Toast of the Town.

Nikki couldn't hold himself back from leaping on the drummer after they got backstage. Tommy laughed, pulling Nikki in for a tight hug as he buried his nose in Nikki's hair.

"That was so great!" The bassist laughed, dancing him and Tommy around the dimly lit room.

"You were amazing, Nik." Tommy grinned, twirling Nikki around him. "The crowd loved you."

"The crowd loved all of us." Mick grinned, entering the room. Nikki and Tommy broke apart, smiling widely at each other.

"That. Was. Amazing." Vince panted as he followed Mick in, a broad smile plastered to his lips.

"Indeed it was." A new voice sounded behind Vince, and the owner of the voice, a tall man wearing a business suit, walked in behind him. Vince hopped out of his way.

Nikki glanced up at the newcomer in confusion, cocking his head to the side.

"Who are you?"

"The name's Eric Simmons, I work for Elektra records," The man handed Vince a card. "I was out looking for fresh talent tonight, and you guys may just have what we're looking for, especially with that original song. If you can pump out more material like that, stuff that the kids love, then we're willing to offer you a record deal. Here's all the information, including my number." He handed Nikki a paper, who took it with trembling hands.

"T-thank you so much, we'll talk about this and get back to you, is that alright?" The bassist grinned awkwardly, dying to read the paper but forcing himself to keep eye contact with the smiling business man.

"That's fine. Take as much time as you need, you have plenty. Have a nice night, gentlemen, and make sure to think about my offer." He exited out a door behind them, leaving the boys to put together the events that had just occurred.

"Oh. My god, Tommy. Our first gig, and record companies already want us. This could be our break!" Nikki nearly squealed. Tommy put his arm around the bouncing smaller boy to try and calm him down.

"I can't believe it." Vince was beaming, still frozen in place.

"But we don't have a permanent drummer, guys." Mick groaned, narrowing his eyes as his gears turned.

"Oh, right.." Vince sounded dejected. He sat down on a large amp. "Sucks that you have a job, Tommy. You're a much better drummer than Mark."

"Mark? Oh, Jack. Well, thanks. I feel terribly that I'm just a fill-in...but don't turn him down yet, I might be able to do both.." Tommy sighed, chewing lightly on his bottom lip as he thought. "I still have a few years of college left after this school year before I'm really tied down, so.. I guess it could work out."

Nikki was still clutching onto the paper, finally looking down to skim over what was printed on it.

"Well, it says here that the deal is open for us until the end of the year, so we do have time to figure all this out." The bassist murmured, gently folding up the paper and pocketing it.

"Yeah, I really hope this all works out. Anyway, I oughta be gettin' home. I'll see you guys on Monday. G'night." Mick retreated from the meeting, exiting out the back door. The roar of his motorcycle could be heard a minute later as he tore off into the night.

"I should be getting home, too. Have a good rest of your night, guys, and thanks again, Tommy." Vince left as well, leaving Nikki and Tommy alone in the darkness. Tommy turned to Nikki, pulling him in for a hug.

"You were amazing, baby. Even if I can't do the band, I know you'll find another drummer. Someone even better than me, and you'll make it. You'll be rockstars, all of you." Tommy tried to reassure his boyfriend, but it just made Nikki's eyes water.

"I want to do this with you, Tommy. What we felt tonight on stage.. it was unlike anything I'd ever felt before. It was magic...it was chemistry! We never had that with Jack. Mark. Whatever.. do you know what I mean? You're supposed to be in this band, Tommy. I can feel it." Nikki whimpered, burying his face in Tommy's chest. His lover held him close, stroking his hair.

"It just may not work out, sweetheart. But we'll see. Keep your hopes up high, and I'll do my best." Tommy whispered, pressing a kiss to Nikki's head.

"Can we go home now?" Nikki sounded almost childish, glancing up at his lover with huge green eyes that glimmered in the soft lighting around them.

"Your place or mine?" The drummer murmured, feeling Nikki plant a kiss on his neck.

"Yours, please. My parents figured I'd be going home with you, anyway."

"Alright. You walked here?"

"Yeah." Nikki realized how tired he really was after he let go of Tommy, his adrenaline finally starting to die down.

Tommy opened the car door for him and he plopped inside, closing the door before leaning his head against the headrest and closing his eyes.

"Sleepy?" Tommy laughed softly, closing his door and starting the car.

"Yeah. I can't wait to get home."

Little things, like the way Nikki referred to his apartment as 'home', made Tommy smile so hard he couldn't tear the expression off his face if he tried. He was sure every day he was in love with the man, but every day he was convinced he was falling more and more.

"Nik?"

A soft snore answered, and Tommy glanced over, seeing his boyfriend passed out in the seat. He laughed softly to himself, driving the rest of the way to his apartment building.

Once they arrived, he parked the car and hopped out. He gently scooped Nikki up, carrying him up all the stairs and into his room. Tommy was exhausted by the time he placed his lover on the bed, but he laughed and snuggled up beside him. Nikki yawned, sitting up and stretching. Tommy watched with loving eyes as Nikki stripped down to his boxers, placing the paper on his boyfriend's bedside table. Tommy followed suit, yawning. Their clothes lay in a heap on the floor as they cuddled up to each other, Tommy gently holding Nikki to his chest.

"Thank you so much for tonight.. you were amazing. I love you." Nikki yawned before passing out on Tommy's chest. His boyfriend chuckled softly, murmuring his reply and kissing Nikki's head before closing his eyes and allowing himself to sleep, knowing Nikki was safe in his arms.