Big World, Small Roles
by Shirl
No one knows about them. To the rest of the world, John Taylor and Nick Rhodes are two out of the five pretty boys that make up the decade's hottest British band, Duran Duran. But there is more to them than that. They are more than bandmates. They are more than lifelong friends. They are much more, and only they know this. And they will tell no one.

The Tiger tour is their biggest one so far in their career. Night after night the band plays, as they tour all over the world, from continent to continent, and city to city. The tour is a whirlwind of music, wine, women, parties, luxury, publicity, fame, fortune, and excess. It's easy to get caught up and overwhelmed in such things and they do. All of them. A different woman every night. Chilled bottles of champagne backstage at every concert. Anything desired is only a motion away. Life is good, and the band knows it.

But back at the hotel it's different. Alone, behind closed doors, all fronts and public airs are stripped away to reveal true feelings and deep emotions. The secret between the two appears in the form of tender kisses, gentle touches, soft whispers, and loving caresses. John holds Nick in a warm embrace as they become one, their souls intermingling and intertwining with each other. The bass player gasps softly as the peak of the moment surrounds him and he feels the younger man hold him tighter as the shroud of ecstacy covers them both. It is a wonderful warm feeling that waxes and wanes and throbs like a heartbeat before gradually fading away.

All is silent now, save for their quiet breathing and..what's this? John holds his lover who quietly sobs in his arms. He is confused and a tad distressed. "What's wrong luv? Please don't cry..."

The reply is barely above a timid whisper. "This moment was so wonderfully special. We are special..." Nick looks up at John with weeping eyes. "But all the fame and touring..it's bigger than any of us. It's consuming. I love you so much. I never want to lose what we have." He falters, and then.. "Please don't forget about me.."

John rocks the small body in his arms very gently and he feels a tear of his own roll down his cheek. "I will never forget about you..about us. No matter what life brings. Life and fame can't take this away from us and it won't take me away from you. I love you Nick."

Nick holds John tighter as the taller man kisses the top of his head and continues to rock him. Gradually they both grow drowsy and soon they are asleep in each other's arms.

Each one is a safe haven to the other, masked from the rest of the world.

Fin.

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