Title:Picking up the Pieces
Author: dreamscarred and candy_belle
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: fluff, flirting, angst and mentions of past abuse but nothing explict within this fic
Characters: Randy Orton, John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Evan Bourne, mention of Hunter
Summary: After Randy's melt down, Evan and Cody turn to the one man they know can get through to Randy and ask for his help in saving the shattered Viper. This is a follow on to The Trials of Love but you do not need to have read that to follow this fic.
Beta:none all mistakes are your own, so please forgive us for any errors.
Disclaimer:We own nothing but we wish we did.
Evan pulled the car into the parking spot. He was early but that was ok, he needed time to think. He pulled the rear view mirror down, studying his swollen face that had been caused by a man he loved more than life itself. Softly he touched the purple bruising on his nose, feeling the definite crack in it. The doctor had set it and told him there would only a slight curve to when it was healed due to it being a clean break.
Evan knew Randy hadn't been in control the other night, that his past had consumed him. Both he and Cody knew this and had already forgiven him a thousand times over. The harrowing story Randy had told them had made Evan's heart shatter for his lover, he just couldn't believe that someone possessed that much evil to do all those things to another living being.
Since that incident two days ago Randy had been very reserved, almost cautious like he was going to make Cody and Evan runaway. They had spent most of the time talking, any touches were soft and very careful as though something was about to break. And Evan didn't like it. He wanted his strong sexy Viper back and he could only hope the man he had came to pick up could fix everything.
The arrivals hall was thankful quite deserted and as Evan bounced on the spot waiting to catch sight of the all too familiar figure. As people started to wander through the door, he was scanning the crowd. Within moments he saw the person he was waiting for. With a grin lighting up his broken face Evan waited then squeaked loudly as large arms enveloped him, lifting him up for a massive bear hug.
"Hey JC," giggled Evan hugging the big man back.
"Hey Squirt!" replied John slowly setting the smaller man down but as he did his smile slowly faded.
Realising what John was staring at, Evan explained quickly, "Its okay. It'll be fine in a few days."
"You've got a broken nose," murmured John the fun and laughter fading from his face leaving him serious.
"Its okay," soothed Evan. He sighed then shrugged saying, "In a way its good thing it happen.." he cut John's protest off saying, "It was him doing this that made his walls shatter. John, if he hadn't we'd still…"
"I know, I know. I just hate the thought of him hitting you like that," sighed John. He shook his head then clapping his hands together he said, "Okay enough sadness. We're not here to reminisce. We're here to move on. So…" he scanned the surround area, "What now, Squirt? What's the plan?"
"Well let's you and I get in the car where it is just us and work everything out," Evan walked with John to collect the older man's bags.
"Ok. Are you sure your nose…" John stopped mid sentence as Evan gave him a look that screamed shut up.
"He could break it a million times if it would fix his problems," Evan confessed.
"I guess we all feel the same about him," John whispered.
Evan looked at John as he picked up his suit case, surprised that John admitted to still having feelings for Randy. This was a great thing for him to hear, as it was something he wanted to learn more about in the car before taking John to Randy.
After getting the bags they walked towards the airport exit, both of them getting stopped occasionally to sign a few things and take a couple pictures, plastering their faces with fake smiles instead of the sombre ones they wanted to wear.
"This is my, well Randy's," Evan stumbled on his words, pointing at Randy's H2 which he had driven to the airport.
"Our ride, got it," John laughed as the doors unlocked, both of them hopping in and Evan starting the ignition.
"So where do I start?" Evan bit his lip.
"Try at the beginning," chuckled John, smiling indulgently at the smaller man.
Evan shook his head then drawing in a deep breath he began, "We were playing the other night. You know Randy is having the house refurbished from top to bottom? Well he had a playroom installed," he ignored the surprised look on John's face keeping his eyes firmly forward, continuing, "We were playing and things started to get hard. Nothing new we've played hard but this time…this time it was different. It was like it wasn't him. It was mean and nasty and…and well one thing lead to another and it ended up with him breaking my nose but that's not the point. The point is once that happened he collapsed, he withdrew and it was then Cody and I discovered the truth about his past. About who had been his master and abused him and …he told us some of the things that happened…and…"
"Hey," breathed John reaching over and gently thumbing away a tear from that had leaked from Evan's eye, "Its okay you don't need to tell me the details. I know some of them I..." John's voice caught in his throat and it took him several moments to collect his voice before he conclude, "I even saw some of it first hand and it was the worst night of my life because I couldn't save him and that's all I wanted to do. I just wanted to grab him and run. But I didn't, I couldn't…I failed him" whispered John the pain and hurt all too evidence in his voice.
"From what Randy told me there was no way for you to win," Evan stopped at some stoplights.
"I was selfish. I picked my career, money over him. I know its what he wanted me to do but I shouldn't have done it," John looked out the window. "I should have called the cops, beat Hunter's skull in with a chain. Something different to stop Randy from going through all of that. Because no one deserves what happen to him, especially him," John's blue eyes turned to meet the chocolate ones of Evan.
"It's ok, its in the past. We're in the now, and now is the time when we can save him and heal his darkened soul," Evan pressed the gas as the light turned green.
"I hope you're right," John sucked on his bottom lip. "How is Cody handling Randy like this?"
"At first, when Randy broke my nose, he was really upset," Evan pouted. "But after Randy started opening up Cody became the one to listen to all the horrifying stories," Evan let one hand drop from the steering wheel. "I just couldn't handle them. We've played and played rough but Randy had things done to him I didn't think were humanly possible. John, how did Randy end up in that situation with Hunter? He won't really mention the first night too much."
"He was tricked," John sighed. "Manipulated."
"Tricked?" murmured Evan his heart racing at just the mere thought of a certain someone preying on the younger Randy, "That's horrible!"
"Yeah," agreed John bitterly, "It sucks but the sad things is that was our business back then...and in some ways its still the business now."
Evan glanced at him then realising what John was implying, he snapped, "It's not like that with us! John, I swear its not."
"I know I know," soothed John, "If it was I wouldn't flown half way around the country when you called me." He reached over and caressing Evan's thigh he added fondly, "I know how much Randy cares about you two guys and you two adore him. No, its very different situation." He gave a loud sigh and rubbing his face, he huffed, "Shit we're getting ourselves into a state and we're not even with Randy yet!"
"Yeah, probably a good thing I bought extra tissues."
John laughed and settling back against the car seat, he turned their conversation away from the threatening gloom and onto lighter subjects asking, "So tell me – what's this I hear about an amazing sunken bath that you boys had fitted. Randy told me it was a real gem of thing."
"It is," grinned Evan sniffling back the unshed tears, "It's gorgeous, you'll have to try it while you're here. Randy loved just wallowing in it with the jets on full blast. He is such a water baby sometimes."
"Water baby?" giggled John, "Oh man don't let Ortz hear you calling him a water baby! That's just priceless."
"Yeah I'd probably get a spanking from that comment," Evan giggled. "I mean that in a fun way," he quickly added thinking John might take it the wrong way.
"Oh he would grump and blush at that," John laughed. "So with your nose I doubt it's a good idea for all of us to go out for dinner so should we get some take out or maybe stop and I'll grab some groceries and the three of us cook Randy something special."
"I like the cooking option, the kitchen was finished last week and we really haven't cooked in it yet," Evan smiled liking John's idea.
"Great," John reached behind his head scratch his neck a bit nervous to ask the next question. "So, are you and Cody both ok if I have one on one time with Randy," John looked at the hummer's driver. "I mean…" Evan held a hand up telling John he didn't need to explain.
"Cody took some convincing to let you have Randy alone for a bit but we are ok with it," Evan put his hand back on the wheel. "I think it would be for the best for you two to start alone and then maybe when Randy is feeling himself we'll join in?"
"Yeah sounds fine, is this free for all or am," again John was cut off by the smaller man.
"We'll go with the flow and stick to what is helping Randy the most," Evan spotted a grocery store. "Will that one do?"
"Perfect," grinned John.
As they wandered around the aisle, Evan pushed the trolley enjoying the rare treat of seeing John Cena being totally domestic. As they got to the dessert counter John paused, hands on hips staring at the treats in front of them. Glancing at Evan he asked, "Which should we get? What do you think Randy will be in the mood for?
Evan took a long look then gave a little chuckle replying, "Honestly – no idea. He's not been himself and to be honest Cody and I worried. He's not eating properly." He sighed and leaning on the trolley he bit his lower lip staring at the sweet goodies in font of him.
Seeing the cloud of sadness settling on the younger man again John reached over and rubbing Evan's shoulder he soothed, "Hey Squirt that's' I'm here for. Okay? We're gonna get Randy back..." he held Evan's eyes staring directly into the soft chocolate eyes before winking and turning back to the counter pondering, "I think a good slice of death by chocolate will do him. What d'ya say?"
"Well he does love his chocolate," replied Evan straightening up, "So yeah good idea…to both idea."
John and Evan made their way to the check out and paid for all the items to make up the surprise dinner for the depressed Viper. Getting back in the car they continued on their way to the half renovated home of Cody, Evan and Randy.
"So do you think when Randy is feeling better we should get rid of his play room so he doesn't relapse?" John asked opening a can of red bull he bought at the store.
"No, I mean, we like playing like that but," Evan stopped at yet another set of stop lights. "Usually before we play Randy, Cody and I sit together and discuss all the toys to be used and the plot for play."
"Oh really," John was surprised.
"Yeah, that was how every other time went but that night was different, so we just need to make sure going forward we have those talks," Evan smiled accelerating as the light turned red.
"Do you really like playing like that?" John just had to double check.
"I do," Evan blushed. "Normally Cody takes most of the hard stuff he really likes it even more than me. I usually bring Randy toys and nuzzle his leg while wearing my outfit. I get a couple rough things but normally it worth it for the end result," Evan smiled thinking of said end result.
"What the end result?" John was curious.
"Well, Randy frees us from whatever we have been chained with and," Evan tried not to crash the car remembering. "He just gets really tender and loving with us, cleaning us, checking us over. Then even if he's dead tired," Evan sighed and said without thinking how this would affect John. "He makes love to us."
"He makes love to you?" asked John slowly, "Both of you?"
"Yeah," blushed Evan realising how much he had actually said.
"Wow," murmured John slumping back against the seat. He stared straight ahead lost within his own thoughts. Thoughts that were tinged with guilt for never having the courage to try and free Randy from his abusive relationship. After a few moments he realised Evan was shooting him furtive glances, the soft chocolate eyes swimming with worry and concern.
Giving a broad grin John soothed, "Its okay Evan. I admit it kind of stings to hear what you guys get up but to be honest…" he looked at the smaller man and confessed, "Its nice to know he takes such good care of you guys...Well normally!" he added with a crocked smirk.
"Yeah," agreed Evan bursting out laughing, "Normally he does, just last time…" his voice faded not really sure what to call it.
"He had an episode," supplied John, "You know I'm surprised he hung on this long before breaking down." He smiled sadly at Evan but then leaning over he griped the firm thigh promising, "But we're gonna fix him. You, me, Cody – the three of us, we're gonna get him through this...I promise."
Evan didn't reply. He just kept driving. As they swung into the drive he killed the engine and as John started to click the seatbelt undone Evan called, "John…" he waited for John to look at him before continue, "I believe you."
The smile that lit John's face was blinding and said more than words ever could.