A few days later in the week, and we're all still on our vacations. Justin and Riss are already up and awake, currently having breakfast in their room and also looking at things that they could possibly do for the day. She's listening to him describe the activities. She has a mouthful of food so she doesn't say anything. She just points at the Fish Circus.
"Fish Circus?"
She nods.
"Okay...hmm what else?"
She shrugs.
"The Tide Pools sound like fun."
"Sure."
"Whale Watching too. We should save that for the end of the day...sunset on a boat."
"Sounds good to me." She smiles.
"We can head out once you're ready."
She nods and eats some more fruit, giggling softly when Justin's eyes follow the fruit to her mouth.
"I see you watching."
"Uh huh." He says absentmindedly, making her laugh
She smiles and leans down, kissing him.
"Lover boy." She teases.
"You love me anyway."
"Of course I do."
He shuts the computer off and closes it, getting up from the table he's sitting at. She pops a strawberry in her mouth.
"You still need to get dressed mister." She giggles after eating the strawberry.
"So do you." He smirks.
"So I do.." You grin.
She munches on another piece of fruit while she goes to pick out her outfit. He too goes to pick out what he's going to wear. They both get dressed and go to do their bathroom stuff. Once they both were all set, they walk out and grab what they need before leaving the room and going to where the Fish Circus is.
"This is going to be fun."
"Yes it will." He nods.
She kisses his cheek.
"Sounded interesting that's for sure."
"Mmhmm."
They arrive at the place and they're run through the basic stuff first before heading to the pond where all the fish are.
"Fishies." Riss laughs upon seeing them.
"Ooooh I like that one." She adds, pointing out a colorful one.
"That's cool."
"So you can get these fish to do tricks?" Riss asks.
"Yes you can." The employee says.
"I didn't think fish could do tricks."
"It's cool though."
"It is." Justin agrees.
Soon it's their turn and they get the fish to do different tricks.
"Now this is cool."
"Look at 'em go." Riss giggles.
"I know right?" Justin chuckles.
Their turn comes to an end and they leave that place.
"What now?" Riss looks up at Justin, lacing her fingers with his.
"Hmm...walk along the beach?"
She smiles and agrees. They walk away from King's Pond and head towards the beach. They reach the sand and as always, she takes her shoes off. He takes his off too and then they walk down to the shoreline, walking along that. She lays her head against his shoulder and sighs happily.
"I don't want this vacation to end."
"Me neither."
"You go back to being the big bad guy Monday."
"I know."
"Which I have to say, is kind of hot." She giggles.
Justin smirks.
"Is that so?"
"Uh huh."
"You play the character so well."
"Well thank you."
"You're welcome."
"I really don't want to leave. Its so peaceful here."
"I know, me neither."
"Back to dealing with drama."
"Yup."
"And that stupid rookie who hit on me."
"McGillicutty."
"Yeah, him."
"Don't worry about him."
"I'm just saying. I think he's not going to quit."
"Oh I know him and he won't for a while."
"Annoying."
"I know."
"I only have eyes for you."
"I know you do."
"You have my heart. No one else."
"Right of course."
She nuzzles his shoulder.
"So what's after this?"
"I was thinking lunch and then the tide pools for the majority of the afternoon."
"Sure." She agrees with a nod.
"Just want to enjoy walking along the beach right now."
"Mmhmm."
They continue to walk along the beach, taking their time, feeling the water as it rushes up on the shore. In the meantime, Ted and I are already up ourselves and we've had breakfast. Now he's going to take me out to find a dress to wear for dinner tonight. I finish getting dressed and do my usual routine before walking out of the bedroom.
"You look great." He compliments as he sees me.
"Why thank you, I try."
"You succeed without trying."
"Well aren't you the charmer." I laugh.
"For you, always."
"I'm getting spoiled today aren't I?"
"Mmhmm. You're not just getting a dress today. I'm gonna buy you everything to go with it."
"Awww. That's sweet."
"You deserve it."
"Well thank you."
"You're welcome."
"Ready to go?" He asks.
"Yup."
I go out the door first, and before Ted leaves behind me and shuts the door, he tells Riggs to be good while we're gone. He shuts the door and we go out to the car, where he opens the door for me, and I get in while thanking him or that. He shuts the door and goes around to the driver's side and gets in. Ted drives to where we'll be shopping. The first place obviously is where the dresses are. He opens each of the doors for me as I get out of the car and head inside. He has me sit down by the dressing rooms so that he can walk around finding dresses for me.
"Don't I get a say?" I giggle.
"I know what you like don't I?" He chuckles.
"True." I concede.
"I'll let you find one."
"Okay."
He goes walking off to look for dresses and I get up to find one myself. A little bit later the two of us meet by the dressing room. He hands me the ones he picked out and then I head into the room to pick one to try on. I put on the first dress and look in the mirror.
"You want to see I'm assuming." I call out to him.
"Of course."
I open the door and walk out in a white and purple dress with flower details all around a purple bow on the front that ties in the back.
"Wow." He admires me.
"This is a good day dress."
"Yeah."
"I still love it though."
"It looks very good on you."
"Next dress." I say after smiling and head back in to try another one on.
This one I put on is like the first one except it's zebra print, it's black with red, and it also ties in the back where the red is. I walk back out to show him. His eyebrows raise as he looks me over.
"You have to get that one...definitely. That's the dress."
"I really like this."
"I do too, and I didn't even pick it out, you did."
"Yeah."
"Doesn't hurt to try on the rest that I picked out just in case though."
"Right."
I go back in trying on the next dress which was a teal dress with floral print. I do the once over before opening the door and walking out.
"You look good in anything." Ted comments.
"I can see that being a future dress to wear when you finally come down to the ring with me." He smirks.
"Looking forward to that."
I head back in and try on the last two and of course Ted loved them. I go back in and change back into my regular clothes and everything, bringing out all the dresses. I hand them to Ted and we head to the register. That's when I find out that he's not only getting the dinner dress, he's getting all of them.
"Spoiling me." I giggle.
"Like I said...you deserve it."
"Thank you." I kiss his cheek.
The dresses are put into bags after he pays and then we head back out to the car, putting the bags into the back seat and then we head off to the next store. The next place is a shoe store.
"Oh boy a shoe store."
"I won't be as bad as HER so don't worry." I add.
"Oh I know."
"Good."
"And unlike HER, I wear the shoes I buy."
"Exactly."
We head inside and he follows me as I look around for shoes that will go with the dress. Ted occasionally makes suggestions. Then I find a pair that are red and black, the black being more of a lace detail.
"Those are nice." He comments.
"I know, I really like them."
I get my size and try them on. And to make sure I'll be able to walk in them, I do a bit of walking around. Ted grabs me and makes me dance with him a bit.
"Ted..." I laugh a bit.
"What? I'm having fun." He laughs.
"By dancing in a store..."
"Yup."
"Goof."
"Your goof."
"That I'm in love with."
"I love you too." He smiles.
Then I lean up and kiss him. He kisses back and smiles when I pull away. Then I sit to take the shoes off and put my own shoes back on.
"You don't see anything else you want?" He asks.
"These are good for now, but thank you for asking."
"You're welcome."
"I'm happy with just getting one pair, I'm not shoe crazy like HER."
"I know."
We go over to the register and pay for those, they put them in a box and then a bag and it's back out to the car. The next store we go to is a jewelry store.
"This could be bad."
"How can this be bad?"
"So many pretty sparkly things."
"Well just remember you can get anything you want."
"I know."
We head inside and start looking around for stuff. I take my time, making sure to look closely. I find this pair of zebra printed earrings that would be perfect with the dress, so I hold onto those. Then I go to bracelets and find a set of silver bangles and I hold onto those. Ted finds me and shows me this ring that's a red fish and the tail moves.
"Another thing to remember me by."
"Aww."
"I love it." I add.
He smiles and hands it to me. Since that's basically all I'm gonna need, we head to the checkout and pay for that.
"I think we're done."
"Grab some lunch?" He asks.
"Of course."
We walk out of the store, get in the car, and head to a restaurant. Justin and Riss however in the meantime have just left lunch themselves and are heading over to the tide pools.
"This should be interesting to explore."
"I know with all the little creatures and everything."
"Yeah." She nods.
"Starfish."
"You know they don't have brains?"
"They don't have brains?"
"Nope. That's why Patrick on Spongebob is so dumb."
"Ohhhhhh."
"Yep."
"I never knew that, thank you for sharing that knowledge."
"You're welcome."
They get to the tide pools where there's a brief introduction before they get to explore.
"Awww, look at the little things."
"So cute." She adds.
"Yeah." Justin chuckles.
"Oh look I spot a starfish."
"Name it Patrick." She laughs.
"The star with no brain."
"Yep."
"If they all don't have brains, would they all be considered Patrick?"
"Good point." She laughs.
"Then they're all Patrick."
"Yep." She laughs.
Then they move on, looking at more of the creatures and such that are in the tide pools. They take pictures and such, admiring the little things. They stay as long as they can, until they've seen everything.
"Ready?" He asks.
She nods and grabs his hand. Then they head back to their room. Then they set everything down and decide to cuddle in bed for a while.
"I know a way you can relax more." She says.
"Oh?"
She massages him a bit and grins.
"Ohhhh."
She giggles.
"Yes?"
"Yes." He nods.
"Shirt off and roll over."
"You're gonna have to move first." He chuckles.
"Oops." She giggles, moving.
Then he sits up, takes his shirt off and rolls over so he's laying on his stomach. She gets up and grabs the massage oil in her bag. Then she gets on the bed and straddles his hips. She puts the oil on her hands before massaging his back. He groans happily and she laughs.
"It's working I'm assuming."
"Uh-huh."
"Thought so...and good."
She does his back and shoulders before climbing off.
"Roll over."
It takes him a bit, but he finally does. She straddles his hips agan and gets a bit more oil before massaging his chest.
"I can tell you've missed this." She giggles.
"Definitely."
"All you have to do is let me know when you're sore or anything after a match or whatever, I'll do this."
"Okay."
"I'm always up for helping you feel better."
"I know. I appreciate it."
"You're very welcome."
She smiles and leans forward enough to kiss him quickly. Then she goes back to the massage. She watches his face as she moves her hands to his abs. She watches as he tenses and he makes a face at her movements. She giggles.
"Relax love."
"You know what that does to me when you go there."
"I know." She laughs.
Then she finally reaches them, moving her hands over them. She smiles as his head drops back and he groans. Then she spies his indents clearly visible and moves over to those as well. She giggles as he bites his lip, a muffled noise coming from him.
"Alright...I'm done."
She stops her hands and reaches for the small towel she grabbed, wiping off the excess oil.
"Your turn." He says after he calms down.
She nods and slides off him. She strips off her shirt and lays on her stomach. He takes the oil now, putting some in his hands and he massages her back.
"Mmm." She sighs.
"I think this is just what you needed."
"Mmhmm."
"Mind reader." She adds.
He chuckles.
"I just know you very well."
"Yes you do. Vice versa too."
"Of course."
She closes her eyes and enjoys the massage. At times she feels him move and kiss the back of her neck. She makes tiny giggles each time. When he finishes, he cleans the excess oil off his hands like she did and allows her to move. She doesn't move though, just laying there. He moves to lay next to her.
"Too comfortable?"
"Mmhmm."
"Well..." He trails off, putting an arm around her and then turning her on her side and pulling her back into him.
"...we could nap."
"I'm comfy but maybe not that comfy."
"Just relax then."
She nods and snuggles back into him.
"But who knows, you may doze off just from relaxing."
"True."
"Because I add to the comfort." He chuckles.
"You do." She agrees.
"Thought so."
She giggles softly.
"Love you." He says, while kissing her shoulder.
"Love you too."
Then he rests his chin on her shoulder as they both relax. She's laying there peacefully when she feels his fingers tracing patterns on her thigh.
"Touchy feely."
"Yup."
"And insatiable I know." He adds.
"That too."
"Although, you're not technically being insatiable right now."
"True..."
"...later." He grins.
She laughs.
"Somehow I already knew that."
"Of course."
"Insatiable." She giggles.
"Because I love you."
"I know."
He grins and kisses the back of her neck again. She does a quiet giggle. Then he snuggles into you, sighing in content. She rolls over in his arms, sliding one leg between his.
"Much better." She smiles.
He chuckles and kisses her head.
"Of course it is."
She rubs her nose against his. Then she wraps her arms around him, snuggling closer. She gently drags her nails back and forth on his back. At first she feels him twitch, but he soon relaxes into the feeling. A faint giggle escapes her.
"That's relaxing."
"Good."
"You know I may be the one falling asleep this time."
"I see."
"Well I'm not stopping you, feel free to if you really want to." She adds.
"Mmkay."
Sure enough she starts to hear his breathing change, showing that he's starting to doze off to the feeling. She smiles.
"Love you Jussi." She says softly.
She lays there and plays with his hair a bit before dozing off herself. A few hours later in Mississippi, I'm getting ready to go to dinner with Ted. I'm in the bathroom getting ready, after gathering all that we had picked out and bought today. I smile as I remember how he spoiled me. I put the dress on first before doing my hair, making it wavy and such. Then I put all the jewelry on, followed by my make up and fragrance mist. I finish with putting my shoes on. I make sure everything is perfect before I walk out to put the things I may need in a clutch I left laying on the bed. I see there's a rose laying by the clutch.
"Awwww." I smile.
There's a small note saying 'I love you' beside it.
"Ted..." I say to myself, still smiling.
"Yes?" He chuckles, leaning against the door frame to the bedroom.
I look up to see him there, and I put the rose and note down before going over and kissing him.
"You're welcome." He smiles after I pull away.
"I love you too."
"I know."
"So that's what you got after lunch...the rose. I was wondering why we stopped by a flower place."
"Yep. I wanted to surprise you."
"I was surprised." I nod, before going back over and putting my things in the clutch, grabbing that and the rose before walking back over to him.
Ted takes the rose and snaps the stem, sticking the now short rose behind my ear.
"Beautiful."
Then Riggs barks, obviously agreeing.
"He agrees."
I blush and reach down to pat Riggs.
"Why thank you."
"You're welcome."
"Shall we go?" Ted asks, holding out his arm.
"Of course." I nod, taking his arm.
"Riggs, be good." He adds, as we head for the door.
We go to the car and get in. Ted drives to the place he's picked. He stops out front and the valet comes to help me out, but Ted stops him and comes around to help me out himself after giving the valet the keys. He shuts the door after helping me out and we head inside. He gives his name to the hostess and she immediately takes you to a private table.
"Private table and everything, you were planning this all week weren't you?" I ask as we sit.
"Yes I was." Ted smiles.
"Clever."
He grins.
"You deserve every bit of this."
"Awww. Thank you."
He reaches over and laces his fingers of one hand with mine.
"You're welcome."
The waiter comes and takes our drink orders. We then decide on what food we're getting before talking about other things.
"I wish we didn't have to go back to work on Monday. I like staying down here with you."
"I know. Me too."
"But on the bright side, I heard we both have matches that night."
"That's good."
"You get to watch me and I get to watch you." I grin.
"Exactly." He grins too.
"I'm thinking about wearing different ring gear this time. Something you haven't seen yet."
"Oh? Sounds interesting."
"Mmhmm. Riss helped me with it."
"Ah."
"But anyways, I really appreciate what you've been doing for me all week, even this."
"You deserve it all. We don't get much time like this to be together so I wanted to spoil you."
"Of course, even though you don't have to, but I know...you want to."
"Yes I do."
Then the food reaches the table and we eat while talking occasionally. After the food, we order dessert. He lets me order what I want of course and once that comes to the table, we eat what we ordered. We steal kisses and tease each other a bit.
"You got a little something..." Ted points out, and I try to wipe it off.
"...I'll get it." He chuckles before kissing me again, but this last longer than the ones we've been stealing.
"Mmm Get it?" I giggle.
"Mmhmm." He nods.
"Good."
"Was there really anything there?" I ask.
"No not really, just wanted to kiss you."
"You never need a reason to do that you know."
"Oh I know."
"Just having a little fun." Ted chuckles.
"Of course you were."
We finish dessert without any fuss and Ted pays the bill. Then we get up and leave, but we don't go directly back to the valet to get the car back, since it was a nice night and we were in no rush, we walked across the street to this park area, deciding to go for a walk. Ted puts his arm around my shoulders and I put mine around his waist.
"Not ready to go home quite yet?" I ask.
"Nope."
"I want to enjoy the night as much as we possibly can." He adds.
"Sounds good to me." I smile.
We walk around for a while, finding a bench to sit and relax on after walking for so long.
"I'm glad we had this vacation."
"So am I."
"Makes me feel better about this next while when you and her are in that storyline." I say.
"Well as far as I know there are no backstage segments next week." Ted says.
"That's good."
"So you won't have to worry about seeing her."
"Great."
"Unfortunately you will see her when I go out for the match, I'm hoping it's a match where she can't stay ringside."
"Right."
After a while of sitting there, we get up and head back the way we came, heading back to the valet to get the car and head back home. We get home and Ted opens each door for me. Then we go to the bedroom to change into comfy clothes. I come out of the bathroom and walk back into the bedroom after changing, and I'm running my fingers through my hair after brushing it out. Ted whistles playfully.
"Oh shush." I giggle.
He chuckles as I climb into bed. As soon as I climb into bed, Ted reaches over and pulls me into him, snuggling with me. I sigh happily.
"Comfy." I mumble.
"Good to know."
He leans down and kisses my head before reaching over and turning off the light, and saying goodnight. The two of us drift off, cuddled together. In the meantime, Riss and Justin are on their way to the whale watch so that they'd be on the boat when the sun sets when they head back to shore. They get to the cock and are allowed on the boat. They find a place to sit and she snuggles into him.
"This is gonna be so much fun."
"For sure."
"Got the camera?" He adds.
"Yup."
"Good."
"Can't forget that on a trip like this."
"Right, a camera is essential."
"Mmhmm."
After a while the boat starts to fill up and once it's full, it's a few minutes or so before the boat pulls away from the dock. They watch the water and scenery as the boat makes its way out. Along the way at certain spots, they're told a brief history and such of the area and scenery. Riss gets out the camera and takes a few pictures. Then they get out far enough where the whales can be spotted. They all watch for any signs.
"Ooooh I spot one."
"Oh wowwww." They breathe, and Riss takes pictures.
She manages to snap a few before the whale disappears back underwater.
"That was so cool!"
"It was." Justin nods in agreement.
She kisses him quickly before watching for more whales.
"Oh, look way out there." Justin points.
"Ooooh."
Then another whale surfaces, closer to the boat and she snaps a few pictures of that one.
"This is amazing."
"It is, but not as amazing as you."
She blushes.
"Charmer."
"Always." He chuckles, kissing her cheek.
"Love you."
"Love you too."
The boat stayed out in the water until the sun was starting to set, that's when they started heading back to shore, watching the sun set as they went along.
"Pretty." She admires, leaning into him.
"Looks better as we're on the boat."
"Yeah."
"I think we'll make it back just in time to relax for the night."
"Sounds good."
"Jacuzzi maybe?"
"Oooh. Yeah."
"Relax you before we sleep." He grins.
She giggles.
"Sure."
She kisses his cheek. Soon they dock and they get off the boat, heading back in the direction of their room, so they can change for the jacuzzi. They get inside and walk to the bedroom. She starts looking for a swimsuit, while Justin gets the jacuzzi ready. Once he has it set, he comes back in to find swim trunks to change into. He changes and comes up behind her.
"Trouble?"
"Mmhmm."
"Want me to pick again?"
"Sure."
He stands next to her and starts to search through her things for one. She watches him, giggling.
"Aha, this one."
"Okay." She agrees, taking it from him and changing into it.
Justin's eyes were on her the entire time. She goes and grabs a couple towels before heading out to the jacuzzi with him. She sets the towels down and makes sure her hair is up. Justin helps her get into the jacuzzi first, before he gets in. She waits for him to sit and then she sits on his lap. He wraps his arms around her, and she relaxes back into him.
"Mmm. Comfy."
"And relaxing."
"Uh-huh."
"Not that this whole vacation has been relaxing, but still..."
"I know."
"On top of the massage today, this will really relax us.*
"For sure."
"I'm feeling it already."
"Yeah me too."
"Good."
She nuzzles his neck.
"I don't wanna leave in a few days."
"I know love. We'll try and do this again soon."
"Sounds good."
"I'd love to come back just as much as you would."
"We can try other places too."
"True."
"I'll go anywhere with you." She smiles at him.
"And I'll go anywhere with you."
She kisses him slowly.
"Tell you what, you can pick where we go next time." He smiles, after pulling away.
"Okay." She agrees.
"That is, if you want to."
"I do. We can take turns."
"Great." He grins, kissing her cheek.
She moves and catches his lips. Then she turns so she's facing him, pulling herself closer. She lets her hands wander while kissing him. His however stay rested on her sides. She slows down and waits to see what he does. He pulls away from her lips in favor of going for her neck, his arms wrapping around her tight. She tilts her head, sighing softly. For now he avoids the sensitive spot, seeing as there's already a mark there and he doesn't want to make it any bigger. A few quiet noises come from her. When he's done there, he moves back to her lips, staying there. They kiss and touch for a while before stopping.
"I think it's bedtime."
"Awww."
She stifles a yawn.
"There's the yawn, you're tired."
"Oh okay." She sighs.
"Don't worry, more fun tomorrow."
"Right."
"I'll let you pick everything tomorrow."
"Okay." She nods.
She lest go of him and gets out of the jacuzzi first, grabbing a towel and wrapping it around her. She hands him his towel as he gets out.
"Thank you."
"You're welcome." She smiles.
He wraps it around him and then he shuts the jacuzzi off before heading inside with her. In the bedroom they take off their swimsuits, laying those and the towels in the bathroom. Then they get their pajamas on. Justin gets in bed while she grabs her hairbrush. She starts to brush her hair out after taking the hair tie out. She sees Justin watching and she giggles. She walks over and gets in bed, handing him the brush. He smiles and brushes the rest of her hair out for her.
"Mmm, thank you." She murmurs when he's done.
"You're very welcome."
He sets the brush on the nightstand. They move into their spots and cuddle contentedly. Like always, he starts to run his fingers through her hair.
"Night, love you." She manages to say before she gives in to sleep.
"I love you too, night Karissa."