Author: SavageWords
Title: I'll Be Your Everything
Rating: M
Fandom: WWE~Randy Orton
Disclaimer: This story is written in kayfabe. I don't own Randy Orton or any WWE Employee. Those belong to WWE. I am taking liberties with the details of Randy's life so that it may fit the story. Any original characters are of my own imagination.
Summary: Randy Orton and Lilly Carmichael have been best friends since childhood. They became inseparable through their lives. But they are no longer children. Now Randy is dealing with the aftermath from his divorce from his ex wife Sam and he is a WWE Superstar, while Lilly is still back home in St. Louis working as a day care teacher. Whenever they need each other for anything, the other never fails to do anything they can to help. Lilly is counting on that this time. While Randy achieved his dream, Lilly still yearns for hers. But she is hopeful that Randy can help her. After all it's not every day you ask your best friend to help you have a baby.
Pairing: Randy Orton and Lilly Carmichael
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Chapter One
Randy walked into his house and shut the door behind him. He dropped his bags on the floor of the living room and sighed as he looked around. It was quiet; almost too quiet. It still felt weird to come home to an empty house after being on the road for so long. His divorce had been final for six months now but the pain in his chest made it feel as if it the papers were just signed yesterday. He sighed again as he walked into the kitchen and headed for the fridge.
He opened and grabbed a bottle of water. He opened and took a huge drink as he headed back into the living room. He saw that the red light blinking on his answering machine. He didn't feel like checking it now. He knew that more than likely it was probably just his mother calling to check up on him, yet again. He loved her, but sometimes she worried about him entirely too much.
He would check the answering machine after his nap and before he left for the arena before tonight's taping of Smackdown from St. Louis. As he headed upstairs he began to think. If there was an upside to this it was that he and Sam divorced amicably. She told him that she couldn't be married to someone that was never here. She would always love him but she needed someone who would be there for her. She still wanted to be his "friend". She could have saved us both the trouble since she knew what I was when she met me, he thought bitterly to himself.
Entering his bedroom, he quickly began to tear off his clothes, leaving a trail to his bed. He was tired after a long day of travel. He had spent the last two weeks on the road and he was looking forward to his own soft bed. After tonight's show in his hometown he had four days off and then he had a house show in Nashville. Funny how he seemed to be finding a way to spend more and more time on the road these days. Once he was naked as the day he was born, he pulled back the covers and slid between them.
Lying there in the bed, Randy put his colored arms behind his head. The quiet and stillness of the house almost grated on his nerves. After all that he accomplished in the ring, who knew that he would end up alone out of it? Rolling over, he hugged his pillow and willed sleep to come.
Randy groaned as he blinked while the sun filtered through the blinds. He rubbed his eyes with the back of his hand as he rolled over onto his back. That's when he heard the soft giggle. His eyes snapped open as his head whipped around. When he saw the woman lying next to him in the bed, his eyes opened wide. Then a huge smile appeared on his face. "Lilly?"
The woman lying next to him had soft blonde hair that lay in soft waves over her shoulders. She had delicate features with soft full lips and expressive blue eyes framed with long dark lashes. She wore a pair of worn jeans that hung around a pair of curvaceous hips and a white tank that stretched over her full breasts.
Lilly Carmichael was his best friend in the whole world and had been since he had been ten years old. She had moved from Tennessee with her Grams to Missouri when she was eight. Lilly's parents had died when she was four in a hit and run. Her Grams had raised her ever since. It didn't take long for her and Randy to become friends upon moving to her new home. Nor did it take long for the Orton family to practically adopt her either. Elaine and Bob Orton had treated Lilly like one of their own. When her Grams died in the senior year of high school, Elaine insisted that Lilly live with them so she could get her high school diploma.
"I was wondering when you were going to wake up." Lilly laughed softly as her baby blue eyes twinkled with amusement.
He growled playfully as his powerful tattooed arms wrapped around her as he pulled her close for a huge bear hug. Rocking her in his arms, he hugged her tight against his chest. "How in the hell did you get in here?" Randy asked her as he ran his hands up and down her back, still hugging her.
"I remembered where the hide-a-key was." Lilly wrapped her arms around his body as she hugged him back. "You weren't answering your cell so I drove by and your Hummer was in the driveway. So I let myself in. I hope that's ok?" She chewed on her lower lip.
"Of course baby. You know you're always welcome here." Randy hugged her again. "It's good to be home." His voice was hoarse from sleep.
"You were gone for awhile." Lilly nuzzled against his neck as she settled to lay her head on his chest. "But you were amazing on Smackdown last week. That RKO was brutal." She said with total pride in her voice.
He chuckled as he hugged her close to his body. The one thing about Lilly was her dual persona. One hand she could be a total tomboy and hang with the boys. Yet on the flipside no one could mistake her for the Lady she was. She was going to make someone a good wife someday. At the thought of the word wife, there was a painful tightening in his chest.
Lilly could feel the change in her best friend. Without looking up, she put her hand on his broad muscular chest. "So how are you doing?" There was a hint of worry in her voice.
"I'm fine, Lilly Rose." Randy kissed the top of her head as he used both her first and middle names.
"You know I'm more opt to believe you if I knew you were actually telling me the truth." Lilly turned her head and looked up into his eyes. Instead of the vibrant aqua blue they normally were; they had dulled to an almost grey color.
Seeing the concerned look in her eyes, Randy sighed. He knew he couldn't lie to her. He never could. Lilly was the one person besides his mother that knew everything about him. When he felt pain, she shared it with him. The same could be said of him. He felt her pain. When he was in the Marines and went AWOL, first when her Grams went sick, and then the second time when her Grams died, he felt the pain of losing a loved one. He had grown close to her Grams just as much as Lilly had grown close to his family. It was worth the brig time to be there for Lilly when she needed him.
When Sam first decided to leave him, the first person he told was Lilly. She held him as he vented and even cried. He kept asking what was wrong with him and his career choice. He felt as if he was falling apart. Lilly was the one to tell him not to give up on his dreams and that somewhere love was out there for him. Even when on the road she wasn't any farther than a phone call away.
"It still hurts." He whispered.
Lilly hugged him tight as she nuzzled against him. "It still will Randy. But I swear after some time the pain will fade. Soon you will be laughing like your old self."
Brushing his lips over her forehead, Randy gave her a half smile. "How did you get so smart?"
"I was the one who actually listened to your mother and her advice all these years." She smirked.
"Smartass." Randy growled again playfully as he swatted her on the butt lightly.
Lilly giggled as she pushed against his chest. "What? Do I lie?"
"I think you are spending too much time with my mother." He grumbled.
"Aw do you want me to spend more time with you?" She teased.
"Actually I do." He looked down into her eyes. "I miss you when I'm on the road."
She reached up to caress his bearded cheek. "I miss you too. I miss hanging out with you. The day care has been so busy lately I haven't had time to schedule my vacation."
"Well you are coming to the show tonight, right?" Randy's eyes filled with hope.
"Of course I am. I wouldn't miss it for the world." Lilly smiled. She then ran her fingers through her long hair. "Maybe if you're not too tired, we could have one of our movie nights after?"
"Ok what's wrong Lilly Rose?" Randy once again used her first and middle names.
"Nothing is wrong. I just want to hang out with you while your home." She laughed it off as she shrugged her shoulders.
"If you asked to go to dinner or out to a club, I'd agree with you. But one of our movie nights?" He raised one of his eyebrows. "Those are our special nights saved for getting dumped or venting or even talking out some of our biggest problems."
Lilly wanted to argue with him and tell him that he was wrong. But Randy knew her all too well. He knew that something was bothering her. She couldn't hide it from him. Sighing, she let her head fall against his chest. "It's nothing wrong per say. It's just I'm in the process of making an important decision in my life. I told your mother about it and she thinks I'm making a mistake. I guess I want to vent and maybe have someone on my side."
"And this is big enough for a movie night?" He joked.
She looked up at him and nodded. "Yea, it is."
He could see the seriousness in her eyes. He sobered quickly as he caressed her cheek. "Ok, Lilly. Then after the taping tonight, we'll come back here. In fact why don't you just sleep over tonight? I have plenty of guest rooms."
She smiled gratefully at him. "Thanks Randy."
"Anytime baby." He gave her a soft smile. "Speaking of the taping tonight, I should get up and hop in the shower."
"Go ahead, I'm going to lay here. I love your bed. It's so comfortable." Lilly closed her eyes as she rolled onto her back.
"Uh Lilly, normally I wouldn't mind having you camp out in here. But I wasn't expecting you, and um…I didn't exactly keep any clothes on for my nap." He explained.
Her eyes snapped open as she turned her head and looked over at him. The only thing draped over him was the sheet that lay around his muscular hips. His eyes were twinkling with amusement as a smirk appeared on his face. She sat up as she saw the trail of clothes that led to the bed. She hadn't noticed them before when she came in. "Oh hell why didn't you tell me you were naked under there?" She blushed.
"Well you didn't ask baby." He teased, as he winked. "And don't even try to blush. I know full well you've seen me naked before."
"I have not!" She protested.
"Well nearly naked. I mean come on everyone has seen those hotel photos thanks to Cena." He growled.
Lilly giggled as she swung her legs off the bed as she stood up. "Serves you right. You should have known better than to trust John Cena of all people to take pictures of you like that."
"Hey those were done as a joke. A dare!" Randy threw his hands up in the air.
"Well looks like the joke was on you." She giggled. "Now go take your shower. I'll go fix you some dinner before you leave for the arena."
"What about you? Are you coming with my parents?" He looked at her.
"Yeah, I'm going to go home and change first. I mean I can't go to your taping looking like a complete wreck." She ruffled her hair.
"Lilly Rose how many times have I told you that you're beautiful?" Randy's eyes softened as he looked over at her. "Why you haven't married by now I'll never know."
Lilly began to fidget with her hair as she laughed nervously. "Nah, I'm not interested in dating right now much less marriage. I have my job and besides I have you." She gave him a sweet smile.
Randy chuckled. "Ok I have to take a shower. Now go." He motioned with his hand.
She blew him a kiss. "I'll see you downstairs." She bounded out of the room as she closed the door behind her.
Throwing the sheet off his body, Randy stood up and stretched. He felt better than he did when he first came home. Seeing Lilly always managed to put a smile on his face. Knowing that she was coming to the show tonight only made it better. For some reason he liked knowing that she was going to be watching him perform. It made him feel that someone cared about him. Rubbing his chest, he headed to the bathroom. Tonight's movie night would be his chance to find out what was bothering her. It was his time to help.
Sweat ran down his back and mixed with the baby oil that coated his skin. Randy ground his jaw and bared his teeth as he grabbed the ropes and yanked as hard as he could. Sheamus was getting on his last nerve. After two near pinfalls Randy's patience was wearing thin. From the front row he could feel Lilly's eyes on him. Knowing that she was there and was supporting him gave him strength.
"Come on Randy! Don't let him get in your head!" Lilly's voice could be heard over the roar of the crowd.
Hearing her voice was just the motivation he needed. He bided his time and just as Sheamus made his move, Randy made his. He leapt in the air and grabbed a hold of Sheamus around his neck. He executed the RKO with perfection. Sheamus landed on the mat with a sickening thud. He didn't waste any time as he covered him. The ref slammed his hand down on the mat three times, making it official.
Once the bell went off, Randy bound up from the mat. The ref held up his hand in victory. A cocky smirk played upon his lips as he locked eyes with Lilly. She was standing up next to his mother. She returned his cocky smile as she applauded and cheered. He winked at her as he mouthed, Movie night and no chick flicks. He chuckled as Lilly burst out laughing.
As he turned to get out of the ring, he glanced at Lilly once more. She blew him a kiss as she waved. He shook his head, chuckling. Damn it was good to be home.
"So what movie do you want to watch?" Lilly came out of the kitchen carrying a huge bowl of popcorn. She had changed into her pajamas which consisted of a pair of worn sweat pants and one of Randy's old vintage shirts from his early days in the WWE. Her blonde hair was pulled back in a loose ponytail.
"I don't care as long as it's not a chick flick." Randy was fresh from his post show shower. He wore a pair of track shorts that hugged his chiseled hips, leaving his upper body bare. His skin was a bit tanner than she remembered. His hair and beard were growing in and a bit thicker than the last time he was home. He trimmed it up in the shower.
She rolled her eyes. "Ok ok no chick flicks. How about an action movie?" She came to sit next to him on the couch. She put the bowl on the coffee table in front of the couch.
Wrapping an arm around her, Randy pulled her close to snuggle with her. "Well I have an idea."
Turning her head, she looked up at him. "What's that?"
"Before we start the movie, how about you tell me the reason you asked for a movie night?" Randy rubbed her shoulder softly.
Lilly could see in his eyes that he wasn't going to take another brush off or another flimsy answer. She could see that he wanted the truth and nothing else would do. "Um…ok." She turned to face him.
"What's bothering you, Lilly?" Randy asked her gently. "You mentioned some decision in your life?" He hinted.
She nodded as she took a deep breath. "Yea, I've been doing a lot of thinking lately."
Hearing the tone of her voice, Randy couldn't help but get a little nervous. He glanced down at her left hand and found it empty. She wasn't getting married, so that wasn't part of this. What could this be about? "Talk to me, Lilly Rose."
She started to fidget with her fingers as she chewed her lower lip. "Well I've made a decision…"
"You've said that already." He chuckled.
"Oh…right…" She blushed as she laughed softly.
"Come here." Randy reached over and pulled her on his lap as he cradled her against his chest. Whenever Lilly was upset or nervous about something, he always held her like this and it helped to calm her down. He remembered the first time he held her like this. It was when he arrived home from San Diego when he heard her Grams died. He held her all night while she cried.
"You always seem to know the right things to do." She said softly.
"You're my best friend. I know everything about you. Which means I know how comfort you and how to get you to talk." He smirked as he rubbed her back. "Now talk."
"Well you know that I'm a day care teacher." She started. He nodded as she continued. "I love my kids. In fact I love all the kids that come into our day care. I see the smiles on their faces and the way they get excited. Well recently our day care has opened up an infant section and I am one of the teachers who were promoted to run it."
"That's great!" Randy hugged her tight. "Congrats Lilly."
"I've been working with the infants for almost two weeks now." She smiled. "Being with them is amazing. They are so adorable. They are so sweet."
"Babies are amazing. They are so innocent." Randy murmured.
"Being with them almost every day, that's what's got me thinking." She licked her lips nervously.
"Thinking about what, Lilly?" Randy's brows furrowed.
Taking a deep breath, Lilly sat straight up and turned to look at Randy. Staring into his eyes she knew that she had to be honest with him. It was now or never. "The decision."
Now Randy was getting a little angry. "What damn decision?" He started to raise his voice a little.
Staring deep into his eyes, Lilly finally spoke. "I want to have a baby."