I am so SWAMPED with work right now. Ugh! school shucks! Im really gonna have ta take my time with the stories now...forgive me. But thanks everyone who read or reviewed!
BTW: sorry its so much shorter than usual.
"Rise and shine, Baby Bourne!" The words were yelled and Evan was awakened by the beating of the door. He rubbed his eyes and rolled over. Five in the morning..and he knew all too well who's voice that was. "Hey Evey, you up yet?" Evan let lose a loud groan and threw the pillow over his face. "I don't understand sleepy, Evan. Cmon! It's almost time to set sail!"
Evan lied there unmoving, hoping the loud friend would go away but then he was yanked out the comfort of his bed by his shirt. When his feet didn't touch the ground he already knew who had pulled him. "Good morning Jack-"
"Get dressed and leave so he can leave. I'm not in the mood to play with him right now. Not this early in the morning." Evan gulped at the depressed, groggy, annoyed, and serious demeanor his blonde roomate had. He was soon put down to the floor and he looked on as the moping man covered himself in a mountain of blanket once again. He felt bad for the guy, considering how badly they lost yesterday but that was more the reason for him to hurriedly get dressed and leave. He knew Jack for a while and he knew if there was anything worse than excited Swagger, it was sad Swagger. He had to learn the hard way not to be around then. So he got dressed and opened the door to meet the hosts of their little trip.
"Look who decided to wake up." Evan rolled his eyes when he met Cody's playful banter. As he was attempting to retort he was embraced by the blonde next to Cody.
Evan sighed hugged back. "Hey Ted. Look, is everyone ready?"
"Yup, just waiting for you." Cody grinned widely. Again Evan's eyes were rolled and they exited the dorm. They continued on until they reached the front gates to Florida U. Evan then took in the other drowsy shipmates; Justin, Wade, and Heath were all sitting up on the wall, leaning against eachother, John was sitting on the ground, and Randy was the furthest from everyone as he leant on the actual gates. Cody leaned over to Evan's ear, "Randys still pretty angry with John. The two haven't even had eye contact." Evan gulped and walked over to everyone.
Heath was the first to notice. "Hey, They're back! Now we can go!" he jumped down off the ledge and stretched, Justin following right behind.
"Sure, it's exciting but Wade was so soft! His last name ought to be Beary instead of Barrett," Justin laughed.
"Im the star quarterback okay? I'm not soft," Wade simply stated. He jumped down too and cracked his neck before strolling nonchalantly over to Cody. "Ready to go now?"
Cody chuckled lightly and strutted past him, "Yes sir."
"How we gonna get to the ship?" Heath asked overjoyed.
Ted walked up then. "My dads bringing around a limo for us. See," He stood at the gate and looked at a bright light approaching. "There it is, right on time." Ted opened the gates and walked over to the limo.
"Come on you guys! Time to get nautical!" Cody motioned the rest of the crew into the limo and they took off. No words were spoken. The overwhelming tension between the engaged couple created a barrier that no one could get around. Everyone had instead put on complimentary earphones his dad provided and listened to some tunes while they caught up on some rest.
By seven, the limo had reached the docks and the men were greeted by the welcoming fresh smell of ocean water and the bright rays of sunshine. One by one they stepped out and took in the luxurious yacht. Such a majestic monster of a boat, decked in white with "Million Dollar Man" embedded into the side. Heath whistled. "That's the most..."
"Gorgeous," Justin filled in.
"Yeah gorgeous...most gorgeous boat I've ever seen." Heath grabbed Justin's hands and slowly walked to the front; Ted and Cody doing the same. Evan's heart almost sunk when Cena shakily reached for Randy's hand and Randy all but slapped it away. John looked aggravated at the rejection and glared at the man
"Wait a minute now. I know your mad but you're engaged. You shouldn't treat one another like that," Wade interrupted.
Cena smiled at him and happily intwined his hands with Wade's. "You're right QB. Let's go enjoy ourselves." Without giving a second glance back, Cena pulled Wade along with the rest of the group.
Evan froze as he felt Randy's burning glare like there was a target on the back of John's head. Quickly Randy spun around and locked hands with Evan. He smiled at his student but Evan could see the jealousy in the teacher's eyes. "Let's go have some fun too, Mr. Bourne." The words were venomous but Evan didn't have time to pay too much attention to it as he was being pulled along by the man.
"Hey, bros! Is everyone ready to do this thing?" A flamboyant young man jumped forward from the deck and held his hand out to the group. He looked very casual in his tropical shirt and sunglasses. From his tan, one could definitely say he had some experience under the sun. "I'm your host for this little trip. Big Daddy Dibiase asked me personally to do this so here I am! My name's Zack Ryder."
Just in that moment Randy stepped forward snapping his fingers. "I knew I knew who you were. Zack Ryder as in Hawkins and Ryder?"
Zack smiled, "Yeah, how do you know me broski?"
Randy couldn't help but take the offered hand from earlier and let Zack pull him on he boat. "You were one of Edge's boys in high school. Man you really grew up on me!" Randy ushered Zack away and the two walked off on to the ship, enthralled in conversation. Everyone else was left dumbfounded especially Evan, who felt a little dejected when he was abandoned by the taller man. That was only short lived since John angrily climbed on the boat after them and left Wade. The two looked to one another and shrugged, locking hands. Wade and Evan then climbed on board and Justin and Heath did the same.
When everyone was out of sight, Cody dropped the happy go lucky facade and turned to Ted. "Your daddy really thinks we need a chaperone?"
"He's over protective," Ted soothed feeling a slight bit of irritation in his boyfriends voice. "But that shouldn't change too much right. It's not like he's going to stay on the island with us."
Cody rolled his eyes, "You better be right. I kinda hadn't planned on so much hostility between Randy and John. Now there's even more because of him. Though it did help. I mean Randy did pay some attention to Evan right..." He sighed in thought and squeezed Ted's hand. "Is it wrong to play with a few emotions like this? You think what I'm doing is wrong?"
Ted only laughed and kissed the intwined fingers. "Well I'm still working on learning right from wrong but I do think you're really cute when you're determined and plotting and you know how much I love for you to act cute."
Cody smirked. "That is true...you do love it." He kissed Ted lightly. "And I love you."
Ted lightly bit Cody's ear and growled. "You better." He slapped Cody on the bottom and pushed him onto the boat. "Now let's get this thing going."
Cody couldn't help but smile at his boyfriend, noting the mischievous tone his words carried along with their double meaning. He found the rest of the group and caught up with them. He caught them at the end of their tour Zack was giving- well he was giving it to Randy mostly and everyone else just followed.
"Alright, thats the whole of the ship broskis! We'll be at the resort in about 2 or 3 hours. You can hang around on the deck or in your rooms until we get to the island." Zack finished. He grabbed Randy's hand and ushered him to the cock pit. "So Edge is really here? Bro, I thought he went back to Canada or something." Randy's laughter resounded throughout the halls as he was drifted away.
"Did he really...Oh forget it! I'm going to lay down!" Cena angrily huffed. He pushed behind everyone and paraded behind everyone to find his room.
Wade quirked his eyebrow, "And what exactly was that about?" He shook his head and looked down as he saw Cody's hand come into view. "What's this?" He noticed the key in the young man's palm.
"Well John and Mr. O don't seem to be to happy so I was wondering if you'd want to change room keys with Randy for the resort. Then Evan will change room keys with John so it'll be him and Randy and you and Cena. At least that'll stop them from killing one another and hey," Cody leaned in close and spoke lowly, "One night is all it takes for something to spark, right?" He laughed when Wade did as he always did and shoved him. The Brit did indeed take the key and began to walk out on the deck. Followed by playful noise making, Heath and Justin ran out with him leaving the three musketeers alone again.
"So what we got to do on this sea shredder?" Cody yawned and crossed how arms behind his head. "Why don't ya show me something special?"
Ted smiled and wrapped his arms around Cody's waist, purring in his ears. "We can check out daddy's special suite and believe me there's plenty to do in there."
Cody giggled and followed Ted away. Finding himself alone, Evan sighed. He sat out on the back of the boat and looked out onto the waters as they rippled behind the ship. Such a beautiful sight. So beautiful in fact that it lead him into his own slumber and he rested his eyes.
For the remainder of the sail, everyone carried on as they had. No one had seen heads or tails of the others. They minded their own objectives and business until Zack came on P.A. system and called that they were about to dock soon. Then everyone gathered out on the deck and watched as a gorgeous island came into view. The resort itself was in plain view and the rest of the vast land was shrouded by palm trees and cliffs. There was no telling what else was really on the island but the appearance had everyone more than interested. Zack came to the front and flagged the boat onto shore. It nearly threw everyone back except him when the boat trudged into the glistening white sand. He laughed at the startled group and opened his arms when he jumped onto the shore. "Here we are bro! Dibiase's Desire: Rest and Resort!" Everyone hopped off as well and looked around wondrously. Zack began to push the boat back out as best as he could before jumping back on. "Alright broskis, Ryder out. I'll be back tomorrow evening for you so don't miss me too much. Have fun! Good seeing you Randy bro!" He blew Randy a kiss before disappearing into the cock pit and sailing away.
Randy was just able to catch Cena's eye twitch and he smirked before turning and grabbing John's hand. "Cmon hubby," the word was sarcastic, irritating even, "Why don't we go find our room?" He drug the man along until Cena yanked away.
"Don't touch me you sneaky two-timing manipulative," Before he could finish Randy towered over him.
"Two-timing? Manipulative? Are you kidding me?" They were breathing all over each others face. "I got a few words for you then, Johnny boy." His voice grew low and he circled John stopping at his ear after each hushed word. "Jealous...incompetent...lying...FAKE!" Randy shoved John inhumanly hard in the chest.
John gritted his teeth before running up to attack Randy. He was stopped midway though, by strong arms being wrapped around his waist. "Get off of me! Get off of me right now!" John snarled as he fought to get to lose. When he saw that wasn't working he simply turned and elbowed the man behind him in the face.
"Gah!" Wade yelled in agony, finally releasing the coach.
Only as he heard the cry, did John realize what he did. He quickly spun to Wade and held his hands so he could see what he did, "Aww QB! I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to..." He shuddered at the sight of the blood pouring from Wade's nose. "Is it broken?"
"Yeah, looks kind of crooked," Heath pointed.
"Shut up!" Wade stuffily called back as he held his head back. "You know it was already like this from my first fight."
"Oh yeah...you did do bare knuckle brawls. Oops, forgot." He smiled at the glare Wade gave him.
"So I didn't break it," Cena sighed with relief. "Cmon, let me get you to the room or something and clean you up. You got your room key or does Evan have it?"
"No, I'm rooming with you instead," Wade barely managed to get out. Cena sighed with relief and looked over at Randy. The stare down between the two was silent but if eyes could speak…
"We'll see you guys in a little while. Just call up to the room when you need us." Cena checked Randy over once more before taking Wade's hand and walking towards the resort.
"Some of the escorts will show you up there," Cody called out, letting John know. A hand in the air signaled him that the man had heard and then he turned back to the rest of the group. "Um...let's head in. They're waiting for us and then they probably will have breakfast soon. I mean it's only eight." Randy simply turned and strutted towards the resort, his face void of emotion and his steps cold. Cody could almost see Evan stiffen and he sent Ted to comfort him. Maybe it wasn't so smart putting poor innocent Baby Bourne in there with Randy but then again, Randy wasn't too hard to read. He figured the teacher out for the most part and Evan seemed like a good remedy for this situation. The teacher probably wouldn't lay hand on him no matter how upset he was.
"This is going to be fun! Bet I beat you to the room!" Heath called to Justin from behind the others.
"Yeah right!" Justin laughed and ran forward. The two bustled through the others and, like little kids, expeditiously ran on foot. They only looked back to the boys once calling, "You guys are in too! We can beat all of you!" they laughed and swiftly headed for the resort doors.
Cody saw a smile creep across Ted's face and he started off slow before running up too. Cody laughed and followed, leaving Evan who tried to catch up from his late start. "Wait you guys! I wasn't ready! No fair!" Evan saw the others escape through the revolving door and soon approached it himself. He immediately barged on through and was buried within a hard chest. "I'm sorry sir I..." He scrunched up his face in pain a bit before recognizing his teacher. "Hey, sorry Mr. Orton. I was just trying to find our room and-"
Randy didn't say a word, simply grabbing Evan's hand and leading him through the halls. Even as he walked now the man's face was lifeless and unreadable but they reached the room in minutes, Randy using his key and twisting the knob. Evan gasped at how stunning it was.
The beautiful large suite was completely white as usual but the canopy bed was a silky creme color, almost similar to the shining beach's sand right out their patio. There was no television but the laptop on the bed was just as new as it wanted to be and the telephone was old fashioned but cool. A large ivory chest was where the clothes were kept and a walk in closet was just beside the entrance door. There was a large jacuzzi style bathtub and a walk in shower in the bathroom and a master bedroom sized kitchen near the back door, further exploration proved. Everything was already in there like Cody had said; the fridge and cabinets were stocked, the bathrooms were full of towels, soap, and shampoo, and they all even had some clothes in their size in the closet. Well, Since he and John traded rooms, all Evan's things were much too big. If this wasn't a resort it would be one heck of a summer home, Evan concluded. It was so heavenly.
As the young student plopped down on the bed, Randy went to the closet. He was in for a while then he emerged in a tropical shirt and some loose white shorts. Though the look was played out, he looked really good. Still his face was unchanging and he handed Evan a pair of clothes. Evan looked down at them and shyly laughed, "Sorry Mr. Orton but those are all John's and I-"
"I went to his room and wrestled these away from him. They're yours." Evan was almost startled to hear the teacher speak but he had got the point.
"Oh, um, thank you sir." Evan shyly spoke again. He stood up and began to take off his previous attire but he looked over to his teacher before and waited, hoping the man was about to give him a little privacy. Randy simply moved to the bed sat down, looking at Evan-
in his direction but through him. His focus was somewhere else right now and the young man knew it but those eyes; they were still on him. His cheeks flushed a little but he still continued to change. Something about the situation felt dirty to him but the thought made him blush deeper and move slower. It was dirty but so familiar. He kept glancing over to the man, conflicting internally with whether he wanted the teacher to give him some privacy or to keep looking at him with those beautiful grey eyes. He fought the urge and quickly finished dressing, face completely was too early in the morning for this! He sat down in a chair and closed his eyes. Now he was just waiting to get back with the others because he didn't know how much longer he'd be able to take his roommates eyes. Something about them...that hunger in them made the young brunette shiver. It reminded him of Mr. Hardy.
"Do I make you uncomfortable?" Evan jumped. Randy shifted his eyes and looked dead at Evan.
"Huh? Me?"
Randy cracked a smile and it faded just as quick. "Yes, I always mean you. Am I making you uncomfortable, Mr. Bourne?"
Evan blushed and scrambled for words, "Well no I- you see you- what I mean is..."
Randy ran a hand through his hair and sighed. "You're going to have to forgive me." He buried his face in his hands and chuckled sadly. "I'm Uh...I'm a little conflicted."
Evan eased in his seat and let out a breath. "No really, it's okay. I understand."
"It's just..." Randy growled angrily and flopped on his back on the bed. "If you love somebody, should it matter where you show them that?"
The young student slowly shrugged, "I guess not...?"
"Then how can this closet-case say he loves me?" Randy sat up, his eyes boring through the brunette. "I go through all the trouble to do something special and he just pushes me away! He cant do that! I need attention! And this isn't the first time! That's why we've been on and off again like people always say." Randy was panting in frustration now. He soon after lied back down. "Maybe he doesn't love me like I thought..." The teacher shook his head vigorously, "I tell myself it's not true but he sure isn't helping me."
Evan bit his lip as he thought about it all until he finally began to talk. "Well...look at it from his point of view." Evan was almost frightened when Randy swiftly sat up and slithered across the room to the foot of his chair. He was on his knees in front of Evan, looking on intently.
"What do you mean?"
"I mean maybe you should think about it like this; some people are a little shy with public displays of affection. I know that I was raised up with love being a little more private and best settled behind closed doors. Not that anythings wrong with showing how much you care in front of everyone but maybe you can meet him half way here. I mean you do want to marry him right?" Evan's answer was stuttered out but he did the best he could and the way Randy looked as if he was analyzing it told him that he may have did good. "You kinda get what I mean?"
"Half way huh, Mr. Bourne?" Randy put his hands on Evan's shoulders and looked him in the eyes, "I'll try it." He stood to his feet and pulled Evan up with him, actually looking him over for once. "You look cute." The compliment was meaningful but little more attention was put into the subject as the teacher picked up his key card. He grabbed his hand and led him towards the door. "Let's go down for breakfast."
When they reached the dining hall with aid from the hotel escorts, everyone was already seated and eating. Cody waved to the two but Randy's full focus was on John. He looked back at Evan and the young man nodded so Randy walked slowly over to his fiancé. The man hadn't even noticed him until he felt a hand on his. "What do you want?"
The anger in John's voice nearly made Randy snap back but one encouraging look from Evan made him calm down. He cleared his throat. "Can we talk really quick." Randy watched in amazement as John's anger depleted and was replaced with curiosity. "I swear it won't take long." The two rose from the table and walked out the door.
Evan walked over to the group so pleased with his work that he didn't even notice the shock on everyone's face. He sat down and finally looked up. "What you guys looking at?" He turned towards the door and pointed. "Oh that?" turning back, he shrugged. "I told Mr. Orton to talk to John and meet him half way is all."
"You think it worked?" Justin asked with growing interest as he looked towards the door that the couple had just excused themselves through.
When they heard strange noises from the other side, Heath laughed. "Well considering those sounds and the fact that that door leads to the closet, yeah it worked."
Ted laughed as well and took a sip of his drink. "So what's on the agenda today?" He sat his drink down and looked up at he question pursing those pouty lips in thought.
"Well, let's see. We're going to do a little volleyball, seaside yoga, and a hiking trip around the island until dinner which will be served by the pool."
Heath and Justin jumped excitedly and clapped their hands together. "Would you two sit down! Stop embarrassing me!" Wade yelled as he banged his fist into the table before him. "You act as if you have no home training." He flicked a stray piece of hair from his face back into place and folded his arms in his chair.
Justin and Heath looked over at him blankly for seconds until they ran over and tackled him in the chair. "Oh stop acting all mature! You love us!" Heath rubbed his face against Wade's hair.
"Get off of me, idiots!" The Florida U boys couldn't stifle their laughs at the others. They really were a comic relief all the time. Cody finally spoke up as he pulled Ted along with him over to Evan.
"Maybe we should jump all over Evan like that, huh?" He laughed when Evan got up to run but he and Ted got to him much quicker than he could get up and like Wade he was on the floor.
"You guys, you weigh too much!" Evan yelled.
Seconds later the teacher and coach fell from the closet and scrambled all over the floor. They looked a mess! Each of their shirts were open- the buttons long gone to "nobody-knows" land- and John's was nearly off his shoulders. They had to fight to pull their shorts up with haste. With knowing looks from their students they stood up and finished dressing properly, holding hands and smiling a little- John's face flushed a deep red. "Um...we made up."
"More like made out," Cody snickered as he rose to his feet as well. "Either way is fine as long and you aren't jumping down eachothers throats. So now that that's done, how's about we really get the day started?"
Heath and Justin jumped up with excitement and ran towards the door. Wade sighed sadly and went after them. Ted shrugged and grabbed his love's hand. "Let's go then sweets." Just as they were about to take off, John reached out to them. "You need something, John?"
Cena didn't waste time, excitement and nervousness- probably from the previous actions he was administered from his love-possessed fiancé- evident in his voice. "So what's this first event?"
Cody smiled and pulled Evan towards him. "Well we got V- ball and Evan's on our team!" Then he yanked the young man along with his boyfriend and made a mad dash for the exit where the other boys had just left.
"Well," Randy looked to John with a smirk. "You ready to serve em up, Coach."
"Oh yeah," Cena laughed out as he ran with the others.
Until next time...
